August 24, 2012
After several interviews with the media, Ash and company arrived at the entrance of the Secret Garden with the Soul Dew. Just then, they were surprised as two Latias and a Latios appeared out of their invisibility and landed near them.
Aero then said this, "N-n-no way! Mom you're okay! Headmaster! Headmistress!" He, Skye, and the Eonlings all greeted them.
Ash then said this, "Whoa your Mom found you? Headmaster? Headmistress? Eon School? What's going on?" After everything settled, Aero explained.
Aero then said this, "Everyone, this is my Mom. Over there are our teachers of the Eon School." Aero's mom goes by the name Avia.
Avia then said this, "Children, I'm so glad and happy to know you all are safe. It's so nice to meet kind folks like you all who have given unconditional love for my children. Aero won't you introduce me to them?"
Aero then said this, "Mom this is Ash and Serena. They have been taking care of me since I met them. That's Shauna who is a good friend with Ash and Serena. That's Kanon, Tias, and Lorenzo who have taken good care of Skye and my siblings."
Headmaster Latios then said this, "As you may know, Aero, his siblings, and Skye are students at the Eon School which I lead along with my dear who is Headmistress."
Headmistress Latias then said this, "We should find a secluded spot so that we won't attract attention like what happened earlier today. Oh don't worry, we know everything our students go through everyday. This garden looks like somewhere secluded."
Lorenzo then said this, "Sure, we are going there too. Are we ready?" Everyone nodded, but then a woman, her Pikachu, and her Gothitelle appeared out of Teleport. As soon as that happened, Aegislash immediately went inside his Pokeball stored in Ash's Pokegear surprising everyone except Lady Goth who had some idea why he would do that.
Ash then said this, "Hey that's Mom, Chu, and Gothitelle. Uh oh! Pikachu, our Moms got that look!" Ash's mom named Delia Ketchum, Pikachu's mom named Chu, and Gothitelle appeared, and it seems Delia and Chu were clearly upset.
Pikachu then said this, "Oh we're gonna get it big time!" Ash and Pikachu stared frightfully with sweat-drops as Delia and Chu slowly inch closer to them.
"Ash Ketchum, just what WERE YOU THINKING!?" Delia began screaming at a high pitch voice causing Ash and Pikachu to flinch.
"Mom, we can explain okay. Just…just calm down." Ash would realize that telling Delia to calm down at this time is not a good idea.
"Calm down? CALM DOWN!? LOOK WHAT I HAD TO READ JUST MOMENTS AGO IN THE NEWS!" Delia shows Ash a newspaper clipping with a picture of him, Pikachu, and Aero all flying towards the tsunami.
"But Mom we were getting to that point, and Aero needed help so Pikachu and I went with him and –"
"AND YOU THREE CHARGED HEAD-ON INTO A TSUNAMI ALMOST GETTING YOURSELVES KILLED! At least you all are alive OR ELSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A WORSE STATE THAT THIS!" While Delia vented, she and Chu shook Ash and Pikachu as if trying to shake out the denseness and recklessness they seem to have. Aero quickly intervene.
"Wait! It's all my fault! Please don't blame them. I brought them into this mess but they still helped me. If anything, I should be scolded." Aero said while bowing his head in shame hoping for some forgiveness. Delia and Chu softened and brought him, Ash, and Pikachu in a warm embrace.
"No it's alright. I'm just glad that you all are looking out for one another, and you all make me so proud. Remember one thing that I regard you and all of Ash's Pokemon just as how I regard Ash – like my own children." Delia gave her radiant smile amid her tears.
"Oh mom." Ash tightens his hug for Delia. Everyone smiled warmly at the mother-to-son interaction. Avia came forward.
"Delia it has been a long time, and it's like you have never changed. You are the sweet girl I still remember even now. You too Chu and Gothitelle." Delia, Chu, and Gothitelle beamed at Avia after hearing her say that.
"Avia even you never changed, and you are so nice too." Delia replied. Ash and Pikachu were surprised.
"Wait, Mom you knew Aero's mom? Isn't that a coincidence?" Delia and Avia giggled seeing Ash all confused.
"Ash dear, I do have lots to explain. Aren't you all going inside that entrance? If so, I think we should head inside. Oh dear, I realize that I haven't introduced myself properly." Delia introduced herself, and then the entire group entered the Secret Garden.
Inside the Secret Garden, everyone got to know one another or catch up with one another. Serena and Delia exchanged warm pleasantaries while the latter asked the former about her time with Ash. Manaphy was eager to meet 'the Mama of his Papa', and Delia adored him so much and found it cute that he calls Ash the Papa and Serena the Mama. Then Ash and Avia introduced Delia to Shauna, Kanon, Lorenzo, Tias, Skye, the rest of Aero's Eonlings, and the Headmaster and Headmistress of the Eon School. Chu, Momma Ty, and Meema all greeted Pikachu, Tyranitar, and Zoroark.
"Now it is time to put the Soul Dew back where it belongs." Lorenzo declared as he places the Soul Dew in the fountain of the Secret Garden.
"There. Altomare is safe for good." Kanon piped in. Suddenly the Soul Dew glowed brightly.
"What is that bright light?" Shauna asked while she and Ali were covering each other's eyes for protection.
"I don't know. It's nothing I have seen before!" Lorenzo exclaimed. Suddenly the bright light dissipated, and hovering above the fountain is a Latios whom Tias instantly recognized.
Tias: "Big brother? Big brother!" Tias happily flies up to him and nuzzles her brother Tios who nuzzled her back. Everyone, especially Ash, was taken by surprise.
