Tales of a Galactic Commander pt 5

Dustin Mercury Berlitz, also known as Commander Mercury, was running towards the Team Galactic warehouse to warn his cousin Dawn of the excitation order that was placed on their heads by Cyrus. The only thing that Mercury could think of while running towards his cousin was what he promised her a year ago.

-One year ago-

On a clear March day, Dustin Berlitz was returning to the Sinnoh region after his journey across the Orre region. Today was a special day for Dustin, for today was his favourite and only cousin Dawn s birthday. He ran towards Sandgem Town with a few bags full of souvenirs for his trip in his hands, until he reach Dawn s house. As he knocked on the door he heard people singing form inside, he automatically knew that everyone inside was singing happy birthday to Dawn. Soon after they singing was over someone opened the door for him, it was his own cousin Dawn. After seeing his face Dawn gave him a big hug due to the fact that they both haven t seen each other for more than a year. As Dustin entered the house he noticed that his own mother was there, and without saying a word he ran up to her and gave her a hug too. After everyone had a piece of cake, and Dustin making his famous birthday cake joke, Dawn started to open her birthday presents. A few video games and pok dolls later, Dustin told Dawn that he had gotten her something special and then he started rummaging threw the bags of souvenirs looking for the present that he got for he in the Orre region. After a few minutes of searching he had finally found it, it was the hat that Dawn asked him to get in the Orre region. Dawn was so happy to receive this hat; she promised that she ll never take it off even when she s on her own journey. Dustin also promised that as long as she wears that hat, that he ll make sure that nothing bad will ever happen to her.

-Present day-

As Mercury finally reached the warehouse, he noticed one think missing the grunts that were guarding the entrance were gone.

Dawn where are you? It s me your cousin Dustin Mercury yelled out. Just then two people walked out of the warehouse, and none of them where Dawn. One was a young boy with a beret on his head, and the other was a much older man in a brown trench coat. In an instant Mercury knew who the two were, it was Lucas and the Interpol agent known as Looker. As the two walked out of the warehouse they both noticed Mercury who was just standing in one spot. Lucas immediately noticed the Team Galactic symbol that was on Mercury s jacket, and without saying a word he threw his only pok ball into the air with released his Grotle. After seeing Lucas s Grotle Mercury threw his pok ball and released his shiny Metagross. Lucas told his Grotle to use razor leaf, but before it can use Mercury told his Metagross to use bullet punch, and in an instant the battle was over. Lucas s Grotle fainted; Lucas returned his pok mon to its pok ball and quickly ran towards the nearest Pok mon Center.

You think picking on kids is fun do you? Stealing their pok dex s and beating up their pok mon, how low can you go? Looker said with anger in his voice. Mercury quickly returned his Metagross to its pok ball, and quickly ran away from Looker. Looker quickly ran after Mercury hoping if he catches him that he will tell him everything he needs to know about Team Galactic. After a few hours of being chased by Looker, Mercury was trapped behind the Game Corner with Looker walking up to him.

What do you want with me? You ve been following me for the past few hours, will you leave me alone! Mercury said while his back is against the wall of the Game Corner.

I want you to tell me everything you know about Team Galactic s goals, and tell me what you did with Paul Berlitz. said Looker.

I will never tell you our plans, and Paul Berlitz died four years ago. Mercury said.

Don t give me that bullshit, I know that your boss took Paul Berlitz up to Spear Pillar and was never seen again. So tell me what your boss did to him. Looker said while blocking the only exit that Mercury could escape.

I don t believe you, my father died of a heart attack four years ago Mercury yelled out in disbelief Wait a minute, we only told his family that he died of a heart attack. So that would make you Paul s boy. Why would you join up with Team Galactic, any way since your in Galactic maybe you can help me. Looker said while being in shock.

And why should I believe you? Mercury yelled out.

How about this if I tell you where you can find the information that you need about your father, then will you help me out? Looker said with sincerity in his voice.

Ok then, but only on other two occasions. One, if you succeed in defeating us I won t go to jail. And secondly, I know that my cousin is fighting against Team Galactic. I want you to help her out as much as you can. Mercury said with a smug grin on his face.

If you can get me into your headquarters, then we ll have a deal. Looker said with a strange smile on his face.

Not so fast first tell me where I can get that so called info about my dad Mercury said in an anger tone.

O yes, your boss Cyrus had a small base near Ilex Forest in the Johto region. There you will find Cyrus old diary, and find the information that you seek. said Looker

Ok then, but if I find out that it a trap or if I get false info, you won t be getting any help from Me. said Mercury with confidence

Looker nodded and said that nothing like that will happen. Mercury walked away from the wall and towards Looker. Looker let Mercury past him and Mercury was back on his way to HQ. As soon as Mercury entered the building he ordered three grunt that were the closest to him to prepare a helicopter, the grunts asked where he was heading toward he quickly said Ilex Forest in the Johto region.

After a few minutes getting the helicopter ready on the helipad, Cyrus came out and asked where Mercury was going.

I have some personal things I need to take care of; it s none of Galactic s concern. Mercury said to Cyrus with and evil look in his eyes. Cyrus told Mercury that he better get back here soon, the phase of the plan will commence in two days. After hearing what Cyrus had to say Mercury quickly entered the helicopter, then he was off to Ilex Forest to find out the truth about his father.

To Be Continued

Next time: Celebi, The Guardian of Time