Shilo was perplexed and amazed. She had never seen someone read and work as fast as Abe was. As she sat crossed legged on one of the library chairs, she couldn't help but be worried that she had gotten herself in trouble. Ever since the incident with Liz and the babies, Shilo had been asked by Abe to remain in the library as he conducted a search, going through old scrolls, books, and files.
"Abe. Its nothing to worry about. Dont push yourself so hard." Beside Shilo, in her own chair, Liz sat with a large book labeled 'Birthing Creatures'. The author of the book was unknown, and it was ancient and strange smelling. Shilo felt her tail wrap around her waist, as she slumped her back against the chair, watching Abe pull down yet another book from the top shelf.
Shilo let out a small mew as she stretched her arms over her head, sighing at the cracking sound she heard, as she poped her back. Resting her elbow on the arm of the chair, Shilo placed her head in her hand, letting out a sigh. She was getting bored.
As Abe closed another book with a small snap, as he made a reach for another book. He halted, however, as the Library entrance opened. Glancing over the right shoulder and back of the chair, Shilo felt her tail unravel and swish happily, as Hellboy made his entrance.
Hellboy, a towel over his shoulder, and a beer in his left hand, made his way over towards Liz, who gave him a warm smile, as she took his large right hand in her smaller left hand. Hellboy gave the womans hand a soft, but affectionate, squeeze, smiling down at her. Shilo watched with curiouse, emerald, eyes, as it slowly dawned on her as to why Liz had such a strange and otherworldly smell. 'Hellboy's the daddy.' Shilo thought with a silent gasp.
Hellboy took a swig of his beer, before he turned to Abe with a furrowed brow. "Hey, Blue? What are ya looking up? Manning got you preparing for another case?" Shilo heard a slight growl at the name Manning, as Abe, having returned to looking through the library records, shook his head, as he sat the file down and made his way over to Hellboy.
"Hellboy. Wonderful timing. I was just about to go search for you." Abe motion his webbed hand to Liz, who shook her head, as Hellboy gave the two a confused look. Shilo felt her head lower as she sank into her chair, bringing her knees to her chest. She was afraid. She hoped that the early occurrence would not cause Hellboy to be angry with her. It had not been her fault. It had simply happened.
Abe pulled Hellboy to the side, as he waved his webbed hands around as he told Hellboy of the unborn children's reaction to her presence on Liz's stomach. Shilo felt her ears lower to her skull, as Liz reached out and patted her hand, giving her a smile, mouthing that it was OK.
As Abe finished his explanation of the event, Hellboy turned his attention back to Liz, who gave a soft nod, confirming what Abe said. Hellboy turned his head slightly, as he handed Abe his beer, before reaching down to place his hand on Liz's still naked stomach. Shilo watched as he carefully and slowly let his hand travel around her stomach, stopping as his hand reached the side of Liz's belly that faced her.
Hellboy was silent for awhile, his hand pressed on Liz's stomach's side, before he gave a light chuckle and smile, his eyes traveling from Liz's stomach to her. Shilo felt her lip go into a pout, as Hellboy smiled at her. "Well I'll be damned. You were right blue." Hellboy removed his hand from Liz's stomach, before stepping around the front of her and over to Shilo.
Shilo felt herself look away as Hellboy looked down at her. Her knees curled closer to her chest as she waited for him to yell at her. "I'm sorry, Mr. Hellboy. I didn't mean to. I-I just placed my hand on Miss Liz's stomach! I didn't-" Shilo was cut off as Hellboy placed his left hand on her head. Like last time, he ran his hands through her hair, letting his nails scratch her scalp, letting his index finger move behind her right ear.
Shilo's eyes and ears drooped, as she felt herself purr, her head leaning into his hand, as she let out a soft mew. Hellboy smiled at her, as he turned to Abe and Liz, who watched with smiles and chuckles. Shilo felt Hellboy's hand pull away, as he reached down and pulled her up by her arm out of the chair.
"Relax, kid. I aint mad at ya. You didn't do anything wrong. Seems my kids just like yer presence." Shilo looked up with wide, confused, eyes. Hellboy simply patted her on the back before pulling her over to stand with Liz and Abe, who she was re-introduced to. Hellboy was about to say something to Abe, when the doors to the library were flung open!
