Okay, first off, I am so sorry that I didn't update this when I did. I have been incredably busy with my new job, that I only get to update on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and sometimes Sundays.

Anyways, apologies done, here's the next chapter.
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Chapter 15

Ash and Co followed Cassidy and Butch down the new stone hallway they were traveling through. The order went, Cassidy and Butch, the legendary pokemon, who were continuously growling at Cassidy and Butch, then came Brock. Behind them was Max, then Ash, and bringing up the rear was Misty, who was holding Corsola for comfort after the death experience.

In truth, Corsola felt that Misty was comforting her as well. Corsola needed to be comforted, after the horrifying experience she went through. She felt safe in Misty's arms, and felt protection. In fact, there was nowhere else she would rather be then in Misty's arms right now.

The group soon came to a fork in the hallway.

"Oh, which way do we go now?" Misty asked, complaining.

"Well, lead the way!" Ash demanded Cassidy and Butch.

"...And if we refuse?" Cassidy asked.

They got their answer from the three legendary pokemon, who fiercely growled at them. Cassidy and Butch then realized that they would be torn to shreds if they refused. They then quickly led the group to the right, fearing for their lives.

While Ash and Co were being led down the hallway, a familiar group was walking up to a man who was hidden in the shadows.

"Sir, we finally brought the pokemon you requested." Jessie said to the man in the shadows.

"Step closer, and let me see this pokemon." The shadowy figure requested.

Jessie approached him with Pikachu in her hands and handed the glass case that was containing the electric mouse to him.

The shadowy figure looked at Pikachu. "Ah, so you are the one who has been causing so much trouble for Team Rocket." The Shadowy figure said. "I must admit, I never thought that a little pokemon like you would jeopardize our entire organization. However, after seeing what you did to my used to be best Pokemon catching agents," He pointed to Jessie and James. "I now see that I can't underestimate any pokemon that defies me."

They then heard a small beeping noise, and the shadowy figure answered the phone that was making the sound. "Yes?" He asked.

"Sir, you'd better have a look at the Hallway B camera. Some intruders are here!" Said the voice on the other end.

The shadowy figure then pushed a small button on his desk. A video screen as big as Pikachu then raised from below the desk. A keyboard then appeared in front of it from below. The shadowy figure then typed something up, and the screen turned on, showing some very familiar figures.

Pikachu looked at the screen, and was overwhelmed to see who was there. "Pikapi!" He shouted.

The shadowy figure then turned to Pikachu and smiled evilly. "So, you know them? Is one of them your trainer?" He asked him. "From what I've heard, the one with the hat is your trainer, and the rest are his friends, am I correct?"

Pikachu was totally shocked. He didn't answer him, but he guessed he should've expected Team Rocket's boss to know so much about them. Jessie and James probably told them everything.

"Speaking of friends, I think there is someone you should meet. You'll definitely be surprised to see this one." He picked up Pikachu and carried him to a wall. The shadowy figure then pushed a button against the wall, the wall opened, and a new figure appeared in the shadows.

Whatever the figure was, Pikachu knew it to be of Pokemon as it was a star shaped silhouette. However, when Pikachu heard it speak, it didn't speak in Pokemon, but in telepathy. In fact, Pikachu recognized the voice; he couldn't believe who it was. He only heard a few words from it before the door was closed again.

"Max, is that you?" It asked before the hidden door was closed.

A small tear runs down the shadowy figure's face. It appears to be strapped to cuffs as it hangs from the wall. It doesn't attempt to break free, as if it has tried before.

"Someone... please... help me!" It said in a begging tone.

Ash and Co continue down the hallway. They soon arrive in front of a very large wooden door. The oak surface was carved out with different pokemon. One could easily tell that there was probably every single pokemon on the huge door that stood before them. Cassidy and Butch opened the door and the whole group walked in.

This place was much bigger than the last room they were in. It had a battlefield, set for one trainer on each side. The floor was gray and the walls were made of plain brown bricks. A being soon spoke to them.

"Welcome intruder! I am Buson, Team Rocket Agent Leader!" Said a man with blond hair. Instead of wearing a black uniform, he wore a gray one and had sunglasses on. "I'm surprised you got this far, you little rat! But you making it out of here, I'll stop you with that!"

"Does he like to speak in rhyme?" Misty asked in annoyance.

"Yes he does, we would love you to shut him up permanently." Butch said with his hand pressing his eye and shaking his head back and forth slowly.

"I'll give you the rules, if you please. I get to use one, you get to use as many as you like, you little disease!" Buson rhymed.

"Will you stop all the rhyming?" Misty yelled at him.

"Why? It's rather defying!"

Misty was even more annoyed now.

"Shut up and just bring out your pokemon!"

Buson was now mad. He was feeling a little insulted. "Fine you little brat! But I'll make sure you never save your little rat!"

Ash got really mad about what Buson just said. "Pikachu is not that!" He yelled.

Misty glared at Ash, being even more annoyed.

Ash noticed the glare. "Sorry." He apologized.

Buson then takes out a Dark Ball and Ash, Misty, Brock and Max all gasp when they see it. Buson rears back and throws the Dark Ball onto the field.

End Chapter 15
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So, can you guess who that "star-shaped pokemon" is?

And I bet some of you are wondering just who Buson is, huh? He is from the 3rd Special: Raikou! The Legend of Thunder! It only appeared in Japan. However, it will soon be dubbed. It will appear in UK sometime in May.

Now, he doesn't really speak in rhyme in the special. I just wanted to have a simple one time charcter that I could pick on.

Anyways, I'll post the next one tomorrow.

Until then, please review.