"A rocket for Team Rocket. How original. I'll call the others in."

Everyone arrived within a minute or so, and Heris looked around and asked, "Where's Solaris?"

"She's off selling some gems and art. Also our prisoner. Anyways, Domino, you have the floor."

She nodded at me. "Thanks." She turned to the others. "Mossdeep City is currently the only city in the region with a functioning rocket silo."

They nodded, and Petrel interrupted, "Yeah, we know. What, are we gonna steal a rocket?"

She nodded, and he looked at her like she was nuts. "You're serious?"

"Yeah. I have a plan, too."

He was subdued into shocked silence, and she went on, "Anyways, the Mossdeep Silo has a variety of rockets, not just for space. I'm talking nuclear."

Silence. Then I muttered, "Nuclear." She nodded, and I said, "What exactly are we gonna do with a nuclear rocket?"

She shrugged. "Blackmail. Sell it. I dunno."

"What exactly would this plan be?"

She grimaced. "I don't have all the details worked out yet…but I know which rocket we should take."

"Domino, if we don't have a plan, we can't take the rocket. Simple as that. Not even Solaris could take it."

"You sure about that?"

She was standing at the door, and I swore silently. "Sometimes I don't know who's quieter, you or me. Anyways, this is a Rocket heist on Mossdeep. Don't think you'd be interested."

She gave me a cold look, and I wondered if I had said something, but before I could ask, she walked out. Domino looked at me and asked, "Was that weird or is it just me?"

We all nodded, and Proton said, "Yeah, that was weird. Should we-"

I interjected. "I will. Domino, tell the others your plan. If they tell me it's good, we'll do it." I got up and let the room, going into the barracks.

The barracks were furnished with several bunk beds and a table in the back for card games and the like. Solaris was sitting on her bunk near the back, and I walked over to her. Before I spoke, though, I saw what she was holding.

A photo. Of Giovanni. Her father, which she disowned and pretty much hated.

I looked at her face, and I saw her mask was gone. She had so many emotions mixing, though, that I couldn't tell what she was thinking. I said gently, "Sol?"

She kept looking at the photo, and I asked, "Sol, you're worrying the others. You're not like this."

"Milas, why do you care?"

I shrugged. "Hell if I know, but I do."

She looked at me. "You really want me to figure out what I want."

A statement, not a question. "Yeah, I do. If you're gonna be part of this organization, I want it to be for the right reasons."

"And what are those?"

"Wanting to do it for you, not for anyone else. Especially not him."

She looked back down at the photo, and I said, "Sol, I know what you've been through. Keria was a good example…"

She looked at me sharply. "Why do you mention her?!"

Uh-oh. "Domino mentioned her, and she had a point. Keria…"

"Keria's gone! Leave her be!"

I flinched at her sudden, out of character outburst. "Sol, what the hell? You never get upset!"

She stood and turned to me, fire and tears in her eyes. "Well, maybe I want to get upset! Why does everyone expect me to be cold and uncaring?!"

This could backfire horribly. "Because you are."

She merely looked at me. "Milas…"

"Solaris, what is going on?! You've never been this emotional, ever! This emotional level alone is higher than all of your emotions combined! What's going on?!"

"I listened to you!"

I recoiled slightly. "What?"

"Those questions you asked earlier…I took those to heart. I saw that you spoke the truth and…I'm just trying to figure things out right now. I'm sorry if I can't be cold and uncaring!"

I looked at her, then I hugged her and whispered, "Don't apologize for feelings or weakness. I may exude confidence around everyone else, but I'm still only human. You should be, too." I let her go and said, "Whenever you're up for it, radio in. I'll see if there's something for you."

I went to the door and opened it, and the admins and executives fell in. They all looked up at me, and Ariana said, "Uh…"

"I don't wanna hear it." I stepped over them and went back into my office where Domino was waiting, and she said, "Nice job. Sol needed that."

"Big ears."

"Part of the job."

I nodded and looked at the others, who had gathered at the door. "So what do you think of Domino's plan?"

They all looked at each other and nodded. Petrel said, "It's a solid plan."

"Is it doable?"

Proton nodded. "Yeah, with the right people."

"You got someone in mind?"

They all looked at me, and I asked, "Does this job require me?"

They all nodded, and Domino said from behind me, "You and me. Solo mission."

I turned to her. "Why just you and me?"

"Because we have the least remorse."

"If you're looking for little remorse, you should've gone to Solaris."

"She would be a flight risk."

"Hey, she's still a good member."

"Until another Keria comes along…or has it?" She glanced at Nulos subtly.

"Domino, don't even go there. Keria…just don't."

She shrugged. "Fine. Now, the Mossdeep job. All we have to do is go and scope the place, and we should find a good way to get in."

"You have absolutely no idea what you're doing, do you…"

"Not really, no."

I sighed and turned to the others. "Domino and I are gonna take a chopper out to Mossdeep and pull this job. While we're gone, Heris is in charge. If another job comes along, weigh it carefully."

They all nodded, and I walked towards the stairs, Domino following me.

We got to the helipad on the roof, and a chopper was waiting for us. Before we got on, though, Domino stopped me and said, "Honestly, though…we don't want another Keria."

I turned to her and almost slapped her. Almost. "Keria…that was a lapse in judgment."

"And quick thinking on Solaris's part."

"Domino, we better focus on the job."

She gave me a look. "Whatever you say, boss."

I signaled to the pilot, and he started up the blades. We climbed in and I said, "Mossdeep. Quickly."

Mossdeep City

We touched down on the fringe of the island, away from prying eyes. I said to the pilot, "Go to Lilycove and wait for our signal, all right?"

He nodded and started up the blades. Domino and I got off, and he took off, leaving us alone on the island. Well, alone being a relative term…

I turned and looked at the rocket silo, giving a low whistle. "Nice silo."

Domino nodded and muttered, "Maybe I should have thought this through…"

"You think?"

"Not as much as you would think. What about you?"

I looked at her. "Tactical genius, remember?"

"Oh, yeah. So how do we break in?"

"Hm…what all's on this island?"

"It's actually a pretty big island. It's got all the stuff in Mauville, plus a few extra."

I looked at her. "Everything?"

She nodded, and I said, "Strip joints, too?"

She nodded slowly. "Yeah, two or three on the island. Why?"

I smiled. "What are the chances that someone who works there is lonely?"