Shilo jumped, as an older looking man, with a bald top head, charged into the room. Behind him were two other men, who were dressed from head to toe in black suits, shades, and shoes. "Who let her out of the infirmary!" Shilo felt her ears flatten against her skull, as the man, in a raised voice, growled out his question to Hellboy, who gave the man a dull and annoyed look.
"Ah shit, Manning! Leave the kid alone. I don't blame her for wanting to get out of those damn hospital labs of yours." Shilo winced as Hellboy spit out the word lab, his voice low. The older man, Manning, raised his finger threateningly towards Hellboy, his face red. "You listen here, freak! There are rules to follow when a new freak is brought to us, and it would be in your best interest to let us follow them. Otherwise Ill have you, fish-stick, and your hormonal fire-starting wife locked up for three months!" Manning's voice was low and threatening. A voice of promise.
Shilo felt her eyes widen as the two other men who had followed Manning in, grabbed her by her shoulder and brought her to stand infront of Manning, who glared down at her. Shilo felt her tail swish nervously back and forth as Manning began to circle around her, slowly. She heard him stop behind her, her eyes widening as she felt him grab her tail.
"Bah! There's no way this can be real!" With that said, Shilo meowed loudly, her voice high and screechy, as Manning grasped her tail and pulled; hard! Shilo hissed and jumped forward from him, before turning towards him with her claws out. Manning's eyes widened, taking a step back as Shilo growled and grabbed her tail, stroking it as she glared at him.
Manning's two followers stepped beside him, as Manning collected himself from the scare Shilo had given him. "Filthy animal." Manning huffed, earning a low growl from Shilo. A little ways to her right, Shilo couldn't help but smile softly as Hellboy chuckled at Manning, grinning as she looked over at him, mouthing 'good one' her way.
Manning let out a huff, as one of the men whispered something to him. "Very well! Myer's! Come here and escort this animal to her room!" Manning turned on the heels of his polished black shoes, as he stormed towards the door. "And keep her out of my sight!"
As soon as Manning exited the room, another man entered. He was young, around thirty-three or so, with a handsome face, short and slightly wavy brown hair, and bright blue eyes. He wore a soft smile, as Shilo stepped back from him, not really comfortable with the men in suits that walked around here.
"Myers!?" Shilo jumped at Hellboy's loud exclamation at the sight of the man. She watched his jaw drop, and his arms slump to the side, as a large smile appeared on Liz's face, as Abe helped her up from her seat. "John! Its so good to see you again!" The man, John Myers, smiled, as carefully hugged Liz, before patting Abe on the back.
"Jesus, Liz! You look like you're about ready to pop!" John laughed, as he placed a hand on Liz's swollen stomach, laughing at what must have been a kick to his hand. Liz smiled happily, as John stepped away, and turned his gaze to Hellboy, who looked like a deer in a headlight, his jaw slack and eyes wide.
"Your suppose to be in Antarctica." Hellboy's voice was low and dazed sounding, as John gave him a sour smirk. "Yes, well. I guess I have you to thank for that, don't I?" Hellboy's expression went from dumbfounded to a grin. "Aw come on, Boy Scout! Your not still sore about it, are you? I just felt you'd be better suited in Antarctica than here." Shilo watched as Hellboy reached into his leather pocket, producing a lighter, before removing a cigar from his back pocket. With a crunch and the flick of his lighter later, Shilo wrinkled her nose at the freshly lit cigar now hanging out of his mouth.
"Oh really? According to my fellow agent, Agent Gale Everstone, you know him right? You sent me here so I you could, oh what was it, "keep the Boy Scout away from your girl!"" Shilo felt her eyes widen as she watched Liz's face go bright red with anger. Abe let out a sigh, shaking his head, as Hellboy's eyes widened, and his upturned cigar went slack.
"Hellboy! You- How could you be so- Ugh!" Liz's face was the same shade as Hellboy's skin, as she let out a sighed snarl. Hellboy looked guilty as he held up his hands in defense. "Come on, Liz! Easy! Remember the babi-" Hellboy was cut off as a large fireball made contact with his face! Shilo gasped in surprise, as Liz produced another fireball, chucking it at Hellboy's chest, earning a grunt and curse from the red man.
Shilo stepped away from the flame covered woman to Myers, who sighed, as he patted Shilo on the shoulder. "Why don't I show you to your room. This could go on for awhile." Myers face and voice were calm, and a smile was on his face, as he ushered Shilo by her shoulder out the door, the sound of Hellboy apologizing and Liz yelling following them out.
Done. Please R&R.