Here ya go, the next chapter of the story! Yeah it's short but at least I posted it the same time as the previous chapter. This is just a look into the mindset of Slifer and what's next for the Shadow Syndicate.

Chapter 8: Dark Ambitions of The Shadow Syndicate

Charaligatr…

An all-new Pokemon fused together from two Pokemon. Half Charizard, the other half Feraligatr.

The first of an all new breed of Pokemon. A breed of Pokemon to have three different type alignments. A breed which will overtake the soon-to-be obsolete breed of Pokemon and bring them to extinction. Just who is responsible for such a creation?

Cornelius L. Slifer: The former Authority of Pokemon Biogenetics, Pokemon Researcher, and finally the founder and current leader of The Shadow Syndicate.

Slifer was once a respected Pokemon Researcher on Biogenetics, researching and discovering new traits of Pokemon in the desert in the Orre region. One of his well-known discoveries is that Pokemon had special abilities that may activate depending on the situation, such as a Raichu using his or her Static ability to paralyze foes who strike him or her physically. Or a Vaporeon's Water Absorb. Then one day, Slifer decided to take Pokemon Biogenetics to the next level.

Namely: Pokemon Fusion.

This new project would be the crown jewel of Slifer's future research, as he began to study the DNA of various Pokemon such as Pikachu, Tauros, Sceptile, and Sneasel. He then experimented with the idea of reconstructing two Pokemon's DNA, then combining it with each other to create a whole new Pokemon. This would definitely be a breakthough indeed.

However, his colleagues didn't feel the same way, as they shunned him. Believing that it was impossible, outrageous, and above else wrong to manipulate a Pokemon's DNA just for "a futile chance to play god!"

"I'll show them…" He vowed as that was the last time any of his now-former colleagues had seen him. What he'd give to see the looks on their faces when they see Charaligatr for the first time. And that was just the start…

Another Fusion Pokemon was on the way to be created, with two new subjects: A Squirtle snagged from Professor Samuel Oak's lab in Pallet Town in the Kanto Region, and a Glalie they found in the Ice room of Shoal Cave. More Research would have to be done with first fused Pokemon. Slifer would have to see if Charaligatr had a pre-evolved form, since the material Pokemon used for this creation were both final evolutions themselves. Slifer knew that this process would be simple.

After deactivating the invisible, yet convenient, force field, the fiberglass sliding doors opened with a hiss as Slifer stepped into a small forest which was located just outside of HQ. There it was: The first Fusion Pokemon he created. Charaligator was swimming in the small lake near a few pine trees. It may have been a fire type, but it was also a water type so the water weakness was canceled out.

Slifer reached into the pocket of the inside of his white lab coat and produced a pokeball. "Ditto, go!" He fiercely tossed the Pokeball as it the opened, revealing the pink shape shifter Pokemon. But this pokemon wasn't like any average Ditto. Slifer had its DNA altered just incase there was an unknown creature that happened to make an appearance. But manly, if his Fusion Pokemon were going to breed, they were going to need a duplicate of themselves, but in the opposite gender. "Now my little friend, transform yourself into our guest here…" Slifer ordered calmly as Ditto began to morph. First its size increased, then it began to take form, and finally it completed the transformation! The once small ditto was now a complete duplicate of Charaligatr, but it appeared to have had female characteristics!

"Now my friend, go after Charaligatr!" He ordered. "And produce me an egg now! Daddy needs it for his research…" With a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that his project was moving along as scheduled, Slifer turned on a heel as he headed back to the laboratory, to check on his next acquisition. Leaving the two Charaligatr alone…

In a single hotel room just outside of Ever Grande City, Bonnie let out a sigh as she was watching the news. Featuring a young lady who appeared to be in her mid-twenties, with long aqua hair tied into pigtails, emerald-colored eyes dressed in a green business suit which brought out the color of her eyes. She appeared to be in a middle of a report.

