Altomare revisited: Chapter 7
Before we begin this chapter I would like to thank Alteral Ganon for all his support and reveiws, anyway on with the show.
Ash walked down the street whistling happily to himself, this was going to be an awesome day. Turning down a side street he started to wander apparently at random through the small alleyways, "where is it" he muttered to himself "I can't have forgotten the way already," he sighed "oh well. At least I left some spare time"
May who was just far enough behind Ash to avoid being noticed "I really need practice at this spying game," she sighed to herself after almost getting spotted for the umpteenth time "at least Ash is really dense or he would have seen me by now."
Ash finally found his destination; the familiar tunnel of trusses lifted his spirits. Speeding up to a run he quickly passed into the small courtyard then through the hidden door to the secret garden of the Lati's. May was shocked, she had seen Ash run through the trusses but he had seemed to vanish once he entered the courtyard. "He must of taken one of these paths" she said to herself "Think May think, okay this one" she decided sprinting down the far left one.
Ash slowly walked into the garden savouring the beauty, it hadn't changed a bit, well okay maybe one thing his eyes where drawn to the pool where the soul dew sat. "Hey Latias, I'm here!" he called out, a bright red streak shot out of the underbrush accompanied by an exited squeal and Ash was tackled to the ground. "It good to see you too" Ash laughed detangling himself from Latias' bear hug and standing up. "Missed you" he said leaning down to kiss her gently on her head.
'Missed you too' Latias responded rubbing against him and cooing happily. Ash put his arm around her and she floated up so their head where at the same level. They just stood there for a minute at the top of the steps gazing into each others eyes.
Meanwhile May was frantically sprinting down the alley she had picked her eyes peeled for Ash. She reached the end and it opened out into a large square, she recognised the twin pillars and the cathedral like architecture of the museum. "Maybe Ash met his date at the museum" she mused "oh well no harm in looking." she ran into the museum and spotted a familiar figure it was Amy except she had a white beret on and she was talking to a slightly overweight old man. "Amy!" she called out before running towards her.
Ash finally managed to tear his gaze away from Latias' beautiful amber eyes. Suddenly remembering he plunged his hand into his pocket and pulled out the small black bag. "Here I got this for you." Ash stuttered while carefully handing over the bag. Latias reached into the bag and pulled out a small box, she opened it and her eyes bulged in shock 'It's beautiful' she whispered pulling out a miniature statuette of herself on a necklace, it was almost a perfect replica. The body made of crystal and the colouration made of ruby, and two tiny amber shards made the eyes. "I hope you like it" Ash said
'I love it' Latias assured him, reverently putting it around her neck.
"Lets' find a spot for the picnic" Ash said smiling
'You brought a picnic too' Latias squealed 'You're the best' she put her arms around his neck and gave him a peck on the cheek 'Come on I know the perfect spot'
"My names not Amy!" Bianca yelled turning to face May, "Its Bianca and stop following me."
"But you look just like Amy; didn't you come round with Ash last night?" May stuttered utterly confused.
"I wondered where she went last night" Bianca muttered to herself "Wait you know Ash?" she said, she must be one of the friends Ash told her about the other day.
"Yeah of course I know Ash." May shouted "Wait how do you know him?"
"It's a long story, but we're good friends." Bianca said sighing.
"Hmm, maybe you can answer a few questions then." May practically demanded "Who is this Amy, why can't she talk and why do she and Ash try and avoid talking about Latias and Latios."
"Amy, is my best friend and twin sister, we don't know why she can't talk." Bianca shot back relived that Latias had the sense to use their normal routine excuses.
"And what about this aversion to Latias and Latios!" May demanded.
Bianca just shook her head sadly "I can't tell you" she said.
"Oh god not you too!" May shouted "All I want is to know the truth, why won't anyone trust me."
"It's complicated." Bianca said softly
"Oh yeah and one more question." May said managing to calm herself down a bit.
"What." Bianca said slightly exasperated but managing to hide it.
"Well earlier Ash just seemed to vanish, he said he was going on a date with Amy and he want to this small square but then he just vanished."
Bianca laughed nervously "Well that's an easy one, he went down a different path and you lost him."
"Damn" May swore quietly the perking up "Well, I guess I'll just grill him when he gets back."
Bianca laughed "You do that. Well goodbye."
"Yeah see ya." May said before running off back towards the square.
Bianca ran off toward the closest entrance to the Lati's garden, there was no way she was going to miss this show.
Ash whistled, Latias was right this was the perfect spot for their picnic. They where in a small clearing in a copse of trees, a small fountain nearby provided a pleasant background noise and the rays of sunlight filtered through the leaves to bathe the clearing in an almost golden light. Ash reached into his backpack and pulled out a blanket which he spread on the ground. Latias was flying in excited circles above his head while Ash pulled out cases of sandwiches and even a miniature cake. Latias noticed someone else entering the garden, but was distracted as Ash chose that moment to declare lunch served. Descending in slow lazy spirals Latias came to rest on the blanket next to Ash, she threw an arm around him and leaned up against him cooing in happiness. This was the best day of her life and it could only get better.
I thought I would balance out my shortest chapter ever by writing my longest one ever straight after it, anyway as always if you liked this or if you've got some constructive criticism please review and tell me
