What was supposed to be a day of triumpth for Rocket turned into a complete disaster.

Silas was dead, killed by the League. Despite the six to one advantage they held, the group would suddenly find itself disorganized, and getting taken out by the League. Several Rockets would find themselves being arrested, while others fled for their lives. Despite the presence of marie jules and himself, it wasn't enough to put the grunts back on track.

Seeing just how badly things were going, Dorian ordered the men under his command to retreat back to Slateport. It was only a matter of time before the League reclaimed the ruined city. And there was no way that he, or his boys, would be falling into League hands, not on his watch. All there was to do was to gather everything of value in the city that they could, and scatter to the winds, before it was too late. Perhaps the presence of his hostages could keep the League busy enough to buy them some time?

As Flaming Lizzy was soaring through the air as fast as she could, despite the torrential rainfall, Dorian would spot a man on a Metagross behind him. It became clear to the man that he was attempting to chase him down. Normally, the Mad Dog of Rocket was more than happy to take on anyone who wanted a shot at him. It was always entertaining to put such fools in their place. But today, he was not in the mood to toy around.

Finding a clearing, Dorian would command his Charizard to land. He would wait to see if his pursuer would join in. Swiftly dismounting the Charizard, Dorian casually twirled his pipe in one hand, while grabbing for a Pokeball with the other. "Let's see what you've got.", Dorian mumbled, waiting in anticipation for his adversary to greet him.

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tags: Laurence Anderson
notes: Come at me, bro!

Dorian would watch the man on the Metagross land to face him. Despite the presence of the pipe, the man held his ground. Dorian noticed that the man seemed to be angry, but keeping his voice collected. Dorian simply gave the man a grin, waiting for him to make his move. Flaming Lizzy herself seemed to be ready for whatever was coming from the Metagross before her.

Despite the pouring of the rain, Dorian managed to hear what the man had to say. Eyebrows perked up underneath the brim of his tophat. "Who is her, exactly?", Dorian inquired. "I've had fun with a lot of hers over my illustrious career! You'll have to be more specific, boy!", Dorian told the blonde.

While Flaming Lizzy eyed the Metagross intently, Dorian was casually twirling his pipe in one hand, while fiddling with the Pokeball in his other hand, waiting for the man to make his move. He knew the man wanted to avenge some girl, but he didn't have the foggiest clue who she was.

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tags: Laurence Anderson
notes: Who?

"Watch your language, boy!", Dorian scolds Lars. As soon as he mentioned Stormy, the Mad Dog immediately perked up. "Oh, you're here to avenge Stormy, then? You know, I barely got to spend some quality time with her!", Dorian would comment in his eerily cheerful manner. "And how could I forget about her? She's on my mind every day. That, and a certain cretin who just had to spoil my fun, and pull her out of the city! Do you know how many of my men were injured that night!? They even ruined my beautiful bar, the gall!", Dorian continued, a slight hint of ferocity manifesting in his tone.

As the man brought out his Electivire, Dorian finally brought out the Pokemon from the capsule he fiddled with. An old Magmar stared at Lars. "Smoochie Duckie, I know you hate the rain, but I promise, this will be worth it!", Dorian chimed in. The Magmar grumbled, but complied with his master. After all, the Magmar had the utmost trust in Dorian, after all these years.

"Did she now? Because if just a mere dose of that venom I put in her was enough to be near-fatal, than she's weaker than I thought!", Dorian taunted Lars. "So, what is your relation to Ms. Silph? You have me curious, boy.", he'd ask ominously, a wicked grin on his face.

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tags: Laurence Anderson
notes: Dorian sends out Magmar. Magmar and Charizard are on standby.

"Disbelieve it all you want, but why would I kill such a high value hostage so soon, hm? Even I have a sense of pragmatism, and I know that she would've been far more valuable to us alive than dead!", Dorian told him.

"Get ready to shed some light, Smoochie Duckie.", Dorian told the Magmar rather cryptically. The Magmar would do as he was told, waiting on his master's command, before unleashing his attack. All the while, he would watch the Electivire intently, waiting for it to make a move.

"You were the one who interrupted my fun!?", Dorian asked rhetorically, his voice becoming rather blank. The Magmar and Charizard could practically feel the aura of fury emanating from Dorian upon heaing this. This was the ruffian that roughed up several of his men, made some of them go permanently deaf. This was the man who ruined his bar, to the point where he had to board up windows, and find new glasses for his drinks. "Today, you pay with blood!", Dorian called out, glaring at the man.

As the Thunderbolt was unleashed towards the sky, Dorian snapped his fingers. On command, the Magmar fired off a Confuse Ray, in an attempt to throw off the Electivire's aim. It would then raise its arms up, clearing the sky of the clouds of rain. From there, radiant, oppressive sunlight would shine down on the battlefield.

"What gives me the right!? Why, simply the fact that I managed to overpower the girl, and easily at that!", Dorian retorted. "The girl may not have slighted me, but she did slight my friend! Besides, she stands against Team Rocket, thus making her the enemy in this war. This is war, remember?", Dorian continued.

"Burn them to ashes!!!", Dorian commanded.

The Charizard, more than happy to oblige, flies up into the air, breathing down an intense Flamethrower down towards the Metagross. Meanwhile, Smoochie Duckie aims its head upward, before firing off a Lava Plume over the field. While Flaming Lizzy would be struck by the attack, she was thankfully resistant to the fire-type attack, thanks to her own affinity for fire.

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tags: Laurence Anderson
notes: Magmar used Confuse Ray to throw off Electivire's Aim. Magmar used Sunny Day. Magmar used Lava Plume. Charizard used Flamethrower, targeting Metagross.

Dorian laughs in the man's face as he mentions the Commissioner. "We've had her for roughly three months in our custody. I didn't even have Stormy for a day! And besides, if we really wanted the Commissioner dead, then why would we simply let you waltz out of Slateport after you fools tripped our blatant trap? We could've easily intercepted your path with as many Grunts as we needed, as you limped away with your tails between your legs!", Dorian taunted.

While Dorian's actions were far more heinous than anything Lars ever did, Dorian had to teach the man not to mess with Rocket. Killing him wouldn't do the job. No, he was going to make him live with the aftermath of this battle. He wanted this boy to remember what had gone down, and what was to come once Rocket recovered from its loss of their boss.

Dorian narrowed his eyes as the man whipped up a Sandstorm. The Mad Dog would immediately pull his goggles over his eyes, in order to protect himself from the Sandstorm coming in. From there, the two attacks he offered were intercepted, one with a Telekinetic barrier from the Metagross, and the other from a Rock Slide blocking off the Lava Plume.

As an Earthquake shook up the area, Flaming Lizzy quickly scooped up her master, allowing him to climb onto her back. Meanwhile, Smoochie Duckie would jump up into the air, before firing a Flamethrower from his bill, propelling himself off the ground, and protecting himself from the Earthquake shaking up the area.

"Smoochie, you gonna take that? Make the Flygon pay!", Dorian called out.

The Magmar would immediately unleash another Confuse Ray at the opposing Flygon, before bringing back Sunlight to the field. The Charizard would then fire off a burst of Dragon Rage at the Metagross, before following it up with an intense Flamethrower.

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tags: Laurence Anderson
notes: Charizard scoops up Dorian, placing him on her back
Magmar used Flamethrower to jet himself over the ground, dodging Earthquake
Magmar used Confuse Ray, targeting Flygon
Magmar used Sunny Day
Charizard used Dragon Rage and Flamethrower, targeting Metagross