The Wolf's Pup
BY: Asura136
CHAPTER 7: Fortunate Miracle
A woman wearing an open mint hoodie covering her soft blue long sleeve pajama shirt and matching pajama pants, sits on her chair with a blanket embracing her legs. A red mug held by her hands, eyes staring at the TV. As colors flicker with movement from right to left and left to right. The steam of her mug creating a faint veil in front of the eyes. Distorting some of the images, but not caring.
The sound of the TV bounces through her room and into her ears. The voice of the anchorman sounding stressed as more breaking news flew into his view, disturbing the morning news supposed to take place. Reports of "Christmas" miracles, strange phenomena, criminals and crimes committed in the past week and hours. Had it been any other city than Hellsalem's Lot and it would be deemed too dangerous for habitation and would have state troops and perhaps govt. soldiers send in to fix the place. Luckily, its Hellsalem's Lot and this is the norm.
The chaos and disorder are what drives this city if not for it strange nature. Unique in which it came to be over the course of one night and one day. Becoming engraved in history books as "The Great Collapse." If not documented, one would think it was Atlantis coming back from its hidden dome underwater.
*Chain's POV*
Hard to believe tomorrow will be the first day of December. It only feels like yesterday in which we had to deal with the zombie outbreak. Luckily everything went well and we prevented it from spreading further. The culprits were apprehended and the city layed rested, saved once more. The rest of November wasn't much fun either, while I did get some vacation I managed to overwork myself finding information on the case the Werewolf Bureau is working on. I check in with them tomorrow before heading to Libra.
To be honest, I'd rather be watching a horror movie or read a book. The only reason I'm watching the news, despite knowing the information already is because there is a week in which nothing good happens and it's gotten to the point into where it interferes with operations conducted by either Libra or the Werewolf Bureau. This week is known as Mors Fortuna Septem, better known as Death Luck Week to the residents of Hellsalem's Lot. A whole week worth of overtime, crime, and disasters. Nothing good ever comes during these seven days. The interesting thing about his week is that it changes every year, it can be a different month, week, day, even fall on holidays and this year it seems to have landed on December and the residents are hoping it doesn't fall on the week Christmas sits on.
The city will have to once more spend money on construction and security. Anything can happen, even the impossible. Though I guess it takes a while to get used to it if you aren't from around here. To prove my point, an explosion could be heard all the way here. I simply ignore it and go back to see the news. Took a while, but they got to the days in which it would fall on; December 10th to the 16th. At least everyone can rest that it didn't land on Christmas. I turn off the TV, placing my mug in the kitchen sink and head to bed. The warmth being very soothing.
I felt a small hand touch my shoulder and a voice saying "mommy." I open my eyes, blinded by the sun at first and as I sat up, I could see a field of grass swaying with a gentle breeze. A blue sky adorned with fluffy white clouds; a voice calls again for their mother and I turn my head towards them. In the distance I see a tree with a swing, the same one I had as a kid; next to the tree was a small shadow of a toddler, waving at me and pointing at the swing, beckoning me to come closer to them. Finding it odd to see a child without their parents, but even more odd that I felt calm despite us being the only two present as far as I could see. I began to walk towards the small child only for the tree and child to get further away from me, I soo noticed I began to run. It became cooler and I looked behind me, to see darkness engulfing both the sky and ground. I hurried my sprints but to no avail, I looked down to see no ground, just dark emptiness. I began to descend into the inky void and the small child's voice yelled out "mommy!" one more time, sounding more distant.
At that moment I jolted from my sleep, waking with a gasp, head still on my pillow. I sat up and took a look around me; realizing it was my studio apartment, I fell back down unto my bed. It was still very much dark outside and my room matched it, illuminating very little with the light given. I felt a lite line of sweat on my forehead; was I really having a nightmare or was it just a dream? I get up from my bed, the floors coolness making me shiver, and check my phone for the time, 2:30 am. I've still got two hours to sleep. I'm still a bit shaken and I have many questions, like who was the kid and who's his mother? I let out a sigh, putting down my phone, getting under the covers and trying to get some sleep. I should remember to sleep with socks on during the winter, strange though, this never bothered me before. Eventually, I fell asleep in the warmth of my bed.
