Chapter 2: 3 new family members and the truth comes out.
The sun shined high in the sky, brining another day for the Pokémon World and for everyone in the world to start another day. In Altomare's garden, where the Legendary Eon Pokémon live in, Ash, Pikachu, Latias, Latios and Eevee slept in peace with nothing to disturb them.
Ash groaned as he started to awaken. Ash blink 3 times, before he used his hands to rub the sleep out of his eyes as he yawned, while starching his arms in the air. "Ahhh! That was a nice nap''. Ash said to himself as he opened his eyes, bringing his arms down from the air. 'I agree with you'. Ash heard Latios's voice in telepathy, getting the Rainbow Hero to look at Latios' face and saw that the Dragon and Psychic Type Pokémon was awake, who had a smile on his face.
Ash smiled when he saw Latios, before he pats the dragon Pokémon's head with his left hand. "You okay Latios. Does anything still hurt from what happened last night?'' Ash asked in concern for Latios, worried if he was still hurt. Latios smiled at Ash's concern for him, feeling like he now had his own best friend like how Latias has Bianca as her best friend. 'Don't worry. I'm a 100% better and even ready to fly around the whole city without taking a break'. Latios replied to Ash in telepathy with a smile, not feeling pain anymore and feeling all his strength back.
Ash sighed in relief to hear that Latios was okay, before he looked down at the sleeping Eevee and Pikachu on his lap with the Eon Dragon taking noticed of the new arrival. 'Oh, look whose came back'. Latios said with telepathy for Ash to understand, while smiling. Ash looked at Latios in surprise at him knowing this Eevee, as the Eon took flight into the sky and hovered above the Rainbow Hero. "You know this Eevee?'' Ash asked Latios in surprise.
'Yeah I do. She's a friend who comes to visit the garden very often'. Latios replied to Ash in telepathy, being friends with this Eevee. "Really, well this Eevee seems really friendly- wait, did you say that this Eevee is a girl?'' Ash asked in surprise to hear that the Eevee sleeping on his lap was actually a girl. Latios chuckled at what Ash said. 'Yeah she is, which she doesn't like being assumed as a boy. What, you thought that Eevee was a boy?' Latios replied to Ash in telepathy with a chuckle.
Ash was about to answer Latios, when a cute yawn was heard, getting them both to look down to see the Eevee starting to wake up. Eevee yawned cutely, before she stood up from lying down and looked up at Ash with cute innocent eyes. Ash smiled at Eevee brightly, which the Normal Type returned. "Hey there Eevee, did you have a nice good night's sleep''. Ash asked Eevee if she slept well, while rubbing the Normal Type's right ear.
"Eevee''. Eevee replied to Ash with a bright smile, before she ran up and climbed up to Ash's left shoulder, before she nuzzled her cheek against his cheek, making the Rainbow Hero laugh. "Hey, come on stop that tickles''. Ash laughed happily with his eyes closed, getting tickled from Eevee rubbing her cheek against his, with Latios watching the two with a smile. Latios then looked down at his closed left paw, before he opened it to reveal the same stone that transformed him into his new form last night.
'Hey Ash, do you still have your stone?' Latios asked Ash in telepathy with a serious tone, getting Eevee and the Rainbow Hero's attention as they looked at the Eon Dragon, who showed the stone to them. Ash looked down at his lap and saw his stone, before he grabbed it with his right hand and held it up. "Yeah, I got that weird stone right here''. Ash replied to Latios in confusion as he showed the stone.
Latios looked at the two stones as he tried to figure out what these two stones are. Latios's eyes then widen in shock as he figured out what the stones are. 'Can it be…could these stones be…a Key Stone and Mega Stone…' Latios whispered to himself in shock that these two stones were actually a Mega Stone and Key stone. Ash and Eevee gained confused looks on their faces at what Latios said. "What's a Key stone and Mega Stone?'' Ash asked Latios in confusion, having never heard about a Key Stone or Mega Stone before in his life.
Latios looked back at Ash and could tell that he was confused. 'Before I tell you what a Key stone and Mega Stone is, Ash. Do you know that some Pokémon can go through a special kind of Evolution known as Mega Evolution?' Latios asked Ash in telepathy, wanting to know if he knows about Mega Evolution. Ash and Eevee's eyes widen in shock at what Latios said. "Wait, what! There's a different kind of Evolution called Mega Evolution!''. Ash called out in surprise with widened eyes at hearing about Mega Evolution for the first time.
"Eevee!'' Eevee also called out in shock with her eyes widened in shock as well about hearing about Mega Evolution as well. 'Indeed. Mega Evolution was a mysterious power that appeared in ancient times. For a Pokémon to Mega Evolve, they need 3 things. They must have a trainer that has a key stone, a Mega stone for the Pokémon itself and finally a close bond that it has with its Trainer'. Latios explained to Ash and Eevee in telepathy, explaining about Mega Evolution and how it works.
Ash's eyes sparkled with stars, with Eevee doing the same. 'Though, not all Pokémon can Mega Evolve'. Latios continued to explain to Ash and Eevee, getting confused looks from the two. 'Only very few specific Pokémon can Mega Evolve, and a few of them are fully evolved Pokémon, while they are few that don't evolve, like me'. Latios explained more about Mega Evolution to Ash and Eevee, knowing that not all Pokémon can Mega Evolve.
