Welcome back my beloved readers to another chapter of Remembering an Old Friend! High school is about the same weight as a freaking car on my shoulders... hate it. Anyway, got into a fight with this girl I know about Mac and PC. And I won! But I won't tell any of you which side I was for! Well I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Last time on Remembering an Old Friend...
"Ken..." Latios thought to himself until something struck his mind. 'Hey sis', do you know who the latios in Bianca's picture really is?' Latios asked as he approached Latias.
'Yes...'
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'What? What do you mean by yes?' Latios asked in disbelief. The darkening garden was quiet, only the sound of wind was heard as it howled through the trees. The cold air stung the eons' faces as time passed by them. Latios began to fly towards his silent sister, afraid that she might burst out in tears.
'I know, ok? I remember him, Ken...' Latias said quietly. The red eon cradled her arms close to her body for warmth as Latios came to a stop. He was speechless, he had no idea what he could do to comfort his sister this time. And he was afraid to tell her that there might be a way to bring their friend back because he still doesn't know how things will turnout.
'You really miss him, don't you?' Latios asked sadly, continuing to fly to over to his sister. The red eon nodded slowly, her expression could make anybody cry, maybe even Latios. The blue eon stared helplessly at his sister, only able to comfort her to an extent.
'Why. Brother why did he have to do this?' Latias began to choke up as she could feel her body lose its heat.
'He did it to keep everyone happy,' Latios answered, embracing the red eon in a hug. The sun began to drop over the horizon as the temperature dropped as well. 'Come on, tonight's going to be cold. Let's take Bianca back to her house before she catches a cold.' Latios said as he brought Latias with him over to the sleeping girl.
Latias began to sniffle as Latios hugged her tighter. Latios propped Bianca onto his back as his breathe became visible in the cold air. 'Come on sis', we'll just sleep at Bianca's house tonight.' Latios whispered, leading Latias out of the secret garden.
The sky was dark now, visibility was very low as only a few lights on the island were on at the time; the moon was hidden behind the clouds. For once, Altomare was finally in peace; the ocean was calm and quiet. 'Latias, it's been a while since Altomare has been this peaceful huh.' Latios announced quietly as they flew over their home island. The red eon remained silent.
Latios was beginning to feel the awkwardness of not being able to fully comfort someone you know. Then finally, Latias spoke, 'Brother.' she began, gaining his attention. 'Why did he leave us? I know he changed everything to make everyone happy but, we could have changed it together.' Latias whimpered.
Latios became irritated, 'Hey, don't you remember that everyone died! You were the only one left alive after the fight with Giovanni.' the blue eon said firmly. Latias gasped and returned to her quiet self, feeling even worse than before for failing to recall her friends' deaths.
As Bianca's peaceful home came into sight Latios turned around, Bianca still on his back. 'Hey, I'm sorry Latias, I didn't mean to snap at you like that.' Latios apologized. The red eon looked up to see her brother's face; he looked very tired.
'It's ok. I can sense that Bianca is getting cold, we should hurry.' Latias replied quietly as they resumed their flight. They slowly lost altitude and landed in Bianca's backyard, the kitchen lights were still on. As they approached the patio door they saw Lorenzo sitting at the kitchen table, reading a book as he drank what seemed to be some hot green tea.
The twins entered the house as Lorenzo analyzed the familiar faces that came in. "Hello Latias, Latios." Lorenzo greeted quietly as he put down his book, exposing his blank face.
The twins gave a friendly wave back to the old man as they headed for the stairs. But Lorenzo stopped them, "Latios, after you put Bianca in bed I want you and Latias back down here." the old man ordered, blowing his green tea before he took a sip.
The eons had no clue of what Lorenzo wanted, but obeyed and headed up the stairs. 'What could Lorenzo want?' Latias asked as they headed into Bianca's overly pink room. Latios turned the lights on before answering.
'I don't know, but he looked worried.' the blue eon replied as he flew up to Bianca's bed and set her down on it, pulling the Hello Kitty blankets over her body. 'Come on, we shouldn't keep Lorenzo waiting.' Latios said as they left the room, turning the lights off as they left.
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'What was it that you wanted Lorenzo?' Latios asked as Latias followed behind him. The old man looked at them both with the same blank expression, setting his cup to the side.
"Come, take a seat you two." Lorenzo offered as he stretched out his arm to show the twins their seats at the table. Latios and Latias obeyed and flew to their seats, slightly struggling to get their pokemon bodies to sit comfortably in the chairs.
