The Outcasts

By: SilverstartheWaterbender

Silverstar: A bit of romance in this chapter!  If any of you were confused by the scene changes in the last chapter, deleted my "()()()()"s. I'll try something else, so don't get confused! MOVING ON!

Wolfen-Ways: I like that part, too! It's my second favorite in the whole movie! Thanks much for your support! Have a cookie!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or Sora Kumari. He belongs to Wolfen-Ways.

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Chapter Eleven: Pain

After a few minutes, Lazula got used to the sensation of flying. If it were under different circumstances, she would be having a lot of fun. However, all thoughts in her head fell into two categories: worry about the clones and confusion about Mewtwo. "Why did he save me?" she thought. "Sure, the others would've gotten hurt, too, but couldn't he have used his powers to shield them and not me? I thought he hated humans!" Lazula stared through the crowd of Pokemon up ahead and looked at Mewtwo. "Why?" she mentally asked, but if he heard her, he spared no attention. A random thought suddenly popped into Lazula's head; "For a Pokemon, he's pretty hot…wait…what? Where did that come from? It can't be true…can it?" Lazula looked back at Mewtwo and sighed. "Yeah, okay, it's true. But a) he's a Pokemon, b) I'm a human, which he hates, c) It would NEVER work out, d) he'd never have me anyway, and e) this is probably just hormones. So, stop freaking out, Hamilton, and focus on saving these guys!" "You okay, Lazula?" Mareep asked. Lazula smiled weakly. "Besides the fact that we got a madman chasing after an island's worth of Pokemon clones, and that we got to stop him? Pretty good!" Mareep rolled her eyes and said, "Ha, ha, my sides are splitting. Seriously, though, if something's wrong, you can tell me." "Duh," Lazula replied, "we're best friends for life." All the same, Lazula didn't think she could tell Mareep of her thoughts.

Mewtwo landed on the lakeshore and loosened his hold on the others. Lazula noticed Domino and three other Rockets standing on the shore. Mewtwo landed and released his hold on the Pokemon and Lazula. "I've been expecting you." Domino smirked. "This Nidoqueen sure is a cutie." She added, gesturing towards the baby Nidoqueen in her arms. "Release that young one!" Mewtwo ordered. Domino smirked. "Maybe that's something you'll have to take up with my Boss." Lazula strained her ears, but she couldn't hear the helicopter. She guessed it was still out on the lake. But that Nidoqueen……she looked so scared. She felt all her fear and shyness melt away as she knelt down beside Mareep and whispered a plan in her ear. Mareep grinned and whispered, "Let's do it!" Lazula grinned and both newcomers broke rank and raced straight towards Domino. Said Team Rocket agent's eyes widened and she tried to run, but as usual, Lazula and Mareep were too quick. Mareep whipped her tail around and struck Domino's legs. As she reeled backwards, Lazula snatched Nidoqueen right out of her hands. The clones cheered, and Nidoqueen licked Lazula's cheek before racing off into the bushes. Behind Team Rocket, an older Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn – the baby's parents, Lazula guessed grinned gratefully at her. Mareep nudged her legs. "They're tied up," she whispered. Lazula replied softly, "I know, but Team Rocket will be on their guard now. We can't do anything about it." Mareep frowned but agreed. The two smirked at Domino and walked back to the clones. "You go, girls!" Meowth (2) cheered. "Nice teamwork!" Pikachu agreed. Mewtwo said nothing, but for the first time, he had a small smile on his face. He nodded gratefully at them, and Lazula felt her cheeks grow warm. Fortunately, no one noticed.

Unfortunately, they didn't notice because the helicopter had just flown in. Once again, the platform was raised, with Giovanni and Persian on it. "Nice to see you," Giovanni said sarcastically. "So I take it you've decided to obey my command?" Mewtwo didn't hesitate. "No! I would sooner leave this world than join you!" Giovanni chuckled. "I suggest you rethink your opinion. If you choose to defy me, your fellow creations will all be used in our experiments and will most certainly leave this world." Lazula gaped at him in horror. Giovanni gave an impossible choice! Mewtwo hesitated, and then answered, "Very well." "No!" screamed Mareep, but before she could do anything, Domino pulled out one of her special black tulips and pointed at Mareep. She fell silent. "Stand away!" he ordered the Pokemon blocking his path. "I must submit to him." The Pokemon hesitated but moved so that there was a clear path between Mewtwo and the force field. Giovanni pressed a button and the two machines returned. "I thought he destroyed those!" Lazula whispered. "Apparently not." Meowth answered. Giovanni pressed another button, and black tendrils of electricity from each machine connected to form a dark blue force field. "These machines are not designed to kill you." Giovanni told them. "They were developed to harness your abilities, and mold your will to my purposes." At this point, Lazula didn't really know what was worse. "Your…purposes?" Mewtwo repeated. "Don't waste your time destroying them," Domino broke in. "We're perfectly capable of building new ones." She pointed her black tulip at Mareep. "But if you try to fight us, your little friends will be the ones to pay the price." The tulip shot a blue ball of energy at Mareep, which hit her chest. The force of it sent Mareep flying back into a large rock. "NO, MAREEP!" Lazula shouted and raced to her friend's side. "I'm okay," she answered weakly. Domino smirked and pointed the tulip at Lazula. "You're next, shrimp." Lazula glared at her, unafraid.

Mewtwo, however, had other ideas. "I will do what you want." He said in a defeated voice. "Excellent," Giovanni said. "Now all you have to do is step into the light." Slowly, Mewtwo started walking towards the machines. The Pokemon wailed, and Meowth said unnecessarily, "They're telling him to stop, but he's still going!" "No, you can't!" Lazula shouted, and raced towards him. Suddenly, a powerful ripple of pain shot up her leg. Lazula clutched her leg, but continued on after a moment. The pain became worse, and Lazula fell to her knees, crying out. She weakly looked up and saw Mewtwo staring at her, eyes glowing blue. "He's…he's causing this!" Lazula realized. "I guess he wants me to stay back." A moment later, her suspicions were confirmed when the light faded and Mewtwo had a tear in one eye. Lazula nodded and limped back over to Mareep, who licked her leg feebly.

When the pain resided, Lazula saw that Mewtwo had stepped into the force field. The lenses of the machine moved slightly, and Mewtwo was lifted up into the air. "That's a good boy," Giovanni chuckled. "Now you won't be able to run away from me again." "You may control my body," Mewtwo snarled, "but you will never control my will!" "We'll see." Giovanni pressed a button on the control panel. The force field glowed purple, and Mewtwo screamed in pain. "I …will not…submit!" he shouted, gritting his teeth. Giovanni smirked. "You're strong, Mewtwo, but pain makes the body master of the will. Let's see how long you last." He looked at the island. "This is a very charming place. I had a feeling that you'd find a pretty little hideaway like this. It will be perfect for my new laboratory. Finally, I'll be able to control a vast army of the world's most powerful Pokemon. And you…you will be at its head, carrying out my commands. Together, we will rule the Earth!" Lazula didn't notice as she and the rest of the clones were bound in a metal ring. All she was aware of was Mewtwo passing out.

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Silverstar: Okay, now things are starting to get messed up. I always hate this part in the movie. After reading about this, you guys have read the next chapter, right?

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