Rollins

**Rollins** (Japanese: **ロリンズ** *Rorinzu*) is a Pokémon Breeder from Veilstone City in the Sinnoh region. Rollins is the twin brother of Lazuli, and Dwayne's half-brother.

## **New Era**

### **Background**

When Edge and Sabrina were both healing themselves after suffering from numbness due to being trapped in Lorelei's ice, they encountered one another at the hot springs at Mt. Silver, which ultimately resulted in the one-time intimacy between the Pokédex holder and Saffron City's Gym Leader.

However, Sabrina was aware that Edge held no romantic feelings towards her, and knew that if news were spread about them, Edge's reputation would've taken a huge hit as Sabrina was a former member of Team Rocket, and therefore kept her pregnancy a secret from everyone, including Edge. She then traveled to Sinnoh, where she gave birth to twins, Lazuli and Rollins. Sabrina raised both Lazuli and Rollins as best as she could, and while Rollins understood his father's absence, Lazuli was far more resentful.

Eventually, Edge and roberta, who by this time were already married, discovered the truth about Edge's affair with Sabrina and tracked her down, and offered their full support, but Sabrina was confident about her skills as a mother, and wished to continue raising her children by herself, not wanting to become a burden on Edge's family life. Regardless, Edge and Bayley insisted on supporting her family, and Sabrina ultimately relented. Eventually, Rollins was capable of meeting his father and learning the truth behind his absence, although Lazuli remained in the dark. However, Lazuli would ultimately learn the truth as well, but unlike her twin brother, was completely indifferent towards the situation, and only cared about becoming stronger.

Years later, Rollins would become a powerful Trainer of his own, and after capturing eight Gym Badges from across Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh, Rollins would challenge the Battle Frontier and took Lazuli along shortly after she became a Trainer herself. After conquering six of the Frontier Brains, Rollins faced off against Brandon at the Battle Pyramid, but was defeated without being able to knock any of Brandon's Pokémon, and with Brandon's words of finding one's "inner strength" and how his battling style was based on sheer brute force, Rollins decided to quit being an active Trainer and became a Breeder. These combined events marked Lazuli's thirst for strength, and set her on cource in becoming a powerful Trainer, albeit a ruthless one.

### **Sinnoh**

Rollins first appeared shortly after Dwayne arrived in Veilstone City as Lazuli's Electabuzz, who was under Rollins's care, pulled a prank on the young Trainer, which led Rollins into meeting his half-brother. After become acquaintanced, Rollins and Dwayne agreed to battle each other, and the battle occured on Rollins's garden.

Dwayne brings out Gligar, which comes down on Dwayne's head. Dwayne asks Gligar to watch. Dwayne summons Turtwig as the first as Rollins summons Pachirisu. Turtwig fires Energy Ball, but Pachirisu uses Super Fang to negate the attack before using Secret Power to consume Turtwig. Due to the grassy field, the effect puts Turtwig to sleep. Pachirisu sends Turtwig flying with Rollout, but it wakes Turtwig. Pachirisu attacks with Discharge, but Turtwig dodges and uses Razor Leaf. Pachirisu fires another Discharge, but Turtwig jumps to dodge and fires Energy Ball, knocking out Pachirisu.

Rollins recalls Pachirisu while Turtwig happily latches onto Dwayne's arm. Dwayne gets the first win. Rollins summons Munchlax as Dwayne recalls Turtwig, and sends out Golbat. Golbat launches Air Cutter, but Munchlax absorbs it by using Stockpile, gaining size and power. Dwayne repeats Air Cutter, and Munchlax repeats Stockpile. Maylene notices the pattern and predicts the outcome. Golbat switches to Aerial Ace, but Munchlax uses Spit Up to unleash the energy, striking Golbat. Munchlax returns to normal size as Golbat recovers and uses Aerial Ace. Munchlax shoots the Bat Pokémon down with Hyper Beam, and Dwayne catches Golbat from the fall, giving the win to Rollins.

Rollins compliments Dwayne's Golbat and offers to demonstrate a move. Rollins summons Staraptor for his final choice, and Dwayne has Golbat watch as Buneary takes the lead. Buneary fires Ice Beam as Staraptor dodges and charges with Brave Bird. Buneary tries to spin-dodge past, but Staraptor extends its wing and strikes Buneary, knocking her down and hitting with the full attack. Staraptor flies away as sparks emit from both Pokémon taking damage. Staraptor charges with Steel Wing as Buneary jumps and dodges. Buneary comes down with Bounce as Staraptor uses Wing Attack to counter. Both attacks land and Buneary lands, shaken but standing. Staraptor took the full hit and hits the ground, unable to battle. Dwayne wins the match. Rollins recalls Staraptor as the two Trainers thank each other. Dwayne knows that Brave Bird was the move demonstrated, and Rollins offers to teach it to Golbat, which Dwayne and Golbat agree to.

