Chapter 383:
The Reverse World.
In the Reverse world, Hayashi Kaede, who had pushed Latias inside, landed squarely on Latias's back without any warning.
As for Latias, seeing the Reverse World for the first time, it froze mid-air.
When it turned its head to look, the owner of the head that had emerged earlier was now floating in the air, staring at them.
This gave Latias another big scare, and it almost forgot Hayashi Kaede was on its back, nearly bolting on the spot.
"It's fine, it's fine."
Finally, Hayashi Kaede used his Veridian Power, channeling it into Latias, which managed to calm it down.
"Use Sight Sharing to find your brother's location, then we'll go find him."
(TSL note: Latias possesses an ability in the Pokémon anime referred to as "Sight Sharing". This psychic power allows Latias and its brother Latios to share visions, memories, and communicate telepathically with others. This special bond and shared perception enable them to stay connected and locate each other when separated)
Once it was soothed, Hayashi Kaede started giving instructions.
Although Latias was still a bit shaky, it began using Sight Sharing.
This was for positioning.
To see if they could locate Altomare from within the Reverse World.
Soon, Latias got a response and relayed the location to Hayashi Kaede via Sight Sharing.
Hayashi Kaede didn't understand the routes within the Reverse World, so he passed the location to Giratina.
"Here, take us there."
Giratina floated in the air and nodded slowly.
Then it flew up into the sky, and Hayashi Kaede instructed Latias, "Let's go, follow it."
Latias adjusted its posture and followed.
At first, Hayashi Kaede thought that even in the Reverse World, crossing regional distances would take some time.
But in less than five minutes, after Giratina led them through several bewildering places, it stopped.
"We're here?" Hayashi Kaede was surprised.
Giratina nodded.
"So fast?" Hayashi Kaede was even more astonished.
The Latias beneath him hadn't processed it either.
(In the real world, wherever there is a reflective surface, I can quickly find it in this Reverse World.)
This time, Giratina offered a rare explanation. It then shot a beam at a spot in the sky, opening a spatial hole.
"Good, good. Giratina, please wait here for us. We'll be right back."
A pleased expression appeared on Hayashi Kaede's face.
If it only took five minutes, then his plan was completely feasible!
Train the little red aircraft into an excellent employee!
Implement a work shift system!
"Let's go, Latias."
He led Latias through the passage.
The scene before them instantly transformed.
Bright sunlight gently sprinkled on the water's surface, creating a shimmering scene.
Altomare is a city by the sea in the Kanto region, so even in February, it had a warm, spring-like climate with pleasant temperatures.
Pedestrians filled the streets, and houses built from blue stones stood along the intricate waterways.
Fortunately, Latias and Hayashi Kaede emerged under a bridge, so they didn't cause any commotion.
As soon as they appeared, Latias, carrying Hayashi Kaede, flew into the sky.
Its face was also full of shock.
Just a moment ago, it had been at the cottage, which took so long to fly to. But now, after just a quick trip through that strange world, it was back home?
"See! Fast, right?" Hayashi Kaede shouted.
"Woo~!" (So amazing!) Latias was incredulous.
There could actually be a Pokémon faster than them.
Back in its own territory, Latias was clearly excited and started flying around wildly in the sky with Hayashi Kaede.
Hayashi Kaede's thoughts were also wandering.
Originally, he thought it might be a while before Ash and his friends traveled here.
After all, in the movie, it was clearly a summer scene.
But judging by Altomare's current climate, it would probably be sunny by March or April.
Maybe by then, those two phantom thieves would show up.
Thinking of this, Hayashi Kaede shouted loudly to Latias in the sky, "So, will you work for me?"
"Woo~?" (Can I have food every day, like Mew?) Latias stopped, blinking its sparkling eyes at Hayashi Kaede.
"Of course!"
Hayashi Kaede took out a storage capsule. "You can even bring a portion for your brother. This one is for him."
"Woo~" (Yay, I'll go tell Brother now~) Latias cheered and was about to take Hayashi Kaede to the Underground Garden.
But Hayashi Kaede promptly dismounted from Latias.
"I won't go. You go by yourself. Good luck persuading your brother."
Was he kidding? The intent was way too obvious now; how could he face its brother like this?
Moreover, this was the first time Latias had this idea...
Although Latias was a bit puzzled, it didn't think too much and flew straight down to the Underground Garden.
...
Underground Garden.
The Underground Garden was currently quiet; Kanon and her grandfather weren't there.
After Latias arrived, it immediately called out.
Soon, a blue Latios flew down from the large tree.
"Latias!" (Brother!)
"Latios?" (You're back already? Did that human bully you?)
Latios found it a bit strange.
It had only left in the morning, and not much time had passed.
Brother Latios couldn't help but speculate: Was the human mentioned by that little cat not as good as expected? Did he try to capture his sister, and she managed to escape and run back quickly?
But the next excited words from Latias interrupted his thoughts.
"Latias~!" (Brother, I found myself a job!)
However, this statement left Latios confused.
What job?
"Latios?"
"Latias..." (It's, it's like this. That human said if I help him with work, he'll give us delicious food.)
Latias transformed into Bianca's form, happily took out the storage capsule Hayashi Kaede had given her, and lightly tapped it. Some Energy Cubes emerged.
It then recounted the recent experience in detail.
Brother Latios listened, stunned.
When he heard that his sister planned to go every day from now on, his expression turned serious. "Latios!" (How can that be? You didn't even find out what kind of work it is. I won't allow you to go.)
He hadn't even met that human. How could he let his sister run off like that every day?
And what was that about a strange world that could instantly travel from Altomare? How was that possible?
But when Sister Latias heard his refusal, she just pouted. "Latias..." (Hmph, I don't care. I'll come back every day...)
With that, she threw the storage capsule to Latios, transformed back into her original form, and flew out again.