The entire stadium was bathed in a brilliant golden glow. The audience fell completely silent.No one had ever seen Aura behave like this. Lucario slowly opened its eyes.The familiar blue Aura had completely transformed into radiant gold.Even the referee took a step back.
Elior stared in disbelief.
"Lucario...What is happening?"
Lucario simply looked at Elior. Its expression remained calm. The bond between Trainer and Pokémon had never felt stronger.Raven Doesn't Hesitate. Raven Drake pointed forward.
"Hydreigon! Don't give it time!"
Hydreigon unleashed a massive Dragon Pulse.The beam raced across the battlefield.
Lucario remained perfectly still. At the last instant—It raised one hand. Golden Aura gathered in its palm. The Dragon Pulse struck...
BOOOOM!
When the smoke cleared...Lucario was still standing. The golden Aura had softened the impact enough for Lucario to endure the attack. The crowd erupted.
"Lucario! Aura Sphere!"
Instead of the usual blue sphere...A brilliant golden Aura Sphere formed. It flew straight toward Hydreigon. Hydreigon crossed its wings. The attack exploded on impact. Hydreigon was pushed backward several meters. For the first time in the battle... Raven looked surprised.
Far Away...Meanwhile, on Aether Isle... Umbreal had finally reached the outer ruins of the ancient sanctuary. The island itself trembled. Golden pillars of light rose into the sky. Umbreal looked toward the center of the island.
"The seal is weakening..."
He continued running toward the ancient chamber where Zeff had entered.
Hydreigon roared.
"Hydreigon! Draco Meteor!"
Dozens of flaming meteors descended from the sky. The audience gasped.
Elior clenched his fist.
"Lucario!Believe in your Aura!"
Lucario closed its eyes. Golden energy flowed around its body. Then it vanished. Using incredible speed, Lucario weaved through the falling meteors, avoiding each one by the narrowest of margins.
The crowd rose to its feet.
Lucario landed directly in front of Hydreigon. Its right fist glowed with an intense golden Aura.Hydreigon prepared another Dark Pulse.Trainer and Pokémon locked eyes.
Narriator: "The next attack...
Would decide the battle."
TO BE CONTINUED...