Journey To Greatness Pt. 16

Journey To Greatness Pt.16

Once at the jail we were denied access.

“What do you think you are doing?  Sara was the one that caught him.” demanded Sara.

“We know but we can't risk somebody helping the captured leader escape.” replied the cop.

“Why you little stupid runt.” growled Sara.

I grabbed her and pulled her back before she did something to get us arrested.

“I'm sorry about my friend there.” I apologized.

“Sara is not your friend.” huffed Sara.

“Whatever, anyway did he say anything abut a base or something?” I asked.

“No, but I remember in the old days they had a base in the basement of a shop in Mahogany Town.” replied the cop.

“Wouldn't the shop keeper notice if a large group of people were entering her basement?” asked Kimiko.

“The shop is constantly being opened and closed.  Not much business so different people have set up there and left after some time.” replied the cop.

“Well then, we'll get going.” I said.

“Wait, you're not going after them are you?” asked the cop.

“Of course not.” I lied.

After leaving, we went to Mt. Mortar and laughed.

“He actually thought we weren't going there.” I laughed.

“Police forces aren't the brightest bulbs are they?” remarked Christina.

(Writers note: when I say the above I'm referring to the police in the Pokemon universe ONLY.  They have been shown to be unable to stand up to criminals and generally have low leveled Pokemon and only one or two of them.  Not only that but they all use the same Pokemon.  The point is, Pokemon police are dumb, real Police are not dumb.  Sorry if the characters statements offended you.)

“Well said writers note, well said.” remarked Kimiko.

“Pardon Kimiko?” I asked.

“Never mind, let's go check that place out.” replied Kimiko.

Mahogany Town is a rather short walk from Mt. Mortar so we arrived in less than an hour.

“Hey, isn't there a gym in this town?” I asked.

“Yes but let's hold off on it for now.  Dealing with the current situation is far more important.” answered Christina.

“Plus Sara hears the gym leader some sort of old veteran trainer, having been with his Pokemon since he was born.  No problem for Sara to handle but you both will need to get stronger.” added Sara.

We found the shop and sure enough, it seems the shop has been closed.  One would think a lock would be used but the door is open so we went inside.

“Hello?” I asked.

“Did you seriously just say hello?  If the bad guys are in here they will be alerted to our presence.” snapped Sara.

“Snapping would draw attention too you know.” whispered Christina.

“Can we just advance this mission and go in?  Yeah, I actually said something without breaking the 4th wall.  oh wait, damn it.” suggested Kimiko.

“Your Espeon is crazy, I love it.” cheered Christina.

While we were bantering on, I noticed Sara slipping downstairs and I followed her with Christina behind me.

“Sara is actually surprised you managed to stop arguing long enough to follow Sara.” said Sara.

“You were the one arguing.” I said.

“Enough, all of you.” snapped Kimiko.

“I though I heard something.” said a voice.

Turning to the source we seen a rocket grunt.

“Now you done it.” sneered Sara.

“Me?  What about you?” I snapped.

“Not the time girls.” said Christina.

“It's just a singe rocket grunt, how bad could it be?” asked Kimiko.

“You're in our base kids, there are plenty of us in here.” said the grunt.

With a loud whistle the grunt summoned dozens of grunts.

“Pst, Ditzy.  We'll battle them, you sneak by ok?” said Christina.

“Let me through.” said a familiar voice.

It was Alexis, after beating her before she seemed less scary.

“So, you found this place I see.  Let me guess, your plan is to battle me, get the info you need and crush us once and for all right?” said Alexis.

“Damn straight.” said Kimiko.

“Listen grunts, take out those two, this one is mine.” said Alexis.

“Hey, I was there too you know, I helped defeat you.” pointed out Christina.

“I interfered with them before so that might be why.” I guessed.

I sent out Wilow.  Alexis sent out Poochyena.

Wilow used seed bomb, knocking out Poochyena.

Alexis sent out Espeon.  Espeon used psychic.  Wilow used seed bomb.

