'Blah' - Thoughts
"Sceptile! Use Bulletseed!" Ash commanded.
"Scep!" Sceptile agreed. It ran to the side and shot out seeds going the speed of bullets.
The attack hit its target perfectly. Arcanine howled in pain and shook its head. Giovanni hissed and barked out, "Arcanine! You stupid mutt! Attack back!"
Arcanine growled and used agility. It dodged Sceptile's attempts to stop it from getting closer. Arcanine swiped at Sceptile that sadly hit. Sceptile grimaced and went for a counter.
"Sceptile! Watch out!" Ash warned.
Latias was watching the battle from the sidelines keeping as close to Ash as she could. She had never seen a real Pokemon battle before.
"Sceptile!" Ash shouted once again.
Sceptile jumped away just in time to avoid a flamethrower attack. Sceptile rolled backward to getting some momentum and jumped high above Arcanine. Arcanine was watching in awe as Sceptile seemed to go higher and higher. Giovanni seemed distracted as well and didn't make any command. Ash smirked. He knew what Sceptile was doing.
The buds on Sceptile's back were glowing brightly. Sceptile smirked and started to concentrate.
"Now, Sceptile! Solar Beam!" Ash called from the ground.
Sceptile did a back flip so he was facing his opponent and gathered the beam in his mouth. By the time Giovanni and Arcanine could say or do anything, Sceptile had already shot the attack.
Latias watched in amazement as the attack Arcanine straight on. She looked over at Ash and saw him beaming at Sceptile proudly. It lightened her heart to see him so proud and happy.
Arcanine lay there in a small crater.
"Arcanine! Stand up! Stand up!" Giovanni hissed.
Arcanine made no movement. Ash grinned.
"It looks like I won!" Sceptile nodded in agreement. "You did great Sceptile! I'm so proud of you."
"Scep! Sceptile!" Sceptile said.
Giovanni stood there with a stunned expression pasted on his face. He snapped out of his thoughts and smirked.
"Good…you're a challenge. It's been a while since I've faced such a tough opponent. Sadly, I didn't bring any of my good Pokemon. Oh, well. Let's see how you deal with this Pokemon! Go, Electabuzz!" Giovanni threw the Pokeball and a yellow and black Pokemon appeared.
"Electabuzz." Electabuzz said.
"Go! Use Thundershock!" Giovanni commanded.
"Electa!" Electabuzz jumped in the air and conjured up an electric attack.
Caught off guard, Sceptile was hit fully and crumpled to the ground.
"Sceptile! No!" Ash yelled from the safe area.
Ash ran onto the field and fell to his knees when he reached his fully evolved Pokemon.
"Sceptile! Wake up! Come on, don't give up now!" Ash called.
Giovanni seemed to get a dark idea as he said, "Now, Ash…didn't anyone tell you that you shouldn't run onto the field in the middle of a battle?"
Ash looked up in shock as he realized his big mistake. Latias squealed for Ash to come back, but it was too late. A Thunderpunch hit Ash in the stomach. He fell on his back and gasped for breath. He coughed up some blood and clutched his middle.
Latias watched in horror as she witnessed Ash get shocked by a Thundershock.
"AHH!" Ash screamed as he fell to his knees.
Latias was frozen in her spot.
'Move! I have to move! I have to help Ash! Move! I need to save him!'
Latias broke through her horror and rushed into the battle. Latias head butted Electabuzz, sending it back towards Giovanni. Giovanni yelled out for Electabuzz to stop, but it was knocked out. Electabuzz flew into Giovanni and they both fell against a tree.
Latias paid no attention to Giovanni's yelps of pain and flew up to Ash, who was starting to recover from the pain. Latias purred comfortingly and nuzzled Ash's neck. Ash gave a weak smile and assured her he was fine.
"D-Don't worry, Latias. I'm fine." Ash tried to stand, but he collapsed as soon he put his weight on his feet.
Latias squealed in worry and put her short arms around him to help him stand. Ash smiled appreciably and nodded. Ash leaned against Latias, called back Sceptile, and started to walk away from the battlefield.
