Piers Puppy
Chapter 12
Piers dreamt once more only this time he wasn't sure were he was exactly. It didn't help either that his eyesight had gone blurry but from what he could feel was that he was in a metal cage and what he could smell was the unpleasant scent of chemicals and animal fur. Wait, animal fur? Piers looked down at himself only to notice in a blur that he was no longer human but some animal.
"Oh my god!" Piers attempts to stand on two legs, but instead he falls back on his butt. "What have they done to me?" He cries as he feels the rest of his body with his paw checking to see if he grew any antlers or spare pair of eyeballs. Fortunately he didn't feel anything to strange. That is till something brushed to his side.
"Oh no a tail! No no, not good." Piers made an attempt to grab the said tail, only to find that he couldn't grab it.
"Oh great now paws too, oh man what am I."
"From what I can tell, it looks to me that Umbrellas found a way to actually make something less hideous then a licker."
"Who's there?" Piers ask's as he blinks his eyes to try and focus on the figure that stood in front of his cage.
"aww I'm surprised you don't recognize me." the woman's voice says in a sarcastic tone.
"Why should I, you umbrella scum all are the same to me." Piers growled and bared his fangs.
"Umbrella, who's says I'm working for Umbrella. The names Ada Wong mut, and if you want out of this hell hole then I suggest you do as I say."
"Say ha, and what is it you want to say to me." Ada then opens the cage unexpectedly and throws a bowl of food towards Piers. He was so surprised by the woman's actions that he failed to jump out of the cage before Ada closed it on him.
"Eat" the woman says, only to leave Piers with a face of discuss.
"Aww why the face dog boy, you don't trust me?"
"Not in the slightest, last I checked you were the one Chris and I chased after back in China. It was you who was responsible for the China outbreak, it was you who got all our men Killed, and it was you who!"
"Tsk tsk, boy do you not know? In case you're confused, that so called Ada you and that gorilla captain of yours. What did you call him, Chris, chased after was nothing but a fake. A clone, one of Simmons sick experiments gone rouge, her name was Carla, she was the one who caused all that trouble in China, not me."
"Then if you're oh so innocent then what are you doing feeding me at this Umbrella facility?"
"Lets just say I have some unfinished business to attend to. Anyways I'd recommend you eat and try to regain your strength and eyesight back. In a few hours those umbrella scientist are going to come in and check on you."
"Check on me what do you mean by check on me?"
"Don't know, but by reading your files it looks like you are scheduled for some kind of fighting simulation test."
"You mean to tell me they are going to take me for a spin, see how well I can survive in this hell. Never mind, besides what do you care anyways, you closed the cage on me. If you really cared then you would get me out of this place."
Ada could only smile back at the pup's statement; to bad he couldn't see the look on her face though.
"In do time little pup, in do time. Well I got places to be and things to do. I'll catch you later. Ada steps back from the cage and takes her exit towards the door.
"Ada, come back, I'm not done talking to you, Ada!" But she was long gone before Piers had the chance even question her further.
Piers then awakens from his sleep, and found himself back at the BSAA headquarters. From were he was now he could tell that August had brought him to an office room similar to Chris's. As well as found himself to be quite comfy on a large dog bed. Part of the reason was probably because August was curled up to him in a protective fashion. It felt warm and safe to be around the huge dog, but at the same time Piers sadly knew he had to leave the dogs side and go find Chris. It had already been to long since he left Chris's office. So it was of utmost importants he got back before he was missed. Piers was about to take his leave till the door of the office opened. Piers's stomached turned at the thought of it being the man that chased him down the hall. But to his surprise it wasn't that crazy guy in the suite but none other then Jill Valentine herself.
"Hi August how's my good boy doing?" the longhaired blonde say's, now getting the attention of the German Sheppard. August lifted his head at the mention of his name and wagged his tail.
"What's that August? Do you have a new friend there?" Jill mentions as she notices Piers peaking his head up from behind August's back. At first Piers was unsure what to do or what to say for that matter. Here he was face to face with another one of his idols. Of course Chris was easy to talk to since he was his captain for so long but Jill was like that legendary person Chris would always talk about. He would see her now and then either on missions or in the hallways, but he wasn't nearly as close as Chris was to her. In fact to Piers those two seemed to be meant for each other. It was this that finally gave him the confidence to speak up. If she truly was so close to Chris then maybe this wont be as awkward as he thought.
