E-Camp: Pokemon Romance Novels

by CHROMUS

A fic done over 2 years ago, but I think could still hold the test of time. 5 different couples including AAM and JAJ, and who else? Read on...

1. Default Chapter

The E-Camp Pokemon Romance Novels:

E-Camp stands for

Eager: (Brock Romance)

Certain (Jessie and James Romance)

Annoying (Gary Romance)

Minor (A.J and Duplica Romance)

Popular (Ash and Misty Romance)

E- Eager: A Brock/Suzie Romance Fanfic

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

To those who don't know, I wrote this fic 2 years ago when Pokemon was just starting in the UK. At this point, I didn't know much about the games and the attacks, so I suppose this is a redone version of the original fic with a few changes and such. However, the basic idea is still the same, it's a fluffy romance fic with aspects of action and pokemon battles mixed in.

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MAIN CHARACTERS IN THIS FANFIC:

Brock

Suzie

Butch

Cassidy

Prof. Uchikido (aka Prof. Ivy)

CAMEOS BY:

Ash

Misty

Pikachu

Location: Daidai Island

Time Line: Ash has become a pokemon master, and is currently on a remote

island called Daidai Island, and is about to leave, when Brock, in a shock

announcement, wishes to stay here and learn about breeding with an expert in

breeding technology and equipment, Prof. Uchikido, and we see what Ash has to

say......

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"Brock....." Ash said, this was such a surprise and a bombshell he didn't

know what to say. Brock, a good friend of the last year, was now leaving to

follow his dream. Ash could relent to that, as his dream had almost come true

after he ranked 16th in the Pokemon League.

"It's my decision, Ash. I'm sorry, but I must follow my dream. Prof Uchikido

will provide my wellbeing, and I can get money from my father and his gym

transfered. I will live a good life Ash, but there is no denying it. I'll

miss you and Misty." he said, and tears were filling his small slit eyes.

Ash looked at Misty who looked to be in just as much as shock as he was.

Prof Uchikido, a mature woman, who had a kind and pretty face, similar to

Ash' mother, Ash thought.

"It will be alright, I will make sure Brock gets the best service. He has

agreed to rent an appartment nearby so he can work and get prepared. This is

an opportunity of a lifestime for a young man like himself...." she said.

Ash understood as did Misty who both nodded, both youngsters had tears in

their eyes.

Pikachu jumped into Brock's arms and Brock hugged the cute electric mouse

pokemon. Brock had kept it so healthy with his food over the last year, and

had taken care of it as well as Ash had. Pikachu would miss the young man,

there was no doubt about it.

Then came Misty, who Brock hugged tightly. Brock may not have loved Misty

like almost any over female, but she was the girl who he had been closest

with for a long time, like a little sister.

"Take care, Misty (and take care of that Ash, he's a no goodnik!)." he

whispered. Misty giggled, tears in her eyes.

"Thank you for everything Brock." she said and kissed Brock on the cheek.

Brock blushed and let go of the younger girl.

Last came Ash.

"Brock....we'll miss you....you've been our friend and companion for so

long..." he outstretched his hand.

Brock shook it with a powerful grip. Brock was now 6 feet, his height had

shot up in the last year, he was always tall, and a bit intimdating with a

powerful build, but with Ash and Misty, he was always the voice of reason and

calm.

Ignoring male pride, the two young men hugged each other. Again, Brock saw

Ash as a little brother. Looking after 10 younger siblings had made Brock

feel that his two younger associates were like family.

"Pikapi!" Pikachu started to cry as did Togepi. Misty held them close

together.

As Brock and Ash released, Ash hit his eyes with his cap. "I guess....we'll

be seeing you Brock..." Ash said.

Misty and Ash had to leave. The ship back to the mainland would be at port in

15 minutes, and waiting any more would prolong the agony.

"Goodbye, Brock, pokemon breeder!" Ash said and waved his hand to the young

rock trainer, future pokemon breeder.

Misty, Pikachu and Togepi followed suit as Brock and Prof. Uchikido waved

back, Brock realising he would be missing his friends, so much......

The professor put her hand on Brock's shoulder.

"You will see them again someday my friend....." Uchikido said.

"Yeah....on my wedding day." Brock said, a bit upset and a bit joking.

He didn't know how close he was to the truth.....

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Brock in his appartment which had the basics, furnitures, electricity, sink

with running water, cooker system and T.V, plus bed, although Brock would be

fine sleeping in a sleeping bag, had already called his father and gave the

information where he was, and checked on the family. They were doing very

well now, and Brock was happy for them. Some of them would soon be leaving on

their own pokemon journeys soon.

Brock sighed. Despite the freedom and preparation he would have for becoming

a Pokemon Breeder, he would miss the travelling with his two friends.

Another downside he mused, was staying in one place would mean limit his

chances of finding many girls around the country. He smirked. He fell in love

with almost anything female, the amount of girls he had gone ga-ga over,

Gizelle, Cassandra, Melanie, Lara, Rebecca....the list was endless.....

One girl came into his mind quite suddenly and Brock suddenly felt a pokeball

by his side. Sitting on his couch, he released Vulpix.

The cute fire-fox pokemon came out and hopped onto Brock's lap, as Brock

started to brush its fur.

"Vulpix, what's it going to be like without Ash and Misty?" he said, sighing.

"Vul vul vul vulpix!"(Don't be sad Brock) the little pokemon said, as she

(I'll keep it as a she) nuzzled up to the breeder.

Brock stroked its chin, almost in a tickling gesture.

"Vulpix, what do you think your former trainer is doing?" Brock said.

Vulpix seemed a little surprised. "Vulpix?" (Suzie?)

Brock nodded. The one girl he hadn't gone ga-ga over, but rather admired in

the last couple of years of studying breeding. He wondered what had happened

to her?

Vulpix looked sad. "Vul, vul, vulpix, vul, vul, vulpix, vul!" (I miss her

sometimes, but you are really good as well....)

Brock chuckled. "Thank you Vulpix....but I'll need to learn more here if I am

going to catch up with her....."

He remembered there last sight of each other.......

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Suzie looked around the area she was in. Daidai Island. She had finally

explored many of her skills as a Pokemon Breeder and acquired some star

pokemon of her own, the pride of her work.

She would open her huge centre tomorrow. It was prepared with the latest

equipment she had invested in 6 months ago, and had perfected her skills

then. She was tired now, and all she wanted to do was rest.

Suzie's four pokemon, an Eevee, Vaporeon, Flareon and Jolteon, nuzzled by the

young breeder and smiled. She had raised four eevees since they were dumped

on her lap whilst she was sleeping. All young and very sick.

But she had saved them. Some of her special breeders milk replacement powder,

using an eye dropper, had saved them from starvation. She raised them

strength to strength, and loved them like her own offspring.

As they got stronger, Suzie had bought all of the stones, including leaf and

moon, to test her theory that a strong original pokemon would be a strong

evolved pokemon with a good heart and soul, thus making them obedient and

loyal pokemon, unlike poor Ash' Charizard. She evolved three of the Eevees,

and they adored her even more.

Since then, Suzie had many pokemon she was training, including a Poliwrath,

Cloyster, Vileplume, Starmie, Victrebell, Exeggutor, Raichu, Clefable,

Arcanine, Wigglytuff and Nidoqueen via stone evolution.

But she also kept some originals, who were surprisingly strong. Along with

Eevee, she also had a lovely Lapras, a Butterfree, Parasect (which she used

to create breeding based potions a la Cassandra), a Growlithe and a

Farfetch'd.

But no Vulpix.

She refused to get a Vulpix, or evolve one into a Ninetales. It would make

her miss her original one. And Brock, the new trainer and breeder.

He wished to be a pupil of the girl, even though he was only 2 years younger

than she was. She herself said she was a student not a teacher, but the

admiring look between them was more than two friends or a teacher/student

relationship.

She remembered their last meeting.

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"Nice work Vulpix!" The young breeder said to her favourite pokemon.

"Vul!" it squeaked back in delight. Suzie stood up and turned her attention

to her three new friends. Ash Ketchum, a future pokemon master, Misty

Waterflower, former Cerulean Gym Leader, and most likely, future girlfriend

of Ash, noticing their 'arguing' earlier.

And the third one, a young man in his prime, Brock Flint, a future pokemon

breeder, and Suzie knew talent where she saw it. This man fought brilliantly

with just a Geodude earlier against a deadly Ekans earlier although she had

to help out. This man knew his stuff. He was a handsome young man as well,

ready for the big time, and Suzie wouldn't really have minded going with

them, but she had to follow her own path, as Brock would follow his.

"Thanks to all of you, I believe in what I'm doing again." she said, her

smile plastered to her face. Ash looked a bit bashful.

"Huh...it's not hard when the person you're helping is as great as you are."

he said.

Suzie smiled at the compliment, but then turned to the young rock breeder.

"And Brock?"

Nervously he replied. Brock looked at the beautiful face of Suzie. Brock

however didn't let his hormones kick in, this girl was too special and

important to be embarrassed by his stupid acts.

Holding every hormonal expression in his head, he replied. "Er....y-yes?"

Suzie's smile was now bigger. "I was very impressed with the way you handled

your pokemon in a crisis like that."

Brock stepped towards her. He had something edging his throat he wished to

say.

"Suzie....."

Suzie interrupted him.

".....even though I do have a championship, I'm still a student not a

teacher. Looks like we both have journeys ahead." This was the biggest

decision she would have to make. Well, second....

"You leaving Suzie? What about your pokemon salon?" Ash asked.

"There are things I can do only by leaving here. I want you to continue with

your journey too Brock. From now on we're rivals." she said and outstretched

her hand to the young former Pewter gym leader.

Nervously, Brock clasped it. "Er...sure..."

Now came the biggest decision.

Vulpix moved and nuzzled Brock's leg. "Vul....pix...." Brock looked down,

shocked.

Suzie smiled. "I'd be grateful if you took care of Vulpix for me...."

Brock couldn't remember much more after that. Tears filled his eyes, that

Suzie admired him enough for him to take care of her prize pokemon.

"Th-thanks, I don't know what to say....."

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Brock snapped out of his daydream as four pokemon looked on concerned.

Geodude on one side, Vulpix on the other and Zubat on his shoulder. The huge

Onix was outside looking through the window (and making sure not to scare the

floor below or the people outside!), all with concerned looks on his face.

They all cared about the young breeder, and he cared especially for them.

"Geo-geo geodude?"(Are you O.K Brock?)

"Vulpix, vul, vulpix vul!"(He's in a daydream again...about Suzie..."

"Roaaaaarrrrrr!" (He'll be alright won't he?)

"Zu, zu, zubat....." (I hope so...)

Brock calmed down and smiled at his pokemon. He let them scamper about the

place, making Vulpix promise not to torch anything, Onix doesn't scare anyone

(much to Onix' schgrin), Geodude not breaking anything and Zubat not doing a

Dracula on anyonre (again, poor Zubat: he tried to say could he if Gary, Team

Rocket or Damien came, he shook his head. Then he said 'How about draining

the energy of a pretty girl. Brock looked interested, but shrugged it off

eventually)

Brock sat down, mind in thought. Tomorrow, Prof. Uchikido would introduce him

to the main Breeding Centres, and he would start work in one. He would be in

an east wing to the newest breeding centre which would open tomorrow. It was

huge, and the east wing was the smallest, but still busy. It was a huge

5-star deluxe centre, unlike Butch and Cassidy's scam, but he didn't know who

he would be working for. Uchikido had only told him to be there at 8 in the

morning for the grand opening, the main breeder and owner would open the

place at 10.00, but all the workers would have to be there early. For some

reason, Uchikido seemed reluctant to tell Brock but with a smile on her face.

