Psychique hit the floor hard as Foncé sent her flying with a Tackle attack. Lori ran straight towards her Espeon and Zeke's Umbreon calmly walked to his Master's side.
Healing Psychique with a Potion Lori glared at Zeke. "Why do you have to be so harsh?" She demanded. "We're supposed to be a team."
"I don't train weak types." Zeke answered coldly. "As for being a team you lot are the worst team I have ever joined."
Lori growled slightly. Right at that moment she felt like giving him a swift kick up the rear, but because his Pokémon were really strong she couldn't. Instead she watched as Zeke left.
"Deathbreath is the highest level Pokémon here anyway." Lori muttered at Zeke's retreating back. "Zeke's Umbreon isn't anywhere near the level that Edgar's Growlithe is, yet he still manages to win every match that he has battled.
Lori sighed and curled a lose strand of lavender hair around her middle finger. It was a habit she had always had whenever she was thinking. She was so deep into her thoughts that she didn't notice Edgar sitting next to her on the bench.
"Thinking deep thoughts?" He asked her.
Lori looked startled for a moment, but when she saw whom it was she grinned. Out of the whole group it was Edgar that she talked to most. Reena came a close second and she had never really held a sensible conversation with Krise or Zeke. Teru was probably just to shy to talk to her or just didn't know what to say. "Yeah, but it really isn't that important."
"It must be if you were thinking about it for so long." Edgar pressed, trying to get her to say something.
Lori's grin turned into a small hint of a smile. "It's nothing really. I was just thinking about how we all ended up in the same group, even though we all have different personalities."
"Lori everyone has different personalities. Even if they're all best friends. No one is identical and if we all were this world would be a dull, boring place. Don't worry I'm sure that the six of us will get along just fine someday."
"I hope you're right." Lori said doubtfully as she and Edgar stood up. She then ran towards the others who were ready to leave. Edgar followed close behind her.
Lori sighed when she saw Krise was talking to Reena. Because the two girls were far off Lori couldn't hear what they were saying, but judging by the way Reena was in near tears it couldn't have been a friendly conversation.
Lori looked at Zeke pointedly, but he ignored her. He was the leader. It was his job to make sure that everyone wasn't fighting amongst himself or herself, but do you think that Zeke would do a thing like that? No, of course not. His whole life is about caring only for himself and what belongs to him. Never mind about the living people who tag along behind him with their pathetic Pokémon by their side.
Lori stomped away angrily towards Krise, who was still yelling, and Reena, who had finally started the water works. In just a few strides Lori was within range of hearing the two girl's not so nice conversation.
"You couldn't even catch a Magikarp!" Krise yelled, sending Reena into more fits of tears.
"I c-could t-too." Lori heard Reena say between snobs.
Krise rolled her eyes. "Your Pokémon are totally weak."
Reena must have gathered some strength from somewhere, because she had stopped crying. "I won a badge and Gym Leaders are supposed to be tough."
"The only reason you won was because you used a Water-type." Krise pointed out in her usual fiery temper.
"Yeah, well the only other Pokémon I had was a Pikachu and they're weak against Ground-type Pokémon. Besides, you used your Bulbasaur."
Lori had decided to stop the augment before things got out of hand. Stepping in between the two she said in a firm voice, "That's enough you two. We have better things to do then have argument duels. Come on, Zeke, Teru and Edgar are waiting for us."
"Who died and made you Queen?" Krise shrieked loudly as her Flareon growled, causing Psychique to growl back at her.
Lori cocked her head to one side in annoyance and put her hands on her hips. "Krise, you know very well that I have no intention of leading this group. All I said was for you two to stop fighting and that the others were waiting for us."
"Ok," Reena said simply, jogging away from Lori and Krise before either of them could say anything.
Scowling, Krise made her way towards Reena and the boys with Lori trailing not far behind her.
"Now stay together." Zeke said in his usual cold voice. "Mt. Moon is very large and I'm not going to be responsible for any lost items or if one of you go missing."
"Thanks a lot." Lori mumbled as she walked straight inside the cave. Looking around she noticed that the cave was very big and quiet surprisingly it wasn't near as dark as most caves.
"Wow!" Reena breathed. "Look at this place."
"We're looking, stupid." Krise said gruffly.
Reena for once ignored her. "This place is incredible!"
"Yeah, I've heard that there are two fossils down here." Edger said. "The Dome fossil contains Kabuto and the Helix contains Omanyte."
