The Zorua crossing their path is unaware of their mindset, yipping at Spica to get its attention. To get a rise out of the Riolu, or just to play with it? It wants a reaction out of its fellow canine pokémon however, plain as day in the way it remains near and yipping, though not close enough to be touched by either.

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Spica looks at Brynn with questioning eyes, and Brynn nods slowly. Yes, they won't ignore it--- in fact, they will face it. While she stays behind, Spica closes in on the small black fox, its palm whirling with energy. The wild Zorua knows it's been challenged and charges, Scratching the Riolu.

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It does not relent, but neither does her partner, as Spica takes scratch upon scratch from its opponent. The only focus the Aura Sphere gathering between its palms, growing larger with every damage taken. Light envelops the Riolu as it keeps on persisting; when the light fades out, Spica stands taller.

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Stronger.

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Its evolution had always been lingering near; but their battles had been few. The wild Zorua had been the final straw, the last piece of the evolutionary puzzle needed for Spica to recall the memory of its evolution and tap into it.

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With confidence in its stride, the Aura Sphere finally came undone upon its smaller foe. And following after was the signature red-and-white sphere, intent on capturing the Zorua.


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Capturing Zorua

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+ SW - poison/dark/fairy

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