A/N – Usual disclaimers apply, I do not own anything and if I did then M7 and Sentinel would still be going.
Yay finally got to be nasty to the Dr, hope you like this chapter and should get another chapter done by end of weekend I think.
Sentinel Legend:
"Why is his spirit animal not here?" Sentinel Hicks chuckled as the youngest wolf began to chew on his shoe laces.
"I don't know." Buck honestly answered but he was very worried the Alpha wolf was missing.
"What do you want for us to do to help?" Alpha Steve Austin looked to the four men.
Buck began to outline what he wanted from the Circle of Alpha's, he saw them nodding.
Dr David Rostron was watching as his staff rushed around the medical centre, he could see that everyone wanted the centre to shine. He smiled, he had left instructions with his staff in the secure unit that the three patients where to be cleaned up, and moved to less severe accommodations within the unit. He had ordered that both Tanner and Dunne where to be given sedatives so that if the Alpha's visited them the men would not be aware of what was happening. Larabee he had left the man was still sleeping and although it was fitful and disturbed, Rostron was reluctant to administer any more drugs to the sentinel.
At six o'clock he used the loud speakers to remind the members of the Boston pride that there was a meeting being held at the Foundation building. He rushed excitedly towards the exit, he could not wait to speak to and interact with powerful guides, and who knows one of the unbonded Alpha Sentinels may even be worthy to bond with.
Entering the huge gathering room, Rostron noted that the fourteen Alpha Guides and Sentinels where as yet not present, he noted than a huge long table had been placed in front of fourteen high backed chairs, opposite them where two tables and a number of chairs, it was almost like a courtroom setting with the Alpha's as the judges and a prosecution and defence table. There where also numerous chairs lined up in rows set well back from the two opposing tables, Rostron wondered where he would be sitting as this could be interesting.
Rostron began to mingle with his fellow guides and sentinels, he hated having to interact with lower level pride members but it always looked good to others if he was friendly with this less fortunate than himself.
A side door opened and he noted that the Alpha and Beta of the Boston pride stalk into the room.
"The Circle of Alpha's will be joining us soon." Alpha Bryce declare he deliberately did not look at his chief medical officer.
Barely had the words left his mouth than the Circle of Alpha's began to enter the room. As one the pride watched the seven Alpha Guides and the seven Alpha Sentinels walk toward the chairs and take a seat.
"The United States of America Circle of Alpha's is honoured to meet the members of the Boston Pride." It had been decided that Texas Alpha Sentinel would speak for the Circle initially.
"The Boston Pride is honoured to meet the Circle of Alpha members." Alpha Walter Bryce responded.
"The Circle and Pride now have important matters to resolve." Austin growled he looked straight at Dr Guide David Rostron. "Dr Guide David Rostron take a seat."
Dr Rostron moved to the chair the sentinel had indicated, he wondered why he had been singled out, maybe he was being rewarded for all his hard work within the medical field.
"Please seat yourselves." Alpha Sentinel Bryce commanded his pride; he nodded at Alpha Austin once everyone had settled.
"Sentinel Buck Wilmington, Sentinel Josiah Sanchez, Guide Nathan Jackson and Honoured Guest Kojay." Sentinel Austin introduced the four men as they entered through the main doors.
Dr Rostron watched the men stride to the other table; he was determined to keep calm. He could see the tall blue eyed sentinel was glaring at him; in fact Rostron could here the two sentinels growling at him. He looked at the doors and realised that guards where stood at each of them.
"Sentinel Vin Tanner, Guide John Daniel Dunne." Sentinel Austin called the names and the two unconscious men where wheeled into the room and placed in the space between Dr Rostron and the four men.
Whispers could be heard as the pride members wondered what was happening and why they had been called here, these where not pride members.
"Sentinel Christopher Larabee." As one Buck, Josiah and Nathan stood up and looked towards the door as Chris was wheeled in. Only Nathan's hand on his arm stopped Buck from rushing to his friend.
