Human Experimentation - Chapter 3- A new dawn.
I got an even better response on my last one so here is part 3. The Training of Delta and epsilon will be the same but with different people obviously but I'm adding my own personal swings into the story like romance and other 'things'.
If you're wondering why this is so late it is because I've been reading Percy Jackson- the son of Neptune, A new instalment to one of my most liked series(Percy Jackson and the Olympians) so I did not get chance to write. I recommend you read them if you enjoy Greek/Roman mythology. I'm a quarter Greek so I like them and my grand dad (a Greek) used to tell me stories of Greek mythology when I was a child. :)
Chapter one - The "brilliant" idea - http://www.sofurry.com/page/298489/user
Chapter two - The wait - http://www.sofurry.com/page/298918/user
I'm going to try a 3rd person perspective on this one please tell me if you enjoy it more.
Chapter 3 - A new dawn.
Alex awoke with something wet being pressed against his muzzle. Too tired open his eyes, he simply licked. The bottom half of the intruder felt soft and warm like a woolly jumper that his nan used to knit for him for Christmas but the top half felt wet and cold yet with a strange texture to it, he licked again, it felt like a wet leather sponge and what was that taste? It tasted salty, nasty... he was sure he'd tasted it before... he got an itch in his nose and licked it...
His eyes snapped open and Alex found himself face to face with an unknown hybrid. A spare bed had been lined up with Alex's and the intruder must to have rolled into his bed while he slept. He shuffled quickly backwards. "I must have been licking his muzzle" He thought with a horrified look on his face. Luckily for his pride the stranger seemed to be sleeping like a rock. His chest slowly rising and falling accompanied by a soft whistling sound as he exhaled. He was a light brown wolf with a dark brown fur line running from his muzzle all the way to the tip of his tail.
"Looks like we have another lupine eh?" Alex said softly "Welcome to the team dude."
Feeling kind of foolish for talking to a sleeping guy he quickly got out of bed and looked out of the window. The sun only just began to rise over the hills of Yorkshire casting a light mist across the fields. Alex turned and began to get dressed back into his shorts from yesterday when he noticed a package on the floor at the foot of the new guys bed. Alex opened it to find two separate packages of six sets clothes. That's weird... the tailor, an old man who went by the name of Tom had called around six last night, said he would drop them off tomorrow at around seven, not in the middle of the night.. He pushed the thought aside and decided to get a shower.
Ten minutes later he was ready to get out of the shower. Alex turned off the water and pulled back the shower curtain, he began to take a step out and something made me stop... a weird feeling like he was being watched. He quickly turned his head to look at the bed. The new guy was now awake and was sat on the edge of the bed. They stared at each other for a second. Alex quickly pulled the curtain around his waist.
"Uhh.... Hi!" Alex said.
"Y... you can talk?! You're a husky!" The wolf exclaimed loudly.
"Hey I resent that! I'm only half husky. Besides have you looked at yourself?" Alex said with a laugh trying to lighten the mood.
The stranger stood, Alex averted his eyes for the stranger's sake and heard him walk over to the mirror and gasp. "I'm... I'm a wolf... Did you do that experiment too?" He turned to look at Alex.
"Uhh put some clothes on first then we can talk. The un-opened package is yours. Pass me mine while you're at it and a towel if you don't mind." He chucked both over to Alex. "Put your working clothes on. We are doing some tests today."
"Uhh... which ones are they?" The wolf asked.
"Oh... I mean the blue shorts and white t-shirt. You might want to make sure your wearing boxers too I had to wear shorts like them yesterday without any. Trust me when I say NOT COMFORTABLE. Most of the tests are physical as well so..."
"Ah thanks." They both began to get dressed.
"Got a name stranger?" asked Alex
"Arthur" He said extending a hand.
"Alex" He took his hand and shook. "So what made you do these tests?"
"I just came for the money really. As you can see I got a bit more than I bargained for." Arthur smiled.
"I know how you feel, same here well including the fact that I thought it would be something that was new and worth my time." Alex gave him a smile back.
"Um do I put my tail through the hole?"
