A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter nine of this story. Here, Dario's secret might come out.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.
Dario returned to the ranch after his visit to Fuchsia. He waved to Lara and left ready to return to work. The rest of the day went by normally then dinner came and went. After dinner, Lara went to her room and changed into her nightgown. Lara said her nightly prayers when a knock came on the door.
"Who is it?" asked Lara.
"Me." answered Dario.
"Come in." replied Lara happily.
Dario entered Lara's room and shut the door behind him
"Hey." said Dario seductively.
Lara and Dario shared a passionate kiss.
"How was our day?" asked Lara.
"Fine." answered Dario.
Dario had to suppress a smug grin.
"How was your day?" asked Dario.
"Fine." answered Lara.
"That's so nice." said Dario.
"How was your trip to the store?" asked Lara.
Dario blinked smiled.
"Fine. Nothing unusual." answered Dario.
"That's good." replied Lara.
"She bought it." thought Dario relieved.
"So, anything special planned?" asked Lara.
"The dumb bitch really does think I'm gonna marry here." thought Dario arrogantly.
Dario took a moment to think of his response.
"Maybe." answered Dario teasingly.
"Do those plans include me?" asked Lara.
"Maybe." answered Dario.
Lara chuckled.
"So, anything special planned?" asked Dario.
"Yes." answered Dario.
Dario bit his lip to keep himself from smirking.
"Am I involved?" asked Lara.
"Couldn't be." answered Dario.
Lara grinned happily.
"Dumb bitch." thought Dario arrogantly.
"Kiss me." requested Lara.
"Sure thing." said Dario.
The two shared a kiss.
"I will screw Lara before this over." thought Dario.
The two broke this kiss.
"What are ya thinking about?" asked Lara.
"The greatest girl in the world." answered Dario.
The two shared another kiss.
"I missed you so much." stated Lara.
"So did I." replied Dario.
"I'm sorry we broke up." continued Lara.
"It was my fault." stated Dario.
"I should have tried to help you more. I drove you away." said Lara.
"Hook, line and sinker." thought Dario.
The man thought for a minute.
"I better go before your pa catches me." noted Dario.
"Right." agreed Lara.
The two kissed once more and Dario left.
"She's eatin' out of the palm of my hand." thought Dario confidently.
Dario headed back outside after his talk with Lara. He waited impatiently for the call. What Dario did not realize was that Rapidash was nearby and was within earshot. Dario angrily grumbled and Rapidash just figured he was waiting for something. Dario's phone rang and Dario let out a blasphemous obscenity which Rapidash was surprised by. However, Rapidash could understand a single slip up as Dario answered the phone.
"About freaking time!" snapped Dario.
("Sorry. I was dealing with some stuff.") said Keith.
"What could be more important than this?" asked Dario.
("I was making sure everything would go off without a hitch.") answered Keith.
Keith let out a sigh.
"Fine." said Dario annoyed.
"That must involve the proposal." mused Rapidash.
"Just tell me how things are going." requested Dario.
("Everything is going according to plan.") answered Keith confident.
Dario laughed happily at this.
"I like hearing that!" declared Dario.
"Things are going well." said Rapidash.
("It'll be sixteen pounds.") stated Keith.
"Sixteen!" gasped Dario.
("Yes.") confirmed Keith.
Dario got giddy at this statement.
"Wow. A sixteen carat ring." said Rapidash surprised.
("Oh yeah. You'll make big bank with this.") said Keith.
"Music to my ears." said Dario.
("I hear ya.") replied Keith.
"Next week, right?" asked Dario.
("Without a doubt.") answered Keith.
"Yes." answered Dario, pumping his fist.
Rapidash was surprised to hear this.
"Wow. Dario is going to propose a lot sooner than I thought." said Rapidash.
"Are you sure we won't run into any hitches?" asked Dario.
("I guarantee it.") answered Keith.
"Good." sighed Dario.
"He's nervous." said Rapidash.
Dario let out a relieved sigh.
"That is understandable." stated Rapidash.
"How exactly will the smack get in?" asked Dario.
Rapidash was surprised by this question.
"Smack." repeated Rapidash surprised.
("We'll smuggle it by boat south of the city and trucks will move it in.")
"That's how I got busted. Damn pigs." said Dario.