I woke two hours later and went on my daily routine. The child's voice ringing in my ear each step. I couldn't help but feel his tiny voice was directed at me. Washing my mug and making a cup of tea, I take a seat and turn the TV on to a channel showing White Christmas, having seen it multiple times I switch to another broadcasting It's A Wonderful Life. I stared at the screen, but I couldn't hear their words as other thoughts preoccupied my mind. My phone notified me of a message, the sound brings me back to reality. Getting up to pick the phone, it was a text message from Janet.
"You're in for a ride today." In other words, more work.
The one thing that sucks about society is work. Kids still enter the workforce at their mid-teens simply for money, how corporate greed has become greedy. Being an adult sucks, I quit.
….
I let out a sigh. I wish I could quit being an adult, but there are privileges and besides, it's not like I can turn back time anyway. I put my phone in my pocket and with the mug still in my left hand I go placing it on the table. I've got to head out now if I'm going to make it to the morning briefing at the bureau. Grabbing a simple black jacket, I phase through the window and leap towards the building on the other side of the street; the fresh morning air making me feel relaxed.
I arrive at the building and manifest myself in the chief's office. He wasn't surprised at my presence in the room, realizing the deputy chief wasn't present neither were the other werewolves.
"First one here as always." I take a seat and turn my head towards him.
"The others will arrive soon. I assume you know?"
"I did help with gathering some of the intel, with the help of Libra of course."
"No more?"
"Much more."
"Perfect."
Just then the deputy chief comes with Janet and Im; Emelina and Origa appear in the room. The deputy chief begins the briefing.
"As you're all aware, a few months ago we got intel of a package being delivered to Hellsalem's Lot. Those involved have been apprehended, but that was only a few of them. Many still remain out there. This package could destroy our city as we know it and we left the assignment of finding any information on where and when this package will be delivered as well as any other information you could find."
Origa was the first to speak. "From what I could gather, there's definitely a power source coming alongside this package and its what's going to power our threat."
"I can add more to that," Janet spoke next. "Apparently, this power source had to be gathered from multiple places around the globe and it wasn't easy. It's very rare and very expensive, mainly found in the black market of the underworld. Many would kill to have it."
"Why might that be?" The chief asked.
"If used properly it can power an entire city for millennia."
"I have a time for when the shipment is said to arrive," Im spoke.
"It's supposed to arrive on December 14 at around 7:30 am."
I decided to speak next. "I have the location and the layout. It's supposed to come in through an airplane and land at an abandoned dock, having done my search, there's only one they could go to and its run by the beyondian mafia. It will be heavily guarded both in and out, they're taking every precaution. It would also seem, this 'package' might just be a living being, a powerful one at that."
"And what do you propose we should do?" I turn to look back at the chief.
"Libra already has it covered and the HLPD is to follow orders this time."
After the incident in October, when I saw Law during a small party he decided to pay for the food and drinks as a thank you for Libra's help, I've managed to teach him a short lesson, of course seeing as there isn't any bad blood between us, he got the message of a woman's worth.
The chief smiled. "I see. Good work, Chain. Now then, let's not waste any time, we've better go ahead and begin to prepare."
"Yes, sir!" With that, everyone begins to leave, I included as I follow them.
"Chain, wait!" I stopped my steps and stared at the chief the others leaving without me.
"Please close the door, I want to talk with you."
I do as he says and close the door, making sure to not make any noise and walk back to stand in front of his desk.
"Take a seat."
"I'm fine, thank you."
He seemed troubled at my response, but let it go.
"I wanted to make sure you were doing okay. You've seemed a bit out of it for the past nine months."
