The next morning or should I say afternoon came when everyone finally woke up. Ash was still sleeping in his room, but not for long as his eyelids twitched a bit before opening up. Ash rubbed his eyes tiredly and sat up. "Pika pi" As heard and the next thing he knew Pikachu had jumped on him and nuzzled his face. Ash laughed and hugged Pikachu back "Hey Pikachu" Ash said.

"Pikapi pipi chu pika pi chu Pikachu" (Hey Ash, are you okay?) Pikachu asked.

Ash could always tell what Pikachu said so he responded as though Pikachu spoke English, "I'm fine Pikachu don't worry." Then Ash's stomach gave off a violent rumble "Though I'm starving." Pikachu laughed. If Ash was thinking about food then it was obvious that he was feeling fine. Ash got up and after putting his hat on he went downstairs and into the backyard to see everyone sitting around talking amongst themselves with Latias and Latios hovering around enjoying the company the others brought.

"Pikachu" the small yellow rodent called out making everyone look over. When they saw Ash standing there as good as new they all rushed to greet him, but Latias was the fastest as she got there first and nuzzled his cheek with a lot of affection making him laugh.

"I missed you to Latias" Ash joked as he petted Latias on the neck making her coo. Ash turned to Latios as he descended in front of Ash as well. "You too Latios" Ash said as he petted Latios as well and Latios smiled.

"Hey Ash" Brock called "How are you feeling?"

"I'm feeling pretty good" Ash said. "The more important thing is... how are you feeling Latios?"

'I am doing just fine Ash, thanks to you' Latios said projecting his thoughts telepathically so everyone heard. 'If it wasn't for you and your selflessness then I would not be here right now.'

"Aw, it was nothing" Ash said sheepishly rubbing the back of his head.

"What do you mean nothing" Bianca said. "You help save Altomare from a giant Tidal Wave and more importantly you saved Latios' life. That doesn't sound like nothing to me." Ash blushed from all the praise.

"And once again you put your life at risk" Misty said bluntly. Ah, there went the little firecracker that always had something negative to say about him. "I swear you end up doing it too much."

"Can't help it" Ash said simply "It's in my nature." Ash's stomach gave off another loud rumble "Is there anything to eat? I'm starving" Ash whined. The others laughed at Ash as he rubbed his stomach. Soon a good meal was cooked up for Ash since everyone else had already eaten. Ash was whooping down it all so fast you'd think that he had been starved all of his life. Only Pikachu, Brock and Misty were use to this since they didn't have a reaction while the others nearly had their jaws on the ground.

Five minutes later Ash finished and he held his stomach and a sigh of content left his mouth, "Oh that was good" he said.

"Glad you enjoyed it" Lorenzo said snapping out of it. Latios decided this was as good a time as any so he gently nudged Latias in the side and nodded to her and she nodded back looking nervous.

'Everyone' Latios said telepathically in their minds making them look towards Latios. 'Latias has something she wants to tell you all.' Latias blushed in slight embarrassment as everyone's eyes were now on her. Latios took pity on his sister, 'But, unfortunately, she can't seem to communicate words in her mouth at the moment yet so I'll tell you all instead.' Latias glared at her smirking brother for the little jab. 'Latias has decided that she wants to travel with Ash and I shall be going along as well to keep her safe and help Ash accomplish his dreams.'

The entire garden was completely silent. Everyone could not believe what they had just heard. Especially Ash couldn't believe it. Not one, but TWO legendaries wanted to come with him on his journey. He felt pure joy building up inside of his body as what Latios had just said sunk its ways into his mind. Plus another thing that made it awesome was that Ash didn't have to battle them to catch them since they wanted to come with him in the first place.

Lorenzo didn't know what to think anymore. A lot of things had happened in the last few days that have drastically changed his life. "Are you sure this is a wise choice of action Latios. What about the Soul Dew? Who will be around to protect it?"

Bianca was shaking and tears were leaking from her eyes, "Why Latias, why do you want to leave us behind?" Latias looked saddened and flew over to Bianca and nuzzled her face while cooing softly and wrapping her paws around her.

'The Soul Dew is perfectly well protected now' Latios said to them answering Lorenzo's concern. 'When you put it back into the pool last night I saw it glow brighter than usual. I tested it out last night by dipping my paw into the pool. It smoked and sizzled my paw a bit and by doing that it would seem that by reforming the Soul Dew with Ash's Aura and Soul he made it stronger with a better defense making it so it would be impossible to remove it from the pool.'

Lorenzo still had a doubtful look on his face, "If you say so Latios. I will trust your judgment on this. I just hope that you know what you're doing."

Bianca pulled back from Latias and wiped her eyes before rounding on Ash, "You had better take care of them or else." Ash gulped slightly and nodded still half stunned that legendary Pokémon actually wanted to come with him.

"Well" Lorenzo said clapping his hands together. "I think we should give these three sometime alone to get to know each other better." The rest of them nodded and got up and left the garden leaving only Ash, Pikachu, Latios and Latias in the area. Ash still looked too stunned to speak so Latias went up and nudged him slightly to wake him up. Ash jumped a bit, but when he saw Latias' cute face near his he smiled and petted her slightly on the head making her coo happily.

