Chapter 35: Secret Uniform

At the Dirty Delinquents base, Moody and Zamenza's execution would be coming sooner than they thought. Senior Head Barbeque and Brigadier Lee Way were speeding towards the base on Project Ogre Darner, along with Lasanne, an upcoming assassin that would be tasked to kill the elderly duo. Meanwhile, Baye was kidnapped by Klepto, with Mr. P after them and Tanner stayed behind to face off against Junior Chilli, only to lose to him. As for Happy and Charles, they were facing Doctor Sorbet and his summoned Pokemon called Project PZ, an enhanced version of Porygon-Z.

Meanwhile, Mr. P was following the trail of Baye's kidnapper, Klepto. Mr. P didn't know Klepto personally, since this was the first time seeing him.

Mr. P: Baye! Baye! Where are you?!

Nothing. No voice responded.

Mr. P: Damn…! I can't believe this…!

However, he heard the sounds of cawing, which would mean one thing as it got louder in his direction.

Mr. P: …Could it be…?

From down the hall, Honori flapped in place, seemingly as some sort of guide for Mr. P.

Mr. P: (...I get it…He wants me to follow him…) You're Baye's pet, right? I assume you want me to follow you to where Baye was? If so, lead the way.

Honori turned around and flew into the direction where Baye was taken, with Mr. P following behind. Meanwhile in a room where Baye and Klepto were, she was tied up around her legs, struggling to free herself. Klepto grinned as he watched her as she tried wriggling herself free, only to fail.

Klepto: *laughs* Struggle all you want little girl, but those ropes are going to be impossible to break through.

Baye: I don't understand! How did you get out?!

Klepto: Oh, you stupid, naive dinosaur…Has it not occured to you yet? We Dirty Delinquents have a saying: "We are everywhere and nowhere". *laughs*

Baye: W…What…?

?: Settle down, Klepto. The girl can't process what's happening before her.

To Baye, that voice was familiar…as if she heard it from somewhere else. However, what stood before her and Klepto was a Pokemon in a brown cloak wearing the Dirty Delinquents shades on it. The Pokemon also had a hood over them, concealing their appearance as they turned around to face her.

Klepto: Yes, Sergeant Olive.

Olive: Oh, Miss Baye…How unfortunate that we meet each other again under these circumstances…It seems that your actions in taking down Klepto proved to be fruitless after all…

Baye: W…Wha…?

The Pokemon then lowered its hood, revealing a shock to Baye that would send hurt and betrayal throughout her entire body. Said Pokemon appeared to be a Sudowoodo with a charcoal coat, having a cross-like branch on its head and yellow eyes. The Sudowoodo also had some slit-like breaks near his eyes to symbolize aging. Baye's tone in her voice was hurt, now realizing what stood before her.

Baye: N…No…I…It…can't be…! But y-you…You were…Why, Mr. Seudo?! Why?!

Sid: ...I'm so sorry, Miss Baye. But surely, you didn't see this coming, did you?

Baye: I…I didn't…I…I really…didn't…!

Tears began to stream down her face upon the Pokemon she looked for protection, feeling betrayed.

Klepto: Aww, look! She's crying! *laughs*

Baye: *sniff* M-Mr. Seudo…! *sniff* W-Why…? You're a…a police officer…! Why are you working for the Dirty Delinquents…?!

Sid: …Not every cop is a good guy. I long for the days where I don't necessarily have to arrest criminals anymore and just practice fighting. But here I am. However, our leader has gotten us into world liberation.

Baye's eyes widened in shock, shouting…

Baye: NOOOOOO!

In a fit of rage, she summoned orange vines from around her neck and lashed them at Sid, who knocked them away with ease using only one arm. She had to stop as she realized it was pointless.

Sid: …That won't work.

Baye: You let Klepo out, didn't you?!

Sid: …What do you think, then?

Baye: That's exactly what you did! You and him were working together!

Klepto: *laughs* Oh, it took you that long to figure it out?

However, Sid sensed someone coming their way, which put him on edge.

Sid: …Somebody's coming.

Klepto: Eh?

To Baye and Kelepto, they were oblivious to whatever was coming their way, But to Baye, whoever it was could be coming to her rescue. Her expression lit up to see a familiar face.

Baye: Mr. P!

Mr. P took one look at the situation and was prepared to bring Baye back at any cost. However, both Klepto and Sid were not really amused in the slightest.

