This is between Learning his place Part1 and 2. This explains what, how, and why they have two new trainers. Before this Strih was really a kid like his girlfriend Dana. “Raise the level by 6…” that was all the creature heard, as it shifted its body. The creature opened up its eyes, spotting another tube near him. The creature blinked as it looked around him, noticing the armor near him. What the… who am I, who is she the boy thought as he turned his head. He looked at the odd scientists who had gathered around his cylinder. “Let us see what he can do.” The main one said. The boy moved his arm as he looked at them. “Cylinder 1 shows response, dispose of 2.” At first the boy was happy at being noticed but the word dispose caught his breath. Why I’m I to live? That is wrong. “NOOOO!!!” the boy yelled as he let loose primal rage. He broke the glass with his ESP pulse and grabbed the armor. The boy used the weapons to break the glass on the girl’s cylinder. He strode over as he gently picked her up. I am alone, she is alone, we are alone. So we must find another who is alone. The boy turned, walking with the girl in his arms. The boy could not remember what his name was, and he didn’t know the girl’s name. He thought that not to be odd, but he did not care. He took off the armor he stole, apparently in some sort of synthetic clothing. He looked at the armor, weapons on it. Two huge Cannons, two huge missile packs, grenade launchers and two huge rocket packs. put the armor back on, turning on the computer. Tons of data scrolled down the screen, eyes were memorizing it, every bit. He used the integrated computer system to review all that had happened. He found out, he was once a normal boy who had been snatched to become a high tech fighter. He had been named Shadow Strike and the girl he helped had been named Mecha Death. She had been swiped from her parents while he had lost his family who tried to save him. If I want to take them out, I’ll, we’ll need some new names. So he renamed himself Strih and her, Dana, that way they would be safe until he learned who to fight with the suit. He ripped off a piece of his synthetic shirt and strung out the dew in some grass blades as a Pokemon popped its head out. He had just put the makeshift cloth on her head when her eyes fluttered open. She saw him smiling as he leaned back, smiling, and blushing, as he smiled wider. She took this the wrong way and her palm left a nice imprint in the back of his hand. Strih rubbed his head as Dana looked around spotting the armor. “Aren’t you Project Shadow Snipe? Why is the TITAN here, where is the lieutenant, where is the SMACK!” she ordered as Strih slapped her. “You sound like you actually want to meet them. They killed my family, I lost all my family, my memory, my friends and you are giddy just to fight for them.” He said, his tears flooding from his eyes. The Pokemon came up to him, brushing up to him as he stroked its head. Dana stared at Strih as he wiped his eyes free of tears, sniffing as he lay on the cool grass. This boy is so young, yet he is so caring and innocent. But, I really am not giddy to join them, no. They forced me to in a harmful way they forced me to or my family would die… she remembered as she stood up. She gracefully strode to the TITAN, picking it up and sitting beside him. He closed his eyes for a moment, when she sat beside him he opened his eyes as he watched the night sky. He thought I guess we both have causes to fight for. He snapped his eyes open when the taller Dana put her head on his shoulder and slept. She sighed and explained how to use the TITAN; Team rocket, incorporated, titanium alloyed and based, armored to the core, nuclear suit. He called it “shadow armor”, trying to use it properly. She managed to teach him how to properly use the weapons and thrusters but he didn’t get how to use them in unison. She sighed again and they headed to the Pokemon Center with their third companion. The Pokemon called Tsun, an odd one with a small spout on its forehead. This blue creature followed them as they decided to ask if they could become trainers. Strih managed to find an outfit that the Nurse Joy bought for them in pity. He wore a cool looking shirt with a sniper cross on it. A cool bandana, pair of sneakers and skates, a cool sleeveless vest with black stripes on blue and red, at last, a pair of PokeGear head sets on either side of his head. Dana received a cool pair off non-dangling ear rings, a pair of hiking boots, a head band, a pair of short gloves, a shirt, and a pair of goggles for computer usage.< not just two hour usage, I mean rapid usage.