Disclaimer: I do not own the Pokémon series, I do not have any rights to the Pokémon series and I do not make any money from writing these fics.

A/N: Written for the Ultimate Prompt Challenge, One Million Words Added Competition, the Mega-Prompt Challenge, Camp NaNoWriMo July 2014, the 100 prompts up to 100 MC's challenge,

Prompts: Family, 100,000 words or over, Shark (because Giovanni reminds me of one at times).

Chapter 11

Oh no, what have I gotten myself into. I should of just waited for an hour or two before phoning the boss on his mobile and asking if he would not mind giving me a location so I could send some bodyguards to him or I could come to him. Pierce sighed and allowed his hand to let go of his Pokeball through he was very tempted to use his Pokémon to make a run for it with how things were going for him. I guess I will see how big this Charizard stuff toy is if I turned around...it is better to just do it and get it over with instead of leaving it to the last moment.

Taking a silent deep breath Pierce turned around in one swift movement using the ball of his heel to pivot around only to come face to face with a large stuff toy Charizard that was the same size as the real Charizard.

I hope that this toy Charizard is not as dangerous and does not weigh as much as the real Charizard. Pierce ran a critical eye over the large orange fire/flying type Pokémon as he tried to find good places to get a grip on it and carry it. Maybe if I pick it up under the arms like I would a toddler or if I just carry it on my back like I would a person. For some reason I think that I am going to be extremely grateful for all of the extra training that I asked for back at the Team Rocket base between missions.

"Amazing! It is so big!" Ash yelled out in wonder and excitement making Pierce gulp slightly. "It looks like a real Charizard!"

"Does it weigh as much as a real Charizard?" Pierce asked quickly and quietly while Ash was busy taking in the sight of the large stuff toy. "Should I use one of my Pokémon to help me?"

"Do not worry Pierce, if I can lift it then you know that it is not as heavy as a real Charizard," Domino replied innocently, in her mind Domino hoped that Pierce did not notice the soft blue glow around the Charizard from her Jigglypuff as it helped her to carry the stuff toy by levitating it. She had already given her Jigglypuff orders to help Pierce carry the Charizard stuff toy back to the boss' house and into the room where he was told to place it before returning to her as fast as possible.

"Alright, if you are sure Domino," Pierce replied as he hid his nervously behind a mask of confidence and strength making him look 'cool' in Ash's eyes. I hope that I do not drop this big Charizard on the way back to the boss' house or get it caught on something causing it to rip.

"I will just place it down here," Domino said calmly as she carefully placed the Charizard toy down on the ground in front of her, " Giovanni sir, will you be paying by card or with cash?"

"Card," Giovanni replied stiffly as he shot Pierce a warning look through Pierce ignored it as he stared at the Charizard toy with wide eyes.

How am I possibly going to carry this thing home? I just know that I am going to make a big fool of myself. Pierce ignored the conversation behind him between Domino, Giovanni and Ash as he took a step forwards to the Charizard stuff toy. I feel like I am a new Team Rocket Trainee recruit about to climb my very first snowy mountain with a bolder attached to me by a piece of very strong rope tied around my waist.

Giovanni's voice suddenly broke Pierce out of his thoughts, "We are ready to go now Pierce, if you want to follow us we will show you the quickest route back to the house."

"Yes sir," Pierce replied as he turned around and slipped the Charizard stuffy toy onto his back as if he was giving it a piggie back ride, Giovanni shot him an approving look at his actions. "I will follow behind you."

Pierce watched as Giovanni, now with several bags hanging off of his arm from where he had pushed his hand through the handle, with Meowth walking along side him and Ash still in his arms shot him a pointed look that he could easily translate as a 'we will talk later, and there is no way of getting out of this one' before walking forwards.

Thank Mew that this thing is not too heavy. Pierce offered Domino a small smile before turning and walking after Giovanni who was already waiting by the shop door for him. I better move it, I do not want to chance making the boss even more angry with me as he properly is right now.

"Is it hard carrying Charizard?" Ash asked as he peeked at Pierce with innocent eyes, his small hand twitched slightly as he wanted to reach out and touch his new stuff toy to see if it was really as soft and snugly as it looked. "Is it very heavy?"

"No, it is not to heavy, it is just a bit difficult to keep a good hold on," Pierce answered, unaware still that Domino's Jigglypuff was landing him a hand. "I hope you do not mind me asking but is your house very far away from here?"

