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Misty's POV

I ran into everyone screaming that the place was going to blow. They recalled their Pokémon and followed me. I recalled my Pokémon as well before the chain reaction. Pikachu and Ranee's Infernape were right next to me. We all got out a few seconds later, the gym exploded. "Ash!" I cried. He, Paul, Ranee, and Mewtwo were still in there! Just when I thought they were dead, I saw an aura shield. 'Could it be…?' I thought. We all ran over and saw Ash-holding up an aura shield-protecting him, Paul, Ranee, and Mewtwo. Ash dropped the shield and I hugged him. I immediately turned to Paul who was holding Ranee. Mewtwo was also on the ground-very weak. We had no choice. We had to go to a doctor right away.

We all helped Ash pick up Mewtwo and Paul and Infernape helped to carry Ranee. We got them to the Pokémon Center. Nurse Joy checked both of them in. Ash was torn. He wanted to stay with Mewtwo-and Ranee. Nurse Joy came up with a brainstorm and put them in the same room. Paul was holding on to Ranee's hand. He hadn't said a word since we had left the gym. Officer Jenny came in and approached us. She saluted us and said, "I heard that you kids took down Giovanni and Team Rocket. On your bravery and determination, I like to thank you all." Ash looked at Officer Jenny and asked, "Did Giovanni…survive?" She shook her head and answered, "No, I'm afraid not. He died in the explosion." I smiled and said to Ash, "Poetic justice for a guy like him." We all nodded in agreement and Mewtwo woke up. Ash saw and said-happily, "Mewtwo, you're okay!" Mewtwo nodded and said, "Yes, thanks to you and your friends. How is…?" Before Mewtwo could finish his question, Ranee woke up too.

She saw Paul and stroked his hair. He opened his eyes and saw she was awake. A tear rolled down his face and said, "Ranee! Thank Arceus that you're alive!" Ranee weakly smiled and said, "I'm not going to leave you that easily. Not in a long shot." Paul cried out of joy. I smiled and a tear rolled down my face. I looked around. Officer Jenny was long gone as was Team Rocket. I couldn't help but wonder if they turned themselves in-probably not. They always ran off when they saw authority. That thought brought a smile to my face.

A few weeks later, Mewtwo was feeling better as was Ranee. Mewtwo looked at all of and smiled. It said, "Thank you-all of you. I appreciate what you have done." Ash smiled and said, "Just don't make yourself a stranger, Mewtwo." Pikachu waved and said, "Pika, pika!" Mewtwo nodded and flew off. "Goodbye, Mewtwo!" We all said in unison. The next day, all of our friends returned home and Gary came by after hearing the news that we defeated Team Rocket. Things went in slow motion after that but one thing was for sure. Everything was returning back to normal.

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