CHAPTER 2: BLACK

The group, with Ash's new pokèmon in tow, kept moving forward in the Crystal Grasslands. Little did they know, that man from the office in black was following them. The man stayed just within sight so he could watch without being seen. The pokèmon he appeared to be most interested in was Snivy. Snivy were rare pokèmon, plus hehad been watching for a long time. It was possible his team could hold it for a ransom. That, however, wasn't the plan.

He decided that he would make his move soon. Maybe, a month from then. He turned around leaving the group. The Eevee, she already held the tracker.

Back with the group something really began to eat away at Snivy. In the corner of her mind, something was telling her something. She kept reaching to thought sensing its urgency, but the thought seemed to flee from her grasp. When, she finally found it she was shocked by the contents. Snivy used Vine Whip to pull Pikachu close. "We need to talk," She said releasing him. Pikachu called out to Meowth. "Meowth, get the humans attention then, translate me!" Snivy yelled at Meowth. He nodded sensing the seriousness. (For my sake we'll just have Meowth say it.)

"Ash, Jessie! Snivy has got something important to say!" Ash and Jessie, as well as Eevee, ran over quickly. Snivy began to speak.

"Direct translation: Pretend I'm Snivy. So, there has been a thought bothering me for awhile now, but whenever I reached out to it the thought seemed to just flee. Well, I finally caught the thought. Pikachu, you may want to sit down." Pikachu obeyed Snivy. "The eggs... they will be hatching in a few days." Pikachu fainted in surprise while Ash and Jessie were shocked.

"Snivy, how do you know?" Ash asked everyone looked to Snivy.

"I think the thought was a motherly instinct... they've been getting more powerful as of late..." Meowth translated. A tear fell from Snivy's left eye. Ash was confused, Snivy should be happy! Then, he realized something, he'd need help! He picked up his X-Transciever, thank goodness his mom got it before he left. He scrolled for the name Brock.

"Brock? Yea, I have a problem in your field of expertise. We're in the Crystal Grasslands. Thanks." Ash hung up his phone. After a few hours Brock arrived on an Archeops.

"What is the problem?" He asked. He noticed the fainted Pikachu and the now sobbing Snivy. "What is their problem?" Then, he noticed Jesse. Something was diffrent though, she lacked the R on the outfit she wore. Jessie noticed him and spoke.

"I've quit Team Rocket," Jessie said. Brock raised an eyebrow, but Ash interrupted them.

"Well, it has to do with Snivy and Pikachu. Wait, I just realized, I never told you did I? Well, my Pikachu and Snivy had these!" Ash stepped to the side revealing the three eggs. Brock looked shocked. "Anyways, Snivy said they'll hatch in a few days. So we'll need help with the newborns. Also, do you know why Snivy started crying when she told us they'd hatch soon? She should be happy!" Brock looked over to Snivy, who Meowth and Eevee were attempting to comfort. He knew exactly what was happening.

"You see Ash, male Snivys are highly agressive. Females are rare so it is common for a male Snivy to kill his male children. As a result, female Snivys have developed a VERY powerful instinct to flee with the children for a month." Ash looked at Snivy then had an idea.

"I'll just put her in the pokèball!" Ash exclaimed. Brock shook his head. It was not as simple as that.

"Ash, you don't understand. This instinct... it is unimaginably powerful. Snivy would probably go insane if she didn't listen to it." Ash bit his lip. So, it was going to happen huh? Snivy was going to run off and therewas nothing he could do about it? He looked at Pikachu, it was most likely going to be the hardest month of his life. Then, a terrible thought struck Ash.

"How will she find her way back?" Brock was at a loss for words at this situation. He had no clue.

"I suppose we should wait here. I like this place, plus, I've been talking to Dawn and Iris, you may want to see them. It is quite interesting what we're talking about!" Ash was excited. He had missed his old buddies and would do anything to see them again. They noticed that the loudness of the area had stopped. It was completely quiet! Snivy had stopped crying! Ash walked over to her and knelt to talk to her.

"Snivy... I'm sorry that this has to happen. I know it will be painful for you both, but you should know that I'll keep an extra close eye on Pikachu for you." Snivy smiled at her trainer. She jumped into his arms in thanks. Ash, for once, got the message. "You're welcome Snivy." He said putting her down.

"What a touching moment!" Meowth exclaimed, he was beginning to tear up at the beautiful scene. Everyone laughed at his reaction. He sure was showing his sofr side quite a bit! Brock turned to Jessie.