"You were on the news today." Lorenzo said flatly, his gaze was so intense it caused both dragons to feel intimidated. "Is everyone alright?" the old man asked, rubbing his left arm as a small expression of pain appeared on his face.
Latios nodded, 'Yes, everyone's alright. Except Ash.' Lorenzo leaned in at this, signaling for Latios to continue. 'Uh, Ash was attacked by the townspeople but all we know is that he's alright now. He'll probably be sent to court later this year.' Latios finished.
Lorenzo cleared his throat and continued rubbing his left arm, the same look of pain appeared on his face. "Well that's good. I'm guessing that Ash, Misty, and Brock are still in Kanto?" the old man asked.
Latias nodded sadly, not taking her eyes off of the table. "It's a shame you know." Lorenzo started; the twins looked up. "People today are so cruel. Afraid of the things that are different, and turning everyone against it." Lorenzo's pain was now becoming obvious.
'Lorenzo, are you alright?' Latios asked, staring at the old man's arm.
"It's just my heart problems acting up. Time is finally catching up with my 65 year old body." Lorenzo sighed.
'Lorenzo, I can heal you, if you would like me too.' Latias offered as she stood up from her seat. Lorenzo raised his hand with a warm smile, stopping Latias from approaching.
"No need Latias. I need to live my life as it was originally set. But thank you." Lorenzo said with the same warm smile. "You were always a happy child, but whenever either me, Bianca, or your brother were hurt in any kind of way you would always cry and take care of us." the old man chuckled.
Latias couldn't help but let out a smile, as well as Latios. "Well I'm off to bed, goodnight you two." Lorenzo said as he waved goodbye and headed towards the stairs. The twins remained in the kitchen.
'We should go to sleep too sis'.' Latios suggested as he got out of his chair. The red eon nodded slowly as she followed Latios up the stairs. They quietly flew into Bianca's room and made themselves comfortable on the carpet. Latios placed the blanket that he grabbed from the living room over his sister and himself.
'Latios.' Latias said, the blue eon lifted his head in response. 'If there is a way to bring him back, should we not do it?' Latios was a little shocked. 'I mean, what Lorenzo said. Should we just let Ken live his set life?' Latias asked, hoping that her brother would say no.
'Well, that depends. Did it seem to you that Ken lived his life to the fullest? You were the closet one to him.' Latios said. Latias paused as she thought back to when her dear friend was still alive.
'Well no. I don't think life was fair to him. All he did was help but it always resulted in him suffering.' Latias choked.
'We'll discuss this tomorrow. Let's get some rest.' Latios said as he rest his head on his arms. Latias nodded as she rested her head on her brother's neck. After a half an hour, the twins fell asleep.
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"Great. Just great." a blue dragon sighed. "What is there something wrong?" the black shadow asked sarcastically.
The two dragons floated in the white empty space that surrounded them. "Stop acting like you can control everything my king." the shadow started, his tone was very irritated. "You think everything can be fixed because of your powers!" the shadow's voice was loud.
The blue dragon was taken aback, he stared in disbelief at his shadow as words failed to make it to his mouth.
"You disgust me." was the shadow's final words as he disappeared, leaving behind a trail of black smoke.
The blue dragon was shocked, what was with that all of a sudden? He replayed his shadow's words, "You think everything can be fixed because of your powers!" was he right? Was the blue dragon an over controlling jerk?
"That was, weird..."
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"Let's just hope that his weak sensitive personality will be crushed." the shadow cackled as his chains rattled in the pure darkness.
"So close Latias. You're almost there!" the dark figure said excitedly. "Thanks to your overprotective friend I can't communicate with you anymore, but that doesn't mean that it won't still affect you..."
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"Latias? Hey Latias are you here?" Bianca called out as she found herself awake in the garden, or so it seemed.
Latias appeared from behind a tree and approached her friend. "Oh hey Latias, are you dream sharing with me right now? You've made the garden look so real." Bianca praised as she flashed a smile.
The red eon tried her best to smile back, but only a sad half grin made it to her face.
"What's wrong Latias? Something bothering you?" Bianca asked. Latias fidgeted slightly, as she played with her claws.
'I miss him.' Latias answered.
"Don't worry, I'm sure that Ash will be found not guilty. And as soon as that's over, you'll be able to be with him again." Bianca said, hoping that it would comfort her friend.
But Latias shook her head, 'I miss Ash but that's not who I'm thinking of.'
"Then who is it?" Bianca asked as she brought Latias and herself over to a nearby pond.
