Chapter 8: My Grandparents Visit and The Alpha Project is Explained by Jake Shadow Wolf

Chapter 8: My Grandparents Visit and The Alpha Project is Explained

Jake Shadow Wolf, Anthro, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Character Development, Cheetah, Dog, Dragon, Dragoness, Equine, Feline, Fennec, Fox, Highschool, Human, Humanoid, Hybrid, Leopard, M/F, Non-Anthro, Pantheress, Plot Development, Rodent, Story Progression, Story Series, Vulpine, White Tiger, Wolf, Wolfox

#10 of Stories from a not so average high school life.

Legal Crap: The story and all the characters with the exception of Agro, MAc, Dasher, Thowan, and Tibu. This story contains adult content, and if you've been reading my stories then by now you know the drill. If not then you skipped all of my previous legal work and aren't even reading this one. If you have a problem with any of my themes either get lost or don't whine to me about it. I'd phrase it more nicely, but that's basically what everyone means.

NOW ON TO THE STORY!!!!!!

I woke up as everyone was getting back from school. I walked upstairs and was tackled by Riss and Reina who'd just gotten in the door. Sam stood in the doorway and said "Christ, you guys saw him before we left." I shrugged as if saying 'the ladies can't keep their paws off me.' She gave me the finger and I mouthed 'My room or yours?' She laughed and headed up to her room to put her bag away. I sighed and watched her go my instincts and my mind both agreeing that my sister had a nice ass. By this point I'd given up on caring about the fact she was my sister since hybrids couldn't pass on genetic defaults to their children, and I was even less likely to do so because of the fact that My DNA wasn't exactly DNA anymore. I tried to sit up and the girls just held onto me tighter. I sighed as Sam walked back down the stairs and motioned for help. She looked at me and said "Will you owe me one if I help?" I nodded grudgingly then she walked over and pulled the girls off me.

I watched the three of them for a bit then got up and headed outside to do some training. Sheila followed me and I glanced at her then slowly pulled out a pair of blades that were folded in the style of a katana, but were longer. I set them down and started doing stretches to get myself limbered up before I truly began. Sheila sat down watching me and I said "What wanting to see why I'm in shape girl?" She nodded and I sighed softly then started to slowly do the splits. She looked at me quizzically and I said "Don't ask Sheila, I do this when I want to get as limber as possible. Hurts like hell at first though." She grinned and I finished the splits then started doing some push ups. She stared at me and I said "I'm getting tired of being stared at........" Sheila got up and walked away. When she was gone I finished my work out then pulled out my sword and studied it.

It looked exactly like it had when I'd taken it off my brother's wall of weapons in the school. I ran my hand a long the blade and noticed there was an inscription carved near the hilt. I slammed it into the ground and looked at the inscription carefully. I laughed softly and thought "My ass you bastards. This blade was made only recenlty. Not in some ancient war that nearly ruined the world." I pulled it out of the ground and slammed it into my scabbard then walked around front as a car pulled up. I blinked not believing my eyes as soon as I saw the car. I shook my head a few times and when it didn't vanish I mummbled "I guess I am really seeing this. Weird." I started to grin when the driver's door got out and a black wolf who's fur was starting to turn silver got out. I ran up and said "Hey Gramps. I thought you and Grandma were in Japan or something."

My grandfather grinned and said "We got back last night. A friend of ours is bringing a truck over with some of our extra equipment and what not." I grinned until he asked "You're parents home?" I shook my head slowly and he said "Good, I didn't want to talk to your father, and your grandmother and I have something to tell you." I blinked when I saw the dark expression that crossed his eyes as he spoke, then he smiled and I figured it was my imagination. My grandmother got out slowly as me and my grandfather talked. I grinned at her over gramps' shoulder and she smiled at me then headed inside. I looked inside as she went in then went back to listening to Gramps as he explained that he and Grandma would be leaving after their friend arrived. I thought about mentioning Sheila then decided I'd wait until they explained.

