(IMPORTANT A/N!) Hello, everyone! I have some news. Next week on Thursday, through Spring break I'll be in Vegas and California! Phantom of the Opera in the Venetian! This will be the last update, until the week after. Sorry guys:( This chapter also has a lot of cliffhangers. Enjoy!
What did he just say? Ash stared dumbly at the man who said he was his father. It couldn't be possible. Ash's mother had told him that his father had gone on a long Pokemon journey before Ash was born. He wasn't that good at first. He had even taken four days to get to Viridian City! But then, a tragic accident on the way to the Pokemon League had taken his father's life, and Ash was left without a father.
Ash pushed himself off the floor. He cried out, "You're insane! My dad died!"
Giovanni replied, "Oh really? What was his name then? What did he look like?" The man impatiently tapped his foot against the ground, waiting for Ash to realize the truth. As he thought about it, Ash had never seen any pictures of his dad at the house. His mom had never really talked about him. When he would ask, his mom would suddenly change topics; often offering him some delicious food. He didn't even actually know his dad's name. Despite all this, Ash wouldn't admit the truth to Giovanni. He had to convince him otherwise.
He stammered, "His name was…." Ash looked around in a panic, trying to gain inspiration. As his focus settled on the bars of the cage, Ash blurted it out. He said, "Red. Yeah, Red Ketchum." Now, Ash wasn't the best of actors, and he could tell it didn't sound believable. When Giovanni raised an eyebrow, Ash knew he would have to try his hardest. He made it up as best as he could, "Yeah! He looked a lot like me! He was the best Pokemon trainer ever!" Ash hoped Giovanni would take the bait. However, the man didn't look convinced.
He said, "Fine. Shall we prove it, son?"
Ash screamed, "Don't call me that!" Giovanni smirked, and motioned for Ash to come with him. Ash was hesitant to do so, but seeing the look of victory on Giovanni's face, made him follow. Ash, Giovanni, and Persian went back up the staircase, passing many grunts who saluted their leader. He felt very uncomfortable within Team Rocket. Many of them looked at him curiously. They had probably seen him before.
Finally, they arrived in the laboratory of Team Rocket. It was very large, having hallways of other doors. This one had many lab tables, and research supplies. Many crazy-looking scientists surrounded them, ready to obey Giovanni's demands. They must have known that if their boss came, it was serious. They seemed to have an odd glint in their eyes, as they spotted Ash. Dr. Zeger noticed him, and walked up.
He evilly asked Giovanni, "So, are we going to attempt the first human-Pokemon merge experiment with this meddling boy?" Ash couldn't believe this! Team Rocket was worse than he expected! Before he could panic, Giovanni put a hand on his shoulder. Once again, Ash moved away as fast as he could, and crossed his arms. There was no way he would let him touch him.
Giovanni replied, "No. However, I do need you to run a blood test." When Zeger was about to ask for more information, Giovanni put a hand up, and said he would explain later. Of course, Ash got no say in what happened to him. So, when a scientist approached him with a needle, Ash stepped back in alarm.
He said, "There's no way I'm letting you stick that in my arm!" The scientist looked at Giovanni, unsure of what to do. When Giovanni urged him to continue, a couple more came forward, just in case he would fight. And fight he did.
Ash couldn't stay here another minute. He knew deep in his heart, that it was a very good possibility that Giovanni told him the truth. He couldn't confirm it by getting this blood test. He quickly dodged a scientist's grab for him. He could no longer rescue anyone. He would come back with members of the Elite Four. Cynthia would be a really good person to help him. He could hear Giovanni yelling orders, and commanding that he returned.
Before he could run any further, he felt something hit him from behind. Ash fell forward on his already injured wrist. He cried out, as the thing refused to move off his back. When he looked, he met the hissing face of Persian. Its claws were beginning to dig into his back, and the cat seemed to warn him about moving. The scientists ran over and grabbed the boy again. He was dragged back into the research room, and was placed in front of an angry-looking Giovanni.
