Flying across the ocean was our hero Ash Ketchum. His trusty Pikachu resting on his shoulder enjoying the sights and underneath him was his faithful Latios giving Ash a ride to Hoenn. "Latios" Ash called getting the beautiful dragon's attention, "How are you holding up? Do you need a rest?"

'No I'm just fine' Latios answered 'Thanks for asking. I could probably go on like this for another 3 hours.'

Ash nodded, "Alright, oh by the way, did you find out what my mom was doing with Latias?"

Latios laughed, 'Oh I found out alright. It turns out Latias likes gardening a lot. She was paying rapt attention while your mom demonstrated every single tool and the properties it did. It was hilarious to watch.'

Ash chuckled, "I bet Latias didn't like being laughed at."

Latios kept chuckling, "No she did not... and I recommend, for your health, that you do not make fun of her for it."

"Message received" Ash said. Ash reached into his backpack and pulled out the map, "Alright according to this map Littleroot town is about twenty miles away. Good thing Latios can fly faster than a jet plane or we wouldn't be there until tomorrow eh Pikachu."

"Pika" Pikachu agreed.

They kept flying through the area and Ash was staring out into the ocean. It was massive and he could see some Pokémon swimming under the surface, but he couldn't see them accurately because of them being too far under water. After about an hour more of flying Ash saw a city coming up.

"There it is" Ash called "It's Littleroot Town." Latios went in for a landing towards the docks and none of them were exactly being discreet. People and Pokémon trainers stared in shock as Latios descended and hovered just above the docks. Ash hopped off and petted Latios, "Thanks for the ride Latios. Take a nice long rest" Ash recalled Latios to the Pokeball and Ash walked off the docks completely oblivious to the stares he was receiving.

As Ash left the docks and continued into the city someone called out, "Hold up there." Ash stopped and turned around to see a trainer about his age with shoulder length blue wavy hair wearing a blue shirt and black shorts. "Was that a Latios you were riding there?"

"Yeah, why" Ash asked.

"Where exactly are you from" the kid asked ignoring Ash's question.

"Pallet Town in the Kanto Region" Ash answered "Why?"

"And how exactly did someone from Pallet manage to capture the legendary Latios" the kid asked continuing to ignore Ash's question.

Ash got annoyed now, "Look what does it matter to you?" Their conversation was beginning to draw a crowd.

"It does matter to me because some trainer from Kanto managed to capture a Legendary Pokémon from Hoenn" the kid said 'Kanto' with a tone of disgust.

Ash was getting really annoyed now, "Who cares what region Latios is from?"

"I do" the kid answered. He then took up a lofty tone, "My name is Sid and I'm going to capture all the Legendary Pokémon in every region one way or another. Now let's battle now and if I win you must hand your Latios over to me."

Ash's eyes widened in anger, "You're nuts kid. There's no way I'm gonna bet Latios over something as stupid as this." Ash began to walk away.

"Oh I see then you're chicken" Sid said mockingly. "Pathetic, how a Latios can go with a pathetic trainer like you who backs down from a match. How disappointing. If I was Latios' trainer I would never back down from any challenge."

Ash was really mad now, "FINE. You want a match then let's go. Choose your Pokémon."

"Very well" Sid smirked. "Blaziken let's go." Out came the massive flame Pokémon that Ash had already faced before.

"Latios I choose you" Ash called sending out Latios. Latios appeared with a cooed and hovered in front of Ash.

'What's going on Ash' Latios asked noticing the Blaziken in front of him.

'Read that kids mind' Ash thought darkly knowing Latios could read his mind. Latios did read the kids mind and Latios' eyes widened in anger.

'So this little insect thinks he can take me from you eh' Latios said in a tone darker than Ash's 'Well let's see him try it.'

"Blaziken use fire punch" Sid shouted. Blaziken's fist ignited with flames and it charged at Latios.

'Safeguard' Ash thought. Latios heard him and put up a guard around himself. Blaziken's fire punch hit Latios head on, but the safeguard was so powerful that it made Blaziken fly back from the backlash. 'Good now use dragon breath.' Latios opened his mouth and launched green energy in the shape of breath fumes towards Blaziken and it hit dead on causing Blaziken massive damage. 'Finish it with dragon rush.' Latios' body glowed and Latios charged at Blaziken and hit it hard knocking it out cold.

