Crimson Eyes

Title: Crimson Eyes
Rating: T
Fandom: Jurassic World
Summary: The Indominus Rex had a parent, someone who take care and interacted with her. But after she was torn apart from him, she was placed in solitude. Years later, she sees an opportunity to escape and takes it, beginning her search.

It was during late at night that Alistair exited his cabin and sat in front of Reggie. Upon hearing his footsteps, the hybrid woke up. "Daddy?"

"I'm sorry, Regina," Alistair apologized and petted her snout. "I'm sorry for not realizing how hard us being apart really was on you. I'm sorry for not thinking about how you felt. I just casually brushed you off and said 'it'd be fine' without caring about your feelings. I'm sorry,"

"It's okay Daddy,"

"After I got used to living with one eye and I had recovered from my wounds, I was assigned to raising the raptors with Owen," Alistair informed her. "There used to be a fifth raptor, Fiammetta. She was a little fireball. She…she was rather violent and always tried to attack me. I eventually quit because I couldn't take it. Every time the raptors showed aggression, I would become fearful. I kept flashbacking to the day Regis attacked me,"

Alistair placed a hand over his eyepatch. "The reason why I didn't try harder to reunite with you earlier…I wanted to, but I couldn't bring myself. The reason is…I couldn't get over the attack. I unconsciously knew that if I were to be able to become your caretaker again, I'd be to jumpy and overly cautious of you, especially since you look nearly identical to your sister," A couple tears fell.

"I am so sorry Reggie," He cried. "I am so sorry I didn't try harder. While you suffered in isolation for five years…I had freedom. It's so unfair. I'm so sorry. You deserve so much better. You deserve a better father,"

Reggie shook her head and rolled over onto her side. She hugger Alistair tightly and in the dirt she drew a picture of Alistair and a large heart around him. "I don't want better. I only want my daddy. I love you Daddy,"

Alistair sobbed against her chest. "I don't deserve an amazing daughter like you,"

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For the next few weeks, Alistair worked on helping Reggie with her separation anxiety. He literally just searched ways to treat it online and followed those instructions. It took a while, but eventually Alistair was able to be gone for a couple hours without Reggie panicking over him not being with her. But it was still evident that Reggie was lonely when he wasn't around, even if it wasn't often.

Masrani came by with a large box. "I heard that you were getting lonely,"

Reggie nodded. "I don't like it when Daddy has to go somewhere,"

"I got you a little friend," Masrani placed the squirming box on the ground. "He'll keep you company,"

The cover of the box lifted and a little head popped out. "Arf!" The puppy leapt out of the box and barked excitedly while wagging its tail. It was small with black fur and tan markings. Its eyes were a dark brown that was filled with curiosity and excitement. "Arf!"

Reggie did not know what to do. She looked to her father for clarification.

"It's a puppy, a male Doberman to be exact," Alistair informed. "Masrani decided to get you a pet dog so you'd have a friend with you at all times," 'My opinion of him has improved,'

Reggie sniffed the dog who proceeded to lick her snout. She jerked her head back in surprise, not having expected that reaction. The puppy ran up to her hand and placed his paws on one of her fingers. "Arf! Arf!"

'He's soft and warm,' Reggie liked how the puppy's fur felt against her scales.

"I have a suggestion for a name but we can pick something else if you don't like it," Alistair said. "Nario. It's Italian for cheerful which this pupster obviously is,"

"Nario?" Reggie liked the sound of it as well as the meaning. She let out a joyful trill. "Nario! Nario!"

"Hahaha," Masrani laughed. "I think she likes her new pet,"

"Reggie, unlike with the rabbits and fish, we have to take care of Nario," Alistair stated. "I'll teach you the basics,"

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Reggie loved Nario. She would constantly play with him. She once tried to give him an entire pack of treats, but was quickly stopped by Alistair who explained that too many treats at once would make Nario sick. Sometimes Reggie shared her meal of fresh meat with Nario who gladly munched on it beside her. Alistair had built a little doghouse in Reggie's cave but the pup rarely used it. Instead, Nario preferred to cuddle up against the Indominus Rex.

Introducing Nario to the Raptor Squad was nearly a disaster. When Reggie first brought her pet to meet them, they immediately thought that he was prey like the pigs they chased. Fortunately, Reggie was fast enough to scoop the Doberman into her arms before any of the Velociraptors could harm him. "Nario is not prey! He is pack!"

"Pack?" Charlie questioned. "He's small,"

"And noisy," Echo added. "Like pigs,"

"Nario is not a pig!" Reggie snarled. "Daddy says Nario is a puppy!"

"Think it was a mistake bringing Nario here?" Alistair asked Owen and Barry.

"As long as the dog isn't in here by himself, then I'm sure the raptors won't be able to get to him," Barry answered.

Reggie wanted to demonstrate playtime with Nario to the raptors and gently tossed a red ball for Nario to chase after. Before the pup could even begin to chase after it, the raptors had lunged at it. The ball was not meant to withstand the fangs and claws of a Velociraptor and was easily destroyed. Nario gave large puppy eyes to Reggie, saddened that his toy was gone.

Reggie cradled Nario in her arms and let out soothing sounds while petting him. "I'll get Daddy to get you a new toy. Please don't cry Nario,"

"She really does act a lot like you," Owen commented to Alistair.

"I mean, she does have a bit of my DNA," Alistair smiled.

"Doesn't that raise ethical issues though?" Barry inquired. "Since she's part human, wouldn't she have some human rights?"

"Obviously don't mention it to the public," Alistair rolled his eye. "Reggie's happy now. We don't need to drag in any more problems. Reggie's happiness and safety is all that matters," 'If anyone tries to take Reggie away from me…' He narrowed his eye at the thought. 'As much as I hate getting my hands dirty…if it's necessary, I'll do it,'

Yes, Alistair is willing to kill people who try to take Reggie away from him.