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Trainer: *Grunt* |
Pokémon Team: |
Current Base of Operations: Undisclosed (but if interrogated do not say "Pallet Town") |
Badges: "Steal a Bike" Badge |
Pokémon Stolen: Hasn't been cleared to steal Pokémon yet...^^; |
---June 29, 2011---
"I cannot disclose my real name in fear for what it may bring upon my family's reputation, but just know that my past actions, my present action, and my planned future actions were towards one, singular goal: to cleanse the world of horrible Pokémon trainers. Trainers such as yourself, Person-who-just-happened-to-find-this-diary-upon-my-untimely-death, are the reason I devoted my entire life to create a world where Pokémon aren't used to perform the terrible deeds of people such as yourself. People who use their Pokémon as tools of 'war,' only reason being to help gratify their sole notion of "superiority" against others, ala, getting "Badges" organized by the official Pokémon League. It was my duty, my right, my reason I was brought upon this Earth. Pokémon aren't a means of flaunting your self-success, they are meant to loved and cared for. Cherished. Know that I did not wish to bring war upon our Pokémon today, when we battled, but please realize that it was my last, and final option of freeing your Pokémon from our society's idiotic belief that battling with our friends is 'okay.' ...How does that sound, Zu-zu?" (Grunt) was sitting with her back against a tree trunk, the lid of her pink pen cuffed between the end of her mouth as she gnawed it, very delicately. It was habit she picked up from watching Gnawly (her Rattata) chew bits of tree bark whenever they decided to take a break along their trail. Zu-zu, her Zubat, while not a fan of the sun, flew above (Grunt's) head within the shade of the tree, simply enjoying the breeze of the wind while she extended her wings. (Grunt) was seventeen years old, and the daughter of a bicycle salesman, and while she sounded tough, and all-knowing within her diary entries, she was far from the personality she wished to represent herself.
"I'm a member of Team Rocket! When I die, and people read this, I need to that convey the image of a loyal Team Rocket Grunt to the world, and I think I did that, right?" Looking up towards her gliding Zubat, (Grunt) looked for a sign of approval, however received none.
"Adding curse words doesn't make me seem more rugged, Zu-zu." Closing her diary with a single hand, she cuffed it within her handbag and stood up.
Today she was disguised a pretty normal, bland, up-start trainer in the city of Pallet Town. Wearing a sun dress, complete with white stockings and black Mary Janes, and with her hair tied up into two longish pig tails, (Grunt) was ready for what was going to be her first "official" Team Rocket task. She had already completed her 'trail' mission, being able to sneak away a bicycle from her father's shop in Cerulean, thereby "stealing" it in the eyes of that city's representative, earning her first-ever badge. A badge that most Rocket Grunts would have just died to have, the "Steal a Bike" badge, a badge that barely Grade-A Grunts could achieve. Of course, Cerulean's Lead Rocket Representative wasn't aware of (Grunt's) family tree, and thought she did something of grand stature. But today, today was (Grunt's) real task, a task to really prove her worth to the Team Rocket family.
The task of stealing rice cakes doughnuts from an elderly person's grocery bag.
The more tasks she performed, and completed successfully, the closer she became to earning a "Codename," and those were very sacred in the world of Team Rocket. If you had a codename, that meant you did something of great worth, it meant you were above the rest of the lowly grunts on the squad, it meant you were one step closer to becoming a Rocket Elite, and (Grunt) dreamed of one day becoming a Rocket Elite. You got your own special white uniform and everything! Even more-so, white uniforms are totally and completely cool, and tailored to fit you to a tee, something her current uniform wasn't. In fact, (Grunt) was convinced she somehow landed herself a used uniform. Budget cuts? Maybe.
Stalking Professor Oak's laboratory, (Grunt) watched intently while Zu-zu and Gnawly continued to soak under the shade of the tree. (Grunt), only recently being stationed in Pallet Town, wasn't entirely sure of the elderly population, but knew of one person who did have a complete set of grey hair, Professor Oak. While possibly not the smartest target, it was the biggest, and the only elderly person she knew that positively lived within a five mile radius from herself. Not only was (Grunt) somewhat lazy, but had decided if she was going to any task, she was going to do it big. Create a legacy for herself that no other Team Rocket Grunt could rival, and stealing a doughnut from Professor Oak was going to the first of many legendary tasks leading to her Elite-hood. Watching Professor Oak's car pull into the laboratory's drive way, (Grunt) quickly pulled a camera out of her bag and wrapped the strap around Zu-zu's neck.
"Okay! Zu-zu, keep the camera upward while Gnawly takes the picture. Pallet Town's representative stated I need photograph evidence of this task! So do not fail me." Gnawly, an alert and a loyal solider saluted (Grunt) with his tail as he tried to hold the camera down with his paws. Unfortunately a Zubat's blindness wasn't necessarily helpful in this type of situation.
Putting on a smiling face, (Grunt) tried to convey her best bubbly self as she began to skip towards the laboratory. She honestly should have worn better shoes, but she hoped just the imagery of someone wearing Mary Janes would help showcase her innocence.
Innocence she once had. Taking one full hop in front of Professor Oak's car, she came to a halt and threw a thumbs up to her Pokémon a few yard's distance away.
"I really hope Gnawly knows how to use the 'zoom' function." she thought to herself as she turned her attention back to the task at hand.
