Soul Guardians

Part 14 now, and a BiancaXLatios lemon coming up soon! And also, to any Pikachu fans who were offended, I apologise. To people like me, who are jealous of Pikachu, I say let us band together! And I hope you did clean your keyboard. After the last chapter, it's not really hygienic to leave it, you know. R&R!

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

-Telepathy-

Poke speech = BOLD

My thoughts/questions=()

Latias blinked several times, and yawned. Something dried around her mouth cracked, and she looked down to see white flakes. Last night's activities swamped her. She looked to her left, and saw Ash, sleeping. Although he woke up as she looked at his prone body.

*Yawn* Morning, Latias. He remembered last night. Wow. Did we really... Latias nodded, mutely. Ash sighed. He levitated, and noticed that all four legs for the bed were broken, as well as the frame buckling in the middle, almost like a crease.

I wonder if we have to pay for the bed... What the heck, it is under Brock's name. We should get off free. Ash grinned at Latias. Suddenly, both their stomachs rumbled. Ash smiled and took Latias' hand.

Let's get something to eat, Okay? Latias smiled at Ash and nuzzled him.

Sure. But we should shower first. Our feathers are full of remnants from last night. Ash nodded and flew to a door of glass in the wall.

Right. So, if I open this, then turn this... Latias burst out laughing as a jet of ice-cold water blasted the back of Ash's neck. He bolted from the shower, and unlocked the door.

I'll get the towels. He sped off before Latias could point out that they could use a Psychic to remove the spare water. She sighed. Moving to the shower, she twisted a knob and steam started to pour from the shower. Satisfied it was hot, she turned human as she stepped into it. The water should have boiled her skin, but she just stood there.

'Best about being a Legendary; I can't be burned or scalded that easily.' Suddenly a scream echoed from the door. Latias poked her head out the steam, to see Brock standing there, staring. Amazingly, his eyes had opened, even if only by a half.

"What the hell happened? I'm gonna have to pay for this now!" He spotted Latias.

"What did you and Ash do!" Misty, Bianca and Lorenzo appeared, with Pikachu on Misty's shoulder.

"What's all the noise abou- Woooowww. You two have stamina." Misty muttered, sounding almost jealous.

"Wow! WOW! That's what you have to say? I have to pay for this, now! We won't be sleeping in a hotel for years!" Misty stared.

"Pikachu, Thunderbolt him." Although Misty asked, Pikachu obeyed from respect. Brock screamed, before collapsing.

"Hey, what's going on?" Everyone-except Brock, who was lying on the floor and twitching-turned to see Ash, carrying two towels. One blue, one red.

"You seen what you two did? Now I have to pay for this damage!" Brock bellowed, miraculously recovering. Ash sighed, and walked past him. He walked into the steam cloud. Giggles could be heard, as well as mutterings, but nothing else. Misty sighed, and walked around the room opening the windows. Then the steam started to clear, to reveal Ash, stripped of his clothes, kissing an equally naked human formed Latias. Latios flew in, yawning.

Hey, what did I miss-whoa. Hey, Bianca, I bet you 30 Pokedollars we do more damage than this. Bianca grabbed his hand.

'It's a deal.' Both of them smirked. Suddenly, Latios coughed. Latias and Ash paused, before opening their eyes. The realised the steam was gone. With huge blushes, they grabbed the towels and covered their selves. Ash stared at Latias, and broke out in a spontaneous nose bleed.

"Why didn't this happen last night?" He whispered to Latias.

-You would've passed out from lack of blood, and then where would the fun be?- She told him, her tele-voice tinged with mischievousness. Both of them laughed. Pikachu shocked the floor, but as expected it did nothing to Ash or Latias. But Brock was standing on the wet patch as well. He collapsed, surrounded in yellow. Ash smirked.

"Well, I say we're clean. Let's go get breakfast!" Both he and Latias struck a pose, mirroring the other-and without their hands, the towels dropped to the floor. Both of them shimmered, turned Pokémon, and then assumed their clothed human form.

