"And that's how I became a part time Joy for NeoRocket." She mused to herself still remembering signing the NeoRocket contract. "It's all Ran's fault. His fault I am no longer just another sweet innocent Joy. His fault I have to follow procedure whenever I register outside of NeoRocket. His fault I have to watch what I do and who I talk to outside of NeoRocket facilities." Joy grumbled as she walked past the Rocket Official's offices.

"His fault your life is interesting and full of adventure." A rocket official added as he stepped into the hall behind her.

"RAN! WHAT the heck are you doing here?" She almost shouted as she stumbled and turned to face him.

"Joy, are you Ok?" Ash crackled over the earpiece.

"What?" Ran asked surprised as Joy took several deep breaths trying desperately to calm down. "Sorry, did I startle you? I was looking for someone when I noticed you passing the storage rooms…. Come to think of it, what are you doing back here?" He asked glancing her over.

"Uh, I was just…." Joy stuttered as she tried desperately to think something up. Suddenly Ran noticed something dart down the hall past her.

"There you are you thief! Gimme back my lunch Sparky!" He shouted as she turned just in time to watch a small yellow Pokemon disappear around the corner dragging a heavy bento behind it. "Excuse me" Ran shouted as he pushed past her, desperately chasing after the small Pokemon. Joy let out a sigh of relief as the Rocket disappeared around the corner.

"It's clear." She whispered into her mic as she quickly made her way to the back storage offices. The small keypad glowed with a soft red light. "Ok, what's the passkey?" Joy asked as she glanced around to make sure no one had seen her.