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Uchikido smiled as she drunk her tea in her mansion. She was the most

knowledgable lady in the Pokemon Breeding, but the young lady who looked set

to take her place in the future was coming tomorrow. She of course, knew her

in past years for winning Excellence trophies in Pokemon Breeding, but she

was finally opening the biggest breeding centre in nearby existence.

What she didn't tell her was that her friend would be a worker there. She

smiled. When Suzie had phoned her, she told her about a promising young man

named Brock Flint who could be one to look for. From the tone of her voice,

Uchikido could tell she was fond of the young man, but decided not to mention

that little detail.....

She was a sneaky woman that was for sure......

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(Next morning)

Brock woke up in his mind to a laughable sight at 7.30.

Snuggled by him was Vulpix, a Zubat surprisingly sleeping on his shoulder, a

Geodude by the Vulpix and an Onix wrapped around the bed, snoring. Brock

tried not to wake them up, but it was hard to do, waking up a snoring Onix

wasn't the bed thing to do.

As he got up, Vulpix paddled beside him as he headed to the bathroom to brush

his teeth. Brock grunted whilst rinsing.

"Mmph, mmph, mm mm mm mmph!" Translating into "What, brush your hair now?"

Vulpix giggled at his trainers contempt. Brock couldn't be hard on his

favourite pokemon so took a brush and delicately brushed the female fire-fox.

Vulpix almost purred with content as Brock enjoy the relaxation.

But he had to go.

He went in his room and returned a now flying Zubat, but wasn't sure if he

should disturb Onix or Geodude. Very careful, he returned them into their

pokeballs, without waking them up.

Vulpix however would be at his side. It would be nice for it to get some

fresh air as he walked to his 'job'.

He was still surprised that he had been chosen to head the east wing of this

new centre, as he was still seen as a beginner in the breeding world, but it

seems that Uchikido had plans for him, and they were much bigger than he

anticipated.......

Vulpix saw the huge building ahead of her before Brock did.

It was huge, almost a tower height, with two buildings plastered to the side,

presumingly the east and west wing of the centre.

The personal who would open it wouldn't be here for another hour, so Uchikido

was here and smiled at the young breeder.

"Welcome Brock, are you ready for the first stage of your world to breeding?"

the mature woman asked.

Brock nodded. Vulpix' warmth made him more calm at least.

"Well then, as mini-leader of the east wing, I'd better introduce you to the

area and some of the other people working there......"

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Brock was surprised with the depth of the area. The rooms where pokemon were

staying were like mini hotel rooms, with free water and food taps, all

specially prepared by the actual owner of the place, there were at least 250

rooms just in that one wings, which had 5 floors.

The staff he was working with seemed friendly enough, but it felt weird, he

was younger than most of them and yet he would be put in charge of this lost.

I guess he was more mature than them, most of the time. (He laughed and

cursed, there wasn't really one pretty girl there)

The reception desk was where he would occupy most space. The staff room had

facilities enough, coffee and tea services, T.V. Sofa, Chairs, Pool Table, it

was good enough. Brock wasn't fussy.

(Nearly an hour later)

Brock chomped on some on his riceballs/doughnuts as Vulpix and Zubat enjoyed

some pokemon food, and a grumpy Geodude and Onix start to chew on some of

some pokemon gobstoppers, hard enough for rock pokemon to suck and swallow.

He, like some of the other new 'employees' were outside waiting for their

owner to arrive. Many didn't know who she was, it was said to be a secret.

Maybe it was a horible monster (Brock shuddered, Nastina brought to mind

here) and they would all be like slaves to his or her bidding. Well, her, at

least he found that out.

Brock waited as he saw a car, not too flashy, pull up in font of them, it was

driven by someone who could be a chauffeur, but he wasn't sure.

A person emerged out of the car....and everyone there wondered who it was as

her face was shown, hoping that they would not have to suffer endless

torture....

But one person knew that would not be the case.

And Brock's and Vulpix's mouth hung open like they were the ones with

gobstoppers in their mouths.....

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Although the salon/breeding centre wouldn't open for another hour, Suzie

decided to make an appearance to get to see who Uchikido had hired. Suzie

wanted competent people, she didn't like firing people as was in her nature.

Four pokemon, all of the Eevee generation, were on her lap as Suzie petted

them, ready to make an appearance. After nearly a year away from her salon,

her art was ready to return to the domestic world, and she herself was ready

for it.

The driver stopped and turned. "Your stop, maam."

Suzie nodded, paid the man, thanked him and exited the car, her four

followers behind her, squeaking excitedly.

Suzie looked ahead. Her breeding centre. Her dream. This is what the hard

work came too.

She looked ahead at some of her employees. Despite only 18, she was seen as

the most powerful young force in breeding work and Uchikido had made sure to

notice that, just in case some of the older people began to complain.

And truth, she saw a few people a bit surprised at the young lady walking out.

But none more than one person.

And as soon as Suzie came into contact with that person, and his pokemon, she

was in shock.

One of her employees....

...was the young man, Brock, and...

..Vulpix was with him, almost as hard in shock as Brock and Suzie were.

Suzie just stared, as people gave her funny looks.

It took all of her concerntration and determination (and her pokemon) to

break out of the spell, and retaining her smile, she introduced herself.

"Hi, I'm Suzanne Rogers, I am the owner of this place, and technically the

'boss'. However, I like to work in a friendly environment, and hope to meet

and greet every single one of you as we prepare for the biggest development

of breeding for the new millenium." she said with a smile.

Some of the worker smiled, others breathed in a sigh of relief, Brock just

stood in shock.

Vulpix tugged at his leg.

"Vul-pix?" (Brock?)

Brock sat down by the fire-fox and held her tightly. "I know Vulpix, I can't

believe it either....."

Suzie caught a glimpse of Brock and Vulpix sitting down. She smiled inwardly,

she hoped she hadn't put them into shock. Truth, she was as well, as she

began a few mini-speeches to the crowd.....

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After a bit of talking, it was now 9.35, and Brock was in the east wing,

being prepared by Uchikido about his way about things around, how he

introduced customers, how to extinguish keys to the guests, he personally

would have to take the pokemon to some of the rooms.

Most of the trainers would be young trainers with basic pokemon, but

sometimes expert trainers leave some of their pokemon for better chance at

strengthening or even evolution. O.K, some trainers are shallow....

He wondered about Ash. Was he off the island now and ready for the next

pokemon challenge. He wondered if he and Misty had gotten into another

argument. He chuckled. That was one of the things he missed the most, seeing

them squabble when he knew that in reality, they were in love with each other.

Many of the other employees were being worked around. A receptionist was busy

typing on a computer, ready to take in the pokemon and which rooms. A cleaner

was grumbling that this was the first day and it shouldn't be dirty. Other

people were ready to take some pokemon in and others were waiting on the

doors.

Brock and Vulpix smiled and waited patiently as they knew that it would be

opened by Suzie and Uchikido in half an hour.

"I'm sorry, did I come in at a bad time?" a familiar voice spoke.

Brock turned and gasped.

Suzie was there, right in front of him.

"Suzie.....er...welll.....er....." he stammered.

Suzie giggled as Vulpix leapt off the table into Suzie's arms.

"Vul-pix! Vul-pix!" (Suzie, Suzie!)

Suzie smiled and held the fire-fox tightly. "I see you've been taken care of

well haven't you Vulpix?" she asked tenderly.

Vulpix nuzzled her more before leaping off and nuzzling Brock.

Brock was still trembling, not sure what to say.

"I guess you're pleased to see me Brock?" she said.

Brock could only nod. Vulpix cave a cough and playfully blasted a small heat

blast in his face. Brock shook his head and got calm enough to talk to her.

"Er...Yes, Suzie, I didn't know you were...the-the owner here?"

"And I didn't know you would be working here. I had files on my employees and

I never saw yours..."

"I believe that was my fault." another voice said. Uchikido's voice.

She smiled. "You told me before Suzanne that you met this young breeder, and

by chance, he wanted to stay here to learn more about the ways of the

breeder. I liked the look of him and told him about this new centre and that

he could be a part of it, as we didn't have a head of the east wing." She

winked. "I hope you don't mind."

Both stammered. "Er, no, not at all!" they said together.

Uchikido smirked. "Well, I'll be off in a minute. Suzanne, we've got to open

the centre soon. Don't be late dear!" she said.

"Yes, mother." Suzie retaliated. Both Uchikido and Brock groaned as Vulpix

and Suzie giggled.

As Uchikido left, Brock turned to his young idol.

"Suzanne? " Brock said.

Suzie playfully batted his nose. "To most, yes, its Suzanne, but as you are a

good friend, you can call me Suzie if you wish." she said.

"Er..O.K. Suzie? Are you sure you want me for a job like this? I'm not real

experienced?"

"Neither are most of these, and I know I can trust you, look how well Vulpix

looks under your care...." she said.

Vulpix smiled on the counter.

"I know I can count on you Brock." she said and raised out her hand. Brock

nervously shook it, the soft skin on her hand around his more muscular, but

still fairly smooth hand. Brock was more nervous now than ever.

Suzie smiled and turned to leave. Brock sighed.

The receptionist, Casey, a young female who looked similar to someone in the

past, looked at Brock. "So, you getting chummy with the boss?"

Brock sobered to that. "We were friends in the past."

"Ah, favouritism." Casey countered, with a smirk on her face. She hoped to be

the head of the east wing, and a young man, 8 years her younger had taken her

place, now she knew why.

Already, Brock seemed agitated.

"Listen, I got this place because I am a former gym leader, and for the last

year have been raising pokemon to the best of my ability, including the

pokemon of pokemon trainer Ash Ketchum, who came 16th in the Pokemon League.

So, at least keep your opinions to yourself." he said, angrily.

Casey looked ready to counter but the eyes of Vulpix were glowing.

Not a good sign.

She shut up quickly.

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As the ribbon was cut, many fans of Suzie as well as young hopeful breeders

and trainers were cheering happily. This place had been built in 6 months,

and that was all they hoped for in those months. The fact that Suzanne

Rogers, the most successful young breeder in the last 5 years was running it,

gave it more hype than any advertisment could. Her skills, intelligence and

beauty had been heard of from afar, and many people had travelled a long way

to see their idol.

Of course, Brock also travelled a long way, from Pewter to be exact, but was

having the best view of the house, as Suzie and Uchikido cut the ribbon.

Brock smiled. Uchikido had planned this didn't she?

Oh well, can't complain.

Vulpix by his side looked up at its friend, a questioning look in her eyes.

Along with Vulpix, Zubat and Geodude were also by his side, a worried look in

their eyes (in Zubat's case, it just looks worried)

Brock nodded. He knew that he fell in love with almost any pretty girl. He

counted the list with many fingers, which included Officer Jenny, Nurse joy,

Lara, Cassidy, Gizelle, Erika and her friends, Cassandra, Aya, Melanie,

Gary's Cheerleaders, the girl from the Kaz Gym, Rebecca...and count the

amount of scores he had with one hand, zip, although he hadn't been turned

away by the likes of Erika, Melanie and Rebecca.

But there was one girl who he admired more than any.

And she was standing in front of him, smiling at the young crowd, waiting to

be the first to try out this new place.

He felt something special for the young breeder, it was more than love.

He wasn't going to go ga-ga over someone as special as Suzie. No, she

deserved better.

Brock silently went back to his post, as three concerned pokemon looked at

each other with question marks over their head.

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Suzie cast a look at the young breeder walking back. Suzie was shocked that

he was here, but delighted at the same time.

He certainly had the creds to be a top breeder. Vulpix looked better than

ever and would probably be as strong as well.

But Suzie had feelings for the young man. She always did. There was no-one

who believed in her like he did, and when he was around, he was surprisingly

a perfect gentleman.

Suzie liked Brock, as a friend, as a friendly rival, or was it something more

than that?

She knew it would be in the back of her mind every time she saw him, and as

the head of one of her organisations, it would be often.