"What a minute..." said Rapidash, growing worried.
("No problem. We've got everything taken care of.") said Keith reassuringly.
"Good ." sighed Dario.
"Please no." said Rapidash worried.
"What if someone tries to muscle in?" asked Dario.
("Nobody is gonna screw with Team Rocket.") answered Keith confidently.
"Perfect." laughed Dario.
("I am sure Giovanni appreciates your work.") said Keith.
"I'm only in this for the cash." said Dario nonchalant.
("You're not the only one.") admitted Keith.
"No surprise." muttered Dario.
("I like how you're on top of things. You could rise in rank.") said Keith.
"Maybe. This farm life sucks." said Dario.
"Oh no." said Rapidash worried.
"I just want this damn heroin to come in already." said Dario.
"Is he talking about the drug?" asked Rapidash.
("You have to be patient.") replied Keith.
"I'll be patient when I'm rolling in cash." stated Dario.
("All of our clients will provide that.") noted Keith.
"I don't care about those loser junkies." scoffed Dario.
("Not uncommon.") mused Keith.
Dario thought for a minute.
"I think I might just have have to take you up on your offer to join you guys." mused Dario.
("We could always need new recruits.") said Keith.
"Maybe I could be your boss." joked Dario.
("Who knows.") replied Keith.
Dario thought for a moment.
"The more I think the more I like the idea." said Dario.
("You could be an Admin.") said Keith.
"I'm not stopping at that." stated Dario.
("What do you mean?") asked Keith curious.
"If I join then I'm replacing Giovanni." answered Dario.
("I love the ambition!") declared Keith.
"Damn right. I've got go now." said Dario.
("No problem.") said Keith.
"No." gasped Rapidash horrified.
Dario ended his call and left with a stunned Rapidash behind.
"I don't believe it." said Rapidash.
Rapidash struggled to process the information.
"He hasn't changed." said Rapidash.
Rapidash was shaken.
"He hasn't changed at all." said Rapidash stunned.
Rapidash shook its head.
"That jerk hasn't changed a bit." spat Rapidash bitterly.
Rapidash's mind was swirling.
"He's smuggling drugs for Team Rocket now." said Rapidash.
Rapidash let out a sigh.
"I never should have trusted him." said Rapidash horrified.
Rapidash suddenly thought of something.
"Oh God, poor Lara." said Rapidash.
Rapidash stomped it hoof.
"Oh man." sighed Rapidash.
Rapidash didn't notice another Pokemon coming up.
"What's going on?" asked Growlithe.
Rapidash was surprised by Growlithe.
"What are you doing here?" asked Rapidash.
"I heard you stomp your hoof." answered Growlithe.
Rapidash wasn't surprised by this.
"Now, answer me." requested Growlithe.
Rapidash took a deep breath.
"Dario never changed. He's his same old, disgusting self." answered Rapidash bitterly.
"But, that's not what I've seen." noted Growlithe.
"He's a damn good actor." spat Rapidash.
Growlithe was worried about its master.
"Tell me everything." demanded Growlithe.
"He has a phone call and I overheard it." began Rapidash.
"Is it possible you misheard?" asked Growlithe.
"I thought so...at first." answered Rapidash.
Growlithe waited for Rapidash to continue.
"He's working for Team Rocket and next week will be smuggling heroin into Fuchsia City." continued Rapidash.
"Heroin!" gasped Growlithe.
"His love for Lara and his new attitude is all a sham. He's been playing us for fools." spat Rapidash.
"Oh wow." sighed Growlithe.
A minute of silence passed.
"We have to tell Lara." stated Growlithe.
"We can't." sighed Rapidash.
"Why not?" asked Growlithe surprised.
"It would destroy her." answered Rapidash.
"But, if we don't and she finds out that will destroy her." noted Growlithe.
"That's true." mused Rapidash.
"Plus, if that happens and she learns we know..." began Growlithe.
"Oh God." gasped Rapidash.
"We need to tell Lara." stated Growlithe.
Rapidash had to think for a moment.
"Let's talk to Dario." suggested Rapidash.
"Why?" asked Growlithe surprised.
"We need to confront him." answered Rapidash.
A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. So, know the plot is moving quickly. Next time, Rapidash and Growlithe confront Dario. Please review.