"Yeah it rubs otherwise. Again it's not a very pleasant feeling. Just... just take my word on that one."
After a few seconds we were both dressed in blue shorts, white T-shirts, white socks, and a pair of white trainers. "I'm guessing you're hungry?"
"Ravenous, how did you know?"
"We all were when we woke up. You also look like you just got punched in the gut." They chuckled at this and Arthur's stomach rumbled loudly causing them both to laugh even louder. Alex walked over to the door and pulled it open. They stepped out and moved down the hallway into the kitchen.
"Wait you said we? There are more of us?"
"Yeah, there are five of us including me and you. They should be waking soon. In fact I better go wake them. Knowing Will he won't wake up till dusk if I let him." Alex noticed a note that had been left on the counter. He picked it up and walked out the kitchen.
"Help yourself to whatever you like." Alex called over his shoulder. He opened the letter. It was addressed to him. From the writing he couldn't tell who wrote it but from the way they wrote, they talked to him like an old friend and not like they were only test subjects to be bossed about and examined, he assumed it was Richard.
Hey Alex.
Sorry if Arthur spooked you I didn't want him alone when he woke. I thought he might get a bit scared on his own. I dropped off your clothes as well. I'm coming to pick you guys up at half past seven so make sure everyone is ready.
Half seven? That's pretty early. Alex walked into Will's room. The bed was empty he thought Will must be awake already and in the toilet. He turned to leave but then noticed a lump of quilt with a tail on the floor at the end of the bed.
"How the hell did you manage this Will?" He said in amazement as he walked over to help Will and started to unravel him, then shook him awake.
"Hey wake up dude. Can you explain how you managed to fall off the end of the bed?"
"What are you talking about...? Oh... no idea man."
"We have two hours till Richard comes to pick us up. My advice, take a shower. You really don't smell too good but that might just be my new sense of smell kicking in. Don't want to frighten the newbie away so soon" Alex grinned at him, patted him on the back then left, closing the door behind me. He walked up to Rowan's door and knocked. The sound of running water reached my sensitive ears.
"Hey! Rowan you up yet?"
"Yeah I'm in the shower. Don't come in."
"Ok. We have two hours till Richard is coming so look sharp. Oh and there is a newbie."
"Mhmm will do Alex" Next was Holly's room. For some reason his nerves were tingling like crazy. It was like he was about to jump into an icy pool with no clothes on. He pushed his nerves aside and knocked on the door.
"Hey Holly you up?" No reply. Alex took a deep breath to steady himself. He opened the door and stepped inside. A small lump was huddled in the centre of the bed. He walked over and shook her slightly.
"Hey Holly, come on time to get up" He said softly. She rolled in her sleep now facing the ceiling but still sleeping like a rock. He must have bumped my head in the shower because without thinking what he was doing h moved over and kissed her on the muzzle. Alex broke the kiss as she began to stir.
"Mmm Alex I suppose that's one way to say 'Good morning'" she said with a laugh. He smiled at her. Her white fur reflecting the sunrise making her seem like she donned a shimmering golden coat. He stared at her for a second then snapped back into reality and checked his watch. Only one hour and fifty minutes till Richard got there. All that seemed unimportant though when he looked into her hazel eyes.
"Mmm well it's always nice to see you awake." He moved in for another kiss which she returned. "Richard is coming to pick us up in one hour fifty. You may want to have a shower or something because we have training today and I... uhh... yeah... I'm going to go now... got to look after the newbie and all and... Yeah talking too much... I sound like an idiot don't I?" He blushed slightly as she laughed.
"Idiot maybe... but you're my handsome idiot." she swung her legs out of bed "Cya in a bit." Alex smiled over his shoulder as he opened the door and left.
From there he made his way into the kitchen. He could hear the tap of spoon meeting bowl and talking. He stepped in to the room to find Will, Rowan and Arthur all in deep conversation about, from what he could make out, something that had happened on the news.
"Hey guys I see you have met Arthur."
"Yeah ... Alex have you seen the news?" Rowan said. Will was sulking slightly but also looked weak and pale.
"No I was checking on Holly. Why what's happened?"