"Thank you for your concern, but I assure you I'm doing okay."
"Very well, tell Klaus to stop by this week, we have plans to discuss for the fourteenth."
I nod and begin to walk out the door, halfway out, the chief calls me one more time.
"Remember to get plenty of rest." I nod once more and close the door. Disappearing from anyone's view and out a window, heading towards Libra.
Entering through the window, I step on the shit monkey's head. Making him fall to the ground in groans of pain. I head towards Klaus' desk, looking very tensed at his computer.
"Do you have a moment?" He stopped staring at his screen and looked at me.
"The chief would like to talk to you in person sometime this week."
"I'll head there now, thank you, Chain." He turns to Gilbert. "Gilbert."
"Already on it, young master."
The two left the main room through the elevator. I took a seat on the couch and rested, the TV was on broadcasting news. Nothing that we haven't heard before. K.K. comes in through the doors. She must have arrived earlier today; taking a seat next to, I could hear the shit-monkey get up.
"Seems you've had a pleasant morning so far."
"I suppose." Behind me, the asshole is on his feet and starts to yell.
"Hye, Dog Lady! How about stepping on yourself for once?" I ignore him and look at K.K.
"You're here early. Did something happen?"
"I noticed someone sketchy in my neighborhood and decide to follow them."
"Pooch, stop ignoring me!"
"Oh?"
"There was a hideout that we didn't notice near the heart of the city. The HLPD was informed and got the place cleaned out but what was found is what bugs me."
"What was found?"
"Some energy source."
"Hey!" He's very much an animal.
"Was it identified?"
"No, it makes matters worse some was missing. There were multiple packages filled with this power and more than half were missing."
"Interesting."
"Are you even listening?!" He should keep quiet.
I phase from my seat and stomp him down once more to the ground. His groans and yells muffled by the carpet; Jumping off, he's left my footprint on his face. Serves him right. I once again take my seat next to K.K., just as my phone rings. It's Klaus.
"This is Chain."
"Abraham is at an area surrounded by thugs, can you make your way down there and help? I'll send you the location." To be honest I think he can handle it himself. With his curse, he's basically safe from injury, still.
"I'll head there now." I end the call and look at K.K.
"Lucky Abrahams is here."
"Ugh." I couldn't agree more. "Let me guess, he needs help?"
I nod to her response. "Let's go."
She turns to Zapp. "Get Leo and Zed the head over there."
"Where exactly?" Just Then our phones rang with the notification of a text containing the address. "Nevermind."
I phase myself and begin to make my way there, I have a feeling the others are there too, except maybe Klaus.
As the countdown for Christmas began, so did the menace coming to Hellsalem's Lot. Our days were spent, gathering information, fighting, arresting, destroying hideouts, and gathering the power source. Of course being with the Bureau I also had to work double time to infinite buildings to help Libra. It would seem this was our biggest operation yet, and perhaps even the most difficult case we've had, maybe mysterious would suit it better. Because no matter what we did, it would seem no one had the information we wanted, not even the Bureau could gather what was needed, it was starting to look like we might lose this one. Though we had other ways to prevent that from happening.
Before I knew it, it was December thirteen; twelve days before Christmas. During our time of collecting this element, we found out it was nihonium What a pain these past few days were; currently, I'm staking out a gambling den. I'm invisible to their eyes and ears but the bastards are simply terrible. The way they're talking about women and the way they're spending their money is disgusting, to say the least. I'm only here because one of these men know the final location to collect the power source that Libra and the Werewolf Bureau have been after. Tomorrow, the menace is said to arrive and if we can get the final location then we have a winning chance of taking them down.
I saw my target moving and I followed him. He came to a halt on when he reached an older man. I would say gentlemen but no one here deserves it, I feel unclean just being here.
"So, Jimmy. Where's the last location for the nihonium?"
"Same place where our guest is said to arrive."
I send Steven a text, as his go signal to raid the place. Once outside I gave Klaus a call, hearing the 'beeping' until he picked up.
