Love Struck Delusion

Chapter 191 – Dog trains dog

Pepper's POV, An hour or so later.

"Sit!" I ordered her again as she was doing her best to remain a puppy.

"Braf!" Looking right up at me as I gave the command for the hundredth time. Moly barked up at me with some snark and immediately I let out a sigh and watched as she began to run around me like she was on drugs. The whole time she was barking and with my ass deep in the snow I gave off a slight shiver and adjusted myself accordingly. Getting pretzel style in the snow I continued to watch as she ran back and forth and back and forth. With some laughter coming to me I shouted.

"Molly stop!"

The dog halted to a stop while at the same time losing her balance and rolling into the snow next to my leg. She sat up quickly and with my laughter still present I asked as she came up to stand on my thigh.

"Don't you ever run out of energy?"

Looking me dead in the eyes she replied.

"Braf!"

I couldn't hate the response. Not one bit. In fact all I did now was laugh as she waited for my affection. In time I began to pet her and with a few minutes passing I debated on what to do next. Not like I had to worry about getting her trained in one night. It takes months to properly train a hound. Let alone an attack dog. Raptor had to know this as well. So maybe I wouldn't get shit thrown at me if I decided to just relax a little tonight. I was still good and proper tired and it wasn't like sitting out here would help. So with Molly stepping off my leg I stood up and ordered her gently.

"Let's head inside Molly. Get us something to eat."

"Braf! Braf!" She replied as I began to head back inside with her.

As we got through the front door I took immediate notice to Raptor sitting in a chair out by the fireplace. He had his eyes closed and his legs kicked up onto the counter just a few feet out from the chair he was in. He looked asleep.

"Raptor?" I asked softly as I got nothing back.

With my focus on him I jumped a little when I heard a whisper to my left say.

"Pepper."

Looking left I widened my eyes when I saw it was my sister. Just staring at me she urged.

"Come over here."

Making my way over as Molly ran to Raptor's side, I looked Zeta in the eyes to ask.

"What?"

"He's sleeping. Let him sleep. He's earned it. What are you doing?"

"I was going to get something to eat actually. I didn't know he planned on going back to sleep."

Just nodding Zeta replied.

"Well just leave him alone for now anyway. He hasn't slept in a while."

With Molly soon coming back to us I asked.

"Well you want to join us? Just a little snack before bed."

My sister just smiled and turned as we began to walk. No way would she pass on some food. Molly was just as excited as I was. And as we walked Zeta said while looking over to me.

"Can't turn down the offer. I was getting a little hungry anyway."

We both laughed and as it washed over she asked.

"What were you two doing out there anyway?"

"Raptor wants me to train the little one here."

Kinda surprised Zeta questioned.

"Wait? You two talked about this?"

Nodding with a smile I replied.

"Yeah. He woke up about an hour ago and I ran into him on my way to the kitchen."

"How'd it go?" She then asked. I knew what she was asking for real and replied calmly.

"About as good as you would think."

"You ask him?"

"Of course."

"And?" She wondered as I replied.

"And...well yeah. He's not hiding anything."

"So you believe me and him now?" She then asked as I shook my head as we soon found the kitchen.

"I don't know what to believe Zeta. He doesn't seem like a god."

Finding ourselves at the table Zeta replied.

"That's cause he doesn't act like one."

"You still understand this is fucking nuts right?" I had to ask my sister as she laughed and replied back while taking a seat.

"What do you want me to say Pepper?"

"That's it's fucking nuts!" I shouted as she just shook it off to reply.

"It's the truth though."

Sitting down across from her I then asked.

"What would happen if the world knew what he was?"

Just giving me this interested stare she replied after a few seconds.

"Probably do everything to ether research him or outright bash him twenty four seven with interviews and questionnaires. That's why it's better we just relax and keep things kosher. No need to let the world know."

"What if he doesn't see it that way? What if he's just open about? Or god forbid what if he continues to be an idiot and it just gets out?"

Shrugging she replied.

"Like I said. Keep it kosher and relax. If he wants to expose himself he's going to. We just need to keep him safe."

After hearing the answer I just sat back in my seat and began to look to our left as a servant came up to us the second I made eye contact. With this tall human male stopping at the edge of the table he asked.

"Can I help you ladies get something to eat?"

Smiling Zeta replied.

"That would be great. What's there to eat at this hour?"

I just started to zone them out as I grew curious about Raptor's contract. I wasn't going to relax. I knew shit was bound to change. It might already have with him no longer being part of the rebellion. And I wasn't surprised the second I went to my wrist to turn on the screen. Using my other hand to pull up the site I remained quiet as Zeta kept talking to the man. As I got around to searching his name I heard her ask.

"Pepper?"

Looking up without fully giving her my full attention I replied.

"Yeah?"

"You want some?"

I had no clue what she was talking about but replied anyway.

"Yeah. I'll have some. Thanks."

The human just smiled and made his way back to the kitchen as I pulled up Raptor's contract to see it's status. I just let out a sigh as my sister wondered.

"What are you doing?"

