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The Chronicles of Spectre Dan
Episode XXXV
The Briefing
A pair of Pokémon landed outside the unassuming building. Their riders dismounted and returned the Pokémon to their pokeballs. There were four people and a ghostly mass. Two of the people were a Blaziken and a Gallade. Both looked exceptionally strong. The other two were human. One was a girl, possibly about 15 or 16. She had a long blond ponytail. Strapped to her back was a quiver full of arrows and a bow. The other person was a man. He wore a green cloak, and the hood was up. He strode purposefully into the building, the others coming behind.
An air car landed ten minutes later. A young couple got out. The man was tall and muscular. He had black hair, and he wore a simple vest and a cap. The woman had red hair, and was very beautiful. Both walked toward the building in an irritated fashion. An old man met them at the door, but before he spoke, the woman grabbed him.
"You're lucky we were almost done with our honeymoon, Chief," she said angrily.
"This better be good," said the man.
oOo
The Chief led the couple to a conference room. Several people and a cat-like creature in a tan cloak were already assembled. The man in the green cloak stood up.
"Ash, Misty, you look well," he said.
"Spectre Dan," said Ash, "Mind telling us what this is about?"
"We only just got here," said the blond girl.
"All of us are in the dark," said a man in a black cape and cowl.
"I've refrained from a mental probe, but my patience is thinning," said the cat creature.
"Batwing, Mewtwo, suck it up," said a man. He was clad in blue pants, a red shirt, and a matching jacket with a spider on the back.
"Heave off, Spider," said Batwing, "Your attitude bugs me."
"Hey, 'bugs', you made a pun! And here I thought you had no sense of humor."
"He doesn't," replied the blond girl.
"Maria, what did I say about banter?" said Spectre Dan.
Maria sighed, like she had heard this all before.
"'Save it for the enemy'. I know, I know."
"Okay, I think we're all on edge. Everyone's here, so let's start," said the Chief.
Mewtwo smirked as several thoughts of 'About time' rattled the psychic channels.
The Chief activated the power point, only to find the screen blocked by an amorphous mass.
"Spook," said Dan, "Get away from there."
The ghost Pokémon dejectedly floated away from the screen, and the Chief began.
"We don't know much. About two weeks ago, there was a prison break on Purgatory Base. This base is on a remote island, so a jailbreak is almost nonexistent. There were only two inmates who got away. You have all been informed of the escapees."
The screen showed a pair of mug shots.
"Hunter J, no other alias. Pokémon bounty hunter and poacher. Doctor Phineas Megs, AKA, Doctor Omega. Psychotic scientist with genius IQ. Both recovered their Pokémon and are considered armed and dangerous."
"Hey, Spectre, didn't you collar those guys?"
"Shut up, Spider."
The Chief continued.
"They are believed to have been aided by Team Rocket operative Virgil Osborn, alias the Goblin."
Spider growled at the mention of the man who killed the woman he loved, Gwen.
"The threesome then dropped off the radar. But, several days ago, there was an attack on the Snowpoint Temple in Sinnoh. The attackers were Rockets led by Omega and J. They captured Regigigas and it is believed that they kidnapped Pyramid King Brandon as well."
"Lovely," said Batwing, "I suppose next you're going to tell me that Smiling Jack had been found working with the Rockets as well."
"No, but there is another thing. Operative Banshee witnessed the capture of Kyogre in Hoenn. The following is a recording he made before his cover was blown."
The video was short. It showed a man talking to someone over a wrist communicator. The man was in shadows, so his face could not be seen.
"Master. The other two Titans have been captured. I am on my way back to base to deliver -"
The man seems to notice that he is not alone. He calls out an Ursaring and orders a Focus Blast. The attack arcs toward the camera, and static replaces the view.
"It can be assumed that Banshee didn't make it. It can also be assumed that the Rockets have the Legendary Weather Trio of Hoenn. The extent of this information is not pretty."
"So, the Rockets have Regigigas, Rayquaza, Groudon, and Kyogre?" asked Maria.
"It's not a stretch to assume that they will attempt to harness and replicate the powers of those Pokémon," said Dan.
"So, what do we do?" asked Ash.
"Mewtwo, you will go to the Tree of Beginning to safeguard Mew," said the Chief.
"Too late," replied the psychic, "I have just sensed a call for help from my 'mother'. Mew has already been captured."
"When did that happen?" asked Misty, shocked.
"About five seconds ago."
"All right, then you can help Batwing find the Rocket base," said the Chief.
"That is agreeable."
"Spider, you will help gather all available information and coordinate the assault."
"Finally, an easy gig."
"What about us, Chief?" asked Maria.
"That's the thing. This morning, I found a note on my desk. I don't know where it came from, and it burned up after I read it."
"What did it say?" asked Ash.
"It said, 'Team Mythos will be on the roof at noon today.' This might be some kind of trap, but something is telling me otherwise."
"Well, it's almost noon," said Spectre Dan, "To the roof!"
oOo
"It is now noon on the dot," said Ash.
"What do you think this is about?" asked Maria.
"I don't know, but be ready for anything," said Spectre Dan.
Suddenly, Team Mythos found themselves engulfed in flames. However, there were two things off. The team felt little heat, and certainly no pain. And, the flames were blue.
When the fires died down, Team Mythos was nowhere to be seen. The only thing on the roof was a feather that sparkled in a rainbow of colors before it disappeared like smoke.
oOo
"Where are we?" asked Maria.
They were on a small island covered in flowers. A patch of flowers near them rustled, and several small Pokémon darted to and fro.
"Hey, those are Shaymin!" said Ash.
"Wait a minute," said Spectre Dan, "Small island, abundance of flowers, many Shaymin. This must be the legendary Flower Paradise, home of the Shaymin!"
"Indeed it is," came a deep voice.
They turned and beheld a large, brightly colored figure.
"Welcome," said the figure, "I've been waiting."
"Is that who I think it is?" asked Misty.
Ash spoke a name in a revered, hushed tone.
"Ho-oh."
Honestly, this one is nothing special, but it leads directly into the next chapter, which WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!