EPISODE 16: Spark of Hope!*
The bright looking milky clouds got up from sleep and started traveling around the sky visiting the wonderful environment. With the wind blowing from the far east, entering our windows, the two of us are awakened. Golden the atmosphere is, for the sun has just begun to rise. Peculiar it is for us to be awakened on such an early morning.
<Chiko! Chikorita!>Chikorita shrieks, dazzling at the floor with Kirlia and Mawile. Yes, since the first day she got here, Chikorita has made new friends. As for Teddiursa, it continued to stay timid, hiding behind the back of her trainer.
"Go on Teddiursa, they're friendly." Virgo encourages, bringing her Pokemon to the spotlight, and introducing Teddiursa to the rest. However, no matter how friendly the other Pokemons are, Teddiursa remained hidden, far away from them. If her trainer tries to bring it closer, the only thing it would do is to run away again.
"Say, Virgo. Does Teddiursa battle?" I query, since her timid Pokemon has piqued my interest.
"Of course he does," Virgo responds while grooming Teddiursa's brown fur.
"So Teddiursa is a male after all. What moves does it know?" I question furthermore, pondering at Teddiursa's adorable looks.
"Let's see, the last time I checked, Teddiursa knows Scratch, Fury Swipes, Metal Claw, and Play Rough. It's been a long time since both of us battled together." Virgo starts to utter in a soft tone as her smile becomes a frown all of a sudden.
"... You see, I was merely a janitor of the organization. After hearing the attack from Giovanni Industries, the other Elite operatives finally allowed me to join the raid since I'm all that's left from the Celadon Branch of Team Rocket. However, I still failed."
"Celadon Branch? You must be talking about the Game Corner right? Anyways, it would've been great if we met at the raid. Perhaps I saw you but didn't pay that much attention since I was busy tracking down the elites."
In our simple morning conversation, there were times when we chuckled and grinned while telling the stories of our times in the organization. Surprisingly, her branch has fallen (Game Corner) because of the same trainer, trainer Red. Now that piques my interest, where could he be right now?
Through our conversation, I and Virgo grew closer. She does not have the characteristics of Charlotte, but that does not mean we couldn't be friends. From our conversation, Professor Olive starts to knock again, grabbing our attention.
Gladly, the two of us open the door, greeting her with a pleasant smile despite her drowsy and messed up looks. Her eye bags are present, very dark indeed. Her hair is somewhat similar to the hair of a grandma. Upon opening, the only thing we saw was the professor gasping for air earnestly.
"Professor Olive, is there anything wrong?" Virgo queries, somehow trying to avoid herself from laughing at the professor's looks.
"Agent Luna, you are requested before the presence of the executives. Please proceed right away to Room-HQ. Don't mind my drowsy looks, it's quite a long story." Professor Olive utters softly as she lets off a huge yawn.
"About me professor?"
"You can stay. I only need Luna." In a drowsy and sleepy manner, professor Olive responds.
For a moment, the two of us get separated as Professor Olive leads me to the room. From behind, she walks like an Aipom with her back slouched. As we got closer, she'd stop at times, stretching her arms with her mouth letting off deep yawns.
"Professor, why do you seem sleepy?"
"Me? I'm not sleepy, just tired, that's all." She responds, yawning deeply afterward.
"You must've slept late didn't you?" I assume, chuckling softly.
"Yes, I had to finish my reports and paperwork."
Upon arriving at Room-HQ, the professor leaves me and proceeds back to her room in order to go back to her deep slumber. Me? I am left with no choice but to pity the hard-working professor.
Inside the room, the darkness remains the same. The four mirrors start to turn on, showing the silhouettes of the four executives. I walk closer, wondering why they've called me. I dearly hope it isn't another mission since my body has not fully been energized yet.
"Agent Luna, the four of us bring good news," Petrel says in an exuberant manner.
"Good news?"
"Yes. After enough research and investigation, we have finally found the location of one of your friends, Agent Charlotte. She can be found in the Pokemon Police Department, Olivine City Branch. Perhaps, you would like to rescue and bring her back." Ariana explains, giving me a sudden burst of relief and euphoria.
"Of course, I'd gladly accept the mission!" With certainty, I quickly said yes, nodding my head rambunctiously. It may be another minor mission, but at least I could use this opportunity to reunite with my friend Charlotte. I could not wait but to see her rambunctious spirit again.
"Good. Olivine City is found at the far west of Johto. Our helicopter will send you there immediately in order for you to infiltrate the branch. Return to the island, safely. As much as possible, do not take detours and avoid any distractions." Archer bids the final reminders wherein I sincerely concur to follow it.
Could this day get any better? Good news is a spark of hope to me. After being separated for days, Charlotte will finally have the opportunity to return to the organization. I vow to rescue her, no matter what may come to my way.