~ Riolu (Male)

*April 7th

I hated the idea of not using my aura because that was basically the Lucario's way of living. Riolu start learning to use it the second their able to view the aura of others.

And the more I think about it, my sister being unable to use aura must have been another reason why she was so determined in the first place. But her determination turned into hatred instead of silent admiration and eventually into insanity.

So that's why I'm also afraid of myself, because what if end up like her if I'm not careful?

I also feel sad after hearing my mom cry but to stop using it all together is just torture.

I went to go ask my dad on what we are doing next for training he just said he wanted me to practice my Karate Chop.

I felt slighty offended but relaxed as soon as I saw how tired he was. So as I went walking to the training room I could already guess what he was thinking about.

How is he going to help me? What will we he do if we see my sister again? Will I be ready when that day comes?

All this must have been driving my father with worry.

But one thing was certain I no longer felt guilty for my sister. I admit I never thought she would turn out his way, but once she showed her true colors all you really feel is disappointment.

When we were kids I just thought she was always determined to show that she was the stronger twin. When she just abusing her power to bully those she thought was weak.

I do regret not realizing how much darker her thoughts were sooner and how I could have helped her get through them.

But it's already too late for regrets, when all I see now is a murderous psychopath without a shred of honor in her.

And it's now my responsibility to take her down someday. But I know I'm not even close to being strong enough, that's why I can't stop training until I keep those I care about safe.

Yet how can I do that without aura?

"Karate Chop training? Seriously dad? I already mastered that. Argh this sucks!"

I karate chopped the wall hard to vent out some of my frustration.

"I hate this..."

I heard the sound of something cracking and I looked up and realized I had made the wall crumble.

"Uh oh..."

But when I stepped back a piece of the wall fell out the size of a window.

"Uhh, whoops..."

"Ryu!!! What did you do?!"

"Oh uh Pip. I'm sorry! I uh..."

"Your parents are going to be furious with me when they found out you decided to redecorate the hallway!!! And aren't you suppossed to be in your training room right now?!! Go on over there right now!!"

"Oh okay..."

"Well, go on!!"

"Okay Pip. But why are you so angry?"

"Because I can't deal with an iressponsible client like you all the time!!! I have a job to do!! And that doesn't include babysitting you all the time!!"

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm done! I'm quitting today!!"

"Wait what?!"

"I managed to save enough money for college so that means I can finally go now!! Become the hospital nurse I always wanted to be!! Not some maid watching over a spoiled brat like you all the time!!!"

"What I- But Pip, I thought we were like family!! You even said I was like a little brother to you!! Was all that actually a lie?!"

Pip looked at me with regret and sighed.

"Okay, I didn't mean to say 'spoiled brat'. But do you honestly want me to keep working here when I have my own life to think about now? Yes you are like a little brother to me, but remember when it comes to life sometimes you have to let things go. I made my own path a long time ago, it's time you make yours."

"Pip. Why are you doing this? And don't say it's just about college because I don't think it's just that..."

"Alright it's not. Your parents gave me a check of a million dollars to quit today and to not contact you again."

"What?! But I- Argh!"

"You weren't suppossed to find out but it's true. Your parents are really just worried about you and decided it was best for you not have any distractions so you can put more time on your training. And they figured you would understand if I were to leave now because of how much your struggling right now. So don't be mad at them they really just want what's best for you."

My tears came out of nowhere but I still tried my best to hide them.

"Ryu. I'm sorry, but I really think it's time for me to leave."

"How much time do you have left?"

"About an hour or two. Why?"

"Do you think you could spend it with me and help me train. Just like old times?"

"Sure thing Ryu. I'll meet you in room #3 in 30 minutes then. Okay?"

"A-alright."

"I'll go finish my shift now."

I took one long look at her feeling afraid she might leave without saying goodbye. When I went inside the training room it was hard to focus with my blurry vision and the memories of Pip and me slipping into my head.

'I can't do it Pip!

Yes you can! I believe in you! Come on! Jump!

Ahhhh!!!

Oh this so good! What do you call it again?

It's called flan.

Ryu! Get down from there!!

Pip! Catch me!! Wohoo!!

Do you want to go get some icecream?

Sure!

Pip. What do you know about girls?

Well I am a girl. Why do you ask?

There is one that I like...But how do I tell her that's she pretty without making it wierd?

Be confident and just tell her! Girls like assertive mons that way.

I guess...

I love you Pip.

I love you too little Ryu.'

I punched harder ignoring the waterworks pouring down my face.

"ARRGH!!! DAMN IT!!!"

I punched with all my might and I was greeted with a cloud of dust.

I filled my fist with aura not even bothering to limit.

"YOU PIECE OF JUNK!!!"

The aura flowed through my whole body because I was filled with fury. I took out all my anger on as many punching bags as I could find. I suplexed the last one to the ground and the sand began to pour onto my face.

"Umm Ryu?"

"Oh Pip!"

I got up and began to dust myself off.

"I see someone is really angry."

"Yeah I guess I was..."

I had destroyed all the sand bags and they all lay sprawled out along the floor.

"It helps me vent."

"I don't see what those poor sandbags did to you, but I suppose me leaving only added more to your frustration. So you can 'vent out' at me all you want."

"Uh sure, let's get started and- Whoa!"

I narrowly dodged all of Pip's bubbles in time.

"I don't plan on holding back so I hope you don't Ryu."

"I hoped you wouldn't. Bring it on."

(Note : Finding peace is hard and will it stay the same when something terrible happens? Find out in Ch 63 ~ Eevee!)