Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos.

Hey guys Paradox here and here is Chapter 26. Now I'm not gonna say much since Imwant to get started. A lot gonna happen in this chapter is all I can say. It might answer some of your questions. Enjoy the show.


"If patience is worth anything,it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm."-Mahatma Gandhi


Chapter 26: The Aura Storm

As the glimmering light shines on Lucario. The whole group watches as Korrina and Lucario try Mega Evolution. When the light died down Lucario was changed in more ways then one. Lucario grew a bit along by appearance. His appendages extended longer with the ends of each one red,the mask on his face now has a pattern made him more intimidating,along with the same markings that go down his arms and legs. An additional spike was add to each arm and leg one smaller,and the other larger. Like the appendages the end of each arm and leg was now red,along with what appears to be an armed gauntlet on each shoulder,along with his fur on his chest is larger and finally his blue tail is replaced with a large furry one similar to the color of his chest.

"Lucario,we did it,we did it!" Korrina said as she ran to her partner to hug him. Everyone was cheering over their achievement. "Wow Lucario looks awesome." Said Ash,who along with Pikachu looked over Lucario's new look. "I agree,Lucario looks even more powerful." Said Drake,exmaining him. "Allow me to present something that'll be used this moment." Said Clemont who steadied his glasses. "The future is now thanks to science CLEMONTIC GEAR on. Clemont then presented some sort of meter with a cable attached to a self-made transmitter. "I called it the Pokémon Power Meter." He said. "Pokémon Power Meter?" Serena wondered. "That least this one's straight to the point." Said Bonnie,who was relief somehow. "Anyway,this device can measure a Pokémon's power level,therefore we can tell how powerful Mega Lucario is now." Said Clemont. (If Dragon Ball has ever taught us anything. Is that Power Levels are crap.)

"I will need a demonstration though for the meter to catch." Said Clemont. Korrina then notice a lone boulder sitting in the meadow,and asked Lucario to perform a Power Up Punch to obliterate it. Lucario followed and reduced the boulder to rubble so hard that Lucario's Aura can be felt as energy waves,which was picked up by the group. Then the meter picked up the reading and Clemont and the others were surprised as the levels were off the charts. "Wow Lucario's power is incredible." Bonnie said as she saw the meter rise to the highest point.

"I know right?,with Mega Evolution on our side me and Lucario can plow through anything." Said an energetic Korrina. Meanwhile Ash stepped forward "Hey Korrina,you mind for a rematch?" He said. "Sure Ash,but don't expect the results to be different like last time." Korrina accepted. "Don't get your hopes up." Ash vowed.

On a large open area of the Square,Ash and Pikachu got ready for a rematch against Korrina and Mega Lucario. "Is Ash sure about this?" Said Clemont. "It maybe more difficult since last time,but don't forgot this is my brother we're talking about. He won't go down without a fight." Said Drake. "Right,we believe in Ash." Serena cheered him on. "Alright Pikachu,let's do this." Ash said as Pikachu jumped forward,battle ready.


Ash vs. Korrina: one on one

"Alright Pikachu let's start off with Iron Tail." Pikachu then charged in with a tail made out of steel. "Meet on with Bone Rush." Lucario then unleashed a powerful Bone staff,and meet on with Pikachu's Iron Tail. Both struggled to overpower the other until Lucario lost his grip on his Bone,and the Iron Tail send it hurling towards the mountain,which then caused a big explosion as soon as it impacted.

The reading on the meter doubled then it originally was before,leaving Clemont surprised. "It's ok Lucario,it'll take time to get use to your new power." Korrina encouraging her partner.

"Now Pikachu,use Electro Ball." Pikachu then charged a ball of electricity from its tail and fired. "Dodge and use Power Up Punch." The new power increased Lucario's speed and Lucario was able to easily dodge it and manage to get in close and strike Pikachu,sending him back. "Awesome,let's keep up the pressure." Korrina said then looked at her partner,who was slouching all the sudden.


Lucario all the sudden felt...bloodthirsty. His eyes were much more red and his canine fangs were out. He unleashed an angry battle cry and charged at the helpless electric mouse,and struck it with another Power Up Punch. "Lucario! What are you doing!" Korrina yelled to her partner. But Lucario didn't listen,instead he bit hard on Pikachu,and swung him around and threw some distance at him.

