Episode 23: Aura Pokemon's Closed Shell

Still stunned in the room, Hana and her friends are shocked to see the new two footed canine like Pokemon in front of them. The Pokemon is still bent on one knee and one of its paws is on the floor.

Diana asks, "What is that Pokemon?"

"It's a… Lucario," Chase answers, shocked.

"Lu-Lucario," Hana replies, sounding nervous.

Hana brings out her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura."

"An aura?" Hana says, confused.

Suddenly, the Pokemon lifts his head up and begins to lift it's ears to the side on their own.

"Uh, what's it doing?" Gary asks, confused.

Hana and the others continue to stare at the Pokemon as it's ears are lifted up and his eyes are still closed shut. Almost like it senses something. In the Pokemon's mind, it can sense the people and Pokemon around it. Almost as if it's searching for something. When it has its head to where Hana is, it senses a powerful blue energy around her. Sensing what it feels, it jumps forward and lands in front of Hana.

Suddenly, a voice appears, "Who are you?"

Hana gasps in surprise, and so does everyone else. She could have sworn that she hears a voice coming from Lucario.

Hana asks, "Are you uh, talking to me?"

Still having it's eyes shut, it nods his head in reply.

Diana asks, "How is it talking?"

"It must be able to use telepathy," Chase says.

Hana calmly says, "Um, hello. My name it's Hana. It's nice to meet you, Lucario."

She then slowly reaches her hand out and is able to touch the left side of its face. To Lucario, it seems to become calm with it feels a calm and kind hand. Then, it slowly begins to open its eyes to reveal a pair of red color eyes. The Pokemon's vision is a bit of a blur, but is able to become fully clear to see Hana.

Hana makes a smile on her face, and says, "Hi Lucario."

Lucario looks to meet Hana's eyes. The next moment, it becomes surprised and looks around to see four more humans and multiple Pokemon in one room.

Lucario looks around and asks, "Where… where am I?"

"You're at the Pokemon Center in Porta Vista… In the Kanto Region," Hana says.

"I see," Lucario says.

"Wow! I have never met a talking Pokemon before. Well, one that can use telepathy," Diana says.

"Yeah. Meowth is the only one that can actually talk like a person," Akira says.

"A talking Meowth? Are you serious, or is this a joke?" Gary asks, confused.

"Trust me Gary, we met a talking Meowth and it's not a Pokemon you want to catch," Hana says.

She then turns to Lucario, "Anway, I already told you my name is Hana."

Then Pikachu jumps on Hana's shoulder, "And this is my partner, Pikachu."

"Pikachu," (Hello.) Pikachu says.

Then says, "And this is the rest of my Pokemon here, my Little Brother and Sister, Winter, Latios, Latias, Bulbasaur, Oddish, Charmander, Squirtle, these two are my Eevees, Milotic, Axew, and these are my new Pokemon, Popplio and Bounsweet."

Hana's Pokemon call out and cry with glee.

"I'm Diana and this is my Partner Cyndaquill, I call her Ember," Diana says, holding her Pokemon.

"Cyndaquill," (Hi.) Ember says.

"And this is the rest of my Pokemon. Butterfree, Corsola, Silcoon, Clefairy, Eevee, and my new Pokemon: Fennekin and Smoochum. I'm a Pookemon Coordinator," Diana adds.

Diana's Pokemon calls out to say hello.

Then Chase, "I'm Chase, I'm a Pokemon watcher. And these are my Pokemon: Grovyle, Zubat, Marill, Paras, Farfetch'd, Dunsparce, Delibird, Skorupi, Kricketot, and Gyarados is in his Pokeball."

"I'm Akira. And this is my little guy, Alistair," Akira says.

"Pika," (Hi.) Alistair says.

"And these are my Pokemon palls, "Clarissa, Hurricane, Frosty, Judy, Jasiri, Beedrill, Misdreavus, Seaking, Lilipup, Littien, and by new Pokemon: Growlithe," Akira adds.

Then all of Akira's Pokemon cries out with glee and smiles.

Then Gary says, "And I'm Gary. Like Hana, I'm a Pokemon Trainer too."

"You sure have a… big group," Lucario replies.

"Yeah. But I'm mostly training myself when I find out Hana and the others are here," Gary says.

