Chapter 14: Satellite Origins- Battle Scar
For the next three years Matt Kingston of Twinleaf traveled all over Sinnoh, Hoenn, and Unova; defeating gym leaders, catching and raising new Pokémon, battling and befriending trainers, and defeating the different Elite Fours.
Shinx was always by Matt's side, getting stronger and helping Matt become stronger. Matt cared for all of his Pokémon with love and care, but Shinx held a special place in his heart and in due time Shinx evolved into Luxio.
Matt's reputation as a trainer traveled far; the reputation of a brainiac who was well known in the Math and Physics circles in academia was now a trainer known for his complex strategies of battling, calm, kind, and quiet personality, and never having meet a Pokémon he didn't like. Matt didn't think any Pokémon was worthless, and when he meet an abandoned or injured Pokémon he would care for them.
Matt also gained a reputation for fighting the criminal groups of Team Galactic, Team Aqua, Team Magma, and Team Plasma. From Matt's home region of Shnnoh he and his partners fought Team Galactic and got to fight the team's leader Cyrus in the human world. In the final fight in the Distortion World Matt meet the death dragon Giratina and put an end to Cyrus's plans to rebuild the world in his own image. Matt didn't capture Giratina but had gained Giratina's respect and became the only one who had tamed the banished god of death.
After Matt had finished with Unova he and Luxio headed out to the region of Johto to complete the Johto league. Matt caught new Pokémon and defeated the Violet City gym leader with Luxio's electrical attacks. After earning his Zypher Badge, Matt headed down to the city's Pokémon Center to heal his Pokémon, and rest before heading to Azalea Town for his next badge.
After Matt's Pokémon had been restored everyone had settled down for supper before going to bed. While Matt and his Pokémon were eating, Matt overheard some people speaking about another criminal group that was active in Johto, the Orange Islands, and in Kanto region called Team Rocket.
"My brother had left a Pokémon in a daycare center to be looked after while he was away. He saw their credentials and they seemed like a respectable business, so he didn't feel like anything was a problem. When he came back the daycare was gone and he searched for the owners only to find out it was a scam done by Team Rocket. He still hasn't found his Pokémon or the Team Rocket members who grabbed it."
"That's not the only thing they do, they set up bogus trading machines that take in Pokémon but leave empty balls in the hands of their trainers."
"The Rockets will do anything to make money from exploiting Pokémon. They don't care what happens to a Pokémon under their control."
One individual shuddered and spoke in a heartbreaking tone, "I come from Lavender Town and it's common knowledge that Team Rocket killed a Marowak. No Pokémon is safe under their command."
Everyone became very quiet and Matt became very angry that people would do these horrible things for money.
How can people be like this, Matt thought, Pokémon are just like people. They live, work, play, and eat just like humans do. Pokémon have thoughts and feelings and can react when then they are treated kindly or hurt. All Pokémon start out at a basic level one and if properly raised, cared and loved they can become powerful creatures. Some people think Pokémon should have a master and servant relationship, but I think that is wrong. All of my Pokémon are friends and I would never put any of them in danger.
Luxio looked up from eating and saw Matt in a familiar state of deep thinking. Luxio had also overheard some of the conversation by the other group, but Luxio knew Matt would never allow this Team Rocket to pull any scams or tricks on him. Matt was a brilliant thinker, who kept his feet firmly on the ground and his head out of the clouds; or as Matt's sister Lizzie had put it, "Matt has all of his marbles and they work overtime."
Matt became aware of something looking at him and he looked and saw Luxio staring back at him with some concern on his face.
Matt smiled at Luxio and scratched Luxio's head and spoke, "Don't worry Luxio, I will make sure I take extra precautions when traveling in Johto so we don't have any of our friends getting separated from us."
Luxio nodded and barked, "Luxio!"
After dinner Matt, Luxio, and all of his partners went to bed.
Over the next few days Matt traveled from Violet city to Azalea Town for his next gym badge. While one the route heading to Azalea Town Matt stopped at a Pokémon Center to heal his partners before continuing to onward when he saw something happening at the lobby of the center.
A small group of people were gathered around a heavy set man was selling something with a loud reedy voice saying, "Come have a look at my wares! How would any of you hungry people like to have a tasty snack while you travel! How would any of you like a Slowpoke tail for only ¥1000? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a nutritional treat with you while you travel!"