"Wait what just happened? How did Tios come back to life?" Ash couldn't believe what he was seeing. Tios then came over.
"Because of you, Pikachu, and Aero who used the power of Mega Evolution for the greater good, the energy has powered up the Soul Dew and gave me strength to be resurrected. I am deeply grateful for all you have done."
"Ash, that's amazing!" Serena squealed and then gave Ash a tender hug and kiss.
"Thank you Ash, Pikachu, and Aero too!" Tias nuzzled each of them.
"It's really nice to see you again Tios!" Kanon exclaimed happily as Tios nuzzled her and Lorenzo.
"But there is more. Due to what happened, the Soul Dew resides in me as well as in Aero. So now Altomare has double the protection no matter where we are," replied Tios.
"So what happens to Aero? I hope it does not hurt him for the worst!" Skye asked as she is concerned about Aero's wellbeing.
"Nothing bad should happen. In fact, since he wields the Soul Dew's power, he would be stronger and can hold his own in battling as long as he can control his powers."
"Aero, you sure you are up for this?" Skye asked.
"Yeah I did. You don't have to worry." Aero replied as Skye continues to worry about him.
"Still I'm wondering about how our Moms know each other." Ash commented.
"Even I am wondering about the last part you said." Aero replied back.
"Delia, do you want to start first?" Avia asked Delia who nodded. Everyone listened as Delia talked.
"Yes. Ash, when I was your age, I journeyed as a Pokemon Trainer starting off with Chu," said Delia. Chu happily nuzzled Delia as she remembered those days.
"Amazing! I didn't know that." Ash and Pikachu were amazed hearing this.
"Yes, and during our journey we met up with Avia somewhere in Hoenn," continued Delia. "It was during a stormy night at a cave in a forest. I won't forget that time." Avia projected the memories via Sightshare.
**Sightshare Flashback to September 14, 1978 **
It was a dark and stormy night past midnight, and a then 11 year old Delia and her Pikachu Chu were running trying to seek shelter.
"C'mon Chu hurry! That cave should keep us dry!" Delia and Chu entered the cave.
"Pika Pikachu Pika?" Chu squeaked the question in her language to Delia who sort of knew what she said or asked.
"Don't worry. When the storm is gone by morning, we can keep going," Delia said soothingly to Chu. Suddenly they hear a moan.
"Pika?" Chu scouted ahead and use her senses to find the source of the moaning. "Pika! Pikakachu!" Chu squeaked. Delia followed Chu.
"Chu what did you see? Oh my! It's a Latias one of the Legendary Eon Pokemon." Delia gasped seeing the Latias who was moaning and cringing with pain. "She is hurt." Delia and Chu immediately started tending to the Latias. The Latias was surprised seeing how much care Delia and Chu were giving: not only they healed her, but also they fed her and kept her company even through the worst of the storm in the cave.
Later that morning after the storm died out, Delia and Chu exited the cave along with the Latias.
"We got to go Latias. You be safe," said Delia. She and Chu were about to go when Latias flew in front of them and cooed in sadness.
"Latias, what's the matter?" Delia asked. The Latias hugged and nuzzled Delia and Chu while moaning with tears. After sometime, Delia and Chu both understood.
"I see. You are alone. Hey! I know! Would you like to come with us?" The Latias cooed happily and nuzzled Delia and Chu making them giggle.
"You are so sweet." Soon the Latias went inside Delia's pokeball. Then Delia brings her back out and hugs her again.
We will have so much fun together, all the sleepovers, camping, adventures, you name it! Would you like a nickname Latias?" Delia then asked Latias.
"You can call me Avia, my given name," the Latias known as Avia replied and then playfully tackled Delia and Chu to the ground. The three all laughed happily knowing that they would have a great time together.
**End Sightshare Flashback**
"We had all sorts of fun adventures. The sleepovers were the best when it was just me and all of my Pokemon," said Delia as she affectionately hugged Avia.
"But at some point, you met Dad," replied Ash. Delia nodded.
"Yes I did in Kalos, and you won't believe how it all happened." Delia smiled thinking about the time she met the man who would become the love of her life, her husband, and Ash's father.
**Sightshare Flashback to August 23, 1980 **
13 year old Delia, Chu, and Avia were cornered by a poacher and his henchmen in a forest somewhere in Kalos.
"Now be a nice girl and give up that Latias!" The poacher demanded while his henchmen laughed evilly and sent out their rogue Pokemon.
"No! You won't have her!" Delia screamed. Suddenly, a powerful Thunderbolt got the villains' attention as a raven-haired trainer about Delia's age arrived at the scene.
"Leave her alone or you'll pay when Pika says it is lights out for you," Ash's father asserted. His Pikachu named Pika had sparks on his cheeks.
"Haha! A kid sticking up for his girlfriend! That's really cute!" The poacher spat.
"I'm sure this kid here would school you into next week! Pika let's show them!"
"Attack that boy!" ordered the poacher. The poacher and his men sent their Pokemon to attack Ash's father, but he was too quick.
"Alright, you're gonna get it! Come on out Avion!" Ash's father calls out Avion a Latios. Soon Ash's father, Pika, and Avion defeated the gang of poachers and saved Delia and her Pokemon.
**End Flashback**
"So then Avion must be…" Ash pondered.
"Yeah Ash. Avion is my Dad. So that means my Dad trained under your Dad," said Aero.
"Just look at Aero, Ash, and Pikachu. It's like their fathers are in front of us," cooed Avia.
"I know. Just like their fathers, they are strong and handsome too!" Delia, Avia, and Chu giggled at the last part making Ash, Aero, and Pikachu all blush furiously out of embarrassment.