She sighed. It was a feeling she hadn't had for many years. Breeding had

taken up most of her time, it was hard to remember the last time she enjoyed

herself.

Of course, she loved caring for pokemon and wouldn't trade it for anything in

the world. But at least there was someone she could trust here.

Four pokemon looked concerned at their trainer/friend. Eevee, Vaporeon,

Flareon and Jolteon looked worried and talked to each other in their tongue.

The jist of the conversation was that Suzie was worried about this work and

hoped that she wouldn't flop.

However, Eevee (the most observant and thoughtful) had noticed that Suzie had

looked back a couple of times to the young man walking back.

Jolteon and co had to agree to that. Since they heard her speak to the young

man, there was evidence of shock in her voice, and almost like her knees were

trembling.

Along with Brock, a Vulpix, Zubat and Geodude were by him, looking just as

confused as they were.

If they were going to learn anything, they would talk to his pokemon, first.

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Vulpix was surprised to see a Flareon trying to catch up with her, along with

the other forms of Eevee, Jolteon, Vaporeon and Eevee itself. Geodude looked

a bit suspicious of them but they seemed friendly enough. Besides, they could

call Brock and Onix should deal with them well enough (except Vaporeon).

"Hello, are you that young mans pokemon?" Flareon said (in its own tongue,

but for the benefit of everyone, its in English)

"Yes, thank you. Well, I used to be the pokemon of your trainer, but yes, we

are Brock's pokemon. He takes good care of us." Vulpix nodded and Geodude and

Zubat also nodded.

Flareon was a bit shocked (and it wasn't just because Jolteon had its spines

readily by its butt) hearing that Vulpix was one of Suzie's pokemon.

Vulpix, a smart pokemon, caught on well. "You are one of Suzie's pokemon

aren't you?"

Flareon and co nodded as Eevee took charge.

"Suzie seems.....interested in him." Eevee said.

Vulpix nodded. "Yes, they've been friends, but had to seperate on journeys.

It seems fate has reunited with them."

Geodude nodded. "I'd agree with that."

Zubat sleepily agreed, the light didn't agree with it that much.

Vaporeon looked at the pokemon over.

"You seem good of heart. If you weren't, I'd kick your butts." Vap said.

"Hey, I could beat you!" Zubat moaned.

"Yeah, but them?" Flareon and Jolteon smirked at the bat.

"Er..."

"Stop fighting." moaned Geodude, always the rock hard peacemaker.

"Yeah." Vulpix and Eevee said together.

As everyone apologised, two voices were conversing nearby. No one but Zubat

heard it because of its supersonic signals.

(So, when do we put this scheme into operation?") the girl from earlier,

Casey said. She had brown hair, black suit with white trousers on.

(When lots of pokemon have been collected. Don't forget, I've got the night

shift, and they have no idea who we really are. Those fake papers we stole

and I.D were good enough for Uchikido to think we were top breeder material.)

the male said.

Zubat sweatdropped. This Casey and that man....

(So, Brian, what shall we do until then?) the girl said.

(Well, we'll just play along for a while, then at night, when there are some

promising pokemon, I'll grab them....) He traced his finger on the girls

chest (and then I'll grab your....)

Zubat instantly shut itself off. He may be blind, but even if he was, he

didn't want to see or hear anymore.

Zubat wasn't sure if this was genuine trouble, or just a missed plan. One

thing was for sure, Brock and his friends had to know.

They were all talking with Suzie's pokemon, who seemed to be getting some

good conversation. Zubat was about to interrupt, when....

"Ah, there you are!" Two voices together said.

Brock blushed (and Suzie did secretly) as they saw their pokemon together.

"I guess your pokemon are becoming friends with yours! This is great!" Brock

said.

Suzie smiled, looking at the smiles of Flareon and Vulpix together.

"Yes, I see. Flareon come."

Flareon waved goodbye to Vulpix as Vaporeon smirked to Geodude, who faked a

cursing at the water pokemon, as Eevee and Jolteon turned away as well.

Vulpix and Geodude had smiles on their faces, but they couldn't really tell

Zubats expression.

"Well, Brock, I've got to check the west wing, and then we offically open.

Good luck!" Suzie said, gave the young man another flashy smile and vacated.

Brock smiled back, the red heat raising him again, but he headed back to his

spot.

He recalled his pokemon except Vulpix, Zubat couldn't do anything about it.

He would tell Brock tonight.

But little did he know was that Brock was already suspicious of Casey, he had

definetly seen her somewhere before but he couldn't pace it......

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(Time 12.00)

Two hours after Suzie's Breeding Centre had opened, the place had already

filled with nearly 100 applicants, and that was just in the west wing.

Brock was sweating from the work, he had already filled the list to 90

applicants, and numbered them in order. From the basic Caterpie and Oddish,

he also had Sandshrews, Psyducks and Poliwhirls, to the odd uncontrollable

one such as a Cubone and even a Venasaur at one point. He knew that Misty

would be better that calming pokemon down, but he was ready to help raise

them better.

He had already started work on some of the pokemon. As his speciality was

rock pokemon, he had already made a Graveller and a Rhyhorn feel at home. He

also helped a Charmander using aromatherapy, the young man had studied many

techniques, and had combined the wings of a tired young Pidgey, and calmed

down a couple of terrified Cubones and Eevees. He always took Vulpix with

them to help them calm down, but Vulpix decided not to help out with the

water pokemon, for obvious reasons.

Besides, even an Onix couldn't fit in these rooms.

The main centre were for the hardest pokemon to train. These included

Spearows, Onix' , Charizards', Scythers, Electrabuzzes and tough fighting

pokemon. Beedrils were also a common sight, which were threatened from

Suzie's corresponding Parasect and Flareon to get in line. For some reason,

there was no trouble from then.

Suzie, like Misty, had a magic touch for caring for pokemon. Suzie was

terrific in everything. Even the thought of her was making Brock euphoric.

At the moment, he was holding a supposedly weak Staryu, as his trainer was

young and felt Staryu was tough to control. This was the best place for it

and Brock nodded. Instead of taking Vulpix this time, he took Zubat, his only

pokemon not weak against water.

As Zubat was perched on his shoulder with a flailing Staryu, who Zubat had

calmed down with a weak leech life, he decided it would be the best time to

tell Brock what he had heard.

Zubat proceeded to tell Brock about the 'plan' that was overheard, from the

two workers, Brian and Casey. Brock wasn't sure whether to believe Zubat, but

it was screeching its little wings so fast, Brock had to be careful that the

bat pokemon didn't use leech life on him.

But Brock had been suspicious of Casey before, and this confirmed it. Only

two hours into a possible dream and he already had scandal.

He did believe Zubat, but had to be careful. He didn't want to spread early

controversy.

So he told Zubat that he would keep an eye on them and wait for a chance to

stop them. Zubat nodded its little head.

Unknown to them, Staryu had also heard them, and admired a young man trying

to stop villianly. Brock was washing it up at this moment, as the sun glowed

through its crystal core.

It yelled "HIYA!" meaning thank you. Brock guessed it was that, and gave it

some Goldeen Style food, which the Staryu inhaled and seemed to enjoy.

Brock smiled. He was going to make a batch of his special food for all the

pokemon here as a start to the day. It was one of the jobs he didn't mind as

much, he let a young man who seemed more suited to the introductory job than

he was, David, carry on in his place as he started to cook.

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Suzie was checking the two other wings as things were stable in the main

area. Uchikido had promised to keep an eye on things, as her most trustworthy

staff were on the job.

She had checked the East Wing, and had a laughable site. Apparently a Goldeen

had sprung loose from one of the tanks, and it took a hole colony of

Butterfrees to get it back, which caused a lot of running and muking about.

After a tired group finally restrained order, a Gloom decided at that time to

unleash a deadly smell, scared of all the Butterfrees coming its way. Suzie,

smartly, decided to vacate, and have a word with the leader later.

She hoped Brock and co were coping better.

As she entered, she was surprised to see a young man, David, taking the front

job.

"David, where's Brock?" she asked.

"Out back Suzanne." he said. "Making some nice it smells like, and I'm not

even a pokemon." he smirked.

Suzie smiled. It looks like Brock had the right state of mind.

She headed back, and indeed smelt something nice and hot.

Brock was over a huge tureen, which looked like soup, but she knew it was

only for pokemoon, by the purple colour coming out. Vulpix seemed to be

offical taste-tester as she was enjoying a small bit of soup, giving it the

paws up. Brock smiled and began work on his treats, his small cream balls,

the food which Vulpix had first taken a shine to Brock, enjoying these

things. If Vulpix loved them, and she was very fussy with food, then most of

the pokemon should enjoy them as well.

Suzie gave a cough back there, as Brock startled up. Other cooks also looked

up, but continued working.

Brock also continued working as Vulpix trotted over to her. Suzie picked it

up as it burped, quite content.

"Looks like you've kept yourself busy." she said.

"I guess." he said, smiling, although what Zubat told him was still bugging

his mind.

By Suzie's side was her Eevee, who seemed to be sniffing the air. In a great

jump, it leapt onto the table, and sniffed the soup. Brock kindly poured a

small dish and gave Eevee some, which Eevee gratefully accepted. Within

seconds, it was lapped up, and Eevee rubbed its tummy with a silly smile on

its face.

"I guess its good." Suzie said.

Brock smirked. "Not as good as yours probably."

Suzie shook her head. "I don't know. I've just finished making my treats for

the pokemon, I didn't expect a master chef to be competiting with me!" she

smiled, giving Brock a 'jealous' look.

"Well...I er...well..." he stammered.

Eevee and Vulpix laughed at the poor breeders inability to make sentences at

this moment.

"Well, I'd best be going around, see if everyone else is doing a good job

also. Well done Brock." she said and gave him a playful nudge (unoticed by

everyone else) as she walked to talk with the other cooks.

Brock felt heat, and it wasn't from all the cooking as well.

Eevee told Vulpix 'See ya!' before following its trainer/breeder to inspect

the other cooking. Truth be told, it didn't think anything could taste much

better than the last two bits of food it just had, Suzie's rice morsels and

that small tureen of soup it enjoyed.

Brock left the soup to warm as he inspected the cream balls for desert. The

pokemon would enjoy them he hoped. Pikachu, Psyduck and Vulpix seemed to

devour them so he hoped that it would be enough for 90 or so pokemon already.

His dream was working closer to completion.....

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The potions that Suzie bought were from a good friend of hers, Cassandra, and

they were perfect for the boss, the two people smirked. The pokemon weren't

the only things they had their eyes on.

As the two thieves currently known as Casey and Brian, really named Cassidy

and Butch, looked over their target, they still recalled their brilliant

espace and plan.

After being turned in by that little cutey Misty, and those friends Ash,

Brock and that cameraman, Snap, they had been in jail for a few months, and

their pretty boy/girl looks had been turned into hours of torment.

Until on day...

...a riot broke out, confusing both prisoners and policemen. The electronic

jamming in the cells that opened and closed them had gone haywire, and were

opening and closing like mad.

Of course, many escaped, and the police tried their hardest to stop them all.

Stun gas and sleep powder were used to stop them, but two pokemon thieves

escaped.

Butch and Cassidy had sneakily passed and stole their pokemon instead of

heading straight to the exit, which was blocked by Officer Jenny and co

anyway. One of the pokemon was Butch' Koffing. Which caused a smokescreen,

allowing them to escape unoticed passed Jenny. The smokescreen was then

ignited by Cassidy's Magmar and that made extremely problems. Many prisoners

and officers were injured, none luckily reported dead. If it were gas instead

of poisoned smoke, it would have been a different story.

At least it stopped the prisoners, but Jenny found out two had escaped. Two

pokemon thieves, Cassidy and Butch....

After they escaped, they went to a Pokemon Centre and took out two trainee

doctors, and stole their licences, identification, etc. They created some I.D

papers just to prove themselves, Butch was a master at forgery, stole some

pokemon at the same time, and bad a boom, bad a bing, back in business.

