Akira woke to the sound of beeping machines. As his eyes opened, it revealed to Akira that he was in what must be a hospital room from all the medical items that were stuffed inside.

Though he didn't know how long he had been sleeping in the hospital room, Akira did know that it must have been too long as his body was stiff from disuse.

With this thought in mind, Akira started to sit up. Which was not a smart idea since blood curdling pain followed.

As the pain was almost unbearable, Akira decided to lay back down.

"What the hell happened to me?" Akira muttered out, as he tried to get himself comfortable. Though as soon as he finished his words Akira remembered the fight between Team Rocket. "Team Rocket! I have to stop them from taking Gary!" Akira roared as he threw himself out of bed.

Though before he got very far, two pairs of hands grasped a hold of Akira's shoulders and pushed him back down into the hospital bed.

Almost instantly, Akira started to swing out at those grabbing him, thinking that it was Team Rocket. Though before his fists could connect with either of those who were holding him, another set of hands came into the picture.

This new set, grabbed ahold of Akira's wrists and pulled them down to his side.

"Akira! Calm down. Its just us..." The familiar voice of Forrest cried out.

Upon hearing Forrest's voice, Akira started to calm down and though he was no longer trying to swing out at any of those grabbing him; it took a few minutes for his heart to stop beating so erratically.

Once his heart was calm, Akira looked towards those who were once restraining him. Besides Forrest, who Akira already knew was there since he heard him talking; Akira saw that both Ash and Gary was accompanying Forrest.

"You gave me quite the scare, though I'm very thankful that it is you and not Team Rocket." Akira replied.

Though Akira received a response it was not about Team Rocket.

"What are you thinking? Getting out of bed when you are still clearly injured!" Ash spat out, clearly upset about the fact that Akira risked his health even farther.

At the mention of being injured Akira remembered back on the moment after Team Rocket had fled Tamer territory. As the memory was flooding back to Akira he was unaware that another three individuals had made their way into the room. Though as soon as an unfamiliar voice came fluttering out across the room, that changed.

"Come now Ash, don't speak to my patients that way. Even if they are your friends." a light voice called out, which caused Akira to snap his head in the direction of the unfamiliar voice.

In doing so Akira was able to see that both Commander Drachnid as well as Professor Oak had come to visit him, along with an unknown red haired female who was dressed in a similar way to Professor Oak. Though at the way that she referred to him as her patient, Akira assumed she was a Doctor.

Before Akira could question why they have come to visit him, Akira heard Ash's voice once more.

"But mom...he could be putting his health at risk once again!" Ash cried out in defiance at being reprimanded. Though from the dark look that appeared on his mom's face, Ash decided it was better if he just kept his mouth closed.

Once the interaction between herself and her son, the Doctor turned her attention back to Akira which caused a trickle of fear to shiver its way down his spine. Though thankfully Akira was able to keep this from showing upon his face.

"My name is Doctor Delia Ketchum and I have been your Doctor during your two weeks within this hospital. Though my son was wrong for speaking to you in that manner, he was right in the fact that you should be taking it easy as the wound on your back is still fresh." Doctor Ketchum informed Akira who was shocked at hearing that he has been bed bound for two weeks. Though before Akira could question her farther she was once more speaking. "Though you have made wonderful progress with your injury, I am afraid that you will still have quite the scar trailing down your back."

Akira who upon hearing the news was thrilled that he wasn't in any serious trouble due to the fight that he had with those villains and the news that he was going to be left with a scar didn't really bother him much. Though there was one thing that was still on his mind. "How long am I going to have to stay in this bed? I just joined the Order and I don't want anyone thinking that I am not pulling my weight..." Akira inquired of the female Doctor who was quick to respond to his question.

"I would say we should give you another week of bed rest before you resume your duties..." Doctor Ketchum replied which gave Akira a sense of relief at knowing that he wouldn't be out of commission for too long.

Though soon Akira heard the familiar voice of Commander Drachnid. "Akira, you shouldn't worry about others thinking that you aren't pulling your weight. With how you fought between both your comrades as well as Team Rocket you have proven yourself too everyone within the Order. Which gives me a great sense of pride at starting you off as an Apprentice which is a higher rank then what you would have been given if you joined at the normal age." Commander Drachnid explained to his newest Tamer.

As soon Commander Drachnid finished his words, Professor Oak decided that it was time for him to speak. "What you did in that arena not only earned you a ranking, but also a reward for not only capturing a member of Team Rocket but for also rescuing four Pokémon that those criminals have been using to perform their evil deeds." with that said, Professor Oak brought out an envelop as well as the four Pokéballs that he had just mentioned to him. After handing the envelop over to Akira who upon taking a quick look inside saw that it was filled with cash, Professor Oak once more started to speak. "For rescuing these Pokémon, both the Commander and I have decided that you should choose one for your own team."

Though just as Professor Oak was about to call the Pokémon out from their homes, Akira stopped him. "No offence intended Professor but you don't have to call them out as I already know which one I will choose." Akira informed the elder male who was just as stunned as the others who were accompanying them in the hospital room, and though Akira couldn't explain to them why he had a feeling that the one he was going to choose needed him more than the others.

With that Akira pointed to the last Pokéball that the Professor held within his hand, which was quickly handed over to the young Tamer.

With all the business concluded between Akira and his visitors, Doctor Ketchum quickly ushered everyone from the room so that Akira could get some rest and as he was left alone Akira started to ponder over the turn that his life had taken.

Akira's Pokémon:

Vulpix: (Shiny)(M)- Inari

Moves: Ember, Tackle

Ability: Unknown

Charmander: (M)- Natsu

Moves: Ember, Tackle

Ability: Inferno

Unknown Third Pokémon

Authors notes: Thank you to everyone who read this chapter and thank you once more for continuing to support this story even with the amount of time it took for me to update this story. As always please review/comment on your likes, dislikes and any other general comments. Until next time!