"I'll have to agree," said Serena as she planted another tender kiss on Ash making him smile. Chupi and Skye nuzzled Pikachu and Aero respectively.
"So you and Dad were together since then?" Ash asked and Delia nodded happily.
"Ever since your father rescued me back then, we traveled together. It was convenient given that he and I were from Kanto and lived in places close to each other. He grew up in Pallet Town while I grew up in Viridian City. We had all sorts of adventures too. Plus he is so good in Pokemon battling. No matter who he faced, it seemed as if no one could beat him. He trained his Pokemon so well, but most importantly he regarded them as family just like you do."
"No kidding! So did he like beat every single trainer out there? Including the Champions too?" Ash asked eagerly. Serena simply smiled seeing Ash all fired up hearing about the strength of his Dad in Pokemon Battle.
"Yes, he literally did at the biggest stage of them all, the Pokemon Battle Master World Cup, the same tournament you are aiming for Ash," replied Delia. "I even remember the battle he fought and the circumstances he had to face."
** Sightshare Flashback to July 7, 1982 **
15 year old Delia and her Pikachu Chu were in the overcrowded Pokemon battle stadium in the autonomous city-state of Aurora City where the Pokemon Battle Master World Cup would take place every four years. Presently the tournament is in the final round.
"This battle is way off the charts, and the World Champion himself does not have any plans to give up his title! Both trainers started with six Pokemon each and are down to one! Who will come out on top?" The announcer's voice boomed throughout the stadium amidst the cheers and screams of the crowd.
Ash's father and Pika went up against the World Champion and his trusty Persian, and both Pokemon were on their last legs.
"Use Volt Tackle Pika!" Ash's father shouts as Pika charges towards Persian with Volt Tackle!
"Use Power Gem Persian!" The World Champion commanded his Persian who's Power Gem sent Pika backwards.
"I got you Pika!" Ash's father hollered and caught Pika, but the impact sent both of them skidding backwards and hitting the wall. All the spectators gasped. Delia and Chu became worried.
"Oh no! Please be okay you two!" Delia prayed.
"Pika Pikachu!" Chu squealed worriedly.
"Whoa! That Power Gem packed quite a punch! Could this be it?" commentated the Announcer. The cheers continued to be deafening.
"Pika are you okay?" Ash's father asked Pika who was catching his breath. The World Champion arrogantly laughed
"AHAHAHAA! Give up! You won't surpass me! I'm the strongest out there!" the World Champion vented while his Persian growled menacingly.
"Enough talk! You ready to go Pika!?" Ash's father asked again, and Pika grinned despite the damage inflicted on him.
"Pika Pikapichu!" Pika squealed making sure Ash's father can get back on his feet. The World Champion went ahead and called his next move.
"Go in there and use Shadow Claw!" Persian leaps with a Shadow Claw.
"Alright Pika, use Thunderbolt now!" Pika instantly zaps Persian.
"ARGH! So bright!" The World Champion screamed while he covered his eyes. Ash's father and Pika took advantage.
"Follow up with Iron Tail!" Pika smashed Persian with a follow-up Iron Tail.
"Persian can you get back up!?" The World Champion frantically asked his trusty Persian who slowly staggered back up. Ash's father and Pika prepare the finishing move.
"Now let's finish this! Absorb your Electro-Ball and then let it rip!" Pika leaped up high, produced a giant-sized Electro-Ball, and then absorbed the move back into his body.
"What is our challenger and his Pikachu up to this time?" questioned the Announcer as all the stadium's spectators watched in awe. Even the World Champion couldn't stop watching himself.
At that moment, powerful bolts of lightning emit from Pika while he is airborne and turn into an electric field encasing him. A bright burst of light illuminated from Pika's body causing everyone else to cover his or her eyes.
"I don't care what tricks are they up to! Use Power Gem now!" Upon the World Champion's orders, Persian fires Power Gem, but the powerful electric field surrounding Pika repels it. Suddenly, the bright illumination stop, and all eyes were glued on Pika who was airborne due to the electric field
"I DON'T BELIEVE WHAT I'M SEEING! JUST WHAT HAPPENED TO PIKACHU!?" All spectators in the stadium cheered at this turn of events.
"Yeah go for it!" Delia cheered.
"Pikapikachu!" Chu squealed out of delight.
"AND GO!" Upon Ash's father's command, Pika zoomed very fast with electricity sparking violently, and he slams into Persian causing a major explosion.
Moments later, Ash's father and his large team of Pokemon, Pika and Avion included, stood on the podium with the huge trophy.
"Now let's congratulate our new World Champion!" The Announcer boomed as all the hundreds of thousands of spectators gave their loudest cheers.
"ALRIGHT! WE WON!" Ash's father cheered, and the rest of his Pokemon all cheered along with him with Delia and Chu cheering the loudest. Even Avia cheered especially for Avion.
** End Sightshare Flashback **
"Amazing. Ash I didn't know your father was a world champion!" Shauna exclaimed out of awe.
"Even I didn't know until now though I knew he is very good," replied Ash. "Still though, how did he and Pika do that? Was that like a new form?"
"Either way, your father is amazing especially the way he and his Pokemon work together, just like how you and your Pokemon do," said Kanon.
"They display pure Champion-level battling in my book," added Lorenzo.
"So that's where you got all that battling from," said Serena who kept blushing furiously as she amorously looks at Ash.
"Hehe. My Dad taught me a lot that there is to know about caring for Pokemon and battling. Of course in our practice battles, he and his Pikachu would beat me and Pikachu all the time," said Ash as he and Pikachu scratched their heads in embarrassment at the last part.
