Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest.

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 55 and Chapter 12 of the Kalos Quest. Like I said this will be a buildup before the big show coming soon. These next few chapters won't be as long as the last,but still enjoyable. Here we'll see the group making ends meet. Have fun.


"Illusion is needed to disguise the emptiness within."- Arthur Erickson


Chapter 55: A Parting Romace

"Come on Ash,Focus!" Drake said as he overlooked his brother and Lucario doing some sparring. "Come on runt,concentrate!" Lucario said as he punched while Ash blocked. Since the Power Plant,Ash and Drake knew exactly what they were dealing. The great feeling of defeat hung on them both,and since then,Drake,Ash along with their Pokémon have been training nonstop.

A day has only past since the Power Plant and the gang was getting to disembark from the small village where a Pokémon Center could be found. Drake,who was still in the white shirt and grey pants from yesterday was still healing from his torture moment with J,hence why he let Lucario take his place with Ash's training. Drake still mentally mumbled over that moment,J told him that he was like her. Despite Rene telling him overwise,Drake felt the heavy truth weighing down on him. Did he achieve power and status? Not without costs. Has he been fulfilling his place as an Aura Guardian?...no,no he's not while he figure how good people go soon and the evil ones linger..and that's heart aching for Drake.

For Ash he knew J was right about him being weaker and more vulnerable. Since making the choice of becoming an Aura Guardian was to not be weaker then he was back then. If his former self was still here,no doubt it would be one more to the body count at the Power Plant. Even Drake nearly died back there so he's knows that they aren't infallible nor all-powerful,and they could be put down just as any other being.

Even though they experience something like very near death experiences in the past,both weren't stupid enough to dance with Death foolishly as J promised them they would greet Death as permanent residents and she'll do anything to succeed.

As Ash tried to look for Lucario's flank,unlikely as it maybe as Lucario isn't one to lose nor let up,(much to Drake's dismay). "Focus Ash Ketchum!" Lucario commanded. "You're not helping by saying that!" Ash said while blocking his punches. Suddenly with Ash's upper left flank left open,Lucario took one roundhouse kick to Ash's left cheek,knocking him to the ground.

Drake then got up from his rock seat and over to Ash to help him up. "You dropped you left flank." Drake said. "I know." Ash said while rubbing his cheek. "You can't do amateur stuff like that Ash. Simple stuff like that could even give even one of the she-demon's lackeys the opening they need." Said Lucario. "I know!...why do you think we're practicing?!" Ash argued. "Alright,Alright...Lucario,let up Ash knows what he did wrong." Drake said. "Sorry Master,but you know full well what she was capable back then,and now?" Lucario said. "I know of the history and the consequences. And you're not the only one worried ok?" Drake said.

He remembered when Lucario told the brothers the story of previously how J nearly succeeded on catching Lucario prior to Drake coming into his life. Wounded,Lucario went underground and stay there until it was safe once more,and that was the story. "Who said I was worried?" Lucario asked. "Same reason why you're on edge Lucario." Drake glared,leaving Lucario tense. Arceus knows what all of them were gambling to do.

"Hi guys,we're out." The guys turn to see the girls back from the Pokémon Center from their personal grooming session. "Are you guys ready?" Drake asked. "Yep,all packed and ready." Said Bonnie. "Great shall we get going?" Ash said. "Hold that thought." Serena then reached into her bag and took out a set of dark familiar clothes.

"They're all sown and clean Drake." Serena presented. "Like I said,you really shouldn't have Serena." Drake said. Some time after leaving the Power Plant,Serena grabbed Drake's bloody,torn clothes and wanted to fix them up. Drake thought that wasn't necessary as he could've gotten a new set but Serena insisted. "Wow,you could barely notice the difference." Drake inspected them. "Yea,well I know fashion and sowing...you sound surprised." Serena said. "Well no with normality,but clothes with blood strains?" Drake asked.

"There'sss...a first time for anything." Serena hesitated. The visual of blood on the clothing freaked her out at first. No doubt that was the reason why Drake tried to talk her out of it. Luckily she grit her teeth and soldiered through it. Drake nearly hesitated asking that question for her sake and Ash's resentment towards him,luckily that wasn't the case.

"So I'll just get changed then we could get going." Said Drake. "Well,there's that,but...you should shower first." Ash said. "I wasn't even training. If anything,you should,and I'll get Lucario checked in again." Drake said until all three started arguing. "Hold on!" All three stopped and looked towards Serena and Bonnie standing there. "Now you two are going to shower,and Lucario will get ?" Serena asked. All three nodded as they along with Bonnie headed back inside. Meanwhile Ash held up for Serena as they walked together. "I thought you liked it when I'm sweaty?" Ash asked. Serena only looked at him with a sightly disgusted look and then smiled. "Only when we're alone Sweetheart." She said as she ruffled Ash's hair which left him clueless.