"Klaus,-" Just then a loud 'boom' could be heard.
I turned my head to where the sound originated from and a night blue beam was illuminating almost the whole city. Surrounding the area of the light, I would say about within a 6.4 km radius of city lights went out. Could it be the threat? The menace wasn't supposed to arrive until tomorrow, could it have been that it was already here?
"Klaus."
"I saw. We're too late. Find me, I'm with the others. Steven will follow after you."
"Understood."
I caught a swift of Klaus' scent and followed it. I guess were in combat the second we found out about their arrival. With haste, I made my way to him.
I was the third to arrive, before were K.K. and Klaus. Led, Zed and the monkey were the next to arrive with Steven being the last and the first to speak as tension filled the atmosphere.
"Klaus, your orders."
Klaus remained quiet as he too tired to process the information before us. He turned to face the street behind him, while we were showered in light the rest of street was shrouded in darkness. Off in the distance, I could hear the HLPD Swat team setting up borders and evacuating people. A bright beam of blue light shot straight into the sky, illuminating the blackened area temporarily.
"What we always do. Head on and face the danger." He looked at me.
"Chain."
"On it." I leaped into the darkness, scouting the area for dangers up ahead.
None as I could see, but the sound of multiple feet bounced into my ear, and within a few seconds, I saw silhouettes. It was the henchmen and they're heading towards the others; I sent Klaus a text, warning them of the coming danger. I stood waiting in the dark, invisible to even their eyes as I saw Libra begin to approach; Leo being in the very back.
K.K. took out her guns. "954 Blood Bullet Art. Electrigger 1.25 Gigawatt."
Zed took his position. "Big Dipper Blood Battle Style. Blade Form Five, Piercing Dragon Spear." Throwing the spear at the enemy.
Steven raised his foot. "Esmeralda Blood Freeze. Espada del Cero Absoluto."
All of the henchmen were on the ground, lying motionless. I continued forward keeping an eye out for more silhouettes. Row after row of henchmen made their way towards the others and each time they lay on the ground in defeat. As I got closer to the center, I felt a feeling of impending doom. I stopped as soon as I spotted the enemy.
There was a living man, infused to an exoskeleton made of some metal. He looked to be around his mid-forties; bald and light-skinned, his eyes covered by green goggles, his upper half in a traditional white long-sleeve Chinese shirt. The skeleton showed openings of the power source in liquid form run through tubes, some blue, others green. The road destroyed behind him caused by his steps. I was about to text the others when my phone notified me, catching the enemy's attention. Without wasting a second, he lifted his right hand and pointed at me where he heard the sound and blasted. I leaped out of the way, bring myself back to view; I soon realized I was falling backward.
"I got you!" I landed in Stevens' arms and he put me down.
"Thank you."
"No problem." He turned around. "Klaus?"
"Attack, and try to weaken him."
"Brain Grid Blood Battle Style Technique. Pattern 13 - Finger Greed." He was the first to attack.
Zed, K.K., and Steven followed with their same attacks.
"Big Dipper Blood Battle Style. Blade Form One, Homuramaru." The shit monkey was the next to attack.
Leo stood in the back away from danger and though he used his "Eyes of the All-Seeing Gods" to try to confuse our opponent, it was no use. I pulled out my guns and shot, but to no avail. Nothing we did left any damage on him and to say we were getting tired is an understatement; It's almost midnight. I ran out of bullets and put them away, he eventually spotted me and aimed his hand once more, only for me to phase out of danger. I looked at Klaus.
"Klaus!"
"I know."
A phone rang, being answered by Steven as quick as it came.
"Patrick, tell me what you came up with?"
He paused as he listened to his words, keeping in battle position and facing the enemy. Breathing heavily from all his attacks and the exhaustion.