Refusing to acknowledge him, Giovanni ordered for the scientist to proceed. The man with the needle hesitantly approached Ash, who was being held down by five Rockets.
Giovanni yelled, "Do it! Now!" The poor man quickly went over to the squirming Ash, and jabbed the needle in his vein. Ash yelped, and tried to shake the Rockets off of him, but the fear of their boss kept them from loosening their grip. When the clear needle turned red, they dropped Ash to the ground, not bothering to give him a bandage. He saw one of the scientists, handing over the tube to Dr. Zeger, and Ash was suddenly hit by a feeling of horror. If he was Giovanni's son, that wouldn't be the only thing they would find out. They would most likely discover the power that was in him, from Mewtwo and Mew! After all, they did transfer their powers into him. It would most likely be in his bloodstream!
He stood up slowly, still feeling some pain from the forceful needle. He wanted to stop the bleeding, and put a hand over it. It was over, and there was nothing that Ash could do to prevent that blood test. He saw Giovanni issuing a secret order to Zeger. Ash couldn't make out of what they were saying, but he figured it was bad for him. Soon, Zeger disappeared with Ash's blood tube, into one of the other doors. Giovanni motioned for Ash to follow him. Having no more resolve or hope, Ash followed without a fight. This time, many grunts followed them to their destination.
Ash groaned, as he saw another prison room. It was a dim and damp dungeon. Apparently, Team Rocket was prepared for many prisoners. Unlike the Legendary Storeroom, this one had regular cells. As they walked by the cells, Ash froze in horror, when he saw the occupants. This room… held people.
Giovanni sneered, "Enemies of Team Rocket." Ash gulped, and the party continued to walk on. They eventually stopped at a large one. One of the grunts opened the gate, and Giovanni motioned to Ash.
He said, "For your actions, you will be staying here." The boy didn't expect to be anywhere else and sadly nodded. Giovanni continued, "However, I am a fair man, and I expect you to be grateful after this." Ash was goaded into the black cell, and Team Rocket shortly departed. He wondered why Giovanni would expect him to be grateful.
A familiar voice called out, "Ash, is that you? It's not some trick by them?" Ash turned towards the voice, and saw the tear-stained face of his mother.
Giovanni had told Dr. Zeger to perform a DNA test, wanting to be sure about his relationship to Ash. He had mentioned this to him in secret, because he did not want the rest of Team Rocket to know yet. The technology of Team Rocket was so far advanced, that it would only take an hour to get results. That was very lucky for Giovanni, who didn't have the patience to wait days.
He had just left Ash in the dungeon, along with his mother. Personally, Giovanni didn't care for Delia's welfare, but worried for the boy. He didn't want to punish his child like that, but he had no other choice. He could not be disrespected in front of his team by a kid. He had power, and didn't want to lose it. Of course, the boss would not let Ash stay done there forever. Giovanni would let him out soon. Delia, on the other hand…
Every time Giovanni thought of Delia, he only felt rage. If she had not fled in fear of his occupation, he would have a willing heir. He admired many qualities in Ash, and they reminded Giovanni of himself at Ash's age. But because of the blasted woman, Ash would never follow in his footsteps! He would always play the part of a hero, and he loved Pokemon! Pokemon were nothing, except weapons for Team Rocket to use. Once he had all the Legendaries, he could rule the world. After all, no one would dare go against the Pokemon who kept the planet in balance.
As he returned to his office, Giovanni poured himself a glass of wine. After all the events that had happened today, Giovanni felt he deserved it. Giovanni sipped his alcohol, as he watched the nearest video camera. This happened to be live footage from Mewtwo. The powerful Pokemon was currently getting its will bended by two Team Rocket machines. They would destroy his mind, before his body. However, Mewtwo seemed to be keeping up a good fight, from his brainwaves. He would not be backing down anytime soon. And neither would Giovanni.
Of course, when one mentioned Mewtwo, Mew had to be involved. Giovanni remembered the promise he made to his mother, and decided to uphold it. He turned his communicator on, and called Madame Boss.
She answered, "Giovanni, what is it?"
