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[Crazed Lapras]

(Oh, I forgot to mention. For defeating the Tailow, Fairo gains 3 levels. He also learns Ember.)

The next creature to walk down the path was not a pokemon. It was a man, dressed in a white coat to show he worked at the lab. At least, it must have been white at some point. Grass and dirt stains were splotched up the sides of the coat, and the man's black hair was disheveled as though he had been working hard outside. His eyes were hidden behind large, thick glasses with reflective lenses that covered a good portion of his face. His cheeks were flushed, and he was muttering to himself. His foot swung forward as he kicked a rock, sending it rolling toward Sulteron. It was then that he noticed her.

"Oh, hello trainer. I didn't see you there." He smiled, though the gesture lacked any warmth. He perked up immediately, apparently pleased to find her here. "How are you today? Is that your fine Charmander there? He is a lovely specimen. And such a pretty color too." He shoved his hands in his pockets, walking closer to her. He didn't really seem to want answers, because he didn't give her time to say anything. "It's fortunate I met you. I have a problem, and a trainer like you is just the person to help me. See, I'm part of a little pokemon group... a sort of fan club, if you will. We are out to research all about legendary pokemon." He hesitated, looking over at her to judge her reaction. "The problem is, we don't have very many members. We need someone like you. It wouldn't be much of a burden. You could continue on your journey and relay us information and such. You would be... rewarded richly for anything you discovered."

[Birdybot]

Sulteron raised an eyebrow. A club? About researching legendary Pokémon. That didn't seem so damaging, did it? Research, for the good of the people of this region. And rewards, too! She was certain Fairo would be pleased to hear that. She smiled at the man, not really caring too much about his nerd-ish appearance and grass stained ex-white coat. He seemed a little odd, but all right. Sulteron held out her hand, about to accept her offer.

The blue egg twitched. Yes, the entire egg moved, glowing faintly purple with aura around the edge. It sent out vibes to Sulteron, vibes which told her that the Pokémon within the egg did not like this man. No, not one bit. Then it dawned on her. Researching legendaries... a little group with not many members... so interested in the fact that her Charmander was a shiny... and the egg, giving off a warning. There could only be one explanation for all of this, and Sulteron felt it was a terrifying on.

She withdrew her hand immedietly. "GO AWAY!!!" she screamed, waking a startled Fairo, who snarled at the man, protecting his trainer. He had switched from sleeping angel to feirsome predator in a second. "I know you're lying! You're from Team Chaos, aren't you?! Well, if you want me to be a grunt, think again! I'm never betraying our region and everything in it to the hands of evil, you snivelling, slimey moron!" she yelled, the jewel in the middle of her forehead glowing vicously and brightly with her rage. How dare they even try to recruit her?! She was disgusted!

[Crazed Lapras]

The man's grin spread when Sulteron reach out to shake his hand. He offered her his own, about to seal the deal. Inside, he was dancing with delight. The boss would be thrilled he had recruited a pokemorph! Then, suddenly, Sulteron's mood changed. He stumbled backward as she screamed at him, raising one arm in self defense against Fairo. Beads of sweat stood out on his brow, and he chuckled nervously. "My dear girl, we aren't evil. Team Chaos represents a noble cause. But if you can't understand our goal, then I guess we'll just have to eliminate you too." He nodded to her, his grin rather sinister this time. He then turned his back on her and walked -rather quickly- off the path and out into the feild. He would never admit she had intimidated him.

[Birdybot]

Fairo blinked. ~Well, that was weird.~[/color] he said as the odd man ran off. Sulteron nodded. "Do you think he was, perhaps... scared of us?" she asked, having noted the way he took off in such a rush. Fairo giggled. That would be funny. A grown man! Scared of a newbie trainer. A young girl. Hey, maybe she was right; he did seem to run off in a hurry. However, those last words had chilled him.

~Sulteron, you know, I reckon we ought to move on to Petal Town. Like, now. I don't like the way he said 'eliminate you'. Besides, we can use the Pokémon Center there as well, and buy something or other at the PokéMart.~[/color] he suggested, not admitting that he himself was frightened of Team Chaos. Sulteron nodded. "I completely agree there. Try to cover your tracks. We should probably contact Professor Apple Blossom there and tell her about this, as well." she agreed, thinking that the more people who knew about Team Chaos, the better. Fairo crawled up to hang around her neck like before so he would make no trace at all, Sulteron still holding the two eggs while she walked. She wondered when they would hatch; she could hardly walk about with these in her hands the whole time, especially not with Team Chaos after her and all that.[/size]

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