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((thanx biggrin . i better go too. Anyway, almost everyone is offline. we should continue tomorrow. This is getting exciting. biggrin ))

"Machine set," said the grunt hiding in the tree tops, somewhere in Route 11. "The radar is functioning. Setup - on," the Grunt whispered into his ear piece. "The item is not far from here. Track down the target in Route 12. It is in motion - I repeat, it is in motion,"

Right after the announcement was run through each and every one of the Team Rocket agents on the field, the Grunts began to fight back and defend themselves against the Pokemon Trainers even more. Now that a few have already fallen and run-off back to Vermillion. Only the stronger ones remained. Aggron, Salamence, Arbok and Weezing, as well, have returned to the Grunt who setup the Tracking Device.

"Aggron," called the lone Grunt, "East battle area, Salamence, too. Arbok and Weezing, spray Haze and Smokescreen around this area to make sure we are not disturbed,"

And the Pokemon all roared in mischief, following their master to the letter. Aggron and Salamence made their way swiftly behind the trees to the Road House, protecting the Boss Grunt there... While Arbok and Weezing protected the one who was opperating the Tracking Device.

"Excellent. Took us earlier than expected, but anyhoo. The object is right behind this dump. Retrieve it," the boss grunt ordered his subordinates. The Boss grunt who was still staying inside the Road House grinned in excitement. "

Suddenly, beside him, a beam light quickly flashed, and shadows of two large Pokemon appeared. The two Pokemon slowly walked towards the exit of the room to Route Twelve, to where Raine was. It would seem that they were after something that was with Raine, or at least, something that was located in the area where Raine was. "Get it," ordered the boss grunt, his voice dark and commanding.

"Magnezone," sung the huge metallic Magnezone.

"Electivire," zinged Electivire, the building began to become filled with raw Static, disrupting Gravity and magnetic forces within the area they walked on.

It then dawned upon them that Raine was still there, the one and only trainer at the exit of the Road House. Magnezone and Electivire stopped, turning to the Boss Grunt and pausing before attacking. "Dispose of him. When you do, leave no trace,"

"Magne-zone!" cried Magnezone.

"Electivire!" roared Electivire.

As Magnezone hovered with speed towards Raine, Electivire hopped on to its back and made with it as a flying vehicle. Together, the two Electric Type Pokemon zoomed in towards Raine sending out a powerful current of Electricity in their wake. Together, as they neared, they sent out a strong Thunder attack directly at the helpless Raine...

Raine, now noticing the two zoom out of the Road House, did not know whether to fight or flee. Carrying the Pack in his arms, he stepped back, but then, noticed that if he did, then he'd fall into the water and be swept away by the currents. Without a Pokemon, it would be difficult to get out of the stream. Thoughts raced through his mind. Jace said to take care of the Pack. He told Raine to not let them have the Pack, too, and it would mean that whoever is after this is here, and that eventually, they'd go after him.

"Right!" he called. Raine swung the pack over his back and slipped his arms within the straps. Making a stand, he knew that he had one Pokemon in his team that would never be affected by Electric Type attacks. "Onix, let's rock!" he called out, throwing Onix' Pokeball into the air. Following that, was another Pokeball. "Banette, mystify!"

((Ummm...Thanks for the updates Kaskide and you missed my post acouple pages back when Al was first take saying that Kage was chasing after the grunts but its ok.))

Kage was on the back of Arcanine along with Slowking as Hitmonlee, Hotmonchan, and Primeape followed behind. Then ran past the grunt as fast as they could and was nearing the ship. Primeape and the hitmon brothers grabbed onto Arcanine as it jumped up and busted through the door on the sid eo fthe ship. Kage got off and looked around at the Grunts in the ship "Ok guys, lets get ready for battle.

Lilly watched as Czar's 2 pokemon and hers fought Golem and Murkrow. All of a sudden she felt somthing warm and funny when she thought of Czar. She had never felt this way before, so pushed that feeling aside and called out her attacks against Golem and Murkrow. "Missy! Shadow Ball on golem! Lux! Thunder fang on Murkrow!" The battle raged on.