Gramps and I walked inside to see Grandma sitting at the table with Sam, and everyone else. I took one look at her face then whispered to Gramps "When she cools down. Come get me." and ran out the door. Sheila looked at me questioningly and I said "My grandmother is about to kill me." After a few seconds I started running again, this time with Sheila by my side. I walked to the school figuring Gramps or someone would call me when Grandma was feeling better about me. Nothing eventful happened a long the way and I figured maybe I'd get lucky for once and I wouldn't be in any fights. As usual, when I assume things like that, I was wrong. When I got the school I saw a few of the football team standing around TIbu and Mac. I thought about just walking away and let them work out their own problems. However I had a knack for sticking my nose where it didn't belong so I walked up to hear what was being said. I'd forgotten that Sheila was with me, so I didn't realize that a few of the guys were glancing at her in a strange way.

I stood outside their circle as the quarterback, who was a large Eagle with a black crest on his head, said " What are you Genetech freaks doing at our school?" I heard Tibu and Mac say something and the football team started laughing. The quarterback glared at them then said "Shut your mouths. I don't have to take your bullshit about me and my family. If you say one more thing I'm going to gut both of you like......." Mac made a comment and the rest of the football team seemed to laugh. I saw the Quarterback's cheeks suffuse wtih color and heard him say "That's it, hold them still guys I'm going to enjoy this." The quarterback grabbed a switchblade as his "friends" grabbed Mac and Tibu holding their arms behind their backs. I sighed and thought "I dont' know if I should help them. Then agian they were only following orders, and Mac taught me something. Also it seemed almost as if Tibu had a problem with the fight. Damn I hate being a nice guy." I slammed into the quarterback's shoulder, throwing his aim off so he cut his "friend's" arm instead of Mac.

His friend yelled out, but didn't let go. I sighed figuring they were probably more afraid of the quarterback than Tibu and Mac. I grabbed onto his crest and said "Good afternoon gentlemen. I believe you guys are holding in your captivity two people who I have had trouble with." The leader started to say he'd take care of them for me when I slammed my knee into his kidneys and continued "However you act like they commited some crime. I had trouble with them and in my opinion that trouble's passed. Also you guys are acting like their being at the school is trouble." They started to explain and I twisted their leader's arm till he screamed. This stopped them all midsentence and I said "In ten seconds your letting them go, and leaving, or I'm going to take out my sword and start hacking pieces off of each and every one of you. Starting now." They let go of Mac and Tibu then ran off. I threw the quarterback over the fence then turned to Mac whod drawn his scimitars.

I looked at him and he said "I owe you, however I still want to kick your ass for the defeat you handed me over at the docks. It may have only been yesterday, but it's part of why I'm here. Supposedly one of the best medical minds in the country is our nurse." I grinned then turned away from him and held out a hand to Tibu. Tibu looked at it then glanced at Mac and shook his head. I sighed and caught Sheila looking at me out of the corner of my eye. She had a look of pure wonderment on her face. I turned back to face Mac and saw he'd put his swords up. He looked at me and said "You may want to take your dog to a vet." I started to ask why and he shook his head then walked inside. I stared after him and shook my head feeling annoyed that I'd helped him and he blew me off.

Tibu walked up and said "Sorry, Mac's a little bent out of shape over having to be saved by a guy he fought with yesterday. I'd say more, but I need to get inside and have the nurse check something. So I'll see you later Jake. Oh by the way, your parents wanted me to tell you they wanted to see you tomorrow." He walked inside and I thought "How the fuck does the know my parents? Unless he and Mac were sent by Genetech, in which case why did they try to attack me? God damn it I'm seriously getting a headache from all of these circles within circles.." I turned and started back for the house figuring Grandma had calmed down somewhat, and that if she didn't I could always leave again.

