I can't believe I updated at night! Anyways, don't expect one right away in the morning.
"You know what happened during your parents honeymoon, right?" asked Lily. Mira nodded.
"Well, before you were born, Dewdrop was actually taken away by Ash's father. That's a different story though. Sorry, but I need to use first names while explaining this, or you'll get confused. Anyways, so when your parents came to visit Misty's parents about Dewdrop being taken away, her father gave Ash a stupid lecture when he said that your siblings were his children. Misty's father started giving an explanation on how it could be a mental disorder, but your father turned into a Jolteon for him. After that, Misty's parents wanted her away from him. Around one or two months later, they started spreading rumours about your father's ability to the media, so your mother came over for a visit with her parents. She turned into a Vaporeon and blasted her father. They never saw each other again. That's why she didn't want you to stay here long; because of her parents. I hope you understand; I sort of rushed there."
Mira nodded. "It's okay...just a bit hard to believe but I understand now. Thank you."
"No problem. Well, you better get going, since you did promise your mom not to stay too long here. Why don't you two pick up bikes while you're here? I have free vouchers for you." She reached into her pocket, and handed Mira and Mark each a bike voucher.
"Thank you," they both said.
"Again no problem."
When they left, the made a quick stop for some bikes, and then rode out of the city. Mira, however, was still distracted. Thoughts about her parents and grandparents dominated her mind. Her daze ended when Mark spoke up.
"Okay, we have two choices. We can continue into Saffron City, or we could take the underpass and visit Vermillion first. Up to you."
"Oh, I guess we should visit Saffron first, but I want to visit Celadon City as well. There's something I need to do there."
When they reached Saffron, they found out that the gym was closed.
"What!?" they both yelled. "How could it be closed?" The sign read:
Due to new regulations passed by Silph Co., the Saffron City Gym is considered unsafe and must be closed until further notice.
They both sighed, when suddenly somebody walked out from behind them. It was a women with a strange-looking outfit, and long dark hair.
"Yes, stupid that they closed my gym. There's nothing that I can do about it...except..." Her eyes seemed to be distant, even though she was looking at them. "Hmm...how interesting...could you possibly?...alright, I have an offer for you, with some valuable information."
"What is it?" asked Mira.
"Nobody knows this except for me, but Silph Co. has fallen at the feet of Team Rocket. If you can get rid of them, the laws will be fixed, and the gym will reopened. I entered both of your minds, and I saw your potential."
"Wait," said Mira, "You read our minds?" She nodded. "Who are you anyways?" "My name is Sabrina. I'm the gym leader." Mira gasped. "Wait, that means...you..."
"Yes, and don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Also, I have something for Mark." She handed him a Pokeball. "It tried to attack the gym, but I caught it. A single Vulpix won't be enough to take down Team Rocket." He released a strong-looking Mighteyana, which started growling.
"Hi, what's your name?" asked Mira.
"Zane, and like you would ever care."
"Mark, it's name is Zane." The dark-type Pokemon's eyes bulged in shock.
"Hi there Zane. I'm your new trainer."
"Well, at least it isn't that girl over there. She understands me! It's impossible, and creepy..."
"What did he say?" Mark asked Mira.
"You don't need to know."
Sabrina finally spoke up. "You two should go to the Pokemon Center and get some sleep. Team Rocket won't go down without a fight, and it will be a big one."
No Boaz BEEP (censored, because I won't swear in this fan-fic) in this story. Anyways, victory always has its price, and it will be Mark who has to pay it. (That was a hint to the twist of fate in the next chapter.)