"Oh nothing much apart from the fact there is a new power hungry terrorist group out to fuck everyone's day up." Will snapped.
"Ugh the goverment takes out one group and another one crops up. You all look like you've seen a ghost... what actually happened?" asked Alex with a twinge of worry in his voice. Rowan flicked the TV on.
"I recorded it so I could show it to you and Holly." The female news reporter appeared on the screen with pictures of a burning building behind. White writing had been placed over the picture which read "England under siege"
"England is under attack by a new undercover terrorist group that go by the name of 'Dawn of the damned'. We are at a loss at what their motives are but we do know that they are serious enough to have already detonated a bomb inside a Morrisons in London causing half of the building to collapse. The attack was reported just a few minutes ago but experts believe the bomb had been there for a while. The death toll is undetermined yet but we can only hope that the building was mostly empty due to the time of detonation... Wait I'm getting an urgent call..." the reporter's eyes filled with tears. "I am sad to report that a mother and her two daughters were killed in the blast. It is believed they were on their way home and decided to take a short cut through the Morrisons car park. All three were killed instantly. Our condolences are with their family." The reporter broke down into tearful sobs. Rowan also began to cry. Alex could feel his own eyes begin to tear up. He felt anger like he'd never felt before building within his very soul. The need to punish the people who caused so much grief Will turned off the TV.
"Shall I make breakfast?" Alex said trying to change the subject while rubbing his eyes.
"Yeah ok if you feel like it but I don't feel that hungry" said Rowan. Her usual bubbly attitude was nowhere to be found.
"Well we have our first test today so we may want to eat something. How about I whip us up a few bacon sandwiches?" he said. Everyone's faces brightened up instantly.
"That would be nice. Thanks Alex" Will said.
"No problem" He walked out of the room and he began the construction of one of the gods most beautiful gifts to mankind.
Ten minutes later and he walked back into the room holding a plate of ten bacon sandwiches. Holly had joined them and now was now sat on her own on a double chair. He placed the platter down on the table.
"Bon appetit!" Everyone grabbed a sandwich took one bite to taste it followed by many mm's and ahh's then practically inhaled the rest of the sandwich then devoured the next , Alex included.
"That was awesome Alex. Thanks." said Arthur. This was followed by many murmurs of agreement.
"Well I'm glad you liked them" Alex said with a chuckle. He took the plate back placed it into the sink. He came back and sat next to Holly placing an arm over her shoulder as she snuggled into his side. Everyone's head turned to the pair like 'did we miss something?' We both smiled at them then at each other. Alex's muzzle only millimetres away from Holly's
The rest of the time was spent talking to each other and watching TV. Until the beeping of Richard's car horn could be heard outside. Alex jumped up to his feet and opened the door. Richard was sat in the front of a covered truck, kind of like the ones you see in war movies with all the soldiers in, wearing his usual lab coat.
"Guys Richard is here let's get going." He called over his shoulder. Richard smiled at him then pointed to the back of the truck.
Alex ran round the back followed by Holly who grabbed him around his waist. Will, Rowan and Arthur trailing behind smiling at the odd couple. Alex pecked her on the muzzle then swept her off her feet, one arm under her shoulders my other under her legs, then nimbly hopped into truck and placed her on the seat as she laughed.
"Thanks." she gave him a cute smile. Will leapt up and helped Rowan in. Alex held his hand out for Arthur. He took it and Alex pulled him up. Alex sat down and slammed the wall twice to alert Richard they were all aboard. The next thing they knew was the sudden movement of the truck tossing us slightly. Arthur toppled out of the back of the truck. Alex jumped and grabbed him around the waist while Holly gripped his tail like a vice causing him to yelp with pain, her other hand gripping the top of the metal bench for support.
"Gotcha. Guys help us please... we are dangling out of a moving vehicle here." groaned Alex as Holly yanked on his tail trying to pull him up. He felt Will and Rowan grip his waist and pull him inside the truck. The next thing he knew was Arthur gripping him tightly in a hug. Alex put his arms around the slightly shorter wolf for comfort. He was shaking like a leaf in the wind. His ears lay flat to his head and his tail had drooped between his legs.