"That's okay if you feel uneasy. We kind of been through a crazy ordeal with the St. Anne cruise line," Hana says.

"And hopefully we don't end up on another big cruise line anytime soon," Diana says.

"Still, Hana basically saved our necks and was able to get the trainers to help save the Pokemon," Chase says.

"Yeah, but we still need to get back to the mainland. Diana still has her Pokemon Contests to go to and Gary and I still need to work on winning gym badges," Hana says.

"That's true, but the only ferry that can lead us back is the ferry that goes to Maiden's Peak at the Hutber Port," Gary says.

"And I'm guessing it's a different part of the island," Hana says.

"Yep," Gary answers.

"Well, we can use this to figure out which Gym to go to and get some rest after what we've been through," Akira says.

"We should call Professor Oak and tell him about what happened. I'm not sure he's going to like it when we tell him," Hana says.

"He'll definitely won't," Gary says.

Hana turns to her Pokemon, "Any of you feel like staying at Professor Oak for a little while. Anyone who wants to go stay on the bed. Those who want to stay with me, stand next to me."

Milotic, Winter, Oddish, Axew, Bounsweet, the Two Eevees, and Latios and Latias remain on the bed. Pikachu, Little Brother, Little Sister, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Popplio, and Lucario stay by Hana's side.

"Alright, but first things first," Hana says.

She then brings out two Pokeballs. She then walks to Latios and Latias.

"I know you don't like to be in a Pokeball, but as you can see, you both are starting to grow a little big and I don't think you both can fit in my backpack anymore. So will you both be allowed to come inside?" Hana replies.

Without a thought, both Latios and Latias tap on the Pokeballs and go inside. Then with a click, both of the Pokemon remain inside.

"Well I guess that's that," Hana says.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket members Cassidy and Butch are walking on the beach and are wearing casual beach type clothes.

Cassidy groans, "I can't believe that brat and her friends got help from all these trainers to beat us."

"I know. That plan was working perfectly until that brat botched it," Butch says.

"I know, when I see that Hana girl, I'm gonna make her pay for our humiliating defeat!" Cassidy angrily says.

"Question is, where are she and her friends now?" Butch asks.

"Who knows. She can be anywhere by now," Cassidy says, annoyed.

Meanwhile at the Pokemon Center, Hana has the Pokemon who wants to go to the lab transferred so they can rest from their crazy ordeal. However, the transfer also turns into a conversation of concern.

"Hana, I heard that you and her friends were on a cruise ship that was signed to the bottom of the sea! What happened? Are you all alright?" Professor Oak asks, shocked.

"We're okay Professor, just minor scrapes and bruises and such. Of course, some of the Pokemon like to get some rest at the lab for a little while," Hana says.

"That's understandable. Still, I'm amazed that you were able to catch more new Pokemon in this short amount of time," Professor Oak says.

"More like three of them were given to me as a present, a Pokemon Egg too, and I won an Axew in a raffle. Either way, my friends and I got new Pokemon friends and got a lot of stuff. Even though we had trouble with Team Rocket," Hana says.

"I'm glad that you all are alright, and I'm happy to let you know that all the Pokemon have been transported safely," Professor Oak says.

"Thank you. And can I have Spewpa, Luxray, Alolan Raichu transported to me. It's been a while since I've been Luxray and I like to get to know some of the Pokemon too," Hana says.

"Of course," Professor Oak says.

Professor Oak transports the three Pokeballs to Hana and they are safely transported.

Hana then takes the Pokeballs, "Thank you Professor."

"You're welcome. And how are you and your friends doing so far? And how are you Gary?" The Professor asks.

"We're doing fine," Hana says.

"And we had a lot of adventures and gained so many different Pokemon," Chase says.

"And we're still working on getting badges and ribbons," Diana says.

"Sounds to me that all of you are having a lot of fun," Professor Oak says.

"You can say that. I told Hana that you and mom will be here tomorrow," Gary says.

"That's right, so I hope to see you all there," Professor Oak says.

Then he hears the timer, "Gotta go, it's almost feeding time for the Pokemon. Gary, Hana, Diana, I wish you all good luck."

Then the video phone hangs up.