Matt heard what this person was saying and he was disgusted. It was true Slowpoke tails were tasty, but they were only tasty because Shellder liked the taste so they could allow the Slowpoke to evolve. Without the tails Slowpoke could not evolve unless there was a Kings Rock for a different evolution (There were not many Kings Rocks openly available). But what made Matt really sick was that people were buying the tails and that action was making him really angry.
When Matt got his Pokémon back he walked over to the shouting salesman and spoke in a soft voice, "You're selling Slowpoke tails?"
The man saw Matt and shouted, "Yes, would you care to have some young man? I sell these Slowpoke tails at ¥1000!"
Matt spoke again, "There is no need to shout, I'm right in front of you. I have heard of Slowpoke tails being very tasty, but that is because Shellder like the taste and that helps Slowpoke to evolve. Shellder would not grab something that tasted horrible, no one would."
The man spoke in a softer tone, "The Slowpoke tails are very good, and you look like a person of taste. How about I give you one as a free sample so you know how good it is."
Matt spoke quietly, "There is one fact you do have wrong. Slowpoke tails have no nutritional value, just like candy has no nutrients or vitamins in them."
The salesman looked at Matt and became very wary of the person in front of him. The group of people around Matt looked at him and some even began to recognize him. This person was Matt Kingston who was well known in the Sinnoh, Hoenn, and Unova regions.
Matt pulled out a poke ball and summoned the creature from inside it. Out came a Slowpoke with a vacant look and totally unaware of where he was.
Matt picked up the creature and snuggled it next to his chest and spoke to the crowd, "Slowpoke may not be the brightest of Pokémon and but they are the most friendly creatures and have a calming influence. When I pet him he's so smooth and soft it's like petting silk. It's just plain wrong to hurt a creature that doesn't have the intelligence to fight back. My Slowpoke is my friend and I would never want to hurt him. It's your choice if you want to buy from this man but remember Slowpoke don't do anyone harm. They need their tails to evolve and it takes a long time for a tail to grow back."
Matt and his Slowpoke left the crowd, walked to the back of the Pokémon Center where the beds were, and took a nap with Slowpoke on his chest.
Meanwhile the crowd who had listened to Matt's speech felt guilty about what they were about to buy or what they had bought. So the crowd left the salesman and those who had Slowpoke tails demanded to have their money back. The heavy set man refused, and the crowd jumped him; getting their money back and finding a Team Rocket I.D. on his person. The heavy set man ran for it.
Matt continued on his journey and finally made it to Azalea Town, and found strange things happening in the town. This town was known for its Slowpoke Well and the vast amounts of Slowpoke living all over the place. There was not a single Slowpoke to be found and there were several shady looking people blocking the entrance to the well and the town's gym.
Matt tried to get into the gym and the well only to be blocked off by these people. When Matt asked why he received answers that were hard to nail down like gusts of wind. There was one place Matt had wanted to see and that was the home of Kurt who made Poke balls from apricorns. Matt had heard of the artisan's work and wanted some apricorn balls, so he went to see Kurt.
When arriving at Kurt's place Matt heard a shouting match coming from inside the house. Matt crept closer to the house to listen.
"… I don't care how much money you will pay for my work. I will not work for thieves who harm Pokémon!" came a reply from an older voice.
"Oh but you will, Kurt of Azalea Town. Team Rocket wants to use your skills as a master craft's man to make our capture devices. We will pay you very well and offer you our protection if you make them for us," said a voice from a younger man.
"No! You thugs have taken control of this town and currently have all the Slowpoke trapped inside the well. I know you're hurting them and I can't forgive you for that! I will not work for you!"
There was a quiet pause then the voice said, "Is that your final answer?"
"Yes it is!"
"Very well, I regret the choice we must do to you," came the quiet reply, "Boys destroy this place, and get rid of Kurt and his granddaughter."
The sounds of smashing objects started and the shrieks of terror started. Matt grabbed five poke balls, kicked the door down, and ran into the room.
"Go Luxio, Darmanitan, Banette, Staraptor, and Aggron!"
The five Pokémon came out of their poke balls and stood in front of Matt. Matt glared at the three grunts dressed in black with the red letter "R" on their chests, and a well dressed man in a business suit. In a dark corner was an old man and a little girl Matt took to be Kurt and his granddaughter.
The man in the suit glared back at Matt and hissed, "Leave now boy, or you will feel the same pain that Kurt will feel for refusing us."
Matt refused to back down and replied, "I take it you are from Team Rocket. Is there any reason why you are picking on an old man and his family."
