Author: Ivy The Plant

It was a dark and stormy night, but the next day was absolutely FABULOUS! The birds were shining, the sun was singing, and everybody in the Agency was in a good mood for once.

The Official was at his desk humming "Secret Agent Man," Eberts was playing with a new form, and the security net was out having a few beers.

Down in the lab, the Keeper was enjoying her new shipment of syringes. She couldn't wait to try them out!

Suddenly (and without warning) Hobbes burst into the lab! "Come quick!" he said flashing those adorable brown eyes of his. "Fawkes is in trouble!"

Saying a quick thank you to TPTB, the Keeper grabbed a handful of syringes and ran out with Hobbes.

Sometime later, the Agency van finally (barely) made it to Darien's location. The Keeper got out of the van and looked upon a horrifying scene. "My god!" she breathed, "How did this happen?"

"I don't know, one minute we were having a round of donuts, and the next, BAM!" Hobbes looked around uncertainly at the onlookers. "This could be a problem. We'll have to deal with the security leak."

From across the street, Darien called "Are you two going to help me or watch!?"

Hobbes sprung into action. With a cry of "Judo chop!" he leapt into the fray. The Keeper, not wanting to be left out of the fun, took her syringes and joined it.

Four hours later, the trio was back at the Agency in The Official's office. He was no longer humming. "We have a problem. That little escapade today will be in the news tonight. The public will know of the project."

Darien just looked annoyed. "What do you think was going to happen? You authorize experiments and just expect them to sit happily in the lab? Don't blame me, you guys wanted a giant, superintelligent donut? You got one. It escaped, took out half of downtown, and is now feeding the hungry. Deal with it."

With a dramatic swoosh, Darien spun on his heels an exited the office. The Official sighed and just looked sad. "What do you have to say for yourself Hobbes?"

Hobbes looked at The Official incredulously, "What are you looking at me for? I didn't even get a bite!"