Brock stared, tears streaming down his face. He was the eldest, as Lorenzo was a last minute addition, and had signed for responsibility. Now he had to pay for a new bed, made of wrought iron, and to replace the soaked carpet. He lay on the floor, curled up and wept.

Misty, Lorenzo, Pikachu, Latios and Bianca stared. Ash and Latias, human-form, were gorging their selves at the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Ash had a pile of plates up to his chair seat, but Latias' pile reached the table top. She smirked at Ash, before devouring about 50 pancakes. Ash glared, and did the same with 60. Soon, both were caught up in an eating contest. Half an hour later, Ash gave in. He stood, and his pile of plates reached his head. Latias grabbed his half-finished food and added it to her own plate. Ash stared as Latias finished the remains of the breakfast. She stood, and her pile of plates was the same height as Ash's-except she had three piles. She grinned, before burping. She covered her mouth and blushed. Everyone shook their heads, except Ash.

"Wow. How can you eat that much? You beat me, and people say I don't eat like a Snorlax; a Snorlax eats like me!" Latias shrugged, and rubbed her stomach.

-I don't know. But I feel really, really, hungry for some reason. Like I'm eating for more people than just me.- Ash sighed, shook his head and smiled.

"Well, I suppose we should walk around the ship to wear off this breakfast, huh? Or rather, your breakfast." Latios stated. Ash and Latias grinned, kissed and nodded. They all walked out and into Brock. Brock looked and saw the sign saying CANTEEN. He stared.

"Please, tell me you didn't come from there." He begged. Ash looked at Latias, and both of them bolted. Brock ran into the room, only to collapse. When Misty pulled him up, he muttered broken sentences.

"Plates... food... Ash... Latias... bank-rupt... sanity..." Misty sighed. A waiter walked up to them.

"Is one of you Brock Slate?" He asked. Misty pointed.

"He is, but he just saw how much Ash and... Tia ate." The waiter nodded.

"Well, when he recovers, give him this bill." Misty looked at it. It was as long as her arm.

"Doesn't look that bad." She murmured. The waiter coughed politely.

"If I may." He pulled a paper clip of the top, and the bill unravelled. Misty spent 10 minutes finding the end.

"Total cost... 93524 Pokedollars?" She shrieked. The waiter nodded.

"Please enjoy your stay aboard the S.." The waiter walked back into the canteen. Brock sat up, taking deep breaths.

"OK. I'm OK now." He saw the bill. "What's that?" He asked.

"N-Nothing, Brock! Absol-" Brock grabbed it from her.

"93524 POKEDOLLARS! HOW CAN I PAY THAT!" Misty slammed his head into the floor with her giant mallet.

"Snap out of it!" Brock stopped shaking.

"I'm gonna kill those two." He promised himself.

Ash and Latias ran to the front of the deck, and stopped. Neither was out of breath. Latias raised her head, and took a deep breath, enjoying the scent of the sea. She smiled, and stepped onto the lower rail at the front of the safety rail. She spread her arms, enjoying the feeling of flying without her wings, were the wind flowed past her. Ash stepped up behind her, and wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his hands on her stomach.

"Enjoying the view?" He murmured while gently kissing her side. She nodded furiously. She leaned, and with a wrenching scream, the rails broke. She felt an instant of weightlessness, before she plummeted. She screamed, and several people appeared, looking. Cries went up for flying or water type Pokémon, when Ash jumped off the edge. He fell, streamlining his body, and more cries went up. People stared, as Ash glowed blue. He reverted to his Pokémon form, and dove. She landed on his back, and wrapped her arms around his neck, sobbing. Ash rose, and landed on the top deck. A crowd had formed, and they all saw Ash return to his human form, cradling Latias close to him. She sobbed, pulling him closer. He kissed her forehead, then her lips. Murmurs arose, but they paid no attention. Latias hiccoughed, and gave Ash a watery smile. She tackled him and sealed her lips to his. This time, they heard the mutterings of the crowd. Both sensed the disapproval of a human kissing a Pokémon. Latias glowed, and turned back to her Pokémon form, then reverted to her human form. She stood, and pulled Ash up as well. Then a sailor walked up to them, with a Machoke and Typhlosion at his side.