Five hours have pass and the groups has long since left the small village and currently traveling down Route 13. "We seem to be making good time." Said Ash. "It'll still take us a few days to get to Lumiose City." Drake said. "Have you thought of what you might do for your Gym Battle against Clemont?" Serena asked with her hand intertwined with Ash's. "*sigh* for the first time in a long time...no. I've been too focused on J and my Aura Training." Ash said. "You shouldn't focus on her. It won't help you,just concentrate on your Training and your Gym Battle." Drake said. "I don't think I can...she...this,has still gotten me shaken." Ash said while Serena tried to comfort him by embracing him.

Drake felt this was his responsibility,not Ash's,his burden,not his. Ash had much more to lose then him,and J knows this. Drake felt sorrow for putting Ash in such a position. "J will still need time to prep. Don't worry,just focus on your Gym Battle." Drake said.

"Right you,you guys should look up." Bonnie pointed. The gangs looks to see a Shadow Ball raining down on them. They dodged the incoming attack to see where exactly the attack came from. They were not impressed.

"We are seriously not in the mood right now!" Drake yelled. "Thus this makes the best time to act." Said Jessie,who along with James and Meowth safe on board their balloon. "Now we are going to steal every last one of your Pokémon." Said James. "Don't think so. Pikachu Thunderbolt!" Pikachu then jumped upwards and fired a powerful bolt straight at the balloon,sending the trio flying sky high.

"AWW ALREADY?!" They said as they flew. The group felt relief that it went over quickly. "Well...who's hungry." Drake asked. "You know I am." Said Ash. "Well,we have been not the road for awhile. I still got some Poke Puffs." Said Serena. "That's good,without Clemont's oven,I won't be able to cook many options." Said Drake as they decided to walk abit ahead. There they set down in an open field as they set a small table to enjoy their lunch break.

Miles away,James and Meowth landed on snapped tree. "Ohhh,that was...unfortunate." Said Meowth. "You tell me..we should've...wait,where's Jessie?" James said until he realized that his other half was missing. "Wait where's Wobbuffet." Meowth realized as well.

Somewhere else in the forest,Jessie and Wobbuffet walked around hoping to find James and Meowth,but so far no luck. "James,Meowth! Where are you guys?!" Jessie yelled out as Wobbuffet did the same. Five minutes of wandering and no success caused Jessie to start freaking out. "Grr,where are they! Wobbuffet you do something?! Find them!" She ordered. Wobbuffet simply pointed to her belt,specifically her communicator. Jessie then took it out and tried to contact James and Meowth.

"James,Meowth...can any of you dolts hear me?!" She cried. She then realized that her communicator was sending a few sparks,telling her that it's nonfunctional. "Grr...those twerps! I blame them for this!" She said as her anger caused her to chug her communicator far. As they walked off,they head towards an edge of a cliff overlooking a lake. "Man we could be searching for these guys all day." Said Jessie.

Suddenly Wobbuffet pointed behind them to where they noticed a Gloom walking up to them. The scent coming from Gloom was known as a bouquet and that wasn't meant to be a good thing. Jessie and Wobbuffet inhaled the stench and immediately covered their noses as the smell burned their nostrils. "Ohh..away you..you walking stink bomb." Jessie yelled. That remark didn't sit well with Gloom as it inhaled and spew out Poisonous spores. Jessie and Wobbuffet inhaled the spores and caused their senses to dulled,lossing conciseness,they then edged themselves towards the edge and then finally falling into the lake,now sinking into the depths.

"Can you hear me?" "Miss?,Miss can you hear me?" Jessie heard as she drifted into conciseness as she then saw another person kneeling over her. "Who's...who's there?" She asked as she stood sat up. "Easy ma'am." He said as he helped her. Jessie then fully saw a white guy,medium build and height,brown hair,blue work shirt,blue jeans,and brown work boots. To top them he had a long white lab coat on.

"Where's...where's my Wobbuffet?!" Jessie said. "Easy,its ok,he's over there." He pointed to what was a Female Wobbuffet and her three Wynaut children,over playing with Jessie's Wobbuffet.

"Ok...who are you." Jessie asked. "I'm White,I'm a Pokémon Doctor." He introduced him as White. "That is my Wobbuffet and her Wynaut." He introduced as well. "It's...it's nice to meet you all." Jessie shivered out. "We need to get you out of those clothes. Come on,my practice is nearby." White said as he helped her up and walked.

