Holy feck it's like, another chapter and stuff! And it's longer too :O!
Lucario-Really now? Aren't you a f…ing genius…
Thankyou w
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Lucario's Haunting Past
Chapter 14: Lucario and Lucaria
Morning came and the sun shone brightly through the window next to Lucario's bed. He opened his eyes and sat up slowly, rubbing his head. He felt sore all over his body from his wounds but he had to admit, the doctor did a great job. He felt far better than he did last night. The clock on the nightstand read 10:34. Apparently Master Hand had actually let him sleep in for once. Master Hand was usually anal about letting people sleep past 8:30, as he wanted them up and ready to fight. Lucario didn't let it bother him though because he felt refreshed.
He slowly stepped out bed feeling the soft carpet underneath his feet. He was able to stand and walk okay now, though it did hurt a bit. As he made his way to the door and opened it up he was instantly greeted by Lucas who was standing right at the door.
Oh? Good morning Lucas, Lucario greeted his friend, Did you need something?
"Good morning. Sorry if I surprised you," Lucas apologized ", I was just wondering if you were up, which you obviously are."
Ah I see.
"Well anyway, are you hungry?"
Lucario's stomach rumbled at the thought of food. Heh heh…guess so, Lucario chuckled a bit and followed Lucas to the cafeteria.
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All of the smashers from the rescue group watched as Lucario gobbled down his eggs and bacon nearly the moment it was placed in front of him. It was so good, not only because he hadn't eaten good food in a few days (let alone this much), but also it was truly remarkable.
Oh my gosh this is great! Who made this? Lucario asked as he started on the toast.
"Fox made it," Lucas laughed because of Lucario's reaction to the food ", You kind of missed the scheduled breakfast so he volunteered to make you some."
Fox! I didn't know you could cook, let alone this good! This amazing, thankyou!
"Heh heh, no problem…" Fox blushed a bit ", Maybe I should start cooking more often…"
"Guess when you and that Krystal girl get married and have a kid, you're going to be the one doing all the cooking eh?" Red joked.
"Hey! How many times do I have to tell you! I'm not yet…er…I should say I'm not going to…I mean…" Fox's face turned bright red ", Shutup! I'm not marrying Krystal!"
Lucario laughed a bit with the others, but his thoughts turned back to Riolu again. He had nearly forgotten about him. He silently stared down at the remaining piece of toast and wondered if he was okay.
"Um, Lucario? Are you in there?" Ness waved his hand in front of Lucario's face.
Oh…sorry, I was just thinking about Riolu…
The others heard this and went silent realizing this was serious. Lucario was really distressed by the fact that his new friend was still at that madman Johnny's house. He needed to go back and rescue him, but it was clear that he wasn't strong enough quite yet. It still hurt a bit just to walk; he could only imagine what it would be like to put any more serious physical strain on his wounded body.
"Hey, don't worry about it so much," Fox comforted him ", I'm sure he'll be alright. If he really believes that you're going to save him, that should be enough to keep him going right?"
I…I guess so. But still, I just wish I were strong enough to go back now…
"We'll go back there as soon as you're strong enough, which judging by how much better condition you're in today shouldn't be long," Snake reassured ", So stop worrying."
Alright, Lucario sighed, I think I'll try. I think I'm going to take a walk to help me clear my mind.
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A cool breeze blew through the beautiful field out behind the SSBHQ. Lucario loved coming out here. It was so peaceful and the fresh air was great. The sun shined bright but it wasn't brutally hot out. Birds sang and the leaves of the trees rustled in the breeze. It was refreshing and it really did help Lucario to get his mind off of Riolu a bit.
The peace was suddenly broken when something blew past Lucario nearly knocking him over. Quickly he whipped around and looked up in a tree. There sitting on one of the branches was another lucario much like him. This one was different though. First off it was a female, secondly she had only white and black fur. She also had a distinct scar across her right eye and she wore a red torn scarf and a katana strapped to her back.