"Jill.. Hhhhi, Its me Piers, Piers Nivans. Chris and I were looking for you and." Jill's hand squeezed the cup of water she was carrying so tight that some of the water spilled out. She was about to open her mouth till suddenly Chris ran into her office breathing heavily trying to catch his breath.
"Jill, oh my god thank goodness you're here. Look I know I should of called you sooner and told you but Piers is back, but ah now he's a dog and um well. I brought him here to see if you could get him a job as a K-9 worker dog and then paper work. But then when I got back he was gone and now I'm looking all over for him and have you!" Chris cut himself off as he notice Piers lying by August on the dog bed in the corner of the office. The room suddenly became very quiet.
"Funny Chris, because by the sound of it, it seemed like Piers here was looking for you."
"Jill, please let me explain to you what's going on. The two sat at Jill's desk as Chris filled Jill in on the whole story. Piers watched the two talk it through. And to his amazement he was surprised in how quiet and professional Jill was taking in all the information. As ridiculous as the situation was he would at least expect her to show a little shock in her eyes or anger for that matter. And even after Chris had finished his story she simply just nodded her head and took a sip from her water cup.
"Wow that must have been one heck of an experience for the both of you." Jill says as she eyes Piers who was still lying next to August.
"You don't seem upset or shocked by this Jill, why is that."
Well Chris considering the fact that I to was once captured and experimented on for a few years and not to mention brain washed and was being controlled by a mad man. I'm not to surprise that this could possibly happen as well. It's a strange thing from Umbrella yes, but it's not to surprising."
"And this is why I like you so much Jill." Chris says now leaning back on the chair he was sitting in.
"So do you think you can get Piers a job her at the BSAA?"
"I think I can pull some strings, so ya, Piers consider yourself hired. Welcome back to the BSAA." Piers was overjoyed by this amazing news that he couldn't help but slip out an excited bark.
"All right then lets get you settled in and official." Chris says as he and Jill get up from their seats and start to head out. Piers and August both got up from were they were to and began to follow the two out the door.
"no no August, you stay here. I'll only be a moment. Jill tells the Sheppard, who stays put in the room and watches the three figures leave the room.
Piers was walking just fine but then soon started to loose his balance and began to walk kind of funny. This didn't get unnoticed by Chris's watchful eyes.
"Piers what's wrong? Why are you walking funny?"
"What this Chris, nnno.. it's fine I'm still waking up is all. I had a little nap after I fell from that flight of stairs earlier."
"Wait a minute you fell down a flight of stairs and you didn't tell me? Piers, your walking like a drunk man. I don't think that's a good sign."
Jill too noticed the dog's odd walk as well and became just as concerned as Chris was.
"Piers did you by chance hit your head when you fell down?" Jill asks as she kneels down by the pup to be at his level.
"Actually now that you mention it, ya I did hit my head, many times as I fell."
Jill then looks up to Chris with concerned eyes.
"Chris I think Piers might have a concussion. Before we do anything lets get him some medical help first."
"Medical help, Jill please I'm totally fine. I'm just a bit dizzy. As soon as I get my balance back I'm sure I'll walk better."
"Piers I actually think she might be right. If your not feeling well then its best to get looked at by a doctor, just in case." Piers's eye twitched a bit while his ears went back at the mention of seeing a doctor. After his experience he wanted to be as far away from doctors as possible.
"Chris please I'm fine, really I'm owww!" Piers yelped in pain from Jill's gentle touch to his head.
"See your not fine, you obviously hit your head pretty hard. If it were just nothing I'm sure you wouldn't have felt pain just then." Piers turned his head away from Jill's gaze and looked towards Chris with pleading eyes. Chris then remembered that nasty cut that Piers had on his head back when he found him under the trashcans. It seemed to have healed over night but maybe not as well as he thought. Then again a dog his size falling down the stairs and taking a bump or two probably wasn't a good thing either.
"Sorry Piers but those puppy eyes aren't going to work on me. I'm with Jill on this one." Piers growled in defeat but then remembered he had a trump card.