"I'm the captain. What happened here, and are you okay-" He was cut off as Ash punched him, driving his head through the floor. The Machoke and Typhlosion moved up to defend their friend. Ash's eyes glowed. The Machoke was picked up and slammed into the floor, and clean through it. He stayed down when he stopped, 10 floors deep in the cruiser. The Typhlosion charged a Flamethrower. Ash's eyes glowed again, and a huge wave formed, taller than the ship. It detached from the sea, and dropped on the Typhlosion, fainting it instantly. Ash stepped forwards, and hauled the captain to his feet. He held him in the air, and the captain's toes brushed the deck.

"What happened? My mate almost died, because you didn't have the necessary safety precautions in place! You know how scared we were?" Latias placed her hand on Ash's arm. He looked at her.

-Don't, please. I don't want you to get into trouble. I should have turned Pokémon. I was just scared.- Ash stared, and nodded. He lowered the Captain onto his feet. The Captain stared.

"I should throw you in the brig for that." He warned. Ash let his eyes glow.

"Do you think that you could really detain me?" He stared the Captain down. Eventually he stepped back.

"Fine." He returned his Typhlosion and paused.

"Where's Machoke?" He asked. Ash shrugged.

"Try the engine levels." The Captain walked of, and the crowd slowly dissipated. Except for a certain group of people.

"Ash, what the hell are you thinking, threatening the Captain?" Latios shouted. Ash stepped back.

"See this hole? Latias fell through it. I had to shift to save her. She almost died, and the Captain asks 'are you all right?' of us. Of course I would react like that! I-" Ash paused as he sensed Latias' emotions. He turned and pulled her into a hug. She sobbed into his shoulders, still in shock.

"Ssshhhh... It's okay. I promise, everything is all right. You won't ever be hurt, I promise. Do you hear me?" Latias looked up, and sniffed. She nodded, and kissed Ash. He returned it, and suddenly the water in front of the cruise liner exploded. Ash turned, to see Lugia and Kyogre.

"Lugia! Kyogre! What are you doing here?" Ash called out.

Follow us. We need to speak. Lugia spoke. Already he was using his Psychic powers to stop the Pokeballs flying at him and Kyogre. Ash and Latias turned Pokémon, and flew out to them. Then all four of them dove under the sea's surface.

-Tell, me, Ash. What was the drainage of my territory for?- Ash was shocked to hear Kyogre speak.

-All Legendaries can use telepathy. Most choose not to, however.- Ash sent a mental nod.

-Well, I kind of lost my temper. I used the water to attack a Typhlosion.- Ash explained Mareepishly. Kyogre smiled.

-I am glad that it was at least put to good use. But why did you lose your temper?- Ash sighed.

-Well, me and Latias went to the front of the ship, and while there Latias fell. I had to shift to save here, and she showed her form as well. The Captain came up and asked if we were alright. I suppose falling about 15 feet and nearly hitting the water would shock anyone, but after what happened, that he was so blunt-I guess I lost it. I punched him and threw his Machoke through the floors to the engine rooms. I soaked the Typhlosion. If it wasn't for Latias, who knew what I would've done to the Captain.- Both Lugia and Kyogre nodded.

-Tell me if I am wrong, Chosen One, but I believe the scent of Latias is upon you, and vice versa. I take it to mean that you successfully mated last night?- Both Ash and Latias blushed at his bluntness, but nodded. Lugia grinned broadly.

-Ah, reminds me of my sweet Platina and little Silver. I wonder how they fare...- Ash frowned.

-Platina and Silver?- Ash asked. Lugia cried out.

-Ah, you did not know! Well, Platina is my mate and Silver is our 10 year old son.- Ash nodded.

-So, Silver is my age?- Lugia smiled, but it was sad.

-No, Ash. You are his senior by 200 years.- Ash nodded.

-Oh, OK.- He froze.

-Wait, what? I'm 200 years older than he is?- Lugia nodded.

