Alright! The first REAL chapter! Well…really nothing to explain besides that…so, ENJOY!

Chapter 1: Awakening

"Should we begin, Sir?"

"Yes. Operation 'CYRUS,' as of this moment, is in motion!"

The black panther nodded her head and tapped a few buttons on the control panel in front of her. A warning appeared on the screen: *ATTENTION! ACTIVATE PROTOTYPE: CYRUS? YES-NO*

The panther looked back to the ape one last time, the ape nodded his head. She touched the screen where it said *YES* then waited. After three seconds, lights above the tank started flashing and the green liquid inside the tank was being drained through the bottom. As most of the liquid was cleared, a figure could be seen in the tank. It was a humanoid with growths protruding from it's back. As all of the liquid cleared, the growths were now easily identifiable as large, bat-like wings.The creature was covered in pitch black scales and had a tail. the tip of the tail ended in a lightning shaped blade. The creature also has claws on it's hands and feet. The creature basically looked like a lizard with wings. It is now laying on the floor of the tube with many different cords attached to it's body.

"Remove all of the cords except the main cord." ordered the ape.

The panther nodded and pressed a few buttons on the control panel once more. All of the cords attached to the creature's body removed themselves from it, then retracted into panels in the ceiling, except for one that was attached to it's back between the two wings.

"Now, wake him up." ordered the ape.

The panther tapped a button and an electrical bolt surged through the cord into the creatures body. The creature's eyes shot open as it jumped onto it's feet and began roaring in pain. The sound it made was very disturbing to the three scientists. The wolf was almost in tears.

"What's wrong Siaria? Feeling concern for the experiment?" questioned the ape mockingly.

"N-no Sir." responded the wolf, Siaria, "Just, allergies, that's all."

The ape nodded as the surge of electricity ended along with the roar. The creature is now standing and starring out of the container with a blank expression, it's wings drooping and it's arms hanging limp by it's side.

"Release the containment chamber." ordered the ape.

The panther nodded once again as she tapped a button. The chamber that the creature was in started rising into the ceiling, and once it has completely risen, the cord attached to it's back snapped off and retracted into the ceiling as well. The creature flinched as the cord detached from it's body. The three scientists began walking toward the creature. The ape has a calm expression on his face, while the other two look scared. Once they were about five feet from the creature, the ape spoke-up,

"Hello there."

The creature looked at the ape blankly, "Hello..."

"My name is Dr. Simius, and your name is..."

"Cyrus." the creature cut-off the ape's sentence.

"Wh-what!?" Dr. Simius stuttered, surprised at how this creature already knew it's name, "How did you know?"

"I didn't." replied the creature solemnly.

"Hmph." Dr. Simius continued, "Well then. This kitty to my right," Dr. Simius indicated the black panther, who's expression turned to annoyance, "is Mira."

"Hello, Cyrus." Mira said brightly, "I will be in charge of your training and testing." Mira gave him a bright smile.

The creature, Cyrus, looked at Mira, "Tell me, why do I get the feeling that I'm not going to like that."

Mira frowned, "Smart ass."

"Well, now that you two are 'friends,' I will now introduce my favorite assistant," Dr. Simius indicated the wolf, Siaria, who looked like she was trying to fight the urge to punch him, "Siaria."

"Hello," said Siaria in a friendly tone, "I will be in charge of your physical and mental health. I will also be in charge of making sure that you don't die."

Cyrus looked at the wolf and smiled, "I will enjoy that, I think."

Siaria started feeling blood rush to her face and the tips of her ears began turning to a slightly red tint, "Why, thank you."

"Now then," Dr. Simius started talking, "Now that we all know eachother, it's time for your first test."

"What is that?" asked Cyrus straightening his back and folding his wings behind him.

Dr. Simius pulled a blaster out from behind him and pointed at Cyrus, "Durability test one." then pulled the trigger. A small, green, burst of energy (laser) shot from the blaster and lanced at Cyrus. He had absolutely no time to react as the laser shot through his chest, coming out the other side of his body. Cyrus fell to the floor as Siaria screamed in terror and surprise. Mira jumped back in shock.

Siaria looked at Simius in anger, shock, and disgust, "What the hell was that for!"

Simius shrugged, "It's the first test, and I thought your job was to keep him alive? So, if I were you, I would go take him to a medical room."

Siaria glared at Simius, then bent down to lift Cyrus, "Mira! I need you to get a streatcher!"

Mira nodded as she ran out of the room and Siaria lifted Cyrus onto her shoulder with relative ease. Siaria walked briskly out of the room thinking, I am going to punch that bastard in the face one day.Siaria felt something wet covering her shoulder, and looked down to see that it was red with blood. Siaria looked like she was about to puke, "Oh, well that's just lovely!"

Okay! Once again, sorry for the shortness of this chapter, but the next one will be longer! I PROMISE! Anyway, I hope that the shortness so far isn't annoying anyone because things are going to get good next chapter. So, in the meantime, check-out some of my other stories if you want! ;)

Till next Time!

Cyrus Black, out!