Hello! It's nice to be back and with a new story!

I got this idea while thinking about Mega Latios and waiting for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to come out. And I saw a couple of fics where Ash befriends Latios and travels together with him. Here's this summary:

What if Ash became friends with Latios and it lived with him and Delia before his journey? What if Ash and Latios already went to some of the regions before the journey? What if Ash and Latios already obtained the Key Stone and Latiosite before their journey in Kalos?

All those questions will be answered starting with this prologue. Enjoy!

Prologue

In a forest near Pallet Town a blue and white, bird-like Pokémon was slightly hovering above the ground weakly with cuts and bruises all over its body and breathing heavily. Using all the strength it could muster it kept flying above the ground, but has difficulty seeing because it is weak from the injuries. Every time it kept going it feels excruciating pain inside. Not wanting to take the pain any more the Pokémon gave in and fell to the ground with a 'thud' wanting to rest for a bit.

While all of this was happening a small, 7 year-old boy with raven-black hair was walking down deep in the same forest kicking a pebble constantly looking frustrated. The boy's name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town whose dream is to become a Pokémon Master. Why is young Ash walking in the woods frustrated? Because he was being picked on by his former friend and rival Gary Oak, grandson of the famous professor Samuel Oak. Being a direct relative of a professor you'd think that that person know more about Pokémon than some people and you may be right. Gary, however, was one of the kids to be arrogant and use his knowledge to bully other kids. Today Ash was his victim.

"Stupid Gary. Where does he go wrong belittling everybody because he's related to Prof. Oak?!" Ash yelled on that last one kicking the pebble much harder in a bush scaring a few Pidgey away into the sky. "I just wish that I was one step ahead of Gary to teach him a lesson. Like knowing something about Pokémon that he doesn't." That was when he heard a 'thud' close by causing him to turn to the direction of the sound. "What was that? I better go check it out." Ash then began to walk in the direction where the sound came from. He walked while moving the bush leaves out of the way and looking around since he only heard the 'thud'. When he got to a clearing what he saw made him open his mouth in shock.

There was the blue and white, bird-like Pokémon lying on the ground still injured with its eyes closed wincing from the pain. "That Pokémon's hurt! I gotta help it!" Ash began to walk closer to the injured Pokémon when it opened one of its eyes and saw the boy coming. The Pokémon growled and glared making the boy stop in his tracks. Ash backed away slightly from the growl and put his hands up in a peaceful gesture. "Easy buddy. I'm not gonna hurt you. Please let me help." The Pokémon just kept glaring until it winced in pain making young Ash jog to the injured Pokémon without any fear in the world. He checked over the injuries while carefully touching them. "This is awful." The Pokémon managed to look at the boy in confusement. "Who did this to you?"

"Now where did that Latios get to?" A deep, male voice shouted making Ash jumped in surprise and the Pokémon, now identified as Latios, widen its eyes in shock. "My client's paying me a lot of money for this Legendary and I'm not gonna lose this thing."

"Now I know who did this to uh . . . Latios, was it?" Ash said turning to Latios. Latios only nodded as a response. "Alright. Let's get you out of here." Ash used all his strength, and failing, to pull Latios away. Knowing it won't work he tried to lift Latios to help with the pulling and it won't work either. Latios was just too heavy for the boy. "Don't worry Latios! I won't let anything happen to you!"

Latios watched the boy in astonishment. A human, a small one at that, was willing to help an injured Pokémon, especially a Legendary like himself, instead of capturing it while he got the chance or leave it there. After seeing the goodness in his heart Latios decided to do his part in the helping. Latios put his arms around Ash surprising the boy and hovered up in the air picking up the boy in the process. Ash was confused at what's happening thinking that Latios was too injured to do something like this. Once they got high enough Latios tucked its wings back and sped through the sky. Ash was both shocked and exhilarated from the speed they are going in. For what seemed like seconds Latios stopped on top of Pallet Town. Ash gaped at the breathtaking view from Latios's arms.

