This is my 7th story chapter of the whole Pokemon fanfic story. Despite some few problems about my own war fiction stories and my own injuries, i can still move on with good results and i can also update this story with a new chapter. Please enjoy this by the way since it follows the unfamiliar Pokemon-Trainer Battle from the previous chapter!

Chapter 7 - A Changing Difference Part 1

With Lucario extended her deadly, razor-sharp claws and Splero's large and heavy saber on his hands, they began their first battle with Splero making the first move. He dashed to Lucario at top speed and he tried to slash her fur with his saber but Lucario repelled by performing a roll that misses Splero's first attack. Splero tried his attack again but Lucario unleashed a Aura ball to him. The energy ball strikes Splero's stomach. He was being thrown by the strong force...

"Splero, you always do those attacks in combat?" - Lucario asked -

"Yeah. That's the Abezian Military primary attack for those who use sabers in battle." - Splero replied, standing up -

"That's risky, Splero. You're inflicting close range attacks against enemies who handle long-range weapons." - Lucario said, wiping her mouth -

"Despite of that, it's Abezian courage by the way!" - Splero remarked -

Splero then ran towards her at top speed and he tried to slash her fur with his saber but Lucario counterattacked with her claws. Though Splero's flesh was being hooked and slashed by her razor-like claws, he can inflict a few slashes on her blue fur. As the fight continued on, Kara and Mike were quite anxious...

"Man, i can't believe that they were been fighting for a few long minutes." - Kara said -

"Their flesh were now filling up with painful slashes too." - Mike added -

Vulpix began to shake uncontrollably. Riolu noticed her...

"Vulpix, are you feeling ok?" - Riolu asked -

"I...Don't...feel...well." - Vulpix replied, weakly -

She then fainted. Riolu and Kara tended her...

"Kara, Vulpix's down!" - Riolu said -

"Sweet Lord!" - Kara exclaimed -

While Kara and Riolu tended Vulpix, Splero and Lucario were in the brink of defeat. Lucario had her fur slashed by Splero's saber but Splero's flesh sustained more wounds than Lucario's. Splero was feeling exhausted from the wounds sustained from Lucario's claws. He could feel the burning pain when Lucario slashes him with her claws or fangs. Despite of that, Splero didn't give up...

"Hey, Lucario. Feeling a little tired, eh?" - Splero asked -

"No, Splero. I'm a Aura Pokemon and they can't be tired easily. You're already exhausted now so i'll take that advantage to defeat you!" - Lucario replied -

She then ran towards him at blinding speed and she sank both her fangs and claws to his flesh. Splero felt the pain worsen but as it worsens, he felt different. He could feel his health and energy kicked in instantly. His eyes changed color from emerald to a dark red. His teeth all became long and crooked. Lucario could taste his blood but she let go and retreated since she noticed that he changed differently...

"Splero, you're kicking in now." - Lucario said -

"Yeah! I could feel my power and energy kicking in me!" - Splero replied, gazing deviously -

He then charged through the field at near-blinding speed and with his saber angled to it's side, it slashed Lucario's fur further. Lucario tried to use her Aura but Splero didn't let her a chance to retaliate. He slashed her fur a few more times before kicking her off. Lucario was finally defeated by Splero, despite the fact that the victory will be impossible...

"Man! I didn't expected that much, Splero. You finally defeated me." - Lucario said -

"This is good enough for me, Lucario." - Splero replied -

Splero helped Lucario and as she stood up, she noticed something different on his eyes...his eyes were dark red rather than his usual emerald color. His teeth also changed from human teeth to Lucario-like fangs. His tan skin color also changed to a light red...

"Splero, you're changed." - Lucario said -

"Yeah, you're right. I'm now a new "expert"." - Splero replied -

Lucario snickered on while she continue on inspecting on Splero's difference. As they continued, Kara, Mike and Riolu aided the now-fainted Vulpix.

This is the end of Chapter 7. Splero won the battle but his appearance and personality were now changed. Lucario was the first one to noticed him. Stay tuned for the next chapter, everyone!