Ash then stood in front of his fallen partner to protect him,which Lucario didn't enjoy one bit. Lucario then struck Ash with a Power Up Punch in the abdomen sending him back,and then kicked Pikachu,sending him to where Ash landed. Everyone was then shocked by this,but mostly Serena who was about to rush to his aid,but was restrained by Clemont. Korrina plead to her partner to wake up,but was futile. Ash was hurt,but covered Pikachu with his body over the crazed Pokémon.

Lucario was about to attack again,but something stopped him. Everyone was surprised to see what actually stopped Lucario,as it was something considered rare. Gurkinn with his Pokéball in hand was surprised as he was about to unleash his Pokémon,but this thing beats him.

Everyone then looked around until their focus was one Drake,who had a Luxury Ball in hand. There he unleash the Pokémon he got from getting to Geosenge Town.

It was a Lucario.

Difference was that this Lucario was a sliver one,with silver fur instead of blue,gold spikes on his arms and the one in his chest instead of silver. (Basically the silver variation in Super Smash Bros). Lucario stopped the attack with his forearm,sending waves of Aura in the air. Lucario attacked again but,this time Drake's Lucario restraint him. "Hey" the crazed Lucario then turn to see Drake,and before he could process,Drake fired an Aura Punch to his face,sending him a few feet. Before Lucario could retaliate,Drake was already charging at him and charged an Aura filled Falcon Punch to his abdomen,launching him to a rock formation,making an angel imprint on the rock. Lucario then lay on his feet,struggling to find the strength to get up. While Drake and his Lucario walked to it. His Lucario then spoke, "you have much to learn...little one." He said. Then Lucario gave in and blacked out,and resurrected back to his original form

"Lucario!" Korrina ran to her partner. "We got to get him to the Pokémon Center,now." Said Drake. While Korrina did looked startled for what Drake did,she obliged and returned Lucario back to her Pokéball,and the gang left running to the Pokémon Center. Almost everyone expect Ash who was falling behind,out of the pain he was in,so Bonnie took Pikachu in his place. Drake was about to stay behind to help him,but Serena insisted to help him instead. Drake had no problem,and ran to catch up to the group.

The group then arrived at the Pokémon Center,with their injured Pokémon in tow. Korrina and Bonnie handed Pikachu and Lucario's Pokéball over to Nurse Joy. Before she could leave,Drake asked if she could treat Ash's injury,while she stated that she wasn't qualified to do so,but since there wasn't any hospital in town,she accepted and they took Ash to the back along with the Pokémon.

"So now what?" Said Bonnie. "Nothing...all we could is wait." Said Gurkinn. Everyone was worried as time seem to take longer and longer. After forty minutes,Nurse Joy then came out with Ash and Pikachu on a stretcher,alive and well. "Hey guys." Ash said,who was wearing a black undershirt,along with his pants and shoes. "Ash!" Everyone came over to see if he was alright. "How are feeling?" Serena was first to asked. Ash only lifted his shirt to show his chest all wrapped up,and bandaged.

"Pikachu is feeling much better,and will make an excellent recovery." Said Nurese Joy. "And Ash." Serena asked. "Lucky,left rib cage was bruised,but if he was punched any harder,one of the ribs would've broke and most likely punched his left lung. If that had happen. Mr. Ketchem would've needed serious medical attention." She continued. "Even so,with the damage he sustained,I advise you take it easy for the next few days Mr Ketchem." She explained. "I understand,thank you Nurse Joy." Ash thanked. Everyone then felt relief about the news that was given. Worst situation,Ash would've needed very serious help,which would've been grim since Geosenge Town doesn't have a hospital and Ash mostly likely wouldn't have made it. "How's Lucario Nurse Joy?" Korrina asked. "Lucario is still resting up,while he did took some damage,that's not the reason why he blacked out." She said. Korrina then inched closer she continued to explain. "Reason was out of exhaustion,the energy burned too much and his body was simply too tired to continue." She said. Korrina then let out a breath of relief that Lucario was gonna be ok.

Drake then went to the side to talk to his Lucario. "So..not much of a welcome party." Drake said. "Knowing ourselves,we prepare for anything Master." Lucario spoke. "And how many time do I have to tell you? Don't call me that," Drake insisted. He since he caught Lucario,he always had a tendency to call him "Master" much to his dismay. "Apologizes Master" Lucario said,knowing this will get under Drake's skin. Fortunately he was right as Drake just facepalmed his face,knowing he just couldn't win when it came to the subject.

