Pokémon Magenta
Episode 3
"PokeForce"
A locker is pulled open. Inside is a mirror, and in that mirror a man stares at himself. This man is Ben. He is 19 years old and he works for the Pokeforce.
The Pokeforce is a new Police force designated to protect Pokémon and their trainers. They are the shining beacon of the newly remodeled Kanto. Ben is one of its youngest members.
"Looks like you're my partner." A voice says to the side of Ben.
He closes his locker and sees a woman there. She's got dark brown hair and is wearing the Pokeforce uniform, with a few noticeable modifications, such as a jean jacket addition and a drop holster. This woman is Anna, and according to her she is Bens partner.
"Hello. I'm Ben Deacon." Ben says while moving forward ready to shake the woman's hand. She however does not reciprocate and shake it back. After a moment he puts his hand back down awkwardly.
"So you're the newbie here that everyone has been talking about."
"Yeah I am. I'm real excited to be a part of Pokeforce. I just hope I can do right by all of you, and the Pokémon out there of course."
"Uh huh… Well let's get a move on. We've got to begin patrol soon. Today were taking sector 8, section 3, block number 5." Anna says as she leads Ben out of the locker room and through the station. "So I guess since you're new I'll go ahead and give you the tour. Over there is the lounge. Usually we have our lunch breaks in there." She says pointing at the lounge door. "Over here is the jail cells where we keep the perps. And if you'll follow me this way we'll get to the garage."
Ben follows behind her. His heart is beating fast. He always got nervous very easy, and today was no exception.
They walk through a set of double doors into a giant garage filled with squad cars and motorcycles, as well as riot vehicles.
"Do you want to drive?" Anna says.
"No. Why don't you. I'm a bit nervous, I probably shouldn't be driving right now." Ben replies.
"Alright. Get in. Let's go." Anna says as she gets into a nearby squad car. Ben follows closely behind her, getting in the passenger side.
"So do you like working for Pokeforce?" Ben asks Anna.
"It's ok I suppose. Pays well, and it's a relatively easy job." Anna replies.
"Really? I figured it would be tough, and long hours, and murder, and shootouts, and car chases."
"You watch too much movies. We rarely have anything real dangerous go on. Not to say it doesn't happen, it just usually is far and few between."
"Huh."
"So your dad, he's like the guy. Right?"
"The guy?"
"Yeah. He's like the guy who created Pokeforce right?"
"Oh! That guy…. Yeah. He is."
"Well that explains how you got in…"
"Oh… Yeah I suppose it does." Ben replies sort of taken aback.
"Sorry I didn't mean it like that. I just meant that you probably had an easier time applying and all."
"Yeah. I mean I went through the academy and all."
"Yeah I know. Really I didn't mean it like that. That came out way wrong."
"It's ok. Don't worry about it."
"You're not so bad. Honestly I was expecting a little bitch or something. You seem alright though."
"Thanks? You seem pretty cool too."
"Heh. Thanks."
The squad car continues down the street.
Ben gets home late after his shift. His house is huge. You can tell he comes from a wealthy upbringing.
He pulls up on his motorbike and sees the light is still on in his home. That means his father got home early today and is waiting to see how his day went.
He and his father have always been close.
As he walks in the door he pulls his Pokeball off of his belt and presses the button on it, releasing a Poliwhirl.
"Hey there Poliwhirl. Were home. Why don't you rest up?" Ben tells the Poliwhirl, who continues to follow him into the kitchen.
"Dad we're home." Ben yells throughout the house.
Ben walks into the kitchen and sees his father standing above the stove.
"Dang it! I was trying to have dinner done before you got home" Bens father, Vincent says.
"Oh dad you didn't have to do this." Ben replies.
"Nonsense! My sons first day as an officer of the law! I'm so proud of you son! Dinner is almost done. Why don't you and Poliwhirl go get washed up and meet me down here so we can talk all about your day over dinner.
"Ok dad."
Vincent smiles at his son and Pokémon as they head upstairs. Vincent has always taken great pride in his son. Always so smart and a well-mannered boy.
Vincent finishes dinner and turns off the stove. He puts away the apron he was wearing and then heads to a nearby door.
He opens it to show a set of stairs. He walks down them and sees three men standing above another man who is tied to a chair.
"How's it going boys?" Vincent says to the three men.
"He won't talk boss. He won't tell us who the other dealer is." One of his goon's replies.
"Is that so?" Vincent says looking at the tied up man.
"Please… I don't know anything!" the tied up man replies
"We know you've been dealing rare candy for another dealer, now tell us who and we'll let you go."
"Please. I swear to god I don't know what you're talking about.
"Well that's a shame then… Boys finish up here. I'm going to have dinner with my son." Vincent tells the goons.
"Yes sir boss." The goons reply as Vincent makes his way back up the stairs.
As Vincent closes the door and locks it he hears a slight scream, and then nothing.
Another job completed by the Pokeforce…..
END OF EPISODE 3