"Hey Latios" Ash said getting the magnificent dragon's attention. "Not that I'm complaining, but what made you decide to come with me?"

"It was mostly Latias' idea" Latios admitted. "She wanted to get out of the area and see the world and she wanted to spend more time with you." Latias took this moment to nuzzle her head against Ash making him laugh and pet her more. Latios smiled at his sister's affection towards Ash. "But I also have my own reasons. One of them is that you probably would barely be able to keep up with Latias' mischievous ways." Latias pretended she hadn't heard him and continued to nuzzle Ash affectionately. "And another reason is that I owe you Ash. In a short amount of time you have become as much of a friend to me as Lorenzo and Bianca. And despite only knowing me for a day you risked your life to save mine. I want to help you accomplish your dreams of becoming a Pokémon master."

"Thanks Latios" Ash said as he hugged Latios and Latios hugged him back smiling.

'Okay this will work simply' Latios said as he and Ash separated. 'When you're ready to leave we shall let you capture us. I don't know if Latias is the combat type, but I am ready to start training.'

"Brother" Latias called though only Latios understood. "I... I want to learn how to fight."

Latios' eyes widened, "Are you sure" he asked in POKESPEECH. "You don't have to learn to fight if you don't want to."

"I do want to though" Latias said. "When I saw you trapped inside of that prison as those two controlled the city it was causing you so much pain and it took all of my Psychic power to break it when you could have broken it easily if you were at full strength. I don't want anything like that to happen again; especially if I have the power to stop it."

"Sis" Latios said impressed. Smiling he turned to Ash and communicated with him, 'Looks like Latias wants to battle and train with us in the future.'

Ash nodded, "Alright. I promise I'll help both of you get stronger."

Later that day Ash went over to the Altomare Pokémon center to make a call to Professor Oak, "Hello Professor Oak" Ash greeted as the old Professor answered the phone.

"Hello Ash" Oak greeted kindly. "How are you doing? It's been ages since you called."

"I'm doing good Professor" Ash said. "Sorry that I hadn't called in a while I've just been pretty busy for a while and don't even get me started on what I've been through the last couple days."

Professor Oak laughed, "Well it definitely sounds like you haven't been slacking. Oh yes I must ask, how many badges have you earned so far?"

"I've got seven so far" Ash answered. "I'm on my way to Blackthorn city to earn my final badge soon."

"Well then I must say you have quite a bit of catching up to do" Professor Oak said. "Gary has had all eight of his badges for a couple weeks now and is training his Pokémon for the Silver Conference." Ash cursed Gary in his mind. "By the way I hope you get that last badge soon since the deadline for registration to the Silver conference is only one month away."

"One month" Ash cried out in shock. "I need to get to Blackthorn city and quick." Remembering why he called in the first place Ash turned back to Professor Oak, "Oh yeah Professor I need to switch out two Pokémon now."

"Alright, which ones do you want back" Professor Oak asked.

"None" Ash said surprising Professor Oak. "It's in preparation for the new recruits I'm catching later today."

"Why don't you want them to transfer back to my lab" Professor Oak asked.

Ash merely smirked, "You'll have to wait and find out." Professor Oak merely sighed, but relented and decided to wait until Ash caught the two new Pokémon since they automatically appeared on his database computer every time a trainer in Kanto caught a new Pokémon.

"So which Pokémon do you want to switch out" Professor Oak asked.

Ash thought for a few seconds, "I think I'll switch out my Heracross and my Totodile." Ash pulled out the two Pokeballs and placed them in the transfer and they were gone in a flash. "Alright Professor see you later."

"Goodbye Ash" Professor Oak said before he and Ash hung up.

It was now about five o' clock and the sun was beginning to set and Ash, Misty and Brock were about to go and catch the last Ferry out of Altomare that led to Blackthorn city. Lorenzo and Bianca were saying their last goodbye's to the two Pokémon since this would be the last time they saw them in a while.

"Remember Ash take care of them" Bianca reminded him as she finished her hug with both of them.

"Don't worry" Ash said as he walked up to the both of them and pulled out two Pokeballs. "I promise to take care of the both of them." Ash opened up both of the Pokeballs and the two legendary Pokémon disappeared in a flash of red into the Pokeballs that closed with a snap. The Pokeballs didn't even shake as the center glowed red and then stopped signifying that they were officially caught.

"Alright" Ash cheered. "I caught a Latios... and a Latias."

After bidding Bianca and Lorenzo goodbyes the three of them departed the museum and headed towards the docks for the last ferry out of Altomare and were heading for Blackthorn city. After a couple minutes of walking they made it to the docks. There were a few small boats around the area, but the one they were going to go on was a medium sized cruise boat. It was pretty nice looking too. On the inside it had a small snack shack and seats for people to enjoy the stay while below deck it had a few bunks for people to go to sleep in and for the people who just wanted to sit at the top and enjoy the night sky.

After getting on the ferry the three of them sat on the inside for a bit, "Well that sure was the most eventful vacation we've ever had" Brock said.

