The Wolf's Pup
BY: Asura136
CHAPTER 5: Restless Day
It's already been three months since the Yakuza Case was closed. After they arrived at Hellsalem's Lot, the members of Libra were given some time off to relax and get rid of the jet lag, if any. The Japanese government once again thanked Libra for their hard work and help on the case. Not long after, they were given word that the incident was kept secret to not cause public panic. Among that, the city once again returned to its quiet and peaceful nature with the incident being dismissed as a yakuza sweep to halt any operations they had.
For the rest of the three months, Libra spent it on gathering up and halting any yakuza operations they had present here as there was no need for them to continue. Their presence would be just another nuisance in the city. Luckily, it went well and all the hideouts they raided showed no resistance as many were planning to leave. They don't blame them, Hellsalem's Lot is not for the faint of heart or the weak. It takes a while to get used to all the chaos, trouble, and mishaps.
The days have been a bit slow and quiet since. Any cases they had were easily solved or dismissed as false. There was barely anything to do and it seemed the city was quiet when it came to trouble, something that rarely happens. As of the moment, all of Libra was assigned an another case that might just be solved before the end of the month if not sooner.
Across a shabby worn-down building stood a woman hidden from view. Dressed in a black pants suit with matching midnight boots and a white dress-up shirt with the first two buttons unbuttoned. Her short raven bob-haircut blended perfectly with her clothing. Binoculars held by both hands covered her purple-gray eyes.
Seeing no more movement from this building she got out a notepad and pen from her suit pocket. She scribbled down some notes and observations made from this stakeout. It would seem that there is no one present here, at least not at this hour. The thought of observing this later during the evening or at night lingered in her thoughts.
Her head picked up at the sound of upcoming wheels. Putting away the notepad, she took hold of the binoculars again. Looking through them she spotted a man with combed silver hair, sharp features, a frown and green eyes. He was wearing a gray suit with a black dress-up shirt with matching dress shoes and a green tie. A few of his body guards came out of the car and he hollowered something to them. They rushed in and back out with a metal casket with heavy locks. They loaded it in the trunk, got in and sped away from the building. This could be some weapon, something that could be dealt with easily.
She once again took out her notepad and began to scribble what just happened. No doubt if it is a weapon then there are other weapons dealers in Hellsalem's Lot that shouldn't be here. The case given to them was to figure out where the increasing amount of weapons have been coming form. While none have been given to the public as far as reports go, other organizations have gotten their hands on them and Libra was lucky to have found one during one of their raids. It would explain why the HLPD has been having trouble as of lately.
As Chain continued to scribble notes she felt someone approaching. From the scent it was of no danger, but she didn't necessarily feel like being questioned today.
"Chain!" Yelled Emelina. She seems to be in a good mood.
She would have preferred not to say anything, but she couldn't ignore a friend. Especially one who has their door open for her. Without away looking from her notepad, she responded.
"Hmm?"
With an eyebrow raised, Emelina responded back. "Have you become to good for your friend now?"
"No. Just writing down some last details before I forget."
"I don't think you'll forget."
"You never know." Writing down her last notes, Chain closed the notepad and put in her left suit pocket. Turning her attention to Emelina.
"Is there a reason why you're meeting me here?"
"There is. I was wondering if you'd head back with we to the werewolf bearu before heading to Libra."
"Is there a problem? I'm not supposed to report there until tomorrow."
Emelina gave Chain a grim look. "I see. Let's go."
Chain leaps towards the next building heading towards the bureau, Emelina giving a sigh of relief before following.
Arriving at the bureau, Chain finds the staff running in a frenzy. Papers thrown at the floor, sinks, bathrooms and hallways. Like a tornado has made its way through here. Passing by an operation room, she finds some agents discussing a map, blueprints and papers. She fastened her pace to talk to the chief, Emelina walking behind her.
Opening the door to the office, she finds the chief smiling and petting his cat while the deputy chief is stressing over some papers. The rest of the werewolves looking tired as they sat across from the chief. She walked into the room, letting Emelina close the door behind them. The sound of the door closing caught the attention of everyone and they turned their eyes to the both women.
"Chain!" The three werewolves yelled her name before leaping towards her with arms open for a hug.
The first to cling to Chain was Janet Barlow. A female with blonde hair in a braided bun, pear eyes protected by thick black square glasses. Dressed in a purple blazer, skirt and boots. A white dress shirt with an emerald tie, raven stockings and a matching belt.
