Very special note: Well... I've had this for about... at least 5 years and now... I want to share it.

This takes place after "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" and there ARE some things in here that haven't happened yet in that story. I AM, somehow, gonna try to finish that, I've just... had way too much shit go on. But if, in case I don't, this story will reveal what was supposed to happen in that one.

There ARE some songs in this story whose rights are owned by Breaking Benjamin, Mark Collie, Staind, and Celldweller. Rock and Roll!

There are characters from "Sgt. Frog" and "Superjail" that do cameo in this. In my mind, all of the shows live in one big continuity. If you don't like it, whatever, doors to your left. Rights to them go to the owners.

There is gonna be scenes of graphic virtual violence, cursing, and graphic vomiting. I am not, NOT, no matter how many people complain, censoring any of it. I do my damnedest to paint pictures with my words and if I censored them, it'd be a disservice to freedom of speech as a whole.

To James... thank you.

To Starglider, thank you for giving me the inspiration.

To Maddie... thank you for my memories.

"Since Team Rocket began...", Giovanni's cold voice rang out over the video phone to Meowth and his new friend and new teammate Josh Valentine, "there's been one island in the Hoenn region that's become completely inhabited by psychotics... rogue rockets, drug dealers, sadists... even the mayor and former team rocket boss down there has become demented... and the pokemon, whatever pokemon they've kept alive, are no better off... The island... is called Narcen..."

"Narcen... but that's... that's where..."

While he was in the hospital with Meowth, waitng for Jessie to come out of surgery to repair the cuts she had on her back from getting whipped, Josh had asked for, and recieved, all the information that pertained to Harris Belger... Once he'd gotten all of his documents, his reports, his personal papers... he'd taken them outside the hospital and ripped them into shreds, nearly erasing all proof of Belger's existence from his life and, in a way, allowing him to start anew... But as he was tearing up Harris's birth certificate, he happened to notice that he'd been born on a certain island.."

"Indeed,", Giovanni replied, cutting him off, "That's where Harris was born..."

"But what do you want us to do?", Meowth asked, frightened

"I've been looking for a recruit brave enough and cold enough to go into Narcen and wipe it off the face of the map... if you do this for me... for team rocket... you can name your reward..."

"But what do you need me for?", Meowth asked again

"I need a pokemon to go with him to help complete the cleansing... one to help talk to whatever pokemon are left down there and try to get them to come with Josh to safety... and to help put any pokemon that's too far gone out of their misery... and I have the feeling you're the pokemon for the job... you do this for us... and I will reinstate you as my top cat again... Persian will be given away to a lesser rocket... So... what do you say..."

Josh and Meowth looked at each other long and hard, but they knew what they had to do...

"Sir... We'll do it...", they both said at the same time

"You two are credits to the Team Rocket name...", Giovanni said, a touch of pride in his voice. Standing before him were two true Team Rocket agents, ones that stood for everything good about the orginazation. It was then that he saw the teen looking at him with a look of hope in his eyes, as if he was a kid asking for a new toy

"Sir... there's something special I'd like with my starter... a special TM..."

"Oh? What TM are you referring to?"

"When I was in the hospital, going into surgery to repair the stab wound in my chest, I heard mention of a newly-researched TM, one that could allow a pokemon to actually talk..."

"You mean... Speech?"

"That is correct, sir... I'd like to be able to have Pikachu talk... If you'll allow me this...", Josh said, hoping against hope his wish would be granted. The boss of Team Rocket looked deep into Josh's eyes before he gave his answer...

"Very well... consider it done..."

With a satisfied grin on his face, Josh pumped his fist in the air softly.

"So when is dis mission, sir?", Meowth asked.

"It's not until the day after tomorrow. I need time to see if I can't get others to join you. If you all went alone, you'd never come back."

"Well what do you want us to do until then, sir?"

"There's a local carnival in town with food, rides, games, contests, a lot of interesting activities. In honor of your heroic actions in saving some of my best agents, I want you two to go and have a good time on me. I'll tell the owner to make sure neither of you has to pay for anything."

"Does dat mean I can eat cotton candy and corn dogs til' I barf?", Meowth asked, gettin' a surprised look from Giovanni and Josh.

"Yes... I suppose it does."

"May we take Jessie and James with us as well?" Josh added

"Of course. Would you like to take Mondo too?"

At this, Meowth and Josh looked down.

"Mondo... I don't think he's well enough.. Remember, he just had his entire eye removed... They had to take off part of his skull just to clear out the infected tissue and nerves."

"This is a valid point. But what about your OWN wounds, not to mention that of-"

"Like I said, Meowth was unharmed, Jessie only had bruises, James had minor neck surgery, and I.. I had major reconstruction done. By the way, the Team Rocket surgeons are incredible!"

"I only hire the best.", Giovanni replied proudly, "So it is done. The carnival is in nearby Mahogany City. You agents have fun... you've earned it... and Mr. Valentine?"

"Yes sir?"

"Contact me tomorrow evening so we can discuss the final arrangements... and welcome... to your new life."

With that, the image in the monitor shut off, leaving Meowth and Josh looking at each other.

"Heh... looks like we got tomorrow off. Shall we tell Jess an' Jimmy?"

"Just give me a minute... I... need to do something quick."

Shrugging his shoulders, Meowth left the room. As soon as the cat-pokemon had disappeared, Josh whispered to himself.

"Ok, Ryou... it's time... either you come out... or I will destroy the eye... got it?"

"You bastard... This is-"

"Your choice. I'm NOT going to be made to look any more insane than I already do. Either reveal yourself or you can find yourself another vessel.

"..."

A single obscenity was his answer and Josh merely smiled before he pushed open the door to the kitchen and called for everyone to come out. As he watched Meowth, Farfetch'd, Jessie, James, and Mondo crowd around him, he took a deep breath and spoke.

"Guys... Jessie... since we're a family now... there's someone I should introduce you to..."

"That's wonderful!" James exclaimed, "Who?"

"...Ryou... show yourself..."

It was then a sharp pain, similar to what he'd felt leaving the cemetery, surged through his body, making him clutch his chest. When the pain subsided and he was able to look up, he saw the 3 humans and 2 pokemon looking in shock at the figure next to him.

"Who... WHO IS THAT?!", Jessie screamed.

"What... what ARE you?", Mondo asked

"My name... is Ryou.", the spirit of the eye calmly spoke, "At least... that is what you may all call me."

At this... Farfetch'd did the most rational thing possible... He fainted. Seeing the duck-pokemon collapse, Ryou let out a hollow laugh before he continued to speak.

"I am what you would call... a god. I've lived for several millenia, my spirit residing in the eye of your friend. Since you all are friends of my new master, I am not allowed to bring harm to any of you."

"That's right... You so much as TOUCH them the wrong way and I'll destroy the eye in a heartbeat!", Josh warned.

"But know this... anyone else who crosses my path... I will not hesitate to slit their throats and bathe in their blood."

At this, Jessie winced and Mondo couldn't help but gag a little. Meowth even turned a little pale. James just stood there, his mouth agape. This brought another cold cruel smile to Ryou's face.

"It is time that I went back to my home... As per my master's wishes, I will remain dormant... for now... but be warned... If anyone tries to hurt him again... I will show no mercy... Farewell..."

With that and a final soft laugh, Ryou's form slowly vanished as it merged back into the Ambieye. Feeling the pain from the merging subside, Josh looked at the group now staring in shock at him and broke the silence with one simple question...

"So can anyone help me wake up Farfetch'd?"