Title: Luna
Rating: T
Summary: They had been one ever since they were made. It wasn't until something happened to make them now two. One of them went back to a sleep state while the other changed in form. A young girl, one without memories, was found on the night of a full moon by the Pokémon of the White Rune. Her name, Luna, a girl who wants to know who, what, she really is. As time came, she learned from the Pokémon, before one day it was decided that she would become a Trainer.
Warnings this Chapter: N/A
Pairing: Possible Cilan/Luna or N/Luna
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Now To Answer Some Reviews:
Guest- Here it is, then! Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Guest- They live in a forest. There is a lake there for Milotic. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Guest- I see. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Guest- That is true with Joltik. They live in a forest. There is a lake there for Milotic. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Wolfy05- Ah~, you're makin me blush! Serperior and Milotic... He he he he he... Maybe. Maybe not. You'll just have to read to find out. Still confused on the ships? Wonderful. It just makes more drama. Anyway, you do know Luna can see Human Aura's and has the ability Aura. Her bond with Lucario can even transfer to power up on some of Lucario's attacks when needed. Though there will be more for sure later on. You'll just have to wait. Yeah, N and Cilan do meet. They actually really do in the anime itself. That's when I'm going to have them meet for real. Though there'll be some other things when I get to the one shots I plan to do after this story is finished. By the way, got any ideas you'd want me to write as a one-shot for Luna? Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
UsagiAngelRabbit- Roxas is very cute! I can still remember when I got each of my others dogs. He he. He... Those dogs are going to be the death of me someday... Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Guest- As I've said before, Chapter 36 is perfectly fine. I don't see anything wrong. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Guest- Chapter 36 is perfectly fine. I don't see anything wrong. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
AWPllays- Eh, shorter is better sometimes but in this situation... I'll give it a 50/50 and leave it at that. Don't worry this chapter is better then okay! I will make sure of that! Hope to hear from you again. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
GuestIam- It's good to see you again. You story does sound interesting. I think they should be cousins. If you do ever publish it, you've got to tell me and send a link! I'd love to read all about it. : ) If you need help with profiling them then go to my DeviantArt page (username is NightmareZaneZ) and there's a Pokémon OC helper Profile there that could help you out. If I can guess who you are suggesting, it's Hydreigon, right? I'll try to flesh out Espeon out the best I can. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
tigergirl1723- I won't ignore you. All of my reviewers and reader's opinions are important for me (though I don't listen to some of them. I am sure you can guess what types). I can see with Joltik. Hydreigon... Ehh... I'd love to see how she'd be with the forest Pokémon but then Luna will lost the flight ability that goes with that Pokémon. So hard to choose... Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Anonymous1684- Hmmm... Interesting choice. Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
TPWABW- Hmm... A good choice. But why the Normal Cup? Thank you for the review. I hope you like the chapter.
Chapter 37
Ice and Fire
Place: Rocky Path, Twist Mountain, Near Icirrus City, West of Twist Mountain, North of Dragonspiral Tower, Northwestern Unova Region
Two days have passed and we have nearly reached Icirrus City but we had to first traverse a rocky mountain. It was cool to travel with N. It had been quite some time since I had him as a traveling companion. Lucario didn't seem to take kindly of N traveling with us and made it known, to me at least. Take a glance at the green-haired, green-eyed man over my shoulder who had been walking a bit behind me, looking at the Pokémon of the surrounding area. But then he had noticed me and smiled a close eyed smile. I quickly turned back around, staring straight forward.
Lucario gave a grunt, arms crossed. "Why does he have to keep following us?" He spat under his breath. I hope N didn't hear him.
"Lucario," I groaned out, "Let it be. He can go where ever he wants. He'll leave when he wants to. You know he does that."
The other gave a huff of annoyance. "Then he can leave right now..." He looked away when I gave him a hard stare.
"Just be nice. I know you're not fond of him but he'll leave soon enough." I leaned over to him. "I'll give you an apple~," I bribed him. He gave me a glance.
"Three Apples." He grumbled, taking it. "I want three of them."
