~ Ryu

I entered my dad's favorite workout room, relieved to see nobody there, I snuck over to rest area to lock the door and I quickly pushed the red button.

The steps were revealed and like before I couldn't see more than an inch forward. I silently hoped I could find it without my fathers help.

And with a deep breath I stepped into the darkness. All the light vanished within seconds.

I didn't want to use my aura but in a situation like this I didn't have much of a choice. I haven't tried using it since spring, because controlling it while scanning your surroundings was difficult.

I always felt my demon trying to take over and fighting back to stay in control was a strain on my brain.

'You could have all the power. Why fight it? You could take down your sister and finally impress that 'partner' of yours. You could be unstopable. Why be yourself when you could be like a god?'"Because you are not who I am. Only I decide who I want to be."

'You are a fool.'"Call me what you want. I don't care. I just want you to shut up!"

I managed to push the demon aside and my environmental scan flickered back to life. Only something was not right, and I blinked back in surprise once my eyes started refocusing.

On my right eye I could see blue, as for my left I could see... silver?

When I looked through my left I realized I could see. I have nightvision now. Without the need of closing my eyes to scan the enviornment.

My right was just the typical blue scan of the corridor. But I was relieved to finally have it back.

I walked down the dark corridor trying to remember the exact steps to find the room again. While slowing adapting to my new vision, because the more I kept using it the more it started to flicker.

I forced myself to keep using it and ignored the growing pain and the demon's voice inside my head.

I could barely see the blue flame lit corridor before it cut off altogether. I silently groped forward until I touched the door.

I pulled it open and stepped back inside the room with the mega stone. Only this time I heard the voice clear as day.

"Oh you're back Ryu? I didn't think I would be speaking to you again so soon."

"Who- Who's that?"

"I thought you would have at least remembered my voice. But it seems you can barely understand even your aura can you?"

"Well yeah...That's why I came back. I really need help on understanding it. And I figured this would be the first place to start. Can you help me?"

"The only way I can help you is to show you. Just try to hold back the shock when you see me."

"What do you mean- AAHH!"

A bright light shined in my face and everything disappeared with it.

"www..."

"ryu..."

"Ryu. Wake up."

"I don't want to get up. Just a few more minutes..."

"No seriously wake up."

"But I don't want to- Whoah!"

"Why you little your as bad as my husband! WAKE UP RIGHT NOW!"

"STOP SHAKING ME!"

I punched the Pokemon in the face.

"Ouch!"

I blinked in surprise to hear a different female speaking.

"Sorry ma'am but I don't like being woken up like that."

"Oww you would hit a lady in the face?! Didn't your mother teach you manners?!"

"I'm sorry."

"You should be. I expect nothing less from my great great grandson."

I looked up at her in surprise. She was a Lucario wearing white turban looking pants and a seperating white shirt. With a couple of arm wraps and long white silk sash nearly touching the floor.

"Are you that voice I was talking to?"

"Yes. I am Lucina of the Lucario. Also your great great grandmother."

"But how are you here?"

"Well...My body may not be physically here anymore but my soul is. I am forever bound here by Arceus to transfer the energy of each mega stone into the chosen champion of the Lucario. And you are suppossed to be the first."

"But why was I chosen?"

"The stone accepted your power after the previous four generations, along with your twin, were rejected from recieving it. You need to have the vigilance to tame your inner beasts while having obsolete power at your disposal. And complete trust in your friends to inherit mega evolution without the dependence of a human partner."

"Your saying I was chosen for my personality?"

"No. Your heart."

"That makes more sense. But wait, how do I know your my double great grandma? Do you have any proof?"

"I died the same day as the extinction of the humans. My son was born that very same day. Even though I was stuck here the gods let me peek into the life of my family whenever I please. And my husband, Andymion, promised to name our son Lucian as I died in his arms. Afterwards I watched them spend their lives together, without me. As for my son I've only got to hold him at least three times in his life. Once when he was a newborn, again a year later when my husband attempted to absorb the stone for Mega Evolution. And then one more time when he came with his wife Ledrian, and their newborn son Lucio. Lucio is your grandfather correct?"

"What? How do you know about- Oh...you just said how."

"Do you believe me now?"

"What is the name of my dad and mom?"

"That's hardly challenging. They are named Luke and Lucy. Your eldest sister is Luca and your twin is Rial."

"Wow you're good."

"Of course I am. I've been watching over my family since my son was born. I practically know everything about you all."

"Like what?"

"Anything. You name it. The only thing I don't know much about is your sister Rial's corruption and not all that much about your demon either. But from here I can sense your energies. If you like I can even tell you how much dark aura and white aura you have?"

"Oh sure. How much is it?"

"About 70% dark aura and 30% light aura. The darkness represents all the envy and bad desires your heart wants. While the light represents your fondness for your friends and strength you need to fight back."

"But how do I do that?"

"You need to find balance between them to ever remain in control."

"Why do I have to live with both? Can't I just have goodness in my heart?"

"Nobody is ever fully good or bad. You need both to have a healthy existence. Because if you're just one or the other, you will never get redemption. Like your sister. Who let her demon fill her heart with doubt and hatred to cloud her love for her family and her desire to be the strongest Pokemon she could have been. It's too late for her but it isn't for you. As long as you can find balance you can-"

"Ah get a grip lady. There's no way he can."

I looked around to see who had spoken. Nobody was there yet the voice felt all too familiar. Until he showed himself by completely leaving my body.

"Hello old b* Lucina."

"Demon of envy."

A shadow that looked exactly like me cruelly smiled at Lucina.

"Everyone has a demon inside even you. What makes you think you can be a challenge to me?"

"I may have one but I have learned to befriend mine by giving it equal control. And giving equal control in return."

"But can even you help him when he is this close to being caught in my grasp?"

"BECAUSE I WOULD RATHER HAVE MY SOUL FREED THAN WATCH ANOTHER MEMBER OF MY FAMILY BECOME VICTIM TO THEIR OWN SELFISH DESIRES!!"

She sent a wave of energy at him and he dissolved into smoke towards my body.

"Ahh! Oww that hurts!"

"You body is used to having it inside. When they are suddenly joined together like that the damage can be quite excruciating."

"Yeah. But how can I fight it and not become like my sister?"

"You control it by befriending your demon."

"What?! But how?!"

"That's what I did. Along with many repeats of meditating sessions. The problem for me was that there was a war at the time and I needed to get power soon. So I had a serious talk with mine saying I need her strength and in return I'll give her mine. And then one day during the battle it just happenned. But when the nuke was going to destory my home and my life and since I had no aura left I used up all my life enrgy just just to protect them all, and died as a result of it."

"I'm sorry to hear that. What happens once you balance it?"

"You either achieve mega form, after you absorb the remainder of the stones power. Or a form made from your dark energy and the light. Both are equally powerful, but which you gain depends on you and the trust of your demon."

"I'll- I'll try."

Lucina smiled and hugged me tight.

"Don't worry I know you can do it. When your ready to start training just come back here and then we'll begin."

"Wha-"

The golden prescence disappeared along with Lucina. I woke up on the floor and got up.

"Thank you Lucina. I'll be back soon."

My faith to control my desires was increasing because I knew I would never let my friends down.

(Note : What will happen before and after Ryu's 13th birthday? Find out in Ch 94 ~ Ryu!)