Korrina then came over to speak to the two. "Drake..I'm so sorry." She said,pleading for forgiveness. "You don't have to be." Drake said,trying to be understanding. "Yes I do...I'm gonna be honest. I was gonna say something for what you and your Lucario did. But...after hearing about Ash and how his condition would've been more serious...I...I just didn't have the right to say anything anymore. I know you were just protecting your family." Korrina stated. "Like I said...you don't have to be." Drake said. Knowing how Korrina was willing to take responsibility,he only told her to not be hard on herself.

A few minutes later Lucario comes out,right away Korrina ran over and hugged him. "He should ok." Said Nurse Joy. "Thank you Nurse Joy." Korrina thanked,which she accepted and left to the back again.

The group then went to the cafeteria to eat and conversate what happen these last few hours. "So what do you think went wrong with Lucario?" Korrina asked. "It lost control of its Aura." Said Gurkinn. Everyone then turned to him as Gurkinn continue to explain. "When a Pokémon Mega Evolves,it gains a massive power increase. However Lucario's Aura overwhelmed his senses and his desire to win simply cause him to lose control." Said Gurkinn. "Was your Lucario like this too Grandfather?" Korrina asked. "Well...I would be lying if I said there wasn't complications." Gurkinn admitted

"After Mr Ketchem's attack,I was going to interfere,until." Everyone then turns to Drake and his Lucario. "He beat me to it." Gurkinn finished,pointing to Drake. "We only did what we could." Said Lucario. Everyone was still very surprised that this Lucario is speaking,dispite everything that's happen. "Wow,I can believe it,a Lucario that knows Telepathy,and its of a different color,neither Shiny or Original." Said Clemont. "Wow you're so cool." Bonnie said. Lucario only scratched his head in response,like his trainer he prefer not to be basked in praisment. "Its good to see you again Lucario." Ash said. "The pleasure's all your,Ash Ketchem." Lucario responded. It's been awhile since Lucario came back.

"Now time for some answers Drake. Just...who are you?" Korrina asked with haste in her voice. Drake only responded by rolling up his sleeve and showing the group his Mark,after it appeared out of nowhere. Gurkinn,McGinty,and Korrina were surprised to see his arm glow,and what appears to be a tattoo on his forearm. "Umm...what is it?" Korrina asked,completely clueless. "That is the Sacred Mark to distinguish others..to Aura Guardians." Said Gurkinn. "So that explains everything these past few days...how you were to track Lucario and Pikachu when Team Rocket took them...how you always know where you're going...You're an Aura Guardian." Korrina finally realized.

"So you know about them?" Drake asked. "Yep,Grandfather here told me stories about the Aura Guardians when I was just a girl,and Lucario was still a Riolu." Korrina said,flashbacking to when almost every night,Gurkinn would tell her bedtime stories about them.

"So how did you come across each other?" Gurkinn asked. "Well..it all happen in while me and Ash were traveling in Sinnoh two years ago." Said Drake. "I remember that day all too well. I even remember of another trainer who was there earlier,before you guys came. I beat all his Pokémon,and was left very unhappy." Said Lucario. "You mean Paul." Ash said,remembering him all to well. "Yes the purple haired fellow. Even if he did succeed in catching me,I wouldn't have listened to him anyway. He strong,but lacks heart." Lucario said. "Um wait,who's Paul?" Serena asked. "Paul was my rival in when I completed in the Sinnoh League. We'd always butt heads for doing things differently,but in the end we ended things on a good note." Ash said.

"Anyway back to the question,it was two weeks after my accident." Said Drake.


Flashback: 2 years ago.

On the snowy mountains of Snowpoint City at nightfall. As Ash,Drake,Dawn,and Brock watched as this mysterious Lucario wiped out the last of Paul's Pokémon which was his Magmotar. Paul had already return it back to his Pokéball,and struggled to figure what to do next. "Alright who's next." Lucario said,with a cold tone in his voice. Everyone then looked at each other as to who Lucario was referring. "I'll go next." Ash was about to step forward,but Drake stopped him. "Ash,let me take this one." He said. "Are you sure." Ash asked. Drake just smirked and said. "Trust me,I got this." He said,then stepped ahead.

