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Chapter 4-Who Let the Dog Out?
Darkness. That's all he saw. The ever growing darkness that swirled around him like fog. "Scully?" Mulder called. He didn't know where he was. Never in his life had he been so confused. Then out of no where he saw a growing light far in front of him. Slowly it grew closer banishing the shadows that surrounded him.
As the light came closer to him Mulder saw a red haired women standing in it with her back to him. Mulder instantly knew who it was. Scully. Filled with a new found joy he bounded towards her. But the faster he ran the farther away she got. "Scully!" Mulder shouted. But she didn't seem to hear him.
Suddenly she was right in front of Mulder. He reached out to touch her. She slowly turned around and THUD! Mulder woke up startled causing him to hit his head at the top of the cage he was in. Shit! Mulder thought as waves of pain began to form into a headache. He slowly opened his eye. His vision was blurred. He waited a moment or two before it reverted back to normal.
"Wakey wakey doggie!" Cried an over exuberant voice. Oh God I think I am going to be sick Mulder thought. Wait a minute. Doggie? Oh God don't tell me…Mulder slowly looked down at his hand to discover it was a… No no no! He thought in dismay.
In replace of his hand was a large, furry, dark brown, paw! He raised it to feel the top of his head. Two brown ears were found. He moved his paw over his face. He felt his muzzle which contained new sharp canine teeth. He also had a cold wet nose and a whole lot of extra hair. You can't be serious Mulder thought in horror.
"Did you have a good sleep Mr. Mulder? Or should I say K-9 7." The same man who had confronted Mulder in the lab peered in and gave Mulder a wicked smile. A low growl escaped from Mulder's throat.
"What did you do to me you son of a bitch!" Mulder snarled angrily. To Mulder's captor however this all sounded like a series of angry barks and growls.
"I'm sorry Mr. Mulder I can't understand you. You're a dog now remember?" He smirked. For the first time since Mulder had woken up the realization hit him with full force. He was a dog. A flea scratching, squirrel chasing animal. Instead of being man he was mans best friend. Scully wouldn't even recognize him. His ears flattened against his head.
"How rude of me we have been so busy acquainting ourselves that I never fully introduced myself. I am Doctor Manson. I used to work for a group of scientists that were studying genetics. When they failed to see the greatness of my project, you, I left them and started my own little group, Alpha. Why become a conspiracy you ask. Our government refused to give me the money I needed and using innocent civilians as test subjects didn't go too well with them either. For years I worked on this experiment, Project K-9, the other 6 humans I picked nothing but failures." This guy talks too much. Not to mention he is giving me a lot of information Mulder thought.
"You're wondering why I am telling you all of this aren't you? Well who are you going to tell? No one can understand you. Besides those goons who kidnapped you for me are making sure they get rid of any evidence that Fox Mulder ever existed. You made it a lot easier since you don't have many friends." "Ok so what is the point of all this?" Mulder wondered.
As if reading his mind again Manson continued "The reason for this project is for money of course. In Project K-9 I use humans as my guinea pigs- I think I figured that one out Mulder thought sarcastically- and turn them into super powerful dog soldiers. They don't need to eat, sleep, and are obedient. The military would save millions of dollars in food, supplies, and medicine. Think of all the money I could make!" Manson began to babble about the government and money some more. This guy has issues Mulder thought.
"And then I ran into another conspiracy, the Synicate, I could care less about all of their mumbo jumbo about aliens and a virus but was only interested in a Fox Mulder. An FBI agent who was causing them all sorts of trouble. So after receiving a good amount of money I set out on my quest to capture you and well you know the rest." And people call me spooky. "But I will only know if the project was a success if we do a few tests. So… Green!" Manson barked.
"Ye, yes sir." A stout, balding man stuttered.
"Take K-9 7 to the athletic room." He ordered.
"Yes sir." Said Green. Manson looked into the cage.
"See you soon K-9 7." "It's Mulder." Mulder snarled. Manson just smiled and hurried off somewhere.
"Come here dog. It's ok." Green tried to coax Mulder out. "I don't think so buddy. Besides I am human do you realize that? Probably not. Hey get that thing off me! Hey!" Mulder growled again as Green snapped on a collar and leash. "Come on." Green grunted as he tried to pull Mulder out. "I am going no where except home." Mulder replied. Green, frustrated, turned the cage upside down dumping Mulder out. He yelped in pain as landed on his tail. "You shouldn't treat guests like that."
