Hi Everybody! Here is Part IV. Notes: I don't own any characters except Locknile, which you will see later in the story. I don't know how many parts are left due to your reviews. I just write it as I go along. Thanks for the reviews. Happy Reading! Part IV Ash and Pikachu were walking along to Cerilian City. It was about noon now, they were a good half days walk from Cerilian City. While they had stopped in Viridian City, Ash had gotten a bouquet of flowers for Misty. They reminded him of her. When they got to Pewter City, they dropped by Brock's house! Ash had kept communication open with Brock over all these years. Brock had become what he had always dreamed of doing…. a Pokemon Breeder. He also did what none of us thought he would do….he got married!!!!! (That's very ironic isn't it.) He was married to Duplica. How they ever got married Ash never found out. When they were sitting in Brock and Duplica's living room, they were chatting about Ash going to Cerilian to see Misty. "So Ash, what made you want to go see Misty after all these years?" Brock said slyly and interested. "Well, I'd gotten a letter from Misty in the mail." Ash had the letter in his pocket on his jacket and pulled it out and handed it to Brock and Duplica. They both read it, and Duplica said, "Goodness, it seems she really misses you." "Yeah," Ash said a little depressed as the dream came in to mind. "Why do you seem so distraught all of a sudden?" Brock asked worried. "Well, it's this abnormal dream I had the night before we left." "Why don't you tell us about it." Brock said. Ash then told Brock and Duplica every detail of the dream, which made both of them very worried. "Oh, my Gosh, that dream could mean something," Duplica said. "That's what I thought." "Well, whatever it means, we're going to come with you, right Brock?" "We are? Ok we are!!" "You guys are? That's great!!" "Yes, we will help you every step of the way!" Brock and Duplica said enthusiastically. Brock and Duplica got ready for the long journey ahead. They brought along stuff like provisions that Brock can cook with when they get hungry, extra supplies like rope, flashlights, etc. When they were ready, the trio (including Pikachu!) set off (at about noon), toward Cerilian City! It would take them a full day's walk to get to Cerilian, so when it came near 6:00, they set up camp. Both Brock and Duplica (remember Duplica has a Ditto) had brought their Pokemon, so along with Ash's Pokemon they would be safe in the forest, or so they thought. When Brock had finished making rice-balls for supper that night, they were just relaxing and enjoying Brock's wonderful home cooking. Little did they know that a pair of unsuspecting eyes was watching them behind a very bushy tree surrounded by bushy shrubs. It started to move swiftly and quietly. It could leap from tree to tree, from limb from limb. The trio didn't suspect a thing…..Except Pikachu!! Pikachu stiffened its ears because it heard something. Ash noticed this. "What's wrong Pikachu?" [I hear something…..but barely.] "What does it sound like?" Asked Duplica. [I can't tell. Maybe we should go investigate?] But, they were answered when the mysterious shadow jumped out from behind the trees!!! It took everybody by surprise!!! When it came out of the bushes, Ash yelled, "Who do you think you are jumping out and scaring us like that?!!!" The trio couldn't make out who the figure was, because he was wrapped in a very big, shrouded cloak. He spoke in a very deep voice, when he said, " I challenge you to a battle, Ash Ketchum!!" "Hey!! How do you know my name?!" "I am from Team Rocket!! Your good little buddies have told Giovanni and me all about you. Those buffoons really think that they can become Team Rocket Members. They all are very annoying and a disgrace to all Team Rocket members, especially that annoying, talking Meowth!!!" When Ash, heard that last sentence he knew what the cloaked man was talking about. "What ever you found out about us," Ash said in an angry tone, "It doesn't matter! What do you want with us anyway?!!!" "Those three buffoons told me that you were a strong trainer. I'd have to see this for myself! And besides, with the little plan we are conducting, we don't need you meddling with us. Those three buffoons said you meddled in Team Rocket's affairs all the time, so I have come to stop and destroy you and your Pokemon!! "Fine, I accept your challenge!!" Brock then interrupted with a worried tone. "Ash, are you sure about this? This doesn't look like your everyday Jessie and James, Team Rocket member. This guy looks strong!" "I'm