A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter sixteen of this story. Here, the pace picks up.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
It was the following morning in Celadon City. In their apartment, the three former Team Rocket members where all getting ready for a day at work. However, there was another issue that was being discussed.
"So, we agree to fire Jubei." said Jessie.
"I never agreed to that." noted James.
"He's still with Team Rocket and he's setting us up." replied Jessie annoyed.
"Sorry Jimmy, but I gotta agree with Jessie here." shrugged Meowth.
"That makes it two against one so you're outvoted!" declared Jessie.
"But we don't know he's still with Team Rocket." noted James.
"Face the facts James!" snapped Jessie.
"If it looks like a Psyduck, talks like a Psyduck and walks like a Psyduck then it's a Psyduck." added Meowth.
"I think we need to talk with Jubei and still what he has to say." proposed James.
Meowth rubbed his chin.
"So, you're saying we should interrogate him." mused Meowth.
"I'm not saying that at all!" declared James.
James took a moment.
"I need to find another way of getting through to them." thought James.
Suddenly, an idea hit James.
"Let's say he is with Team Rocket..." began James.
"So, you agree with us." said Meowth.
"It's a hypothetical." explained James.
"Ain't that someone who's afraid to go outside?" asked Meowth.
"That is a hypochondriac. This is an example based on a theory." answered Jessie annoyed.
"I knew that!" laughed Meowth embarrassed.
"Anyway...if Jubei is with team rocket what do you think he'll do once we fire him?" asked James.
"If I where him..." began Jessie, "I'd probably tell Gio..."
Jessie quickly trailed off.
"I get what you're saying." sighed Jessie.
Jessie put her hand on her stomach.
"But I'll be damned if I'm going to let anyone hurt our child!" declared Jessie.
"What do we do?" asked Meowth.
"I'm not sure." answered James.
"We should try and trick him into talking." said Jessie.
"How?" asked James.
"We can use the voice changers from that time we tried to steal those police Growlithe." answered Jessie.
"Um...those broke ages ago." noted Meowth.
"Of course, they did." groaned Jessie.
James rubbed his chin.
"We could get him talking about Team Rocket and see if he slips." proposed James.
"That's brilliant!" declared Jessie.
"Then it's settled." said Meowth.
"Right now, the three of us need to get heading for the shop." revealed Meowth.
The three departed their apartment and took the elevator down to the first floor.
"I will not go down that rickety elevator if it endangers our child!" declared Jessie.
"Sorry about that." said Trisha.
Trisha was behind the desk.
"You guys headed to work?" asked Trisha.
"Yes indeed!" declared James.
"Oh, how's the baby coming?" asked Trisha dreamily.
"Just grand." answered Jessie.
"I wish if I could find a good man like you." sighed Trisha.
"I'm sure you'll find someone." said Jessie.
"There's plenty of Magikarp in the sea." added Meowth.
The three left the building.
"If he's not with Team Rocket, we should try and hook up Jubei with Trisha." said James.
"Not a bad idea." replied Jessie.
The three departed and made their way to the shop. Once there, they spotted Jubei who had opened business. The three quickly piled into Jessie's office and discussed the best way of going about this. Jubei knocked and popped his head in asking if everything was okay. Jessie invited Jubei into the office and make sure to shut the door behind him. Juebi, perplexed, did just this while the trio shared looks to see who'd go first.
"Jubei, we need to talk..." began Jessie.
"Okay." said Jubei confused.
"It's just...you stopping by our place yesterday seemed...odd." said James.
"Really?" asked Jubei surprised.
"We wanted to make sure there wasn't another motive." noted Meowth.
Jubei took a second.
"I get is, but I'm not interested." said Jubei.
"What do you mean?" asked Jessie.
"You're really attractive Jessie, but I'm not interested." answered Jubei.
"What?!" screamed Jessie.
Other employees arriving heard the scream.
"Should we see what Miss Jessie is yelling about?" asked one of the employees.
"Our insurance doesn't give us even health care coverage." answered a cook.
Back in the office, James was calming Jessie down.
"I'm so sorry!" exclaimed Jubei, bowing.
"You know she and Jessie are together." said Meowth.
"Some couples have open relationships." muttered Jubei.
"I can assure you this isn't the case." stated James firmly.
"I should kill you right now..." began Jessie.
James quickly went over to pacify Jessie.
"Remember, we need to make sure he's in Team Rocket." whispered James.
"After what he said, I don't give a damn." replied Jessie.
"Remember, a bad temper isn't good for the baby." noted James.
Jessie took several deep breaths.
"I'm okay. I'm calm." said Jessie.
"So...what is this about?" asked Jubei.
"It seems a lot of odd coincidences have been happening." began Jessie.
"I don't know what you mean." said Jubei.
"I think you do." replied Meowth accusingly.
"look, I have no connection to James being abducted." said Jubei.
"We know that." said James.
"We're talking back to opening day." said Jessie.
Jubei was clearly confused.
"Think about what happened." said Meowth.
Jubei did just that.
"We opened, but Butch and Cassidy attacked." mused Jubei.
That's when it hit Jubei.
"Wait, you still think I'm in Team Rocket." said Jubei offended.
"We don't think." began Jessie.
"We know." added Meowth.
