Chapter 2

The Discovery

Mewtwo and Mew hovered in the air, concealed by the darkness of night. The frigid air chilled the duo, and their breath was visible in the night air. They watched the cave opening as humans walked in and out.

"So, Mew. Have any bright ideas?"

"Perhaps we should go inside, instead of waiting for something to happen."

"Oh. Brilliant idea. Just, brilliant." Mewtwo shot an icy look at the pink pokemon lingering next to him.

"It's the only way we can find out what's going on. I know that last time the Rockets we around, they tried to capture you. You told the story of that magical lake that cured your wounds and the humans that helped you. I know that you hate the Rockets and you would do anything to exact your revenge against Giovanni."

"It's been years since I last saw him. Maybe I was wrong to assume he was gone for good. I was so careless!"

Mewtwo squeezed his eyes shut and rubbed his forehead with his three-fingered paw.

" Let me guess…he wants to take over the world again! As usual, he can't be creative. Capture this, torture that, destroy this, blah blah blah… I should have never come to the meeting."

Mewtwo turned to Mew. "What do you think? You were never forced to do anything by Giovanni. You haven't even met Giovanni! All I remember is you throwing your pink energy bubbles around and laughing constantly. Annoyed the hell out of me."

"You coward! You can't even admit that you're terrified of the thought of meeting Giovanni again, so you blame everyone around you. You were the one that created that castle on that island in the middle of the ocean. You were the one that created the storm to test those trainers, those innocent victims. You acted very much the same way as Giovanni did. You hid your terror behind that evil mask."

"But now I realize that it was wrong! We almost killed that young boy!"

"No. You did. I was defending him. Defending him from your childish outbursts."

With a wild look in his eyes, Mewtwo pounced on Mew and wrestled her to the ground.

"Aagghh!" he cried.

The tall, feline-like pokemon stopped and stood up. He backed away slowly and sat down again. His head hung in shame.

"I'm sorry Mew. I know that I learned my lesson long ago, but I… sigh. I don't want to return. I'll admit that. But I have no choice. If any other pokemon is going through what I went through… I can't live with that. Let's go inside."

"If you could have controlled your emotions, we could have gone inside fifteen minutes ago." Mew replied with a teasing smile.

"Fine! Just shut up already!"

Mew giggled as the pair made their way inside the cavern.

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Hidden among the rafters of the underground complex, the cloned pair marveled at the sight. Silver cave was alive with activity. Humans went about their business like bees in a hive, constantly moving through the winding rows of desks and lab tables. One human seemed to be conducting an experiment, mixing a blue test tube with a red one. The mixture in the beaker turned purple and started to smoke.

Mewtwo turned his attention towards a large set of swinging double doors in the corner of the cave. The front of the doors read "Level 4 clearance only". He noticed that there was a constant stream of Rockets moving through the doors.

"Mew," The genetic pokemon whispered.

Mew turned her head toward Mewtwo.

"Look at those doors over there. All the higher ranking officials seem to be going there. Something important must be going on in that room."

"You're right! Look at that man. He makes me nervous."

The man in a dark suit strolled toward the double doors. Scientists in while lab coats trailed along beside him. They seemed to be excited, but their eyes revealed something else. Dread. Anxiety.

"Mew. That man is Giovanni. He must on his way to personally survey whatever is behind those doors. We have to make our way in somehow."

"How do you plan to do that? We don't exactly blend in."

Mewtwo scanned the area for any clue of how they could get in. Suddenly his eyes brightened.

"Wait here Mew. I'm going to go in, but I want you to get out of this cave and get away. If there is any sign of trouble, I don't want you to get involved. Get away as fast as you can. I can handle this by myself."

"But…"

"I don't want Giovanni to find out about your existence if I'm captured. You're supposed to be a fossil, remember? This is too risky."

Mewtwo glided over toward the wall on the far side of the cave. Since the cave had so many people in it, he had to be extra careful. He inched his way slowly toward the other side of the cave. After some time, he eyed the double doors, which were now directly below him.

At least I can't be seen. It's still kind of dark up here. Otherwise I'd be toast.

He raised one paw up and sent an invisible shockwave toward a container marked "Danger: Flammable" on the far side of the room.

I hope Mew still isn't over there. Probably not.

The container exploded, sending a huge fireball that extended toward the ceiling. The Rocket workers scrambled to get away from the blaze. There was a mad rush toward the doors as people headed through the emergency exits. Water rained from the ceiling as the sprinkler system turned on.

Damn, that was foolish.

Several scientists emerged from the double doors and headed toward the exit. Giovanni followed, flanked by several more Rockets in dark uniforms.

Well, is the room empty? Did my distraction work?

Mewtwo waited until all the Rocket's attention was toward the blaze. Then with a single swift movement, he slipped his way through the double doors.