Sid growled when he saw Blaziken out cold, "Blaziken return" he grunted. He pulled out his next Pokeball, "Swellow I choose you." Out came a massive raven colored bird with a red belly. "Swellow use Ariel Ace." Swellow cried out and charged at Latios.

'Steel wing' Ash thought. Latios' wing glowed brightly and once Swellow got in close enough Latios hit it hard with Steel wing right in the head. Swellow fell to the ground out cold with swirls in its eyes.

Sid growled loudly and returned his Swellow, "How are you having Latios attack without saying anything?"

"Latios is part Psychic so as long as I think my attack and strategy then Latios can hear them" Ash said smirking.

"Which means I can't predict what attacks he'll use" Sid said and then he growled again and pulled out four Pokeballs. "Go Mightyena, Breloom, Camerupt, and Seviper." All four Pokémon came out in four separate flashes. Immediately the crowd began roaring at unfairness, but the two trainers ignored them, "All of you go and take down that Latios" Sid roared. All four Pokémon gave a roar and charged at Latios.

'Luster Purge now' Ash thought calmly. Latios opened his mouth and charged up his signature attack. Swirling purple energy built up in a ball form and then Latios launched it from its mouth and it struck all four Pokémon. When the explosion cleared it showed all four Pokémon out cold with swirls in their eyes.

Sid gaped in shock, "This... can't be." He fell to his knees and stared in shock.

"Good job Latios return" Ash called and returned Latios to his Pokeball. Ash stared down at the four down Pokémon and gave a small apology to them in his head and then he stared at the shocked form of Sid before closing his eyes and walking off. 'That kid still has a lot to learn if he ever wants a Legendary' Ash thought silently.

Sid pounded his fists on the ground and looked up and glared at the retreating form of Ash, "This isn't over" he growled silently. From in the crowd there were a few people staring at Sid and seemed to form grins on their faces.

Ash continued on until he came to a video phone and he dialled the number to Professor Burch's lab. An assistant answered the phone, "Hello" the assistant said.

"Hello I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town" Ash introduced. "Is Professor Burch around?"

"I'm afraid that Professor Burch is out doing field work right now, but I'm sure I can help you with whatever you need" the assistant said in a friendly voice.

"Well I need some direction to the lab" Ash said. "I need to register for the Hoenn League."

"Okay" the assistant said. "Well from where you are now you're not far from the lab. Just take the hill to your right and follow the path for about 3 blocks and you should see the lab in plain sight."

"Alright, thank you" Ash said and hung up. "Well Pikachu let's go."

"Pika" Pikachu said as Ash took off towards the hill that led to Professor Burch's lab.

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On another path there was a young girl riding on her bike towards Professor Burch's laboratory in Littleroot Town. She was about average height for her age, wearing skin tight black biker shorts, black socks and red shoes. She had on a red short sleeved shirt and a red bandana on her head. She had brown hair and blue eyes.

ENTER FIRST PERSON P.O.V.

'My name is May Maple. I'm 10 years old and I'm on a way to see my dad's friend Professor Burch to begin my Pokémon journey' I thought with a smile. I continued to ride along on my bike with a smile on my face until I heard a ghostly moan. I turned to my side to see a Duskull by my side. My eyes bug out and I scream as the Pokémon startled me. I lost my balance and crashed right into a tree.

"Ow" I mumble. I get up and continue my ride with my mood going a bit sour. 'To be honest I don't even like Pokémon that much.' I stop my bike at the end of a cliff and gaze out towards Littleroot Town as a ferry comes into dock. My mood brightens and I smile brightly, "But the travelling. I just love it" I said brightly.

END FIRST PERON P.O.V.

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Ash had just rounded a corner and saw a building sitting on the side of the hill, "That must be Professor Burch's lab" Ash said excitedly. "C'mon Pikachu we're almost there" Ash said excitedly. Ash continued on towards the lab when he heard a scream. "Pikachu did you hear that?"

"Pika" Pikachu nodded.