-You, Latias and Latios are triplets, so the same age. Both of you are 212 years old and Latios is 213. Your birthday is on the 12th of June. Latias' is on the 12th of July. And Latios' is on 23rd of November. We Pokémon measure a birthday as the day you hatch, but I simply stated your overall age, counting years as an egg. Latios hatched first, for some reason.- Ash floated in the water.

-So... my mom...- Ash couldn't go on any more.

-Is the first. We kept you till you were a few months away from hatching, then gifted you. In human chronology, you are all 12, with Latios being 13. You all spent 200 years as eggs.- Latias rested her hand on Ash's back comfortingly. Ash smiled at her.

-Come, young ones. We should get you back. Too much time has passed already.- Kyogre spoke up. They headed back to the liner.

Misty sighed and stared at the water. Ash and Latias had left an hour ago. Suddenly, two small sprays of water erupted into Ash and Latias. They flew up to the ship, and turned back to their human forms. Two cries rang out, and they turned to see Lugia and Kyogre depart. Both Ash and Latias let out their cries, which was disturbing when emitted by a human shell.

Lugia turned to Kyogre. They were deep enough that they couldn't be seen.

-You know something, don't you?- Kyogre nodded.

-Yes, but it should go unsaid for their sake.- Lugia nodded, and went a different way. After a few hours, a small silver blur hit his ribs.

-Daddy! You're back! I missed you!- Lugia chuckled, and embraced his son. His mate drifted over to them.

-Hello, Balancer. How was the 'talk' with Ash and Latias?- Lugia smiled at the nickname, as he balanced out the three Legendary Birds. Platina was a platinum rather than white, and had pink colourings-designating her as a Shiny.

-Fine. They mated, so that's going well.- Silver looked up and his father made eye contact.

-Daddy, what's mating?- Lugia looked up, but Platina had disappeared. He swore that Platina was part-Vaporeon. Then sighed, and tried to work out how to explain to his son what mating was without doing the usual; his son had the habit of learning and then physically acting out the described event, and his son was too young to mate.

-I'll tell you when you're older.- He replied, falling back to the age-old father response for 'I can't be bothered now.'

-Awww.- Silver whined. Lugia sweatdropped.(Even possible when underwater?)

Ash and the others looked up when a voice came over the tannoy:

"ATTENTION PASSENGERS-DUE TO ENGINE DAMAGE, WE MUST LAND IN CHERRYGROVE TOWN. WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS OCCURANCE." Immediately, everyone but Latias glared at Ash. He acted innocent.

"What?" He asked.

"Now we have to walk to Blackthorn, you idiot!" Misty screamed. Ash paled.

"Well, at least Bianca can get her licence now." Ash muttered. Pikachu nodded.

And a starter. By the way, when will Latias... you know... 'lay'? Ash and Latias glared at her.

-If I ever find out you asked anyone that after this, I will personally make sure the first meal when our kids can eat meat will be you. Got it?- Pikachu gulped and nodded. She hoped she didn't mean it.

'Mood swings, check.' She thought. She noticed that Ash and Latias always had a trace of each other's scent on them.

'Mating, check. Looks like not long to go.' A mental image of a Latios about three times his size with Pikachu's tail hanging out his mouth and a bulge in his throat hit Pikachu like a bullet. She cried out, and fell of Ash's shoulder. Ash smirked.

"Didn't listen to the warning, huh?" Pikachu muttered about a temperamental dragon always making threats as she scaled Ash's shoulder.

Everyone departed the ship in Cherrygrove, and immediately began to walk towards New Bark. Latias ran on ahead, speaking to the wild Pokémon. Suddenly, Ash facepalmed.

"Lorenzo, did you tell Charizard why his Pokeball was glued to the fountain?" Lorenzo paused.

"Erm... No." Latios chuckled.

"Looks like someone had a senior moment." Bianca turned to Misty.

"Give me that mallet." She took it and gauged its weight. She turned to Latios.

