Day: 3, Time: 0628, Location: The S.C. Aleathra, Deck, Bow

Void's eyes snapped open, rushing forward and making a mad bash for the barrier, throwing himself body first into the barrier. He bounced harmlessly off the shield, though he landed further ahead then where the hail of bullets were halted by the barrier. Void gritted his teeth, feeling the barrier recede, yet still unable to penetrate through it. He glanced up, not needing Psychic powers to feel Sarpal's pain in the matter. Once again, he leaped up and against the barrier, bouncing off a section only mere inches away from Syria. Grunting, he glanced back to Carter, the Pokémon shaking his head in dismay. The Human only nodded, gazing into the barrier at Alex, who was obviously also trying to stop the plan, or at least slow it down, considering the weakened state Alex was in.

"Pray for a miracle…" Carter whispered under his breath. As if to answer his prayer, a Starmie when spiralling above the deck, throwing herself directly into the shield with a Rapid Spin attack.

"Jewel!" Ice shouted out, emerging from the deck and running towards the Starmie, only to stop dead in his tracks, seeing Sarpal within the field, being…

"I…have…to…" the Starmie gasped, reeling back and slamming into the barrier again. Syria and Alex both glanced up at the attacking Starmie, Alex shaking his head faintly, though Syria seemed unconcerned, turning her attention back to Alex and Sarpal.

"Sa-Sarpal…" Ice muttered, not torn between watching Sarpal suffer, or Jewel beat herself against the barrier. Everyone else, between the amount of Human's waiting and the Pokémon, they all waited anxiously, helpless to do anything else.

Shrapnel of Jewel's core flew off into the distance, breaking off from the Starmie's attack. She didn't care, however, she was determined to save her trainer…

Day: 3, Time: 0628, Location: North TR Research Facility, Corridor GN

The bullet fired straight and true towards its intended target. However, the outcome was far from what was expected. Instead, the female quickly drew her blade - a short katana - and in one quick slice, deflected the bullet away with it. Tim could only gawk at the feat, but regained his composure, smiling and shouldering the pistol.

"Chimera," he remarked, his voice echoing down the corridor towards the other. The female smiled faintly, barely visible down the distance, but it was there. "Rocky had a feeling you were good with that sword. I see his intuition was right." This caused the female's smile to go wider.

"Just get out of my way, I have a generator to blow up," the female replied, sheathing the blade, but keeping an eye on it. Tim blinked, surprised to hear that, especially since a Rocket would not blow up their own facility unless…

"Too bad, I've already primed some bombs on it," Tim answered, taking a shot into the darkness, wondering if someone else wants to place down. The first thing that crossed his mind was another group, but he didn't recall anyone else who would oppose Team Rocket….

The female was obviously stunned by the remark, as stunned as Tim was by her previous one. She also probably wasn't expecting another group to be infiltrating the facility.

"What's your aim in here?" she questioned, slowly retracting her hand from her blade, still a bit cautious, though it was clear she would listen to reason. However, reason would not be allowed, as the sound of footsteps down the corridor alerted Tim of danger. That, and of course a hail of bullets and water attacks that came sailing with the echoes. Tim dived forward, quickly pulling a fragmentation grenade from his belt, rolling forward yet facing back, pulling the pin and tossing the explosive around the bend. Four seconds later, it detonated in a fiery display, spewing smoke into the intersection of the corridor. He turned towards the female, who was backing up into the corridor as well, a hail of fire streaming through the corridor she was standing in before.

"Ambush?" Tim thought, both sides getting hit by heavy attacks to disable one person each. That, compounded by the previous serenity of the complex made Tim wonder, but only for a short time. Instead, he decided to act, reeling his fist back and slamming it hard into corner of the corridor where the hail of shrapnel and water was coming from. The blow shattered the wall, pieces crumbling into the corridor, flooding it with shrapnel and waste from the wall and effectively sealing the corridor temporary. Nodding in satisfaction, Tim darted the other way, to try to help the female any way he could, but he really didn't like the odds of all this…

Day: 3, Time: 0629, Location: North TR Research Facility, Corridor AF

Alken quickly sprinted down the corridors, Abetos in front, anxious to find Tim and get Ryna out of this facility as soon as possible. He didn't enjoy being in the heart of a Team Rocket base after all, especially one where he has yet to meet a soul aside from the over burdened receptionist at the front.

The ex-Rocket turned the next corner, only to stop and then leap backwards, nearly cleaved in half by the swing of a blade. Abetos was already halted, taking the turn first, crouching down and growling, watching the sword user, wearing a black leather jacket and black jeans, sword drawn back and grinning, the rest of his face covered by the draped over blonde hair.

