Prelude

Lucario sir! Are you alright?

The Pokémon in question just suffered a Sand-Attack that impaired his vision, but didn't bother him much as he switched into Aura Sight.

Yes...I'm fine. Lucario snarled at the enemies. Let's finish this quickly.

Following my friend/teacher's example, multiple Aura Spheres exploded and the Houndoom flew from the impact. I searched for anymore adversaries, but saw and felt none around. Looking to Lucario for guidance as for what to do next, I anxiously paced around until he located our Master.

Although I seem like a normal Mightyena, my eyes glowed blue with the power of Aura. Sir Aaron and Lucario found me one day in the forest after my pack deserted me as a Poochyena. Because of my discolored eyes and ability to manipulate Aura, my pack, including my parents, constantly regarded me with disdain and deserted me on a foggy evening in the forest. I made the mistake of stealing an Oran berry from an Ursaring one morning due to a gnawing hunger, and I thought it was the end until a powerful Aura Sphere blasted into the angry Pokémon, releasing me from its grasp. Sir Aaron and Lucario reasoned with the powerful Pokémon, allowing me time to escape into some nearby bushes. After it left, the two Aura users searched for me and sensed the Aura from within me. Of course I grew wary of their actions, and when they found me I attacked with little strength I had left. They hardly fought back, and knew I was frightened. But they talked to me and calmed me down as well, and treated my injuries. After telling them my story, Sir Aaron decided to take me under his wing to teach me the ways of Aura. Many months passed and I evolved into a strong Mightyena, but the war soon started and our training put on hold. That's when Sir Aaron sent Lucario and me out to find the positions of the battling armies, and how the Houndoom found us.

After sensing Sir Aaron's presence, we evaded further enemy scouts and found Sir Aaron on a ridge above us.

I knew you'd come said Lucario.

"Lucario! What happened to your eyes?"

Don't worry about me, Master. I looked at Lucario with reverence for it seemed nothing could faze him.

"Don't call me that. I'm no longer your master." We both dropped our mouths in shock at those words, my eyes widening and ears going back. "I have abandoned the Queen and the kingdom. I'll never return."

I took a step forward at those words. No…that's impossible…Sir Aaron-

He took off running as fast as he could, and Lucario chased after him. I stumbled in shock at what was happening, but quickly caught my footing and was slightly behind Lucario.

Master wait!

Aaron suddenly stopped and threw his staff, which dug into the ground right in front of Lucario, and the blue orb slowly brightened, the two decorative pieces on the side spinning tightly. I skidded to a halt, paralyzed by what was about to happen.

Sir Aaron!

Lucario suddenly dematerialized and in a stream of blue Aura was sucked into the staff. As the glow faded I could hear Lucario faintly.

Why Master…why…and then he was gone.

I couldn't believe what just happened, but I knew that Sir Aaron wouldn't have done this by choice. I sprinted after him, not only for answers but because I felt like I owed Lucario.

Master! Where are you going?Come back! Why did you seal Lucario in you staff?

He ran towards Pidgeot without answering my question with a desperate, determined gleam in his eyes. I sensed something troubling him over the past few days, but I never thought it would lead to this. He was up to something, and I was going to be there to help him.

I'm coming too!

That stopped him in his tracks. With worried wide eyes, Aaron said "No. I'm sorry, Alessia, but I won't let you. I can't afford-" he started, but before he could finish I growled and pounced on him, knocking him down. I even threw my grey snout in his face to make sure the message was clear.

I'm coming. And that's FINAL. If Lucario isn't able to help you then I will.

Sir Aaron stared at me blankly for a moment before pushing me off him silently. With no verbal objection, we made our way separately to the Tree of Beginning. Gaining speed using Agility, I thought back to what happened with Lucario. I pitied the poor Pokémon, for I could sense the betrayal and sadness emanating from within the blue sphere. 'That could have been me…'

I finally reached the giant rock structure and found my way to the main chamber after many twists and turns. As I panted to catch my breath and cool down, Sir Aaron walked to the center and began shouting.

"Where are you? Mew!"

I looked up and found Ho-oh staring down at us before a white flash emanated from the being and Mew began floating down. "Mew. I realized that you and this tree are one." Aaron held out his hand and said "Please. Take the power of my Aura and save the people." An Aura Sphere began forming in his palm.

Sir Aaron…you can't! It'll destroy you!My panicked eyes watered at the thought of losing the first person who actually cared for me. I didn't want to go back to being alone…with Lucario now gone Aaron was the last person on this Earth that I could trust.

Aaron looked at me, a single tear rolling down his cheek.

"I'm sorry," he whispered and then cried out to Mew.

"Now, accept the Aura!"

As the sphere grew, Aaron tightly shut his eyes and shouted out.

"The power of Aura…will prevail!"

As he turned blue from his life being drained from him, I felt deep sadness emerge from my heart, and the loneliness set in. However, I understood his point of view. He didn't want Lucario nor me to suffer this fate, which was why he sealed Lucario in the staff. It could have been me, but the staff could only hold one of us. I guess he believed that with one gone the other would desert him, but our loyalties were not only to each other, but to Aaron. With that in mind, I stood close to him so he wouldn't feel alone, but I knew that at this point there was nothing I could do to help him. I watched him drain his life away and tears fell silently on the floor below. Mew finally absorbed as much as was needed, flew to the core of the Tree, and a green pulse emanated from it. I felt the peace from the pulse, but too much worry and concern in my heart prevented me from feeling the effect. After Mew healed the land and in turn ended the war, I turned to Aaron and supported him to a crystal formation, which he immediately collapsed against. I then laid down next to him and placed my head in his lap. He began petting my black and grey fur, and talked to me to take his mind off the pain. Eventually he couldn't take it any longer, and as he faded away for good he spoke to me one last time. "Thank you for always being there for Lucario and me, and please, don't be angry. I love you both so much…you two are my best friends, and I'll never forget you…"

I felt the tears streaming down my face profusely.

Your Aura will be with me…always.

He smiled and closed his eyes as his body began disintegrating…

And then I woke up.

A/N:

Hey Readers!

Just wanted to say hello, and let you know that I'll hopefully be posting every week, depending on my schedule and such. Lemme know any questions, comments, concerns, and I really appreciate and help you can give me! Thanks!

~Wolffyychu18