Using Gallade, I teleported back to the castle. I was right outside in the cave where the castle was hidden. I was too frustrated to go in and talk to N, who was probably being a worry-wart about me just running into a situation without thinking...again. 

I couldn't get her out of my mind. Them out of my head. Lyra and Silver. She just thinks she can come over and interrupt our conversation!? And she had the nerve to kiss him and act like I wasn't there! I screamed, kicking a rock over the ledge, watching it fall into darkness. I continued to vent my anger, pacing back and forth, kicking more rocks all over the place. I was too busy throwing a temper tantrum to notice N behind me.

"What happened this time?" He asked calmly, startling me. 

I sighed, turning around. "Nothing, can't you see I'm doing just fine?" I replied, starting to walk back in the castle, hands shoved into my pockets. 

The green haired trainer followed, concern showing clearly on his face. "Please just tell me; you'll feel better and I might be able to help."

"You wouldn't understand." I mumbled, sitting down on one of the fallen pillars. He sat besides me, holding one of my hands with both of his. 

"We can go out for ice cream if you tell me..." He bribed. 

"...Castelia?"

He nodded, smiling. He knew that I loved the ice cream they had there. Giving in, I sighed again. "Its Silver...and his girlfriend." 

"What's wrong?"

"Me and Silver were just talking and it was nice and all I guess, but then she just comes over, acts like I'm not there, and kisses him right in front of me! It wasn't even on the cheek like the first time, it was on the lips! And he was kissing back!" 

"Didn't you say that they're together?"

"Well yeah, but-"

He interrupted me before I finished. "I may not know much on human relationships, but isn't that normal for couples? Kissing I mean."

"I know, but right in front of me?!"

"I think you're just jealous."

"Like I said before, I am not jealous!" I screamed, standing up. 

"Like you said before...?" N questioned. "I don't remem-"

I sighed angerly. "Silver said the same thing. I am not jealous! I'm perfectly fine without him!"

N just stared blankly. "I'm pretty sure this," He said, gesturing to me, "is not 'perfectly fine.'"

"I just....He is...They..." I stuttered multiple times, before groaning and sitting back down, face in my hands. 

"I guess you just need to move on...besides, shouldn't you be happy if he is?" 

"Silver's never happy." I mumbled, face still in my hands. 

N sighed. I must be making this frustrating. "Forget that." 

I took my hands away from my face. "Like you said, I need to move on. Find some other guy I can be with..." 

"Do you feel better now?" He asked. 

I shrugged. "Ice cream would make me feel much better." 

N chuckled. "Yes, of course." He stood up, holding his hand out for me. I smiled, taking his hand and he pulled me up. We walked out, taking Dragonite to the city.

~~~

"Now are you happy?" N asked, eating his ice cream as we sat next to each other on the bench. 

I nodded, eating my ice cream quietly. It was nice sitting by the pier, watching the sunset over the water. It was quiet for a couple minutes, and I was nearly finished eating the rest of the cone. 

"So, Umber...about that whole moving on thing..." N started, staring down into his lap. He already finished his ice cream. 

"Hm?" 

"Would you consider, uh, being with me?" I froze eating my cone, thinking about what he just said. After about 10 seconds of sitting there doing nothing, I swallowed my last bite of my cone, and responded. 

"You...and me? Together...?" Ok, not my most intelligent reply...

"Yeah, I mean, if you want. I'm not forcing you, I'm fine with being friends! And I'd like to help you move on..."

I bit my lip. "I guess its alright...I suppose it'll help me move on..." 

N smiled. "Really?" 

I returned the smile. "Yeah, sure." 

He suddenly hugged me, still smiling. "Thank you! I'll make sure to make you happy!"

I laughed, hugging him back. "Thanks..."

He let go of me, but didn't move away. He moved his face closer to mine, kissing me lightly on the lips. I blushed, completely shocked. It was small and short, and seeing that N barely knows anything about human couples, it didn't surprise me. 

"A-Are you alright?" He asked, seeing my shocked expression and my bright red face. "Do you have a fever, are you ok?" The green haired boy frantically asked, putting a hand to my forehead. 

"I'm fine, I'm fine..." I said, taking his hand from my forehead and holding it. "I'm just...uh...surprised." 

"From what? The kiss?" He said, calming down. But he quickly got worked up again. "Isn't that was couples do? Did I do something wrong? I'm sorry!" 

I giggled. "No, no, everything was fine."

"I was just trying to help you take your mind off him..." 

"I said its..." I stopped in mid-sentence, noticing someone suspisious nearby. They were watching us. From what I could see they had a fedora and a long, brown coat. N noticed me staring, and followed my eyes. 

"I think this is a good time to leave." He said, standing up. 

I was still in a trance, but got up anyways. We began to walk away when a voice shouted at us. 

"Freeze!" 

We stopped in our tracks, noticing the guy watching us and a few other guys dressed like him surrounding us. A few with guns. 

"International police." One said, stepping forward, flashing us a badge. I leaned forward to take a better look at it. 

"Yep, that looks pretty official to me." I said, being a smartass. N just gave me a disapproving look. 

"We're going to have to ask you to come with us." He said, putting the badge away. 

"But I didn't do anything!" I whined, hoping to make them think I'm innocent. Besides, everything we did was two years ago; forgive and forget, right?

"Umber of Team Rocket and N of Team Plasma. We have plenty of reasons to bring you two in." 

Knowing that they weren't gonna give in, I slowly reached for a Pokeball on my belt. Too bad one of them noticed. 

"I said freeze! Put your hands behind your back!" I froze, hesitating to do what he asked. One of the officers stepped up, putting N and I in handcuffs. Then he pulled out a walkie-talkie. "Looker, we have them and we're bringing them in." 

Forcing us to walk with them, they took us with them to where ever their HQ or whatever is. 

