Anhilation of Team Hellfire

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After finalizing the plans for the Hellfire mission, Lance and his team moved towards the enemy location they had previously pinpointed.

Their goal was to create a distraction, allowing Professor Oak and Lorelei to infiltrate and rescue the captive children.

"Everyone clear on the plan?" Lance asked, his voice firm and commanding.

Lorelei nodded, her expression steely. "I'll handle the eastern perimeter. We need to draw as many of their forces away as possible."

Bruno cracked his knuckles, a fierce grin on his face. "And I'll take the western side. They won't know what hit them."

Agatha gave a slow nod, her eyes sharp. "I'll cover the rear. No one escapes."

Oak, standing at the center, addressed them all. "While you create the distraction, Lorelei and I will enter the base and rescue the children. Once they're safe, we'll regroup and finish this."

The Elite Four moved out, each taking their positions. As Oak and Lorelei approached the base, the sounds of battle echoed through the forest. They slipped inside, using the chaos outside to their advantage.

Inside, they were horrified by what they saw. Rows of tubes lined the walls, each containing a child with bruises and cuts, evidence of cruel experiments.

"Monsters," Lorelei hissed, her eyes blazing with anger.

Oak placed a hand on her shoulder. "We'll make them pay. But first, we save the children."

Oak used his Alakazam to teleport the children to safety, aided by several Abra. "Alakazam, teleport them all to the safe house," Oak ordered.

Once the children were secure, Oak summoned his Dragonite. "Dragonite, Draco Meteor, now!" he commanded.

Dragonite unleashed a barrage of Draco Meteors, obliterating the facility and ensuring no remnants of the organization remained.

After ensuring the base was completely destroyed, they regrouped at Oak's residence to discuss the next steps for helping the rescued children and reuniting them with their families.

Agatha, leaning on her cane, spoke first. "We need to make sure these children receive medical attention immediately."

Lorelei nodded. "And psychological care. They've been through a lot."

Bruno added, "We should also ensure their safety. The remnants of this organization might try to retaliate."

Oak agreed. "I'll coordinate with local authorities and get them all the help they need. You've all done incredible work today."

Eventually, the Elite Four members bid farewell, leaving only Lance and Professor Oak.

They found Eithan in the garden, watching a group of Squirtle perform a comedic play.

A male Squirtle, with a rose in its mouth, walked dramatically towards a female Squirtle, presenting the flower with an exaggerated bow.

Eithan stifled a laugh, his lips twitching in amusement, while Oak and Lance watched in silent bemusement.

The female Squirtle accepted the rose, and the male Squirtle gave Eithan a thumbs up, grateful for the idea.

Earlier, Eithan had noticed the male Squirtle's dejected demeanor after a failed proposal.

He suggested watching some romantic poke movies and copy their style of proposal .

But the Squirtle somehow found a very ridiculous movie with cringe lines and plot, making his proposal look very funny and even making Ethan face show a curl, but it worked, leaving Eithan mentally facepalming at the absurdity of the situation.

After the show, Eithan met with Oak and Lance. Oak asked if he would like to stay with him.

"Eithan, would you like to stay here for a while?" Oak asked.

Eithan paused, considering the offer. "I suppose I could. Beats wandering around aimlessly."

Oak smiled warmly. "Great. You should start school with my grandson, Gary. His classes began about a month ago."

"School, huh?" Eithan mused, trying to hide his disinterest. "Sure, why not."

Oak called Gary to introduce him to Eithan. "Gary, this is Eithan. He'll be joining your class. Can you take him shopping for new clothes? His current attire is... less than ideal."

Gary looked at Eithan's tattered clothes and nodded. "Sure, Grandpa. Come on, Eithan, let's get you something decent to wear."

Eithan returned to his room to wash up first. After thoroughly cleaning himself, he donned some spare clothes Gary had given him.

When he rejoined Gary, the young boy was stunned. The dirt and grime had concealed Eithan's striking appearance: slightly thin, with platinum blond hair and piercing blue eyes.

Eithan, unaware of the effect he had, snapped his fingers in front of Gary's face, breaking his trance with a smirk. "Let's get going, shall we?"

As they walked to the market, Gary tried to strike up a conversation. "So, Eithan, where are you from?"

Eithan shrugged. "It's a long story. Let's just say I've been around."

Gary raised an eyebrow. "Mysterious, huh? Well, we'll have plenty of time to talk at school. Do you have any Pokémon of your own?"

"Not yet," Eithan replied. "But I'm planning to change that soon."

They arrived at the market, and Gary led Eithan to a clothing store.

Eithan quickly decided on a wardrobe: a stylish black and gold jacket, matching black and gold pants, a crisp black shirt, and a pair of black shoes.

Gary watched as Eithan selected his clothes. "You really like black and gold, huh?"

Eithan shrugged. "Simple, yet effective. Just like me."

Gary laughed. "You've got a point there. How about some casual wear? You can't always be in a jacket and pants."

Eithan considered this and picked out a few casual black and gold t-shirts and comfortable pants. "Good call. I guess I'll need something for downtime."

As they were finishing up, Eithan caught sight of himself in a full-length mirror.

He paused, taking in his reflection. The transformation was striking. Gone was the bruised and battered boy; in his place stood a confident young man with an almost regal air. The black and gold ensemble highlighted his platinum blond hair and piercing blue eyes, making him look both elegant and formidable.

Eithan ran a hand through his hair, his expression unreadable. "Not bad," he muttered to himself, a small, satisfied smile playing on his lips. For the first time in this new world.

Gary, noticing Eithan's reaction, grinned. "Told you those clothes would look good on you."

Eithan turned to Gary, his usual composed demeanor back in place. "Yeah, you were right. Thanks."

After an hour of shopping, they returned to Oak's residence as evening fell.

Over dinner, Gary and Eithan discussed his upcoming admission to school.

"So, what's the deal with this school?" Eithan asked, cutting into his meal.

Gary leaned back in his chair. "It's a trainer school. We learn about Pokémon battles, care, and strategy. Grandpa's one of the best teachers there."

Eithan nodded, hiding his true feelings. "Sounds interesting."

Gary smirked. "You'll do fine. Just stick with me. I'll show you the ropes."

Eithan nodded appreciatively. "Thanks, Gary. I'll hold you to that."

After bidding Gary goodnight, Eithan retreated to his room and fell into a deep sleep, ready to face whatever challenges awaited him next. He thought about how he could quietly use the school's resources to apply his existing knowledge practically, without drawing too much attention to his advanced understanding.

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