"I've heard that Team Rocket is still looking for those fossils." Teru said. "No one has managed to find them."
"Hey, wouldn't it be great if we found them?" Reena asked dreamily.
"There are six of us and only two fossils." Edgar told her. "It wouldn't be very fair if only two of us got those fossils."
"Well, I'm not interested in some old smelly fossil that's been underground for only God knows how long." Krise said snottily. "However, I'd be very glad to find a Clefairy down here."
"I don't know." Lori said. "I wouldn't mind having the Helix fossil."
"I would love to have the Dome fossil." Edgar said quickly, grinning at Lori.
"Not a chance." Zeke said coolly. "A Kabutops would be a great addition to my team, so that Dome fossil shall belong to me."
"That's if you can find it in time." Edgar replied back calmly.
"Hey, is that a Rocket?" Reena piped up suddenly.
"Yeah, it is." Edgar answered. He looked thoughtful for a moment. "Shall we battle him? He seems to have six Pokéballs?"
"Why not?" Zeke said with a smirk. "Foncé sure could use a good battle. Ain't that right, Foncé?"
"Umb!" Foncé replied with a determined nod.
The group walked towards the Rocket member who glared at them before whipping up a single Pokéball from his belt.
"No one is going to get past me." He growled. "Who's going to be the first to battle me?"
"I will." Teru said, stepping forward.
"Sorry kid, but you're too young to be having Pokémon battles." The Rocket sneered. "Why don't you go home and play with your toys instead?"
"I'm tougher then I look." Teru told the Rocket, sounding calm even for a little kid. "My Pokémon can beat whatever Pokémon you send out."
The Rocket member laughed in a high, cold voice. "You have Pokémon that can beat mine? Ha, don't make me laugh! Ok, fine then. Since you only have two Pokémon I'll choose first to give you a bit of a chance." His eyes narrowed to slits. "Not that it's going to make much difference." He tossed the Pokéball he had been holding onto the ground. It hit the ground with a heavy thud and burst open. The beam of red light that came out of the ball twisted and turned until it formed into a powerful looking Machop.
Teru, not waiting to risk Frisky's health, pulled out another Pokéball from his Pokébelt. "Tyrant, I choose you!"
Tyrant exploded out of his Pokéball in a burst of red light. Once merged he stood ready in front of the Machop.
The Rocket member looked unimpressed. "Machop crush that Larvitar with your Karate Chop!"
"Tyrant, dodge it and use Bite!" Teru ordered, sounding very calm.
As soon as Machop had gotten closer to use a Karate Chop on the Larvitar Tyrant dodged the attack easily and bit down onto Machop's tough grey skin. With a yell of pain the Machop gave Tyrant a swift kick in the shin, causing the Rock/Ground combo to fly through the air and land not far from Teru.
"Tyrant get up!" Teru commanded his Pokémon desperately. "You can do it, just get up and keep fighting."
"Ha, your Larvitar is no match for my Machop." The Rocket smirked. "Machop use another Low Kick attack!"
Tyrant struggled to get up, but was kicked in the chest and once again he went flying into the air. This time he landed far away from the others, but still managed to stand up straight onto his short, stubby legs.
"Good work, Tyrant!" Teru called out. "Now use Sandstorm!"
Tyrant let out a screeching cry, which raised the dust and dirt on the ground and into the air. It caused a sandstorm that left Machop coughing violently and loosing his HP bit by bit.
"All right, Tyrant now finish it off with another Bite attack!" Teru ordered.
"Larvitar!" Tyrant yelled just before he bit Machop hard on the left side.
Machop gave another yell off pain before collapsing onto the ground. Tyrant unlocked his jaws from the Machop's side and then ran over towards Teru, who picked him up.
"Great job, Tyrant." Teru told his Larvitar as the small Pokémon yelled his named happily. "You deserve a good rest. Tyrant, return!"
As Tyrant got sucked into a Pokéball Reena stepped forward with Acqua beside her. The next Pokémon the Rocket member sent out was a male Nidoran, so Reena choose Acqua.
"A Vaporeon?" The Rocket sneered. "How do you expect to win with a Vaporeon? Ah, who cares? Nidoran start off with your Horn Attack!"
"Quick, Acqua use your Water Gun to push that Pokémon back!" Reena called out instantly.