"Now all that is settled, what do you wanna do?" Hana aks.

Dian feels Hana's forehead, and says, "Well, you're actually feeling a lot better now."

Then happily says, "And I'm all for going to the beach to have some fun."

"Then let's go have some fun," Hana happily says.

Sometime later, the group of friends are at the beach. Diana is wearing a two piece swimsuit. They're pink with a ribbon on it, and flower patterns on it. Hana has a one piece swimsuit, and it has pink flowers on it. Chase, Gary, and Akira are also wearing swim trunks.

Hana and the others play in the water. Alistar and Pikachu are both swimming with red and white striped inner tubes. Diana and Chase swim under the water. Akira watches Alistar while Hana and Pikachu swim together.

Hana turns her head to see Lucario sitting on the towel under the umbrella. He has his legs crossed and is watching Hana with determined eyes. Curious, Hana decides to walk out of the water to see how Lucario is doing. Pikachu decides to join them.

Hana walks to him and says, "Hey Lucario, I see you're making yourself comfortable."

"I suppose," Lucario says, slightly turning his head away.

Feeling a little concern, Hana asks, "Is something bothering you, Lucario?"

"It… it's nothing," Lucario answers.

"Are you sure? You seem a bit distant like you're distracted by something," Hana says.

Lucario sighs, "I suppose you can say that."

"Do you feel uncomfortable around me and my friends still? I can understand since you're new and…" Hana says.

"No it' isn't that. I feel a bit uncomfortable being around humans, but for some reason, being around you. I felt at ease," Lucario says.

Hana grows concerned and asks, "Something happened that made you have trouble trusting humans, didn't it?"

"How did you?" Lucario asks, surprised.

"I come across many Pokemon all the time. Some of the Pokemon I met were either abandoned, miss treated by their trainers, or came across Pokemon who had bad experience with Humans for a long time, so I can tell when a Pokemon feels scared, weary, or even uncomfortable or angry towards humans. I have to suspect that you had a bad experience with humans too," Hana says.

"I did. It's the reason how I ended up in the Pokeball you have right now. I lived across the sea in the Sinnoh Region and these humans wearing strange black clothes attacked me with so many Pokemon at once. I didn't get a good look at their faces, but they all have a big red 'R' on their clothes. I tried to fight against them, but with so many Pokemon I was overpower until I was unconscious. The next moment I was trapped in the Pokeball. And since then I refused to ever come out to face those humans," Lucario says.

Hana sadly says, "I know exactly who those humans you were captured are?"

Lucario looks at Hana in shock.

"They're an evil organization called Team Rocket who capture and steal Pokemon from trainers into doing their evil dirty work. A certain group of that organization have been following me and my friends to steal my Pikachu and the rest of our Pokemon," Hana says.

Hana then places Pikachu on her lap and pets his head, "But we made sure they never get the chance. We were always able to defeat them. They were also the ones who attacked the St. Anne and we still manage to stop them from stealing all the Pokemon on the ship."

"I see," Lucario says.

Then Hana asks, "If you don't mind me asking, if you didn't want to come out when us Humans are around, how come you came out when me and my friends are there?"

"It's the aura I sensed off of you," Lucario says.

"Aura?" Hana says, confused.

"And aura is an essence that exists in all living things, people and Pokemon alike. Some can have a stronger aura than others. I sensed a very strong aura within you. And for some reason… I felt that your and my own aura are the same, linked together. That is why I opened up to you," Lucario explains.

"I see. I… I never knew about me having an aura, and a strong one," Hana says.

"Pika Pika Pikachu," (Guess that means you're special.) Pikachu says.

"I don't know about that," Hana says, feeling embarrassed.

Little Brother and Little Sister come out of their Pokeball and say, "Kirlia Kirla," (We don't think so.)

"Little Brother? Little Sister?" Hana says, confused.

"Kirlia Kirli Kirlia Kirl Kirlia Kirla," (Don't be so modest sis, after all you can use psychic abilities,) Little Brother says.

"Yeah, but not all the time," Hana says.

"Kirli Kirlia Kirli Kirlia Kirlia Kirli Kirlia Kirlia," (And you can understand Pokemon and not a lot about battles and medicine.) Little Sister adds.