"Oh yes I remember those times, but that made you and Pikachu the trainer and Pokemon you are today. I know that someday you'll follow in his footsteps too and make him proud," chimed in Delia who also had tears of happiness.
"But I'd like to know his name Mom. I'm sure if he is listed in the Hall of Fame, I could find him," said Ash. "Let me see if I can look up that Hall of Fame. Aww man." Ash did a search on his advanced Pokegear but found no results.
"I don't think the Pokemon League has published it yet," replied Delia. "But if you win, you get to go to the Hall of Fame to be recorded. Then you can join him up there." She added that last part while winking at him. "Of course, he may have passed on and is not here with us, but I know I can see him in you. Just remember that, and you will go far in life Ash." She added tearfully and happily.
"Oh Mom. I always do." Ash replied back and tenderly embraced her to which she return along with a kiss on his cheek.
"I remember Avion would always battle so hard out of his heart. That's why I love him," added Avia. "I saw the same thing in you Aero when you and Ash fought those villains. You make me so proud. I know your father would be as proud as I am." Aero blushed out of modesty while Skye adoringly watches him.
"Ash, your father was more than just a World Champion; he was truly the man of my dreams. He kept me company all the time through good times and bad times. Of course, he would attract lots of attention from the girls," said Delia.
"Geez Mom, Dad was a ladies man? That's a new one on me," replied Ash while Serena, her Pokemon, and all the other girls giggled.
"Ash you know you are strong, smart, good-looking, and handsome too," added Serena who gives him another kiss and a tender embrace. Everyone else had sweat-drops seeing the girly behavior.
"Serena is right Ash. Oh don't worry I kept the girls at bay. But he still had to struggle sometimes when there were other guys that wanted to take me away from him."
"Yeah, so what kind of guys would try to do that?" Ash asked curiously.
"There were lots of guys who were annoying but not evil like Calem. Still he got the courage to stand up and protect me, just like how you stood up to protect Serena at all cost back during the PWT-Aces Cup Ash."
"Even Avion would never let anything hurt me or make me sad or angry. He'll always do his very best to keep me happy," added Avia.
"But Mom, if you and Dad stayed with Ash's parents, then why did you leave? You know Ash and I could have grown up like brothers." Aero asked.
"Yes we did stay with them, but it turns out that Ash's father had an obligation to your father to fulfill," replied Avia.
"It was shortly before you were born Ash," added Delia. Ash became intrigued by this as another Sightshare flashback appeared.
**Sightshare flashback to April 5, 1996 **
It was super early morning. Ash's father and Delia who is eight months pregnant stood with Pika and Chu on their shoulders. Avion and Avia were also there too. They were situated at the southern shore of Kanto south of Pallet Town facing Cinnabar Island.
"Avion, I have not forgotten the promise that I kept for you, and now I will fulfill it." Ash's father said and Avion nodded.
"What promise are you talking about dear?" asked Delia. Even Avia was interested hearing about this as they watched him deactivate Avion's pokeball to release him.
"When Avion joined my team, he requested that after we finish our journey and settle down, I would let him live freely." Ash's father replied. "You know that I would do anything to satisfy all the needs of my Pokemon. So if he is okay with letting me release him back into the wild, then that is fine with me."
"I'm eternally grateful that you have lived up to that promise," replied Avion, "but a part of me now does not want to leave because seeing you, Delia, and all of your close Pokemon friends happy makes me and Avia happy too."
"Avion, do you really have to leave? W-why can't we settle down with them and be part of their f-family?" Avia asked tearfully. "They have taken good care of us no matter what. Also to be honest, you are important in my life, just as important as Delia, her husband, and their Pokemon friends are. I don't want a single one of you to leave. Avion you have always bring happiness to my life."
"So then do you want to accompany me?" Avion asked. "You mean a lot to me too." Avia pondered as she was not sure.
"Avia, if Avion means a lot to you and he cares about you, then you should go with him." Delia spoke.
"Delia are you sure?" Avia asked and Delia nodded.
"Yes. I know you will be happy. Also you and Avion will always be in our hearts through time. We won't forget all the times we shared together. Please Avia, do it for Avion."
"Avion, please take care of Avia for Delia." Ash's father added. "Don't worry about us because we will be fine. We also know you two will protect each other. As Delia said, we will cherish every memory. We won't forget you." After Ash's husband, Delia, and their Pokemon all gave best wishes to Avion and Avia, the two Eon Pokemon flew off to the horizon to begin their own family.
** End Sightshare Flashback **
Ash and company watched silently as Delia and Avia embrace each other and wiping each other tears.
"I know it was hard back then, but it is so nice to see you and your wonderful children. It must be fate that has reunited our families again," said Delia. "But where is Avion?" Avia looked down-trodden.
"Wait. Aero, you think what I'm thinking?" Ash asked Aero.
"Yeah. I know what you think Ash. You remember when you rescued me, I told you that my family and I have been on the run since evil people are after us. Those evil people who hunted us are the same evil people that took over Altomare lately." Ash and company gasped.
"No way. So you're saying that Team Rocket was behind all of this chaos? Just how low can they go? So then what about Avion?"
"He stayed behind to fight them off, but my powers have not been able to pick up on his whereabouts so I am worried," replied Avia. "I really don't know where he is. He told us to flee as far as we could, and then he would reunite with us wherever we are."
"But then more bad people intercepted us forcing us to split," added Aero. "So that's how I ended up with Ash and Serena, and that's how the rest of my brothers and sisters ended up here with Kanon and Lorenzo."
"My father told me and my mother to flee too," said Skye, "but my mother refused to leave and told me to go without her so she could help him fight the bad guys. Avia can you see if my parents are okay?" Avia paused and used her powers to scan, and then she sighed sadly.