Acqua squirted a powerful blast of water at the male Nidoran, who was sent flying back towards the cave walls. The kids were surprised when the Nidoran had gotten up. It took a fighting stance and then charged towards Acqua with incredible speed. The Tackle attack sent Acqua flying, but with a backward flip in mid-air she landed gracefully on all four paws, ready to battle.
Reena sighed in relieve. She pointed towards the now tired male Nidoran and ordered her next attack. "Acqua use Quick Attack!"
"Quick Nidoran, use Horn Attack!" The Rocket commanded and the Nidoran charged forward.
However, Acqua was ready for this. She also charged forward and right before the Nidoran and Vaporeon met each other Acqua charged course, so that she was behind the Nidoran. She quickly blasted the Poison Pokémon with a powerful stream of water, which sent the Pokémon to the cave wall once more. Only this time it didn't get up.
Acqua waited for a few minutes before taking a deep breath and then running towards her trainer. Reena congratulated her Vaporeon and then recalled Acqua to her side.
"Very impressive." The Rocket said to Reena as Edgar stepped forward. The Rocket's glance turned towards Edgar. "I suppose you're going to be next. Fine then I choose you!" He threw a Pokéball on the ground and it burst open. Out came a ray of red light, which formed into a Grimer.
"Another Poison Pokémon?" Edgar asked, not impressed. He shrugged and then called Electrique to the battlefield.
"A Jolteon?" The Rocket asked. "Another Eeveelution? Well, I'm not so surprised. Grimer use Poison Gas!"
"Don't let it harm you, Electrique!" Edgar called out. "Use Thundershock!"
Since Grimers are so slow Electrique's electrical attack hit its mark. As the Grimer was coated in a crackling yellow light Electrique threw sand at its face and then quickly followed it up with a Tackle that had caused the Rocket member to return his Grimer.
"Hah, good work Electrique!" Edgar said as his Jolteon jumped around him. "That was a short, but excellent battle."
"Jolt Jolt!" Electrique agreed.
"Well, it's my turn now." Krise said. "Send in your Pokémon."
"Don't tell me," The Rocket sneered as he choose a Pokéball. "You have one of the five Eeveelutions. Let's see now, I have already seen Vaporeon and Jolteon, so you must either have Flareon, Espeon or Umbreon." He tossed the Pokéball on the ground. "Let's see if you can beat this."
From the Pokéball out emerged a Raticate. Krise was not impressed. She called Feuer by her side and told her Flareon to get ready to battle.
"Feuer I'm counting on you, so don't you dare lose." Krise told her Flareon.
"Flare!" Feuer responded with a curt nod.
Krise pointed at the Raticate and called out in a firm voice, "Feuer, heat this battle up with an Ember!"
"Dodge it Raticate." The Team Rocket member ordered gruffly.
"Flareon!" Feuer cried out as she unleashed bits of Embers from her fur collar and fluffy tail. At the same time the Raticate ran to one side to avoid the fiery attack.
"Darn." Krise swore. "Feuer use Quick Attack!"
Feuer called out her name before charging towards the Raticate like an out-of-control train. She slam head first into the Raticate's flank, but instead of the Raticate feeling like it had soft fur and bones, it felt more like Feuer had just hit something thick and made of steel.
Feuer looked up expecting to see the Raticate looking down at her. It was the Raticate, but it was surrounded by a yellowish glow. Confused Feuer used an Ember attack, but it couldn't penetrate the yellowish shield.
"Fla?" She asked confusedly, while tapping gently at the shield with a paw.
"Feuer, quit mucking around and try to break that shield with a Quick Attack!" Krise ordered, dancing around frantically.
"Eon!" Feuer nodded.
She stepped backwards until she had enough distance to go fast and then charged forward. Dodging this way and that in a blink of an eye, Feuer made a move to hit Raticate only once again she slammed into the yellowish shield that seemed to be protecting Raticate from every attack.
"Oh no." Krise muttered as her Flareon was sent flying backwards.
The Team Rocket laughed loudly. "Ha! I've just discovered the world's first flying Flareon!" He chuckled darkly and then ordered Raticate to use its next attack. "Raticate, finish of that fiery fur ball with a Hyper Fang!"
"No, Feuer!" Krise called out. "Try to dodge it!"
