Hold Your Own

Sorry for the delay in updating. Thank you for the reviews, and a special thanks to TeamRocketDiva for getting me to hurry up and write this.

Chapter 2

It was now morning and James found himself in the middle of a clearing, not knowing were to go from here. Weezing had suggested that he go's back to his old home and get Growlithe, it was a good idea, he'd love to see the fire puppy again, but he wasn't to keen on seeing his parents or Jessebelle again any time soon. So, he instead decided to go to town and get a change of clothes.

As soon as he got to the nearest city, which happened to be Pewter City, he began to look around for a clothes store, keeping half hidden in the shadows due to his Team Rocket uniform. He didn't have much money on him, but enough to last him a few days. When he found a shop James returned Weezing and made his way inside. Filing through the racks he pulled out a pair of plain, faded blue jeans and dark green shirt. He looked them over and with a slight shrug went over to the counter. He paid the sales lady and left the shop, a strange feeling bubbling inside his stomach as he did so. This is it, he's free of Team Rocket, free from his old life, and ready to start anew.

James quickly made his way to the public toilets and changed into his new clothes. James grabbed his uniform and through it into a bin outside. He took a big breath of air and smiled. With the smile still on his face James made his way to the Pokemon Centre to check up on Weezing and Victreebell. For the first time in his life James just strolled through the open doors like any other trainer. James made his way over to the Nurse Joy and smiled. "Hello." Joy greeted friendly. "How may I help you?"

"Hi, I just wanted a check up on my Pokemon."

"OK, let's just have a look shall we." James handed over his Pokeballs and Joy disappeared for a few minutes. When she returned she handed them back over with a smile. "Your Pokemon and perfectly healthy."

"Thank you." James bowed politely. He said goodbye, then turned and left. Leaving the Pokemon Centre his wasn't sure were to go or what to do. He looked around him at all of the people shopping, chatting and lathing. James already had plenty of supplies for his new journey, so a trip to the store wasn't necessary. So, with nothing else he needed to do James headed out into the country, were he could capture new Pokemon and train his own. As soon as he left the city limits James released Weezing and the pair set off. They hadn't gotten far when a Farfetch'd ran in front of them, almost tripping James up. Both James and Weezing looked at it in wonder as it ran around in circles franticly. "Er, what is it doing?" James voiced allowed, not taking his eyes off of the bird Pokemon. It ran off to the left, then back again, then back to the left and called. 'Maybe it wants us to follow it.' James thought. He glanced at his Pokemon, they walked over towards the Farfetch'd who carried on, every now and then looking over its shoulder to make sure James was still following. It was travelling at a fast pace and James soon had to run to keep up with it. They ran through the country, leaving the path far behind. After a full on sprint for at least twenty minutes they finely came to a stop. "Thank God… I'm used… to running." James gasped aloud, then looked around himself, not far ahead there was something going on. Farfetch'd ran over and James squinted his eyes, trying to see what was happening. It seemed as though a swarm of Beedrill were attacking something, or someone. He immediately ran closer, Weezing following, and saw a Wigglytuff, Poliwhirl and Vulpix trying to fight them off, but they were over whelmed, their were to many Beedrill. Behind the three Pokemon James saw a girl on the ground, unconscious. It was obvious the Farfetch'd and other three were her Pokemon. Farfetch'd jumped into the fray and James pulled out his Pokeball containing Victreebell. "Go Victreebell, use Vine Whip, Weezing, Toxic." Weezing went to fight and Victreebell came out of his ball with a flash of light. A second later James found himself upside down in Victreebell's mouth. "Now really isn't the time. Get those Beedrill!" Victreebell dropped James and did as instructed.

"Viiiccc!" It called out, Vine Whipping his opponents to the ground. Weezing was doing well, Tackling, Head butting and poisoning the Beedrill. Farfetch'd was running around like crazy, using his plant like a sword. Poliwhirl was shooting out Hydro Pump in every direction and Vulpix was madly shooting out Flamethrower's. After a few minutes of battle Vulpix and Weezing seemed to have come up with a plan. As toxic was reactive with fire the two Pokemon were combining their attacks and doing serious damage. With the help of the other Pokemon, the Beedrill began to retreat. As soon as they were gone James ran over to the girl along with all the Pokemon. She looked to be around the same ages him with long brown hair, a white and red t-shirt and red shorts.

Ten minutes later James had rolled out his sleeping bag and laid the girl out on it, he'd checked her for injuries, but all she had was a few scratches and bruises, but she seemed to be poisoned so James gave her some antidote and placed a damp cloth on her forehead, then sat back, with not much more he could do. Every few minutes he checked her temperature to make sure she didn't have a fever. James had returned his Pokemon after the battle, and so now he had the girl's Pokemon sitting around their trainer, two more had joined them. After the fight James noticed a pair of Pokeballs on the girl's Pokebelt wriggling, they obviously wanted to come out and help, but were unable to release themselves, so James did, and out popped a Donphan and Xatu. Adding her Pokemon up to the full six.

It was now late evening and the girl still hadn't woken up. A fire was going and James and all of the Pokemon were eating dinner which James had cooked. As they were finishing off the girl gave the first sign on life. She stirred with a grown and slowly sat up, putting a hand to her forehead. She looked around in confusion at her Pokemon, James's and then James himself. "W-what happened? Who are you?" She asked, he bright green eyes looking into James's.

Putting aside his bowl James moved towards her. "Er, hi. I'm James, I was travelling and then your Farfetch'd just ran up out of nowhere and led us hear. You were being attacked by Beedrill."

"Beedrill?" The girl asked looking confused, then a look of realisation hit her. "Yes. I remember. What happened?"

"We managed to get rid of them, put you were poisoned, so I gave you some antidote."

"Oh. Thank you, James." The girl smiled, then suddenly remembered her manners. "I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Adriana Linwood. But call me Ana."

James smiled. "Well Ana, would you like some thing to eat?"

Ana nodded and sat down with a plate of soup.

--Far Away At Team Rocket Base--

"HE WHAT!?" Giovanni roared, causing Jessie and Meowth to jump with fright.

"He-he's gone sir." Jessie stuttered uneasily. "I-I think that he's left Team Rocket."

Giovanni turned to the cowering pair, his face red from anger. "THEN FIND HIM! AND WHEN YOU DO BRING HIM HERE! NOBODY QUITS TEAM ROCKET! NOT EVEN USELESS PEOPLE LIKE HIM! NOW GO AND GET HIM! AND DONT BOTHER SHOWING YOUR FACES HERE UNTILL YOU DO!"

"Y-yes sir." Jessie and Meowth said together with fear, then quickly turned and fled from the room.

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- Well there you have it, chapter 2. James isn't quite out of the way for TR as he thinks. Will Team Rocket find him, and if they do what will happen. Next chapter James find's out more about Adriana, but is reluctant to tell her about himself, also Jessie and Meowth do some planning.

I'll have Chapter 3 up by boxing day, or before. Please review and thank you for reading. Once again sorry for the very long delay.