21 End of vacation

Without Hilda and Rosa, I was bored, that's what I realized after two hours without them.

I didn't feel comfortable at the hotel because there were cameras everywhere.

With nothing else to do, I decided to train with my Pokémon.

I have 2 days left, including today, to return to Team Rocket. I decided I would leave Pewter City today after buying some things.

But first, I wanted to spend some quality time with my Pokémon.

I released Beatrice and Escorpius from their Pokéballs, Konrad was by my side, and Corvus was on my shoulder as usual. Since his kidnapping, we agreed to do this whenever we went outside.

We went to the Pokémon Center, where I advised Corvus to teach Toxic to Escorpius and Shadow Ball to Beatrice from Konrad.

As for myself, I did my daily exercise routine.

After training, we officially left Pewter City.

I tried to buy a bike, but they were too expensive, just like in the games, $300,000, and I only had $269,580.

The space-time backpack was worth $200,000, too expensive.

So, reluctantly, we left Pewter City.

"Ah, I was getting tired of the smell of coal," Konrad said once we left Pewter City.

"And I agree," I said, nodding in agreement with the puppet.

"Now, will we do more robberies?" Corvus asked.

"Probably."

"Hey, you, the albino," a man who owned a market stall called out to me. "Don't you want to buy something from me? I accept all kinds of payments, perhaps some decorations for your Poké Balls?"

"I'm Mello, let's see what you have."

Truth be told, I urgently needed something to differentiate the Poké Balls. It was difficult to recognize them by the position I left them in last time.

"Pleased to meet you, Mello, I hope you like these," he said.

Then, I saw it, some stones that seemed familiar to me.

They were stones of colors very similar to a mega stone.

It couldn't be, right?

"What is that stone?"

"Oh, that? You have a good eye. It's a strange mineral from Hoenn, for rock collectors. It's not very expensive."

"I'll take them all. How many do you have?"

"These 2."

I was laughing inwardly like a villain.

I had no idea what mega stone it was, I doubted it was a Gardevoirite or a Banettite, but I could still sell them when their use was discovered.

"How much are they?"

"Hmm, let's say $4,000. They're quite rare to find, although they're useless."

"I'll pay $2,000."

"$3,000."

"Deal."

With that, we both sealed the deal. The merchant was happy thinking he had cheated me, and I was happy knowing the truth, everyone was content.

Hahaha, I wonder what face he'll make when he finds out.

Then, I bought some decorative necklaces for my Poké Balls: a skull for Konrad, an X for Escorpius, a heart for Beatrice, and a wing for Corvus.

I said goodbye to the merchant and continued on my way, bidding farewell to Pewter City with two invaluable items.

I reached Viridian Forest and

And here is where I have to talk to Porygon.

"The weather is nice," I spoke in code.

And at the signal, Porygon, now Fulgrim, deactivated the microphone and appeared in front of me.

"Is is is this the moment to talk about the company?" Fulgrim asked.

"Yes, how are the games going?"

"Yes, I need you to play and tell me what you think since the target audience is hu hu humans. Let's start with this 'Pokemon Plant vs. Zombies'."

We continued talking about the games we were going to create, giving ideas and adapting them to the Pokémon world with decorations and culture from this world when I saw a flock of Taillow and Swellow soaring through the sky.

I was surprised to see the flock land near our location.

A Swellow with Facade and Guts would be very good.

I saw on Pokenet that the most popular Pokémon trainer with a Swellow (Winona) didn't use these moves and abilities, which means I would be the first in this world to discover the potential of this Pokémon, as certain Pokémon abilities have not yet been discovered in this universe.

Look, another method to make myself rich.

In fact, I've thought about starting a YouTube channel, when Porygon creates YouTube, it will be a battle channel.

Where was I? Oh yes, the Swellow, I'm going to go in its direction to capture one.

I sent out Beatrice for more protection since she has an electric attack, Thunderbolt.

And with that, I went to the area. First, I would try the peaceful route, although upon further thought, I could only do it peacefully since they outnumbered us.

Anyway, I would try dialoguing; I felt capable after cheating the merchant, so why not?

The first thing is to analyze which of them has the Guts ability.

"Hello."

The swallows looked at me angrily for interrupting their rest in the treetops.

One approached me and raised its wings to increase its wingspan, in a failed attempt to scare me.

"Out of our territory."

"I brought food, I want to talk."

"You fool, go away," the bird said, its voice deeper than my Murcrow's, which was sharper.

"I'm not a fool, I just want to talk to the leader, I brought some berries."

It took the bird a moment to process that it could understand me. Confused, it tested me to see if I understood.

"If you understand, come closer," the Swellow said.

Fearless because I had Beatrice by my side, I approached, giving it the berry.

The Swellow cautiously grabbed it with its beak and ate it.

"I want to talk to the leader of this flock."

"That would be me. What do you want?"

I looked to see the evolved birds, starting with the leader.

Swellow lvl 33 Ability: Guts

Swellow lvl 24 Ability: Scrappy

Swellow lvl 22 Ability: Scrappy

Swellow lvl 23 Ability: Guts

They had ceased their hostility and now only looked at me with curiosity to know what we wanted.

"I need a Pokémon companion of your species to participate in the league."

"What's a league?"