"Three it is, then." I giggled, patting him on the arm.
"What are you laughing about Luna?" N asked as I looked back. He had come closer. His eyes were filled with curiosity as he tilted his head to the side.
I waved him off and gave him a small smile. "Nothing, nothing at all N," I responded, turning back around.
"If you say so," I heard him say, I could literally feel the stare from his eyes on my head. Walking a little faster, Lucario taking my hand. I had my head bent trying to hold back a feeling well upside me for some unknown reason. I really do wonder what it was; it was nothing like I've felt before.
I wasn't so sure I liked it...
The day passed on and we were still on the path inside the rocky mountain. Then I would have my Gym battle with the seventh Gym Leader, Brycen, and one more badge was all I'd need to complete the set of eight.
"I wonder what kinds of Gym the Icirrus City Gym is," I wondered aloud. Lucario nodded.
N looked at me, walking on my other side. "So, you're heading to another Gym, Luna?"
"Yup!" I answered, popping the 'p'. I swung the hand Lucario held back and forth. He didn't seem to mind it to much.
"Which one will this be?"
"My seventh. One more and then I'll have eight. Then I'll be able to enter the Unova Ledge!"
"It will be nice to enter another tournament," the Aura Pokémon muttered.
"Oh... We-" He began when there were sounds coming from the top of the ridge on our left. Looking up, two large boulders began to shake, dislodging themselves as they began tumbling down toward us.
"Lucario, Protect," I commanded unfazed. He raised his paw at the tumbling rocks, a light blue force shield appeared before us, blocking them. I grabbed shell shocked N's hand, walking out of danger's way. "You can destroy them now," I shouted from behind a few tall rocks.
"Understood." Some crashing sounds later, Lucario spoke up. "It is safe to come out now."
"You good?" I asked him, seeing dust from the destroyed rock pieces around him covering all over him.
"I am."
"I-Wh... Bu... I..." N couldn't help but stare.
I smiled at him. "C'mon, N. There's nothing to worry about anymore." I turned and continued to walk but then something caught my eye. It was one of the pieces of the pulverized rock. Taking a closer look at the strange markings cut into it didn't cease the uneasy feeling already welling up inside me.
"Luna?"
"Is something wrong?"
I picked up the piece of cut rock, shaking my head. "This rock, look at it." They came closer, crowding around the piece of earth in my hands. "This one didn't crumble on its own. See this," I pointed to the deep criss crossed cuts, "It was done by a Human hand."
Red eyes narrowed. "You don't think..."
"Yes. Hunters." I hissed, hands tightening around the rock.
"Uh... Luna..." N said, gaining my attention. Looking up at him, he pointed down. Eyes going down, I saw the cut rock had cracked apart, bits crumbling off and falling to the ground.
"Oh..." I blinked owlishly, giving him a sheepish grin. "I guess I don't know my own strength sometimes..."
"I see." He looked at the forest beyond.
"This place is popular for Pokémon Hunters. This mountain isn't just a dormant volcano, but a Pokémon Reserve as well."
"If what you say and from the trap just now, one must be here now." His fist tightened, his nails had dug into his skin leaving behind rounded imprints when he released his fist. I could feel the anger in his Aura.
I felt the same way.
I did not like Pokémon Hunters. I could remember when few had dared to come into my forest.
My home.
They paid the price when they would invade. I made sure of that.
Then a feeling.
I stopped, causing the other two to look at me curiously. Looking up, I saw dark clouds gather not far away. I narrowed my eyes, staring at the lightning flashed.
"What's the matter, Luna?"
My eyes stared when a red glow appears off where the storm was starting to appear. "Something's not right." Before I knew it, I was running to where the lightning was. I could hear Lucario right behind me, N not far away. There was fire shot into the sky and that was where I went.
There was a man, the Pokémon Hunter, that had one eye covered by a black eye patch. He wore a black tang top covered by a green vest, red pants, and black shoes. He was crackling. "Thrashing about is no use," he told the Pokémon captured net. "That one's made of fireproof ropes."