Aurora needed to get some help. But how. Then she had an idea. The wild Pokemon! They can help if they want to. I wont force them but I can give it a try. Followed the shoreline east toward Lavender Town by staying as far away from the battle she could. Suddenly she saw a shimmering light in the water. As the curious Pokemon she was, she dove down to see what it was. Then she saw it, "Lugia?!" she asked in disbelief.

Lugia heard its name and turned around to face Aurora.

Aurora was speechless, she was so amazed to see this Legendary Pokemon. Lilly had read books about it to the whole team but never did Aurora think she would meet it in her life time.

Lugia kept staring at Aurora.

Finally words came out of her, "Wow this is amazing! I never thought I would ever see a lugia!"

Lugia laughed, it sounded like a harmonious harp. "I get that alot."

"Maybe Lugia can help us fight." Thought Aurora."No team rocket would go after it, its not worth it." "My name is Aurora, it was a great pleauser to meet you even if it was for a few seconds." she smiled and said, " I should be going I need to catch up with some friends."

Lugia smiled as well, " the pleasure is mine. I need to go as well. I have a mighty ocean to protect."

They both laughed at the same time. And went their separate ways.

Aurora would never forget this moment. She would tell Lilly all about it. Then she flew off looking for Pokemon to help in the battle.

((Mmmkayyy. XD))

(holy crap you guys write fast eek )

Vienna had looked around at the now massive battle, many pokemon were fainting. Though her pokemon were still in good shape... Lumi, the Salamance had just delivered a devastating Dragon Claw on an enemy Crobat and made it faint. Gold, the Persian, was dealing with an Alakazam.

"Reefa, help out Gold with Muddy Water! Gold, mix that with Water Pulse! Lumi, go for the other Salamance with Crunch!"

The three did as they said, Reefa, the Wooper, called in huge waves mixed with sand to flood the entire battle area with brute force. Persian jumped right in the water and sent out forceful currents and waves towards Alakazam. It knocked him over, and the Alakazam fainted.

Meanwhile, Lumi was flying at great speeds towards the Aggron, Salamance, and the others. And then she saw them, Ah, that's the other dragon, I gotta beat them and Weezing and Arbok and Golem? At least there are others here that will help me and I'll help in return..., she thought. She flew in very fast and suprised all the pokemon. She opened her jaws and Crunched the other Salamance's wing, bringing it down.

"If I never saw you again it still wouldn't have been long enough... Serena!" Spat Raskal as he stepped out from the shadow of the Blimp. The Rocket captain whipped around startled that someone dared to call her name in such an insulting manner. She opened her mouth to offer a witty retort but her jaw fell slack the moment she realized who had addressed her.

"But... you're..." She stammered, her features twisting in a mix of rage and horor. "You're supposed to be dead!" The tall woman pointed an accusatory finger Raskal's way, as if she could disprove the fact that the youth was standing before her.

"Sorry to dissapoint you but I escaped that explosion at the Viridian branch HQ, no thanks to you!" Raskal yelled while he gripped his fist tight, recalling that painful memory. "You betrayed me Serena! We were suposed to leave together!"

The Rocket captain lowered her arm and brushed her long wild hair from her face, revealing a smug looking grin. "Oh Raskal, what a fool you were to think that Team Rocket would just let us walk away. I envy your volition but have pity for your stupidity. I proved myself to the boss by telling him of your attempted sabatage and since then have known more power within the organization than even you had achieved!"

It hit him like a punch to the chest to hear Serena say those tihngs. Once he thought he could trust the fair-featured girl, he had spent so much time with her after all so why shouldn't he? Because she was a rocket, Raskal reminded himself. Just another power hungry fool. "Your greed will be the end of you!" He shouted. "Whatever you are trying to accomplsh here, I won't let you do it!"

"Hahaha! You pathetic whelp!" Serena laughed. "You can't do a thing to stop us this time." With that she reached into her long black coat and pulled out a blue pokeball with red stripes and pointed it in Raskal's direction. "I'm going to enjoy presenting your limp body to the boss. Kabutops go! Use your Stone Edge and blast that traitor into oblivion!"

A bright beam errupted form the greatball and the slashing claws of a powerful Kabutops stabbed into the ground as the rest of the pokemon materalized behind them. "Kabutooops!" Growled the ancient pokemon, and with a great heave it ripped a chunk of rock from beneath the ground, spun, and released, hurling the boulder straight towards Raskal!