"So, you left Team Rocket? It's kind of hard to believe, you know? You've chased us all this time and now you've changed." Jessie sighed in response.

"Yea, I know it will be hard to build bridges, but I'm willing to do anything to gain your trust. Although, I do have to wonder about James. He didn't come with us, and he just stormed off alone. I wonder where he is." Like from out of nowhere a Helicopter appeared overhead. A strange symbol was on the door that resembled a sword and sheild. Jessie and the gang looked up at it. The way it was hovering above them felt, ominous in a way. Suddenly, the side door opened. It slid slowly open, when it was fully opened a rope was thrown down.

Ash, not knowing who it was in the helicopter, called Eevee to his side. Brock called out his newly evolved Steelix. Jessie, having no choice, commanded Meowth up front. The man in black (From the office scene) slid down the rope. The man just faced them then he spoke in a strange voice. "I'll be taking those eggs from you," He said. Snivy was horrified. They werent even born and were targets! Everyone tensed up at the statement. The man sighed. "Gible!" Suddenly, a bright light appeared and a Gible materialized. The man weighed his options, Eevee, it was the most direct path! The man whispered a command to Gible.

Gible grew an energy into a black and blue orb and fired it at Eevee. There was no time to dodge at all! Suddenly, a figure jumped in front of Eevee shielding her. A huge cloud of smoke appeared when the attack made contact. When the cloud settled a panting Meowth stood in front of Eevee. His shielding took everyone by surprise including the man in black. "No way, you want to harm anyone in this group? You'll have to go through me first!" Meowth yelled. He was shocked at what he was saying! What in the world had come over him!? The man in black returned his pokèmon and called out a new one. It was... a Carnivine! "No way!? James!?" Meowth exclaimed in disbelief. The Carnivine he once knew as his ally looked different. There was a certain evil look in his eyes that just wouldn't leave his eyes. What had James done to Carnivine!?

Carnivine charged up an attack that made his arm grow brightly. Meowth stood ready to dodge. All at once, Carnivine shot the energy forward like a whip. Since when did Carnivine know Power Whip. Suddenly, everything went into slow motion for Meowth. He was sure that neither him nor Eevee could take a Power Whip! It was either he fainted or Eevee fainted. Meowth didn't like both options he had. He quickly turned around and jumped over Eevee, but as he jumped he grabbed the hair around Eevee's neck which allowed them both to dodge. "Meowth?" Eevee asked to the scratch cat pokèmon. Meowth gave her a thumbs up and charged.

Meowth extended his claws and jumped high. Carnivine put up both its arms in a barrier. A magic barrier grew where Meowth would attempt to land his attack. Meowth smirked and put his claws together switching to Feint. When he hit the barrier he seemed to just dissapear. Everyone gasped wondering where he went. Carnivine cried out in pain and was returned to his pokèball. James called his Gible once again. Gible jumped into the air and held out its claws. A light formed connecting them. The light was crescentshapped. When Ash saw what move it was he had fear take over his eyes. There was no way Meowth could dodge in time! A loud noise was heard and alot of light reflected off a new figure in the air beside Gible. This new figure knocked Gible down with an Iron Tail. James returned his Gible. He grabbed onto the rope of the helicopter which flew off quickly.

Meowth turned to his side to see Pikachu standing there. He didn't see the Eevee charging him with Tackle! Eevee charged with Tackle knocking Meowth to the ground. She hugged him thanks. "Thank you, Meowth! That was awfully brave of you!" Meowth just looked at her, she realized the awfully embarrassing position they were in and climbed off blushing. Everyone, expect Ash, laughed at the two pokèmon. It even got a giggle from Snivy. The embarrassment caused Meowth to blush as well. It appeared the group was going to have one last happy moment before the bad times settled in.

"Look, Meowth, I'm sorry. Perhaps I was wrong about you," Pikachu said. Snivy walked over to him and smiled. Then, she kissed him right on the lips. In front of everyone. "What was that for?" Pikachu asked.

"For making friends with Meowth of course," Snivy said smiling.

~STRANGE CITY~

Back in the office James was returning from his mission. The man in the chair slammed his fist into the chair. What was he looking at? He was looking a explosions within the city. A revolution had begun. He could care less about James's failed mission. He commanded James to take is squah and join the fighting within the city. James bowed and did as told.

It was inly a matter of time before the plan was complete. Team Justice would claim Krako for its own! The homeland must be reclaimed!

~END OF CHAPTER~

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