7) Rebirth III

A lab. A shape sits alone. Reading. Her name is April O' Neil. In the past two days, she had been captured and nearly killed, then saved and freed by an unknown source.

That was what worried her. The unknown source.

"Who were they?"

"Who were who Ms. O'Neil?"

April sat up. Another figure entered the room. His features are hidden behind boxes, his body by a lab coat.

"Professor Stockman, I didn't't hear you come in."

"April, it's good to see you're all right. And I was in the storeroom."

Stockman walked to a table, placing the boxes down. His glance moves to April's choice of reading material. A map of New York's sewer systems.

"Interesting piece of literature you're reading April. But there's nothing down there but rats and other un-pleasantries."

"The rat's won't be their for long Professor, once your invention is up and running."

"Your right, but still. Speaking of my invention, the prototype is complete. This time next week, it will be in use across the city."

"Well Professor, I have to go. Nice to see you and good luck with the preparations."

Professor Stockman waved as O'Neil walked out the door. As soon as his ears heard the front door close, he opened the boxes. The lab light hit the contents. A shine. A Metallic shine. Stockman's hands picked the machine up.

It resembled a metallic chicken. One without wings. And one with a large round toothed jaw.

"Yes, Preparations must be made. For you, my beautiful Mouser, will help me achieve greatness….In more ways then one"