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Flannery couldn't help but smile as Loki remained asleep, and she looked towards her timid Slugma, wondering what to try next. "Okay Megu, let's try something a little less fierce for now. Use your Ember attack!" she commanded, crossing her fingers behind her back.

Little Megu seemed to gather its courage, and it slithered forward a bit, opening its mouth wide and spewing out a small burst of flames towards Loki. Come on Megu, you can do it, Flannery thought, hoping her trusted Pokemon could handle the Cobra Pokemon.

Wake up Loki, Kasiya thought from the sidelines, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. While it was true she wouldn't be terribly disappointed if Flannery won, she didn't want to watch Keegan's Pokemon get pummeled into oblivion because it was sleeping. "Come on Loki! Snap out of it!" she shouted, standing up and clapping her hands. Levi jumped up as well, clapping her flippers together and shouting her own encouragement.

Mike felt a bit uncomfortable at his partner's ease with disclosing such sensitive information. "Kilik, while I'm aware this get-up doesn't really hide much," Mike said, referring to his current dress. "Please try not to blab that out in the future. I'm not particularly proud of my dealings with Team Magma, alright?" Putting that aside, it was fightin' time. Mike watched Scizor shoot forward with ample dexterity and slash the Crawduant. He was very impressed with how Kilik had raised his Pokemon. "My turn!" He shouted. "Beacon, let's give that overgrown Seel a taste of your Thunderbolt!"

The Ampharos, who had taken a liking to his own reflection in the metal floor, took a few seconds to realize he was being ordered to attack. He perked up, looking frantically at which one he was ordered to attack. He had no idea what a Seel was, but he did recognize the Crawduant. He wondered why he was fighting one of Mike's Pokemon, but quickly pushed that thought outside his mind. He randomly picked a target, charged up, and fired a blast of electrical energy at the Walrien.

The Aqua admin cracked a smile at Beacon's antics. "That Pokemon is not too bright huh boy?" She chuckled, quickly returning to a serious demeanor. Silly or not, an Electric type was still a threat, and that other kid's insect could be an issue too. "Walrien, use your Surf attack, wash these fools away!" Shelly commanded, her voice echoing off the walls. "And Crawduant, Crabhammer the bug!" Shaking off the damage, The Ice Break Pokemon let out a deep chested roar that shook the room, letting loose a tremendous wave that raced towards Beacon and Scizor. Behind the wave, the admin's Crawduant sped towards the Steel Bug, ready to strike with his claw.

Sasha's ears rung painfully at Shelly's order. Man, calm down lady. She groaned, still quite uncomfortable. However, it had been confirmed that this Kilik was the same boy that she had hear about on the news. Maybe Mike didn't know about it? And what was all this 'admin of Team Magma' buisness she was hearing. I've heard you learn something knew everyday, but this is just ludicrous.

The Crawdaunt gurgled in pain at the Fury Cutter attack, and swing in vain in hopes to retaliate against the Scizor. The bug was too fast. The Rogue Pokemon readied himself for the next attack, visibly shaken.

Mike took notice of the condition that the lobster was in, feeling having a Crawdaunt of your own helped in that regard. He figured now was the time for a joint attack "Beacon," The boy pointed to the enemy Pokemon, as to eliminate any mistaken targets this time. "use Signal Beam on the Crawdaunt, take him out!"

While Beacon wasn't certain as to why he was attacking one of his trainer's own Pokemon, Xanthos was always mean to him, so in a sense it evened out. At least, in his mind it did. Shaking off some water, The Light Pokemon (make sure you're seated for this one folks) concentrated hard. The red gem on his forehead began to flash a rainbow of colors. Beacon lowered his head and fired the attack at the already weakened Crawdaunt, hitting it square in the chest.

Shelly growled as her Pokemon collapsed in a heap. "Feh, anyone can gang up on a Pokemon." She recalled the Craqdaunt and readied her next Pokemon, releasing a Gorebyss. "It takes skill to battle two at once like I am! Walrien, Body Slam that adorable little sheep...thing!" With a frightening amount of speed, the walrus hurled itself at Beacon, using its weight to score a heavy hit on the Ampharos.

Mike shuddered at the very thought of that happening to him. "Hang in there Beacon, just a little more!" The boy cheered, hoping to get a few more attacks in before swapping him out.

Shelly responded to Kilik's remark with a look of pure indifference. "You say teamwork I say cowardice that only goes away when you're with a friend. I bet you both would be whimpering in your boots if you were here on your own." She ordered her Gorebyss to perform Water Pulse on Scizor, and for her Walrien, another Surf to "drag them under".