> While Dana was registering them, getting equipment, and getting the Pokeballs, Strih got them a mode of transportation which involved a huge old TV van and TITAN. Strih went out and had to get some missiles, bullets, and equipment for the van, and mostly powerful handguns. Tsun followed Strih like a little Pichu follows a Pikachu, as Dana managed to get some food. “So, explain why it keeps following me.” Asked Strih as she sighed. “Okay, here it is, the TITAN’s memory log showed that they used DNA to improve our abilities. I have Mew, Mewtwo, Porygon2, and Espeon DNA abilities. You have Suicune, Celebi, Articuno, and others they didn’t list. The name for the formulas given to us are; TESP and Gothic. Apparently, we were supposed to take out the Kanto region, but you destroyed the lab.” She said as he stared at Tsun who blinked. If they want innocent children to kill for them, then I have to stop it. He thought as he got up. Speaking of Kanto, Harino was just outside the Ketchum residence when he spotted Richie and Rikari walk towards the center. He sighed as he took out his Demon Rifle, flicking in a magazine. He took aim at the targets his dad helped to set up, as he turned the scope on. He pulled the trigger as ten shots flew, and ten targets fluttered as he poured the whole mag into them. The gun smoked as he went over to the targets, looking at each and figuring the accuracy. Still not the right amount, it has to be 600 points, I need 390 more. He shouted to himself as he set up ten more targets. If that dream I had was what dad thinks it is, I have to be ready when that, that, nightmarish warrior comes. Harino thought as he took out the targets without looking through the scope. He continued to work as Ash and Pikachu and Shocker spied on him. What could he have dreamt that made him buy that gun? If it is bad, then he will need more than that to help. Ash thought as he ran to Harino. When he heard Ash panting as he ran, Harino tried to hide the weapon, but Ash had already seen it. “Harino, whatever is troubling you, just talk to me. Besides, Chaka is starting to worry about you. Dainryok saw your pistol, and we all know about that.” Ash stated as Harino sighed. He knew that the dream was just a dream but why did it seem so real? They went in to the house to get some sleep, not suspecting what they wondered would take place the next day… The two had worked fast to take out the Rocket Bases that even a Jolteon couldn’t keep up with them. Strih used the TITAN to take the bases apart while Dana helped by using the equipment bought and salvaged from the bases to help him with any traps or other war machines. Most of the kids who they saved had been paired to fight together or in the last one the young girl and boy had been trained to fight together and independently. “Man, I can’t even move my legs.” Complained Strih as he blinked at the screen. They were headed to Pallet since one of the kids they helped had gone in to spy on the Rockets, telling them about a base there. The boy warned them to not trust anyone since they might be Rockets since the base had been set up on the outskirts. “Is the TITAN fully armed?” asked Strih, as Dana turned to him and started saying a few choice words in very, very, very surprising ways. “Hey it’s not my fault you forgot to load the missiles and the guns.Sheesh.” he said, both remembering the one time he had to switch to pounding because she forgot load all the weapons with full ammo. She sighed as they pulled up to the Pallet Pokemon Center, asking if they could stay a few nights. They buckled down at seven thirty; ten minutes after the Ketchum residents went to sleep. Early that morning, Harino had gotten up early, to touch up on his firearm practice. Richie’s soft snoring was drowned out by Rikari’s huge, I mean earthquake like snores. Richie turned over and fell on his Sparky, which in return shocked him wide-awake. “Sh, you want to wake up the others? Dang I really needed that rest.” Yawned Rikari as she grabbed a towel and walked to the bathroom. She took a nice cold shower as Richie soaked in his Wartorle’s hydro pump. He quickly crept in the house as he saw Harino take out his Sniper rifle, checking all the equipment on it. After training a bit more he didn’t notice Chaka get up behind him and relieve him of the pistol. “Hehennh, hey Chaka.” He said as she stared back at him hard. He sighed and turned back to the targets, continuing to train as she sighed too. She shrugged and clumsily aimed at the target and pulled the trigger. Weird enough, there was no ammo in it yet a small bullet shot out and went through the target and exploded a few yards past them. Whoa, how did it do that? She asked him as he shouldered his rifle, delicately looking at the pistol more carefully. A few yards in front of them, Strih looked through the Titan’s scope as he watched them. They could all be Rockets, but I can’t hit them with any of the weapons. They’re in range, but the sensors have located others in the house. He thought as he turned on the comm. System and spoke to Dana about his plan. “The only empty place is the old ruins near them about 5 miles from me.” “I’ll send them a message to find us there. Have Tsun, Tank, Cannon, and both Needle Shot, Needle Bomb and Pinner ready.” He asked as he ran to the ruins near them. Tank was a Tyranitor, Cannon was his reliable small Cona, a Pokemon with cannon like arms and thick hide armor. Needle Shot was a Cloyster, Needle Bomb a Jolteon, and Pinner was a small but deadly Scyther he had helped that seemed to have been a hybrid. It had metal plates to protect it, Kabotops like scythes and blue skin. Harino pocketed the pistol as he put his rifle away as his dad yelled “Breakfast,” They