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Kasiya jumped as the door to the room where she was being kept opened, and a young woman with long, blonde hair and green eyes entered. She wore the usual Rocket outfit, a black miniskirt and a black sleeveless top embroidered with a big red 'R'. She carried a small tray, and set it on a crate next to the captive.

"Don't be afraid," she said softly. "I'm not going to hurt you."

"Why am I here?" Kasiya asked, her voice quivering.

"Our superiors are, in fact, quite impressed by your abilities as a trainer," she said. "We do want you to join us."

"My anwer is still no," Kasiya said firmly, although her voice cracked a bit at the end.

"At least consider it," the female Rocket said. "It took me some convincing as well. I've brought you some water, I thought you might be thirsty."

"Thank you," Kasiya said. "May be a bit hard to drink though, my hands like this."

"Indeed," she smiled, and promptly untied her. "Don't worry, your Golbat is safe," she added, as Kasiya accepted the water.

"I want him back," Kasiya said between gulps. "Now!"

"At least you know he's safe," the woman said, taking the empty glass. "Oh," she added, as she turned to leave, "my name's Mai. If you need anything, just knock on the door, and the boys will come get me." She closed the door again, leaving Kasiya alone.

"I've got to think of something," Kasiya said, looking around. "I've got to get Fang back!"

He nervously fidgeted in his chair as it approached Saffron, a bead of sweat dripped from his brow. This isn't right, I never sweat. He thought to himself. "Man Nitro, I've never played hero before, I hope I can save her." He nervously looked at his Pokemon, who cheered him up with his confident smile.

"Char, Char-meleon, meleonchar!" Don't worry Mike, you'll do fine, you have many friends willing to help you out. Nitro gave Mike a reassuring hug as the train skidded to a stop, they were now at Celadon.

Seto found himself following the grunts down the hall, wondering where they put Kassie. Keeping to the shadows was easy, there wasn't much light in this place. The crafty Meowth followed the two men down a set of stairs as they met up with a tall woman with blonde hair.

"What's up?" Two asked, giving her a nod.

"She still won't budge," Mai said, shaking her head. "She's demanding to get her Golbat back."

"That won't be happening," Three sneered. "That Golbat of hers is the same one that took out Jozen's Lombre. It won't be going anywhere but straight into Giovanni's hands, especially with it being green. It will surely help the boss's mood once he is freed."

"Good thinking," Mai nodded. "But we may have to use it as a bargaining chip. That kid is stubborn," she turned and looked back at the door. "She reminds me of me when I was her age."

Two and Three laughed, and continued down the hall. Mai stood for a moment, looking at the door that lead to Kasiya. Then, pocketing the keys, she turned and walked away, leaving the door to be guarded by one beefy looking Rocket Grunt. Seto tilted his head, wondering how he could get past this burly man.

"Meowth?" he said, walking out into the open on all fours, and trying his best to look innocent.

"How did you get in here?" the man snorted at him.

"Meowth," Seto replied.

"Alright, you pint-sized intruder," he chortled. "Get out before you get hurt."

"Meeeowth," Seto replied again, this time getting up on two feet and extending his claws.

"That does it! Let's go, Koffing! Show this runt we're not fooling around here!" The floating ball of gases appeared before his trainer, puffing smoke out of his many pores.

Seto only grinned. Bring it on! He thought, as he leapt at the Koffing, claws bared.

After peering around the city Mike would have t obe blind to miss the huge, "Game Corner" sign. "Almost there!"

His optimistic attitude was suddenly stolen away when he noticed a man in a large black coat standing in front of the door. "I'm sorry runt, but I cannot let you enter."

"Oh man! That sucks, I really wanted to get in...well, I'll be going Misterr."

The man looked a tad surprised. "Wait...it's that easy? You're going to leave?"

Mike answered with a swift fist connecting to the mans face. "Of course not you jerk, let me in and let Kasiya go!"

"Agh!" The man flew back, his coat falling off, revealing he was a Rocket. Mike gritted his teeth and cracked his knuckles, Nitro blowing smoke out his nose. "Now, are you going to let me go now? Or do you want my Pokemon to get involved?" He clenched his fist.

"A-alright, g-go, there is a button behind the poster in the Game Corner, use it, just leave me alone!" the Rocket whimpered and backed away on all fours.

"Thank you good sir." Mike said as he quickly walked inside.

"You know what to do with them," Mai said, turning on her heels and walking towards the stairs. "I'm going to personally welcome our guest." The grunts took a length of rope and bound the exhausted Meowth, much like he'd been when Kasiya first 'caught' him. Next, they bound the still-dazed Kasiya, holding her between them.

Mai waited at the top of the stairs for the 'guest', her hands on her hips. Like clockwork, she soon saw Mike and the Pokemon Squadron coming down the hallway. She flipped her long blonde hair behind her, and smiled as the boy reached her. "Might I ask who you are?" she asked, locking her eyes with his. "And what you are doing here?"

Ryka watched the train leave as she stood there, keeping Mitsu and Sasha company. What should we do? She thought as she looked at Sasha, then at Mitsu. I'm sure he'll save her, right? Thunder jumped on her shoulder, a reassuring look in his eyes. He seemed to be telling her it would be okay. Aurora nuzzled her ankles, saying the same thing.

"I'm a patient boy, I'm willing to talk things over, but say one wrong thing and I'm going to walk all over you." Mike glared. "So, say your words."