"Look, I am going to get you out of here as soon as possible. You need to work with me here ok?" Green hissed. Mulder stared at him suspiciously. How could he trust him? But Mulder knew he had no other options at the moment. Mulder gave a soft woof.
Green nodded. "Good now you are going to have to bear with me ok? Let's go." Mulder sighed followed him. This is a really good time to come busting in to save me Scully. But as Mulder walked down the hall he knew his only way of escaping was though Green. Anytime now Scully. Anytime…
Meanwhile…
"Agent Scully? Agent Scully!" Called the urgent voice of AD Skinner. "Agent Scully wake up!" Scully groaned. She had a pounding headache.
"What happened?" Scully asked a little dazed. All of a sudden it all came back. Dinner with Mulder, them going back her place, being attacked by their waiter and his accomplice, after that everything was blank. "Never mind I remember." Scully sighed as she slowly lifted herself off the floor.
"Good because than you can tell me what the hell happened here." Skinner practically screamed. Scully ignored Skinners outburst and glanced at the clock. It was about 10:30. Where is Mulder? Scully wondered.
"Sir have you seen Agent Mulder?" Scully asked alarmed.
"No I haven't been able to reach him either. Agent Scully what happened?"
"Damn it…" Scully cursed under her breath. "Sir we need to find Agent Mulder. He has been kidnapped." Scully did her best to keep calm. How could two rookie men sneak up on them like that? They were trained FBI agents something like that should have been stopped. They didn't even use their guns! Stupid, stupid, STUPID Scully screamed in her mind. "Sir last night Mulder and I were attacked while umm discussing a recent X-File, here in my home. They knocked Mulder out and than me. I don't know were they took him or what they want with him. All I know is that we need to find him." Scully finished. Skinner absorbed the news that Scully had just given to him. "Sir? Sir did you listen to what I just said?" Scully asked annoyed.
"Yes Agent Scully I heard you. Right, we need to get someone in here to lift prints and than we need to get working on finding Agent Mulder."
"What can I do sir?"
"You can go to hospital and get that gash on your head checked out. Then you can go to Mulder's place and rest. He shouldn't mind if you stay there since he won't be there obviously."
"Sir I cannot just sit around while Mulder is missing! Please sir I want to be on this case." Scully demanded. What the heck is Skinner thinking! How can he expect me to sit around on my ass while Mulder is out there somewhere! Scully was outraged. No wait she was down right pissed!
"Agent Scully you need medical attention…"Skinner started.
"Sir I need this case."
"Agent Scully you need to go to the hospital!"
"Sir…"
"That's an order Agent Scully!"
"Please sir." Skinner sighed. This woman was as stubborn as Mulder sometimes. But he knew Mulder would do the same thing if it was the other way around. "Alright. But first you need to get that wound checked out. Conference room, 3:00 if you still want to be on the case."
"Thank you sir." Scully said grateful and without another word so straightened her skirt picked up her purse which was still in its place near the coffee table where she left it last night and hurried off to the hospital. Before she left though Skinner said to her "Sorry your date didn't go as planned Agent Scully." Scully just stared at Skinner in bewilderment and rushed off faster than before as she hid a slight blush on her face. Skinner smiled as he flipped out his cell phone and called a forensics team.
2 hours later Alpha labs/base
Mulder was panting heavily as he was leaded by Green to a white sterilized room. His panting was more from the ever growing fear than exhaustion. His 2 hour test was more like training. For the last hour he had been dodging laser beams, missiles, arrows running in and out of obstacles, and basically trying to survive while cursing a crazy madman. Mulder though was busy thinking about the conversation he had overheard than his sore muscles. Green better get me out of here soon… Mulder thought worried.
Flashback
"Marvelous! He is perfect! My specimen just proved that the experiment was a complete success! His only flaw is his obedience. Did you notice Green how he never once listened to a single command I gave him. That won't do, no it won't…ah! Professor Green I think now would be a perfect time to try that brainwashing serum don't you agree?" Manson bubbled with glee.
Professor Green just stared at the marble tiles of the floor his minding racing. He needed to get that dog out of here now. "What are you waiting for? Take that animal to the vet room now!" Manson ordered. With that said he marched out of the room still babbling about his success.
The whole time Mulder had been sitting in the training room listening. For a genius the guy forgot about turning off the speakers. He is a mad idiot Mulder thought smirking as best as a dog could. A few minutes later Green came in snapped back on the dreaded leash and led him to his permanent doom.
