Pokémon Red (Book 2)

Goldenrod Cacoethes

"Two Worlds Collide"
Part-4

Chapter Written By - Gaidaros

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Giovanni's POV

I was unstoppable. My plan was perfect, it was like I could predict the future. But was it completely my plan ? No. It was the masked man who helped me, and I had a fair idea of his true identity.

Archer and Ariana had been ordered to fight alongside Red and his group. The portal connecting the two universes wouldn't last long and close due to power outage. I knew Team Rocket of the other world would eventually come but didn't know they would have such ridiculous plans. I also knew what I had to do - get rid of my doppelgänger, or I could just spare him if he did not show up.

I quickly dialed the masked man's number and called. He picked up the phone within seconds.

"Giovanni." He said with a warm voice. "Why did you call ? I told you not to."

"I had a question." In an angry tone. "Why would you do that to Ben ? That kid's father."

"Why are you asking this now ?"

"Because now I think we did wrong. If he was here, he would be of great help."

The man intentionally spoke with heavy voice. "No. He's better over there. I don't have to tell you everything."

"Well now, you have to. Or else I'm not working with you. I own Team Rocket. I can simply kick you out, abandon you, where else would you go ?" I said, with an evil chuckle.

"Then who's stopping you ? I am the one who helped you with this grand plan of yours. I am the one who saved you by giving you the idea of Rainbow Rocket. And now, I'll be the one who's gonna help you with this other Team Rocket, from the alternate universe." He commanded.

"Let's see. I've sent two officers to fight alongside Red's group against the other Team Rocket. I hope you'll do something."

"Yes. I'll shut down the link between the worlds, trapping Team Rocket here. They wouldn't have any other option but to surrender themselves to Interpol. I'll try to keep Interpol away from this. You can do anything with those grunts afterwards."

"Hope this pans out perfectly." I said, hanging up the phone call.

Red's POV
[Pokémon Leaf Chronicles]

Here it was, Goldenrod City, the biggest city in all of Johto. To my left stood Leaf and Lyra, Lyra was trying to control her Marill from jumping shoulder to shoulder. Leaf, like always, radiated confidence. To my right were the two Yellows. I can't really tell them apart by seeing their face, but their clothes were different, so it was easier.

"Over there". Said Leaf, pointing at the longest building in the city. "That's radio tower."

All of us ran towards the tower without wasting another second. We had reached the main entrance that was unguarded. There were things I was worried about of course this place was not lit well from the inside. Either the power ran out or Blue couldn't hold Solress any longer due to the connection from the sky being severed. And both factors were equally likely. Unfortunately, I had to trust Blue with this one, but like the other me said - maybe Blue was a good person after all and did not think negatively about me. For now, I knew he was helping and that's the only thing that mattered.