"…And finally, there are reports throughout the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions of numerous Pokemon Snatching."

A smirk came to Bonnie's lips as she thought about the numerous jobs her, Kai, and the other members of the Syndicate pulled off over the past few weeks.

"A notorious band of thieves, calling themselves The Shadow Syndicate, have mysteriously snagged pokeballs of unsuspecting trainers. Their identities are unknown, but they're usually consisted of either one male and one female, or a group of four, male or female. Officer Jenny of Saffron City has suggested that all citizens should keep an eye on their Pokemon and Pokeballs at all times. There's no telling when The Shadow Syndicate will strike next. I'm Lorian Wilson, Ever Grande News."

"Like that'll make a difference…" Bonnie said coldly as she pressed a red button on a black remote which shut off the TV. Clad in only black bra and panties, she brought her knees toward her chest as she moves the cotton covers forward. She slowly slipped her legs under said covers before pulling them back towards her, reaching her chest.

She then reflected upon what happened that day. Between her and that girl, Viki! There was something about the Pokemon she stole and made her own that made Viki act the way she did; The Swampert that was currently in her possession. Viki was quick to jump at the opportunity to snag the Pokeball from her. But even she had to admit that if she did not had the knife conveniently with her during Viki's Ivysaur's Vine Whip at an attempt to steal the Pokeball, she would've been left with her Absol and Seviper: The only two Pokemon she legitimately owned, despite their change of heart…or lack thereof.

Then there was their boss, Slifer's big plan of Fusing two Pokemon together into one. An idea that was sick, twisted, and above all else morally wrong. At the first sight of Charaligatr, Bonnie was in shocked, but didn't know what she was shocked about more: Slifer actually having the idea in the first place, or him actually done it.

Suddenly, a vicious grin formed on her face. As if she had an idea, particularly one that involved a certain Water/Ground type pokemon. In her life, she had humiliated, abused, used, and flat out ruined the lives of other, specifically those who were like Viki: Weak, helpless, shy, and needy. But she has never in her life, let alone years in the Shadow Syndicate has she ever completely broken someone. Perhaps now it'll be her chance to see not only if she could, but how much she could break the dirty-blonde girl. "Hmm…I wonder if Slifer would have any use for a Swampert for one of his fusion experiments…" She mused, "I like to see the look on your face when Swampert gets a whole new genetic makeover and becomes even more frightening and menacing. How would you like that, little girl?"

Bonnie reached towards the lamp on the oak nightstand as she then flicked the switch, shutting off the lamp as the room then changed to dark.

In a room next to Bonnie's, Kai was just exiting out of the shower as he was only clad in a white thick towel with the initials "EG" stitched on the towel in gold threading. The only thing he cared about at this moment was the rest and relaxation he would receive as it was rare as a Syndicate member to experience something like this, with the kind of schedule they usually had.

"This is the life…no stress, no hassles…I can get used to this." Kai said to himself as he slipped on a robe as he dropped the towel from around his waist. He then sat down on the bed as he reached for the black phone. But before he could pick it up, the phone began to ring.

"Now what…" Kai sighed as he picked up the phone. "Yeah?"

"Is Bonnie there with you?" The other voice asked on the end of the phone. From the annoyed look on Kai's face, it was obvious who it was.

"For one, she's in her own hotel room!" Kai said coldly.

"I just figured that since you two know each other well and all, that-"

"Don't even think about it!" Kai snapped. If there wasn't anything more annoying to him as of late, it was that people constantly assumed that he and Bonnie were a couple. Something that will never happen as far as both of them were concerned.

"Temper temper… Now, I have an assignment for the both of you…"

"Can it wait until morning?" Kai asked.

"It's never too late for planning…" Slifer stated. "Have you ever heard of 'DragonCave…?'"

Well…that's it for this short chapter. Next chapter will feature a look on how Rex trains his pokemon. But will there be a surprise?