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Meanwhile as Dizzy battled Niclit, another Pokemon observed. It had been minding his own business, looking for food and practicing his own fighting skills. A blue blur scurrying around the place. However, it soon saw the flash of red and powerful transformation. The little Riolu popped his head out from behind a rock, to see the Delphox transformed with the crystal crown. Further, he also saw Zachary behind him, giving him guidance and support. It also knew the Nickit, a nasty character who had caused trouble all through the safari zone for weeks! The Riolu was no friend to it. [break][break] It watched in interest, seeing the Delphox and his trainer battle. [break][break] Nickit took action to the transformation, now using Night Slash to try and slash at Dizzy. Dizzy quickly jumped back, just feeling a small sting of the attack-- but not nearly as critical as before. Dizzy brushed it away as he glared angrily at the enemy fox. [break][break] Nickit was agape, realizing his dark attacks were no longer hurting as much as they did on the Psychic type he thought he could tease. [break][break] But nope, Dizzy was now stronger. Dizzy raised his stick up, building up fiery energy. "Dizzy-- Tera Blast!" Zachary shouted, shoving a fist out towards Nickit. [break][break] Dizzy gathered fiery energy before him with his stick-- and soon a dazzling flare of fire and ruby sparks fired out, being a swirling mass of fire. The blast struck the dark fox, sending it a few meters back. Dizzy showed a glare from where he was, his crown shining with his fury. [break][break] However, the dark fox was not done as he soon rose up, now taking the fight it started more serious. It was going to fight more-- and pay the Delphox back. [break][break] However, it was then a new contender appeared. [break][break] Unable to contain himself, Riolu intervened. With a fox-like cry, the blue fox jumped into the fray from above and descended down. With a paw, it struck the Nickit-- resulting in a crushing blow of Rock Smash that sent the Nickit into the ground, sending shards of stone and earth flying around them. [break][break] Dizzy and Zachary braced themselves as the stone flew, and soon found Nickit defeated, along with the presence of the new mysterious pokemon. [break][break] Quick to act, Zachary took out his Safari Ball he saved for Nickit. "This ends now!" Zachary shouted and threw the ball at Nickit! The ball struck the fox in the tail-- and soon vanished inside it. The ball wobbled and soon stopped, sealing the thieving fox inside. [break][break] Nickit was finally captured, and hopefully would grow a better temperament. [break][break] Zachary slowly approached, and next to the Safari Ball-- was Riolu. It only hit Zachary now that the Riolu helped stop Nickit and helped capture it. "Oh wow... A Riolu. I never thought I'd see one. Hi there..." Zachary said. [break][break] With the battle done, Dizzy approached. His crystal coating form began to glow-- then the sheen vanished with a shatter, the shards of tera crystals that once covered his body now faded away into the air, along with the crown Dizzy had worn. Dizzy too looked to the smaller blue fox, curious by him too. [break][break] Riolu didn't flinch, seemed scared or bothered by Zachary. It seemed quite comfortable with the human. Perhaps he was impressed by Zachary, or Dizzy, or grateful they had sought to stop the Nickit all together. Either way, Riolu looked up with friendliness and curiosity. It was completely at ease with Zachary, as if sensing his good will and character. [break][break] Remembering that Riolu were extremely rare and special, Zachary took out his Pokedex and soon scanned it. [break][break]" Riolu, the amination pokemon. Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing. It uses the mysterious energy known as 'aura' to communicate and use it to avoid dangerous opponents during its young age. "[break][break] Zachary snapped the Pokedex closed, realizing why Riolu and its evolution was so powerful. "That explains it. It can understand people almost intuitively and even communicate with them better than others. That's very special," Zachary said as he knelt down to Riolu. "That was very brave of you. Thanks for your help, little guy. I'm Zachary. It's nice to meet you." [break][break] Zachary extended a hand towards the Riolu, as if to shake its paw. Riolu looked to the hand for a moment, then back up at Zachary. Unafraid, it touched Zachary's hand and Zachary shook it gently, despite the blue fox having no thumbs to make a proper shake. [break][break] Carefully, Zachary raised his hand and dared to pat Riolu's head, feeling its soft fur. "Oh wow... you're a really cool, and cute , blue fox aren't you? " Zachary commented, to which Riolu accepted the head pat, finding it somewhat pleasant. Even though a touch embarassing-- Riolu just felt it. Zachary's overwhelming kindness and care. He didn't feel threatened even for a moment. [break][break] Dizzy puffed out his fur a bit, a touch jealous by the attention of the fellow fox. "Grruff! Rrrr!" Dizzy growled, pouting. Zachary soon turned, seeing his Delphox partner's reaction. [break][break] "Not that you aren't cute Dizzy! Come on, your the coolest, fire fox around! " Zachary said, commenting his partner. [break][break] Dizzy just crossed his arms, neither arguing or rebuttling against it. [break][break] As the moment passed, Zachary picked up the Safari Ball containing Nickit. He put it away and soon checked his time on his poketec. Time was almost out on the Safari Zone pass. He would be called out soon. He then turned back to Riolu, still impressed by the blue fox. [break][break] "Hey, Riolu-- I know we just met and all, but would you like to be part of my Pokemon team? I know the idea of being with a trainer may be a bother to some wild Pokemon, but I think we can be a great team if you are willing to---" [break][break] Zachary couldn't finish as soon Riolu gave an enthused raise of his paw and cry of joy! He soon looked excited, as if he was ready to already battle and fight. The idea of being with a trainer-- a good trainer-- excited the little fox. Perhaps it longed to be with a human trainer, just as much as any kid wanted to be a Pokemon Trainer. [break][break] Zachary laughed at the Riolu's enthusiasm. "I'll take that as a yes! Thank you, Riolu! I promise, I'll do my best as your trainer." Zachary promised, and soon took out his last Safari Ball. [break][break] Enthusiastically, Riolu raised a paw like a 'high-five' and slapped the button on the Safari Ball. Riolu became energy and was sucked into the Pokeball, becoming part of Zachary's new team! [break][break] Zachary smiled as he got his new pokemon. By then, Prophet who had flew from above joined them below, to which Dizzy greeted with a bark. As the timer went off-- their time in safari zone had ended. [break][break] While Dizzy had been tested, in his foxy nature-- they soon earned two new foxes worth new adventures together! [break][break]So they were summoned out of the safari zone, with new friends in toe. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Safari Zone 4/14/2024.[break]
✦ 0/4 Park Balls remaining.[break]
✦ Catching Riolu via friendship.