Every member of the Circle of Alpha's looked at the man slumped in the wheelchair; he seemed to be deeply asleep. The only sound in the large room was his congested breathing.
"What is the meaning of this?" Dr Rostron kept his voice calm and level, he would not panic, and they could prove nothing.
"You have been accused of abusing your position." Steve Austin wanted to growl but he kept himself under control he felt his guide gently stroke hi leg under the table where no one could see. "You have been accused of mistreating and abusing the sentinel's and guide's under your care."
Stunned silence greeted the accusations as the pride began to murmur amongst themselves.
"Pray silence." Alpha Guide Austin quietly ordered, she looked at the sleeping Larabee and could not feel anything powerful off him, in fact he felt like a low level sentinel, disappointed she turned back to the doctor.
"It's a lie; I have always done my best by the sentinels and guides in my care." Dr Rostron stood he moved closer to the three wheelchair bound men, every eye was on him. "The sick sentinels and guides are my soul reason living."
Buck felt Nathan's hand on his back he watched the Dr approach Chris and the others. He held in his growl as the foul man began to gently stroke Chris head, he expected his friend to wake and rip the man apart. He forced himself not to react as Rostron acted all upset and distraught at the accusation being directed at him.
"I have done my best to help these sentinels and this poor defenceless guide." Dr Rostron allowed his supposed sadness to show through.
Alpha Sentinel and Guide Austin the married bonded pair from Texas moved closer to Dr Rostron and the three wheelchair bound men. They wanted to get a feeling for the Dr and also to have a closer look at the supposedly powerful Larabee, both where disappointed so far as the man felt like a low level sentinel and he was deeply sleeping.
Dr David Rostron moved to the next man, he reached out a hand to touch.
"Keep your damn filthy hands to yourself." His wrist was grasped firmly, Rostron gasped in shock.
Buck smirked, he almost laughed at the shocked look on Dr Rostron face, and he could also see the startled look on the Circle member's faces.
The Dark Sentinel pulled Dr Rostron closer he growled at the man, who attempted to pull away.
"My pack mine." The Dark Sentinel snarled he threw the man away from him.
The Dark Sentinel stood up he growled as the strange sentinel and guide who went to move closer to Vin and JD.
"Mine." The Dark Sentinel snarled angrily, he looked at the Alpha's sat behind the table, he growled and stood to his full height, his green eyes flashed dangerously. He looked at the gather pride who watched him closely; lip curling he sub vocal growls sent shivers down the assembled sentinel and guides spines.
Dr Rostron blink from his prone position on the floor where he had fallen after being thrown, he stood slowly obviously the sentinel had gone feral; he would show how capable he was as a guide.
"Easy now Sentinel." Dr Rostron stood up holding his hand out he slowly approached the growling man. "Let me help you."
The Circle of Alpha's and Boston Pride watched avidly, as the Dr approached the sentinel, Buck Nathan Josiah and Kojay kept silent, while JD and Vin slept on. The Dark Sentinel smiled at the man, he allowed the man to come closer, and he looked at the man's outstretched hand.
"Guide." Chris let the man touch his hand. "Vengeance is mine."
Rostron nearly screamed in fear as his shields where breached like a knife through butter, he was laid bare to the sentinel. Chris held his hand out to the strange Alpha Guide who approached and took the sentinel's hand; she could feel her sentinel stood touching her as he stood guarding her back.
Rostron's memories played like a movie for all the Circle and Pride members to see, each watched as Rostron traumatised and abused the sentinels and guides who had been at the secure units. They watched horrified as he sent the sentinel who had rejected him into a killing zone. They saw the torture and abuse the three men suffered, especially the man who stood in front of them, they stayed silent as Rostron began to squirm and cry.
Chris released the sobbing man who fell to his knees rocking, Chris had as punishment fed back to the crying guide every moment of pain and terror his victims had felt. Rostron was holding his head and keening as every blow and strike registered painfully in his mind.