"How much time do you think you'll need?" A pause. "I see. Is there any way for you to bring it where we are once you're done?" He paused once again. "Very well, we'll figure it out once it comes to it. We'll try holding him off for as long as we can." He ended the call.
"Don't rest just yet, we're not done."
I turned back to face our opponent, a sly and creepy smile planted on his face. To our shock, he opened his mouth and began to talk.
"You won't defeat me. This exoskeleton is fused with me, enhancing my strength and power beyond measurable capacity." Insanely, he began to laugh.
We once again engaged in combat, doing all we could, the sky begging to lighten up, showing a brighter dark blue, must be around 3 am. The city is about it begin once more if we don't hurry, the city will be gone before it awakens. Stevens phone rang once more, our limbs becoming numb.
"Got it. Chain!" I turned to him. "Head to the main blockade and grab the package from Patrick!"
Not wasting a second, I hurried. Even if my legs felt much weaker I pushed myself forward. I soon saw the blockade and land next to Patrick's car putting out my right arm to catch myself from falling forward, Neyka was beside him.
"You look like a mess."
"The package?"
"Have it right here." Neyka hands him a small box. "In here are small bombs, they still pack a punch. Just plant them in vital parts of the skeleton. They'll go off within a minute, enough for the rest of you to escape. I'll be right here; Gilbert is finding another route to head in to join you and the others."
With both hands, I grab the package and head back to the others. The bodies of the henchmen still lay in their original positions. Can't say I feel bad for them, they did have it coming one way or another. I stopped feet away from the fight originally took place. He must have gotten an advantage over Libra once I left.
"Chain!" I looked down at Steven. "Hurry and plant them, we've got you covered!"
He turned to face the enemy. "Esmeralda Blood Freeze. Avión del Cero Absoluto."
The ground in front of him freezes over and traps our opponent in place. Allowing for the others to grab a good hit on him and me perfect timing to go ahead and plant the bombs. Materializing myself from visible view, I jump down next to the skeleton and reached into the closed box and pulled out one bomb. Still phased out of existence, I planted one bomb inside his exoskeleton onto his knee. Jumping up above and planting one on his back, one on his shoulder, and the last on his right knee. I made my way back to the others before making myself visible again.
"Evacuate the area!" Upon hearing my voice, they stopped attacking and ran away from him, me including.
He began to laugh like a madman, thinking we gave up. Looking at the sky I could see it was much brighter than before, maybe three hours have passed now. A minute passed and with a final stomp to the ground, the bombs went off. We all took cover, Steven creating a shield of ice and covering Klaus and himself. Leo, Zed and the monkey going into an alley on the right; K.K. and me taking cover in the alley across from them. Scraps of metal went flying and some of the power source landed on windows and the road. Once everything has settled we made our way out of our shelter and into the open.
There he was, struggling to get up. Once he saw us, he began to yell and to no avail we ignored him.
Steven was the first to speak, directing it to Klaus. "Do we wait for the HLPD to arrive?"
"It would seem the best choice."
All around us, the buildings had shattered windows, some were crumbling and others need major repair. The road wasn't any better, pieces of it were blown into buildings or jagging out of the ground.
Steven sighed. "This is going to be a big explanation."
The sky was clear, with the sun sunshine, despite being still early to be this bright in December. My phone ringed with another notification. I was about to reach into my pocket with my right hand when I felt a sharp pain in my stomach and fell to my knees, my left hand planted on the ground, providing some support.
"Chain!" K.K and Steven both said aloud, as I heard them run over to me.
K.K. was the first to arrive, kneeling as she took hold of my right arm cradling my stomach, while Steven genuflected and put his hand on my left shoulder.
"Chain, what happened?" K.K. sounded very worried.
I began to feel sweat forming on my forehead and my breathing get faster. I couldn't talk due to the pain engulfing my thoughts. In the distance, I heard a car approach and come to a halt.
"Steven, K.K., take Chain to the hospital, quick!" Klaus sounded just the same as K.K.
"Gilbert, open the door!" I heard him get out and open the door.