Getting up as fast as she possibly could Feuer tried to take a first step, but halfway her right hind leg buckled and she fell forward onto her stomach. Instead of trying to force herself to get up again she started to drag herself by pulling her body, legs and tail across the ground. There were exactly two problems with this. One: She was moving way too slowly to even be able to dodge Raticate's Hyper Fang attack. And two: The ground was littered with small stones that were giving her a lot more cuts then she had started off with.
"Please, Feuer you have to get out of there!" Krise called desperately. She made a move to charge forward, but Edgar pulled her back.
"Don't be an idiot." He hissed t her. "You'll get hurt or something."
Krise yanked her arm away from Edgar's tight grip. "Don't tell me what to do." She hissed back at him. However, before she could move the Team Rocket member took out six brand new Ultra Balls.
Looking at the kid's surprised looks he said, "Ha, do the six of you really think that I'd use weak Pokémon? The first four Pokémon are the ones I stole today and have been forced to obey me."
"Cate." The Raticate agreed, nodding sadly.
The man clenched his fists and said angrily. "Those first three Pokémon were weak, but now my original six, plus this Raticate are going to take you down! And then after that I can steal your Pokémon." The man throw one of the new Ultra Balls he had just took out of his pocket, enlarged it and threw it hard on the ground. It broke open and out appeared a Dugtrio. "Dugtrio use Earthquake on those pests and their pathetic Pokémon!"
"Dugtrio-trio!" Dugtrio called out before concentrating on making the ground inside the cave shake.
"Quick Krise, recall Feuer!" Lori called out.
Krise recalled Feuer without a moment hesitation. Knowing what to do she took out her Pokéball containing Razor and tossed it as quickly as she could on the ground. It burst open and out came her Bulbasaur ready to battle.
"Good idea." Lori said. "But all I have besides Psychique is Vulpes my Vulpix and she's a Fire type. Oh wait, Psychique can help." Lori ordered Psychique to her side and her Espeon obeyed instantly.
"My Eevee isn't going to do much damage against a Ground type, so I choose you Tyrant!" Teru released the Pokéball containing Tyrant and out appeared the small Larvitar.
"Lar?" He asked Teru confusedly.
"We have a tough situation at the moment Tyrant, so get ready to battle that Dugtrio and Raticate."
"Tar." Tyrant said with a determined nod. "Larvitar!"
Zeke released Blade from his Pokéball and then ordered Foncé out to battle. The Scyther and Umbreon stood ready and waiting for orders, while standing in front of the Dugtrio.
Reena called out Acqua and her Vaporeon stood ready in front of the Dugtrio.
"Um, guys Electrique is an Electric type and Deathbreath is a Fire type. Both of which have a weakness to ground types." Edgar told everyone.
"So, then use them to battle the Raticate." Zeke suggested gruffly, obviously not in the mood for small talk.
Edgar sent out his Jolteon to stand in a battling position in front of the Raticate and then released Deathbreath out of his Pokéball, who instantly took a ready-to-battle stance in front of the Raticate.
"Yeah, just leave my Pokémon to battle this high level Raticate by themselves."
"I'll help." Reena told him, as she unclipped Spark's Pokéball from her Pokébelt and tossed it gently on the ground. Out emerged her Pikachu, who also took a fighting stance in front of the Raticate.
"Me, too." Teru said, releasing Frisky out to help battle the Raticate.
"Vulpes will be able to help." Lori said as she released her Vulpix out to battle the Raticate.
"I'd use Feuer to battle that Raticate as well, but she's way too injured." Krise told everyone gruffly.
"Don't worry." Lori said smoothly, trying to be nice even though she didn't really like Krise all that much. "As soon as this battle is over with we'll take her straight to the Pokémon Centre in Cerulean. Isn't that right, Zeke?" She couldn't help asking him in a fake sweet voice.
"Yeah, whatever." Zeke replied tonelessly.
"Six Pokémon against my Dugtrio and five against Raticate." The Rocket member said in fake nervousness. "Gee, it's too bad that little Flareon can't join this battle anymore." He smirked evilly. "But now I can turn the tables and make this Pokémon battle much more interesting."
With that said he released his other five Pokémon out to battle. Out emerged a Venomoth, Exeggutor, Onix, Rapidash and Tauros.
"Oh great, another big battle." Reena groaned.
Zeke instantly snapped into leader mode. "Teru you battle Tauros with your Larvitar; Reena use can battle Rapidash with your Vaporeon; Edgar you can battle Venomoth with your Growlithe; Krise you can battle Onix with your Bulbasaur; Lori you can battle Dugtrio with your Espeon and I'll battle the Exeggutor with my Umbreon."
