(Ben's POV)

When I woke up, I was tied up again. I wasn't blindfolded this time, thankfully, so I could see my surroundings. Not that there was much to look at. A Steelhead- I think that's what they were called- guarded the door to my cell, and I could see him through the tiny window in the door. Aside from that window, no light pierced the darkness, and I could only just make out that I was the only thing in here. I struggled against the ropes again, trying to get free. No use. I sighed, and sank down in defeat. The Steelhead glanced in the window, blocking the light.

"You're awake." He stated. With that, he walked away, probably to get Purple Eyes or Edward of whoever. If I could only get to my Styler to contact Summer… but then, it wouldn't be much help anyway. I didn't know where I was.

'Ben!' My head shot up at the sound of a voice. 'Shh, don't alert anyone. It's Latias! I'm invisible!'

"Latias?" I whispered. "What are you doing here?"

'Warning you! Besides, can't I visit my own nephew?' She huffed. 'It's a good thing I found you. I can get your dad. He'll save you, for sure. If I know my brother, he'd never let anything happen to you!'

"What are you warning me of?" I hissed. "If you're just gonna chat, cn't you go get Summer and Dad?"

'Oh! Yeah, sorry.' She laughed. 'They want you for the same reason they want me and- oh, crud! I better go, here they come!'

The door slammed open, and I figured that Latias had made a run for it. A light flickered on, and I took a good look at my surroundings. I figured I was in a cellar of sorts. There was a single light bulb, hanging from a string. The floor was made of dirt, and the walls were concrete. I scowled upon seeing Edward and Purple Eyes both enter the room.

"What do you want?" I snarled. Edward glared at me. "You have no reason to keep me locked up here!"

"Oh, but Benjamin, I do." Edward chuckled smoothly. "Have you ever heard the legend of the Sky Fortress? It's a huge, flying, palace of sorts. It could destroy Oblivia in a single blow."

"So?" I asked. "What do you need me for?"

"Simple. The Sky Fortress needs a power source." Purple Eyes asserted. "One that is very hard to get."

"Oh, really? What's that?" I mocked. "No, wait, let me guess. A Ranger boy with spiky hair?"

"Be quiet." Edward sneered. "Actually, the power source has to be one of three things. A Latias, which we tried for, a Latios, or…"

"A child of either." Purple Eyes smirked. I froze, mind racing. Had they found out? If so, how!? "Which led us to you. We spied on you and your girlfriend long enough to find out who you father was, son of Latios."

"Why didn't you go after my dad, then?" I challenged. "Why did you automatically try and get me?"

"Simple. You're easy to get." Edward scorned. He motioned for two Steelheads to enter the room. "Untie him. It is time."

"Yes, sir." The Steelheads untied me, and yanked me to my feet. Edward and Purple Eyes exited the room, and the Steelheads dragged me after them. They weren't going to get me this easily. I kicked one of them in the leg, making him stumble and lose grip of my arm. I sung around and punched the other in the face. While they were both down, I made a run for it.

"After him, you imbeciles!" Edward yelled. "We can't let him get away!"

I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, making as many sharp turns as I could to throw off my pursuers. One hallway led to another, but luckily, I hadn't run into a dead end.

'Ben!' I recognized Latias' voice. 'This way! That door right there! It leads outside. When you get out there, morph!'

"Good plan!" I grinned, pushing the doors open. I was greeted by bright sunlight… and an immense ocean. No wonder I needed to morph. If I was a normal human, I would have never escaped. But because I could morph… I glanced behind me. I could hear the Steelheads running after me. Thinking quickly, I morphed like Latias had told me to and took off across the water. Just in time, because just then, Edward, Purple Eyes, and a couple of Steelheads emerged from the door.

"You let him get away!" Edward screamed. He turned to glare at me. "We will get you, boy! Mark my words! You will never be safe again!"

As I flew across the ocean, I got the feeling he was right. I escaped this time, but would I be so lucky the next?


