Chapter 10: The Secrets of the Past

Section 10: The Secrets of the Past

After uncovering these first clues in the archives, I felt the weight of the past pressing down on my shoulders. Each page I turned seemed like a silent call to understand more, but the more I learned, the more the situation grew complicated. The truth kept slipping away with every line, like an incomplete puzzle that, once assembled, only led to more questions than answers.

The revelations about Jadielle's cooperation with Team Rocket had thrown me into a spiral of uncertainty. In 1962, this organization wasn't just an urban legend—it was a major player behind the scenes of Kanto. They weren't just a group of criminals; they had deep roots, and what seemed like a temporary alliance with the town of Jadielle was much more than that—a long-term project, steeped in manipulation and power.

I sat at a table, resting my elbows on the aged wooden surface, letting my mind drift. The echoes of past events haunted me, but my head was filled with questions. Why such silence? Why keep this hidden for so many years?

A soft noise pulled me from my thoughts. A hand gently rested on my shoulder.

I turned my head to find a familiar face: Dagron, the trainer with the Squirtle. He was grinning widely, his usual cheerful demeanor contrasting with the heavy atmosphere of the library. He seemed happy to see me, but there was also a subtle hint of concern in his eyes.

"So, lost in your research?" he asked teasingly, glancing at my book. "Looks intense..."

I shrugged, trying to mask the tension filling my mind. "Yeah, too much information... But I'm fine."

He sat across from me, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. "I see you're looking into Team Rocket. That's… a complicated subject." He spoke bluntly, as if it was obvious. "They've done a lot of damage, not just in Kanto. That group is much more than a gang of thugs. They're everywhere, and everyone pretends they don't exist."

I listened carefully. I knew he had some connection to the topic. He didn't seem afraid—more concerned, and his voice, though steady, carried a mix of respect and fear for this sinister group.

"You know," he continued, "it's not just in the past that they've been active. People talk about what happened in Cerulean City recently. Stories go around… and not just among trainers. They're still there, always plotting something. Word is, they have even bigger plans, things far darker."

I stared at him, absorbing every word. Team Rocket wasn't just a fleeting threat. Their influence was growing in every corner, and the more I investigated, the clearer it became that they had goals far beyond what I had been led to believe.

"You want to know why? Because they're preparing something, something that goes beyond Kanto. They want control over everything, and they'll use any means necessary to get it. And you think they'll just stop? No. They're like shadows, following everyone, unseen."

I let his words sink in. The details of his story unsettled me. He seemed to know rumors and information that others wouldn't dare mention. But here, in this library, everything took on a darker, more insidious tone.

Dagron glanced around, as if ensuring no one else was listening. "I'm telling you about Team Rocket, but you've probably already heard about them in Cerulean City, haven't you? That's where things get even more interesting. That's where they're setting their next moves. Something's happening, and it's not just about Pokémon. It's about power."

He leaned back slightly in his chair, his gaze darker. "They want to control everything, manipulate everything. And they have the means to do it. But the story of Jadielle, all of this, it's just a small glimpse of what they're capable of."

I had no idea what he was truly implying, but one thing was clear—Team Rocket was far from just a gang of criminals. Their influence and manipulation reached far beyond what I had ever imagined.

After listening to Dagron, my thoughts were more tangled than before. But I knew one thing: it was time to act. To not let myself be overwhelmed by history or lies.

Jadielle, Team Rocket, Giovanni… all of this was now part of my journey.

A journey that was only just beginning.