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Chapter 7: Ari

I ripped into my victim, howling in delight. Humans just taste so good! Plus, they're really plentiful. I have heard they don't know how to populate control. It's going to suck for them when their food runs out. Heh, maybe they'll eat other Pokemon! Wait, no they wouldn't…it would be hard for them as they can't do anything special while Pokemon can….Possibly each other….well, who cares about them anyway? They do make good food and I am doing them a service. Well…maybe not to this one but once again, who cares?! I just like their taste. They really are quite fragile too. They are quite fun to torture, the fragile pathetic things. I don't see how they even lived this long. Even lowly Pokemon are far superior. Why is the world so wrong? I finished my meal, a very satisfying one but had the unfortunate taste of alcohol, I hate that stuff, and continued on my merry way. I went to the address listed on the card from the Master, 4561 Williamshire. It was very fortunate the human I just ate had known it. Otherwise, I'd be lost. It is some house (very huge abandoned mansion) in the country. It is very old and believed to be home to monsters. (Which turned out to be a Pack of Gengar. Yawn. We easily convinced them to let us stay.) We were staying there, using it as our base, until Kane came back from his reconnaissance mission (we gave him as long as it took but we will be watching.). I hope he doesn't screw this up; it would just like be something a filthy half-breed like him would do. I am personally hoping he would fail, just so I could kill him, but Jeb and the Master need him for their plan. I still don't get why we are following this "Master" who actually is a human! (Go figure.) He'd be so easy to kill….hmmm, maybe after the grand takeover we take him out too, that would be cool. But for now, I will just play along.

"Ari, you're late," came the hissing voice. Ugh, I hated that sound! I want to rip his throat out. "Lateness shall not be tolerated. Jeb, you are sure he is in on the plan?" the voice continued. Great, it is now questioning my motives….but then again; I was planning to betray them both afterward so it is right to do so. Ha-ha.

"Yes Master, he is a loyal subject because I am. He idolizes me." Jeb replied. I almost snorted at that. I had used to idolize him before he started losing his mind and started following the pathetic human thing that we had to call 'Master'. I then realized how weak and ineffectual my father really was. But I still pretend to idolize him and do whatever he says to do. One day Jeb will have a nasty little "accident" and I will become leader. Then, we will finish the Master's plan and then…I take him down and become the real leader and master. People will worship me and fear me. I will….

"Ari, stop daydreaming and pay attention!" my father, Jeb, snapped. "The Master wants you to review the troops for takeover." I saluted and went to the temporary barracks. (A.K.A. the Stables and other various areas.) I went to the ones in my command first, all of them loyal Pack members. I just couldn't stand the thought of humans or Non-Packers in my command. (Although I do salute a couple normal Pokemon. At least a couple are worthy of respect.)

"Killer, how you guys doing? Weapons and stuff sharp?" Killer grinned, showing his long fangs.

"Ready sir. When do we get to use them?" Killer asked, hope spiking his cruel voice.

"Unfortunately, no. With any luck, we will get to use them before the year is out. But that is assuming Kane actually does his job and puts a hustle in it." Killer frowned.

"Why don't we just kill him already? Have someone else do the reconnaissance mission. Maybe one of the pathetic good-for-nothing humans we have. They would surely do better than Kane." Ari sighed.

"Because the stupid 'Master' wants him to do it for some reason. But if Kane fails, then we could do it. The coup is ready for when we need it?" Killer grinned and nodded.

"Yep, we have many dissenters here who would prefer different leadership and they are all waiting and ready for your command to replace him. The funniest thing is, the Master thinks everyone is loyal to him! He won't be expecting a coup, especially from his own handpicked guards. Just say the word and it is done." Ari nodded.

"Excellent. Now, make sure no one gives the plan away. We most certainly don't want to be double-crossed. Kill anyone who is suspicious. But for now, I must go check on the rest of the troops. See you later." Ari walked out of the room. When Ari was gone, Killer grinned, his bright eyes glinting insanely.

"Yes Ari….I will kill anyone who's suspicious….." he laughed and the rest of the team howled with him.

Ari checked the rest of the Army. All were ready and everything was going beautifully. They could attack now if they wanted but no, they had to wait for a command from Ari who got the command from the Master. At least they used this time practicing. Ari growled, hating the Master. But for now, he just had to wait. He really needed to relax. Just then, his mate Maxine padded by. Ari decided that this was a good way.

"Maxine? It's Ari." She turned to face him

"Yes, love?" she asked. She was surprised. Usually Ari was busy and couldn't spend time with her.

"I feel a need to relax. The stress is getting to me." Ari crooned in his seductive voice. "I need you to help me with that okay?" Maxine grinned. So, Ari wanted to play? So be it. He was a good player and she enjoyed their sessions. She even got jealous of the other females when they got him. She loved being his mate and loved him.

"Sure, I'll help you 'relax'. Let's do it in your bed okay?" she asked. Ari nodded and gave her a grin and they walked off to the bedroom for their session of love, which everyone in the vicinity got to listen to that night.