August 14th, 1958

In a quiet little town in the middle of nowhere, Oregon, there sat a pretty little cabin in the woods. It was surrounded by miles and miles of trees and breathtaking views, with a crystalline lake not too far away.

Lisa decided that this was paradise, and wanted to live here forever.

Breathing deeply, she hummed happily to herself, rubbing her growing stomach affectionately. And what better place to start a family than PARADISE, right? Just her, Joeseph, and their little baby.

Speaking of her husband, where WAS he? Lisa giggled to herself. Probably messing around in his underground lab again. Dr. Joeseph Delembre, PhD. World's most powerful mind. Mad scientist with a death ray in their closet. Soon to be father, and excellent dancer. She smiled widely as she headed down the stairs towards the sounds of science being created. Knocking lightly, she called out, "Joeseph? Darling? Can I come in?"

There was a slight shuffle, the sound of something dropping and a muttered curse, before the door swung open. "Sorry my dear..." Joeseph smiled sheepishly. "I was just in the middle of an experiment."

"When are you NOT?" She giggled and pushed him lightly, before sharing a kiss. "You're always down here." Joeseph chuckled good-heartedly, and Lisa threw her arms around his broad shoulders. "Mmm, but how IS it?" Excitement built insider her. "Is it ready? Have you done it?"

Joeseph couldn't hold back a mad scientist laugh. "It IS! I've just about done it! Here, let me show you---", He gently guided her into the room, "--Mind the mess, I haven't time to clean it up----"

Lisa gasped.

In the middle of the room stood a strange chamber, flashing and sparking and making strange noises. The door hung open ominously, eminating a strange glow from the inside. Joeseph couldn't contain himself. "This, my dear, ooh THIS is the answer!"

"What---What IS it?" She couldn't help running a finger over the small porthole, unsure of what to make of things.

Her husband grabbed her shoulders excitedly. "Darling, this is the Mutation Chamber! I finally found the DNA strand that gives cockroaches their hardiness, and if you mutate that with a human cell, it becomes just as indestructible. Now imagine doing that to ALL your cells---"

Fear creeped into her voice. "Joeseph, is it....is it SAFE to mutate yourself like this? I mean, what if something goes wrong?"

He kissed her on the cheek gently. "Lisa, I've tested EVERYTHING."

"What could possibly go wrong?"