Chapter 19

Megamind woke up alone amd the room was dark and quiet. His stomach rumbled. It figured. He'd refused earlier because he feared he wouldn't be able to keep it down. Now he was starved so naturally no one was around. He spotted a clock across the room, four am. Terrific, to top it off he was wide awake. He'd spent a lot of time unconscious lately. Megamind swore the next person that aimed a needle at him would be sorry.

Megamind tugged at the cuffs, trying to slip his wrists free. His slim wrists and hands had allowed him to free himself from cuffs before. Unfortunately it seemed Doctor Olsen had though of that possibility. The cuffs were not tight enough to hurt, but to snug for him to slip free of them.

Megamind huffed in frustration and leaned back again. He wanted out of this and away the crime boss' grip. He was no one's lackey and he didn't like being forced into that position. He thought about how how upset, worried and frightened his fish friend must be. He sighed. Ah Minion, I'm so sorry. I will get out of this and get back somehow.

At six am Megamind heard a door open behind him and footsteps. "I'm not answering any questions."

Natalie came up beside him. "That's okay. I'm not going to ask any. Doctor Olsen will be down as soon as he finishes breakfast."

"Oh joy." Megamind grumbled. His stomach choose that moment to let out a loud complaining growl. Oh, how humiliating! It wasn't suprising he figured that he hadn't eaten in hours.

Natalie gave him a sympathic look. "I'm sorry, but I can't give you any food or anything to drink. Doctor Olsen's orders."

The door opemed. "Nurse Wilson. I require your help," Olsem said.

"Yes Doctor." Natalie gave Megamind a quick smile then moved out of his line of sight.

Megamind laid still, listening. There was a clink and a thud then Olen came up beside him.

Olsen sat down next to Megamind with a note pad and pen. "Now that you're recovered from your little high I have questions I expect answered."

Megamind gave Olsen an insultingly toothy grin. "No."

Olsen frowned. "What? I haven't asked any questions yet."

"No works since I have no intention of answering any of them," Megamind retorted.

"You should just cooperate. It's just a few questions, so why not?"

Megamond rolled his eyes. "I don't like you that's why not."

"I can make you answer. You won't like it either," Olsen threatened.

"Go ahead. try and see if you can force me. I promise you it won't work." Megemind sneered at him.

Olsen's face turned red with anger. "You have no rights, you're nothing, but a lab rat!"

"And if you damage me Mr. Davis won't be happy. You might as well skip the threats and blustering," Megamind retorted.

Olsen's face was turning purple with rage. The alien was right. he couldn't damage him. Davis would be furious if he was damaged. He stood and fastened the leather straps.

Megamind couldn't help wincing as the straps were fastened painfully tight across his chest and waist, edges digging painfully into his skin.

Olsen tugged on the straps to make sure they were secured. "Here's the deal, either you answer the questions or you will spend the next six hours like this. No food or water either, there are more tests I could do. Most will hurt. but won't cause lasting damage."

Megamind glared at the doctor, eyes narrowed and angry. He strained at his bonds but they were to strong.

Olsen smiled coldly. "Bring the instament tray. Natalie."

Natalie brought the tray and silently set it down next to Olsen. It was covered with a variety of sharp instruments.

Doctor Olsen looked over the instruments and picked up a sharp looking scapel. "You may go, close the door behind you."

Natalie didn't look happy but she nodded. She left the room and there was a soft click as she closed the door behind her.

Olsen put the scapel against Megamind's arm, pressing down just enough to draw a bit of blood. "Want to save yourself a lot of pain? All you have to do is answer my questions."

Megamind narrowed his eyes and glared at the doctor. "NO!"

Olsen shook his head. "All that your stubborness will get you is pain. Let me know when you've had enough." He leaned over and started.

The next two hours were the worse he'd ever went through. It was agonizing, but he managed to keep any screams of pain to himself. Finally it was over.

Olsen glared at him. "Stubborn, little freak. Fine, lay there and suffer." He walked away. "Natalie!"

The door opened and Natalie came in. "Yes sir?"

"I'm going to run some more tests on the samples I've taken. He stays as he is. No food, no water." Olsen went through the door and slammed it.

Natalie went to a cabinet and gathered up some things. She came up beside the cot and set down an assortment of bandages along with a bottle of disinfectant. "I'm going to tend your hurts."

Megamind nodded. "Alright, do what you must." He closed his eyes.

"I'll be as fast and careful as I can be." Natalie went to work cleaning and bandaging the cuts on his arms. After she finished she undid the straps. Freeing his left hand, she handed him a bottled water. "Drink this. I'll get you a sandwich."

Megamind gladly took a long drink from the bottle. "I thought I wasn't allowed to have food and water."

"That was before he tortured you. I don't hold to such things." She freed his other hand and handed him a sandwich. "It's ham and cheese." She sat down to wait while he ate.

It didn't take Megamind long. He was ravenous. "I'd don't suppose your dislike would make you willing to let me go?"

Natalie sighed. "I would, but Mr. Davis or his men will be here for you at noon and if you're gone..." She shivered.

"Yeah. I understand." Megamind wanted his freedom badly, but not at the cost of someone's life. He finished his food and didn't resist as Natalie put the restraints back on, though not nearly as tight.

Natalie patted his shoulder. "I'm really sorry." She seemed sincere. "I don't think he'll be back. He's going to be busy with the samples for a while."

Hours passes and finally Megamind heard footsteps. After a minute the door opened and Olsen, Davis and his two bodyguards walked in.

Natalie stands and moved away from Megamind. "Good day, Mr. Davis, sir."

Mr. Davis modded and came up beside Megamind and saw the bandages on his arms. He frowned and looked at Olsen.

"There are only a few cuts. They aren't deep and won't cause permament damage, Mr. Davis," Olsen said. "He was being uncooperative."

Frowning, Mr. Davis undid one of the cuffs and unwrapped one of the bandages. He examined the cuts and the frown deepened. He rewrapped it. He nodded to one of the bodyguards.

"Yes sir." The bodyguard drew his pistol and put a single bullet in Dr. Olsen's forehead. Dr. Olsen didn't have a chance to scream. It happened to fast. His body collapsed into a pool of blood.

Natalie screamed in horror as Olsen fell then screamed again as the gun was turned on her. A minute later she too fell dead to the floor.

Megamind gave Davis a look of pure disgust. "Murderer, filth, you're nothing but scum."

Davis wasn't impressed by the glare. "Certain things must be done. Cuff and blindfold him. We need to get back."

The two bodyguards were quick to follow orders. Megamind was swifty cuffed and blindfolded.

"Let's go, I have business to tend to at home. You know what to do." Davis settled into the back of the limo as Megamind was pushed inside.

The car reved up and drove off, leaving behind two bodies in the now burning building behind them.

Back in the lab a cat sized group of tiny bots slipped out of an opening in the ventilaton ducts. The nanobots had commands to follow. Go to this address. Find the one called Minion. Bring Minion back to the creator. It would not fail...

Once again, sorry it took so long. The last two chapters were terrible to write. Things should go quicker. R/R please!