Klepto: Oh, it's just that stupid Butterfree.

Sid: Sounds like she knows him.

Mr. P: Let Miss Baye go!

Klepto: Or what, butterfly?

Mr. P: I will fight even if my life is put on the line.

Sid: …Klepto. Take her out of here. A female like that should not witness a bloody battle.

Klepto: R-Right!

Mr. P: I don't think so. I'm taking her back!

As Mr. P fluttered towards Baye, Sid was in his face within a split second, standing between him and Baye. Klepto stepped in and pulled on Baye's ropes, dragging her into another room from Mr. P's sight. Everytime he tried moving away from Sid to go after her, he was in his face the entire time, almost like a moving wall. Even as Mr. P took to the air, Sid knocked him back down to the ground using a pebble.

Mr. P, surprised by the speed of Sid, realized that he was not facing any individual. Sid's serious, stone-cold gaze was enough for Mr. P to see the mindset.

Mr. P: (...Damn…! This Sudowoodo is really fast…!)

Sid: Give up. You won't win.

Mr. P: Are you sure? You might be faster than me, but that doesn't mean anything.

Sid: Alright then. Show me something.

Mr. P began flapping his wings and started spreading a blue spore around the room, which Sid could feel the effects of, but it didn't really work as he was still standing, looking at him. Mr. P then stopped, realizing that it wasn't working.

Mr. P: (...My Sleep Powder didn't work on him…!)

Sid: …Are you finished? We Rock types don't really feel a spore effect at first, but judging by the blue powder on me, it's a Sleeping Powder, isn't it?

Mr. P: Yes.

Sid: Then it's useless. Save me from killing you or else I shall.

Mr. P: No. I will fight. Your organization is evil, and I will defeat you.

Sid: You? Defeat me? I already see the outcome. You're no different from the criminals I arrest whilst on duty.

This was news to Mr. P, as his profession sounded familiar.

Mr. P: Wait a minute…You arrest criminals? That means…You're a police officer!

Sid: Of course. What did you expect?

Mr. P: Why? Why would a police officer be a member of the Dirty Delinquents?

Sid: …Because I've grown tired of this "repetitive usage" of the law.

Mr. P: W…Wha…?

Sid's face was unchanging, but his eyes told a different story as he continued with...

Sid: …Let me tell you something. Being a police officer is one thing, but following the law like a robot is another, especially when some laws don't really make any sense. Then there's the possibility of corruption towards that law. Why turn my senses dull as an empty husk when I can still have some sense of humility? Pokemon being arrested for crimes that shouldn't be a factor. A police officer should question their profession whilst serving it, not blindly follow it like a dog on a leash…

Mr. P: I get what you're saying, but you're meant to keep the peace among civilians!

Sid: …"Peace" is a lie. The heavily shackled speak the loudest. The free speak the least. And I am that who is shackled. This organization is my way of speaking. In reality, peace cannot be maintained forever. There will always be trouble. The law is invented to control crime, but it also breeds it.

Mr. P: B…Breeds it…?

Sid: I'm sure you've probably seen your fair share of things…

Mr. P: …I think I have…But I'd rather believe in a solution that doesn't involve more crime.

Sid: Then you are a fool.

Sid leaned forward for a bit before rushing straight towards Mr. P. He was so fast that Mr. P couldn't see him in time and was struck in the stomach, flying straight into the wall, suffering from heavy damage. He slid down the wall to the ground with a bruised stomach and a drooling hemolymph from his mouth. Mr. P struggled to get up, but was determined to save Baye no matter what.

Mr. P: *grunts* …I…I won't…give up…! I…I must…save Miss Baye…!

Sid: …You're still breathing? I told you to give up.

Mr. P: …And I…must show you…that you can still…be a…good police officer…

Sid: *sighs* …Since you show defiance, I shall end you where you stand.

Sid walked closer to Mr. P, who then had some sort of idea that he could gamble.

Mr. P: (…I…I guess…I could…try out a new move…All I have to do…is try…Just like those Pokemon during the…Elimination Ring…)

He pointed his drooping antennae at Sid, who was confused by the display until he saw it glowing yellow. He then felt his energy being sapped away slowly as he looked at his arms, realizing that he too, was glowing yellow. Yellow particles of energy were being drawn to Mr. P's antennae, which in turn was restoring his wounds.

Sid: (...M…My energy…! He's using…Mega Drain…!)

