~Attractive Altomare Chapter 6~

~Rising Wave Of Emotions~

Lorenzo walked beside Bianca as they headed home for the night. The cool crisp breeze blew around them both. Truly a wonderful night for a walk. Lorenzo yawned loudly, having worked hard earlier to clean up Latias's mess. His body was haggard and he would have almost staggered to the ground had Bianca not been there to help him.

"Can't wait to get back home…" Lorenzo said with a wheeze while trying to stay upright.

Bianca merely stood by his side, making sure he got back in one piece, "I second that, Grandpa. It's been a tough day." She was still lugging around that art piece from earlier and was just about at her limit with it.

Lorenzo saw his home in the distance and it brought a smile to his face. Bianca was more relieved than anything. She managed to help get him there and make sure her art piece stayed intact. Now that was more than enough reason to be happy. Once they got to the front door, she unlocked it and got Lorenzo inside the place.

Lorenzo sighed in relief as the cool air from the air condition hit him. It gave him energy to move forward when he got a full breath of it. Bianca watched as Lorenzo made his way up the stairs and then she walked back outside for just a moment. She placed a spare key outside in an unseen location before heading back in quickly enough and locking the door behind her.

She then headed upstairs to her room to put the art piece on her eisel. Bianca looked over the details of the work with extreme prejudice. Making sure that there weren't any notable mistakes. She heard the water cut on from the bathroom and noted that Lorenzo must be showering. So, she headed downstairs to the living room to hop on her computer.

Bianca put a call in for Ash's Rotom Phone. The screen blinked a few times before the phone was finally picked up. Ash's face appeared on screen as he held his rotom phone up to record himself.

"Hey Bianca! What's up?" Ash asked over the speaker as she saw Latias's face press up right beside his own.

While Bianca was happy to see them doing alright, she frowned at Latias, "Sis! You left us with a mess to clean up!" Latias immediately shied away from the screen as Ash jumped back in.

"Actually, Bayleef is the reason it happened. She started the battle." He explained as Latias quietly poked Ash's shoulder.

He turned away from the camera, "What is it La- mph!" He let out as she put a hand over his mouth.

'Well, now that I think about it… I didn't help matters too much.' Latias had been thinking about how that conflict arose for a while now and she had a bit more to say now, 'I may have at least said some things that made her mad.'

Ash, who had just tried to defend her, was taken aback, "Oh…"

Bianca was confused because psychic abilities didn't pass through phone connections, "What did she say?" She asked Ash who scratched his head sheepishly.

"Well…" He said a bit awkwardly, "She may have said something to Bayleef that may have made her angry." Ash was still resolute about his original thoughts, "Still, Bayleef shouldn't have started something over trivial words."

Bianca sighed in exasperation, "Sis still knows better too though." Latias lowered her head at that with the sad face of Bianca's own reflection.

Ash decided to let bygones be bygones, "Okay, I guess both of them made some trouble, but still…" Latias took Ash's hat to hide her eyes while brushing through his hair with her dainty fingers.

Bianca's eyes narrowed, "Sis… Don't be so childish." Yet, Latias had no desire to be seen regardless of how silly she was acting.

Ash kinda just took well to this. Not in any more of a mood to argue, he enjoyed as she combed through his hair. Bianca's eyes narrowed even more, but there wasn't anymore to be said. So, she gave up with a huff.

"Just stay safe and get back home soon." Ash noticed that she didn't just mean that for Latias. She had referred to them both. He felt warm for some reason just thinking about the implication as the screen cut off. He put the Rotom Phone in his pants pocket.

Hearing his thoughts, Latias spoke to him, 'She does care a lot… Perhaps she liked you just as much even before everything we did.' Ash couldn't help but smile at that.

'You know, Latias… I've been happy before, but this is different. I'm glad I came back to see you both.' He spoke to her as she continued ruffling his hair. Latias just closed her eyes while they sat in the Pokemon Center together. Enjoying this intimate closeness with someone she loved.