The second to hug Chain was Origa Stolianov. A woman with long, wavy tiger hair and slate-blue eyes. Wearing a seemingly red leather jumpsuit with matching boots and gear belt tilting down on her right hip. The jumpsuit providing a collar running to the middle of her neck, with two buttons undone.
The third and last to hold onto Chain was Im Miyeon. Long wavy coffee hair tied in a high ponytail with two bangs on either side of her head. Tan skin with beautiful golden eyes. Dressed in a white dress shirt with a matching onyx skirt and corset, a small loose red tie resting above the two layers. Mocha stockings covering her legs, feet protected by white tennis shoes.
Chain lets out a sigh, before smiling slightly. "I'm glad to see all of you too."
They let go of Chain, as she strolled towards the chief, Lawrence Taruho Ogami. A short man of Japanese descent with white hair, balding near his forehead. Wearing a blue business suit with a white dress shirt and a red tie. A cat with snow fur resting on his left arm, as his right hand petted the animal. A file laid out on his desk and a smile of content splashed in the chief's face.
"Didn't take you long to arrive, Chain."
She remained silent as the rest of the werewolf agents present came up behind her. The deputy chief, Deremid Dan Morse joins them. Replying once they gathered.
"I came as soon as I heard."
"I was hoping you'd find out tomorrow. I figured you needed the little rest. Especially after your last mission with Libra."
"I would have found out even before coming here tomorrow."
He continued to smile and remained silent for a few seconds before responding. "Fair enough."
The chief waited for questions or objections before continuing. Sharing information that the bearu found to Chain. In hopes of finding a solution to this issue.
"As you can see, the bureau is on high alert and due to that, everyone has been stressed. Which would explain the paperwork littered everywhere in the building." He paused to catch his breath.
"We found an interesting problem, not in Hellsalem's Lot but eventually it will. If nothing is done about it, then this city will cease to exist, at least theoretically."
Chain interrupted his dialogue. "Theoretically?"
"Yes, theoretically." A pause. "To be honest, we have no clue as to how powerful this threat is or if it's even a living thing or just a machine, maybe even a weapon of mass destruction. But we do know one thing for sure. The result will be the lives of many and destruction of one or three cities."
"How did you come about this information?"
"One of our agents overheard a man talking about it."
"How did the man look?"
"Said to have silver hair, sharp facial features and green eyes. That's about all the agent saw."
Chain instantly knew who he was talking about. She had just spotted him and has been under surveillance the second he stepped into Hellsalem's Lot, not by Libra but by the HLPD. Without letting the information and a look of surprise slip, she spoke.
"Give me until tomorrow." Snatching the file from his desk.
"Chain-"
"I have it under control."
The chief didn't say anything else and put his trust on her. He then turned to his deputy chief.
"Tell everyone else to go home early." He then turned to the girls, looking at him with stress, sleep, and worry. "Including you four girls."
Without protest they did as they were tod and decide to help the deputy chief spread the word, the chief following. Emelina stayed behind as she ran to catch Chain as she neared the window.
"Chain!" She stopped in her tracks and turned as Emelina caught up.
"What are you planning on doing?" She remained quiet.
Emelina sighed. "Whatever it is, don't get yourself killed."
Chain nodded and turned to leave when Emelina's eyes wided and grabbed hold of her shoulders and turned her around to face each other.
"That scent. It's only emitted if-" She paused before looking into Chains eyes. "Chain, are you pregnant?"
Pregnant? The thought ran through Chain's brain, echoing as if hit by a brick. Wanting to laugh at the wild theory. Having friends outside of both Libra and the bearu she was invited to one of her friends baby shower not so long ago. The scent must have been strong enough that it attached to her, not even the shower taken afterwards must have worked.
"I assure you, that I'm not."
"But the scent-"
"Rubbed off on me sometime during the week."
Not content with the answer, Emelina let go of Chains shoulders. She smiled before speaking.
"Remember to rest. Tomorrow's going to be a long day."
Chain nodded and leaped out the window. Emelina stared at the spot she once was before heading off to help the others. The scent lingering in her thoughts.
Arriving at Libra she saw, Leo and Zed talking near the bookshelves, the S.S. was nowhere in sight. Sadly, neither was Klaus or Steven. She took a seat on one of the couch chairs, throwing the file on the coffee table. At that very moment did Gilbert and K.K. walk out, a cart full of refreshments coming her way. Leo and Zed approached as the cart came closer. K.K. was the first to speak to Chain.