"Dream on you self absorbed harlet!" Mike scoffed, he'd be laughing if the woman didn't royally tick him off like it was her job. But he knew that she was just trying to push his and Kilik's buttons. Despite how easy it was for him to lose his cool, he needed to focus, Beacon fainting now would be one of the worst things that could happen. He cursed himself for not buying a Hyper Potion or two. "Beacon, quick, use Thunderbolt on the Walrien before it has a chance to attack!" Mike knew that Beacon would be able to handle at least one more Surf, but he was stupid enough to forget to bring another Electric Pokemon with him, so he wanted to keep him with as much health as possible.

Beacon saw the walrus Pokemon prepare to unleash another tidal wave and began to panic. He didn't want to be hit by that move again. With a loud shrill cry, the Pokemon practically exploded in electrical energy, a wave of electricity launching from his body at every target in the field, including his ally. The Walrien's eyes widened at the attack and tried to get away, but was blasted in the back. It crashed to the ground, crackling with static electricity and unable to get back up. The Gorebyss was also struck by the attack, but it was still ready for more.

Kilik's fist shook. He was always against hitting women, but he suddenly felt that a swift punch or eight to her jaw would set her straight. He was about to call for Scizor to dodge the attack before he had to shield himself from the massive amount of energy that Beacon unleashed. He blinked, astounded at the power behind it. Beacon's definitely never done that before... Kilik thought, biting his lip. His ears twitched once he heard Scizor let out a slight cry of pain. "Scizor!" he cried out.

She was panting now, steam coming off her plating. Her body shivered slightly and she took a step forward, looking at the Gorebyss. The Pokemon knew that her master was going to call out for Fury Attack, so she raised her claw up. Now on the third strike of the attack, her pincer began to glow a bit. As she dashed forward, a bit of her armor chipped off her chest piece. She swung down, aiming for Gorebyss' forehead.

Kilik clenched his fist and felt a chill run down his spine. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment. When he infiltrated the Celadon Rocket Base, after defeating an Admin, Giovanni showed up. When Mike and the gang rescued him from Giovanni's grip the second time, they had just finished fighting a group of Admins before the Leader showed up. And when they planned to rescue his Scyther, after fighting the guards, Giovanni popped up once more. I have a strong suspicion that pattern is going to continue, he thought, Once we beat her, I'm certain Archie himself going to try and stop us alone.

That would be the best-case scenario.

"Oh, shi-" Keegan muttered, the rest of his statement drowned out by the intense heat and flames that then exploded from the Slugma. He had to turn from the burst of fire, feeling the sweat break out on his forehead. He slipped his arms out of his long overcoat and let it drop to the ground behind him, revealing the plain, grey t-shirt he wore underneath. "Loki?" he called, feeling a bit of relief as the Arbok raised his head to turn and look at his trainer, his long, slender body severely burned in places. Keegan winced and nodded his head. "You all right to continue, buddy? 'Cause if you want to stop, that's not a problem."

Loki looked towards the Slugma, who also was looking like it didn't have much left to give. Rising tall, Loki got into a battle stance, clearly stating that he wasn't giving up until he'd finished off that little blob of magma.

"That's my boy," Keegan said proudly. "Poison Sting attack, go!" The Arbok hissed viciously, opening his fanged mouth wide as a volley of poisonous needles were shot forward. Come on, Loki! Don't let me down!

Shelly released her final Pokemon, a Starmie. "Alright you damn kids, I've been nice up until now," The admin fumed, clenching her fists. "But now I'm mad!" She glared at her Pokemon, almost more angry at them than the two intruders. "Starmie, use Bubblebeam on that Scizor! Gorebyss, dodge that attack!" Apparently sick of that metallic mantis, Shelly ordered the attack. Gorebyss slithered quickly out of the way of the Scizor's Fury Cutter attack, almost mockingly so, as the Starfish Pokemon fired a surprisingly fast stream of explosive bubbles at the off balanced Pokemon.

"Now who is ganging up on who you hypocrite?" Mike watched as the attack headed straight for Scizor, knowing it was over. But he would make them pay for it. "Okay Beacon, I want you to hit that Gorebyss with a Thunderbolt. That's the pink one, not the starfish!"

Beacon fluttered forward, his body cracking with electricity. After a momentary charge, he fired a concentrated blast towards the pink serpent, scoring a direct hit. Beacon trilled in happiness as he saw the Pokemon flop to the ground, and disappear in a flash of red light.