EPISODE 22: Pillars*

"Rocket Academy? That name sounds familiar to me." I utter with a heavy mind while looking at Charlotte's hasty spirit. No matter how many times I looked unto her eyes, she always reminds me of Jenny and her Pikachu.

"Of course, what could I expect? Ah! I know, I'll show you around." Charlotte cackles. Her giggle loosens up the room, as if her gentle sound could make a lamplight more golden and the fires burn warmer. My hand serves as a connection between her and my physique. Charlotte's excessive excitement drags me out of the room, with our Pokemons following by our side.

The first thing which catches my eyes outside our room is a hall filled with black lustered metallic doors, bouncing back one's reflection once someone stares at it. These rooms serves as cabins for members belonging to the Rocket Academy.

"The Rocket Academy is a subdivision of the Giovanni Industries. It rests in the middle of the tower, take the elevator up and you'll reach the boss, take the elevator down and you'll reach the lobby.

Oh, and by the way, fun fact! The Rocket Academy is actually 60% of this tower, which means 10% belongs to the miscellaneous, 20% belongs to the boss, and 10% belongs to the lobby." Charlotte informs while we gush through the halls. My eyes couldn't keep up with all the signages and room, not even a single grunt is in sight while dashing through the corridors.

"The purpose of this academy is to train and guide younger grunts like us, but don't worry, we can still participate in operations and secret missions, that's if, Giovanni, the brains behind all of this allows us.

So far, I haven't been to any missions yet for the past four months. The boss has a reputation for being selective, he only chooses grunts which he believes will do the mission in a proper manner. My dream so far is to participate in one of Giovanni's schemes! I want to work alongside the Executives." Charlotte's passion and enthusiasm floods her whole complexion! I've never seen anyone this determined before, perhaps even determined than Jenny and her Pikachu.

"Executives?" I question. My knowledge about Team Rocket isn't that profound yet since I am only a new member. There's still a whole book I have to learn about in order to know everything about Giovanni, and his comrades.

"Wait... you don't know about the Executives?!" I am suddenly put to a halt, while my eyes have no choice but to look at Charlotte's baffled glance.

"... The Executives are one of the most influential members of Team Rocket! Never mess with them, or you're up for a tight spot. Ariana, Petrel, Proton, and Archer, are Giovanni's four horsemen.

Personally, my favorite out of these four executives is no other than Ariana. Her passionate red hair and her great battling skills inspire me every time I watch her battle. I've never seen anyone defeat Ariana before.

Proton, is the "serious" type of executive. He takes his businesses exceptionally and aspires to accomplish whatever the boss commands him to do. His green hair matches his green eyes, glare at them, and you'll be intimidated right away.

Next, we have Petrel, the "Goofy" of team Rocket. He loves to interact with young grunts like us, and when he has the time? He usually comes here to teach us a thing or two about Pokemon battling. Never underestimate his violet hair and old looks, even if he's enthusiastic, he's a man who upholds profound Pokemon Strength.

Lastly, we have Archer, he's the most loyal out of all the executives. He'll do anything just to please Giovanni, even if it means giving his Pokemons permanently to the boss. He the authoritarian type of person who commands the other three.

Team Rocket is a vast organization containing many famous members aside from the Executives. Ever heard of the Iron Masked Marauder? Or even Miyamoto? Oh, maybe you've heard about the Rocket Sisters, Anne and Oakley?" Charlotte's knowledge on Team Rocket is way too vast, that even taking a nibble on all those information could choke your brain. How did she become obsessed with Team Rocket to the point she knows every elite, and executive. I try my best to accept all these facts but my brain can't handle about 90% of it.

We continue to walk through the halls of the Cabin Area, and that's when my attention is caught by a poster sticking on a wall beside the stairs. Cliff and Arlo are on the picture, but I wasn't familiar with the girl in the center.

She has a white Rocket outfit, and a messy bun hair like me, although her hair is black instead of being blue like mine.

"Those three are known as the Elites of the Rocket Academy. They're in charge of whatever is going on inside these walls. Cliff, Arlo, and Sierra, those are their names.

Cliff is known for being a wise teacher when it comes to Pokemon Battling. Tactics, strategies, and techniques, all you have to do is to ask Cliff about them and he'll give a thing or two.

Arlo is the tech wizard of Team Rocket. His profound skills and compatibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math made the boss admire him. Up to this day, Arlo is in charge of the Science department, they're purpose is to create new devices that could ease out missions and operations.

Lastly, the queen of the Academy, Sierra! She's... um, let's say... a bit strict when it comes to everything. From eating, sleeping, and battling she'll scold anyone who dares interrupt her current mood. She's also a profound trainer, that's why the boss made him the head of the Rocket Academy." Charlotte educates while staring at the poster with me. So far, I've seen Arlo and Cliff in Saffron City before, now me and my Pokemons are eager to meet Sierra, the Elite who acts like a queen.

From Executives to Elites like Arlo and the rest, Team Rocket upholds a government that could soon save the world from any burden with the power harnessed from Mewtwo.