"I'm very sorry to tell you this Skye. My powers indicate to me that your parents…they have perished." Everything was silent as Skye was crying and choking with tears as Aero tried his best to comfort her.
"Skye, if it means anything, you can stay with my family." Aero suggested that, and all the Eonlings and Avia nodded. Skye hugged and nuzzled him intensely.
"T-thank you Aero. T-that means so much to me." Skye replied and Aero softly licked her tears away. Ash clenched his fists making everyone else worried seeing him do that, especially Serena, Delia, Tias, Pikachu, and Manaphy.
"Ash, please I know you are angry, but you have to calm down," Serena pleaded. "Tell me, what's on your mind?"
"I'm not mad. I'm wondering what's next for me and Aero." Ash replied. Aero then faced Ash.
"Ash, what do you mean what's next for us?" Aero asked.
"Aero, I promised you that I would reunite you with your family, and I did," replied Ash, "now that I'm hearing about how your dad's whereabouts are unknown and about how Skye's parents are gone, I need you to stay with Skye and your family and protect them." Everyone gasped hearing Ash's request for Aero.
"Ash, Aero just wanted to make sure his family members are okay," said Serena who was also close to tears, "and now that he knows, he does not have to worry anymore and continue being with you. Can't you see that he still does not want to leave you? You are more than just his trainer, you are like one of his siblings."
"I know Serena. It's hard for me to let him go, but I can't just stand seeing families being torn apart." Ash replied back. "Plus his siblings and Skye look up to him. They missed him while he was with us. I won't let them be sad and worried just because I'm taking Aero on my journey. As Dad did back then with Avion, I'm going to release Aero so that he can be happy with his family and protect Skye." Ash reached for Aero's Pokeball and was about to deactivate it.
"NOOOO!" Aero tackled Ash to the ground and knocked the pokeball out of his which Serena catches. Everyone was surprised seeing the drama unfold.
"Aero, what are you doing?" Ash asked as he was surprised by Aero's action.
"You think you can just give up everything you and I worked so hard for? THEN WHAT WAS THE POINT FOR US IN HAVING THIS!?" Aero reveals the Mega Stone.
"A-a-aero, I-I…" Aero interrupted Ash.
"You think all of this time you were there just to keep me company until I find my family!? You think I was going to tell you goodbye forever as soon as I reunited with my family!? YOU'RE WRONG! I never asked you to release me when I find my family although you offered from your heart! I simply asked for your help! You went above and beyond to help me! Don't you think of throwing away all the things we worked so hard for up to this point! Don't even think of forgetting everything we have been through together! Because of all that, we were able to use this Latiosite!" Aero ranted with tears in his eyes. As Aero pounded his arms on Ash's chest, Ash then remembers everything he did with Aero from the very beginning when he first rescued him from Pokemon Hunter Zabini, the battles Aero fought and won with him to win the Roses Cup Tournament in Cherrygrove City, the many times he helped him fight Team Rocket at Samiya and in Altomare, and the time he and Pikachu accompanied Aero to destroy the tsunami and restore the Soul Dew using Mega Evolution. Then Aero used his Sightshare to show a more light-hearted memory from the previous night of their bond.
**Sightshare Flashback to August 23, 2012**
During dinnertime the night before Ash and company would save Altomare, all the attention was on Ash and Aero who were enjoying every bite of Serena's food along with everyone else of the group.
"I'm definitely in love with Serena's cooking." Ash replied. Serena blushed hearing that comment from Ash.
"Yeah at the rate I'm eating, I bet she'll have a new number one fan in me." Aero retorted back.
"Hey! In case you didn't know, I'm her boyfriend so I automatically am her number one fan!" Ash exclaimed.
"No I am!" "No I am!" "No I am!" "No I am!" "No I am!" "No I am!" Ash and Aero continued back and forth.
"Those two are competitive," said Shauna while she giggled at the sight.
"Yeah over your cooking Serena," added Kanon as she had a huge sweat-drop.
"That's the first time I'm seeing Aero so fired up over something other than battling," giggled Skye.
"Same thing with Ash," added Serena. "However he's quite cute doing that." Serena blushes furiously seeing that 'cute' side of Ash.
"Oh yeah, we'll see who can eat the most plates of her cooking. Then she'll see who her number one fan is! Losers have to wear maid's outfit for the night!"
"Bring it on chump!" Later after five full plates, Ash and Aero were all chubby clutching their stomachs.
"Five plates full and I didn't have to cheat using a Pokemon move," mumbled Ash.
"Five plates full and I didn't have to worry about having no Pokemon moves to use," mumbled Aero. They both let out big burps earning laughter from all of their friends and loved ones. However, another big and longer burp silenced everything. All eyes looked at Manaphy out of surprise as he released the last burp.
"Mama's cooking is so good, so I ate eleven plates and still feeling hungry! I'm number one fan of Mama because Mama is number one!" Serena blushes furiously hearing Manaphy say that.
"Oh Manaphy you are my cutest number one fan!" Serena squealed. She happily hugged Manaphy and kissed him on his forehead earning 'awws' from everyone, and more laughter followed as Ash and Aero fell down anime style and got back up.
"What the? It was a competition between me and Aero." Ash said.
"I wanna do over!" Aero exclaimed.
"I beat Papa and Uncle Aero! So you wear maid clothes!" Manaphy squealed.
"Manaphy is right. So girls, it is showtime!" Serena replied playfully. Suddenly, Ash and Aero were enveloped in a Psychic pull courtesy of Lady Gard, Lady Goth, Tias, and Skye; and the trainer and his Latios were sent into a wardrobe. After sometime, the wardrobe opened revealing Ash and Aero all with looks of utmost embarrassment wearing maid outfits.