"I was wondering what was taking you so long."
"A slight detour."
"Slight?" K.K. raised her right eyebrow but Chain didn't elaborate more.
Instead K.K took a seat opposite of Chain and waited until Leo and Zed got their drinks before heading back to the bookshelf to continue their conversation. Gilbert gave a cup of tea to K.K and then turned to give one to Chain.
"I do hope you've gotten enough rest. You've been overworking yourself since the last case."
"Thank you for the concern, but I'm doing perfectly well."
He nodded and left back into the kitchen, probably to cook some edibles to accompany the refreshments. Chain put down her drink on the coffee table and picked up an apple as Sonic approached. Jumping from the table onto the top of her head. Using both hands, she split it into two parts and gave one to Sonic. Just then, Zapp came through the doors in brimming anger. Mummering to himself and then yelling at Leo as he walked by Chain and K.K.. Taking this as an opportunity, Chain out stretched her left leg and Zapp tripped over it. Falling face flat on the floor.
Getting up on his two feet he pointed his right finger at Chain. Annoyed at what she done and not feeling sorry. K.K turning to look at Zapp.
"Hey, mutt?! Don't you got anything better to do?!"
"More than you, but I'm all done now."
"I have-" A banana was thrown at his face. Preventing him from speaking.
"Hey, tha-" A pear was thrown. Followed by an apple and another banana.
Both women turned their attention to the fruit plate and found Sonic on top of it. Holding another banana with both hands above his head and ready to throw it. Leo came running and grabbed hold of Sonic, Zed following behind him. Leo looked at Zapp.
"Zapp, I'm so sorry." K.K. began to laugh.
"This was a good display of humor."
Zapp grunted and walked away in embarrassment. Zed followed Zapp, in hopes of calming him down. Leo gulped and then spoke.
"He's never done that before."
K.K. responded to his comment.
"Maybe he's taken a bigger liking to Chain?"
"Maybe."
"Hmmm. Animals can be very intriguing to say the least."
"How come?"
"If an animal comes to love their owner and/or care taker, they become protective of them. They can sense when someone is pregnant by the hormones produced and released. This can also make them protective of their cherished ones."
"I guess that is kinda cool."
As they laughed, the words ringed in Chains head. Could it have been the hormones that are still attached to her that Sonic responded to or is he simply beginning to dislike the monkey? The door opened and in walked Klaus and Steven. Looking at the clock, Chain got up from her seat, picking up the file and headed towards Klaus as he began to take his seat, facing his computer.
"I found something intriguing." Keeping her voice low, she handed the folder to him.
"Hmmm?" Taking it from her and opening it. Finding pictures, documents, and miniature weapon schematics.
"At the rundown building I was staking out a man with silver hair, green eyes and sharp facial features showed up. Ordering his men to bring in a mysterious package into the car's trunk and sped away."
"That solves the HLPD's problem." He stopped himself from continuing as he sensed there was more.
"He was already spotted by a staff member of the werewolf bureau. There's a much bigger force at work. Everyone in the bureau was stressed beyond sleep."
"How serious is this issue?"
"The building looked like a riot happened. Blueprints of the city and various building were laid out." She paused before continuing. "The bureau determined that someone or something is coming to Hellsalem's Lot and if nothing is done about it, we can say goodbye to everyone and everything, including this city."
"I'll inform the HLPD and contact the werewolf bureau. If what you say is true, then we must be prepared. I'll have Steven spread the word throughout Libra."
He stopped speaking and looked at the woman before him. Chain looked healthy, but upon closer inspection he could see the woman was a bit tired judging from her posture and the look in her eyes. Klaus knew she was overworking herself, but he didn't know just how much she's done it.
"I suggest you take the rest of the day off, you have no work tomorrow either. Take it as an opportunity to relax."
"I'm-"
"Please, Chain."
"Thank you."
Klaus nods before turning his attention back to the file. Chain turns around and sees K.K. and Leo still discussing. Zed and Zapp seem to be arguing, Steven is talking to Gilbert, turning her head back to Klaus she seems him typing away on his computer and reaching for the phone. Taking this as her que, she leaped from the window and headed in the direction of her home.