"Do you see?" Chris looked at the Alpha's who starred at him in stunned silence; none could explain how they had all shared the visions that had horrified them.
Buck moved closer to Chris, he was dismayed to see blood slowly trickling from the man's nose.
"He will be punished Alpha." Alpha Steve Austin promised the man stood proudly in front of him. "As will his accomplices."
"Let no gifted touch him." Chris quietly commanded.
The Circle members nodded as one, they where in awe of the power the blond man had just displayed, connecting the Circle and Pride together, so that they could witness the atrocities committed by the whimpering guide.
Chris turned to the sleeping members of his pack; he moved and rested a hand gently on each man's head.
"Safe now." Chris softly spoke.
Brown eyes blinked sleepy open, and JD looked around, he cringed when he saw the sentinels and guides looking at him. JD felt a hand on his head he looked up into bright green eyes.
"Hello JD." Chris smiled; he then used his sleeve to wipe the blood sluggishly leaking from his nose. "Stand up son let me greet you properly."
JD timidly stood up he was enveloped in the blond man's strong arms, he did not know what to do so he just stood and allowed Chris to sniff at his neck.
Chris released the younger man he could tell the youngster was overwhelmed by being the centre of attention.
Josiah gently placed his hand on the smaller man's shoulder, he felt the youngster shudder. Josiah began to help bolster the guides shields he felt Nathan place his hand on the man's other shoulder.
"Pack." Chris declared he moved to Vin, the blue eyes blinked open slowly.
Chris pulled the long haired man to his feet, he sniffed the other sentinel's throat, and Vin tilted his head baring his throat even further to his Alpha.
"Mine." Chris growled as Alpha Bryce came closer.
Buck had moved to speak with the two Alpha Austin's; he walked back to where Chris was now scenting Nathan and Josiah. Kojay was being embraced by Vin, who had tears of joy streaming down his face; he had never expected to see the older man again.
Buck noted that mundane guards had removed Dr Rostron who had been strapped down to a gurney as the man had been pulling at his own hair and begging for the torment to end. The Circle of Alpha's had slowly left the room and Alpha Bryce and Beta Hicks where quietly ushering their pride from the room. Buck had been told that the Boston Foundation Building had penthouse suites which had been freshly cleaned and prepared for the Alpha's but they would prefer if the newly released men where to stay there initially so that medical staff where at hand if the men got into any trouble, it would also allow the pack members to acquaint themselves with each other.
Buck watched as Chris released Nathan, the green eyes focused on him, Buck moved forward until he was standing toe to toe with his closest friend.
"Hey Big Dog." Buck tried to smile at the other man, he felt his eyes fill with tears; his friend looked like death warmed over. Chris was pale, and shaking, his chest sounded congested and blood was still trickling from his nose.
"I'm fine." Chris tiredly announced.
Buck could not help himself, he wrapped both arms around the smaller man, he let out a strangled sob as the man scented at his neck.
"Jesus Stud you're a mess." Buck ran his hands over Chris's body, it felt like he could feel every rib and bone, Chris was giving off enough heat to melt the polar ice caps and he had now started coughing, a hacking painful sounding cough that left the blond man slightly breathless.
"Good to see you too Buck." Chris could finally relax; he leant against his oldest friend.
Buck 's big hand gently stroke the head which rested so trustingly on his shoulder. He watched as Nathan approached them.
"We need to go to the penthouse." Buck declared, he wanted Nathan to check out all three men, especially Chris.
"We can go through the private entrance to the elevator; I had them put some supplies in the penthouse as I wasn't sure what state Chris and the others would be in." Nathan could see that Josiah was essentially holding up the young dark haired guide.
"Let's move." Josiah simply picked JD up and carried him out the room; the guide could barely keep his eyes open.
Kojay guided his surrogate son after the heavy set man; he could see that Vin was also struggling to stay awake. He was so glad that Vin was free of the evil Dr Rostron, and he was happy that Vin would be well taken care by these other men. He would like to get to know the men who would become Tanner's new family.
