William

William (光る, Hikaru), formerly known as Austin Changi is an Agent working for Team Rocket. He is known for following Sean around after the young trainers capture of the aura using Pichu.

Character
William was born in the coastal city of Vermillion and grew up loving Pokémon. It was after he traveled Kanto and battled, collecting Pokémon and Badges that he was approached by a scout for Team Rocket and offered a position following his eighth gym battle in Viridian City.

During the time, William had no knowledge of Team Rockets actions and agreed willingly, under the pretense that he'd battle other powerful trainers. As he climbed the ranks, he became colder and more malicious, until he became an Agent, and was one of the most ruthless in the organization. Often sent on potential dangerous missions, he always succeeds even if his team members fail and are in danger of death. He was sent to Hora in order to collect an escaped Rocket experiment known as the Aura Pichu. He failed to acquire it however he is hunting it ever closely.

It was later revealed that these memories of a past life were false and he was actually Austin Changi, a trainer who had gone missing on the SS Anne and was thought to be deceased. He in fact captured by Team Rocket due to his abnormal brain waves and his ability to utilize power.

Pokémon Competitions
William is still an avid trainer and will often compete in League Battles and Gym Battles in his spare time. He has gained at least the 8 regional badges of Kanto and at least 7 of the Hora Badges. By RCS002, he was revealed to have defeated Rose and obtained the Midnight Badge from her, giving him 8 regional badges in Hora. Originally, Austin had obtained all 8 badges of Hora as well as those from Unova, Johto and Hoenn.

He also dabbles in Contest, having been involved with the Kanto Grand Festival, and almost winning.

Pokémon Contests

 * 3 Unknown Hora Contest
 * 5 Unknown Kanto Contest
 * Kanto Grand Festival - Runner-up

League Battles

 * Kanto League - Top 4

Appearances
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 * Once More with Feeling!
 * Last Night in the Sun!

Trivia

 * His Pokémon all find some basis in the Kanto Region, a homage to his origin.
 * Anyone may use this article for circumstances where Team Rocket members gather, just do not change the general information found here.