all ate and talked, mainly Richie and Rikari looking at each other and blushing a lot. Dainryok had just walked in as he brought the mail in. Richie nearly fainted at the small credit bill as Harino looked at the odd letter. What the heck, who sent it? He thought as he ripped it open. Ash stopped scarfing food and read the letter too. I know your Rockets, meet me at the old mountain ruins. Shadow Snipe “Ash,” spoke Harino as he put on his league armor, shades, sneakers and gloves, activating the armor. “You lead, I’ll pummel,” he laughed back, as he also put on his trainer armor on and gloves, picking up his Pokeballs as Harino did the same. Richie put on his cap as Rikari followed him, putting her vest on and activating both of their armors. Misty ran after Ash, picking up her Togipi and her clear blue shades, Chaka picking her gloves up and Pokeballs followed the group with Brock bringing up the rear. If it’s him, then I’m ready. He said out loud as he took out his Demon rifle. Most knew he had the pistol but none thought he bought a rifle. The dust blew as the group watched Strih walk towards them with his Pokeballs around his belt and Tsun walked up behind him. Dana took out her own pistol as she took off the goggles and looked at their suspects. This can’t be right, that girl over there looks too small to be a Rocket. She thought as Dainryok and Mewtwo appeared behind them. Wait, that is Mewtwo, this can’t be right. I mean look at that girl, she looks as though she had a hard life. No way she could be a Rocket, and that boy who is in front of her, the one with the metal eye, he couldn’t have that if he is a Rocket. They don’t help their wounded. Who are you? Harino shouted as she gasped, how did you do that? Brother, should I go and find cover? Yes Rikari, Richie help her to Mewtwo and stay there to protect her. Rikari slowly stepped forward when Dana saw Strih activate the TITAN armor, the weapons appearing from the ports in the armor. He quickly shot the ground ahead of Rikari as she stepped back. “Don’t you dare shoot at my sister!” Harino shouted as he cocked his rifle with the left and threw out his Riuna. Chaka sent out her Alakazam as Misty sent out her Staryu, giving Togipi to Brock. Ash sent out his Charizard as Shocker and Pikachu stepped in front of their trainers. “Just tell us where the base is,” he shouted as Tsun tugged on his pants. He looked down as Tsun pointed to Rikari, looking up he saw her eyes start to fill her eyes. What are we doing, no Rocket could be that young and meek. He realized as he deactivated the TITAN and layed it down. He now saw the mistake he had made and the pain he caused Rikari as Richie held her tightly. Laying down his own pistol and laying all his Pokeballs down, he shouted to Harino. “I’m sorry, I thought you were Rockets. If I caused your sister any pain, could you forgive me? I can explain why we did this.” He said as Harino checked his mind. Nodding back and then to the group, Harino and them walked to Strih. Rikari silently stopped crying as Richie smiled and wiped her tears. “My name is Strih and she is Dana.” “I’m Harino, that’s my sister Rikari, that’s kid with the metal, Richie, The huge idiot is Brock, she’s Chaka, he’s Ash, and the red head with Ash is Misty.” Harino replied as Tsun walked up to Dainryok who sighed and sat down. Dana explained the whole thing as Harino and the others listened. When she finished a loud clapping filled the air as some one else put on the TITAN. The man laughed as thoughts ran through his mind as he gripped the pistol. I won’t let it happen, not while I have ESP. he shouted as the pistol glowed with his power. Cocking it and then aiming, Harino focused on his ESP into the gun as the boy stopped laughing and started running. The gun smoked as the loud sound of a BAMM sounded as the huge blast/bullet hit the boy through the body and armor. The boy fell down as the smoke hissed as Harino put the gun away. Clean through, and that is strong metal. Strih gasped as they headed to the Van. The boy did have a huge pain in his chest, announced by his heavy breathing. Rikari calmly sat herself in Richie’s lap, snuggling into his chest. Just when the boy started waking up, he reached for his dog tags. Misty gasped as he disappeared as they all saw the boy disappear out of the van. “I wonder who he was.” Chaka asked as Rikari fell asleep in Richie’s sleeping arms. Dana drove the Van up the Ketchum drive-way as Devin spotted them. Dainryok sped out of the Van, yearning to run in the open spaces. Devin didn’t come out to greet them as Mrs.Guarino and Mrs. Ketchum did. “Hi, mom.” Ash and Harino said to their mothers as Strih and Dana introduced themselves. “I am Dana.” “My name is Strih.” They spoke as Devin carefully watched them. He looks familiar, he thought as he headed to his lab in the basement. He turned on his best computer as he looked at the Rocket data he easily hacked. So he has decided to fight any ESP Wielder, may we all live, may we live… This one was has a bit of Rikari/Richie in it, sorry. The reason will be shown later, just sit tight. I am just typing up the second part so I’ll be typing. Sniping out, Draven881.