Chapter seven: A closer look. No one's P.O.V.
They make it to where the dirt runs out and it is at a steel door in the basement area of the place.
Matt glances around then he points to a ledge with windows since there is some light coming from inside.
They climb up being silent and they look through the windows at the place.
Cages are everywhere and there are people who haven't been transformed yet one at time being dragged into other rooms only to come back out as animals only to be thrown into cages.
Inside the cages there are a variety of animals with a mix of those who haven't been turned yet,
There is even ones that look to be out of control snapping at those passing by and chewing at the metal bars like true animals.
The one taking the not the next victim appears to be a scientist looking guy with messy dark chocolate colored hair like he hasn't truly taken care of himself in a while. His face is not fully visible from the angle the two are watching from but it is obvious he is the one those that he turned are calling master. He look to Mello, panther and Near as they approach him.
Mello is holding the back collar of Near's shirt and practically tosses the boy towards the man causing Near to land on the ground in front of the man.
They appear to be talking but Matt and Rodger can't hear them.
The man picks Near up roughly and looks at him.
Matt feels a growl come up to his throat as he watches this.
Rodger puts a hand on Matt's shoulder to try to calm the other down.
Matt is holding back on the urge to go in there and take the man down for everything he's done and is doing.
The man throws Near into a cage obviously planning to deal with him later as he locks the cage door.
"Come on Matt." Rodger says in a hushed tone. "If we stay here too long we'll be spotted. We need to head out and wait for backup now." He says then takes the lead climbing down.
Matt watches the room for a few moments more as the man turns to Mello and panther before he too starts climbing down. He can't help but feel like he had eyes on him until he left the area of the windows.
The two make it outside and find a place to hide until backup arrives.
Matt can't stop but continuously look back to the door where they took Near into.
Rodger can see and sense Matt's restlessness as he watches the boy. He wants to give calming words but what can he say to him? He doesn't have experience in this kind of thing and he just can't comfort someone when he has no idea on what to do.
It is obvious that Near is special to Matt.
Matt glances back to Rodger. "Rodger…" The red head says a little softly getting the older man to listen. "Do you know how to tell if someone likes you?" He asks.
Rodger blinks not answering for a moment then smiles softly. "It all depends on the person. They all have different ways of showing love." He answers. "But if you are talking about Near then I would say he is really fond of you."
Matt blinks giving Rodger a 'really?' look.
Rodger nods. "Haven't you noticed that he trusts you a lot more than anyone else. He even fell asleep in your arms and stayed close to you when we found out Mello and the panther were working together to capture Near."
Matt takes a few moments to truly think about it and nods seeing Rodger's point. "Yeah." He smiles. "Thank you Rodger."
"Anytime." Rodger responds.
Matt looks to the building. "I will save them from your false monarchy." He whispers words meant to be said to the man.
There is footsteps and the two quickly become alert in case they were found by the group inside the building or an enemy is charging to attack.
They look to where the footsteps are coming from as someone steps out into the open.