The Pokémon in the net was large with six orange, leaf-like wings that had small black spots on them. It had a red horn-like structure on each side of its face and blue compound eyes. The upper body was covered in a smoky white, tangled fuzz while its abdomen was black in the center with light blue and black dots on the outside.
A Volcarona... I've never seen one so close before. It continued to struggle but it was no use.
"All right," the Pokémon Hunter said, "this thing can be sold for a high price."
Something inside me snap. I could hear Lucario call my name but I was already on the ground and my fist was connected to the trash's face. He plummeted backwards, knocking back against the wall behind him.
"Pokémon are not for sale!" I growled at him before glaring at his Pokémon, a blue male Jellicent. The wind picked up around me. "You!" I hissed at him. Taking a step forward, I was suddenly right in front of him.
"M-Me?" He squeaked. I floated back a bit, sweating under my intense glare.
"Take that trash that's yours and leave this scared mountain. If I ever see you or even hear you come here again, you'll wish you were inside your Poké Ball for this. Understood?"
I felt it again. That feeling.
It was there.
Useful once more.
The shaking Pokémon gulped and left, caring his still knocked out Human with him. I kept on glaring, watching them leave and only then did I calm down, letting out a breath I didn't know I had been holding in. Then a headache came full force, making me stumble back. I hit something solid. Groaning silently, I moved my head slowly up so the pounding wouldn't hurt more, to see it was Lucario. He gave me a worried look.
"Luna?"
"I'll... I'll be fine, Lucario," I manged out, taking a deep breath. My hand was still on my head. How I wished the pounding would go away. My eyes closed shut; black was all I could see. "I just need to bare my grounding and I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes," I sighed, standing up, his paws still on my shoulders. I opened my eyes and smiled at Lucario in thanks before seeing the captured Pokémon had stopped struggling, watching up with a curious glint in their blue eyes. I walked to is slowly in hopes not to startle it. It watched my every move, lifting its head when I took the flame resistance net off of its body. "Are you alri-Omph!" My mouth was filled with white fuzz when I was knocked back by the Pokémon.
"Thank you... Thank you!" It, he, repeated to say over and over. I attempted to sit up but couldn't. It didn't help how much weight was pushing on my stomach.
"I... Uh... You're welcome?" I was confused on the child-like personality it had. Shouldn't it of been more adult like though?
He giggled, dancing around me when he did finally get off of me. "I'm Volcarona! What's you name?"
"Luna. It's nice to meet you."
It hopped on my again. "Luna!" It said. I was expecting him this time, just in case, and was able to stand. It helped Lucario was right behind me, his paws on my back. "Luna! Luna! Luna! Luna! Luna! Luna! Luna! Luna!"
There was a laugh on my right. "It seems that you have made a new friend," N said, eyes twinkling. He walked to us. Volcarona froze, eyes staring at N before it, well tried to, hide behind me and Lucario. N halted with a jerk, frowning, taking another step. I felt Volcarona fly away suddenly.
"Ah... There he goes." Maybe he didn't like male Humans? I guess I could understand. The Pokémon Hunter was male as well. There wasn't anything I could do now. I turned, looking at N. "Let's go."
"What happened to the Hunter?" He asked after moments of silence.
"He was taken care of. He won't be coming back here if he knows what is good for him."
Place: Icirrus City, West of Twist Mountain, North of Dragonspiral Tower, Northwestern Unova Region
We had gotten to Icirrus City, it had been close to night time so we had dinner and spent the night at the city's local Pokémon Center. Waking up just as the close stuck noon, N and I had gone different ways. I went to find the Gym while he had wanted to explore the town and would meet up later that afternoon back at the Pokémon Center. Waving to the green haired Human, I walked in the opposite direction, arms rest at my side.
"Any idea where the gym could be located?" I asked after wondering around. I didn't really feel like talking to the locals. It didn't help that they kept on staring at me. They must not get a lot of outsiders...