Their pokemon were strong enough to do some serious damage, and to the

pokemon in this centre, they were theirs.

Butch had to resist his love Cassidy, they had made out too many times after

there victory, even the best could get tired, so not to raise suspicion. They

changed their appearances as best as they could, Cassidy dyed her hair brown,

and tanned her skin, whilst Butch grew a moustache and beard, making him look

much older than he was.

Their plan was to simply steal as many pokemon on the nightshift, when he and

Cassidy were together, which wouldn't happen in a couple of weeks, but

Cassidy would be on her own one time, so she could see the surroundings.

And it was simple, as they were really two promising Pokemon Breeders, Casey

Senoj and Brian Yelnoc.

They giggled. Their plan was perfect...

..except they hadn't recognised Brock.....

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It was a familiar phrase which was known as feeding time at the zoo. In this

case, it was a frenzy as the aroma of delicious soup (well, for pokemon) made

many pokemon rush at Rapidash speed to collect their fill in the main dining

room of the west wing.

The biggest dining room was in Suzie's wing of course, but Brock's food had

certainly brought upon a crowd. His dessert was definetly the one they were

looking forward too the most, as most pokemon had a secret sweet tooth they

liked to hide from their trainers.

As an already full Vulpix observed, a crowd of exactly 109 pokemon were

enjoying a popular three course meal. The starter was the soup that had made

them rush down in the first place, and it was met with content replies from

every pokemon (in their own language) as Brock enjoyed the handiwork, but not

the masses of pokemon that tried to crush him and the other workers from

rushing down.

The next course was simple, but delicious all the same. Prepared by some of

the other cooks, it was a warm salad with breadcrumbs, along with toasted

bread and any choice of toppings they wished. It was simple enough for the

first day, and they had to be careful as some pokemon were vegetarians, so in

the future, they had to prepare specific meals for certain pokemon.

The final stage, the dessert, was again greeted with a mad rush of claws and

grabbing. However, catching the looks of a swreatdropping crew, they calmed

down and gently took a few dessert balls each, leaving some for the weaker

pokemon there as well.

They were devoured and inhaled, some pokemon had to have it mashed or

liquified, such as the Staryu that Brock had helped earlier, but it enjoyed

it as much as the others, and gave Brock its approvals with a high five and a

loud 'HIYA!'

Other pokemon were taken to their rooms quite content and now sleepy, even

though it was only mid-afternoon.

Brock smiled at his handiwork. Day one and he was already doing the things

that he had hoped to do. He was in a top centre, and in just one day had

helped raising pokemon, keeping their skin/fur in top shape, helped in

cooking and feeding, washing and just enjoying their company, and he would be

ready to do a proper pokemon massages soon.

But a couple of things stuck in his mind.

What Zubat had told him had bugged him. He saw the two people that Zubat was

worried about. Casey, the receptionist was sitting down with a neutral

expression, but it could be that she was looking at the most promising

pokemon. The other person, Brian, with beard/moustache even though he

couldn't be much older than Brock, just had a thoughtful look on his face.

Brock did seemed to be agitated by Casey, but it was only the first day, and

the information from a bat who couldn't see would usually be laughed upon.

But Brock trusted all of his pokemon, and even though Zubat couldn't see, its

supersonic hearing was excellent, and that was all that was needed to hear a

concealed plan.

He wasn't sure if this plan was genuine, but he couldn't be too careful. He

would check to see what Casey was up to as she had the nightshift...

And what would Suzie think about all this? Controversy at her star breeding

centre?

(meanwhile)

Suzie looked at the main hall where the most promising breeders were helping

her with the cleaning duties. The pokemon had undoubtedly enjoyed her meal,

but as much as Brock's delicious stuff? She had to wander.

She smiled. Things were looking good here so far on the opening day. No

hitches (well, except for a couple in the less accomplished east wing),

Uchikido had been very impressed with the way things were being handled, and

she had met with an old friend.

Suzie sat down with four pokemon warming her ankles (in the case of Flareon,

a bit too much), snuggling up to their trainer. In her hand was a couple of

her other pokemon, a Farfetch'd on her shoulder, and a Victrebell which she

was pruning.

She wondered that finally, after all her hard work, that her dreams had

finally come true. Her main dream was to becoming the best breeder in the

world, and for nearly 5 years she had grown in popularity, and besides

Uchikido, she was seen as the best breeders in the last millenium, and she

was still just 18.

Her other dream was to enjoy life, meet a nice man, and settle down, and

enjoy life as well as her job.

Her first goal was nearing completion, but her second....

Did she see Brock as a friend, or possibly more? Since they last met, Brock

was now taller than the young lader by two inches, Suzie was a tall girl at 5

foot 10, but hr peaceful aura and beauty certainly didn't raise any hint of

intimidation, unless she sent her experienced and powerful pokemon into

battle. Rare, but people feared the strength of her pokemon.

Suzie looked around her. Sure this was a dream job, but....

She stood up suddenly, making four nervous pokemon nearly attack but

quietened down quickly. Letting Farfetch'd onto a branch and returning

Victrebell, she would have another look round the place now.

Any excuse to see Brock anyway............

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"So how you coping, Brock?" Uchikido asked the young trainer/breeder.

"All right, quite enjoying it actually." he smiled as Vulpix chirped. Brock

had to stop an emergency in Suzie wing, a large Marowak had become a bit

angry, so Brock teleported Onix over there which manage to Bind it long

enough for a bit of anaesthetic and it was sent to its room, where it was

beginning to calm down under the TLC it was getting (Marowaks damn unpretty,

but there's no scrubs on him: THWACK! O.K, I get the message!)

"How's the other people?" she asked, her face may have aged, but she still

looked very pretty.

"All right. I haven't got to know everyone yet, but we all share a common

goal, and we've been alright so far....although..." Brock stuttered, he

didn't want to tell Suzie, but maybe Uchikido would understand.

"What?" the professor asked.

"Well, don't take this the wrong way, but my Zubat overheard a conversation

between two of the employees, Brian and Casey I think. Apparently, they were

holding a plan to take some of the pokemon here, and although I'm skeptical,

I trust my pokemon, and whilst Zubat can't see, it's senses and hearing are

excellent." he said.

"Yes, a Zubat hearing is amplified by supersonic waves, allowing it to move

without seeing as well. But this is a bit sudden, after one day..." she said.

"I seem to have known them from somewhere, although I'm not sure who or

where." Brock said. "All I know is that I don't trust them, and one of them

has the nightshift tonight." Brock said.

Uchikido looked in deep thought.

"I suppose anything suspicious should be treated at the biggest Pokemon

Breeding Centre." Uchikido whipped out a walk-talkie like device. "I'll tell

Suzie...."

"NO!" Brock said, a bit too loudly. Calmer, he said "No, if Suzie thinks

something is going wrong, it will dishearten her. She has worked so hard for

this dream, and she doesn't want anything bad like this on her first day.

Please Professor, keep this a secret for the time being until I get some more

proof." he asked.

The Professor was surprised, but did concede defeat. The only proof was a

supposed hearing from a Zubat, and that wouldn't stand in the face of court.

"Allright, but only until you find some good proof. In the meantime, you

better continue work. We expected at least another 50 entrants, and the

pokemon can stay here for 2 days or a week, so we'd better get busy."

Brock nodded and turned back, so that he could enter one of the new pokemon,

another Cubone. They seemed to be the most popular patients here.

He would never however let anything come between Suzie's dream. Nothing......

_____________________________________________________________________

(Around 7.15)

Suzie had congratulated the people on a fine job for the first day, although

she did make a joke about the east wing having to clean up their act a bit.

Many members blushed, but shrugged it off as many went to their homes. Suzie

herself would be going to her large appartment area, see in the posh area of

the island, but she was still a simple girl at heart, and just enjoyed the

comfort of her armchair and her pokemon.

But whilst many was heading for the nightclubs or the television, Brock had

stayed hidden in the bushes out. The three people on shift were a former

bodyguard, Slaine, defending the main wing, a scientist worker named Robert

and Casey, their wing, a supposedly promising young breeder.

He spied from the windows and he climbed onto the roof, where the open window

would obvious see what she was doing.

The main job of the night shift was to see how the pokemon were doing.

Pokemon usually sleep from 7 to 7 in a darkened environment, and if they

weren't asleep after an hour, the shift would put a sleeping aroma in their

rooms, to calm and soothe themselves to sleep.

Casey however was only interested in her notepad, where she looked in the

rooms, started to write something and left, and proceeded to do so in the

other rooms as well.

Brock wasn't sure what she was up to, but he didn't like it. Suddenly, he

wished to hell that Snap was here to take some shots.

Even more suddenly, was one minute Brock was looking at the young lady taking

notes, and the next minute, he was slipping off a very wet roof.

'Oh crap!' was the immediate thought which went into the rock trainers head.

He fell hard on the ground, making a loud crashing noise as well.

Casey heard that and put on her torch. Brock froze in fear, what could he do?

Casey walked out the door, sweatdropping, but had a weapon, an electric

nightstick ready. Brock closed his eyes.

As Casey looked to where the noise was, she saw the horrid sight.

It was an Onix, asleep, and bouncing up and down slowly.

Casey smirked. Her mind said 'I should catch it.'

Unfortunately, the Onix had other ideas. A loud growl was enough to deter

Casey, or rather Cassidy, and she decided, trying to wake up an Onix wouldn't

be good for her health.

She vacated back into the area.

Onix opened an eye and got up. Brock sweatdropping like mad from the centre

as he thanked Onix quietly. With that, Onix returned to his pokeball as the

first idea which came into his head managed to work.

He quietly slipped away, he had enough excitement for one day.....

_____________________________________________________________________

(3 days later)

Everything had been going to plan so far for Suzie as far as she was

concerned. Today, a number of pokemon had left, but more were being brought

in by the second. The place was large, and with the west wing finally

managing to contain 1,000 places to equal the east wing, now 10,000 places

could be vacated in the skyscraper like building. They had almost ran out of

spaces when the west wing, the newest only held 250, so they decided to

unveil the rest of the hotel, the extention if you well, that had been

prepared, not sure if would be used this early. It did, good for business,

not so good for tired eyes.

A rare pokemon had come in today, a really upset Lapras, brought in by an

anon person as it was found upset and crying, and the Pokemon Centre couldn't

do anything to help it. This was one Suzie would personally check.

Brock had enjoyed Thursday's rest and now was back to work on Friday, cooking

some eggs for his hungry workers as well as pokemon based cholestoral had

made him quite popular with many workers, but not two.

Brock didn't trust that Casey as far as he could throw her, and considering

he was nearly 160 pounds of muscle at 16 years old and the girl was smaller,

about 110 pounds, it would be quite a far way.

And she seemed to be idly chatting away to Brain every opportunity she got.

Uchikido had promised not to say anything to Suzie, but he was making sure

they wouldn't get any opportunity.

Tomorrow, Saturday, he would be put on night watch, but tonight Brian was. He

would be there to check without him knowing hopefully. He didn't like this,

but if they were stealing pokemon as Zubat thought they were, then....

He looked down. Vulpix was not with him. She was with Suzie, as Suzie's eevee

pokemon enjoyed the young fox being around, and Suzie of course, loved Vulpix

like an offspring, as did Brock. He felt a bit sad that Vulpix wasn't around,

but at least it was with the one person he trusted fully, other than Ash and

Misty.

Ash was probably preparing for the Orange League now. Misty....he wasn't sure

what she wanted to do, a water trainer, a pokemon nurse, the young lady had

dreams like the rest of them, but no-one explored her that well, except maybe

Ash.

Maybe that's why he worried about Suzie. The two girls were different yet

similar in ways. Despite Suzie's work, it seemed to leave her unfulfilled,

like she had another asperation. He wondered how a girl's heart worked

sometimes, maybe thats why he could never get a date.

