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Disclaimer: The series would be a whole lot better if I owned pokemon.

Notes: <> indicates thought-speak, italics indicates pokemon speech or news excerpts, ** indicates thoughts.

Chapter 5: Hope glowing

“I’m very proud of you two.” Giovanni told his two young agents.

“Thank you, sir.” They chorused.

“You are one of my best teams. I am putting you through six months of specialized training.”

“But sir, why?” Ash asked.

Giovanni smiled. “Can’t you see? I need the best for Operation Kinesis, and you two are among the best.”

The two blinked, but nodded.

“Some new pokemon wouldn’t hurt either. Also, the scientists would like to offer you the chance to receive special powers. It is a risky operation with only a 15% survival rate, but you are free to decline.”

“Exactly what would these special powers entail?”

“Well… telepathy, telekinesis, the ability to talk to pokemon…”

Ash and Charlotte locked eyes and nodded.

“We’ll try it.”

“Excellent. It basically just consists of a series of shots, over the course of four months. Your powers will begin to manifest themselves immediately.”

“All right, sir.”

Giovanni nodded. “Dismissed. Go see the pokemon quartermaster later.”

The scientists were anxiously discussing what to do.

“We can’t spare any expense. These are Giovanni’s best agents, not to mention his niece and nephew.”

“I understand. We have to use the highest quality DNA and chemicals.”

“Hmm…”

About two hours later, Ash and Charlotte were given their shots, before being sent to Command Class.

“This is so interesting.” Ash said. He was taking notes.
“I’ve never thought of psychology as a useful class, but now I can see that it is helpful.” Charlotte said.

They smiled and continued listening to the instructors.

Two weeks later, the signs were beginning to manifest… but in a strange way.

Almost overnight, Ash’s eyes had turned a gold color, while his hair developed silver streaks. On the other hand, Charlotte’s hair itself had turned gold, and her eyes were white.

They were also able to talk in telepathy now, which was a bonus.

Three months later, Giovanni sent them out on a mission, just to give them some fresh air and exercise.

“So we’re attacking the Fuschia City gym?”

Ash nodded. “Yes. Giovanni only wants Koga’s Arbok, though. We are to leave the rest alone.”

“Okay.”

The two teleported in, and landed right next to a group of Electrodes. Ash sighed. Charlotte’s skills at that particular ability were sadly horrific.

“Shoot…” Charlotte said, reaching for Bellossem’s poke ball.

“Don’t panic.” Ash said. < I’m prepared. Mysdreavus, go! Use Hypnosis! >

Mysdreavus popped out and put them all to sleep.

“Electrodes wouldn’t hurt.” Charlotte said, capturing four with Rocket balls to override any existing trainer mode. < The scientists like them. >

Ash nodded.

They couldn’t find Koga, but they did find his Arbok snoozing.

< Wow, this was easier than I thought. >

< I know. > Ash said, throwing a Rocket Ball. Then, the two teleported out and transferred the pokemon to Giovanni at a small roadside Center. Well, at least Ash did, and Charlotte just clung onto him.

“Let’s go have lunch at that sushi place.” Charlotte suggested, pointing to a red tile roofed building flanked by two pillars of jute.
“Okay! I’m starving!”

The two enjoyed a delicious meal of sushi. Then, they headed out into the forest to play. They released their pokemon, and spent a happy afternoon flying, swimming, running, and just resting.

*Splash*

Charlotte looked at Ash, who grinned innocently and hid the water balloon behind his back.

Charlotte formed a small ball of ice in her hands and threw it at him.

Ash breathed out some fire. Then, he dived into the stream and began swimming away.

Run, daddy, Run! The Articunos shouted.

Get him, mommy! Rapidash said. Even if Charlotte wasn’t her parent, they were friends and she took care of them.

Hurry! Sneasal said to Ash. She’s about to jump in the water!

Charlotte pulled off her jacket and dived in, trying to grab his foot.

Ash quickly sank underwater. * Heh. I can breathe underwater. *

Charlotte looked around for Ash, but he was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, Ash grabbed her arm and yanked her underwater.

Charlotte came up spluttering. ”That’s it! I will have my revenge!” She formed a ball of sludge in midair and hit him with it.

“Ew! Get it off!” Ash said, scrubbing furiously.

Hehehe, Daddy got slimed. The girl Articuno said.

Don’t give up, Daddy!

Articuno threw Ash his waterproof makeup kit.

< Thank you! > Ash said, pulling out the waterproof black lipstick and lunging at Charlotte.

< Oh no you don’t! > Charlotte said, pulling out her own makeup kit. She pulled out purple eyeliner. They began circling each other warily. Suddenly, Charlotte splashed Ash. He looked up, startled, just in time for her to paint a squiggle on his cheek.

“If that’s how you want it.” Ash said, creating a gigantic tidal wave and lunging at her. Charlotte came up with little hearts on her forehead.

“It’s war!”

Thirty minutes later, two thoroughly drenched agents climbed up.

“Phew. I’m beat.” Charlotte said, as Arcanine breathed a light Flamethrower over her to dry her.

“Me too.” Ash said, letting his Flareon do the same.

Now dry, the two agents made a quick dinner of sandwiches and ate, as they watched the moon rise.

The next day, they returned to HQ.

“Enjoy your trip?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Great. Take the rest of the day off. Your sparring instructor sprained his ankle and is getting it healed.”

“Oh…”

Ash and Charlotte tried to look mournful, but they couldn’t help smiling. * No forced exercise today! *

Four months later…

“Sir, what is Operation Kinesis?” Ash asked out of curiosity.

Giovanni smiled. “The complete takeover of Kanto and Johto.”

End Chapter 5!

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