Ash still had a look of amazement on his face, before he looked down at the Key Stone in his hand. "So…that means that last night…you…'' Ash began to say as he looked back at Latios, now finally knowing what happened to him. Latios nodded to Ash with a smile. 'Yes, last night, I Mega Evolved'. Latios replied to Ash with a smile, now knowing how he evolved last night.
Ash and Eevee still had looks of amazement on their faces, but two yawns caught their attention. They all looked to see Latias and Pikachu finally beginning to wake up, with the two Pokémon yawning. "Pika pi''. Pikachu called out to everyone as he stood up and began stretching. 'He says 'good morning' to everyone'. Latias called out in telepathy to everyone as she rubbed her eyes, before she looked at Ash and saw Eevee on his lap.
'Hey, welcome back Eevee'. Latias greeted her old friend with a smile as she flew around in circles around Ash, Eevee and Pikachu. "Eevee''. Eevee replied to Latias with a smile and eyes closed, greeting her friend back. "Pikachu''. Pikachu greeted Eevee with a smile and a wave of his right hand, which the normal greeted him back with a smile. 'Anyway, I hope you don't mind that you spend the night with us last night, Ash'. Latios asked Ash if he was okay with spending the night with him and his sister last night.
Ash gave Latios a toothy grin on his face, making him smile back at Ash. "It's alright. I liked sleeping with you and Latias last night, Latios. It was warm, comfortable and fun since it was with my friends''. Ash replied to Latios with his grin still on his face, who smiled. 'Alright…that decides it'. Latios called out to himself as he gave a cry, getting everyone's attention, with Ash having understood him through telepathy.
'What has decided it, big brother'? Latias asked in confusion at what why her brother was acting like this. Latios looked at Ash with a smile on his face as he finally made his decision on what he wants to do now. 'Ash…I want to join you on your adventure'. Latios said in telepathy with a smile, making everyone widen their eyes at what Latios just said, with Ash the most shocked.
'Brother…you want to…join Ash?!' Latias called out in shock at what her brother wants, knowing that Latios doesn't trust many humans, much less let them see him. Latios nodded to his sister with a smile as he looked back at Ash.
'Last night…you risked your life to save me, Ash. During my whole life, I have never met anyone like you. We've just known each other for two days now and barely know each other, but you risked your life for me when you could have just ignored it and not risked your life. You called me your friend and you're my friend as well, Ash. That's why I want to join you on your adventure to repay you for your selflessness actions, my friend'. Latios explained his reasons on why he wants to join Ash on his adventure.
Ash, Latias, Pikachu and Eevee continued to look at Latios in amazement and shock at what he said, before the Rainbow smiled as he stood up. "If that's what you want Latios, then you're more than welcome to join me and become a part of our family, right Pikachu''. Ash said to Latios with a smile, before he looked at Pikachu, who smiled as he climbed onto his best friend's right shoulder. "Pika pi!'' Pikachu called out with a bright smile on his face, also welcoming Latios to the family.
Latios smiled at Ash and Pikachu, before he flew closer and nuzzled Ash's face with his own, making Ash laugh as he patted Latios's neck. 'Aww, that's so cute. You're such a softy, big brother'. Latias called out in telepathy with a smile and her eyes closed, making Latios glare at his sister with his checks red. "N-N-No I'm not! That was…just a…' Latios tried to deny what his sister claims, but couldn't come up with anything, making everyone laugh.
Ash's eyes then widen as he remembered something. "Wait, what about the Soul Dew then!'' Ash called out in alarm, remembering that Latios and Latias are the guardian Pokémon of the city and of the Soul Dew. Latios and Latias looked at Ash, with Latios looking relaxed, while Latias looked a little worried. 'Don't worry, that won't be a problem. Follow me'. Latios said to Ash with a smile, before he took off to where the Soul Dew is, leaving Ash with Pikachu, Latias and Eevee.
Latias lowered herself for Ash to climb on. 'Climb on, and I'll chase after my big uncontrollable brother, Ash'. Latias said to Ash in telepathy with a smile, getting him to look at the Red Eon Dragon, before he nodded to her. Ash then jumped onto Latias's back, like he was riding on Latios with the Female Eon Dragon floating into the sky. However, Eevee jumped on as well, landing on Ash's lap, getting Ash and Pikachu to look surprised at her actions, while Latias took off after her brother.
"Eevee!''. Ash called out in surprise at Eevee's actions, who climbed up to his shoulder, before she nuzzled her face against his check, making the Rainbow Hero smile as he pat Eevee's head with Pikachu watching them with a smile. Soon Latias stopped in mid-air, letting Ash, Pikachu and Eevee see that they were in the area that the Soul Dew is, with Latios floating next to the pond of water that holds the Soul Dew. 'Ash, come here'. Latios called out to Ash with a smile, getting said boy a little confused. Ash jumped off Latias's back and went over to Latios before he looked inside the pond and saw the Soul Dew, while Pikachu and Eevee stayed on his shoulders.
"The soul Dew looks brand new and more amazing then last night''. Ash said to himself with a smile as he noticed that the Soul Dew looked better then yesterday, noticing a little rainbow colour in it. 'You're right about that, now watch carefully'. Latios said to Ash in telepathy, getting his, Pikachu, Eevee and Latias's attention as they looked at Latios. Latios then placed his left paw in the water, before the water suddenly shocked him, making the Eon Dragon let out a little hiss as he pulled his paw back.
