At the sound of Lapras' cry, Ash woke up and saw the harbor of
Metallium Bay.  Some ships were pulled along by whale looking Pok�mon or
Gyrados.  Scanning the area, it appeared that not one of the ships,
other than sailiboats, had their own source of power.

 "That's weird," Ash said.  "The way the Pok�mon are moving the ships
along."

 Brock commented, "They probably don't want to deal with pollution and
the Pokemon that form from it."

 "I see,"  Ash said.  "Lapras, take us in.  It's time to begin the
Pok�mon journey."

 The blue dino nodded his head and took Brock and Ash to the shore of
Metallium Bay.  As they landed, they saw multiple pedestals with Eevee
statues on them scattered throughout the town and a bit into the
countryside surroundings.

 "Hmm.  Must be a gym that specailizes in Eevee evolutions," Brock
said.  "I can't think of any other reason for the statues."

 Ash shook his head and stated, "Let's get to a Pok�mon Center.  I want
to get this over with and find out what I can about Human Pok�mon."

 The two males set off in search of the Center.

 Jesse, James and Meowth were underwater in their Gyrados submarine
following Ash and company.

 "When I get my hands on that water brat...," Jesse ranted.  "I didn't
like it when Cassidy landed on my head."

 "Easy Jess," Meowth said.  "The Boss wants all of the Human Pok�mon
that Ash has.  He's counting on us."

 "All right.  I'll curb my desires.  Besides, the water brat will be
punished enough when we bring her in."

 James added, "Don't forget the others and Pikachu.  We'll be on top
again."

 "Let's do it,� Jesse said.  �There is nothing that�s going to stop us
this time.�
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 Walking into the Pok�mon Center, Ash called out, �Hello?  Anybody
here?�

 A Nurse Joy with a Blissey came out of one of the back rooms.

 �A fine good morning it is to see two new faces, �Joy said with an
Irish accent.

 �Ah.  This Joy is the most beautiful yet,� Brock said, with a blsuhing
face.

 Before Brock could go on his spree, Ash said, �Nurse Joy?  My name is
Ash ketchum and I�m here to register for the Celestial League.  And
well, it�s like this......�

 Ash then told Joy of the past year and what was to be expected of him.
Nurse Joy was little surprised that The Surge had restarted, but shook
it off and listened closely.

 �...so your relative told me to come here, because I would be drawn
here eventually,� Ash finished.  �Do you know why that is?�

 �Ah, laddy.  There is a secret hidden on the island regarding The
Surge.  No one knows what it is.  But every time The Surge starts, the
trainer who has caught the first HumaPoke of the new Surge comes here
and tries to find it.  Something else for your journey, each of the
towns holding a gym has a piece of information regarding HumaPoke�s
Some is duplicate information to protect from being lost.  A guardian
has that info.  But it is not a Nurse, Officer, or Gym leader.�

 �Then who?�  Ash asked.

 �Well here, we don�t like to talk about it.  In the towns of
Argentshire and Arumville, certain librarians have that piece.   Now,
I�ll get you registered and let the Indigo Leagu know you�re here.�

 �Er, thanks,� Ash replied, handing over his Pok�dex.

 After registering, Ash and Brock left the Center to find the Gym.  They
came to a huge black dome with white, blue, yellow, orange and red dots
on it.

 �Constellation Gym.  Gym Leader: Molan,� Ash read.  �What�s with the
spots on the building.�

 �They�re supposed to represent stars in a constellation grouping.  The
person who painted this proabably knew his star positions well.�

 Ash shook his head, �I�m here for a Gym badge and to advertise the new
Leauge, not admire the outside of a building.�

 Ash took a deep breath and entered the building.  As he did so, he saw
a yellow beared man wearing a yellow shirt and blue jeans.

