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Notes: I'm so sorry I haven't updated in, like, forever. I've been really busy lately and I'm in the middle of a major writers block. I had almost forgotten about this fic. Sorry to leave you guys hanging for so long. Well, here's the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it.

The True Master 4: Indigo Plateau

Adrianne, Zoe, and Lance walked up to the first of the Elite Four. They defeat Lorelei, Bruno and Agatha. Then the three companions move on to the leader of the Elite Four. "Welcome," said a young woman with blond hair and blue eyes, "I am Kala. Which one of you will fight me first?" "I will," said Zoe. Zoe sent out her Scyther. Kala sent out a Pikachu. "Pikachu!" said Kala, "Thunderbolt!" Scyther fainted. Zoe sent out her Victreebell. "Victreebell!" said Zoe, "Razor Leaf!" Pikachu used Thunderbolt and knocked out Victreebell. Zoe sent out her Rhydon. "Horn Attack!" yelled Zoe. Pikachu dodged and used Agility. Rhydon got dizzy and fainted. "Sorry," said Kala, "You lose." "You'll have to try again when you're Pokemon are healed," said Lance, "My turn." I don't want to bore you with the details, so let's just say that Lance won. Adrianne sent out her Flareon and beat Kala. "That was fun," said Lance. "Too bad Zoe lost," said Adrianne. "It's okay," said Zoe, " I guess I wasn't cut out to be a Pokemon Master. Bye guys." Zoe walked away. "Hey, Lance," said Kala, "I'm looking for someone to take my place. You up to it?" "Sure," said Lance, "See ya Adrianne." "See ya Lance," said Adrianne.

Adrianne walked back towards Pallet Town. Tears slid down her face. "I miss the others," she said. She thought about how Brock went nuts for every pretty girl he saw. She thought about how Jessie always made her laugh. She remembered how Zoe always stuck up for little kids. She remembered how Lance would always tell everyone scary stories about dragons. She remembered how James had always liked her. She remembered all the good times she'd had with her friends.

'Your heart's beating around the clock Time tickin away it doesn't stop Evolution is takin place The world is spinnin and changing everyday Anything you think of with a name There isn't anything in life that ever stays the same Everything changes, changes Things are changing constantly Everything changes, changes It's evolutionary Everything changes, changes Changin all the time Playin with your mind Modified or rearranged Everything has gotta change You take a chance, you throw the dice You risk it all, it's just a part of life You hold on tight, to what you know You can't hold back, you gotta let it go Every little step that you embrace One road ends, another begins and takes you to a better place Everything changes, changes Things are changing constantly Everything changes, changes It's evolutionary Everything changes, changes Changin all the time Playin with your mind Modified or rearranged Everything has gotta change'

The song ran through Adrianne's head several times. "I wish the others were here," she said as she reached Pallet Town. Mrs. Ketchum hugged Adrianne. "It's so good to see you," she said. "Ditto," said Adrianne. "We heard that you're the new Pokemon League Champion," said Professor Oak. "Yeah," said Adrianne. "You don't sound too happy about it," said Mrs. Ketchum. "Brock stayed in Pewter," said Adrianne, "Jessie and James joined Team Rocket. Zoe walked away after she was defeated. And Lance stayed at Indigo Plateau." "At least you came home," said Mrs. Ketchum. "I'm not staying," said Adrianne, "I'm moving to an uncharted island." "We'll miss you," said Mrs. Ketchum. "Just don't tell Ash about me," said Adrianne, "I don't want him to come looking for me." "Alright," said Mrs. Ketchum. "I'll keep in contact with you two," said Adrianne, "Bye."

~Eight Years Later~

Adrianne turned on the vid-phone. "Hey Professor Oak," she said, "What's up?" "Ash is getting his license today," said Prof. Oak. "Wow," said Adrianne, "Too bad I can't see him." "Yeah," said Prof. Oak, "But you'll see him someday." "I hope so," said Adrianne, "Well, I'll see ya later Professor Oak." "Goodbye Adrianne," said Prof. Oak. Adrianne turned off the screen. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Adrianne got up and opened the door. A young lady and a young man in black cloaks were there. There was also a Meowth in a black cloak. "Prepare for trouble," said the girl. "Make it double," said the guy. "To protect the world from devastation." "To unite all peoples within our nation." "To denounce the evils of truth and love." "To extend our reach to the stars above." "Jessie." "James." "Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light." "Surrender now or prepare to fight." "Meowth, that's right!" Adrianne stared at the two humans. "Is it you?" she asked, "Are you the Jessie and James I used to know?" "It can't be!" exclaimed Jessie. "Adrianne?" asked James. Adrianne nodded. Adrianne embraced Jessie, then James. "I never thought I'd see you guys again." "You two know her?" asked Meowth. "She was a childhood friend," said Jessie. "The last time we saw her was at Nugget Bridge," said James. "That was when you two joined Team Rocket," said Adrianne, "I missed you guys."

Adrianne sat alone in the living room. "Adrianne?" It was James. "What's up?" asked Adrianne. "Will you be my girlfriend?" asked James. Adrianne stared at him. She nodded. She closed her eyes as James embraced her. Then, she felt him kiss her. She broke away and looked at him. Adrianne smiled. (Keep your minds out of the gutters! Nothing like that goes on!)

