As Hunter came down the stairs the next morning, he saw Lucario sleeping on the couch. He cocked his head quizzically, but didn't say anything. Instead, he came down the stairs and shook Lucario a little, waking the Aura Pokémon. You're up early.
"Undoubtedly, like you, I had nightmares."
The same as before?
Hunter nodded. "What were yours?"
Screeching tires, screams. Your voice.
"That room carries a lot of memories. That's where I first got the call about my parents."
Oh. Lucario got up and went to the door. I'm going out.
Hunter waved dismissively. Lucario left and went into the forest to find a berry bush.
When Lucario returned, Hunter was in the middle of the living room, meditating. He opened one eye as Lucario opened the door, closing it as he shut it. Lucario smiled, remembering what he used to do when Hunter entered the glade.
Hunter got up after a while and picked up a wallet off of the living room table. "I'm going into the city to buy some things. Make sure to stay hidden if you want to go out."
I will. Don't worry.
"You sure?"
Positive. I don't think there are any other Lucarios in the city. Lucarios are rare.
Hunter let his eyes roam before smiling and opening the door. "I don't know… but still, stay hidden."
Lucario nodded and smiled. I will.
Hunter walked out the door and shut it before heading into town.
As he walked through the market, he saw a newspaper stand. He stopped when he saw the headline of the most recent addition of the Sinnoh Tribune.
"Strange Anomaly Sighted Near Veilstone."
He bought the paper and ran back home as fast as he could, waiting until he got out of the market to give a boost to his feet using Aura.
When he arrived home, Lucario got up. You're home early.
"Something's wrong. Here," he said, throwing the paper at Lucario. The Pokémon looked up at him. I can't read, remember?
"I'd teach you, but I don't think we have the time."
Hunter and Lucario sat down on the couch, and Hunter started reading.
"Scientists all over Sinnoh are baffled at the sudden appearance of a large, dark portal that has appeared on top of the Spear Pillar ruins on top of Mount Coronet. A similar event, which occurred a few months ago, seems to be repeating itself. Authorities and research teams are already gathering at the sight to ascertain the nature of the portal."
Lucario looked at Hunter. Could it be Dialga and Palkia?
"It has to be. If it's not, it would be completely impossible."
Hunter looked at his mentor. "We have to go there. We're the only ones who can stop this."
Lucario looked grave for a moment, but nodded. Let's go.
They both went to the door. Buizel walked over with them, but Hunter stopped it. "No, Buizel. I don't want you getting caught up in this. Stay here and wait for when we come back."
Buizel sat down with a halfhearted Bui as Hunter and Lucario ran out the door.