Chapter 248

Tears flowed uncontrollably from Lucario's eyes.

【Ash: Why, why are my eyes tearing up?】

【Lillie: Wow! Doggy, don't die!】

【Eileen: This is also good; in this short time, Lucario and Aaron resolved their misunderstanding, and it was finally able to return to the side of the Aaron it cared about so much.】

【Bruno: It's so moving! I can't help but cry! Lucario, it's decided, you are my next Pokémon!】

【Gary: I always have the illusion that Lucario was poisoned to death by chocolate.】

【Misty: Be a human being!】

Kanto, Silver Town.

Ash's eyes were already filled with tears.

Through the light screen, he not only saw Lucario.

But also saw himself and Pikachu through Lucario.

"We will definitely not be separated!"

"Pika!"

In the scene—

After Aaron said 'my friend', he completely dissipated in the scene.

The phantom of the Time Flower also completely dissipated.

The shadows that shrouded the entire cave gradually receded.

The origin of this pile of crystals was unknown.

Perhaps Aaron froze his body here, just to see Lucario again after a thousand years.

And he left the gloves that could trigger Aura here.

Perhaps he also anticipated the current situation.

Aaron's dissipation was already a foregone conclusion.

And Lucario would also follow Aaron.

'I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!'

Lucario apologized helplessly to Aaron, who had already disappeared.

It shouldn't have doubted.

How could Sir Aaron harm it!

Looking at Lucario, who was immersed in deep self-reproach.

Ash decisively stepped forward and held Lucario's hands.

"Lucario, don't be like this. You and Aaron are both amazing Aura Guardians; you both gave everything to save the world."

"Even separated by a thousand years, you and Aaron ultimately walked the same path. This shows that you are essentially the same kind of person! No matter what choice you make, the final result is the same."

"Aaron would seal you to save the world; if you had known the news in advance, you would also have offered your Aura before Aaron. Don't blame yourself! You, like Aaron, are a true Aura Guardian!"

'Ash, thank you... uh!'

Lucario's words hadn't had time to be spoken.

A blue arc of electricity jumped on Lucario's body.

The arc seemed to drain all of Lucario's strength.

Making it lean helplessly against the crystal.

"Lucario, cheer up, don't die!!"

Even knowing Aaron's ending.

Ash still didn't want Lucario to lose its life because of this.

They were also... partners who had fought together!

The misunderstanding had been cleared up, and he had become friends with Lucario.

'Ash, don't worry, I won't die.'

'I... am just returning to Sir Aaron's side.'

At this moment, Lucario already felt its body about to collapse.

But it still had many things it wanted to say to Ash.

The time spent together on this journey had made Lucario recognize Ash as a partner.

Not just because of the Aura within him that was extremely similar to Aaron's.

More importantly, the bond between Ash and Pikachu that made it envious.

If it had been born in this era, perhaps it would have become Ash's Pokémon just like Pikachu.

Even though its body was about to collapse.

Lucario still held on with one breath.

'I'm sorry, even though we just met, it's a pity I thought I could go on an adventure with you, I didn't expect... uh'

'Uh... Ash, I'm going to accompany Sir Aaron.'

'I'm really happy to have met you; don't be sad about my departure. As an Aura Guardian, you will definitely find a Lucario to accompany you.'

'It was my honor to meet you at the end of my life; we... will always be friends.'

'Goodbye, Ash...'

Finally.

Before Ash's eyes.

Lucario dissipated completely, just like Aaron.

At the same time.

The crystal that Lucario was leaning against, which still had Aaron's Aura, also dissipated at the same time.

And in this end.

The Aura of the two merged at this moment and turned into little starlight.

The starlight slowly surged from in front of Ash into the blue pillar of light of the Tree of Beginning.

Perhaps Aaron's purpose in leaving these crystals was just to see Lucario one last time in the end.

Just as he said back then.

"Lucario, your wish has been fulfilled."

Ash looked at the disappearing light and muttered.

【Lance: I finally understand now why Ash was so excited after seeing that egg.】

【Lance: Appearance may change, and form may also change. But only Aura will not change! Just like Lucario could recognize at a glance that Ash's Aura was similar to Aaron's, Ash also recognized the Aura that belonged to Lucario at the first moment.】

【Lusamine: Great! My CP finally had an HE.】

【Bea: Is this the bond spanning a thousand years? Just one glance was enough to confirm that destined bond.】

【Drasna: Wonderful, too wonderful, I didn't expect Ash and Lucario to have such a story.】

That's right.

The bond between Ash and Lucario was destined five years ago.

Perhaps even longer.

The fates of the two had long been firmly intertwined at this moment.

That Riolu egg was the key to unlocking everything.

In my past life, I followed in Aaron's footsteps.

In this life, I will do my best to help you reach the top of the world.

Lucario, reincarnated to cultivate again!

In the scene—

Everything ended at this moment.

The Tree of Beginning returned to calm, and Lucario and Aaron miraculously reunited.

Walking out of the Tree of Beginning.

Ash and Pikachu breathed in the fresh air deeply.

When Ash walked out of the Tree of Beginning.