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and I've been posting a TON lately, so I'm gonna slow down and let others post for a while. Sorry about that, guys.))

It was out of desperation that Lance chose to follow the man. He had no clue who he was. Though, this unknown had saved him once before. Perhaps he was a light heart soul. Who would stand up against the Rockets. But, that was probably asking for too much.

???- We need to cross this forest. Stay close, we will make our way to the first gym.

Lance- I have no pokemon to battle with.

???- Your pokemon are with those grunts. But don't worry, they will not harm them. The two of them are waiting in front of Brocks gym.

Lance- Then that means that you are part of TEAM ROCKET!.

???- Yes, let me introduce myself. My name is Rocket Gyro. Team Rocket executive in charge of training one faction of grunts.

Kor catches up to them and hands them their Bike Capsules.

Kor: "I don't know why you've decided for us to split-up, but you better get much stronger Max cuz when we meet again we're battling. Do ya hear me?"

Kor listens to Max's response and then flies off at a speed faster than their Max's & Kari's Jet Bikes could go.

Lance and Gyro journeyed through the forest. They came to a clearing where there was an orangish brick road. The bricks were poorly maintained. A white colored gravel was mixed in with the brick. Though, parts of it has already flaked off. Being reduced to just a white sand like substance due to wear and tear. Due to people battling on this road with there pokemon. It wasn't even used as a road anymore. Just a large sidewalk for visitors, trainers and the towns inhabitants to walk on.

Brocks gym was the only gym in this town. Unfortunately, Brock was not this gyms leader anymore. Despite his name still being on the wooden sign. That was hung above the entrance to the gym.

Two suspicious looking characters were standing in front of the door leading inside. One was on the right side of the door and the other on the left. But, both of them had there backs facing toward the gym. They had been waiting expectantly for Gyro to arrive.

A chuckle could be heard from the first rocket grunt. His shoulders moved up and down as he laughed.

Rocket Grunt 1- Hah ha ha ha, what is that we have here!

He said in a snake-like way.

The second rocket grunt folded his arms in front of him. As he glared at Lance.

Rocket Grunt 2- You here to get your pokemon back kid?

Gyro interrupted him before he could say another word.

Rocket Admin Gyro- Actually, he he this one is here to join us.

Rocket one looked at him with disbelief. His mouth was hanging open for a moment before he spoke.

Rocket Grunt 1- What is that!! No way!

Rocket Admin Gyro- Yes way, he is coming with us. I will not force him to join our ranks. Under some threat such as we will steal his pokemon. Such false loyalty has backfired on us so many times in the past. Return his pokemon to him now.

Rocket Grunt 2- Or else what?

Kor then heads straight thru Fallabor Town since there is no Gym or anything worth stopping there. He notices that the air is filled with ashes so he decides to land and summons a special scarf to wrap around his mouth so that he can breathe better. He puts it over his mouth and also pulls out a pair of sunglasses that have infrared capabilities and puts them on.

Kor: "Well I guess I should probably not fly hear cuz it isn't safe. Well I guess I'll walk from here and maybe catch a few Pokemon."

Kor still wondering why Max and Kari decided to go their own ways notices that there are a lot of Spinda here, so he decides to catch one.

Kor calls out his Taillow and has it use Aerial Ace on a Spinda.

((Yeah, I'm still breathing. Time for me to get back to posting, though.))

Zane and Steven arrived in the Dewford gym to find a young man with blue hair training by fighting his Meditite. He turned to face Zane and Steven. "Steven!," he shouted, running up to them, "Nice to see you again, what brings you here?"

"A gym battle." Steven gestured to Zane. "Brawly, this is Zane, your next challenger."

Brawly shook Zane's hand, "Alright, man! Let's get started!"

Zane and Brawly took their places at opposite ends of the battle field. Steven sat on the sidelines, excited to see Zane's gym battle.


Zane: Starly, come on out!
Brawly: Hariyama, ready for battle, big dude?
Starly and Hariyama emerged from their pokeballs. Hariyama was massive in size compared to Starly, yet Starly showed no signs of fear. Instead, he gazed intently in Hariyama's eyes.

Zane: Starly, start this off with Aerial Ace!
Starly swooped into the air and then dove directly down towards Hariyama.
Brawly: Use Force Palm, buddy!
Starly was just feet away from Hariyama when Hariyama extended his arm and pushed Starly away with his palm. Starly was knocked backwards, paralyzed.

Zane: Starly, get up and use Quick Attack to get behind Hariyama and then Aerial Ace!
Starly was paralyzed and unable to move.
Brawly: Now use Smellingsalt!
Hariyama kicked off the ground and flew towards Starly in a series of front flips. Hariyama slammed against Starly, dealing massive damage, causing Starly to fly directly into the wall. Smellingsalt was an attack which doubled in power if the foe was paralyzed, but cures it's paralysis.

Zane: Alright, Starly, this isn't working out too well at the moment. Return.
Starly was returned to his pokeball.
Zane: Now Bagon, come on out!

Zane: Bagon, use Dragon Dance!
Brawly: Hariyama! Use Arm Thrust, big dude!
Bagon focused his energy with a Dragon Dance, raising his speed and attack. Hariama ran towards Bagon and slapped him several times in the face using his fists. Bagon slid backwards.

Zane: Bagon, use Dragonbreath!
Bagon let loose a stream of purple flames.
Brawly: Hariyama, dodge and use Heavy Bomber!
Hariyama jumped into the air, avoiding the Dragonbreath. Hariyama's body then turned to steel as he slammed his body onto Bagon. Bagon took massive damage.

Zane: Bagon, Hydro Pump!
Bagon got to his feet and let loose a powerful stream of water, hitting Hariyama and pushing him to the other end of the field.
Zane: Now, use Dragon Dance again!
Brawly: Hariyama, use Belly Drum!
Bagon raised his speed and attack again. Hariyama, slammed his fists into his stomach, maximizing his attack stat, but sacrificing half of his HP.

Zane realized that with max attack, Hariyama would have the power to sweep completely through his team.
Zane: Bagon, we're going to need some more speed to dodge his attacks. Use Dragon Dance again!
Brawly: Use Arm Thrust again!
Bagon used Dragon Dance again. Hariyama ran towards Bagon, ready for an Arm Thrust.

Zane: Bagon, dodge and use Dragonbreath!
Bagon successfully dodged the attack, running to the left and turning, hitting Hariyama with a Dragonbreath attack, but failing to paralyze him.

Brawly: Use Force Palm!
Zane: Dodge and use Dragonbreath again!
Hariyama slammed his fist in Bagon's direction, but Bagon ducked to dodge the attack, and use Dragonbreath again, this time paralyzing Hariyama.

Zane: Bagon, finish this off with a Headbutt!
Bagon launched himself at Hariyama. Hariyama tried to dodged, but couldn't move out of paralysis. Bagon slammed his skull into Hariyama's body, KOing him.

Brawly returned his Hariyama.
Brawly: Nice job man! Very few people can KO my Hariyama after I get in a Belly Dance, but you won't get past my next pokemon. Meditite, come on out!

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