"I knew this would happen." I thought to myself as I replied to her.

"Checking Raptor's contract. Good thing I did too. Look." I urged her as I put my left arm across the table for her to see. The first thing she was surprised about was the fact that I even had a mobile computer on my wrist in the first place. But that didn't stop her from ignoring the hows and just reading what I had up for her to see. After a second or two she replied.

"Shit."

Pulling back my arm I nodded and asked carefully.

"Should we tell him?"

Nodding back Zeta replied.

"Yeah. But let's do it later. He's not going anywhere and he still needs to rest."

I agreed and shutting off my tactical band I listened as she asked.

"Where did you get that anyway?"

Smiling I replied.

"Stole it before I left home. The army was giving these out to officers before I went AWOL. It's simple and had built in secure internet and plenty of modifications to fit my needs. It's flexible and I managed to even get it to work with my own technology I developed."

"You developed something?" She then questioned in disbelief as I grew defensive and replied.

"What's that suppose to mean? Hey sister sorry, but I can make shit too. You may be the better engineer between the two of us but I can still work a wrench bitch."

Just giggling in her seat she then asked.

"Oh yeah? Can I see it then?"

Undoing the band I handed it over to her to order.

"Don't break it."

"I won't." She replied as she got it in her hands to start fiddling around. I just watched as she soon wondered.

"So what did you make?"

"Motion sensors. It's one of the few reasons I've been a step ahead of most of my enemies as of late."

Somewhat impressed Zeta then asked.

"What did you use?"

"I'll show you when we get back to the room. Maybe you can help me."

"You? Help? That's new." She said back as I laughed and replied.

"The sensor I put together is a brick. I wanted to get it smaller and more mobile. I'm sure together we can figure something out."

Nodding her head as she handed me back my band she replied as the human approached with two plates in hand.

"I fixed up the old guy's armor not that long ago. I'm sure I can figure something out to help with that. Depends on how you rigged it. But let's eat a bit before tackling that."

Smiling as the human put down the food he was holding. I widened my eyes seeing a huge cut of steak on mine and Zeta's. My nose picked up on the smell as I questioned.

"Is this from the bear?"

The servant smiled and replied.

"Yes ma'am. We got a lot of meat from that bear. It's a god send if you ask me. We charred it just right and that's medium rare. It's a darker taste mind you but we seasoned it with some onion and thyme. It's pretty good if you ask me. But you be the judge please." He urged as I took the first bite alongside my sister who waited for my reaction.

"Chewy." I stated as they both chuckled.

"Well enjoy the meal ladies. If there is anything else you need just let one of us know."

"Thank you." Zeta replied as I went for another piece.

Time was starting to go by pretty smooth. As I found myself really enjoying this cut I soon looked up to my sister to ask.

"Can I ask you something?"

Looking up to me as she had a large chunk in her mouth, she nodded and replied.

"Yeah anything."

Wiping my mouth with a napkin I then said.

"Are you worried about Ying?"

I saw her eyes change as the question came out. But with confidence she replied.

"No. We'll handle it."

"What makes you say that? You gonna pay them off if they find out?"

Shrugging she replied.

"Maybe. I'd like to keep my money. But worst comes to worst I can afford the bail."

I nodded and without thinking I just said it.

"Chances are they will just come to kill Raptor. He's the double crosser. If worst comes to worst we can leave before things get serious."

Widening her eyes Zeta replied directly.

"We aren't doing that. Not a chance in hell. We stay with him through this. Raptor has a plan. Trust me."

Sensing some new emotion in her voice I questioned.

"You're pretty confident in that sis. What gives?"

Just putting down her fork she replied.

"What gives? I've said it already before. He's earned my trust and my support. He's given me back my freedom and my sister. I'm not leaving him. Not when he could have left me and decided not to."

"Freedom? Hiding isn't freedom Zeta." I told her back directly as she went silent to think on that. Retaking my fork and knife I cut up another piece of steak and went back to eating. She did as well after some time and things just went quiet for a bit between us. Maybe after a were halfway through the meal she asked.

"You wana try and do something tonight?"

In confusion I replied.

"What kind of something?"

Just looking me dead in the eyes Zeta asked back.

"You want to watch a movie or something? Roman said there was a movie theater. Might see what they got. It's been a while since we just relaxed and enjoyed something small together."

With my thoughts taking her seriously I replied while taking another bite of my food.

"That sounds like a good time. But she's coming with us." Pointing to Molly who this whole time waited at my feet. I matched eyes with the girl to understand just what she was after. And with my sister giving me a short response, I put down what I had left on the plate for her to enjoy.

"She's a good girl Pep. I'm okay with that so long as she is."

Molly didn't respond. She was focused on food. With a smile on our faces I replied.

"She needs to be taught some things. How to be quiet is one of them. Might as well be training. Raptor would buy it that way if it was."

"He's won't bash us for watching a movie Pepper." Zeta stated as I nodded and made sure my wrist band was on tight. Once sure it wouldn't fall off I replied.

"Okay okay. Let me get another round though. She ate everything." With Molly looking back up at us my sister and us just smiled as I raised my arm to signal the servant.