"No, the house is only a five minute walk, ten minutes at the most, away from here," Giovanni replied as he began to walk away from the shop and out into the street. "We better hurry up or else Delia is going to start worrying about what we have gotten up to."

"Yeah! We do not want mum to start worrying, who knows what will happen if she does," Ash agreed as he nodded his head making Giovanni chuckle slightly and Pierce to frown in confusion. "I do not want mum to send Kanga to find us again like last time. The last time mum sent Kanga to find us I thought I would be bright red from embarrassment forever!"

Pierce smirked slightly as he listened to his boss' son's words while his boss let out a low pitiful groan. It seems like if I stick around long enough I will be able to find out some pretty interesting stories about another side of the boss. It is weird, seeing this more human side of him instead of the cold hard and ruthless side that I and everyone else back at the base normally sees. I that he has a more normal natural kinder side to him through, I mean he does have a family and from what I have seen he is a wonderful father and he does a great job raising Ash.

Giovanni, unaware of what was going through Pierce's mind as they silently walked along the street allowed himself to sink into his own thoughts as he tried to make sense of the situation.

All I ever wanted was a holiday and a chance to spend time with my family for a while. Why do things like this always end up happening to me for? I should of told Pierce some sort of orders, ones that he could not say no to before I left the base to return home. Giovanni let out a sigh as he did his best to not turn around and look behind at Pierce. Oh well, it is too late now through at least now that I know that he has followed me I can keep tabs on him and make sure that he does not do things that could cause too many problems to happen.

"What is going to happen to your friend when we get home dad?" Ash asked as he peeked at Pierce curiously. "Will mum let him stay with us or will he go back to his own home or go somewhere else?"

Giovanni sighed softly at his son's words, he thought for a moment as he turned around the street corner allowing his legs to carry him closer to home. Now that is a very good question, with how small Pallet town is there is no hotels or inns, the closet place he could stay at is back in the main base. I guess I could ask Delia when we get back home...hopefully he will not interrupt or ruin any family time I want to spend with Delia and Ash.

"When we get back home I will have to have a quick talk with your mum before any decisions are made," Giovanni replied as he finally answered his son. "If he stays with us he would have to sleep on the sofa through so we will have to see what happens."

Giovanni let out a sigh of relief as Ash simply nodded his head and went back to enjoying spending time with his dad. Chancing another quick glance behind him a smirk came to Giovanni face as he watched Pierce struggle with the large stuff toy.

Hopefully he will learn a few lessons about following me by the time this is all over. Giovanni turned back to face ahead of him as he turned around another corner. I wonder if I could pursued Pierce to become Ash's human bodyguard when Ash starts to travel through knowing how loyal is and taking this act of his into consideration I would think that he would be torn between following my orders, protecting me and protecting Ash.

Ignoring the almost unhearable groans coming from behind him about stupidly large stuff toy Charizard's Giovanni finally took the last turn as he crossed the street that his house was on. Quickly looking down Giovanni felt a smile come to his face as he watched his son shyly peeking over his shoulder at the large stuff toy Charizard.

If I am right then I have a feeling that Ash will be sleeping on top of the Charizard for the next few days instead of in his bed. If it happens I will need to make sure that I can sneak a photograph or two so I can put it into my personal collection for when I am away at work and also make a copy to be put on the mantelpiece back at home. Giovanni smile grew when his eyes suddenly connected with Ash causing Giovanni to chuckle at the face his son made at being caught.

"I take it from how much you have been sneaking peeks at the Charizard toy that you like it a lot," Giovanni said with a teasing smile which only grew as Ash blushed and nodded his head. "I am glad you like my 'I am very sorry for what happened in the shop' gift."

"Thank you dad, I do love it, I really really do but you know that I would be happy just spending even more time with you," Ash admitted causing Giovanni's expression to soften. "I know that you are busy with your work and you can be gone for months if not years so I understand that...well I would rather you stuck around for an extra day than buy the Charizard stuff toy...through it is awesome and cool and I love it dad!"

Giovanni chuckled at his son's response through a hint of pride and worry shone in his eyes, "I am glad that you like it so much son and have I ever told you how proud I am of you?"

Ash blushed madly as he offered his dad a shy but happy smile.

"You look after your mum while I am away, you make sure no one can hurt or upset her, you are the man of the house while I am away working," Giovanni said with a proud expression which was mirrored by his son as he praised Ash. "You do so much for your mum and I, there are times that I realise just how fast you are growing up and how wise you can really be. I am truly honoured to have a son like you."

To Be Continued...