Despite being sucked of his energy at a slow rate, he moved with some resistance and grabbed his antennae to stop the energy drainage, picking him up towards eye level before slamming his head into him, knocking him out instantly before dropping him back to the floor. He then uttered under his breath as he turned away…

Sid: …I don't like blind followers.

...

In Block C, it was completely different from the rest of the other blocks. Instead of automatic doors that would contain chains, it seemed more…lighthearted. It was colored and decorated with walls covered in writings and drawings made by adolescents and such. The doors were also colored and contained rooms that suited the environment for children such as carpets filled with educational stuff, toys and playground equipment such as slides, swings, merry-go-rounds and monkey bars.

Despite the lightheartedness, the block was still guarded by cloaked Dirty Delinquent soldiers at each door wielding weapons to protect themselves. If anything, there was no sound of children laughing or something to that nature, which meant that the block was anything but enjoyable for them to be in. One wing in particular was guarded by a black-bodied Pincurchin with a green mouth and eyes to match. He also wore a brown cloak, only it was made to cover parts that were not the spikes on his back or his face.

Unhaus and the black Ursaring were storming down the place, determined to find their respective Pokemon. However, they also saw cloaked members pointing shotguns and saddleguns in their direction, firing immediately. Unhaus, being a flier and all, dodged every single bullet coming his way, as he was intentionally drawing their fire, with the Ursaring ramming into them full-force using his shoulders, knocking them out instantly as they dropped their weapons to the floor.

Ursaring: Outta my way, you cloaked shits! I want my son!

More soldiers came in their direction, which they were ready for. However, they were unaware of a Pokemon who was hiding among them, which was Sergeant Sushi. He was on the back of an orange cloaked green Ariados, using him for movement. As soon as Unhaus and the black Ursaring slammed through a platoon of cloaked soldiers, a missile of electric spikes flew in their direction, surprising them as they narrowly dodged them.

Unhaus: What was that?!

Ursaring: Hey you fuckin' coward! Come out and fight instead of hiding like a bitch!

Sergeant Sushi jumped off the green Ariados and stood in front of them, stopping their pursuit. He was smaller than them, but to Sushi, it didn't matter his foes' sizes.

Unhaus: (...That Pokemon's small…but he's wearing a cloak like the others…Who is he…?)

Sushi: I am Sergeant Sushi, a Pokemon of my word.

The Black Ursaring took one good look at him and gaffed it off like he was a joke.

Ursaring: Pftt. Outta my way, shrimp. I'm going to save my son.

Sushi: Really? Fight me, then.

Unhaus: (...Is he as strong as he looks…?)

Ursaring: You?! Hah! Fuck off. I ain't interested in you.

Sushi: Then I'll have to make you reconsider.

Ursaring: *laughs* Yeah, right. Here.

From the Ursaring's paws, a small black orb with electricity surging from it formed, which got big enough to fit the shape of his two paws as it also lit up the area.

Ursaring: Consider my Zap Cannon as a present from me to you!

He placed his paws forward, firing the orb towards Sergeant Sushi. However, Sushi was unfazed as the electrifying orb came towards him, which confused Unhaus on his calm demeanor. It struck him, creating an explosion that also surged electricity from the smoke it created. As the smoke cleared, Sushi was unharmed. Even his cloak remained intact, but electricity was surging around his spikes instead, as if they were drawing the electricity towards them, shocking both Unhaus and the black Ursaring.

Unhaus: What?!

Ursaring: Impossible!

Sushi began laughing in a somewhat slow, maniacal manner, as if he was mocking some laugh with...

Sushi: Mwa. Ha. Ha. You've never laid eyes on me before. But I thank you for the present.

Unhaus: (...What the hell is he…?! Is he a Ground type or an Electric type…?!)

Ursaring: You should've been fried right now! This is some bullshit right here!

Sushi: You say "bullshit". I say stupid.

Ursaring: *growls angrily* Don't mock me!

Unhaus shouted "Wait!" at the Ursaring as he took off in a blind rage, but it was too late as his words fell on deaf ears. The Ursaring charged forward with fists ready to swing. When he swung his left fist towards him, Sushi jumped on his arm, shocking both Unhaus and the Ursaring. As Sushi walked on his left arm, the Ursaring used his right fist to punch him off, but it was too late as Sushi threw himself at the Ursaring's face using his spikes, causing him to scream in pain.