At a small building in the forest,the building was a small business with a medical pill on a sign. Inside,Jessie tried to get used to her new clothes,composed of flip flops,light blue jean shorts,a eggshell-colored long sleeve loose shirt,a pink shoal around her shoulders,her hair done in a bun held by two sticks.

Despite feeling used to this kind of clothing,Jessie felt nude not being in her old clothes that were hanging dry outside on a clothes line. "So do they fit you well?" White asked. "Well,they're not exactly my kind of wear than usual." Jessie blushed. "Nonsense..you look great um..um. I'm sorry I never caught your name." White asked. Jessie then started to have a meltdown,the last thing she wanted was to have this guy find out who she really was. "Um..um Jess..Jessillia...right Jessillia's my name." Jessie blurred out. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you Jessillie." White smiled causing to Jessie to blush out from him.

Breaking from attention Jessie oversaw Wobbuffet and the family spending time under a tree while also seeing a lot of bushes,each carrying a different medical berry for treating Pokémon. "Did you plant these yourself." Jessie asked. "Yes,I use them for my practices although I'm not much of a botanist so there's only much that I could plant." Said White.

Suddenly the front door opened as a large man in a trucker's outfit along with a Diggersby come in carrying a bag of what appeared to be mutch. "Speaking of gardening. Hey Doug,you can set it on the table." Said White. "Here's the mutch you order Doc." Doug said. "Thanks,allow me to pay you." White said. "No need,I still owe you after what you did to heal my Diggersby here when he got sick." He pointed causing his parnter to look tough. "And how are you feeling Diggersby?" White asked. Diggersby flexed his ears,showing his strength and his response.

After Doug and Diggersby left,White and Jessie were left alone. "Well,I should get to my daily rounds." Said White. "Your daily rounds?" Jessie asked. "Yes,every day I go around town to see what my old patients are feeling." He said. "Cool..um..I mean.I would like to come along to help as a means of saying thanks for rescuing me." Jessie said. "Of course you can come. That would make my day." White said.

As they finished eating and were packing up to continue,the gang noticed that Dedenne was missing. "Hey guys,where's Dedenne?" Bonnie asked. "It was here a minute ago." Serena said. As they were prepared to call out to it,they heard a loud cry nearby. "That voice,it sounded like Dedenne." Bonnie yelled as she started to run towards Dedenne. "Bonnie wait! It's too dangerous!" Serena chased after her with the brothers in tow.

Bonnie then heard Dedenne cry again and ran behind a bush to see Dedenne unconscious in a cage. Beside was an untouched Poke Puff. "Dedenne!" Bonnie ran towards it. Just then the others ran to see Bonnie running towards a cage with Dedenne inside. "Bonnie wait!" Ash yelled. Just then as soon as she touched it gave a powerful jolt through her body. "Bonnie!" Serena shouted as she help her away. "That cage is electrified." Drake said. "Quick Pikachu,break that cage with Iron Tail." Pikachu then jumped and charged a tail of steel and struck the cage without harm due to the steel's insulation.

The cage broke into pieces and Bonnie immediately went in and grabbed Dedenne,who was still unconscious. "Guys,Dedenne hasn't waken up yet." Bonnie said with tears in her eyes. Drake then looked at Dedenne to discover the cause as electricity sparked off Dedenne's whiskers. "Dedenne has built up excess electricity in its body. We need to get rid of it,but I don't have a means how to." Said Drake. "Drake isn't there a Berry,or a herb to heal Dedenne?" Serena asked. "No,this can't get rid of by traditional means...if only there's a Pokémon Center nearby." Drake concluded. Serena then check her map on her tablet and a sad look was present as she gave the bad news.

"There isn't any Centers for miles. In fact the nearest one was the one we stayed at previously." Serena said. "Is there anything else nearby?" Ash asked. Serena then scrolled around to see a revelation. "Got it. There's a medical clinic a few miles North." Said Serena. "Well,what are we waiting for? Let's go." Bonnie didn't wait to stick around as she off North with Dedenne in her arms. "Bonnie wait!" Ash said as they ran after her.

A few minutes later, a shadow stepped over the now broken cage and an untouched Poke Puff. "Grr..not another one." A male voice said.

