Chapter 4: An Unexpected Meeting
" Jinn wake up... you've been knocked out for hours. I guess that the stuff they injected us with hit you hard. " Jinn slowly sat up only to realize he was inside of a prison cell. All of his pokeballs were gone from his belt and his pack had been taken as well. On the other side, Hawk stood looking over at him. " Well... this is just great. Me, a gym leader, getting captured by a group like Team Rocket. This is a bit embarassing.
Jinn sighed as he looked over at his ally. " Well... I'm sure that we will find some way to escape. " he said. Hawk looked over, shaking his head. " Kid... Team Rocket may not be very good at what they do, but they happen to have the best security in the entire free world. " he said. " The only we could possibly get out is if we were invisible and even then, it would be hard. "
Jinn looked over and sighed. He had forgotten all about the famous security system of Team Rocket. The group prided themselves on having a top notch defense for any itnruders or escaping prisoners. The traienr ahd never thought that he would ever have to try and break out from it. " Well... it looks like we are stuck for now. Since we got some time to kill, why don't you tell me about yourself Hawk. " he suggested. This would, at the very least, kill some time.
Hawk nodded. " Very well. My full name is Hawk Ridgestone and I'm the Gym Leader of the city that we're being held in. I got the position when my father retired and passed it on to myself... " Hawk stopped as he suddenly heard approaching footsteps. In front of the two stood a man who was wearing a french beret. He had a ridiculous looking moustache on his face. " Master Giovanni wishes to see Jinn. " he said with a thick accent. He then took out a key and unlocked Jinn's cell. " Follow me Monsieur... " The green haired trainer shrugged and followed the man. As he was lead into a large looking room, a familiar man was sitting at a large table. A Persian curled up near his feet. " That will be all Pierre... return to your post... " he said instructively. " Now Jinn... sit down, we have things to discuss. " The trainer shrugged and sat down across from this man. " What do you want Giovanni... " he asked bitterly.
The man looked over. " Well... I know that you left us many years ago after that tragic mission... but I've a proposition for you. You see... I know that you used to be apart of Team Rocket, I beleive you worked alongside my son once didn't you? " Jinn looked at him and nodded. " Yes... Brandon. He was an excellent trainer... but a bit too psychotic for his own good. " he looked back at Giovanni. " Of course, I won't anything to do with your son anymore... "
The man looked voer. " Fair enough. Well then, like I said before, I have an offer for you. I believe it in your best interest to take it, because I usually don't give second chances, but you Hayabusa have a special gift. I could use someone like that capturing Pokemon for me. "
Jinn growled. " Is that what this is all about? Hmmm... sorry, but the answer is still no. " he said. The trainer was a bit tempted, but not enough to even think of taking him up on this offer. Besides... he couldn't let Hawk down... and he still wanted to meet up with Gi again. Joinnig Team Rocket again would only complicate things.
Giovanni sighed. " You are a stubborn one aren't you Jinn? Well then, I guess that you better get used to your cell, because you'll be there for a long time. " he turned back around in his chair. " This meeting is over... get out of my sight Jinn Hayabusa... "
The green haired trainer nodded and slowly walked out of the room. As he did, a pair of guards lead him back into his cell. Jinn looked back over at Hawk. " Hmmm... Hawk we have to try and get out of here. If we don't we may be here for the rest of our lives. " The trainer watched as the guards left once again, thinking no security was necessary to keep them in their cells. Hawk nodded and looked back to Jinn. " Well alright then... lets try and break out of here. I'm sure it won't be too hard. " he said. Jinn sighed and shook his head. " Hawk... this may your biggest challenge. Only three people have ever made it out of a Team rocket base alive. " The gym leader looked over and smirked. " Well, its about to have to be changed to five... "