"Those two look so chic!" Shauna exclaimed.
"Hold that pose you two. I'm making another painting." Kanon said while drawing the said picture on her drawing board with her paintbrush.
"I'm going to remember this for a very long time Aero." Skye said while giggling uncontrollably. Even the Eonlings laughed at the sight.
"Hey, c'mon just forget that you saw this and move on!" Aero exclaimed.
"Oh and just wait till I show our Moms this picture Ash. They'll love it!" Serena added in a sing-song voice while she giggled and blushed seeing Ash's plight. Tias laughed so hard she couldn't even control herself.
"C'mon Serena. They don't need to see that! That's not funny Pikachu and Manaphy!" Ash exclaimed seeing Pikachu and Manaphy rolling over laughing. The rest of the group including all of Ash's Pokemon joined in the laughter as Ash, and Aero all had big sweat-drops seeing what kind of a mess they got themselves in.
**End Flashback**
By the time Ash finished reflecting on his time with Aero, he was in tears and began hugging Aero back.
"I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Please forgive me." Ash pleaded to Aero who calmed down and smiled.
"I know you didn't mean it," replied Aero. "So that means you'll let me stay won't you?" Ash smiled weakly.
"Of course you will. I can't imagine seeing you go away." Ash and Aero shared a big brotherly hug leading to cheers.
"Ash, I'm so glad you understand!" Serena exclaimed, and she, Pikachu, Chupi, Manaphy, Tias, and Skye all joined in the hug. After sometime the cheers slowly died down.
"Ash and Aero, since you two have decided that you will stay together, Avia and I have decided." Delia said.
"So what did you decide on?" Ash asked.
"Ash, we want you and Aero to be together. So Skye, my children, and I will move in with your mother while you and Aero journey together." Avia proclaimed.
"Mom, are you serious? Would Dad be okay with that?" Aero asked.
"Of course he will be okay with that," replied Avia. "In fact, back then when Ash's parents let us go, we asked them one favor. Delia, you remember?"
"Of course I do. I never forgotten what you asked." Delia replied. "Should you and your children not feel safe in the world, you could always come back and we could take care of you. Even if my husband is not here with us, he would honor your request. So just like he would have done, I'll welcome you and your children to my home with all of my heart. Avia does that sound good?"
"Yes Delia. I know if Avion was here now, he would have asked the same thing, and he would be glad to know you would stay true to your word just like your husband did." All the Eonlings cheered happily.
"That's awesome!" asked Ash. "Aero whenever we visit Pallet Town, we can see your siblings and Skye as well."
"That is nice." Aero replied. "However I do see a slight problem: won't it be a bit odd if in one town you see several of my kin in one spot? That might bring unwanted attention to your home."
"Oh yeah, good point Aero." Ash said. "I do know that Tias can transform into a human."
"Yes, but it is only temporary as I have to maintain my focus to do all that." Tias replied. "It's the same thing when trying to be invisible."
"Ahem may I say something?" asked the Headmaster Latios which prompted everyone to pay attention to him. "After seeing all the memories and seeing how strong all your bonds are, given the situation I'll let Skye, Aero, and his family decide to whether permanently become human or not."
"Since you all want to be with Ash's family, as humans you all become Ash's brothers and sisters and take up the Ketchum family name." The Headmistress Latias replied. "Delia that means you will also be their Mom alongside Avia. Do we all understand?" Delia, Avia, and the young Eon Pokemon nodded.
"However there are a few things you must keep in mind." The Headmaster Latios added. "If you choose to become human, you will promise that you won't oppress or train Pokemon as you have been brought up as Pokemon yourselves. You will need to speak like a human just as we have taught you back in Eon school. You all may communicate among yourselves with telepathy, but unless you really trust other humans, you must speak the human language. Also you won't be able to freely use your powers as you would now. You can only use your powers in extenuating and emergency circumstances. Are we clear about that?" More nods of understanding followed.
"I'll remain in my present form as I have hope that Avion will return no matter how long it takes." Avia stated.
"As you wish Avia. Now we will start with your children." The Headmistress Latias began. "Those of you who want to remain in your present form, stay flying." Only Aero remained flying.
"Aero, are you certain about your decision?" The Headmaster Latios asked. "I'm sure Ash will make sure you are safe, but he is quite the reckless dense head like his father as well as your father based on those memories." Laughter followed as Ash fell down anime style and got back up.
"Well I do have to agree about Ash being headstrong," replied Aero who managed to suppress his chuckle, "but I'm ready to go for broke no matter what and help Ash in his quest."
"Very well then. Aero will stay in his present form." The Headmistress Latias decreed. "That means the rest of the children will all become human. Are you ready? Given your mother and your oldest brother Aero chose to remain in present form, you will always respect them and not discriminate due to form differences. Understood?" The rest of Aero's Eonlings nodded.
