A/N I don't own Pokemon. Kind of a short chapter, but I really like it. 'Nuff said.

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"Umm…Th-this…way...G-giovanni…" One said, his voice heavily faltering. All six scientists led Giovanni to the lab, where The Hyperou Incident happened, as well where all the Irochigai Densetsu were created. Ten were chosen because if one turned rebellious, there was a high chance others would as well, and that would be the end for Giovanni. In other words, he had to be "very" careful with them, or they could into giant double-edged swords. On the wall was a keypad. A scientist typed in keys blindingly fast before a secret door opened. Inside, the room was completely grey. That was the only light. A few tubes were lined up against the wall. They definitely weren't as big as the Pokemon-sized tubes, but not nearly as small as test tubes. Inside was a strange substance. Despite the adequate light, they were all pitch black. Giovanni had never seen anything that black or dark. It was as if you were staring into an alternate universe. The substance itself was like a gas as it floated all around the tubes, almost as if it were trying to escape, and yet it was somewhat solid. It was almost like a very odd lava lamp. Several more scientists were in the room, all of them wearing goggles and gloves. When they saw Giovanni, they bowed respectfully.

"Sir!" They greeted him.

"Well?" Giovanni said, his insane, maniac grin already spread across his face.

He hasn't looked that "exited" for ages, One of the goggled scientists thought. However, because of his goggles you couldn't tell the fear in his eyes. He walked over to one of the tubes after picking up a syringe(there are two parts to the thing that gives you a shot: the syringe and the needle) and a needle. He sucked some of the black stuff up into it, and then led Giovanni and the rest of the scientists over to the Test and Traits Pokemon Storage Room. He chose a Pokemon, a little Charmander. It had a little blue scarf on it, probably put on it by its trainer. As he picked it up, the Charmander shot flames at him, but since his lab coat was fire-proof that didn't matter in the least. The Charmander didn't like anyone, or just being there, but it didn't have a choice. The scientist raised the needle to the little Pokemon…and gave it a full injection. The Charmander cried out in pain, but it was only temporary. For a few seconds, nothing happened. Then, suddenly, it rolled over on the ground, holding its head. It seemed to have some sort of migraine, or something. After a few more seconds, it stopped. Its eyes opened, and it got up. Then, a little spark appeared in its eye. A glint, a release of emotion. Exhilaration. Its iris turned silver, and a smirk appeared on its face, like it was eager to fight.

"Okay, here's an example. Him against, say…a Gyarados." The scientist who brought them all in here coolly said. Giovanni was grinning more wildly than ever. The Charmander was now surprisingly obedient, and hastily followed the group. They came to a giant tank, inside was a thrashing Gyarados. "Charmander…Gyarados…" Both Pokemon turned their heads first to the scientist, and then fiercely to each other. "Fight." The tank was actually below-ground, so there was ground all around the tank. This was great for Charmander, because he couldn't go in the tank or he would die due to his flaming tail, which was blazing wildly. He waited for the Gyarados to come to him, and then he would strike. Both Pokemon were watching each other's movements carefully, making sure not to make a mistake. That would be their downfall. Charmander's silvery eyes calculated his position and Gyarados's, as well as Gyarados's movements, and the field itself. This way, he would make a battle strategy. He liked his new smart brain, and he could feel he was much stronger and faster. These people aren't so bad, He decided. Power was all he cared about now.

That, and killing the Gyarados.

Suddenly, the Gyarados made a stupid mistake. He lunged out at Charmander, doing a risky attack that put his whole body out of the water. Charmander saw this, and—he was gone. He was so fast, he had gone from one end of the huge tank to the other in a split second. He grabbed Gyarados's giant tail, and actually dragged it out of the water and swung him around like a little toy doll. He ended with a bone-shattering punch, leaving Gyarados utterly defeated. It flopped back to the tank, leaving a trail of blood behind it. The Charmander victoriously turned to Giovanni and the group of scientists, awaiting more orders, still as anxious as ever for a fight. Giovanni turned to the scientists.

"Excellent…" Giovanni said, shaking his head in marvel, "You have done a great job…This is…so…excellent…" He kneeled down to the Charmander, who smiled, realizing this guy would make him fight a lot. "You are my ticket…to my goal."