Who are you and what are you doing here? Lucario asked the strange poke'mon.
I'm just here looking for food, she answered in perfect human language, which surprised Lucario, what are you doing here?
What do you mean what am I doing here? I live here; I'm one of the smashers. You do know this is the SSBHQ right?
Well of course I do! Who wouldn't? I just didn't know they had a lucario as a smasher.
So if you know this is the SSBHQ then why are you here? You do know you aren't allowed to be on the property unless given permission?
The female Lucario gave him a curious look.
So?
So, you can't be here, Lucario continued, which means I have to ask you to leave.
What makes you think you can order me around huh? She asked smugly.
Well for one thing, it's against the law and I technically have authority being a smasher.
Ooo, I'm so intimidated, she taunted, Well Mr. Big Important Smasher, what are you going to do about it? Lucario was starting to get impatient with her. He wasn't sure what to do about this nuisance but he knew she wasn't supposed to be here either.
Listen, I don't want to, but if you don't leave I'm going to have to remove you by force.
She looked at him for a moment then burst out laughing. She nearly fell off the tree branch she was perched on from laughing. She jumped down and landed in front of Lucario.
You've got to be kidding me. Just look at you, you're all bandaged up. Kind of a pathetic sight actually.
Hey! You don't have any idea where these bandages came from so don't tease me because of them! Lucario snapped at her.
Well geeze, no need to get testy…
She began to walk off towards the woods but Lucario grabbed her by the shoulder. She quickly spun around to face him.
What do you want now?
Haven't I already told you? You still need to get off the property!
Why can't you understand that I just don't care what you think?
Fine, I'll just have to remove you mys—
The female lucario drew her sword and had it pointed about a quarter of an inch away from his face.
You won't touch me that's what you'll have to do, she replied angrily. Lucario realized that she was serious about not leaving. Suddenly another voice called out from behind Lucario.
"Huh? What the hell's going on here?" Snake asked ", I just came out here for a walk and I find this." The female Lucario looked at him for a few moments then sheathed her katana.
Nothing, she replied and started to walk away, I was just leaving.
Good riddance…hold on!
What now?
Just who the hell are you anyway?
My name's Lucaria, not that it should matter to you anyway, she answered turning back around and continuing to walk away.
Snake waited until the white lucario had left before saying anything.
"What was that all about?" he asked.
I don't know, and I don't even care anymore, he replied as he turned and headed back towards the HQ. Snake just shrugged and followed along behind. He came off as though he didn't care, but really there was something about that lucario. He couldn't quite place it, but he had this feeling like she was…important. But what could that mean?
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The next day Lucario was outside again for another walk. It was starting to hurt much less to walk and it was clear that he was healing well. He thought hard about his encounter with Lucaria yesterday. Something about her seemed almost familiar to him. It was almost as if he already knew who she was exactly. Though most of his thoughts on most days were concentrated on Riolu, he still couldn't help but wonder…
His train of thought was broken when he looked up to see Lucaria once again, this time sitting atop a large boulder. He had no idea what his interest in her was but he wanted it to end soon because she was probably the most irritating poke'mon he had ever met.
What are you doing here again? Lucario asked, sighing heavily.
Oh don't start that again, she replied as she jumped down from her perch, Tell me, why does it matter so much?
Because you aren't allowed here that's why. I'm just trying to enforce that law. It's technically trespassing.
How can it be trespassing if I'm wild? Wouldn't that mean that that squirrel over there is trespassing as well? Lucaria pointed to a nearby squirrel just going about its usual business. Lucario attempted to respond but he couldn't think of an argument. Exactly what I thought, now leave me be.
No! It's still trespassing! You're far more human than that squirrel so you can actually comprehend laws!
It doesn't matter anyway cause I'm not leaving.
Lucario was really starting to get angry. He was so sick of Lucaria already. He was sick of her thinking about what is so strange about her and he was sick of her stubbornness.
