Chapter 17: Chapter 17: The Rescue Mission
Cynthia and her team of Pokémon made their way through the bunker, trying to locate Jack. They moved stealthily, avoiding detection by Ariana's goons.
As they turned a corner, they spotted Jack, trapped in a holding cell. Cynthia's eyes lit up with determination.
"Let's get him out of there!" she whispered to her Pokémon.
The team sprang into action, with Cynthia's Piplup using its Water Gun to disable the cell's lock. Jack was freed, and he joined Cynthia and her team.
"Thanks for coming for me," Jack said, grinning.
Cynthia smiled back. "Anytime, Jack. Now let's get out of here!"
But as they turned to leave, they were confronted by Ariana and her goons.
"You're not going anywhere," Ariana sneered.
Cynthia stood tall, her eyes flashing with defiance. "We'll see about that."
And with that, the battle began...