That little clearing led to a cave in the side of a cliff face. The Lucario was for sure home, mostly because of the sounds of quiet snoring coming from inside. Even Alpha pokemon need rest..even though most were full of energy.

Copper spots the cave, ears twitching when he heard the sound snoring. He sticks a paw out of the bush before his head snapped up the sound the sound of a distant howl. He huffs and decided he’d go the long way rather than through the clearing