Pokemon Syndicate

Episode 22: Third Eye (Not So) Blind

Mega Gengar
Mega Alakazam

At the Espeonage Headquarters

"This is not good. Not good at all. I'm surprised the President hasn't called yet" expressed a concerned Seismitoad.

"Is there nothing we can do to help, Espeon?" asked Poliwrath.

"While the situation is dire, at least we can say it's contained. It looks like the team group is back together. They're moving again," replied Espeon. "But my sentiments exactly. I knew the risks, but I didn't expect such dangerous encounters so early."

"It looks like they picked up some extra luggage. Who's that metal bug guy?" asked Politoed.

"It's the weirdest Scizor I've ever seen. I didn't know some Scyther get laser cannons when they evolve" inquired Seismitoad in an almost joking manner.

In a more serious tone, Espeon remarked "that is no Scizor. Call Mama Gengar for me. I can't do this alone."

"Gengar? And what can't you do alone?"

"Some special research. I need another set of eyes on this."

(moments later)

"I hope you didn't mind me inviting Father Alakazam."

"Not at all, Ms. Gengar. I asked for the help."

Poliwrath said to his Order of Jiraiya mates, "that guy with the spoons looks like he's seen some shit in his lifetime."

"Shhhh. They might hear you." insisted Politoed.

"I CAN HEAR YOU." barked an amused Alakazam through telepathy that shook the group to it's core.

"Is everything okay over there?" added Espeon, also through telepathy.

"We were just leaving! Come on, guys. Even if it's just for shits and giggles, I don't like mind games" responded a still shaken up Politoed.

As the door closed behind the Order, Espeon, Gengar and Alakazam began to this discuss the details of the current situation.

"I want to thank you both once again for coming at such short notice. The situation is becoming increasingly critical, though the pace is slow" spoke a corned Espeon. "I was hoping to add new recruits to my espionage conglomerate, but I didn't mean for them to be thrown into danger so soon."

"We're grateful to help in anyway that we can, Espeon. We owe you and your sisters a great deal for the help you've provided us in the past. And speaking of," replied Alakazam, "where are Umbreon and Sylveon?"

"I heard my naaaaaaaaaaame! We have guests? OH GOODY, IT'S THE GHOST AND THE GHOSTER!"

"...The ghoster?" Mama Gengar replied while looking at Alakazam.

"...we went on a blind date. I didn't expect it to be with Espeon's sister, so out of respect, I -"

"Asked to go to the restroom at the restaurant and Teleported your way out of our date. Jerk." expressed Sylveon to an uncomfortable Alakazam.

"You're one of my closest friend's sister and I'm decades older than you, Sylvie. Please."

"Um...okay. But as far as Umbreon goes, she's been MIA for a while. She's alive. I can still sense her life essence and we all have nanochips in our hearts to track our vitals. I just wish..."

Mama Gengar approached Espeon to comfort her.

"I'm sure she's fine. She is your sister after all. You, Umbreon and even Sylveon, at her most serious, are 3 of our field's best. You've saved many times from danger and fatal uncertainties."

"Now, let us return the favor" Alakazam added. "You wanted to discuss the extra party member your team picked up. Please, give us more details Espeon."

"Yes. Please look at this."

The organization's founder and leader approached the large monitor. Using telekinesis, she enlarged an image taken by their surveillance drone of Zoroark, Monferno, Grovyle, Froakie, Kirlia, Riolu, and Genesect.

"It's the armored insect Pokemon. I've never seen it before."

"...but I have" interjected Alakazam. "We really may not have much time left. Please stand back."

Mama Gengar and Espeon gave Father Alakazam space for him to take a special stance. He closed his eyes, and an ethereal aura suddenly surrounded his body. A red jewel began to protrude from Alakazam's forehead. His whiskers began to gray and grow into a longer, fuller beard. His arms grew "sleeves" as 5 floating spoons appeared above his head.

"I haven't seen you take this form in a while, my friend" spoke Mama Gengar, impressed no less by Mega Alakazam's immense power.

"I know I look good for my age, but I'm still a few years or so past my prime. I can't let Espeon and the younger generation show me up, however. And now, Future Sight...ah...I see."

"That doesn't sound good" replied Espeon nervously.

"It's...neither good nor bad. But that... Genesect? It doesn't belong to time itself anymore. It's a displaced Kabutops... that was technologically enhanced and modified into a bioweapon."

"Doesn't belong to time?" asked Gengar.

"You heard me correctly. Kabutops are prehistoric Pokemon ancestral to most of the Insectoid Empire. How one ended up in the present, equipped with technology that doesn't even exist for us yet, is more than I can provide an answer for."

"Please donA't strain yourself. You've done more than enough. Thank you, Father Alakazam."

"WOOOOOW YOU'RE SO HOT, ALAKAZAM. CAN YOU SEE ME IN YOUR FUTURE?! HMMM?!"

"Absolutely not" replied Alakazam, reverting to his base form. "But we will need your researching skills for this Sylveon. We're counting on you."

"Of course you would reject me, then ask me for a favor. So typical of you" snarked an embittered Sylveon.

"These are your recruits just as much as they are mine. Please, Sis. Help us."

"Make Alakazam promise to go on a real date with me and not ghost me this time and I'll consider it."

"Ain't this some shit?"

Mama Gengar smirked at Father Alakazam while shrugging her shoulders.

Espeon looked over at Alakazam in feigned desperation. They telepathically made an agreement for Alakazam to play along. Alakazam roller his eyes, then begrudgingly nodded in favor of the date.

"Fine. Research first. Date afterwards. And no funny business."

"No funny business. You got it" teased Sylveon, using her ribbons to rub Father Alakazam's shoulders seductively.