Nyeh, time for third chapter :) Enjoy!"Good Afternoon, class. For those of you that do not know me, I am Miss Viela, your teacher from now until you graduate. For some of you, it may take years, months, weeks, or mere days for you to master your fighting skills and your ability to use aura."

A much smaller Riolu that sat in the back of the group spoke up. His paw raised way above his head, but among the group he was still shorter. But the teacher saw this.

"But Miss Viela, my ability is Steadfast! Aura isn't an ability!"

Miss Viela gave a small smile.

"Yes, Ramses. Aura is not an ability, but a very special trait we Riolu and Lucario have within us! And yes, every living creature has aura, whether it be a small plant seed, or a mighty Salamance. But we Aura Pokémon can channel our own aura into our attacks, sense it and others aura, and even use aura to heal others."

A thump was heard and all the small Riolu turned their heads to see a rough looking Riolu— much bigger than the rest —standing at the edge of the field.

Jackson got up and dusted himself off. He had just jumped down from the tree but had a sour landing. Miss Viela smiled brightly upom seeing her newest student.

"Ah, Mister Jackson! I'm so glad you could join the class. You can sit next to Ramses in the back."

Jackson gave an awkward smile as he nodded and did as told. The entire group of children looked at the bigger Riolu that joined their class, some of their mouths gaping open in awe while others had looks of puzzlement and confusion. The smallest Riolu, Ramses, had stars in his eyes as he looked up at the fellow Riolu.

"Y-Y-You're Jackson!!"

Jackson looked at the younger one and nodded.

"Yeah, and?"

"yOU'RE JACKSON!!!!!"

He stood up and shouted, and soon the whole class was on their feet surrounding the older Riolu, screaming and chattering.

"You're the village's youngest Protector!"

"You are so COOL!!!"

"Can I touch your ears?"

"What's it like being in your dad's shadow?"

"Your tail is floofy!!"

"Can you sign my paw?!"

"Ow!!"

"I GOT A LOCK OF HIS FUR!!!!!"

Jackson flailed helplessly as he was literally tackled by the bunch of "rabid" school children. Miss Viela punched her fist into the ground with a small aura sphere, causing a small tremor. A few Zigzagoon that wandered the field jumped up and scattered, a few of them jumping on children. Miss Viela shouted,

"Let the class begin!"

The Riolu scrambled like a disorganized cloud of Mareep as Zigagoon suddenly pounced. Jackson quickly got up as the Zig-Zag Pokémon tackled him. Jackson growled and used Force-Palm on the scruffy Normal type, and the Zigzagoon fainted quickly. He then noticed he had a weight on his leg, and looked down to see Ramses clinging to his leg, still staring at him starry-eyed.

"What the?"

Jackson shook off the smaller Riolu but he quickly jumped back on.

"Wait!"

The smaller cried,

"I don't fight very well!! I don't want to fight!"

Jackson raised an eyebrow at the younger one, but before he could say anything, a large Zigzagoon lept onto his back. It was huge! Jackson got down on one knee as it tried to overpower him, but Jackson held it back. The other Riolu were pushing and shoving the Zigzagoon. Confused, Jackson nudged the others others out of the way and shoved the Zigzag Pokémon back himself. It landed on it's back with it's stomach exposed, and Jackson took the chance. He used Fient, and it retaliated with Bite. Jackson then struck with Counter, and the ZigZagoon fainted. Many of the Riolu around him cheered triumphantly, but the few that tried to help him stood confused. But they soon met eyes with more Zig-zag opponents, and they all fell into battle once again. Miss Viela shouted words of advice or reminded students of the proper fighting stance as they battled. And they battled all through dusk.

Jackson was defeating Zigzagoons left and right. It was too easy to him, almost tedious. He still had plenty of energy by the time the sun was setting.

"Well done, class. Many of you did well in this small brawl. However..."

She looked at Ramses, who had finally let go of Jacksom's leg.

"Some of you still need much practice. Those of you that are injured, you may go to the Nurse back in the village. Jackson and Ramses, stay here with me for a bit."

Jackson sat down in the trampled grass, his head resting in his arms. Ramses sat next to him, his starry-eyed gaze glued to him. After all the other Riolu left, Miss Viela sat in front of the two youths.

"Now, boys. I know the both of you face challenges in some aspect of your lives, mainly in your ability to battle. I find it wonderful thst you two are...working together...to help each other hopefully overcome these challenges. And since neither of you have partners for Double-Battles, you two will be partners!"

Jackson's eyes widened and he looked down at the younger Riolu, who had an over joyous look on his face. Jackson sighed.

"Yes, Miss Viela."

"Oh no need to be formal, Jackson. Call me Vii. Now, if it weren't any trouble, may I have your autograph?"

"Uh, okay..."

~Later~

Jackson returned home shortly with Ramses following him closely behind like a lost Lilipup. As Jackson got to the entrance of his family's den, he whipped around to face Ramses.

"Aright, kid, you can go home now! Stop following me!"

"Jackson!!!!"

"And stop saying my name!!! I've never met a more annoying fan-boy runt than you!! Please. Leave. Me. Aone!"

Jackson growled angrily, the feelers on the sides of his head rising along with his temper. Just then, his mother opened the door.

"Oh! Jackson, you're home! How was class? Aw, and you brought a friend! Why if is isn't Ram! How are you, little one?"

Ramses smiled innocently at Jackson's mother, his tail wagging.

"It's nice to see you again, Mrs Jackson's Mom! You're looking hip and sweet as per usual!"

Jackson's jaw dropped while his mother giggled and blushed.

"You're always so sweet! Sometimes I wonder if your ability is actually Captivate! Come in! Supper is just about done! You can dine with us!"

Jackson's Mother pulled them inside the spacious den. It wasn't much, just a table in the middle of the room with a cupboard and coal-stove in a corner. Jackson's Father sat at the table sipping tea. He looked up and smiled as his son and the starry-eyed Riolu came in.

"Hello, son. Greetings, Ramses."

"Greetings, Chief! A.K.A. the coolest dad ever!"

The Chieftain chuckled and Jackson's jaw dropped to the floor once again.

"Ohohoh, you flatter me, young one. Come sit, Nilla made sliced Eggant in Tomatoe paste! It's your favorite, Jackson!"

"You like sliced Eggant in Tomatoe Paste too, Jackson!?! Wow, we have a lot in common!!"

"I...bet...we...do..."

Jackson said awkwardly as he sat down at the table, trying to sound nice yet he was totally confused and highly annoyed by his family and the runt of a Riolu. His mom returned with dinner plates, tea, anda big bowl of sliced Eggant in Tomatoe paste. Jackson was distracted by the smell and all eyes were on the table. His father spoke up.

"Now, let us give thanks for this beautiful meal."

I'll be back with more soon. Boy, school's starting again soon. I'm kinda anxious...But I won't fret if you won't. I'll still be here puttin' chapters up.Hope you enjoyed this chapter, much love and appreciation, peace!