Meanwhile, an scripted few yards away, Gnawly and Zu-zu were struggling with their supreme sense of team work. Snarling at the blind Zubat to get the camera in the appropriate position, our resident Rattata wasn't pleased with her efforts.
"Rat! Ttata! Rattata!" The constantly flapping wings of Zu-zu were not helping matters either, the frequent jitters made it difficult to keep the camera in focus.
"RA-TTA-TA!" With every once of his strength, Gnawly forced the strap of the camera free from Zu-zu's neck, causing her to plummet face-first onto the grass. Holding his nose up high, the haughty Rattata flaunted his efforts to a light-headed Zubat. Scratching his forehead with his tail, he now began to wonder how to work the "zoom" function.
Eying the grocery bags within the backseat of Professor Oak's car, (Grunt) tried to find any hint of her designated doughnuts. However failed to notice any within her tiny glimpse. Cracking a lone knuckle, (Grunt) decided it was time to befriend her target, who thankfully was just about to leave the front seat of his car. Clearing her throat to achieve that 'I'm a nice girl' tone, she introduced herself.
"Hello Professor Oak! My name is Allison," it wasn't,
"I'm visiting family here in Pallet Town and my cousins just raved about you!" Keeping mind to keep her smile, "Allison" tapped the heels of her shoes.
Ears suddenly alert, Zu-zu instantly flew herself up from the ground. Getting herself in the way of the camera's view she tried to catch Gnawly's attention.
"ZUBAT! Zu, zu, Zubat!" Zubat understood the meaning of (Grunt's) clicking heels, and it meant to get closer to the scene! However, Gnawly wasn't having any of it. Leaping and tail whipping Zu-zu out of the way, Rattata continued to search for his "zoom" option.
"ZUUUUUUUU~" retaliating, Zu-zu rammed herself in Gnawly's body, causing him to fly a few feet away from the camera, landing on his back. Smirking, Zu-zu then dove and perfectly got the strap of the camera back around her neck.
"Zubat!""Hello Allison, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Professor Oak, now standing in front of his opened driver's door smiled, book in his hand as he extended a greeting to the young trainer. (Grunt) wondered if Oak was reading while driving, and thought it probably isn't the safest thing to do while shaking his hand.
"I used to be a savvy trainer, just like yourself, traveling across the lands, searching far and wide. My adventures eventually brought me here in Pallet Town, where I help rookie trainers start their Pokémon adventure." He then opened the backseat door closet to him and began to grab the grocery bags, his book still in hand.
"May I help you with that?" Her hands cupped in front of her, still trying to sell her innocence, (Grunt) offered her services to Professor Oak. She was seventeen, and Oak did seem to oddly favor that book, so not only would she have the strength to help carry grocery bags, but she could get even closer to her desired goal.
"It's honestly no problem, I help my mother all the time!" She clicked her heels once more.
"RATTATA!" Gnawly, not pleased at all with what just happened, quickly collected himself and sprang back up upon its feet. Huffing and puffing, he shook off any dirt that may have got on his fur and darted towards Zu-zu. No one gets away with tackling Gnawly, no one! Unfortunately, Zubat was already a considerable distance away, he would need to rely on his genuine speed to catch with her. Positioning himself like an Olympic track star, he lifted one paw up while he nuzzled down in a crotching position.
"RA. TTA. TA!" A cloud of dirt behind him, Gnawly dashed his way in Zu-zu's direction!
Zu-zu simply miscalculated the weight of the camera as she continued to fly towards (Grunt's) clicking heels. Sweat pouring off her forehead, she began to lose her head of steam the closer to got the scene.
"Zu...bat...Zu...bat." Exhaustion overcoming her, she began to descend. Wings fully extended, she allowed the wind to keep her a float for a safe landing.
"No, it's okay dear, I shouldn't bother you with my daily habits." (Grunt) rolled her eyes as Oak closed his book and cuffed it underneath his arm.
"Though, I did just buy a fresh baker's dozen of dougnuts from the grocery store, would you like to have one?" Bending down, then emerging from the backseat with a big pink box of Pokéway dougnuts, Oak held the box out invitingly.
"I have this affection towards Maple Bars, so that's why you see so many, haha."(Grunt) didn't see what was so funny, but now she had a choice. Would this necessarily count a stealing a doughnut from an elderly person? She didn't do anything to invite such a service, but a doughnut was offered! Offering...stealing...are they same thing? Closing her eyes, she began to extend her hand, she was
ridiculously hungry, and stealing food was part of the Team Rocket Grunt job description! If she didn't learn how, then she would surely starve on the field of duty!
"Yeah, I would lik-"A sparkle in his eye, Gnawly saw the perfect opportunity to leap onto Zu-zu's back and steal the camera away. Jolting up a leaning pipe, Rattata took to the air as he aimed straight for Zubat!
"RATTATA!" Legs extended, you could have sworn Rattata was suddenly busting out the red and blue as an imaginary red cape swayed behind him.
"Zuuuuu~" unfortunately for Zu-zu, Rattata's luck got the best of her, colliding with her back, the duo darted across the sky at an alarming rate! If Zu-zu could speak English and yell "WATCH OUT!" she would have, but perhaps it was karma coming back to (Grunt) as both her Pokemon smashed into the back of her head.
In seemingly slow-motion, our three villains went face-first into the box of almost-all maple bar dougnuts, (Grunt's) wig flying off her head and landing on top of Oak's, revealing her mid-length, pink hair.
"IDIOT, NIMROD!