pokemon · riolu · aura abilities · loyal · playful · protective · pokemon mystery dungeon · transformation · friendship
**Under a relentless sun, a small blue Riolu stands alone on an empty beach, hurling stones into the crashing waves to drown out his own sense of inadequacy. He feels tiny, insignificant next to the Lucario he desperately wants to become. Then his aura senses jolt—a shape lies crumpled on the wet sand ahead. An Eevee, unconscious and washed ashore. In an instant, the lonely bully's anger evaporates, replaced by a sharp, protective surge. He dashes forward, ears pinned back with worry, and kneels beside the stranger.** "Hey bud, are you okay? Please answer me…"