He chuckled, he hadn't gone ga-ga over anyone for a while, maybe because he

was too busy. This side of him was like the serious side that he had adressed

Ash with when they first battled. Then, Ash was an inexperienced trainer that

Brock dismantled with ease. However, seeing Ash care for his pokemon as much

as he did, made Brock realise what a guy he could be.

He enjoyed many of his visitors throughout the trip as well. In Pewter, there

wasn't may people he could talk too, his father was away, his mother

deceased, and 10 younger siblings ready to tear your hair out.

Instead, he met many people which he admired along with Suzie, that he saw a

bit of him inside. In Dr. Proctors case, a bit too much!

But indeed, there were many that helped him as much as they helped Ash. A.J

was part trainer/part breeder, and gave specific foods to each of his

pokemon. Brock's recipe was universal, but he knew now that even the best

food can be boring, and A.J's inspiration helped there.

Lara Laramie was another impressive young breeder, to raise so many pokemon

in the wild. He wished to do that as well, he thought being raised with your

own kind was the best strength for any pokemon. All of the pokemon weren't

the most timid of creatures either, Raticates, Tauros' and Nidorinas, but she

had done it. It would be an idea that he hoped to replocate in the future.

People who showed that knowing your stuff could help very well. Gizelle

showed it in a negative way, whilst Duplica showed it in a positive way.

Gizelle was very intelligent, but seemed to rely on that too much. Whilst a

trainer or breeder needs to know their pokemons limits and strengths, using

that to too much of an extent could be your downfall, as Ash showed in the

match with Pikachu against Cubone. On the other foot, Duplica only had one

pokemon, but could it be beaten? She knew every pokemon's strengths,

weaknesses and abilities, but never bragged about it, and beat opponents with

a smile on her young face. Brock knew that he would have to cram his

knowledge more extensively to cope with people like those.

But of course, the most important of the people he met was his idol, Suzanne

Rogers, Suzie to him and him alone it seemed in this place. I suppose it was

favouritism, but he couldn't help it. Suzie was special, even more so than

any of the other pretty girls he met, Gizelle, Lara, Aya, not a torch

compared to the pure ethical beauty of Suzie.

Brock was in love, and not in his normal way. He was in love with the person

behind that beauty, the person he admired more than anyone, even his own

father.

And those two, if they did anything to ruin her work, he would see personally

that they would be taught a lesson........

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(that night)

Brock had stayed behind. It had seemed that Brian had locked the place up,

but he was now looking in the main wing and Brock knew it. He had his own set

of keys looking what the young man was up to.

Brian had this horrid feeling that something was up, but the records of all

the pokemon had now been updated from the computer records, and he printed

them off. There was another person in the east wing on night shift, but he

wouldn't bother with that.

The plan was to simply capture the pokemon in Ultra Balls supplied by the

boss. Once again, the boss had favoured them over the idiots known as Jessie

and James (although I think being in one episode and getting into jail is

better than being in most episodes and getting into jail and escaping

it....phew...) and with almost 100 balls, as well as 30 safari balls, they

could catch the most promising out of the lot.

Brian, or should I say Butch, was looking over the main wing, where most of

the best pokemon, including that Lapras were. In a week, both he and Cassidy

would be on the job, and they would wiped this place as clean as a whistle.

He looked outside the rooms. Numbered and Named along the rooms included

Lapras, Arcanine, Sandslash, Sandshrew, Starmie, Raticate and Weepingbell,

all promising and strong pokemon.

He smirked. After he and Cassidy got them to the boss, he would promote them,

then they could have a long deserved vacation and then he and Cassidy could

get back to.....

"What are you doing?"

Butch suddenly woke up from his personal fantasies and looked at a familiar

face. He finally recognised the young man now. It was one of those creeps who

had got him in jail.

Butch cursed inwardly but couldn't let his true emotions and intentions show.

"What?" Butch replied.

"I said, what are you doing?" Brock said in an authoritive tone.

"Just checking on the pokemon, seeing if they are alright." Butch didn't

realise Brock was still here, and cursed again.

"Yes, but aren't you supposed to be on the west wing?" Brock said, he didn't

like this kind of attitude.

"Yes, but I thought that because the main had more pokemon, they'd be in more

trouble." Butch/Brian said.

"That's why those are put up." Brock motioned above him.

Butch noticed for the first time the security cameras and laser wires. He

sweatdropped for a bit, but also knew that Cassidy had a knack for these kind

of things. It would make things more difficult, but they could easily solve

it. After all, they were part of the competent Team Rocket.

"So? They can't get everything?" Butch said, now getting a bit peed off with

this young man.

"True, but I'm not sure Suzie would appreciate all this sneaking about."

Brock crossed his arms.

Butch was getting very agitated. He fingered a pokeball. "Breeder's pet...."

he started.

But Brock wasn't going to start. After hearing too many of Ash and Misty

arguments, he wasn't going to get involved in one. He just turned away.

Butch was eager to send in Koffing and just seep his energy, but decided calm

and order was needed.

When he was sure Brock had left, he also left, but entered back into the west

wing.

He got on a communicator, obviously to Cassidy.

"Cass, Butch. Listen we've got a problem.......yeah, it's serious.....you

know one of those kids that got us in the pen.....he's the main guy in the

west wing, I didn't recognise him until I got a good look at him.........you

thought that he looked familiar....no, I don't think he recognised me, but

he's suspicious of me....what do we do.....

A smile went on his twisted features. "I like it. You were always a bit

twisted. Oh well, teach him a lesson....."

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(Saturday Night)

Brock knew that at least the pokemon were safe tonight. He was on nightshift,

and his four pokemon, Vulpix, Onix, Zubat and Geodude were just itching for a

battle. He smirked, and made sure they wouldn't get that chance.

Suzie had come and talked to him just before. She said that she was really

impressed with the way he was handling things. He had a really magic with

everything that mattered in Pokemon breeding, and Brock blushed.

Vulpix had been teasing him and her on their relationship, but they both said

it was professional. 'Yeah, right!' mused Vulpix. So why were their faces as

bright as her fur?

Brock had told all his pokemon about what Zubat had heard, but not Suzie.

Uchikido had seemingly kept her promise as well. Vulpix looked upset that

anyone would try something like that, and Geodude and Onix were ready to

crush the opposition, literaly. A pissed off rock pokemon wasn't the best

friend you could make in a battle situation.

Brock checked on a sleeping Charmander, a napping Pikachu, cute sparks

emerging, and an Ekans feeling warm alongside the radiator.

Brock sat down, not really tired, but his energy had disipated for the night.

At least his pokemon were there to keep him company.

"(Geo geodude)What ya thinking?" Geodude asked his trainer.

Brock sighed. "Nothing really....."

"(Geodude)That girl?" Geodude asked bluntly. Geodude may be rock hard, but it

wasn't dumb. Although his trainer was a sucker for pretty girls, he

immediately knew that he felt something special for the young breeder.

Brock nodded. He couldn't get Suzie off his mind. His shift would end at

10.00, and it was 9.40, but for two hours he had been thinking of the young

breeder that he admired.....and loved. Truly loved. Brock had never really

been in true love before, but this....well, this was it.

A phone rang in the background to break his train of thoughts.

Brock groggily got up and answered it.

"Hello.......yes this is Brock Flint..........yes.......I live th....what?

WHAT? No way! Thanks...I'll be there." He put the phone down and pulled out

two pokeballs.

"Onix, Geodude, return!" he said. "Zubat, supersonic in the destruction of

our appartment. Vulpix, come with me." he said and ran as fast as he could

out the place, almost forgetting to lock it.

Zubat flew by, getting very worried. The waves it had created had created the

vibrations of heat waves, flaming among broken gravel and rock, and ashes.....

Brock couldn't believe what he heard. It was only around a week since he had

joined, and already he was literally destroyed.

But a few steps later, he stopped.

The appartment....was on fire....

Both his and the flat below were on fire.

Ambulances were on the scene, as two people were badly burned, fortunately,

alive. But Brock was seething....

Who could have.........

Vulpix started sobbing......

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As the ambulances came away, a sole Brock looked at the now charred remains

of the housing. It had apparently started from the top, and not the bottom,

showing whoever had started it had targetted him. The two people below were

just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Who could do such a thing? He didn't understand it.

He looked down and sat on a rock, and sighed. Tears were plainly visable.

When it looked like everything had been going so well, his starting point,

given to him by Uchikido had been burnt literaly to flames.

Brock must have thought someone had it in for him.....

He had never felt so alone.....

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(Suzie's appartment)

"Suzie, Brock's appartment has been a victim of an arson attack!" Uchikido

said desperately over the phone.

Suzie seemed to forget to breathe for a few moments. She quickly recovered

and managed to speak.

"It's...been....burnt to the ground...." she quickly thought and remembered

that Brock had nightshift duty tonight, so hopefully he wasn't in it.

".......it seemed the lower half hasn't been so badly burnt, but the two

people suffered heat exhaustaion and middle degree burns. Nothing serious,

but still, this is very disturbing, especially when the flame seemed to start

from the top rather than the bottom...."

Uchikido realised that there was no voice on the other end. "Suzie, Suzie?!"

"Oh sorry. I'd better get overthere." she said, put her coat on. "Flareon,

Vaporeon, Jolteon, come with me. Eevee, keep things going.

"What are you doing?" Uchikido said.

"Brock needs a friend now.....I'm the only one he's got." she said and

quickly put the phone down and hurried along.

Uchikido got thinking. Had those two that Brock had gotten suspicious and

done something about it? It was a long shot, but it was the only shot she had.

She hoped that Suzie knew what she was doing.....

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Brock nearly smashed his fist through the rock. His fist was cut and bleeding

now as he couldn't believe it. He belonged to the homeless....

He didn't know who could have done this. His only suspicion was....

"Here, let me help you." A soft touch hit his cut hand.

Brock turned to see the friendly face of Suzie, with a bandage supply.

Flareon and Vulpix had a quick chat, obviously about what was going on.

Brock flinched at the touch but quickly absorbed it as tears still filled.

"Are you alright Brock?" she said gently.

Brock shook his head. "No, Suzie, why? All I've done is be good? Have my

hours of fighting, or trying to be a ladies man, or just being me, have the

gods destroyed me for that....."

Suzie put her hands on her friends shoulders.

"Brock, listen. It's not the end of the world. The heartless creeps that did

this will pay, we'll make sure of that. Please Brock, do you think you would

get like this normally...."

Brock tried to remember the last time he had gotten this bad. It was when his

mother died. It was so sudden and unexpected, that it shocked his family to

the britches. After Brock had consolled his family, he began to accept the

responsibility as the parent. He wouldn't fall like that.

And he wouldn't fall here....for Suzie. Like the older sister or mother she

was, she deeply cared for Brock and wouldn't let him get into a state like

that.

Brock nodded.

"Suzie...I'm sorry....."

Suzie gripped Brock in a consolling hug. Brock immediately felt relaxed as

her softness enraptured the tough powerful skin of Brock's. Brock knew that

someone had it for him, and he had a slight idea who it was, but now, he

didn't care. He was in Suzie's arms, and he felt ultimately relaxed.

A few tears were removed from his eyes, as Suzie (seemingly slowly) let go of

the young male. Brock nodded to her.

"Thanks." he said.

Suzie nodded to him.

"Brock, as you are homeless now, and the flat was owned by the couple below,

the insurance should cover both areas, but for now....would you like to stay

with me? I mean, I'm alone and I'd love the company. And I'm sure Vulpix

wouldn't mind."

"Vulpix!" agreed the fire-fox.

Brock was totally shocked but glad. He'd hoped this would happen actually,

and was surprised that Suzie asked him, instead of the other way round.

"I'd love to." he said.

