Suddenly, without warning, Serpent's Hand operators appeared seemingly out of thin air, unleashing gunfire upon Foundation personnel. Fortunately, all but two researchers were safely indoors: Dr. Lopez, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Martin. The oddity lay in Dr. Adams' unusual behavior that day, displaying an uncharacteristic cheerfulness and excitement. Minutes before the raid, he strolled with a mischievous smile. The researchers inside, seemingly spared, questioned whether they were merely hiding to well or if the intruders had given up.
Dr. Lopez cautiously emerged from beneath her bed, Dr. Brown peered from a closet, and Dr. Martin, who had locked herself in the bathroom, cautiously stepped out. With confused and slightly fearful looks, they convened in the cabin's main room, their makeshift research space. It didn't take long to realize various documents about SCP-953 and Jack Bright were missing.
"Looks like they were here for the anomaly, and possibly Dr. Bright as well." sighed Dr. Lopez.
"If so, how on earth did they find their way here?" pondered Dr. Brown, stroking his grey beard in thought.
"Maybe one of the MTFs was a double agent; that could explain how they knew where to find us." suggested Dr. Martin.
"Hmm, a doubt agent, you say? I doubt it was one of the MTFs, but Dr. Adams was acting rather peculiar right before the raid happened." remarked Dr. Lopez.
"Yeah, he was acting really strange. Did any of you notice that grin he had?" added Dr. Martin.
"Let's not make assumptions. Dr. Adams is a hardworking researcher, he's been here for nearly four years now. Why would he throw his entire career away and betray us?" urged Dr. Brown, hoping they were wrong.
Meanwhile, Dr. Bright groggily opened his eyes, strapped to a chair in a peculiar wooden building with an otherworldly design. The room resembled a vast library, but his attention was drawn to five cloaked figures, each with long brown hoods, robes, and the Serpent's Hand logo on their shoulder.
"I see you are now awake; let us begin." one of the Serpent's Hand members spoke in a calm voice.
"Where's the Kumiho? If you harmed her, I will make it my life goal to destroy everything you know and love." threatened Dr. Bright.
"If she lives or dies depends on her cooperation; we usually don't kill anomalies, but she's a special case." another member explained.
"Yes, we believe she is truly evil and deserves death. However, we heard about her unique connection with you. Originally, we planned on leaving her in the custody of the jailers, but now we're hoping she can be redeemed, opening up several wonderful possibilities for her." added another.
"What do you mean by redeemed?" questioned Dr. Bright skeptically.
"Well, that can mean several things. She may decide to join our cause and help free others like her, or perhaps she just wants to live a simple life. If that's the case, we can provide her a safe place. But if she refuses to change her sadistic ways, then she will be terminated." explained another.
Jack snarled defiantly. "No one will be terminated. If you know anything about me, you know I cannot die. That means I'll have all the time in the world to make each and every one of you pay. She brings me a joy I haven't felt in years. If you take the one good thing in my wretched existence away, you will all pay dearly."
"You truly love her, don't you? I hope you realize she is just using you for her own personal gain. Afterward, she will throw you away like garbage." said another member as they entered the room.
"Yeah, and what makes you think you know her so well?" questioned Bright.
"I guess there's no point in hiding it," she said before pulling down her hood, revealing a young woman with a striking resemblance to the Kumiho.
"W- what?" Dr. Bright stuttered in confusion.
"I am that monster's daughter, but despite that, I see myself as human. And since I am her daughter, believe me when I say she doesn't give a damn about you; you're just a toy to her." she explained.
"Woah, I didn't know Foxy had a kid; I guess that makes you Foxy jr, huh?" said Dr. Bright with a grin.
She growled, grinding her razor-sharp teeth. "Do not call me that, I'm nothing like her."
"I dunno, to me you look pretty similar, you even have her short temper as well." remarked Dr. Bright.
She growled again, violently kicking over his chair, causing his head to smack the ground harshly.
"Ouch." said Dr. Bright.