"Here, let's get you up first." Steven was the first to apply pressure to my body as K.K. followed, with both hands wrapped around my stomach they guilted me into the car as I stumbled my way there.
K.K. got to the other side of the car, open the door and closed it as Steven was helping me get in she grabbed hold my arm and helped pull me. Steven went in after me, slamming the door in a flash. Gilbert hurried to the passenger seat and sped away from the combat zone to the hospital.
"Don't stop for any lights." K.K. was sounding more stressed now. This is going to be hard to apologize for later.
"Don't plan on it." Gilbert's tone sounded very determined or perhaps it was worry?
My vision became a bit blurry, all while the K.K. and Steven held me. Finding it a bit surprising that they would even be allowed to be in a small space together. I felt my breathing become a bit difficult like I ran a marathon. The vibrations and turns didn't go unnoticed as their hold tighten whenever they thought it was too much but refused to slow down. Honks of angry drivers could be heard in the background, but they ignored it and continued. With a deafening screech, the car came to a halt. K.K. and Steven got out fast and helped me into the building, the wheels of the car now echoing from a distance.
With a loud and demanding voice, Steven yelled. "This is an emergency!"
Even with my blurred vision, I was able to see nurses and doctors come strolling with a wheeled stretcher. They took hold of me and strapped me down.
*Third POV*
Upon being rushed into the emergency room, K.K. and Steven stood silent until one of clones approached them.
"Hmmm. What brings you? You both look like you've run from a mob."
Steven answered the question for both of them. "We're here because of Chain."
"Chain, what about her?"
K.K. spoke next after a long time of silence. "She collapsed to her knees in pain."
"Oh. She wasn't supposed to be due until next week."
Both looked at each other before looking at Luciana. "Due?" Perfect unison.
"You don't know? Chain's pregnant."
Both remained silent for a few seconds, processing the words they just heard. "Pregnant!?"
Luciana nodded her head once more, before continuing. "It came up during one of her appointments, I'm surprised she didn't tell you. I've got to go and help her out on this, you two will be asked to join once we get everything ready."
With that, she ran to the emergency room, leaving the two Libra members surprised and curious.
"Listen, Scarface. We'll talk about this later, right now make a call to Klaus while I make one to the Bureau. Once you're done make a call to the Deputy Chief."
He nodded with a gulp and without a word said he took out his phone and dialed Klaus number, as she did for the Chief of the Werewolf Bureau.
Back at the place where the battle took place, as things were getting sorted out. Klaus heard his phone ring and quickly picked it up. Noticing the caller ID was Steven.
"Steven, is Chain alright?"
His face turned solemn at Stevens explanation and the call ended. He felt the gazes of the others behind him, the wheels of Gilbert stopping the car back from the hospital caught his attention. Not missing a beat, he walked towards the car the others following behind him.
At the Werewolf Bureau the team was celebrating another victory, among the cheering, the Chief's desk phone rang. He reached for the phone answering it to be meant with K.K.'s voice. The smile on his face dropped. Another phone rang, this time belonging to the deputy chief; upon answering the call, his face became that of the chief. The women present were getting suspicious and worried upon seeing their looks. At that moment, Emelina's phone rang and she answered.
"Hello?"
Her face turned a bit pale with surprise and shock, before speaking as the call ended. "Chain's pregnant?"
It took a few seconds for the others to register the words before yelling in unison. "Chain's pregnant!?"
Back at the hospital, K.K., and Steven finished making their calls. Perfect timing it was because a clone of approached them. "Are you two willing to participate in Chain's giving birth?"
Steven was about to reject when K.K. beat him to it. "We'd love to."
"Great, follow me."
K.K. then turned to Steven. "You're still not off the hook." She then reached into her bag that she somehow brought along with her and pulled out a camera. "Now, let's go. We have a moment to document."
Steven sighed and followed a grinning K.K. into the emergency room, following . Once getting into scrubs, they entered the operating room, where Chain laid in similar scrubs and in pain.
