A/N: I'm not going to bore ya this time with chatter. Next chapter is the long awaited Whirl Islands scene ^_^
Chapter 31
The trip across the sea was pretty treacherous. We had to avoid the many searchlights scanning the waters. After crossing the Sea route to Cianwood City we came upon Team Rocket's Naval Forces. They were heavily equipped and ready to besiege Cianwood City. "Looks like they're ready for an invasion." Said Alex.
"Well, we're not going to allow them that chance." I replied. "Come on!" We stormed down the beach towards the City. The City's remaining resistance fighters were there waiting.
"Are you Ted Toss?" Asked one of them.
"I am he." I replied. All of the fighters parted into two lines. Waiting at the other end was Dave and Chuck. They came up to us.
"Where the fucking hell have you been all this time?" Chuck asked as he lifted me off the ground by my collar. "People all over Johto are being cut to pieces while you're off somewhere feeling sorry for yourself! What the fuck is wrong with you?"
"That's all over now." I said. "I'm back and I'm here to settle things."
"Hey, aren't you one of TR's commanders?" Dave asked Alex.
"Not any more." Alex replied. "I was discharged after he tried to kill me." We then heard the sound of gunfire and bombs.
"Is the new guy a friend of yours?" Chuck asked him.
"Sadly, yes." Alex replied. "He's my twin brother."
"Your WHAT?!" exclaimed Me and Kaylie at the same time.
"How is that possible?" asked Ann.
"When both of us were drafted into the Army we had to change our names." Alex explained. "My real name is Eric Stone. My brother's real name is Aaron Stone. In case you haven't figured it out yet our father is Steven Stone, the Hoenn League Champion."
"I get it." Said Nautica. "If Ash knew you were related to Steven Stone, he probably would've tried to kill you sooner."
"And I thought I was the most wanted guy in Johto." I said. "Congrats, you really pulled one over on me this time. Well ERIC, what do you plan to do about your brother?"
"I'm going to go and talk to him." Eric replied. "I'm sure he'll listen to me. As far as he knows Alex Garum is dead." We then headed towards the far end of the beach to meet with the opposing forces. Eric suddenly stopped us.
"I'll go the rest alone." He said. "He doesn't know the truth yet and may do something crazy." We watched as he walked towards the legion of soldiers alone. Another man came out to greet him. After a bit of talking the two shook hands. We'd narrowly avoided a very nasty fight on the beach!
"Looks like things will simmer down from now on." Said Dave two hours later in Cianwood. "Now we're going for the main prize."
"Right." Fin added. "Ash Ketchum."
"My men can provide you with support from the air and sea." Said Aaron. "Just give the command and we'll take care of the rest."
"There's more hope here than I thought." Said Jack. "We'll show Ash what for!"
"I can't wait to see Ted and Ash battle again." Said Nautica. "Having seen the most powerful Pokemon the world has ever known—created by Team Rocket, mind you—battle so powerfully for a good cause, it will be a fight for the ages."
"There's also that experimental Ninja Matt and Zora's Team met up with." Said Fin. "It was created to kill TR deserters but it is now fighting for the side of good. If only we knew what became of that guy I battled near Cyrus' village. He said he'd make another appearance at some point." After buying a Helicopter, we got ready to head for National Part to meet with the other group. Dave would be joining us as well.
"I'm going to stay with the fleet." Eric said to me. "It's been awhile since Aaron and I have seen each other. We could do some catching up. Kaylie, take care of yourself and the baby."
"We'll be fine." Said Kaylie, rubbing her belly. "And when all this is over we'll be able to take a vacation."
"That we sure will!" Said everyone at once. The helicopter then lifted into the air and headed east for National Park. We didn't get as far as planned, though. There was some sort of malfunction and it crashed on one of the Whirl Islands. I considered us lucky not one was even hurt. Not only that, this island had the entrance to my old Gym as well.
"Well, since we'll have to wait for this weather to improve we should go underground." Said Fin.
"Well, at least we've got each other." Said Katrin as she held Celes.
"I hope the others are ok." Said Nautica. "They're so far away."
Back in Goldenrod City, Ash was going over the different war fronts. Ted's group split up again. Ted led a team to Olivine City while Matt led a separate team to Blackthorn. Things were not going in his favor.
"Sir! The Naval Forces in Olivine Bay have defected to the enemy!" Said one solider a few hours later. "Without them, our forces are greatly limited!"
"We've received word that the team sent to find Jordan has been wiped out!" Said another. "Not only that, he's joined up with the enemy!"
"When will you idiots shut the fuck up?" asked Ash before throwing a chair across the room. "We may have lost a lot of our forces but none of that matters anymore. I still have the most powerful Pokemon in existence in my backyard. When Ted comes, even he will fall to its awesome power!"
"But sir, it's never seen real combat!" Said another soldier. "How do we know if it will be effective?"
"After it crushes Ted and his band of followers underfoot it will take on the whole world." Said Ash.
"You plan to fight the whole world?" Asked a voice. A man then dropped in from the ceiling. The guards we about to shoot but saw who it was and stopped.
"And what's wrong with that, Sephiroth?" Ash asked him.
"Nothing if you let me take care of some unfinished business." Sephiroth replied, unsheathing his Masamune.
"Very well." Ash replied. "What did you have in mind?"
End chapter 31.
Next is the Whirl Islands Scene. No one dies but it actually is key to clearing up some things and allows for useful character development. ^_^