~Two Years Later~

Adrianne sat on the beach. James walked up to her. "Hey," said Adrianne. "Hey," said James, "I'm leaving again." "Why don't you just quit Team Rocket?" asked Adrianne. "I like working for Team Rocket," said James. "Well, I don't want to have a boyfriend I almost never see," said Adrianne, "I'm sorry James. It's over." Adrianne got up and went inside.

'I close my eyes And I can see The day we met Just one moment and I knew You're my best friend Do anything For you

We've gone so far And done so much And I feel Like we've always been together Right by my side Through thick and thin You're the part of my life I'll always remember

The time has come It's for the best I know it Who could've guessed that you and I. Somehow, someday We'd have to say goodbye

You've helped me find The strength inside And the courage To make all my dreams come true How will I find Another friend Like you

Two of a kind That's what we are And it seemed Like we were always winning But as our team Is torn apart I wish we could go Back to the beginning

The time has come It's for the best I know Who could've guessed that you and I. Somehow, some way We'd have to say goodbye

Somehow today. .we have to say goodbye'

Adrianne sat in front of her house. Suddenly, her Persian ran up to her. Persian looked in the opposite direction. "What's out there?' asked Adrianne. Persian meowed. "Someone's coming," said Adrianne, "I hope it's not Jessie and James again." A Lapras bearing three humans came swimming up. Adrianne breathed a sigh of relief. "At least it's not Team Rocket," she said to Persian, "Let's go give our visitors a warm welcome." Flareon came bounding up. Adrianne smiled at her Pokemon. Then she turned to the newcomers. "Welcome to my island," Adrianne said. "Hi," said a young boy with black hair and a Pokemon League baseball cap. There was also a girl with red hair and a young man with dark brown hair. With them were a Pikachu and a Togepi. "Who are you?" asked the redheaded girl. "My name's Adrianne," said Adrianne, "Who are all of you?" "I'm Misty," said the girl. "I'm Brock," said the young man. "And I'm Ash," said the boy with the hat. Adrianne stared at Ash. Could it really be her cousin? "Where are you guys from?" Adrianne asked. "I'm from Cerulean," said Misty. "Pewter," said Brock. "I come from Pallet Town," said Ash. It was Adrianne's cousin. "How did you guys find me?" Adrianne asked. "We got lost," said Misty. "We thought this was one of the Seafoam Islands," said Ash. "Well," said Adrianne, "It's not. But it's a lot nicer. Plus, this is an uncharted island. That's why I decided to live here." "It's so peaceful," said Misty, "It's a good thing we landed on your island." Adrianne smiled. "Why don't you guys come inside and have some food."

"So, you guys know Professor Oak," said Adrianne. "Yeah," said Ash, "He's pretty cool." "Yeah," said Adrianne, "I remember when I started my Pokemon journey. There were five others with me." "Who were they?" asked Misty. "My five best friends," said Adrianne, "Zoe, Lance, Jessie, James, and Brock." "No way," said Brock, "I haven't seen you for years, Adrianne. Did you make it to Indigo Plateau?" "Yeah," said Adrianne, "But not all of us. Jessie and James joined Team Rocket at Nugget Bridge." "You know Team Rocket?" asked Ash. Adrianne nodded. "They're so pathetic!" said Misty. "They're after Pikachu," said Ash. "Well," said Adrianne, "The rest of us made it all the way to Indigo Plateau. But, Zoe lost to one of the Elite Four and I haven't seen her or heard from her since." "What happened to Lance?" asked Brock. "He stayed at Indigo Plateau and became the new leader of the Elite Four," said Adrianne. "What about you?" asked Brock. "I became the Pokemon League Champion," said Adrianne, "Then I went back to Pallet Town, said my goodbyes, and came to this island." "No way," said Ash, "You're the Pokemon League Champion?" Adrianne nodded. "I challenge you to a Pokemon battle!" Ash cried. "I accept," said Adrianne, "But I warn you, I'm really good."

Ash sent out his Bulbasaur. Adrianne sent out Flareon. Flareon dodged Bulbasaur's Vine Whip and used Flamethrower. Bulbasaur was out. Ash sent out his Squirtle. Adrianne sent out Gengar. Gengar used Dream Eater and Bulbasaur fainted. Ash chose Pikachu. Adrianne sent out her Ninetales. Ninetales dodged Pikachu's Thunderbolt and used Flamethrower. Pikachu fainted. Ash picked up Pikachu. "I warned you," said Adrianne, "Now let's get Pikachu to a Pokemon Center." "How?" asked Ash. "We'll fly," said Adrianne. Her Pidgeot landed in front of them. Adrianne hopped on Pidgeot's back. Misty followed her. "I've got Pidgeotto," said Ash. He and Brock got on Pidgeotto's back. They flew off towards Viridian.

AN: I hope you guys liked this chapter. The songs I used were from the soundtrack 2 B A Master. I'll try and update sooner next time. Well, Ja ne!