I am back with another installment of Tobie's story! I hope you enjoyed the last chapter and this one brings in an antagonistic group into the story plot. I must give a warning! This chapter contains a bloody scene so please be wary. I am also asking my readers to publicize my story to your readers! I am willing to work out some type of plan with you where I can give your story reviews if you review mine! I really want more readers and reviewers. So if you're interested in a shoutout, just PM me! Anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 3

Introducing Rainbow Rocket!

When Tobie and Dr. Maple got outside, they were shocked at the sight before them. Smoke filled the air and red-orange glows came from buildings that had caught fire. Innocent civilians were running around, holding their Pokémon and covering their mouths from the toxic smoke. Screams and cries were heard from every direction.

"Burn down the town. Boss doesn't want any new trainers to interfere with the master plan," a man in a black uniform with dark gray boots and gloves with a black cap called out to others that dressed like him. They had a large "R" printed in rainbow-hued colors on their chest. There were countless similarly dressed individuals that spotted the streets, both men and women, and they were ordering Houndour to burn down the houses.

"Piplup use Bubblebeam to stop Houndour!" Dr. Maple said throwing out a Pokéball. A small blue penguin-like Pokémon came out and shot out blue orbs from its glowing beak. It hit two of the nearest Houndour to the ground, but they immediately got up and their owners noticed as well. Tobie took out his Pokédex to learn about this dog-like Pokémon.

Houndour, the Dark Pokémon. Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled. His Pokédex informed him. "A Fire and Dark-type Pokémon," Tobie noted to himself.

"Get out of here wannabe. We're under strict orders to burn Sandgem town and enslave anyone who gets in the way," a uniformed individual yelled out.

"Totodile help out with your Water Gun!" Tobie commanded and pointed at the Houndour. Totodile's Water Gun attack knocked out the two Houndour that Dr. Maple originally attacked with Piplup. The two uniformed individuals growled as they returned their fallen Pokémon, but there was nothing they could do. Instead of fighting, they ran into the thicker part of the smoke and disappeared from sight.

"Tobie, try and stop any other Houndour from burning down the houses. I'm going to look for some other veteran trainers to help with evacuation then we'll meet up here again. Piplup will stand guard of the Pokémon Center," Dr. Maple explained his plan. Chansey walked out from the center at the moment and was ready to defend as well.

Tobie ran off into the smoke and encountered another pair of the uniformed criminals. "Why are you guys doing this?" Tobie yelled out in anger.

"We're under direct orders from the boss. Get out of our way runt," the man said as his Houndour spat flames at them.

"Totodile counter with Water Gun!" Totodile jumped into their air and spat his water toward both Houndour.

"Starly use Quick Attack!" a female voice said behind Tobie. Just then, a gray and white bird Pokémon swiftly flew past his head and hit the two Houndour on the face. Tobie turned around and saw Olivia running to his side. "I was trying to catch up with you after you left. Then I saw flames over the trees and hurried as fast as I could. I already chased two other of these looneys away the minute I got into town."

"Well, I'm glad you're here," Tobie said. "Do you have any idea who these guys are?"

"Not a clue, but I overheard one of the dudes cry out 'In the name of Giovanni!' after I beat his Pokémon," Olivia replied. Sweat was coming down from their foreheads. The heat was taking its toll on their Pokémon as well. "Tobie, why don't you and Totodile try and calm down some of these flames. Starly, Turtwig, and I will take care of the bozos if they try and stop you."

"Right," Tobie said and nodded at Totodile, who shot his Water Gun at the closest burning building. Olivia's Pokémon were brave, but there were too many of these people attacking them. It was taking too long for Totodile to take care of the flames, and they were running out of energy. By the time Totodile finished putting out a third building, Tobie turned around and saw that they were surrounded by a pack of Houndour, led by a frustrated Houndoom. A strange red glow came from its eyes as if it was enraged.

Tobie took out his Pokédex again. Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. They spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack. Olivia's Turtwig and Starly stood in front of them breathing heavily. Totodile shot out a Water Gun towards the Houndoom, but it countered easily with Flamethrower.