Another member seemed concerned. "Hx with all due respect, please try and control your temper; that man could potentially change your mother and maybe even save your species."
"Enough of this. She's beyond redemption. Let's cease this futile debate and put an end to her before she breaks free, causing a massacre." declared Hx sternly, arms crossed.
"We acknowledge the risk, but given the rarity of your kind, even a slim chance at her redemption is worth pursuing." explained another member.
"Fine, but any death caused by her will be on your hands." said Hx before leaving the room.
Another member then picked Jack's chair off the ground. "Okay, Mr. Bright, if you want her to live then please help us with our goal."
"Doesn't sound like I have much choice, I'll try my best." Said Dr. Bright.
"Good." One of the members said before untying Jack then with a strange hand movement a portal appeared out of seemingly nowhere.
"This will take us to the facility where the Kumiho is located, try anything funny and we'll make sure the amulet of yours ends up in the bottom of The Atlantic." The unknown member said.
Jack stood up and rubbed his swore wrists. "Being funny is kinda my specialty, but don't worry I won't try anything. Not when she's in danger."
They both disappeared into the mysterious ways. They then appeared in a dark room with various monitors and computers. In the very front of the room was a large glass window where the Kumiho could be seen. Right next to the window was a large titanium door leading into her cell.
Dr. Bright frowned as he approached the window. "Well that doesn't look very homey." He said noticing her empty white room.
The Kumiho could be seen aggressively growing with her glowing amber eyes. "WHERE AM I? I DEMAND ANSWERS IMMEDIATELY! WHERE IS JACK! IF YOU APES DID ANYTHING TO HIM I SWEAR YOU'LL ALL PERISH!" She screamed as she attacked the window before she noticed Jack grinning on the other side.
"Hey Foxy fox, how you been?" Said Dr. Bright.
She gasped before smiling. "Jack! You're alright!" She said before hiding her smile and crossing her arms. "You had me worried sick, the next time you do this consider your current liver as mine."
"Yeah I'm sorry." He nervously giggled. "I was kinda pre occupied, oh and you never told me you were a mother."
The Kumihos eyes widened. "You've met Hoya?" She asked softly.
"Uh, yeah but I don't think she liked me very much, I called her Foxy jr and she kicked my chair over." Jack explained.
With a disapproving tone, the Kumiho remarked, "Not surprising. My disappointing offspring allied with these morons. I presume she desires my demise?"
"Yep, she kinda hates your guts. But I don't know why because you're just the cutest foxy fox in the whole wide world." Dr. Bright affectionately teased.
The Kumiho growled clearly pissed off. "Bright... Just you wait until we're left alone." She said darkly before licking her lips.
My apologies for the confusion. Let's rephrase that:
Dr. Bright nervously swallowed. "Well, I'm sure that will turn out just swell. So, here's the deal: The Serpent's Hand, upon learning about our romantic ties, thinks you might turn over a new leaf. If you decide to embrace the whole 'change for the better' spiel, they promise your freedom and even a cozy home for us. However, if you stick to your ways and continue harming humans they're leaning toward a more drastic solution – like, you know, trying to off you." he explained.
"A home for us? Does that mean you're willing to abandon your whole career and life just to be with me?" She asked.
"Ever since I laid eyes on you, it's like lightning struck. Sure, I play the happy-go-lucky card, but truth is, I hate my life. Hate the fact I'm stuck in this never-ending loop. Everything I know will be dust someday. But with you, it's different. Finally feels like I've got some meaning. And hey, you being basically immortal? That's a bonus. In 5,000 years, you'll still be here. With me." he replied, a mix of sincerity and his trademark charm.
"So all they want is for me to stop killing humans? Pity there are my favorite prey. But if that means we can be together then so be it." The Kumiho said with a sigh.
The Serpents hand member, their presence weighted with significance, approached Bright. "It appears an accord has been reached between you two. Delve deeper into the esoteric truth – the demon fox race nears extinction. The Vixen and her daughter, Hx, stand as the dwindling remnants. Our pursuit of redemption carries the weight of preserving their arcane lineage from the brink of oblivion." they explained.