The Nurse Joy who was making sure Bayleef was okay also noticed them. She smiled at the sight of them, 'Those two make a cute couple…' She thought as Latias's eyes perked up.

'Thanks!' Latias thanked Joy who was seemingly shocked by the voice randomly appearing in her head.

Looking around, Nurse Joy called out, "Did anyone just thank me?" She questioned, but she only got confused stares and shrugs in response. So, she sighed, turning away and wondered silently about the voice while Latias just held a hand over her mouth to cover the smile.

Ash chuckled at Latias's tomfoolery as he had heard it too. The minutes spent just enjoying Latias's company were cut short as Ash felt something familiar approaching. He looked up as Pikachu made a squeak from his bag. It leapt from the bag and hit the floor as the doors to the Pokemon Center opened.

Pikachu leapt upwards in that same moment and was embraced by the newcomer, "Oh, Pikachu? Wait… Ash?" The familiar voice asked as Ash looked up.

Latias looked at this newcomer. She'd only seen her a few times when Ash had last been here, but she felt something about the red haired girl who was currently being nuzzled by Pikachu. Ash smiled as he waved to Misty. Right, Latias felt a bit of a challenging wind being thrown her way by this beautiful buxom lady standing there in a way that Bayleef couldn't hope to match.

Her thoughts were simple, 'Our battle will be legendary!' Latias thought as Misty approached the couple.

Ash greeted her warmly, "Hey! It's been a while. What have you been up to?" He questioned the beautiful Tomboyish Mermaid.

"I've been running Cerulean Gym for the last while." Misty said as she got closer, "Oh, Can I sit down? It's been a long trip." Ash scooted over for her as Misty plopped on down next to the couple. Latias still had her arm around Ash's as he moved closer to her.

'Oh, I bet you want to take a trip alright.' Latias thought as her eyes widened, realizing that she had said that through telepathy to both of them.

Sensing the tension, Pikachu and Togetic jumped down. Eager to see each other once again, they began to play. Then Pikachu and Togetic got a bit more than that.

"Pika. Pikapi, Chu?" Pikachu asked as he looked pointedly at Latias who narrowed her eyes at the cute little rat.

"Toge, Ge, tic!" He replied while looking at Misty as Latias grew a bit flustered. Being a Pokemon has its perks usually. Being able to mess around and not get in trouble too often. Being fed whenever you desired and being able to hide your speech from your resident human was the real plus. Unless that human was a Pokemon itself. Then it got tricky.

'Do you two wanna share with everyone?" She asked the two who were immediately sweating and shaking a bit upon seeing that look she gave them.

"Chaaa…" Pikachu let out while signifying to Togetic that they should move the conversation elsewhere.

He agreed with his big brother and together they set off for the upstairs in the center. Which made Latias smile again.

Misty looked over at Ash with a bit of confusion having heard what Latias said earlier and after sitting on it for a few extra moments, she spoke, "Did you say something earlier, Ash?" Then she finally took notice of the girl sitting next to him and realized who it was. Her memory flashes back to the time when they had just left Altomare five years back and that kiss which had been given to Ash. That's right, Misty remembered all too well. She narrowed her eyes just slightly.

Misty had heard a rumor that Ash Ketchum, after his win in Kalos, was going on a vacation of sorts and his first stop would be Altomare. She had taken that into mind when planning her own trip to Altomare. Hoping to meet up with him, but to find that he was already in contact with Bianca again was a bit surprising.

Misty looked back at Ash, "Erm, is that Bianca or you know?" She took notice of how tightly the girl in question was holding his arm. Were they something more? She had to know.

Ash kinda leaned down a bit, lost in thought while trying to come up with a proper answer, this would be his first hurtle. A friend he'd known for a long time asking him about his newfound woman. What were the proper things to say? Oh, it's Latias and we've entered into a relationship that's got some strings attached? No, he'd go a bit head strong like always, just a little quieter.

