While Serena is out shopping around to expand her breeding business Nick has returned to the lab where his boss, Russell, wants to have a word with him. The head of the crime lab looks at him, " So, how is our witness? "
" Mikina is good, settled back in with Ms. Hades, apparently she teaches all of her pups to hide, I watched one of Mikina's litter mates literally disappear in front of me. "
" Will Mikina be safe? " Russell asks.
" My assessment is yes, she has guard dogs and I watched four of them fight off a pack of hungry coyotes to protect a litter of Norwegian Lundehund puppies, she sent those to patrol and two more to defend the puppies. " Nick states.
" I wonder if we'd be allowed to have a dog in the lab as a forensic tool of course. " Russell says.
" You'd have to take her training course, she does not sell to anyone who will not take her training course and she does background checks on all of her customers. " Nick states.
" So she won't sell to convicted felons and the like. Man, she's stricter than most employers. " Russell says.
" I'll say, I'd like the whole team to get a demonstration of what one of her pups can do. She's trolling the shelters right now looking for gems, as she put it. " Nick says.
" In other words she's trying to find pedigreed dogs for cheaper than buying directly from the breeder. " Russell states.
" Exactly, she's good, I watched her with some Wire Haired Dachshund pups. She played fetch with them but made it so they would land in a kiddie pool full of water. "
" To get them used to a different kind of terrain. I wouldn't think Dachshunds could be Search and Rescue dogs. "
" Well, Russell, little kids would like their pets to be able to swim and fetch into the water, so I can see the reasoning behind that. " Nick admits.
" You're right, but still, to instill that kind of training into every pup she breeds and raises. I would definitely like to see her in action. " Russell says firmly.
" Well, I'll arrange for it. " Nick states and heads off to process the partial boot print that had been found at the scene of the Takedas murder.
Serena looks at Dr. Maris, " So, how are the Border Collies I brought to you? "
" They're all in good health but I'll keep them here until I can get the DNA testing done on the pups. The Rough Collie pups can go home with you today though, I've updated their shots and records, and sent through the transfer of ownership papers for you. "
" Thank you, is there anything I should look for with Mikina? "
" She'll be anxious for a little while, but love and affection should work well for her. " Dr. Maris says.
" Understood, oh, I had some coyotes nearly get at some of my Lundehund pups, can you run out tomorrow and update the distemper and rabies shots for all of my older dogs? "
" I'll be there, Ms. Hades. " Dr. Maris says as Serena loads up her Rough Collie pups.
She drives home and sets up a new kennel for her new boarders. She gives them food and water and some toys. She would be working with them personally for quite some time to come so they would get to know her, as she would be their new owner. She would also need to train them to respond to Japanese vocal commands. Most of her customers didn't understand why she gave them Japanese commands until she explained that they could give their pet orders that no one would understand and impress their friends all the more.
The next day she blinks when Nick Stokes is back with friends, " Ms. Hades, you already know CSI's Stokes and Sanders, I'm the supervisor of the crime lab, Russell, and this is Henry, our DNA specialist, we were the only ones who could come out for a demonstration of what you teach your dogs. "
Serena smiles, " Tenku, Kuru! "
A Dalmatian pup comes running, " Yamero, Tenku. "
The pup puts the brakes on fast, " Taizai. "
Tenku stays still and looks up at her, cocking his head to one side, " Tenku, Suwari. "
He sits immediately and she tosses him a treat, she still had the kiddie pool set up and grabs a tennis ball winging it she says, " Tenku, fetchi. "
The pup catches the ball in midair as he does a flip over the pool, avoiding getting wet, landing on his feet. Greg blinks, " How did you teach him to do something like that? "
" I didn't, he taught himself that. He hates getting wet, I have to give him a whole box of treats just to get him to get clean. " Serena states.
" 'Ey, is dis da home of da dog breed'ah Serena Hades? "
" Tenku, Mukaeru. "
The pup blitzes off towards the young man whom had spoken and he laughs, " So, yer the welcomin' committee, huh? "
" So, what brings Tenku no Touma to my neck of the woods? " Serena asks.
" Rena. " is the warning hissed out.
