Chapter 1

The wind whipped in my face and I shut my eyes in content. It was the first day of summer and everything was just fine... for once. I had no home, lived on the streets my whole life with no one to care for me.

I sat in Central Park, staring at the beautiful blue sky, wondering what it would be like to be loved, to love, to be a part of a family.

My stmoache growled and I looked at the sun, 'Lunch time.' I sighed. I hated stealing food from people but it was the only way for me to survive on these rough streets. I stood up and began to walk towards a hotdog stand. I didn't really like hotdogs but when you live on the streets you can't complain. I hid in the shadows of the trees and waited until the cart manager walked away before I struck. I bolted from the shadows and snatched a hotdog from the stand. I ran away without looking back, but I couild hear shouts of anger from the hot dog manager.

'I'm sorry, but I have to eat!' I felt terrible, stealing from that man but I had to!

I ran into an ally and crouched beside a garbage bin. I looked around quickly to make sure no one followed my as I struggled to calm my rapid beating heart. I sighed in relief when I heard no shouts or sirens. I sat n the cold, hare concrete and took a bite of the hotdog. I gagged at the foul taste but forced myself to swallow. I stuck my tounge out and layed back against the wall. Closing my eyes and slowing down my breathing, I fell asleep with the sun beating warmly on me.

I woke to the sound of voices and immediately snapped my eyes open. I couldn't get caught! I shuffled closer to the shadows in the hopes of some cover but it was too late.

"She'll do! Get her!" I whimpered as my stomache growled pitifully again. I was much too weak to fight and there was no where to run. As light hit the threatening figure before me I gasped in shock and disbelief. It was a crab! I giant crab and it had on a gas mask! I smacked my forhead.

'Good going Lily! You've finally lost it!' I shook my head and blinked harshly but the crabs wouldn't go away, 'They are real!'

I stared at them until one spoke.

"Let's do it!" The crab threw back his claw and swung like he was throwing a baseball. I small plastic pellet pelted twards me and I covered my face in defense. The last thing I remembered was couphing harshly before taking a strangled breath and passing out.

I groaned and opened my eyes, 'Where am I?'

I looked around and I gaped at the tons of crabs that were casually walking around.

"I will never look at crabs the same way again." I murmered to myself.

I looked down and saw that I was strapped to a table, 'I've heard of these things! It's what scientists use for experiments!'

I began to struggle and I managed to knock some vile off the table. It landed with a loud crash.

"Soooooo. You have awaken." I voice sounded behind me and I tried to turn around but found I couldn't.

"W-who are you? What do you want from me?" I asked in a small voice.

I small chuckle came suddenly from the shadows in front of me and I snapped my head in that direction. I saw nothing but a single glowing red light.

It came out of the shadows and my eyes widened at the form before me. This was even worse then giant crabs!

"My name is Dr. Blowhole."

What do you think so far? This is my TPOM story. I hope it isn't too bad. :) I know it was short but I wanted a cliffhanger. :P