Before Kokou could reply to his companion, a sparkling began shimmering around the bush that was previously rustling. As the shimmering continued a tall Pokemon revealed herself. Gardevoir was the Pokemon in the bush, hiding itself using it's psychic powers. Now that it was revealed, Kokou didn't waste any time he threw his Pokeball fast and hard at Gardevoir. The Pokemon was staring at Kokou, looking awfully upset. Using it's psychic powers, it telekinetically froze the ball and dropped it. "Gardevoir!" The Pokemon hissed and lifted Kokou up with her telekinetic powers.
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Hanging upside down now, Kokou struggled to get free. Gardevoir was much stronger than Kokou and held him high in the air. She waltzed over to Airi and shook Kokou in the air. "Gardevoir." She said, then dropped Kokou on his butt. 
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After scrambling to his feet, Kokou was looking quite upset. He had never been man handled by a wild Pokemon before, then again he had never encountered one so intelligent. Kokou grabbed the PokeBall containing Fu from his utility belt and threw it in the air. Gardevoir was standing next to Airi, admiring her choice in apparel, when Fu was released behind her. "Decid!" Fu hooted and then Kokou let loose a sharp whistle, commanding his Pokemon to take action. 
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Alert and vigilant, Gardevoir was alerted to Kokou's command for Fu, and turned around quickly. With her hand waving in the air in front of her, Gardevoir released Mystical Flames in the air. Fu was quick on the upkeep and flew into the air, dodging the flames. Fu flew high up into the air, then pulled out a feather to use as an arrow. He aimed his Spirit Shackle, and fired it at Gardevoir. Gardevoir was fast though, she dodged the strike and it fell into her shadow, just like Fu was expecting. The magical force of Fu's ghost powers sunk into Gardevoirs shadow, summoning it to life to bind Gardevoir tightly. 
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Calling out to Airi, Kokou finally replied to her with a sly smile on his face. "I've been good Airi. Working at the uh.." He had to come up with a lie real fast, he didn't want Airi to know he was working for Rocket.
"Working at the Verizion phone store, selling smart phones. Haha." Kokou laughed awkwardly, then turned his head back to the PokeBall with Gardevoir fighting inside of it.
AIRI WATANABE

When the Mienfoo jumped out of the bush, Kokou wasn't surprised. The little fighter was full of vigor and put it's hands up to fight. Kokou dismissed the Pokemon, not interested in fighting it or battling it. He walked around it and didn't say a word.
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After about an hour of walking down the route, Kokou noticed another bush on the roadside that was rustling. Determined to take this fight on, Kokou pulled out a PokeBall and released his Decidueye named Fu. Fu stretched his wings out wide and yawned, usually he slept during the day and Kokou's work mostly happened at night anyways. The owl Pokemon was looking a little grumpy when Kokou whistled to it. Fu promptly straightened his posture and walked over to the bush to see what was lurking on the road side.

Walking along the roadside, Kokou wasn't looking for trouble. The Rocket Associate was minding his own business, daydreaming about rare Pokemon. He had been hunting for a Lucario recently, and it was all he could think about lately. He was desperate to find the rare Fighting type Pokemon, but iunfortunately on this day, Kokou had business to take care of. 
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Ever since Kokou had a brawl with Cillian, he had been getting more notice as a Rocket Grunt. He started taking on more jobs, doing more dirt really. Where before all Kokou did was beat up people who owed Rocket money, now he was getting involved in different schemes to find people who could be in debt! It was a crazy circle, but Kokou wasn't surprised. He always knew that Rocket was backhanded, that was why he liked em. All in all Kokou was just happy to be getting some work done, and more than that he was happy to be making big bucks. He had lots of money now, he was a big shot baller around his friends now. Everything had changed for him back home in Sootopolis, but he  couldn't help to wonder how long it would last; ever since Kokou's mom died he couldn't help but wonder how long it would take something to die and fade away. 
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Now he was sulking as he walked down the road, Kokou's thoughts stuck on the past. He was walking to Fallorbor Town for the next job, but his mind couldn't be farther from his goal; and that was when a Pokemon jumped out at Kokou.

PURCHASING/REDEEMING

welcome to the poké mart!

1 Gachapon Ticket (50 PD)

TOTAL

do come again!