"Come on Chris." Buck waited for his friend to lift his head off his shoulder.
"We going home Buck?" Chris rubbed at his head, he was glad that he was free from Rostron's clutches, but all he wanted to do now was to go home back to Denver, the ranch and the safety of his own bed.
"Not yet." Buck kept his hand on Chris elbow as the man stumbled after the rest of the pack. "Let's have Nathan check you out first."
"I'm fine." Chris mumbled as they entered the small elevator. Chris groaned as his head began to pound, it was like he could hear every squeal and sound as the car moved slowly to its destination.
Buck and Nathan exchanged glances, Nathan moved next to the long haired man who was leaning against the wall of the car.
"Vin are you ok?" Nathan gently touched the man's arm, he noted the man jumped.
"I'm fine." Vin could barely open his eyes as he just wanted to curl into a ball and go back to sleep. He finally felt safe again; he knew that these men would protect him due to the Alpha.
"Alright Vin." Nathan grabbed the man as he started to slide down the wall, he pick him up and scowled at Josiah who chuckled at him.
"Chris are you alright?" Buck was now the only thing keeping the coughing man upright.
"I'm fine." Chris began to cough his eyes began to water as the coughing fit carried on, Chris struggled not to panic as black spots danced before his eyes, he felt Buck holding onto him.
"Chris try to keep calm." Nathan was relieved when they arrived at the penthouse, he rushed into the suite of rooms heading into the master bedroom he gently deposited the sleeping sentinel on the bed, Josiah placed his precious bundle on the bed, both men continued to sleep peaceable.
"Nathan." Buck yelled, as Chris seemed to go limp in his arms, he picked the thin man up and rushed into the penthouse.
Nathan hurried to the couch where Buck had laid Chris down. Nathan began to examine his Alpha, he smiled reassuringly at Buck.
"He's going to be alright Buck." Nathan started to strip the man to get a better look at him, he was horrified to see that there did not seem to be any part of Chris that did not show some sign of abuse, he seemed to be bruised from head to toe, and he had obviously fought the restraints as his wrists and ankles where injured once again.
Buck could only look on in dismay as Chris's body showed the torture he had been through, he saw Nathan take some vials of blood from the unconscious man, and he could only assume that Nathan wanted to run tests to see what the man had been given.
Nathan used the supplies that he had brought to the room, he cleaned and bandaged the abrasions on Chris, and he administer antibiotics to fight the chest infection he could tell Chris had developed.
Chris eyes opened he struggled to sit up, looking around he noted that Vin and JD where missing.
"Vin JD." Chris searched for them frantically.
"Easy Chris their in the bedroom." Buck helped the man sit up.
"Got to protect them." Chris used Buck to pull himself to his feet.
"There fine Chris their just sleeping." Nathan fully intended to examine the two men and take blood, but he had wanted to get Chris settled first.
Chris staggered to the bedroom, he smiled as he spotted JD and Vin on the bed curled up together.
Buck nudged Chris towards the large bed, he watched the man sit on the edge.
"Chris lie down and sleep, you'll feel better." Nathan felt Josiah move up behind him.
"I'm fine." Chris could feel the other men's concern for him.
Buck shook his head in exasperation, he picked Chris's feet up and nudged the other man into the bed, he could see the exhaustion written clearly on the other man's face, but he could sense that Chris was wound tighter than a coiled spring.
"Don't make me have Nathan sedate you Big Dog, now get some sleep." Buck threatened smiling.
"Don't like it here Buck." Chris husky voice growled at him.
Nathan was examining Vin, who remained oblivious to being stripped and his cuts and bruises treated, he barely reacted when Nathan took blood for testing.
"Is he alright?" Kojay quietly asked he had stood watching by the door, he waited for the blond man to acknowledge him before he came further into the room.
