Finally able to get this update out to you all :D Sorry for the long await but school has been kicking me this year for real...Also, I've managed to create a trailer to this story and posted it on youtube for you all. I'm glad to have so many of you reading this and just had to make it for my fans ^^ Hope you enjoy this chapter and the trailer as well (the link for it will be at the bottom of this chapter) Remember reviews everyone :)

Ash could hardly believe all of this had happened so fast. That move had been Aura Sphere and he knew that Lucario could know that while Riolu weren't supposed to. Unless...that Riolu is the same one we met before. He stared in bewilderment at the Riolu as it stood protectively in front of Pikachu and Marill. The Spiritomb seemed stunned after watching its attack easily countered by just one move. Quickly, it began to glow and an orange ball developed at its mouth.

"It's preparing another Hyper Beam," Ash whispered. He glanced over towards their Pokémon who were recovering from the shock. Raising his voice to a yell, he called out, "Pikachu, Marill get out of there!"

"Wait!" Misty objected. "I have a plan, Marill use Refresh both of you."

Glancing over at her opponent, she padded over to Pikachu. She held out her paw towards Pikachu and he took hold of it. Closing her eyes, she began to glow light blue and waves of energy began to come off of her. In a matter of seconds they both were completely healed. The two then looked over at their trainers eagerly.

Suddenly, Spiritomb released its attack. Riolu swiftly jumped to defense, running up to its opponent. It held out a paw, standing just a few feet away, and fired a huge light green blast. This attack quickly engulfed Spiritomb's, breaking through and striking it. The Forbidden Pokémon let out an agonizing groan. Pikachu and Marill quickly joined in the attack using Thunderbolt and Water Gun. Spiritomb was unprepared for the attacks and it was damaged. It let out another groan, eyeing the Pokémon before finally disintegrating into the air.

This caught the attention of the other Spiritomb, stopping their attacks. They spotted Riolu and exchanged glances with each other. Finally, the Pokémon growled and disappeared into thin air as well, leaving the group to stare and sigh in relief.

"For a minute there I thought we were doomed," Dawn sighed. "Thank you Riolu."

Riolu blinked at Dawn and then nodded. It looked over towards Ash. Ash blinked in confusion and suddenly froze. His eyes began to dilate and images began to flash before him. He could see Hunter J and her Salamence, a wooden carved Riolu, Pokémon Ranger Kellyn, and finally himself and Riolu waving goodbye. The images came to a sudden stop, letting his senses return. He was able to see everyone around him.

"You're...that Riolu...we helped?" Ash whispered.

Riolu smiled. I've returned to find my master.

Ash gasped in shock. He can speak telepathy now. "Master? But you belong to-"

No! It is you that I serve.

Ash stared in confusion at Riolu. He remembered returning Riolu to his rightful Trainer. Why was he now calling him his master? Better yet, why did he have to serve him? He exchanged glances with his friends who all shrugged. He caught sight of Pikachu who was shuffling uneasy on his paws. Did he know something about this?

"Well," Brock said. "It's a good thing you came to find Ash then. We would have been in a lot of trouble if you hadn't showed up and helped."

The Emanation Pokemon turned towards the breeder. I thank you for healing me. Riolu replied.

"Does someone mind explaining to me what I've missed?" Misty questioned.

"Me too," May agreed.

"A while back we met this Riolu when he was hurt and lost," Brock began. "We ran into Kellyn, a Pokémon Ranger - they're people who keep an eye on Pokémon and nature - whose mission was to return Riolu back to his home. However, he was being hunted by Hunter J; she steals or captures Pokémon and sells them to people. We were able to get him away from her and her henchmen and return him to his rightful owner."

"That's horrible," May said, looking at Riolu. "I'm glad you guys were able to get him home. So you must be related to Lucario if you're able to use Aura Sphere."

I am able to evolve into Lucario. Riolu replied. However, I am a special Riolu as most aren't able to use Aura Special. A smile developed on his face.

"That's something. So Ash you must be able to read his Aura?"

"Heh, yeah," Ash chuckled. He caught the confused eyes of Misty's and explained, "Aura is a something every living being has, but some people are able to use and see it. Those who can are known as Aura Guardians."

"Seems like you always end up with something," Misty teased, smiling. She couldn't resist giggling as Ash blushed in embarrassment.

And he has a special aura which is why he is my master. Riolu added. We must join together and stop those fake Pokémon from taking over.

"Fake?" Ash echoed. "What are you talking about? We know those Spiritomb were able to use attacks unlike any other Spiritomb but look at you."

I was specially trained! Riolu said defiantly. Those Spiritomb are sent from someone who is out to take over the world. Pikachu, you know of this.

Ash glanced at the Electric Mouse who was now cowering in fear beside Marill and Buneary. He never had seen Pikachu so frighten before. "What's he talking about Pikachu?"

"Why wasn't I able to see this coming," Pikachu murmured, looking at his paws. "It all makes sense now..." The others stared impatiently at Pikachu while Ash growled with rage. He demanded that he knew what Pikachu had been hiding this instance. Finally, Pikachu sighed in defeat.

"The time of the Aura Guardians have come again," Pikachu whispered, his eyes wide with worry. He hesistated before continuing. "And you, Ash, have been selected."

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