"Guess we're adding a new member to Libra." K.K. sounded very happy at the mention of a baby.
Steven, on the other hand, couldn't help but feel responsible but for what, he thought. The shout of interrupted his thoughts and brought him back to reality.
"Contractions less than a minute!"
One of the doctors, an older gentleman with glasses, spotted a blank and surprised Steven before directing his next words at him.
"The husband should always be supporting his wife as she gives birth. Come and hold her hand."
Steven looked startled at being called 'husband' and was about to reject it when K.K. gave a shove forward.
"Go on hold her hand. What could possibly happen?" With that in mind, he went to hold Chains hand as she began to give birth.
Her grip tightening as doctors encouraged her to keep going. Steven felt the pressure and pain of her grip and held a smile, covering his face of discomfort. Eventually, after some time of holding her hand, her grip tightened to the point he heard his hand crack under such pressure and a jolt of pain to run up and down his body. He knew everyone present heard, as he felt some of their gazes on him, still he kept a smile and looked at Chain.
It took almost half an hour but a cry of an infant could be heard. The grip on his hand loosen and he was relieved not just because his hand was released from the vice-grip but because he heard the cry of the child.
"Would the father like to do the honors?" He looked at the doctor who got him into this situation in the first place.
"Another perfect moment to go on camera."
Steven didn't oppose the doctor words and did the honors of cutting the umbilical cord as the child was handed to Chain, who had a look of love instead of surprise. He couldn't help but fee the same and yet he still couldn't explain why.
"Congratulations, its a boy!"
The other members of Libra, minus Zapp and Gilbert who walked in, burst into the room Chain was in. Catching the attention of not just her but K.K. and Steven, the baby waking up upon hearing the commotion, but not yet crying. Klaus had a bouquet of flowers for Chain, Leo and Zed brought in balloons, Gilbert brought in a basket of goods.
Klaus was the first to notice the baby string in Chains arms and felt guilty about rushing in. As he was about to begin when the Werewolf Bureau rushed into the room with gifts as well. Everyone present, except for Steven, Chain, and K.K., looked out of breathe. Emelina was the first to speak.
"I knew it! Chain, why didn't you tell me?"
"Shh. You're going to make him cry."
Everyone became quiet, as Chain began to explain her story. Steven and K.K. took this opportunity to go outside and talk as they already heard the story.
"Explain, Scarface."
"I was going to ask you the same. I'm not even sure what to make of this situation."
"You mean, you actually have no idea about why she's holding a child?"
"Yes, that's what I mean. I thought you might know."
"I guess we're going to have to wait on 's results then."
Having managed to have a civilized conversation they headed back in, that way it won't turn to anything serious to make the baby cry. Closing the door and taking their seats, Steven on her left and K.K. leaning on the window to her right.
"You really didn't know?" Janet asked in curiosity. Chain nodded and didn't say more.
The door open and closed to reveal , or at least her clone. "Nothing matched up with what she said and previous results don't line up either. This can be chalked up to a Hellsalem's Lot miracle, a special one to be more specific. After, all it's still Mors Fortuna Septem."
Klaus looked at Chain. "I'm very glad to know both you and the child are safe, but do you wish to keep him?"
Steven jumped in. "There a few orphanages here in Hellsalem's Lot, all of which are top quality ever since the Great Collapse."
"Tsk. A church might be better, though I wouldn't bet money on it." Despite being harsh, K.K. actually hoped Chain would keep the baby.
Everyone started speaking at once, giving choices and turning to each other trying to come up with an agreement. Chain looked at her son who tried to get closer to her, as to drown out the other noises. With her right hand she poked his chubby cheek and his eyes open to show crimson eyes; his tiny hand grabbing hold of her finger and she felt a warmth like that day she came for an appointment.
"I'm keeping him." Everyone went silent. Smiles spreading on their faces, as Chain kept her eyes on her child.
