017: Awaken the Power of Waveguide!!
"System, check my personal Attribute panel," Ash whispered silently in his mind. A translucent panel, only visible to him, shimmered into view projected by the heavily damaged Mega Trainer System.
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[Mega Trainer System: Critical Damage State]
Host: Ash (Ketchum / Xiao Zhi)
Gender: Male
Age: 6 years
Strength: 03 (Average for adult males: 10)
Stamina: 04 (Average: 10)
Intelligence: 16 (Average: 10)
Charisma: 25 (Average: 10)
Innate Talents:
Power of Viridian Forest (Awakened)
Power of the Waveguide (Awakened)
Pokémon: None
Item: 1× Premier Ball
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"Hiss what the?! Both the Power of Viridian and the Waveguide have awakened?"
Ash's breath hitched as he stared wide-eyed at the "Talent" section. The previously grayed-out psychic markers had changed now glowing faintly with the unmistakable label: (awakened).
Still recovering from the backlash of his first Calm Mind meditation, Ash stared in disbelief. He'd prepared himself for a long, grueling journey sifting through psychic cultivation methods archived by the Saffron Psychic Association, and even referencing field research logs uploaded anonymously from Hoenn's Mt. Pyre Institute. He had committed himself to train no matter the weather or season through icy winters and blazing summers.
All in pursuit of awakening just one of the two legendary mental powers he believed slept within him.
Yet now, after a single, focused session of Calm Mind executed using a method sourced from the Psychic Association's official site and shared experiences from verified Level 2 psychics he had awakened both forces.
He'd braced for a marathon. Yet the finish line had come in one sprint.
"This... is unbelievable." He flipped through the panel again and again, his fingers trembling. After confirming it wasn't an illusion, Ash cupped his hands over his mouth in stunned excitement.
"Alright, let's see what these two forces can actually do."
Of the two, the Power of the Waveguide was the one that intrigued him more.
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Waveguide also known as Aura in some historical texts was a spiritual force said to flow through all living things. It was featured prominently in the ancient traditions of Rota and was the foundation of many old war legends. Only certain rare Pokémon such as Lucario, Togekiss, Sirfetch'd, Clawitzer, and the occasional Zoroark—could perceive and manipulate it.
Even among them, only the Lucario lineage could naturally master it beyond basic functions like forming an Aura Sphere. Their ability to read minds, sense emotion, and communicate telepathically made them invaluable as battlefield partners to aura-sensitive humans in ancient times.
And among humans? Those with the natural ability to perceive or wield waveguide were rarer than Shiny Pokémon across billions, only a handful had ever been confirmed. In recorded history, only Sir Aaron of Rota and the mythical boy Ghris from the Hoenn War Scrolls had mastered it to the level of legend.
And now… Ash was one of them.
The Power of Waveguide wasn't just real it was his.
As his system reconnected with his aura signature, Ash instinctively began to access and interpret the traits of waveguide through feedback signals flowing into his consciousness.
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Confirmed Abilities of Waveguide:
① Empathic Perception (Mind Reading / Telepathy):
Perceive emotional states and intent of others. Grants insight into whether a person or Pokémon holds kindness or malice. Enables barrier-free communication with Pokémon via spiritual resonance.
② Waveguide Detection:
Sense the aura of other beings across distance. Can be used to detect hidden enemies, trace energy paths, or assess changes in the environment.
③ Projection:
Transform internal waveguide into external forms through focused will. Basic manifestations include Aura Sphere or Aura Blade techniques.
④ Transference:
Transfer aura into another organism. Can reactivate biological systems, restore neural function, or reboot psychic circuits damaged by overload. This ability was how Sir Aaron and Lucario stabilized the Tree of Beginning in "The Mystery of Mew."
Note: Overuse can result in complete depletion of waveguide and fatal neural collapse.
⑤ Temporal Pulse Activation:
When synchronized with time-aligned materials like the Time Flower, waveguide can awaken past memories or replay localized historical echoes.
⑥ Wave Wind Emission:
Release condensed aura through rapid expulsion. Appears as a focused gust or field distortion, useful for striking or deflecting physical threats.
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"The Power of Waveguide is spiritual… but it can manifest in the real world."
Ash stepped back, analyzing this power using both manga knowledge and system feedback. "Its nature is dual the mental functions lean toward empathy and sensing, while the physical transformations lean toward combat and healing."
"Defense… offense… support… The applications are endless."
His heart pounded with excitement.
The power of waveguide was a fan-favorite ability since the release of Lucario in Generation IV, and even in the manga, it was mythologized through Rota's lineage. Ash had always admired the stoic strength of Lucario, who in both movie and manga, fought not just with fists but with the strength of heart.
And now, he possessed the very same power.
Ash clenched his fists. Until now, he'd felt anxious about the four long years remaining before his official trainer debut. No Pokémon. No partners. No battles.
But with waveguide… he had another way forward.
Even if he remained without a Pokémon partner for now, he could still train. Still grow. Still build his strength from within.
Moreover, if he wanted to bond with a Pokémon ahead of schedule perhaps even attempt to tame a wild one himself he could now realistically try.
With the power of waveguide, he could sense a Pokémon's feelings, soothe its instincts, or defend himself long enough to build trust.
"…Even with bare hands, I might just stand a chance."
He breathed out slowly.
The road ahead was long but now, it no longer felt lonely.
He had aura. He had talent. And above all
He had time.
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