(Summer's POV)

"Alright, troops! We have to find Ben! We don't know what Purple Eyes is planning, so we must be prepared for everything!" It was Arceus' idea to summon an 'army' of people and Pokémon. Our 'army' consisted of Kate, Keith, Jake, Jen, Erin, Murph (He insisted!), Mom, Dad, Latios, Darkrai, Leanne, Kira (Whom I had gone to get from the past.), Tanvir (Same story.), Celebi, Mew, Mewtwo, Pichu, Rand, Suicune, Raikou, Entei, and Arceus (Who had promised to actually show up.). Lunick, Solona, and Kellyn were on their way with Plusle, Minun, Deoxys, and Pachirisu. We were pretty much unstoppable. Almost. I was the 'commanding officer'. Another one of Arceus' brilliant plans.

"Remind me again why we're doing this?" Jake huffed. "Couldn't we just go and rescue him already?"

"We must be prepared!" Murph exclaimed. He had decked himself out in full army attire: camouflage shirt, pants, jacket, hat, and a water gun. "We could be up against thousands of Pinchers! With only 30 of us!"

"As much as I hate to say it, Murph is right." I sighed. "BUT we have Arceus on our side, along with many legendaries."

'I could just summon them all.' Arceus declared. 'It'd be easier.'

"We don't want to bother them." I responded. "When Lunick and his team arrive-"

"Wait, why is it Lunick's team. It should be my kid's." Darkrai exclaimed.

"Fine. When Kellyn and his team arrive, we will launch our attack." I decided. "Until then, we must plan."

'Plan what?' I spun around in surprise at the familiar voice. Behind me was a shiny Latios and a Latias. 'Dude, you look like you're going to war or something!'

I gasped, realizing quickly who it was. Kate, Darkrai, and Latios did too. He gave me a cheeky grin, and I ran up and hugged him around the neck.

"Ben…" I murmured. I pulled away and smiled at him. "You escaped! On your own!"

"Haha! I knew he would! That's my boy!" Latios exclaimed, jogging over to us. "So what'd you do? Blast their secret hideout to bits? Trap them all in a force field? Teleport them to a deserted island?"

'I, uh… ran away?' Ben responded awkwardly. 'And them Latias-'

'Auntie Latias!' The Pokémon corrected. 'Did your father teach you nothing?'

'Aunt Latias showed up, and told me to morph. That's how we got away.' Ben explained. 'Sorry, Dad, I'm not exactly too used to this whole half Pokémon thing yet.'

"Ah, well, that's fine." Latios chuckled. "At least you're safe."

"Hey! Sorry to break up the warm reunion, you three, but everyone's kinda confused!" Kate shouted. I glanced back at her. Oh. I forgot. Everyone was here. Latias, however, seemed unfazed.

'Humans!' She grinned. Within seconds, she was engulfed in a bright light. When it faded, there was a nineteen year old girl standing in her place. She had an outfit much like Latios', except with red markings. Her hair was a maroon color, and fell to just past her shoulders. It ended in a weird, spiked pattern. "Hi, there! Oh, Katie! Hi!"

"Lati, good to see you." Kate forced a grin onto her face, glancing at the adults, who were not only shocked, but confused. "What brings you to Oblivia?"

"Oh, I was on vacation!" She exclaimed. "Latios knows! I had to convince him to let me come. But as soon as I got here, these evil guys started coming after me! And then Summer and Ben showed up and I was like, hey, that's Latios' kid!"

"Did that Latias… just turn into a girl?" Murph squeaked. I nodded slightly, sharing an exasperated glance with Ben. "Does the other one turn human… too?"

"Of course he does, silly! This is, what, your second time turning into a Latios?" Latias turned to Ben. He nodded slightly. "Yep, and he probably should change back now."

'Why!?' Ben asked meekly. 'Maybe I like being a Pokémon!?'

'Tell Latias to leave Ben alone.' Arceus sighed tiredly. 'Trust me once she's on a roll, she will literally not shut up until I tell her to or Darkrai threatens her.'

"Latias, Arceus wants you to shut up." I frowned at her. She looked blankly at me. "Or he will tell Darkrai to give you nightmares for the rest of the week."

"I'll do that anyway!" Darkrai piped in. Kate glared at him, and he shrugged. "Just saying."

"…Ben?" All eyes turned to stare at Erin. She took a hesitant step forward, before walking up to me and Ben. She put a hand on Ben's head. "Is that you, Ben?"

"Erin, are you crazy!?" Kate laughed. It was definitely forced. "That's a Latios."