He replied, "I have Mew here for you." Madame Boss was intelligent enough to know that if Mew was with Team Rocket, so was her grandson. She wasted no time telling Giovanni that she would be over soon, and that he would explain everything in detail. Giovanni agreed, feeling a lot of pride for himself. He had accomplished the one thing that his mother had always wanted. He ended the short conversation, and returned to watching Mewtwo. Once this was done, he planned to get the other major Legendaries next. They could make a difference of how this turned out.
As Giovanni thought about it, he wondered why he shouldn't start right now. He had Ash in custody and all the technology at his disposal. As he looked at the list he specifically prepared for this mission, he smiled at his next target.
He radioed Domino, "Agent 009, you and your team will head to Johto. We might as well get Ho-oh his friend, Lugia."
Hope you guys enjoyed it! Remember, for those who have not seen Mewtwo Returns, 009 is pronounced as double 0 9.
Larxa: Now, it's time for the big double battle! Pikachu and Palpitoad, vs. Riolu and Infernape! Twilight's Shad0w and Some gal with a Haxorus are the challengers! Shadow the Riolu, and Blue the Infernape, can both talk!
Ash: Yeah
Pikachu: Pika!
Palpitoad: Croak!
TS:Yeah!
Shadow: Let's go!
SGWAH: Yay!
Blue: Yep!
TS: (turns to SGWAH): I'll get Pikachu, while you get Palpitoad, deal?
SGWAH: Sure thing!
Larxa: You know the rules! GO!
TS: Shadow, use Dynamic Punch on Pikachu...
SGWAH: ...And Blue, use Close Combat on Palpitoad! (both Pokemon rush forward)
Ash: K! Palpitoad Hydro Pump! (Powerful blast of water hits Blue)
Blue: Ow! That hurt (Dynamic Punch hits Pikachu)
Ash: Pikachu, Thunderbolt on Riolu!
Pikachu: Pika? (Pikachu hits self)
Ash: Oh no! Pikachu's confused!
TS and SGWAH: Yes!
SGWAH: Blue, now it's our turn! Try another Close Combat on Palpitoad! (Close combat hits)
Ash: Palpitoad, are you okay? (Palpitoad nods) Okay, use Hydro Pump!
SGWAH: Dodge it! (Infernape dodges)
TS: Iron Tail!
Ash: Pikachu, block with your Iron Tail! (Pikachu manages to stop Shadow's attack)
Ash: K, Pikachu Thunderbolt! Palpitoad Hydro Pump! (Both Shadow and Blue are hit)
Blue: I don't feel so good...
SGWAH: Hang it there!
TS: I'll defend you! Shadow, Quick Attack! (Shadow charges towards Pikachu)
Ash: Pikachu, Electro Ball! (Pikachu hits itself in its confusion, and is then hit by Shadow's quick attack)
Ash: Ah! Palpitoad finish off Blue with Mud Shot!
SGWAH: Blue! Flamethrower! (Both attacks hit both Pokemon. They proceed to faint)
Ash: Palpitoad return!
SGWAH: Good job Blue.
TS: It's between you and me Ash!
Ash: (nods) One down, one to go. Let's win this Pikachu!
Pikachu: Pika!
TS: Ready, Shadow?
Shadow: Yep.
Ash/TS: Use Iron Tail! (Iron Tails collide, and both are flung back)
TS: Quick, Aura Sphere!
Ash: Dodge it! (Riolu misses Pikachu)
Ash: Quick Attack! (Pikachu is still confused and hits itself)
Pika: Pik...
TS: Finish Pikachu with an Aura Sphere!
Ash: Pikachu, get out of the way! (Pikachu is not fast enough, and gets hit)
Pikachu: Pik...achu... (tries to stand up, but fails...)
Larxa: TS and SGWAH are the winners of this battle!
TS: Yes, I've finally beaten Ash! (Shakes hands with Ash and SGWAH)
Larxa: Good match everyone! Now, I'm tired, and going to bed. See you guys in about 2 weeks! :)
Everyone else: Bye!