Chapter 3:Briefing, a new friendship

Story by Keith Redfield on SoFurry

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#3 of Road Rover's Degeneration


Keith said "The whole mess started when my master was sent on a mission to investigate some bizarre murders occurring through out the city. The victims were apparently....eaten."

The entire room was silent.

"Investigation ruled that a possible cannibalistic cult was hiding out in the woods, and the team was called in to apprehend the subjects. However what they found was far bigger and horrific than they imagined"

Keith slid a file with all the information on the old Spencer case.

I'm surprised Chris let me borrow this.....this is one of his most prized possessions....god knows why. It's filled with nightmares!

"As soon as they landed on the site dog like creatures chased them into an old mansion....my master, his partner, and the captain of the team were the only survivors....out of 10 members."

"Gulp...." Blitz said. "I don't want to hear anymore! It's so scary!"

"Shut it!" Exile snapped.

Thank you Exile.

Keith continued "What they found......was literally the stuff of nightmares. Creatures that literally defy God's creation.....zombies, hunters, all different kinds.....look through that folder for some examples."

The Rovers looked through the file at some of the creations, all in shock.

This is some serious crap.... Hunter thought. "Why would someone....?" Hunter began.

"Hello what's this?" Colleen questioned. "Who's this Spencer fellow? Looks suspicious...."

I probably shouldn't disclose too much.....were only going on a search and rescue mission in these cities....I don't need needless casualties.

"He's the leader and founder of the Umbrella Corporation; he also owned that old mansion." Keith said. "My master has been looking for him for years....but to now avail."

This stuff is hard to swallow.....

"What exactly caused these monstrosities?" Exile questioned.

Keith responded "The T-Virus......a man made virus developed by the scientists for "enhanced" bio weaponry. It invades host cells....unleashes something primal....and you've seen the side affects. This was something that wasn't supposed to made public.....but an outbreak occured and well...."

They don't need to know all the details....they're just Mercenaries anyway. This goes farther down than they will ever understand.

"This is crazy!" Hunter exclaimed. "What eventually happened?"

"My master and his partner were betrayed by their captain, who turned out to be an Umbrella spy. He unleashed a horrible creation....code named Tyrant. It's in the file." Keith said pointing.

The entire pack was completely unnerved by the creation, it was once human, but it was just....a plain monstrosity. "My master escaped, but unfortunately the entire mansion blew up and all the evidence with it."

"What became of captain? Who was he?" Exile asked.

I probably shouldn't tell them about Wesker...he's a dangerous individual. There are reports that he's still alive....but I know Chris killed him.

"He was killed by his own creation. As far as his name......I can't disclose that information" Keith replied.

"How awful.....wait why can't we know his name?" Colleen replied.

"The boy has reason Colleen.....drop it girly." Exile said.

Exile....you're so awesome!

Keith continued"My master was discharged and became a rogue officer along with a few of his friends....he wanted to bring down Umbrella once and for all." Keith said.

"Where were you in all this?" Exile asked.

"When my master left for Europe I stayed with his partner Jill Valentine to keep her company in Raccoon. She was discharged also, and also joined the team to bring down Umbrella." Keith continued.

This is where......my greatest misfortune happened.....

"Unfortunately.....an outbreak in the city occurred....and we were left to fight. Lucky for me I had a natural immunity to the virus. I found this out when I got into a fight with a Cerberus, or that zombie dog you saw. Together Jill and I fought to get out....only to find out on a stray military radio that the city would be bombed within a matter of hours. We managed to escape, and eventually met up with my master in Europe. Jill told my master of my immunity, and immediately a vaccine was derived from my blood."

Unfortunately Chris didn't know the virus was only contained not dead....I'm sorry master.

"Ever since then I have been fighting, but now I never imagined this would be happening again on a national scale." Keith finished.

"What are you waiting for? Give us the vaccine!" Blitz whined.

"It's been done." the master said. "Vaccine's will be administered in the morning, and then your training will begin."

"Training? Were superheroes! With the vaccine...." Hunter began.

Kid! Your arrogance will be your downfall! This isn't typical save the day stuff...this is survival.....rather survival horror.

