Where's Red?

There you are, Scottie!

Unfortunately, I have some bad news... It appears Team Rocket is up to no good again!

Team Rocket?!

You mean that group that used Pokémon to carry out their evil plots in Kanto and Johto?

Precisely. Red noticed they were becoming more active lately and went to investigate what's going on...

but we haven't heard from him for three days now.

Oh no... I hope he's OK!

D'you think Team Rocket might have hurt him?

Heh, as if! Those pip-squeaks don't stand a chance against Red.

First of all, he's my rival! And he's also the one who dismantled them the first time by taking down their boss!

I guess you're right... If anyone could handle them, it'd be Red!

Yeah. Also, I'M gonna be the first to break Red's winning streak. If anyone else wants a shot at that, they're gonna have to wait their turn!

Yes, Red is strong... But we can't forget that he still hasn't come back.

All things considered, I think we should make our next move now.

I've already contacted Gym Leaders and members of the Elite Four to help us out.

I'd like to help, too!

Thank you, Lillie, but it's dangerous to go alone. Why don't we form a team?

We'd also appreciate your help, Scottie and Paulo!

Will you help us find Team Rocket's hideout here on Pasio?

Arigato! I had a feeling you'd say yes!

*chuckle* Wonderful! I knew we could count on you!

Then here's the plan! Blue, Lillie, Paulo, and Scottie will work as a team!

Don't forget, safety first!

Thanks, everyone. Dragonite and I will do a sweep from above.

Sounds good! You can leave the rest to us!

OK, listen up.

These Rockets can be a nasty bunch. No biting off more than you can chew, you hear me?

Well, you wouldn't have to worry, anyway. Aerodactyl and I will protect you guys no matter what!

That's what I like to hear!

Sounds like you're pumped up and ready to go!

Time to head out, then! Let's get this ball rolling!

Uh-oh! Look at all those Team Rocket grunts! Do you think this might be their hideout?

It'd be great for us if it were that easy, but this doesn't seem right. It sticks out like a sore thumb.

Which means...it's not?

Yeah, most likely. But if there's a whole bunch of them gathered in one spot, there's gotta be a reason for it.

I bet if we go further in, we'll get to the bottom of this!

Wait, we're just barging in? Isn't that a bit reckless?

That was amazing! There were so many of them, but we held our ground!

How's everyone doing? Are your Pokémon all holding up OK?

Yes! Thanks for taking on so many of those grunts, Blue!

OK, let's keep going. It's dangerous, so stay close!

Red is the strongest Trainer in history, and that's his rival...

Scottie's opponents in the PML finals were this strong?

Would I have even stood a chance if I'd made it to the finals instead of Scottie?

Hey! What's going on here?! Don't tell me everyone got taken out!

Are you the one responsible for this?!

Another grunt!

Well...I guess it doesn't matter. And you know what? I can tell we have something in common, kid. I can smell it on ya.

What?

You wanna get stronger, don'tcha? Just like us!

Heh. Right on the money. OK, just between you and me, lemme ask you a question.

Wanna join Team Rocket?