The Secret Garden was abuzz with life. Ledyba and Yanma flitted about in complete harmony as Pidgey soared around the compound. In fact, two more people had just walked through a gated entrance into said garden. One looked very excited, but the other was wheezing a bit. 

 "No, Ash is already here in the garden." Bianca said while leading her grandpa into the Secret Garden. 

 "That's great! I'm sure Latias is really excited to have him around." Lorenzo huffed out,  turning his head to the side to see a few Yanma fly by.

 Pinwheels and various instruments spun while the two walled on through. Chimes went off in the distance from the light breeze blowing through the expanse. Pokemon flitted back and forth calmly while Lorenzo looked on.

 Lorenzo then turned back to his granddaughter, "By the way, has Ash met the little ones yet?" He asked Bianca who shrugged in reply.

 "They've been asleep for most of the day. I'm sure they'll come out at some point." Bianca finished as she gripped the railing beside the stairway leading down to the fountain.

 Ash noticed them and smiled, "Lorenzo! Nice to see you again." He was sitting beside the fountain while Latias floated atop the water lazily.

 Lorenzo stepped down behind Bianca, "It has been a while, Ash. I've seen some of your exploits. Are you here on any business?" He asked the trainer.

 Ash stood up and extended his hand to the man, "No business. I was just really wanting to visit. It's been a while."

 Lorenzo took his hand, shaking it with vigor, "Five years is quite a long time. Latias has really missed you, you know?"

 Ash chuckled nervously scratching his head, "I got the message." Bianca winked from the side as Ash continued, "She definitely let me know anyway." He finished while Latias turned over to hang on the edge of the fountain.

 Lorenzo nodded, "Yes, that's to be expected." Ash kinda looked a bit more awkward hearing that.

 Bianca smirked and decided to steer the conversation forward, "And you know what else should be expected? A nice vacation to boot." She turned to Lorenzo, "I think we should all go get something nice to eat tonight." 

 Lorenzo agreed, "Have you got a place in mind?" 

 Bianca nodded, "Yeah! Let's go to Restaurant Le Wow. They've got a really nice selection of Italian dishes I'm sure everyone would love." She turned to Ash who vigorously shook his head up and down.

 He grinned, finally in a better comfort zone with this conversation, "I actually heard of a place just like that in Lumiose City. Who would've thought there would be another place with the same name." He said as Lorenzo scratched his chin.

 "Well, it could just be a coincidence." To which Ash nodded, but Lorenzo continued, "Anyway, I've got a bit more work to do before I head that way. Maybe you should all go do something in the meantime. After all, we do have plenty of new things in town to check out." He said as Latias nodded enthusiastically while floating up out of the water to shake off the excess water from her smooth form.

 She then floated to the ground before forming into Bianca's twin. She turned to Ash with a smirk, 'Not bad, right?' Her voice echoed in his head.

 Ash couldn't help a chuckle escaping, "Haha… Yeah." He agreed.

 Latias reached for his hand and dragged Ash alongside her, "Wooooahhh! Latias, hold on!" But she didn't and continued on her path. 

 Lorenzo chuckled at the sight of them and turned to Bianca who nodded in acknowledgment, "I'll make sure they don't get up to too much trouble." She then walked off leaving Lorenzo behind.

 He turned to the fountain and sighed, "To be young again…" He finished wistfully into the flowing breeze.

 As Bianca passed where Ash and Latias had run past only moments earlier, she heard a familiar sound.

 "Pika!" Bianca looked around only for her to end up catching the yellow rodent in midair. It nuzzled her chest. She looked at the adorable Pikachu in her hands and smiled.

 "Ash is going to end up missing you, you know?" She asked him to which he nodded in agreement. Bianca quickly put Pikachu down allowing him to run ahead while she followed behind.

 ~Meanwhile~

 Latias and Ash were standing over a familiar balcony that was above the area they'd first met. Of course, this time was completely different.

 They were both attentive to each other on this go round. Latias held his hand with her own while giving him a smile that could warm the coldest of hearts.

 'I wanted to do this again with you.' Latias turned to look over the area. 'I remember this place so clearly, it seems like we'd met for the first time all over again.' 

 Ash could only agree with her. He couldn't place his exact thoughts down, but he was enjoying his time with Latias. He gripped her hand a little tighter. 

 Latias noticed and leaned into his side a bit. He smiled and reciprocated, "This is nice." He said to her while they looked over the small, but beautiful area.

 Pikachu looked out from behind the wall where he stood. Knowing that his trainer was having a tender moment made him reluctant to interrupt. Though his tail was raised a bit higher than usual. 

Pikachu's ears twitched, signifying that Bianca had caught up with him, "You move pretty quick, Pikachu." She said to the little electric rodent that scratched his cheek sheepishly.

