"A hero is not simply one who goes on adventures," Auric told his student, performing a series of fluid motions as he spoke. It was as though the Lucario followed the flow of the river as it left the great Clearspring lake, and out into the world. "A hero, a pokemon hero at least, seeks to bring harmony wherever he goes. He longs not for riches, but for peace. Not for power, but for safety. Seek such rewards, and you will never be without wealth."

His apprentice nodded slowly, as if he were taking everything the jackal said to heart. Finally he moved to join his mentor, only to stop and raise a paw, "Hey, Auric?"

"Yes, my student?"

"...This is really boring." Malus replied.

"Perhaps I should have taught you patience first." The Lucario replied, before going back to his ritual and allowing the cat to return to his own activities.

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Another picture from  haychel, and this completes my goal to get a picture of each of the Winners that I've created. :D

Now to get pictures of the ones I didn't create myself.

Artwork by  haychel, you can find the original here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19053676/