At the harbor, a black figure came up from the shadows.
"Gengar!"
With a grin, Gengar looked up at the sky to see Kota and another person.
"They got away."
Dejected, Lance made Dragonite land. Followed by Kota, they came to the ground.
"Ariya, block the signal."
Said Kota slowly. He then looked towards Gengar who came without the device.
Gengar nodded and laughed while floating up in the air and coming towards Kota.
"Let's head back to the headquarters."
Lance looked at Kota, the latter sighed and called Gengar back in his pokeball.
"Hmm."
* * *
Police Headquarters___
On the highest floor, the DGP office. Multiple figures were present with most of them having heavy faces.
"What do we do now? The signal is also cut off so we won't be able to track them."
An officer said while grinding his teeth.
"We can only interrogate the ones we managed to capture alive. But I don't think they will answer."
Another officer said. In the office, there were Officer Jenny, Kota and Lance as well.
"Sir, let me take over this case."
Officer Jenny came forward and saluted the DGP who was sitting on his chair.
"Okay. I hope you can get us fruitful results."
The DGP said, then everyone was dismissed from the office.
"Kota, someone wants to meet you."
Outside the office, Lance turned to face Kota and said.
"Sir, it's the Chairman from the Pokemon Association."
A male voice sounded which wasn't heard by anyone except Kota.
"Where?"
Asked Kota, Lance was a little surprised because Kota didn't ask about the person.
"Pokemon Association."
Answered Lance as they got in the elevator.
"When?"
Once again, Lance found that Kota didn't care about who the person wanting to meet him was.
"As soon as you can. Even now."
Kota nodded his head and didn't speak or get in conversation with Lance.
Somehow passing the awkward silence, the elevator finally came down on the ground floor.
"I guess we have our own destination. Bye."
Said Lance while climbing on Dragonite and flying away in the sky.
Kota stared at the disappearing figure of Lance without any emotion.
* * *
Goldenrod City___
Goldenrod City is a large city on the west coast of the mainland of Johto.
This city houses various buildings including the Goldenrod Underground, the Radio Tower and the Global Trade Terminal which allows you to trade various pokemon.
It is also where Bill lives when in Johto. This city also houses the Department Store of Johto and the Magnet Train which connects to Saffron City.
Finally, it also contains a flower shop, where you can purchase mulch, get the Berry Pots and the Squirtbottle.
And, it's the base of the Pokemon Association which looks over both Kanto and Johto.
In the center of the city, is a huge skyscraper with a lot of security layers.
An extremely big Charizard landed before the entrance of the building.
"Who are you?"
Two guards standing before the entrance looked at the person who came down from the back of the Charizard.
'They don't even know me.'
Thought Kota, he took out his pokedex and showed it to the two guards.
"The Chairman is waiting in his office!"
The guards saluted and went back to their posts while Kota called Charizard back in his pokeball.
"Okay…"
Entering the building, Kota saw multiple counters on the left side.
"I was called by the Chairman."
Kota informed about his arrival in the Pokemon Association.
"Please wait, sir."
The receptionist sitting behind the counter stood up and replied to Kota.
Taking the pokedex from him, the receptionist confirmed his identity.
Inside the office at the very top of the Pokemon Association, a short man sat on the chair.
"Sir, he is here."
The communication device on the table rang as the Chairman nodded his head.
"Lead him to my office."
Pressing a button, the Chairman answered the voice unhurriedly.
"Yes, sir."
The communication was then cut off as the voice didn't continue further.
Not long, the office door opened and Kota walked in with no other behind.
"Come. Take a seat."
Kota nodded and came forward to sit on the chair before the table of the Chairman.
Kota looked at the man before him and identified that it was indeed the Chairman.
He is distinguished by a tuft of curly hair on his balding head, and appears to have a somewhat timid personality.
But acts to hide it from others which was a secret only he knows.
"I see you're very strong. I watched your match videos from the Indigo League."
His voice which appeared little and matured sounded in the office.
"Let's get to the point without wasting any more time. I think you are suitable for a position in the Elite Four. How about it?"
The Chairman asked while also hinting that a place in the Elite Four was about to be open.
"Chairman. I would like to decline."
Replied Kota without hesitation. His goal was to reach amongst the top trainers.
If he chose to take a position in the Elite Four now, he might never be able to get there.
"Why?"
A simple word from the Chairman but still a very big question.
"Elite Four isn't my target. I want to go further."
Kota's firm answer made the Chairman laugh. Was he expecting it from the beginning?
"I see. Well, good luck. I hope to see you there."
Said the Chairman with a smile on his face as Kota stood up and bowed before taking his leave.
"Robert. Call the Ice Princess. I guess we will get her into the Elite Four now. Remember, I don't want to hear the word "No" from her."
* * *
Outside___
"Fuu…"
Kota breathed out. He looked at the evening sky with orange and yellow light.
"I think there was a Gym here."
Kota muttered, he pulled his phone out and searched it on the net.
Yes, there is one.
The Goldenrod City Gym is located on the outskirts of the city opposite to the sea.
The Gym design looked like a half open gigantic pokeball from the sky.
Since one can challenge the gym anytime unless the Gym Leader was busy or sleeping, Kota took his time.
He walked around the main road and visited many different areas.
The Magnet Train, it was a newly invented train which runs with the help of magnetism.
But Kota couldn't ride one because there was still about a year left before the train was ready for the public.
Next stop was the Goldenrod Underground, which connects to multiple locations.
Next to a crossing road, there was the entrance as well as exit to the Underground path.
There wasn't much inside as people kept walking and going to their own destinations.
Some shops and stores in between.
With the map in his phone, Kota reached the exit to the Department Store in Goldenrod City.
"Quite a place to visit."
The Department Store was a very tall and spacious building with tens of separate floors.
They concentrated on pokemon and their needs as well as for human lives.
Kota bought some new clothes and ate at the restaurant on floor number 5.
Only a few people managed to recognize Kota because of the black mask he wore.
It was as he wished for in his past life. Become famous and live a happy life with money in his pocket to spare.
But in this life, this wasn't his goal. He wanted more than this.
To be at the top!
The World shall know him!