 Still, Bianca looked around the corner herself seeing that Latias and Ash were practically snuggling each other by this point.

 Pikachu tapped her shoes to get her attention, to which Bianca looked at the little mouse. He pointed in a different direction and she nodded.

 Whispering lightly, Bianca spoke to him, "We'll go get some ice cream real quick and let them have a little more time alone. Sound good?" She asked him to which Pikachu agreed enthusiastically with a semi low chu. 

 She held out her arm and he crawled up the side to head with her to the stand not too far off.

 Latias sighed, 'I wish this could last forever.' She felt Ash squeeze her hand a little tighter.

 "It can, but you might have to... come with me." Latias' eyes widened a little and she moved away from him a bit, he felt a twinge of worry, "But I wouldn't force you to. It would be up to you."

 Latias wasn't sure if she was nervous, happy, sad or just unsure of that possibility. She'd never known anything beyond Altomare. Could she go with Ash and leave this place?

 Ash walked closer to her while cupping her hand in both of his, "I'm going to be here for a week. The reason I came to see this place is because I got an email that said you and Bianca wanted to see me." He then let go of her hand entirely to take off his backpack.

 Latias, in the form of Bianca's twin lookalike, was surprised as Ash pulled out a pipe-looking thing. He pulled off the lid and turned it upside down. A piece of paper slowly slid out of it and into his other hand.

 He smiled at her, "You know, I thought about you and Bianca a lot more than either of you probably knew." He unraveled the now familiar looking painting and Latias was practically tearing up by this point.

 "This really means a lot to me." Ash said as the picture showed him and Pikachu looking quite happy together. Latias felt warm knowing that he kept it so long. 

 Ash smiled, "I wasn't sure which one of you actually made it. I wanted to ask, but you left so quickly." Latias grasped her shirt and one hand covered her mouth, tears flowing in full force.

 Ash gasped and moved toward her again, pulling her into a hug, "I didn't mean to…"

 'I made it…' He heard in his mind loud and clear. Latias looked into his brown eyes, 'You have no idea how good it feels…' She trailed off before continuing, 'To know that you treasured that for so long.' Before Latias could think about what else to say, she found Ash had captured her lips yet again.

 Sparks flew off inside her brain and it felt wonderful. She felt the heavy blush spread on her cheeks. She moved to grasp Ash at his neck and moved one of her hands through his jet black hair.

 Together they stayed like that. It probably felt like forever as they battled each other underneath bright blue skies. Latias even began to feel something else poke her on the thigh causing her to open her eyes wide.

 'So, you must really like this form? Or is it because of my sis?' She asked him to which he turned redder than usual.

 "Well, I uhh…" She put a finger to his lips.

 She gave him a playful half lidded stare, 'To be honest, I think she has a thing for you too. I wonder if she wants a bite.' Ash's face was like a lit firecracker at this point. The thought of both of them at the same time being quite an entertaining idea.

 "Bwuh mmpph!" Ash had no time to recover as she reclaimed his lips for her own.

 Latias speared her tongue through his lips capturing him for herself once more, 'I don't think I'd mind sharing you with her... ' She hugged him tighter, 'But you better know that I'll always love you the most.'

 Ash loved her too, that much was obvious. Though he had to start tapping her on the back. Air was a necessity and though he was definitely all this, he needed her to understand. Latias reluctantly pulled back until just a string of their saliva touched the bench. Gasping for air, Latias leaned into his chest as Ash stroked her hair. His heartbeat was going from erratic to a slower pace as her mere presence could get him going or be a soft breeze lightly travelling through the area.

 His thoughts and conviction wouldn't be understated, "I love you too, Latias." He said while holding her close. This moment was serene despite the obvious tent in his pants. Ash wanted to stand with her forever, but then reality was often a bit too harsh to ignore. A ball on his belt seemed to wiggle harshly and then it expanded to finally open.

 Bayleef popped out of the PokeBall, but she seemed aghast. Looking upon the scene of two lovers pressed tightly to one another. She looked at Ash and then to the visage of Bianca. Tears began to form in her eyes before she finally shrieked and ran off. 

 All of this had happened in such a short amount of time that they were still shellshocked about it. Ash turned to Latias and then to where he'd seen Bayleef wander off to. Latias pulled away from him and nodded in understanding.

 Ash still felt the need to explain himself, "She's always like this. Anytime any woman had even talked to me, she'd attack them." Latias seemed to tighten up at that.

 'So, you've been around other women?' She asked him.

 Ash shook his head, "Not like I've been with you! Definitely not!" He said quickly to her.

 Latias softened up a bit at that, 'That's good… You shouldn't get with just anyone. It should be with a woman I would approve of.' Her thoughts echoed in his mind.

 Ash's mind blanked, "With women…" Latias nodded, "You approve of?" Latias agreed, grabbing his hand.

