Operation: Express Car; [train plot log]

[these_balls]

Who: Everyone who wants to participate!
Where: Goldenrod City, the Magnet Train, Saffron City.
When: November 23rd, 11AM-5PM
Summary: Heist on the Magnet Train!
Rating: Might go up to PG-13, possibly R if exceptional violence of swearing occurs.
Log:

They've spent the last few days preparing. He wasn't sure at first, how this was going to turn out, but the Team is confident. They are confident and now he, Archer, is also confident. He has no reason to expect failure; he tells himself, even if they fail, this will cement them back in the public eye. A threat again. It makes his collar hot to think.

He reviews the plans again, Petrel's notes and schematics, engineering details. Phase 2 will be the most delicate, but he's confident in the abilities of the recruits. The aliens, the outsiders, are strange, but useful. They have skills no other Grunt would possess. Archer recognizes he has been given a tool, and only a fool would fail to use it.

At 9:30AM on November 23rd, Archer sends a message through the Rocket Network. It is short, and simple, and jubilant.

Operation: Express Car START

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It's a nice day out, considering. Cold, yes, but the kind of cold that buries itself deep in the lungs and blows the mind into crisp clarity. Cheeks are red, movements brisk to retain heat, and around Goldenrod's white-dusted Magnet Train station, the energy is thick enough to taste. People in their thick winter coats press together, some alone, some with families and friends, most with their trusted pokémon. The larger creatures are returned to their balls, tragically fated to miss the voyage, while smaller breeds are held in their trainers' arms or scurrying around their ankles.

The station attendants are supervising while customers pass through, touching the microchipped Rail Pass to the card readers and moving in slow, sluggish trails through the gates. There is no shoving; the atmosphere seems too cheery for it, excitement manifesting in the form of loud, vigorous conversation. The train itself is gloriously slick, smooth and polished as a new bullet or a freshly-minted coin, humming with power. We ask our passengers to please mind their electric-types, reminds the stationmaster over the PA, as we seek to avoid any trouble or inconvenience during the ride.

Once you've passed the gate, find a seat and stow away your luggage. Relax, unwind; it's a long six hours ahead.

[[ ooc: I kindly ask that players please DO NOT POST until all the subthreads have been made. Thank you!

GO FOR IT! Remeber to tag yourselves in!

NOTE: YOU CAN NPC ROCKETS IF YOU CAN'T NAB A PC ROCKET FOR PLOTTY FUNTIEMS. ]]

Comments

[moezawa.livejournal.com]

Yes, please!!

[ The Muk looks more than ready to attack now, and Misaki's mentally freaking out a little because her Pokemon aren't properly leveled yet. Takumi uses Protect around Suzuna, Misaki, and Shishido for safety precautions. ]

[scudservetoface.livejournal.com]

[He lets Tori out, being the only pokemon he has that was a good enough level. The Nidorino snorts at the sight of the Muk, and in Shishido's mind he's glad he's a poison type so it makes it easier for him.] Tori, Focus Energy--- and you guys, make sure not to get hit by any of his attacks.

[seikaprez.livejournal.com]

You heard him! Takumi, Suzuna! [ Thankfully Misaki knows her types now and she's glad that Shishido's got a Pokemon who can resist the Muk's attacks. Her Wartortle and her Suzuna back away, maintaining a careful distance from the Nidorino. ] Be ready to jump into battle at any minute!

[scudservetoface.livejournal.com]

[He was waiting for timing mostly, looking at the Muk for any signs of attack. The moment he does, he quickly barks out an order for Tori.] Use Fury Attack!

[... Of course, focusing on the pokemon meant he didn't realize that of course with a pokemon, there's bound to be a Rocket trainer nearby.]

[moezawa.livejournal.com]

[ And said Rocket trainer is more than ready to attack Shishido, because nobody messes with the Rockets. He starts dashing towards Shishido, holding up his fist as if to deliver a punch--

And that's where Misaki steps in. ]

Shishido!! [ She instantly slides in front of the Rocket, turning herself into a barrier. She grabs a hold of the Rocket's fist, barely managing to hang in there. ]

[scudservetoface.livejournal.com]

[That earns his attention, and he quickly turns and spots the Rocket and Misaki and immediately scowls. He doesn't even think twice about taking advantage of Misaki stopping him to raise an elbow and slam it into the Rocket member's face.

Then he turns to her, speaking a little gruffly.]

... Thanks.