*Hopes P.O.V.*

There was one word I could use to describe my prison cell: Metal. A bed tucked in the corner was made out of metal, with a stiff blanket and a even stiffer pillow laying on top of the bed frame. The windows bars were made out of metal, while the door itself was made of metal. The walls, the ceiling and the floor were made out of metal. Everything was made out of metal. And I mean everything!

Even thought the metal cell looked brand new, there were wet places among the cell walls and corners. Apparently their was a leak somewhere in the buildings pipeline, which would explain the dampness in the walls.

Once I managed to use a small pocket knife to cut myself free from the spider rope, I searched my pockets for anything good. The only things I had were my Pokedex, a empty PokeBall and my mini pocket knife. Quickly thinking, I used my one PokeBall to get the attention of a Ralts. Sure, it wasn't enough to capture it, but what was I gonna do with it if I caught it?

The Ralts looked towards me, as I held onto the bars for dear life. My feet scrapped on the metal walls, as I quietly begged to the Ralts, "P-Please, little one! You have to help me! I've been kidnapped! Find my brother, my sister and my friends; they'll be able to free me from this place.....Please!....."

I slipped, falling roughly onto my back! The Ralts looked at me from the window, nodding its head before it took off, searching for my family. I felt something near my foot, causing me to look down. My PokeBall was laying on the ground. A small smile formed on my face, as I put my Pokedex, my PokeBall and pocket knife back into my pockets. Now all I needed to do was wait for the Calvary to arrive.....

Unexpectedly, the door opened and Jason walked into the room, closing the door behind him! I got to my feet and stood in a defensive position, my fists near my face and my legs slightly slid apart. At first, no one spoke. Then Jason motioned to the discarded spider rope, stating, "Well, it looks like you escaped that quite easily." "Why did you bring me here?" I asked, cautiously taking a step forward without letting my guard down.

Jason rolled his eyes, replying, "For what other reason would I bring my sister to a abandoned factory in the middle of no where? To catch you with my little sister, duh! How has your life been, since my friends nearly killed you? Have you given up your foolish idea of becoming a Pokemon Guardian?"

".....I went blind for a time, Jason." I deadpanned, with barely any emotion, "And no, I haven't given up my dream of becoming a protector of Pokemon....Unlike you." Jason chuckled darkly, stating as he gently held my chin, "I knew you'd say that...." I knocked his hand away from my jaw, growling ever so slightly. Jason held both hands up, reassuringly not reassuring me by stating, "Easy there sis, I'm not gonna hurt you. I just want to make a offer to you, a deal if you prefer."

"I'm not working for Team Rocket!" I growled, to which Jason said, "O no, I'd never let you work with these bozos. I was thinking of someone else. How would you like to work for the great Lysandre and Team Flare X?"

My eyes widen at the names. Lysandre as the same Lysandre who sent Electro back in time with a ray gun?! "What?!" I gasped, then quickly regained composure, "That can't be possible! Lysandre died and Team Flare disbanded!"

Jason chuckled again, stating dryly, "O, sister, like so many others you were told lies that you were made to believe. Lysandre is alive; heck, I've even talked to him once! He wants you to join him, to join us! He can help you control your powers! Together, we can rule the world, a world where no Pokemon or human has to suffer!....."

I held up my hand, stating firmly yet simply, "Brother, stop. Even if Lysandre is alive, I would never join you two. The world was nearly destroyed the last time that mad man had control over power. I'm not letting my powers being used to hurt others, no matter what you or he says or does to me. My answer, is no, brother."

My brother sighed, walking towards the door as he said, "Again, I thought you'd say that....." As soon as the door opened, I could sense something was up. I stood in a defensive position again, surprised by what happened next......

BAM!!!!!!

Jessie and James knocked my brother out cold! As Jason's body fell to the floor, I ran to him, cradling my brother so he didn't slam into the ground. Meowth grabbed my arm, telling me, "Come on, kid. We need to leave now before your perfect brother wakes up." I hesitated before I laid Jason down on the ground, following Team Rocket outside.

As we jogged down a path, I asked them, "But I don't understand! Why are you helping me? Aren't you working with my brother?" Jessie scoffed, telling me, "O please, do you think we'd ever work for that creep you call a brother?"

My eyes widen, as I breathed, "You weren't working for him willingly...." "Jason threatened to tell our daughter that she was adopted!" James sadly shook his head, adding, "He also threatened to hurt her if we didn't do what he commanded." My eyes widen at what James said. Julie....Is adopted?!.....

Peeking from behind a bush, I could see that the Ralts had found my friends, leading them towards the place I had been earlier. Jessie and James turned me to face them, as Jessie hissed, "Now don't you dare tell anyone that we helped you escape!" "Or that our baby girl is adopted!" James quickly added.

Nodding my head, I smirked softly as I asked, "You care for Julie, don't you?" "We may be bad guys," Jessie said, adding, "But we know a thing or two about family." Meowth pushed me out of the bushes, telling me, "Alright, enough chit chat, go back to your friends."

Quietly, I advices, "Once I'm gone, run away from here as fast as you can; my brother's wrath is nothing to be taken lightly." Jessie scoffed, saying confidently, "Were Team Rocket! We have nothing to be afraid of!"

"But I'm a little worried, Jessie....."

BAM!!!!!

"Shut up, James! We got this.....!"

"Hope!" Colin yelled, running over to me and hugging me tightly. I hugged back, shaken to the core of what had happened. Not only was Lysandre alive, it appears that Team Flare X is also back in business. Plus Team Rocket would do anything to protect their little girl, even if that meant working for my brother.....

But what does Lysandre need me for? I'm guessing this wouldn't be the last time I'd hear that mad man's name................

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