He leaned over to Misty despite the tight grip of Latias and whispered in her ear to which she shivered at the contact of his breath, "Well, she's uhh…" Damn it! Headstrong approach is dwindling in strength. Say something! Ash quickly found his bearings, 'She's my girlfriend and Latias.' His mind thought out as Misty's eyes widened in shock.

"Did you just speak into my mind? It was your voice…" She trailed off as Ash gulped, then Misty gave a hard stare at the Bianca lookalike sitting next to him, "and she's Latias!?" She said a little louder than Ash thought she did. He panicked while looking around the Pokemon Center only to find that nobody had even turned their way.

Latias broke the uncomfortable silence by speaking to her through her head, 'Yes, I'm Latias and I've made that soundproof bubble around us.' She added for Ash's sake before continuing, "We can speak freely now or as freely as our minds allow.' Latias finished as she gave an expecting look of Ash Ketchum.

"Yeah, she is. It's a bit of a tale. The past few days have been pretty interesting." Ash said while Misty arched an eye.

"So, just tell me everything, Ash." Misty finished as Ash looked at Latias.

'Should I even tell her about the times we had s-' His mind hadn't caught itself, but was silenced by Latias herself. Misty had caught the little tidbit though.

'You two did… that?' She looked at Ash and Latias in disbelief, 'You're a Pokemon and he's…' She really was taking the info not as well as Ash had hoped. So, he narrowed his eyes at Latias who finally let his mind free to speak.

'Yeah, so it kinda went down like this…' Ash explained most of the details while keeping the raunchier stuff to himself. Didn't mean that Latias couldn't feel some sort of distaste coming off in waves from Misty. Perhaps even a jealousy that was sent spitefully her own way. Latias was intrigued by her to say the least. Misty was still a bit more composed about everything she heard, only pausing the story to throw a comment in edgewise.

Latias still felt the need to hide under Ash's hat throughout the conversation regardless. It was a small comfort to be able to avoid direct eye contact with Misty as it wasn't like dealing with Bayleef. This would probably be more of a cautionary approach at best and a spiral of something horrid at worst.

"And that's everything that you really would need to know." Ash concluded while Misty sighed.

"Well, it's hard to believe, but I can see that being the only way you'd ever get with any girl." Misty teased the man who balked immediately.

"What's that supposed to mean?!" Ash exclaimed as people began to look over in curiosity. It was strange to see a man who was obviously yelling, but not making even the slightest of a peep.

"Daddy, that man is a quiet yeller." A child said to his Father while tugging at said Father's coat.

"That man is the Champion of Kalos my boy. He's also a mime on his off time apparently." The boy's Dad said to his child as he continued, "Just smile and wave if he looks your way. He's probably mental after all those battles of his." Ash sweatdropped, having heard all of that and sighed in frustration.

Latias giggled a bit at his expense, making Ash blush in embarrassment, 'Today isn't my day…'

But Misty gave a smirk of her own before edging her eyes toward Latias, 'But I bet she had a good day. How was he in… You know?' She asked the Bianca lookalike who kinda blushed hard and tried to disappear into another dimension within Ash's hat. It didn't work, but damn if she wasn't putting in the effort.

Misty tried goading her further, 'He was that good then?' Ash was tempted to take his cap and hide just underneath the rim just like Latias as Misty tried poking and prodding at him.

Then Misty finally heard a shy coo directly into her mind as Latias replied, 'He is…' Latias for all her want to keep it under wraps was succumbing to her desire to brag about it a bit. Damn right, she felt better than she had in a while. She was sure her sister must be practically glowing after their exhaustive performance of pure unadulterated lust that had been sparked by love in the first place.

Misty was blushing now, 'Wow… Did you do it in both forms?' To which Latias nodded, peeking out from under Ash's precious hat.

Latias and Misty for all their heated glances earlier were starting to get along. In all of a span of fifteen to twenty minutes. Ash felt like he was just sport to be talked about and that was horrifying. He gulped, trying to keep his wandering thoughts to himself. But what Latias had said earlier on was starting to rear its ugly head.