Right." The others replied with a nod.
The battle raged. Tyrant used Bite, Tackle and Sandstorm against Tauros as many times as he could. Acqua squirted the Rapidash with a powerful burst of her Water Gun attack, drenching the Fire Pokémon instantly. Deathbreath used Ember after Ember, as well as his other techniques, against the Venomoth. Razor whipped at Onix with his long green vines and even used a growl and a Leech Seed technique to weaken the huge Rock/Ground combo. Psychique used Confusion and Quick attack against the Dugtrio and Foncé attacked the Exeggutor with multiple Pursuit and Quick Attacks. At the same time Frisky, Electrique, Vulpes and Blade helped each other to battle the high level Raticate.
The Team Rocket member grunted in annoyance. "Everyone show those kids how to really battle. Raticate use Hyper Fang on each one of those pesky Pokémon that are battling you, Dugtrio use Earthquake against that Espeon, Venomoth use Psychic against the Growlithe, Exeggutor use Solarbeam on that Umbreon, Onix use Iron Tail on that Bulbasaur, Rapidash use Fire Blast on that Vaporeon, and Tauros you can use your Hyper Beam attack against that Larvitar."
Because the Rocket's Pokémon where at a higher level and the group's Pokémon was still tired out from their last battle they fainted instantly, leaving the whole group defenseless.
"Oh no." Reena moaned. "Now what do we do?"
"Don't chuck a hissy fit." Krise snapped at her.
The Rocket rolled his eyes. "Look kids I have an important business to attend to, so if you all don't mind I'm just going to take your Pokémon and just leave. Not that any of you are in any position to protest. Exeggutor use Sleep Powder on them!"
"Utor!" Exeggutor said softly as he shook his leaves gently. Out came the light blue coloured powder that made everyone except for Rocket and his Pokémon fall asleep.
"Good night, little kids." Rocket sneered as he took everyone's Pokémon that they had recalled from their Pokébelt. "Thanks for the Pokémon and sleep tight." And with that he chuckled darkly, returned his Pokémon into their Pokéballs and then left to go find the fossils like he was suppose to in the first place.
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Rocket, as he was known, because besides Giovanni he was the world's strongest and deadliest Team Rocket member, smirked as he looked at all twelve new Pokéballs that he had stole from six loser kids. Each Pokéball had a different Pokémon inside and being so strong for their level and form he wasn't about to let them go.
His friend and partner Chelsea came up from behind him. "My, you must have had a great time. So, I take it that you found those fossils?"
Rocket was still smirking. He held all twelve Pokéballs in both of his hands and showed them to Chelsea. "Nope not yet, but I did steal these from a group of six weakling kids."
"You idiot!" Chelsea shrieked. "We don't have time for stealing a group of little kid's Pokémon!"
"Chelsea, the youngest looked to be about ten or eleven and the oldest was either thirteen or fourteen. Besides, you wouldn't be saying that if you knew what was in these Pokéballs."
"Fine, then tell me." Chelsea snapped impatiently.
"Ok then. In these Pokéballs are an Eevee, Larvitar, Vaporeon, Pikachu, Jolteon, Growlithe, Flareon, Bulbasaur, Espeon, Vulpix, Umbreon and Scyther."
Chelsea snorted. "Well, that's hardly anything to celebrate about."
"Yeah, but when the ones who haven't evolved yet evolve we'll have another Eeveelution, Tyranitar, Raichu, Arcanine, Venusaur, Ninetales and Scizor."
"Only if I get half." Chelsea said. "You know very well that we only pretend to work with Team Rocket."
"So, when do we leave this place?" Rocket asked impatiently.
"Soon, not just yet." Chelsea said and Rocket scrolled. "We need those fossils for one thing and you know what else we need."
"How can I forget?" Rocket snorted. "You've been talking about it for months now."
"Yes and you still haven't even got it." Chelsea hissed.
"Well, at least we know it is somewhere in the Rocket Headquarters." Rocket said, ignoring Chelsea's angry hissing tone. "Maybe we can get it tonight."
Chelsea flicked back her long silky strawberry blond hair so that it was away from her face and resting against her back. Her sapphire blue eyes shone with doubt as she stared patiently at Rocket. "And how do you suppose we're gonna do that?"
Rocket shrugged. "Like I know. We should have been able to get it ages ago."
