Warriors: Bio-Bomb
Book 1: Alpha
Okay, let's get the ball rolling. It's time to find out the truth behind this mass-alteration to the world. Don't forget to look out for my Halloween special for Detective Conan a.k.a. Case Closed! Also, there will be a Christmas fic about Warriors that will be a sort of sequel to Burnt Feathers.
Chapter 6: Bio-tech Industries
One Month Earlier
A news reporter was standing in front of a large skyscraper, with the letters BTI in bold white letters on the front of it. "Today, the brand-new company Bio-Tech Industries has purchased this sizable skyscraper, and have announced they will be using it for their biological research. The company president has assured us that in one month's time, there will be a huge breakthrough in the field of science. We can only speculate what this could be, but our research indicates that it will involve adjusting the genes of animals. This has been Tracy Lawrence with your 9 o'clock news."
Present
I awoke to the sound of howling. That put me on high alert, and I forced my body awake, in case the dogs had found us, and were attacking. Everyone else also seemed to be awakened by this, and Puddlefoot began giving out orders. "I want everyone around me now…except Iceclaw…and Moonheart, you both protect Flamefur!"
"Y-yes sir!" I shouted back, picking out Flamefur by her bright orange pelt which glowed even in the darkness. Moonheart was already there, and we all waited in tense silence for what felt like an eternity. I scanned the room as my eyes began to get used to the darkness, I guess it was about two O'clock because there was no sunlight filtering into out hideout.
The silence was broken by an all too familiar voice, coming from straight above us. "Greetings my brethren. Let me start out by saying that I apologize for waking you all so early, but I just couldn't wait to tell you all the good news. As it turns out, there are some things us humans turned dogs can not do in our current forms, so I installed a…back-up plan." We all rushed outside, and craned our necks to look up at the massive blimp circling the sky.
I could hardly catch my breath as the man continued, "Envision yourselves as you were. That should get you back to your old selves in no time, maybe then you can find this troublesome cat that seems to have eluded us for so long. I made sure that most of you that were chosen were either metaphorical 'dogs of the military,' though now it's quite literal. Others of you are plain old murderers and thieves, either way, you know how to use weapons, use anything at your disposal to kill this cat. Guns, knives, swords, rocket launchers, whatever you may have that can leave a hole in his chest!!" I was close to throwing up, and I almost would have if it weren't for Moonheart pressing close to me for comfort. "Another thing, I promised to tell you who I am. Just call me Alpha…though most of you would be familiar with the name 'Eric Shreigert.'"
I gasped aloud, "Eric Shreigert?! I thought I heard that voice before…but I didn't think…"
Puddlefoot stared curiously at me, "you know this madman?" He asked, turning his attention back to the blimp.
Even though he wasn't looking at me, I felt myself nodding, "yes. He's one of the leaders of Bio-Tech Industries. He made occasional speeches on TV…wait; he said that around this time…there'd be an 'advancement in the study of human and animal genetics.' I didn't think this was what he meant…"
I tried to think on this, but my thoughts were interrupted once again, "so now you know where to find me if you find and kill the rebel. However, if you've been living under a rock, or are actual dogs, I reside in the large building with the letters 'BTI' on it, you can't miss it. I'll be in contact again with you all soon. Hail the dogs!" The blimp flew away, and we all padded back inside.
Puddlefoot leapt onto the chair, and he didn't need to get our attention, we were already gathered and awake after all. "Now we know who is behind this, but we can not take him on as we are now. If all of the humans that were turned into dogs can change back, our Clan will need to be much bigger, even with the help of Iceclaw." He turned his blue gaze on me, "unless you are also able to turn back into a human as well?"
I shook my head in confusion, "I'm not sure, maybe…but even if I can, I can't fight…well, I do know how to use a gun. I went to a shooting range a few times with my dad…I don't own one though, and I don't exactly know where all of the weapon shops are."
Puddlefoot looked thoughtful for a moment, then sighed, "Alright, just try what this Eric Shreigert person said, and we'll figure out what to do from there."
I nodded slowly, and closed my eyes, trying to imagine what I was like when I was still human. It seemed like nothing happened for a long time, and I finally opened my eyes. Everyone was staring at me, as if expecting me to burst into flames or something. "Nothing…" I murmured, and Puddlefoot nodded understandingly.
"This meeting is adjourned then, let's go back to sleep, Forestshadow, be on watch, we let a dog go the other day, and there's no guarantee he hasn't told other dogs where we are." He said, leaping down from the chair, and curled up next to Flamefur. The assigned guard made his way up the roof, and I went back to my makeshift nest.
Sleep didn't come easily, even with Moonheart slumbering softly next to me; I was surprised my restlessness didn't wake her. I slowly got up, and made my way out and onto the roof. Forestshadow looked tired, but he did his best to keep his eyes open when he spotted me.
"Who goes there?!" He shouted, and was about to wake the others when the moon came out from behind a cloud, showing him that it was just me. "Oh, Iceclaw, what are you doing up?"
I shrugged and answered, "I can't sleep, and you look like you could use some. Let me take over for you."
He thought for a second, then nodded, "alright, thanks. Make sure to keep an eye out for any dogs." With that said, he jumped back onto the ground, and padded inside the shack, while I stared out over the dark horizon.
After what felt like at least thirty minutes, the sun finally rose, shedding some light on the city, and I saw something nearby that could be useful to us in the future. "The pound…if anything is still in there…then…this could help us in our war against Eric Shreigert…or Alpha now…"
The revelations of this chapter sure came as a huge shock. However, next we'll need to infiltrate the pound, and it isn't the same place as when humans still ruled the city. Find out just how much it's changed in the next chapter! 'Till then!