Big Secret

Present Day

Ash and Bayleef were now inside Sunyshore City, Bayleef who was walking beside Ash would occasionally glance at her Master and chuckle.

Raising a brow Ash asked, "Do I look funny?"

Bayleef shook her head and said, "Nope, rather than funny you look way more cool Master."

Ash shrugged and didn't care if he looked cool or not, as they entered the city the first thing they did was to buy a mask for Ash so that no one can recognize him. Ash really didn't care what type of mask to use so Bayleef was the one who told him to pick up a black mask that didn't cover the upper right side of the face. paired with his long spiky hair and black jacket he looked cool and people would occasionally glance at him.

"So where do you want to go? do your brothers need anything? I didn't ask them if they needed something before we left." Ash said.

Bayleef thought for a moment and replied, "Charizard said that he wants a full-body armor where his Mega Stone will be attached. Infernape on the other hand wants an armband where he will be placing his future Mega Stone. Garchomp only asked for a dragon lotion to make his scales look shinier while Samurott wants a full set of beard kit."

Ash stopped and massaged his glabella hearing what his pokemon wanted and gestured for Bayleef to continue.

Bayleef chuckled and continued, "Sceptile said that he wants a hat and handkerchief tied on his neck and Alakazam wants a dishwashing liquid for his spoons."

Ash at this point really didn't care anymore and chose to buy what his pokemon wanted, he then glanced at Bayleef and asked, "What about you? what do you want to buy?"

Bayleef smiled sweetly and replied, "I want a beautiful necklace Master!"

After knowing what his pokemons wanted Ash then started entering different stores to buy the things he needed, he then went to a pokemon armor store and told the owner that he needed a sturdy full body armor for a Charizard and a metal armband for an Infernape, he then told the owner measurements for his pokemons and left. he has been with his pokemon every day for 5 years so Ash already knew each and every measurement of his pokemon well except for Bayleef who said that it was blasphemous to ask for a lady's measurement.

Sitting on a bench in the park Ash was carrying a bag while Bayleef was humming happily with a beautiful purple necklace around her neck, she chose purple because Ash also has a purple stone necklace well it was more like a dog tag.

While they were relaxing and enjoying the park's scenery a huge commotion was happening nearby making Ash curious, as they neared the place where people were currently gathering Ash heard a familiar voice at the center of the crowd.

"Welcome! Welcome! this is Meowth's translator shop where you can ask for Meowth's service to help translate what your pokemon is saying. But, if you want your pokemon to also learn our human language then you have to sign up for Meowth's tutorial which only costs for 100 poke dollars!!" A white cat pokemon was currently promoting his expertise.

Ash chuckled seeing the familiar pokemon, he then looked around and frowned not seeing the comedic pink and purple hair duo.

"Bayleef let's go back and return when the people start to lessen," Ash said and went back to his bench.

A few hours passed by and Meowth's translator shop was about to close, Ash then approached the shop to see Meowth already packing his things up.

"Hello, is your close already?" Ash asked.

Meowth turned around and asked in a mocking voice, "Can't you see I'm already packing my things up?"

Bayleef frowned seeing how disrespectful Meowth was but was stopped by Ash who only chuckled at Meowth's mocking words and asked again.

"May I know where your partners Jessie and James are then?"

Meowth stopped his movement and looked at Ash, helplessness could be seen in his cat's eyes, "So are you are finally here to kill me. but before you do can you please tell me what happened to Jessie and James."

Ash frowned hearing Meowth's words and asked, "What are you talking about? did something bad happened to those two?"

Meowth looked at Ash carefully and sighed, "So you are not from Team Rocket, are you one of our victims a couple of years ago? just tell me how much we owed you and I will pay it up with interest."

Ash was at a loss for words right now, he took off his mask and said, "Do you remember me now Meowth?"

Looking at Ash removing his mask and see the familiar face standing in front of him, Meowth actually teared up and kneeled, "Twerp! Ah-! I mean Ash please help me! help us! please!! you are the only "friend" I know that can help Jessie and James. they were kidnapped by Team Rocket a year ago and I don't even know if they are still alive or not."

"Kidnapped? I thought you guys are from the same team so why did they kidnap Jessie and James?" Ash asked clearly confused.

Meowth wiped out his tears and explained, "You see twer- Ash. Jessie and James became a couple a few years ago and decided to quit the rocket life and start fresh but Giovanni that bastard didn't agree and said that we knew too much and letting us go will put the Team Rocket at risk."

"So he kidnapped Jessie and James just like that? why would he even care about you three losers anyway?"

Meowth's lip twitched and said, "We know about Team Rocket's deepest secret."

Hearing this Ash was intrigued and ask for more information regarding Team Rocket's secret.

Meowth took a step back and said, "If you want to know more then promise me first that you will rescue Jessie and James."

Ash laughed at Meowth's negotiation skill and replied, "Nevermind then, you can keep that little secret to yourself and bring it to your grave." with that said Ash turned around and left leaving Meowth staring at Ash in confusion.

A few moments later Meowth realized that Ash was already far away and ran towards him shouting, "Wait! Wait! please help Jessie and James!! I promise to tell you the secret and even help you in capturing it!"

Ash stopped and asked, "Capture? so the secret is a pokemon then could it be a legendary pokemon?"

Meowth nodded his head and continued, "Giovanni's biggest secret is actually a cloned pokemon called "Mewtwo" it was created from the Mother of Pokemon Mew's cells."

"What?!" Ash exclaimed clearly shaken from the sudden news. he didn't expect that the Mew he was friends with has a clone and was in the hands of a world-renowned evil organization.