A/N: Hello, ashketchumfangurl here! It's here! The very first chapter of the sequel to The Adventures of Lyla. It was originally called Shinx's Story, however, it's title clashed with a one-shot I wrote, so therefore I changed it. Here we find out how Shinx is dealing with the life of a Team Rocket pokémon, while planning how to help Lyla escape. Shinx has problems of his own, however, like fitting in with the other pokémon, and something a lot more sinister. Shinx POV.

Before I let you read on, there is something I need to say... I GOT A PLUSH SHINX FOR CHRISTMAS YAY!

Anyway...

Hope you guys like it!

Much to my dismay, I do not own pokémon...

Chapter One - Initiation

The electrical attack hit the Rockets with great force. My anger was uncontrollable and their pain was the only thing that was making me happy right now. I stopped attacking and turned to my trainer, to see her, unconscious, on the ground behind me. Fear took over me and I began to shake her, trying to wake her up so that we could escape. No luck with that. At least she hadn't been injured. They'd knocked her out with something that was on a handkerchief, so I knew she had been caused no pain.

I was grabbed from behind, a pair of cold hands clutching onto my body. I yowled, I didn't want to leave my trainers side. They threw me into a little cage, and my eyes widened. No... Not again! I thought. I slammed into the cage's door, trying to break out. I was surprised by the sudden appearance of an evil face.

"You will work for me, you have no choice in the matter,"they said,"You wouldn't want us to hurt her, would you?"

I spat at him, and shuffled to the back of the box I was in. I began to shake, and closed my eyes. This was the worst night of my life. Everything I cared for taken away from me. Again...

I really didn't think that this would ever happen to me again. Being thrown into this life again. Especially without her. It was because of her that I could deal with it the first time. I'm Shinx.

I was sat there thinking about this. Alone. Making friends with pokémon trained for evil was the hardest thing I'd ever tried to do. So, I gave up. All I wanted was to be able to have Lyla hug me and tell me that everything would be okay. I just wanted her to be with me. It'd only been a week, but it felt like a lifetime since I last saw her. Lyla... I thought miserably. Humans in white coats kept running tests on me. Taking samples of my fur, seeing how fast I can run, seeing how powerful my electricity is, and stuff like that. They've also put a very uncomfortable collar around my neck, the letter R in green just under my chin, and embedded in the black leather, are little green spikes.

One of those humans in a white coat picked me up and carried me to a dark room. I didn't fuss or protest or anything like that. It's prohibited as a pokémon working for Team Rocket, to harm anyone working for Team Rocket. I heaved a sigh. I'm pretty sure I broke that rule ages ago.

"This is Subject 131's initiation! Stand by as we send in Subject 5!" A computerised voice said, disturbing my thoughts.

"Initiation?"I said aloud, that didn't sound good.

My tail twitched and my fur bristled with anticipation. A few sparks escaped my body, and my ears pricked, listening out for anything out of the ordinary. I sniffed the air, the scent of blood, the scent of pure evil, hit the back of my throat. I spat, the unpleasantness a fowl taste in my mouth. I couldn't see anyone, but I knew that they were close.

"I'll crush you, every last bone in your pathetic little body."Came a gruff voice.

I looked over my shoulder, finally laying eyes on 'Subject 5', a rather bedraggled looking Raichu. He wore a collar, much like mine, but red instead of green. His fore-paws were gloved. I turned to face him, threatening him with a snarl. A stupid grin spread across his face, and he laughed. At me. At Shinx. No one does that, and gets off lightly. I'll scratch that smile clean off of his face! I thought.

"And why, may I ask, would you want to crush me?"I spat, a few more sparks escaping my body.

"It's my job, kid, and, I like it."The Raichu said darkly.

I un-sheathed my claws, my fur bristling to that I looked bigger than I was. A low growl came from the back of my throat, my ears flattened against my head. My tail began to glow brightly, and I ran at him. His tail began to glow as well, and we swung them at each other, making them clash. I broke away and used Thunderbolt.