"We would have if you hadn't have ruined all our plans. Your lucky Giovanni didn't put two and two together with the bunch of mistakes you made. And he calls you his best Team Rocket member. Humph, if that's your best then I don't want to see your worst."
"If the two of us weren't made to be partners I would've left right now." Rocket growled.
"That would've been fine by me." Chelsea said silkily. "I don't need some male Team Rocket partner to help me do bad things."
Rocket's face softly a little and his tone was slightly gentler. "So, do we have plans for tonight?"
"No, not really." Chelsea sniffed. "We've done all we can for now, but I don't know what we'll do if we don't get that object back. Hey, which kids did you steal those Pokémon from?"
Rocket shrugged and described the kid's appearance to Chelsea, who gave a sudden shrink of horror when he had finished.
"Are you crazy?" She shrilled. "Those six kids are The Eeveelution Gang, who are designed to protect us."
Rocket laughed loudly. "What? Those kids?"
"Yes, those kids." Chelsea snapped. "It may not seem like it now, but those kids are going to save us from a terrible evil being."
"Whatever you say, crazy lady." Rocket said, still laughing. He shook his head slightly. "I just hope you know what you're talking about, 'cause I sure don't."
"'Cause you don't, but at least I do." Chelsea snapped. She flicked back her hair again. "Anyway, I have to go. There's an important meeting tonight and I must intend it."
Rocket snorted. "You and your darn meetings. Just how many more do you have to tend too anyway?"
Chelsea grinned and flicked a speck of dust from her skit. "Five more to go and these are very important meetings." She looked at her watch. "I'm going to be gone for an hour or more, so you better find those Fossils."
"What about the object?" Rocket asked.
Chelsea thought about that for a few moments. "We'll worry about that tomorrow since it's getting late. Just get those Fossils and we'll be done for tonight."
Rocket nodded and left the room.
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Lori woke up and groaned. As she sat up a wave of dizziness washed through her head, so she rested a few minutes before sitting up properly. Around her the others were groaning and slowly setting up.
"My Pokémon!" Krise suddenly shrieked loudly, making everyone else jump.
The others checked to see if their Pokémon were missing and they were. It was obvious that the Rocket member had stolen them and each of the kids had their own thoughts and feelings about this. Teru was worried about the Pokémon, Reena was crying, Edgar was trying to figure out a way to get them back, Krise was furious, Lori was hopeful and Zeke just didn't really seem to care. Then again he probably cared only for his own Pokémon rather then the other's.
"They're gone!" Reena snobbed uncontrollably.
"Oh, get over yourself." Krise huffed.
"Enough!" Lori said firmly. "You two fighting with each other isn't going to help. We need a plan to get them back."
"What we also need is new Pokémon." Zeke said. "And I'm sure there are a couple of cave dwellers in here that we can capture and take with us."
The others all nodded in agreement and started searching for Pokémon, but Pokémon in this cave were either extinct or just hard to find. In the end Teru managed to catch a Zubat, Reena captured a Clefairy much to Krise's annoyance, Edgar had captured a Geodude and Krise had captured a Paras. Lori and Zeke were lucky enough o find two nice trainers to borrow their Pokémon after they told the two other kids about the situation. The girl instantly handed over her Sandshrew's Pokéball to Lori, while her brother gave away his Poliwag to Zeke.
"Thanks." Lori said gratefully as she clipped Sandshrew's Pokéball onto her belt. "We'll look after them and promise to give them back when we're finished."
Two hours later of training the group at assembled outside Mt Moon cave to think up of a plain. Zeke was still annoyed at the fact that he had to train someone else's Pokémon to a higher level then his Umbreon, but Lori managed to point out that they really had no choice and that those two trainers were just trying to help.
"This is such a damn waste of time." Zeke said coolly. "If we Pokémon weren't in danger I wouldn't even be bothered about doing this.
Lori clenched her fists in anger and just managed to stop herself from smashing Zeke in the face. Instead she took a deep breath and calmly flicked her hair back behind her shoulders. She reminded herself to keep calm and just ignore Zeke's coldness and Krise's fiery temper.
"What we need to do first is find out where that Rocket member has taken our Pokémon." Edgar said, trying to get started on saving their Pokémon.
Quiet surprisingly it was Reena that had thought of something the others didn't. "Hey, shouldn't we be finding those fossils?"
