Sorry for not updating in two months, but I had writers block and other stories. Its here now, so R&R, PM, and Enjoy!

Speech- "speech"

Thought-'speech'

Poke-speech- speech

Telepathy- speech

Chapter 3: Decisions and Hiding

(Nathaniel's POV)

We hid in the back corner and I decided this was going to be the best time to talk about our plans. "Okay, while we have an opportunity, I need to ask a serious question. Not all of us can be going for the gym badges and the Pokemon League, there wouldn't be enough badges, plus it would be time consuming. So, what are we going to do?" They all had dumb looks on their faces. I sighed and said, "Who's going for the League and who isn't?" Just about everyone said, "Oh".

Landon immediately answered, "I'm in."

Skyler and Michael were talking quietly, and eventually, Skyler said, "I'm in too."

Both Alicia and Ericka passed.

I looked to Kat and Alexa for their answers. Alexa shook her head no, as did Kat.

"Alright, it's decided then Landon, Skyler and I will go for the league, and everyone else can become regular trainers." I looked over to the entrance and saw that some of the trainers from the Center were now outside, probably looking for us. "Okay, I think we should stay here for a little while longer. Go to different parts of the store, keep your heads down, and try to not attract any attention."

We nodded our heads and we dispersed.

Landon and I went over to a row of special items, ranging from Full Heals to Max Repels.

Ericka, Kat and Alexa stayed in the back, looking at varieties of soda and other drinks.

Alicia was conversing with the Poke-Mart clerk.

Skyler and Michael were looking at various books and comics.

We made sure not to attract any attention, and looked outside periodically to see if the trainers had left. Once we were sure they had gone, we regrouped.

"Hey Dad," Skyler began to say.

I cut him off, and said, "Okay, another thing, we can't call each other 'Dad' or 'Sweetie'. We'll have to call each other by our first names."

"Okay, Nathaniel, can I get these?" Skyler held up a guide book and a comic book. I looked at the cover of the comic, "League Adventures #37; Cynthia vs. Wallace".

"Alright, I guess. Let me see how much money I have. I should have a couple fifties." I took my wallet out and opened it. I almost shouted in surprise when I saw, not a couple of fifties, but 45 thousand-dollar bills (I've done the math, and one U.S. Dollar is the equivalent of $454.54). I sifted through and found at least 45,000 Poke-yen (I think this is what the currency is called, due to it resembling a yen symbol). Everyone else took out their wallets and found similar cases. We had to have at least 1,000,000 Poke-yen altogether.

"We're rich," Skyler said, "I'm gonna get-"

"Hold it right there," I stopped Skyler from going back to the comics and continued, "We have to be smart about this. We have a ton of money, so we should buy supplies first. This means pokeballs, potions, and heal items, as well as things like tents, sleeping bags, cooking gear, and food." Skyler sighed with disappointment, and I decided to say, "Then we can get comics." Skyler silently cheered, and we went around the store searching for items.

Landon and Alicia bought new clothes for everyone.

Kat and Alexa bought the pokeballs, adventure items, and healing items.

Ericka searched for the food and cooking supplies.

I bought the tents and sleeping gear.

And Skyler and Michael bought as many comic books as they could carry.

I rolled my eyes, and we brought all our items to the counter. The clerk was surprised at all the items we bought, and said, "New trainers?"

I nodded and said, "Yeah, these three," I pointed out Landon, Ericka and Alicia, "are my brother and sister, and these four," pointing out Skyler, Michael, Alexa, and Kat, "are our cousins." The clerk stared for a little bit, then began to check out the items.

I could hear Alicia's voice in my head, Nice cover story.

Well, what did you expect me to say, that you three were second cousins, twice removed, and the kids were orphans that followed us around?

Alicia lightly hit me on the back and the clerk said, "Your total comes to 952,491 Poke-yen." We dug into our wallets and we paid for each of our items.

The clerk was surprised that eight kids had all this money, and I quickly made up, "Our parents are part of a big company, which gives us a lot of allowance money." The clerk shook his head slowly and began to bag the items.

Once again, Alicia's voice was in my head, What are you doing? This could attract more attention, especially after our little incident.

Relax, what's the worst that could happen? The clerk handed us the items and we went back to the Center to get a room for the night.

(Poke-Mart, Clerk's POV)

I began to think about those kids as they left. They said their parent's were part of some big company, and those two kids gave each other weird looks. Seeing how there weren't any other customers, I decided to slip in the back to make a phone call. I typed in the number and waited. The tone sounded twice before another voice came on.

"Speak."

"Yeah, boss, its the Viridian operative."

"I hope you have good news for me. If you don't, you'll just become another one of the grunts back at HQ."

"Hey, I didn't join Team Rocket for nothing." It was true, I had joined Team Rocket because I believed in what they did. It was cruel, yes, but very rewarding. "Anyways, I found a group of trainers. Beginners, but rich ones. I'd also be willing to bet they've got a rare Pokemon on them or two."

Silence on the other end, then, "Hmm, very good. I'll dispatch a unit to Mt. Moon. They'll intercept them there. I'm also going to have you replaced as a spy, you're being promoted."

I was speechless. Promoted, I'm not sure to what, but still. "T-thank you sir. I'll head back immediately."

"Very well. Giovanni over and out."

Again, sorry for the late update. R&R, PM, and Thanks.