The suit replied, "Anyone who refuses to aid Team Rocket will pay dearly. I will say it again leave or you will get hurt."
Matt simply said, "Bring it."
All three rocket grunts threw their poke balls into the air and out came two Ekans, three Zubats, and two Koffings. Matt's Pokémon charged forward and the brawl began.
Aggron used Iron Tail on the two Ekans, slamming their bodies flat. While Banette used Will-O-Wisp on one Zubat, Darmanitan used Work Up to make himself stronger and slammed the same Zubat with Hammer Arm. Luxio used Crunch to take down one Koffing while Staraptor used Steel Wing to finish off the last two Zubat. Then Luxio used another Crunch attack on the other Koffing after the first Koffing fainted. Finally Aggron used Iron Tail again to crush both Ekans and make them faint.
The Grunts had no more Pokémon left and knew this "boy" still had plenty of energy left. The suit glared at Matt and said, "We're leaving, we have bigger fish to fry. But mark my words trainer, get involved in Team Rocket affairs and you will be sorry."
After the four Team Rocket members had left, Matt walked over to Kurt and the girl and asked, "Are you alright, Kurt of Azalea Town?"
Kurt winced and spoke in a bitter tone, "Physically my granddaughter and I are fine. Emotionally no; those Team Rocket felons have taken over my town and are at the Slowpoke Well cutting off tails to sell. I thank you for coming at the right time and helping us but I wish you had left them to me."
This must be the place where that fat man got the Slowpoke tails he was selling at that Pokémon Center, Matt thought, these people are just as bad as the other groups I encountered from my travels. But they're not trying to create some sort of ideological babble, like Pokémon liberation or expanding the land mass. These people don't cover up the fact their criminals, and it seems like they want everyone to know it.
The little girl spoke up, "Thank you for coming and helping us. What is your name?"
Matt looked down at the small girl and said, "My name is Matt Kingston of Twinleaf and these are my Pokémon."
"Do you have a Slowpoke? I really like that Pokémon," she said.
Matt smiled at her and said, "Yes, but he's not with me now."
Her face became unhappy and she spoke, "We used to have a Slowpoke, but those men came and took the town's Slowpoke. They don't let anyone inside the well and they don't let anyone inside the Gym. Can you get the Slowpoke back from them?"
Kurt coughed and said, "I don't think Matt Kingston would get mixed up with Team Rocket again twice in the same day. If you cross them again they will mark you as their enemy and they will find ways of getting rid of you."
Matt shook his head and said, "I've dealt with criminal groups before, and these people are no different. Someone has to do something or these people will continue thinking they can get away with anything. I'll go to the well with my Pokémon and put a stop to their activities. Right guys?"
A chorus of sounds came from Matt's team and the loudest came from Luxio.
Matt recalled his Pokémon and after they had been healed, he headed off to the Well. When he got to the Matt found the guard gone and a moaning of pain coming from the well bottom.
Matt hurried down into the well and found Kurt lying flat on his back moaning in pain. Matt sighed and asked, "Kurt, what are you doing here? And where is your granddaughter?"
Kurt shuddered in pain and said, "I left my granddaughter with a neighbor so I could come to the Slowpoke Well and fight Team Rocket. They are responsible for grabbing the Slowpoke I own and causing my town to go into a panic. I yelled at the guard and chased him away from the well entrance. But when I was coming down the well I slipped and slammed by back on the well floor. Darn it, I really wanted to fight them. But it looks like you will have to fight them for me Matt. Don't worry about me; just get them out of the well."
Matt nodded and spoke, "All right Kurt I'll stop them. But when I'm done I'll come back and get you back to your house. Just don't move until then."
Kurt nodded and closed his eyes. Matt knew if Team Rocket was going to come through here Kurt needed some protection. So Matt called out his Aggron and told him to watch over Kurt until he came back. Aggron grunted out his agreement and Matt went deeper into the Slowpoke Well.
The well itself was a series of caverns that had huge pools of water (some the size of puddles and other pools the size of mini lakes). Slowpokes were flopped all over the place, but each Slowpoke had bloody stumps at the end of its rear.
Matt was livid seeing these peaceful Pokémon lose their tails. These Pokémon never did anyone harm and fortunately these Pokémon still didn't know they had lost their tails.
Matt saw a lone Rocket grunt carrying an armful of Slowpoke tails and complaining how heavy they were.
