"So.." Latios brought his head up to speak. "Do you like Southern Island so far?"
"Yes...I do, Latios. It's so beautiful. The trees...the Pokemon, the sun shining...the crystal clear water...it's just...just so amazing." she said, eyes full of wonder.
"That's just the start, you should see the food here, and the caves...some of which I havn't even gotten around to explore, despite how long I've been here. It might be a fun thing to do..." said Latios, thoughtfully.
"So, Latias. It's almost sunset. Do you want to do something else? Do you want me to show you around more? Or would you like to stay here for the night?" He asked.
"I don't know...is there somewhere else you would really like to take me?" she asked.
"Actually, there is. It's a very special place, deep in the woods. It's full of wonder, and a great place to sleep, too." replied Latios.
"Well then." she said. "Let's go, shall we?"
They both got up off the ground and into the air. Latias had a smile on her face, and her eyes told Latios she was about to burst out into laughter, and, she did.
"Uhh...Latios? You have something on your back!" she smiled.
"Ah! It's that volcanic ash." he replied. "It's on you, too!"
They both laughed. They both looked ridiculous. There was black ash all over their backs.
"So...to the ocean first!" she smiled.
"Yes, to the ocean!" replied Latios.
They slowly descended down the Volcano, and when they reached ground level, a beautiful, sparkling ocean awaited them not far away. They both flew over it, and dove right in from above. Of course, they were clean when they re-emerged, but Latias was even more beautiful to Latios. Seeing her in the sparkling water...Latios could not turn his view from her.
Latias turned her head and asked "What? Is it still on me?"
"No no, nothing like that...it's just..you in that clear, sparkling water..you're so beautiful." he replied.
" Oh you.." she said playfully, splashing water at him. "Thank you."
"Anytime, Latias." he said, splashing back.
They continued to play and talk in the water for two hours. Now, the sun was down, and the water began to reflect the luminous glow of the moon and stars. They were quiet after awhile, laying on the beach, low enough for the waves to hit them.
"This is great." Latias finally broke the silence. "I couldn't be happier."
" I know...it is amazing. Just look at the ocean, look how it reflects..it's so..it's so.." Latios couldn't find the word.
"Incredible..." she finished.
"Yeah..." he said. It is...incredible. There is a volcano behind us...trees growing up and around it...fresh, clean air and water..the cold night winds adding to the serenity of the mountain...wonderful."
"Oh, Latios! I completely forgot! You were going to show me that place..." she said.
"Don't worry, we'll go tomorrow. Right after we get something to eat tomorrow, we'll go. We both had fun tonight, and I think it will worth waiting until morning." replied Latios.
Latias looked at him.
"What?" he asked, lifting his head from the fine sand.
"Nothing...it's just your voice...it makes me feel safe." She said, peacefully.
"Thank you...I would...always try my best to keep you safe...if there was danger." he replied.
"Latios..." she said. " I know we just met...but...but I feel I have known you my whole life..."
"I know...I feel the same way about you...The past few years...I have been so lonely. Like, there was something missing...I don't feel that way anymore, now that you're here." he said.
"Yes...I know exactly what you mean. I know I've said this before today, but...I'm just so happy to have met you..I don't know what would have happened if that wasn't you I flew into..." she replied.
They both laughed at that comment, but Latias was right. Where would they be, if it weren't for that storm? Latios would still be alone, dreaming of Latias. Latias would still be alone, dreaming of Latios.
"Well, I suppose that storm has my thanks, then." he laughed.
"Truly..." she replied. "...Latios...are we...the last two out there...you know...of our kind?"
"I don't know..." he said. "But I do know that I have never seen another of my kind, except you."
They both went silent, and continued staring up into the clear sky. The light wind subsided, now it was very still. The ocean waves came quietly up the shore and wet both of them, before slowly retreating back into the mysterious ocean.
"Hey Latias." he said, breaking the silence once again. "It's getting late...Do you want to go back to where I sleep, or up on the volcano, or stay here?"
"Hmm..." she was deep in thought. "Let's go back to the volcano, it sure was nice up there."
"Sounds good...and did you know there is a hot spring up there? We could go there, and then go to sleep." he suggested.
"Sounds great!" she said.
As Latias got up, she felt a sharp pain in her wing. They had been there so long, and she was laying on it.
"Latios...my wing...it's starting to hurt again." she said, worriedly.
"Then I'll help you again." he said, smiling.
Latios helped Latias up, and they flew back up to the mountain. They could see the beach below, and how the water was reflecting the night sky, even better from this altitude. As they neared the top of the mountain, the hot springs slowly came into view.
"Latios...it's beautiful." she finally said.
"I know, most of the island is beautiful." he replied. "Listen, Latias, I'm going to take you down to the springs, but I want to go find this herb for you. You should stay here and rest that wing while I'm gone. I'll try to be quick."
"Okay, Latios. Then I will stay here and rest." she said.
Latios helped her to the spring, and helped her into the hot spring water.
"Feel good?" he asked.
"Yes...thank you." she replied. "Latios, I really do appreciate this."