"Maybe but it seems that we have a visitor." Lucario explained, glancing to the not-so-hidden-behind-a-pole Volcarona not far away from us. "He's been at this since yesterday." That might be the other reason they were staring at us. From what the locals had said, Volcarona was the Guardian of the Mountain of the Pokémon Reserve. They were seen had a sign of hope back in the day. "What do you think we should do?"
I gave Lucario a goofy smile. "Let's have a game of chase~." I clapped, twirling around. Lucario groaned, pinching at the bridge of his snout. I grabbed his paw and began to run. Volcarona had perked up when he heard what I said. Of course, I had said it louder then necessary on purpose.
He followed after us.
The game of chase was on.
Running around the whole town must of been a sight for the townspeople to see. They didn't see it as bad, seeing the smiles and giggles the children gave or the 'Really?' looks the adults gave us, they enjoyed it. Good. I laughed, Lucario was wondering where we'd go next or when we'd stop; I could hear Volcarona happy but panting giggling. He was such a child. Heh. It was around mid-afternoon when this play of tag stopped at the town's edge. Lucario and I sat on the only bench in sight while Volcarona was laying on back against the ground, giggling between pants.
I took the chance to scan him into the Pokédex. It said:
Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon and the evolved form of Larvesta. When ash from a volcanic eruption darkened the sky, it is said Volcarona's fire replaced the sun.
"You're fun! So fun!" I cracked open an eye to see Volcarona had popped up, inched away from my face. I gave him a grin. "I like you, Luna! You saved me! I want to be with you!"
"O-" Eh?
Red eyes snapped open, staring at the Pokémon in front of him. "What?"
He swayed back and forth, bobbing his head. "I want you to be my Human! I like you. So can I be your Pokémon?"
Was this a love confession or something? 'Cause it was starting to sound just like that... I gave a glace to Lucario. He shrugged. So he was on board. But... I already had six Pokémon. Some of them would have to go if I was going to get anymore.
"Well..." There was a shine caught in his eyes that I felt had to cover my own. It was very bright. Brighter then the sun if I could guess correctly. "Fine."
"Yay!"
"But!" I held up my hand. He needed to know before getting to excited. "I already have six Pokémon currently." Seeing his downtrodden look, I added quickly, "But that doesn't mean I don't want you! I just need to talk to my friends to see which ones that want to leave or to stay. Stay here, okay. I will be right back." He nodded. "Lucario could you contact Lord Xatu, please?" It would be easiest to contact him so he could teleport from here to back home. Plus it would be nice to see him again. I wanted to see how everyone back home was doing.
"Understood." Lucario sat down in a meditative position.
The other chipped, giggling, "Okay! I will stay here because you said so!"
I stood, patting the still floating Pokémon on the head, between the horns. "Good. I'll be right back, so be good for Lucario."
"Yes, Luna~!"
I walked away, going father in the forest before taking out five Poké Balls. "C'mon out all of you. We need to talk." I threw them and out burst my friends.
"Luna~! Luna! Lun-Lun Luna!" Jolkit bounced over to me, coming out to my outstretched hand. I held him close.
"It's good to see you Joltik." I cracked a small smile when he gave me a peck on the cheek. The others said their greetings before wondering why all of them were out and where Lucario was. I held up my hand to silence them before explaining about Volcarona, the Pokémon Hunter (and what they were in vague detail when Joltik asked what they were), and now he wanted to be apart of my Team. The problem was I had six. You couldn't have more then six.
"Why can there only be six?" Serperior asked out of the blue.
"Don't know," I answered, shrugging. "It's always been the way, I guess." I gave a hard look. "So, what will it be?"
Milotic raised her head, tilting it when she neared mine. "Where would we go if we choose to leave?"
"You'll be going to my home area unless you want to travel."
"The forest you've told us about? The one near the White Ruins?"
I told them where I lived one night. There wasn't any reason to keep it secret. They'd all go there one day or another unless they wanted to travel or something. "Yes."
It was Espeon this time. "How would we get there?"
"One of my old teachers, Lord Xatu, will be coming, teleporting here soon, and taking you there instantly. There you'd meet with Lord Sawsbuck, the Guardian of the Forest, and he would explain everything else if needed."