Krise glared at her. "Jeeze! What kind of moron are you? We're suppose to be getting our Pokémon back and you're too worried about some dumb old fossils."
Reena rolled her eyes and protested. "No, I'm not worried about those fossils. I care more for my Pokémon then myself. I just thought it might be a good idea to find them, because I think Team Rocket may still be looking for them. And if we find out were those fossils are we'll find Team Rocket and maybe even our Pokémon."
"She has a point." Edgar said slowly. "But we only have one Pokémon between us. Would it even be enough to defeat them and get our Pokémon back?"
"Of course it wouldn't." Zeke snapped, but then he grinned in a way that made the others cringe. "But I may have a plan that just might work."
Fifteen minutes later the group had searched this way and that for any place that looked as if it would hide two fossils, but they couldn't find it. However, lucky for them they did manage to find two Team Rocket members guarding the entrance of a small step ladder leading down a hole in the ground.
"Hmmm! Those Rocket members must be guarding something and if I'm correct it could be the fossils."
"Well, we need to beat those two before we can get down that ladder." Teru said thoughtfully. "Lori and Zeke why don't you two do the honors?"
Lori was a bit confused about why Teru even suggested that she and Zeke battle the Rockets together and by the look on Zeke's face he didn't really seem to care.
The two Rocket members were more then happy to have a two-on-two battle with Lori and Zeke on the count that the loser handed over all of his or her money and any information that the winners wanted.
"Go, Cubone!"
The man with the dark hair and eyes who introduced himself as Curtis released a small Dog-like Pokémon holding a thick bone club and wearing a skull helmet over his head.
"Go, Shellder!"
The female had shoulder-length dark blue hair and light green eyes. She had called herself Nancy and her Shellder seemed in tip-top condition then anyone would expect from a team Rocket member."
"Go, Sandshrew!" Lori yelled, releasing the Sandshrew that the kind female trainer had lent her.
"Go, Poliwag!" Zeke's tone of voice was high and cold as he released his borrowed Pokémon out to battle.
"Cubone, use your Headbutt on that Poliwag!"
"Shellder, use Supersonic on Sandshrew!"
"Poliwag, start off with Hypnosis on Cubone!"
"Sandshrew, use sand-Attack on Shellder!"
Each Pokémon had managed to do what they had been ordered to and since Cubone was now snoozing away, Shellder was left to defend himself. Even though the odds were against him two to one he still looked determined. However, Zeke and Lori had other ideas. Zeke had decided to keep ordering his Poliwag to attack the Cubone until it was down, while Lori's Sandshrew continued battling the Shellder.
"Damn it, Cubone! Wake up!" Curtis yelled. "You're going to loose us this match!"
"Forget it." Zeke said darkly. "You Cubone is destroyed. Poliwag finish it off with water Gun!"
Poliwag squirted out a powerful stream of water that sent Cubone flying through the air and smacking straight into the wall. Growling, Curtis recalled his Cubone.
"Shellder, let's at take one of them down." Nancy said. "Use your Aurora Beam on that Sandshrew!"
"Not so fast." Lori said. "Sandshrew use Sand-Attack and quickly follow it up with your Slash attack!"
"Sandshreeeeewww!" Sandshrew hissed as he threw sand into the Shellder's eyes and then followed it up by leaping into the air and slashing down at Shellder with his claws.
Shellder managed to survive Sandshrew's attack, but a couple of Doubleslaps from Poliwag made sure that Shellder actually stayed down.
Zeke and Lori both collected their winnings. Lori looked relieved that they had been able to beat the two Rockets, but Zeke just commented that they were weak.
Teru looked down at the ladder with a thoughtful look. "We better be careful when we get down there. There could be far more Rockets down there then up here."
"Yeah, you're probably right." Edgar agreed. He gave a cheerful smile and climbed down the ladder. "So, what are you guys waiting for?"
Grudgingly Zeke began to climb down the ladder. Once down he started looking around his surroundings, but found nothing by a tunnel lit by light a string of lights connected to the cave walls.
"Well, that's very convenient." Edgar said dryly. He waved his hand towards the further entrance of the cave-like tunnel. "Shall we proceed further?"
"Duh! Yeah, unless you don't want your Pokémon back." Zeke snapped rudely.
Edgar pretended to think. "Let's see. Should I save my Pokémon or not? I mean, its not like Growlithe is one of my favourite Pokémon and I totally hate Jolteon."