50 PD

It had been a few weeks since Kokou and Airi assisted the stray Swellow with finding a nest. Kokou had pinned it to the ground using his Decidueye, the bird had been drunk and was not listening. It was quite the adventure, but Airi wasn't exactly proud of how the Rocket Associate responded to the call of help. Kokou wasn't the type to get scolded though, and he left before Airi could lay into him. Fast forward to now, the two of them had gotten together through Trainer's Eye and set aside the date for a Pokemon catching event. They were going to travel around Route 101 and see what they could find together. Kokou wasn't convinced it was going to be as much fun as Airi seemed to think it would be, never the less he woke up early so that he would have a clear mind when it came to catching Pokemon. After scarfing down a continental breakfast at his hotel in Littleroot Town, Kokou left his temporary place of residence to go find Airi on Route 101.
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It was just past eight o clock in the morning, when Kokou arrived at the beginning of Route 101. He was wearing a baggy pair of jeans, tied at the waist by a studded belt. On his torso he kept covered with a blue turtleneck, and a white jacket overtop that. Kokou was ready for an adventure.
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When Kokou arrived on the Route, he was pleased to find Airi ready for him. He waved to her from a distance, a curt nod of respect for the Ranger. Kokou didn't care if she was his enemy, she was someone that distracted Kokou from his suffering. Even if it was a simple distracti. Watching the League up close was one of the many benefits of Kokou's position as an Associate, and it was something he did in his free time. Catching Pokemon with Airi would certainly serve it's purpose, and then some. Kokou was hoping he could learn some indispensable info from Airi as they traveled, and he was sure to turn his charisma up for this outting.
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As he got closer to Airi, Kokou called out, "Hey Airi!" He sounded so full of fun and life, a front he put on for his catching partner. Though it was false, his joy seemed so real on the outside and Kokou couldn't help but wonder if he was actually enjoying himself for once.
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As he walked closer to Airi, Kokou noticed a scuttling in the bushes next to Airi. He grabbed a PokeBall and pointed to the bush. His instincts were sharp and in an instant he was prepared to catch whatever would pop out of the bush.
AIRI WATANABE

It had been three days since Kokou had entered this cave. He was searching for a rare Pokemon, a Lucario. It was rumored that Steel type Pokemon swarmed around this area, and with all the recent rain, Kokou needed shelter, so into the cave he went. He had entered the cave thinking he would only be there for a few hours, but the rain persisted and it would seem that he would get stuck in the cave for days. Kokou didn't mind though, there were plenty of signs of rare Pokemon rumbling around the cave, and he had a few spare PokeBalls if something caught his eye. The Team Rocket Associate was hoping to find buried treasure in this cave.
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While turning a corner, Kokou heard the sounds of something that was not a Pokemon. He pulled out his gun, worried that it was perhaps the law hunting him down, and shined his flashlight quickly around the corner. To Kokou's surprise, he was face to face with another trainer. Not sensing any danger, Kokou put the gun down and muttered, "Sorry about that." He had been in the cave for awhile and was on edge. Normally he was slightly more friendly than that, but not much. He forced a chuckle out, trying to lighten the mood. "Good to meet ya here. Hunting for Pokemon?" Kokou had a raspy voice for his age. "My name is Kokou. You wanna walk around with me? I've been searching these caves for Pokemon for a few days, camping in here and everything. I know around." Kokou was glad to get some company, talking to his Munchlax all day had him going insane.
Raju Mystic

Caught by Cillian, Kokou stumbled back and began hopping on one leg to maintain his balance. In one quick motion, he whipped his hips around and leapt into the air, in an attempt to break Cillian's grip on his leg. Spinning fast, Kokou tried to raise his other leg up for an outside crescent kick.
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Strong and agile, Kokou would be able break free and strike Cillian with a flying kick, but the Underbosses claws were still a threat. As he tried to break free from Cillian's grip, if Cillian imposed his will any further and lashed out with his claws, Kokou would be left with a nasty scar on his leg. He was a strong man though, and Kokou could bear the pain. He spun through the air like a dreidel, his boot flying right at Cillian's ugly mug.
Cillian Quinn

