Satoshi and Ash raced through the corridors, a swarm of Magnemites in relentless pursuit.
"Why are there so many of them?! Can Lt.Surge really control them all?" Ash exclaimed, glancing back at the overwhelming number of floating electric-types.
"That's the thing—he doesn't need to," Satoshi replied, eyes sharp with focus. "Lt.Surge was a soldier. He doesn't control Pokémon like we do—he commands them like troops."
And this was precisely why Satoshi had reacted instantly when Riolu's waveguide warned him. If they had hesitated for even a moment, Lt.Surge's trap would've closed in completely.
But now, they had a chance to escape.
The exit they originally entered from was already blocked—more Magnemites floated menacingly near the secret door, waiting to ambush them.
"Ash, you know what to do," Satoshi called out.
Without missing a beat, he reached into his bag and pulled out a Rare Candy, tossing it directly to Charmeleon.
Ding! You used the Rare Candy on Charmeleon. Charmeleon's level increased to 36!
Immediately, a brilliant light enveloped Charmeleon's body.
At the same moment—
"Frogadier! Riolu!" Satoshi commanded.
"Pikachu!" Ash echoed.
With perfect coordination, their Pokémon attacked the ceiling above them.
Hydro Pump from Frogadier
Focus Blast from Riolu
Thunderbolt from Pikachu
BOOM!
The sheer force of the combined attacks blasted a hole in the ceiling, sending debris crashing down.
And as the dust settled—
Charmeleon completed its evolution, bursting out of the light as Charizard!
Ding! Congratulations! Your Charmeleon evolved into Charizard! Learned Wing Attack!
Before Ash could even process the evolution, Satoshi jumped onto Charizard's back.
"Ash! Jump!"
Ash, already holding Ivysaur in his arms and with Frog on his back, leapt with all his strength.
Charizard's powerful claws caught Ash mid-air, pulling him up and out of the hole in the ceiling.
Riolu, Grovyle, and Frogadier leaped up on their own, their agility allowing them to scale the wreckage effortlessly.
Just as they escaped through the hole—
CRACK!!
A deadly lightning bolt from Raichu and Electabuzz sliced through the air, striking the spot they had just been standing on.
Both Satoshi and Ash broke into cold sweats. If they had been even a second slower, they would have been fried alive.
As they landed on the open-air deck, Lt.Surge strolled out casually, his Pokémon and a battalion of Magnemites right behind him.
"So, your Charmeleon evolved into Charizard during battle?" Lt.Surge smirked. "Lucky. But luck runs out."
Electricity crackled ominously in the air. Raichu's tail sparked menacingly, and Electabuzz's fists pulsed with raw power.
"You two have quick reflexes and impressive battle instincts," Lt.Surge admitted. "But let's face it—you've nowhere left to run."
He spread his massive arms, standing between his two strongest Pokémon.
His Musclebound presence, combined with the violent energy radiating from his Pokémon, made it clear—he was done playing around.
Ash clenched his fists. "Why are you stealing Pokémon?!" he demanded.
"Stealing?" Lt.Surge chuckled, shaking his head. "That's such an ugly word."
He gestured to the Poké Balls stacked behind him.
"These Pokémon were being wasted—used as trophies, pampered as pets. They deserve better. We're simply giving them a real purpose."
A dark grin spread across his face.
"Of course, it doesn't hurt that we make a profit along the way," he added, laughing.
Behind him, dozens of Magnemites hovered ominously, sparking with electricity.
This wasn't just a battle—this was a full-scale execution.
Lt.Surge wasn't just planning to win.
He was planning to annihilate them.
Satoshi gritted his teeth. "This is bad… Even with my Vibran Force, breaking through this level of encirclement would be nearly impossible."
He scanned the battlefield.
✔ Dozens of Magnemites
✔ Raichu & Electabuzz (borderline Gym Leader-level)
✔ Two more Poké Balls still on Lt.Surge's belt
Even if they somehow defeated the first wave, there was no telling what was still left in reserve.
There had to be a way out.
Then—a realization hit him.
"This is why I forced the battle onto the deck."
He turned to Charizard.
"Dragon Pulse!"
Charizard threw its head back and roared.
A massive shockwave of Dragon-type energy exploded from its mouth—not towards Lt.Surge, but upwards.
The soundwave rippled through the entire ship, shaking windows, rattling doors, and—most importantly—waking up every passenger on board.
Lights flickered on inside cabins.
From the upper decks, voices could be heard.
"What was that?!"
"Did something explode?"
"Who's battling at this hour?"
For the first time, Lt.Surge's confident grin vanished.
His eyes narrowed.
"Clever brat…" he muttered.
He had just realized what Satoshi had done—forced him into a public situation.
"If Team Rocket has already decided to drop all pretenses, then go ahead and fight us," Satoshi taunted.
"But if you still need your 'Gym Leader' identity, then…" Satoshi's lips curled into a smirk.
"…you can't afford to be caught using a gang of Magnemites to murder two Trainers in front of dozens of witnesses."
Lt.Surge's teeth clenched.
To Be Continued…
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