Taking small breaks in between long distances. Finding it odd that she's become this tired after just a distance, something that never happens. Chain stopped every so often to enjoy the view. It was still close to noon, around 3pm and it was still very much bright outside. Taking her time to observe the city she now lives in before it becomes covered by a blanket of darkness. Getting home, she closed the window behind her and took a seat on her couch chair. Looking down to spot a pile of thin papers being pushed down by a mini cat statue she uses as a paperweight.
Her phone rings in her pocket and she waits a few seconds before pulling it out of her pocket and looking at the caller ID. It wasn't any family, friend or coworker, as the number wasn't registered in her contacts, but she recognized it, it was the hospital. She answered.
"Hello, this is Chain."
"This is the Bradbury Central Hospital, calling to remind you of your appointment tomorrow morning at 8:35am."
With the message given, the phone call ended.
*Chain's POV*
I don't usually don't go clinics or hospitals unless it's a yearly check up, but to be honest. I haven't been feeling well for the past few days. Might be the fact that I've been overworking myself or the amount of stress piled on me. Taking a look at the phone I see the battery is at 7%, surprised it lasted me all day. Getting up I go to charge the phone and decide to take a shower, hoping it might help me relieve some of the stress. I make sure the window and the main door entrance are locked before heading into the bathroom.
Having taken a warm shower did help in some aspect. I felt the tensions of the day washed away with the warm water and getting changed into my pajamas helped ease my muscles. I pick up my phone and saw I got a missed call from Leo and K.K. I took a look at the time and saw it was 7 o'clock, meaning I left work around 6 o'clock in the evening. Taking a seat on my bed, I thought against calling them back as I'm likely to text them tomorrow. The only person I should call is the Chief. I look through my contacts until I found his and called him, hoping he'll pick up.
It took a few minutes but he picked up before it ended.
"Yes?"
"Chief-"
"Ah, Chain. I hope you're having a good evening."
"Yes, thank you. The files-"
"Are you resting well?"
"I'm resting perfectly well, but the files-"
"Klaus called. He has the file and will take a closer look at it tomorrow. I knew I could trust you. Now rest up, you can't be stressing over this now." He hung up.
I put the phone down and turned on the TV. Scrolling through the channels until I reached one that was televising a horror movie. Halfway through I changed the channel, I didn't have a reason expect for a feeling I can't quite explain. I turned to a documentary about werewolves, finding it quite funny. Being merely fiction on just about everything. Once it ended I turned off the TV and cuddled in my bed. As I was closing my eyes and falling into a deep slumber, my phone began to ring. With annoyance I pick it up and saw it was K.K calling. Sighing I answered.
"This is Chain."
"Did I wake you?"
"No, I was still very much awake."
"I was just checking up on you." She paused. "You looked kinda out of it today."
"I'm doing fine."
"Very well. Good night, Chain."
"Good night. K.K." The phone call ended.
I decided to text back Leo at that point. Seeing the text, he was also checking up on me. Sending it through and resting the phone once more on the nightstand, charging and going back to sleep, it 'dinged' with a notification. He's probably saying 'good night'. With that in mind, I fell asleep and forgot about the world around me.
I woke up the next morning at 4:30 am sharp. I get up from my bed and head towards the bathroom, when I remembered the text from Leo. Picking up the phone, I read what he said.
"Alright. I just wanted to make sure. Good night, Chain." Dork.
I put it down and continue to the bathroom. I pick up my toothbrush, as I do I begin to feel a bit dizzy. It went quickly as it came. I go back to my daily routine and take a warm shower to feel at ease. With a cup of tea, I take a seat on the chair. Sighing with content. I still got plenty of time before I have the appointment, I'd would rather read but I would lose track of time. So instead I turned on the TV and came to a documentary about pirates. I wonder how much of this is true.
It was soon 7:49 am. I pleased myself watching nothing but documentaries and cheesy movies. I phased myself out of my apartment and out to the street, scaring a pedestrian. I laughed a little, making sure it wouldn't be heard before leaping from building to building until I landed at the hospitals ground. As I strolled through the grounds, reaching the main entry, I saw some patients. Young, old, wounded, recovering, smiling, happy, sad, mad and relaxed. Hearing a squeal of glee, I turned my head to my left and saw a family of five. A man, a woman holding a baby, a boy and a girl. They must be a family, and looking at the boy I assume he is the oldest.
