Forrest Fox

*My eyes widen as the researcher hands me a gun and a knife. I stare at it for a moment before looking back at the metal thing, my anger growing. I point the gun at it* "What's your name?!"

*My eyes widen in horror as I see the face, my hand shaking as I try to keep the gun steady. I stare at it, unable to believe what I'm seeing. The face is a twisted mess of metal and flesh, the organs showing through the ripped apart skin. The sight is sickening, and I feel like I'm going to be sick. I look away, trying to stay calm*

*A distorted woman's scream played once it made its first move, swiping at Forrest's hip with another tendril. All of it was a sight that seemed unreal, like it was a violent nightmare. But no. None of it was a hologram, and he knew it. It knew it. Maybe that's why the gorey face had shifted its expression from blank and hollow to a soulless twisted grin that screamed sadist.*

*A crack is heard again.* “Z-012 has stonefish spikes that produce a potent neurotoxin; A wingspan of about 30-40 feet, and a 10 foot prehensile tail. Z-012 has excellent hearing as well, estimated to be 100 times better than human.” *The earpiece cracks, and rustling is heard.*

*My eyes widen even more as I hear the list of abilities that this creature has. It's like a walking nightmare come to life. I glance around the cell again, looking for any signs of movement. I'm starting to feel like I'm being watched, and my heart is beating so fast that I can feel it in my throat. My grip on the bat is so tight that my knuckles are turning white. I need to find a way to survive this thing.* "Is there anything else? I need to know everything I can before I have to face it."

*There is a deafening silence for a couple of seconds. The earpiece cracks.* “I’m afraid that is all of the information on Z-012, that is not strictly classified.”

*The guards shove me into one of the dim cells. How the hell do they expect me to fight this… this thing?! It’s not even classified as an animal! At least they gave me a bat and taser… not like it’ll do much, but it’s something. I hold the bat tightly and out in front of me, ready to strike while the taser is holstered at my belt. I slowly step further into this maze of a cell. There are too many potential hiding spots for this thing… Maybe if all goes well, I’ll get better weapons*

*you hear a growl*

*I freeze in my tracks, my body is shaking. I'm not a fighter. I'm not a warrior. I'm a damn scientist. My heart is pounding in my chest. I slowly back away from the growling sound*

*I can't help but notice her tail swaying back and forth. It's so cute. I lean in even closer, my face just inches away from hers. I can feel her breath on my lips. I want to kiss her.*