Misty's new business

Misty sat down alone in a park bench. She picked up her lunch and started eating by herself. Lately, she had been very lonely. Brock still was busy in medicine school and Ash was travelling somewhere. As for her sisters, in a gala or something. Whatever. She didn't care. It's not like they had ever cared that much for her either. At this point, she only talked with the trainers that visited her gym or when buying something.

"Excuse me, can I seat next to you?" a woman suddenly said to her.

"Sure"

Misty kept eating, without much concern of what was going on around her. It was only after saving her envelopes to throw away later that she noticed. The one next to her was wearing a Team Rocket Uniform! Misty tried to nope out of there, but she was noticed.

"Wait! Is it for this? You don't have to flee, Misty"

"How do you know my name? You're Team Rocket"

"You are Misty Waterflower, the gym leader. Everyone knows your name"

Misty looked at her, still panicked. She wanted to run, but feared what would happen if that was the case. Knowing the Rockets, she probably wasn't the only one around.

"I think I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Domino. Here, for you" and she offered Misty a black tulip from a bouquet she was carrying

"Uh.. thank you"

"Look, I'm not here for a battle. Everyone knows how many times you've defeated Jessie, James and Meowth" Misty laughed remembering those times. The good old days "I'm here for business"

"Business?"

"Yes. You see, we were thinking about building a training centre for our new recruits. We have the ideal space. It's just that... it goes under your gym"

"And what? Do you wanna demolish my gym?" Misty said angrily

"Oh. Nono. Nothing like that. We just want to build under it. Two or three sublevels. And I'm here to negotiate buying that underground."

"But I'm not the owner of the gym. You shall ask my sisters!"

"Like they'll even notice or care! Come on Misty, you and me know that they spend more time travelling and partying. Besides, we'll give you acess to all of our training and lesiure facilities. For human and pokemons, no extra cost. State of the art machinnery, I assure you. As well as all the money we'll pay you"

Misty read carefuly and thought about it. For one side, she was giving space to an organization whose ideals she didn't agree with. On the other hand, the she could put all the facilities to good use. And the extra money would come good for her. She could invest it on improving her gym. Or buying her that nice cellphone she saw the other day. Or...

"Sure. Where do I sign?"

"Here's the contract. You know, I'm quite surprised you agreed that fast. I expected more resistence"

"Like you said Domino. It's just business" and Misty signed the document.

It didn't take long for construction crews to arrive to her gym. The gym had to close during the construction process, Misty put all that new free time on checking up what was going on under her. She met Rosaura, or Rosa for short, one of the architects of this project. She was from Unova, but had landed the Team Rocket project as part of an intership. Like Misty, she wasn't that focused in who was she working with. She just liked making a good job and seeing others appreciate her designs. Just business for her. She gave Misty several tours of the site, calmly and gently explaining to her all the details. The two quickly became good friends. Domino had also become part of her life. Since she was supposed to be director of the building once it was finished, she often visited the gym to check up that everything was going on rails. Fortunately, it was. She also hung out with Misty a lot during that time. The two had insense battles on the gym. They were clearly equals.

"Noo, Drapion. Return!" said Domino frustrated after losing

"Phew. For little and we end up destroying the roof! Come back, Mega-Gyarados"

"My turn! My turn!" exclaimed Rosa, who was secretely watching from the sidelines

"Rosa? Are you a pokemon trainer too?" Misty asked surprised

"Well, not profesionally. But my friend Hilda used to teach me techniques at home"

"Hilda? THE Hilda? The Unova champion" Domino asked

"Yes! She's two years my elder, but we practically grew up together. We're like sisters"

"In that case. Why not having a double battle between the three of us? To see who's the strongest?" Misty suggested

"I like your spirit. The Black Tulip enters the battlefield with... Alakazam and Crabdominable!"

"And the Tomboyish Mermaid will introduce you to... Starmine and Basculegion!"

"Oh with cool names too? Well... the Designer of your Destruction will beat you to the ground! Show them, Serperior! You too, Hydragon!"

"Wow. Quite drark" Domino observed

"Indeed. Anyway, Starmine, use Hydro Pump!"

The months passed and the construction was complete. Both Misty and Domino tought the facilities looked beautiful and took no time on congratulating her friend. She was overjoyed for hearing that. But Rosa, having to move to other projects, tearfully said goodbye to her friends soon after, with the promise to someday reunite. Misty reopened her gym and challengers quickly arrived. Yet she wasn't content. The problem of being the second Gym Leader in most Trainers's pathways was that she never had the chance of showing off her most powerful - and beloved - pokemon or using advanced techniques. She missed her friends. Those were true battles. Since she was busy managing stuff and going on missions, she couldn't see Domino often either.

But that doesn't mean she didn't go downstairs. Remembering their agreement, always that she had time Misty went downstairs to make use of the base. This mean exercising, practicing battle techniques or taking part in training sessions with other Team Rocket grunts. To not create an scandal in case somebody recognized her, she put contacts on to change her eye color to brown and the hair extensions she wore whenever she hosted the Mermaid Night show. In case anyone asked, her name was Rosaura. "Rosaura" was well-known under the Gym due to her skill and talent during pokemon battles. She even managed to defeat some of the instructors, leaving all of her "classmates" surprised. Some teachers even wanted to send her with Domino or Giovanni, believing her to have great potential for Team Rocket. Luckily, she managed to avoid those situations by quickly disappearing upstairs.