Sushi's impact left holes that trickled red blood down the Ursaring's face as Sushi jumped away. The Ursaring grabbed his face to try and ease the pain, still sore at Sushi for the attack.

Sushi: …Blind arrogance. Too cocky for your own good.

Unhaus: (...Is he really that strong…?! If so, then that means those of his rank and higher are probably stronger…Like that Pokemon who beat me…!)

Sushi then turned to Unhaus, knowing that he was there the entire time.

Sushi: You don't seem like a Pokemon who isn't fueled by mere arrogance. You're a Flying type. You won't do any good-

The Ursaring recovered and tried punching Sushi again, only for Sushi to stand there without turning and as the fist punched his spikes, he let loose a charge that shocked the Ursaring, knocking him out cold. He kept his gaze at Unhaus whilst continuing his conversation as if nothing happened...

Sushi: -against an Electric type Pokemon such as myself.

Unhaus: (...So that's why he didn't appear unharmed from that Zap Cannon attack earlier…)

Sushi: It's funny, isn't it? What's the saying again? "Don't judge a book by its cover"? You probably thought I was a Water type, didn't you?

Unhaus: W-Well…Maybe…

Sushi: *nods* Mm. Mm. Understandable. But I suggest surrender yourself before taking me on…

He turned to the unconscious Ursaring before looking at Unhaus again, finishing his sentence...

Sushi: …Unless you're as foolish as he was.

Unhaus: (...Dammit…! I don't really stand a chance against him…! Unless…)

He began flapping his wings, stirring up some hot wind which did affect Sushi a bit, but it was not enough to even consider major damage. Sushi shook his head in disappointment, knowing full well what would happen.

Sushi: …A fool you are.

From under the green-like roe considered his nose, he fired a stream of boiling water at Unhaus's stomach, stopping the Heat Wave attack instantly as he screamed in pain from its intense heat. Unhaus landed, trying to ease the pain, but before he could, Sushi slammed into him, not with his spikes, but rather his face, knocking him to the floor. He tried to get back up, but Sushi crawled on his stomach, looking directly at his eyes in disappointment.

Sushi: …Boy, you have a lot to learn.

Unhaus: I…I don't…understand…What…motivation…do you…have in…joining the Dirty Delinquents…?

Sushi: *sighs* …Look, a friend of mine…committed suicide after realizing he couldn't pay the taxes he owed the government…He even had a family…The wife and son were devastated by the loss…He was also close to me…To lose someone like that…it eats you alive…It even haunts me and his family to this day…That's why I joined. So that no soul would go through like he did…

Unhaus: (...In a way…it makes sense…But still…)

Sushi: Think about it…If the world was to abolish taxes, we could perhaps reduce the feeling of uselessness. We won't have to worry about what we need to pay off…We could even help our children…

Unhaus: (...Speaking of…) …Where's Eve? I heard that this was the place she was being held at.

Sushi: She's being held behind a blue door. But I assure you that you won't really be able to see her right now. You and the Ursaring will be escorted to a place where those who attack a member of our organization go…I hope you're ready for that day…whenever it happens…

...

In the room of the Senior Head, both Brigadier Chan Way and Colonel Hummus were eyeing the monitor. However, Brigadier Chan's emblem began to ring, which sent him into a panic, knowing who it was. It confused Hummus, but she knew who it was as well.

Chan Way: H-H-H-Hello?! B-B-B-Brigadier Chan Way answering…Sir!

On the other line, Senior Head Barbeque spoke, which really put Chan Way into a panic. However, even he was confused by his response.

Barbeque: …What's with the extreme polite greeting? Has something happened?

Chan Way: U-U-U-Uh…Nothing happened! *chuckles nervously* Everything's fine!

Barbeque on the other hand, wasn't buying it.

Barbeque: …Something has happened, hasn't it?

Chan Way: …Y…Yes…B-But! We're handling the situation! Our members have taken down some of the prisoners that escaped! I'll be sure that all prisoners are to be put behind cell doors!

Barbeque: …Right…Anyways, I'm informing you that I shall be returning back to the base within six hours. In the meantime, keep them there. Don't let anyone escape.

Chan Way: R-Right!

The other line hung up, with a shaken up Chan Way worrying about the situation.

Chan Way: (...What do I do…?! I know that some of the prisoners have been taken down, but if they're not returned back to their cells, I might lose my head…!) *whimpers*

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