A/N: Hello to all I am back with my next installment of "Play Misty for me". I've got the entire story worked out it's really just a matter how long it'll be so good news there. Anyway, as I said last time things turn dark here (the rating may go up to 'M') so reader discretion is advised.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
In her Vermillion City apartment, a jubilant Misty was doing some last minute work to spruce up. She was preparing to do something she hadn't done in a long time; have company over.
"I hope this is okay." said the redhead who then heard a knock at the door, "Coming."
A nervous Misty quickly made her way to the door. When she reached the door she opened it revealing Ash, Brock, Kristi and Gary.
"Please, come in." invited Misty.
"Wow, you place really is nice." marveled Ash as he and the other entered.
"Now if you only could clean like this." remarked Gary.
"Cram it!" snapped Ash.
"Cut it you." said Brock intervening.
"I'm glad you like it." said Misty.
"It's really nice." said Kristi as they all sat down.
"Can I get you anything?" asked Misty.
"Tea would be nice." answered Brock.
"I'd prefer beer." mumbled Ash only for Gary to nudge him in the ribs.
"Right on it." said Misty who quickly brewed up tea.
"Thanks." said all the guests taking their drinks.
"Hey Misty, that's a beautiful ring." said Kristi noting the ring on Misty's right finger.
"Thank you. It's silver and the gem is aquamarine colored Beryl. It was a gift when I was young." replied Misty.
"Was it you sisters?" asked Ash nervous.
"Yup. Those three might be ditzy but, they've always cared for me." replied Misty smiling, "I'm going to put this away for safe keeping.
Misty left briefly to drop the ring off in her room while the others enjoyed there tea. The redhead returned in a matter of moments.
"I hate you for to lose that ring." remarked Ash.
"If she did, you could find it." said Kristi.
"Unless he's not capable." added Gary.
"I could so!" cried Ash, "Misty, hide your ring and I'll find it!"
"No way in hell!" snapped Misty.
"I'll do it." said Ash running into Misty's bedroom and returning with the ring.
"Give me that!" shouted Misty who began fighting with Ash for the ring.
"They just started dating and they're already acting like a married couple." sighed Brock as he stood up, "Okay guys, let's stop this now. You're acting like children."
"Make him give the ring back!" cried Misty.
"Give Misty HER ring back." said Brock emphasizing Misty's ownership.
"I've got it." said Gary snatching the ring away from Ash.
"Sir, I don't want to sound rude but, it is your job to uphold the law." said Kristi.
"I'm not stealing it I'm just proving how amazing a detective I am." huffed Ash.
"Taking it without her consent could be considered burglary." said Gary, "Misty, do you want to press charges?"
"I'm thinking about it." answered Misty upset.
"Hey, I'm sorry." said Ash now willing to apologize.
"I'm not sure I'll accept." replied Misty.
"Here's you ring back. We're okay now." said Ash snatching the ring from Gary and giving it to Misty.
"Okay fine." said Misty taking the ring, "But, if you EVER mess with my ring again I will kill you."
"I won't I promise." replied Ash nervously.
"Hey guys, it's gotten really tense here. Let's go out and get some fresh air." proposed Kristi.
"Good idea. Let me get my phone." said Misty.
The redhead grabbed her phone and left the apartment with the others. However, during this time Misty couldn't help but feel like she was forgetting something. She soon remembered what it was.
"It's no big deal. I can take care of that later." said Misty to herself.
Later that night the darkness had engulfed Vermillion City. Seymour was returning from his job as a researcher at Vermillion University which he got from his credentials as a researcher at Pewter University. This was how he paid for research into extraterrestrial life. He had just returned home to dark apartment tired and ready to sleep.
"Oh man. I hate grading papers. I can't wait for the day I contact alien life and travel to their home planet. That will show everyone I'm not crazy. If only you were with me Oswald. You always believed in me." sighed Seymour entering his apartment.
"Oh, how touching. An ode to your dead friend. Well don't worry too much because you'll be with him soon." came a malevolent female voice from the shadows of the apartment.
"How's there?!" asked Seymour scared, "Are you an alien?"
"No. Just an old friend." answered the woman steeping from the shadows.
"Oh God! No!" cried Seymour falling to the ground.
"You don't seem to thrilled by our little reunion." said the woman pretending to be hurt.
"It's...it's...you." shivered Seymour.
"Yes. Nice to see you again Seymour." said the redhead.
"Look...about what happened..." began Seymour.
"Save it! You betrayed us you son a bitch!" cried the woman, "For all we know, you ratted us out to the cops."
"I never did. I knew you'd kill me." replied Seymour horrified.
"Oh, well in that case I'll let you live." said the woman calmly.
"Really?" asked Seymour hopeful.
"Of course not you imbecile." answered the woman smugly as she aimed her gun.
"Please spare me!" begged Seymour.
"Give me one good reason." replied the woman.
"I have a lot still to contribute." said Seymour.