sure! I believe in my Pokemon!" When Ash turned toward the cloaked mystery man, they got ready to battle! The Cloaked man chose his Pokemon. "Go Mightyena!" Mightyena appeared with a load roar and ready to attack! *This Pokemon looks very high leveled * Ash thought. "Go Pikachu!!" Ash yelled while pointing toward the battlefield. "Pika [Lets go!]" "Go Mightyena!! Use Bite!!" Mightyena ran toward Pikachu with its sharp fangs. "Dodge it Pikachu, and use Quick Attack!" Pikachu successfully dodged the attack, but missed with its Quick Attack, due to Mightyena's extreme speed. "Now Pikachu!!! Use Thunderbolt!!!" The Thunderbolt was a direct hit, but it didn't do much damage!! *Man, this Mightyena is strong! * Thought Ash. "Now, Mightyena!! Headbutt!!!" The Headbutt was a direct hit. Pikachu went flying backwards, and hit the ground, hard, but he got back up immediately. Ash all of a sudden got an idea. "Pikachu, use Agility!!!!" Pikachu speeded up immediately, and started to run circles around Mightyena. "Now, Pikachu!!! Use Thunder Wave!!!!!" Pikachu let out waves of small waves, that went at extreme speeds and they flew around and bound Mightyena to where it couldn't move!! "Mightyena, break out of those waves, now!!" But no matter how hard Mightyena struggled, he couldn't get out of those Thunder Waves. "Now Pikachu!! Give Mightyena your most powerful Thunder!!!!" Pikachu concentrated tons of electrical energy, and shot it directly at Mightyena!! It was a direct hit, and Mightyena dropped down, paralyzed as any Pokemon could be. "Grrr…. Mightyena Return." He growled, and held out his Poke'ball. "Your stronger than I thought." He chuckled a little. "Well no matter, you won't be able to handle my next Pokemon." He held out another one, and threw it into the arena. When it appeared, Ash didn't panic, but he knew it was strong. "A Tyranitar." He said a little nervous. "Pikachu, return. Are you, Ok buddy?" Pi[Yes.] Pikachu did as it was told. Ash held out a Poke'ball, and then threw it. "Go Electibuzz!" When it appeared, the second battle began. "Go Tyranitar! Hyper Beam!" Tyranitar charged up a beam then shot it at Electibuzz. "Go Electibuzz! Dodge it!" Electibuzz successfully dodged it. "Good! Now use Thunder Punch!" The Thunder Punch, successfully hit Tyranitar, but did little damage. "Now Tyranitar! Slash!" Tyranitar landed a hard blow to Electibuzz, and it flew back, but it got back up, and was still raring to battle. "Now Electibuzz! Use Thunderbolt!" Electibuzz shot a Thunderbolt at Tyranitar, and it was a direct hit, but it didn't do much damage! "Ha! Do you think a wimpy Thunderbolt like that won't damage, my Tyranitar?! You'll have to do better than that!" *Man! Thought Ash, I am the champion of the Pokemon League, and I can't even beat a Team Rocket member! This guy is really strong! But, I can't give up! * "Go Tyranitar! Hyper Beam!" The Hyper Beam was a direct hit, Electibuzz fell to the ground! "Electibuzz! Try to get up!" It tried to get back up……but couldn't. Electibuzz, fainted on the ground, and the battle was over. Ash ran straight to Electibuzz. "Are you ok, Electibuzz?!" "Electibuzz Electi [I think so.]" Electibuzz, said rubbing its head. The cloaked figure then spoke to Ash. "Ash……you are stronger than I expected for you to be. Still you are no match for me. What you have experienced is a taste of what Team Rocket is like, so don't come meddling in our affairs." The cloaked man turned to leave, but turned his head toward Ash again. "By the way. My name is Locknile." And with those last few words, he walked away slowly out into the forest, until he was out of sight. When he was gone, Ash said to the gang, "Guys……I think there is going to be serious trouble." (Back, with Locknile at the headquarters of Team Rocket.) "Are preparations complete?" asked, a man in the shadows. "Yes, master. I have given warning to the trainer Ash Ketchum. He is stronger than I suspected, but still he is no match for me." Said Locknile. "He may get past all of our grunts, and definitely Jessie and James, but he won't get past our higher posts." "Good. You have done an excellent job. I don't know why I have ever trusted those buffoons, Jessie and James, and that stupid talking Meowth." Said, Giovanni, with his face now out of the shadows. He was sitting and stroking his Persian. "It will only be a matter of time." They both discussed future plans while laughing evilly. So what do you think? Like it, hate it, only one way to tell me. What do you think will happen with Locknile and Giovanni's plan? You'll just have to wait till next time?