Chapter 57: Sudden Takeover

It was nighttime in West Town. The townsfolk were setting up an old-fashioned hootenanny, which was sure to be an event. Adam continued lounging around on the saloon porch, picking up a few phone numbers from female passers by. Ash, Misty and Brock passed by, each wearing cowboy hats to avoid Pidgeotto poop. “I hope this hootenanny will be a lot of fun.” said Ash.
“I’m sure it’ll be great!” said Misty. “Ash, you should include your Tauros in the Stampede Race!”
“The mayor still hasn’t returned.” said Brock. “I’m hoping nothing bad happens tonight.”
“You spoke too soon, Brock.” said Misty. From the sky, a man and woman wearing T-Shirts with a Red R on it appeared, clinging onto ropes. They had a Meowth with them.
“Hahahahahahaha!” laughed the trio.
“Team Rocket!” said Ash. “What do you want?” he asked.
“Prepare for trouble!” said the woman.
“And make it double.” said the deep-voiced man.

To protect the world from devastation.
To unite all peoples within our nation.
To denounce the evils of truth and love.
To extend our reach to the stars above.
Jessie.
James.
Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light.
Surrender now, or prepare to fight!

“Meee-owth! That’s right!” said the Meowth, who spoke with a voice all real-life cats have.
“Your here to steal Pikachu again aren’t you?” asked Ash.
“Haha, how’d you guess?” responded Jessie. James walked up to Pikachu, and picked it up.
“Pika!” said Pikachu. “CHHUUUU!” it shouted, as it shocked James but to no avail.
“Hahaha.” laughed James. “That’s not going to work this time! We are wearing expandable, see-through rubber suits! Haven’t you learned your electricity is useless yet?”
“Augh! Pikachu!” shouted Ash, forgetting he has 5 more Pokemon on him that could help. Adam looked from the saloon porch and sighed.
“Let me show you how to really take care of someone.” said Adam. “Poke Ball, go!” Adam threw his Poke Ball, the energy revealed into Adam’s Raichu, ‘Lectric.
“Raichu!” said ‘Lectric, standing proud and seemingly not regretting its evolution.
“‘Lectric, Quick Attack!” Adam commanded.
“Raichu!” said ‘Lectric, and it launched at quick speed into Team Rocket, hitting them and causing them to lose grip on Pikachu.
“Pikachu!” said Ash, relieved to have his Pikachu back like it was in any real danger.
“Pikapi!” said Pikachu, who was apparently desperately afraid for its life.
“Now ‘Lectric, Tail Smash!” ordered Adam.
“Wait, time for Slash!” said Meowth, who stood up and retaliated at ‘Lectric, scratching its face and causing it to bleed from its cheek.
“Rai!” said an enraged ‘Lectric. “Raichu!” said ‘Lectric, launching back with a massive Thunderbolt.
“MEOWTH!” said Meowth, shocked heavily. “I’m not USED to Raichu Electricity!”
“‘Lectric, Torpedo!” Adam commanded.
“Raichu!” said ‘Lectric, its body turned yellow-white and *brrrrrrZAP!* ‘Lectric launched as an electric Torpedo into Meowth, who fainted.
“Agh!” said Jessie. “Go Likitung!” said Jessie, throwing a Poke Ball.
“Liki!” said Likitung.
“Return ‘Lectric.” Adam said, recalling his Raichu. “Go Pinko!”
“Cle-fABLE!” said Pinko, who was now a Clefable.
“Pinko, Ice Beam!” Adam commanded. Pinko smiled, and pulled out an Ice Ray, shooting Likitung with it and freezing it.
“Oh no!” said Jessie. “Likitung!”
“Go Blaze!” said Adam, tossing a Poke Ball to reveal his Charizard.
“Lizard!” said Blaze.
“Fire Blast, Blaze!” Adam ordered.
“Lizardon!” said Blaze, and it blasted a huge fire burst at Team Rocket, erupting them into flaming figures.
“Ah! Our Rubber suits are melting!” screamed James.
“The twerp’s Charizard wasn’t even thought of because its useless, but we didn’t think of ANOTHER Charizard!” said Jessie.
“Pikachu!” Pikachu said, shooting lightning at Team Rocket.
“Nooooooo!” screamed the trio.
“We’re blasting off again!” they said, disappearing into the night sky.
“Hey, thanks!” said Ash.
“Don’t mention it.” responded Adam.

The hootenanny was going on, the patrons were enjoying the dancing, socializing, and drinks. The hooded guy was sitting on a chair, minding his own business and drinking a martini. Adam was enjoying the crowds.

“PREPARE! PREPARE! HAHAHA!” said a sudden, mysterious, amplified voice. “Hahahaha.” the voice laughed again. In the blink of an eye, three figures appeared. “Haha, West Town, we are New Team Rocket, and we are taking over!” said the man in the middle, who resembled a Yakuza Boss. The Hooded Figure stood up.
“Giovanni! What are you doing here?” the hooded figure asked.
“Huh? It’s you huh?” Giovanni asked.
“I’ll take care of him.” said one of his cohorts, who wore a trenchcoat and a beret. “Go Arbok!”
“Chaaa-bok!” said Arbok.
“Arbok, Assassins Needle!” he commanded. Arbok launched to the Hooded Figure.
“No.” the Hooded Man said, and with Psychic Power, Arbok was thrown to the floor. “Giovanni, Alex, Assassin, you aren’t going to get in the way of MY plans...” he said. “Go, Poke Ball!” he tossed a Poke Ball into the air, releasing a Rhydon.
“Rhy-don!” said Rhydon.
“Rhydon, Jump Smash!” The Hooded Figure commanded. Rhydon jumped into the air, and smashed onto the stage with its Rock ass, destroying it. Giovanni, Alex, and the Assassin laid in the debris, and each eventually got up.
“Hahaha.” laughed Alex. “You’re the one from the prophecy aren’t you? You actually think you are? One of MY rivals?” Alex said.
“Alex, how dumb you are. You know I’m capturing everything, everything powerful.” responded the Hooded Figure.
“Hahaha.” laughed Alex. “I, will show you power.” he said, taking out a Silver Poke Ball, tossing it and revealing into a new figure.

Cyber Mew
Type: Psychic
Cyber Mew was created by artificially merging Mew DNA into a cybernetic body.

Cyber Mew resembled Mew, but was very Silver in color. Its eyes were a blue-silver color.
“So. You have Operation I.S.Z.” said the Hooded Figure. “But I have something even better.” he said, tilting his head into the light, revealing parts of his face. “You’re right, Alex. I am the one in the prophecy. The best part is, I’m going to win.” he said, with a wicked grin. He took out a Poke Ball. “It is time, to lay out my intentions.” he said, and he threw the Poke Ball.

The Pokemon revealed caused a big shock in the crowds. Giovanni, Alex and the Assassin held amazed expressions. “Impossible! This is impossible!” said Giovanni.
“I can’t believe it!” said Ash, him and Misty & Brock in shock. Adam stared in shock too. Standing in the middle of the battlefield, was Mewtwo, the clone of Mew.
“This is just the beginning.” said the Hooded figure with a smile, and he tossed off his hood, revealing his face. Adam dropped onto the ground in shock to finally see the identity of the mysterious hooded figure him and his friends had encountered throughout their journey. “Hahahahahaha. HAHAHAHAHAHA.” the figure evilly laughed.

The Hooded Figure, was none other than Jason.