"I'll get you out of here trust me." Green whispered in his sensitive ear. How many times has that sentence been said to me? Mulder had no choice but to follow…
End Flashback
Green tied his leash to a nearby table leg and busied himself getting the needle. Mulder watched with curiosity and fear. He eyed the door which was open. Slowly he inched to it not really knowing what good it would do to him since he was attached to a table. Green looked sadly at Mulder and bent down near him. He unclipped the leash and took off the bright red collar.
"I don't have much to say to you expect you need to get as far from here as possible. Washington DC is about 50 miles east from us. Just head east until you find the main road that leads out to the highway. I can't help from there. Just keep your guard up. Once Manson finds out you are gone he will hunt you down-"I think I could have figured that one out" Mulder mumbled.- Go down two floors and turn left and keep going strait. There is a broken vent in the wall that will lead you outside. Good luck!"
"Wait! How can I become normal again? Hello are you listening to me! I can't just live the rest of my pathetic life as a dog!" Mulder said angrily. But Green simply pushed Mulder out the door.
"Go! I have to activate the alarm soon! Go!" He said urgently.
"I guess not…" Mulder said disappointed. He knew it wouldn't be so easy but still…
"Go damn it! We don't have all day." Green yelled at him.
"Alright I'm going I'm going. You don't have to kick me!" Mulder protested. He gave Green one last glare and bolted out of the room. He finally found the staircase and slowly made his way down. He still wasn't quite used to walking on four legs instead of two. By the time he had reached the correct floor the alarm had already sounded. And now the fun begins…thought Mulder.
Taking a deep breath he pushed the door open using his body weight and hastily sped down to the hallway, his claws skidding against the smooth tiles as he turned left just as Professor Green directed. No sooner than he did this he quickly found himself dodging bullets and tranquilizers. He was running so fast he felt like he flying. Mulder skidded to a stop as the hallway spilt into two.
One right one left. "Ok where is the friken vent!" Mulder askedpanicking.He scanned the wall. Nope, nothing. He looked back and forth. Right or left? Pick one, anyone.
The heavy booted footsteps of the guards were coming closer. He pressed his ears against the wall. A faint whistling sound could be heard. Someone had plastered the vent over. Mulder's tale thudded against it. The plaster was weak and thin. Thump! The guard's footsteps were even closer!
Mulder backed up and then ran full force at the wall and went crashing down the vent. The guards shouted angrily at each other giving orders. "Yahoo!" Mulder cried as he slide downwards THUD! Mulder landed hard on the hard, dirt ground. Scents or smoke, garbage, and pollution bombarded Mulder's nose. He took a sniff of the fresh air. A gun fired from his right.
I think I overused my stay Mulder thought as he headed eastwards into the forest closest to him. The guards stubbornly followed. The smell of fresh pine surrounded him but he kept going. Now was not the time to stop and smell the flowers. Zip! Another bullet zoomed past him, grazing his side but Mulder ignored the slight pain as he continued to run from his pursuers.
"Shit!" Mulder yelled as he tumbled into a hole hidden by decaying leaves. Twigs and dirt showered down on him. He sneezed as some dirt went up his nose. The footsteps of a guard told Mulder someone was very close. He hid under a pile of leaves and waited for him to pass. Luckily the guard failed to notice the gaping hole in the forest floor. Mulder made himself comfortable. It would be a while before he could leave his hiding space. Let's play hide and go seek Mulder thought. And settled down into a deep welcoming sleep.
About 8 hours later…
Mulder woke up with a start. He was freezing even though it was the middle of July. He sat up on his haunches and sniffed the air. The smell of human was very faint. Those stupid guards must have given up searching the forest hours ago. Mulder stretched his stiff legs. Gathering up all his strength he took a leap and jumped out the hole easily.
Enhanced strength. He was serious about the super dog thing Mulder thought. That hole was at least 70 feet deep and he just hopped out of it easy as 123! He took another sniff. He could smell the disgusting smell of gasoline about 20 miles ahead of him. He trotted off. Now that he had escaped he could concentrate on more important problems. Like getting back to DC and finding Scully. But more importantly getting his humanity back.
AN-Well at least I was able to update before I left! Thank for the reviews, again. I promise to update as soon as I get back from my vacation k? As always please review. Cya peeps around!
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