"How big is the lake there?"
"It's very big," I told the Water Type fondly. I remembered when I swam around there, splashing Lucario when he didn't want to come in. Him coming and attacking me with playful revenge. Ah, good times. "The water is sparkling blue and reflects everything that looks inside it. You should see it when there's a full moon. The lake makes it appear so big!"
"Then I will go," Milotic said without hesitation. "I want to see your home for myself. It will be nice."
I watched her, looking to see if she told any lies. "If that is what you want, then so be it. Thank you." I hugged her, wishing her luck before calling her back. She would be let back out when she got there. Her Poké Ball would be safely stashed inside my cabin. I looked back at the others. "Are there any others that want to go?"
"I want to stay with you," Serperior said; Hydreigon agreed without another word, glaring at me if I disagreed with her. I raised my hands in defeat, calling them back as well.
Then there were two.
"Espeon? Joltik?" I called to them. The Psychic Type was in deep thought if the look on her face was anything to be said. Joltik frowned, looking at the ground.
"I-"
"I'll go." The smallest Pokémon jumped up, four eyes looking right into mine. "I want to see what your home is like."
"Are you sure?" I couldn't help but look at him worriedly.
"Yes." He nodded.
"If you say so..." I looked to the other Pokémon. She shook her head, head tilted. She wanted to stay. "Alright." I muttered, calling them both back. Storing away three Poké Balls, I kept two of them - Milotic's and Joltik's. Standing straight, my ear twitched from the sound of leaves move behind me. I could feel it. It was him. Turning around, I closed my eyes, biting my lip momentarily before bowing to the one before me then. "Lord Xatu."
"Luna."
Place: Icirrus City Gym, South Area in Icirrus City, West of Twist Mountain, North of Dragonspiral Tower, Northwestern Unova Region
The majority of Icirrus City's buildings were located on high ground, due to the surrounding area being in a wet climate and as such having large puddles. Windmills could also be seen towards the South end of the city. I was able to find the Gym later that afternoon, almost evening. It was built to the side inside a cliff, a bunker-like building near the forest. "I want to request a Gym Battle with this Gym!" I started aloud. The massive metal doors of the Gym slide apart, releasing a chilling cloud of cold air.
Looking at Lucario, I nod to him and stepped forward into a cold hall way, the massive metal doors closing behind us. I could see our breaths from the coolness that was set in the air.
"It's cold," I muttered, rubbing my hands together to try to warm them. They were getting a big numb.
"I don't feel anything." Lucario pointed out. He rolled his eyes when he caught my tongue sticking out at him. We arrived to another set of metal doors that were shaped like a triangle. When they opened, I was about to take a step forward when Lucario stopped me. "Look."
There was no light but if one looked close enough... "An ice field..." It was a large ice covered battlefield with large chunks of ice standing on it. It kinda looked like an ice hockey rink I had saw in a picture book when I was younger. Sticking my head inside, I saw it was much colder then before but it was fine. Lucario lowered his arm as we walked forward. We looked around but found nothing but ice.
"You there," said a male voice from somewhere. All of a sudden a spot light shined down on a muscular man with teal hair. He had a blue mask around his dark blue eyes while wearing a blue mantle with white hexagonal features, which covered his left arm and torso. He also had black pants and azure shoes. "I am Brycen. Welcome to my ice castle, the Icirrus Gym. Are you challenging this Gym?"
"Yes I am," I said, "I am Luna."
"What do you think of this freezing battlefield of ice?" He stretched his arms wide open, gesturing to the battlefield below. "Ice Types are my specialty. As such, the battlefield is completely made of ice." He smirked. "Once could say that you jumped all alone into a territory fully controlled by the enemy."
"I'm not alone. I have my Pokémon with me."
Lucario crossed his arms. "She does."
Brycen gave nod, "That is a good answer. How hot will you and your Pokémon's battling make this ice world?" He made a pose, sticking his cover arm out, the palm facing us. "I will accept your challenge immediately!" He jumped down, sliding across to his chosen spot. I slid back to where I was supposed to be. "My apprentice will serve as the referee."