"You okay Latios?'' Ash called out in concern for Latios, a little shocked at what happened with everyone else feeling the same. 'I'm fine. It'll take more than a little shock to knock me out'. Latios replied to Ash with a smirk on his face, still using telepathy. 'Brother, what was that?' Latias asked her brother on what just happened and how he was shocked. 'Apparently, Ash's aura gave the Soul Dew a power boost, which now seems to be able to protect the Soul Dew and make sure that it won't get stolen again'. Latios replied to his sister with a smirk, telling her what just happened.
Latias's eyes widen in surprise, before she gained stars in her eyes. 'Does that mean…we don't have to stay in Altomare anymore and finally explore the outside world?' Latias asked her brother with a delighted tone, having always wished that she could leave Altomare and adventure the outside world. Latios nodded to what her sister said with a smile, making Latias feel more happiness. 'Then I want to join Ash on his adventure too!' Latias cried out in delight, wanting to join Ash as well for what his done, making him, Pikachu and Eevee widen their eyes more.
"I-I'm happy to know that you guys want to come with me, but are you really sure that you want to join me on my adventure?'' Ash asked the two Eon Pokémon if this was really what they wanted. Latios and Latias looked at Ash with a smile, glad that he wants to make sure that this was what they wanted. 'Ash, we're sure of our decision'. Latios started to explain to Ash, using telepathy for him to understand.
'We've just known you for two days, and yet you've became an important friend to us, and we want to join you on your adventure and help you accomplish your dream'. Latias finished explaining to Ash with a smile, knowing that this was what she and her brother wanted, making the Rainbow Hero look at the Eon Dragons with his mouth hanging open, before he smiled. "Alright, if that's what you guys want, you're more than welcome to join our family''. Ash said to Latios and Latias with a smile as he held his right hand up, making the two Dragon Pokémon smile at him.
"Eevee!'' Eevee cried out in joy as she jumped off Ash's shoulder and onto the ground behind the Rainbow Hero, making said trainer turn around with everyone looking at Eevee. "Eevee? Is something wrong?'' Ash asked in confusion at Eevee's actions, while the Normal Type had a smile on her face. However, before Eevee could answer Ash's question, her ears twitched before she jumped up, dodging a Water Gun attack, making everyone widen their eyes at the sudden attack out of nowhere.
Eevee landed on the ground, looking at her opponent that was actually Misty's Politoed, with Misty behind Politoed. Brock, Bianca and Lorenzo were behind Misty, watching her. Boanca was holding Togepi, while Brock was holding Ash's bag. "Misty!'' Ash called out in surprise to see that Misty was the cause of the Water Gun attack. "We'll talk later, Ash! Right now, I'm gonna catch that Eevee!''. Misty called out to Ash with a smirk on her face and her hands up in a fist, wanting to catch Eevee to have a Vaporeon.
(Misty and Politoed VS Eevee!)
Eevee turned her head to look at Ash. "Eevee!'' Eevee called out to Ash with a smirk, making Ash a little confused at what she was asking. "Eevee's just telling you to watch closely''. Bianca said to Ash with a smile as she, Brock and Lorenzo walked up to Ash with them all smiling. "You know this Eevee?'' Ash asked in surprise to hear that Bianca knows Eevee, while taking his bag from Brock and started searching through it.
"That Eevee is a wild Pokémon. She comes to the garden very often, so we see her a lot. She hardly trusts humans, so she must trust you if she wants you to watch''. Lorenzo answered for his granddaughter with a smile as he and Bianca watched the match, just as Ash stood up with his hat, jacket, gloves and Poké balls on.
"I bet Misty just wants to catch it to evolve it into a Vaporeon''. Brock exclaimed to himself as he crossed his arms with a smile as he watched the match.
"Yeah, maybe''. Ash answered Brock without looking at him as he focused on the match. Latios and Latias floated in the sky, watching with smiles. "Alright Politoed! Use Swagger!'' Misty called out as she pointed at Eevee with her left hand, with Politoed glowing red as he glared at Eevee, who just smirked as she jumped into the sky to dodge.
"Eevee jumped!'' Misty called out in surprise, with Politoed also looking in shock. "Ee…vee!''. Eevee called out as she spin around with her tail glowing, before she unleashed a Swift attack from her tail, with the Swift attack hitting Politoed and sending the Water type back. "Politoed!'' Misty called out in concern for Politoed, while the Water Type shook his body, before it started doing his usual clapping hands.
"Well, that was Eevee's Swift attack''. Brock said to the group, watching the battle carefully. "Come to think of it, this is my first time seeing Eevee battle''. Bianca exclaimed to the group with a smile, having never seen Eevee battle before. Lorenzo nodded to Bianca without looking at her, while having his arms crossed. "Eevee seems to battle carefully and smart to get the upper hand over her opponents''. Lorenzo said to the group of spectators, noticing how Eevee battles.
"Eevee's awesome!'' Ash exclaimed to the group, while smiling as he watched Eevee battle. 'I agree. Eevee has an interesting battling style'. Latios said to the group as he watched the battle, using telepathy. 'Go Eevee!' Latias called out to her friend with a smile and eyes closed, using telepathy.
"Politoed! Use Water Gun!'' Misty called out as she held her right hand out. "Poli!'' Politoed called out as he stopped clapping his hands and unleashed his Water Gun attack that headed straight towards Eevee. "Vee!'' Eevee called out as she glowed white energy, before she charged, dodging the Water Gun attack and slamming into Politoed's stomach, making the Water type cry out in pain.
