Mystery cub Chapter 2: Help from a wolf.
Hey guys! Spectre6 here, I had nothing to do so I thought I would write another chapter for this story. Be sure to leave reviews and criticism is advised as it helps me write better. I may continue this story so don't you worry! The story will begin but first, the dreaded disclaimers.
I don't own Zootopia and blah blah blah I just want to write a story.
It was the next day, it was raining heavily and it was 10:00am. Most mammals stayed indoors while others had umbrellas. Luke laid behind a dumpster to cover himself from the rain.
He was badly injured, he couldn't move because he was so traumatised by the beating. His body was covered in claw marks, he was muzzled and cuffed, his body was numb and he was alone, no one would help.
He silently whispered "help" hoping someone would come to his aid, but it never came.
Officer James Wolford had the day off and was walking back to his house after visiting his sister. He was walking pat an alleyway until he heard something.
Crying.
James could hear the sound of a pup crying, he also smelt blood and a bad drug odour.
James walked down the alleyway until he reached the source of the crying.
A young wolf cub lay behind the dumpster naked, muzzled, cuffed, beaten, immobile and crying.
James never thought he would see a sight like this, a child attacked against his will.
"No! Please don't eat me!" Luke cried as he saw James, fearing the tall wolf was going to attack him and eat him.
James stared confused at Luke, the word "Abomination" was sprayed on his chest.
Luke's eyes started to close as the tranquilizer kicked in again.
James's instincts told him to take the cub and care for him and he did just that, without hesitation he wrapped Luke in a blanket he had with him and held him in his arms.
James ran and ran through the rain until he eventually reached his house, a cream brick house with two floors with a garage and a front and back garden.
He unlocked the door and rushed into the house, he ran into the living room and placed Luke onto the couch.
James walked to the kitchen and got a first aid kit, his training from the academy to care for an injured animal is about to pay off.
He got out bandages and cloths, he wetted the cloths and rubbed them against Luke's marks and cuts to clean them of infection.
He got out a pair of bolt cutters and cut the cuffs off Luke's paws and and James used his claws to remove the tight muzzle.
He then placed bandages on Luke's cuts and placed him back on the couch, to warm the house, James got some logs and put them in the fireplace and lit them. An orange bright light emerged and heat filled the room.
Wolford stripped his clothes off and stayed in his boxers as it was so warm in the house, clothes would be uncomfortable.
He watched over Luke like a wolf in the Savage times, dead straight and made sure no one else got close.
"Who would do this? Who would have the nerve to attack an innocent child?" James thought as he watched over Luke.
Luke purred a little in his sleep, listening to Luke purred awakened something in James, like this child can fill an empty gap in his life.
It was now 12:00am, it was raining heavily and the fire blazed and warmed the house and Luke was still asleep.
James just watched him and never took his eyes off the grey and white cub. His fatherly instincts were in control.
Luke then slowly started to open his eyes.
Luke's pov
He slowly opened his eyes and let out a soft yawn, this wasn't where he expected to be, he was on a black fabric couch underneath a soft blanket with a pillow behind him, he felt so comfortable.
He thought he would still be on cold and wet cement in an alleyway behind a dumpster, but then he remembered.
A wolf had found him.
Luke was scared, mostly when he interacted with wolves, they weren't very nice and acted very aggressively against Luke and Luke became terrified of them. He curled into a ball hoping for the best./p
"Ah, you're awake" James said as he got up from his chair in his boxers.
Luke cowered in fear, afraid James would attack him.
"Don't be afraid, I'm not going to hurt you" James said softly as he sat down beside Luke.
Luke remained silent and stayed still.
"Why are you so scared? I'm not going to hurt you" James said.
"Most of the time when I interact with wolves, they don't act nicely towards me" Luke said slowly.
"Well, I'm one of the good mammals so don't you worry" James said as he scooped Luke into his arms.
Luke nuzzled against James's chest, it was so soft and warm, Luke now knew that this wolf was nice and was opening his heart to him.
"I see you are getting attached to me" James said as he stroked Luke's head.
"Sorry, it's just no one ever showed this amount of kindness before" Luke said.
"Well that's okay, your safe now, no longer in that cold and damp alleyway" James said as he rolled onto the soft carpet in front of the warm fireplace and wrapped himself in a ball around Luke./p
Luke preened against James and felt his soft fur.
"Which leads me to this question, Who are you and how did you end up in that alleyway?" James said as he put Luke in front of him.
Luke looked at James with tears in his eyes, seeing this made James bring Luke into a big embrace.
"If you don't want to talk about it now, that's fine" James said as he licked Luke's forehead.
"No, I will tell you now, okay here goes nothing. My name is Luke Sharpclaw, I am 7 years old and I have a very, good and bad secret" Luke said slowly as he wiped his tears.
"What do you mean by your secret?" James asked.
"Please don't tell anyone about this, this secret is like nothing you have heard of before" Luke said.
"You're secret is safe with me" James said.
