Pat: Writer's block… An icky thing when a chapter is needed the most. So, by request, we have an epilogue! Hope ya'll enjoy it!
Disclaimer: We don't need any disclaimer! (Get's poked) Ow! We no own! Do not want! Do not want!
"Way! We made it!" The Ice Climbers cried, jumping up and down in joy. Behind them, Meta Knight appeared, glancing in shock at the creature before them.
It was… Lucario! But, he looked very different…
For one, an aura of bad thoughts and nightmares surrounded him. His fur was darker than it had been the last time they'd seen each other.
His eyes flashed open. Meta Knight gasped.
They were so dark they were almost black…
Lucario jumped down, immediately striking a battle pose. Meta Knight quickly followed his example, swinging Galaxia out.
Nana and Popo gulped.
This couldn't be good…
Meta Knight was quiet surprised when Lucario did not turn into a trophy, like everyone else who'd been defeated had. Instead, the dark aura faded, leaving the familiar serious Lucario behind.
They lightly hit their fists against each others, as a sign of friendship.
All of a sudden, a huge ship crashed near the mountaintops.
Meta Knight's Halberd!
Meta Knight and Lucario quickly jumped on, the Ice Climbers falling, screaming in fear.
Lucario was back…
But, was he still the same?
"We did it!" Pit cried out, resisting the urge to hug someone.
"We've beaten Tabuu!" Marth cried out, actually near-glomping Ike in glee.
Hey, he'd been closest!
Everyone cried out in glee, dancing for joy, chatting, tending wounds.
Lucario stood in a far off corner, peering at the large crowd.
Everyone was so happy…
A teen boy stepped up, Lucario remembering him as Pokemon Trainer.
He was quite surprised when the boy glomped him, both falling.
"We did it, Lu! We beat Tabuu!" Red cried, grinning like a fool. Lucario just lay there for a moment, completely confused, before pushing Red off him, rising, and dusting himself off.
So we did. You don't have to hug me, you know. And don't ever call me that again, Trainer. I am not some… Friend of yours you can just hug and do things to whenever you want. Lucario said coldly, glaring at the dumbfounded trainer.
Red gawked.
"But… But, Lucario, we ARE friends! Don't you remember?" he asked, hurt evident on his face. Lucario took no notice.
Remember what? All I remember is fighting for our lives. I've no friends, and I don't want any. Especially you, one who uses Pokemon for his own selfish desires. Leave me be. You disgust me, human.Lucario spat out, walking away from the shocked trainer.
Red stood there for a few moments, before falling on his knees, tears stinging at his eyes.
'I don't understand what's happening! Why is he…? Why did he…' Red thought, trying to hold back his tears. He recalled some fond memories…
Like when Lucario first received white chocolate, squealing very girlishly, and taking a huge chomp out of the treat, nearly crying in joy.
Or when they'd first met, Lucario still somewhat cold, but still polite, not at all like he was now.
Even when he had fallen asleep on Red's shoulder, looking so peaceful…
Distraught, Red finally broke down, and cried his heart out, Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, and, surprisingly, Charizard, trying to comfort him, having seen the entire ordeal.
Pikachu cried alongside him, knowing that perhaps...
Lucario... The Lucario they knew so well...
He'd never come back.
From a distance, Lucario watched, hidden, eyes shining a bit.
'I… I don't know why you shed tears, human, but I care not. Perhaps, in a past life, I might have known you, but if we did, it would never last. Besides, I'm dead. Today… It was my last day here. I don't remember how I was summoned here, but… My time is up.' Light started flowing from him, Lucario growling slightly in pain.
'If we were friends… I cannot remember, but… I'll cherish the time I spent here…' More light poured from his body, tears falling from his ruby eyes.
'Who knows? Perhaps… One day…' One last tear, a red tear, fell onto the ground, Lucario's breath slowling.
'We'll all meet again…' Lucario stilled, taking in one last, shallow breath.
'I hope so, for I shall never forget you all…. As long as I exist…. You'll all be forever a part of me……..'
Lucario slowly faded away; the only thing left was an egg.
Lucario was truly dead. Forever…
But, as long as those who'd been around him remembered him…
He wasn't truly gone.
He would still live on in the hearts and minds of his friends...
Owari
Pat: Wah… I'm evil, killing my own Lucario JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIE. Augh... It's what I get for craving angst so much.
Sorry if it was sappy, or made you cry.
Review, please! No flaming! (Holds Asura-chan close to her, praying she won't die either)