CH.7 An Evil Plot
The orb slowly approached the flying fortress entering through a small hole on it's underside. The orb was received by an arm the removed the data from it. It was then stored in a large holding container with many more orbs of the same size and shape.
Pictures of Ash, Gary and Misty soon flooded a giant screen. A computer started sorting through all of them only picking out the ones that t had been programmed to look for. It had even downloaded Gary's battle on the ship.
Streams of zeros and ones known a binary code ran through the computers main frame. It had already started calculating a counter strategy for Gary's Umbreon and Blastoise even though Umbreon had not fought. The computer started to dig through restricted files one what pokemon each trainer had on them.
It pulled up their travel locations, and their win records as well. There was nothing that escaped this computer's search engine. It had been tracking Ash for longer than he could possible imagine. Target Ash Ketchum is bound for the Sinnoh region, the computer said.
"Well all the pieces are almost in place," a man said sitting in a chair. "A great game of chess will take place, one of which I can not lose," he continued. "Pride before the fall, just keep that in mind," another man said walking through a slide open door.
"Tonanam, so good to see you again," the man sitting in the chair replied. "How are the others doing in preparing for the one swift move that will as you put it win the chess game?" asked Tonanam. "They are almost finished, it won't be long at all now," the other man replied.
"So Altomare is where you said this kid was going?" a woman asked walking in on the conversation. "Well one of them is in Altomare, but the one I want dead or alive is headed for Sinnoh. I trust you were able to collect information on our ex- special ops friend Souna?" the man asked.
"It's bad enough you sent Zonadas into actually test his metal, I think you're over doing it with these guys," Souna said. "Both of these young men are true warriors when it comes to defending what they care most for. Ash's friend getting in the way was a small hiccup but it is of no consequence," the man said.
"Sir, this is Zonadas. I'm at the Altomare docks," came Zonadas' voice over the computer. "You know, you don't have to call me sir. You left the force years ago," the man in the chair said. "Spare me, now spill it is this guy going to put up a fight?" asked Zonadas.
"It would be very wise for you not to underestimate him. He did try to go toe to toe with Regigigas after all," the man replied. Images of Andes flooded the screen. Four pictures had a different touch to them. They were made to pick up strong traces of radioactivity.
"Our little friend has had direct contact with the twin legendaries," Souna said looking up at the screen. "Yes, and though he may think he's permanently bonded to Latios, he's unaware that his soul is rebuilding itself," the man said.
"So that's what you're waiting on? May I inquire why?" asked Tonanam. "Because if I want to control Latios I need his soul to be at the peek of it's power. What better way to stir the young Guardian's blood than a scuffle with Zonadas?" the man replied.
"Wouldn't waiting this long put this plan at great risk?" asked Zonadas quickly advancing on Andes' location. "A Guardian's soul is made up and reflected upon what he's done through out his life, letting it build up with energy like this instead of peace will ensure I have great control over Latios," the man said. "I say you're a raving mad man," Zonadas said now spotting Andes.
"Hmm he's in public with three other people, and does he by chance have a twin?" Zonadas asked watching him from a distance. "No he has no living relatives left why?" replied Souna looking at the information on him. "There's a guy down here that looks just like him, and it looks like they're on a double date or something," Zonadas relayed back to them.
"Hmm tail gate them for now, and if he has found a new girlfriend try not to involve her," the man replied. "Yeah but…both of them look the same, which one do I go after?" Zonadas asked. "Go after the one who seems less comfortable in crowds. The real Andes has a bit of a disposition," the man said.
Zonadas watched both of them carefully. Andes' cover was finally blown when he hesitated to enter into a large crowd of people. "Come on macho man, you two are our body guards for the day," Bianca said pointing at him and Latios. "Besides you know how much you 'love' Cindy," she said teasing him.
Cindy was the name Latias went by when they were out and about in the city. "Why does every think there's something between us?" Andes replied his face turning red with frustration. Latias giggled at his dismay.
Both of them were dragged by the two girls deep into the crowd of people. Zonadas struggled to keep up with the group. "Sir this is almost impossible, I've already lost them," Zonadas reported. "Look, you don't have to be secretive about how you rough him up, just do it," replied Souna.
A small orb was sent in to help relocate the ever elusive group. It located them all in a small store. Bianca had Latios by the hand dragging him to every other clothes rack.
Latias took a cap and put it on Andes. Latios couldn't help but snicker as Andes slowly became a giant dress up doll.
"Man this guy must have the patience of a saint," Souna said watching them through the orb's recorder. Zonadas finally walked into the store they were in and slowly approached the group from behind. "Hey kid, your name Andes?" he asked.
Andes turned around only to be hit square in the jaw. Andes staggered backwards knocking two shelves over. Latias shrieked as Andes spat blood out onto the floor. Andes didn't ask questions, in seconds Zonadas felt a sharp stinging sensation in his chest.
Air left his lungs and he fell to the floor gasping. "What in the world's wrong with you?" Andes asked walking out of the store with Latias. "Well that went well," said Tonanam.
"I warned you Zonadas, he's not a normal human being," the man in the chair said.
"Yeah I noticed, any normal man would have been out cold from that punch," Zonadas said regaining his composure. "Hmm most amusing how a child put you in you place within five seconds," Tonanam said reviewing the video.
Latias walked blissfully down the streets with Andes by her side. He was still rubbing his sore jaw when he noticed Latias digging through a bag. Bianca and her must have bought something when I wasn't looking, he thought to himself. She finally pulled out a black shirt.
It's sleeves bordered that of a tank top, and it had a Palkia design stitched in it. "Well the woman has a good fashion sense," the man said watching them. "Enjoy your time with her while you can. I guarantee before the week's over you'll never see her again," he finished.
"It suits you," Bianca said walking up to the pair. Zonadas sunk back into the shadows as Bianca and Latios approached. "It suits me like a hole in the head," Andes replied after trying it on. She's right, the great dragon does suit you, Latios said looking at it. "Thanks for your support," Andes replied shooting Latios a look.
"Zonadas readings indicate you've done enough, even though you lost miserably," Tonanam said looking at a screen. "Yes, now we proceed to phase three. Brining all of my enemies together to take them all out at once." the man said.
"Tell me computer, where is Ash now?" the man asked. The boat will be stopping in the Johto region to refuel, it responded. "Perfect, Souna you're up. Oh and do put on a good show," the man said.