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MORGAN, JAMES
“Hiding in Plain Sight”
oil on linen, 20×30 in
Reflecting on a Small Pond, Reflection, James Morgan
Would they fuck?
Yes
Maybe
No
Ash Betrayed (Part - 2)
“What are you doing here?” Ash asked in a tone of Confusion and Anger.
This reaction was justified thou, for the one standing in front of, soaked wet in rain, was the one, the only, Team Rocket’s James.
James was missing his bright White shirt with the Big Red ‘R.’ His blackish grey undershirt was soaked wet due to the rain. And his head and eyes were staring the ground, not daring to look up.
Looking at him, Ash felt something weird. He felt that James was ashamed of himself for some reason.
Ash, not knowing what else to do, called out Lucario. Seeing James, Lucario immediately took attacking position, not willing to give his trainer more stress!
James, looking at Lucario, took a step back.
“Maybe I shouldn’t have come,” James thought to himself
“Lucario wait,” Ash said.
“//But Master! //” Lucario protested.
“No need to get aggressive, just look at him via Aura Vision please,” Ash requested and Lucario immediately complied. Ash held Lucario’s paw, turning his vision into Aura vision.
Ash turned to James with his Aura Vision and the Moment he looked at him, the Anger vanished. He let go of Lucario’s paw and called him back.
“Get in James, the storm is growing stronger,” Ash said in a forgiving tone.
“W-Wait what?” James asked, confused why Ash anger suddenly vanished.
“Aura powers, very confusing Brother,” Ash said with a smile.
“I-I-I,” James couldn’t complete the sentence as he lowers his head.
“I know, well, I don’t know everything but I think I know enough to trust you,” Ash said, patting his hand James’ shoulder as a sign of solidarity.
“Come in,” Ash said as James entered the house, albeit with a lot of regret and shame.
“Mom! Another plate of serving is required,” Ash said as he entered the living room with James.
The Moment everyone saw James, everyone except Delia pulled out their Pokeballs.
“What the Hell he is doing here!” Misty said pulling out her Pokeball as James took a step back in fear.
“//WHAT THE HELL THIS #%$%@ %#^^# ^#@^ %#^&#$& ^#^&*$@% %#^&# THIEF DOING HERE!!!!!!!!!!//” Pikachu shouted as he took attacking position.
“Guys calm down! James is innocent,” Ash defended James.
“How could you know!” Paul asked.
“The same way I found out about those guys, Lucario’s Aura Vision allows me to see someone’s Aura, and James’ Aura,” Ash turned to a very ashamed of himself James.
“James’ Aura is Chronic Violet, which represents Guilt and shame. I don’t know whether James was part of this entire BS or not, but I know he is deep guilt and wishes to Apologize. And James,” Ash looks at James.
“I accept your apologize,” Ash said with a Smile as James started to tear up. Seeing James crying, other relaxed a bit. While Misty, Paul and Gladion still had residue doubts, they were willing to swallow it for Ash.
“Now everyone, take seat, I am about to serve the Food with others,” Delia said in a motherly tone as everyone, including James, took seat. Delia served James first, even before Ash, much to the dislike of Misty, Paul and Gladion but they digressed.
“I-I-I-I am thankful,” James said.
“Don’t be, you are Ash’s friend and thus like a Son to me,” Delia said as James lower his head, trying to hide his tear. Delia’s statement led to some grunts by some the guests but every digressed the topic for later.
“Let’s see what is news is going on,” Paul said as he switched on the TV and put a New Channel.
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“Welcome back to your Favourite News Channel, Kanto Times! And the breaking News from Pallet Forest ladies and gentlemen! Breaking News from Pallet Forest! Two renounced and infamous members of Team Rocket, Jessie Murrow, daughter of Most Infamous Team Rocket Member, possible late Miyamoto, and the infamous talking Meowth, have been caught in Kanto Forests. An Anonymous caller informed the Police that these two were in the Pallet Forests. When the Police reach the site, they found these two members of Team Rocket tied to a tree. Both of them claim that the anonymous caller was the third member of this infamous trio named James Morgan, who had betrayed them, tied them to the tree and then fled the scene after calling the Police. More information after this break,” The reporter says as the screen cut to a Johto tourism ad.
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“What the fuc-” Gary said before getting interrupted by Delia
“Language Gary,” Delia said.
“Sorry,” Gary said.
“Wait wait wait! You betrayed Jessie and Meowth? Why?” Misty asked.
“Everyone, calm down, James, are you comfortable in telling explaining,” Ash said looking at a tensed James. James sighed and started speaking.
“So, We recently got all our pokemons back from the Team’s Headquarter, so decide to ambush you to steal pikachu……………...but…………………...after seeing the whole commotion, we decided to retreat…………………… the whole thing………………………... I don’t know it felt wrong. I know we have tricked you guys multiple times, but…………………... this betrayal seem…………………… just extremely messed up and wrong, even for our standards……………… or should I my standards………………… Jessie and Meowth were mostly indifferent. When I asked them didn’t they felt this was absolutely wrong? They said ‘If Boss thought it was fine, it was fine,’…………………... I just couldn’t accept this one……………………... I immediately decided to leave Team Rocket and correct my wrongs…………………... I knew Jessie and Meowth would not support it……………………. So I decide to start correcting my wrongs from them. I gave one last chance to join me in my journey to redemption, I told them we were good cooks, we could start a hotel, but they thought I was mad………………… sadly, I ordered my pokemons to battle them…………………... After I defeated them, I tied them to the tree, called Officer Jenny and came here…………………... to apologize,” James confessed as he took a long breath.