Back on the ground, Kokou returned Metagross to it's PokeBall, and then watched Airigently talk to Swellow. Kokou thought it was silly to get down to a Pokemon's level like that. He saw Pokemon as tools,, weapons, it was absurd to reason with a Pokemon. Kokou folded his hands in front of him and watched her nonetheless, he couldn't help but scoff when Airi said she would find Swellow a new home. 
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Standing next to Swellow and Airi, Kokou whistled to Fu to release the bird Pokemon from its shadow hold. Fu hooted and the Swellow could move once again. It got up and stretched it's wings, stumbling over from the drunkenness of overripe berries. It squacked and then took off for flight. Instead of landing near the power lines, that were still being protected by Fu, Swellow kept flying and headed off into the horizon. 
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Letting out a sigh of relief, Kokou gave Airi a thumbs up. "You might not like it, but a firm hand is best when handling wild Pokemon." Kokou said and then turned around. Before walking away from Airi, he said, "Look me up on Trainer's Eye. Maybe we can go on an adventure sometime, you can teach me your soft ways with Pokemon. Haha." Kokou couldn't help but laugh.

PURCHASING/REDEEMING

welcome to the poké mart!

0 items (0 PD)

HARVESTING

be sure to visit the pretty petal flower shop near rustboro!

3X Grepa berries

TOTAL

do come again!

## PD

While roaming through Petalburg Woods again, Kokou stumbled upon the same garden that he had once pilfered. The Rocket made a mental note to be checking this place in the future. The owner of the garden grew some delicious berries and the Mr. Mime that guarded it was easy to get away from. Probably not a combat Pokemon, or so Kokou thought.
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As he snuck in through the back entrance to the garden, Kokou began sizing up the ripest berries. He put a few in his pocket, but decided to munch on these berries in the middle of the garden. Kokou was munching down, when suddenly he heard a skittering around the corner. Curious what kind of Pokemon would be making that noise, Kokou looked over, and to his surprise there was a Boldore snacking on some berries too.
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"Ah, what the hell." Kokou muttered to himself and pulled a Poke ball out of his utility belt. He threw it at Boldore, hoping to catch himself a partner in crime.

Facing off against the Underboss was nerve wracking. He had a deadly shadow aura that could strike at any moment and vicious claws that could rend Kokou's flesh. To say that Kokou was scared would be to put it mildly, but he didn't show any sign of fear. Kokou was strong and brave, kicking Cillian square in the chest and sending him back a few feet. Kokou was not going down without a fight, and his fancy footwork was helping him keep his edge in the battle.
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With his first hit blocked, Kokou felt like he could get into a rhythmn in this fight. Cillian was an incredibly aggressive fighter, and leading the hunt, but Kokou was analytical and approached his opponent from various angles. Over the next few minutes, when Cillian closed in on him, Kokou was able to tag Cillian with a few more front kicks, establishing a boundary between the two.
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As Kokou circled Cillian, he slowly unloaded more strikes on his opponent, swinging crescent kicks at his hands and even forming hand work. He was feeling out Cillian, and there were few openings to be had. Cillian had good head movement and was agile on his feet, Kokou certainly had his work cut out for him. He kept kicking at Cillian, waiting for the Underboss to make a mistake. Kokou was hunting too, he was preying on Cillian's unknown weak spot. He seemed to be an incredibly aware fighter and Kokou was beginning to doubt that Cillian would give him a headshot.
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As Kokou kept his legs up, defending Cillian from closing in on him with his claws, he noticed that Cillian was open to a jab on the return, a bad habit of not shuffling your feet back to stance. Kokou started leaning in with his jab after push kicking Cillian, hoping to open up the Underboss for a roundhouse to the head. After a few times of opening up Cillian's sloppy footwork, Kokou saw the opportunity to come forward with a round house kick. The Grunt spun on the pads of his foot, swinging his hips into the strike and flinging his foot up into Cillian's headspace with extreme speed.
Cillian Quinn

Walking with Kouji, Kokou kept his eyes ahead. He was focused on the task at hand. Kokou wasn't sure if he was going to be using his gun for killing, but when Kouji asked him about it, he knew. Kokou was cool and calm, he had dealt with death in several ways throughout his life. When his mother first died, and then when he first killed someone. "Oh yeah. I've used my Pokemon to kill. I can't say my hands in particular have been dirtied, but there's a first for everything, right?" Kokou sounded almost cheerful. He was glad to be getting some ground under his feet. It felt good to work for Team Rocket.
Kouji Matsubara