The G.U.N soldier exhaled a shaky breath, relief washing over him as the beeping of the Patient Monitor gradually quieted within the containment tank.

Inside, the hedgehog-like creature lay still, eyes closed, its sleek black quills gently swaying in the dim water, illuminated by the ominous crimson glow of the tank’s warning lights.

The red hue cast long, sinister shadows, signaling imminent danger lurking beneath the surface.

An oppressive silence hung heavy in the air, broken only by the soft rise of a solitary bubble surfacing near the water’s edge, bursting softly before vanishing.

Suddenly, the creature’s dark maroon eyes snapped open, shimmering with an unearthly light.

Its gaze pierced through the shadows as it clenched a gloved fist, muscles tensing with raw fury.

Without warning, it struck the glass with a force that shattered it into a thousand jagged shards, a deafening explosion ripping through the sterile, high-tech lab.

The glass fragmented like brittle ice, raining down in slow motion, glittering ominously as it spun through the air.

The G.U.N soldiers staggered backward, instinctively raising their weapons amidst the chaos.

From the wreckage, the creature took a deliberate step forward, smoke curling around its feet like tendrils of a dark mist.

Its eyes, now closed for a moment, fluttered shut as it inhaled deeply, gathering strength.

Then, with a sudden rush, it reopened its glowing eyes, locking its piercing gaze onto the soldiers.

For a fleeting moment, silence returned — and then, with a flash of shimmering light, the creature vanished into thin air.

Confusion flickered across the soldiers’ faces. “Where did it go?” one muttered, narrowing his eyes.

Before they could react further, the creature reappeared in a blur of motion, kicking a G.U.N soldier square in the face.

The soldier was propelled backward, crashing into the glass window with a sickening crunch, shards cascading down around him.

From above, two remaining guards watched in stunned silence, their guns raised defensively as panic set in.

The creature moved with lightning speed, darting through the chaos—teleporting, striking, then vanishing again.

Its movements were an unsettling blend of grace and ferocity, each attack precise and relentless.

One by one, the guards fell, overwhelmed by the creature’s agility and unpredictable assault.

Finally, only one soldier remained standing in the midst of the mayhem.

Heart pounding, he aimed his gun, trembling, uncertain where the creature lurked.

He spun around, voice trembling as he pointed the weapon into the shadows.

But before he could fire, the creature materialized behind him, delivering a brutal punch that sent him soaring through the air.

He crashed into the glass window, shattering it with a deafening crack, landing amidst the debris as the remaining guards above watched in stunned silence, helpless witnesses to the chaos.

Then the creature eyes locked onto you, it’s eyes narrowing.

You took several steps back.

“Don’t run…” It spoke it's voice low, and threatening. “You’re only going to make it harder for yourself”