'With women she approved of…' That trailing spark of energetic thought was making him feel unwise like he'd unwittingly put himself in a trap he'd never known was coming. To be fair, his aura sense had warned him of Misty's familiar self. So, even then… He was to blame for allowing this to go so far. Oh, why did you have to attack Latias, Bayleef? Was this just karma getting him for passing up every girl that he'd been around in his life? Serena had been the first one to make a declaration for his love, but he hadn't felt the same way toward her. At least, he'd never acted on it because Serena was chasing her own dreams and he was continuing his own journey despite becoming a champion of Kalos.

Ash, being so lost in thought, was practically opening him up to more attacks from both sides in the middle of a Pokemon Center no less. They were having a discussion about the wild sex he'd had with both Latias and Bianca just the other night. For Ash, he was trying to remain oblivious to it like every other time in his life when love had ever been brought up. Just clinging to the ideas he'd had before his mind had wandered off into the future that Ash hadn't ever brought to his own attention before. Falling for any woman wasn't something he thought he was capable of. So, when he found that poster after returning home to have a breather after all that time. It had awakened something inside.

That something must have been his own interests. Ash could feel a tug on his heart at the beautiful art piece he'd been given and it made his journey into a soothing vacation. A vacation that was originally intended to be one for training up various other Pokemon he'd left behind at points in his adventures beforehand had come full circle. Both literally and figuratively. He'd definitely come and cum some more. Latias must've been in heat herself to have come on so strong when he'd only just gotten there or maybe it was his aura? Questions that needed answers sooner than later were overcoming the walls he'd always had in his mind.

'Maybe I'm overthinking this…' Ash thought to himself as Latias interjected.

'No, I was listening to your ideas and it sounded really good from my point of view.' She was giving him words of encouragement. Also, she loved being thought of and praised even moreso. To her, awakening his interests was like a prize. She had earned this amazing feeling and hoped to make it last. Latias didn't mind sharing that kind of wealth either if she so desired. The cogs turned in her mind at the thought of being able to have even more fun with Ash and others if she desired it. Bayleef was definitely in the running for her deep love of Ash and Misty might even grow on her. She'd happily share with her sister of course. That much was a guarantee.

This was also becoming a very interesting game to her. Latias hadn't thought about it in such a way before, but she was having fun. A lot of fun since Ash had come to Altomare. Those thoughts kept turning back to that other idea. Would she be willing to leave her home for him?

'I want to know…' Latias let out as Misty and Ash turned to her.

'You wanna know what?' Ash asked her as Latias moved her head slightly, causing the hat to fall right off. It revealed her with tears running down her cheeks much to their surprise.

Ash pulled her close, wiping the tears away and giving her a proper look of concern, 'Are you okay?' It was a small question for sure, but Latias wasn't sure if she really was okay.

Misty, who was a part of this conversation, decided to join back in, her own concerns for Latias were starting to show, 'Maybe we should get to a more private location so you two can talk. You both wanna join me in my room at the center?' Ash and Latias took notice of the looks they were getting. The soundless vacuum they found themselves in thanks to Latias was bringing unwanted attention. So, Ash nodded to Misty.

'Thanks Misty, we'll take you up on it.' He said as Latias nodded slightly.

Misty smiled with a relieved look. She wasn't doing this to get at the pair of them in any way. A genuine want for them to be able to speak and clear the air would be a great thing. She got up and walked over to Nurse Joy, leaving the miniature field.

"Good Evening. Will you be staying overnight?" Asked the Nurse as Misty gave her a curt nod.

"Yes. More than likely, I'll be staying for about a week." Misty said as Nurse Joy began to run the numbers.

"Right, it would usually cost a bit for that kind of service." Nurse Joy stopped as she put up her hands, almost like she was taking a picture of Misty, "Seeing as you're a gym leader though. You're afforded benefits by the association as you probably already know."

Misty smiled, "Yes, I do. What rooms do you have open?" She asked as Ash and Latias watched from afar.