Espeon used psychic, knocking out Wilow.

I sent out Cupid.  Cupid used air slash knocking out Espeon.

Alexis sent out Umbreon.  Cupid used air slash.  Umbreon flinched.

Cupid used air slash.  Umbreon used reflect.

Cupid used air slash.  Umbreon used light screen.

Cupid used air slash knocking out Umbreon.

Alexis sent out Absol.  Absol used night slash knocking out Cupid.

I sent out Kiba.  Kiba used flamethrower.  Absol used night slash.

Kiba used flame thrower knocking out Absol.  Reflect wore off.

Alexis sent out Charizard.  She then mega evolved it into Mega Charizard X.  Charizard used outrage knocking out Kiba.  Light screen wore off.

I sent out Crash.  It's intimate cut Charizards attack in half.  Charizard used outrage.  Crash used earthquake.

Charizard used outrage, knocking out Crash and confusing itself.

I sent out Kimiko.  Charizard hit itself in it's confusion and knocked itself out.

Alexis sent out Rayquaza.  Rayquaza used giga impact, knocking out Kimiko.

I sent out Torrent.  Rayquaza had to recharge.  Torrent used ice beam.

Rayquaza used giga impact, knocking out Torrent.

“No, how could this happen?” I asked.

A bunch of grunts cheered.

“Your interference in our affairs is over. Good bye.” said Alexis.

“Don't you dare hurt them.” said a familiar voice.

I was shocked to learn the source, it was Daniel.  He was accompanied by Meggy.

“It's been a while hasn't it?” said Daniel.

“What are you doing here?” asked Christina.

“He's our boss.” answered Alexis.

“But Sara caught that other guy, his Samurott...” muttered Sara.

“He's innocent, I wasn't caught because I was here for over a year.  I swear it was never my intention to frame anybody.” said Daniel.

“I need to know, why are you doing this?” I asked.

“Think for a bit.  Team Magma, Team Aqua, Team Galactic, and Team Plasma all have tried to rule the world and nearly destroyed it in the process.  Our goal is to stop such teams from sprouting up.  We can't rely on child saviors forever.  Heck, as we speak there a a group called Team Flare causing trouble in Kalos.” explained Daniel.

“So that's why you need the legendary Pokemon.  To stop such teams.”I said.

“Correct.” said Daniel.

“I too always wanted a world where people don't have to worry about such groups.  In my aid maid duties I seen the effects of such evil organizations many times, that's why I joined my boyfriend here.” explained Meggy.

“But, how would this work and why didn't Meggy say anything before?” I asked.

“Meggy didn't say anything because I asked her not to. As for hot it will work, we will simply have the worlds legendary Pokemon watch over the world.  If anybody tries to form a large team they will crush them.” explained Daniel.

“Even if their intentions aren't evil?” I asked.

“That's unfortunate but necessary to maintain peace.  I won't have anymore people victimized by these groups.” explained Daniel.

“Ditzy please, we want to stop the constant pain caused by evil groups.  That's all we want to do.” pleaded Meggy.

“I know reviving Team Rocket is extreme but it was the only way.  I know what I'm asking is a lot but Ditzy, will you join us?” asked Daniel.

“Never, there has to be another way besides oppressing the population.” I answered.

“I'm disappointed in you but it can't be helped I guess.  You won't find anything here so you may as well leave now.” said Daniel.

“What?  You're letting her go?” exclaimed Alexis.

“Yes, she can't beat you one versus one so she won't come close to beating me.  Plus she hasn't found our main base yet.” explained Daniel.

“Where is your main base?  We aren't leaving until you tell us.” I said.

“You'll be waiting for a long time.” replied Daniel.

With a flash, they were gone.

“This place does have warp panels, they must have used them.” said Christina.

“You don't say.” replied Sara.

With nothing else to do here we made our way outside.  We had no clue where to look but we knew that we desperately needed to find that main base and fast.

End of Pt. 16