Eevee then back flipped from Politoed and landed on the ground, before she unleashed a Shadow Ball, which sent Politoed to the ground on his back from the power of the attack.
"Politoed!'' Misty called out in concern for Politoed as the Water Type struggled to get back on his feet. "Politoed!'' Politoed replied to his trainer without looking at her, his eyes narrowed at Eevee. "Nice strategy. Using Quick Attack, then Shadow Ball to deal damage and get some distance''. Brock exclaimed to the group, impressed with Eevee. "Eevee could win this battle''. Ash said with a smile as he continued to watch, hoping that Eevee wins.
"Politoed, we're gonna have to end this! Hyper Voice!'' Misty called out as she ordered Politoed to use his newly learned move. "Poli…toed!'' Politoed called out as he sucked in some air, before he unleashed Hyper Voice, but Eevee dodged again by jumping into the air. "Ee…vee!'' Eevee called out as she glowed white, before a giant card appeared in front of her, shooting it at the Water ype, creating an explosion that forced everyone to shield their eyes.
"What kind of move was that!?'' Ash called out in surprise as he used his right arm to protect his eyes from the smoke. "That was Eevee's Trump Card attack!'' Brock called out in response to Ash's question as he was also protecting his eyes from the smoke. Soon the smoke cleared, allowing everyone to see who the victor was. Politoed was on the ground on its back with swirls in its eyes, while Eevee was standing up without any damage dealt to her, with the Normal type smirking. "Oh no! Politoed!'' Misty called out in concern as she ran to her Politoed.
(Victor: Eevee)
"You were amazing, Politoed. Return''. Misty said to her knocked out Pokémon with a smile as she returned Politoed to his Poké Ball with a smile. "Vee! Eevee!" The evolution Pokémon cheered to herself, performing a back flip before she dashed forward and jumped into Ash's arms as it snuggled against his chest. "You were awesome, Eevee. I'm proud of you''. Ash praised Eevee with a smile as he stroked her fur, making the Normal Type smile. "It looks like Eevee wants to join you, Ash." Bianca said with a smile, making Ash look at her in surprise.
"Wow, really?" Ash questioned Bianca, before he looked down at the brown fox in his arms, who was looking at him with a smile. 'She looks like she'd make a great addition.' Latios said to Ash in telepathy, taking note of Eevee's battling skills. 'Plus she's just so adorable!' Latias squealed to herself with her eyes closed and with a light blush on her cheeks.
"Well Eevee, do you want to join our team?" Ash asked Eevee with a smile, receiving a nod from the Fox Pokémon. Ash pulled out a Poké Ball from his belt and gently tapped it on Eevee's head as she was sucked into the ball by a red beam of light, with the ball shaking three times, before it signalled the capture. "Alright! I caught an Eevee!" Ash shouted out, holding up his new friend's ball, only for it to shake as Eevee released herself from the ball, shocking the group.
Ash chuckled as Eevee looked at him with a smile. "Well it looks like Eevee doesn't like being in her Poké Ball, just like you, huh buddy." Ash said to Pikachu, who nodded to his best friend with a smile. Eevee looked over to the yellow mouse Pokémon, and shot him a playful wink with her right eye, causing a blush to spread across Pikachu's cheeks. 'Looks like someone has a crush~.' Latias teased with her eyes closed happily, making Pikachu blush even more while the others laughed. Eevee walked over to Pikachu and nuzzled her cheek against his, making Pikachu blush more.
As the group continued to laugh, Misty noticed something sticking out of Ash's pocket. "Hey Ash, what's that in your pocket?" Misty asked in confusion, confusing Ash before his eyes widened as he forgotten about the Rainbow Wing that was being kept in his pocket. Ash slowly pulled out the golden feather with his left hand and held it up for all to see. "Beautiful". Misty and Bianca said with their hands together, entranced by its beauty. Brock and Lorenzo were also amazed by the majestic feather, but as he took it in, Lorenzo couldn't help but notice something familiar about it.
"Ash may I have a look at that?" Lorenzo asked the Pokémon Trainer if he could get a better look at the Rainbow Wing. Ash was hesitant at first, but nodded as he handed the feather to the architect, who held it in his right hand. As Lorenzo began to look over the feather, his eyes began to widen in utter shock as he recognized what the feather is. "I can't believe it!" Lorenzo grasped to himself in shock at what his seeing. "What is it grandpa?" Bianca asked her grandpa in confusion, all of them were curious about the feather and they had a feeling Lorenzo had the answers to their question.
"This is the Rainbow Wing, a feather of the legendary Pokémon Ho-oh!" Lorenzo said to the group, shocking Brock, Misty and Bianca. "I've heard rumours and legends, but I've never seen one with my own eyes." Lorenzo said in amazement as he continued to look at the Rainbow Wing. Ho-oh was one of the two scared deities of the Johto region so the tales of its feather were well known throughout the region. And for it to be in the possession of one so young was a complete shock.
"Ash? Where in the world did you find something like this Rainbow Wing?" Brock asked his young friend about how he got the Rainbow wing, having never seen this wing before, or Ash showing it to him or Misty.
Ash suddenly became nervous at the young breeder's question. He hadn't told Brock and Misty anything about his adventures before meeting up with them in Kanto. He had kept his adventures with Verity and Sorrel and their journey to Mount Tensei a secret. A small frown formed on his lips, thinking back to his friends, the fun they had, the challenges they faced, the tears they shed. He missed them terribly, and would give anything to see them again.