"Alright say ahhh." Right away at the Logging Plant,White was examining a Bidoof's mouth. So far,there was extreme issue with Bidoofs teeth and gums. "How's Bidoof White?" Said Bidoof's owner,who was also a childhood friend of White"s as she worn a traditional lumberjack's outfit. "There's a significant sign of infection in Bidoof's mouth. There's inflammation along its gum line." White said as he began treating Bidoof's gums with a Super Potion. He then removed his gloves and looked at Bidoof's trainer.

"Beatrice,I imagine Bidoof chewed on something else besides lumber?" White asked. "Right,while we were working. Bidoof got trapped in a cage suddenly,but then it used its strong teeth to bite through the bars." Beatrice said with determination. "Well that explains Bidoof's condition." White said then took out a bag of pills from his coat pocket. "Here,give this to Bidoof twice a day for his infection." He said. "Thanks. And the next time I see that Pokémon Hunter. I'll show him." Beatrice said.

"Pokémon Hunter?" Jessie asked. "Oh right...Jessilie,for the past couple of weeks there's been a Pokémon Hunter wreaking havoc around here." Said White. "Yea,since then the whole area has been put on alert. But if I see him,he'll be sorry." Beatrice said with an iron fist. "Hold on,that's something you should let Officer Jenny handle." Said White. "Really? Maybe,if she was here already. What with that whole Power Plant mishap." Said Beatrice. "Wait..I'm sorry,Power Plant mishap." Jessie asked.

"White,your new assistant really needs to keep a close ear to the news." Said Beatrice. "Beatrice!...sorry Jessilie,a few days ago,the Kalos Power Plant was under some terror attack and the whole place was in ruin." White explained according to the news. Jessie then thought and wondered if the twerps were involved. Arceus knows whether there's an attack,the twerps wouldn't be far behind.

"So yea White,since the attack,we have to take action,and stop folks like this." Said Beatrice. "No Beatrice,its matters like this that are out of our hands,so keep your head down and stay out of danger." Said White as he preceded to leave. "I'm not one to stay away from danger Doc! So you just have a nice day!" Beatrice yelled as White and Jessie left. "She seems...cheerful." Jessie said. "We've been friends since grade school. She can be abit of a rebel,and headstrong..sometimes for her own good." Said White.

"Alright he's coming towards you!" Said White. Their next patient was at old Paige's farm and one of her Skiddo was charging around like a bullfighting match. So far White and Jessie did their best at trying to corner it to calm it down. "I've got it." Jessie said as she then gripped the ground until Skiddo got closer. Then Jessie pounced and grabbed Skiddo by its horns. Skiddo bucked and pulled to try to get away but Jessie held on for White and Paige to come over.

"So is Skiddo okay Doc?" Paige asked. "He fine,but somehow he's been poison." White said while taking out a Pecha Berry. "With this Petcha Berry,Skiddo will be just fine." Said White. "Thanks Doc,and thanks to your lovely assistant as well." Paige thanked. "Well..I'm not all fluff." Jessie blushed. "Regardless,taking a Skiddo by the horns,that's a classic saying,and I always enjoy seeing a strong woman helping the good Doctor." Paige said. Jessie could only blush heavily as she was been called strong. With this kind of work,it was nice. Friendly folks,helping Pokémon,spending time with a handsome doctor,this was the life she least expected to live.

After another patient was clear,White and Jessie decided to have a picnic by the lake,while inviting the Wobbuffet family along. "So what made you decide to be a doctor?" Jessie asked. "Well,since there isn't any Pokémon Center here. I took it to myself learning anything in the Pokémon medical field. When I came back,that's when I started my practice." White said. "That's nice. I got basic training medically years back." Jessie said. "Nice,what other skills do you have?" White asked.

Jessie then began to sweat. Her skills such as: Pokémon Poaching,Sleuthing,Fashion,Makeup expect,mechanics,cooking expert,green thumb,and etc etc.. Most of those skills aren't meant to shared with others. "Oh..um..skills that centered around the medical field." Jessie blurred out. "Interesting." White only said. Regardless,back then Jessie thought of her dream life as a doctor for Pokémon and Human. Unfortunately that didn't pan out,and she learn more skills when joining with Team Rocket.

But now she could see having such a life once again,and with an amazing guy,who she sees as an amazing parnter,she least expected this kind of life,but this can be enjoyable. She then looked at Wobbuffet hanging out with the female and her kids. By the looks of things,he was having a ball and he too could enjoy something like this everyday.

As soon as they return back to the practice,they were busy stocking. Nothing could ever ruin this moment. Until suddenly reality come back.

