[Alyssa Clarkson]

Alyssa Clarkson
Librarian
Party:

With Vita's help, Alyssa had returned to the cavern. Despite her failure to find a new friend not too long ago she was convinced there was something here, and eager to find it.

(Looking for: Riolu line)

[Kitten4u]

Behold!



Species: Lucario
Gender: Male
Ability: Steadfast
~Moves~
Aura Sphere
Heal Pulse
Swords Dance
Extreme Speed

[Alyssa Clarkson]

Alyssa Clarkson
Librarian
Party:

The sound of movement ahead made Alyssa jump, and almost instantly Luna leapt from her Poke Ball unbidden. The Umbreon's eyes narrowed as she gazed further into the cave, Vita stepping to stand beside her.

Alyssa followed the gazes of her Pokémon, and was surprised to see a Lucario in the darkness, looking rather weary. As if sensing their presences, it turned to face them, eyes narrowed and forepaws lifted to fight.

Before Alyssa could react, Luna leapt forwards with a growl. "Luna, don't!" Alyssa called. An Umbreon against a Lucario? It was one of the worst scenarios she could think of. But Luna continued to stare at the wild Pokémon, growling lowly and fiercely, as if daring it to come any closer. Seeming to take her cue from the Umbreon, Vita also began to growl.

The tense standoff lasted for several seconds. Then, just as Alyssa was about to call both her Pokémon back and run, the Lucario relaxed and stepped forwards, holding out its paw solemnly to Luna and Vita. They placed their paws on the Lucario's paw, before all three Pokémon turned to look at Alyssa expectantly.

"You want to join me?" Alyssa couldn't believe it. But the Lucario nodded, and Alyssa didn't wait to see if it would change its mind.