A/N: ~ This means thinking ~

Chapter 1: The Psychic Gym Leader

Everyone, no matter their race or gender, are all different and unique in their own way. Even if they have yet to discover their talent, this is true for everyone. And so this applies to me as well. But the unique talent I have is not simply being good at school, work, or artistic, anything of that sorts. My talent comes from the unique lineage of my family. Inherited from my father...

My name is Sabrina. I was born with psychic abilities, being able to teleport from place to place, yield telekinesis, and even have the destructive power to turn anyone I want into dolls. I first discovered this ability when I was very young, eating cereal, when all of a sudden the spoon I was holding bended. From that point on I became obsessed with developing my psychic powers. Nothing else mattered to me, only getting much more powerful in my training. And despite my parents trying to stop me, I pushed them away and even went as far as to turn my mother into a doll.

At the time I don't even know if I realized it myself, but I was starting to become more and more emotionless. Pushing my family away, not caring, becoming colder and stronger...

And because of this I created a psychological rift within myself. Splitting into two people, with two different personalities – A young girl who manifested itself as a puppet around me who just wanted to have fun, and my actual real self – The cold, callous women, who had a great thirst for power.

After that, I later went on to become the leader of the Saffron City Gym, and even converted it into an institute where fellow psychics could also develop their unique abilities.

And then this is where he came along. Ash Ketchum, that young trainer. He like many others his age were striving to become Pokémon Masters, and came to challenge me for a Marsh Badge. Needless to say I wiped the floor with his Pikachu and nearly killed him if it weren't for my father's interference. And yet, despite the danger confronting him, this young boy came for a rematch and won due to Haunter making me laugh, ultimately bringing me back to who I originally was.

Yes, thanks to this act, I once again became whole, no longer split in two. And my mother had also reverted back to her human form.

Life after this was a little hard to adjust seeing as though I had pushed my own family away. However, my parents didn't hold any of what I did against me. They welcomed me back into their lives with open arms and with great warmth. We were united as a family should be once again. And because of all this, I realized how precious they were to me and that they were the only family I actually had. It didn't matter that I could take care of myself, that I was a young and strong independent women. I had them.

And so, time went on.

I settled into a daily routine of visiting my parents whenever I could and then going over to my Gym Leader duties. It was the happiest I had ever felt. Everything was genuinely alright and perfect. This time around I took time to actually really bond with my Pokémon. And during all this, something else struck me. I came to realize ever since having been reunited with the human part of myself, my psychic abilities had also diminished somewhat.

I was no longer as powerful as I had been. Although, I still held more power than my father.

And even though, I may not be as strong a psychic as before, that didn't really matter to me. If it had been a time before, I would have been infuriated with myself for not getting stronger, for being weak. And would have continued to obsessively do all that I could to gain more power, whatever the cost! But no, this no longer applied. I know now, that it doesn't matter. I had all I could ever want: a loving family, powerful and kind Pokémon at my side, and being a strong, respected Gym Leader of Kanto.

Yes, this is how it always should have been. This is how it felt that everything would always be. Maybe if I had retained all my power when I reverted to being a single person, maybe I could have seen what was to come. Maybe I could have changed things...

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(No one's POV)

A lone women walked alone in a long corridor. She had long black hair and beautiful purplish eyes. She wore long black pants and a long sleeved white shirt with white gloves. And in the middle of her shirt was a single large letter, R. The symbol of the organization of which she was a part of, Team Rocket.

"Hey there Sabrina, surprised to see you back here at Headquarters." Called out a man's voice in front of her, knocking Sabrina out of her thoughts. Looking up, she smirked to see two other Rocket members and their Meowth.

"Hello James, Jessie, Meowth." Said Sabrina referring to the TRio. "I was asked to come here by the Boss. Had to leave the Gym in charge of someone else care."

"Oh?" To that, Sabrina responded with a nod.

Speaking up Jessie stated, "Must be important if you were asked to leave your Gym on short notice."

