I do not own Pokemon or the characters' species, but I own the characters.
Chapter 1 – Revival
The man opened his eyes, finding himself in a dark room, lying on a table. He sat up and glanced around.
A voice spoke. "You have failed."
The man was startled. "It's you!"
Something gleamed in the shadows. "Yes, it is me. You failed me once again. This makes twice…"
The man took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, sir."
"I should destroy you. Yet I will not, because you may still be useful. Instead, I have healed your injuries, replacing any extensively damaged areas with robotic parts."
"Thank you." The man looked at his right hand, finding that it was now harder than flesh and that it reflected a faint gray through the gloom.
"I will give you a third chance. Yet, I do not plan to do things the same way this time. I discovered yesterday the location of something I lost long ago; a key. With it, I may open a certain door… And make use of what lies within. Now, however, this key has been moved, and I am no longer sure of its location. I want you to find it, and bring it to me. Again, I will give you all the… toys you will require, like the last times. Do not fail. You must know what they say… Three strikes, and you're out." There was a dry, almost metallic chuckle.
The man gulped. "Yes, sir."
A skittering noise came as several small flashing objects approached. The man saw that they were tiny metallic spider-like creatures. The skittering noises increased gradually, until the room was swarming with them.
"I will be watching you, remember that. Follow my spies, they will lead you to transportation."
The metallic spiders stopped, then streamed toward a hole that opened suddenly in one round wall. The man followed without hesitation.
Once the room was empty, the voice spoke again. "This world shall soon fear me once again. Stand-by mode."
There was a whirring noise, and then the room was silent.