So the Headmaster Latios and Headmistress Latias used their powers to help the Eonlings become human and wearing attire with Eon symbols. Ailene resembled a brunette and wore a hat, a tank top, and a skirt in all shades of green. Ariel nearly resembled Nurse Joy except her hair was bright pink instead of pale pink and she wore an all-pink nurse outfit. Aolani turned into a girl all dressed in traditional orange and yellow tropical island-style clothing. All the male Eonlings resembled a slightly older version of Ash but had differences in their features and attire. Adroush is taller and wore a red and brown version of Ash's current outfit. Axel is as tall as Adroush but he wore a combination of Ash's Unova and Kalos outfits. Aarya had dark brown hair instead of raven hair and wore black jeans, a gray shirt, a red cape, and a red head scarf. Ares had a much darker tan and wore Ash's Unova outfit and additionally a blue-purple cape. Azul wore Ash's Kanto-Johto outfit but it was in all shades of blue. Ali had a slight darker tan and wore Ash's Kalos outfit. August wore Ash's Hoenn outfit and appeared muscular. Apollo wore Ash's Sinnoh outfit with a red scarf on his neck. Artie wore a similar outfit to Aarya's except his cape is blue, and he wears a blue hat with the Aura Guardian insignia at its center.
"Avia, all of your children are so wonderful. Your daughters are so adorable and elegant, and all of your sons are brave and strong just like Ash." Delia commented making all the sisters blush and Ash and his 'new' brothers scratch their heads.
"I gotta say something Ali. You look handsome," said Shauna who blushed seeing Ali's human form.
"Well uh thank you Shauna." Ali said trying to figure out what to say.
"Awww, so Shauna I guess you're my second daughter-in-law after Serena?" asked Delia who couldn't help but admire the bond Ali and Shauna seem to have. Laughter followed as Ali looked away perhaps due to being shy while Shauna blushed more furiously than before.
"Skye, Aero has allowed you to stay with his family. Now that his siblings are humans, will you become a human too?" asked the Headmaster Latios.
"No. I feel that Aero should not go through his effort alone." Skye replied. "I'll follow Aero's path no matter what happens. So if you please, let me stay in my present form for now."
"Skye, if that is the case, would you like to come with me and Ash?" asked Serena.
"Hey that's a great idea. Serena makes lots of yummy food and Pokepuffs too. She's very sweet and will take good care of you." Ash added his praise for Serena which made her blush. Skye then looks at Aero who then smiles and nods. Skye radiantly smiles back at Aero, and then faces Serena and Ash.
"Yes I accept! I'll go with you Serena. We'll both watch over Ash and Aero." Skye said. Serena happily puts her in a pokeball.
"Yay! Now I have a new friend on the team because now I got Skye a Latias!" She and her Pokemon cheered, and she calls Skye back out. Skye immediately went up to Aero, and they intertwined their necks as if to embrace each other. Everyone stopped to marvel at the sight until Tias broke the silence.
"Wait! Please I want to become human too!" Everyone winced after hearing Tias' outburst.
"Tias, why would you want to do that? You are one of the city guardians along with your brother Tios." The Headmaster Latios replied.
"So what if I am? Ash, please hear me out!" Tias pleaded to Ash.
"What do you want to tell me?" Ash asked Tias.
"I have always enjoyed your company even when we first met, and over time my feelings for you have grown. That's why I … I … I love you Ash!" Tias confessed to Ash earning gasps from everyone. Serena in particular was worried.
Oh no, as much as I know Ash will not accept, I feel so sorry for Tias if she has to be so lonely. Serena thought to herself.
Ash gently caresses Tias' face.
"Tias you really are sweet and nice. I enjoyed your company and have always cherished it even from when we first met when you pulled me and Feraligatr to victory in the Tour de Altomare back then." Ash replied. "Still, my heart is with Serena. I know you may not like that, but Serena and I have been through a lot together. Plus you are like a sister to me when you checked up on me to make sure I'm not hurt. I wish there is a way around this so that maybe you could become my sister if that is what you like. Even Tios can join my family too if he wants." Tias nodded sadly in understanding and nuzzled him on his cheek. Serena joined Ash in comforting Tias.
"If it means anything to my sister, just as Ash suggested I'll also become a human and be a part of Ash's family." Tios declared. "I'm sure that I can guard Altomare and take the necessary steps in securing the city because I have the Soul Dew in me to help me fulfill that need."
"That's a great idea! Headmaster and Headmistress, please fulfill their wishes as well. I know that they will be happy to be a part of my family because I care about them too." Ash pleaded to the Headmaster and Headmistress of the Eon School.
"I'll give Tios and Tias the same unconditional love I give to Ash like I pledged to give to Avia's children." Delia added.
"Very well, I'll grant both requests. They will have to pledge the same condtions Avia's children have also pledged." The Headmaster Latios decreed.
Soon both Tios and Tias were in human form. Tios resembled Ash except he wears an all black outfit along with a light blue cape with the Eon logo embedded. Tias resembled Serena except had red hair and wore a pink shirt and black leggings.
"Welcome to my family Tios and Tias," replied Ash who opened his arms wide.
"Thank you Ash." Tios and Tias said and hugged Ash tightly and affectionately. Then they also hugged Serena too, the rest of Ash's new siblings, and finally Delia
"So Tios and Tias, I'm sure you'll make me a proud mother when you all find someone you love." Delia said while giggling.
"Mom, I really can't find anyone because I love Ash." Tias added. "I'm happy to know that I have become Ash's sister which is fine with me. I am willing to be a virgin for the rest of my life."
"If that is what you wish, then we won't force you." Delia replied back. "What about you Tios?"
"Mom, in fact I already have someone in mind, but she lives here in Altomare." Tios replied. "I hope she won't mind now that I'm a human." Tios averted his gaze towards Kanon who gasped, blushed, and came over to him.
"You r-r-really mean that Tios?" asked Kanon. Lorenzo stood there with all smiles seeing her 17 year old grand-daughter falling in love after so long.
"Yes. I know this is a bit sudden Kanon but will you help me? Will you accompany me in exploring my love for you? Will you help me protect our city and our home?" asked Tios. Kanon gently held his hands.
