Altomare revisited: Chapter 38
Latias giggled as she and Ash danced, despite his previous complaints once he got into the swing of it Ash was doing quite well although he still couldn't keep up with Latias as she swooped and dove through the air around him squealing happily. They danced through the next four songs and were half way through the fifth when Ash finally gave up the ghost and had to be half led half carried to the edge of the clearing.
"So..rr...y" he panted his face bright red from exertion
'No problem' Latias assured him
Bianca wandered round to where they were sitting, a small smile on her face as she watched Pikachu attempting to dance with Max out of the corner of her eye, "You okay Ash?" she asked
"Y..yeah" Ash gasped "I'll be fine just give me a minute" he waved her off and continued taking huge gulps of air
Bianca laughed and shook her head "Latias," she scolded playfully "we don't need you killing Ash at his party!"
Latias giggled 'It's not my fault! He could have asked me to stop!'
Bianca laughed again, she knew Ash would never have asked her to stop when she was obviously having such a good time, "You know as well as I do that he wouldn't though" she continued her voice still playfully scolding
Latias laughed and nodded giving a fake pout 'So! He could have though!'
Ash shook his head gasping out a weak laugh and Bianca shook her head gently cuffing Latias "That's not the point!"
Ash finally regained his footing, although he was wobbling on his feet and still breathing heavily "It's alright Bianca." he assured her
Bianca sighed and shook her head "It's your funeral."
Ash smiled "It's worth it" he gently scratched Latias' head
Latias smiled and cooed, pushing her head into Ash's scratches 'I'd never hurt you Ash' she said softly
"Not intentionally" Bianca laughed
Ash laughed "Oh well; I suppose every relationship has it's hazards." his hand travelled down the side of her face to gently cup her cheek as he pulled her into a kiss.
Latias gave a small happy murr but it was quickly silenced as their lips met, their tongues entwining and exploring the now familiar territory.
They broke apart slowly both blushing, however their blushes were nothing compared to the beet red Bianca had turned
"Warn me next time!" she exclaimed exasperated, the shout drawing a little attention from those still dancing
"What" Ash and Latias said in unison 'It's just kissing.' Latias continued giggling 'Look!'
With that said Latias' head darted forward and their lips locked again. Bianca's blush deepened slightly and she averted her gaze, only turning back around when she heard Latias and Ash laughing.
'Can we dance again?' Latias asked Ash gently settling her head on his shoulder
Ash smiled "Sure, but only for a two or three songs at a time."
Latias giggled and nodded 'Just say when you want take a break' she rubbed against his head and added 'and I'll go dance with Charizard and Charla'
Ash gently rapped her head "Hey! Your my date not theirs!" he thought about it for a second before adding "Besides I don't think Charla would appreciate you moving in in her man."
A roar and jet of flame from the sky told them that Charla agreed with Ash.
"See" Ash said his smile illuminated by the red glare from the burst of fire "Play with fire and you'll get burnt!" he laughed
Latias nodded laughing 'I'd be deep fried Latias'
Ash nodded sagely "True; and a barbecue does not make a good girlfriend." he managed to say this with a straight face but descended into laugher almost immediately after he spoke with Latias joining soon after.
They quickly calmed down 'So, are we going to dance?' Latias asked gently
Ash nodded and gave her a quick peck on the cheek "Of course, lead the way."
Latias smiled and nodded but couldn't resist making a joke 'It's what? Four feet? And you need help?'
Ash laughed "Yes, yes I do"
Latias giggled 'Fair enough.' she grabbed hold of Ash's hand giving it a small squeeze before pulling him back out onto the dance floor grinning manically as they quickly fell into the rhythm of the song.
Bianca watched them dance for a while a smile on her face, sure she would miss her friend but at least she could be sure Latias was in good hands. She turned her attention to the CD mixer, making sure the next song would be from the twelfth CD, a small plotting smile on her face.
As the song came to an end Latias swooped closer rubbing against Ash 'Love ya' she cooed happily
"Love you too" Ash smiled rubbing her head, the new song began to fade in slowly it's tempo much slower and the lyrics more romantic.
Almost everybody vacated the dance floor blushing as the song started, leaving only Ash, Latias, Charizard and Charla on the floor.
In the sky Charizard and Charla where making slow swoops their wing tips almost clipping and they circled around passing each other with each beat of the song, their jets of flame were reduced to tiny cascades of orange embers that rained down on the second couple. Latias and Ash, both blushing furiously, gently swayed in each others arms to the music as the orange embers rained down around them, oblivious to the world they just swayed slowly gazing into each others eyes and reflecting in the love they found pooled there.
As the music continued on Latias' hands went around Ash's neck, Ash blushed and responded wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her closer to him as they swayed. Above them the two dragons where moving faster, their circle getting faster and smaller, the rain of embers picked up becoming almost like a glowing typhoon as tiny spurts of fire lit the entire clearing in a soft flickering glow.