"You foolish children. Did you really think that you could defeat the mighty Team Rainbow Rocket?" a man's voice sounded behind the line of uniformed grunts. They made a path for the voice to come forward. His red hair was slicked back and his red-and-black outfit mirrored the flames and smoke.

"Who are you?" Olivia spat back.

"I just told you, dear girl. Don't you listen? I am Maxie, admin of the newly founded Rainbow Rocket. We are here under the orders of our grand master, Giovanni," the red-hair man replied.

"You monsters!" Olivia cried out and ordered her Starly to attack. Maxie snapped his fingers and Houndoom disappeared in a flash, stopping Starly in its tracks. Then in a split second Houndoom appeared with its mouth on fire and landing harshly bit Starly. It threw Starly to the ground, knocking it unconscious in the process.

Tobie's face went from anger to fear in a matter of seconds. He had heard stories of villainous groups that had harmed Pokémon without mercy in the past, but he had never imagined this kind of destruction. How could anyone be so cruel?

"This was supposed to be a fast and simple mission," Maxie said as he cleaned his glasses. He looked up at the new trainers before he continued, "It looks like we'll have to get rid of you trainers before we're done here." Houndoom leaped at the exhausted Pokémon and their trainers before getting hit by a blast of water. Tobie turned to see Dr. Maple with two elderly trainers and their Pokémon.

"Pelipper use Hydro Pump again on the Houndour!" the old man said. The large white Pokémon shot more water from its beak and dispersed the pack of Houndour into howling pups. Maxie gritted his teeth and ordered Houndoom to attack the flying Water Pokémon instead with Thunder Fang.

"Not so fast, youngling! Quagsire use Brick Break!" a blue Pokémon came to the aid of Pelipper quickly and hit the Houndoom back with a punch to the throat. "Now use Hydro Pump!" the Veteran trainers commanded together. The dual Hydro Pumps swirled together and hit the Houndoom into Maxie and sent the entire Rainbow Rocket gang flying into the sky.

"Rainbow Rocket is blasting off!" Maxie cried out as he flew and blinked out of view.

Dr. Maple and the veteran trainers were quick to dispose of the flames throughout the town and the people returned to their ash-covered homes. It was too heart-wrenching to watch, so Tobie was inside the Pokémon Center with Olivia. Totodile and Turtwig were happily recovered and resting in their Pokéballs. Tobie normally never had Totodile in his ball, but it was a tough battle and he needed to rest properly.

Nurse Joy came out of the emergency room in her surgical gown with an exhausted face. "Starly will recover fully, but his wing is severely damaged. I'm afraid he'll never fly again." Tears rolled down Olivia's face. Dr. Maple came to their side and gave his condolences. Nurse Joy led Olivia to Starly, leaving Tobie and Dr. Maple alone in the lobby.

"I've notified Officer Jenny in Jublife City and she has sent out an alert across the Sinnoh region. They'll find Maxie and put Rainbow Rocket in jail." Dr. Maple said with a grim look on his face. "I still think you two should continue on your journeys. The Pokémon Contest in Jublife City is still happening and there's no reason you should put a hold on your dreams. How else are you going to get stronger?"

"You're right, Dr. Maple. Once Olivia is ready to go, we'll head to Jublife City," Tobie responded.

"You guys can stay at my house for the night. I'll let Nurse Joy know and she'll tell Olivia whenever she's ready. You can leave in the morning with a fresh start." Kyle said and left to the desk.

All Tobie could think of was Olivia and Starly, but he understood that she needed to be alone at this time. In the morning, he will start his journey again, this time with another motive. Rainbow Rocket just gained a foe that they wished they hadn't.

Well that was a long chapter and I'm sorry I just kinda ended it with a poor ending, but I felt like it was dragging a bit. I just want your thoughts on what you think of Rainbow Rocket! I thought it was a bit ironic that the enemy is symbolized by a rainbow and so is our hero. Share your thoughts with me.

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