"I guess so." Stated the other young women with a shrug.

The Trio knew that Sabrina most liking was hoping that it would be news about the movements and confirmation of the location of enemy bases. After all, they were the reason why she was here, why she joined such an organization, when it was another that had destroyed everything she once knew.

"And what about you three? I assume your leaving for a mission?" Asked the young psychic, seeing as how they had come from the direction of the Boss's office.

"Dat's right." Spoke Meowth. "It could very well determine the future of ours team."

Now it was Sabrina's turn to rise her eyebrow in questioning. She could feel from them that they were nervous for this new mission. True to Meowth's words, it seemed to be something very important.

Giving a small chuckle James spoke, "Shouldn't you know the answer to that already Sabrina? You are a psychic after all." In response he was given a nudge by Jessie. The topic was a bit sensitive to the young Gym Leader, even though they didn't know the full details.

Smirking a little bit wider she spoke, "Well, just because I'm a psychic doesn't mean I know everything, right?"

~ If I could know everything just for being a psychic I might have been able to... ~

"Well, ugh, we better get going! Right James! We can't screw up this mission!" Spoke Jessie, trying to change the subject and to leave.

"Yes. I must get going too. The Boss is awaiting me. Well then good luck on your mission, you three. Don't let us down." And with that she continued walking to her destination, but not before also being bid a farewell from her fellow agents.

Once again walking alone the long corridor of TR HQ, Sabrina could not help, but think back to that fateful day which would lead her to join Team Rocket...

(Flashback)

After being away from Kanto for some time, Sabrina had finally arrived back home. Her reason for having been away was to compete in a Gym Leader competition in the Johto Region. The tournament had been a close one, with the Kanto Gym Leaders barely winning it.

For Sabrina it had been nice to finally be back home.

Smiling, Sabrina currently walked down the street which led to her Saffron Gym. While she had been away her parents had taken charge of it. However, as she continued walking, an uneasy feeling started to settle within her. As if something were wrong. As if something was about to happen, or was happening. She could feel her heartbeat rise, and sweat of nervousness start to form. Surely she was being silly, and everything was alright, but that didn't stop her feelings of anxiety and unease.

And so, she ran towards her Gym in anticipation. As she neared the corner, reddish and orange light blazed in the direction of her destination. And it became apparent, noise of police sirens and people talking in rushed and horrified manners.

As she reached the corner, her eyes widened and she gasped in shock and horror. Her Gym was set on fire! Hot orange flames blazed and danced everyone, consuming the gym.

~ Oh no, it can't be! ~ Thought the young psychic shaking a bit, but then another horrific thought struck her, ~ Wait, what about my parents?! ~

Looking around the crowd of people who had gathered, Sabrina noted that all of her employees and fellow psychics had made it out. Thankfully, everyone was safe. But as her eyes continued to scan the place, her fear continued to rise as she saw no sign of her parents anywhere. Something inside told her they must still be inside! Determined, she started to run towards the burning building, but was then stopped by a firefighter blocking her way.

"You have to let me through! I fear my parents may still be trapped inside the Gym!"

"I'm sorry miss, but I can't let you through. It's too dangerous." True to his words, the firefighters had been having a hard time controlling the flames. No one could possibly enter or evacuate the gym, until they died out.

Despite this, Sabrina continued to plead with the young man to let her through, she was the Gym Leader, and it was her parents for crying out loud! However, he would not allow it.

Having had enough, Sabrina pushed the man aside, making him fall to the ground. Her eyes sparkled a tainted red as she slowly disappeared from sight, leaving the young firefighter in awe and shock.

Sabrina now stood inside the burning Gym, walls of fire everywhere, surrounding her. It may have been true that she lost some of her power, but still she had enough to teleport to places that were not too far away.

Sprinting into a run, the young women made her way through many of the Gym's rooms, looking for any sign of life. And as she continued to run, her breath started to get heavier, and soon she started to cough from the smoke she was dangerously inhaling. Still despite the dangers facing her, there was no way she would leave until she found her parents!

