Cat girl: You will be seeing them very, I mean VERY soon!
Guest 2: There will be a chapter showing Alice's wild side, but I don't know about it taking over her. Also, as for a sequel, I'm not planning one at the moment. But, I'll let you know first thing if I'm going to make one.
What to Expect When It's Already Expected
Ian couldn't stop staring at the small Indominus that was sleeping inside of the incubator. Dom the Indominus Rex was sleeping inside of the incubator after recently hatching from his egg. Ian got to imprint on the infant hybrid and was now feeling something deep inside of him. Ian didn't want to imprint on Dom at first, but once he held the small dinosaur in his arms, Ian felt a wave of emotions come over him. Part of him felt upset that he imprinted on the infant. But, the other part of him felt a joyous feeling like no other. Ian, in a way, was a parent now. Dom was Ian's child, in a sense. It made Ian cringe at the thought of being a father at such a young age, but he smiled when he thought about having fatherly duties toward Dom. Ian couldn't think about much right now. All he could think about was taking care of Dom and raising him alongside Alice. Ian's troubles were just getting started. After imprinting on Dom, Ian held the him in his arms for a few more minutes, until Dom threw up a little bit of water on Ian. Ian had to change his shirt, which Ryan went to go and get for him, because Ian didn't want to leave Dom's side right now. Everyone that was with Ian went on to do their own thing. Claire and Lowery went to Control. Owen went to the raptor paddock and was going to go and see Alice in her paddock soon. And Zach and Gray went to go and see the Mosasaurus again. Ian's attention was pulled from Dom when he heard footsteps nearby. He turned his head to see Gabriel Ortiz approaching.
"So, this is the infant?" he asked Ian.
"Yeah it is," replied Ian.
"Ian Grady, right?"
"That's right."
"How are you doing right now?"
"I don't know. I'm feeling a lot of things right now."
"What are you mainly feeling?"
"Happiness because, well, I got to imprint on him and, he's like, my child or something."
"Wow, what a feeling."
"I know."
"So, I heard from a little bird that you know who I am."
"Gabriel Ortiz, the Geneticist? Yeah I know who you are."
"And, it doesn't bother you at all?"
"Why would it? You seem to be working on good terms right now, right? I heard that you're trying to take InGen in a new direction."
"That is correct."
"Say, where's that Styler guy?"
Ortiz stayed quiet for a minute before answering, "He and I are no longer in business together."
"Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that."
"Oh it's fine, he and I saw different things."
"Well, I hope that you continue to take InGen in the right path."
"Why thank you young man. I wish you good luck in taking care of this little one and may it be quite the adventure for you."
"Thanks. You know, you're much nicer in person."
Ortiz smiled at Ian's words and then walked out of the lab. As Ortiz stepped out of the lab, he bumped into Styler, who seemed completely different. Not physically, but mentally and emotionally.
"Roberto, what are you doing here?" Ortiz asked.
"I'm just here to see the newborn," replied Styler.
"Don't do anything you might regret Roberto."
"Same goes for you Gabe."
"Just so you know, I've already found a new assistant. One who actually appreciates my work and is an even greater psychopath then you are."
"What? Gabe, we split a day ago and you found a new assistant?"
"I'm a busy man Roberto. I have to be quick on my feet."
"Well, who is he?"
"She actually. And, you'll find out soon enough."
"Whatever."
"So, what are you really doing here Roberto?"
"I already said, I'm here to see the newborn."
"Oh, come on. We both know that you're not here to see that little monster. You're here for something else."
"Okay, you know what? I'm here to tell you that I will bring you down Gabe. I will be your downfall. I. Will. Destroy. You."
"Wow, feisty."
"Prepare yourself Gabe. You've started a war, and I will make sure that you fall in battle."
"Bring it on my good man."
Styler scoffed at Ortiz and then walked away, out of the Innovation Center. Ortiz watched as Styler left before saying, "I knew he wasn't here to see the little monster."
Ryan had finally brought Ian a new shirt, and he changed immediately. After changing his shirt, Ian and Ryan began to discuss baby names for Dom.
"Why the hell is this so hard?" asked Ian.
"I don't know," replied Ryan, "I haven't had kids yet."
"Ugh, why can't their be an easier way to decide?"
"Well, okay, think about a name that catches Dom's personality and wit."
"Personality and wit? Ryan, he hatched an hour ago, and I've only held him in my arms once. I haven't had the chance to actually see how he acts."
"Well, was there a name that came up when you first held him in your arms?"
"Yeah, but I think I'll just stick with another name."
"Wait, what was the name?"
"Zeke."
"Zeke?"
"Yeah, because he reminds me of the organoid, Zeke, from Zoids: Chaotic Century. One of the best animes ever."
"Oh, well, all right then."
"Can't I have someone else pick a name? Like, Owen or Claire, or even Lowery?"
"I'll go and see what they can come up with. For now, you just stick around close to your son."
"Shut up Uncle Ryan."