"SHINX!"I yelled, sending the electrical attack at him.

"RAICHUUUU!"He yowled, countering with Thunder.

The two attacks exploded into an electrical cloud of smoke, blocking my opponent from view. I pricked my ears and desperately tried to spot him. I couldn't find him. I couldn't hear him, or even smell him. Then, all of a sudden, a shadowy figure ran past me, scraping painfully sharp claws down my right side. I gritted my teeth, trying to keep from my eyes watering. My side slowly began to seep blood, and the air cleared. The Raichu was stood with his back facing me, his long tail swishing from side to side. It's playtime! I thought.

"SHRRRINX!"I shouted, grabbing his tail and using Bite.

"ARGH!"An agonised scream came from the Subject 5's, much to my pleasure.

Electricity escaped my body and I accidentally used Thunderbolt on him. I stopped Biting his tail and let him fall to the ground. A grim expression found it's way onto my face, and my tail began to glow. I noticed then why I had smelt blood before. There was a huge gash in his back. I didn't give it a second thought, and began hitting him repeatedly with my Iron Tail. He began to scream, pleading. He wanted me to stop, but I continued my merciless attack. I guess my anger and hatred took over me. I didn't stop hitting him, not until he was shaking, his eyes closed tightly, his teeth gritted and he was bleeding heavily from his head and back. I'd won the battle, now that I was sure he wouldn't get up and attack me again.

"Hope you have a nice day, Subject 5."I snarled, before turning to walk away.

"Subject 131 has passed it's initiation!"The computerised voice chirped.

As I walked away from the Raichu, my eyesight started to blur. Shaking my head, I tried to focus on walking, but the pain coming from my right side stopped that. At first, I sat down, trying to catch my breath. I slowly sunk to the floor, the pain becoming too much. I panted, air seemingly hard to find. It all went black...

I was in a meadow, the grass and flowers gave off the most beautiful scent. I laid on my back, staring at the clouds, my paws in the air. I heard a fond giggle, and immediately got to my paws. Before me was my trainer, Lyla, her arms outstretched, inviting me into a warm, comforting hug. I jumped into her arms, taking in her sweet, kind scent, my eyes filling with tears. She stroked me behind the ears, and kissed the top of my head. I began to cry, my chest swelling with joy and happiness.

"I never thought I'd see you again, Lyla!"I cried, burying my head into her shoulder.

"Shhh, don't cry, it's okay."She whispered comfortingly.

"Oh Lyla, you have no idea how much I've missed you!"I sniffled, rubbing my cheek against hers.

"Shinx, you have to get me out of this place, I can't do it alone. We need to escape again,"Lyla hissed,"It'll be a lot harder than last time, but I know you can think of a way."

"I-I'll do my best! I p-promise, I'll get us out of h-here!"I spluttered.

She began to fade, I knew I was dreaming, but I didn't want it to end. I clung onto her fading body, just thankful that I had seen her. She whispered a sad goodbye, and before she was completely gone, I managed to yell one last thing.

"I promise, Lyla! I promise I'll get you out of here!"

My eyes snapped open, and I found myself on a bed. The fur beneath my eyes was soaking wet, and I just hoped no one had seen me crying. There was a bandage covering my wound, but I could see that my side was still bleeding. It wasn't painful, and I managed to sit up. My thoughts turned to Lyla. The pleading edge to her voice when she had spoken to me. I knew what I had to do.

I have to get Lyla out of here. No matter how hard.

I won't fail you, Lyla...

END OF CHAPTER ONE...

A/N: And there we have it, the first chapter is complete! I'm so excited about this story, and I love writing in Shinx's POV. I'll get started on chapter two right away! I'm fangirling over my own Shinx... Is that odd?

Oh well, never mind that, just R&R!

I'd like to thank the people who R&R'd The Adventures of Lyla, and the people who watched and faved it was well! I appreciate it so much! So much... I really do...

Happy Reading!

~A very excited ashketchumfangurl xxx