"No, wait." Erin exclaimed. "I think… did you not hear the conversation earlier?"

"We all know that Latios is a strange one." Darkrai put in. "And, remember, Summer is possessed by Arceus."

'Tell Darkrai that he WILL be summoned to my place soon.' Arceus growled. 'And he will be punished.'

"Wait- but I thought you said-" Kate tackled Keith to the ground and clasped her hand over his mouth. He struggled against her grip, but soon resorted to just glaring.

"It's an exercise we do." Kate declared. "I just randomly tackle him to the ground."

"Uh…" Kate let out a convincing chuckled, then turned to glared at Keith. She stared at him for a few more minutes, and suddenly his head felt backwards. Keith was out cold.

"Oh, looks like he fell asleep!" She smirked. "Guess I win."

"Very nice, Katherine." Darkrai complimented. "You use your skills well."

"Well… um… we really should… eat something before going to rescue Ben!" Mom exclaimed awkwardly. "Who wants apple pie?"

"I do!" A chorus of agreement came from the crowd. Most everyone trickled inside. The only people left were me, Ben, Latios, Jake, Jen, Erin, Kate, Darkrai, and an unconscious Keith.

"It is Ben." Erin glanced at me. "Isn't it?"

"Erin, Kate's right." Jen walked over and pulled Erin away from Ben. "It's a Latios."

'I should just tell them.' Ben sighed. I glanced at him in surprise. Before I could do anything, he glowed white. Morphing. Before long, he was back to his normal self. Jake, Erin, and Jen stared in surprise. "Tada."

"You didn't have to do that, you know." Latios said. "We would've protected your secret."

"Dad, it's fine." Ben looked at the others. "Yes, I am half Latios. No, I didn't know it until a few days ago."

"Aww, does this mean I have to reveal my secret too?" Kate whined. "After I hid it for so long, too!"

"Nah, you don't have too." Darkrai chuckled. "That's completely up to you."

"Wait, is Kate a Latios too?" Jake asked in surprise. "You guys are cousins, right?"

"Sorta. Technically." Kate chuckled. "Dad's actually a Darkrai."

"Exactly." Darkrai transformed back into his normal self, and switched to telepathy mode. 'Kate uses her skills well, like I said.'

"Wait… so…Summer, we're completely human, right?" Jake looked at me for confirmation. "I like being human."

"Yes, Jake," I laughed. "Mom and Dad are both human. And they aren't to find out about it."

"They will, someday." He grinned. "When their babysitting you and Ben's kids and one of them turns into a Latios!"

"Shut up!" I exclaimed. "You and Jen will be babysitting so our kids can play with your kids!"

"Hey, I do not- wait a minute, you just said 'our' kids!" Jake smirked. "So you admit it! You and Ben are in love and are gonna get married and have kids that me and Jen will- oh, crud."

"You admit it too! You like Jen!" I teased. "Haha!"

"I'm gonna get you, baby sis!" He growled jokingly. Our audience just laughed at our little act.

"Hey, I'll gladly babysit!" Latios volunteered. "Alto Mare's a good place for kids. Ah, it would have been nice to raise Ben there. Guess I'll have to settle for the grandkids."

"Dad!" Ben laughed. "We're only sixteen, you know!"

'Kate, I hope you know that I will NOT be having grandchildren for another ten years at least!' Darkrai declared, glaring at Keith slightly. 'Don't forget to pass on that message to your boyfriend.'

"Da-ad…" Kate moaned. "Oh, why can't I have a normal family?"

"Kids! Pie's getting cold!" I heard Mom from inside. Guess now we'd have to go in and come up with a reasonable explanation for Ben's presence. "Summer! Hurry up!"

Wonderful.

A/N: Yay, Erin, Jen, and Jake know! More teasing Ben and Summer! Edward's plan partially revealed! School over for the day! Ben is alive! 28 chapters! So many things to celebrate! I actually updated today. Miraculous. Although, I expected more time to type at school… stupid school work. Why can't we have a do nothing day? Where I could sit down and get, like, three chapters done in one sitting. Oh, well. I hoped you all enjoyed. I still don't own Pokémon, sadly. But you probably know that. Until next time! :)