"But what about Umbrella I can't just be past off to someone and get medical attention without being at least worried about Umbrella finding out."
Jill stood up from were she was kneeling from and pulled out her phone. She took a moment to scroll through her contact list and then handed her phone over to Chris. Chris took the phone and after reading the name on the screen he knew what Jill was telling him.
"All right Piers you win, we won't take you to see a doctor. So instead lets just keep to the original plan. You go with Jill though and get registered in.
"What about you Chris? Aren't you coming with us?" Piers questioned tilting his head to the side in a confused gesture.
"No I have some working out at the gym to do remember. You on the other hand go and spend some time with Jill. I'll meet you two back at my office in two hours ok.
"Right, see you then Chris. Come on Piers we better get you registered." Piers followed the blonde woman closely, but before they got to far Piers peaked over his shoulder and watched Chris walk in the opposite direction as them. Funny thing though, but last time Piers check. The gym was in the other direction. But then again his memories could still be off. Whatever the case he was finally going to be a soldier of the BSAA once again.
Things were going great at the BSAA but not to say the same for Chris's place. Dan and Ben had finally pulled up in the driveway of the BSAA Captains apartment. It was during the day but also very disserted in the neighborhood. Making it the perfect time for the agents to undergo their orders.
"Think he's in there Dan?" Ben curiously asks his partner.
"Better be, I can't wait till this missions complete. I'm tired of driving in that dumb van. Anyways nuf chat lets move in, be quick, grab the dog, and head back to headquarters." Dan then places a gas mask on his face and unbuckle his seatbelt."
"I don't get it Dan, why on earth do we have to ware these dumb gas masks for this mission. What, does this owner have a gas leak or something."
"No Ben we ware these masks to conceal our identity. Anyways get that mask on and come help me get our stuff out of the trunk."
"Right, I'll get the cage." Ben offers as he steps out of the van placing the mask on his face. The agents didn't have too much to get from their trunk. But their equipment consisted of a small cat crate and a pole with a noose at the end of it. It was all they needed for this operation to be a success.
Once inside the two agents began their hunt for the small dog they had come all this way for.
"Here puppy, here boy." Ben whistles to try and summon the dog from his hiding place. In the mean time Dan was checking the other rooms.
"Here doggy doggy!" Ben calls once more while now checking under the furniture. Dan on the other hand was looking up at some of the pictures that hung up on the wall.
"Shit, Ben we may have a problem!" Dan calls his partner over.
"What, what is it Dan, Did you find him?"
"No, I found something else. Take a look at this picture Ben." Dan shows as he points his fingerer at a picture of Chris in his BSAA uniform.
"Oh shit man, this place belongs to a BSAA captain. Dude we are so screwed right now."
"Not as screwed as we are going to be when we get back. That BSAA captain must of known we were coming and took that dog with him as well."
"Team 2 to team 3 do you read me." A muffled voice from Dan's radio calls out.
"Team 3 here." Dan replies back over the walkie.
"Team 3 we have spotted a vehicle heading your way. Retreat I repeat retreat!"
"Dammit, Come on Ben we have to go, now! Hurry threw the window, go go!"
At BSAA Head quarters
"Yes I'm in, I'm back hhowwooooo." Pieres let out a huge howl of Joy.
"Yes your official a member of the BSAA once again. But first Chris will have to fill this paperwork out. Now would you please stop with the howling. People actually have to do work here you know." Even though Jill was being a little harsh on the pup she most certainly was happy for him. He faced hell more then once, sacrificed himself, died, and then came back, all in one piece. Scratch that, he was a dog now sure, but his mind hadn't changed a bit. He still showed the same old spirit towards his love for the BSAA.
"All right Piers lets head back to Chris's office, sound good?"
"Ya, can't wait to tell him I'm a member again." Piers say's trotting by Jill as they walk down the halls. His chest puffed out a bit to show his pride.
"I'm sure he will be as proud as you are right now. Anyways Chris's office isn't to far." As Jill turned the corner of the hall, Piers was following pretty close but ended up crashing right into the wall ahead of him.
"Ooww?" Piers squeaked in pain.
"Piers are you alright?" Jill asks as she doubles back towards the puppy.
