Microstory Monday

The Avenging Armadillo

Skip stared at the photograph of his own back.
"As you can see," said the doctor, "we've got pretty good coverage across the neck and shoulders, and very little infection in the nail beds."
"I need more," said Skip.
"I think we're barely below notice as it is," said the doctor. "If you hadn't insisted on only transplanting toenails..."
"They're the strongest," said Skip.
"Yes," said the doctor. "But each donor only has two, and we'd need at least ten more to cover the rest of your back."
"I'll get the toes," said Skip, looking up from the photo into the doctor's eyes. "It's important."
"Important enough to endanger everything you've worked for?" asked the doctor.
"The world has waited long enough," said Skip, walking to the room's door and throwing it open.
"But..." started the doctor, stopping when Skip raised his hand, silhouetted in the doorway.
"Get the operating room ready," he said. "I'll be back in two hours."

Comments

[Faith]

*vomits*

that's all.

toenails.

[Alauna]

Sweet! I was waiting for Spider-Man 3 to come out, but this is even better! Amazing!

[Stubby LaRue]

Please give us the microstory ending next Monday. I'm intrigued.

[Enna Isilee]

I concur with all of you.

First off:
*Vomits*

Second off:
That was awsome!

Third off:
Must have more. *Wicked grin*

[Burning]

see Enna Isilee's comment