A Team Rocket Story (Name in Progress)

Chapter 9

I looked around as we made out way inside, "We find the prince first. After that, you two do what you can to steal Pokemon but don't make it obvious. I will sweet talk the prince and get to know him, work my way to see his Pokemon, get the info I need, then enter the tournament. There aren't a lot of Princesses entering so I should be able to win. After everything happens and the prince is dancing with whoever I'm going to get the Pachirisu. If, and only if, I'm the one dancing with the prince, I'll be sending you guys to get the Pachirisu, got it?"

James nodded, "Of course, my lady."

"Stop that. Only be formal when around other people."

"Awe but why, James pulls it off so well, you should be enjoying this!" Meowth laughed, "I bet you secretly are!"

I flicked Meowth's forehead, "Shut up! Cat. Stay focused." Truth was, I did find this a little fun, but I couldn't let James know that. I'm a higher rank, I'm supposed to be a good model for him, "by the way, take these and wear them in your ears," I gave James both his and Meowth's earpieces along with two microscopic microphones, "Put the microphones on your collars and we will communicate that way."

"Will do." They both said.

"There he is." I said as we came to the doors of the castle, "He's by that statue." There was a giant statue of a Pachirisu in the Fourier of the castle and the prince was standing beside it.

"Hey, he looks like you, James." Meowth pointed out.

James shook his head, "I don't see it."

"Yeah you're better looking than him." I muttered under my breath.

"What was that?" James quickly turned his head.

"N-nothing! I didn't say anything."

Suddenly the prince noticed me, "Ah, and who might you be, Princess?" He started approaching me.

I cleared my throat, "My names Princess Roseanne... My father is Giovanni.."

He nodded, "A beautiful name for a beautiful girl." He offered his arm to me, and with my free arm I took it.

I tried to let go of James's arm, but he just tighten his grip, "Hehe... S-Sebastian, you can let go.." I told him and tugged on my arm again.

He slowly let go of my arm, "I-I'm sorry, m-mistress." He said. His voice sounded a little quiet with a hint of jealousy.

I smiled at him, "I'll be back.." As the prince started leading me away, I turned and mouthed to him, "I'm counting on you." At that, I left Meowth and James to do their parts while the prince took me to the balcony, "I never caught your name, Prince.." I told him.

He smiled to me, "My name is Jamie, Prince Jamie K. Lorel." Oh how coincidental. He looked like James and now his first name is almost the same.

"Well sir Lorel... How would you feel if I were the one to win the tournament?" I asked him.

We looked over the courtyard, "I would love a chance to dance with a girl like you..."

Bingo! I have the prince wrapped around my finger, "And if I don't..?"

He smiled and held one of my hands, "I'd be disappointed, but I'd still love to dance with you..."

I nodded, "I'd love that too." As if. This boy was acting so desperate and obvious, it made me want to throw up, "Excuse me for a moment prince.. I need to use the restroom."

He nodded, "Take a left at this door, and it should be the third door down the corridor."

"Thank you." I left the prince and walked down the hall, putting my earpiece in and my microphone on my dress, "Meowth, James, are you there?"

"We can hear you loud and clear." Meowth said, "What's up?"

"I'm here, what's going on?" James spoke.

I walked into the bathroom and locked the door, "How are you guys doing?"

"We've stolen about four Pokemon so far from other escorts." Meowth said.

"Are you okay?" James suddenly asked.

"I'm fine why?"

James hesitated, "I don't like that prince... Be careful.."

Meowth suddenly spoke again, "James calm down, you're just jealous." There was a thud then Meowth started whining, "Owwwww, Jaaammmeesss!!"

"Cool it you two," I sighed, "I'll be careful. I have to go. Keep feeding me info on what goes on."

"You got it" they both said.

I walked out of the bathroom and walked back to the Prince, "Sorry for the wait, I'm back.."

The Prince smiled, "It's quite all right..." I walked over and stood by him, "The tournament is starting soon..."

"Oh is it?"

"This year only four princesses actually entered..."

"Then it shouldn't take too long.."

He shrugged, "Depending on how good the battlers are. The winner not only gets to dance with me, but gets prize money, and gets to meet my Pokemon."

Wow this guy was conceited.

"Well I hope you know I'm going to win."

"I expect nothing less from a girl as confident as you," he lifted one of my hands, "I look forward to dancing with you." He kissed my hand, "Until then~"

He walked out of the room leaving me alone. I suddenly shuddered and wiped my hand on my dress, "Guys I don't know how much more of this guy I can take." I said unto my mic.

"Well you're going to be battling pretty soon anyways, you'll be okay." Meowth said.

I sighed, "True, these other princesses are going down." I started walking out of the room.

"It's only one Pokemon per battle too..." James added, "I suggest you use Arcanine to end things quickly."

"I was thinking about using him."

"From what we've heard from people talking, everyone's got weak sounding Pokemon." Meowth laughed.

"I see. Well no matter what, Arcanine's going to win." I made it back to the Fourier, "Anyways where are you gu-" -I bumped into someone- "oh I'm sorry." I realized the person I bumped into was James, "oh there you guys are."