Captive of Magma

By Lucky-Racer

Rating: PG

Full Summary: After an unsuccessful robbery for Team Magma, I was captured by Team Rocket for ransom. I escaped, though, but now I have to team up with those I tried to rob from. That requires some explanations, digging up some of my past. Will I remain a captive of Magma... forever?

Disclaimer: I don't own Poke'mon, or the characters Ash, Misty, Brock, or Team Magma. I only own Sasha and Cody.

Previously on Captive of Magma:

"Don't worry. We'll find your brother, I promise you. Let's just give Ash his Pikachu back;" said Misty, a little more forcefully, "he's been worrying this whole time!"

I nodded glumly, and then beckoned Sugar to follow. Sighing, I wondered what Ash would think with his friend turning up with his Poke'mon and the girl who tried to steal Pikachu in the first place.

Then and there, I swore to myself that someday, preferably sooner then later, I'd quit Team Magma. Once and for all; no matter how many people were on my tail, trying to stop me from telling all their valuable information. Sulking, I wondered how long I was sentenced to be a captive of Magma.

Ash's Noctowl, a flying-bird Poke'mon, spotted Misty and me before we found Ash. It led us to a small clearing where Ash and Brock were eating some dinner. They both beckoned us to sit down on the mossy grass. Pikachu and Togepi were sharing a bowl of what looked like soup. Brock ladled us some and passed over some spoons, sipping his own.

"It's Chicken Noodle soup, the yummy extra thick broth kind! It's one of my own concoctions," He exclaimed with a grin.

I answered with a less than hearty, "Great," while Misty looked at the soup as if it were an extra special treat. I looked down, the thickness made it look like a stew. Sugar plopped herself in my lap, smelling the stew and mewing. I fed her a few spoonfuls before tasting it. It was wonderful! I guess Brock really could cook. The rest of the meal I didn't talk at all, merely observing the other three. They talked about Gym battles and how proud Professor Oak and Ash's mom would be when Ash told them he was on his way to the Silver Conference. They talked about what they would buy when they got into town, and other things like that. The whole time I kept my gaze firmly on Sugar and my soup bowl, not up to it to glance over at Ash.

All of the sudden, Ash pulled Misty and Brock aside. They started talking in whispers that could have been heard miles away.

"Why'd you bring her—"

"—not that bad!"

"wearing Magma's uniform—"

"—tried to capture Pikachu!"

"—trust her?"

"Shut up!"

Then they all turned around and looked at me. For the first time, I gazed back at them all, calmly. "Err... what?" I asked, uncertain. I hoped they wouldn't do anything... stupid.

"Why did you try and steal my Pikachu?" Ash asked through gritted teeth, his fists clenched. He looked really angry—whoops. I guess I hadn't put much thought into how much stealing would hurt people.

I sighed. "I thought the uniform would explain that, Ash." Narrowing my eyes, I subconsciously stroked Sugar.

Ash's eyes widened, if you can imagine that. "How did you know my name?" He asked, dumbfounded. Gosh. Ash is SO dense.

Rolling my eyes, I replied, "Oh, please. I'm not stupid. Not all crooks are like Team Rocket. I'm rather observant, as your friends only said your name twenty times; it was kind of hard to miss."

"Err... oh," Ash said. "Well, why did you let Pikachu come back to me, as Misty said?"

I sighed and closed my eyes. "I don't rightly know. I don't want to be in this Magma mess... it's horrible. I don't know what to do next; I'm on probation but the boss isn't allowed to dismiss me. He says I know too much or something like that."

Brock looked me over, as if in a new light. Misty looked alarmed. "I've heard stories of people who have quit organizations like that! Like my great-grandma, my sister told me, used to work for Team Aqua. They were on her tail forever when she quit. It was horrible."

I looked at Misty. "Yeah? Well, how would you feel if your whole family was in Team Aqua, but Team Magma wanted you as a member? As far back as I can remember my parents worked for Team Aqua. Cody was next. I really didn't want to do the same thing... and when Team Magma offered me a job, I knew I couldn't refuse. It sounded so awesome because I didn't have a name to live up to, and no one was comparing me to anybody else. I thought it would bring me great riches and powerful Poke'mon. I was so young back then... and so wrong. I mean, I was only ten years old; when all trainers—and crooks—start their journey." I finished sadly, with a hint of wetness in my eyes.

They all stared at me—even Pikachu. They looked as if they didn't know what to do next.

"I wish everything would just go back to normal. I wish I were a regular trainer, like you guys." I said.

"Wow..." said Brock, "I'm sorry... but you can escape them! You just have to! Travel the world... out-witting them on the way. You can see it in a new perspective. It will be... an adventure!"

I grinned. "Really? You really mean it? I could travel with you guys?" I glanced over at Ash, who had slightly glazed eyes.

"Sure, you could come!" Ash said. "Misty?"

"Uhm... I guess so," Misty replied half-heartedly.

"Well, I guess that's that, then. I am no longer a Captive of Magma!" I said triumphantly. "I'm going to change out of this itchy uniform... then we can head on the road to Silver Town!"

I headed over to some thick foliage, and changed into some regular clothes—a pair of jeans, a blue shirt, and a bandana with a Poke'mon logo on it. My hair felt so great down, not being crammed into that stupid Magma hood thing and itching the back of my neck. It was dusk by the time I was done.

I was finally ready, so I stuffed my Magma clothes into my pack, scooped up Sugar and met up with the other three.

I looked over at the trio expectantly. "Well?" I asked.

"You see, we don't like traveling at night. Robbers, wild Poke'mon, and you can't see a thing. So we'll get traveling first thing tomorrow. Ok?" Brock said.

"Oh, alright," I said, a little disappointed. I wanted to get away from the Magma headquarters as soon as possible. We began to settle down for the night. Since there wasn't any chance of rain, we didn't need to set up a tent. I put down my sleeping bag as the other three set up theirs. As I closed my eyes and petted Sugar goodnight, a thought came back to me. "Guys! Where's Cody?" I asked with urgency. He had probably been searching for me most of the day, even though we tried to sabotage each other; he was my brother and all.

"Well... you see, the thing is... we don't exactly know," Misty said, glancing at me over from her sleeping bag. "He ran off after you were captured."

I sighed and looked towards the heavens. He was probably out there, searching for me high and low. Ah, well, I'll look for him tomorrow. Tomorrow always brings more questions and answers. And that's the thought I fell asleep with.

Coming up Next:

What REALLY happened to Cody? Huh??

How will Sasha get along with Team Magma on her tail?

What is Sasha going to do now that she's quit Team Magma?

Author's Note: I knew I said I was going to post this chapter sooner, and that it's a little shorter than usual, but my internet wasn't working and neither was my word processor OO My apologies and thanks for your patience! .

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