"No Jill I'm not fine I rammed my head against the wall how do you think I feel?"
"I have eyes Piers, I get your not dying, but I can tell your in pain. Are you alright, alright? How's your vision, how's your head feel?" Jill asks in a more demanding like tone.
"I'm just a little dazzed from the bump to the head, I'll brush it off."
"Boy I can see why Chris likes you so much, your just about as stubborn as he is. Alright Piers we are just about at Chris's office but before we go in can I ask you one more question?" Jill says as she once again kneels done to the pup.
"Ya, go ahead." Jill then holds up two of her fingers and holds them up to Piers's face.
"Tell me Piers, how many fingers am I holding up right now." Piers squinted his hazel eyes and focuses on Jill's fingers
"Looks like four to me." He reply's raising his brow a bit.
Wow he doesn't even know he got the answer wrong. Jill thought to herself.
"Alright, just checking to make sure you were ok. But just in case you run into any more walls can I offer to carry you?
"I don't know Jill its weird when people carry me."
"Oh come on Piers its not that big of a walk. See Chris's door is there at the end of the hall. It's the least I can do for you."
"Alright fine, but just this once." Jill smiles and opens her arms up for Piers to jump into.
Now cradled in Jill arms Piers could rest his head a bit since he didn't want to admit it, but his head was starting to hurt again after that collision with the wall. But he didn't want to admit that to Jill and see the pleasure on her face that she was right all along and that he really wasn't ok. Besides he still was against the whole getting medical attention thing. Finally the two made it to Chris's office and walked right in. Sure enough Chris was at his desk working on his computer waiting for them to get back. But there was also someone else in the room sitting comfortably on the coach while reading a magazine. It was a young woman probably in her early 30s or so but her hair was short and she ware a green v-neck shirt with a pair of black Capri pants, and to go with the outfit a pair of emerald green high tops. The most obvious thing though Piers had noticed with the girl's outfit was no doubt the lab coat she had on. It didn't take Piers to long to realize what was really going on.
"What the hell Chris, I thought we agreed no doctors!" Piers squirmed in Jill's arms to try and break loose."
"Piers settle down ok. I promised you we wouldn't take you to a doctor but that didn't mean I wouldn't bring one to you." Chris closes his laptop and comes over to the two half way across the room. Then gesture his friend sitting on the coach to come by his side.
"Piers, this is one of our close friends Rebecca Chambers. She's one of our best medics and biochemist here at the BSAA.
"Hi Piers its nice to finally meet you. Chris has told me everything about your situation and says that you might have a concussion. If you want, I might be able to help. I promise not to poke or prod you, I'll just want to check your eyes and ask you some questions." The medic says with a soft soothing voice.
Piers's eyes had relaxed but that still didn't mean he was happy as proven by the fact his ears were still bent back in anger. He looked back up to Jill knowing very well that she was the one who organized this whole thing out.
"Why?" He whimpers back at her.
"Because you couldn't even tell that I was actually holding up two fingers back there in the hall." Piers's eyes widened at the idea that he was incapable of answering Jill's simple question. He then looked up to the soothing eyes of Rebecca then to the concerned eyes of Chris and then back up to Jill's knowing eyes. Maybe they were right, maybe there was something wrong with him. Piers can't help but let out a sigh of defeat.
"Alright you can examine me, but please be gentle." Rebecca smiles down to the pup to give him a little more confidence.
"Don't worry, I do this all the time. You should have nothing to worry about.
Jill can you place Piers on the desk for me."
"Sure thing Rebecca." Jill does as she's told and places Piers on Chris's cleared desk. Now that she had played her part she simply walked over to the coach and took a seat.
"Thanks Jill. Alright Piers now I'm going to ask you a few questions, and I want you to answer them as best you can, ok."
"And this time Piers, be honest, especially to Rebecca. Chris ordered while crossing his arms. He then walks by Rebecca's side to make sure his friend followed orders. Piers reverted his ears back up to show that he had calmed down and was going to answer the questions.
" Alright so Piers can you tell me how long you have been feeling pain for?" Rebecca asks gently so not to rush things to quickly.
