- “I don’t know what you guys are planning to do with Professor Ironwood, but you might as well can it.”
“We’re not letting you guys have your way! Not while we’re around!”
The birds have finally been subdued. Now it's time to address the root of the problem — it's time to confront Team Hectic itself. One battle begins at the report while another at the laboratory approaches its climax.
- Badass Biker: Gym Leader Metacia rides in on a black and chrome Suzuki GS500 motorcycle that he calls Carolyn Jr.
- Bowdlerise: According to the author notes, actual firearms really made it into a version of the story. However, after a certain point, he went back and purged all mentions of firearms and rifles, and replaced with Grattlers. The stun batons, however, stayed since one adaptation depicted them quite lethally.
- Double Take: Lyra's reaction to seeing Dawn once again in Tenla? Rather airheadedly express surprise her name is "Dawn" instead of "Dane."
- Great Detective: This chapter introduces Metacia, Hierrdo City Gym Leader and Tenla Police Ops member.
- Family-Friendly Firearms: Just like last chapter, this trope is in effect with "Grattlers," which can basically laser gauntlets.
- Flat "What": May's reaction to Lyra mentioning her Dane nickname for Dawn.
- Mêlée à Trois: Midway, we are treated to a three-way between of the Team Rocket trio, Metacia, and three Team Hectic members at the evacuated port.
- Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot: Ebequina is an android alien who is a Bare-Fisted Monk and magic user.
