In the middle of the ocean...

Erika was enjoying the sunshine, sitting on the sky deck of the ship, enjoying the sunshine. Right next to her was the ship's pool. Misty was taking a swim in it and surfaced.

She asked, "Wanna join me, Erika?"

Erika answered, "I can't, its that time of the month again."

Misty stuck out her tongue and stated, "I hate that. It is the only reason I stay out of the water!"

"I know," Erika replied, adjusting her sunglasses, "Which is why I'm working on a tan a bit."

Misty giggled as Juan from Sootopolis City came over, noticing Erika.

"Erika, good to see you," Juan stated.

Erika perked up, saw Juan, and smiled at him.

She replied, "Oh, Juan! I didn't know you were here too."

"Juan," Misty asked, getting out of the pool.

Erika answered, "Yeah, he runs the gym in Sootopolis City, Hoenn." Erika started to say, "Juan, this is..."

Juan smiled and replied, "Misty Waterflower, the Cerulean City gym leader from Kanto. Pleased to meet you."

Misty smiled and responded, "Pleased to meet you as well. But you know me?"

Juan explained, "The Cerulean City gym is famous for their water shows. I went to one as a kid and it inspired me so."

"Juan also does water shows," Erika commented.

Misty commented, "I would love to see one."

"Well, we are going to perform one at the Water Festival but I will show you a combination I've been working on," Juan stated.

"We would be honored," Erika replied.

Juan responded, "Then follow me."

Juan took the lead as the two girls followed, Misty toweling herself. She couldn't believe that she was actually going to see more Hoenn Pokémon. 'Maybe I can finally see a Milotic,' Misty thought, giggling. Erika saw that Misty was getting excited and she understood why, Juan was pretty impressive. 'She'll freak at Juan's star Pokémon,' Erika thought. The three of them found themselves in a bigger pool.

Misty gushed as she stated, "This is just amazing!"

Erika replied, "Yeah, this pool is very huge!"

Juan responded, "This is where my friend and I train."

Juan threw his poke ball into the water, making it shine. That's when a twister appeared in front of them, destroying itself, making water drops. There - in the middle - was Juan's star Pokémon, Milotic. Misty squealed.

Juan smiled as he commanded, "Use Safeguard!"

Milotic's body started to glow a green color as did the water drops.

"Now use Water Pulse," Juan commanded.

Milotic fired the blue attack, destroying the rain drops, making green and blue rain. Juan seemed displeased by this. Erika looked at Juan.

She asked, "Juan, what's the matter?"

"While the combination is good, we have trouble finishing it off," said the Sootopolis City gym leader.

The Cerulean City gym leader looked at Milotic, who looked just as confused as its trainer. That's when she had an idea. Grabbing a poke ball from her poke ball, she threw it in the water. The water glowed and out popped her Gyarados. Gyarados roared as Juan looked at Misty.

She stated, "Battle us and we can figure something out."

Juan was surprised by this as was Erika. 'Misty defiantly has her own style,' Erika thought.


Nine Years Ago...

Gary and Erika broke out of their kiss, hearing the sound. Delia and Ash heard it too as did Professor Oak, Daisy-Mae, Erika's parents, Silver, and his mom.

Ash looked at his mom and asked, "Mom, what's going on?"

"I'm not sure, sweetie," Delia answered.

Which was true, she didn't know what the sound was. It sounded like a high pitch shriek. Like a large bird was flying over head... Anyways, Ash looked at his mom.

He asked, "Do you think dad will be okay take down Team Rocket?"

"I'm sure he'll be fine," Delia answered.

Ash smiled back as he hugged her tightly. Delia returned it, smiling. Back with Erika and Gary, they looked puzzled.

"What was that, Gary," Erika asked.

Gary shrugged and answered, "I have no idea, Erika. Gramps would know more than I would...maybe Daisy-Mae."

Erika nodded as she started to blush.

"Gar," she asked, getting closer to him, "What was that kiss all about?"

Gary was the one to blush now, cursing Mew that she would just let it drop. Apparently, she didn't.

Gary sighed as he stated, "Not now, Erika. Not now."

