The inventory ended, but the final scenes sparked a global debate. Professor Oak stepped forward.
[Professor Oak: I have some theories regarding the final scenes. The chocolate proves that Lucario did not truly "die" in the sense of ceasing to exist. Perhaps the Tree of Beginning used its mysterious power to send Lucario back in time!]
Sent back in time? Could the Tree really do that?
[Professor Kukui: Professor, is that possible? Crossing time, returning to life... that's beyond common sense.]
[Professor Oak: We have Celebi and Dialga for time, Ho-Oh and Xerneas for life. The Tree of Beginning is the foundation of the world; it isn't impossible! I believe the Tree gave them a second chance as thanks. The changed painting is proof—in this world, changing the past to alter the future is possible!]
The audience was stunned. A happy ending! Lucario found his friend, and they were traveling together again in the past!
At Cameron Palace:
The real-world Lucario saw his counterpart reunite with Aaron. He was incredibly envious! 'Lady Ilene! I... I want to go to the Tree of Beginning!' "You want to ask the Tree to revive Aaron and send you back, too?" 'Yes! I want to try! If I ask Mew, maybe it's possible!' "Go then. I won't stop you. Good luck, Lucario. May the Aura be with you."
Lucario's eyes were no longer lifeless. They burned with hope. He wanted to apologize to Aaron in person!
[Special Ranking—The Hero of Aura: Conclusion.]
[Winners of this Reward: Ash, Lucario.]
[Rewards are distributed based on the highest appearance rate.][Rewards have been issued—Please check.]
A pillar of light descended on the real-world Lucario. As it faded, his body became translucent! "Lucario! What's happening?!" Ilene cried.
'Lady Ilene, I'm fine. This "Heavenly Ranking" is truly miraculous. I don't need to go to the Tree... I can go see Sir Aaron right now!'
Author's Note: Regarding the time paradox: Ash changed the future by going to the past in the Arceus and the Jewel of Life movie, so the concept exists in this world. I believe Lucario and Aaron are finally together again! This doesn't conflict with Ash being Aaron's reincarnation, as they would eventually die of old age in the past.
At Cameron Palace:
Lucario spoke to Ilene with a gentle smile on his face. 'The deity known as the Heavenly Ranking has given me a reward... to resurrect Sir Aaron and allow us to return to live a thousand years in the past!'
'Lady Ilene, though my time with you was short,
I felt your sincere concern for me.''But I am sorry... my friends and my faith belong to a millennium ago. Therefore... I cannot stay here.'
Hearing this, Ilene's heart finally settled. Lucario's translucent state earlier had scared her to death! "It's alright, as long as you are happy.
I knew you wouldn't get used to life here; before, it was simply a matter of having no choice. But now, since you can return to Aaron... go! If you see Lady Rin, please give her my regards."
'One more thing, Lady Ilene.' Lucario's body grew increasingly ethereal. His final words reached her ears. 'Ash is the reincarnation of Sir Aaron.
After I return to the past, my own reincarnation will appear in this world. Please tell Ash that his future Lucario... will definitely appear by his side!'
With that, Lucario dissolved into sparks of light and vanished completely! In the Tree of Beginning, Aaron's lingering Aura also rose into the sky and disappeared.
They had gone to reunite a thousand years ago—much earlier than in the original footage! Lucario would not have to endure so much pain. It was a truly happy ending!
Meanwhile, another beam of light descended from the heavens onto Ash! The group at the Oak Laboratory was already used to this.
Every ranking seemed to net Ash a reward. Gary, watching from the side, was green with envy. When would it be his turn?! Does he not deserve a spot on the list? He was the genius who always stayed a step ahead of Ash!
As the light faded, Ash didn't open his eyes immediately. Everyone waited in silence, noticing he wasn't holding a physical item this time. It was likely a transmission of knowledge or power.
Suddenly, Ash snapped his eyes open, brimming with joy! Before anyone could speak, he held out his hands, and a brilliant blue orb slowly materialized. Red's eyes narrowed. "Aura Sphere?"
Everyone's expressions shifted. Was Ash holding an Aura Sphere? He had awakened his Aura?! Indeed, the reward had directly developed Ash's latent Aura. Ash laughed, tossed the sphere into the air, and watched it explode like a firework!
"Haha! I can use Aura Sphere too! Though I'm not very practiced yet. The reward jump-started my internal Aura and gave me a 'Aura Training Manual'! And most importantly... the power to sense the reincarnation of Lucario in this world!"
The crowd was speechless. Not practiced? You literally just manifested an Aura Sphere! You really are sprinting down the path of being a "non-human," aren't you?!
Misty asked curiously, "But if the Lucario we knew just left, how can his reincarnation already exist?"
[Ilene: Ash, Lucario received a reward to return to the past. He told me that once he returned, a new life—his reincarnation—would be triggered in this era. Your future Lucario will definitely find you!]
The mystery was solved! The "dog" had left for the past, triggering his rebirth in the present. "The screen hasn't vanished yet; there should be a third ranking today! After it's over, I'm going to find Lucario's egg!" Ash said excitedly.
Red poured cold water on his fire. "Do you sense it in Kanto? If it's in another region, do you expect to go and come back tonight? Don't you have a match tomorrow?" Ash froze.
He realized he only knew the direction of the call, not the distance. He would have to wait until after the Indigo Plateau conference to find his destined partner.
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