"Run." She didn't shout or whisper. Just spoke. Latios ran, and after a few seconds Bianca hefted the mallet. It impacted on his head, and he sprawled to the floor. Bianca stomped over, pulled the mallet out of the ground and hauled Latios back to the group. She gave the hammer to Misty. Latios' eyes were the classic swirl denoting the 'fainted' status. She grinned.

"Pokerus strength. Don't mate a Legendary without it." She turned to speak to Ash, but he was gone, and so was Latias. She frowned. Misty tapped her shoulder, and showed her a note.

To everyone;

Me and Latias have gone to speak to

Charizard. With luck he won't try to

incinerate us on sight. See you soon,

Ash & Latias

P.S. Don't beat Latios too badly. Just

a bit.

Misty sighed.

So, we should get to Alto Mare in a few minutes? Ash asked. He and Latias were invisible.

Yep! We can fly sooooo much faster than that sluggish old ship with the 10-deck hole in it. Ash and Latias smiled a bit, but it quickly faded. Latias' stomach rumbled. Ash sweatdropped in flight, resulting in it falling and hitting some guy in a small one-man boat. He looked up, seeing nothing, and cursed the multitude of Wingull around Alto Mare as he wiped his head. Ash quickly nuzzled Latias.

Come on. I'm sure we can get something to eat over there. Latias smiled and nuzzled back.

Sounds nice. Ash poked her, and they assumed a game of tag while approaching Alto Mare.

Charizard? Are you here? Ash called out. He and Latias were in the Secret Garden, and were hunting for Charizard. Or rather, Ash was. Latias had assumed eating the berries on some bushes as soon as they landed. Last Ash saw, she was stuffing Pecha berries into her mouth.

'She's been eating loads of those, recently.' Ash noted. He remembered the buffet, were they had to bring out 3 whole kilos for Pecha berries as she ate so many. Ash smiled, and stopped paying attention, just flying. He bumped into an orange lump. Looking up and snapping to attention, Ash saw Charizard.

Hey, buddy. Listen, I need to- Ash ducked as Charizard unleashed a Flamethrower at him. Before he could attack again, Latias-juice staining her mouth, facial feathers and claws-charged into Charizard's stomach. He collapsed, but quickly got up again.

Charizard, listen! I'm sorry no-one told you, but listen-Charizard stood and folded his arms. He nodded, and Latias started to eat some Pecha berries she brought over.

Lorenzo has to come with us. We all got chased onto the ferry, and I kind of wrecked it. So you need to stay here on your own. Charizard growled menacingly.

I owe you an ass-whupping. Latias turned to Ash.

Hold these. She gave him 20 Pechas, and floated to Charizard. She uppercut him, and her claws were surrounded by a white, translucent cloud. It stuck to his face, and Latias floated back to Ash, before taking the berries.

Is that it? Charizard asked. Latias leered past the berries.

Three... two... one. The mist exploded, dealing a lot of damage to Charizard and almost fainting him. Latias smirked through a mouthful of Pecha.

Now that is an ass-whupping. Ash grinned. Charizard sat up from where the blast had knocked him over.

Fine. I'll stay. Ash grinned.

Thanks, buddy. Charizard smirked.

So, now that you mated her, when will the kiddies be floating around? Ash gave a Mareepish grin.

I have no idea. Charizard smiled.

Good luck trying to control them, if they're yours. Ash grinned widely.

Thanks, I think. Sorry, but everyone's expecting us. We need to- Latias grabbed Ash's arm.

Ash! I need more Pecha berries! Now! Ash sighed.

Fine. Go to that bush from earlier. Latias smiled in an embarrassed way.

I picked it clean. Ash stared.

Well, Brock has some- Latias grabbed his arm.

Let's go, then! Ash was pulled along behind her, and Charizard smiled.

"So, let me get this straight. Your name is Bianca Aionas and you're 15?" Professor Elm asked. Bianca nodded. Elm turned towards Lorenzo.

"And you are her carer?" He nodded.

"And your name is..." Lorenzo smiled in a friendly way.

"Lorenzo Aionos." Elm paused.

"Are you related?" They both nodded.

"We come from Alto Mare. Our family blood line is one of the original from the city. Our surname is to do with the history, one of the Legends." Elm nodded.

