Sage and Blue continued to push themselves further up the mountain as the air grew thinner and the winds more intense with every step.
Their breaths came out in short bursts as they neared the top as they could feel the weight of the mountain pressing down on them but they didn't stop.
We're almost there" Blue shouted as his voice was barely audible of the howling winds.
Sage nodded as she was about to say something when suddenly she heard a chilling laughter that carried through the air as Sage's body tensed with her instincts on high alert.
What now" Blue snarled as she and Sage immediately stopped with their eyes scanning the misty surroundings and there standing in front of them with smug expressions on their faces were Sabrina and Koga.
Sage gritted her teeth with her heart pounding rapidly in her chest.
You've got to be kidding me" Sage mumbled.
Sabrina's lips curled into a mocking smile.
Well, well. If it isn't Sage. Are you ready to continue our little battle or are you to scared?" Sabrina mockingly said.
Get out of our way. We don't have time for games" Blue shouted.
Watch who you're talking to, you brat" Koga snarled.
Sage's anger flared but she kept her voice steady and calm.
Koga, why would you join Team Rocket?" Sage asked.
I told you once, it's none of your business" Koga said as he crossed his arms.
It is our business, especially since you were once a well-respected Gym Leader and you threw all of that away just to join Team Rocket and play villain" Blue said with disgust evident on his face.
I warned you. It's none of your concern" Koga said as his snarled deepened.
Sage took a step forward with voice growing more intense.
Have you even considered how your actions are hurting everyone? Think about your daughter, Janine. She was shocked and angry when she found out that her father, the man she idolized, joined Team Rocket" Sage shouted.
Koga's expression darkened but Sage wasn't finished.
And remember your original Pokémon they thought you died and they fully blamed themselves and thought if they were strong enough then they could have prevented your death and your Wheezing took the guilt so hard it ran away and has never been found again" Sage shouted in anger.
You think you know everything, don't you? Fine. I'll tell you. I joined Team Rocket because they gave me what I needed. Power. Control and I don't need any of your judgment" Koga snarled but his voice sounded empty as it sounded like he was trying to convince himself that he did the right thing.
Enough talk, lets end this right now" Sabrina said as she sent out her powerful Alakazam with its eyes glowing with psychic energy and at the same time, Koga released his Muk with its toxic sludge dripping from its massive body.
I guess I will humor you weaklings for now" Blue said as he sent out his Blastoise and Ninetails who looked ready to battle.
Sage, you go on ahead and defeat Giovanni. I will take care of Koga and Sabrina" Blue said
Thanks, Blue. I'll finish this" Sage said and before Sabrina or Koga could react, Sage turned and bolted past them as she pushed forward up the mountain and towards Giovanni as she could hear Sabrina's mocking voice trailing behind her.
You don't what you getting into, Giovanni will succeed and the entire Kanto Region no the entire world will be under our rule" Sabrina shouted but Sage ignored her as she was determined to stop Giovanni once and for all.
