"Well Maxie, we can definitely confirm that you are pregnant." The Magma scientist declares, rolling in an ultrasound machine. "We're going to have to keep a steady check on you."

"Understandable." Maxie sighed, looking over at his concerned admin standing beside him. "Tabitha, have you managed to come across any more information regarding this predicament?" Tabitha's eyes lit up a bit as he took a small piece of paper out from his pocket.

"I have, actually. While you were in your office with Courtney, I managed to come across some interesting facts." He handed it to his superior. The scientist started up the ultrasound machine, rubbing a jelly-like substance onto the redhead's stomach.

The Blue Orb is actually but an egg, a rare egg that can only be laid by the legendary ancient pokemon, Kyogre. Every few thousand years, Kyogre will lay this egg then wait until it's offspring finds a host. Since Kyogre is genderless, sex determination of the host is irrelevant. After 30 days, the offspring will hatch inside the host and break free to be with it's kind.

Maxie felt a sweat drop from the side of his face. "…Kyogre?" He looked up at the ultrasound monitor, flustered. The miniature blue creature had its arms wrapped around itself, peacefully floating inside a thin, circular bubble. He looked down at his abdomen then back at the paper. "30 days…break free? We need to get this out!"

"We can't. You see that bubble around it? It's acting as a sort of force field. It's impossible to even touch it before it's ready to hatch." The scientist said, turning off the machine and wiping off the gel. Tabitha tried to lighten the mood.

"Think of it this way Maxie, you'll be able take your research to a whole new approach. This is just something you didn't anticipate – instead of just watching this process, you'll be able to feel it. Really get the experience!"

"While that is true I must be wary about my health." Maxie sat up, handing him back the paper. "Hmm…I suppose I could carry on with it…even if this isn't the particular legendary we had hoped to obtain…" Tabitha nodded in agreement. "Plus it gives us the upper hand against our rivals..."

"I will also make sure that within the month, you will be safe throughout the whole procedure." The scientist smiled. "Unfortunately we do not have much data on this particular creature…we will need to put our 'nose to the grindstone' as they say."

"Indeed, do what you must. Thank you again, doctor." Maxie slowly stood up from his bed, still trying to adjust to the much added weight in his front. Suddenly, a strange feeling moved from his stomach straight to his esophageous. His eyes widened at the sudden realization of what was happening. "Excuse me." Trying to keep his composure, he fast-walked his way to a tiny restroom, which was only a few feet away yet felt like miles to the poor man. The door closed and the sound of retching followed shortly after.

"Stick around. He may need you for the next few hours." The scientist advised Tabitha, placing a sympathetic hand on his shoulder before exiting the room. Sounds of sickness continued from the bathroom while Tabitha curiously explored the cozy envioronment around him. Maxie was a neat-freak, so very rarely would anything be out of place or go a week without dusting. It was quite amazing for a man who was so invested in his work to still have time to clean, but that was him. Tabitha once recalled Maxie saying something about it relaxing him. With this in mind, Tabitha noticed something odd on the wall; the framed photo of him and his Camerupt was tilted, like it was hung in a careless manner. Perplexed, he moved towards the crooked object to fix it but then came across a tiny, black object. After examining it closely, he discovered it was a miniature camera. His heart sunk as the sudden look of realization appeared on his face.

"Shit. They know." He reached into his back pocket to pull out a radio before he was interrupted.

"Tabitha! I require assistance!" Maxie called from the room beside him.

"Yes sir, I'm coming!" Tabitha responded, holding the 'talk' button on the bulky object. "Courtney, assemble some grunts. We may have company." Shoving everything back into his pocket, the large boy rushed to the older man's aid. "He's got enough to worry about at the moment." He thought.