"Hey! Don't you dare walk away from me! Latias! I must have you!" Giovanni shouted from under Electabuzz.
Ash and Latias ignored his calls and continued towards the campsite. As they walked, Ash looked at Latias and said, "Thanks for that Latias."
Latias purred and licked his cheek. Ash blushed and chuckled. Their moment was broken once again by their friends.
"Ash! Where are you! I told you to only be a couple minutes!" They heard Brock's voice call angrily.
Ash grimaced and yelled back, "Brock! I'm over here! Sorry for being late! I ran into an old friend…and a little trouble."
"You'd better give a good reason for leaving for so long! We were starting to get worried!" They heard May's voice ring out close by.
"Sorry, May." Ash replied, scratching the back of his head nervously. Latias quickly changed back to her human form, just in case.
By the time the two got back to the campsite, they were bombarded with gasps and worried comments.
"Oh my god, Ash! What the hell happened!? Are you okay?"
"Ash! What happened? Why are you bleeding?"
"What happened to you? Who's that girl with you?"
"Pikapi! Pika Pika Pikachu! Pikachu Pi!"
Ash retold the story, leaving out the part about Latias. Brock finally recognized the girl that clung to Ash.
"Y-You're Bianca! Wait…you are Bianca, right? Or are you Latias?" Brock asked in shock.
Latias didn't answer. Brock guessed it was Latias. May and Max had confused looks on their faces.
"Latias? Isn't that a legendary Pokemon?" Max asked.
"May, Max, this is Latias. Yes she is a legendary Pokemon from Altomare Island. Latias, these are my friends." Ash introduced.
Latias smiled at them. May and Max smiled crookedly and asked, "Pokemon? But…she's a girl."
Latias glanced at Ash and he nodded back. Latias took a step back and started glowing blue. May and Max watched in shock as the girl transformed into a red and white Pokemon. They both jumped back and almost landed in the water.
Latias smiled and purred in greeting. Ash smiled at Latias and petted her head. Latias nuzzled his hand and purred. May and Max watched in awe as the two showed off signs of affection.
"So Latias. Where are you heading to?" Brock asked.
Latias glanced at Ash and shook her head. Ash seemed to know what she was saying.
"She doesn't know. Team Rocket was chasing after her since she left the island. I guess she didn't really have a destination." Ash answered. Even though that wasn't all true, Latias kept quiet.
Brock nodded and said, "You can come with us. You could probably use some protection from Team Rocket anyway."
Latias's expression brightened and she nodded her head rapidly, and added a joyful purr. Ash nodded in agreement.
"Yeah. After what has happened, I'm afraid to think what they would do to her if they captured her."
Everyone concurred. Just then, Ash grimaced and fell to his knees. Latias squealed in concern and transformed back into her human state. Brock quickly got his first aide bag and patched Ash up.
"You should probably get a good night's rest. We'll start moving in the morning." Brock suggested.
Ash only nodded tiredly and started to walk to his tent. But he stopped and asked, "Where is Latias going to sleep?"
Brock thought for a moment. "Well…I guess she could sleep in one of our tents. Ash, why don't you let her sleep with you and Pikachu. You do have the biggest tent here."
Ash nodded briefly before calling Latias over. "Come on, Latias. You're sleeping with me. You're going to have to start sleeping like humans do. You'll have to blend in for a while." Latias nodded in agreement and entered the tent after Ash and Pikachu.
Ash pulled out spare blankets and a pillow and set it on the ground.
"Here you go. We'll be getting up early in the morning, so you have to sleep well."
'Okay, Ash.' Latias answered mentally.
"Oh, yeah! We can talk in our thoughts." Ash said, remembering their past conversation.
Latias smiled and laid down on her make-shift bed and pulled the covers over her.
'Good night, Latias.' Ash said, trying to get used to conversing in his thoughts.
'Good night, Ash.' Latias smiled and drifted into a deep sleep.
AN: Okay. I lied. It didn't take all that long. Oh, well. Good on your part. I won't be able to update this story for a while, I think. I really need to update my other stories. Review Please.