He had a dirty blonde bob cut and was dressed in blue, warm clothes. "Challenger, pleased to meet you." He bowed his head to meet.
"It is nice to meet you as well," I said back, bowing my head in respect in return.
"Master, I will start." When the Gym Leader gave the single, the student explained, "The Gym match of the Icirrus City Gym will now begin. You will each use three Pokémon. As soon as all Pokémon of one party are unable to battle, the match is over. Furthermore, only the challenger is allowed to substitute her Pokémon." He slashed his arm down. "Now, begin!"
"Vanillish, come forth!" He shouted with a battle cry. Vanillish had a large, white, rounded upper body with a swirled substance on top, making it resemble a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It had a pointed lower body that resembled a large icicle.
I took out my Pokédex. It said:
Vanillish, the Icy Snow Pokémon and the evolved form of Vanillite. Vanillish migrated southward long ago during an ice age, and now lives on snow-covered mountains.
I knew I was taking a gamble with this but I knew he would be able to do it. I knew he would be able to. "Let's bring some heat in here, Volcarona!" I threw out a Poké Ball, calling him out. He flew around, giggling.
"Hi!" He said to the opponent before freezing up when he saw the male Gym Leader. Glancing back at me, I gave him an encouraging smile. I had told him earlier I had been heading to a Gym Battle. He seem excited on the concept. But now...
"Do not worry, Volcarona, just focus on this and nothing more. Battle and have fun," Lucario spoke up.
He stayed silent for a moment before a determined gleam appeared in his eyes. "Right!"
Vanillish had spun into the air while making a black ghost face that had glowing pink eyes, a sinister smile, and a red aura surrounding it come from its ice cream shaped body and dash at the Sun Pokémon. But Volcarona had twirled around in circles, easily dodging the makeshift shadow. Letting out a giggle, he appeared behind the Ice Type and released a spiraling red-orange fire from from mouth at his opponent's back. Vanillish had hissed out, spinning in mid air to dodge the fiery heat. It pointed the lower half of its body at Volcarona and it started to glow light blue. Vanillish then spun around, firing multiple icicles from the bottom of its body. When Volcarona's six wings glowed light blue, he flapped them, directing the icicles back the other way with a powerful gust of wind. Along with its own attack, Vanillish was pushed backed, twirling around madly. A few icicles hit but it was no effect on the Ice Type. It opened its mouth and the inside of it started to glow light blue. It then released a powerful blizzard from its mouth.
At the same time, he oped his mouth and released a stream of red-yellow fire. When open attacks hit, they created a flash of steam that made it almost impossible to see. A light show of blues, reds, whites, and oranges danced in and out of the haze. As it was clearing up, Vanillish's body was covered in a light blue aura that had formed a light blue orb of energy in front of it's body. Just then, he fired a white stream of sticky string from his mouth that wrapped around the pointed end of the Icy Snow Pokémon and pulled down. It fired the energy ball as well, it hitting and destroying a block of ice. He knocked the other to the ground before Volcarona twirled around, dancing almost, as a spiraling red-orange fire surrounded him and made contact with Vanillish's body. The flames made the snowy swirly part melt when it fell. On the floor was a "bald" Vanillish with a melted snow covering it.
"Vanillish is unable to battle! Volcarona wins!"
I began to cheer. "You're very first Gym Battle and you did it! You di-Omph!" I was once more on the ground, fuzz in my mouth. Volcarona nuzzled into my chest as I pet his white, fluffy fuzz. I couldn't help but laugh.
The Gym Leader held out a Poké Ball. "Return, Vanillish! You did a good job." He didn't hesitate to call out another one. "Now my second." He held up another enlarged red and white ball, "Cryogonal, come forth!" He let out another battle call. Cryogonal was shaped like a shiny, blue hexagonal snowflake with, a still, aggressive-looking face, two glowing eyes and a large mouth contained an extendable chain of ice. I scanned it with my Pokédex. It said:
Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Cryogonal originates from arctic sky clouds and floats down to the ground to make snow fall.