"Pika-Pi." Pikachu said with a frown, worried for his best friend. He knew how much he and Ash missed their old friends and how hard it was for them without them. "Eev''. Eevee said in concern, seeing how troubled Ash was.
"I think I can answer that for you!" A voice called out from nowhere, getting everyone to widen their eyes as a purple and black vortex opened up from Ash's shadow. Emerging from the vortex was a gray bipedal Pokémon. The area around its face resembles that of certain headgear such as a helmet with three horn-like protrusions on top. It has a bulb on each arm as well as a collar that wraps around its neck. Its eyes are orange with yellow pupils. Above each eye is a spot that is the same colour as its pupils. It has two trails of shadows coming out from behind its legs.
"Marshadow!?" Ash, Latios, and Latias exclaimed in shock, shocked to see the gloom dweller Pokémon here in Johto. "Pika!'''. Pikachu called out in surprise as well. "Hey Ash, long time no see." Marshadow greeted Ash with a smile, waving to the Rainbow hero. He then looked over to the Eon duo. "Hey Latios and Latias! It's been ages!" Marshadow called out to the Eon due with a smile, glad to see some old friends.
'Yeah! It's great to see you!" Latias said to Marshadow with a smile, greeting her old friend. 'I wasn't aware you had met Marshadow before, Ash." Latios said to Ash, looking at his human friend with surprise at him knowing Marshadow. Marshadow chuckled at the Eon Pokémon. "Ash has met quite a few of our 'brothers' and 'sisters' actually." Marshadow stated to Latios and Latias. He and the other Legendary Pokémon would often speak to each other about their encounters with Ash. Lugia, Mew, Suicune, Entei, Raikou, Mewtwo, Celebi and the Legendary Birds all saw great potential in Ash.
"Wait a minute! Who is this Pokemon? I've never seen anything like it!" Misty called out in surprise, looking at Marshadow with everyone doing the same. "Oh this is Marshadow. He's a Pokémon me and Pikachu met when we were travelling Kanto." Ash replied to Misty with a smile, introducing the dark legendary to everyone.
"I don't remember ever seeing him before?" Brock said to Ash, having never seen this Pokémon before in his travels with Ash. "It was before I started travelling with you guys." Ash said to Misty and Brock, rubbing the back of his head with his right hand. "Yeah it was back when he travelled with Verity and Sorrel." Marshadow said with a smile, remembering when he watched Ash, Verity and Sorrel travel together.
"Verity and Sorrel? Who are they?" Misty asked in confusion at who Verity and Sorrel is, having never heard of them. "Togepi''. Togepi called out in confusion, not understanding what's going on. Ash held his head down with his hat covering his eyes. "They were the first friends that I travelled with when I, Pikachu and Charizard had first begun our journey. We split up when I went off to face Brock". Ash said in a sad tone, recalling that memory of him travelling with Verity and Sorrel. Everyone saw the sadness in Ash's eyes. It must not be a good memory for him. "Vee''. Eevee said in sadness for her new trainer.
"Perhaps I should shed some light on this situation." Marshadow said to the group, as his eyes released a red glow. Suddenly everyone began to see visions of three friends travelling towards a large mountain, a Charmander left out in the rain, a flock of Butterfree flying off into the distance with Ash waving goodbye with tears in his eyes. A fiery trainer, who desires only to be the strongest with lion like Pokémon clashing against Charizard. The legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh, flying through the sky over a 10-year old Ash and Pikachu with a feather dropping down.
Ash and 10-year-old young girl sitting by a lake, talking to each other with happy smiles on their faces, with both of them have blushes on their faces. They see Ash and Pikachu clashing with Marshadow's controlled army in a fierce battle with Pikachu fighting harder than they had ever seen. They watched as Marshadow controls a horde of Pokémon, commanding them to attack Ash, who pushed Pikachu aside, taking the attacks himself before falling to the ground, looking at Pikachu, rubbing his head.
Ash then returned Pikachu to his Poké ball, before he was stroke with many attacks, before disappearing. The two friends and their Pokémon, along with Charizard cried in sadness as Pikachu cried at the loss of his friend, before releasing the most powerful thunderbolt they had ever seen, while holding Ash's hat. The power of the Rainbow feather shining brightly as the group saw Ash returned to life with Pikachu glad that his friend is back.
Ash raised the Rainbow Wing high above as the legendary Pokémon, Ho-Oh flew through the sky, before he battled Ash and Pikachu. The three friends soon part ways each one going off to continue their own journey. And the vision soon faded with everyone looking shocked at what they have just witnessed.
"Ash, were those your memories?" Lorenzo asked in shock at what he just witnessed, along with everyone else feeling the same. "Yes." Ash replied to Lorenzo, lowering his head from having just seen his memories of his adventure with Verity and Sorrel, leaving everyone in shock, till Brock asked a question. "Say Ash, I noticed the way you were looking at that girl, Verity." Brock said to Ash, leaning over to the younger boy with a sly smirk. "Is she a special friend?" Brock asked with a grin on his face, teasing Ash.
Ash blushed brightly at what Brock said. "Well…I...um…" Ash struggled to say as a bright blush crept across his cheeks before he gave a defeated sigh. "Yeah, I have a crush on Verity." Ash admitted to Brock as he looked away from everyone, rubbing his left arm with his right hand.
