Summary: Riley's been a member of Team Galactic since she was young, quickly rising up the ranks to second in command under Saturn due to her battling skills and determination. Together, she and the team will explore the possibility of controling other dimensions using Giratina. But she has a habit of disobeying rules, and its only a matter of time before she steps too far out of line. She might just lose her best friend, and she might not even survive.
A/N: Okay, I have had this idea for so long! I absolutely adore Saturn from Team Galactic, and I thought it would be cool to explore the inner workings of the team. Some of it may get a little dark later on because of Team Galactic's measures. It will definately be a bit angsty too. And there will be romance towards the very end, yay! The characters might be a little different in personality, but this is the way I've always imagined them. And if you want me to continue this, you have to review. No reviews, no updates. Even just a couple of words to tell me you like it and want me to continue. I'm not going to beg for reviews, but they will be appreciated. This is not my first fanfiction, but I decided to start a new profile so you won't be able to find any of my other stories by this pen name, though they are still on here. Anyway, enough rambling, here is chapter one! Oh btw all the chapters will have the word mission in them, just for fun!
Chapter 1: A New Mission
Riley's POV
I was generally a patient person, but today was an exception. I paced outside the door to Commander Saturn's office, where he was on the videophone with Cyrus, the boss of the entire Team Galactic. My first pokemon Chimchar swayed precariously from its perch on my shoulder. We had been best friends since Saturn had helped me catch it when I first joined Team Galactic. I glanced at the door again, willing it to open. Being only second-in-command to Saturn, I wasn't allowed inside while he spoke with the boss. My rank had never bothered me before today, but I really wanted to know what the mission Cyrus was giving our division was. Commander Saturn, his grunts, and I were located at our hideout in Veilstone City, awaiting orders. Why we were here, I still didn't know. I tried to focus on the mundane design of the wall to keep my mind occupied while I waited. The white background was littered with tiny gray dots and miniscule brown triangles. As Saturn's second-in-command, I would be the first person he told of the boss's orders. Then together we would tell the grunts. I had been second-in-command since I had turned sixteen, though I had been a member of Team Galactic since I was nine. It was unusual for anyone to become a grunt at that age, but my parents had been abusive and I had run away, desperately looking to seek refuge with someone. Saturn, who had been only twelve at the time, and a previous commander named Uranus had found me. Saturn had seen my potential and immediately begged Uranus to make an exception and take me in. Saturn was persuasive even back then, and I became a member of Team Galactic. I was only a level one grunt then, but I easily rose up the ranks with my battling strength and skill. Saturn had become commander at the age of eighteen, after Uranus screwed up so badly he had been permanently removed from Team Galactic. He barely escaped execution. A year later Saturn had chosen me to be his second-in-command, and that had been my position for a year and a half now. It was definitely a step up from grunt level four. Finally the office door opened and Saturn stepped out. I bombarded him with questions immediately.
"What's our mission?" I asked him eagerly. He rolled his eyes at me. "Sir," I added because not only was I supposed to address him like that, but I knew it pleased him. Not that I called him it all that much. He grinned and proceeded to walk down the hall. I sighed and followed him. "Sa-turn!" I whined. "Tell me, please!"
"Chimchar!" The red and orange fire monkey put in.
"Fine," Saturn relented, tuning around, a triumphant grin on his face. He found it fun to tease me like that. I stuck my tongue out at him, something I rarely did because according to Saturn it was a behavior too childish for the seventeen year old second-in-command to him. Not that I acted this way around anyone but him, that is. He rolled his eyes again and continued. "There has been a man talking about how he has a rare egg that comes from Giratina," Saturn informed. "No one knows how he got it or if it really came from Giratina, so it's our job to steal it and find out."
"But that doesn't require all the grunts," I remarked, marveling at the possibility of a Giratina egg.
"Which is why only you and I are going," Saturn grinned.
"Yes!" I punched my fist in the air. Chimchar made a happy noise. It would be faster and more fun this way. Saturn laughed at my excitement. Despite his higher position and three year advantage, he and I were very close. We had been through a lot together. Once, when I was twelve, he had saved me from drowning due to Uranus's mistake.