Alright then, give me one good reason why you should stay.
I freaking live here! What part of that don't you get? Just because this is so called 'property of SSB' doesn't give you any right to kick me out of my own home! Besides, I'm not leaving this place until I find what I'm looking for!
And just what might that be?
That's none of your business!
By this point, Lucario was sick of hearing that sentence. He wanted answers now.
Why the hell isn't it!? I can help you find whatever it is and you won't even tell me?
Well, considering how you've been acting over the past two days I'm not sure how much I'm willing to accept help from the likes of you.
Lucario was about to go off on her when he decided it wasn't worth it. He just brushed her off, turned around and walked back.
Where the hell are you going? She asked, quite aggravated herself.
Why, that's none of your business, Lucario replied grinning because he finally got to be the one to say that, I'm done with you.
Lucaria had nothing else to say. She just decided it was best to ignore him so she wandered back into the woods again.
As Lucario stepped inside he was greeted by Pit, who had seen and heard the whole scene.
"What was all that about?" he asked.
Nothing, just a nuisance, Lucario replied, still a bit irritated from the whole argument.
"No seriously, what's the issue?"
It's just that she keeps saying she lives here when she can't because that's considered trespassing by the law right? Well she refuses to leave. That and she said she was looking for something and she won't tell me what it is. It's annoying as hell. Though I can't put my finger on it, but there's something…strange about her. It's like I know her from somewhere…
"Weird…oh well. I'll see you later Lucario," Pit gave a little wave and headed outside himself.
See you…
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It had been three days since Lucario had been rescued and things sure had calmed down for the most part. Marth stood in the HQ's lounge. He had a canvas set up on an easel in front of him and many different colors of paint beside him on a tray that sat on a small table. Silently he painted the beautiful landscape that the lounge window overlooked. To Marth it was a relaxing hobby, painting that is. Most of the smasher's found it boring as hell but he didn't care.
Lucario wandered into the room tired and sweating. He flopped down on the couch nearby where Marth was painting and let out a heavy sigh. Marth looked over at him and gave a slight wave then continued to paint. Lucario waved back a bit then watched him paint. He was astounded by how good Marth was. He never knew that he could paint so well, and he did it so quickly and easily too.
That's a really nice painting, Lucario complimented, I didn't know you could paint.
"Thankyou Lucario, but it isn't really much."
I think it's beautiful. Where'd you learn to paint?
"I just kind of picked it up. One has to find some peace in this hectic world, I found painting to be really relaxing," Marth answered. He looked over at Lucario and noticed that he was sweating and looked exhausted. "Is something the matter Lucario?"
Huh? Oh, I just got into another argument with Lucaria. She's so irritating…
"Honestly Lucario, I don't see much of a problem with her," Marth continued to paint as he spoke.
I do! She's breaking the law by trespassing, is by far the most stubborn poke'mon I've ever met and she won't tell me why else she's here other than saying she lives here. I know there's another reason!
"Well did you ever stop to think about just what those reasons may be Lucario?"
Well…
"Exactly what I thought. What if she's just trying to get by? Maybe she has a kid she needs to feed and this is the best hunting spot or something."
I don't know, she said she was looking for something…oh well…
Lucario continued to watch the Altean prince paint his landscape. There were many greens and blues in the painting and they all just flowed together so well the way Marth painted. He expertly mixed colors and made quick brush strokes all across the canvas. It was quite interesting to watch, at least to Lucario. Marth dipped his brush into some white paint and started to mix it with some blue, creating a beautiful pale blue, which he proceeded to use on the sky. Then something hit Lucario.
White and blue…pale blue…that's it! Lucario suddenly shouted out Thankyou Marth!
"What's what?" Marth asked as he watched Lucario dash out of the room ", Erm…you're welcome?"
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Oh man! What the hell did Lucario find out?
Lucario-I know—
:covers mouth:
Lucario-Mmf fafmf mmf ff!!
That too XD
Luxray- Luxray lux…
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