Hey Guys I'm starting another chapter to continue the series, I have to admit right now I'm suffering from writer's block and it really stinks, but I'm attempting to struggle through it. Also a part of me is worried that Aero might turn Gary Sue. My plan to balance this out is to make him have a lot of social problems and some trauma issues. Not to mention some depression among other things. Hopefully I can do a good job of that, and keep Aero mortal. Anyways enough about my complaining on with the show!

"Flash back"

:Telepathy

Thoughts

"Human talk

"Poke talk"

Aero frowned as he browsed the files on the computer, from what he understood most of the files pertained to several Team Rocket projects and experiments, with some mentions to a project rebirth, but it seemed like it was in development, but it wouldn't be a problem for a while. Closing the computer down and transferring files which he promised himself that he would look at later he wiped the hard drive. He doubted it would do much, but a minor delay was better than any delay. He started searched around hoping to find that hidden supply cache that he was learned about from Mr. Fuji, he smiled fondly as he recalled the words of the only "human" that was ever really kind to him.

"Aero listen to me," Mr Fuji said pulling him aside. "If you ever end up on the main experiment lab, on B3 there will be a hidden supply cache. The reason why is some of the head Rocket scientists occasionally work down there and if an "emergency" happens they will use it if they have time, there should be some stuff that any escape could use," Mr. Fuji said.

Looking around he spotted a very small lever. Walking over he pushed it. He heard the clanking of some gears and the whirring of a motor as a wall flipped to reveal a box with street, clothes, some money, and all of your basic trainer necessities, he noticed a couple guns on a rack with ammo next to it. He left it alone, chances were that he needed to travel fast and he knew that ammunition weighs a lot. Putting on the clothes, they were obviously way to big, but he could work with that. Thankfully there was a decent size backpack filled with the previously mentioned trainer supplies. He pulled on a pair of hiking boots and laced them on. Once he grabbed everything he pulled the lever to flip the wall. Once he made sure everything looked as if there was no secret wall he took one last look and turned to face the door.

"I'm done," Aero called down the hall, as he stepped out of the office!

"Great now let's get out of here," Arun said annoyed that their exit was delayed and a a result getting Ariana help was delayed!

"Hang on," Aero said. I got some more medical supplies that I can use to better treat Ariana," He said squatting and taking out some supplies. First thing he set about was cleaning the wounds. He could only do so much with strips of clothing and healing moves, but now that he had potions among other medical supplies he could do a better job of treating Ariana. After cleaning the wound he used a potion or two doing more of a touch up job. That done he wrapped the remaining cuts and scrapes with gauze. "Finished," he said as picked Ariana up.

The triplet (Aero as carrying Ariana) ran down the hall and to the hole that Aero had dug out as a Steelix. Aero then handed Ariana to Arun and then transformed into a Steelix. "I don't think there is a point to going back out the way we came, chances are there is a rocket ambush waiting for us up there," Aero said.

Arun looked at Kip who shrugged. "All right, do you have a plan," Arun asked? "We need to get Ariana something to heal her."

"I managed to grab some medical supplies. and some food, but I don't think it will do much. I'm currently digging west to he Johto region, because Team Rocket does not have that large of a presence in that region. So I figure we go to a pokemon center in the Johto region and after that. Well we will decide then," Aero said.

After a while of digging Aero hit concrete. Literally.

"Ow!" Aero complained.

"Your a Steelix, this shouldn't be a problem," Arun replied slightly upset about the bump.

"I know I know, but for some reason I can't get through it," Aero said frustrated.

"Who cares, concrete means buildings, buildings mean town's town mean villages." Kip said ignoring the two.

Aero sighed. "Your right. I'll back up a bit and then I'll go back to the surface," He said. He then turned around (a bit difficult) and then after 5 minutes of digging back he rose to the surface, and then transformed.

Aero then thought of something. "Hey guys how's Ariana doing," He asked concerned?

"She's holding up," Arun responded. "She's currently still unconscious, but I think she's starting to get better."

"That's great and all, but what are we going to do about our cover story?" Aero asked. "Don't get me wrong I'm really happy Ariana is doing alright, but how are we going to explain to Nurse Joy to let you all go when you have got your check up. If we all walk in side by side it will look strange and that's the last thing we need." Aero said. "So I think going in as wild pokemon will be pointless, which brings me to this." He took out 3 pokeballs. "My suggestion is that I go in as the trainer looking to get a check upon my pokemon." He said. "If we were to go with that idea you would all need to act like you like and trust me, so Nurse Joy doesn't think I stole you guys. And you all need to look as strong as possible, so she doesn't think I abuse you. We do that and then once you all get well if you want I will release you. Or," Aero said.

"Or what?" Arun asked.

I go running in with both of you shouting my head off of how I found these three pokemon and one of them was injured really bad, and so I did my best to stabilize her and then started running to the pokemon center. This means we have to run through town and attract a lot of attention, but you don't get caught and chances are we could convince Nurse Joy to let you guys go back into the wild."

Aero sighed inwardly as he ran through town carrying a ralts. Stupid voting system. He thought. He wanted to go by the nice and peaceful easy stealthy route. Why couldn't we have just gone with my way? He wondered. But Arun made it very clear that the only way he was getting in a pokeball was if it was over his knocked out body. And Kip went along with that. Ignoring the stares that he got he ran as fast as he could to the pokemon center. Partially because Ariana really could use the medical attention. Partly because he wanted out of this situation as soon as possible.

After a brief run Aero came to the pokemon center. He rushed right in, with Mudkip and Arun right behind him.

"Nurse Joy! Nurse Joy!" Aero shouted panicked. I found these three pokemon out in the woods and one of them i really injured I did my best to help her, but I still think she might have an infection," Aero said out of breath.

