Random Aura

It was the middle of the afternoon in Canterlot and only a day as gone by since the return of the Elements of Harmony and Princess Luna. Riolu has been feeling down since the party when he learned that his closest friend wasn't staying with him at the Castle anymore but instead with Twilight and her friends at Ponyville. Celestia wanted her to stay there and learn more about friendship from her new friends. Since Spike is her assistant, much like how he was to Celestia, meant that he was to live in Ponyville too. Riolu was now bored as ever. A day off but no best friend to play with. He spent the morning with Luna getting to know her better, it was fun but he might be a bit deaf thanks to her loud voice. Now he's just sitting sadly on his bed, looking around his room for anything to do. Nothing.

"Maybe I can get some training in. There are always a few guards to fight in the training area." He thought, with that in mind, he hoped off the bed and out of the door.

The walk didn't take long and soon found himself surrounded by guards new and old that are relaxing or training. One noticed him and walked up with a knowing smile on his face. His name was Captain Sunbright, a unicorn with yellow fur and a brown mane hidden underneath his helmet. The same captain that was with Celestia when he hatched and became his father figure in a way.

"Well look who's back. Looking for more poor souls to put down?"

Riolu smiled as he looked up to the pony. "You know me too well, Captain. Got any volunteers?"

"Got some new recruits that think they can take on the whole of Equestria. Some got themselves in a bit of trouble and could use some punishment."

"Sounds like fun." Replyed Riolu, his innocent smile never leaving his muzzle.

"Alright recruits! Listen up!" Ordered Sunbright walking back and forth a line of the newest guard recruits.

"Some of you think it's fine to skip out on training and not take any of it seriously. You think being a Royal Guard is gonna be a walk in a park. Well let me tell you all something, it's not! Normally I would punish you all until you faint. But I'm giving you a chance to be let off from being punished."

By now a group of guard ponies that were on break watched the show with excitement, some knowing what was happening and others looking at the scene in confusion. The captain pointed a hoof at the Riolu beside him. "Your goal is to team up and take down Riolu here. No time limit and no weapons. If any of you can make him unable to battle then you all are let off with no punishment. Think you can handle that?"

"Yes, Sir!" They answered back.

Riolu stood in the middle of the battlefield as all of the ponies circled around him and got ready to fight. One of them whispered to the pony next to them. "This will be easy, kinda makes me feel bad for the little Diamond Dog."

That rubbed Riolu off the wrong way, he was gonna try and give them a chance but now he completely changed his mind. He clapped his blue furred forepaws together and closed his eyes as his Aura Vision was activated, giving him a clear view of the everyponies auras around him.

"Get ready," Sunbright called out. "Three, Two, One, Go!"

They all charged at their smaller opponent at once, they clearly thought he was an easy win for them. Riolu smirked and waited for the right moment. Then he jumps high in the air, surprising the ponies and final result smashing into each other all at once. Riolu landed gracefully right behind one of the guards with his eyes still clamped shut and focusing on using his aura powers to see. The pony he landed behind took note and prepared to buck him. Riolu reflexes were sharp and managed to avoid the attack then grabbed hold of the stallion's leg.

"Hey! Let go!"

Riolu did as he was told, but only after he span the poor male and thrown him at his teammates like a bowling ball at some pins. Out of the pile of ponies one pegasus mare had enough and flew out and into the sky.

"You're going down, puppy!" She shouted with pure rage in her voice.

Meanwhile, Riolu just kept calm, keeping his smile and eyes closed still and to the mare, it angered her the most. Like he was showing off the fact he could take on a group of guards in training and fight with his eyes shut. It was humiliating her in front of the captain and guards watching, she couldn't take it much longer. Enraged she flew down and prepared to kick Riolu's head. He blocked the attack by moving forepaws up to protect his face and then sidestepped to avoid the second kick.

"Don't worry I'll help you." another male called out as he got off the pony pile. The pegasus trying to land a hit on Riolu looked at him with a cold stare.

"I don't need any of your help!"

Riolu punched her in the gut seeing that she was distracted and finished her off with a kick to the head. Taking a deep breath Riolu scanned to see how many are left to take out. First one was knocked out when they all hit each other the first time, the second was the one that tried to buck him, now the pegasus. Three out of five and the two that was left, a unicorn male which was the one to that called out to the pegasus and the other was also a mare but this one was an earth pony. Riolu felt that it was time to stop being defensive and start being the attacker. The two ponies eyes widened in shock to find the blue canine running right at them.

"Quick put a shield up or something!" the earth pony screamed. He did, but only on himself. The mare could only let out a "Really?" before she was tackled to the ground.

The Unicorn panicked seeing his friend on the ground. "I'm sorry! I forgot I can only shield myself. I'll freeze him."

Riolu jumped off her and avoided the spell. The earth pony was sadly frozen stuck. Now it was just a one on one battle. Scared for his life the frightened unicorn shut his eyes and shook in fear.

"I give up!"

Riolu finally opened his own eyes and gave a friendly pat on the frightened pony's back. "Okay. I guess I win. Thanks for the battle."

He turned to Sunbright. "Thanks again, Captain. It really helped pass the time."

"Anytime kiddo." Sunbright replied and watched the young canine run off. He then looked back to the recruits, all were now awake in pain.

"Learn this recruits! Never underestimate your opponent and work as a TEAM! Now your punishment. Start by giving me ten laps around the castle grounds!"

They all just groaned.

Riolu sighed, he had some fun and passed the time but he still felt the pain in his heart. Spike was the only true friend he had here in Equestria. The fact they were both born around the same time and lived in the castle helped fuel their brother relationship. Plus they were both unique species that you wouldn't find living with ponies. But unlike Spike, he knew that he was a dragon and there are more out in Equestria. Riolu didn't know what he was or if there are more of his kind out there. He really was more lonely than he thought.

He growled. "No. I can't be the only one. There has to be more and I'm gonna find them!"