"Hello! Is anyone there?!" A voice came from the front. White and Jessie then went back,though Jessie feared as she knew who's voice they heard. Her fear was realized as she saw who was calling for help. "GRR TWERPS!" She screamed internally. "Are you a doctor?" Ash asked. "Yes,what seems to be the problem?" White asked. "This little guy build up an excess amount of electricity." Drake handed him Dedenne.

"Okay,no problem I have just the thing. Come on back." White then allowed them to the back room. Right next to the cot was a machine hooked with two pitons. Drake then laid Dedenne down on the cot as White prepared the machine. "Alright,I'm going to drain the excess energy out of Dedenne." White then held the two pitons towards Dedenne's whiskers and immediately drained the excess energy,causing Dedenne to calm down.

"Okay,Dedenne seems to be responding normally. With an Oran Berry,Dedenne should be able to regain its strength." Said White. "I'll go get one from the garden." Said Jessie as she ran off. Drake felt suspicious about White's assistant and wanted to confirmed his thoughts. "I'll be right back." He told the others and left out back.

At the garden Jessie was picking Oran berrys from a bush when Drake walked up and clear his throat. "Oh..hello twe-..sir. I'm just picking up some berrys for your Pokémon." Jessie said nervously. Drake simply walked over while chucking until he was a few feet away. "...Jessie..what are you doing here?" He asked. "Jessie? My..my name is Jessilie." Jessie shuddered out. "Don't give me that. I'm an Aura Guardian and I already know." Said Drake. Jessie simply gave up as she knew about this game,she always looses to main twerps.

"I really can't get anywhere with you twerp." Jessie said. "You still haven't answer my question. What are you doing here?" Drake asked. "Well,after you sent us on our merry way,me and Wobbuffet got separated from James and Meowth." Said Jessie. "So it's our fault? Last time I check you guys always land on your feet." Said Drake. "Well not this time. And after an incident with a Gloom,me and Wobbuffet were knocked into a lake. We would've kept on going down if it weren't for White." Jessie said. "Well it explains the new getup. But why help?" Drake asked.

"Well...would you believe me if this could be the chance to start anew?" Jessie asked. "I'd say that will be an act of Arceus himself." Drake said. "Ha ha,well I believe 'tis could be it. You already know what I originally wanted to be." Said Jessie. "Yea a doctor i know,and I've seen you live multiple lives over the years." Said Drake. "And I've seen you go through nails and scraps over time as well. Even then I have to think about what to do in the near future. Much like you and the twerp." Said Jessie.

"You mean Ash,and even I'm thinking about shifting my life around you know?!" Drake said. "You?! Who would give up all the power you fought for?" Jessie asked. "It isn't about power for me. I just want to enjoy what time I have. Much like you,find someone,get married or get a house." Said Drake. "You know,ever since that incident with Malamar,when he told me and my brother a brief glimpse of our future." He continued. "Yes,the mad Pokémon who claims is your enemy from the future and the danger to your...wife and children,I'm guessing?" Jessie said.

"Yes. Maybe." Said Drake. "You know,your brother is already at a head start." Said Jessie. "Yes,he's a lucky guy." Said Drake while smiling. "I imagine you wanting to do this. But I could tell there's something else in it for you." Said Drake. "Well,if I do this. I stay with White,he's a great guy,and maybe it'll happen and I could live here for the rest of my life." Said Jessie.

"All the more confidence,but what about James and Meowth?" Drake asked. "They're both strong. I'm sure they'll understand." Said Jessie. "Come on,Dedenne needs these Oran Berrys." She called as they head back in.

"Alright here are the Oran Berrys." Said Jessie. "Thank you Jessilie." White thanked as he cut one berry and slowly fed it to Dedenne. "Okay,Dedenne should be fine." Said White. "Thank you so much!" Bonnie said.

"I'm going to get some air." Said Jessie as she heads out. "We'll be right back." Said Drake as he calls out to Ash and the others. Outside they reunite with Jessie in the garden. "Hey what is it?" Drake asked. "I've decide. I chose this." Jessie said happily. "Wait a minute...Jessie!" Ash said with absolute shock. "Someone is finally catching on." Said Jessie. "So..wait...so did you choose. What did you mean?" Serena asked. "I choose to stay here. Have a life here with White." Said Jessie. "That's great,so you and him would be together." Said Serena. "That's the plan." Said Jessie.

Suddenly there was a groan coming behind a beam. They turned to see to realize it was James and he was in bad shape. "James!" Said Jessie as everyone ran towards him. "Are you alright?" Drake asked. "I'll be fine,but I can't say the same for Meowth and Inkay." Said James. "What happen?" Ash asked. "Some guy walked and beat us. He'd looked like a Pokémon Hunter." Said James. "Pokémon Hunter?!" Serena said. Ash and Drake looked at each. A Pokémon Hunter,immediately they started thinking J or any of her men. However it didn't make since to wreak havoc in a small area when they have bigger plans in motion.