"Very well. Bianca, here is your Pokedex and five Pokeballs. Now choose your starter. We have..." Elm released the starters.

"Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. She's a fire type, and quite nervous. But she will bond well if you give him time.

Next, is Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon. This one's a Water type, and extremely friendly." Totodile jumped and latched onto Elm's face, who began to run around screaming. Brock grabbed Elm, and Bianca levered Totodile off his face. Elm breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thanks. When he does that, he tends to like you as well as trust you. Anyway, the final one is...

Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. He's also a bit shy, but is easy to get along with. And unlike most Chikorita, this one enjoys the occasional battle, were as most Chikorita dislike battling. Anyway, make your choice." Elm stepped back, and allowed Bianca to speak to the Starter Pokémon.

"Hey. My name's Bianca. What's yours?" The Pokémon formed a semi-circle.

I'm Chikorita! Ready to serve, battle and please, mistress! The Chikorita stepped back.

My name is Totodile! Hopefully, we can be good friends! If you pick me, that is. Totodile sounded peppy, and always had a foot that tapped. He stepped back. Last was Cyndaquil.

Erm... M-My name's Cyn-Cyndaquil. H-hopefully, you'll choose me. A-And maybe, we can be good friends! Cyndaquil stepped back and the three Starters formed a line, with their Pokeball in front of them. Bianca smiled at them, and petted both Totodile and Chikorita. Cyndaquil lowered her head, so got a surprise when Bianca picked her up.

"I'll take Cyndaquil, if that's okay." Elm nodded.

Well, done, Cyndy! Show her she made the right choice! Totodile congratulated her.

Yeah... can't help but be jealous, but... yeah. Go ahead and make us proud, Cyndy! Chikorita joined in. Bianca turned to Cyndaquil.

"Well, do you like it? Should I call you Cyndy?" Cyndaquil (sorry, Cyndy) nodded enthusiastically.

I love it! Thanks, Bianca! Cyndy scrambled up Bianca's chest, and perched on the back of her neck, holding her head to keep steady. Bianca giggled. Suddenly, Ash and Latias walked in-with Latias eating more Pecha berries.

"Sorry that we're late-Tia wanted to get some fruit." Ash sighed, before smiling.

"So, Bianca-have you chosen?" She nodded gently.

"Ash, Tia, meet Cyndy!" Cyndy waved. Ash and Latias smiled and waved back.

"Amazing! I've never seen Cyndaquil-" Cyndy used an unordered Ember which Elm took in the face-"sorry, Cyndy-take so well to any Trainer!" Bianca giggled again. Suddenly, a beep emerged from the computer. Elm sighed.

"If you'll excuse me." He walked over and sat down.

"Anyway, where was I? Oh, yes-if you see Ash, tell him I wish to speak to him, will you?" Elm nodded and looked up.

"Ash, Oak wants a word." He turned the screen, and Oak pressed his face up against the glass.

"WHERE IS SHE?" He screamed. Ash sweatdropped.

"Errmm... who, Professor?" Ash asked.

"The Latias you caught! Where is she?" Elm gasped.

"He caught a Latias! Why didn't you tell me!" Oak sighed.

"I E-Mailed you, Elm." Elm facefaulted.

"My E-Mail's been broke for a week now." Oak sighed.

"Fine. Ash, show me! NOW!" Latias walked up to the screen and gave Oak 'the V'. Everyone gasped, except Latias, who shook her bag upside down, and made a disappointed sound when nothing came out. She looked up at Ash-and strode over before grabbing him and locking their lips. She rubbed her hands against his back and worked them lower, before gently lifting his Pokedex out of his pocket. She flipped it open, and gently scanned the memories from Ash on how to work it. As far as she could tell, it let him use his money. She activated the feature to do it, and saw that he had enough for several tonnes of Pecha berries. She smiled, and darted from the room.

-I'm gonna get some more Pecha berries. Be back in a bit!- Ash called out, but she never slowed. He sighed. Bianca, now with Cyndy on her shoulders, snuggled up to Latios.