Misty and Brock were in shock as they stared at Ash in shock. They had never thought Ash would have a crush on someone. He had always acted pretty dense when it came to girls. So finding out that he actually had feelings for one was a total surprise. "So this is how you became the Rainbow Hero." Latios said to Ash in awe with telepathy, while everyone with the exception of Pikachu, Marshadow and his sister were confused. Lorenzo however, was in complete shock.
"Wait! Ash is the Rainbow Hero!?" Lorenzo exclaimed in utter disbelief, getting Misty, Brock and Bianca to look at him in concern and wonder. "Grandpa?" Bianca asked in confusion, wondering what he was so shocked about.
"The Legend of the Rainbow Hero has been told since I was a young man. The Rainbow Hero is a legendary hero who is chosen by Ho-oh himself to carry the Rainbow Wing, and is destined to face him one day." Lorenzo stated as he explained the legend of the Rainbow Hero, getting both Misty and Brock to look over at Ash with shocked expressions on their faces, never expecting their friend to be a legendary hero.
"But there's more to it than that. The legend also says that the chosen hero will carve out a new path way for both Human and Pokémon alike, he will join and bond with the great Pokémon of Legends, forming a bond that will be the link that will allow both Humans and Pokémon to truly understand each other." Lorenzo continued to speak as the others listened, the most stunned was Ash, never expecting that there was more to the Rainbow Hero title then he thought.
Marshadow looked over to Latios and Latias with narrowed eyes. "Oh by the way you two, I have a message from Ho-Oh." Marshadow said to Latios and Latias, shocking both legendary dragons as they looked at the Dark and Fighting Type. "He says that he's entrusting the Rainbow Hero's safety to the two of you." With that said, the mythic Pokémon vanished into the shadows, leaving everyone in the garden shocked.
Latios and Latias looked at Lorenzo and Bianca, with their confidence of wanting to tell them that they want to join Ash starting to disappear, knowing that Bianca will be heartbroken. "Is there something you want to say?" Lorenzo asked Latios and Latias, looking at the Eon Duo, getting everyone's attention. "Well…we..." Latias started to say, still feeling nervous about what she and her brother wants.
Lorenzo smiled at Latios and Latias. "You two wish to travel with Ash, don't you?" Lorenzo said to Latios and Latias with a smile, shocking both twins and Bianca. "And I think you both should go with him. You two have been confined to Altomare your whole lives. It is time you see what this world can offer you." Lorenzo said to his two old friends. In all his time, watching Latios and Latias, he knew the two of them were destined for more. "Besides I think it was fate that brought you and Ash together and you two will help him fulfil his destiny." Lorenzo finished saying, knowing that Latios and Latias will be happy with Ash.
Latios and Latias looked at Lorenzo with bright smiles. 'You're really okay with us going with Ash!' Latias called out in joy at Lorenzo approving of her and Latios going with Ash, which the old man nodded with a smile, while using telepathy. 'Thank you Lorenzo'. Latios said to his old friend with a smile, glad that Lorenzo was okay with him and his sister going with Ash.
Latios and Latias then looked at Bianca, who was starting to get teary eyed about hearing that the twins want to join Ash. 'Bianca…'. Latias said in concern for her best friend, knowing that this was affecting her the most. "What about the Soul Dew!'' Bianca called out in tears for her two friends that will leave her, making Latios and Latias frown in concern for her. "The Soul Dew has become more powerful since last night with Ash's Aura. It no longer needs us to protect it'. Latios answered Bianca's question, using telepathy.
Bianca continued to shed tears, before she hugged both Latios and Latios, who hugged their old friend back. Bianca then looked at Ash as she whipped her tears away with her hands. "You better take care of them Ash''. Bianca said to Ash as she gave him a small glare, deciding to entrust Latios and Latias to her new friend. Ash nodded to Bianca with a determined look on his face, while Lorenzo gave Ash the Rainbow Wing back.
"I will, I promise Bianca''. Ash said to Bianca as he will treat Latios and Latias as members of his family. "By the way Ash, what is that in your hand''. Lorenzo suddenly asked Ash, getting everyone to look at him, seeing the Rainbow holding something in his right hand. Ash opened his right hand to reveal his Key Stone. "A stone?''. Misty asked in confusion, with Brock and Bianca feeling the same, with only Ash, Pikachu, Eevee, Latios, Latias and Lorenzo knowing what it is.
"Ash, may I borrow that stone, along with your glove?'' Lorenzo asked Ash if he could take the Key stone and glove, getting the Rainbow Hero to look at the old man in confusion. "Why?'' Ash asked the old man in confusion at why he wants the Key stone and his glove.
"I can help carrying that stone easier for you, by making it stick to your glove''. Lorenzo replied to Ash, telling him his reasons on why he wants the stone and Ash's glove.
Ash's eyes widen at what Lorenzo said. "Then sure Lorenzo. But please don't lose them''. Ash said to Lorenzo with a smile as he took off his left glove, before he held his glove and Key stone out to the old man. 'Could you please make it easier to carry this as well'? Latios said as he gave Lorenzo his Mega Stone as well, also wanting to carry his Mega Stone more easily. "Of course''. Lorenzo replied to Latios with a smile as he took the Mega Stone as well.
