EPISODE 71: Impossible!***
Happiness is in the moment, the more focused the more intense, like a beam of light to the soul. I could barely raise my patience anymore for I am too excited to return to the island. Not only have we captured Zapdos but I was also able to outsmart Ebony once in for all. This is a mere victory, and I plan to triumph against her once we meet again.
After many failures, comes success and I feel both happy and thrilled to achieve it. It has been a long time since my last success, and I could barely remember what mission I was in during that time. I think that was when I was tasked to obtain the book back in Violet City. Anyhow, the present is what matters, and that is that.
Upon arriving at the station we immediately enter the train. Although there is happiness for success, there is also worry for trouble. I fear, the twins might have an opportunity to catch up with us if we prolong our stay here. Inside the train, it manually operates itself like what it did before except in a reversing manner.
Bullet trains are composed of two control centers found at both ends. The operation of these control centers depends on where the train is heading. If south, then the southern control center takes charge, if north then the opposite will do its job. In this case, we would be heading south since we came from the north while heading to this destination.
The train leaves immediately, like a bullet it travels. Inside, I finally sigh with relief, wiping all those bitter sweat away. I stay at my usual and favorite spot, which is anywhere as long as there is a window beside me. Any vehicles, may it be cars or buses or even airplanes, I always love to seat beside a window. One, because it is more comfortable, and two, I'm a woman who loves to capture the beautiful scenes and surroundings around me as I travel not only with my camera but also with my eyes.
I am also not the only one who is happy and proud since Charlotte and Virgo are too. They smile throughout this journey of ours back to Cerulean. Bliss is the only emotion present in us, and the rest remained absent, not even a single pinch of other emotions could be found within us.
I couldn't wait to hear the praises which will be thrown at us by the executives once they hear about the mission's success, and now that we have Zapdos, the race enters a tie. One point each, out of two. One mirage remains, the mirage of fire, Moltres. Its location is still unknown to both organizations, and our professors are working hard to debunk its mystery.
While looking to the window, listening to my favorite tracks with the earphones connected from my Rotom-Phone to my ears, I wonder deeply. I wonder what would be Xavier's reaction if he is alive today. I am doing this for him as well, and it would be great if he knew about Team Rocket's current success, another step closer to our goal.
"Luna." Charlotte grabs my attention. I remove my earphones for a while in order to listen to her. She hands me a box of orange juice, specifically my favorite brand that I drink in both the orphanage and our headquarters.
"Where did you get this? I was craving for this earlier this morning." I question, quickly grabbing the juice box from her. I couldn't wait but to poke the straw and take a sip from the orange juice.
"Hee hee, just don't tell the executives about this. I found that in the kitchen."
"The train has a kitchen?"
"Yes! Surprised huh? I just knew it right now. Perhaps the executives will let this slide since we deserve a drink anyways after our success." Charlotte sits down beside me, winking her eye. I chuckle in response.
As the journey continues back to Cerulean, I drink my orange juice. The sweetness which is the flavor I crave for is present in this brand, this is the reason why I love it so much. Every meal, I can't eat without my trusty orange juice box.
The train passes through the long bridge. We feel the same sensation we felt during the first time we passed here on our way to the Power Plant. The wind, as usual, remains violet as ever, shaking the train vigorously. Due to this, I accidentally dropped my Rotom-Phone. As luck would have it, only a small scratch formed.
Mind is disturbed all of a sudden when I heard something unusual. The sounds of metals banging unto each other blare. It is as if someone is walking above the train. The three of us become cautious, listening carefully to the footsteps above.
The sound is so alerting that I even stood up from my chair only to listen further. It's either something's wrong with the train's ceiling or... Ebony and Emily were able to catch up, and now they're here to gamble for the mirage again. The sound continues to blare but this time, with additional annoyance.
The sounds of a laser cutting through a metallic frame is heard by our ears. We can see the laser passing through the ceiling, and this is something the three of us should be scared of. Virgo instructs me to hide the Rocket Ball in my pocket as quickly as possible in order to protect it against whoever may be above us.