Matt snuck up behind the grunt and whispered, "Is it the tails that are heavy or is it your guilty conscious that is heavy?"
The grunt turned around and found himself in a battle with Matt. While the battle was going on another Rocket grunt saw what was happening and alerted his boss that a trainer had come to the well.
"What do we do boss?" the grunt cried in panic, "Do you want us to charge him or do you want us to throw him out?"
The Rocket leader (who was the same man that had terrorized Kurt and his family) spoke, "Each one of you fight him. If he defeats you in battle let him pass, and if he defeats all of you let him come to me. I have the right kind of Pokémon that will take down his team. In the mean time, get the Slowpoke tails ready for shipment and the Slowpoke we got at Kurt's sent to the Nigma Lab in Oleg Town."
All of the grunts nodded and went about their boss's orders.
Matt came across all of the other grunts and defeated them with ease. But with each defeat Matt had an uncomfortable feeling coming inside him.
This feels too easy. It feels like all of the grunts are letting me win on purpose, Matt thought, I'm guessing I've gone deeper into the spider's web. Maybe I've been a little hasty running head first into trouble. That's not like me to do something without thinking. But I've made a promise to Kurt and I will keep that promise.
Matt defeated the last grunt in a battle with Luxio, but this grunt had a smirk on his face even after his last Pokémon fainted. The grunt recalled his Pokémon and said to Matt, "You've beaten me, but our boss will put you in your place. He's waiting for you at the end of this passage."
Matt looked at Luxio and Luxio looked back at him. Matt spoke softly, "I will take your boss's challenge. Let's go Luxio."
"Luxio!"
Matt and Luxio went down the passage into a large cavern where the same man who had attacked Kurt's home was waiting for him. Also in this cavern were huge metal crates with the scarlet "R" emblazoned on each box. In a cage next to the suit contained a Slowpoke (with its tail intact), but this Slowpoke had a very unhappy expression on its face. All around the suit, the crates and the caged Slowpoke were other Slowpoke with bloody stumps. Seeing all this made Matt feel like he was going to get sick to his stomach.
The suit spoke, "Welcome, I've been expecting you. You gave me trouble at Kurt's house, but I will make you pay for intruding into things that don't concern you."
Matt gave the man a look of sheer loathing, but spoke in an even voice, "What you are doing does concern me and everyone in this town. Slowpokes are normally friendly and harmless creatures, but this is pure cruelty and heartlessness. You've made this town freeze and have harassed people who want nothing to do with your group. I will put an end to your actives and have you held responsible for the damage you have caused."
The suit smirked, "Then let the battle begin! A one on one match, agreed?"
Matt spoke, "Agreed! Let's go Luxio!"
Luxio roared and charged into the center of the cavern floor.
The man grabbed a poke ball and shouted, "Go Kadabra! Mop the floor with him!"
Kadabra came out in a burst of light and landed in front of Luxio. Luxio was determined to win because he knew what it was like to be mistreated. Being with Matt had made him stronger and Luxio knew he would put everything he had into his fights.
The man started off the fight, "Kadabra, use Psybeam and knock that Luxio off his feet!"
Matt cried out, "Luxio use Flash!"
Kadabra attacked Luxio with a strange glow in his eyes, but Luxio made himself bright to throw off Kadabra's sight. But the attack from Kadabra hit Luxio causing him to yell in pain.
"LUXIOO!"
The suit smirked, "Playing defensive, are you? What Kadabra can't see with its physical eyes it can see with the eyes of its mind with no problems. Kadabra use Psybeam again!"
Matt grimaced. He knew the best attacks to use were electrical attacks, but with the damp cavern and all of the Slowpoke around that was nearly impossible. With the Rocket leader boasting about Kadabra seeing with the eyes of its mind Luxio's only defensive move wouldn't really work. But Luxio did have an attack that would weaken the Kadabra.
"Luxio, use Crunch to attack Kadabra!"
Luxio roared his response and before Kadabra's attack really hurt him, Luxio sunk his teeth into Kadabra's skin. That move made Kadabra really howl and severely weakened him.
The Rocket leader drew his hands into fists and barked, "Kadabra, use Psycho Cut! Really hurt that Luxio!"
Matt didn't even have time to react, and neither did Luxio. Kadabra's spoon came down hard on Luxio's left eye causing blood to come. Luxio fell at Kadabra's feet and didn't move.