"Latios!" Latios looked down at the young boy in his arms. "My house is down there." Ash pointed down towards a simple house with a short fence squaring around except the entrance. Latios nodded diving down toward the house. The two made it to the backyard with Latios setting the boy down to the ground on his feet. "That was awesome! You are also amazing! Despite being seriously hurt you used all your strength to get us away from that poacher." Latios smiled at the excited boy before collapsing on the ground in pain and exhaustion.

"Latios!" Ash exclaimed before checking Latios over again. "I'll be back soon!" Ash turned and ran into the house leaving Latios resting on the ground. A few minutes later Ash came out with a Hyper Potion and some bandages making Latios confused. Ash smiled before stroking Latios's head being careful to avoid the injuries making said Pokémon coo in satisfaction. "Don't worry Latios. This will make you feel all better." Ash said putting the bandages down on the ground. "Now this is gonna sting for a bit, but it'll help." He explained referring to the Hyper Potion.

Latios slowly nodded letting young Ash to patch him up. Said boy then started to spray the potion onto the injuries making Latios hiss in pain and then releasing a coo of relief. Ash then applied the bandages on the wounds to wrap it up. When he was finished Latios felt stronger and better, but knows that he needed to rest to fully recover. Before going to sleep Latios smiled in thanks to Ash. Said boy smiled back and stroked the Pokémon's head as it fell asleep.

"So this is what you needed the supplies for." A voice broke Ash from his gaze and turn to see his mother, Delia, with a small smile on her face.

Ash looked at the ground guiltily. "Sorry I took the Hyper Potion and bandages without asking, but Latios was hurt really badly and-"

Delia waved off Ash's apology with a small chuckle. "It's alright. It looks to me that you had a good reason. But I am curious as to how you came across a Latios in the first place." Ash explained everything that had happened making Delia look at the sleeping Pokémon with a sorry look. "It sounds like you saved Latios from a tragic fate. You most likely heard a voice of a Pokémon Poacher. They're people who use nets, traps, and other sources to catch Pokémon for clients who pay them to get said Pokémon."

"That poacher also said that Latios was a Legendary Pokémon." Ash said.

Delia nodded with a smile. "It's true sweetie. Latios is a Legendary Pokémon from a region called Hoenn. It is one of the eon duo, the other one being known as a Latias. It is quite rare for a Hoenn Legend to be in Kanto."

"Maybe the poacher brought Latios here all the way from Hoenn."

"Maybe."

"To think I never got the time to be amazed that I met a Legendary in person because I was so focused in helping Latios."

Delia looked down at Ash with a smile. "That shows how much you love Pokémon and help them in need no matter what. That's why I'm so proud of you Ash."

Ash returned the smile and sat on the ground next to the sleeping Latios watching over it. Delia watched the scene still smiling before walking back into the house.

(A FEW HOURS LATER)

A few hours have passed since Ash rescued Latios from the poacher and it was close to sunset. Latios is still asleep in Ash's backyard with said boy keeping constant vigil over him until he wakes up. His trance was broken when his mother called him in for dinner. About half an hour later Ash came back out with a bowl of Pokémon Food and saw that Latios was still asleep. However one sniff of the food nearby on his nose got Latios to open his eyes and look up at Ash who was walking towards him with the bowl in his hands.

Ash smiled seeing Latios wake up. "I'm glad to see that you're feeling better! I figured you must be hungry, so I brought you some Pokémon Food my mom made for you." Delia was an experienced Pokémon Trainer alongside his father so she can make food for her's and her husband's Pokémon who are currently residing in Prof. Oak's ranch behind his lab. Ash put the bowl of food down in front of Latios making him look at it.

Latios sniffed at the food before taking a bite from the bowl. He smiled before proceeding to devour the entire bowl making Ash laugh. "Glad you like it!" When he was finished eating Latios nuzzled his head against Ash in gratitude for his help. "Latios, you are an amazing Pokémon. Do you want to be my friend?" Latios answered the question by nudging his head on Ash as he cooed. Ash smiled before wrapping his arms around Latios's neck in a hug.

And done!

The next chapter or two will show Ash's growth and surprises before he goes on his journey.

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