"Mother, what is that?"
"That, my son, is called aura."
"What is it?"
"To put it simply, it's the very reason you, me, your brother, and everyone in this world is alive."
"Even the Pokémon?"
"Mmhmm, even the Pokémon."
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"Jasper, you won't believe what Mother did!"
"What? Tell me, Klause!"
"She used her aura to blow up a bandit carriage. Can you believe that?!"
"Klause, are you out of your mind? You could've gotten hurt! And if Mother found out you have been following her—"
"You don't understand, brother. Our Mother was stopping these bad guys from taking the children from the orphanage. She was like a Goddess of Justice I tell you!"
"I understand, but please be cautious the next time you decide to follow Mother. Better yet, let me know so I can accompany you."
"Really? You'd do that?"
"Klause, you're my little brother. Of course, I'd go with you! Just say the word. Besides... I have been wanting to see Mother's powers in action myself."
"Haha! I knew even you couldn't resist!"
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"I didn't realize how difficult this would be..."
"Tell me about it. I feel like my arms are going to fall off. That's if my head doesn't explode first."
"Is that complaining I hear? After you boys begged me to train you to master the power of aura?"
"N-No, ma'am!"
"Boys, I warned you ahead of time that this path would not be an easy one. This is something that will be part of you for the rest of your lives. Not only will you use this power to help others, but also to control it yourselves. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes ma'am!"
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"Mother!"
"Oh dear, what happened?!"
"I-It all happened so fast. One minute I was face to face with an axe and the next thing I knew I was shoved out of the way. Jasper... He took the hit for me."
"Put him on the table and go get the emergency kit. I'll heat up some water and clean the wound."
"Mother, is he going to be alright?"
"Klause, don't underestimate your brother. He's stronger than you think. Now, go get me the emergency kit before his wound gets infected."
"Right..."
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"Jasper, I came as soon as I got your letter. What happened?"
"Mother... She's fallen gravely ill. The doctors all say she only has about a month left to live."
"W-what...?"
"Klause... our mother will be leaving us soon. You do know what this means, yes?"
"... It was inevitable."
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The Burden of Destiny | Sequel to The Aura Within
FanfictionSeven years have passed since the war on Kanto grounds ended due to the sacrifice made by Sir Aaron and Soul Fraverden. While their legacy has been immortalized by the people of Kanto, not everyone has completely moved on from such a tragic loss. Qu...