"True, but there's still a lot for me to learn. Sames for my psychic training," Hana says.

"Pika Pika, Pikachu Pi Pika pi Pikachu Pika Pika," (But still, you're a great trainer. You're even raised by Pokemon so it's like you're part Pokemon yourself. That's what me and the others believed.) Pikachu says.

Confused Lucario asks, "You were raised by Pokemon?"

"Yes. It's kind of a long story. My mother and father told me about it once a long time ago. They told me that they found me when I was floating on a river in the first just outside of Pallet Town. Of course, my father found a helicopter that crashed in the forest. They feared that I was the only one that survived and so they decided to adopt me. Of course, when I was five I met Gary and they taught me how to be a human, but I always learn whatever I can from the Pokemon," Hana says.

Then says, "And for as long as Ican remember, I can understand them and I don't know why. That's why I decided to go on a journey to find out. And yet… I also like to know what my dream is and what I want to do in my life. I do hope I'll find it one day."

Lucario continues to look at Hana. He is surprised to hear what Hana and her Pokemon are saying. He now can tell what he feels, Hana is not like any human he has seen in his lifetime. Hana is different, special, and yet, also has a kind heart, especially for Pokemon. And is trying to find out her own destiny.

Before Lucario can say anything, something rises up from the water in front of where they're sitting. Hana and the Pokemon look to see a submarine that is shaped like a Medium sized Wailord. At a different part of the water, Diana and the others notice this themselves.

"What in the world is that?" Diana asks.

"Is that a submarine shaped like a Wailord?" Chase asks.

The Submarine Wailord opens its mouth to reveal some kind large metal strap, large enough to go on any human or Pokemon's waist. Then it fires towards Hana and the others.

"Look out!" Hana screams and pushes Lucario and the others out of the way.

However, her waist ends up getting strapped and is pulled away.

"Pika Pi/Kirla!" (Hana!) Pikachu and the Kirlia Twins exclaim.

Lucario quickly turns his head, "No!"

Hana screams as she ends up being pulled inside the Wailord's mouth. Suddenly, on top of it, Hana appears in some strong container. Then a hole appears and two villains are being lifted up.

Cassidy:

Prepare for trouble…

Butch:

...and make it double!

Both:

Here's our mission, so you better listen!

Then when they are raised up, it's reveal to be two familiar members

Cassidy:

To infect the world with devastation!

Butch:

To blight all people in every nation!

Cassidy:

To denounce the goodness of truth and love!

Butch:

To extend our wrath to the stars above!

Cassidy:

Cassidy!

Butch:

And Butch, of course!

Cassidy:

We're Team Rocket, circling Earth all day and night!

Butch:

Surrender to us now or you will surely lose the fight!

At the beach, Diana, and the others join Lucario, Pikachu and the two Kirlias.

"It's Team Rocket: Cassidy and Butch!" Chase angrily says.

"Let go of Hana, right now!" Diana angrily says.

"Sorry, but our boss wants us to bring the girl and all the Pokemon she has," Cassidy says.

"And the same goes for that cop, Akira and his Pokemon," Butch says.

"What?!" Gary asks, furious.

Lucario is even more furious, "What do you want with her?!"

"Hmm, a Lucario that can talk, that's interesting," Cassidy says, on the sub.

Then Butch says, "Hate to burst your bubble, but that is up to our boss to decide. And the same goes for that cop Akira and his Pokemon."

"With a gift to talk to Pokemon, our boss might have some good use for her," Cassidy says.

Gary, Chase, Akira, and Diana hold out some of the Pokeballs in anger.

Gary angrily says, "You think you can use Hana and her Pokemon for bad stuff, think again!"

"I'm with you! Hana would never want that!" Diana says.

"Count us in too!" Chase says.

"Yeah!" Akira adds.

Just then, Cassidy and Butch throw their Pokeballs as they call out, "Go Ratticate/Mightyena!"

Then, both of the Pokemon come out.

Diana, Chase, and Akira call out, "Ember/Grovyle/Hurricane! Go!"

"Go Nidoqueen!" Gary calls out.

