Since Mew had run off with Togetic, Young Master Mao had no choice but to hastily put together a sightseeing convoy bound for the Tree of Beginning.
Ash and his group, Gary and his group, and the Team Rocket duo.
At first, Ash had been rather resistant to seeing the two Team Rocket idiots, but once he learned that Meowth had been taken too, he actually empathized with them deeply...
"Don't worry, Team Rocket. I'll definitely help you bring Meowth back," Ash declared solemnly.
It had to be said, that was Ash for you. Just like that, he had taken the broad-minded approach.
The road to the Tree of Beginning was rugged and unclear, and often shrouded in heavy fog, so Queen Irene suggested that Gary take Lucario along.
"Lucario, could I ask this of you?" The beautiful queen looked at Lucario with a delicate, vulnerable air.
Lucario struck his chest with his right fist. "As you command, Your Majesty.
"However, I don't think they particularly need me."
Hearing Lucario's words, everyone thought he was merely being standoffish. Unexpectedly, Lucario stared straight into Gary's eyes. "You should have an expert in Aura by your side too. We sensed that powerful Aura."
Bang! A Poké Ball opened, and Blastoise made an imposing entrance, looking down at Lucario. "Blast~ (Show my lord some respect, or I'll end you~)"
Lucario: (￣へ￣) "Hmph~"
Blastoise's cannons popped out instantly, but Gary stopped him.
"He's our guest. Don't be like that." Young Master Mao shook his head.
Blastoise regretfully retracted his cannons. What a shame! If this guy had provoked me one more time, I could have finished him off!
Aura is what I stake my livelihood on. This Lucario has already given me cause to kill him!
Once the personnel and itinerary were confirmed, Gary