"Okay Volcarona, we'll continue like this! Will you be able to handle it?" I stood up, the Pokémon getting off of me.
"Yes! Yes!" He bobbed back and forth. "I'm having so much fun~. Let's do this!" He flew back onto the field.
"Bring it on!" Brycen taunted, smirking as he made a 'Come at me!' sign directed at me. This battle was quicker. Volcarona was no match for Cryogonal's speed.
Volcarona had released a stream of red-yellow fire from his mouth at Cryogonal but it never landed when it was blocked by a multi-colored see-through glass wall that stood in front of it. Taking the chance, it began to spin rapidly. It spun around the Sun Pokémon in circles, tackling him to the ground. Cryogonal then followed it up by creating a glowing bluish green orb from its mouth, and launched a glowing green and black beam at the downed Pokémon. Volcarona tried to spin away but the attack landed, sending him crashing into the ground. A creator formed from the force of the attack hit on the other Pokémon. The Sun Pokémon didn't have a chance as the other began to spin rapidly once more and landed a final blow, sending Volcarona to the unconscious world. It only stopped spinning once it was in front of its Human again.
"Volcarona is unable to battle! Cryogonal wins!" The referee raised a hand to his Gym Leader's direction.
I bit my bottom lip, already knowing this would of happen. Volcarona didn't have much battle experience from what he has told me. I shook my head, getting my mind to think on the match before calling my new friend back. "Do not worry, you did well for your first time," I muttered to the Poké Ball containing him. "I'll see you soon."
"Luna?"
"I'm fine, Lucario." I took about another Poké Ball without looking at the other behind me. Brycen had his arms crossed over one another, staring hard at me. I threw the Poké Ball, calling out, "Espeon, let's finish this!" Espeon was let out, landing gracefully on one of the taller ice burgs.
"A Psychic Type, huh?"
Espeon opened her mouth and shot out yellow, sparkly stars shoot that was reflected when Cryogonal spun rapidly, sounding like a buzz-saw. Just when it closed in on the Sun Pokémon but was blown away by a blue wave of energy. It didn't shake up the Pokémon blew out snow and a sparkling blue powder from its mouth. Espeon flipped, jumping from ice burg to ice burg easily. Once more jumping behind Cryogonal, the red gem upon her forehead shined, releasing a multicolored beam that hit Cryogonal back. It looked like a disk, flying down to the ground. It was able to recover, turning around, creating and launching a glowing green and black beam back towards the opponent. Espeon shot another multicolored beam from her red gem, counting the other attack. Cryogonal took a deep breath and released a wind with sparkling blue powdered snow.
Purple eyes closed, covering her face to try to block. She never saw the other attack with a glowing green and black beam right at her. It destroyed the ice she was grounded upon, sending her back. She flew in the air, arching over; however, recovering mid air and fired back. A yellow-green energy ball was launched but blocked by a multi-colored see-through glass wall outlining the snowflake shaped body. Using the chance, Espeon resealed a bright, blinding light, blinding from the her red gem. Her eyes then glowed a light blue, it capturing the confused moving Cryogonal in her wake. Moving her head around, she controlled the other Pokémon's body, toying with him until finally slamming it to the ground. Her eyes glowed again, this time red, and stared into the other's eyes, causing it to fall asleep. She stepped down, walking to the sleeping Pokémon before she released a shadow-like version of herself at the Crystallizing Pokémon and the shadow went through it, sucking up the rest of its energy.
It didn't wake up.
The referee raised a hand in my direction. "Cryogonal is unable to battle! Espeon wins!"
"You did wonderful, Espeon," I praised her, patting her on the head when she walked to me. My hand moved over her fur gently while the other other had scratched under his chin. Her forked tail wagged in happiness, a content purr rumbled in her chest. The hand that was scratching her chin took out her Poké Ball. When she saw it, she gave me a questioning gaze. "Just in case," was all I said. Moments passed before she jerked her head, showing she understood. I called her back. Looking back up, I saw Brycen had called back his own.
