THE END OF TEAM ROCKET

Part 7

Disclaimer: I still don't own Pokemon I never will

Brock was eating breakfast the next morning when a nurse came into
his room.
"You and your friends made the news," she said. "Would you like
me turn it on for you?"
"Yes, please," Brock said.
". . .recap our top story," a reporter was saying. "Giovanni, the
leader of the Viridian City Gym, is wanted for the shooting of two
Pokemon trainers near Cerulean City last night. The charges are attempted
murder for the shooting of 10 year old Ash Ketchum, who is in critical
condition in the Cerulean City Hospital, and assault with a deadly
weapon for the shooting of 16 year old Brock Harrison. Brock is also in
Cerulean City Hospital suffering from a bullet wound to his left
shoulder. Brock, a leader of the Pewter City Gym, positively identified
Giovanni. This was confirmed by Misty Waterflower, one of the Cerulean City
gym leaders, who was traveling with the victims. Miss Waterflower
stated that the reason for the shooting was that Giovanni wanted Ash
Ketchum's Pikachu. Giovanni has not been seen since the shooting. Police
are searching for him. He is considered armed and dangerous. In other
news. . ."
"Turn it off, please," Brock said as he lay back. The nurse
turned off the TV.
"Brock, are you ok?" she asked, seeing how pale Brock was.
"Yeah, I'm ok," Brock said. "It's just. . .really frightening.
Miss, can you find out how Ash is?"
"Yes, " the nurse said. She left. A few minutes later she
returned. "Brock, your father is on the phone. Do you feel up to talking
to him?'
"Yeah, I guess," Brock said. The nurse got a wheelchair and
pushed Brock out to the waiting room. She switched on one of the phones.
Brock's father appeared on the screen. Brock's brothers and sisters
were crowded behind him.
"Brock, are you ok?" Mr. Harrison asked. "We heard about you and
Ash on the TV."
"Yeah, I'll be ok, " Brock said. "I'm sorry. . .I should have
called."
"It's all right, Brock," Mr. Harrison said. "I just needed to
know you're ok. How is Ash?"
"Pretty bad," Brock said. "The doctor doesn't know if he's going
to make it."
"I hope he does," Mr. Harrison said. "He's a good kid."
"Does it hurt, Brock?" his sister Susie asked.
"Not as much as it did at first," Brock said. "Don't worry,
Susie. I'll be ok."
"Brock, I have to go," Mr. Harrison said. "There's someone in the
gym. Take it easy, ok?"
"I will," Brock said. " 'Bye."
" 'Bye, Brock," Mr. Harrison said. The screen went blank.
"Brock, let's get you back to bed," the nurse said. "You need to
rest."
"I really want to go see Ash, please," Brock said.
"You can in a while," the nurse said. "Visiting hours in ICU
don't start for a couple of hours yet. You can see Ash then." She took
Brock back to his room and got him back to bed.
A while later Misty entered, carrying Pikachu.
"Hi, Brock, how are you feeling?" Misty asked.
"Ok, I guess," Brock said. "How about you, Misty? Are you doing
ok?"
"Yeah," Misty said. "I'm still pretty shook up. . .and really
worried about Ash. Did you see the news this morning?"
"Yes," Brock said. "I hope they catch that bastard Giovanni. He
can't get away with what he did to Ash!" Brock was clearly upset.
"And you, Brock," Misty said. "Look, Brock, I know how you feel.
But you need to take it easy. Let's just try to help Ash now. Let the
police find Giovanni."
"Pika pika!" Pikachu agreed.
"Hey, Pikachu," Brock said, reaching over to pet the yellow mouse.
"Pikachu wouldn't stay at the gym," Misty said. "He's as worried
about Ash as we are."
"Have you heard anything about Ash?" Brock asked.
"Hi's still the same," Misty said. "That's all the nurse would
tell me. Have you seen him yet?"
"They're going to take me to see him soon," Brock replied. "Is
his mother here yet?"
"Yeah, she got here last night," Misty said. "She's staying with
us at the gym. Brock, when you get out of here, I want you to stay
with us too. And Ash."
"Thanks, Misty," Brock said.

END PART 7

To Be Continued