"Very well,Human,your partner." Lucario said. Drake took out a Pokéball to release,but then had second thoughts. He put it back,and just took off his trainer belt entirely. "Your opponent...will be me." Drake declared. Right away everyone looked at Drake,as if he was crazy,even Paul. "You jest?!" Lucario said,almost laughing that his request. Drake however remain unscathed,and stood his ground. "I'm not,you either battle me,or is there fear present in you?" Drake said. "No fear is ever inside me...you fight at your peril." said Lucario. Drake just nodded and took off his shirts,as a sign of honor and respect. What everyone saw shocked them. Drake was covered in various scar tissues,some that never fully heal. "Did your brother do something stupid to do that?" Paul asked. Ash and the other remained silent as they continue to look at Drake and Lucario. "Well..I hope you didn't get those from challenging other Pokémon" Lucario smirked,looking at his battle scars. "Not all of them." Drake replied.

Lucario then charged in attacking with a Brick Break attack full power. To his surprise,Drake was able to catch it with his left hand. With speed he tried two more Brick Breaks,but Drake was able to block those and punched Lucario in the abdomen. "Are you going easy?" Drake asked. Lucario only attacked with a midair punch,which Drake moved to the side,but failed to see Lucario do a leg sweep,knocking him down. Lucario tired another Brick Break,but Drake reacted quickly and did a leg sweep from the ground knocking Lucario down. The two then exchanged punches,each making their mark,but still could gain an upper hand.

Both then separated and got right back up. Lucario then shot an Aura Sphere,and Drake only cross his arms together to minimize the damage. Drake then appeared with a few more bruises and more,and felt worn out. "I have to admit,you're different then any other human,even having the guts to fight me yourself,but I'm afraid this is over." Lucario said then charged an Aura Sphere and fired. Drake managed to roll forward,while Lucario try attacking with Brick Break while Drake recover. Unfortunately that didn't go as planned as Drake grabbed it,twisted it and punched Lucario hard,unknown to him he charged his first Aura Punch since coming back.

Lucario was dazzled,while he focused his sight it was too late. "You're right. It is over" Drake had already charged a ball of energy into his hands and fired at Lucario. The astonished Pokémon couldn't believe it and the attack had already hit him with devastating force. This would be Drake's first Aura Sphere since coming back.

Lucario laid there on the ground,too tired to carry on with Drake standing over him. "I...yield." Lucario then fainted,with Drake holding him in his arms trying to heal him. "that was awesome." Said Dawn amazed by his battle. "I got to say you narrowly got through that." Said Ash. "Luck,Ketchem,you were just lucky." Said Paul. "Lucky?,so was it just luck that he beat you? Luck had nothing to do with it." Drake said. Paul just grunted and walked away to his next destination.

After a few hours Lucario was all healed up and the group was getting ready to leave. "It was an honorable battle Lucario. Take care of yourself." Drake said then raise to shake his paw. Instead Lucario bowed in front of him. "I choose you." He said. "I'm sorry?" Drake wondered. "I choose you...as my master." Lucario said. "Wha-why?" Drake asked. "There's great potential in you,great power...I never met a Human who can control such power. I know I can learn more from you." Lucario said. "I'm not even a Guardian,I'm just a User." Drake said. "Yet...but I know this is how things should. I believe that there are things to conquer,challenges to overcome. Maybe we can do it together." Lucario insisted. Drake thought about this,and knew that Lucario speaks the truth. Ever since his "accident" Drake knew that nothing ever stays the same. "Ok I accept,but on one condition," he said.

"Yes?"

"Don't refer to me as Master. Ok?" Drake insisted "As you wish,Master." Lucario said. Drake facepalmed while everyone else laughed at this,knowing this will be the first of many."


"Wow,a real fighter story!" Said Korrina. "You fought Lucario yourself?!" Clemont said. "Well,lets be honest. It wasn't the craziest thing I've done." Said Drake. "Wait what did you mean Accident?" Korrina asked. "I mean that while me and Ash were traveling in Sinnoh,everything changed forever." Said Drake. "There was a time where I was two years older then Ash,so I was sixteen and Ash was fourteen at the time." He continued. "Well what happened?" Serena asked.


And Cliffhanger. I decided to add a second part to this part,rather then combine them into one huge chapter,that way it'll be much easier. Now what will happen? What will Drake tell them,and so many questions. Finally we ARE HERE. Here everything will make use,depends if you understand it. Bare with me guys. Thanks for reading,this is Paradox signing off. Goodnight