Transfurnetic Labs

Unethical Decisions

Jack and Takumi returned, Takumi observed the sample and smiled.
"Very good Jack! You said you needed a test subject correct? Well I can't approve human testing but I think we have an animal subject that you can use, it would be a rat of course." Takumi said turning to Jack.
"Of course sir, I will begin testing as soon as you bring me the subject." Jack said excitedly.
Takumi left the room and walked down the hall.
"Yes... It's in motion, finally... I'll be rich! Not only that... If the tests prove useful I will be able to create an army of loyal beasts that will bend to my every will!" Takumi smirked as he pushed on a book on a bookshelf in his office a quiet click was heard before a wall nearby opened up to an elevator door and he entered. He pressed a button taking him down to a hidden section of the facility. As the doors opened he enetered into a room with a bunch of caged animals. He walked over to a section of smaller cages that had rats in them and grabbed one, placing it in a box and walking over to a cage that had a creature in it, though... It wasn't normal. "Hello there subject 817... Once a cheery woman you were... It seems the substance hasn't been rejected by your body meaning the sample I stole last night and injected you with is the perfect host." Takumi smiled as the creature approached the cage door. It was an anthro fox, it spoke softly.
"I-it hurts.... W-why would you do this..." It began to cry.
"For the greater good of course..." He laughed. "And it seems it's working, you are the first to retain your intelligence, amazing... I guess only some can retain intelligence while others don't, How curious." He turned and walked away. "I will bring you food later my subject." He entered the elevator and hit the button closing the door.

BACK WITH JACK

"I know your true intentions more than you think" Jack thought to himself as he waited. "And I won't allow it... I will find what you're true intentions are... I know it's more than money and I will expose it! I will protect those you will try to harm!" Jack looked at the sample as it moved around. "Starting with this simple sample... I can craft the greatest counter measure..." Jack felt compelled to touch it. He reached down and pet it like it was an animal and the sample seemed to vibrate softly as if enjoying it.
Takumi entered the room, "Here is your sample" Takumi smiled. Jack looked up Takumi, their eyes locking and both their thoughs seemed to speak in unison, "I will succeed no matter the cost!"
Jack took the sample and set it down next to the sample. "Thank you sir, I will report my findings to you as soon as I'm done."
"Of course, I will be waiting." Takumi began to leave the room.
"Oh and one more thing sir... Where is Luna? I haven't seen her in a while, is she sick?" Jack asked.
"Oh, last I heard from her she had to travel out of town for a few weeks, some personal matter or something." Takumi said as he opened the door and left.
"I see..." Jack sounded sceptical. "In reality... I think you did something to her... Something I will expose!" Jack thought to himself as he picked up a nearby syringe and used it to asorb the sample and inject it into the rat. The rat thrived in pain as it was injected into them. "It will probably take about 24 hours for the full effect to take place." Jack took the rat out of the box and out it in a small cage and covered it before leaving for the day. He walked out of the front doors of the facility and down the street to a nearby coffee shop.
"Oh! Jack! No Luna today?" A male worker asked.
"Nah, not today Cyrus." Jack said walking up to the counter.
"Ok, well I'm guessing you want the usual?" Cyrus said already making a cup of coffee.
Jack sat in a chair that was at the counter. "Yup, always." Jack sighed.
Cyrus placed the cup infront of Jack. "Something wrong?" He seemed concerned.
"Nah, just tired as always." Jack said picking up the cup and taking a sip.
"Well you should probably get some more rest at night and lay off the coffee." Cyrus leaned on the counter.
"You know I have trouble sleeping at any time of day."
"Eh, was just offering advice." Cyrus shrugged.
"Yeah I know... You sound like a broken record though" Jack chuckled.
"Hey, gotta look out for my number one customer" Cyrus smiled.
"Ok dad" Jack said sarcastically.
Cyrus chuckled and stood up as Jack finished his coffee and stood up placing the payment and a tip on the counter.
"You be safe, ok?" Cyrus began washing the cup in a small sink.
"Yeah, yeah" Jack left the shop waving to Cyrus.
The next day Jack exited the elevator to see the facility was a little quiet. "Huh... I wonder where everyone is?" Jack entered his lab to find the small cage was broke and the rat was missing. "... This can't be good..." Jack thought to himself.
A voice came over the intercom of the facility. "Jack come to the office of Takumi immediately."
Jack sighed, "Just adding to my problems..." Jack left the room.
A figure moved away from the vent grate and scurried off into the darkness.