A Team Rocket Story (Name in Progress)

Chapter 25

After that incident, and helping James and Meowth set up, I let Arcanine and We walked downstairs, into the actual stadium to see the battler holds - the place where we wait for our battles. The place looked like a large airport waiting area. There were small shops, one being run by Lars (Rigors partner) coincidentally, a Pokemon center, and video games other things to keep us from dying of boredom while we waited. There were also a few large flat screens, allowing us to be able to watch the battles going on. I didn't really see the point, with the giant wall of windows making it able for us to watch the battles, just by looking outside.

There were already a lot trainers coming in and waiting for the officials to bring everyone onto the field for the opening ceremony. I looked out the windows and noticed how packed the stadium already was. It was an hour until the competition really started, but the stadium must have already been almost half full. From where I stood, I could see James and Meowth's booth, they seemed to be able to see me too. They started to wave from where they stood. I waved back with a roll of my eyes.

I turned around to go see Lars, when suddenly someone started screaming, "ZARIA DELPHI!?" A tall girl with long straight pink hair came running up to me, pulling me into a tight hug, "OH MY GOSH IM SUCH A HUGE FAN!" Several of the trainers started to crowd around me and Arcanine.

I laughed nervously and switched my voice,  "Uh, Thanks! I'm flattered!" This girl seemed extremely familiar, but I couldn't tell who it was. She had long pink hair that touched her middle back, and wore a bright white short dress with a pink belt and tall pink boots that matched her hair. She also wore dark black sunglasses.

Arcanine suddenly started to growl. The girl backed off, "U-uh, don't worry doggy~ I wasn't trying to hurt her!" She said nervously. Arcanine
Stepped forward and started to bark, "W-why is he barking at me?"

I grabbed Arcanine by his collar and pulled him back, "Arcanine! No! Bad dog!" Arcanine stopped but contained to growl, "I'm sorry, he's been like this all day."

The girl huffed, "It's okay. I can't wait to battle you!" She quickly turned on her heel and walked away.

After she was gone, a bunch of the people around me started asking for autographs and pictures from both Arcanine and I. We did as they wanted and finally when we were alone, I contacted James and Meowth with a communicator I had hidden in my bracelet, "Guys," I said in my regular voice.

"What's up?" They both said.

"This girl came up to us and totally fangirled. Arcanine went nuts, and Meowth, I need you to translate Arcanine for me."

"Will do. Put him on." Meowth said.

I held my wrist to Arcanine, and he started growling, "Arrrrrcanine! Aarcaa!" He growled quietly.

"Well?" I asked once he was finished.

There was a hesitation, "He says he was trying to warn you about Jessie. That girl was Jessie!"

"Do either of you have Houston in your sights?"

"I do." James said.

"Is Jessie with him?"

"No."

I looked at Arcanine, "You're right bud." I sighed, "Okay guys, thanks. I'll keep you updated." At that I ended our conversation. I needed to find Jessie, what was she doing here in the battlers domain? And why was she disguised? Arcanine and I wandered around looking at the people around us. I didn't see her anywhere, "Arcanine, Oder Slueth." I said and had Arcanine sniff me to pick up Jessie's scent. He led me right to Jessie who was in the restroom, "Stay out here, boy, don't let anyone in." I told him and walked in. Arcanine was right, she was in there, I could see her boots under the stall. Luckily no one else was in here with us.