Mark explains why he's here and what a true Bond is
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"Silver..." he can hear someone calling his name but can't focus on it...all that matters is that Tony doesn't want him anymore. A sharp pain rips its way through the hole he can feel in his chest where his heart once was.
"Silver it's not what you think! Silver"
He turns his watery eyes to Mark and whispers "...Tony?"
Mark shakes his head "Silver...Tony called me to ask me about a true Bond...I'm not here to take you back"
Silver wipes his face and looks at the leash and Collar
Mark looks to where Silvers looking "Oh...I get it now...er...Tony asked me to hold these while he calls someone named Vance...I was waiting outside for him before I came in to speak to you both but I heard your growl and thought I better intervene"
Silver looks at Mark then at the Doctor "Can I have my Collar back please...?"
Brad smiles and hands over the precious object which Silver hold close to his chest while avoiding eye-contact from both men looking at him.
Mark approaches him and Silver tenses slightly as he places a hand on his shoulder "Silver...you truly are unique" his hand moves to his Scruff and lightly strokes him till he relaxes.
They all turn to face the door when Tony comes in.
Silvers face lights up when he approaches the bed but falters when he can feel anger and something else which is aimed at him "...Tony?"
Tony moves around the side of the bed and places his hand on Silvers neck to pull him close so he's leaning on him "Silver...I'm glad your ok"
He smiles and rubs his cheek across Tony's side but stops when he hears Marks chuckle.
"This is a true Bond!" at the mens confused look he continues "You said Silver died five times but came back alive each time as you refused to let him go"
"Let him go?"
"Look at you! Silvers Claiming you as his and according to his heart monitor he calmed down as soon as you entered the room...you've created a true Bond by giving him your strength when he gave you his...by all rights Silver should be dead"
Tony tightens his hold in Silvers Scruff.
He can't help but whimper at the pain caused
"Oh" he releases his grip and runs his fingers through the coarse fur "Sorry Silver..." he turns back to Mark "Why should he be dead?...It was only a bullet shot...a through n through...it didn't hit or nick anything of vital importance! I don't understand!"
Mark looks at them both "Silver gave you his life when he used the last of his strength to heal you...he was dying...but you gave it back subconsciously through the Bond...that's why he came back" he smiles at the closeness between them "You Claimed him and allowed him to Claim you back. You can feel the Bond...I have only ever heard of such a thing...but to see it in person...it's a thing of beauty" and at Silvers yawn he says "Right well...I need to get back to the Facility but if you ever need anything you've got my number" he turns to follow Brad out but turns back "Tony?"
He looks up from where he's stroking Silver and watching his reaction to the touch to turn to Mark "Yeah?"
Mark smiles at him "Take care of Old Silver...he's one of a kind" and with that he leaves and shuts the door behind him.
Silver begins to doze but awakes as Tony touches his hand to remove the Collar he's cradling to his chest "I think this belongs here" and with that he places it around Silvers neck. They both feel the Bond flare between them
"Oh Gunny...your Mine". He crawls into the bed and Silver sprawls himself over Tony resting his head over his Owners heart with fingers running through his hair. He purrs a soft relaxing noise as he dozes back off to sleep feeling Safe and content to lay here forever.