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Purple was really quiet after Admiral slipped a coded message to the Midori. No one else caught on but him. Assuming it was for him, that is.
"I heard that the organizer of the Pact of Abandonment was a rather skilled water warrior and that they haven't been seen out in the opening. I also heard that the Pact of Abandonment was helping criminals regain their status on the good side. But I don't know who. Anyways, I'm sure whoever it is has a rather interesting battle style and probably some powerful connection."
Her words echoed in the purple haired boy's head as he silently waited for the meeting to end before pulling her to the side without anyone noticing. He didn't even wait for people to realize that they had vanished before looking her in the eye.
"You're leading the Pact of Abandonment."
"How would you-"
"Interesting battle style. I don't need more than that. No one, other than Crystal, uses their feet for combat."
She narrowed her eyes as a voice hit the air, alerting the duo that they others knew of their disappearance. They kept their eyes locked as their names were called.
"So what if I might be the one leading the Pact of Abandonment? In all technicality-"
"The Pact of Abandonment and Cult of Crime are supposed to be one group. Trust me, I've already heard enough of that from my mom. Here's the real question, why would a Wave like you pull that card?"
"None of your damn business." She hissed as one voice got near their spot.
Deciding not to get caught by the others in this, she casted one of her spacial spells, throwing them into her signature void. He froze before she floated away from him.
"Wait-"
"I'll admit to a lot. But if you utter a word to the others, I will kill you." He gulped before nodding.
"I promise. However, how about an... alliance of sorts?" She raised an eyebrow as he floated near her.
"You have caught my interest."
"An elite group that ties the Pact of Abandonment and Cult of Crime together." She hummed softly as he drifted above her. "We pick the most valuable members and we play our hand."
"Deal." She snapped. He smiled as he drifted down and they shook hands. "Where are we meeting to further discuss? Because I doubt we have time now."
"Tomorrow, Pueltown Harbor. I'll be there."
She nodded as they separated and the void dropped. The moment freedom hit, he already had a pokeball open and his Abra was already using TELEPORT. Timing was everything in that. She stayed where she was before Crepe poked his head around the corner of the building. He must've used his ability to track her down. Though, it probably took a while.
"Admiral?" She kept her gaze to the ground and a firm frown plastered on her face as he went over and touched her hand. She glanced up at him and gave a weak smile. "Are you ok?"
"Yeah...." She murmured softly. "Just... need to relax."
She then gently pulled away and went over to where Seafoam was. She heard Lime calling out for the male twin as she gave Seafoam a hug, causing the Operator to jump a little before she squeezed the smaller girl. She felt Crepe's gaze on her, but kept her focus on the hug.
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The Sea Ranger was able to play it cool before Purple showed up. She finished her sea routine when she locked eyes with the Midori's galaxy eyes. He held up a cup, no doubt hot chocolate from the nearby vendor. It was rather cold, so she went for the warm drink. She went over and took it before taking a sip. She then smiled before noticing he didn't have one. He immediately countered her incoming questions just with a quick scan from his eyes.
"I can't have hot chocolate. Something in it makes me sick." She hummed before pausing.
"Then why get me one?" He purred.
"I always do it when I'm doing a one on one conversation with a female. It's mostly to try and keep peace with them, but different females have seen a different answer each time." She hummed before he spoke again. "So... have you decided?"
"Didn't need much time." She said before taking another sip. "I had made a group, very small, of me and five others that are the main people that do all the work. Me, Ice, Giovanni, Audrey, Elliott, and Remane; all labelled as 'Aids'." He hummed.
"Not a bad little group."
"What about you?" He fell silent for a minute.
"I chose some indifferent people. Really, there wasn't many members from the cult I could use. So I was able to get the boss to help me out instead. I was able to convince two outside people, two that have done outside reforming, to join our ranks." She hummed before speaking.
"Who are the reformed people?"
"Is that your curiosity or leadership experience?"
"Take it as you see it."
"Bede from Galar and Onyx from Dajelae. They have come a long way. I also asked a certain Mythical Pokemon, Remedy, if she could assist as I know how well we're able to get healers."
"We have Ice."
"And Hagnoreld, Cult of Crime boss. But what happens when they fall?" Admiral hummed at that. "Sadly, Remedy said she wouldn't do full time. So if we become desperate, she'll be there. Not only that, but she leads a little group of reformers." Admiral nodded as she finished the hot chocolate.
"Well... then I guess we best get together the team and see where we go from there." He nodded as she went to leave. "Back here after lunch?"
"If you gather those Aids in an hour, I might kill you." She chuckled before her phone appeared in her hand.
"See how long that lasts." He growled before taking off, no doubt to give his group a lift.
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She arrived a little late, but she had to help Crepe get out of a PB&J from the Union's food team. She sighed as she went over.
"Your allies assemble, but you're late?"
"Crepe almost was forced to get an allergic reaction. I had to save him." The Midori could only muster a hum as she scanned the group. "Is this everyone?"
"Other than Remedy? Yes. And before you get introductions across, I know your whole part. It's me doing them."
"I have to do it for the people on your side that don't know, snotty pants." He growled as she smiled. "But I'll let you go first because I'm being nice." He didn't reply at first before his words flew out.
"This is Bede." The male nodded. "He once sorta worked with Marco Cosmos. He's right now supposed to be doing Gym challenges, but I saved him from that. He's the Fairy Gym leader up down there." He then gestured to the older male beside him. "This is Hagnoreld, Cult of Crime boss and a practical family member of mine." He pulled a rock out of his pocket and threw it at the male that was outside their little circle. A PSYCHIC grabbed it before it hit the back of his head before an Espeon poked its head up. "Almost... over there is Onyx, a former member of Team Snagem and a current Vigilant in Dajelae. Other than a few scars, he'll probably be a backup member."
"And you wonder why I keep a knife on me when you're around." The Midori instantly glanced at the outcast before calling out.
"I'm sorry?!" He gained no reply before he growled. "Of course he does that. Every time..." Admiral giggled before clearing her throat.
"Well... nice to meet you three. As for my team... this is Ice; leading the Frost Section and former Dim Sun Admin, Audrey; leading the Stormy Section and former Leader of the Abyssal Cult, Elliott; leading the Fiery Section and Leader of the Lazerblades, Remane; leading the Shifting Section and Leader of the Dark Prison, Giovanni; leading the Terrain Section and former leader of Team Rocket, and I'm Admiral; leading the Spacial Section and founder of this team." Each member did a soft wave upon being mention. Purple might've done a growl, but it was unknown.
"Well... now that we're all here, let's decide our plan. The Cult of Crime have already made their moves. I'll assume the Pact has as well?" Admiral nodded.
"Let's get to it."
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Meanwhile, Crepe glanced at the meeting from his hiding place. It was obvious he used the PB&J as a way to follow Admiral to this. He had already gathered pictures and notes of what he witnessed.
"Found you."
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