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The Terror of Tyrantis
It had taken four years, but Dr. Lerna and his tema had finnaly cloned over 70 species of dinosaurs. The experimental creatures were on a previously uninhabitated island, each species thriving excelently. However, news had leaked out to the public, and now there were multiple riots across America, saying that it was an "abomination" and "a sin so great that it would surely incur God's wrath." Naturally every investor tied to the project severed all connections. Now Lerna and his fellow scientists were broke, with an island of over 200 dinosaurs to take care of. As they argued about what they would have to do, a man in a black suit stepped into the room.
"Hello. My name is J.C. Clark. I work for the government. We've heard about your little project, and it sparked our interest." the stranger said.
"My name is Dr. Lerna, and I'm the head of this group." Lerna replied with a smile. "You're interested in our project?"
"Yes," J.C. stated,"you see I work on biological weapons. I was trying to make a wonder drug that could make the perfect soldier when I accidently made a horrible weapon. We want to test it in the field. If we could use your dinosaurs as a test subject, I think that would be enough to get it into the army."
Lerna's smile dropped. "I'm sorry, but our animals are not, under any circumstances, going to be used for such a hideous cause."
"Of course, if you accept, I'll make you rich beyond your wildest dreams." J.C. stated. "Your choice."
The other scientists perked up. They all told Lerna,"This is our only chance. Do NOT blow this!"
Lerna saw he was beaten. "Well, though I do not agree with the decision, I still speak for us all. We accept your proposal."
"Excellent. We'll pay you in two days. Hope you enjoy being rich."
Amongs the cheerful laughter of his colleagues, Lerna moaned in despair,"What have I done? What have I done?"
* * *
The forest of the experimental island was exploding with the screams of agony from over 200 dying animals. One by one, each species was once again scratched out of existence. Even the eggs of several species of dinosaurs were injected with the deadly virus developed by J.C. Clark.
However, in the still developing embryos of certain eggs, the virus did what it was originaly intended to do. Slowly the DNA of the creatures within mutated. The eggs grew and grew, as did the babies inside them.
And three of those eggs belongd to a Tyrannosaurus Rex.