"Now, now, my dear ex-Rocket, you didn't think it would be that easy, did you?" the man questioned, shaking his head and tilting it up, shifting the swords forward to a striking position. His crimson eyes gazed towards Alken, eyes that gazed with bloodlust.

"Just who are you?!" Alken questioned, annoyed that someone dared obstruct his path, especially one who was willing to cleave him in half. The ex-Rocket lowered his hand towards his back, reaching for a hidden blade underneath the layer of clothing.

"The reaper," was the reply, his grin fading, visage becoming serious. He released one hand from the blade momentarily, reaching behind his belt and taking a Pokéball out, tossing it to the ground. "Darwen, we have work to do…" With those words, he released the Pokéball, revealing the figure of a massive Muk for Abetos to handle. The Houndoom leaped back at the sudden appearance, prepared to take down the Poison type quickly.

Not much encouragement was needed from that point in. Rages flared, and all four rushed towards each other.

Day: 3, Time: 0620 Location: North TR Research Facility, Laboratory C

Guile gritted his teeth, trying to keep the jaws off the massive Aerodactyl from making him into today's breakfast, somehow keeping the jaws open and away from his neck. The Flying/Rock type was sitting on Guile, effectively pinning him as she tried to disable the Chimera in one blow, and end this confrontation.

The female Aerodactyl howled in defiance, reeling back before launching back down, biting ferociously at Guile, however, the Human proved to nimble to bite, despite being pinned.

Tired of being someone's chew toy, Guile reach out and grabbed the mouth of his enemy, forcing it away, a bit of drool from within the mouth falling onto his cheek. Cursing softly, Guile began to focus, still keeping the mouth open and away, though he was struggling hard to keep the female rock flyer from eating him.

Roaring out in defiance, Guile gather his strength and somehow managed to kick the Aerodactyl right off his body, using only his knees. The rock flyer went flying towards the wall, spreading his wings out and catching enough wind to stop herself, gliding up, then back down, preparing to attack with a Hyper Beam, the opposing Human already on his feet. However, he wasn't on his feet anymore, in the next instant Teleporting directly in front of the Aerodactyl, much to her surprise. That surprise was incredibly brief, only to be released by pain as Guile punched the rock skinned beast across the face, sending her flying through the wall and straight into the ground of the laboratory corridor. Guile came crashing down next, kneeling the Aerodactyl right in the guy, causing her to cry out in pain. The Chimera reeled his hand back, preparing another punch.

"Riot!" another female shouted out, Guile quickly turning his head towards the source of the disturbance. He was greeted by three females, one hugging another tightly, scared. Guile blinked in surprise, watching the scared one.

"S-Sarpal…?" he muttered, though that train of thought was broken by yet another disturbance, as a guard yelled out at the girls, raising a gun.

"No!" Guile exclaimed, in the next instant using yet another Teleport and appearing right in the face of the guard, gritting his teeth angrily before sending his elbow straight into the guard's face. The guard sailed backwards, straight into the far wall, leaving a clear impression in it. The Chimera grunted, wobbling to the side and slamming himself into the wall, gasping softly, trying to regain his breath - the battle and numerous Teleports in such a short time frame was taking its toll on his body. The Chimera closed his eyes for a brief moment, then glanced over towards the trio of females, one of them with a bit longer then shoulder length black hair running towards the fallen Aerodactyl, probably the Aerodactyl's trainer.

The other two were only watching Guile, the youngest one there hugging the waist of the other tightly, fear in her eyes light blue eyes. However, the older one had a flare of determination to protect the young one in her light blue eyes. Guile blinked, wondering if his eyes or fatigue were deceiving him, or if those two gals had the same coloured eyes, or at least almost indistinguishable between them. It made it a bit easier as the younger one's blue hair had a some hints of white mixed in with the colour, unlike the pure blue hair of the older one, though Guile began to wonder.

"Lapras Chimera…?" he spoke softly, groaning and kneeling over, grabbing his side, a location the Aerodactyl hit hard during their confrontation in the laboratory.

"W-Who are you…?" the older of the pair asked, taking a step closer, obviously painfully trying to decide whether to help or not. However, the young one tugging on the older's white jeans and long sleeve shirt made the older of the pair hesitate.

"Just a Chimera who's life is all messed up…" Guile answered jokingly, forcing a smile, taking another step towards them before falling over, clutching his wound tightly.

"Are you okay?!" the older quickly questioned, rushing over and kneeling down beside the wounded, her heart overriding her hesitation. Guile glanced up towards the female, nodding slowly before standing back up and taking another step.