"O-of course Tios. Yes I love to do that." Kanon said with happy tears. "To be honest, I wanted to confess my feelings for you back then, but you had to sacrifice yourself. But now that you are here, let's cherish every moment together." Tios and Kanon embraced each other.
"Oh my! This is getting so GOOOOOOOD!" Delia sang happily with Chu, Gothitelle, Momma Ty, and Meema cheering. "First Serena, then Shauna, and now Kanon! Oh I can't wait until they all become my daughter-in-laws and bear grandchildren for me! I can't wait to see with whom the rest of my children will fall for! I'll be one happy grandma! Avia, isn't this exciting? You'll be a grandma too!"
"Yes Delia, I'm very excited as you are!" Avia cooed happily. Delia, her Pokemon, and Avia did their 'happy dance' earning sweat-drops from the boys and nervous giggles from the girls.
"Well Delia and Avia are looking forward to all that." The Headmistress Latias said while suppressing a giggle. "But do you know how all of this is possible?" Ash and company shook their heads.
"There is a legend famous among the Eon Pokemon as well as among all Dragon-Type and Dragon-Type trainers." The Headmaster Latios began. "Many centuries ago, a Dragon Master rescued a pair of our clan from a terrible fate. Out of gratitude for his kindness and bravery, the Latios became one of the Dragon Master's partners in battle while the Latias permanently became a beautiful maiden and fell in love with the Dragon Master and beared him many children who would spread his teachings all over the world. That Dragon Master."
"It's the same kindness that we saw in Ash and his parents that has made this possible even today." The Headmaster Latias added. "The Mega Stone Aero has is actually one of many fragments of the Mega Stone the Latios back then had in order to use Mega Evolution to help the Dragon Master. It's also one of the few fragments that has a history of being used by generations of strong trainers who have strong bonds with a Latios. Other fragments are either hidden in mystery or have been found by other Latios who roam freely."
"Wowl Did my Dad had a fragment of the Latiosite too?" Aero asked.
"Yes Aero. Ash's father and your father achieved Mega Evolution back in their heydays." Avia added. "Together, they were unstoppable."
"There is one more thing we must tell before we have to part ways," said the Headmaster Latios. "The Mega Stone Ash and Aero used to achieve Mega Evolution to save Altomare shall be the testament to the strong bond they have developed. It was destiny that brought those two together, and a prophecy states that their bond will be one of the many forces that will play an important role in the well being of this world."
"Of course, it's the same prophecy that Olympia told me." Ash said. Aero used Sightshare to project Ash's memory of the prophecy.
**Sightshare Flashback to July 8, 2012**
Olympia then said this, "The phenomenon with your Greninja will also be experienced by some of your Pokemon Ash."
Ash then said this, "Olympia, could you tell which Pokemon specifically are you talking about?"
Olympia then said this, "My vision doesn't indicate which ones are they. It also doesn't say how, when, and where exactly will they obtain their power. Ash you will earn the trust of powerful Pokemon who will prove to be exceptional allies. The path you and your Pokemon will take during the coming years will be extraordinary."
**End Sightshare Flashback**
"Aero, you did cause quite a lot of mishaps in Eon school, and you did sleep in class many times." The Headmaster Latios said sternly arousing lots of laughter making Aero have a huge sweat-drop.
"See Aero, I told you they were watching you." Skye teased her love interest. Then the Headmaster Latios's stern turned into a smile.
"But among all the students at Eon School, you have demonstrated the most determination to do what is right. We saw all that when you and Ash saved Altomare. We're proud to have you as our student, and we know you will go far in life like your father did. Remember that okay Aero?" Aero nodded while smiling sheepishly. Skye blushed while looking at him.
"Aero, you tend to get carried away at times. Unfortunately, you have inherited that trait from your father who has got that trait from Ash's father who has passed that trait down to Ash." The Headmistress Latias added. "Should you and Ash wonder what I'm talking about, need I remind you about the wardrobe incident?" Ash and Aero paled as they were now the big laughing stock.
"Ash and Aero look so cute in those maid outfits." Delia said giddly. "Do any of you girls have pictures for me to put on my fridge? Oh and Serena, have you sent them to your Mom?" The laughter intensified.
"No! No! NO! Can't you just forget it!?"
"Nice one Aero! Nice! If you just kept that memory to yourself, we wouldn't have to be the class clowns of Altomare!" grumbled Ash.
"Well if you were not moping around about releasing me, I wouldn't need to show you that to remind you of us!" countered Aero.
"Hey! You're the one who started the competition of being Serena's biggest fan of her food!"
"Well you're the one who just had to open your big mouth!" Ash and Aero continued arguing back and forth.
"You know, I think Ash and Aero are made for each other." Avia said.
"I agree with you Avia." Delia replied. "That means Serena and Skye will have lots of fun taking care of them." Serena and Skye giggled.
After sometime, the Headmaster Latios and Headmaster Latias departed and wished everyone the best. Then Ash and company attended the awards ceremony where the Altomare mayor made them honorary citizens of the city. Then everything was decided: Aero and Skye would journey with Ash and Serena; Ali would accompany Shauna; Tios would stay in Altomare with Kanon and Lorenzo; Delia, Tias, Avia, and the rest of the new Ketchum siblings would head back home to Kanto's Pallet Town.
**Notes and Trivia**
The scene in which Rotom hacks Team Rocket's security systems is a reference to the Bentley Hack Pack minigames of "Sly Cooper Thieves in Time".
The title of Chapter 10 refers to the song "Unwavering Emotions" from Pokemon Black & White games.
This entire chapter was inspired by the movie "Pokemon Heroes Latias and Latios".
**End Notes and Trivia**