Ash, accompanied by Latias and Mewtwo appeared in the secret garden. Ash took a moment to get use to solid ground. "Teleporting feels so weird." He stated stretching his legs. Latias giggled at his slight discomfort. "You get used to it overtime." She replied. Ash smiled at her and then looked over at Mewtwo who had wandered off to look around the garden. A couple of Wooper and Yanma went to investigate him as well. Latias had also started watching him out of concern for the smaller Pokémon. She was still wary of his insane power. Mewtwo kneeled down to meet the Pokémon and greeted them. Ash saw Latias sigh in relief. "You shouldn't worry too much about him. I can understand why you are, but trust me when I say he is trustworthy." Latias came up behind him and rested her head on his shoulder. "I know, but I've never met someone like him. It's a little unnerving to sense such a huge presence all the time. It's like he's always beside me." Ash laughed at Latias' description of Mewtwo's power. "I'd count that as a blessing. It'd be the ultimate protection." Latias pouted at Ash for poking fun at her worries. She then had a sudden thought. "Don't you think you should go and find Brock and Misty? Won't they be worried about you?" Ash rubbed his chin and thought about this for a few minutes before answering. "You may be right about Misty, but I have a plan for that. Brock, well, Brock trusts me a lot now. I don't think he'll be freaking out anytime soon." Latias cocked her head. "What kind of plan?" Ash wagged his finger at her. "Remember, Misty is my problem to deal with. This is something I have to do myself." Latias nodded in understanding. "Just try not to do anything rash."
Ash then went to Mewtwo and struck up a conversation. He was about to start sorting out details when Bianca came running into the garden. "Ash! Ash! Misty's loo- WOAH!" Bianca lost her footing when she saw Mewtwo and fell flat on her face. Mewtwo lifted her up with Psychic and set her down. "Thanks, but what or rather who are you?" Bianca asked flabbergasted. "I am Mewtwo, as of today I have taken on the role of this town's guardian." Bianca opened her mouth and held a finger up but stopped halfway through. "You know what, never mind, I figure this will be explained later." Ash decided to interject now. "Didn't you need something Bianca?" Bianca gasped. "That's right! Misty is looking for you! She seems really pissed off so I came to warn you." Ash sighed. "I should have figured she would be mad. I did sort of up-an-leave with Latias for a day." Ash began thinking about his plan. "I might have to fast forward everything. If she's as mad as Bianca says then I can't waste any more time. I'll have to do it tonight." Ash signaled to Bianca. She leaned in close and Ash whispered something to her. Although being Psychic types neither Latias nor Mewtwo could hear what he had said. Bianca nodded a couple of times and left as soon as he finished. Latias looked over at Mewtwo who shrugged. Ash took this silence as a chance to begin talking to Mewtwo about the town. He slowly walked through the garden with him, Latias at his side, and began discussing the details of the city. Though he showed no signs of it, he was trying to calm himself down for the coming night.
[Author's Note: Hey guys, sorry about these late uploads. I've been playing Twilight Princess and once you get into it, it's hard to get out of it. School is also another factor. I don't have as much time to work on the story like I did over the break. Don't be surprised if I upload a day late sometimes. (Though, I'll try not to!) Good day and good reading to you all!]