Okay..here’s part 3…sorry it’s so short……. Comments always welcome..just give leave something on the BMFM message board or e-mail me :-) Hayden
It was an unusually warm day for March in the city of Chicago. The sun shone brightly and children could be seen playing in the city’s many parks having fun. It was a wonderful day for a young carefree child to be just that.
But not all children were free to be that on this day. One child in particular was anything but carefree.
Far below the Limburger Tower in a hidden lab, in a small room a little girl with deep green eyes was strapped to a table. Several pairs of cold eyes watched her through the one way mirror in the room. Dozens of wires were attached to the child all over her body, delivering electronic impulse through her in the name of science. Tears streamed down her snow-white furry cheeks. She cried out in pain and terror, two things that were very familiar to her. More so than any child should be.
The silent observers on the other side of the glass, watching with apathetic expressions. All that is, but one. Dr. Karen Dean watched with horror at the torment these ‘doctors’ were putting Zoey through. She covered her mouth with a hand to keep herself from throwing up.
One of the observers, Karen didn’t know what was worse his looks or the smell, wrote something down on a clipboard. He frowned and turned to the person controlling the electronic pluses; a young lab tech named Elise.
“We’re not getting the results we want, increase the voltage by two,” he ordered evenly.
The woman looked at him in disbelief, as did Karen. “But, sir,” Elise protested. “We’re already over the safe about of voltage!! Anymore might kill her--”
“Do as you’re told or I’ll find someone else to do it!!” He ordered, his voice the same even and cold.
Elise looked at Karen in desperation.
“Sir—with all do respect…Elise is right! Killing the child won’t get you your results any quicker!” Karen interjected.
He glared at her for several minutes, then smiled. “That’s your opinion, Dr. Dean. If you have a problem with the experiment or how I’m handling it, take it up with Doctor Kurncule.” He turned backed to Elise. “Well what are you waiting, increase the voltage!”
“YES SIR,” Elise said quickly and turned a dial.
The scream that came for Zoey was heartbreaking, as were her sobs of anguish Karen spun around on her heels and left the room.
Her fists tightened in fury as she walked to Dr. Kurnuckle’s office. There was no way that monster was going to get away with doing that to Zoey. I can’t believe the Doctor would put such a…a….THING in charge of the experiments!!! He's cruel monster but this Dr. Hamburg is worse. Hitler on a bad day had to have been better!! Oh…God..poor…Zoe….I’m sorry baby….so sorry…..
When reached the office in question she stopped short before knocking. The door was a crack open and two voices could be heard from in side.
“So, Doctor..when will our little freak of nature be ready for shipment?” The revolting man she knew as her boss, Lawrence Limburger said.
“Within a week your over ripeness. She will make the perfect gift to Lord Caberna.” The Doctor hissed.
Limburger laughed. “Yes she will won’t she. He says he’s looking forward to having his ‘scientist’ do some work on her.”
“I doubt they will get more out of her than I was, your cheeseyness. And I did create her.”
Limburger laughed again. “Well – if all else fails he can use her for target practice!”
The two laughed. Karen was almost sick. How did she ever get mixed up in this?
Karen took a deep breath, knocked on the door and entered.
“Karen – how many times have I told you…” the Doctor started.
“I’m sorry, sir. But it’s Doctor Hamburg – I’m afraid if he put in more voltage in to her – it’ll kill her!! But he won’t listen…” Karen said hurriedly.
The Doctor stood and glanced at Limburger. “We can’t have him killing her now can we. Don’t worry Karen I’ll set it right – why don’t you go home for the evening.” He turned to Limburger. “ Would you care to join me, sir?”
“Yes, yes…..let us go Doctor…”
The two left the room leaving Karen standing alone. God, she hated those two.
Karen walked slowly to her car and got in. She sat behind the wheel for several moments, taking deep sobbing breaths before she started the car. There had to be something she could do. But what?
She couldn’t break the child out of there alone. But who could help her? Who would help her?
Karen stopped at a light in front of an elementary school. Her windows were down and she listened to the children and parents talking. A little girl stopped on the sidewalk right be side her car. She struggled with a shoelace for a little then looked up at her mother.
“Mommy, could you help me?”
The light turned and Karen drove on. But know she smiled, if only a bit. She knew just who could help her save Zoey. Maybe the only person who would……..
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