"Let's go check it out" Ash said. They began to set out towards the source of the scream. Ash rounded a tree and came to a slope and at the bottom he saw a young girl being surrounded by a bunch of Mightyena. The girl's bike was torn apart and she was cornered against the cliff. "That girl's in trouble" Ash said stating the obvious "We've got to save her."

May whimpered from her position on the ground. She was almost to Professor Burch's lab when her tire hit a pothole and she lost control and slid down a slope. She landed hard on her butt and landed on something soft that whined loudly. When she regained her bearings she saw a small scratched up Poochyena along with two angry parents Mightyena. May was nervous and tired to apologize while shielding behind her bike, but the two Mightyena wouldn't listen and began tearing it to shreds. Now she was defenceless and at the mercy of tow angry Mightyena.

Ash then landed in front of the frightened May surprising her and the Mightyena. "Pikachu check on her, make sure she's okay." Pikachu nodded and hopped off of Ash's shoulder and went up to the shaking May.

"Pika" Pikachu said. May looked at the little yellow mouse who gave her an innocent look.

May smiled slightly, "I'm okay" she said. Pikachu gave a 'chu' with a smile making May giggle slightly. Ash, meanwhile, crouched down in front of the growling Mightyena and stared into their eyes showing no fear. That was how you got them to calm down is by showing no fear. Eventually the Mightyena stopped growling and picked up their cub before walking off.

Ash got back up and turned to May, "Hey are you okay" Ash asked sticking a hand out.

May took his hand and he pulled her up, "Yeah I'm okay... though I can't say the same for my bike" she moaned at the end looking at the tattered remains of her bike "Oh I'm May Maple by the way."

"I'm Ash Ketchum" Ash introduced. "What are you doing all the way out here anyway?"

"I was heading for Professor Burch's Laboratory before my bike hit a pothole and I ended up flying down here" May answered.

"What a coincidence" Ash said "I'm on my way to Professor Burch's lab as well" Ash said "I'm going to be registering for the Hoenn League, what about you?"

"Oh I'm getting my first Pokémon" May said as they both climbed back up the slope.

"Your first Pokémon" Ash said excited, "You must be psyched."

"Yeah... psyched" May giggled nervously 'Yeah right' she thought silently. Soon they both got up to the lab and Ash knocked on the door.

"Hello" a Lab assistant answered the door. "Oh May I assume you're here for your first Pokémon?" May nodded, "And Ash if I remember correctly." Ash also nodded, "Excellent Professor Burch has just returned and is waiting for the both of you." The three of them walked through the door and into the back to see a large man with brown hair and beard wearing a lab coat was jotting down notes "Professor Burch they're here."

Professor Burch looked up, "Ah yes of course." He got up and walked up to the two trainers, "My, my May you certainly have grown since the last time I saw you."

May blushed slightly, "Nice to see you too Professor Burch."

"And you are" Professor Burch asked.

"Ash Ketchum Professor Burch" Ash said.

Professor Burch's reaction was quite hilarious as his eyes widened and he spoke in a special awe filled tone, "You mean THE Ash Ketchum."

"Yeah" Ash said slowly.

"My goodness" Professor Burch gushed out. "I heard all about you from Professor Oak during the Silver Conference, but I wasn't able to catch any of your battles. Tell me young man, are you really in possession of the Legendary Latios and Latias?"

All attention was on Ash, "Yes I am" Ash admitted.

"My boy you must let me take a quick look at them before you leave" Professor Burch said. "This is a once in a lifetime chance."

"Yeah sure" Ash said.

"Um... Professor" May said softly.

"Oh yeah" Professor Burch said. "Right this way." Professor Burch led them away towards the back room where there were three Pokeballs on a table. "Alright May inside these Pokeballs are one of three starter Pokémon. Your choices are a Treeko" Out came a green lizard Pokémon with a large tail.

"Wow, cool" Ash said in awe. "This one's a grass type right?"

Professor Burch nodded, "That's correct Ash."

"It looks weird" May said a little creeped.

"It's not weird" Ash said.

Professor Burch pulled out the second Pokeball, "And next is Mudkip." Out came a little blue Pokémon with orange cheeks and a black top.

"Cool, a water type, right" Ash asked.

