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Chapter 12 : Criminal Master Mind

A week has passed since we last followed our heros. Ash has planned an event where people could apply to become part of his army. He also had to do some official things with the police to get permission to make an army. Ash is having a conversation with officer Jenny.

"Hello officer Jenny."

"Hello Ketchum"

"I was wondering if..."

"No Ash, you can't have permission to rob a bank. We already talked about this."

Misty facepalmed, who was standing behind Ash.

"Actually I was wondering if making an army is legal."

"And why do you want to make an army Ketchum?"

"We already went over this. To take down Team Rocket."

"And I also told you the government is working on it."

"You said that a year ago!"

"Well... It takes time Ash..."

"Look, if you put me in charge of this. I promise Team Rocket will be down within 6 months."

"How are you so sure?"

"Because taking down base takes about a week, and that's when you fail 3 times."

"And how do you know that?"

"Because I have done it before. But if I had an actual army, I could do it in a day or two."

"Ash, I can't just hand over Kanto's army to you."

"Well, who can?"

"No. One."

"Okay fine, I will just go with plan A. Starting my own army. Which is really failing, no one signed up for the application day yet."

"Ash, people aren't just gonna go to a 15 year old wanna be hero and work for him. You have to make a point."

"I am not a wanna be hero, I am a hero."

"Sure, what have you done until now? Steal things, rob banks, get into jail, and get kidnapped by an evil organization. Good job with being a hero."

"I'm still working on it okay. And again, if I got money I didn't have to steal food and clothes or rob banks."

"The first time you told me you were holding a gun against me!"

"That wasn't me! I told you that was Ashton! Ashton robs banks most of the time also. I only did it twice. But that was because I was forced to do it. By Ashton. And the second time because I didn't have any money."

Misty slapped Ash from behind.

"Ouch! What was that for!"

"You told me you only stole money from Team Rocket mister pokemon master."

"I may or may not have dropped a lie or two in there, I may or may not want you to /not/ see me as a creep of a criminal after what I said about killing you."

"Ash, you do realise you are talking, oh no sorry. Shouting about your own crimes in a police office right."

"Yeah, how many weeks do I have to stay? And do I get to stay in my special cell?"

Another slap from Misty.

"You have your own special cell?! How many times have you been in jail that you have your own special cell?!"

"That's none of your fucking business you little idiot."

"Okay calm down you two! To answer your question Misty, Ash has been assigned 1 year of being in jail in total. But he always escaped with his electric powers. So that's why we built an electric proof luxurious cell for Ash so he would actually stay. He calls it his home since he doesn't have a house and sometimes just commits crimes to get in there. Everyone knows he doesn't have bad intentions for his actions here, so we're all friends. But according to the law he does have to face punishment."

[A/N: OMG, ASH IS A CRIMINAL AS WELL. PLOTTWIST!]

Another slap from Misty.

"Jenny can you please just put me into my cell so she stops slapping me?"

"Robert! Please take Ash to his cell!"

"How long?" Ash asked.

"Two weeks."

"Sweet! A two week break from work! Don't forget to send a letter to boss!"

"Wait what?! Work? Boss? Can someone please explain what's going on here!" Misty shouted angrily.

Ash got escorted away by Robert.

"So Misty, take a seat. What are you of Ash? His girlfriend right?" Jenny winked. Misty sat down.

"I'm not his girlfriend, I'm just his best friend." she said annoyed.

"Oh, well then Ash moved on quickly. A new best friend 2 weeks after he killed his old one? Awkward.

"Can you please stop confusing me and just explain what the heck is going on?"

"Okay, let's start from the beginning. One and a half year ago, Ash got kidnapped by Team Rocket. Blablabla. You know that part. So when we rescued him, he told us he would dedicate his life to taking down Team Rocket. And everyone saw him as a hero. He asked for money and the Kanto army but didn't get it so he started living on the streets. To survive he had to steal food and clothing from shops. Because of that we saw him more and more in the office. Then one day he robbed a bank, which put him in jail. And he escaped, we built an anti electric cell, blablabla."

"How did Ash get electric powers?"

"Oh, well Ash and Samantha both got their powers from the crystal of elements. Anyone who arrives at the palace of elements, needs to go through a test. Nobody knows what, and the people who survive it can't tell. But after that test you reach the crystal. Then you have to climb it, it's like a mini mountain but it's a crystal of course. That's very hard to do. Once you stand on top of it, the power of the crystal lifts you into the air. And then mew appears. Mew asks you what pokemon you want for your powers through his mind. Ash chose pikachu and Samantha chose Jolteon. Then your full name gets put into the crystal for other travellers to see. Because of that, Samantha knew about Ash's powers without him telling her."

"And who is this Samantha?"

"Ash's childhood best friend."

"What part of his childhood?"

"Until he started his pokemon journey."

"And how do you know this and I don't?"

"Because when you are part of anything that has to do with Team Rocket, you have to tell every little detail about your entire life or die. Ash chose the option where he could stay alive you know."

"Uhm, what about Ash's work and boss?"

"Oh, well he calls taking taking down his job that never gets paid and his time in prison his vacation. He also calls my boss his boss. Because he wants to be on his good side, to get to be in charge of the Kanto army."

"Why does he think a 15 year old can be in charge of an army?"

"Actually he's is quite close to it, the boss likes him and is now considering making him head of project Rocket, it's the mission to take down Team Rocket. Don't tell him yet though, we want to surprise him on his birthday."

"Of course! Ash's birthday is next week! I totally forgot! I think I will give him a cool outfit for his mission, because that jacket is killing me. Not heroic at all."

"Maybe you can help with the surprise party!"

"That would be awesome!"

"Okay, so it's settled. Our next meeting is tomorrow at 2 o'clock."

"Okay, I'll be there."

[This is from when Ash was being escorted to his cell.]

"So Ash, what did you do this time?" Robert said.

"Well, I kinda admitted I robbed a bank for the second time. But I didn't have a choice! I needed money for an appointment at the elemental doctor, if I don't go every month my electric power might weaken."

"Ash, you surprise me every time I talk to you. I can't believe you're getting a promotion."

"I'm getting a what now?"

'Oh shit, I was supposed to keep it a secret. Should I just tell him? He knows I'm hiding something anyways, I'll just tell him.' Robert thought.

"Well, they say that boss is going to put you in charge of project Rocket."

"Really?"

"It's not certain, but there is a chance. It's not that big though, don't get too excited." he lied.

'The boss loves you Ash, you are basically his hero. And he is sorry for you so you're are 100% certainly getting that army you wanted' Robert thought.

"When will I know for sure?"

"I don't know, why would I?" Because I am the one in charge of the surprise party.

"Well, there is my cell. I guess I should go inside."

"Yeah, just go. I'm tired, I'm going home after this. Tom will be your night guard tonight."

Ash walked into his cell.

[A/N]
OMG, Ash is getting his own army! AND it's his birthday next week! And there is a surprise party!