"Wait so you're saying you want me and Foxy to-" Dr. Bright asked before being cut off.
"Yes, although we don't know if you're a carrier or not, you will be required to take a blood test and if you are not a carrier you will be provided a body that is." Said the member.
"So you wish me to reproduce with Jack correct? That can be arranged." Said the Kumiho with a smirk.
Dr. Bright laughed nervously. "Please help me, she nearly killed me last time." He whispered.
The Vixen growled in annoyance. "Jack I can hear you and know this you are the one who decided to be my mate, that means you now have several responsibilities one of those is pleasing me. But please try to resist it will just make it more fun."
Jack sighed in defeat. "Okay.
"The demon fox race may not be doomed yet, give me your arm and I'll extract some blood for now you may enter the cell." Said the member before they poked Jack with a needle.
"Uh, hey actually I think I'm good in her-" Dr. Bright tried to speak but the member clicked a button and pushed him into the containment cell causing him to hit the ground harshly.
"Ouch." He said as he looked up and saw the Kumiho smirking at him.
"Keep looking at me like that and I might have to take you here and now." She said before giggling and seductively crawling towards Bright.
Bright began crawling backwards towards the wall. "Hey Foxy come on people are watching, we can't do it here." He said with pure fear.
The member's authoritative voice resonated in the room. "Rest assured, we anticipated this situation and are ready." A substantial metal wall smoothly concealed the window. "Communication within this space will be suspended to ensure your privacy and respect."
"Shit." Mumbled Jack as the Kumiho crawled into his lap and placed a finger underneath his chin.
"Shh, for you I'll be gentle." She said before licking his cheek and pulling off his shirt.
"If only I had my original body, you'd be in for a surprise." Dr. Bright said with a wink.
The Vixen pulled off her kimono and wrapped her arms around the man placing her naked body tightly against him. "Your skin feels so warm, I cannot wait for you to be inside me!" She said before ripping off his pants.
"Hey I need those! What am I supposed to wear now?" Complained Jack.
"Sorry Jack, but I don't think I can help myself. You may or may not require a new body when we're done." The Kumiho said before kissing Bright and swapping spit with him.
Dr. Bright used all his strength to pull away from her life draining kiss. "What ever happened to being gentle?!" He yelled causing her to giggle mischievously.
Outside the room the member was now joined by several other members who appeared from the ways.
"It is going very well, she has agreed to our terms and conditions." The first member spoke.
"Good, hopefully she continues to behave. And if so perhaps maybe her or that immortal could join us." Another one spoke.
"Yes, having the Kumiho as well as Jack Bright on our side would be the best possible scenario." Another one spoke.
"That's hilarious, but no what will happen is she will betray us and when she does I will put her down." Hx said.
"Please attempt to embrace hope; we finally have an opportunity to save your race, especially since you vehemently refuse to become pregnant." urged another member with a note of encouragement.
"because my race are savages, I don't like men so why would I let one impregnate me? Besides I already have a girlfriend." Hx huffed.
A loud scream could be heard from within the cell.
"I'm guessing that's Jack Bright then? What is she doing to him exactly?" Hx asked.
The other members awkwardly looked at each other before facing her.
"Your mother agreed to help save her race, so right now her and Bright are-" A random member tried to speak.
Hx looked horrified before she rolled her eyes in disgust. "She would really do something like that in a place like this? How shameful..." She said before disappearing into a portal.
I've noticed that not many people read this, but I do have one person who seems to enjoy the story somewhat. I hope that individual enjoys this chapter. Personally, I love my story idea, but I hate how unpopular it is. Hopefully, more people will read this sometime because, in my opinion, most of the SCP-953 fanfiction kinda sucks, and a lot of it changes her sadistic personality in mine I tried to capture her character essence and only partially changed her personality.