 'I gave my heart to you and I wouldn't want anyone else in the world.' Latias said to him as Ash looked into those beautiful brown eyes.

'But I'm also less accustomed to human tradition. If someone truly loved you as well, I'd be willing to share.' She smiled while adding, 'Just so long as it was consensual for all parties.'

 She then smiled, 'We should go find her real quick.' Latias looked around and then she teleported her and Ash to the docks.

 "Woah! I'll never get used to that." Ash said while Latias just giggled to herself as he found steady footing.

 She pointed to the right, 'You go that way. I'll look over here.' She didn't wait for his reply and headed off.

 Latias already knew where to look. It was obvious for a psychic anyway. As she walked into the back alley not too far away from where she'd teleported herself and Ash. Latias immediately saw the grass type looking down forlornly.

 Bayleef wasn't surprised about what she'd seen earlier because she knew that Ash had plenty of admirers. Her leaf was hanging low or as low as it could possibly be. Surely she could be one of them, right? He would notice her, right?

 Latias walked up to Bayleef, reaching out to touch the little dinosaur on the back of her neck much to Bayleef’s shock. She quickly turned to see that woman that would haunt her dreams for a while onwards. Latias focused and suddenly a forcefield had surrounded them both.

 Bayleef’s maw was agape, "Who or what are you?!" She yelled and Bayleef shouted once more in even greater surprise at hearing her thoughts come spilling out, "What is this?!"

 Latias pulled her hand back and finally spoke, "It's a force field. We can speak on even terms here. Also, it does take a lot of energy for me to maintain this. So, if I happen to do other activities… I usually keep the translation part off." Latias said as she leaned back, "Also, I'm a Pokemon too. Latias is my name. Nice to meet you." She said while extending her hand.

 Bayleef looked at her in astonishment, "Wait! Does Ash already know?" Latias nodded, much to Bayleef's further amazement.

 She then looked back down in what appeared to be sadness, "But that would mean that I wouldn't have had to…" She stopped herself.

 Latias was confused, "To? What?" She asked the leaf covered dinosaur.

 Bayleef wanted to say something. Guilt had been building just as much as her lust had been at the time she had taken advantage of Ash. Latias motioned for her to continue, "Please. If I can help you. I will, but you should at least tell me. Especially if Ash is involved." She finished with a hopeful look adorning her human face.

 Bayleef had spoken too soon. She couldn't escape without an explanation and the barrier wasn't allowing her to lie. She saw Latias' eyes narrow at that, "Well, I may have taken advantage of him…" Bayleef trailed off as Latias turned her head slightly.

 "Taken advantage of him? How? Why?" She asked the grass type, who seemed to be shrinking down.

 "You’re a psychic type, right?” Bayleef asked Latias who nodded. Bayleef sighed while looking to the side, “Just look into my memory…" She said awkwardly. Latias was befuddled, but did as Bayleef asked. The entire landscape had changed around them. A familiar looking hotel room and desperate Bayleef in heat was shown sitting on a couch with Ash berating her.

 The next few minutes flew by quickly. Bayleef's shame lay out in the open just as much as she'd been fucked on the bed that was rapidly disappearing around them. Latias had already removed her hand from Bayleef's head, choosing to cross her arms in disgust.

 "So, that's how… You used attract?" Latias said to Bayleef.

 Bayleef was still looking away from her. Tears began to flow down her cheeks. Despite what Latias thought of her. She knew that it would be better to lay out the truth, "I did… It felt right at the time, but now I just feel awful. It's like I need a crutch just to be with him." Bayleef sighed in frustration.

 She was already intensely jealous of Latias who seemed to be just fine with Ash. It was unnerving to Bayleef. Latias was already frowning at her with an intense look upon her visage.

 "Apologize." Latias stated as Bayleef looked away.

 Without thinking, Bayleef immediately replied, "I'm sorry…" She stated, but Latias shook her head.

 "No! Not to me. To him. You should tell him everything!" Latias said as Bayleef's eyes widened.

 "W- What?! But he'll hate me!" Bayleef wasn't a fan of having to tell someone she loved that she had raped him.

 Latias's eyes softened, but only a little, "That's a chance you have to take. I know Ash is a good person and so do you. Maybe he'll forgive you." Latias then looked away, "If you don't tell him yourself though… I won't forgive you." Bayleef was set upon by Latias’s stern look which worried her beyond comprehension.

 ‘If I don’t tell Ash. She might.’ Bayleef thought to herself, but then realized that she had heard that slip out as well thanks to the barrier.

 Latias' brow furrowed at that as Bayleef dipped her head down in understanding knowing that she had been heard as Latias let down the barrier. Latias stepped toward Bayleef and patted her on the head. Leaning her head toward the exit of the area. Bayleef got the message and then got to her hoof-like feet.

