Andy's eyes slowly opened and the first thing he noticed was a throbbing pain where his nose was. "Why... the nose?" He groaned.

Andy took in his surroundings and found they were still in the dark halls of the base. But his wrists were tied together and Gramps Grunts surrounded him.

A Galactic Grunt noticed Andy was awake and smirked. "Hello there Andrew. Good that you're finally awake. I was worried you were dead you were unconscious for so long."

"Oh boy, it's a grumpy old guy. My favorite." Andy spat.

Suddenly he was kneed in the stomach by the Galactic. "I'd watch my tongue if I were you. After all, you don't have anyone to save your skin this time."

Andy glared at him as he processed that both of his Pokémon had very likely been kidnapped. But had they taken his book?

Footsteps echoed down the hall as somebody approached. "Oh, he's awake. You should've told me Galactic. Make sure our other guests are awake and bring them to me." The man said.

The Galactic saluted and ran off down the hall. The new guy stepped into the light and Andy got to take him in.

He was wearing at least six different uniforms all stitched together. Each uniform seemed to be from a different evil team.

A blue and red pant leg each for Magma and Aqua. Black sleeves and gloves from a Rocket uniform. A silver S on a chain from a Skull uniform. A silver turtleneck for his chest from a Galactic uniform.

And finally, he had a Plasma emblem stitched onto the center of his Galactic shirt where the G was.

The man had brown eyes and soft features. Pale skin and a small lanky build. He couldn't even have been much taller than Andy.

The stranger had blue hair cut short military style. His fists were clenched and he smiled at Andy with a sense of smugness that made Andy want to punch his face.

"Andy, I must thank you for walking into a trap we never even set. We almost didn't catch you but fortunately, your shouting alerted our Grunts. And now-well let's just say you've helped me a great deal." The man spoke in a low and threatening tone.

"Who in the hell are you?" Andy asked.

The man's eyes narrowed and he stepped closer to Andy. "I am Gramps Grunt. The leader of Gramps. I was a part of every single evil team minus the one in Kalos. All of them failed. But I reunited the members together to create the best evil team ever."

"Wait a second." Andy raised an eyebrow. "You mean to tell me that you were a part of both Magma AND Aqua? And you were apart of Team Rocket and Team Skull? Dude, they're literally 20 years apart. How old are you exactly?"

"Silence boy!" Gramps Grunt growled through clenched teeth. "I wanted so badly to be part of the winning side. So yes I joined both Magma and Aqua. Yes, I've been joining teams for 20 years. And every time I have failed!"

"Yeah, that's a pretty unlucky streak. Real bummer. Why do you want me though? I've never stopped an evil team! I've got bigger ambitions!" Andy said.

Gramps Grunt laughed. "Because Andrew. After losing to 10-year-olds for 20 years I finally asked how. How I could somehow lose every time? To children no less! So when I heard of a strange boy claiming this was all fake-it made perfect sense!"

"Oh wow somebody who actually believes me! You should try explaining this to Lynn because Author won't let me even though I'm right!"

"You talk too much boy. Now back to what I was saying. I wanted you because I realized that the only way I could win was with whatever reality-warping tool you had. And now," He pulled Andy's book out of his coat pocket. "It's all mine."

Andy didn't seem concerned. "Good luck with that dude. Author won't let you do ANYTHING without fighting you the entire time."

"Which is why I plan on shutting him down." Wait what?

"Come again?" Andy raised his eyebrow.

Gramps Grunt began to laugh. "You see, boy I've gathered together some brilliant scientists. And with a bit of power, we can use the radio waves machine in this very base to disable the so-called 'Author.'" Hang on wait, I didn't agree to this! Andy do something!

"Oh shoot that isn't good," Andy said.

Gramps Grunt continued to laugh. "Finally! My evil team will succeed! Thank you, Andrew! Now we have a machine to activate!" They were both transported to a new area. No, they weren't. Yes, they were Omnipotent Force.

Andy took in what he was seeing. In front of them was a giant machine that had once been used to forcefully evolve Pokémon. Lynn and Alex were struggling with some guards as they were strapped into two human-shaped frames with wires leading into the machine.

The machine was a giant metallic cylinder that led up to the ceiling and eventually to a satellite dish that would broadcast special radio waves.

"What are you doing with them?" Andy asked, struggling against the tight rope bounding his wrists.

"Why should you care?" Gramps Grunt asked him. "They aren't real. If you must know though, we plan on using them to supply us the energy we need. Human Life is far more effective than Electric Pokémon."

Andy's eyes widened. "Are you-are you going to KILL them?"

Gramps Grunt shrugged. "Potentially. Don't really see why you care either way. As one of my grunts reported, they aren't considered your friends."

Andy bit his lip. Then he had an idea. Gramps Grunt was still holding the book, and if Andy could somehow get his hands free he could easily take it back.

"Prepare to activate the machine!" Gramps Grunt shouted. One of the grunts began to flick various nobs and switches and the machine whirred to life.

Quickly though it began to take power from Lynn and Alex. They cried out in pain as the machine sucked the very life from their bodies.

Suddenly the ropes went slack. "Auth, glad to have you working with me," Andy muttered. Andy stood up and slammed his fist into Gramps Grunt's face. He grabbed for the book but Gramps Grunt kicker him in the chest.

Andy stood up and raised his fists. "Sorry pal, can't let you get away with this one." He charged at Gramps Grunt and various Gramps Team Members began to watch the fight.

Andy wasn't too experienced with actual fighting or really putting in any effort but the Gramps Grunt seemed to be overwhelmed by Andy's decently fit body.

Grunts began to send out their Pokémon to try and stop Andy so he grabbed the book. Thinking fast he scribbled in a message to help him. Andy had both of his Pokémon by his side fighting with him.

Also, Lynn and Alex were there too. Lynn and Alex suddenly appeared on either side of Andy.

Lynn seemed confused for a moment but just moved past it. "Andy, what's this guy trying to do?"

"He wants to revoke the Author's power and use the book so he can rule the universe unchecked. I've got to shut the machine off though, looks like it's still going to activate." Andy told her.

Lynn was taken aback. "I've never seen you so serious. I'll help you, even if this doesn't make sense." She sent out Meditite and they began to fight off the attacking Pokémon.

Gramps Grunt staggered over to the control panel to protect it and Andy and David pushed through the opposition.

"Andy wait!" Lynn called. "Don't try and fight that guy alone!"

"I can take him!" Andy waved her away.

Andy was feeling tired already. No way am I letting this dude take over the universe instead of me though! Andy was filled with determination!

Gramps Grunt narrowed his eyes on Andy and sent out a Drapion. The four-legged purple beast towered over Andy and David. He had a long tail with a giant pincher. On either side of his head were gigantic long pinchers.

"You won't win Andy! It's too late anyway! This machine will activate in just a few moments!" Gramps Grunt shouted.

"Pft, we got this. Don't we David?" Andy asked and his Larvitar nodded. "Use hyper beam."

"Stop him!" Gramps Grunt's Pokemon grabbed David in his pinchers and tossed him away. Then the creature's tail grabbed Andy.

The tail began to constrict and Gramps Grunt tried to grab the book from Andy's grasp.

Andy saw Lynn, Alex, their Pokémon, and Backpack were all in trouble. He wanted to call for help but he could handle it. He just needed to write in the book.

Everything began to go black as he tried to scribble in the book. Andy... can't lose... lose book... stay conscious Andy...the machine didn't... didn't...

The machine activated, and a wave of energy washed over the area. Everybody stopped moving. Except for Andy. And then-

Ugh... oh, I'm not dead. Wait but... no author eh? Hang on then. I can rule the universe!