As the group of three made their way from the tent they didn't see anything out of the ordinary.
Just as Akira was about to apologize for waking his friends up, he heard what Sandstorm must have.
"Keep moving brats! I'm getting tired of trekking through this damn forest!" A sadistic sounding male voice growled out.
Upon hearing this, all three boys quietly released their Pokémon into the world; knowing that they would soon have to fight whoever the owner of this voice was.
As they crept forward in hopes of spotting the culprit, Akira could hear another voice.
"You promised that you would be taking us somewhere safe! Not taking us as slaves..." A young but slightly deep male voice retorted.
Though as the owner of the voice was speaking, Akira could hear a thump echo through the forest which could only mean one thing.
"He is hitting them!" Akira barked out in a hushed voice in hopes if not giving way their position.
The only response that Akira received from his companions were nods.
Continuing their trek forward they eventually came upon an opening that allowed them to see what was going on outside of their clearing.
A few feet away from them, Akira could see a group of children in varying ages surrounded by members of Team Rocket. Though as he looked closer at the group he saw that he recognized some of the children from the orphanage.
Though the children weren't the only ones he recognized. One of the adult figures that were standing among Team Rocket was not wearing their uniform but instead the uniform of one of the orphanage workers from Pallet Town.
"Did I give you permission to speak?" The man growled though as soon as he finished he was back at it. "No, no I didn't. You brats have been a pain in my ass since you arrived. Know wonder why no one wanted you. The least you can do is be of some profit for me!"
Hearing that is what pushed Akira over the edge. Before Ash or Forrest could stop him, Akira and his Pokémon were charging towards Team Rocket and the slaver.
"Natsu, use Inferno on the largest group of Team Rocket!" Akira ordered the Fire Salamander, who was quick to follow the order.
Soon the group that Akira wanted targeted was covered in a whirlpool of white flames. Screams from those trapped within could be heard voicing around the forest. Whether or not they were dead, Akira went on towards his next target.
"Inari, use scratch on the prisoners bonds!" Akira ordered his vulpine Pokémon. Just as Natsu was, Inari too was quick to do as his master ordered.
The lavender colored Vulpix went to town on the bindings that held the children that his master wanted free and after scratch after scratch, eventually all of the children were freed from their bondage.
"Ash. Forrest. Get them out of here!" Akira roared as he charged at the slaver.
Even though he wasn't armed like the last time he faced Team Rocket. Upon seeing Akira charge at him the slaver tried to make a run for it.
"Sandstorm, use Dig and stop him." Akira ordered his Pokémon.
Though Sandstorm didn't fully trust his new master, he could tell that Akira really cared about trying to help others which was the only reason that Sandstorm decided to obey.
Diving underground, Sandstorm quickly dug a tunnel around the man and as the heavy set slaver put too much weight on the now disturbed ground he came crashing towards the bottom of the hole.
Though before he could claim his victory he was pushed out of the way of multiple thrown projectiles.
Looking up Akira saw that Inari had tackled him to the ground. Before he could question why, he saw that four small knives were embedded in the tree that he was just standing in front of.
"Thanks buddy." Akira muttered out as he pushed himself off the ground.
Once he was back in his feet, Akira saw that both his friends were currently fighting the members of Team Rocket that were still alive.
Not wanting to be unarmed, Akira decided to grab two of the throwing knives to use as weapons.
Looking over the carnage he saw a group of Team Rocket members trying to recapture the children that Akira had just freed.
"The hell they are!" Akira growled out as he took off once more, his Pokémon right on his heels.
As Akira and his Pokémon were so attuned to the battle, the young Tamer didn't even need to give his Pokémon any orders and soon they were charging past him to sink their claws and teeth into their enemies.
Though even with his Pokémon distracting some of the group, there were still three enemies that Akira had to take on.
As Akira reached Team Rocket one of the villains started to speak.
"You will pay for this with your life as well as the lives of your friends!" A cold female voice hissed at Akira.
