Okay, firstly I'm so terribly sorry this is so very late; I've just been at a loss for writing, and I've had absolutely no inspiration to write for months, but as Pokémon came on tv one morning I decided to get back into the story, and voila, a new chapter! Hope y'all enjoy, and I'll try and get chapters out more frequently, but no promises, so sorry!

Oh and PS; I changed the tense to Third Person. If you prefer it First Person then please let me know and I will change back :) After all, I'm writing this for your reading pleasures, and will write in which ever style you guys prefer :)

Chapter 11

An Invitation

"Hn.. I don't understand.." Keith showed a grimace towards his Pokéball, whilst Florence also seemed astounded ; Calida has never ran away from a fight before. A sigh escaped the young man's lips. "Well, regardless.. I applaud your efforts in facing against me, Florence. To have defeated my Sharpedo, is certainly noteworthy."
The redhead woman cocked an eyebrow. Now he was complimenting her? What happened to his bitterness which was prominent just moments ago? "Eh.. Thank you?" Azure blue eyes stared down the male, as he turned his head away to face the side.
"Why don't you consider joining us?"
"Us..?"
"Team Aqua." His cobalt blue eyes locked onto hers. "I'm sure you'd become a great candidate. Better than most of the useless Grunts."
Florence shook her head unsurely. "N-No, Ma always said not to get involved with you teams. I'm guessin' you're some sort of Aqua.. dude?" She wasn't familiar of how the rankings worked, nor did she care.
"Admin." He corrected her, a glint of smugness reflected from his eyes. He expected grovelling, and intimidation, and that was exactly what he was met with.
"A-Admin?! Y-You?! So you're like.. the boss' right-hand man or somethin'!?"
"Something along those lines. And to be offered by myself, to have you join, is quite the opportunity, am I correct?"
Uncertainty was very prominent in the young woman's eyes. She had to refuse this offer, after all, she didn't want to disappoint her mother. "I'm sorry.."
"No? Well perhaps you'll need some time to think about it. Heh." Keith reached into his ankle-long black coat, and pulled out a smoke bomb. A gasp escaped the girl's mouth as he threw it at the ground, and coughed as it exploded into a thick cloud of nauseating smoke.
Another three voices could be heard, also choking. The moment the smoke dispersed, Florence opened watery eyes to catch sight of her favourite trio of villains. A low growl sounded at the back of her throat.
"You three again.. leave me alone, you betrayed me! I'll never trust you lot again." With that, Florence picked up her bag and threw it over her shoulder, as she held securely onto Azura. "Now, I need to get to a Pokémon Centre, so good day to you. Or maybe- not so good day."
"Hold it right d'ere sista!" Meowth pointed a finger towards their victim.
"Meowth..?" Jessie showed confusion to their partner.
"Her Pokémon is weak now! We can jus' swipe em right now!"
"Ah! Excellent idea Meowth!"
"Don't even think about it." Florence was ready to bicker with the fools, but was distracted by the sound of a rumbling from Azura's stomach. "Hungry? Ah- right. We didn't have breakfast, did we? Good thing I have some Pokéblocks." With a smile, the redhead whisked out the Pokéblock case from her bag.
"Arbok!"
"Weezing!"
"Poison Sting!"
"Smokescreen Attack!"
A gasp escaped her lips, as she quickly turned around to face the... idling Pokémon.
"What's wrong wid you both?!" Meowth stood in front of the purple Pokémon, angrily.
"Shaabok."
"Weezing-weez.."
"What's dat?! Ya're both hungry?! Why ya gotta t'ink about somethin' like dat right now!?"
With a frown, the two Pokémon turned their heads to the ground with rumbling stomachs.
"Don't be so selfish you two! You're not the only ones who are starving here!" James stepped forward.
"Oi! Don't you dare lecture your Pokémon about being selfish! Take a look in the mirror!" Florence snarled.
"Heh, we're bad guys, what do you expect?" Jessie flicked her hair to the side with a grin.
"You're right about that. Bad about your job, you mean." Gaining a glare from the trio, Florence fed Azura a single Pokéblock. Arbok and Weezing seemed interested in the treats ; Something Florence picked up on. Feeding an opponent's Pokémon.. Was she crazy?
A sigh. "Come here you two. I pity you both. Having such terrible masters. Honestly! I basically paid for a banquet for you three and this is how you repay me?!" With a grumble, Florence fed the two Pokémon.
"Stop right there!" A stern voice which caught them all off guard. Red and blue lights were flashing, which frightened the villains. "Team Rocket! You two are under arrest!" Officer Jenny.
"Oh thank goodness!" Florence stood up and approached the officer.
"Who are you?"
"Ah.. I'm just an innocent civilian. Ahaha~"
"Conspiring with Team Rocket?"
"No! Of course not! They did me wrong!"
"I wouldn't expect any better from Team Rocket. Come back to the station with me, civilian." Jenny proceeded to capture and arrest the two. A wave of proudness swept over Florence, as she gave the three villains a smug grin. Finally, they were going to get the justice that was coming to them.