This is my version of Phantom-infinite's the guardian fanfic that he unfortunately retired. so I am going to adopt this fanfic from him and do this as a consolation for all who read his version, and was prepared to see more, only to feel down when he announced that he was done with this.
and to let you guys know this was done with his permission so try not to be angry thinking I stole this. because I asked him before doing this.
I do not own pokemon, it is the property of game freak, and Nintendo. please support the official release.
now that intro is done, happy readings.
It was night time with a bright moon overhead after the rainy weather passed. When a young boy no older than 4 was running through the clear path through the forest on a route, looking exhausted but too frightened to stop. There was visible signs of damage on his body but not enough to draw blood. It felt like forever when he tripped and fell onto his hands and knees letting exhaustion happen as he let his sweat drip down his face onto the ground. The bright moonlight shone on him revealing his looks.
His hair is a raven black color while looking messy from the damage caused to him. His clothing looks fancier than an average human clothing, with a midnight formal blue button up shirt, with the long sleeves torn off giving him a t-shirt ,with a light blue dress pants matching with it. With black shoes and a red sash around his waist a sign of royalty.
The thing that helps him stand out, and the oddest part about him is his eyes. The irises instead of round are ovular shaped, Looking red with a soft glow in the dark, with a metallic shine, looking like they are a Pokémon's eyes instead of the eyes on a human.
The boy kept breathing heavily on his knees for a few minutes when he heard some footsteps and sensed someone coming to him. When he looked up he saw what is not a person… but a Pokémon.
The Pokémon in question is a bipedal with canine-like characteristics. Looking blue and black furred with a round short spike on each forepaw, in addition to a third one on his chest and four small black appendages on it's head. Having a long snout, with long ears, possessing cream colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on it's thighs that are like pants. It also has a medium length tail with the same blue color behind him, and stands on it's toes.
The boy easily recognized the Pokémon before him with wide eyes. "A lucario." he breathed out getting his hands off the ground, but remaining on his knees.
The said lucario also had wide eyes as he also recognized the boy in front of him. (Is it you?!...yes you're sir Asheton from the kingdom of the lucario.) the Pokémon said with a male voice, showing it is a he.
The boy known as Asheton was surprised for two reasons as one, he could understand the Pokémon like it speaks his language perfectly, and two, he knows of his home kingdom. "You're from the kingdom?! You have to be a survivor."
The lucario had a sad look on his face as he nodded. (You're right. Out of all the riolu, lucario, and other Pokémon and people massacred, I'm the only one to have survived. I got lucky enough to get away before i ...followed them.) then he realized what happened, and his eyes got wide again. (Wait a minute. You understand me?!) he exclaimed kneeling in front of the prince.
"I know... it feels weird. But how can I do that?" Asheton asked as lucario then noticed the boy's eyes.
(It must be because of those eyes that you have.) lucario told ash.
"What do you mean?" Ashton asked when lucario gestured him to a nearby puddle. To which Asheton crawled over to the puddle and lucario used his aura to make a not too bright light and shined it to the puddle as Asheton looked at his reflection. Seeing his eyes he got startled to standing up as he realized what lucario means. "How did my eyes change to it's strange colors and shape!?"
(I don't know your highness.) lucario answered shrugging. Before asking (What do you remember? Before we met.)
"I ...I ran from my captors. The same ones that killed my... family and friends. And burned down the kingdom of the lucario." Asheton answered with tears in his eyes.
Lucario was shocked at the answer Asheton gave him. (How did you run away!?)
Ashton replied "I don't know... I only woke up with some of them down on the floor, with the room i was in ruined. So i ran out of there. I was so lucky i didn't get caught again."
Lucario cupped his jaw in thought. (Perhaps you were experimented on By them. your highness.)
"Experimented?" Asheton asked.
(It seems they made you a Pokémon.) lucario answered. With a nod
"But how!? I still look like myself! How am I a Pokémon?" ash asked shocked.
(It is likely that you are a... part Pokémon as evidenced by your eyes.) lucario deduced trying to calm him putting a paw on his head. (But do not be scared we'll figure this out. Your highness.)