 Together they walked away from that scenic spot, one with a hopeful outlook and the other so worried that she wasn't sure how things would work out. But Latias wasn't going to dwell on that right now. She was looking forward to tonight where she had a certain plan for a Mr. Ash Ketchum.

~Meanwhile~

Ash was sitting on a bench. A bit tired from all the searching he'd been doing. So, he sent Pidgeot out to do a little digging for him. He hoped to hear back from his friend soon enough. That hadn't happened, but what did was an ice cream cone being put before his face.

 He looked up to find both Pikachu and Bianca staring at him with smiles on their faces. He smiled back and took the offered ice cream cone as Bianca opted to sit next to him.

 Ash was a little surprised by this, "Thanks Bianca." He said as Bianca smiled, closing her eyes and taking in the wind that breezed through the area.

 "How'd you know?" She asked as Pikachu hopped off her shoulder. Bianca continued, "You should be a bit more careful with this little guy. He could have gotten lost." Ash laughed a little in response.

 "Well, I already knew where he was. I even knew who you were despite your twin. I recognized Latias the moment I met her in town." He chose to leave out the intense makeout session and the extra stuff.

 "I'm still wondering about the how?" She questioned as Ash obliged her.

 Ash smiled and eagerly replied, "I've picked up on a few things since I left here. I can see other people's and Pokemon's aura." He looked at Bianca and she saw his eyes glow a bit. She even felt a bit warm in his presence.

 He even added on to it a bit, "It's just something I've been able to do since I met Lucario a while back." He finished nonchalantly.

 "Though there are some cases where a Pokemon can hide their aura. Like right now, Bayleef is hiding from me and thus hiding her aura." Ash took a lick of the slowly melting ice cream cone before continuing, "Sometimes Pokemon can subconsciously hide themselves when they don't wanna be found. I saw Pikachu's aura the moment that me and La-" His mouth had been covered by Bianca. His eyes arched a bit and he made a mumbled apology as she took her hand off Ash's mouth. He then continued, "and your sister had come home." Bianca nodded in understanding as Ash began to really enjoy his ice cream.

 "That's why I didn't initially worry because I knew he was fine." Ash patted his buddy's head which made Pikachu lean in.

 "Chuuuu…" He trailed off in what appeared to be content happiness.

 Bianca was impressed with how he seemed to have completely changed from the boy that she and Latias had met so long ago. He was brash back then, but now he was calmer and stronger. She found herself blushing a bit while turning to look away from the man. 

 ‘I just can’t believe it.’ She thought to herself.

 “Speaking of fine. Hey Lat-!” The onlookers around the area had turned toward Ash when his voice was about to shout Latias’s name, but Bianca had covered his mouth.

 “Sister! And you’ve brought a friend.” Bianca covered for Ash’s loud response earlier while Latias nodded as Bayleef looked down at the ground below. Ash’s mouth being obstructed was a surprise for him. Bianca sighed in relief as the onlookers in the area simply turned back to whatever they were up to, “I had to correct you just a moment ago. Please be a little more careful.” She whispered to Ash who nodded in acknowledgement.

 “Gotcha.” He said as he turned back to Latias and Bayleef, “Still, I’m glad to see you both made it back okay. I’m happy that you’re doing better, Bayleef.” He said as a familiar sound was heard from above.

 “Pidgeo!” Pidgeot let out while slowly floating down with small flaps of his rather large wings. He looked a bit frustrated which indicated that Latias’s barrier worked wonders. Latias silently celebrated that her abilities she’d been learning were worth something after all since such a sharp bird couldn’t find her.

 Bayleef had leaned into Ash as he pet her. He couldn’t place it, but for some reason… This felt familiar and made him blush, ‘That’s weird… It’s like this anytime I’m around her too.’ That feeling wasn’t normal and it bothered him.

 Latias was frowning at that, just a little jealous that Bayleef was still getting that attention from Ash despite what she'd done. But she let it slide, she would get everything out in the open once they had the time. Ash was done with handing out pets by this time and was taking out two pokeballs proceeding to call both Pidgeot and Bayleef back.

 Ash moved over to let Latias have a seat next to him, “May as well enjoy the last part of the day with us.” Ash said to Latias who went the extra mile to snuggle right up to him.

 Knowing what had been done to him bothered her, but she was going to make sure that wrong was righted. Tonight would be a wonderful time for her and Ash. Latias even looked at her sister when thinking about this.

 As the sun began to sink below the buildings, the group of four watched with awe. Even though it was a bit colder than they had thought it would be by this time. Ash felt really warm because even Bianca was currently pressed up against him and Pikachu was sitting on his head. This was a great day.

 ‘I’m the luckiest guy on the planet…’ Ash thought to himself. His ice cream had completely melted away, covering his hand in a sticky residue because it had been completely forgotten by this point.

~End of Chapter 2~