Suzie took her younger friends hand as they walked out of here, instead of

waiting for the taxi, or even getting into the small limo like car that Suzie

had got there, they walked into the cool night air, the breeze calming Brock

down, but he could have been dead, or the cause of a possible death below him.

But with Suzie, almost all of that went out of the memory. And they were

holding hands on the way to Suzie's appartment, looking at the pretty stars

above them.

In his opinion, Suzie's eyes were brighter than any star.

Brock almost fell asleep, the softness and soothing winds were making him

drowsy. But he continued on.

Suzie had to do it, she knew, the poor guy was devastated. So why was she so

nervous? Suzie knew that Brock living under the same roof would have a few

problems to her, but she was secretly ravishing the thought of living a life

with someone else, even if it was just a friend, and possibly just for a

couple of weeks.

Suzie sighed. Why was friendship so hard?

Simple.

It was wasn't friendship.

It was more than that.

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Suzie's appartment was quite large, had cable T.V, lava lamp, comfy sofas,

one changed to a bed, where Brock was sleeping, Suzie had offered him the

bed, but Brock refused, he said that Suzie was kind enough to let him be here.

The fire was occupied by a snoozing Flareon and Vulpix, the two cute pokemon

using each other for a pillow. Zubat wasn't allowed out, a bat would scare

the you-know-what out of most of the pokemon, and Onix wasn't gonna trash

done the place. Geodude however was released, as long as Vaporeon didn't get

any ideas. Vaporeon tried to give it an innoncent look, and failed.

Brock immediately changed attitudes, and felt relief that the gods had shone

on him, and found an angel in Suzie. That was the only word he could say for

a girl like that. Any girl who had the looks, kindness, ethnic beauty and

beautiful smile like her, plus a passion for helping others, could only be

called the best. Too good for someone like him, he thought.

As Brock snoozed on the couch, Suzie looked at her friend more closely.

He was like a cute little child, enjoying a nice night after an exhausting

night. Which was true. Suzie smoothed back her hair and walked over to him.

Suzie looked over his now more mature and handsome looking face. Suzie

couldn't believe she was doing this.

She bent over and kissed him on the cheek.

"Goodnight Brock...." she said and went upstairs.

Unknown to either of them, a certain fire-fox pokemon had one eye open at the

scene....

..and was smiling like a goofy Koffing.......

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(Next day)

Suzie woke up at 7.30 in the morning, ready to get up and prepare her stuff.

It was a day off for most people, but she had to prepare for future

developments and new pokemon which were coming in. Reservations had been

plentiful and she knew she'd have to be busy.

Forgetting to change, her long silk silver nightdress shone with a radiance

of white as she bundled into the kitchen.

And she smelt a lovely aroma.

Inside, she smiled, for more than one reason.

Eevee, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon and Vulpix were sharing a huge bowl of

food. Well, I share sharing, like arguing and scoffing as much as they could.

Victrebell, Poliwrath, Cloyster, Farfetch'd and Wigglytuff were enjoying some

of the sparkling water that Brock had prepared for them, whilst Zubat and

Geodude enjoyed some different food, and Onix crunched some of his favourite

jawbreakers outside.

The other reason....

Brock hadn't bothered to put his vest on yet. Brock chest was basically pure

muscle, lightly tans, not disgustingly musclular that he would pose all day

in a mirror, but cute enough to make girls look at him twice.

And Suzie wanted to look more than twice. Her eyes were almost bulging....

Snap out of it girl! she thought to herself.

Brock, simmering some eggs, bacon and some toast already, finally noticed her

appearance. He kept cool as he could, but that pretty face with nightdress

was certainly causing his insides to water....he wanted to hold her in his

arms....to delicately kiss her.....

Shrugging his thoughts, he was thankful that she let him stay here after last

nights disaster, he said "Good morning Suzie." he said.

Suzie broke out of a possible trance and replied. "Good morning Brock." She

looked at him. "That chest real?"

Brock blushed. "Well....."

Suzie went over and nudged him. "I'm just teasing you Brock. It's nice to

have someone around....cooking something nice." she smiled.

"Good." he said and set some eggs, potato waffles and bacon. Suzie accepted

them, she wasn't overly fond of meat, but Brock had this way of making

anything seem good.....

The waffles were delicious! The best she'd ever tasted. She devoured them in

style, whilst still acting ladylike as Brock joined her.

"Good?" he asked.

"Delicious." she said, absolutely truthfully.

"That's good. It's just a little thank you for letting me be here

after....what happened." he said sadly.

Suzie touched his face and made him look at her.

"Don't go back to that please Brock. Be the crazy enthuastic kid I knew

first, the great young breeder and terrific cook." she said.

Brock almost melted. He nodded as they continued to eat.

Vulpix and Flareon smiled as they looked up from their lunch (allowing the

three other eevees to sneak in a few extra bites) to see their two trainers

with a hot flush on their faces.

Suzie had never met a young man like Brock. She may be in her young adult

years, but this young man was making her heart go crazy. She couldn't think

of him like this, she wanted to be a pupil of hers, like a younger

brother...but she couldn't help it. She had male attention, many young males

had seeked for her...and failed, not recognised her for her true self.

But Brock was different. No one looked at her like brock did. It was like he

was exploring her thoughts. They were so familiar that it was almost uncanny.

Suzie couldn't believe she was falling for a 16 year old, but she was.

Brock couldn't believe the kindness Suzie was doing this for him. She had

already taught him so much, she didn't have to it. Of course he was glad, but

who was there for him minutes after the disaster, she was?

There was no one he cared for more than this young woman now.

Silently, he finished his meal and removed the plates so he could wash up,

not even letting Suzie even consider doing it.

_____________________________________________________________________

In their appartment, Butch was claiming his reward for doing a successful

warning to Brock.

Of course, it was him an Cassidy who pulled it off, simply flew overhead with

hangliders, sent some petrol, a match and some of Koffing's gas. Simple

really.

Brock wouldn't mess with them now. This Friday was when they would capture

the pokemon, whilst Brock would be too bust trying to afford to rent a new

appartment.

Brock smiled an evil smile to Cassidy who was standing beside him, almost

naked apart from bra and panties. A beautiful and cruel form, perfect for the

pretty boy Butch as the people in prison called him.

Their job would soon be completed, but not without a little fun.....

Butch kissed Cassidy on the mouth, lifted her up to his hips and just drove

himself on the bed.

And was ready to drive more into Cassidy....

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(Next day)

Suzie and Brock walked together to the nearby centre, more brightly than

expected. Both seemed to have relaxed more now, even with Brock's recently

problems.

Suzie greeted the people with her traditional smile and asked them to

continue with their good work.

They accepted that as Suzie walked over to Brock.

"You'll be O.K, won't you?" she asked, concerned.

"Yes Suzie, thanks for everything. Remember, I'll pay my share for food and

rent here. I don't want a free ride here...." he said.

"That's kind of you Brock." Suzie said, thinking he's more concerned about me

rather than himself. No-one has ever treated me like this before.....

"See ya Suzie..." he smiled as Vulpix was busy licking her cheek. Suzie

smiled and walked off to the main wing.

Brock sighed and decided to head to the chef's area. Cooking always took his

mind off things, whether good or bad.

Meanwhile.....

(intercom) 'Suzie, Prof. Uchikido wishes to speak with you in the main office

now. It's personal and urgent. Thank you."

Suzie was surprised, but didn't question the authority of Professor Uchikido.

Suzie headed off to the main office in the highest part of the main wing in

the skyscraper like building as the young professor was waiting.

"Thanks for coming Suzie." she said as the two girls shook hands. "Sit down."

she did.

Uchikido looked at her with a serious look. "I came to speak about what

happened with Brock. I thought this would be the best time.

Suzie nodded. "He's fine. He's living with me for the time being

until....things...develop..." she said, sounded a bit upset.

"I see." Uchikido said, seeing an attraction that was more than admiation

between teacher and student.

"Anyway, there is something I think you should know. Brock promised me not to

tell you, but I think with whats happened, it is relevant and important

enough for you to know now." Uchikido said.

"O.K." Suzie said, her pretty features weren't as calm as normal.

"You see, one of Brock's pokemon, Zubat, had overhead a conversation between

two members of your breeding staff, Casey and Brian, talk about a plan

designed to capture pokemon to give to their 'boss'. Now, it may be

exaggeration but...."

"....A Zubat's hearing is rarely wrong." Suzie nodded.

"Anyway, the night before the burning, Brock had caught Brian acting

suspicious in the main wing, as he was supposed to look after the west wing.

He didn't go into the doors to check the pokemon, he just wrote things down.

And a week ago, he said he saw Casey doing the same thing." Uchikido said.

Suzie was a bit surprised. "Two employees being like this? Why didn't he tell

me sooner?"

"He was worried about you. He knew this was your dream, and controversy this

early could wreck it." she said bluntly.

"To blazes with it! Doesn't he know he was...." she stopped herself in time.

The end of the sentence was 'also my dream', good job she shut up quickly.

More to the point, she calmed down. "What do we do?"

"Well, they are put together for night shift on Friday night. Until then, we

look in their personal records and see if we can find anything. I'll warn

Brock, but don't say anything about this to him. He'll die if he knew."

Suzie nodded. Her admiration for the young man was growing by the second. His

life could be in danger and he still cared for her more......

She was falling in love, and she knew it.....

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(the morning when the supposed thievery would take place)

Brock looked over at the table as he started to clean up the table things.

Suzie was already in for work and he didn't have to be in for another hour,

but he was a bit nervous.

He was going to stop Brian and Casey tonight, their supposed thievery may

take place, and he had found a nice good hiding place.

His four pokemon, Onix, Geodude, Zubat and Vulpix would have to do their best

to subdue them before the police came. Of course, if it were nothing, then

neither he or Suzie would have to worry about anything.

Suzie, always Suzie. He cared about her more than anything else, and to see

that her dream and wellbeing wasn't destroyed, he'd do anything. She had done

enough for him and he felt it was his duty.

As he sighed and slowly washed up his small collection of breakfast things,

he thought that he'd just concerntrate on work, don't act suscipious, and

just hope and pray that Zubat was wrong......

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Uchikido and Suzie were busy talking in the main office.

"Are you sure about this Suzie?" Uchikido said.

"I'm pretty sure now I've seen the records." Suzie sighed.

They dug up the records of Casey Senoj and Brian Yelnoc. They got the

identification that they her highly young breeders, but they checked it with

their DNA scan.

Absolutely no match.

It was customary for employees and customers to be scans as they came in,

although very few people knew about it except for Suzie, Uchikido and some of

the higher authorities. Even Brock didn't know this.

The DNA showed them to be Butch Dance and Cassidy Sun, two alleged members of

Team Rocket. They were shocked, especially as the real Casey and Brian had

been reported missing, possibly dead. More likely no-one knew who they were

via Cassidy and Butch somehow obtaining all their identification.

"We'd better arrest them now." Uchikido said.

"NO!" Suzie shouted.

Uchikido looked confused.

"If we arrest them now, Brock will know you told and we are supposed to be

best friends...and who knows what Team Rocket have up their sleeves. Even

though Brock said about the scam, they may not still attempt it." Suzie said.

"Then what do you propose?" Uchikido said.

Suzie raised a pokeball.

"Subtlity." she said simply.

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Brock was in a bit of a daze for the rest of the day. Many people around him

who liked the young man and what he was doing for the place were concerned

and asked if he was all right, perhaps the incident at his home had now

started to sink in. Brock said to them that he was fine, just a bit tired.

Yes, tired of those two.

Brian and Casey had been seen talking to each other privately a few times.

Brock only saw out of the corners of his slit eye, but he saw them.

More than once.

Brock went back to cooking some processed food for a couple of Staryus and a

weakened Oddish, this Oddish in particular had made a shine on him and

enjoyed it when Brock came to it. It had been feeling much better for a whil,

it seems Brock's strength was transferring to it.