Ashton suddenly scowled at lucario. Shoving lucario's paw off his head. "Do not call me that! I'm not a prince!" he shouted surprising lucario. Then he got a sad look on his face as he had tears trailing down his face. "At least... not anymore. Because my home is gone. As well as my friends, But most of all…" he stuttered as he tried to finish his sentence. "My Mom and Dad." he finished with his voice breaking.
Lucario heard every word he said as he too mourned them (Your parents the king and queen, were the greatest rulers of all time. Possibly the best the kingdom has ever had. It is absolutely sad that they're now gone with the rest of us.)
"Don't remind me!" Ashton growled out to lucario with clenched teeth. His face red with anger, and exhaustion, with tears still streaming down his face "It was already painful enough to experience it. I do not need to be told again."
(I'm sorry your highness.) lucario answered, which was a Bad idea.
"STOP CALLING ME THAT!" ash screamed on top of his lungs. Making lucario wince as nearby pidgey flew away in terror. "I told you I'm no longer a prince! Not anymore... at least." Asheton then made more tears. "I'll only be reminded of that terrible day. I'm not strong enough for that. I'm not... ready to be the prince. Not anymore." Asheton said with hiccups between words. He then cried once again. Trying to hold himself from letting it all out.
Lucario understood what the poor boy was going through. And he couldn't blame him. Seeing his home burned down, and his parents killed in front of him would scare and traumatize any little child eternally. Especially little Asheton. So lucario inched closer to Asheton, who couldn't see him due to looking down and closing his eyes, Trying not to cry. Then he wrapped his arm around him surprising the former prince with a hug.
"Lu-lucario?" Asheton asked
(It is alright Asheton. You are young so there is no need to hold back your sadness.) lucario told Asheton. "B-b-but luc-lucario…." Asheton tried to say.
(I understand that you are sad. There is a good reason to be, after what happened. So there shouldn't be any shame in crying. So it is all right. Let it out.) lucario said as Asheton did what he said. And cried his heart out to lucario in anguish as lucario hugged him like a loving father would as their child wept.
It was a while before Asheton was done crying. Though he still was hiccupping still. (Do you feel better now.) Lucario asked.
Ash nodded while whispering "Kind of." Which lucario heard while ash then continued "I-I-I w-wish I could h-h-have done something to stop this from happening." Asheton said between sobs
(I know. But there would be nothing you could do. You are still too young and inexperienced and You had no training in aura, so you could've suffered too if you tried, and without your parents, you may learn nothing about it.) It was at this point an idea came up in lucario's head and got Asheton away from his torso after it got stained in tears to look him in the eyes. (Hey Asheton I may have something that could benefit both of us.)
Ashton then wiped his tears with his torn sleeves. Then looked at lucario with curiosity. "What is it?" he asked.
(It could be weird, but I will be your father.) Asheton widened his eyes with surprise. (I'll take care of you like you were my own son and shall teach you in aura and defense. We could help the Pokémon who were abandoned by their trainers, or got wounded by their biggest battle against other Pokémon, we could also help the sick Pokémon helping them heal from their illnesses.)
Ashton brightened up hearing that smiling at lucario. "Of course... dad" he stated almost immediately hugging lucario in his abdomen.
Lucario was surprised at the move from the former prince, but immediately smiled and returned the hug. (I am very grateful to hear that Asheton.)
Ashton scoffed but smiled all the same. "Hey dad?"
(yes Asheton?) lucario asked confused
"Don't call me Asheton anymore, just call me ash."
and I'm done. so I hope you guys enjoyed reading this, and constructive criticism is welcome.
and for those that read my fashian empire fanfic, I apologize for the few month hiatus but I had a few problems.
1. I had fun with some games like yakuza 0, and shadow of war.
2. I had some issues with my password system, where I forgot my password so I had to update my password. but the way that they set up the password update system feels like crap. I'm sure I'm not alone on this one.
3. I suffered an anxiety attack that had me unable to fall asleep properly. so I was unable to upload because my mind felt fatigued.
I'm fine now so I would like to tell you guys that I do not plan on abandoning the dbz fic right now. if I did I would let you guys know and put it up for adoption. as well as put this fic up to. so do not worry guys. okay?
also I do not own Pokémon, it is the property of game freak, and Nintendo. please support the official release.
Theodore the poet signing out.