One day, Domino returned to her room inside the base. Stealing all the jewels from the St. Anne cruise was easy, but the problem is that all of her clothes had gotten wet. And her spare ones too. She opened the door and saw a shadow comming from inside.

"Team Rocket Domino here! Put your hands where I can see them or you'll be shot on sight! Attention, we have an..."

"No,no. It's me" the shadow whispered from inside. It was Misty's voice

"Dismissed. Situation uder control" Domino told her radar. She then looked at Misty from head to toe. She looked different from all of her training "But look at you Misty! Someone has clearly used her benefits!"

"You could say so..." said Misty happily

Domino then turned on the lights. Only then she could see it. Misty was wearing her uniform! The dress, the boots, the hat, everything!

"Misty, look at you! You look gorgeous!"

"You really think so? Thank you!"

"I never tought I'll se you here..."

"Well..." Misty said

"What? Something's wrong?"

"It's just that... upstairs is boring! Always battling the same novice trainers. I've lost count of how many Pidgeys I have defeated. But here is different. Always a different activity, powerful trainers. And I haven't even seen how it's the job on the field! And I've always liked your uniform too. Domino... I think I want to join Team Rocket"

"Oh, Misty!" she hugged her friend "I thought that would only happen in my dreams. We're going to be great partners!"

"Partners? But I tought I had to go to basic training and everything" Misty was happy but confused at the same time

"Not exactly, you see. Due to my high ranking in the organization, I can take up to two partners at the same time. Like an apprencieship of sorts. No matter what their background is. And, Misty Waterflower, I choose you"

Misty was overjoyed for the news "Oh Domino, that's awesome! But can I keep the uniform? Please. Pretty please?"

"Sure! I have plenty!"

"Wait a second..." Misty realized "You said two new agents at the time. And I think we know a certain someone who might be interested..."

"I like where you're going, Rosaura" Domino laughed. She had figured it out long ago.

A few hours later, Domino and Misty were in a cafeteria in Goldenrod City, Jotho waiting for someone. And here she came. They saw Rosa entering. She was talking on her phone and looked quite stress out.

"Yes, Ms. Lyra. The garden will be as big as you request. Bigger? Okok. Yes, Ms. Whitney, pool on the third floor. Everything will be fine. Bye!" and she put down her phone. "Hi girls, how are you?! Sorry for that. It's a big project and you know how these Pokeathletes are..."

"Don't worry about that!" Misty exclaimed. And they began talking and eating for a while, before bringing out the Donphan in the room.

"Wow, girls. This afternoon has been awesome! Hope we can repeat it soon!" exclaimed Rosa

"About that..." Domino said

"We have a proposal for you..." Misty explained. She opened her wallet, showing Rosa her Team Rocket Member card.

"OMG!!!! Are you working together? That's super cool!"

"And that's where you play a role" Domino explained " You see, Team Rocket has several bases that need a complete overhaul. Ventilation, refurbishment, traps. And I think we know the ideal girl for the job"

"Me? I'll be honoured to do so! Even more if it means working with friends like you!" Rosa exclaimed happily

"And that's where we wanted to go" explained Misty "I'm Domino's apprentice, you know. But the thing is, she can take up to two..."

"Yes! Yes! YES! YESS!!!" Rosa exclaimed, interrupting Misty "I'll join you in Team Rocket! We'll be the best partners in crime!"

The three girls cheered and hugged each other. While the two apprentices fangirled about what they would wear and the things they would do, Domino excused herself and left the building. She went to the corner and used her grappling hook to reach the roof of the building. Once there, she could contact her Boss, Giovanni, in peace.

"Yes, boss. The two have agreed to join"

"Excellent, Domino. You never disappoint me"

"Of course. That's why I am your favorite"

"You're right. The Artemis Squad has its first two members"

"I'm glad to be able to lead this operation. But I have to go. My friends are looking for me"

It's been two months since Rosa's recruitment. The Cerulean City gym has been closed for months and nobody knows why. Rumours have risen about seeing mysterious people enter and leave the building late at night. Its leader Misty hasn't been seen in months to discredit the information, And every time they ask the Sensational Sisters about it, they say "What's a Mosty?". In unrelated stuff, the news reported about a promising architect going missing in Jotho after finishing her last project. But that didn't matter to Tracey now. He had to deliever a package of Mega Stones to Professor Oak. He could see Pallet Town when suddenly smoke bombs dropped. He couldn't see, but heard the voices taunting her.

"Look at them, they are so colorful!"

"And very rare. Boss will be pleased"

"Give the thanks to Oak for me!"

When they disappeared, the box wasn't there. He could see three female figures in front of him. All of them wearing the same black minidress with Team Rocket's logo and white boots, gloves and hat.

"The Black Tulip"

"Domino!" Tracey exclaimed

"The Tomboyish Mermaid"

"Misty?!"

"The Designer of your Destruction!"

"You?" Tracey hadn't met Rosa before

"Team Rocket Aremis Squad" the three exclaimed

"Thank you for the stones, guy" Domino told him with a serious tone

"And now we'll beat you and take everything valuable you have! Yay!" Rosa exclaimed happily

"But... why? Misty, what? Since when?" Tracey was to shocked to formulate questions

"Sorry not sorry, Tracey" Misty released her Blastoise, Domino her Mismagius and Rosa her Golurk "It's just business".