"I know, Latias." he said as he began to fly off. "I'll be back soon."
Latias looked up into the sky, and rested. A lot had happened today. That huge storm, she met Latios. "He was...incredible." she thought. Latias slowly closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep.
Latios was nearing the beach, again. He was looking for a coconut to break in half and use as a container for the tea. As Latios flew around looking for a coconut tree, he thought of Latias. He just couldn't get his mind off of her. He liked her so much. More than anyone he had ever met. A coconut tree came into view. "Yes, finally." he thought. Latios swooped down and plucked a coconut from the tree. He cracked it against a rock under the tree, and removed the contents. Latios hoped this would help her...
The next stop was the woods, to find a very special herb. "A very special herb for a very special friend." he thought. This herb, when ingested, relaxes an irritated area. Latios knew it worked, because he had hurt his wing before, in the same way Latias did. These herbs usually grow by rivers, so Latios kept his eyes out for one.
A few minutes passed.
Latios heard the calming sound of running water, and flew to it. Sure enough, it was a river, with the herb growing in abundance on the edges.
"Excellent." he whispered to himself.
Latios picked the herb, and found a rock to grind it up. He took the coconut shell and filled it with fresh, crisp river water, then added in the herb. He then stirred. As he did this, he took notice to all the sounds of the woods. He heard the chittering of the insect Pokemon, the calls of the nocturnal birds in the trees. He absolutely loved it. After stirring it for a good two minutes, the mixture took on a light see-through green look. It was ready.
Latios flew out of the woods, and up the tall volcano. When he reached the summit, here circled it to find the spring. He found the spring, looked down and saw Latias. Latios descended slowly to the spring, so as not to startle her. With the coconut in his hands, her went into the hot spring and nudged Latias.
"Latias.." he said quietly. "I'm back. Here, drink this."
Latias slowly took the coconut shell from him, lifted it to her mouth and drank from it. Latios could tell it was relaxing her.
He leaned in close to her and asked "Feel any better?"
Latias slowly brought the coconut down from her mouth.
"Yes..Latios...thank you so much. You did this for me...thank you." she replied.
"It was worth it, Latias." he said. "Every second of the search was worth it for you."
They both smiled at each other. Latios sat down on a ledge in the hot spring, next to her.
"Ahh...The spring feels so refreshing after a day of so much flight." commented Latios.
"Yes...it does." Latias replied.
Again, there was silence. Latias slowly let her head fall, and rest below Latios's neck. She looked up at him and smiled. Latios smiled back and put his arm around her shoulder.
"Thank you..." she said. "For the comfort."
"And thank you.." he replied, smiling.
Latios and Latias both sat, enjoying the warmth from the hot spring, and each other.
About thirty minutes passed, and they still sat next to each other.
"Latios...I'm getting sleepy." she said, as she brought her head back up.
"I am too, lets get out." replied Latios. "Oh, how is your wing?"
"It feels much better, thanks to the tea..thanks to you.." Latias trailed off.
"Like I said before, it was more than worth it, for you." he smiled.
" I appreciate that...really..I do." she replied.
"I know, Latias." he answered. "Now where would you prefer to sleep? The ground up here is rough...it won't be very comfortable...especially for your wing."
Latios thought for a moment. What could cushion her wing? Leaves. Yes, leaves.
"Latias" he said. " I have an idea...be right back!"
Latios flew to ground level, and pulled some leaves from the trees and off of the ground. Within five minutes, he appeared over the mountain again. This time, he was carrying a bunch of leaves.
"Latias, here, rest your wing on these...it should help." he said.
"Thank you Latios.." she replied. "Why are you doing this for me? You've done so much for me tonight..."
"I hate...I hate to see you in pain...Latias." Tears came t his eyes.
"What's wrong?" She asked. "Why are you crying?"
"It's...it's nothing...Latias. Really...Just...to see you in pain...I can't bear it..so I will always try to help.." he answered.
Latios got up from making Latias her bed of leaves, and she came and lie down in them. Latios walked away a few feet, and looked up into the sky. Latias was worried about him...what was wrong with him? She continued to keep her eyes on him. He soon decided to lie down, and go to sleep.
"Latios...the ground...it's rough." she said, worriedly.
"Do...don't worry, I'll sleep fine." he replied.
Latias continued to look at Latios a few feet away, he was breathing heavily, and, it seemed like, he was crying. Latias had a look of deep, deep worry on her face. Latias cared about him, he had done a lot for her...but not just that...his personality..so pure.. Latias hated to see him in this state. What had happened to him? Latias turned around in her bed of leaves, finding it hard to take here eyes off of Latios.
"Goodnight, Latias...I..I'm sorry." he said.
"About what...Latios? She brought her head back up.
"I..I'm sorry...about..your pain.." he replied.
She wanted to go over to him. To comfort him. But she decided it was best...to let him be for now...they would talk about it in the morning...hopefully.
"Thank you...Latios...and goodnight..." she said.
Tears began to come to her eyes. Why was he worried about her so? Latias turned around once again, and cried herself to sleep.