"Now, you know what humans are?" Luke asked.
"Yeah, they are those mammals that walk around in metal suits, why?" James said.
"I, I have the mind of a human" Luke said as he started crying slowly.
James rocked Luke back and forth and thought "How is that possible?"
"So, you have the mind of a human? How?" James said as he massaged Luke.
"I don't know, it's something I ask myself a lot" Luke said.
"How is the human mind different to an animals?" James asked as he licked the back of Luke's head.
"This is one reason why mammals hate humans, back in the Savage times humans were the smartest creatures in the land, their brains evolved from simple thoughts to a voice of survival and humans became the ultimate survivalists, they made tools out of science fiction, laser rifles, bionic suits, advanced medical equipment and flying ships, but with this knowledge came an insurgency that would test humanities will to survive, you probably heard of it, the great war" Luke said.
"I kinda studied it in school, I couldn't believe what I was reading, humans can't be killed by animals, is that true?" James said.
"Yes, this war was between two factions, The harbingers and The defenders of peace. After one final battle that ended with a big boom, The defenders of peace won the war, but the animals saw humans in action and humans became the least popular creatures in the land, do you now understand?" Luke said as he felt a claw mark on his neck.
"Wow, that was some story, I know you ain't lying cause I know when someone lies but you are being truthful" James said.
"Thank you for understanding Mr. wolf" Luke said as he hugged James.
"Don't call me that, my name is James Wolford"
"Sorry" Luke said.
"That's fine, now here's another thing, where are your parents?" James said.
That question hurt Luke on the inside a lot a looked up in tears, James hugged him and held him in his arms to comfort him.
"I don't have any, my parents left me after they learned my secret, they just left me in a box in an alleyway and never came back, I have my mind to thank for my survival" Luke said as he hugged James's chest.
James nuzzled Luke and Luke purred in comfort.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine" James said.
"Now, I'm going to make some dinner, you stay here and watch some TV if you want" James said as he walked into the kitchen and turned on the cooker.
Luke turned on the TV but nothing good was on, mostly talk shows or boring news broadcasts.
Luke sat on the couch and examined his wounds.
"I bandaged you when I brought you here, who hurt you like that? I'm a police officer so I have to know" James said as he walked over and sat beside Luke and put him on his hips.
"I don't know, there were 3 lions, 2 wolves and a polar bear, all in their teenage years" Luke said.
"Well they are a bunch of bullies, but don't worry, I'll keep you safe" James said as he rocked back and forth.
"Oh no, here it comes again!" Luke said as he collapsed on the couch and put his paw on his forehead.
"You okay?" James asked with a worried tone.
"The effect of a drug they put in me, it causes nausea based off what they said" Luke said as he lay on his back.
"Oh, dinners ready" James said as the cooker started beeping.
James brought 2 bowls of chicken soup and 2 bug burgers.
"Thought some soup might help with the state your in" James said.
Luke had to be spoon fed because his arms were too sore to begin with!
Luke ate the bug burger very quickly which surprised James.
"Yikes, you must have been hungry!" James said in surprise.
"I haven't eaten proper food for 2 months, this is a lot better than bare bugs" Luke said.
"That's understandable" James said.
"So, you're a police officer?" Luke asked.
"Yeah, I have the day off today" James said.
"How about I tell you the true story? What really happened in the past?" Luke said.
"What do you mean?" James said confusingly.
"Your historians lied about the Savage times, they said humans are untrustworthy warmongers but they were so much more than that. Wanna hear?" Luke asked.
"Why not?" James agreed.
The day passed by quickly and it still rained outside. It was now night time.
Luke was sleeping on the couch, he had a soft pillow and blanket so he would be fine.
"If something's wrong, don't hesitate to come to me" James said as he walked up the stairs to his room.
The clock said 10:00pm, might as well sleep.
The rain outside turned into a thunderstorm.
CLAP
A loud lightning bolt went off and Luke woke up with a soft scream.
Suddenly, steps were heard going down the stairs.
Luke curled into a ball out of fear, but is was only Wolford in his boxers.
"Luke? What are you doing up? Did the lightning wake you up?" James asked.
Luke nodded and James scooped him into his arms.
He walked up the stairs until they reached James's bedroom.
James put Luke onto the bed and curled into a ball around Luke instinctively.
"Hey Luke?" James whispered.
"Yeah?" Luke said.
"I know it's sudden, but do you mind if I adopt you? You're story got to me and I really want to be your dad" James said as he held Luke against his chest.
"Okay, dad" Luke said as he snuggled into James's chest and fell asleep instantly.
James felt something, being called Dad. He felt, happy and great.
"He would protect Luke like a wolf would in the Savage times, he would make sure Luke would live to see the sun rise again.
Hey everybody! Spectre6 here, I thought I would make this chapter more happier and comforting than the first after the incident. How are you liking the story? Leave your reviews down below, don't forget to follow and favourite and I will see you guys real soon. Goodbye and enjoy your day!