"I have to find a friend of mine…" Guile told her, gazing down towards the small girl. She was wearing a white T-shirt with dark blue stripes bordering the edges. She was also wearing light blue jeans with white stripes going down the sides. The male Chimera smiled at her, as she smiled back faintly.

"Hazuki, come on, we have to go," the third female of the group spoke, standing up and turning towards them, buckling a Pokéball to her belt. Her brown eyes stared at Guile with silent hate, obviously because of what happened to the Aerodactyl. She wore pair of pink denim jeans as well as a short, dark blue sleeveless shirt that left part of her stomach exposed, though that was partially covered with a green sweater tied around her waist. "I don't think that will be the last of the guards…" she added.

"But, he's hurt, Nala…" the one known as Hazuki protested, the older of the blue haired ones. Guile glanced back towards Hazuki, shaking his head at her.

"It's alright, she's in one these labs somewhere….I know it…" Guile told them, standing up straight and tall, wincing a moment, but nodding, going towards where he thought he detected Ryna.

"No one else is here…" the young one spoke, softly, getting the attention of Guile instantly. The Chimera could not believe that, not with what his latent Psychic sense was telling him.

"Yusia is right," Hazuki answered, gazing back a bit worriedly, hearing the footsteps of approaching, and many footsteps at that. "We checked all the labs, the last one we found Yusia, crying in the corner." Yusia pressed closer to Hazuki, wrapping arms around the older one again. Guile shook his head. "I can't believe it…" he answered, gazing down towards the corridor, the echoing of footsteps gradually growing louder. "I'll have to check for myself."

"You can't!" Hazuki protested, unwilling to see someone face the mob that was coming.

"Hazuki, take Yusia and meet up with Kris and Nightslice at the rendezvous point," Nala told them. The older of the blue hair girls was about to protest, though a strange twinkle in Nala's eye silenced her, sullenly nodding and taking Yusia's hand, guiding her to the point they needed to be.

"And what's your angle?" Guile questioned Nala once the other pair left, directing himself towards the oncoming mob.

"Just sticking around to help out a bit until you actually believe that there is no one else here…" the black hair girl answered, placing both her hands together and concentrating. A beam of light fired from her hands, throwing itself against the wall and causing shrapnel and smoke to fly, knocking down part of the wall and creating an obstruction to wade through for the others. Huffing, Nala glanced towards Guile.

"You're a Chimera too, I see…" Guile remarked, turning his head towards Nala, staring into those brown eyes again, this time not seeing hate, but rather slight amusement as well as a touch of concern. The smoke was beginning the clear, and the sounds of rock being tossed aside was ringing in his ears. Without any more to say, and finally believing their words, he placed his hand on Nala's, concentrating for a brief moment. In the next instant, they both dematerialized.

Day: 3, Time: 0620, Location: North TR Research Facility, Corridor MA

"Why do I feel like this is a trap?" Lin huffed, finding trouble keeping up with the rushing Klik, despite being a type who rather enjoys speed.

"Because it just does?" Psy replied, slightly sarcastically, the pair watching Klik turn the next corner. They approached the turn at the intersection, seeing a contingent of guards in front of them, led by a trio of Growlithe's who decided to open fire, literally, at the pair. Both females cried out as they leapt into the turn, both getting out as the corridor behind them was engulfed in flames. They were panting, looking up as they saw Klik, standing still, beside their attacker - a Scizor. The answer for their silence as well as their alliance was clear, as the path in front of them was layer with bubbles and water balls, and assorted other water attacks that spewed down the corridor.

"They were waiting…" the Scizor mused softly, glancing back and noting the shortness of the corridor the four currently resided in.

"Face the water or face the fire, nice choice…" Klik muttered, following the Scizor's example of slight annoyance at the predicament. Lin and Psy both blinked, surprised by the sudden truce between the pair of Pokémon.

"Common enemies push those in need together," Psy commented, regaining her composure and preparing to fight with the other pair, deciding it in the group's best interest to do as such. Lin glanced up at the Scizor wearily, who only glanced back quickly, eyes cold as ice. However, Lin wasn't affected by that glare, nodding at the Scizor and readying herself to attack. The Scizor only nodded in return, gazing back forward and waiting.

"Common enemies do push us together…" Lin whispered, feeling an unconditional trust towards the Steel type, preparing to unleash her power into the fray…

Day: 3, Time: 0629, Location: North TR Research Facility, Security Room B

"That's odd, I can't access the main network anymore…" Jade commented softly, typing over the keyboard, trying to find what he was looking at before, the files unexpectedly closing.