Today though, Oddish sensed Brock's distress, and tried hard to comfort it.

Brock said to it;

"IS it one of those time when you feel that the world is coming to an end?"

he said, whilst patting the radish pokemon.

"Odd-ish..." it said softly, as it tried to calm him down.

Brock smiled feebily, as he gave Oddish its liquified meal, and left the room

slowly.

Brock enjoyed his work, but it seemed that every profession, no matter how

perfect, had its probems.

And there were two big problems he was going to flush out tonight.....

At least he hoped.......

_____________________________________________________________________

(That night)

Brock hiding place behind the Golem chart was perfect. After saying goodnight

to some of the staff and pokemon, he hid quietly behind the Golem chart in

the main wing. He knew the cameras might see him but he was taking a risk

tonight. His brown tanned skin matched well in the darkness and the Golem

chart, almost a perfect camouflage.

Almost on cue, his thoughts were confirmed.

Two shuriken throwing stars were thrown with accuracy at the cameras,

disabling them, and the red beams into the main area of Pokemon seemed to

fizz out of action.

Cassidy smiled as the computer she was working on made sure the beams were

hacked off.

Butch slid in, ready with some Ultra Balls and specially designed Safari

Balls.

Cassidy was smirking like a Cheshire Cat. Of course, all cats have their

claws......

"It's interesting what a little love power can do..." Butch said with his

annoying voice to Brock's ear seemingly wishing to grin from ear to ear.

"I know. Here are the creme de la creme of the pokeworld, and we are about to

snap them all up.." Cassidy smirked.

"I don't suppose we'll get any trouble here?" Butch said.

"Not unless Jessie and James come here.....(sarcastic laugh)....besides we've

disabled all the defences, no-ones here, what are you worrying about?"

Cassidy said.

"What about that Brock, and of course, Suzie?" Butch said.

"Did you see him today? It seems to be sinking in what we did to his

appartment. I guess that depression and all that work have finally degraded

him. He'll have forgoten all about us." Cassidy smirked.

Brock angered.

"Well, Butch after this theft.....what do we do?"

"You know Cassidy, the usual...."

Brock angered even more. Those were Butch and Cassidy, from Team Rocket? He

should have known.....

He calmed down and was ready to make his appearance after they tried to steal

them. He had a plan. The police had already been called, and well......

As Cassidy and Butch snuck into the main hallways with a skeleton key, Brock

went over and removed their key and locked the door. Now, we'd see who gets

the last laugh.....

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About 20 minutes later, Cassidy and Butch had come back with huge smiles on

their faces, and a bag full of pokeballs.

"A Lapras, Dratini, Parasect, Sandslash....it's too good to be true...."

Cassidy smirked.

"And do you know what the best part is......" Butch said.

"What?"

"We're here, with all these pokemon, and there is no-one else who knows about

this." Butch said.

"I BEG TO DIFFER!"

Butch and Cassidy froze. That voice....

They turned around....

To see a very pissed off Brock staring at them.

"Well, well, I thought we had destroyed your home, but I guess your heart is

too big and your head too stupid to see what no means." Cassidy said.

"Make a run for it." Butch said.

"Good idea." said Cassidy. Although both Butch and Cassidy were older than

Brock, neither of them were as tall as the young man, and they felt that a

pissed off 6 foot musclular man wasn't the best thing to go through when

trying to capture pokemon.

Brock just stood there confident.

They tried to open the door, but couldn't find the key. And they couldn't

smash the door open.

Brock looked smug as he released a pokeball. "Onix, bind them now!"

The huge rock snake emerged looking at the two victims. Cassidy looked

terrified but Butch was more calm.

"Poliwrath, stop him." he said, using one of his three main pokemon. Both he

and Cassidy had three pokemon, he had Koffing, Rhyhorn and Poliwrath, she had

Raticate, Magmar and Butterfree.

Poliwrath eyed the huge Onix with a 'You gotta be kidding look?' even if it

was a rock pokemon, the intidimation factor kicked in.

Brock released another pokemon. "Zubat take out Poliwrath. Wing attack!"

Onix stood back as the less intimidating Zubat flew out, flying around

Poliwrath and Butch and Cassidy, annoying them to death. Poliwrath couldn't

get a straight shot in.

"We'd better release all our pokemon." Butch said.

"Good idea. GO!" they said together.

Out came Koffing, Rhyhorn, Raticate, Butterfree and Magmar.

With Onix and Zubat out already, Brock released Vulpix and Geodude.

The battle was on.

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Suzie had already been escorted by an Officer Jenny, but decided to try and

stop this herself. She had her own key ready to enter, especially hearing

that Brock had already called the police.

That means he must be in there!

'If anything happens to him...' she thought as she prepared to open the door.

_____________________________________________________________________

The battle was tense. It seemed Brock's pokemon had more experience battling

than Butch and Cassidys. Zubat had taken out Poliwrath and was now tiring

against Butterfree. Raticate had also fallen thanks to Geodude, and now four

was against four.

Magmar was having a flame-a-thon against Vulpix, Rhyhorn was pooping its

pants against Onix, Butterfree was taking out Geodude and Koffing was taking

out Zubat.

Soon it was just the 4 remaining pokemon of B and C against Onix and Vulpix.

"Rhyhorn, takedown!"

"Onix, rock throw!"

Rhyhorn was finally taken out, but Koffing counter-attacked, slamming its

body into Onix's head. Onix screamed as Vulpix sent it away with its flames.

Butterfree was also having trouble to keep up with the fire pokemon and

Magmar was trying to fight both of them well.

Suddenly, a water blast came from nowhere.

Magmar screamed as Brock looked around.

It was a Staryu, the first patient he had successfully treated, and also an

Oddish.

Oddish let loose with sleep powder on some of Butch and Cassidy's pokemon

before using a weak poison attack. It wasn't much but it could help.

It was then Suzie made an appearance.

"Brock!" she screamed.

Brock looked as a tired Onix and a strong Vulpix looked at the new comer.

"Magmar, flame spin!"

Magmar flew in like a spinning top, expanding flames around it. The

resounding blast wasn't hurting Brock's pokemon, but unfortunately....

...Suzie got hit by the resounding flames.

She screamed and fell back, clutching her inflamed side.

"SUZIE!" screamed Brock.

He decided to end this now.

"Onix, BIDE TM on Magmar! Vulpix, FIRE SPIN Butterfree and Koffing!"

Onix looked at Magmar with anger. It had been a while since he used this

attack. Brock rarely used it unless something really angered him.

And seeing Suzie like this angered Onix and Vulpix very much.

With a loud roar, Onix smashed the Magmar with a body slam, near four times

its original strength, sending Magmar crashing into the walls, it flopped

unconscious.

Vulpix's greatest attack, Fire Spin, sent a cyclone of fire onto the two

airborne pokemon. Koffing blasted away, whilst Butterfree fell hard.

A Staryu and an Oddish cheered in the background as Brock looked at the two

criminals. He wanted Onix to crush their bodies and Vulpix to make them into

Rocket Flambe...

Suzie....

He looked at his hurt friend and thought that was more important. He rushed

over to her.

"Suzie, please, speak, are you O.K?" he asked, trying to help her into a

sitting position.

Suzie tried to sit up, but her side was burning up. There was so much pain in

the area and tears were springing to her eyes.

Brock knew that she was near passing out, which was good, as Onix had bound

the too criminals and Jenny had finally decided to make her presence known.

"Criminal records.....stealing identity...breaking out of jail....attempted

grand theft...hmm...I think the judges will throw the book at you..." Jenny

said.

Butch and Cassidy were just having enough problems breathing.

Brock held Suzie in his arms, tears springing into her eyes.

The four eevees and a Victrebell had been released, and were very, very,

threatening looking to the two criminals. With Onix crushing them, a

policewoman nagging them and five angry pokemon at their feet, it wasn't

looking good for the so called competent members of Team Rocket.

"Oh Suzie...why did you do this?" Brock said with tears in his eyes.

"I knew....what you were doing....I had to help you...." Suzie said, the pain

now making her near unconsciousness.

"You shouldn't....oh Suzie...." he held her in his arms and the gentleness of

her was making him even more sad, and hopelessly in love with her.

"Brock..." Suzie managed to get out before she passed out.

"Suzie...." he bent over and kissed her on the forehead. "I love you dammit,

you'd better not give up on me now!" he said.

He picked her up in his arms and headed out. Luckily, there was an ambulance

there, Suzie had been worried that he may have come to harm. Instead, it was

the other way round.

The doctors and assistants saw Suzie's red, inflamed side. They gasped as

Brock gentled put her onto a stretcher and watched as they took her in the

ambulance and were ready to speed off.

Brock turned to see two handcuffed criminals being led away by Officer Jenny.

Brock gave them a look which would have killed them on the spot. If Suzie had

been harmed badly, or worse, Brock would make sure they would have a living

hell......

"You love her don't you?"

Brock looked around to see the kind face of Professor Uchikido.

"Yes, I love her. She is really special, she doesn't deserve to be in this

situation. It should have been me." Brock said.

The female professor put a hand on his shoulder.

"Brock, she may not have deserved this, but she deserves you my friend. Her

feelings for you have certainly been confused but I know she deeply cares for

you. And I have never met such a kind and determinded soul like yours Brock."

She looked ahead to where the ambulance was.

"You saved the pokemon from being stole, and did it by yourself. You are a

hero dammit, and a hero always gets the girl." she smiled.

Brock had to smile himself.

"I take it you'll be at her side now." she side.

"Absolutely." Brock said.

Uchikido made her way to her own car. "Hop in."

Brock nodded.

Vulpix by his side, hoped that Suzie would come through this....

...because if she didn't, Brock wouldn't.

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They made the hospital in record time. Brock and Uchikido asked where the

breeder Suzanne Rogers was being held. The doctors told them that she was in

the central centre, where they rushed to.

She was in one of the main rooms, where GP's told her that she had an

inflamed side, like an appendix inflamation, but not as bad. The flame

however, attacked the nervous system, putting her in a state of frozen shock.

This shock would put her in unconscious for who knew how long, she may remain

in a coma even, and for a long time. Brock didn't like the sound of that.

The blood in his face had drained and a fainted state replaced Brock's

worried look. Uchikido noticed this and sat him down. Brock soon fell asleep.

Uchikido looked at Brock, and Vulpix trying to get to sleep itself as it

nuzzled by the breeder. Uchikido didn't like seeing either Brock or Suzie

like this, but it was kind of expected.

Sighing, she had to leave. With Suzie out of commission, she would have to

take general control of the breeding centre.

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(2 days later)

Brock had been given leave of his duties after people realised his part in

saving the pokemon, and the poor situation he was in at the moment. People

had a feeling that Suzie and Brock were closer than friends, but they kept

their feelings to themselves.

As Brian and Casey were now incapacitated, the real Brian and Casey had to be

found. They had seemingly fallen of the face of the planet with no

identification, but with the DNA files, they could hopefully find them.

Brock in the meantime had spent most of his time either in Suzie's

appartment, feeding her pokemon and his, taking good care of them, and the

other half taking them to see Suzie, especially Eevee, who was really worried

about her trainer.

Everytime Brock came in, Suzie's beautiful face was in a peaceful sleep. The

doctors didn't know when she would wake up and Brock was becoming

increasingly worried.

As Eevee hopped onto the breeder, and hoped to wake her up by licking her and

nuzzling up to her, Brock put Vulpix on her side, and held her hand.

"Please Suzie, you've got to get better....please....I can't live on without

you....please...."

Fresh tears came from the 16 year old breeder. No-one thought he would take

it this hard, but it seemed that tough shell of his had cracked.

He put his hand on her forehead and traced his hand around her chocolate

cream hair and around her face. Brock held her in his arms and sobbed

uncontrobally, which sent Eevee and Vulpix over the edge, and they started to

bawl as well.