Matt was horrified this had happened and ran to his partner. But even before Matt had gone two steps he felt himself thrown off his feet and landed on a pile of Slowpoke.
The suit started laughing in a cruel laugh and said, "I knew you couldn't beat me! You're no better than those stupid grunts who work for me! You might have defeated all of my grunts but you're weak next to me!"
Matt spoke, "You're not…"
The man hissed, "I'm not what?"
Matt spoke again in a stronger tone, "You're not strong! A strong man doesn't pick on defenseless creatures or treat them like dirt! You are a coward who hides behind grunts and picks on people who want nothing to do with you! I wonder what would happen if you didn't have anyone doing your dirty work!"
These remarks made the Rocket leader livid and he yelled, "Kadabra, use Psycho Cut on that brat so he can learn some manners!"
Kadabra moved in for the kill but then he yelled in pain. Luxio had been out for a short time, but when he heard the Rocket leader yell a command to hurt Matt that got Luxio's blood up. Luxio had sunk his teeth again into Kadabra and even with his eye hurt he refused to lose to this horrible person.
Matt shouted, "Luxio! Are you alright?"
Luxio looked back at Matt and nodded. He was going to finish off his opponent and see to it no one would do this hideous thing again.
Matt carefully got up from the Slowpoke and walked back to the battle field. Matt glared into the eyes of his opponent and refused to back down.
Matt shouted, "Luxio, use Iron Tail while Kadabra is still stunned!"
Luxio charged toward Kadabra and hit him hard with his glowing tail. Kadabra squealed and swayed some but was still on his feet.
The Rocket shouted, "Kadabra, use Shadow Ball to get rid of him!"
Kadabra moved his hands and a ball of ghostly energy was forming. Kadabra threw the ball, but Luxio was too fast for the ball to hit him. Matt gave another Crunch attack command and once again severe damage was dealt to Kadabra.
The Rocket saw he was going to lose and needed to think of a way to get out fast. Then he got an awful idea.
Matt gave one last command that would end the battle, "Luxio, use Iron Tai-"
"Not so fast Boy!"
The Rocket had the Slowpoke from the cage in with him in a death grip. His eyes had become wild with fear and the thought of losing.
The suit yelled, "I refuse to lose! You will back down now or this Slowpoke will never see daylight again! I can't afford to lose because if I do the head of Team Rocket will lose it and his top scientist will see that my ending is unpleasant! Now do as I say!"
Matt became even angrier and Luxio was more than ready to tear this man apart. Matt didn't know what to do. He couldn't let him go, but he couldn't let the Slowpoke get hurt.
Then from behind Matt came a voice, "Slowpoke, use Confusion to pry that creep from you!"
Matt looked behind him and saw Kurt (who was being supported by Aggron) with dozens of town's people, the Azalea Town police, and a young man who looked like he was Matt's age.
Slowpoke used Confusion and threw the man into the same cage he had been locked in. After locking the door to the cage with another Confusion attack the Rocket was safely subdued.
Kurt nodded at Matt and said, "My missing Slowpoke has got him. You can finish the battle Matt."
However, the Kadabra knew he wasn't going to win so he put himself back into his poke ball and the battle ended.
By now Luxio had lost his angry energy and the wound on his face really needed attention. Luxio started to fall, but Matt ran to him and caught him.
Luxio looked up into Matt's eyes and whimpered, "Lux…io…."
Matt drew his Poke ball and said, "Come back Luxio. I'll get you to the Pokémon Center right away."
The young man who had come down with Kurt walked over to Matt and said, "We'll take care of everything here. You need to get over to the Pokémon Center and care for Luxio."
Matt nodded, recalled his Aggron and dashed to the Pokémon Center.
An hour later Matt was still waiting for Luxio to come out of surgery. Matt had been staring at the doors where Luxio had gone in. Matt was afraid Luxio would lose his sight in his left eye, and wondered how Luxio would adapt to being blinded.
Kurt, his granddaughter, and the young man from the well came up the hall to where Matt was sitting. Kurt made a noise in his throat and Matt turned his head to see everyone.
The group walked over to where Matt was and Kurt started talking, "Matt the whole town can't thank you enough for what you did at Slowpoke Well. Every single Slowpoke that lost its tail is being cared for, and all the tails we collected are being buried so no one else can use them. The Team Rocket grunts and their leader have been thrown in jail, and I doubt their boss will free them at any time."
Matt spoke softly, "And the Slowpoke who helped me?"