~~~

"We're just going to question you two. First, I'll take you, N." The man known as Looker said. N nodded, walking with Looker to the room where he'll be questioned. A couple of other officers took my Pokemon, locking me in a cell until N is done. When I was completely alone, I groaned, sliding down the wall onto my butt. I don't deserve to be in here; I've got Plasma ass to kick, and I certainly can't do that being locked up. 

"Come with us." A voice rung out in the silence. I looked around, seeing no one. Must be my imagination...

"Come." It repeated. Then suddenly, three people appeared in front of me, absolutely scaring the shit outta me. They were identical, wearing all black and white hair. 

I looked up at them. "Where are you gonna take me?" 

"To our leader." The one in the middle said. 

I raised an eyebrow. "Your leader being...?"

"Would you like to get out of here?" The one on the left asked. 

"Well yea, but-"

"Then come with us." The one on the right said. 

I sighed, standing. Two of them took my arms, and suddenly everything seemed to twist and turn, and then we were out of the cells. 

"We've brought her." One of them said. I couldn't focus right now, considering I was still fairly dizzy from whatever just happened. 

"Very good. Now leave us." An unfamiliar voice said. Both of my arms were released, and the three others vanished once again. Blinking, trying to focus again, I noticed the man in from of me. Green hair, black robe, large cane with Plasma's symbol on it, and a red eye patch (I suppose that's what it is...). 

"Who are you exactly?" I asked, now highly alert seeing that he's on Team Plasma. I glanced around, noticing we were in a dark room with screens on the wall, most likely showing what else is happening in the ship (which I can tell we're on by looking at the screens), and a large desk. 

"I am Ghetsis, leader of Team Plasma. The ones that brought you here are the Shadow Triad." He replied, his voice deep and intimidating. 

"What am I doing here?" 

"I'm here to talk to you, now why don't you take a seat? Make yourself comfortable." He said, sitting down on the chair behind the desk. 

"No thanks, I'm more comfortable standing." I've heard about this guy from N, and he's not exactly someone you want to let your guard down around. 

"If that's what you prefer..." He said, putting his hands together. "Now, you're wondering about why I helped you break out of that prison, is that correct?" I didn't move or respond, just merely waited for him to get on with it. "I've heard about when you were a Rocket, and what you did. And I'd like to offer you a position on Team Plasma."

I narrowed my eyes. "If you really knew about when I was a Rocket, then you'd know that I quit, and I was used."

"But that's why you left, isn't it? If you work for me, I promise you that you'll have a high rank, and no tricks will be pulled. I'm impressed with your manipulation skills, and I'm sure you'd be a great addition. Team Rocket doesn't know what they're missing." He said, trying to persuade me. "I know of your strength and you've grown much stronger during the past two years, judging by your Pokemon." He pulled out six Pokeballs, one by one, and placed them on the desk. 

"And why would you want me? I've heard about you as well and I am very well aware of your manipulation skills as well, and you're strong as well." 

"I lost to a mere child two years ago. You've battled the Team Rocket executives and won."

"I nearly lost my life."

"But you're still alive. You know what they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger." 

"And I take it if I say no, you're going to keep my Pokemon and lock me up."

"Intelligent girl too, aren't you?" Ghetsis smirked. "So, are you in?"

I took my seat in front of him. "I'd be happy to."