When I was halfway home my phone rang and I glacned at the number. It was Sam. I answered then pulled the phone away from my ear as Grandma, Gramps, and Sam all started yelling at me. I waited until they were calmed down and said "What did I do, that I deserve to have you three scream in my ear?" They repeated what they said sounding calmer and I nearly dropped my phone. I couldn't believe it. I'd somehow managed to knock up every girl I'd been with who was staying at the house. I sighed and heard Gramps say something about getting home nad him having a lot to explain. I shook my head slowly and said "I'll be right there, I was already on my way anyhow. Also are you guys completely sure?" He said they were and I started for home at a faster pace than usual. As I got close to the house I saw Cain and yelled "DUDE I'M SO DEAD!!!!!!!!!!" He stared at me and I explained everything. He stood there for a few minutes then burst out laughing and walked off to wherever he went when he wasn't home or at school. I watched him go then walked the rest of the way to the house and saw Dasher standing outside talking to Vina.

I blinked then went around them and headed in the back figuring Gramps was waiting for me in the kitchen. I was right and he was sitting at the table. I sat down and Sheila laid between us. He glanced at her and asked me "WHat do you remember about your childhood." I had to think about it for quite some time before I could say anything. I explained the last two things I remembered and he said "You remember nothing in between?" I shook my head and he said "Alright, that is going ot make this interesting. First the "project" you agreed to be a part of was called Alpha Project. Second the time you remember running away, was exactly three weeks after the project was completed. Your father was one of the head researchers on Project Alpha." I stared at him as a memory came to me. It was of a seven or eight year old version of me listening to my father explain about injecting me with a new serum that would be changed for my DNA after the first injection and a blood pool.

Gramps studied me and said "I guess you remember more." I nodded and he said "Well I started Project Alpha, so I think I should explain it to you." I stared at him and he smiled sadly then said "Project Alpha was supposed to be a special cure for most if not all diseases. I originally intended for it to be ready for all the races. However before I was ready Genetech kicked me off the project and sent me into the field." I stared at him and he said "When I was kicked off the project Genetech started looking for volunteers. Which they got, in the form of you, a vixen anthro, your friend Dasher, a panther, and two adults. One adult was an Anthro and the other was human. " I stared at him and he said "I know what you're thinking, but Genetech assumed that children would be more accepting of the Serum phyiscally. I had no say in the matter and your father believed that there wouldn't be any adverse reactions."

I stared at him and he continued "All of you were sleected because of your families, and your abilitites." I stared at him and he said "Those of you that were a part of the project were all given the alpha seirum." I stared at him then looked at a small scar on the inside of my right hand. He sighed and said "The serum had no negative effects on any of the volunteers that we could see within the first week. I was allowed to stick around as a consult but my decisions were constanly overruled." Gramps took a deep breath because he'd started getting angry then continued "The serum was injected into each of you once, then your blood was drawn and seperate serums were specificaly tailored to your DNA."

I blinked and asked "So you guys injected us with the base serum as a booster basically?" He nodded and I shook my head somewhat surprised. I closed my eys and said "That's why they drew blood." I opened my eyes to see him nodding and said "So what happened after the blood was drawn, did you guys tailor it to the serum or combine them, or what?" He looked at me and I said "RIght, I'll shut up and let you explain now."

He smiled slightly and said "We took the blood then synthesized it with the serum and created new serums for each of you." I nodded slowly realizing that a general serum wouldn't be able to work as well as specially synthesized ones. He smiled again then lost it as he continued "All of you started out perfectly fine. However as time went on the we had to quarantine all of you, so that nothing could contaminate the serum, and if something happened to you it wouldn't effect those who'd never been injected." I nodded slowly, thinking that Genetech loved to have everything backed up so that they could cover their asses if they screwed up. My grandfather smiled again at my nod then became completely serious as he said "However what they didn't tell your father was that the Alpha Project's serum was actually a synthesized compound that had never been tested before." I stared at him with my mouth hanging open and he nodded slowly.I closed my mouth and he finished "Yes Genetech lied to your fahter, the volunteers, and the others who were working on the project. All because they wanted to see what would happen and assumed that you were expendable."

