On New Island, a towering castle stood on the grounds of the former Team Rocket Base.
Mewtwo sat in the executive chair on the top floor, his posture exactly like Giovanni's.
"Well? Has everyone arrived?" Mewtwo asked coldly.
"Other than the one you gave special instructions about, only three made it through the storm," Nurse Joy, dressed as a nun, reported respectfully.
"Do we need to wait for him?"
Mewtwo smiled faintly and stood up. "No need. He's here~"
Bang! Sturdy wings pierced through the storm as Braviary headed straight for the top floor.
Crash! Glass shattered, and Gary jumped off Braviary's back. "Yo~ Long time no see."
"Hmph~ You certainly made yourself at home," Mewtwo said with a smile.
"Haha, sorry. I couldn't be bothered walking up from downstairs." Gary shrugged.
"Never mind~ You are my... friend, after all. Just this once." Mewtwo waved a hand casually.
The shards of glass rose into the air, then returned to their original positions, good as new.
"I originally intended to send an invitation to that boy from your hometown. For your sake, I didn't invite him," Mewtwo said calmly.
"Oh, you mean Ash?" Gary nodded. "Thanks for that."
After all, that reckless idiot Ash really would swing his fists at Mewtwo if he got worked up~
Gary glanced at Nurse Joy beside them and frowned. "Why have you learned to use any means necessary, just like Uncle Giovanni?"
"Hmph, I would never be like him." Mewtwo clasped his hands proudly behind his back. "No one will die here. I promise you."
"Mm-hmm~ Good." Gary shrugged.
"Aren't you curious why I invited you all?" Mewtwo asked curiously.
"It's just a question of identity." Gary looked calmly at Mewtwo. "Have you found your answer now?"
"Not yet~" Mewtwo shook his head. "I read