Edgar winked at Lori who giggled. Zeke growled under his breath and started to walk down the tunnel. The others realized that he was gone and quickly caught up with him.
"Gee, this is sure a long tunnel." Reena commented after ten minutes had passed. What she really wanted to say was that her feet were sore and she was in a desperate need of a rest, but she didn't want Krise and Zeke to think that she was a complainer.
"Yeah, but it must be for a reason." Lori said. "I mean, I don't think the Rockets really dug up this tunnel. Maybe it had a different use before they took over."
"Or maybe it was just a pathway from the top floor." Krise said. She shrugged. "Oh well, who cares? Let's just get our Pokémon back and get out of here."
"I wonder if the fossils are down there?" Edgar said. "It would be great to leave this cave with them, but since there's only two of them we all can't have one."
"Well, like I said before. I'm not interested in some smelly old fossil." Krise said firmly.
Edgar smirked. "Why not? It could add to your collection of Pokémon. Besides, they might give you mega bucks for having such a rare Pokémon."
Krise turned her head to look at Edgar with yellow eyes. "Really, Edgar?"
Besides her hot-headedness the others had found out that Krise was a total money-loving freak. She also had an interest in shopping and what can buy more shopping items then money? Krise is a totally big spender and goes broke every once in a while. Reena is also a shopaholic, but she takes care of her money and only spends it on what she needs.
Edgar put his hands inside his pant's pockets and said casually, "Yeah, loads of money. Everyone will want to interview the girl who captured one or even both of the fossil Pokémon."
Reena giggled as Edgar teased Krise. Krise didn't even release and you could also see the dollar signs appearing in her eyes. As they walked along Lori hummed a tune to stop herself from laughing at the weird look on Krise's face.
"Stop! Don't go any further!" Called out a voice, making them all jump. "Otherwise you'll have to deal with me."
The man in front of them was a large, beefy man in a Team Rockets uniform. His dark brown hair was hanging partly over his eyes and he stared at the six kids with small, sharp grey eyes.
"We'll take that challenge." Zeke sneered as he tossed the only Pokémon he had brought with him. "Go, Poliwag!"
The man looked unimpressed. "Go, Magnemite!"
"Oh, crap!" Zeke muttered. "Poliwag, push it back with your Water Gun!"
Poliwag did so, but Magnemite used Poliwag's stream of water to get to its target. The result was a very fried almost black Poliwag on the ground. Zeke returned the borrowed Poliwag and Lori stepped forward to battle the Magnemite with her Sandshrew.
"Sandshrew, start off with Earthquake!" She yelled, 'causing the man who owned the Magnemite to look fearfully at the Sandshrew, but Lori had o idea why.
Sandshrew leaped up into the air, rolled up into a ball and then slammed his body into the ground hard. This caused the ground to shake and for Magnemite to faint, because of its weakness to Ground-Type moves.
Both Lori and the man recalled their Pokémon. Lori was smiling, but the man she had just beaten looked murderous. He stepped away to reveal another ladder, which they climbed. The ladder lead to a long tunnel that took them ten minutes to walk through. There are six Rockets, which the Eeveelution Gang took turns in defeating each one.
Finally have twelve Rockets later the group came to a large room. Standing in the middle of the rather plain room was the man who had stolen their Pokémon. Next to him was a woman. The man sneered as he noticed the kids approach them.
"Give us back our Pokémon!" Reena demanded loudly, which just caused the man to smirk.
"You have to battle us for them." He sneered. The women next to him didn't say anything. She just grinned.
"Fine." Zeke said darkly.
They each took out a Pokéball and began the battle. Each person was determined to win.
Fierystreak: Ok, I'm going to end this chapter right here 'cause it is already up to 13 pages long. Obviously the battle is gonna be in the next chapter. Hopefully it won't be long arriving then this one.
Lazuli: Fiery told me that she may put up another Eeveelution story up later on as well. It's probably going to be a story of a group of wild evolved Eevees with the old Eeveelutions and new ones, too.
Fierystreak: Um…maybe. It's not certain yet. It depends if the idea suits our Eeveelution Gang fans or not. Anyway the Pokémon that were sent to me will hopefully appear in the next chapter. Each one of them IS going to have a trainer. Now that I've finished this section I'm going to end the whole Author's note with the usual please review. Remember, the more reviews my stories have the quicker it more likely is going to be updated. Hopefully! ^_^
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