-4 4 2 2 8 12

Pattern Analysis:

1. Odd-Positioned Terms: -4 (1st), 2 (3rd), 8 (5th). These increase by 6 each time:

2. Even-Positioned Terms: 4 (2nd), 2 (4th), 12 (6th). The pattern here is less clear, but one possible observation is:

Next Term Prediction:

The most consistent pattern is in the odd positions, which increase by 6. Assuming this continues, the next term (7th) would be 14.

Answer:

The next term in the sequence is boxed{14}.