From: Richard Barnes (arcangel@theseed.net) Subject: [PW!] Dark nights part 2 Newsgroups: alt.games.nintendo.pokemon Date: 2000/03/08 Still in **FLASHBACK**, okay? "I'm sorry, did you say...brother?" The cashier seemed a little confused. "You're the boss's brother?" "That i am, so if you'd be kind enough to open the entry? I'm in a hurry." "How do you know about our secrets? No-one was told of this place...." "Hey, i designed it. I know it well..." Sartak reached the poster, and pulled the lever behind. A door slid open, revealing a darkened staircase. "Hey you! How dare you trespass on Rocket property? Let's battle!" Sartak pushed him aside. "Outta my way kid, i've gotta use the lift." The Rocket laughed. "You'll never find the key! You must battle through our mind-numbing traps to get it!" "Actually, it's in my pocket- i own one of the 2 master keys..." With that, he was gone. A small corridor led to a big door, locked as always. Fishing in his pocket, Sartak retrieved his keys and entered. "Brother, we need to talk...." Giovanni spun around, startled by the words. "Brother? Is that you?" Sartak grinned. "So, your plans came into fruition, then? Though i didn't take that route, i guess the traps are also the same? Still got those weak old Rockets guarding each major route?" "Remember brother, those same Rockets caused you to flee our gym. That would, therefore, make you just as weak?" "In theory, yes- in reality, no. I have come to collect the Alakazam you took that day- by force if need be..." With that, he brandished his pokeballs and prepared to do battle...