What followed James’ confession was a long line silence as everyone took their time to process everything. Finally, Misty broke the silence.
“Guys, pardon me for being sceptical, but how can we trust even a single word from his mouth,” Misty asked.
“We can,” Ash defended.
“If he was lying or there were Ulterior motives, his Aura would have been a different colour, but it was chronic violet,” Ash stated.
“Is this Aura thing 100%?” Misty asked.
“From what have been able to understand, Aura is essence of every living thing…………………………. There is are few things which get 100% as that,” Ash stated.
This was followed by another long line of silence. This was also broken, this time by Dawn.
“So, you broke up with Jessie?” Dawn asked as James gave her a confused look.
“W-W-Wh? Excuse me what?” James asked in a confused tone. Others also gave Dawn a confused looked except Ash who didn’t understand anything.
“What do you mean by Broke up?” James continued.
“I am sorry what is going on?” Ash asked.
“I-I thought you and Jessie were-” Dawn said before being interrupted by James.
“W-WHAT!!! I mean no! Me and her, never! We both have widely different romantic tastes!” James said in an annoyed tone.
“Oh…………. sorry for assuming,” Dawn said with a shrug.
“H-How! That girl was ready to throw me into the hellhole which is my Jessebelle!” James stated in a confused tone.
“*Sighs as he looks out to see the storm gone* Anyways, I must leave now,” James as he completed his food and stood up.
“You can stay longer if you want,” Delia said in a motherly tone.
“No mam, I have to get someone, and then leave for Sinnoh,” James said with a smile.
“Growlithe?” Ash asked.
“He has been with my parents long enough,” James stated.
“Everyone, I once again apologize for everything I have ever done to you all!” James says with a bow.
“I promise I will make it up to y’all one day!” James said. While Misty, Brock, Paul and Gladion remained a bit sceptical, they all gave James a proper farewell.
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While Giovanni had rarely planned freeing some of his grunts, who were betrayed by another one of his grunt, from jail, but that is exactly what he did.
“What exactly happened Jessie, Meowth?” Giovanni asked the two in a scary voice.
“Sir! Arceus know what happened James he suddenly decided to betrayed us and-” Jessie and Meowth were saying before being interrupted by Matori.
“Sir, they are wasting precious time,” Matori said in a matter-of-fact voice.
“You-” Jessie said before being interrupted by Giovanni.
“SILENCE!!!!!!!!!!” Giovanni shouted.
“Both of, silence! Jessie Meowth, as of know *writes something on a piece of paper and gives it Jessie* Take two tickets to Kalos from the reception, visit this firm, it is one of our front organisations. Work their till this matter cools down, they, if you want, can rejoin the gang as a grunt,” Giovanni said.
“Understood sir!” Jessie said with a salute.
“What about me?” Meowth asked.
“You will go with Jessie, any issues?” Giovanni asked.
“No Boss!” Meowth said in a scared voice as he and Jessie left.
“Ahh! This incident will keep us in public eye for so long!” Giovanni said with a facepalmed.
“The fact that you still ensure their safety even after they failed,” Matori said.
“They work for Matori, they have put their trust in me, it is my duty to keep it on,” Giovanni told her with a weak smile, making Matori extremely blushed.
“Of course sir,” Matori said as she hides her blushes with a file.
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“Everyone fine?” Ash asked as he and Delia served Dessert to everyone.
“Just……………… a lot of things are there to process you know,” Brock said.
“Same,” Misty said.
“Yeah,” Paul said as he looked at the clock and stood up.
“Ok Ash, I will have my leave,” Paul said.
“Even I have to leave,” Gladion said.
“Same,” Alain added.
“What! W-We have to have leave?” Lillie asked, clearly not ready to leave.
“Only me Lillie, don’t worry, you can say,” Gladion said as Lillie lower her head to hide her blush.
“Come on guys! Why so soon!” Ash said. He didn’t want to see his true friends leave.
“I am sorry Ash, duty calls,” Gladion called.
“Same here, my dad want me to be home for harvest season,” Paul said.
“*Sighs* Very well, Take care you guys,” Ash said as he shook hands with Paul, Alain and Gladion, who leave immediately after.
“*Sighs* Anyways, anyone else has to leave?” Ash asked.
“Me actually,” Tracy said as he stood up. He and Ash hugged and Tracy left afterwards.
“Anyone else?” Ash asked.
“My, Kiawe and Lana flight is day after tomorrow so we are here,” Mallow said with a smile.
“Happy to hear that,” Ash said with a weak smile.
“Me and Bonnie’s is next week,” Clemont said as Ash looked at Gary.
“I literally live next-door Ash,” Gary said as Ash turned to Brock and Misty.
“Oh we are staying for a long time,” Misty said, making herself comfortable, making Ash laugh.
“And you guys?” Ash said as he looked at Serena, Dawn and Lillie.
Cliffhanger! Boom!
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Photo of The Day
Merry Christmas
For the 2400th post, I've decided to draw the Hourly Twelve's last moments as humans prior to becoming chronovens
Personally, I saw the clock as fitting due to the chronovens' time-related abilities, and it's such a coincidence that there's exactly 12 of them
The clock-like themed art is based on @djts-arts's art which can be found here
Below the cut contains two still images of the Hourly Twelve's last moments as well as their thoughts
Welcome Spring ~ James Morgan
