Red woke up in the back of a truck. The champion knew this, even through the impenetrable darkness, because of all the rocking back and forth. The sound of wheels racing across pavement. Cold, hard, metal floor wasn't very inviting, and the ebony-haired teen could feel bruises forming all over. Wherever he was going was information that he didn't hold in this current situation, but he knew it had to do with Team Rocket. They were obviously planning something, a operation in which they needed Red, or thought that he'd be a nice asset to.

Red recalled that he didn't have his Pokemon, and cursed under his breath. There was no way he could stop Team Rocket, let alone even escape, without his friends by his side.

That's when the champion remembered a certain face. Green. He would come, right? Green would know something had happened to him, in fact, he could be on his way right now. The Viridian gym leader and his spunky self would be there in no time.

Yet, in the back of his mind, he knew that it was a little too much like a romance novel compared to reality. Chances were that Green thought he had ditched him and ran off to Mount Silver, when in all honesty, that was the very last thing Red would've done.

'Green, I really hope you're coming, and fast.' The champion thought as the truck slowed to a stop, the back opened, and revealed a bunch of Team Rocket henchmen.


"So we are all clear on the plan, correct?" The other two nodded.

"Then let the operation begin," Green said, and the group of three dispersed.

Green ran silently around to the back of the building, and stared at the fence standing tall before him. Diving his hand into his pocket, he pulled out a Pokeball.

"Arcanine, use Flamethrower," Green murmured, watching Touku distract the guards at the front.

Next he sent out Blastoise and then Exeggutor.

"Blastoise, I need you to use Hydro Pump where Arcanine hit. Exeggutor, when he's finished you use Leaf Storm."

When Exeggutor finally finished cutting through the fence, the Viridian gym leader called back his Pokemon and ran through the entrance his Pokemon had created.

Meanwhile, N sent out his best pal, Zoroark. Exchanging a glance, they both hopped over the fence, and went to work. Zoroark searched around the area, using Dark Pulse as it went. N, on the other hand, crept up behind the guards at the entrance, only to find Touku talking to them. She saw him, and couldn't help but start grinning.

"What are you smilin' at girl?" one of the minions sneered.

"Nothing of your concern, children. I just happened to be on my way to somewhere when I noticed you thugs guarding a Team Rocket building. You really should try to be more secretive. I mean, you're literally shouting to the world that you're Team Rocket," she replied staring at the very noticeable red 'R'.

"You need to leave woman, or we'll make you leave by force," said the other, licking his lips as he considered the thought.

"I think not, old pervert. Do either of you have any proper manners, or have you been living under a rock all these years? You never tell a lady what to do."

"What are you gonna do about it?" said the first grunt, spitting at the ground in front of her feet.

"Simply nothing. That's not my job. But he will do something gladly, after all that you've said to me," Touku answered, smirking cruelly.

"Who are you talkin' abo-" N hit both of the guards at the pressure points on either side of their necks. Together, they slumped to the ground, unconscious.

"Please do come in," N said with a smile.

"Why thank you, N. I think I will."

Zoroark came back to N and told him all the cameras were gone. To anyone else, it would've sounded like strange gibberish.

"Good job Zoroark. I knew we could count on you."

"Now for the hard part," Touku said.


"What do you want this time, Giovanni?" Red asked, glared at the Team Rocket commander.

"A guinea pig for my new experiment of course. I thought you'd fit the part perfectly," he sneered mockingly.

"What are you planning? You remember our agreement from years ago, when you dispersed Team Rocket. I know you do, it's not a question. Why are you going against your word? Are you that dishonorable, Giovanni? I thought you were better than that!"

"True, my boy. The thing is that life isn't always fair. Only one person can come out on top. Everyone you meet isn't going to keep their word. You're too trusting and naive, but you didn't even realize it until it was too late. It's too late now, Red. All you're going to be from now on is the first step in my new experiment. My scientists have finally made it. They crossed the bridge no one has dared to cross. A machine that can turn people into Pokemon! Imagine how great it will be. Once the entire population of the universe is a Pokemon, they will all be unable to revolt. I have plenty of Master Balls. But you Red, you will be the first! After all these years, Red, you are going to be under my command! Now then, what Pokemon would you like to be?"

"This is completely wrong!" the champion yelled indignantly, "People and Pokemon were born as who they are for a reason. No one should be able to play with the strings of fate. You don't have any right to mess up anyone's destiny, whether it be a person or a Pokemon! We all have a born purpose in life, and I think mine is to stop you."

"All right, let's simmer down a bit," Giovanni said amusedly, "How on Earth can you even intend on stopping me? You have no Pokemon. You have nothing except for the clothes on your back."

"That's a lie, he has me if no one else!"

Red turned around and gasped. There Green was, standing there looking nothing short of a guardian angel. The way his hair flowed in the wind, how his voice echoed powerfully off the walls, completely mesmerized the ebony-haired teen.

Giovanni laughed darkly.

"A battle will settle this, won't it?" the Team Rocket leader declared, staring at the Viridian gym leader challengingly.

Green gave a slight nod in agreement.

"Go Rhyperior!" Giovanni sent out his strongest Pokemon, the Rhydon Red had battled long ago, was now evolved.

"Blastoise, I'm counting on you!" Green swung back his arm, and threw out the Pokeball. His best partner was on the field, the one who had been there since the first day.

"Horn Drill," the man ordered gravely.

Rhyperior shot across the lab, faster than a bullet, but the brunette was quicker.

"Blastoise, use Hydro Cannon! Hit the lab equipment along with Rhyperior!"

A Hydro Cannon blasted epically into Rhyperior, sending it backwards into the machinery. The entire room was drenched by the time the Hydro Cannon had finished.

This battle is won, come on, Red. Let's get out of here," Green suggested.

The champion, still slightly stunned, nodded in agreement and sprinted with the Viridian gym leader. They finally arrived outside and Green led him out of a fence that looked like it had been mauled. Footsteps pounded on the ground after them, and they turned around.

"N, Touku, we were successful!" Green yelled, grinning even as the alarms began to blare over their heads.

"Same here," N reported, "Red, I think you're missing these."

N handed Red his Pokemon, and he pocketed them in his jacket.

"Thanks a lot," Red exclaimed gratefully, "I thought I was done for."

"You know I'd never leave you behind," Green stated.

"I know now."

Suddenly, the Star Wars theme began playing and the brunette jolted and pulled out his Pokegear.

"It's….. my grandfather!?"


A/N: Okay everyone. I'm the worst person EVER! I'm soooooo sorry I haven't updated in a while. After last time, I got bombarded with homework, and I still have a few Christmas cards to draw, so I'm going to change my updating to once a month. I'm sure I'll be able to keep up with updating if this is my plan, so please don't hate me. Yet another cliffhanger, I know you guys must love me ;) If I finish my chapter early, then I'll try to get it up, but my updating will get better after Christmas, I promise!