"Wha? How come?" Des remarked, removing himself from a position of guard at the door, leaving the task solely at the hands of the Charizard known as Firestorm. The hacker returned to the laptop, as Jade stepped aside to let the other try. However, as Des worked on the computer, he to ran into the same barriers the other did.

"It's liked they booted us and added an extra few padlocks to the door or something," Jade spoke, watching the same error message that Des just acquired. The hacker tried once again, crashing into the same barrier once more.

"I don't get it…there weren't any other safeguards, the only possible explanation is…" Des cut himself short, face going pale, quickly reaching for his belt and hastily popping open the only Pokéball he had, revealing the massive Blastoise into the room, staring at Firestorm. The Fire-type grunted, before nodding at the Water-type. Blaster returned the greeting.

"They know," Jade finished, watching Des take one more quick shot at the barrier before shaking his head, closing the laptop and packing up. Jade followed suit, deciding it best not to stay in a room such as this.

"Too late, they're already coming," Firestorm muttered in his native tongue, glancing out and unleashing a stream of fire to at least dissuade the attack force for now. Blaster took the other side of the corridor, unleashing a pair of Hydro Pump's down the corridor, but if the Pokémon were pincered, it left no where to run…

Day: 3, Time: 0629, Location: The S.C. Aleathra, Deck, Bow

Alex returned his attention to Syria, muttering under his breath, an apology that couldn't be heard. Syria glanced back towards Alex, grinning a bit, but at the same time feeling the strain as the Starmie continued to slam against the barrier, shrapnel flying about.

"Some just want to die…" she remarked softly, rather faintly, forcing more of a smile then before, though Alex could understand the pain she was in, even with a lack of Psychic ability.

"You just underestimate her power…" Alex answered softly, but knowing what the outcome of this battle will be. However, he would still have to try, channelling his power away for a moment from Sarpal, hoping that Syria's need to separate her focus on two different sources will give him enough time to do what has to be done.

In one blast of Psychic energy, Alex punched a hole into the barrier, from the inside out. The result shattered the globe of energy like glass, crumbling it and causing a power feedback of energy against Syria. She cried out, being knocked onto her back by the feedback. The result was Jewel crashing through, landing right beside Sarpal, as the female Lapras Chimera fell , gasping softly, curling up into a ball of pain. Ice was quickly by her side, as the soldiers on board were quick to draw their weapons once again, ready to pierce the body of the intruder with hot lead. However, that did not come to pass, as Syria was quick to recover, muttering an incoherent curse and Teleporting away, saving herself to fight another day…

Alex bowed his head, shaking is softly, and closing his eyes. He knew he could not change fate completely, alter it to some slight degree, but not change it completely.

"Sarpal…" Jewel whispered softly, most of her core shattered. The blue haired female slowly uncurled, looking up at her Pokémon companion, whimpering softly, but noticing the damage her Starmie suffered through all of that.

"J-J-Jewel…" Sarpal answered, clutching the hand Ice held her with tightly, slowly crawling towards the wounded Starmie. She reached for the Water type, placing a hand on her core, only causing the Starmie to 'cringe' in pain and retreating Sarpal's hand.

"I...I'm glad you're a-a-alright…" Jewel spoke faintly, 'glancing' away, her core slowly beginning to lose light. Sarpal approached her Pokémon slowly again, afraid to touch the Starmie, however, for fear of only causing more agony for the Water type. Psychically, Jewel sent Sarpal a smile, a weak one at that. The Chimera forced a smile in return, but that faded as Jewel's image faded. Eventually, the light of the Starmie extinguished…

"J-Jewel…?" Sarpal asked, eyes slowly growing wide, tears beginning to form. She slowly crawled closer. "Jewel…?" she questioned again, stroking at the Starmie's body, still yielding no response. "Jewel?!" she spoke more forcefully, shaking the Water types body vigorously now, unable to believe. "J-Jewel! …no!" Sarpal cried out, bursting into tears, leaning against the Starmie's body, sobbing fiercely, arms wrapped around the Pokémon. Ice watched the crying female for a moment, before slowly wrapping his arms around Sarpal's body, leaning close, trying to bring comfort to her.

Carter watched silently, closing his eyes after a moment, shaking his head. He opened his eyes again, glancing up, seeing one of the soldiers in the line bowing his head, to respect the fallen comrade. Carter nodded, bowing his own head as well, and soon they were all paying their respects. A wave of silence swept across the deck of the ship, with only the sounds of a sobbing girl being heard…