"Well then," he began, "this is my third. Sweep across the screen like a storm! The white lord of ice, Beartic, come forth!" He released a large Pokémon standing on its hind legs. Beartic had bluish white fur with a shaggy tuft at its rear. There were three spikes of ice hanging from its lower jaw, forming an icy beard. Beartic gave a fantastic roar.
Lucario stepped forward. Both Pokémon stared at each other. He wouldn't be pushed down.
Beartic took in a deep breath and released a wind with light blue sparkles in it from its mouth into the air. Then, small clumps of ice formed in the wind and grew longer and larger, forming into sharp icicles. The icicles then rained down over the opponent. Lucario had both arms in front of him, forming a turquoise force field in front of him, protecting from barrage of icicles. When he saw Beartic firing a powerful stream of water at him, he jumped, moving to the left. In mid-air he put his hands together and formed a ball of black and purple circles. Bring them forward, he fired a beam of black and purple circles from the ball at the opponent below him. Beartic stood its ground, punching the beam attack with quick punches. When he landed, he didn't seem it when Beartic had appeared before him at a high burst of speed with a clear aura around it, punching him in the gut. The force from the punch, sent him flying. He gave a grunt when he landed, sliding against the slippery floor. He ducked when a powerful stream of water tried to pluck off his head, sliding on his knees under the large, white Pokémon.
Spinning around, he was able to stand and placed his paw on it's back, firing a huge light green blast from his paw at the opponent. Beartic fell forward, making the ground quake beneath it. He leapt back when the other tried to kick him away, coming back to his original spot. Lucario saw the other began to attack, he was surrounded in a waving, icy blue aura of light. Both of them charged forward, pulling back both of their fists that had surrounded by a changing white and light blue swirling energy. Both of them had punched each other in the face, freezing each other. Stillness set, unsureness appeared when nothing happened. Both Pokémon had stood still, cased in ice. That was until Lucario hand that touched the Ice Type's face had started to glow green and fired a huge light green blast from his paw, breaking both of them out of the ice.
"Beartic is unable to battle! Lucario wins!" The referee announced, looking at me. "As all of the Gym Leader's Pokémon are unable to battle, the winner is the challenger, Luna!"
I let out a deep breath I didn't know I had held. My partner looked back at me, eyes shining with victorious pride. "Lucario..." I muttered, holding him close when he was in front of me. "Good job as always. We're one step closer then we were before."
"Yeah..." His voice was muffled with his face pushed against my chest. "Can you let me go now, please?"
"Luna." Brycen had come forward with Beartic behind him. "I've thoroughly watched you and your Pokémon's passion. Your bonds with your Pokémon shine in their battles and for that I want you to take this." In his hands were a dark gray, hexagonal trey that held a badge that was shaped like three white icicles outlined in gold. It sat against a red clothe. "It's the Freeze Badge, proof that you emerged victorious at the Icirrus City Gym."
"Thank you very much," I told him, taking a hold of it. Upon open the badge case, I watched it gleam in the light when they were caught in the light. I looked at the final empty stop.
One left.
Just one left.
Author's Note: More of Luna's 'powers' are shown! Not much but it's something. I'm still thinking on what they are actually all are so there is that... What do you think? Anyway, I am going to be straight, Volcarona is basically a replacement for Charizard Luna had in the first version. I had been thinking of giving Luna a Charizard earlier in the story but I forgot and when I remembered it was to late to add Charizard in the story. (I've already got the story planned out more or less.) So to those who wanted and still want Luna to have a Charizard, then you're out of luck. So close to 300 reviews and with 100 Followers we're on a role here, my friends!
I can't wait for the future!
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Link 1: art/My-Friends-Part-12-625069871
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Random Question: Can you guess how much time (the month, week, and day) has passed since Luna had began traveling around the Unova Region? (Whoever gets the closest will get a very good surprise!)
Next Chapter: In a surprise meeting, Luna gets to see Georgia, Iris's rival, once more. Now she wants to who she upset to meet the annoying Dragon Buster.