Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, but I do own Jade, Nate and Aaron.

Kidnapped!!



By Speed Demon



"Good morning," the shadowed face of Giovanni, Team Rocket Head Boss, appeared on the gigantic wall screen of Nate, Jade, and Aaron's hideout.

" Good morning," they replied in unison.

" Is everything going as planned?" Giovanni asked.

"Of course," Jade replied with a smile. "Everything always does."

"Good, good. Soon we will have six of the strongest Pokemon in the world, and those two pests will not be able to bother us anymore." Giovanni flashed a rare smile.

"Sir," Nathan asked. "Are you certain this will work?"

" According to those blundering fools Jessie and James, who first brought Mr. Ketchum to my attention, and your current reports, yes. If what you have reported is correct, then Ash seems to care very deeply for his friends, especially this Misty girl. He most likely will trade with us more than willingly. And if he doesn't, then you know what to do."

"Of course." Jade and Aaron smiled. Nate managed a weak grin, and was relieved when the screen finally faded to black.

* That guy gives me the creeps * Nate thought.





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Nate started for the door. He was now dressed in street clothes, a dark blue, long-sleeved motorcycle shirt and faded blue jeans.

"Where are you going?" Aaron asked him.

"Out." And he slammed the door behind him.

~*~*~*~About an hour later~*~*~*~*~

Nate came back carrying a brown paper sack. Making sure that Jade and Aaron were nowhere in sight, he slipped into the room Misty was being held in. She was sleeping in an uncomfortable position in her chair.

"Rise and Shine," Nate called to her.

" Go away," She growled.

"Easy, easy," he flashed her a lopsided grin. "I brought you some food."

"I'm not hungry," she said, even though she was famished.

"Too bad, I guess I'll just have to eat this double cheeseburger and large fries by myself," He said as he pulled the sack from behind his back.

Misty's eyes lit up. " For me?"

"Yep."

Misty looked down at the ropes that bound her to the chair she was sitting in. "Can you untie me?"

Nate looked slightly nervous. "I guess so, as long as you don't tell Jade or Aaron. They'll get real ticked off if they find out about it."

He set the bag on Misty's lap and proceeded to untie the rope. When he was done, she stood up and stretched, rubbing her sore arms. "Thanks," she said gratefully. She picked the bag up and opened it, plucking a still-hot fry from it and tasting it. "Mmmmmmmmmmm…"

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Ash had finally stopped crying, much to the relief of Pikachu. He was lying on the ground, staring at the clear blue sky. He had been silent for over an hour, which was unusual for Ash Pikachu wondered just what he was thinking. Suddenly Ash stood and started to walk away. Pikachu was about to follow him when he said, "I need to be alone for a little while, okay Pikachu?"

"Pika pi," she replied.

Ash disappeared into the forest.



A/n: I know it is starting to sound Misty/Nate, but nothing's happening there. Also, thank you for your great reviews!!



Next Chapter: Will Nate have to choose sides? Where did Ash go? Stay tuned to find out the answers!!! ^__^