Ryan chuckled as he walked out of the lab in search of Claire, Owen, and Lowery. Ian stared at Dom, who was starting to stir from sleep and wake up. Ian turned his head when he heard someone else step next to him. It was Olivia, the girl from the pool.
"Olivia, what are you doing here?" he asked her.
"Well, Ian, I was just wandering Main Street and decided to visit the lab, and it just so seems that you were here. What are you doing here?" she asked.
"It's a bit of a long story."
"I've got time."
"Okay. Well, the thing is, there was an egg that hatched and I got to imprint on it."
"That's it? I thought you said it was a long story."
"It was longer when it happened."
Olivia rolled her eyes and then said, "Whatever. So, what came out of the egg?"
"That little guy," replied Ian as he pointed to the stirring Indominus infant.
Olivia's eyes lit up and she put a wide smile on her face as she said, "Oh my God, it's so cute!"
Ian turned to look at her with an arched eyebrow when he asked, "Really?"
"What? You don't think he's cute?"
"Well, he's not cute, but he is adorable."
"What's the difference Ian?"
"Well, you say he's cute because of how he looks. I say he's adorable because of how he acts and his big crimson eyes whose gaze can cut through stone."
"Right. So, what's his name."
"Dom for now. I'm still deciding a name."
"Well, I like how Dom sounds. Why don't you just let him stick with Dom?"
"I just feel like there can be a much better name for a male Indominus out there."
"You strangely have a point."
"So, why were you strolling through Main Street?"
"Well, I was going to meet up with my best friend, but she didn't show up, and I came into the Innovation Center because I thought she might be inside, but she wasn't."
"Oh. So, you still up for meeting up later?"
"Yeah of course. Well, see you later. I'm going to keep looking for my friend."
"Okay."
As Olivia was about to turn around to walk out of the lab, they heard a female voice say, "Olivia! There you are."
Olivia turned around and Ian looked past Olivia and they were now looking at a young girl. The girl had blonde hair, which was shoulder length, emerald green eyes, lightly tanned skin with a notable scar on her neck. She had a laden body with masculine curves, strong legs and arms, pretty face, and pure pearly white teeth. She was wearing a red tank top under a black jacket, skinny blue jeans, and black boots.
"I've been looking all over for you!" said the girl, "Where have you been?"
The girl walked over to Ian and Olivia and then stopped to stare at Ian.
"Whoa, Olivia, who's he?" she asked.
"Oh, right, uh, Ian, this is Alexis Pitcher, my best friend. Alexis, this here is Ian Grady. He's the guy from the pool I was telling you about," responded Olivia.
Ian stretched out his hand and he and Alexis shook hands. Alexis couldn't stop staring at Ian as she said, "Damn Olivia, you said he was hot, but not this hot."
"Alexis!"
"What? I'm being honest!"
"It's okay girls. I appreciate the honesty."
Alexis giggled and put a smile on her face as she stared at Ian's electric blue eyes. Olivia rolled her eyes as she then said, "Well, Ian, we'll see you later."
"Right," he said.
"Bye Ian," said Alexis as she waved at him.
"See you Alexis, it was nice meeting you."
"No, it was nice meeting you."
Ian chuckled at Alexis' words and then turned around and saw that Dom was now fully awake, and letting out whines and cries. Ian opened the incubator and then picked Dom up and held him in his arms.
"What's wrong buddy?" Ian asked the Indominus infant.
The small Indominus just stirred around in Ian's arms, giving him small scuffs and scratches on his arms. Ian then began to rub Dom's head with his thumb, and the small Indominus calmed down a little. At least Ian knew Dom's off switch.
Owen walked into the viewing room of Alice's paddock and was greeted by the conflicted Indominus.
"Hey Alice, you okay?" he asked her as he put his hands on his hips.
Alice shook her head as she opened the window and then placed her head on the floor of the viewing room.
"What's wrong?"
Alice really wished that Owen could understand her, because she wanted to tell him that she was having these strange thoughts about hurting the Indominus sibling that she'd be meeting soon and how she was struggling on keeping her wild side tamed. Alice let gave a shiver of her jaws, telling Owen that it was nothing, because she mostly wanted to get through this problem on her own.
"Well, whatever problem it is, if you need help resolving it, just know that you have people you can count on to help out."
Alice was happy that she had people to count on for getting her through her problems. She had gained great friendships throughout the nearly two months of Jurassic World's opening.
Owen began to rub Alice's snout as he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around to see Claire and Sarah coming towards him. Owen had never seen Sarah like this. She had her hair in a ponytail, she was wearing a white gathered skirt shirt with light brown open toe style buckle design high heels.
"Whoa, Sarah, you don't look like yourself," said Owen.
Sarah rolled her eyes as she said, "This is my most professional look to work here."
"Really? That's your most professional look?"
