Chapter 10: The Warning

"So, I finally found you." The voice came from our right side.

A young boy, about 13 years old, with long red hair and dark-purple clothes was standing there.

"Ah it's you! You gave me that Poké-egg back on Route 29, didn't you?"

"Yeah and I kind of regret what I did back then."

"If you want it back, then I'm sorry, it already hatched and I'm not willing to give Nick away."

"I already thought so. But nevertheless I'm here to warn you."

"Warn me? From what?"

"How much do you know about Team Rocket?"

"I heard, they disbanded after that incident in Goldenrod City."

"Yeah, they disbanded, but that didn't stop some of their leftovers to continue working in the underground."

"You mean they're still out there?"

"Yes and they're more dangerous than ever. They may not be big in numbers anymore, but they've created a terrible weapon."

"Why are you telling me that?"

"Because I dragged you in this whole thing when I gave you that egg."

"Why did you even give it to me then?"

"Look, I was in panic okay? They were chasing after me. I thought it'd be fine if I gave it to you; they were still chasing me after all. I just wanted to make sure they didn't get it. When I managed to escape from them I realised, that I put you in great danger and I wanted to apologise."

"Why was that Poké-egg such a big deal anyway? Did you steal it from them or why did they want to have it so badly?"

"I didn't steal it, I saved it. Who knows what they would have done to it? Anyway, I just wanted to warn you that's all. I can't force you to give me your Pokémon, I can only tell you to be careful on your journey. Well, I'm going now, but we shall meet again." He went past us. When he was just a few steps away, he whispered something, so Jess couldn't hear it. I on the other hand could still make out what he said, thanks to my Pokémon-ears that were much more sensitive than human ears. "Take care of her Martin."

I looked after him not believing what I just heard…'He knew my name…my real name. Does he know what happened to me? Why was Team Rocket after me? So many questions. This guy seems to know all the answers. And I don't even know his name…'