"I don't know 100%, but for at least the past few days I'd been having these on and off headaches." And I'm not totally sure but I think while having them I've been slipping in and out of consciousness. Well I can only presume I have been since every time I blacked out I always wake up in a different location it seems."
"Ok, and can you predict in how long you black out for, at least to your best knowledge?"
"Hard to say but considering the time of day and place I'd say I couldn't have been out for more that a half an hour."
"Wait a minute Piers, did you just say you've been having this head problem of yours for the past few days? What the heck, why didn't you tell me sooner? Chris's voice raised with a slight bit of aggravation to the fact his partner had not been fully honest with him in the beginning.
"Chris I understand that you are upset. But there is no reason to raise your voice. In fact it just might be best for you if you go take a walk for a bit. While you let me and my patient talk this over."
Jill lift here head out from the magazine that Rebecca had left on the coach as she witness the scene play in front of her. As much as she would want to keep to herself she figured that she ought to step in this time. She stood from her seat and walked over to Chris and gently grabs his arm.
"You know Chris, she's probably right. Come on lets go for a walk and let these two have some privacy for a while."
"Ya your right Jill." Chris nods his head to Rebecca to continue her work as he then took his leave with Jill. Rebecca turns back to her main focus only to find out that her patient's ears had once more gone down. Only this time in a more slanted position, making him look very upset.
"What's wrong Piers, you look so sad?"
"I hate it when I lie to my captain and superiors. I look up to them so much that I do the best I can to be the best, just like them."
"Aww don't mind Chris and Jill, they are just worried about you. Like any captain would be for any soldier they lead. You're just a slight bit closer to their hearts then you may think. From what Chris has told me, you two are practically family."
"Really I'm that close to Chris." Piers looked totally shocked. But judging by Rebecca's happy smile on her face there was no way she could be lying to him.
Realizing Piers's body relaxing a bit more, Rebecca found it best she continue on with her examination. So she reach her hand into the right pocket of her lab coat and brought out a small object. Of course Piers had notice this and shifted a bit in an uncomfortable fashion.
"Don't worry Piers it's just a flashlight. I'm going to examine your eyes now, and take a look at your pupils. Piers's shoulders relaxed a bit as he let out a sigh of relief.
"Oh good for a second I thought you were going to pull a needle on me."
Don't worry Piers I promised you I wouldn't stick you, and I meant to keep that promise. Now I'd like you to turn your head towards me, and I want your eyes to focus straight on my nose.
Piers did as he was told and allowed Rebecca to shine the light at his eyes.
Meanwhile Chris was cooling off with Jill as they walked around the building for a bit.
"I can't believe he's been lying to me about his head being in pain for so long."
"I know your upset about it Chris. But try and look at this in Piers's position. You know how he always tries to impress you and be strong for you. Do you honestly think he's going to show any sign of weakness now that he's just been brought back to the BSAA." Chris thought about it for a few moments but then nodded his head.
"Ya I suppose your right, I just don't get why he would refuse medical attention like that."
"Well take it from someone with experience. Remember how I was when you brought me back from Africa."
"That's right we had to take you to the hospital afterwards. But once you were treated you felt better."
" Better physically yes, but not mentally. The things I was put through and the things they made me do back in Africa, had scarred me for years. Even today I still can't get over it. But my point is that even though I was treated I still did what ever I could to avoid doctors, hospitals, heck anything really that would remind me of my past. And considering that Piers had gone through a similar fate as me. I can understand why he would act like that. It's a blend between pride and fear Chris. And it will take time for him to heal. But as long as we stay by his side through all his struggles then I'm sure his confidence will build up in no time.
"Your right Jill and we will stick by his side, no matter what happens. Chris smiles to Jill and brings his arm around her hip and pulls her in for a side hug. Jill just roles her eyes at how cheesy Chris was being. But at the same time didn't mind it one bit.
Unfortunately the two were interrupted by Chris's phone ringing off. He looked down curious since he was not expecting a call, but nonetheless he answered it.
"This is Chris Redfield."
"Chris, oh thank god you picked up!"
"Claire, is that you, what's wrong?"
( Authors note: Hi guys, wow 2 chapters in one month. Dang do I have free time! but I guess thats summer for you. I don't know how many pages this is but its a long chapter. hurray ! well see you guys in the next chapter ;) )