"He's exhausted, obviously been drugged and malnourished." Nathan left the man sleeping, he turned his attention to the youngest member of the pack, and he began with Josiah's help to strip his clothes off.
"He's been given chemical dampeners." Josiah spoke as he stroked the thick dark back from JD face.
"I know." Nathan took blood and then gently tucked the man under the covers.
"That bastard Rostron has a lot to answer for." Buck snarled. He could see Chris was not relaxing at all, he growled when Nathan left the room, and Buck had to restrain him from following the guide.
"Josiah go with Nathan wherever he goes." Buck saw the older man nod then hurry after his guide.
Buck stood up he indicated to Kojay to follow as he went into the main reception area.
"Could you help me move some furniture?" Buck thought Chris may relax if they where all in the room, he wanted to bring one or two of the other beds into the main bedroom
"I will help you any way I can." Kojay solemnly promised.
Between the two of them they manhandled another into the main room; Chris watched their every move but said nothing. Buck and Kojay pushed the bed up against the one already in the room.
"Please use one of the other bedrooms if you want to stay close to Vin." Buck offered the older man.
"Thank you, I shall let you relax." Kojay told the men, he quietly closed the door as he left the room.
Buck took of his shoes, he knew Chris was watching him; he sat on the edge of the bed.
"Shift over Big Dog." Buck settle next to the blond man, he knew he would not relax until Josiah and Nathan returned.
"Where are Nathan and Josiah?" Chris rubbed his eyes tiredly, he wished that he could sleep like JD and Vin, but he wanted the other men close.
"So Tanner and Dunne?" Buck looked at the two men.
"Pack Buck." Chris turned his head and scented Buck, whose large hand began to stroke his head.
"Will they bond Big Dog?" Buck did not mind when Chris coughed on his neck.
"Sorry Buck." Chris was really thirsty, he wondered if he should look for a glass of water somewhere. "They are Pack brothers."
"Chris do you need anything?" Buck could almost feel Chris looking round the room, Buck's eye's lit on the bottled water, how stupid could he be, who knows how long it had been since Chris had drunk or eaten anything.
Buck got up from the bed and retrieve a couple of bottles of water; he opened one and handed it to Chris. He took out his mobile phone and quickly called Nathan asking the other man to bring food for them all. He could feel how restless Chris was, the thin coughing man climbed over him and began to pace the room.
"Chris you must be exhausted come and lie down." Buck tried to coax the man to the bed.
"No not until Josiah and Nathan come back." Chris did feel exhausted, he felt unclean as well, and he wanted to shower and to scrub the feeling of the strange hands on his body.
"They won't be long." Buck really expected the other man to collapse at some point as he continued his agitated pacing.
Nathan and Josiah hurried back to the penthouse suite; they would swear that they could feel their Alpha's agitation from where they waited for the elevator. Nathan had requested some food be delivered to them, and the Sentinel and Guide Foundation was bending over backwards to look after them. Nathan had left the three men's blood being tested and the doctor assured him that the results would be brought to him. The only flies in the ointment where the Alpha Bryce and Alpha Burke who seemed to want to see Chris immediately, Nathan thought the Boston Alpha was concerned that Chris may challenge him, and the Circle of Alpha Sentinel was just wanting to be involved and see what made Chris tick. The other Circle members where happy to leave the men to recover, before meeting with them and Nathan was glad of this because the way Chris was feeling he could attack anyone he considered a threat to his pack.
Chris head was swimming and he was finding it hard to turn down his senses, he felt like his skin was covered in grit and dirt, and he could hear clearly every breath the other three men in the room where taking, he could taste and smell the blood which thankfully no longer seemed to dripping from his nose. The subdued lighting in the room seemed to send shafts of pain shooting through Chris's head; he closed his eyes but continued to pace backwards and forwards.
Buck could only watch as Chris's senses spiralled out of control, he knew the man was running on empty, he just wished he would admit it and let Buck look after him.
Chris head turned towards the door, a wide smile grew on his face.
"There back."