Ember, Grobyle, and Hurricane are released from their Pokeballs. Gary's Pokemon is a large, bipedal blue Pokémon with distinct reptilian features. Its body is encased with extremely hard scales, a blunt snout, narrow brown eyes, and large ears with brown insides. There is a small horn on its forehead, a single spine on each ear, and a line of toxic spikes running down the length of its back. Each hand has three short claws and each foot, two claws. Its lower jaw, the front of its abdomen, and two plates on its chest are cream-colored. It has a thick, powerful tail.

"That's a Nidoqueen?" Diana says.

She brings out her Pokedex and it reads, "Nidoqueen, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoqueen has thick skin covering its entire body, protecting it from whatever techniques are used against it."

Gary says, "Chase, You, Diana, and I will handle Team Rocket while Akira gets Hana."

"Right. We'll handle this," Chase says.

Then calls out, "Grovyle, use Bullet Seed!"

"Ember, use Flamethrower!" Diana calls out.

"Nidoqueen, use Iron Tail," Gary calls out.

Raticate, use bite!" Cassidy calls out.

"Mightyena, use Shadow Ball!" Butch says.

The Pokemon from different sides use their attack. While they continue to attack, Akira and Hurricane sneak past the battle to rescue Hana. Pikachu, Lucario, and the twins join them. Akira jumps on Hurricane's back along with Pikachu, the twins, and Lucario. Hurricane flies up in the air and over the submarine.

"Alright, we need to get Hana out of that container," Akira says.

Then says, "Pikachu, can you use your Iron Tail on it."

"Pika," (Yes sir.) Pikachu says.

Down at the battle, Cassidy calls out, "Raticate use Bite!"

"Ember, use flame wheel!" Diana calls out.

Then Ember turns into a flaming wheel and attacks Raticate.

"Nidoqueen, use Take Down!" Gary calls out.

Then Nidoqueen uses the attack on Mightyena.

Akira and the other Pokemon continue to ride on Hurricane as they close in.

"Alright Pikachu, Lucario. Now!" Akira says.

Lucario and Pikachu jump off of Hurricane and aim for the capsule Hana is trapped in. Pikachu begins to use Iron Tail while Lucario creates a tall glowing bone from his paws. Then, both of them strike at the capsule together and at the same spot, breaking the capsule. Cassidy and Butch scream in shock as they turn in fright. Hana shields her eyes from the glass. She removes them to see two familiar Pokemon.

Hana happily says, "Pikachu. Lucario."

Just then, Pikachu gives Cassidy and Butch a good Thunderbolt shock."

"Great job Pikachu, let's get out of here," Hana says.

Hana, Pikachu, and Lucario quickly jump off the submarine and into the water. They also quickly reach back to shore as Hurricane lands on the ground.

"Are you alright?" Akira asks.

"I'm fine. Now it's time to teach these crocks a lesson," Hana says.

They soon turn their heads to see the three Pokemon fire their attacks at Team Rocket's Pokemon and crash onto them on the submarine.

Hana says, "Time to wrap this up! Pikachu uses Thunderbolt! And Lucario, use Aura Sphere!"

Lucario performs Aura Sphere and Pikachu use thunderbolt. With the attack, they are struck and electrocuted and soon the submarine explodes and they end up being blasted.

The two screams,"We're blasting off again!"

Soon, Team Rocket is sent flying over the ocean. Hana turns to Pikachu and Lucario, and the twins with a smile on her face.

Sometime later, Hana, Gary, and the others are now at the Pokemon Center having dinner.

"Thanks for the help guys. I have no clue what those creeps are thinking," Hana says.

"Neither have we. It's already bad enough that they're after Pokemon and follow us the way we go," Diana says.

"It seems that we have a serious problem here. It seems that Team Rocket is after Hana and Akira long with their Pokemon," Chase says.

"But why?" Gary asks.

"I don't know, but we have not seen the last of them," Akira says.

"And we'll be ready if they try to attack us again," Hana says.

"Pikachu," (You said it.) Pikachu says.

Diana turns her head to see Lucario and the other Pokemon are getting along, and it seems to be more closer with Hana.

Diana says, "You know, Lucario seems more comfortable now."

"Yeah. I'm glad," Hana says.

There has been a rocky start today, but everything turned out well, and Lucario is officially part of the family. And there will be new adventures on the way. As the journey continues.