I sighed and asked "Gramps before you continue, can you tell me why they called it Project Alpha, or Alpha Project?" He looked at me and I said "What, I really want to know why they called it Alpha anything. Alpha usually means first or top of a group. I mean, it's the first letter in the greek alpha bet." He grinned surprised at my intellegence and I smiled back. The two of us sat there then I looked up at the cieling and said "The more you explain the more the gap gets filled in Gramps. So, why does my memory seem to be so closely linked to the Alpha Project?" Gramps looked up as if trying to think of how to explain.

I watched him for a few minutes then he looked at me and said "The reason it's called Project Alpha, is because it was supposed to be the first in many projects. However the results have caused them to decide that only three other projects would be created. One, project Beta, was an exact replica of project Alpha with different participants and somewhat different research. The other two are called project S, and Project Omega." I shivered when he named the last one and he said "I know, that is a bad name for an important project that should help people, but no one seems to see that." I sighed and he said "The project was the latest in a long line of gene based projects, however it required a new serum, and was the strongest one yet." He glanced at a clock then looked back at me with a sad smile on his face and said "Sadly your memories are linked to the Alpha Project, as so many have called it, because you spent all of that time in Project Alpha." I stared at him and he explained "When you got out of the project you subconsciously blocked off everything having to do with it, because of an incident that happened toward the end of your time."

I stared at him confused and he said "Project Alpha went on for exactly 5 years Jake. The results didn't seem abnormal until exactly one week before the end. Then the results for each of you started changing." I stared at him and saw that he was deadly serious. Since he wasn't talking just yet I studied his face. He'd been completely black furred when I'd last seen him, but now his fur had become mostly silver. I also noticed that he had some white fur around his eyes in the shape of glasses now. I smiled slightly and then noticed that he had more scars than the last time we'd talked. I silently figured that he was starting to get slower in his old age, or else he was going after something that was a lot faster. I shook my head and glanced at Gramps who said 'I see you were zoned out for a few seconds."

I looked at him and he looked back then said "You want to know what happened." I nodded and he said "I guess I should start by explaining the results of the adults. The human seemed to be effected about the same way you kids were effected. She changed in some fundamental way, we're not exactly sure how, but before we could check her results more thoroughly. No one knows what happened to her, but I believe Genetech is still looking for her. The other adult had an adverse reaction to the serum and died. I didn't see the death, but your father said it was extremely painful." I blinked as I had a memory of someone falling over screaming as blood poured out of every orifice on their bodies. I shook my head to banish the memory, and gramps said "Now for the results of everyone else. You do remember the genetic sequences of the modern races." I nodded slowly and thought about how humans had gone from their original number of chromosomes to 35, anthros had 49, and hybrids had 43. He sighed softly and said "Well to start, the panther's genetic count went up by three and he now has 52 seperate chromosomes. It made him appear stronger, faster, and smarter. In that way the project was a complete success. However their were unforseen side effects among the rest of you kids."

I stared at him curiosity seeming to exude from every pore of my body. Gramps laughed seeing the look of pure curiosity on my face and said "The vixen somehow seemed able to change with her background like so many chameleons, however she also seemed to be able to tap into other people's thoughts." I blinked and started to say that sounded like science fiction when he held up a hand and said "It changed her genetic sequence to 47, and it somehow caused a change in her alpha and beta brainwaves." I blinked and shut my mouth realizing that could possibly change a person so they had the ability to hear thoughts at least temporarily. He smiled slightly and said "Your friend Dasher went from 49 to 50, and developed a changing genetic structure. He can tap into other peoples DNA and actually copy it. The earring he has, allows him to use that ability, however he's been told it is the cause for his change. This is to protect him from those seeking Alpha Project members. No one knows who the Vixen was, since her family changed their name and left Genetech, or so it's believed."

I blinked and said "That leaves me, and the researchers of the project." He nodded and I said "Let me guess the researchers are still working for Genetech, but have been promoted so that if the company goes down, they go down." He nodded smiling slightly and I said "This has you ang Grandma tied up because if you say anything it kills Mom, Dad, and everyone else in the family's jobs." He nodded again and I said "So you guys agreed to go out searching for feral DNA samples, and tagging ferals." He nodded again and I said "So what's so special about me, then?

