The Road to our Destiny

Chapter 65

Giovanni and Matori watch as Dr. Zager, Agent Basker, and their team rebuild their machine. Persian is sitting beside its master and watches the process while feeling bored. The leader of Team Rocket intently watches every little move his minions make to recreate the machine for Arceus itself.

Meanwhile, Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet are forced to mop the floors of the machine as punishment for lying to Giovanni. Naturally, the four of them have no memory of claiming that they alone defeated Team Flare, Team Galactic, or Team Plasma, but Giovanni doesn't care whether or not they know about their lies. The trio and Wobbuffet moan childishly as they sadly do their petty chores, feeling like they've done nothing whatsoever to be punished by their boss.

But as Giovanni watches his scientists work, he hears the sound of several helicopters and a jet heading his way. His impatient face turns into an evil grin as the helicopters and jet fly toward him and land on the landing platforms next to Team Rocket headquarters. Giovanni, Persian, and Matori walk over to the helicopters with Dr. Zager and Agent Basker deciding to stop their work and follow behind. The leading helicopter opens, and Domino exits with a proud look upon her face.

"Agent 009, was your mission a success?" Giovanni asks right away.

"And then some," Domino answers while the other helicopters open. "But first, a couple of presents that I know you'll like."

Domino signals the Team Rocket members inside the helicopters and they bring out hundreds of members of the International Police wearing brainwashing headbands, including Dutch and Looker. Giovanni raises an eyebrow and smirks in amusement while Dr. Zager grins excitedly at the sight.

"The entire International Police brainwashed by your inventions and ready to assist you in rebuilding the machine signed, sealed, and delivered," Domino announces. "I trust they are to your liking doctor?"

The doctor walks over to one of the brainwashed policeman and ask, "You there, who do you serve?"

"Team... Rocket... sir," The policeman replies.

"And will you assist me in creating the ultimate machine that will secure Team Rocket's ultimate goal to take over the world through all of the Pokemon?" The doctor questions.

"Yes...sir," the brainwashed man says. "I will...serve Team Rocket... and do whatever you say... for the honor... and everlasting glory... of Giovanni... and all of Team Rocket."

"Hmmm," Matori says observantly. "So, I assume these brainwashed police will be enough to complete the machine before the Indigo League is over?"

Dr. Zager gives an evil, toothy grin while Giovanni chuckles with his mouth closed.

"Yes. These will do very nicely," Dr. Zager says. "We might even finish the machine ahead of schedule."

"Excellent," Giovanni says before turning to Domino. "And what of the Gieldanstone, 009?"

Domino grins and says, "Patience, boss. I think you'll want to see my next present before I give you your true prize."

Giovanni frowns, wanting his white jewel immediately. Domino snaps her fingers, and two Team Rocket grunts go back inside her helicopter and shortly come out dragging Mewtwo. Giovanni becomes amused as he sees the genetic Pokemon be brought to him while also wearing a headband on its head.

"Ah, so you brought the culprit who erased our memory," Giovanni says, smirking. "Well done, 009."

"Don't compliment me yet, sir," Domino says. "Capturing this devil is only half of the gift."

"Oh?" Giovanni queries.

"It turns out this Pokemon can bring back memories," Domino explains. "In fact, I ordered it to bring back all the memories its ever taken from me, and it just so happens that it had taken more than just the original mission for the Gieldanstone."