 �Welcome to the Constellation Gym, Ash.  Oh don�t be surprised, Joy
sent a picture of you to all the Gym Leaders.  A new League in that area
would be of some use.  So, it�s time to see if you are ready for a
Constellation Badge.�

 �Er. I...,� Ash stammered, and put it aside. �I�m here for a  badge and
I�m not going to be put off.  Whitney, go!�

 �Pokebot.�

 Molan wrinkled his nose as he saw the girl.  �Steel type?  Not what I
was expecting.  Ampharos!�

 �Amphros,� a yellow dino called as it faced off against Whitney.

 �Whiteny, Lock-on!�

 �Ampharos, Thunderpunch.�

 Whiteny took the blow as her eyes started tracking the yellow creaure.

 �Tri Attack.�

 �Iron Tail.�

 Whitney launched her blaze of red, blue, and yeloow light before
Ampharos could hit her.  The blue light flared and left the Pok�mon
trapped in a block of ice.

 Molan recalled Ampharos.  �Looks like you won the first round.
Magnemite!�

 �Metal Claw�

 �Show them how it�s really done Magnemite, Lock-on.�

 Whitney�s hand crashed against the magnet Pok�mon, but did not do any
real damage.  The Magnemite started tracking Whitney.

 �Great.  Magnemite�s also Steel,� Ash muttered.  �Tri-attack.�

 �Zap Cannon!�

 Whiteny�s attack force her opponet back a bit, but did not knock it
out.  Magnemite shot a fierce globe of lightning at Whitney.  The attack
forced the Pokebot back and surrounded her in a veil of sparks.

 �Try another Tri Attack.�

 �Lock On!�

 �P-poke-pokebot,� Whitney stuttered, as she tried to get her body to
move.

 �Come on Whiteny, you can do it.�

 �Zap Cannon!�

 The second Zap Cannon caused Whiteny to bend over at the waist and fall
to the ground.  She looked like a fallen action figure.

 �Whitney, return.�

 �One-one,� Molan said with a smile.

 Ash grimaced as he muttered, �Sabrina?  No.  Lapras?  Against an
Electric?  Pikachu?  Maybe.  I�ll save him for last though.�

 Deciding, Ash threw a ball and Misty appeared.

 �Misty, Fire Punch!�

 �Show him, he�s not going to win the badge Magnemite.  Lock On!�

 Misty�s fist was surrounded in fire as she punched Magnemite hard.  The
previous damage along with Steel�s vulnerability to Fire attacks,
knocked Magnemite out.

 �Second round is yours.  But not good enough.  Raichu!�

 �Misty, Lovely Kiss!�

 �Quick Attack!�

 Raichu shot forward to tackle Misty, but passed right through the
genie.  Misty blew a kiss at Raichu and the evolved form of Pikachu fell
asleep

 �A ghost type?� Molan asked, shaking his head.  �You won three out of
three and here is the Constellation Badge.�

 Taking the badge, Ash said, �I�ve got a Constellaion Badge.�

 �Pi-pikachu,� Pikachu added, while holding his paw up in a victory
pose.

 Ash looked at the badge and asked, �I thought maybe you�d have a
Jolteon or other Eevee evolutions because of all the statues out there.�

 Molan cringed and replied, �We don�t like to talk about it.  But,
you�ll probably find out anyway.  Now if you�ll excuse me, I�m taking my
Pok�mon to the Center to get revived.�

 Molan grabbed up his balls and dashed out the front door, leaving
behind a bewhildred group.

 �What gen that nie about?� Misty asked.

 Ash and Brock looked at Misty.

 �Misty?  You�re slipping back into Pok�speech,� Ash said.


 �Genie!  How can that nie?�  Misty asked, cringing as she switched back
and forth.

 �Misty, I wsih you would speak Pok�mon and not be able to translate,�
Ash said.

 As Misty glared at Ash, Brock asked, �Why did you do that?�

 �Misty has to be in Pokespeech mode for Gym Battles.�

 Brock said, �Oh.  That.�

 Ash shrugged his shoulders.  �Besides, it wouldn�t have been much
longer before she went that way on her own.  Sorry, Misty.  I don�t want
to get in trouble with the leauge�

 Misty threw her hands up in disgust and returned to her Pok�ball.

