Chapter 14



After Lincoln led the three animals through a small vent, so they couldn’t be spotted by the scientists, they all found themselves in a large open room. The room was filled with wires leading to a small square shaped doorway.



Lincoln: Well, friends. Here we are!



Mollie: What is this place?



Lincoln: This is the upload terminal. You know this works, right?



Spanx: No. Please explain.



Lincoln: Well, as soon as we stuff a small chip in there called a data cube, we’ll be able to shut everything down and take down the humans! Easy as pie!



Spanx: That’s it? Huh. Yeah, that does seem easy!



Redmond: I guess so, but then we would have to vamoose to leave here in time, so don’t get to-



Just as she was about to finish her sentence, Redmond’s eyes caught the glimpse of a door that read “Exit”. Seeing this, her eyes lit up and she tried to get to the door.



Spanx: Hey, what’s up with you?



Redmond: There’s a door! There! Now! Move! Go!



Mollie: *gasp* A door! That must lead us to freedom!



Spanx hesitated from this. He too was elated to see the door that must lead to freedom, but he was more determined to take down Genron more than the rabbits were.



Spanx: I don’t think I will partake.



Redmond: What? What are you talking about?



Spanx: Redmond, I’ve been here almost my whole life, and during that time, I’ve wanted to my revenge on the humans who tortured me. Now that I finally have the chance, I think I should do as the owl says.



Redmond started to get angry.



Redmond: Dude! Come on! The exit is right there! Can we please just go!?



Spanx was just about to snap back at the rabbit, when he heard a sudden voice.



Franklin D. Mann: The cockroach’s favorite food is the glue on the back of stamps. Isn’t that absurd?



It was Franklin D. Mann and some of his henchmen. They were all surrounding the animals.



Franklin: You folks have been causing a load of trouble, and I just can’t wrap my head around why.



Spanx: You killed my daughter and tortured me for years! Those seem like very good reasons why!



Franklin: Do you realize what would happen if we up and freed every animal here?



Mollie: We could make breakfast tacos?



Franklin: Do you see humans squatting down for a in the park? Do humans go around biting children? Do humans make our oceans smell like fish? ANIMALS GOT A SCREW LOOSE! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! And that’s why we need to make a better animal! We got to speed up evolution! That’s why we made you, son.



Redmond: Say what?



Franklin: Experiment 132! Genron’s very own artificial weasel! *sigh* We’ve been rooting for you, son. Too bad you turned out so darn defective due to your autism.



Spanx slightly whimpered from this insult.



Mollie: That’s not very nice.



Redmond: Experiment 132?



Franklin: Indeed. I’m practically your friend’s pappy. So why don’t you be a dear and hand over whatever’s on that data cube, okay? Cause I know it can’t be good. Is it porn?



One of the henchmen spoke up.



Henchman: Sir, you’re speaking to, like...animals.



Franklin: Right you are, Peterson, you’re fired!



And with that, Franklin pressed a red button, a tile to the floor opened and Peterson fell in. After the fall of his coworker, Franklin turned back to the three animals.



Franklin: Ready....



The men steadied their nets to capture the animals.



Franklin: Aim......



Mollie covered her eyes; Redmond hugged her close.



Franklin: FIRE!



Just as the men were about to fire at the animals, Lincoln quickly picked up three mammals.



Lincoln: Right then! Time to fly, friends!



He flew over the men and made his way to the upload terminal.



Lincoln: Fire away, weasel!



With that, Spanx shoved the data cube into the upload terminal. A bright light shined from this, causing everyone to cringe and be blown away. The last thing they all heard was an evil laugh. Before long, they heard Enos’ voice.



Enos: At least we have reached our climax! Feel the rising action around you! Experience the intensity that is about to unfold!



Spanx woke up, looking dazed. He looked around himself, trying to stand up. Redmond did the same, however, she felt.... different.



Redmond: Hey Spanx....you feel different?



Spanx: No, why?



Redmond: I don’t know, maybe it’s just....



As she was about to finish her sentence, the rabbit noticed how far Spanx was from her. Could this mean....yes! It was true! After the force of the upload terminal, the chain snapped! Redmond was FREE!

Redmond: I’m....I’m....



Spanx: Now, Redmond! I know you’re excited about this, but-



Redmond: I’m outta here!



*Without even thinking about Spanx, Redmond grabbed Mollie and dashed out the door, leaving the weasel behind with a frown on his face, along with a broken heart. How could she leave him behind like this?...