Pokemon: Advanced Wishes Black or White

Chapter 22: Imagine the Fire

"Sir, we have some operatives who have recaptured our prisoners. They are outside, ready to hand them over to you," a Rocket Grunt informed Zero.

"Good, let them enter," Zero smirked.

The Rocket exited the room. Seconds later, three Neo Plasma Grunts entered with Ash and most of his company. They were all handcuffed. The teens glared at Zero when they saw him.

"Glad to see you're still here," Phantom glanced at them.

"Where are the other three brats? They are dangerous, more than anyone here," Zero didn't see Nate, Rosa, or Auro.

The male grunt between the other two stepped up, "Unfortunately, sir, they got away. We were unable to detain them."

Zero sighed, "Well, go look for them. At least we still have the next best thing," Zero focused on Ash and May.

May and Ash groaned at the sight of Zero's devious eyes until Phantom interrupted, "Enjoy the ride, admire the waters. We'll arrive at Liberty Garden in minutes."

One of the grunts reached for a small control inside her pocket that unlocked the handcuffs. "I think we'll enjoy it," Ash had a sly grin.

Zero and Phantom raised their eyebrows. "What is the meaning of this?" Zero gritted his teeth.

The Neo Plasma Grunts threw their clothes aside and revealed themselves as Auro, Nate, and Rosa. The trio smirked at Zero and Phantom. "We borrowed some uniforms from some of your stooges. Hope you don't mind," Nate chuckled.

"Bet you weren't expecting that," May waved her index finger.

"You're time is up. Hand over the Sword of Victory and give in to the law," Looker frowned.

"Phantom, notify all operatives of code red," Zero commanded.

Phantom tapped a button hidden behind the wheel. The room's light turned red, and sirens ran throughout the submarine.

"It took some work, but we neutralized all operatives on the sub before reporting to you. No one's coming," Auro crossed his arms.

"So you might as well surrender. We've won," Rosa was proud of themselves.

Zero was irked, but he raised his arms, "Very well, you have us cornered."

"Glad that you see it our way," Iris nodded in approval.

Zero and Phantom looked back at each other. "But first, try to capture us!" Zero threw out a Pokéball.

"Get ready to battle!" Hilbert shouted when a bright flash of light blinded them.

"Get to the escape pod now!" Zero instructed Phantom.

Phantom rushed to a pod. "Don't let him get away!" Cilan yelled as Zero's Pokéball still emitted a bright light. N rushed over to the pod before Phantom could escape, but something nearly slashed the leader of Team Plasma, but he backed away in time.

"What was that?" Trip observed the fading light.

Beside Zero stood a black, tall, and fearsome creature with large black and red scythe-like tusks coming out of its upper jaw on the side of its mouth. It roared and glared with intense red eyes. "So long, suckers," Phantom entered the black pod. A large hole opened underneath the pod from which it shot out. The pirate was gone.