Chapter 7
Pikachu didn't say a word as she was squeezed by her friends. How long had it been since she had run away? Weeks? Months? It didn't matter, as long as everyone was alright. Tears of joy came to Pikachu's eyes.
"We were so worried about you." Link said.
"We're all so glad you're safe." Samus said.
"I missed you guys." Pikachu said nuzzling them.
Eventually they all turned to Lucario.
"You were right about Lucario. We're sorry for not believing you." Zelda said.
Pikachu nodded "I'm sorry for running away. I'll never do it again, I promise."
Pikachu told them about how she found Lucario and how he taught her about the power of the aura, which was how they were able to win the battle. After a while, they managed to free the Halberd and fly down to the base of the mountain. Lucario exited the ship and started toward the ice mountain.
"Wait, Lucario." Pikachu said.
Lucario turned to see Pikachu coming toward him. "Yes?" He asked.
"I just wanted to thank you for all that you've done for me. And, I wanted to ask you something."
"What is it?" Lucario asked.
"Well, would you like to come with us?" Pikachu asked.
Lucario looked confused. "What do you mean?" Lucario asked.
"I mean, would you like to become a smash bro." she said. "You're very strong as a fighter and everyone else would love to have you as a new friend and comrade. So, what do you say?" Pikachu asked.
Lucario stared into Pikachu's glimmering eyes. He stared at the mountain and then at the Halberd. After a long silence he said. "Yes. I accept." A big smile came to Pikachu's face. The two of them walked onto the Halberd, and they headed home.
It was nightfall by the time they returned to the Mansion. Pikachu had never felt so happy to be home. When they got inside they gave Lucario a quick tour of the Mansion and showed him to his room (which was right next to Pikachu's room.) Eventually, everyone was asleep. A few minutes past midnight, Pikachu heard a noise. She opened her eyes and looked out the window. She saw Lucario walking through the field. Pikachu sensed that his aura was quivering, meaning that something was bothering him.
Pikachu couldn't blame him, she felt the exact same way when she first joined the smash bros. Pikachu jumped out her window, landed, and began to follow Lucario. She found him sitting on a small hill and staring at the full moon, shining over the field. Pikachu walked up beside him.
"Can't sleep?" Pikachu asked.
Lucario shook his head. "I feel such a strange aura here. Different than from what I'm used to." He said.
Pikachu sat down beside him. "I know how you feel. I remember when I first joined the smash bros, it felt so weird."
Lucario looked at Pikachu then continued to stare at the moon. "How did your friends meet you?" he asked.
"It's a long story." Pikachu answered but Lucario only smiled. "Tell me." He said simply.
"Well, it was a long time ago but I remember like it was yesterday. I used to live in a forest far away from here with a tribe of Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu. Back then the Smash bros were very small. The only members were Mario, Link, Kirby, Donkey Kong, Samus, Yoshi, Fox, Luigi, and Ness. They were traveling around to add more warriors to their group." Pikachu said.
"Go on." Lucario said. And Pikachu began her story.