"Yes,he took Meowth and my Inkay." James said until he got onto his knees and front of the brothers. "Please,I never thought of doing this. But...please I'm begging you twerps. You gotta help me rescue Meowth and Inkay." He pleaded. "Okay,okay,you only had to say Pokémon Hunter...can you show us where he is?" Drake asked. "Yes,yes. Come on." Said James. "Jessie can you tell White what's happening? Thanks!" Said Ash as the whole group ran off with James leading them. Jessie then felt sorry and down for what happened to James and Meowth. If she been there,she probably would've helped. Burn now she must act and warn White of the news.

Somewhere down the main road,was a Buffy guy,wearing a black poacher outfit as he toss two cages into the back of his truck. "Hey watch it you lug!" Meowth said. "You know. I'm amazed by a talking Pokémon,who actually speaks English,but I'll be more amazed just picturing the pile of money by selling your furry tail." He said. "Man,I wish James was here." Meowth said.

"Hey!" Both turned around to see James and ironically the twerps. "It's okay Meowth. I brought backup." Said James. "Give Meowth and Inkay back now!" Drake said. "Ha,your backup..Kids?!" The Hunter laughed. "Hey,these twerps are tougher then they look." Said James. "Easy James,we're trying to save them." Ash warned. "Ha,well here's how tough I can be." He said while taking out a Pokéball and releasing a Rhyperior as it roared loudly.

"Yep...that's a lot of muscle." Drake said. "Yea,now Rhyperior will stomp you all into paste." The Hunter said. "Just don't come crumbling down." Drake said. "Ha Rhyperior use Rock Wrecker." From the palm of its left hand was a rock forming and got bigger and bigger until it finally hurled it towards the group.

Back at the clinic,Jessie approached White. "White there's problem. The Pokémon Hunter is back and some people have gone to face it." Said Jessie. "Wait what?!" He said with fear on his face. "Some people have gone to face the Pokémon Hunter." Jessie repeated. "Oh no. Beatrice!" White then began to run down to the front of the clinic. Jessie however stood where she was. White just called to his childhood friend meaning he's worried for her. Meaning that the future with White as his life long parnter seem faded. Jessie then felt sad that such a thing was truth. A happy life with White,now gone.

But she'd looked at Wobbuffet standing next to the other Pokémon as she walked up to it. "Wobbuffet...there's no easy way to say this but...Have a wonderful life with these guys...I'll miss you." Jessie said as Wobbuffet was confuse as to why she said that. "Now,time to save James and Meowth." Jessie said as she got her original Team Rocket outfit of the clothes line.

"Vivillion use Energy Ball." "Frogadier,Water Pulse." Both Pokémon fired their attacks at Rhyperior. "Use Iron Defense!" (Yes I know this move isn't compatible with this kind of Pokémon,but it's the only move that could work in this situation,so..I'm putting off a mistranslation from the anime.)

Rhyperior then guarded its body with its arms and shimmered,which sharply increased his defenses,and took the blows almost without a scratch. "Its no used. That move will reduce the damage from our attacks." Ash said. "To top it off,its second ability Solid Rock reduces damage from super effective moves." Drake said. "Smart kids huh?! Now catch this,Rock Wrecker now." Rhyperior then launched another big rocker towards Frogadier and Vivillion. Both dodged the attack with ease as they were high speed Pokémon,but both knew their trainers thought this battle was going nowhere.

"Ha when we're done. We'll be taking your Pokémon." Said the hunter. "Oh you're definitely not." Drake said,no one dares threaten his Pokémon with that. "Hey Jumbo!" Everyone turned to see Jessie and in her Team Rocket uniform. "Jessie!" Meowth cried. "You let go of our friends!" Jessie yelled. "Man,these punks are coming out of the woodwork!" The Hunter exclaimed. "And right away James joined her side by side. "Stand aside Twerps. We'll handle these." Jessie vowed. "With no Pokémon,you'll be brushed aside." The Hunter said. "We'll see,Jumbo." Jessie said. "Ha,Rhyperior,show these chumps we mean business." He said as his Pokémon charged up his Rock Wrecker once again.