"Correct again" Professor Burch said "You're really perceptive Ash." May looked uncertain before shaking her head. "And last, but not least, is the fire type Torchic." Out came a small orange chick type Pokémon with a cute chirp.

"It looks cute" May said smiling "I'll take it." She bent down and picked up the cute little Torchic, "Hello Torchic." Torchic chirped happily and nuzzled itself against May's cheek making her laugh.

"Well I'm glad you got your first Pokémon" Professor Burch said. "Now Ash what did you come here for?"

"I came here to register for the Hoenn League" Ash said.

"Alright" Professor Burch said. "Just hand me your Pokedex and I'll get it all done for you." Ash handed over his Pokedex and Professor Burch typed some things on the computer. "Alright done, you're all set up and registered for the Hoenn League."

"Awesome, thanks Professor Burch" Ash thanked.

"Now I don't mean to be pushy, but can I please see your two Pokémon" Professor Burch asked. Ash laughed and nodded.

"Alright, but we better do it outside" Ash said.

As they walked outside May turned to Professor Burch, "What exactly are the two Pokémon you're so interested in Professor?"

Professor Burch turned to May with a serious look on his face, "The two Pokémon in his possession that I want to see are known as the Two Legendary Eon Dragon Duo Latios and Latias. They are very Legendary Pokémon being very powerful and very rare. Most humans are lucky to see one, but for someone to be in possession of both of them is unheard of."

"Wow" May said impressed and looked back at Ash. Soon they got outside into the open area.

"Alright, Latios, Latias come on out" Ash called. Out came the two Eon Dragons with double loud cries and coos. They came back down in front of Ash and floated by him. Latias nuzzled Ash's face cooing happily while Latios eyes Professor Burch and May.

"It's okay Latios" Ash said noticing Latios' suspicious look. "They're friends. Professor Burch just wanted to take a quick look at you two." Latios nodded slightly and relaxed.

"I never thought I'd see the both of them" Professor Burch said in an awed voice. He went forward and examined both of them without touching them. "Magnificent... amazing" he kept mumbling.

"They're beautiful" May said softly staring at the two dragons. Latias heard May and flew over to her and cooed. May looked startled before smiling at Latias. Latias cooed again and nuzzled May's face. May laughed and petted Latias softly on the head. Latios fully relaxed now seeing his sister trust the girl.

Professor Burch finished his quick inspection, "Well Ash I must say that you do a find job in taking care of your Pokémon. These two are in great condition."

"Thanks Professor Burch" Ash said.

"Well you two should get going" Professor Burch said. "The nearest town is Pettleburg City. May you live in Pettleburg city, why don't you and Ash travel together?"

"That sounds good" Ash said "It's always better travelling with friends than being alone."

"Yeah" May agreed with a smile. Then she suddenly got a downed expression, "But my bikes gone and by walking distance we won't get there until late evening."

"That won't be a problem" Ash said turning to Latios. Latios nodded and lowered himself. Ash hopped on top of Latios' back. "You don't mind flying do you May? It's like walking only 20x faster" Ash said grinning cheekily.

"Sure" May said a little nervously. Ash offered her his hand and she took it. Ash helped her up on top of Latios and Latios floated higher off the ground and didn't have any trouble with both of them on top of him since the both of them were surprisingly light.

"Bye Professor Burch" Ash said waving. May waved back as well.

"Bye you two" Professor Burch waved "Good luck on your journey's."

"Hold on tight May" Ash said. May put her arms around Ash's waist and Latios took to the sky. May gasped and gripped Ash almost painfully, but soon she relaxed and looked down at all the sights. Latias flew next to them cooing happily and enjoying the sights. May smiled as she watched Latias twirl in midair. Ash smiled as he enjoyed the sights that flying brought.

"Do you travel like this a lot" May asked over the wind.

"Sometimes" Ash answered. "Mostly I like walking around, but every now and then I let Latios out to stretch his wings. Usually Latias comes out as well to fly alongside him."

"Are they... you know" May asked blushing slightly.

"NO... no" Ash said quickly "They're siblings."

"Oh sorry" May apologized. She turned back to the sights below, "Flying is awesome. I'm seeing things I've never seen before."