"You're crackpot theories about aliens aren't worth crap." spat the woman.
"People depend on me." said Seymour hopeful.
"I've know you for a few years. No woman in her right mind would ever go for a pathetic loser like you." said the redhead.
"Um...um...um...um..." stammered Seymour too frightened to think clearly.
"That's truly shocking. I'm so surprised you couldn't think of a reason I should end you waste of a life." said the woman sarcastically as she removed the safety on the gun.
"I never wanted to be part of the damn project! Giovanni made me and Oswald do it! He lied to us about the reason behind the project and forced us to work under Dr. Fuji against our will and against his will! You promised you could reunite him with his daughter!" cried Seymour.
"I'd say the doctor did that that himself." laughed the woman.
"How could you? How could you laugh about a man's death and his desire to be reunited with his daughter?" asked Seymour angry.
"Easy. I don't give a fuck." answered the woman calmly.
"You're a bitch." spat Seymour.
"It's weird. I always remember you being a cowardly weakling not someone who'd stand up to a person wielding a gun." replied the woman cocking the hammer on her gun.
"You're going to kill em and there's obviously nothing I can do to change that." said Seymour.
"If you believe in a god pray now." said the woman putting her finger on the trigger.
"I've always heard people get religious when they're afraid but, I never believed it until now. I've never been really religious but, I have now come to the realization that fear does bring out a need in people for help whether human or divine." explained Seymour.
"How cute." said the redhead aiming her gun.
"Oswald, Dr. Fuji, I'll be with you soon. And doctor, I can't wait to meet your daughter." said Seymour before being shot several times.
"Well, that takes care of that." said the woman proudly as something fell to the ground.
It was the following morning when Seymour didn't show up for work that people got worried and the police were called. When they arrived they found his dead body and now had a crime scene. Shortly after the scene was roped off a certain Detective arrived.
"Where's Jenny?" asked Gary arriving on the scene.
"She's in the victim's apartment." answered a male cop on the scene.
"Gotcha ya." replied Gary who soon found the woman he was looking for.
"Hello Detective Oak." said Jenny seeing the man.
"Hey Jen. So, give me the details." replied Gary.
"The victim has been identified as Professor Seymour Helms. He worked at Vermillion University. He was killed by several gun shots to the chest. Both lungs were pierced as was his heart." explained Jenny.
"What did he do at Vermillion University?" asked Gary.
"He was a researcher in Astrophysics. However, the guy also seemed to have an interest in alien life form. He and a colleague were fired from their previous job at Pewter University five years ago for spending school money to research supposed alien DNA matter." answered Jenny.
"We'll start by investigating this colleague." decided Gary.
"That won't be possible. His colleague, Professor Oswald Jackson, was killed two years ago. He was tortured and shot dead in a similar way to our victim. We've contacted the Virdian Police Department for information on the case." replied Jenny.
"We should also contact Virdian University for information." said Gary.
"Actually, the two worked on a secret project for a private company. We tried to investigate but, all our leads came up empty." said Jenny.
"What was the name of this project?" asked Gary.
"Project Herrenvolk." answered Jenny.
"Dammit, that sounds so familiar but, I just can't put a finger on it." said Gary.
"It's the common translation of master race." said Jenny uneasy.
"Crap. So, we're dealing with Nazis then." said Gary.
"Actually there seems to be no indication that they're connected to Nazism." noted Jenny.
"Then tell me what we know about this project they were working on." said Gary.
"It was really secret. The base seemed to be on New Island." began Jenny.
"There was an explosion there...two years ago." realized Gary.
"It killed many including the leader of the project Dr. Umatarō Fuji. Research into him revealed him to be a widow and also that his only child, a daughter named Amber, died in childhood from leukemia." explained Jenny.
"I wonder if he's connected somehow." wondered Gary.
"At this time we doubt it. Dr. Fuji's reason for being behind the project is unclear though it was supported and possible founded by a secret individual only identified as "The Boss". Also, Professor Jackson was killed after the disaster on New Island."
"This boss must be involved." mused Gary.
"We can't be sure. The investigation led to a dead end and the case has gone cold." sighed Jenny.
"I should of seen that coming." replied Gary, "It's fine, I like a challenge."
"Well that's really the only way to describe this case." said Jenny clearly frustrated.
"Hey, we found something over here!" called another officer at the scene.
Both Jenny and Gary walked over to where the man was which is when they saw what he found. Jenny was interested in this clue while Gary was speechless. On the carpet was a silver ring with an aquamarine colored Beryl gem.
"That's Misty's ring." thought Gary to himself.
A/N: Somebody has some explaining to do. I just want to reiterate that I my killing off of Seymour is in now way a bash against him it's just to advance the plot and there will be more deaths. Also, considering Dr. Fuji's story might have been inspired by Astro Boy, I used the name of the titular character's "father" for his as an homage. Next time, an investigation into the ring and a break in the case. Please review.