The defeated Biosoul was staring at everyone in the lab as he was being analyzed.
"Who knew I would be such a let down to the Leader already." he complained.
"Stock is an interesting Biosoul, not to mention a bit random. Try to see who he's imprisoned."
With a bit of work on the computer, Sam pulled up his data.
"Hm, Layton. Where's your dad?"
It dawned on him why she suddenly brought up that question.
He approached the Biosoul and looked him in the eye.
"That's a great question Sam! Mind if you could answer that for me dude?"
Stock returned the glare.
"I sat him in a chair after imprisoning him so he didn't hurt himself when waking up. I'm not THAT heartless, ZAPPA." he said, while turning the glare to the other Biosoul.
"Hey, I didn't say anything!"
"We've been working together in many things for years, I know you by now."
Zappa's face turned more serious.
"Oh really? In that case, will you help me find Chat if you know me that well?"
Stock's face quickly changed.
"Wait, Chat's missing? Why didn't you tell me?!"
The group couldn't tell whether or not Zappa was on the verge of smashing his face in a wall.
Layton soon stepped in again knowing they wouldn't get anywhere otherwise.
"So, you're more of a head-on fighter. I like your style, so how about joining us and helping find Chat?"
This time, he began to think.
"Okay, fine. Now give me your P-Scan!"
Giving the sticker a tap, he biolinked with Layton.
"Now what's our next course of action?"
"For now, wa're going to have to lean towards the detective department and gather any leads as they come." Sam replied.
Not long after she said that, Ash came bursting through the door.
Stock noticed the same Biosoul behind him that Zappa did.
Ash quickly noticed him.
"I swear I was just about to bring this up once I woke up, but looks like you're all three steps ahead of me on that!"
He walked over to meet him.
"Have you showed it to them yet?"
Giving a sigh, he shook his head and revealed his alternate form.
To no one's surprise, his form shared Ash's appearance, and like Zappa, a similar appearance in terms of age.
Something that they didn't realize before was that Stock's eye color when in that form was red.
Thinking back to the first encounter with Zappa, he also had the same eye color.
He changed back, and his eye color back to a glowing white.
He then realized something.
"I just remembered, the Leader's gonna begin sending more Biosouls over here. Also, have you seen anything that follows the protocol, because I haven't."
The group was taken aback.
"Protocol?" Sam asked.
Stock and Zappa noticed the Biosoul behind Ash getting a bit uncomfortable.
"To be perfectly fair, neither of us really know. All we know, or remember, is that we have to do something once we find something else, or someone."
They decided to drop the subject since they can't be able to get more details on it, but kept a mental note anyway in case it was mentioned again.
Lola then came into the lab.
"Guys, he's back!"
Running outside, Layton lets out a groan once he saw him.
The boy was a year older than most of the team, and his partner was a Togetic.
"This dude, he's pretty strong I guess..." Layton told the Biosouls subtly.
Stock was able to sense a hint of jealousy from him.
"Are you just saying that because of the fairy-type?"
"I wish. Types don't make up everything first of all, and second, there's a few reasons why he's strong."
That hint of jealousy grew.
This boy is known as Snapp, and being the son of Tracey, he was a part of the photography and food departments.
He's also been sent all over the world on missions of his own for a few certain reasons, some of which the others aren't exactly sure of yet.
He's also one who never seemed to get along with Layton for some reason.
"Alright Weedle, you didn't cause anyone trouble have you?"
"N-n-no! And for the LAST TIME, I'm not a Weedle!"
The two began to argue, while Zappa and Stock both just watched.
"This usually happens whenever he gets back." Sam told them.
Togetic and Oshawott both looked disappointed.
The arguing continued on until everyone got sick of it and Sherbert separated them.
As the Leader was waiting in place, he realized that Stock has been won over.
He decided to move on to the next Biosoul, who was waiting.
"Alright Shade, are you ready?"
Huddled in a room was a Biosoul, clutching the shoulder of a boy.
"Yes, sir! Right, Evan?"