"Well, that went well. What did she want, Ash?" Ash sighed.

"She went to buy more Pecha berries. I don't know why she wants so many." Misty and Bianca shared a 'girl smile'. They knew the reason(as do I).

"Don't worry, Ash. You'll find out in due time why." Misty assured him, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Ash, how did you know what she wanted? She never spoke." Ash facepalmed.

"She has Psychic abilities. That's how she communicates to me." Oak nodded.

"Fine. Well, I suppose I should-" Oak stopped and a wave of purple covered the screen.

HHHHHUUUUUGGGGGGG!! Was all they heard. Everyone sweatdropped.

"That's it, Muk! Remember the deal." Delia walked over and sat on the seat.

"Erm... Mom? What did you do?" Delia smiled sweetly. A small part of Ash wondered if, should Latias see it, would she try to eat the screen?

"Well, I wanted to talk to you, honey! And Professor Oak wouldn't let me, so I made a deal with Muk. I talk to you, he hugs the Professor. Simple. Anyway, how are you?" She asked, cheerful as ever.

"Fine, mom. Just fine." Delia noticed Bianca and Lorenzo.

"New friends of yours, Ashy?" Ash sighed.

"Yeah. This is Bianca, and her grandfather. He came along to see the Johto League. And this is Bianca's starter, Cyndaquil." A small Ember hit the back of his head.

Cyndy! Everyone gets it wrong, my name is CYNDY! The Cyndaquil cried. Ash smiled Mareepishly.

"Sorry, Cyndy. So, what's everything like in Pallet?" Delia lost some of the smile.

"Well, the power lines are infested with Magnemite, so I'm staying over here for a while." At that moment, Latias strode in, carrying several bags of Pecha berries.

-I'm back, Ash-kun! And here's your Pokedex. It didn't cost much at all! I got 10 bags for 500 Pokedollars! Apparently that's cheap!- Ash took the Pokedex and sighed.

"Tia, you know that I will let you do this as long as you ask. But 500 Pokedollars on berries? I may need to put a limit on this thing." Latias used the Growlithe-eyes on him. Ash laughed.

"Sorry. You know that doesn't work at all when I don't want it to." She pouted, and began to eat the berries.

"Ash, honey, who's that?" Ash turned to see his mother looking. Latias leaned over and kissed him on the lips. Ash noted how sweet it was.

'Probably all those Pechas that she ate.' Ash decided.

"ASHTON! WHAT HAVE YOU NOT TOLD ME!" Delia shrieked. Ash collapsed, but quickly got up again.

"Mom, this is my girlfriend, Tia." Latios stepped up.

"And I am her brother. My name is Tionus. At your service." He finished with a bow. Ash raised an eyebrow.

-Tionus?- He asked.

- Tio from La tio s and nus because it sounded like a cool ending for tio...- Ash sweatdropped.

-Whatever. Let's get this over with. And stop charming my Mom; you are mated to Bianca.- That got Latios to stand. Bianca glared daggers at him.

"G-Girlfriend?" Tears began to stream down her face. "Finally! You finally got one!" Ash sighed and rapped the screen with his knuckles.

"Yeah. Mom, are you gonna come and watch the League?" She nodded.

"Of course!" Ash let the ghost of a smile cover his face.

"Just wondered." He mouthed 'We need to talk about Latios' to her. She visibly slumped, before recovering.

"All right. Of course. Why would you wonder! You know I hate missing your League challenges!" Ash nodded.

"Well, I gotta go. See you soon, Mom!" He smiled at her.

"Bye, honey! Go get 'em!" Delia smiled, before hanging up.

Oak finally got out from Muk's grasp by locking it outside. He turned to see tears streaming down Delia's face.

"Delia! What's wrong!" She turned, grabbed him and sobbed into his shoulder.

"A-Ash knows! Now what do I do?" Oak held her and waited till she was calm.

"We tell him the truth. We have no choice." Delia nodded. She sighed.

'He'll be so different...'

(A foreshadowing occurred here, to those who saw it. Yay!)