"We shall see about that!" Akira barked back as he held his weapons at the ready.
Just as Akira had done for both of his encounters with the group, Team Rocket called out their own Pokémon.
Two of the three Pokémon were small rodent like creatures with purple fur, though Akira could also see that they had crème colored fur on their underbelly as well as face and paws. Though besides the two rodents there was a canine type Pokémon who had grey fur as well as black fur that covered its face, belly, throat and paws.
Though upon seeing the enemy Pokémon, Akira felt a twinge of guilt for knowing that these creatures may get hurt or even killed. But Akira knew that to ensure that he and his friends as well as the ones he had just rescued lived through this encounter he may have to take the lives of these creatures.
Wanting to be the first to make a move, Akira went on the offensive. Charging once more towards Team Rocket.
The moment that Akira made his move the enemy Pokémon immediately went towards Akira. From the way the Pokémon were thrashing their mouths around, Akira knew that they were going to be out for blood.
Though Team Rocket's Pokémon weren't the only ones to move. Team Rocket came charging at Akira as well, which made him vastly outnumbered.
Even with knowing that he may not make it through this, Akira didn't have any second thoughts as he struck out with his knives.
With his first strike he sliced his knife across the chest of one of the Team Rocket members, while with his next move he had to block an attack that may have put Akira out permanently.
As his attacker was pushed back, Akira went on the attack. Taking both knives he plunged them into the base of the Team Rocket members neck and as the blood spurred out, Akira knew that the man was dead.
This left only one member of Team Rocket still standing though all three Pokémon were still circling around him.
"You still wanting to stand against..." Akira started but was cut off as he felt a set of jaws latch against his calf. Without a moments hesitation, Akira stabbed down at the creature though before his blade made contact with the Pokémon it released its hold of his leg and scurried back to the others. "...son of a bitch, that hurt!" Akira growled as he struggled to stand back up.
Though thankfully, Akira was able to get himself back to his feet without any more attacks.
By this time Akira was joined by his Pokémon, Ash, Forrest as well as both of their Pokémon. Seeing them meant that they must have finished off their enemies.
As the last surviving member of this group of Team Rocket stared out at the formidable group of teens, the man's hand that was holding the Pokéball started to twitch as if he was going to try and escape.
Though before he could do this, Akira sent a blade spiraling towards him. All were surprised that the knife didn't hit the man but instead slammed into the Pokéball.
A ear splitting scream could be heard echoing around them as the Pokéball burst into pieces of technology.
As the Pokéball was destroyed, the Pokémon that this member of Team Rocket owned was freed. Seeing this as an opportunity to save itself the creature went scurrying off into the wild.
"No!" The Team Rocket member cried out as he came crashing to the ground. "How could you! She was the first Pokémon I have ever captured..." The Team Rocket member cried out once more.
Though Akira knows how he feels, since he knows if something were to ever happen to one of his Pokémon he would probably lose it.
"I am sorry that I had to do that, but the crimes that you use these creatures for is despicable." Akira replied, though mere seconds after he was swinging a fist at the mans face.
As the male collapsed unconscious towards the forest floor, Akira ordered that all bodies should be checked for signs of life as well as sending a message to the Commander so they could help with their prisoners.
With that said, Akira stalked towards the pit where the slaver should still be fuming after his capture.
Akira's Pokémon:
Vulpix(Shiny)(M)- Inari
Moves- Ember, Scratch
Ability- Unknown
Charmander(M)- Natsu
Moves- Ember, Scratch
Ability- Inferno
Sandshrew(M)- Sandstorm
Moves- Dig
Ability- Unknown
Authors notes: A big thanks to anyone who read the chapter. It took a minute for me to figure out how I wanted this fight scene to go. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the chapter. As always review and comment on your likes, dislikes and other general comments. Also I would like to know if anyone had any wants on the next Pokémon that Akira captures. Until next time.