'It's, Ken...' Latias answered.
Bianca gasped, "When did you-"
'After I escaped from Ash's house I had another flashback. And that's when everything came back.' Latias interrupted as she looked down at her claws.
That's when the red eon burst out into tears. She cried and cried as Bianca sadly cradled her friend in her arms. They both cried in the fake garden where their friend lies as a soul dew. Latias paused and stopped her tears long enough to say, 'I wish I could see him again, even if it was for a short time.' then continued to cry even harder as her tears rolled down her face.
Then they both heard a voice, it sounded like Latios, 'Wake up you guys!'
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Back in Bianca's room...
'Wake up you guys!' Latios called out from the doorway. The two girls quickly sat up, wiping the tears they cried when they were dreaming.
"What is it Latios?" Bianca sniffled. The blue eon was very sweaty and was breathing heavily.
'Lorenzo is having a heart attack!' he shouted.
That's when their hearts dropped. Latias and Bianca turned pale as they jumped straight out of bed and followed Latios to Lorenzo's room.
Bianca kicked the door open to see her grandfather clenching his chest in pain as he writhed in bed. 'We have to do something!' Latias cried as she rushed to Lorenzo's side.
"Latias, try and heal him!" Bianca ordered. Latias nodded quickly as she sent all of her power into her claws, making them glow bright green. As Latias lowered her claws down to the old man's chest, something unexpected happened.
Again, black sparks crackled around her claws as she winced in pain. 'I can't do it!' Latias cried. Then Latios took action. He picked Lorenzo up from his bed and teleported everyone in front of the house; the range of his teleportation.
'We've got to take him to the hospital!' Latios said as he flew in the direction of the closest hospital.
But Bianca stopped him before he was too far away, "That's too far! Just take him to the pokemon center, I'm sure Nurse Joy can take care of him!" Bianca called out as she climbed onto Latias' back.
The two girls began to fly towards the pokemon center as Latios followed, with Lorenzo still writhing in pain.
After a few minutes they arrived at the pokemon center, 'Take Lorenzo into the pokemon center!' Latios ordered as Latias changed into her human form, copying Bianca's appearance.
"Right!" Bianca answered as Latios carefully handed over the old man to her. Latias and Bianca pulled one of Lorenzo's arms around their shoulders and carried him into the pokemon center.
As the doors slid open Bianca cried, "Nurse Joy! Please help. My grandpa is having a heart attack!"
The quiet Nurse Joy looked up from behind the counter and saw two girls carrying an old man who seemed to be in unimaginable pain. "Chansey, get this man to his bed while I prepare in the back!" Nurse Joy ordered the large pink pokemon took the old man in it's arms and carried him towards the operating room.
The two girls were speechless as they watched Lorenzo disappear behind the white doors. They both held each other tightly as they took a seat, completely overwhelmed and exhausted.
Then a young boy entered the pokemon center. He was wearing black shorts and a jacket striped with black, red, and yellow. The boy's hair was slightly swept to the left and had a small scar at the corner of his right eye.
Both Bianca and Latias gasped at the sight but then realized that it was Latios. 'How's he doing?' Latios asked.
"They just took him into surgery." Bianca replied, still holding Latias tightly. Latios nodded as he took a seat next to them. "What happened back at the house Latias? Why did your claws emit that black spark?" Bianca asked.
'I don't know. It started happening back when we were in Kanto.' Latias replied, taking a look at her hands.
'Well whatever it is, we'll have to put that aside for now and focus on Lorenzo.' Latios said impatiently. Tension was in the air, the pokemon center was completely empty and the only noise that could be heard was the movement in the operating room.
Thirty minutes passed by and Latios was now sweating profusely. Bianca and Latias still held each other tightly, waiting for the news. First they were attack and driven out of Kanto, then they found out about their lost friend, and now their family member is on the brink of death!
Latias let go of Bianca and turned to Latios, 'Latios, when will the suffering stop?' she asked, the life in her eyes were almost completely gone.
'I don't know Latias. I don't know.' the blue eon responded.
Then the operating room door opened and Nurse Joy walked out. The three jumped out of their chairs.
"How is he?" Bianca asked desperately, hoping for some good news. The pink haired nurse removed her mask and gloves as her Chansey walked out of the operating room.
"I'm sorry, we couldn't save him..."
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Well that's another end to another chapter! Seems like the middle to the end was pretty weak but I'll try and fix it next time. So please review and tune in next time on Remembering an Old Friend!