"Guys move!" Drake said. "Jessie,James." Meowth began to cry from his cage. Regardless both stood their ground. Then Rhyperior fired a huge rock towards the duo. Both covered their eyes but for some reason,he attack never came. Instead they looked to see a bright light blocking the attack. Coming from it was Wobbuffet doing Mirror Coat. "Wobbuffet what are you doing here?!" Jessie said. Wobbuffet spoke as he struggled from the incoming attack. "Jessie he says he's here for his trainer." Drake said. Wobbuffet then finally gave a last push and force the attack back at twice the power. "No! Rhyperior! Iron Defense!" Rhyperior then pull off a cross armed to avoid damage. However the sheer acceleration and magnitude of the blast was too great and it sent Rhyperior flying through the air,knocking into his trainer,and finally both landing in their truck so hard that it knock one off their truck.

As they noticed that they weren't moving James and Jessie quickly towards the truck to where the cages of Inkay and Meowth were. "Guys are you ok?" Ja,es asked. Both noticed the swirls in their eyes meaning that the both grunts landed on them. "Yea..just peachy." Said a dizzy Meowth.

After getting them out of their cages,the trio were happy that they got their parnters back. "But Jessie,why did you come back? You were so happy back there."asked James. Jessie then thought back as to why such a thing happen as she remembered that White only visualized his childhood getting pummeled by a Pokémon Hunter and not caring about her at all. "Umm...it's not gonna pan out. But Wobbuffet,why did you come. You were actually happy back there?!" Jessie said. Wobbuffet spoke in long sentences,and with Meowth translating,tears were happening.

"You guys are my family,and that your soul mate understood about you doing the right thing...*sniff* you big lug!" Meowth then hugged the guy as Jessie and James did too. Despite may or may not understanding why Wobbuffet gave true love for the three stooges,they still get the why Wobbuffet did it.

The trio then looked back to see that the twerps were still there behind them. "Well..for the first time since we got here...thanks twerps,for saving our skins." Said James. "It's what we do." Said Drake. "Well back to business." Drake continued until coming over to the truck to the unconscious Hunter and his Pokémon. He then went to his Pokewatch and hit the call to dial 911. "Hello Lumiose City Police Department." Said the operator. "Yes could I have Officer Jenny on the line?" Drake asked. "I'll see if she's available. Stand by." She said as a few minutes pass until Officer Jenny came visual.

"Ah Drake,how are you feeling?" She asked. "Better but I need to show you something. Do you know this person?" Drake asked then showed the unconscious Hunter and his Pokémon and reacted his arm back,showing Officer Jenny with a smug,grinning look on her face. "Well I'll be. His name is Derek,and he made quite a name for himself to get our attention. But every time we're near,he slips away. How did you get him?" She asked. "I'll explain everything once you here for him." Said Drake. "Sure,just where is here?" Drake then transmits his coordinates to Officer Jenny. "Okay,got your location,we get there in...20 minutes tops." Said Officer Jenny. "10-4." Drake then hung up and walked back.

"Well,that settles that." Said Drake. "So you twerps could handle this right? Because we'll just get going." Said Team Rocket as they tried to slide away. "Actually guys,i think you should stick around until Officer Jenny comes." Said Drake. "What?! Why? You're not trying to get us locked up are you?!" They exclaimed. "No,no,not that. There are just things you guys need to know. Normally I wouldn't tell you guys,but given the circumstances...I have no other choice." Drake said. "Well...fine,just while Officer Jenny comes. Twerps can you do me a favor?" Jessie asked as everyone was stumped as to why Jessie would ask them to do anything.

As Drake stuck around with Team Rocket,Ash,Serena,and Bonnie went back to the clinic to tell White about Jessie's farewell. "So she had to leave right." White asked with Beatrice next to him. When he ran out,he thought Beatrice went to face Derek. Instead she walked pass the clinic as White ran out. "Yes..her friends turns out have been looking for her all along." Ash said the lie Jessie convinced him to say. "Well,she was a good assistant. I'm glad she's found her friends though." Said White. "She wanted us to give you these." Bonnie handed him a bouquet of white flowers. "They're nice. If you see her again. Tell her thanks for everything." Said White as the group nodded.

When the gang came back Officer Jenny had already arrived. "So here he is." Drake said pointing to the still unconscious Hunter and his Pokémon. "Huh,great work." Officer Jenny said as two other officers then presented to carrying the guy to the cruiser,while Officer Jenny used his Pokéball to return his Rhyperior back inside. "Thanks for your assistance everyone." Officer Jenny thanked. Drake looked at the sleeping Hunter in the cruiser and wondered.