(30 minutes later) (Also Pikachu and Eevee were still on Ash's shoulders)
"Hello Ash" Oak greeted kindly to the young Rainbow Hero, talking with him through phone in the Pokémon centre. "How are you doing? It's been ages since you called." Professor Oak continued to speak, having not talked to Ash for a while. "I'm doing good Professor" Ash replied to the old professor with a smile, speaking with him through the Pokémon centre phone. "Sorry that I hadn't called in a while. I've just been pretty busy for a while and don't even get me started on what I've been through the last couple days". Ash continued to speak.
Professor Oak laughed at what Ash said. "Well it definitely sounds like you haven't been slacking. Oh yes I must ask, how many badges have you earned so far?" Oak asked Ash for how many badges that he has right now. "I've got seven so far" Ash answered Oak as he showed his badges in his jacket. "I'm on my way to Blackthorn city to earn my final badge soon." Ash continued to speak to the professor that was keeping his other Pokémon safe.
"Well then I must say you have quite a bit of catching up to do" Professor Oak said to Ash, confusing the young Rainbow Hero. "Gary has had all eight of his badges for a couple weeks now and is training his Pokémon for the Silver Conference". Professor Oak continued as Ash cursed Gary in his mind.
"By the way, I hope you get that last badge soon since the deadline for registration to the Silver conference is 5 weeks away''. Oak continued to speak, telling Ash that he doesn't have much time left.
"5 weeks away!" Ash cried out in shock that there was little time left. "I need to get to Blackthorn city and fast!" Ash called out to himself as he was running out of time. Remembering why he called in the first place, Ash turned back to Professor Oak, "Oh yeah Professor I need to switch out two Pokémon now". Ash said to Oak with a smile, wanting to switch out two of his Pokémon.
"Alright, which ones do you want back?" Professor Oak asked the Rainbow Hero on what Pokémon that he wants back. "None". Ash said to the professor with a smile, surprising Professor Oak. "It's in preparation for the new recruits I'm catching later today." Ash said to the old professor with a smile. "Why don't you want them to transfer back to my lab?" Professor Oak asked Ask in confusion on why he doesn't want to send his new Pokémon to his lap.
Ash merely smirked. "You'll have to wait and find out". Ash said as Professor Oak merely sighed, but relented and decided to wait until Ash caught the two new Pokémon since they automatically appeared on his database computer every time a trainer in Kanto caught a new Pokémon. "Alright then, which Pokémon are you sending back?'' Professor Oak asked Ash on which Pokémon that his sending. "Totodile and Noctowl''. Ash answered the professor with his smile turning into a smirk.
"Alright then. Everything's ready on this end''. Professor Oak said with a smile as Ash set Totodile and Noctowl's Poké balls on the transfer and sent them over to Oak's lap. "They've safely arrived Ash''. Professor Oak said with a smile as he held up Totodile and Noctowl's Poké balls. "Thanks, Proessor. I've got to go now to catch up and get my last badge''. Ash said to the professor with a smile. "I hope to see you do well in the Silver conference. Good bye Ash''. Oak bid farewell to Ash with a wave, before the Phone turned off with Ash leaving.
It was now five o'clock with the sun starting to set for the day, with Ash, Misty, Brock, Human form Latias and Bianca at the docks to catch the last ferry to Black thorn city, with Latios in his own Human form. He transformed into a version of Ash, like how Latias transformed into a version of Bianca, with the only difference being the hair being light blue and red eyes. They were all waiting for Lorenzo to show up, with Bianca saying her last good bye to Latios and Latias.
Right on time, Lorenzo came running up to them. "I'm sorry that I took so long, but here''. Lorenzo said to Ash as he gave his glove back, only his Key Stone being on the back of the glove, now stuck so that it won't fall. "Thanks, Lorenzo''. Ash thanked the old man with a smile as he checked out his new glove, while Lorenzo went to the human formed Latios and brought out a blue scarf with Latios's Mega stone on it. (Like Sawyer's Sceptile's Mega Scarf, only light blue)
"Thank you, Lorenzo. For everything you've done for me and my sister''. Latios said to Lorenzo with a smile, using telepathy for him to hear. Lorenzo nodded to Latios with a smile, before he walked back to Ash, who was showing his new glove to Misty and Brock, with Pikachu and Eevee on his shoulders. "Ash, I want you to take these''. Lorenzo said to Ash, getting the Rainbow Hero's attention as he looked at Lorenzo. Lorenzo then brought out two Master Balls from his pockets and gave them to Ash, who had widened eyes in shock at seeing the two Master Balls.
However, before Ash could even ask how Lorenzo got these Master Balls, the ferry's horn was heard, getting Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, Eevee, Latias and Latios's attention. "Oh man, the ferry!''. Brock called out in shock, before he, Ash, Misty, Latios and Latias took off towards the Ferry with Pikachu, Eevee and Togepi hanging on tight. Soon they made it on board and were waving good bye to Lorenzo and Bianca. "Bye Bianca, Lorenzo!'' Ash called out as he waved good bye to his two new friends, with Latios and Latias doing the same.
"Bye Ash! Bye Latios and Latias!''. Bianca called out in tears as she waved good bye to her old friends and new friends. "Best wishes and take care of yourselves!'' Lorenzo called out to his old and new friends. "Pika pi/ Eevee!''. Pikachu and Eevee called out as they waved good bye to Lorenzo and Bianca as well, with Eevee using her paws.
Soon Altmare was out of sight, with the ferry now travelling in the middle of the water. Human form Latias used her hands to whip the tears from her eyes, while Human form Latios pulled his sister in for a hug. "Ash, Misty and I are gonna find our rooms for the night. Maybe you should take this chance to show Latios and Latias around''. Brock said to the young Rainbow Hero, thinking that it was wise for Ash to show the Eon Twins around.