"Flying is awesome" Ash said. "Hey look" Ash said pointing out. May turned and looked and they saw a city that was shrouded in quite a bit of trees, "its Pettleburg city. Latios let's go in for a landing." Latios nodded and flew down towards the ground. Ash hopped off once they got to the ground and he helped May off. "I better put you two back in your Pokeballs. We don't want another incident like back in Littleroot Town."

"What happened in Littleroot Town" Latias asked her brother in POKESPEECH.

"I'll tell you later sis" Latios responded in POKESPEECH.

Ash recalled both Pokémon back to their Pokeballs. "Now I got to get to the Pettleburg Gym" Ash said excited and took off down the hill.

"Slow down Ash" May sighed and chased after him. May eventually caught up to Ash in a small park, "Calm down Ash the gym's not going anywhere."

"Sorry" Ash said sheepishly. "It's just... this is my first gym here in the Hoenn League and I guess I'm a little over exited. I wonder what the Pettleburg Gym Leader is like."

"I'm sure he's nice" May said.

"What... do you know the Gym Leader May" Ash asked surprised.

May looked nervous, "No, no. Well... the word on the street is that he's very nice, very strong and of course very handsome" she said happily.

"Sounds like you know him pretty well" Ash commented.

"Uh... no I just wish I did" May said.

"I got an idea" Ash said standing up. "Why don't you come with me and we can meet him together."

"Uh... that sounds nice and all, but I've can't" May said getting up and walking towards the exit.

"Huh why not" Ash asked confused.

"I've just got some things to do" May said smiling. "See you later Ash" she gave a wink before disappearing around a corner.

Pikachu waved goodbye happily while Ash just looked confused, "Yeah okay... later." Soon, after asking a few people, Ash found the Pettleburg Gym. "Alright the Pettleburg Gym. Are you ready Pikachu? Let's give it our best shot."

"Pika" Pikachu agreed.

Ash walked inside of the gym and after crossing a hallway Ash found the battle area, "Hello I'm Ash, I'm from Pallet, I'd like a battle." No one answered... in fact no one was in the room. "Uh... hello is anyone here."

"Could you please keep it down" asked a child's voice from behind Ash. Ash turned to see a small boy about seven years old wearing a green shirt, brown shorts, black shoes, had black hair and big glasses carrying a book. "I'm in the middle of watching a match of the Silver Conference."

"Oh sorry kid" Ash said sheepishly.

The kid opened his eyes and took a look at Ash, "Wow it's really you..." the kid said in an excited voice.

"Yeah, but how do you know me" Ash asked surprised at the kid's outburst.

"You're Ash Ketchum the Champion of the Johto League Silver Conference" the kid said in an awed voice. "I can't believe I'm actually seeing you right now. Oh wow." Then the kid took notice of the little mouse by Ash's leg, "And that's your Pikachu." The Kid picked up Pikachu, "Hi there Pikachu, my name's Max." Max turned back to Ash, "I watched all of your battles at the Silver Conference and I've been going over them ever since."

"Wow" was all Ash could say.

"My favourite battle had to be the battle you had with Harrison and his Blaziken" Max continued in an awed voice. "It was awesome; I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Both Harrison's Blaziken and your Latios kept taking one attack after another and both of them just kept getting back up for more. But in the end Blaziken took a little more damage giving you the win."

"Yeah Harrison was a tough opponent" Ash said. "Hey do you know where the gym leader is? I came here to have a battle."

Max turned around and got a devilish smirk on his face, "That's me." Ash looked surprised. Max turned back around and struck a pose, "Yep, the Pettleburg's Gym Leader is yours truly."

Silence filled the area for a few seconds, "Yeah sure" Ash said sarcastically.

Max through a little comical fit, "I am. What you think I'm not good enough?"

Ash raised his hands in mock surrender, "Hey take it easy Max. Okay I believe you so what are the Pettleburg Gym rules?"

"According to the Official Pettleburg Gym rules all battle will be three on three" Max said taking the spot in a square on the other side of the field.

"Three on three" Ash contemplated. 'Well that works out for me, but should I use Darkrai. I don't want to hurt Max's Pokémon.'