"What are you going to name him?" K.K. voiced was dripping with excitement.
Once again the room went to a frenzy. Spitting out names that would sit him. Names like, 'Sky', 'Kai', 'Shiki', 'Lucifer','Hei', 'Shiro', 'Kuro', 'Edward', 'Bates', and 'Alfred' were thrown in. And yet she kept her eyes on her son. His tawny caramel hair and skin like hers, his body covered in a soft blue footy and wrapped in a navy blanket; though it was his eyes that made her think of a name, someone she knew would have loved to have met, cherished and spoiled him. Someone she holds dear.
"Alex. I'll name him Alex." The sound died down upon hearing her choice of name.
K.K. was the one to question the choice. "Why Alex, if you don't mind me asking?"
"I remember someone telling me that Alex is short for Alexander, a Greek name that means defender of humans or protector of humankind." The child let out a small giggle at the name.
The child's laughter softening the atmosphere of the room as he tried to get closer to his mother. stepped towards Chain with papers, pen, and clipboard in hand.
"You seemed to have already answered some of my questions. I took the liberty to help fill out some information on them for you. Just a few blanks left for you to sign as well as signatures."
As Luciana handled the paperwork to Chain, she handed Alex to Steven, who was ready for the handling of the baby. Klaus saw his left hand bandaged, having felt the gaze, Steven turned towards Klaus and gave a smile; understanding it'll be explained later.
"I'll be back shortly." She left the room as Chain began to write.
K.K. took this as a signal to leave her alone and went to push everyone out the room.
"You'll have time to talk to her later, right now let's give her some time." The room emptied, leaving Steven, Chain, and Alex as the only ones present.
The sound of paper scribbling could be heard and soon she was finished.
"That was faster than I expected." She turned to Steven, who was cradling Alex. The baby taking a liking to the man. "Can you keep an eye on him?" She got off the bed, dressed in her hospital pajamas.
"Chain, you should stay in bed."
"I'm only going to use the bathroom."
"Then, I don't mind. Go ahead." She went into the bathroom leaving Steven and Alex alone.
He saw the birth certificate on the bed. Deciding to take a look at the papers, he found most were filled out but there were a few blank spaces. Without a second thought, he took the pen and began to fill out the blank spaces in the papers, even going as far as writing his signature on the papers and certificate. He put the pen down and held the clipboard with his right hand, he heard the door open and stood up walking towards .
"Remember that one favor you owe me."
"Yes, why?"
"When you process these papers make sure my signature and information don't show up when the copy is given to Chain."
Catching up quick, smiled. "I promise."
With that, she left and Chain came out of the bathroom, a bit surprised seeing Steven standing up with Alex in his arms.
" came for the papers and I gave them to her." He followed Chain back to bed and handed Alex back to her, at that moment K.K. came into the room.
Steven looked at Chain. "I'll head back to the office, get rest. You really need it."
"Steven. I'm sorry about your hand."
"It'll heal, don't worry." With that said he left them alone.
K.K. took a seat in the chair Steven now left empty and looked at Chain. Chain caught her gaze and felt like shrinking back. While she understood she was a new mother, K.K. was a pro at this and no doubt K.K. already had something in mind.
"We've got some basic lessons to learn."
"K.K., don't worry about it right now go home and rest."
"Not until you know how to breastfeed, change his diaper and make him go to sleep."
The rest of Chain's day was spent getting taught by K.K. on how to be a mother. You would have thought the fight drained her energy, but it did the opposite. As the skies got darker she left Chain with a goodbye and a coo at Alex.
That night would be marked as the first time that Chain slept with her son in her arms and the first time he held onto her. Both werewolves slept in peace within the hospital room, oblivious to the dangers outside their window.
Elsewhere in town, a figure gets off a train; paper note in hand. Written on it, the name of a city gangster. It would seem trouble has once more leaked into the city of Hellsalem's Lot.