Vulpix and Eevee cuddled by Brock, trying to console him, as he had been

crying for 2 days straight since the incident, and both wished that Butch and

Cassidy would be put on the electric chair for making their friends be like

this.

The threesome remained there for almost an hour that day.

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(A week later)

Uchikido had taken good control of the place, but admittingly, it wasn't the

same without Suzie or Brock. Brock wanted to return but the Professor

wouldn't have any of it. He was in no condition. He had hardly gotten any

sleep in over a week, and his state would be more a downfall for his staff

and pokemon.

Brock had once again entered the hospital, this time with a couple of gifts.

A bouquet of red roses, and a locket made in the shape of one of his own

boulder badges, made of pure aquamarine crystal.

Meanwhile....

The doctor had just left, smiling. Signs were that her blood pressure was

relaxing and she was now sleeping. She would awake soon, the doctor chuckled.

That friend of hers was going to get a pleasant surprise.

Moments later.....

Suzie's eyes fluttered open. Very slowly, but she awake. A tiredness still

enraptured her, and she wanted to go to sleep.

But something was pulling her to stay awake.

Brock.

A sense, that the handsome young breeder was here. His touch had been on her

and his tears had found their spell around the young girl.

Suzie would presume that the doctors would have made her better.

But she knew that it was Brock that had brought her from the dead.

Her side still hurt like hell, probably the reason why she felt tiredness.

But she wasn't going to sleep until Brock came in.

At least she wouldn't have to wait long.......

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Brock entered the room, not seeing any doctors, hoping for a better condition.

Suzie instinctivelly closed her eyes, this would be a surprise for the young

breeder that she admire...no, loved so much.

Brock fingered the locket, a beautiful present for a beautiful girl, the girl

he admired...and loved so much.

Brock put the flowers in a vase for the young breeder and fingered the locket.

"I'm not sure if I should give you this, but this is a present which I hope

you'll love. You'd better awake now Suzie....."

Brock tenderly put the locket, gently, around Suzie's neck. He looked at her

face, fresh tears threatened to spread to her.

Vulpix nudged him. Brock wouldn't cry now, he had used up enough tears.

He looked at her. So peaceful. So delicate and beautiful. Like a flower.

Without thinking, he bent over and kissed her on the lips.

"I love you Suzie....."

Suddenly, a sensation was felt on his lips. Brock opened his eyes to see a

warmth fill him.

Suzie was kissing him back, passionately. Brock was shocked. Not just because

of the kiss, but that.....

He gently broke it. "Suzie?"

Suzie opened her eyes. "Yes Brock....I'm (cough) allright....."

Brock tears did come, but this time out of happiness. He couldn't believe it!

Vulpix chirped and hopped into Suzie's arms. Suzie wrapped them around

Vulpix, followed by her four eevee pokemon, who Brock had brought.

"Oh Vulpix, Eevee, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, I've missed you..." she said,

a bit tired, but nevertheless happy.

Brock's despair and tiredness had turned into joy and adrelin, he wipes his

eyes and smiled at the sight. He almost forgotten about the kiss she had just

given him. He clapped his mouth. Had she heard what he said....

A doctor came in.

"Oh, I see our patient is O.K. I noticed that her pressure in her blood and

nervous system had calmed down sufficient enough for her to be sleeping

instead of being in a coma state. " the doctor looked at Brock.

"I think you should be proud of yourself. You kept her going, and

theoretically, you saved her." he said.

"Thanks....doc....." he stammered.

Suzie held her Eevee as it was busy licking her face off and for the first

time in a while, she giggled.

Brock turned to her as the doctor left them alone.

"Er...Suzie....did you..er...hear what I said....."

"Yep, everything. Thanks for the locket...it's beautiful.....as are the

flowers...." she smiled.

"Everything?"

"Yep." she said, now smirking.

"Oh great..." Brock murmured.

Suzie put a hand on his.

Brock looked at her.

"Brock.....there is no-one I love more in this world now than you. No-one has

cared for me like you, you treated me like a true person, not a pretty girl

or the fabulous breeder that people usually only see me as."

She sighed. "Before this, I had hardly lived a normal life. Believe it or

not, perhaps when Butch and Cassidy burnt your appartment, they actually help

me. They help me establish my feelings and live a normal life....with a great

friend."

Suzie forced Brock to sit on the side of the bed. "But now.....I want us to

be more than friends...." she said and put a hand on his face.

Brock gulped. He had dreamt about this moment for so long, he couldn't

believe it was coming true.

Suddenly Brock felt his head being moved as Suzie tipped over and kissed him

full on the lips again.

Brock noticed how gentle she was in her lips. Warm and soft, like herself,

Brock kissed her back softly and gently. Suzie wrapped her arms around Brock,

newfound energy seemingly entering her body. Brock put her on his lap without

subconsciouslly thinking as her softness and warmth of her body made him

euphoric. He wrapped his arms around Suzie and kissed her with such

expression that Suzie was taken aback and almost fainted again, but this time

with pleasure. Neither a thought came as Suzie started to fiddle with his

shirt...and then her own...

"AHEM!"

Both were startled as a doctor came in, with a stern look at the new couple.

"You know, there are hotels for that sort of thing...this is a hospital...and

I think the patient has to remain here for a bit...."

Brock nodded as Suzie scrambled off his lap back into the hospital bed. The

doctor shook his head at Brock as a few giggling pokemon looked at their

trainers/breeders with amusement on their faces.

Brocks face was flushed as Suzie had turned pale white. Vulpix suddenly

wished that she had a camera, or at least Snap was with them.

"Now Suzie, now you are awake, maybe we can see what your condition is

like...." the doctor said. Brock took the hint as he recalled Vulpix and gave

Suzie her pokeballs.

"Goodbye Brock." Suzie said in a soft, sexy voice.

Brock stammered. "Er...bye...Suzie...." he said, embarassed and quickly

vacaed the hospital, embarrassed but happy.

Very happy.

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(1 week later)

Brock was picking up Suzie from the hospital today. A week ago, she had

finally come round and both had found each other, their true dream.

He had returned to his job, with renewed spirits and everyone was happy to

have Brock back. Also, the real Casey and Brian had been found and had been

offered jobs to return to their old lives. They of course, accepted and were

settling in well.

With everything that had gone on, he could have forgiven Cassidy and Butch

for what they did.

But when they appeared in court later in the week, Brock wouldn't be so

forgiving.

But today he was in happy mode, as was little Vulpix.

Suzie had been released as Brock visited her with a new gift to his new love.

Suzie loved them as much as she loved him. They kept their relationship to

themselves, although Uchikido had a secret wink behind both of them every

time they looked in her direction.

Suzie would have to walk with the aid of softening crutches as the pain would

make her tired and unable to walk well, but the crutches were designed to

prevent that, without causing discomfort. She could walk normally most times

though, so she didn't like using them.

Of course, that went out of the window as Brock via Uchikido came out to see

her smiling face.

Suzie shouted his name and walked quickly to the young man and gave him a big

bear hug and a kiss on the cheeks. Brock blushed as he ushered the young lady

in the car as Uchikido smiled at the new couple.

This was going to be an interesting new relationship...both professional and

personal.....

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(the night after the court)

As predicted, Butch and Cassidy had the book thrown at them. Evidence from

Jenny and Brock proved their connection with past and current crimes, and

Suzie's damage showed human damage caused by the two criminals. They were put

down to state prison for a long time.

Brock was enjoying a night with his new love by the fire. Suzie was feeling

quite tired at the mo, whilst Flareon and Vulpix were nuzzling each other. It

seemed that they weren't the only couple which had got together. Brock

chuckled to himself whilst reading his book.

The day had been tiring for both of them and Brock noticed Suzie yawn.

Tomorrow was a day off and both needed the lie-in.

"Are you alright Suzie?" he said.

"I'm just tired, thank you Brock. I'll think I'll go to bed." she said.

Brock smiled and walked up to her and kissed her cheek. "Goodnight then...."

he started but Suzie grabbed his hand. "What?"

"Well...I was wondering.....could I....." she sounded really nervous.

"Yeah?" Brock said softly.

"Well...can I sleep with you tonight?" she said quickly.

Brock felt like he had been hit by a speeding train. "WHAT?"

Suzie blushed. "Well...t's just...with us getting together...I've been

feeling lonely and scared at night as the pain haunts me. That memory will

haunt me for a while...but whilst I'm with you, it vanishes. My life has

changed because of you Brock....and I'd appreciate the company. I guess I'm a

bit scared......"

Brock was unable to comprehend this. He was in a bit of shock. Him and

Suzie....sleeping together?

He managed to blubber out a few words.

"You are not trying anything though..." Suzie said in a masterful voice.

"Darn." Brock said as they both giggled. Brock smiled as Suzie yawned. "O.K,

you can....." he said as Suzie almost fell asleep right there.

"Are you alright?" he asked, concerned.

"I can't get up." she moaned. Brock smiled. "No problem." and lifted her up

into his arms easily as he carried her upstairs to the king sized bed in

Suzie's room.

He laid her on top of the bed as he went to his normal room. "I'm just

getting changed. No peeking..." he smirked as Suzie smiled to him.

Brock was busy contemplating everything. Him, with Suzie? It was a very

morbid thought, but a thought he hoped for in the future. God, he loved her.

As he returned, with no shirt, showing his muscular chest, with oversized

bottoms, he gasped.

Suzie was wearing nothing but a bra and panties. It seemed she was going to

put her nightdress on, but stopped when Brock came in.

Brock immediately turned around and covered his eyes. "I'm sorry Suzie. I'm

sorry, I'll g...."

Suzie reached for his hand. Brock didn't let go. Suzie smiled at him and put

his hand on her back. Then she reached up and kissed him.

Brock's passion meter went off the scale. Suzie used her hands to massage

brock's muscular chest as Brock began carressing her back. As Suzie broke the

kiss, her hand linked with Brocks and led her over to the bed.

Brock nervously got in as Suzie playfully put a finger, almost challenging to

come in.

As they rested, Suzie turned to Brock.

"Well, Brock, what do you think?"

"I think I'm dreaming."

Suzie smiled. "Well, don't wake up." And went into a long, sweet kiss on the

mouth.

Suzie had finally established her dream. To live a life with a great young

man and a great job. It was sweet how no-one cared for her like he did, and

she was happy that she had found that man for herself now.

Brock really thought he was dreaming. He was kissing Suzie very sweetly now,

neither one of them wanting to breathe. Brock put his hands around her neck

as they hugged each other lightly. He wondered why Suzie had 'forgotten' to

put her nightdress on.

Soon, Suzie had fallen asleep in Brock's arms. Brock held her tight, never

wanted to let go. If Suzie was frightened any more, he would be very

surprised. He smiled.

Life was perfect now.

And outside the room, a large audience enjoyed a share of poke-corn and

snacks.

An Eevee, Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Farfetch'd, Growlithe, Parasect,

Butterfree, Lapras, Poliwrath, Cloyster, Vileplume, Starmie, Victrebell,

Exeggutor, Raichu, Clefable, Arcannine, Wigglytuff, Vulpix, Geodude, Zubat

and even an Onix were gathered around a small hole found in Brock's room

which they had located, enjoying the show well.

Unfortunately, Brock saw a glint of Onix's eye and they all sweatdropped.

Brock put the covers around them. "Mind your own business!"

Vulpix chuckled as the others joined in.

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So, thats the first epic E-CAMP romance novel, and I don't think it came out

too bad. The other four will be just as long so don't expect anything less.

Next will be a jessie and james romance, which will have a time-line in line

with this fanfic, so no-one gets confused.

I know that this fanfic focused on Brock and Suzie, but I enjoyed it, I think

they'd be quite a nice couple. I'm not sure if anyone would agree with me,

but hey.