Raptor's POV, Two weeks later.

"Ahhhhhh."

With my breathe being seen right in front of my eyes, I kept my head up and just gazed off into the distance as I sat atop of the mountain that had been looming over my head ever since I got here. It was beautiful and peaceful. Two things I haven't seen in such a long time together.

As I remained down with my ass pressed about a foot deep into the snow under me. I shut my eyes as I heard from behind.

"You need to hold up on the whole demi god thing Raptor! I can't keep up!" Stated Cody as I looked back to find him finally reaching the top of the cliff we had to climb up to get here. With a smile on my face I questioned.

"What you trying to say there kid? Thought you were use to this kind of training."

As he reached the top Cody slowly got to his feet to reply.

"Thats what you call this? Training? Shit that isn't training Raptor. That's just hard. You know how high we are?" He wondered as I shook my head to reply.

"High enough where no one can bother us."

Letting out a chuckle as he got to my side, Cody stated with a happy tone.

"You don't have limits so fuck off please sir. I'm good but climbing a mountain like this isn't in my blood. It's hard. Must be nice not feeling the pain in your legs and arms huh?"

Instantly I laughed as he sat down next to me to take off his hat. With his hair moving with the wind around us, Cody let out another sigh and began to look out at the estate which could be seen a few miles out.

"So what we doing up here mind me asking?"

Looking out at the estate I replied.

"I don't really know to be honest. Just wanted to do something today."

Putting his head down in his lap Cody questioned.

"What the fuck am I doing here then? If there wasn't a reason I would have fought harder to talk you out of this shit. Hahaha."

Reaching back to pat his back I replied.

"You still would have followed. We both know that Cody."

Looking over he stated back.

"Your probably right haha."

After a few seconds of silence coming between us, I reached into my front pocket to pull out my phone. As I turned on the screen I saw the messages and missed phone calls building from Archer over these last few weeks. I knew better then to answer. It would be trouble. And I bet he's looking for me.

"When you want to go back to the estate?" Cody soon asked as I replied while shifting in my seat in the snow.

"It's gonna be getting late if we wait much longer. Might as well get heading back now. You ready?"

Nodding the fox replied.

"Yes sir. Let's get it."

Smiling we both stood up and began to head back to the base of the cliff.

Two hours later.

About halfway down the mountain I could already sense who was waiting for us at the estate and I wondered as to why they were here.

"Ahhhh...ahhhhhhh...ahhhh...?" Looking back at my friend, I found the fox gasping for air a few feet behind me. His eyes were shutting as he knelt over to just focus on his own body.

"What's wrong?" I asked him cutesy as his eyes looked right back up at me to reply.

"Fuck you. After this you owe me something."

Letting out a laugh as we were only a few meters away from the main gate. I wondered as he got up to start moving.

"What do you want?"

As he reached my side, Cody replied while at the same time taking the lead.

"Let me think about that. I'll get back to ya asshole."

"Sure." I muttered as I began to follow him back into the main building. The second he opened the front door I stopped in my tracks to see Hecan standing right there with a few armed G.U.N soldiers including Roman who instantly stated.

"There they are."

Hecan turned to face us. The man still somehow smiled as I questioned with Cody also coming to a stop.

"What are you doing here?"

Approaching me Hecan replied while extending his hand towards my shoulder.

"I own this estate commander and right now I'm here to talk with you."

Guiding me forward and towards the main room, Hecan took me to the near front of the table. Once there I wondered.

"About what? I wasn't expecting you for another week."

Nodding the president of G.U.N replied.

"This is important. Something we need to discuss and this may sound crazy but you're really gonna want to listen to what has to be said."

I was lost and with him pulling out a chair I asked.

"What's going on Hecan?"

Getting in the chair, I widened my eyes when Hecan came around my side to reply.

"We have guests."

With my eyes following his I stopped them on a small two man pair rounding the corner from a nearby hallway. The man in front caught my attention first. He was a much older gentlemen and by the looks of things he had to be Hecan's age. A very light brown coat of fur and much to my surprise it was a badger. Haven't seen too many of them in my lifetime. Dressed with a comfortable set of winter clothes the badger smiled and looked right to me as my eyes looked behind him for a second to see his partner who was much younger.

A very well built red cat with red eyes. Must be the muscle cause I could clearly see he was armed with an MP5 stapled to his chest by a sling. He had a very relaxed looking composure as the badger in front soon said with an equally calm tone.

"Nice to finally meet you commander Voltz. You don't know me and that will remain the same as we talk."

It became clear very quickly to me that this guy was very full of himself and outright confident in barking orders. But the question was still there. Who was he? I asked myself as I was urged by Hecan who said as they reached the table.

"These gentlemen work for the contract betting service displayed online Raptor. They've come to make you a deal. So please listen."

"A deal? I questioned as I looked back to Hecan who just smiled slightly. I could feel even he was a bit nervous. Were these guys that bad? Bad enough to scare the president of G.U.N? The same person who basically runs the world?

mT Shadow.