Hunter and Lucario both ran as fast as they could down the road, their feet throwing up dust clouds. Eventually they cut off into the woods, leaping from tree to tree.
After hours of running with only short rests, Hunter and Lucario were finally in sight of Mt. Coronet. Lucario looked at Hunter out of the corner of his eye. There's a roadblock. What do we do?
"Well," Hunter said. "We can't go under, through, or around them, but I know one way we can go."
The Officer Jenny in charge of the roadblock spotted the twin dust clouds from Hunter and Lucario. As they got closer, she blew her whistle and shouted at them. "Stop right there! You two can't be near here!"
When they were only feet away from her, they both jumped, clearing half of the barricade in one leap. They both landed on truck and car roofs, jumping to others while ignoring the various protests of press and police.
Officer Jenny stared after them, a look of surprise on her face.
After Lucario and Hunter had cleared the barricade, they began jumping up the face of Mt. Coronet. Going through it would take too long, plus it would tire them out.
Finally, they managed to reach the top of Mt. Coronet. They ran along the ridges, dodging rocks and boulders in their paths. When they were almost to Spear Pillar, they both ducked down behind a rock. Contrasting pink and blue glows shone brightly beyond the rock. All was quiet though. No roars, no sounds of combat.
Lucario looked at Hunter. What do we do now?
"I'll look."
He gingerly peeked up behind the rock, looking at the plateau beyond the rock. Dialga and Palkia were standing side by side. Almost as if waiting for something.
Them.
Hunter ducked down behind the rock. He looked at Lucario. "They're waiting for us. They must have sensed us coming."
Then we have no choice. We have to fight them. But in case we can't stop them, do you remember the technique I taught you?
Hunter nodded. Learning it had nearly killed him.
"I'll do what the situation demands."
Lucario clasped his paw in Hunter's hand. If I don't make it through this, promise me one thing.
"What?"
Promise me that you'll never forget me. That you'll hone your skills even more. That you'll take care of what I have intended to save for you.
"What do you mean? What have you saved for me?"
Just please! Promise me.
"I promise. With all of my heart."
Lucario smiled. You have been a good student. There's nothing more I can teach you.
"You'll still be my friend. No matter what."
Lucario nodded. No matter what.
They both turned, ready to face their foe. Hunter looked at Lucario, smiling and sending a thought to him. Ready?
Ready.
They both charged from their cover, ready to fight.
Well, there it is. The final battle starting at last. Anyways, told you it couldn't be innocent for long, didn't I? Anyways, only a few chapters left. Ryan Libra and Autumnchronicles, thanks for your reviews. I was really hoping that this would go over well here, and I was right! Thanks.