"Hey dude its ok your safe now" Alex said soothingly. Arthur looked up to at Alex and Alex smiled down at him. He patted him on the back and broke the hug.
"Thanks guys. I... I thought I was a gonna for sure."
"You know we wouldn't let that happen." Alex said giving him another smile.
Five minutes later the truck pulled to a stop. They leapt out of the truck. Richard killed the engine and also got out.
"Hope you had a nice ride." Richard said to them.
"You could say that" Arthur said with a laugh. Richard gave Alex a puzzled look which he returned with a laugh.
"Well anyway follow me. We've agreed with Delta's leaders to try you guys out on the stamina first it gives us something to compare when it comes to agility and speed." They stopped in front of a small building about the size of a small gymnasium then walked inside the building to find several treadmills set up with a soft and highly padded floor coving the entire room.
"All get on a treadmill please." They walked over and took running positions on the treadmill. "Ok. Now crouch down so your standing on all four feet or paws in your case I suppose." They looked at him like he'd gone mad but did it anyway.
"This feels weird yet almost normal. Like I've done it my entire life." said Holly
"Yeah I feel that way too. It feels almost... natural." Alex agreed.
"Just feels awkward to me... I'm kind of feeling what you're saying but I'd still rather run up right." said Will
"I'm going to be testing how long you could run if being chased on foot by an enemy. Just see how long you guys can run for and when you cannot take another step just let the treadmill throw you off onto the floor." With that he started the treadmills.
It felt as though time was slowing down just like it had when Alex caught the TV remote yesterday. So much so that forty minutes had passed before He'd even began to tire. He looked around to see only him; Holly and Arthur were still running.
Around the fifty-five minute mark Arthur toppled off his treadmill. One hour... One hour ten. Alex's legs felt like lead. He stumbled slightly and tried to right himself but his legs wouldn't move. His head slammed into the treadmill he bounced and was flung across the room then hit the back wall. His face was being pressed into the mat, his stomach was pressed against the wall and his legs and tail were dangling above his head. His body resembled some weirdly shaped C. Alex groaned in pain. Holly burst into laughter and collapsed off her treadmill and also got flung against the wall landing in a heap next to Alex. He heard her groan in pain. Everyone else burst into laughter.
"Dudes awesome wipe-outs." Alex looked up to see Arthur laughing his tail off. Arthur pulled him up to his feet then pulled Holly up. The pain was already receding but Alex doubted If could run another ten meters.
"How can you run for that long in that position? I just felt really uncomfortable." Will said. They hobbled over to the others as quickly as their abused legs would carry them.
"Well now that you all finally fell, quite spectacularly I must say" Richard looked at Alex and Holly "Alex your final time was one hour eleven minutes and twenty-three seconds. Holly your time was one hour eleven minutes and twenty five seconds. Well done to you both. Ok if you would like to follow me again." He walked out the door followed by Will, Rowan, and Arthur. Alex and holly hobbled after them suddenly she took his hand in hers. Alex looked at her, his slightly longer neck fur swishing. Holly's fur rippled as she moved. They gazed deeply into each other's eyes. They came to a stop. Their arms folded in front of them against their chests, elbows touching, their hands laced together. Alex moved forward and kissed her deeply in the muzzle, her warm fur pressing against his. They wrapped their arms around each other pulling the other closer their eyes closed as they got lost in the kiss.
"Hey guys! You have melee training... Oh." They were not bothered that Richard was gawping at them. After a minute they broke apart. Alex smiled at her she grinned at him.
"Well we better get going then. I doubt they would like us missing out on our training." Alex said.
"Mmm I suppose you're right" she gave him a toothy grin. They broke apart and held the others hand. "Well lead the way Richard." They laughed at his expression. "Oh come now Richard" Holly said coyly.
"Ah yes well this way. Follow me" Richard turned his back. They followed him out the door into the new dawns light...
Well what do you think? I liked doing this in 3rd person I found it a lot easier to write but I think i made alot of mistakes with my terminology. Please rate and tell me what you think about this new way I'm writing below.