"Strong Pokémon battling for the top spot. Your species is very strong; I need it. Is there any fully evolved Pokémon of your species that wants to join me?"

"Interesting. Normally, humans attack us by force and capture us. The truth is, it's not a bad deal; sometimes members of our flock go with humans, seeking them out to gain strength from their aura. None have ever tried to speak with us and negotiate. I'll talk to the others to see if any are interested, although I doubt it. The evolved ones no longer seek strength, only the right to lead the flock."

The bird suddenly stopped, hesitant.

"Although on second thought, we have a member who is eager to join you."

I was surprised by this change of heart.

"Stay a while; you'll get to see it."

"Is it evolved?"

"Yes."

"I also have requirements; if it doesn't meet them, I won't accept it."

If it doesn't have Guts, I don't want it.

"It's the former leader of this flock, he's been giving me trouble lately. It would make me happy if you got rid of him."

"I see."

These Pokémon are more cunning than I gave them credit for.

I followed his advice and waited.

Until finally, the mysterious Pokémon appeared.

Swellow lvl 29 Gender: Male Ability: Guts Moves: Quick Attack, Wing Attack, Double Team, Aerial Ace It's perfect, it only knows 4 moves but it's perfect.

"Now is when he challenges me, catch him when he's weak, I advise you to step back."

"Leader, I challenge you to a battle for the position," the new Swellow said.

"Sigh, don't you learn?"

The battle was one-sided.

The leader of the flock had the move Agility, winning with ease against the challenger with that incredible speed.

Swellow lvl 29 HP: 0%

"With this, I'll finally get rid of you."

The winning Swellow twisted the loser's wings, who couldn't move after running out of HP (aura).

"That's it; he's all yours. Don't let him come back."

"Um, was this situation my fault?"

"What's wrong? Doesn't it meet the requirements? You won't find a better one."

Following his advice, I took out a Poké Ball and captured it.

I was a bit angry at how the Swellow injured its rival, although I suppose that's nature, but I expected the swallows to behave like lions.

"A pleasure doing business; you can go now."

With nothing else to do, I bowed and went on my way to a Pokémon Center.

"Come out, Corvus."

"Swellow might take it badly, protect me if it tries to attack me."

"Your flying Pokémon is healed, but it has caused some trouble, and we had to give it some painkillers to calm it down when we checked its wings."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't worry, the responsibility doesn't fall on you. We just warn you that it can be a dangerous Pokémon."

"I'll keep that in mind. Can I see him now?"

Nurse Joy nodded.

"Hello, Swellow."

"You!"

"9 months."

"What?"

"Stay with me for 9 months."

"And why should I?"

"I'll give you what you're looking for. If you know the migration sites of your family, I can give you what you're looking for."

"And what am I looking for, stupid human?"

"Revenge."

The bird fell silent.

"That Swellow ousted you from the flock. The plan is simple: you train with me for 9 months, we win a competition, and you return as the alpha of your flock."

The Swellow remained silent before nodding.

"Fine, I'll train with you if I see benefits, then I'll leave."

"I'll call you Hirund; it means Swallow in Latin."

Swellow looked at me without understanding, and judging by its expression, it didn't care much.

With that, I returned it to its Poké Ball and went to sleep.

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The day has finally arrived, the day I will receive my promotion in Team Rocket.

It was funny to think that I would ascend after defeating one executive and killing another.

Now there are only 2 executives left that I know, Arianna and Archer.

"Kid, I see you're fine. Did you get the badges?" Marcus greeted me once I arrived at the Rocket base.

I nodded.

"Good, I trust you. You're my favorite student, so I have a gift for you." He handed me a Poké Ball.

"What's this?"

"My Magneton has spawned a child."

I wanted to ask how a Magneton could have children with an electromagnet, but I held back.

"I've seen your power; Magneton is my best Pokémon. Its offspring will be just as strong."

"Wow, Leader Marcus, I don't know what to say."

It was true; I didn't expect Marcus to give me a Pokémon, a Magnemite of all things. It would be my first Pokémon native to Kanto, I noticed.

I wanted to release it to see its ability, but some new guests interrupted my attempt.

They were the other promoted members, Julius, Jackson, Ledger, and Garfield.

"Right, now that you've all arrived, it's time to say goodbye. You did a great job looting the train and in my classes, so I want to congratulate you. Keep it up, and then Team Rocket will reward you."

"Now you can go to the 3rd floor, where an executive will train you."

"An executive?"

So, Archer or Ariana.

"You can leave now."

The five of us took the elevator together and went to the third basement floor.

I was nervous, the last executive I encountered gave me a lot of trouble.

And there she was.

A young woman of medium height and slender build. She had quite black hair but with some purplish tones, as well as the color of her eyes, and was wearing the Team Rocket uniform.

At her side was an Alakazam.

Alakazam lvl 60

"Come closer," the beauty said.

We obeyed, and suddenly we were in another room with a different color.

"Wow."

"W-what."

"Where are we?"

Dazed, we stared at each other.

We hadn't made physical contact with the Alakazam; how did it teleport us?

"Good, welcome to Saffron City, the capital and your new home."

This woman looked more and more like…

"Call me Sabrina; I'm the gym leader of the city. Only call me when necessary, or you'll regret it."