As Misty continued her efforts of getting a place to sleep. Ash and Latias sighed from behind the barrier of sound. Ash realized that he wouldn't be heading home tonight, pulled out his rotom phone to send a text to Bianca. Saying that that would be coming back to the garden tonight and that they were safe.

She appreciated the sentiment, sending them back a text reading, "Glad that you let me know! Have a wonderful night."

As Ash put the phone back. He neglected to read the second message sent, "Love you both." But he'd surely see it later.

Misty finally made her way back over to them and shot her hand up to being over the shoulder, Misty's thumb pointing backward, "You two coming?" She asked as Latias nodded, grabbing Ash's hand and pulling him up and dragging him along to Misty's room with Misty leading them there.

The father who was sitting with his son had another thought on his mind, 'Lucky guy…' Before turning back to his phone to look up the news.

~Misty's Room~

Misty unlocked the door, opening it and allowing everyone inside. Latias recognized this room. It was the exact same one that she had flown toward when the DMA had been being activated by that awful duo of rocket grunts. She hoped they never got out of prison. Ash was in the same boat.

"This brings back some pretty bad memories…" Ash said as Latias nodded, thinking about her brother, but then she shook her head.

'Bad things may have happened, but I'm glad you were here to help me. I wouldn't have probably been able to survive the encounter with Aerodactyl or Kabutops.' Latias said as Ash blushed, scratching his head in embarrassment.

"Well… Anybody could have done that…" Ash trailed off as Misty pushed them both toward the couch.

"Stop being so bashful. You're a real gallant hero when you want to be." She silently added to herself, 'It made me love you too…' and perhaps it would have been more silent to everyone had Latias not had thought translation on.

Ash's mouth hung open upon hearing that, "Wait, what? You love me?" His brain was practically frying at that. He'd had thoughts about Misty before, but… Wow, perhaps Latias should cut off her abilities.

Misty was red all over at that, she quickly backed off much to Ash's chagrin, "Ummm! It's not what you think!" She exclaimed as Latias giggled out loud at the two awkward people in the room. Though she totally understood the feeling. Her and Bianca had to come to terms with their feelings too. She was starting to forget why she'd been sad just before being brought up here.

Misty then ran past the two lovers and opened the doors directly behind the table and couches. She breathed in the fresh night air that swooped in the place. It was a nice cool breeze compared to the warm afternoon. Misty sighed to herself, trying not to think while Latias leaned into Ash Ketchum.

'You know… Misty?' Latias questioned the poor girl who was trying not to turn around to face them both, 'Perhaps I could help you with an itch…' Latias's psychic voice trailed off.

Misty was shaking slightly at that, that is until a small knock could be heard at the door. Latias jumped up, heading to that very same door and opened it only to find Pikachu, Togetic, and Nurse Joy standing outside in the hall. Latias was surprised by this.

Nurse Joy smiled, "I've managed to heal Bayleef. You can get her at any time. Also, these two little guys were looking for you." She finished while only seeing a somehow madder looking young woman staring down at Pikachu and Togetic who both looked a bit more worried. Nurse Joy even got a few sweat drops running down her forehead until Latias ended smiling instead.

She dropped her psychic abilities for a moment, 'I can wait to speak to Misty about stuff later. Maybe a nice quiet evening will be better for me anyway.' She thought while Ash walked up from behind.

"Hey little buddy! Did you and Togetic have a great time?" Ash asked as Pikachu nodded, leaping up onto his shoulder eagerly getting away from Latias's potential wrath. Togetic hurriedly nestled himself directly on Misty's chest and hugged her close. Latias sighed, this was still the best few days of her life or at least in the last while. She looked back to Ash, Pikachu, Misty and Togetic with a warm smile.

Nurse Joy leaned in to Latias and whispered in her ear, "I see you're pretty happy. Don't let that go. He seems like a good man to you." She said as Latias began to blush, curling her hair in her finger in embarrassment.

With that, Nurse Joy excused herself. Latias turned back to watch her leave before looking down the hall. She pulled the door and it clicked, closing out the dark hall while keeping the warm feelings inside the room.

~End of Chapter~

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