After a couple of more minutes of searching, Sabrina stumbled upon what looked like human figures lying on the ground, unmoving. Fear and pain entered her being, as she drew closer and closer. Part of her hoping she had found her parents, but also hoping it was not them for fear of what state they may be in, or if they were even alive..

Leaning down, she turned the two figures over and gasped as tears formed in her eyes. Yes, she had found her parents unconscious in this blazing hell.

Suddenly a loud noise was heard from above. Quickly looking upward, Sabrina saw in fear that the ceiling was about to collapse in any second! As fast as she could, she quickly grabbed her mother and father's hands. Her eyes once again glowed a tainted red, as she disappeared from sight, the ceiling seconds later falling, having missed it's targets.

Now safety on the outside of the burning Gym, the tears Sabrina had been trying to hold back fell as she tried to get any sort of reaction out of her parents. Finally though, her father begin to stir, as he slowly opened his eyes. Her mother however, remained hauntingly motionless.

"Sa-sabrina?"

Smiling a little bit, Sabrina nodded her head, relived that her father was alive. But on closer inspection it was quite obvious he was badly injured.

However, due to his injuries, he was unable to stay conscious even for minute, but for those few seconds the man had managed to stay awake, he was glad to see his daughter safe and sound, maybe even for the last time...

Despite not wanting to leave her parents side, Sabrina quickly got up and ran to get help, hoping with all her being her parents would make it out alive!

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(No one's POV)

Having reached Giovanni's office, Sabrina pushed the haunting memories away and slowly knocked on the door. After a few seconds of waiting, she was told to come inside the room. Closing the door behind her, she noted that she was not the only one in her Boss's office, several grunts were also there as well.

"Sabrina", spoke Team Rocket's leader, "I have been awaiting you. Now that you are all here, I have a very important assignment for all of you. You are all to head to the Sea Foam Islands immediately. There, you are expected to capture the legendary bird Pokémon Articuno. Sabrina, as a high ranking agent, I am leaving you in charge of this mission."

"Yes sir."

"Now all of you go."

In sequence everyone stated their loyalty and trust and started to exit the room for departure.

"Sabrina, wait just a minute." Stated Giovanni, slightly surprising her. Everyone, having exited, the two were left alone. "I know you must of have been hoping that I had valuable information regarding our enemies movements. Unfortunately, we are still looking into it, and as of now, we don't have much to go on. But I can assure you once, we gather more details, I will inform you right away." Taking a small pause, he continued, "I know how important this is to you and to our other newest member."

Looking down at the floor, Sabrina sighed inwardly. It was true, she had been hoping this latest call was to confirm something about the enemy, the ones responsible for her horrible past! Looking back up to her Boss, Sabrina spoke.

"Thank you, sir. I promise I won't let you down." She then bowed in respect. Nodding and slightly smiling, Giovanni spoke, "See to it that you don't. You are dismissed."

Outside, the grunts had been waiting for their superior agent. Now that she had come out, all began walking towards the hallway that led to their means of transportation.

After a few minutes of walking, they boarded a large white plane with a large R on both sides and on the front of it. The plane came to life, as two grunts prepared for air left. Slowly the machine rose into the sky towards the Sea Foam Islands.

Inside, everyone talked quietly amongsts themselves, say for one person who happened to be Sabrina. She looked outside the window, thinking to herself about their current mission. The Boss had been tracking Articuno's movements for a small time, now it was time to strike. She faintly smiled to herself. She would not let him down! He had helped her out before, so she was not about to fail! This victory would be for Giovanni!

A/N: And so, this brings this ch to an end.

I know in the anime, Sabrina has a different hair and eye color, but I wanted to make her appearance like in the Adventures Manga. So, I guess u can say she decided to change her look or something. I'll leave it up to u guys!

Hope u enjoyed! Let me know what u thought!