THE RETURN OF TEAM ROCKET

Part 7

Brock and Misty were still a few days travel from
Gringy City. They had made camp and were eating
dinner when they heard a noise in the bushes.

"Who's there?" Brock called. He grabbed a stick of
firewood and stood up, shining his flashlight at the
bushes.

"Don't hurt Meowth!" came a familiar voice as the
little Pokemon stepped into the firelight.

"Meowth!" Misty cried, hugging the little cat. "I'm
glad to see you!"

"Meowth, what happened to you?" Brock asked. He was
examining the cuts and bruises on Meowth's body.
"Some of these look pretty deep."

"Where are Jessie and James?" Misty asked.

"Giovanni's got 'em," Meowth said. "He captured us
about a month ago. I escaped a few days ago." He was
crying. "Help Meowth save Jessie and James, please."

"Of course we'll help," Brock said. "Meowth, do you
know if Giovanni has Ash?"

"Yeah," Meowth confirmed their fears. "He says he's
gonna make Ash suffer for sending him to prison."

"Can you help us rescue Ash too?" Misty asked.

"Of course I will," the little cat replied.

"Thanks, Meowht," Brock said. "Let me see what I can
do about these cuts. Misty, will you hand me the
Super Potion from my backpack?"

"Sure," Misty said. She helped Brock bandage the
worst of Meowth's cuts. While Brock sprayed the Super
Potion on the cat, Misty dished up some of their food.

"This should help you feel better," Brock said.
"Here's some food, Meowth."

"Thanks, Brock," Meowth said. "You and Misty are real
pals." After Meowth ate he curled up next to Misty
and fell asleep, purring softly.

"Is Meowth ok, Brock?" Misty asked as she petted the
little Pokemon.

"I think so," Brock said. "But Nurse Joy should take
a look at him as soon as we get to Gringy City."

"Brock. . .do you think Ash is ok?" Misty looked
scared. "Meowth said Giovanni wanted to make him
suffer."

"I know," Brock said. "I don't like the sound of
that. We'd better get to Gringy City as fast as we
can."

End Part 7

To Be Continued.