Back inside the house, Dwayne and Maylene drink tea that Rollins prepared, and Dwayne comments that Rollins's training methods were the exact opposite of Lazuli's, and Rollins chuckles, saying that anyone who had met Lazuli said the exact same thing. Rollins then says that he knew he'd meet Dwayne sooner and later, and says that Dwayne could eventually change Lazuli's mindset, seeing that Dwayne's skills and past accomplishments spoke for themselves. Surprised, Dwayne asks how Rollins knew about his previous accomplishments, and Rollins says that an older brother is supposed to know about his kid brother's achievements are, causing Dwayne to choke on his food, before asking Rollins to repeat his sentence. Rollins smirks and says that he and Dwayne were siblings, much to Dwayne's extreme shock. Ryder stutters as he asks how could it be possible, and Rollins explains his origins.

After finishing his story, Rollins, curious about Dwayne's take, asks his opinion and thoughts, silently afraid of his half-brother's reaction. However, Dwayne expresses his delight on finding out about having siblings, which greatly relieves Rollins, and pleads with Dwayne not to tell Lazuli about him learning the truth yet, and Dwayne accepts his pleas. Throughout the remainder of the day, Rollins's Staraptor demonstrates Brave Bird, smashing a rock top to pieces. Staraptor takes some damage, something Rollins points out. While Electabuzz munches on a Berry, Golbat makes his first Brave Bird attempt, but it comes apart mid-flight and Golbat crashes to the ground. Dwayne tends to Golbat as Rollins notes that a moving target would be much better for Golbat's concentration. Dwayne volunteers to be the target despite the danger. Golbat makes another attempt as Dwayne runs, eventually dodging the attack and giving Golbat his first successful attempt. The next day, Rollins and Electabuzz spectate the Gym battle between Dwayne and Maylene.

Later, Rollins and Electabuzz aided Dwayne, Maylene and Officer Jenny in stopping Team Galactic from stealing the meteors off Veilstone City, and expressed his worries about the criminal organization's plans for using them, and feared that despite stopping them, they wouldn't give up on their schemes.

Sometime later, Rollins travels to Snowpoint City to run some errands and runs into Lazuli and Dwayne. Just then, the Battle Pyramid flies by and Rollins takes his siblings, and Sadie, there to meet up with Brandon, and subsequently watches Lazuli's battle against the Frontier Brain, in which Lazuli horribly loses. Afterwards, Rollins suggests a Full Battle between the half-siblings at Lake Acuity, which both agree, and Rollins prepares everything for their battle, while also spectating, which ultimately ends with Lazuli defeating Dwayne.

Rollins was seen watching the Lily of the Valley Conference on TV, paying great attention during the battle between Lazuli and Dwayne in the finals, which ended with Dwayne finally defeating Lazuli, with Rollins becoming overwhelmed with pleasure, and comments on both Trainers's performances.

## **Character**

In contrast to his twin sister, Lazuli, Rollins is a very kind-hearted and generous individual. One the major differences between himself and Lazuli, is the fact that Rollins believes in the bond between Trainer and Pokémon, while Lazuli only cares about a Pokémon's strength, and believes that bonding with her Pokémon would cause them to become spoiled and unmotivated.

## **Pokémon**

### **On Hand**

Pachirisu's known moves are Super Fang, Secret Power, Rollout and Discharge.

Munchlax's known moves are Stockpile, Spit Up and Hyper Beam.

Staraptor's known moves are Brave Bird, Steel Wing and Wing Attack.

### **Status Unknown**

Drapion's only known move is Poison Fang.

## **Achievements**

### **Badges Obtained**

#### **Kanto Badges**

This listing is of the Badges Rollins has obtained in the Kanto region:

* Boulder Badge
* Cascade Badge
* Rainbow Badge
* Volcano Badge
* Thunder Badge
* Soul Badge
* Marsh Badge
* Earth Badge

#### **Johto Badges**

This listing is of the Badges Rollins has obtained in the Johto region:

* Zephyr Badge
* Hive Badge
* Plain Badge
* Fog Badge
* Storm Badge
* Mineral Badge
* Glacier Badge
* Rising Badge

#### **Hoenn Badges**

This listing is of the Badges Rollins has obtained in the Hoenn region:

* Stone Badge
* Knuckle Badge
* Dynamo Badge
* Heat Badge
* Balance Badge
* Feather Badge
* Mind Badge
* Rain Badge

#### **Sinnoh Badges**

This listing is of the Badges Rollins has obtained in the Sinnoh region:

* Coal Badge
* Forest Badge
* Cobble Badge
* Fen Badge
* Relic Badge
* Mine Badge
* Icicle Badge
* Beacon Badge

#### **Frontier Symbols**

This listing is of the Symbols Rollins has obtained in the Battle Frontier:

* Knowledge Symbol
* Guts Symbol
* Tactics Symbol
* Luck Symbol
* Spirits Symbol
* Ability Symbol