In a dark building deep beneath the streets of Pyrite Town, Nascour stood looking at woman wearing a long pink dress with a smile on his face.
"I'm very impressed with your progress Venus." Nascour said. "You've been able to keep control of The Under without assistance and have increased productivity quite nicely."
"Thank you Master Nascour" Venus said with a soft smile. "As a proud admin of Cipher I refuse to give my superiors anything but the best."
Suddenly the large metal door behind Nascour swung open and revealed Gonzap who stormed in.
"I hate that kid." He growled.
Nascour had a smug look on his face when he saw the Team Snagem leader.
"So how was your little reunion with Wes?" Nascour asked.
"He's gotten stronger, throwing that battle really made me see how much he's truly grown since I last him."
"Really? I was told about the encounter between the two of you and it sounds to me like you just plain lost." Nascour said smugly.
Gonzap eyes flared with anger and quickly got nose to nose with the man who dared to insult him.
"Are you trying to pick a fight with me freakshow!?" He said venomously with a clenched fist ready to strike.
"Now Now Gonzap there's no need to be so violent." A new smooth yet sly voice said.
Turning around The group saw a young man wearing a lab coat and glasses. He had black hair with a long strand that hung over his face. In his arms was a small black case.
"Ein!" Venus said happily.
Ein smiled and bowed respectfully before looking Gonzap.
"To think someone of your reputation could easily be bested by your own underling. Such a pitiful display indeed."
"Watch you tongue four eyes before I smash that pretty face of yours in." Gonzap growled.
"My My, I'd thought you were wise enough to remember your place among the ranks." Ein said with a raised eyebrow.
"Cipher doesn't own Team Snagem!" Gonzap snapped. "You think your intimidation crap is going to work on me!?"
"Yes it's true, Cipher doesn't "control" Team Snagem." Venus said. "However we do have complete control of our deal if you were to do something that we don't approve of we would our relationship with Team Snagem and you would be forced to disappear or face punishment for your many naughty wrong doings."
"In a way Gonzap we do own you." Nascour said.
Gonzap growled in anger as Nascour stepped away from him.
"Now let's get back on track." He said. "What can we do for you Ein. It's not very often that you come down here."
Ein smiled
"Well master you will be happy to know that our most powerful Shadow Pokemon is now complete."
Ein gave the small black to Nascour.
"If you could please give that back to Master Evice for me. I'm afraid I'm running a bit behind schedule with the Shadow Pokemon development because I was told to make converting his Pokemon my top priority."
Nascour opened the case and saw the single Pokeball inside of it.
"Honestly I don't understand why the master wanted to make his regular Pokemon more dangerous than it already is. The fact that he already had taught it to kill anything he tells it to kill makes wonder why he was so intent on this." Ein said.
"He's starting to become paranoid." Nascour said. "He knows that Wes is becoming stronger than we expected and is worried that we will be powerless to stop him. He believes having a more powerful and dangerous version of this Pokemon will be able to make it that Wes can't defeat him. Even if he's able to take all three legendary Pokemon from us."
"But you've proven Wes can't defeat you." Ein said. "You defeated him with one Pokemon and nearly killed him. If that boy stood no chance in hell against you. Then there's no way he can beat him because he is just as deadly as you are."
Gonzap shook his head at Ein.
"Do you honestly think that Wes will not get stronger?" He asked. "I've known him see he was just a wee lad. I've practically raised the boy for the past ten years. If there's one thing I learned about him it's that when he sets his mind to something there's no stopping him. If he is intent on defeating us than he will do everything he can to become the most powerful trainer in all of Orre."
"Well no matter." Nascour said. "We need to focus on keeping our remaining Legendary Pokemon away from Wes."
Venus smiled sweetly at her master.
"Don't worry Master, I'll make sure that those naughty children never take the Pokemon you gave me and I'll will be sure to give them the punishment they deserve."
"As will I," Ein said confidently. "Though I'm sure that our dear Venus will be perfectly capable of handling this situation on her own."
Venus blushed and her sweet smile became larger.
"I hope so" Nascour said menacingly as he turned to Gonzap. "Come with me there are some things that we need to discuss about Wes."
Gonzap nodded his head in compliance and the two walked out the room.
Ein turned to Venus and bowed to her.
"I had best return to the Shadow Pokemon Lab and continue with our development. Farewell for now my dear."
"Farewell!" Venus said sweetly.
Ein walked out of the room as Venus sighed dreamily. Another man came in from another door.
"Lady Venus it's almost time for the show to begin and we are ready to broadcast."
Venus turned to the man and flashed her lovely smile to him as she smoothed her dress.
"Very well let us go and spread happiness across our beautiful Under."
The man left the room and Venus followed him while twirling around.
Author's Note: I hope you all enjoyed the chapter.
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