Inside the Tree of Creation.
The Aura within Li Wei was not strong enough to qualify him as an Aura Messenger, but it was certainly beyond that of an ordinary person.
And the moment Ash put on Sir Aaron's gloves, he became an Aura Messenger.
After Mega Evolution, Li Wei's Lucario had gained an enormous boost in both Aura and strength.
Lucario was the main source of power this time.
Diancie used Helping Hand.
Sky Shaymin channeled its energy.
Although there was little they could do, Sirfetch'd and Arcanine both cheered Li Wei and the others on.
With the help of Mega Lucario, Li Wei, and Ash, a vast surge of Aura enveloped the weakened Mew.
"Mew~"
That was enough!
The azure radiance swiftly transformed into emerald-green energy.
Carrying that power, Mew flew straight into the crystal housing the Tree of Creation's heart.
Emerald light rapidly spread outward. The dull crystal turned blue once more, and the crumbling rocky mountain gradually stopped collapsing...
"Looks like everything should be fine now."
With Li Wei and Mega Lucario there to help, and Diancie and Shaymin sharing some of the burden, things had changed.
Lucario had not sacrificed its life to reunite with Sir Aaron as it had in the original timeline.
That day would come, but not today.
Lucario still had a long road ahead.
Sir Aaron would not have wanted to see that either. Otherwise, he would never have sealed Lucario inside the Crystal Scepter.
The light of Mega Evolution faded from Lucario's body, leaving the weakened Pokémon with sweat beading on its forehead.
Li Wei supported Lucario and promptly offered it a Pokéblock. "Are you holding up?"
After accepting the Pokéblock, Lucario nodded. "Luca!"
Meanwhile, Ash and his Lucario were slumped on the ground, but they exchanged a glance and