 As Ash and Brock returned to the Center, Ash flipped open his Pok�dex
and did some readings.

 �Pokebot.  Attacks-Metal Claw, Lock-on, Tri-Attack.   Psybot.
Attacks-Metal Claw, Lock-on, Disable, Confusion, Psybeam, Psychic,
Teleport.  The �bots need different attacks and in Whitney�s case,
more.�

 ��bots?� Brock asked.

 Ash shrugged, �They both have �bot� as part of their name.  So, why
not?�

 Brock shook his head and let it go.

 After  visit to the Center, Ash called Whitney out.

 �Pokebot?�  the steel girl asked, looking at her Trainer.�

 Pulling a small metal box out of his pack, Ash answered, �Whitney, you
only have three attacks.  I have a TM here that contains Mega Kick,� Ash
began.

 �Bot,� Whitney interupted and nodded her head stiffly.

 Holding the box up before Pokebot, Ash said, �Get ready.�

 A beam of yellow light shot into Whitney from the box, discharging its
skill into the Pok�mon. As it did so, Whitney started shaking and looked
lie she was going to cry.

 Concerned, Ash reached up and put a hand on Pokebot�s shoulder.
�Whitney?  What�s wrong?�

 �Pokebot-bot-bot-pokebot,� Whiteny tried explaining.

 Shaking her head, she mechanically pointed at the TM.

 �I don�t understand,� Ash said

 Brock stroked his chin and commented.  �Misty had a simmilar reaction,
when she learned Teleport.  Remember?  Maybe, it takes learning from a
TM to fully wake a person  up after turning into a Pok�mon.�

 Ash looked at Whitney�s face and saw her nod in agreement.

 �Brock, could I use the Mega Punch TM.  I think I�d better wake up
Sabrina as well.�

 Brock pulled it out as Ash called Sabrina out.  Getting the TM from
Brock, Ash pointed it at Sabrina.

 �Sabrina, I�m going to use this to wake you up fully,� Ash said, as he
discharged the TM into the psychic.

 Seeing Sabrina shuddering, Ash said, �I think I�d better put you two in
your Pok�balls, so you have time to think.�

 Seeing Molan, Ash recalled the two Steel Pok�mon and hurried over.

 �Molan, why are there Eevee statues all over the place.  And, why don�t
you want to talk about it?�

 Molan replied, �We don�t like to talk about it.  And, that�s all I�m
saying.�

 Brock and Ash watched as the Gym Leader fled from the two of them.

 �What is going on?�  Ash asked in exasperation.

 Brock shrugged.  �It must be something terrible.�

 A familiar female voice interrupted them.

 �Well whatever it is.  It�s not as terrible as we are.�

 Ash hung his head and said, �Oh no.  Not them.�

 "Prepare for trouble."

 "And, make it double."

 "To protect the world from devastation."

 "To unite all peoples within our nation."

 "To denounce the evils of Truth and Love."

 "To extend our reach to the stars above."

 "Jesse."

 "James."

 "Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light."

 "Surrender now or prepare to fight."

 "Meowth, that's right."


 Ash and Brock said in unison, �Team Rocket.�

 Jesse demanded, �Hand over all your Pokemon twerp, and I might go easy
on you.�

 Meowth said, �We�re going to be on top once more.�

 Just as Ash was about to say something, all the eyes in the Eevee
statues glowed a bight red and the mouths opened.

 �Eevee-Eevee-vee-vee. Eevee-Eevee-vee-vee. Eevee-Eevee-vee-vee.
Eevee-Eevee-vee-vee,� came from all the statues.

 As that sound went off, the entire populace of Metallium Bay had a look
of horror on their face and ducked inside various buildings and slammed
the doors shut.

 Um.  James?  What is going on?�  Jesse asked.

 James replied, �Whatever it is, it doesn�t look too good.�

 The five looked around the now deserted town and wondered what was
going on.



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