Sarah scoffed at Owen as Claire interrupted and said, "Anyway, enough of the fashion fight. Look, Owen, I know this is still an early time to mention it, but, just so you know, this year marks the tenth anniversary for Jurassic World being open to the public. We're planning a huge event on June twelfth, which was the day it initially opened. We've decided to throw a formal banquet on that night, so, wear your best clothes. But, during the day, we're going to have a parade of holographic dinosaurs in Main Street. I asked the board, and they agreed on the idea that we should get an Indominus hologram. So, Lowery will come down here in a few days and then start working on it with Alice."
"Okay. You need help with anything?"
"No thanks. Sarah has already taken care of everything. She's got the list of guests and celebrities that will be coming down here that day. She's also got the music arranged, decorations, which will go up in February and stay up until the end of this yeas. She's even got a full fledged commercial in the works. Sarah, you are the best assistant I've ever had."
"Aw, Claire, that's so sweet, but it's all in a day's work."
"Please, Zara couldn't get as much work done in a year, as opposed to you getting it done in a few days."
Owen looked at Claire and arched an eyebrow. Was Claire moving on from Zara?
"Claire, you all right?" he asked her.
"Yeah, why do you ask?" she asked back.
"You seem to be very enthusiastic about Sarah being your assistant."
"Well, she's done a lot of hard work in a small amount of time. It's just surprising that's all."
"Right."
"Owen, are you trying to tell me something?"
"Have you moved on from Zara that fast?"
Claire was taken aback by Owen's question.
"Why would you ask me something like that?" she asked with a partially shaky voice.
"Claire, look, I don't mean to offend you or anything, it's just, you seem to be over Zara already with Sarah in her place," said Owen.
"Yeah, keep going with that Owen, that'll get you points to score," said Sarah as she stepped closer to Claire and asked her if she wanted to head out.
Claire nodded her head and then she and Sarah left the viewing room. Alice pushed Owen by bumping him with her snout and then let out a chirp, telling him that he should be ashamed of himself.
"I know Alice, thanks for reminding me," he told her as he patted her snout.
"Dom! Will you please stop wailing?" Ian asked the small Indominus as he tried rubbing his head with his thumb.
Dom continued wailing and wobbling all over in Ian's arms. Ian set Dom down on a table and then helped him stand on his two feet, only for Dom to fall down. Dom needed to learn how to stand, or else he wouldn't survive in Alice's paddock, or he'll be a lazy butthead and simply ride on Alice's back until he got too big.
"All right Dom, you're going to learn to stand today, and possibly to walk," said Ian as he moved his hand under Dom's belly and then slightly picked him up back onto his feet.
Ian kept his hand under Dom's belly as he let Dom put all his weight on Ian's hand. Once he felt like Dom had balanced out the weight, Ian slowly removed his hand from under Dom and then waited for a few seconds to see if Dom would fall. But, to Ian's surprise, Dom didn't fall down. Ian smiled at the now standing Indominus and then picked him up and said, "Great job Dom! You can stand now! Well, at least, you could stand because I don't know if you'll remember how to stand. Hopefully you're smart enough to remember how to stand."
Dom gave a small warble and then nuzzled his snout against Ian's chest. Then, Dom started making hacking sounds, before then hurling, once again, all over Ian's shirt. Ian placed Dom down and then looked at the small Indominus with a sarcastic smile as he said, "You're so lucky that you're my child."
Ian pulled out his phone but then thought, Dom would do it again, so he decided that the shirt that he was wearing, which was a t-shirt that had the Jurassic World logo on it, would be the shirt he would wear around Dom when he was taking care of the small hybrid, at least for while Dom remained small.
Lowery typed furiously on his keyboard and then found something. It seemed to be some kind of bug, or firewall.
"Well, well, what do we have here?" he asked himself.
"Are you asking me, or yourself?" asked Ryan.
"I'm asking myself, but would you like to answer the question?"
"Yeah. That's a firewall. And, from the looks of it, it won't be easy to crack."
"My concern is why it's there in the first place."
"Well, you said that some video files were deleted a few days ago right? Because you wanted to see what made Alice break the glass in her paddock. Maybe, they're behind that firewall."
"You may have a point there Ryan."
"So, you know how to crack it?"
"I've cracked a few firewalls in my life, hopefully I can get through this one."
Lowery then proceeded to try and break the firewall.
Ian's having parental fun and troubles with little Dom. He also met Alexis, Olivia's best friend. Alice is still struggling with her wild side. Ortiz found a new assistant, but the question is who? Styler promises to tear Ortiz down. And, Claire and Sarah are planning the celebration of Jurassic World being open for ten years. What can go wrong, right?
A/N: Turtles! What's up guys? Let me say, this chapter wasn't easy to write, not in context of length, but because before writing this chapter, I got Writer's Block, and I didn't know what to do at the moment. Thank you Skulls for helping me out! Also, thanks Cat girl for giving us Alexis! She'll be seen more in next chapter and so will Sasha! Thanks for bearing with me you guys! I love you my turtles! That is the first, and certainly not the last, time I say that! I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I hope that you come back for more! Review, if you'd like, and stick around! Question: Who do you think is Ortiz's assistant? (Hint: It's someone you know.)
'Til Next Time!-TM341