"Now we don't know for sure." said James.
"Look, I have nothing to do with team Rocket!" declared Jubei.
"Then how did they where we were?!" asked Jessie.
"I bet he's wearing a wire." said Meowth.
"I'm not wearing a wire." replied Jubei.
"Prove it. Strip down now." ordered Jessie.
"We cannot order employees to strip in front of us." noted James.
"They probably heard of it through the media." said Jubei.
"The media that showed up on opening day?" asked Meowth.
"I got in touch with local media to hype our opening. That's why they were here." explained Jubei.
"I knew there was another reason." said James.
"He could be lying." shrugged Meowth.
"I'm not lying!" declared Jubei.
Jubei balled his fists angrily.
"I can't believe you still think I'm with team Rocket!" cried out Jubei.
"You were in Team Rocket and they now they start attacking us." replied Meowth.
"After I put out word of the shop." noted Jubei.
"If this was a coincidence, it'd be pretty contrived." said Jessie.
"Maybe I should bother coming into work." mused Jubei.
"Don't quit!" exclaimed James.
"He'll just crawl back to Giovanni." stated Meowth.
"Jubei, I believe you." said James.
Jubei let out a sigh.
"It's good to know someone believes me." admitted Jubei.
Jubei looked at Jessie.
"Does this have anything to do with our failed partnership?" asked Jubei bluntly.
"Of course not." answered Jessie dismissively.
Jessie gave Jubie a weary glare.
"Why would ask?" asked Jessie.
"Just a thought." answered Jubei.
"You're saying I'm vindictive again!" screamed Jessie.
"He's got a point." said Meowth.
Jessie picked Meowth up by the scruff of his fur.
"Take that back, fur ball!" demanded Jessie.
"That's enough!" cried James.
Jessie dropped Meowth.
"I'm sorry for this and I do hope you stay on. You're a damn good general manager." said James.
Jubei took a moment to consider.
"I guess so, but we can keep things strictly business." replied Jubei.
"That's fair." said James.
Jubei made his way to the door.
"I'm going back to work." revealed Jubei flatly.
Jubei departed leaving the trio alone.
"I hope you're happy." said James angrily.
"Look, I still don't but his innocent act." noted Jessie.
"I'm kinda on the fence myself." admitted Meowth.
"Thanks to you two we almost lost a damn good general manager!" declared James.
"We can easily replace him." shrugged Jessie.
"Do you have any idea how hard he works?" asked James.
"We all bust our hump." replied Meowth.
"Jubei is always one of the first to get here and last to leave." revealed James.
"We'll give him a medal." said Jessie dryly.
"He has been working nonstop since we opened to promote this place and keep it going. He's working harder than anyone here." explained James.
"I'm keeping an eye on him." said Jessie.
Jessie turned to her other teammate.
"And don't think I forgot what you said." stated Jessie.
"About what?" asked Meowth confused.
"Me being vindictive." answered Jessie.
"If the shoe fits." said Meowth.
Jessie smacked Meowth on the head.
"I love you Jessie, but Jubei are Meowth aren't entirely wrong." said James.
"Even you!" snapped Jessie.
"Kind of surprised it's only him. Jubei said you had what, ten partners, before James." replied Meowth.
"Close your trap." demanded Jessie.
"Sounds like you have trust issues." mused Meowth.
"Of course, I do! My mother abandoned me!" screamed Jessie.
Jessie covered her mouth as a pregnant pause filled the room. Jessie dropped her hands and began to sob.
"She always chose Team Rocket over me." sobbed Jessie.
"We'll always be here for you." said James, as he hugged Jessie.
Hours passed and the night fell. In his office, Jubei doing routine manager work. He was also wondering if he should start to search for a new job. Suddenly, he heard the bell over the front door open as if someone entered. Nobody should be here but him, so Jubei left his office to investigate. He reached the front of the shop and found it seemingly empty with the front door shut.
"Hello.." said Jubei.
Jubei got no reply.
"If you're in here, tell me now!" demanded Jubei.
Again, no response.
"If you come out, I might not call the police." said Jubei.
Jubei thought he heard a noise in the kitchen.
"What was that?" asked Jubei.
Jubei slowly crept into the kitchen.
"Is anyone in here?" asked Jubei.
Suddenly, a gloved hand covered Jubei's face as he felt a piercing sensation in his back.
"Hello failure." cooed the intruder.
Jubei quickly realized he'd been stabbed.
"You were a worst of Viper's time." said the intruder.
Jubei swung his right elbow, but the intruder ducked and pulled out their weapon. The intrude stabbed Jubei in the stomach.
"Murdered by your own butcher knife." mused the intruder.
The intruder pulled out the knife and kneed Jubei in the face knocking him onto his back.
"Why?" asked Jubei hurt.
"To send a message to the traitors." answered the intruder.
The intruder knelt down and brutally stabbed Jubei in the chest a dozen times.
"Primeape..." said Jubei weakly.
Jubei lost consciousness and died.
"One down...three to go." noted Domino.
A/N: So...Jubei is dead. I was considering keeping him alive, but decided he was too unimportant in the long run so he's dead now. Domino has been the one reporting back to Giovanni. Also, we got some insight into Jessie. Next time, Domino goes after our trio. Please review.