They consider it a minor legendary, much in the same way Hoennians see the titans (or golems) or Johtonians see the legendary birds.
Of course, either way, it’s somewhat less impressive than having two legendaries, one of whom is considered to be the god of nightmares…
Unlike Latias and Latios (or male and female nidoran, for another example), every breed of shellos is genetically similar enough to be considered the same organism. The only reason why the two known varieties look like that is because they adapted to their respective waters to do so, but neither adapted so drastically that they created an entirely new species.
In other words, it really comes down to genetics, anonymous.
Well, first and foremost, it’s perhaps a bad idea to seek help for emergencies through my ask box, as one reader unfortunately found out…
That having been said, though, your first step should be to call the local center and the Fortree authorities, not send them a letter. It’s faster that way, and all pokémon centers have their own phone lines. Likewise, it’s rare these days for a home, even one on the edge of civilization, to have no means of communicating rapidly with the nearest hospital or center for emergencies, and most trainers in Hoenn should have a phone system built into their pokénavs. This isn’t an attempt to shame you, of course, anonymous. It’s simply to say that you are (or were, anyway) dealing with an emergency, so it’s quite honestly more appropriate to reach out to your emergency services.
With that having been said, allow me to address the eon hatchlings first. Take a good look at the surrounding area. If they’re alone, then it’s probably best to leave them alone unless one (or both) of them is(/are) injured. Poachers are unlikely to leave something as rare as a pair of eon hatchlings alone, even if a gardevoir is nearby. Not that I know this from personal experience (I quite frankly detest the entire practice of poaching, let alone the sale of pokémon outside of sanctioned breeders), but eon hatchlings can be highly profitable to certain types of individuals if sold on the pokémon black market. So if a pair of hatchlings are completely alone, it’s more likely that their parents are nearby, which can pose a threat to you, as they may likely attack in order to protect their young. (This might also have something to do with the gardevoir’s state.) Alternatively, if the eon hatchlings are fully feathered and capable of refracting light off their down, then they’re not actually hatchlings at all but instead a fledgling and are actually fully independent at this stage. Either way, it’s best to leave them alone.
If, however, you see humans nearby, contact your local authorities and keep an eye on the humans’ activity but keep your distance at the same time. Poachers are highly dangerous and quite often armed with more than just pokémon. It’s best to let the authorities handle this.
As for the gardevoir, while she’ll survive without her skirt, she’ll need immediate medical attention to avoid complications, especially if the skirt was severed close to its roots (that is, close to her major organs). Even if the wounds were cauterized, she’ll nonetheless need a thorough examination and quite possibly treatment for anything from blood poisoning to internal bleeding, never mind possible surgery to minimize pain. In short, please take this gardevoir to your nearest pokémon center immediately.
That having been said, as a reminder to readers, the ask box is not for immediate advice. If you’ve encountered an emergency, please seek help with your local authorities or emergency medical services, whichever is more appropriate.
Latias
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 380
Entry: One of the legendary dragon guardians of the Soul Dew, an item of mystic power. Unlike most other legendaries, it’s known that latias live in small herds with multiple other latias and latios. Each latias is highly sensitive to human emotions, can understand human speech, communicates telepathically, and possesses coats of reflective down that can alter their appearance or render them invisible. Needless to say, these abilities in combination have caused much romantic confusion in the human race since the latias have first discovered us, and there is, indeed, an internet subculture dedicated to this exact breed of confusion.Latios
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 381
Entry: One of the legendary dragon guardians of the Soul Dew, an item of mystic power. Unlike most other legendaries, it’s known that latios live in small herds with multiple other latias and latios. These highly intelligent pokémon are capable of flying at mach speeds and telepathically coercing subjects into seeing whatever they see in their minds. Often born alongside a sister latias, latios are generally pacifist in nature … except when their twins “interact” with rather seedy-looking humans, at which point, they often use their considerable abilities to eliminate the perceived threat. Which, honestly, makes latios a pokémon the author can sympathize with greatly.
Mega Latios
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 381+
Entry: The advanced form of latios, via latiosite. Contrary to popular belief, the change in this pokémon’s appearance does not indicate a significant boost in speed, nor does it lend any particular aerodynamic quality to the overall pokémon. Instead, it only boosts certain capabilities inherent in this pokémon’s genetic makeup, meaning it becomes even more capable of working in tandem with its sibling species. In other words, the physiological changes merely indicate the heightened ability to work as one unit with a mega latixs’s respective partner.
Bill… —LH
Latias
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 380
Entry: One of the legendary dragon guardians of the Soul Dew, an item of mystic power. Unlike most other legendaries, it’s known that latias live in small herds with multiple other latias and latios. Each latias is highly sensitive to human emotions, can understand human speech, communicates telepathically, and possesses coats of reflective down that can alter their appearance or render them invisible. Needless to say, these abilities in combination have caused much romantic confusion in the human race since the latias have first discovered us, and there is, indeed, an internet subculture dedicated to this exact breed of confusion.Latios
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 381
Entry: One of the legendary dragon guardians of the Soul Dew, an item of mystic power. Unlike most other legendaries, it’s known that latios live in small herds with multiple other latias and latios. These highly intelligent pokémon are capable of flying at mach speeds and telepathically coercing subjects into seeing whatever they see in their minds. Often born alongside a sister latias, latios are generally pacifist in nature … except when their twins “interact” with rather seedy-looking humans, at which point, they often use their considerable abilities to eliminate the perceived threat. Which, honestly, makes latios a pokémon the author can sympathize with greatly.
Mega Latias
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 380+
Entry: The advanced form of latias, via latiasite. Contrary to popular belief, the change in this pokémon’s appearance does not indicate a significant boost in speed, nor does it lend any particular aerodynamic quality to the overall pokémon. Instead, it only boosts certain capabilities inherent in this pokémon’s genetic makeup, meaning it becomes even more capable of working in tandem with its sibling species. In other words, the physiological changes merely indicate the heightened ability to work as one unit with a mega latixs’s respective partner.
Latias
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 380
Entry: One of the legendary dragon guardians of the Soul Dew, an item of mystic power. Unlike most other legendaries, it’s known that latias live in small herds with multiple other latias and latios. Each latias is highly sensitive to human emotions, can understand human speech, communicates telepathically, and possesses coats of reflective down that can alter their appearance or render them invisible. Needless to say, these abilities in combination have caused much romantic confusion in the human race since the latias have first discovered us, and there is, indeed, an internet subculture dedicated to this exact breed of confusion.
Latios
The Eon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Official Registration #: 381
Entry: One of the legendary dragon guardians of the Soul Dew, an item of mystic power. Unlike most other legendaries, it’s known that latios live in small herds with multiple other latias and latios. These highly intelligent pokémon are capable of flying at mach speeds and telepathically coercing subjects into seeing whatever they see in their minds. Often born alongside a sister latias, latios are generally pacifist in nature … except when their twins “interact” with rather seedy-looking humans, at which point, they often use their considerable abilities to eliminate the perceived threat. Which, honestly, makes latios a pokémon the author can sympathize with greatly.
The Pokédex According to Bill 