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"How did you..." Sub stares at RC baffled, how in the world did he know about his name? Exactly who is this Rayquaza hybrid? "...I think I want to talk to you after this." He said turning his attention to the matter at hand. Sub watched as the Smokescreen from Maggy disoriented the Trapinch, slowing down their charge, the efforts of Sol and Ceramew further aided in slowing them down which was beneficial for RC's Swampert as they were wide open to be washed away by the Muddy Water. The Trapinch were seemingly made short work of but by the time they were handled the ship arrived on seen and stopped right before the group, towering over them ominously.

"I told you that I would return to crush you dogs, didn't I?" A man said from the ship's bow as he peered over the railing. It was Browsix, dressed in his brown Cipher outfit and the rocky Hippowdon from before behind him. The side of the ship had the words 'S.S. Libra' indicating its name. "Time live up to my promise, get them Hippowdon." Browsix said as the chi infused Hippowdon leaped over him and slammed down on the ground in front of him sending a slight tremor through the ground. The Hippowdon of course looked rocky in appearance but other than that it seemed normal, even in size. The Hippowdon let out a roar as a sandstorm began to kick up in the area thanks to its ability.

Meanwhile though Night would get a surprise as three of the Trapinch from before attempted to jump her. And another tried to jump Veronica.

"Be my guest." Sub said as he turned to face Tsuki.

"No problem. Now lets send this Cipher goon crawling back to his brothers." RC says to Sub before turning to his Swampert . "Tank, let that hippo have it! Hydro Cannon!" he commands.

The Swampert leans back it's head and then fires off a powerful torrent of water at the Hippowdon.

Night growled softly as the Trapinch jumped on her. Shouting a quick Hydro Pump order to her Gyarados, who quickly obliged with the attack towards Hippowdon, as her own tails hardened to an Iron Tail and began swatting at the creatures on her back, hoping to knock them off long enough to put her coat on and keep most of the sand from getting stuck in her fur, "Get the hell off me you stupid little bugs!"

Veronica's capture of Trapinch would be successful and as Night smacked away the Trapinch with Iron Tail they fled into the sand below.

"Monstressor, another Dark Pulse! Hit that Hippowdon!" Sub ordered his Tyranitar who then fired off a stream of dark energy rings at the Hippowdon. The rocky hippo-like Pokemon took the two water attacks and then the Dark Pulse and while they hit their mark the Pokemon simply let out a roar to declare it still had fight left.

Browsix growled softly under his breath as Sol suggested he give up his ship to them. "Arrogant dog aren't you? I'll teach you to mock Browsix! Hippowdon! I leave them to you, destroy them!" He cried out to his Pokemon. The Hippowdon just out another roar in response causing to the sandstorm to blow harder, but that was the least of their troubles as the Hippowdon suddenly disappeared into the sand below. "...it's fleeing? That's the big plan?" Sub commented, which Browsix just replied with a laugh and pointed behind them.

Should the Snagems look in the direction Browsix pointed they would find a massive hole forming in the ground as the sand seemed to get sucked underneath. It happened at such a rapid pace that if they didn't move they too would get sucked under which Monstressor made sure to withdraw. Suddenly though a massive creature rose up from the sand pit that was formed. It was the Hippowdon but it had grown considerably in size and it was now bigger than even the S.S. Libra, the Snagems were mere ants to it.

"Dear Darkrai...what kind of experimenting did Ein do to this Hippowdon!? Did it suck up the sand and use it to grow in size!?" Sub shocked as he stared up at the Hippowdon in shock, which who slammed a foot down on the ground sending rocks raining down on the Snagems.

Sol, Swampert and Kiri were all quick to move to avoid the fate of being swallowed into the sands. Ceramew, hovering above the ground as usual, was safe.

None of those four were prepared to see Hippowdon again, easily bigger than anything they had ever seen. And in dire need of skin moisturizer. "I've no idea, but-" He leaped to the side to avoid a rock. "I believe we have more of a reason to borrow your ship, so thank you for your donation. Swampert, Ice Beam!" Browsix would find an attack headed straight for him.

Ceramew, having to avoid rocks herself, managed to start getting herself and Kiri towards the ship. Yeah, they were all for commandeering this thing now.

"This doesn't look good...." Night said, staring in wonder at the giant Hippowdon as she jumped on Tatsu's back shortly before he rose into the sky, "Dorkfish. Hit it with another Hydro Pump." The large sea serpent nodded before a large burst of water shot from his mouth, aimed for the large pokemon.

Though, she couldn't stop the laugh that escaped her as she heard Sol's idea of stealing the ship. Now why hadn't she thought of that. Nudging the Charizard in Browsix's direction, Night decided to direct her main attacks towards him. They would not leave this desert without that ship, "Circe, Aerial Ace!" Immediately, Night's Pidgeotto shot from her pokeball and aimed her attack directly for Browsix.