Aero sat outside in the waiting rooms waiting for Nurse Joy to show up. He wasn't sure why he was waiting outside the emergency room. He was uncomfortable with everyone staring at him. At least he felt like everyone was staring at him. Thinking over the situation, he felt his anger leave him and in it's wake panic. Team Rocket shouldn't have such a huge presence in Johto. But his time as a prisoner taught him one thing. They were masters of manipulation and cruelty. He couldn't underestimate them. He recalled times where he thought he could escape, but just as he was about to escape, it was revealed it was all a set up. He recalled the many injustices he has endured. Times where he was forced to need on bamboo sticks to test his pain resistance and more.

He was broken out of his dark and gloomy thoughts when Nurse Joy walked up to him.

"You will be glad to hear that the pokemon you brought in are healing and will be fine," Nurse Joy said smiling.

"That's good to hear," Aero replied relieved.

"I'm glad everyone is okay, but I have a question," Nurse Joy said. "The pokemon you found are very rare in this region, do you know where they came from?"

Ugh, this is what I wanted to avoid, but I suppose this would have happened either way. Good thing I thought of a response.

"I don't really know." Aero said. "Maybe they came in from another region and a trainer released them," Aero said curiously.

"Well I suppose that makes sense," Nurse Joy said slowly. "The question now is what to do with them?" She finished.

"Why don't we wait for them to decide," Aero asked?

"That would work, but I don't think they can go into the wild. As soon as the word get's out that there are some rare pokemon sighted, people will be all over the area to catch them. So they can't go back into the wild here. Maybe somewhere else, but not here. The other option is for you to catch them." Nurse Joy said worriedly.

Aero was shocked. What me? Why would I catch them? I mean I wouldn't mind, but I think Arun would hate it. Besides what about Ariana and Kip.

Realizing Nurse Joy was waiting for a response he pulled this thoughts together and said. "I wouldn't mind catching them, but I don't think the riolu would like being caught. So I think it would be best to take them somewhere else." Aero said.

Nurse Joy frowned. "I understand your hesitation, but I think he likes you more than you think. Besides, I got a feeling that you two could be great partners someday" She said smiling.

"But I'm not even a trainer," Aero said, shocked that someone would actually trust him!

She probably want to get out some work. Aero thought. There is no way that someone who is an adult would actually trust a kid with a pokemon.

"That shouldn't be a problem, as the license is required to participate in official pokemon events. And while some stores require you to show it to purchase certain items. You should be fine. I would recommend getting one if you want to become a pokemon trainer, but owning pokemon should be fine," Nurse joy said pleasantly.

Ugh, I'm running out of reasons why I shouldn't catch Arun, Ariana, and Kip. But even if I want to and think it's a good idea, I'm leaving the choice to them. I refuse to "capture" anyone who doesn't want to come with me. I know what it's like to be held out of your will and I refuse to do that to any living creature. (that doesn't deserve it of course)

"Nurse Joy I refuse, to capture any pokemon that doesn't want me too. If they want me to catch them I will," Aero said determined.

"Then how about this. You can stay here for the night and then in the morning we can ask them and see what their opinion is," Nurse joy said, offering a compromise.

Hmm, I don't think I'll get a better deal, so I'll accept. Aero thought.

"Sure that sounds like a good idea." Aero said. "So how much do I need to pay," He asked after a pause?

"Oh no, the rooms are free to all trainers, but seeing as you are not one, I'll let it slide seeing as you are in a unique situation," Nurse joy said.

"That is a relief," Aero said.

"Right, now if you will excuse me, I have other patients to attend to," Nurse Joy said, bowing slightly and left.

Aero sat back down and thought. So I have tonight and then the morning till I can leave. I need to get to Mr. Fuji and Mewtwo. I wonder how tomorrow is going to play out. Hopefully in my favor. I wonder why Nurse Joy was so nice to me, No adult aside from Mr. Fuji has done that. I'm not going to start trusting her though. She might be trying to butter me up, or something. I wonder how Ariana is going to react. And speaking of reactions I need to fix my clothes. I'm going to shopping in the next town I come by, I can't have anything extra that draws attention to me.

Aero spent the rest of the night thinking and preparing for the worse, and eventually dossed off to sleep.

Meanwhile

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE ESCAPED," A figure hidden by shadow shouted! "You let the experiment ESCAPE," The figure roared!

"I I I"m s s ss sorry ssir, bbutt well it…" The Sergeant paused terrified.

"IT DID WHAT SERGEANT WHAT," The figure roared angered beyond belief!

"It appeared to have dug a tunnel west, instead of surfacing as we predicted. It seemed to have realized that we were waiting on the surface for it. Itt allsso d d ddescovered th th the h hi hidden supply cache, a and grabbed some items, we figured out what ww went missing and are searching towns along the t t tunnel. W w we believe it is somewhere along the northern east side of Johto. We have sent a couple teams to find the end of the tunnel and to capture the experiment," The man finished terrified.

"Hmmm interesting, very interesting, so the subject knows we are on it's tail, this should be interesting," The figure mused to himself, before saying in a calm deadly voice. "You have saved the lives of you and your men, continue the search and notify me if you find anything. You are to capture it alive, by all means possible. I will not have such valuable property destroyed."

"Ye ye yes sir," The man said still scared.

"And have teams search the pokemon centers!" The figure barked. "NOW GO!" he/she roared. The figure started petting it's Persian. "Hmm perhaps this can be of some use to us, and allow us to set up a presence in Johto? Either way no one escapes Team Rocket and lives," The figure said before starting to laugh.

Well that was interesting. Poor Aero doesn't trust anyone, but pokemon and now Team Rocket is on the chase! Please review and let me know how I did for my second chapter.