She smirks, " Ah, what's the matter, Touma-chan? "
" Da name's Rowen Hashiba and ya know it, Serena. "
" Been awhile, that pup's name is Tenku, and he certainly takes after you, blue-boy. "
Rowen looks at the pup, " How so? "
Serena hefts the ball Tenku had dropped at her feet to greet Rowen, " Tenku, fetchi. "
The pup pulls his trick off again and Rowen smirks, " I'd be willin' ta take him. "
" No you don't, Ro. Tenku stays with me, so, why are you here anyhow and you better not have been followed or I sic my attack dogs on you. "
" Rekka sent me over, the oth'ahs will be comin' soon. " Rowen states.
" What about the kusotarre? " Serena asks.
" We don't know, he may have slipped pas' us all, Rena. " Rowen replies.
Serena grins, " Hey, Einstein, why don'tcha give Tenku a few commands. I do have an audience after all. "
" Tenku, kuru. " Rowen calls out.
The pup comes to him and Rowen grins, " Rena, do ya have a Korin? "
Serena grins at this question, " Yellow lab, Korin, kuru. "
A yellow lab pup comes running and Serena smiles, " Korin, Mukaeru. "
Korin goes over to Rowen and he grins, " Seiji will kill you for this, you do realize that, right? "
" He has to get through Rekka first, and Pyro. " Serena retorts.
" Tenku, Korin, " Rowen says, " Janpu. "
Both pups jump, though Tenku performs a flip yet too. Serena gives them their treats, " Tenku, Taizai. Korin, Kakusu. " Rowen orders.
Serena's observers blink, " Where did that pup go? " Russell asks.
" Tenku, Mitsuke, Korin. " Rowen states.
The pup races off and they hear a yip of surprise. Greg blinks, " Can I have one of your pups? "
" I can use volunteers to play with and walk them. " Serena says.
" I'll drop by when I can. " Greg says.
Rowen grins as Tenku chases Korin out and lavishes attention on the Dalmatian pup. Korin manages to make off with Rowen's wallet and the blue haired genius blinks, " Rena, can you get my wallet back? "
Serena walks over to her house and opens the door, whistling in the manner Ryo did to summon White Blaze. Rekka comes barreling out, and he looks at Serena, asking why she had wanted him, as he was to keep Mikina company, so she wouldn't be lonely, " Rekka, Saifu o shutoku. "
Rekka barrels into Korin and brings the wallet to his mistress, then he goes back over to Korin and gives him a look that Rowen laughs at, " Ancient One, he's just like the human Rekka. "
Serena hands him his wallet and Rowen sighs at this, " Remind me to prank Seiji when he gets here. "
" Hell no, Ro. You're on your own there, though if you would like help from the prank queen then you may submit a formal request. " Serena says.
" Do all of your pups learn Japanese commands? " Russell asks her.
" Unless specified otherwise. " Serena replies.
" They respond well to those they don't know. "
" It helps dat I speak Japanese like a native, though I spent a lot of my younger years in Brooklyn. " Rowen states.
" He's half American, half Japanese, and all pain in the ass. " Serena adds.
" Watch it, Rena, I cin out run Rekka. "
Serena grins, " I can out run you, Tenku no Touma. "
" Kuso, I hate you. "
" No ya don't, Ro. " Serena teases him.
" What did I do ta deserve puttin' up wit' ya, huh? "
The CSI's all watch Serena interact with her friend, they acted more like brother and sister than anything. Nick grins, " So, how long have you two acted like an old married couple? "
Both turn to look at him and Nick sees identical looks of calculating mischief in their eyes. In a flash they were both on him and back to where they were before he realized what they had done. Well, what Serena had done, Rowen had tied his laces together, Serena had pantsed him. " How did you two do that so fast? "
Rowen smirks, " I'm the fastest runner at my college, I'm actually over here to get set up to get in some classes. I was hopin' Rena here would put me up. "
" Help with my dogs and you have a deal. " Serena states.
Rowen winces, " In other words, keep my natural disord'ah ta my room, huh? "
" Yeah, but, Ro, it is good to have you here. As for me, Nick, I was late to school every day and ended up making a mad dash every morning. "
" They did all that in two point six seconds. " Henry remarks.
Disclaimer: I do not own CSI or Sailor Moon or Ronin Warriors.