Ash nodded to Brock with a smile. "Brock's right. Come on Latios and Latias''. Ash said to the Eon Due with a smile, getting the two disguised Pokémon to nod to Ash with a smile as they all went off to explore the ship, leaving Borck and Misty alone with Togepi.
Soon the sky was dark, showing that it was night time. Ash was with Human formed Latios and Latias on the deck, looking up at the Moon. After their whole exploration, everyone had dinner together with Misty and Brock before Eevee and Pikachu went to bed, leaving Ash with the Eon Due. Ash sighed as he continued to look up at the moon, which Latios and Latias took noticed of their new friend. 'Is something the matter, Ash?' Latios asked his friend on what's on his mind, using telepathy.
Ash looked at Latios with a small smile. "Nothing's wrong. I'm just overwhelmed''. Ash said to Latios with a smile, getting the Eon Twins confused. 'Overwhelmed by what?' Latias asked in confusion at what is overwhelming for Ash, using telepathy. Ash sighed again as he brought out the Rainbow Wing with his right hand. 'The Rainbow Wing?'. Latios asked in confusion at why Ash is bringing out the Rainbow Wing.
"It's just that…after my battle with Ho-Oh, I thought that I was done being the Rainbow Hero''. Ash said to Layios, feeling overwhelmed that he was still the Rainbow Hero and that there was more to the Rainbow Hero then he thought. 'Ash. Once a Rainbow Hero is chosen, you're one for the rest of your life'. Latios said to his friend with telepathy, knowing that Ash will never go back to being a simple trainer.
'You won't be alone, being the Rainbow Hero. Me and my sister will be there all the way for you as you continue your adventure and duties as the Rainbow Hero, carving a new path for People and Pokémon'. Latios said with a smile on his face, using telepathy for Ash to understand. Ash looked at Latios and Latias, before he smiled at them. "Thanks you guys''. Ash thanked the Eon Pokémon with a smile as he put the Rainbow Wing back in his pocket.
'Hey, why don't we fly around the area? It helps me calm down when I'm feeling overwhelmed'. Latios suggested to Ash with a smile, before he revealed his true form with his blue scarf wrapped around his neck. 'Great idea, big brother'. Latias cried out with a smile as she revealed her true form, with both Eon Pokémon flying in front of Ash. "Sure, maybe I'll calm down from everything that's happened''. Ash said with a smile at the idea that Latios has.
'Great, then hop on Ash'. Latios said with a smile as he lowered himself for Ash to climb onto his back. Ash then jumped onto Latios's back with a smile, before the Blue Eon Pokémon descended into the sky with Latias following her brother. "WHOA!''. Ash shouted out in shock at how fast Latios is, hanging on tightly. Latios and Latias flew around in the area close to the ferry so that they don't get lost.
Latios then descended down, heading towards the water. At the last second, Latios pulled up and flew above the water. Ash enjoyed the ride with a wide smile on his face, before he looked down at the water to see his reflection with Latios's reflection. Ash then saw all the underwater Pokémon, who waved at Ash, who waved back at them. Latios then flew besides Latios, who smiled at his sister.
Ash slowly sat up straight and spread his arms wide and felt the wind spread through his clothes. "Woo-hoo!''. Ash shouted out in excitement, making Latios and Latias smile at the Rainbow Hero. Latios and Latias then went even faster, exciting Ash even more. "Woo-hoo!''. Ash shouted out in joy again as he continued to enjoy the ride. Ash continued to say Woo-hoo, before he decided something.
"Hey Latios, let's try Mega Evolution!''. Ash called out to Latios, getting the Dragon type to smirk. "It will be my pleasure''. Latios called out with a smile, making Ash smirk before he held up his left hand, before he used his right hand to tap the Key Stone on his left hand glove. The Key stone started to glow, with Latios's Mega Stone also glowing. Two lights came out of the stones and connected with each other, like they connected Ash and Latios, before Latios's body was covered in energy.
Soon the energy disappeared to reveal Latios in his Mega Evolution form, with the DNA symbol appearing in front of Latios, before it disappeared. 'Now we're talking!' Latios called out as he then went super faster, making Ash cry out in excitement, with Latias watching Ash and her brother with a smile.
On the top of the ferry, watching Ash enjoy his ride with Latios and Latias was Marshadow. Marshadow watched with a smile as Ash continued to have fun with Latios and Latias. 'Ash…No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you as well'. Marshadow thought to himself, promising to protect his friend as he sank back into the shadows, letting Ash, Latios and Latias continue to have fun.
Soon Latios and Latias took Ash back to the ferry, where the Rainbow jumped off of the Dragon Type's back and onto the deck. Latios also changed back to normal. 'Ash, now would be a good time to catch us since it's starting to get late'. Latios said to Ash with a smile, thinking that now the Rainbow Hero should catch them.
Ash nodded to Latios, before he brought out the two Master Balls. Ash then threw them at Latios and Latias, with the Master Balls connecting with them. Latios and Latias were then sucked into the Master Balls by red lights, with Ash catching the Master Balls, which signed that Ash caught Latios and Latias. "I caught Latios and Latias!" Ash called out as he held the two master balls with a smile. Ash then started running towards his room, where Misty and Brock were waiting for him.