Flashback
"It's fine," Uranus told me for the fourth time. I looked doubtfully to the rickety bridge. It didn't look very sturdy. "Go on," Uranus urged me. I hesitated, but I knew I would be in trouble if I didn't follow orders. So I took a cautious step onto the bridge. I breathed a sigh of relief as it held. I took a few more steps until I was fully on the bridge. Suddenly, without warning, it snapped and I wheeled my arms in a desperate attempt to remain standing. Before I knew it I was falling, falling, falling towards the black water and certain death below. I screamed shrilly, the piercing screech of a twelve year old girl. I hit the water within seconds and sunk into the blackness like a rock. Down, down, down I went. I flailed wildly, all rational thought gone. I was going to die. I was going to die. I held my breath for as long as I possibly could before my mouth forced itself open and I took in a deep gulp of water. I had no thoughts at this point, just an instinct to survive. But even that was lost as the blackness began to engulf me. Then suddenly I felt strong arms around me as I was pulled up. When we reached the surface, I gasped and spluttered and choked. I felt someone whack me on the back as I coughed up bucket loads of water. I wheezed as I fought to get air back into my lungs. Finally I spat out the last of the water and took in great, ragged gulps of air. I looked behind me and realized I was sitting on the back of a Floatzel, held tight in the arms of Saturn. He shut his eyes and sighed.
"You scared me, Riley," He said. "I knew that stupid bridge wasn't sturdy, but does Uranus listen to me? No." He pulled me closer as I began to shiver violently. "You're safe now." he assured me. And at that moment I knew he would protect me no matter what.
End Of Flashback
"We'd better go tell the grunts that we'll be gone tonight," Saturn announced. I nodded.
"Can I do it?" I asked excitedly.
"Sure," Saturn smiled, his blue eyes twinkling. I loved his eyes. They were the most beautiful shade of blue, and although I had seen them cold and hostile, I had also seen them warm and laughing. His blue hair was in its usual spikes, not a single strand out of place, as always. I could tell he found my excitement amusing. I linked arms with him and began skipping down the hall, at which point the had no choice but to join in or be dragged along. When we got to the end of the hall and to the lounge where most of the grunts would be, I skidded to a stop. Saturn frowned at me, and I laughed. He blew a strand of his bangs out of his eyes.
"Isn't skipping a little childish?" He scolded.
"Aw, lighten up," I gently punched his shoulder. He frowned harder, but then sighed and let it go.
"All right," He smiled deviously. He lightly pushed me, causing me to stumble back. He laughed and opened the doors, ignoring my indignant look. I followed him inside, and this time I was the one rolling my eyes. I was the childish one? "Listen up, everyone," Saturn said in his commanding voice. Of course everyone turned to look. Saturn had an aura that made him a great leader, and everyone obeyed him. This was a characteristic that often made me proud and jealous at the same time. "We have received word from the boss." Here he gestured to me, prompting me to begin.
"He has asked that Commander Saturn and I retrieve an item and some information," I told them all. "And so we won't be needing help for this particular mission." All the grunts groaned. I snickered; it was fun making them upset. Saturn glared at me and proceeded to speak in a more charismatic way.
"I am sure that there will be a chance for us all to complete a mission as a division," He promised. "And very soon." The grunts nodded, not completely satisfied, but knowing it was not there place to question the boss's motives. "I am leaving Richard in charge until I return." Saturn continued. Richard stood and bowed. He looked almost identical to the other grunts with his light blue hair and his uniform. I was the only one without blue hair, and that had gotten me in trouble many times. I loved my long, russet-streaked hair. There was no way I was going to let them cut or dye it. Absolutely not.
"It will be my honor," Richard answered graciously. I rolled my eyes. Richard was such a kiss-up. Saturn nodded and turned to leave, grabbing my hand and pulling me along. His grip was hard, and I squirmed uncomfortably. Outside the lounge, Saturn turned to face me.
"You know you could try to speak more like a leader," He scolded.
"That's your job," I told him. He raised his eyebrows, eyes flashing dangerously. I reminded myself that he was the leader, not me. "Oh all right," I sighed.
"Good." He released my hand, and I rubbed it gently. I frowned at him.
"Ow," I said. He laughed.
"I didn't hurt you," He rolled his eyes. He strode off in the direction of his office, and I was left standing there, feeling like a child who had just gotten in trouble.