"You can say that again" Ash said still a little overwhelmed. "This time when we meet a Legendary they come back with us when the adventure's over. Oh man with both Latios and Latias I'm definitely gonna win the competition."

"Don't get too overconfident Ash" Misty said. "Just because you have two Legendary Pokémon now doesn't mean that you're invincible."

"She's right Ash" Brock said gently. "Even though Legendaries are much stronger than average Pokémon they are still Pokémon nonetheless. They can still be defeated just like any other Pokémon."

"I know that" Ash grumbled making his two friends laugh a bit. After getting a small dinner Misty and Brock decided to go to bed.

"You should get some sleep as well Ash" Brock said. "We'll be in Blackthorn city tomorrow and if you want to win that badge you'll need to be well rested."

"I'll be down in a bit" Ash said. As Brock and Misty descended the ferry into the bottom Ash went up to the top and sucked in some breath when he felt the cold wind envelope his body. Ash looked up at the main part of the boat to see that the ferry was on Autopilot since the Captain had gone to bed already and there were a few workers on the boat doing a little patrol, but none were on top right now.

Ash picked up the two Pokeballs that held Latios and Latias, "Hey Pikachu you think the two of them would like to come out and see the area." Pikachu nodded enthusiastically with a small 'Pika.' "Alright then... Latios, Latias come on out" Ash called throwing the Pokeballs into the air. Out came the two Legendaries in a flash with a small coo. "Hey you guys" Ash called.

Latias immediately flew down and nuzzled Ash affectionately. 'Hi Ash' she communicated telepathically. Latios flew down and gave his own greeting to Ash. Ash petted them both softly.

"I figured you guys could use some fresh air after being inside the Pokeballs for so long" Ash said.

'Indeed' Latios said. 'I'm still a little dizzy from going inside the Pokeball.' Latias agreed as she too felt a small amount of dizziness.

"Don't worry about that" Ash said to them. "It takes a while to get use to, but the dizziness passes after a while. Anyway I just thought that you guys would want to take a look at the scenery for a bit." Both Eon Pokémon looked out at the area and could tell that they were in the sea area, but there many different lands around the area and the two of them marvelled at the sites.

'It's breathtaking' Latios breathed. Latios had stayed in the secret garden his whole life and rarely left it to go out with his sister, but every time he did he marvelled at the beautiful sites of Altomare and now, thanks to Ash, he could now see the whole world. Latias couldn't speak to them as she was already soaring high above the area into the clouds and enjoying all of the sites cooing happily. 'It seems Latias is enjoying herself' Latios said to Ash.

"Yeah" Ash said smiling as he heard Latias' coos of excitement. Latios gently nudged Ash on the cheek making Ash look at Latios curiously. Latios indicated to the sky and then to his back. "You want me to ride with you and Latias on your back" Ash asked. Latios nodded and Ash was too happy to comply. As Latios lowered himself Ash got on top of Latios' back and Latios kicked off from the ground. "Whoa" Ash cried out. Getting over his surprise Ash looked down to see Latios flying high above the sea into the clouds. Ash had the widest grin on his face as he observed the surroundings from an Arial point of view and it was amazing.

Latias flew up beside Ash and Latios and cooed happily while smiling almost as big as Ash. Then Latias took a dive bomb towards the ocean and Latios followed. Ash hung on tight, but he was so thrilled that the thought of falling off didn't even cross his mind.

After coming down the two of them flew across the very top of the ocean and Ash looked down seeing his reflection glazing across the ocean waters and the small amounts of sea Pokémon that were still awake and swimming along. Ash slowly sat up straight and spread his arms wide and felt the wind spread through his clothes. "Woo-hoo" he shouted out. They glided farther across the water "Woo-hoo" Ash shouted again. After a third "Woo-hoo" both Latios and Latias took to the skies again as Ash held on tight so as to not fall off.

Then they ended up flying back to the boat and they gave a soft coo as they came in for a landing on the top of the deck. After slowing to a stop Ash hopped off of Latios' back and had to get use to walking on the ground again.

"Whoa, I haven't flown around like that before" Ash said regaining his footing while Latias and Latios laughed at Ash stumbling around a bit. "Well did you guys enjoy your little sightseeing trip?" Both of them cooed in response and Ash took that as a yes. He stifled a yawn, "It's really getting late" he noted. "I should go get some rest. Sorry guys, but you got to go back in the Pokeballs, who knows what people would do if they found out you were with me."

'Probably freak out, call the media and then you'd be hounded for the rest of your life' Latios said flatly. Latias giggled beside him as Ash shuddered at the media. He didn't mind a little attention from the media, but too much and he felt uncomfortable.

"Funny" Ash said dryly. "Return" he said as he pulled out two Pokeballs and the red beam connected with them and in a flash they returned with a small flash back into the Pokeballs. Ash yawned out loud as he covered his mouth. He looked on his shoulder to see little Pikachu already asleep. Ash smiled and decided to follow Pikachu's lead. He went downstairs into the lower deck and fell asleep as soon as he hit the bed.