With that, Gary walked off, leaving Erika standing there all confused. But that didn't make her stop crushing on Gary. She then walked home. With Silver, he was still looking at the scene between Gary and Erika. When both of them walked off, Silver was getting hot under the collar. He knew what he had to do. He had to prove himself, he had to defeat Professor Oak's grandson, and most importantly - he had to get and earn the heart of his crush.

"And that's what I shall do," Silver vowed. He decided to choose Charmander as he starter and then get in contact with his father. Silver went over to his mom and asked, "Mom, where does dad live again?"

"Why do you need to see him for," Silver's mother - Angie - questioned. The red headed boy took a breath.

Silver answered, "I just want to talk to him."

Angie was still skeptical but knew that once Silver had his mind on something, there was no talking him out of it. Angie sighed.

She answered, "Viridian City, in the gym there. He's the gym leader there."

The red headed boy figured that but what he didn't know was the truth. Angie knew that Giovanni was the leader of Team Rocket, the evil organization that stole Pokémon and wanted to take over the world. And she knew that they were up to something but she couldn't say anything for if she did, people would find out the truth about her and her only son, Silver.


Team Rocket Headquarters...

Dr. Zeger's eyes widen at something he saw. He took out a radio and called up to Giovanni.

He stated, "Giovanni, sir, we have something."

"Be right down," Giovanni replied. In about three minutes, Giovanni was down in the lab. "What is it Zeger," Giovanni questioned, coming into the lab.

Zeger answered, "We finally have the answer, sir. This stone can keep those clouds filled with shadow rain - as long as we need it. All thanks to David Ketchum's Raichu."

Giovanni stated, "And also thanks to Silver."

At that moment, eighteen year old Silver came in. He hadn't change all that much but he was taller and muscular.

Silver swiped his hair out of his face and replied, "A rather easy job, father."

Giovanni smiled proudly. However, Raichu woke up and started to freak out, getting out of the test tube.

Zeger asked, "Can you calm it down, Silver?"

"Sure," Silver answered.

With that, Silver threw a poke ball at Raichu. In a flash of light, a Charizard appeared. Charizard roared, unafraid of an old Raichu.

"Charizard, use Toxic," commanded Silver.

Charizard fired the Poison type move but Raichu quickly dodged it. Raichu then gathered electric in his mouth and threw it at Charizard. Charizard grunted from the attack.

"What attack was that, dad," Silver questioned.

Giovanni explained, "That was Charge Beam. Seems that David trained Raichu very well before his untimely death."

Raichu gathered electricity in his cheeks and fired the bolt at Charizard. The Thunderbolt was still strong as it knocked down Charizard. Raichu ran out of the lab quickly as Silver tried to go after it.

Zeger called up, "No need my boy, we were done with that Raichu anyways."

"Suppose it finds Ash or Erika," Silver pointed out.

Giovanni shook his head and replied, "Ash is in Sinnoh and Erika is in Johto. That Raichu won't make it."

Zeger looked at Giovanni and asked, "When do you want to start the test for Project Shadow?"

Giovanni looked at the calendar and thought for a moment. Anytime would be perfect but it had to gain media attention in someway shape or form. And there was one event coming up that fit the venue, even though it was in Sinnoh.

"The Water Festival next week," Giovanni stated. He then looked at Zeger and asked, "Will it be working well by then?"

"Defiantly," Zeger answered.

Giovanni looked at Silver and asked, "You up for going to the Sinnoh region and placing the receiver on Mt. Coronet?"

Silver nodded and answered, "You bet, dad."

Giovanni smiled and stated, "Good, then get yourself some powerful Pokémon and get a ferry ticket or a plane ticket. Head out there and get to Mt. Coronet. Place the receiver on the top - try not to be seen - and head back here as soon as you can."

"Will do," Silver stated.

With that, Silver headed out after recalling his Charizard.

Zeger looked at Giovanni and asked, "Do you really think that Silver can pull off this job, sir?"

"No but we have no choice since Silver isn't officially a member and we can't afford to attract attention right now," Giovanni answered.


AK1028: Well, what does everyone think of the fifth chapter? Looks like Misty wants to battle Juan! It is going to be a big battle against Gyarados and Milotic, that's for sure! And Silver is working for his father - unofficially. Things aren't looking good at all right now... But things will get escalated sooner or later. Get ready guys! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!