It wasn't them that caught my attention, but the baby. They look so happy to be surrounded by their family. Seeing the baby, gave me a warm feeling and I began to feel comfortable. With a soft smile I continued to the main entrance of the hospital. I dropped the smile as I walked in. As soon as I did, one of Dr. Luciana Estevez's clones ran by but stopped suddenly. I turn my head to the right where she is and she turned to me.
"You're early. Your appointment isn't for another 20 minutes."
She looks around and sees most of the room is empty for now. Any present where resting or sleeping.
"Come with me." I went along with her.
"Since you're here, might as well get the appointment done with. I hope you informed Klaus of your whereabouts."
"It's my day off."
"Well, in that case. We can take our time with the appointment."
She lead me into a patient's room and left me alone for a while. Taking a seat on the leather mattress held in every medical office I wait for her return as I look out the window provided for me. I could see the family walking away from hospital grounds and out of view. They all looked so happy. The pounding of running footsteps could be heard and I my attention switched to the door as it began to open.
"Okay, let's begin."
As any typical appointment, I was asked questions related to my health. Through being with another member of Libra there was some chatting here and there. Eventually she stood with a face of thought. Left hand under her chain as the right was supporting her left arm.
"I'm going to need a blood test. It's nothing serious, but looking at your medical records it seems it's been awhile since your last. It's not necessary but, it would help keep it up to date. Other than that, you seem healthy as ever. I would suggest getting more rest."
With that she left and went to set up the procedure. If all I need is rest, then perhaps I can just lay in bed all day today. Maybe even sleep. Once more I hear the door open, pulling me from my thoughts.
"All ready. Follow me."
Following her, we arrived at a small lab.
"Take a seat in that chair." Gesturing to a chair across the room. Surprisingly, it was normal and not like those I've seen in the places Libra has raided.
"Could you also please take off your blazer? It would make this go faster."
I walked towards the chair, taking off my blazer and setting it down on the left arm before taking a seat. She pulled out a veil, needle and cord to collect and hold the blood. Folding my sleeve back, she looked for my vien, after finding it she plugged the needle in. It felt like a pinch and yet the numb sensation of pain encircled where the needle layed buried. The once clear cord turned wine with blood. Seeing as the veil was small and not much was needed, it filled quickly. Unscrewing the veil form the cord and closing it, the blood halted in its downwards incline. She then went to pull the needle out with ease and bandaged where it once was to prevent any further blood from leaving my body.
Putting on my blazer, she spoke.
"When you go back tomorrow, would you tell Klaus his supplies of medical material has arrived? I don't think he'll be coming here for a days, from what I hear."
"I can do that."
Walking out from the lab and into the main entrance I saw the emergency room was now full of patients. Moaning and groaning from pain or illness. Plenty of her clones ran wild as they attended to the patients as best as possible. I hurried out of the building before anything else went down. I don't feel like dealing with anyone today.
Rushing home, the city was alive with activity. Not bothering to stop, I arrived with plenty of time to spare for the rest of the day. Phasing through my window, I grabbed and a book, sat down and began to read. Losing track as time ran by.
*Dr. Estevez's POV*
Another hectic day, another sleepless night, or so I hope not. Though judging by the paperwork I have now, it seems I might get some sleep. I might as well organize them for tomorrow. Putting them in piles, I came across Chain's blood test result. It must have gotten processed faster than I expected.
Taking a look through her report it seems everything is okay. As expected of our stealthy werewolf. I stopped at a certain piece of information.
"Huh? That's interesting."
I kept reading it and to my surprise it doesn't seem forgerd or tampered with. She was acting very calm and cool during her appointment, perhaps she already knows.
"I'll tell her to confirm it. Though I'm glad Klaus and the chief are giving her time off work, it's been very helpful. These results do explain her current problems and stress."
I put it down on the finished pile for update and notification, though I don't think she'll need any notification. With that I go back to sorting the documents and then go to sleep.
*Third POV*
Chain put her book away once she realized the time. A pile of books stood on her coffee table, blocking the view of the TV. Though it didn't matter. Once getting changed into her pajamas and brushing her teeth, she cuddled into her bed. Letting sleep embrace her. Ignoring the dying sounds outside and focusing on the silence. Tomorrow will surely be fueled with more chaos.
Then again, it's Hellsalem's Lot. Trouble, crime and chaos are the background music to this city of mayhem. A new challenge awaits Libra and perhaps a bigger threat.