His smile turned into a grin and he said "You are what Project Alpha was meant to be from the start." I looked at him now extremely curios and he said "You took everything that they did and somehow more." I stared at him confused and he said " You may or may not remember, but you went through the blood exiting your body from every pore before you reacted properly." I closed my eyes and had an image of me screaming in burning pain as my body destroyed itself. I shivered then nodded and opened my eyes again. Gramps looked me in the eye then said " You also developed Dasher's ability, your ears and tail shifted between several different canines, and even a few vulpine forms. Then you started yelling about voices until we blocked off the room and used a video phone to talk to you. You said the voices were gone and we came back. Finally your body started to react like the Panther's and you could have done anything. However the final change for you was that you started requiring blood, and you seemed to have abilities the others couldn't dream of. We believe one of the project Beta members was exactly like you."

NOW ON TO THE STORY!!!!!!

I blinked and he said "The only real difference would be that they have a different serum in their veins than you. However the only unexpected result was your DNA changing into something different." I stared at him and he said "Your father sent me the results of your DNA test, and I still find it funny that your DNA had a big question mark by that third stand. I believe that also seperates you from the project Beta Members. The others from project Alpha don't have that third strand of DNA, which we still have yet to change what yours is called." I stared at him and he said "That's about everything involving the Alpha Project when you were a child. However your father and I have been continuing the project, in our own way." He glanced at Sheila and I raised an eyebrow questioningly. He sighed and said "After your DNA changed, we took a few blood samples from you and have since used them on a few Ferals who we knew were willing to accept it." Again he looked at Sheila and I waited for him to continue.

He sighed and said "It started with your female friend right there." I followed his eyes and then raised an eyebrow questioningly as if not believing him. He sighed and said "Miss, please show him what I mean." Sheila stood up and slowly started to change. I smiled slightly not surprised since I'd already seen it and Gramps said "Your friend here, is one of many that changed from an introduction of your blood to their system." I stared at him surprised, I'd assumed they'd just used a synthetic blood. He smiled slightly and said "Your blood was the only sample we had, and we needed to see if the serum could be passed from body to body. It only seems to work on ferals. Which brings us full circle ot why I'm here." I raised an eyebrow and he said "Those injected with your blood have been hiding in their feral forms, but the only place that your father and I think they would be safe, is here at the ranch where you live." I stared at him and waited, but he didn't continue. After a few minutes he finally asked "No questions you want to ask, or comments you want to make?"

Sheila walked over and poked me then said "I think he's broken grandpa." She poked me a little harder and my chair fell over backward making me hit my head. I jumped up with a yelp and shook my head trying to stop my eyes from watering. He smiled and Sheila said "Sorry about the deception Jake, but I didn't think I should be the one to explain this to you." I nodded in understanding then righted the chair and sat down holding the back of my head. Sheila had to hold back a giggle as she watched me then said "Why weren't you surprised when I changed?" I got up slowly and shifted into my feral form. She stared at me and said "I didn't know about that, did you Grandpa?" Gramps shook his head and Sheila ran a hand through my fur to see if it was real. I yawned then snorted at her as if to say 'Why doubt that I'm real?' She laughed and said "Well Grandpa, this explains why we Ferals are effected by his blood." I shifted back to normal and she said "Although it doesn't explain why his blood heals other people."

