"SON OF A-!" began a goon before he was sent flying into a buildingBy Tempest's Hurricane attack. Earl then saw what the guy was shouting about as the explosion took place. For some reason, he had a feeling John had something to do with it.
Meanwhile, a Houndour was just sent back to its trainer by Leonidas as Judas put both the trainer and Houndour to sleep. Several other goons and Pokemon were asleep as well as Aquanis and Shadow knocked out whatever was not sent flying by Tempest. Richie's Machamp was still using Bullet Punch on some enemy Pokemon, makig sure they were knocked out.
Having decided his enemies had had enough, Earl smiled and gave a laugh.
"Everyone, that's enough! Tempest, go get John! Something tells me he isn't okay. Aquanis, go with Tempest so you can be an extra set of eyes. Shadow, stay here and finish off whatever is left with Leonidas and Judas. Judas, you may stop using Hypnosis and start using Shadow Sneak. That should finish them. Leonidas, Bite or Ice Punch whatever Shadow and Judas don't get too," said Earl as Machamp was recalled back to his Ultraball by Richie.
"You don't need my help bro. Any time you need a hand, you know how to get me," said Richie as he drove off in his Mustang. Surely the cops would be here soon, and Lord knows Richie hates the Jackson police. Earl was happy with himself, having commanded that many Pokemon at once. Just then though, someone appeared out of the alley and walked up to Earl. This person, as Earl could guess, was similiar to Earl in his height and build, which led Earl to guess this figure was male. The strange thing was that the figure was wearing a black body suit with a black leather mask that covered his entire head, except the piercing hazel eyes.
"You took out my men well boy, but let's see how you can handle me, man to man!" shouted the figure to Earl in his somewhat deep voice. The man's accent, Earl noticed, had a hint of French in it, but that's all Earl could tell. Earl then turned to Leonidas, Judas, and Shadow, who were already behind him. Shadow had just found Aquanis' and Tempest's Pokeballs, and Leonidas and Judas were ready for a fight. However, Earl motioned for each of them to stay back by extending his arms back.
"You sound overly confident good sir, but sure, I'll be your Huckleberry," said Earl as he cracked his knuckles. The man in black then charged at Earl, who blocked the man's fist with his left arm and proceeded to punch the individual in the jaw.
Meanwhile, Tempest and Aquanis finally spotted John lying on the ground as they landed next to him.
"Dewott dew!" shouted Aquanis, worried about his friend as he nudged John.
"You got moves kid..." said the man in black as he took several steps back, holding his left side where Earl had kicked him. Earl had a busted lip now, but he was far from being done. "Thanks," was all Earl said as he charged the individual. The man ran straight for Earl as well, but Earl suddenly lowered his stance as he thrust his left shoulder out, tackling the guy in the ribs and taking him to the ground. Earl, as quick as he could, got to his feet, but the man in black got to his feet just as quick.
"Not bad sir. No bad at all."
"I could say the same for you boy. Votre technique, toutefois, est très bien que sauvages. Les sauvager, et vous vous serait mort droit maintenant!"
"Your French is very fluent sir, mais je ne suis pas d'accord avec vous. Ma technique est sauvage pour une raison. Il est de se débarrasser de mes ennemis si jamais ils étaient assez stupide pour me contester à une rixe comme cela," said Earl, changing from English to French rather easily as the man in black charged Earl again. As he got close though, Earl threw a right open-handed punch at the man, which hit the man in the right shoulder and stopped him. Earl then elbowed the man in the chest, followed by a backhand to the face, sending the man to the ground. The man, however, performed a leg sweep, sending Earl to the ground as well. Earl, however, quickly jumped back up as the man did as well. The match was seeming to be quite even.
"La façon de nous tout simplement appeler cela un tirage?" asked the man, not really waiting for Earl's answer as he suddenly ran back to the alley. Earl tried to chase him, but when he got to the alley, the man was gone. Cursing himself for letting the individual get away, Earl began thinking.
"Just who in the hell was that guy?" thought Earl as Leonidas, Judas, and Shadow walked up to Earl. Earl, before turning around, spat some blood to the side as he smiled at the Pokemon. None of them had a scratch on them, which was impressive.
"Good job team," said Earl as he returned Judas to his Pokeball. He then found his suitcase once again and placed the Pokeball inside. Leonidas then jumped up to Earl's left shoulder while Earl patted his right shoulder, indicating Shadow to hop up. She did so quite well, to which Earl smiled.
"Now, to find John," said Earl as he began heading in the direction Tempest and Aquanis went in. Leonidas, who surprisingly still had his hat on, however, leaned back and smiled at Shadow.
"To Toto Dile! (Translation: You did good!)" said Leonidas to Shadow.