"Well show your Pokémon" Max said.

"Hey wait" Ash called stepping out of the box. "As the gym Leader you should be showing your Pokémon first."

"As Gym Leader I outrank you so you have the honour" Max said also stepping out of his box.

"No deal Max you go first" Ash said.

"No you go first" Max argued as they both pressed their foreheads together and growled at each other.

"Hi Max, what's going on" a familiar feminine voice asked. Ash and Max turned with their faces pressed together to see May outside the window.

"Oh hi there sis" Max said.

"Your sister" Ash said shocked.

"Well who have we here" said a man coming out next to May on her left.

"Hello" a woman said appearing on May's right.

"Wait who are you guys" Ash asked. Next to Ash Max chuckled nervously.

A minute later they were all sitting down inside the Gym, "Ash I would like to introduce you to my mother and father" May said indicating to the two adults.

"Please to meet you, I'm Norman" the man said.

"And I'm Caroline" the woman said.

"And this is my little brother Max" May introduced.

"Yeah we've met" Ash said in a slightly sour voice.

"You see my dad is the real Leader of the Pettleburg gym here" Max said. Norman nodded with a smile on his face.

"So the Pettleburg Gym is where you come from May" Ash asked May.

"Oh yeah... well" May said nervously.

"We really appreciate you bringing May home Ash" Caroline said smiling at Ash.

"Oh well thank you, but really I didn't do much of anything" Ash said sheepishly waving his hands about.

"Mom, dad" Max began indicating to Ash. "This is Ash Ketchum he won the Johto League Silver Conference."

"That is impressive Ash" Norman said. "And at your age too." Ash blushed slightly.

"By the way May where's your bike" Caroline asked.

May sweat dropped, "Well... on my way to Professor Burch's lab I ran into a pothole and fell down a slope and I landed on a Poochyena. The two parents of the Pokémon destroyed my bike."

"Oh my" Caroline said "Are you okay?"

"Oh I'm fine" May said. "Actually it was Ash here who lured the Mightyena away."

"Thank you Ash for making sure May was okay" Caroline said.

Ash chuckled sheepishly, "No problem Caroline."

"So may tell us what Pokémon you got from Professor Burch" Norman said.

"Oh yeah May what'd you get" Max asked excitedly.

"You'll see" May said pulling out a Pokeball. "Torchic come on out." In a flash the small little chick Pokémon appeared in a chirp.

Max looked disappointed, "What... why'd you pick that. If it were me I definitely would have picked a Treeko." Torchic felt offended so it stated to peck Max all over the place. May tried to get Torchic to stop while Ash tried not to laugh.

"I think Torchic is an excellent choice May" Norman said.

"Really" May asked.

"Most defiantly and May, it's as cute as a button" Caroline said.

"Man I so wish I could have my own Pokémon" Max moaned recovering from the pecks. "I'd just love to have a Treeko." That Torchic pecking Max again and this time Ash couldn't repress a snort.

"Ash why don't you join us for lunch" Carline said. "You must be starving." Ash felt his stomach rumble and he was never one to turn down food so he agreed almost instantly. Now Ash was enjoying a nice lunch with May's family. Caroline was a great cook, almost as good as his mother. Caroline took a sip of her drink, "So Ash May tells me you've been travelling for a long time."

Ash nodded, "Yeah almost two years now. I've seen a lot of different places."

"That's so cool" Max said in jealousy "I wish I could go around travelling."

"And have you been travelling all alone" Caroline asked.

"Actually until recently I've been travelling around with some of my best friends and Pikachu of course" Ash said. Pikachu smiled.

"I wish I could go travelling around with some of my best friends" Max moaned out.

"Dad Ash would like a battle with you" May said.

"If that's okay" Ash said.

Norman nodded, "its fine. So how many badges have you earned so far?"

"This'll be the first one" Ash said confidently.

"So you're just getting started" Norman asked. Ash nodded.

"What are the Pettleburg Gym rules" Ash asked.

"I already told you it's a three on three elimination match" Max said.

"Is that true" Ash asked. Norman nodded, "Awesome I'm ready whenever you are."

"Right after lunch we'll battle" Norman said.