"Hey Officer Jenny,does Derek happen to be involved with...you know." Drake asked. "Unlikely,Derek is a freelancer with private ends,so with Derek meeting her is low." Said Officer Jenny. "I'm sorry,but who are you guys talking about?" Jessie intervened. Everyone just looked at each other before speaking. "You..guys may wanna sit down for this." Said Ash.

After explaining everything from the encounter with J's men at the oasis to the Power Plant incident,Team Rocket was stoop to hear such a surprise. "Wow twerps...you really scraped the bottom of the Devil's barrel did you?" Said Meowth. "Wow..that binding she-devil is still alive,after two years?" James said. "That's what White must've been talking about." Said Jessie.

"Sooo...she's worse isn't she?" Meowth asked. "Worse?...she took over an entire complex in a matter of hours,she'd toyed with us when we tried to kick her out,nearly tried to buried us when she bombed the place,she even tortured me herself just to prove a point,and to top things off..she took twenty lives that day!" Drake explained. "Welll...That does sound worse." Jessie said. "Speaking of which Officer Jenny,how is everything since the getting back to Lumiose City." Ash asked.

"Grim...we held funerals for the people who lost their lives,some of them even had families." Officer Jenny explained causing everyone to look down. "The whole department is on edge since Sergeant Ryan isn't with us. He managed to inspire the men every day,but now...*sigh* the police commissioner is on my neck to finding J,but I told him what we theorized,but he doesn't believe it. The last thing he would expect is another attack on Lumiose City." Said Officer Jenny. "So far nothing has happened?" Drake asked.

"No,we are just kicking back,waiting for something to happen,which I don't like." Said Officer Jenny. "Neither do I,but the last time we approached J on her tuff,we nearly got killed. There's no other way." Said Drake. "Speaking of which,how are you hold up?" She asked Drake. "Process is slow,she did more lasting damage then I thought. Bruises will clear,but whatever scars were made are added to my body. Plus it still hurts to laugh." Drake said. "At least you're still walking." Officer Jenny said as everyone nodded. "You know I spent three months trying to catch Derek,and I thought he was the toughest one in the bunch,but now after meeting J and finally catching this guy,makes his work look like child's play." Said Jenny. "The worse has yet to come,just hang in there until we finally get to Lumiose City. Did Clemont get the power back on?" Ash asked. "Yes,he managed to get the secondary generators at Prism Tower online." Jenny said as the whole group nodded.

After Jenny left with Derek in tow,it was just the group and Team Rocket. "Well that was cozy. So why tell us all this?" James asked. "Remember? You guys alos had a hand in J's demise two years ago. When she did this to me,i highly doubt she'll be merciful to you guys." Drake explained while showing them the torture he sustained. "Sooo..you guys want help." Jessie said. "The opposite...we want you guys to stay away from us and don't be near Lumiose City for the next few days." Ash explained. Team Rocket chuckled abit by the request. "You do realize that won't stop us permanently." Said Jessie. "We know,but just for the next few days,if you guys value your lives,you stay away from us." Drake said.

"Regardless...fine,but after all is said and done,we'll be back onto business." Said Jessie. "Hey,whatever works for you guys. You'll still lose." Drake chuckled. "You twerps,since the very beginning while trying to steal your Pokémon. We also watched you two grow up. Like you,Drake,you went from a runt to a superpowered runt." Said Jessie. "And you,Ash,you the most,went from an annoying squirt with no battle experience. To here,a young man learn to you use his gift,and last the impossible,being a good man to this beautiful twerpette." James pointed out.

"Well,from you guys,it means a lot..kinda." Drake said. "But we'll still catch your Pokémon because one thing we adopted from you two is your enthusiasm for doing things." Said Jessie. "Like I said before. We're bad influences." Drake said causing everyone to laugh.

After seeing Team Rocket off in their balloon,the group was left alone. "Well,on to the next stop." Drake said. "Yea,I could really use some food right now." Ash said. "Ha,some things never change Honey." Serena said as she kissed him on the cheek as they walked together as the Journey continues.


Done! Wow. Well guys there it is. The first thing want to say is...I'm sorry this took so long...but I was...literally swamped,first there were family matters to handle,then I got sick that last afew days that went like hell. One good thing is that I took a lake day to relieve all the tension I build up. Since then I've been working on this chapter.

Now at first this chapter was suppose to be short due to being filler,but that wasn't the case and I took even longer then I expected. I feel like I'm behind schedule now since I normally would've post twice by now,so...I have to play catch up now,so expect more but don't expect too much. Lastly I promise this next two chapters will be smaller to grasp and for me to save time and catch up.

Like,Comment about this chapter and the connection between the group and Team Rocket. Thanks for reading,this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.