After leaving the World Tree, Liu Qing's next destination was the City of Water! His last visit had been purely accidental, a stop along his return journey, but with Latios guiding him this time, finding the way was no problem. They flew over the sea with white clouds for company and gentle breezes at their side, resting on islands when they grew tired, drinking sweet spring water when they were thirsty, and eating sweet and sour fruit when they were hungry. After several days of this carefree life amid nature, the outline of the City of Water gradually emerged in the rosy light of dawn.
Before Liu Qing and the others could draw near, a red figure flew out from the City of Water. A clear, melodious cry rang out, filled with excitement and longing. Latios immediately answered, glanced back at Liu Qing, then stretched out and sped forward to meet her.
A gentle smile spread across Liu Qing's face. He had already recognized the red figure as Latias, Latios's younger sister.
Reunited, the siblings naturally had plenty to share and some playful tussling to do. The female Salamence had probably never seen this side of Latios before, and envy flickered in her eyes as she watched the heartwarming scene. Salamence seemed to notice and rubbed his head against her neck...
On his previous visit to the City of Water, Liu Qing had fainted after saving Latios, so he had never visited Latios's home. Only upon entering this time did he discover that the siblings lived in a world within a barrier, isolated from reality. It could only be considered a rudimentary alternate dimension, sustained by the Soul Dew-the crystallized divinity Latios had once separated from himself-and was still far from becoming a true alternate dimension.
Still, creating a space