~Genesis~

February 20th, 2013

OSCORP Building

OSCORP Operations and Innovations Meeting and Banquet

Tonight was a special occasion. Tonight was OSCORP's Annual Operations and Innovations Meeting and Banquet. During this once a year event, OSCORP would début its newest innovations in technology, genetics research, weapons, and more. The banquet was held at the OSCORP Building's lower level. With a bit of redesign it resembled a ballroom. Everything at the banquet was top of the line; Famous French chefs, the freshest bouquet of flowers any human being could buy, and even the celebrities were top of the line. There were major appearances from Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Michael Morbius, and so many more of the top contributors to science and technology; ever!

The host of this event would be none other than Norman Osborn. Norman Osborn is a slim man with reddish-brown slicked back hair. He had a wife and child, who he neglected most of the time. He lived by one rule in life: be the best. Norman could not stand failure. He was a very successful man. He carried his company, OSCORP, on his back. He put all of his blood, sweat, and tears into everything that he did. He was proclaimed as TIME Magazine's 2012 top Pioneer of the year, and he made sure that title was not just a title.

Norman walked slowly up to the podium as the audience clapped on behalf of his entrance. He glanced across the room taking time to scan the people at the banquet.

"Welcome all, to the 2013 OSCORP Operations and Innovations Meeting and Banquet" he began, waiting while the audience applauded.

"This year is a big year for OSCORP," he stated looking around at everyone, "this year will finally begin testing our latest development in the genetics department" He stopped looking up at the white screen behind him. The lights went dim and the screen began to play the image.

"In the late 1940's a scientist, Dr. Abraham Erskine, worked with the military on making the perfect soldier. After months of seeking, they finally found a perfect specimen" as he finished that sentence a picture of Steven Rogers popped up on the screen.

"Using a combination of a special drug and vita-rays he created and American legend" he proclaimed! Then a picture of Captain America appeared on the screen. The lights came back on brightening up the room. Norman then continued,

"This drug will enhance the muscle structure, help build endurance, develop strong immune systems and much more. Yes, we will have the next super soldier before Christmas!" The audience clapped again, while Norman stood at the podium nodding and smiling, as if he was agreeing with the audience's enthusiasm.

"But there is more! Think of that as a small preview, first eat and drink, because great news like this should not be given on an empty stomach!" the audience giggled and his joke. He smiled and laughed slightly himself. He then regained his composure so he could finish the last few words of his speech.

"I can ensure you that this great endeavor will blow you away" Norman finished stepping down from the podium, but what Norman didn't know is that this "endeavor" would lead to so much more.

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