Gramps looked at me questioningly and I started explaining about the fight with Rodrik, and everything else that had happened this week. He stared at me and I said "Oh yeah, and I now have an intense craving for bloodk. I also keep hearing these annoying voices that try to tell me what to do." He stared at me and I heard a car pull up. I raised an eyebrow and asked "Did something happen that's surprising to you Gramps?" He nodded and pointed over my shoulder into a nearby mirror. I turned around and saw that my ears had become even more feral, however my eyes now had hints of silver and blood red within the gold from before. I blinked and mummbled "Time to start wearing sunglasses." After a few minutes I turned away and glanced at my tail which had also become more feral, then looked at my hands. They now had claws growing on the ends unless I focused and changed them to look human. After studying my hand I reached in my pocket and pulled out a pair of sunglasses, then put them on yawning. Gramps blinked and I said "Let me guess my teeth have also changed." He nodded and Sheila jumped into my lap with a happy murr. I looked at her and I'd swear I heard "He's actually better than I imagined."

Gramps looked at me and asked "Did you hear a car pull up earlier?" I nodded and he said "I guess your grandmother is already talking to our friend. We had better go meet everyone and get them settled." I nodded and stood up slowly supporting Sheila with my arms. As we walked I thought "Sheila could be Riss's older or younger sister, only a little taller." I yawned and walked into the living room to see one of Gramp's assitants and Grandma talking with the girls sitting there listening. Grandma saw me and Gramps and Gramps said "Everything all set you two?" They nodded and we headed outside. When we got outside Sheila let go of me and stood on her own two feet then started talking to the other animals in the feral tounge. Gramps looked at me and said "I understand the feral tounge, that's how I found out who was willing to volunteer and who wasn't." I raised an eyebrow and he said "Everyone in this truck volunteered."

We walked to the back and he opened the door then all of the animals piled out. I blinked when I saw three more dogs, a pair of wolves, a cheetah with black fur, a leopard like Tibu, two horses, a bull, several foxes, a dozen different types of birds, and several other felines. I blinked and Gramps said something to them then they each started to change. The wolves changed into a human and an anthro, one was male the other female and they both glared at each other. The horses changed into anthros, and the bull changed into a muscularly built human. The foxes changed into humans, anthros, and even two hybrids. The brirds changed into Anthros, and the felines all changed as the foxes did. I sighed and said "Welcome to the ranch everyone. I guess I'm going to be spending my weekends making this place a lot bigger and a lot homier. However for now, I advise staying in your animal forms and out at the stables. I know it seems rude, but I don't have enough room just yet, and I can't miss another day of school. So tomorrow I'm going to class, and you guys will hopefully have the house to yourselves." They all grinned at me and thanked me then Sheila grabbed onto my arm while the female wolf looked me up and down appraisingly. I sighed and thought "Here we go again, god damn I'm getting tired of people studying me like i'm for sale in a butcher's shop." Grandma and the assistant walked out. The assistant looked at everyone and smiled then closed up the back of the truck and the trailer.

Grandma got into her and Gramp's car, while Gramps explained something to everyone. After a few minutes he turned to me and said "I advise being ready for anything Jake. I know it seems odd, but Genetech will be after you even more since you stood up to them." I nodded slowly and he said "We'll occasionaly be sending you more volunteers so I advise making this place a lot bigger. Also I heard that the girl from the Alpha Project is in this area, she may have something important to tell you. So look out for her." I nodded again then hugged him and he said "I know, we'll miss you two. However we have to get out of here, before Genetech starts looking for us." I nodded and he got in the car. The three of them drove off and I headed inside to get a good long rest before I had to deal with school tomorrow. I passed by everyone and just looked at them shaking my head. They sighed and left me alone as I headed down to my room. I plopped down on my bed and Sheila laid down next to me. I smiled at her then slipped into a deep sleep where I dreamed about my past and things hiding in the dark.

To Be Continued........................................

Sorry everyone this will be the last chapter until next Sunday. Sorry it took so long, but I didn't want to leave anything out since this is setting up the story for important things in the future. IF you don't already have a character and want one, just send me a PM with your info, also I'm still looking for more characters for the highschool because YOU CAN'T POPULATE A HIGHSCHOOL WITH ONLY TWENTY OR THIRTY CHARACTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With that out of my system, I bid you all a fond farewell and I'll see you next update.

P.S. I bid you thanks for entering my world, and give you permission to stay for as long as you like.

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