The little girl spoke up, "That was grandpa's Slowpoke who was taken from us. Matt, thank you for stopping them."
Matt didn't reply because he felt that if he did his voice would break. He was so worried about Luxio he didn't have the courage to speak.
The third member of the group spoke, "We didn't have time to introduce ourselves at the well but my name is Bugsy and I am the Gym Leader of this town. Matt, I know you are really worried about Luxio, but Luxio is a well trained Pokémon who would go to the ends of the world for you. I saw the way you reacted at the well and I know your bond with Luxio is really strong. I also know you're a great trainer who is really worried about him. I would be honored to have you challenge by gym, and I know Kurt would feel the same about making Apricorn balls for you."
Kurt nodded in agreement, "Bugsy is right. When you are up to it come by my home and I will give you some balls I already have with me."
The light over the operating room went off and out came the nurse with a gurney with Luxio. Luxio had bandages over his left eye and was still asleep.
Matt shot off the bench and asked the nurse, "How is Luxio and what is the condition of his eye?"
The nurse smiled kindly at Matt and said, "You have a lucky Luxio. There is no damage to his eye, but he will have a scar going down the skin for the rest of his life. Luxio just needs rest for a few days and then he will be in good condition. I'm taking him to the recovery room right now if you want to follow."
Matt nodded, "All right, I'll be there shortly," Turning to the group Matt said, "When Luxio has healed I will visit the gym and your house, but until then I will be taking care of my partner."
Kurt and Bugsy nodded, "We will be waiting for you," said Kurt.
That night Matt watched over Luxio, but in another place known as the Nigma Labs a sinister looking scientist was angry.
He was talking to the man in the communications screen, who was also the boss of Team Rocket, Giovanni.
"… The plans to use Slowpoke in my experiments have failed. Slowpoke are one of the dumbest creatures, but their lack of feeling any pain would have helped my research and have gotten what you wanted, Master Giovanni."
Giovanni stared back at the scientist with no expression on his face. The Slowpoke tails had been making his organization millions from gullible people. Team Rocket prided itself on talking from people who were stupid enough fall for their schemes. Unlike other groups they wanted people to fear them and take what they wanted when they wanted it. This interruption had irritated Giovanni but there were other scams that were progressing just nicely.
Giovanni spoke simply, "There are other places to get Slowpoke, not just at Azalea Town. Don't forget you are my top scientist who gives me better results than any other scientist in my employ. I give you the Pokémon you want, the man power, the equipment, and the funds just as long as you give me results."
The man in the lab coat seethed secretly with the same poker face as Giovanni. It was true he was wanted in over twenty-six different countries for the experiments he preformed, and breaking multiple international laws; but Giovanni offered him a place and a job so long as he kept bringing results. Unknown to Giovanni this man hated to take orders from people, and the stuff he was giving Giovanni were small compared to what he was really doing.
He spoke to his boss, "Who was the person who took down the Slowpoke Well work?"
Giovanni didn't see any reason to withhold information so he spoke, "His name is Matt Kingston of Twinleaf from the Sinnoh region. This same boy who shut the project down is responsible for forcing Team Galactic to go underground and being a magnet for meeting legendary Pokémon. My spies in the other groups say he is very intelligent having a dual degree in math and physics, and having the world of academia calling him 'sir.'"
The scientist couldn't help but smile. Matt sounded like a real challenge and one he would look forward to meeting.
The man spoke quietly, "He sounds like real handful. I would love to see how powerful he really is in a fight."
Giovanni had been surprised to see him smile. This man didn't smile or laugh unless something horrible was about to happen. Secretly, Giovanni was afraid of his top scientist and feared one day he might try to take over Team Rocket. There had been unpleasant accidents to the people who were miserable failures in this man's lab, and the Pokémon who went to that lab never came back again. The Team Rocket members never wanted to go to that lab because they were scared of this scientist.
Giovanni felt it was wise to change the subject, "When can I see the results of the project you promised me?"
The man in lab coat spoke, "Two days from now. It has been perfected and is waiting for your approval."
Giovanni nodded, "I look forward to it, Dr. Giro Nigma."
So this is the chapter on how Satellite ended up getting his scar and having some background info (and his name) on the bad guy in the story. I currently have some vacation time and will update when I can. I added the death dragon factor because I am thinking about writing a sequal to this story. The nest chapter will be the formation of the lab raid and the one after that will be the actual lab raid. I hope you enjoyed; please R&R.