The fight between Nidoking and Dragonite has been waging for quite some time. Both sides refuse to back down from the battle, pushing each other to the limit. And as exhilarating as the scene is, any professional pokemon trainer could tell that neither of them was really giving it their all, which is why eventually, Lance has called a time out.

"Hey! What's wrong? Scared that you're going to lose?" I taunt smugly.

"I should be the one to ask you a question here, what are you doing?!" Lance demands.

"I don't know what you're talking about?" I pretend to be ignorant.

"Don't play innocent on me, I know you're holding back. Why are you doing that?" Lance asks again.

"Well, weren't you holding back also? So why should I go all out?" I retort.

"Yeah, but in my case, I'm giving you a fighting chance. You're just doing it to stall for time, what exactly are you planning?"

Welp, Skitty out of the bag. Should be enough time for my associates to finish the operation, anyway, might as well reveal myself.

"You want to know what I'm planning? Well, here's your answer!" Immediately, I pull off the jacket, which covered the Team Rocket uniform that I've been wearing underneath.

"What the- You're with a Team Rocket?!" Lance shouts in shock, getting the attention of the crowds and a few whisperings amongst them.

"Heh, by the time you realize it, my associates should've subjugated the ship already." I boldly announce.

"WHAT?!" Lance yells.

"That's right! Lance of the Elite Four. While you were busy being too engrossed in a battle, my associates have secretly made their way inside and taken control of the ship." I then pull out a radio from my utility belt. "Isn't that right, guys?!"

Silence.

"Ahem! I said. Isn't that right, guys?!"

More silence.

"Gimme a sec. Guys? What the hell is going on?!" I tap a few buttons on the radio and hit it a few times before getting a response.

*STATIC* "-It's him!" *STATIC* "The Trainer! ...In Red cap-"*STATIC*

*CLICK*

I stare at the radio in horror, as the realization dawn on me, I feel the dreads crawling on my back.

"Well... doesn't go as you plan, does it Rocket?" Lance smugs.

"...some adjustments have to be made in the plan. Don't think you've won yet." I then reach for something behind my back.

"Looks like a victory to me. Go! Dragonite! Use Hyper Beam!" Lance orders his pokemon, to which it complies.

"Drago-"

*BANG*

A few gasps and panic are heard when I pull out a weapon from my back and use it to fire a mini-rocket. "You like it? I called it a gun."

"Where- ...where did you-" Lance is lost for words, the same goes for his Dragonite.

"Here's what going to happen. You will all drop everything you have on you, one by one. If you flinch, I shoot. If you speak, I shoot. Do as I say, and no one would get hurt. Are we clear?!" I raise my voice, getting the attention of everyone here.

"Good, now line up and drop your pokeball onto the ground."

"HAHAHAHAHAH! HE DID IT! THE FUCKER ACTUALLY DID IT!" Petrel laughs wildly.

"I can't believe you give him a gun. What were you thinking?" Archer asks while holding his head.

"Told you he's interesting." Proton lightly nudges against Archer.

"Hahahah... phew! Oh man, I needed that. Now if you excuse me, I'm gonna go get him back to the base. Wow. The boss is going to love this." Petrel walks away from the screen. "Ariana! Where's my Alakazam?!"

"How would I know?! Weren't you the last one to use it?" Ariana responds

"Well, it ain't here with me! Does any of you know where Alakazam is?!" Petrel yells out.

"This is going to be a long day." Archer shakes his head in disapproval.

"Great job on your mission, Gade. You did well today. Dismiss." Giovanni praises.

"Thank you, sir!" After leaving the office, I begin to make my way toward the exit. But then I spot Archer leaning against the wall.

"Congratulation on your first mission. I mean it." Archer stated casually even though his tone says otherwise. "Although, I'm going to need that gun back."

"Aw nuts. Petrel told you?" I ask before handing him back a gun.

"No, we were watching you through a widescreen, in case we need to Teleport you back."

"Teleport me back? What do you mean?"

Archer shrugs "The boss is interested in you. That's all I'm going to say." Before he walks away, leaving me confused.

"What a weird guy."

"I know right? To this day, we still don't know a lot about him." Out of nowhere, Proton appears right next to me.

"Arceus! Where the hell did you come from?!"

"I was here the whole time. You should pay more attention, Gade." Proton then takes a sip from his drink. "Want some?"

"No, thanks. Anyway, what was it again that you say about Archer?"

"Right, he's a mystery. Nobody knows where he came from or who he really is. All we know is that he just pops up in one day and climbs his way up to the executive." Huh, I never knew that.

"...On second thought, I think I'll take that offer on the drink."

"Too late buddy. I've already finished it." Dang, it. "What about you? Why did you join Team Rocket?"

"I already told Petrel this but basically, I was lost and has nowhere else to go. Team Rocket just happens to be there, so I take it." I explain to him.

"Interesting. I'm actually in the same boat with you."

"Fuck off." I lightly jab against his shoulder.

"I'm not lying!" Proton raises both of his hands in defense. "I was lost and has nowhere else to go, just like you. And then Petrel found me and pick me up from there. Ever since then, I work with him and Team Rocket."

"Wow, you two sure go all the way back."

"We sure did. I don't know much about Petrel but he's the oldest executive member. If you have any questions, go ask him. He knows his stuff." That explains why he knows a lot about guns.

"What about Ariana? She's the only woman in your group."

"Ah... Ariana. A beauty she is, isn't she?" So I'm not the only one who has an eye on her. "She used to work as a personal secretary for the boss. But then their relationship got closer and next thing you know." Proton winks at me.

"No. Way."

"Yes. Way."

"Oh my Arceus! Please tell me you're joking!"

"I'm not. They even have a kid. I can show you a picture if you want." Proton smirks at my reaction as my eyes could almost bulge out of my socket.

"Pushing that aside, congratulation on your first mission, Gade." Proton pats my back. "Why don't we celebrate your victory with a feast. It's on me."

"Are you sure about this? I'm quite a Snorlax."

"Sorry, but that position belongs to me. You'll have to beat me first before claiming that title." Oh, it's on.

"Hotpot challenge?"

"Loser has to pay."

"Deal."

Nidoking (Male)

Nature: Rash

Type: Poison/Ground

Ability: Sheer Force

Move set

- Chip Away

- Sand-Attack

- Horn Attack

- Fury Attack