Upon discovering Gengar's presence at Saffron Gym, Luke was alarmed and rushed out immediately. With Sabrina's formidable strength, Gengar could potentially suffer serious injuries in the absence of its Trainer. The plan to challenge the Gym again could be put on hold for now; the top priority was ensuring the safety of his Pokémon.
Opening the chat group, Luke attempted to send a private message to Sabrina, but it seemed she didn't receive it. In a state of desperation, Teacher Luke took a taxi to Saffron Gym.
"Little brother, don't worry about challenging the Gym!" the driver teased.
"It's not me; it's my Pokémon who went to play at the Gym by himself."
"Huh?"
Fortunately, Luke arrived just in time.
Holding onto the door, Luke sensed the peculiar atmosphere in the Dojo, feeling a bit bewildered. Could it be... that the Gym had already been cleared?
"Jie jie~!" Gengar waved a playful Lick upon seeing Luke.
"Ao wu ~" Growlithe leaped up, attempting to express friendship with a Body Slam.
Choosing the lesser evil, Luke sidestepped and was immediately hit by Lick, causing his entire body to shudder.
Huh? I feel paralyzed for quite a while, but my body seems to be resistant!
"Is that the trainer that raised Gengar?" one apprentice wondered.
"This Pokémon already has the strength of the Peak of the Alliance Conference..." another apprentice remarked in disbelief.
"Sabrina, the Gym Leader, is here today. He will never get the Badge easily!" a third apprentice declared.
All eyes turned to Sabrina, waiting for her next move. Sabrina acknowledged Luke with a nod and a greeting.
"It's you."
What on earth is going on? The students exchanged astonished looks.
Sabrina, a celebrity Gym Leader, knows this man?
Luke nodded, coughing lightly, "I just found out; this guy snuck out."
"It doesn't matter," Sabrina replied, her mouth rarely forming a raised corner as she turned around. "Go to the back and sit."
Go to the back? What does that mean?!
The students, momentarily stunned, looked at Teacher Luke with gnashing teeth. Why is he so much more handsome than me?
"Gym Leader is so familiar with a man?"
"Just now, Sabrina Gym Leader seemed to smile at me!"
"Merely this!"
...
Inside the Gym Leader room, the uncle in the hat stood up in surprise. "This is?"
Sabrina intervened, "You go out first; we have something to discuss."
"Oh! I'll go out right away!" The uncle laughed, nodded, and immediately got up. Passing by Luke like a gust of wind, he even patted his shoulder with force. It's a rare sight; Sabrina is bringing the man back! They need some alone time!
The atmosphere in the room became a bit awkward as Luke and Sabrina sat opposite each other. The kettle on the table slowly brewed hot tea under the influence of Psychic.
"Your father seems to have misunderstood something," Luke remarked, looking at the kettle.
"I'm getting older and just want to hold my grandson, that's all," Sabrina replied indifferently.
"?"
"No kidding." Sabrina finished the joke seriously, her dark pupils staring at Luke. "Then, what is your purpose for coming to Saffron Gym?"
"No, it's really just to collect the Badge, so simple, isn't it?" Sabrina stated. In the chat group, Sabrina is aware that Teacher Luke is currently the Top Rank Executive of Team Rocket. Even the Mentor mentioned by Matori is Teacher Luke himself. The proponent of the 'Rainbow Project' came to the house of the former Executive of Team Rocket, and he didn't seem to be aimless at all. I also chose when I was there. Sabrina coldly smiled. Is Team Rocket really going to recruit remnants like us?
"Indeed," Luke nodded and said, "I'm here to pick Gengar home."
"Cough!" Sabrina was choked for a while. Before she could refuse, she was interrupted.
Sabrina looked complicated and stared at Luke, "Then Gengar, why are you here again?"
"You have to ask it yourself," Luke replied, also perplexed. Kicking the hall, Gengar doesn't seem to have this plan. He came here for no reason and blasted two or three trainers. It's like finding fault, suspicion. Is it possible that... are you really just here to make a dungeon?
"Jie jie~!" Gengar reached into the fourth-dimensional stomach and fumbled, took out a tattered notice, and patted it on the table. Sabrina and Luke probed at the same time, looking at the notice on the table.
"Psychic training class, coach recruitment notice?!" The two exclaimed. Even Sabrina, who is usually as cold as ice, had a momentarily broken expression.
So, you came all the way, really just to apply for the job. Is there really nothing to do with Team Rocket, Rainbow Project…?!
"That's the job posting I posted!" Uncle yelled from outside the door, eavesdropping. "I can find more helpers for you, Sabrina!"
"Stay away!" A loud sound followed as a Confusion Headbutt fell from the sky, hitting Uncle's head, and he passed out happily.
"My daughter has grown up. I know I'm serious about Gym's business!" The room fell silent for a while. Sabrina was slightly embarrassed and lightly coughed, "There is indeed a shortage of manpower in the Gym now; let me think about it again."
Luke looked puzzled. Making Gengar a coach? Why does this scenario sound so familiar? Is it possible that, in two or three months, Gengar will become the Saffron City Gym Leader?
"Jie jie~! (๑`▽´๑)۶" Gengar happily waved its small fist. With a salary, it could contribute to the family and help its master!
"The salary isn't very high, but I do have some experience with Psychic Type moves," Sabrina stated as she tied back her black hair. "Besides, if there's anything else you want to learn, I will try my best to teach it."
Luke remarked, "This is really unnecessary!"
"That's true," Sabrina's mouth twitched into a faint smile. "With your strength, I don't look down on it."
The atmosphere turned subtle, and Luke found himself in an awkward position. Is it because he fears an increase in the risk of demolition, or is he afraid of moving further towards bankruptcy?
Sabrina, after observing Luke for a while, spoke slowly, "I agree to have Gengar come to Saffron Gym as a coach."
"But before that, we have to have our final match."
In just six months, Gengar, had reached an impressive level. Sabrina was once again intrigued by Teacher Luke's strength. She had even glimpsed the shadow of the man in the suit within Teacher Luke.
Perhaps, as Matori had suggested, Teacher Luke could bring a new life to Team Rocket.
Luke froze for a moment. A battle with Sabrina?! Gengar, let's go home; this isn't worth a few tens of thousands of dollars in salary!
"Jie jie~!" Gengar pulled Luke's sleeve, its eyes filled with determination. Even if the opponent was strong, it was willing to fight for its master!
Luke's expression turned odd. Is Gengar really aiming to be a Gym Leader?
"Okay," Luke sighed after contemplating for a while. "It doesn't matter if I lose, right?"
"Of course, it's just a friendly match at the same level," Sabrina nodded.
"Then I'm fine; you move a bit faster!"
"Jie jie~! ψ(｀∇´)ψ"
A slight smile appeared on Sabrina's face as she sensed the connection between the two. Accompanied by Pokémon is indeed a fortunate thing. Following the guidance of fate and destiny, this battle was inevitable. Maybe the winning streak was already predetermined. But...
Blue light flickered in Sabrina's eyes as she levitated Poké Balls on both sides of her. Let me see the style of 'The Tactician'!