Keith interrupted "The vaccine makes you immune...but not immortal. These creatures are unlike anything you've faced before. You need special a special type of training.....specifically for these creatures. In order to understand them.....you have to have to encounter them face to face. I can train you....but it is no substitution for the real thing."

This guy is intense! Hunter was speechless.

"Oh yeah? What makes you so special? You may be military, but you have no superpowers." Blitz said arrogantly.

Come on terminator knock off! I'll beat the shit outta you!

"Okay. Come over and I will show you." Keith said calmly.

The shepherd disarmed and got into his standard fighting postition.

"Oooooh....I'm so scared" Blitz unsheathed his claws and ran towards him.

The Shepherd calmly ducked and punched the Doberman in the gut, then did a somersault kick and sent him flying into the wall.

Exile burst out laughing "Weird boy got his ass kicked!" Colleen fell over laughing and Hunter said "Dude! That was awesome! Can you teach me that?"

"All that and more" Keith said warmly. "I'm so pretty...oh so pretty..." Blitz said dizzly.

"Don't be a weird boy" Exile said picking him up.

Keith just stared at Exile. Didn't he just chew out Blitz? Now he was helping him? Exile was so similar to Keith.....he wanted to know Exile better now.

"Anyways guys, let's rest up and grab something to eat! To the power of the pack!" Hunter said cheerfully.

This is so corny!

They all howled in unison and made their way to the dining hall. Shag was preparing his usual cuisine, tonight was ham, loaded mashed potatoes, and other goodies.

At least the spread is good...now who to sit with?

They all sat in their usual spots Colleen with Hunter, and Blitz with Exile. Although Keith trusted his teammates as soldiers, he wasn't too good at trusting people as friends. He was unsure who to sit with...until Exile called him over.

"Come Comrade! I need better company than weird boy over here! He's still dizzy from beating you gave him!" in his deep Russian accent.

Oh crap!

Keith's heart stopped, he nodded, played it cool, and went over to sit down.

"You all right comrade? You seem really uptight and nervous!"

Keith cooly said "Nah it's just unfamiliar territory....I'm fine."

Exile responded "Eat my friend! Shag's cooking is the best around!"

He dug into his food, not caring who was watching, and casually got up for seconds, thirds. etc. Keith was astonished at his appetite. Keith was no slouch, he had three plates......Exile had five.

"Ahhh....I'm full. Belch!"

Blitz had left to hit on Colleen again, only to get brushed off again.

I was right...the peanut gallery is funny.

"Are they always like that?" Keith asked.

Exile laughed "Weird boy is always looking for lady.....but his personality stink!"

Keith laughed. Exile was funny and charming.....but Keith knew deep down not to like him too much, Exile was undoubtedly an arrow, if you get my drift.

"What about you? You have lady?" Exile asked.

My friend my chance for love ended when I became....this.

Keith froze and made up an excuse "Nah being military and all, I could never settle down in a serious relationship."

"Awe come on comrade surely you've had a fling here and there?" Exile joked.

In truth Keith was a virgin but he lied, smiled, and said "You could say that!" "Haha! Knew it! Good looking guy like you, no doubt!" Exile said.

Keith blushed at that remark, but quickly rebounded

"What about you?"

Exile stopped laughing and his face fell.....Keith felt horrible.

Geez....i sure can hit it good can't I?

"Well comrade......I'd rather not talk about it..." Exile muttered.

Keith immediately said I'm sorry! I just..." "No comrade it's okay...u didn't know" Exile responded.

"So where did you learn those moves?" Keith's face lit up and they began talking about this and that.

Firearms, military, snow sports, almost everything.

Exile eventually said "Well I'm gonna hit the showers and then the hay...care to join me?"

Oh geez....

Keith almost froze at the request....but immediately turned over in his head to play it cool, it was a friendly request.

"Sure" Keith said.

Exile and he got up and put their stuff away. While walking down the hall Exile noticed Keith had all his weaponry still on him.

"Comrade, why you carry weapons all the time? There is no fighting going on here!"

Keith was somewhat shocked and looked at Exile. Throughout his life he had been around weapons all the time and always carried them, no one ever questioning. He was a soldier, that was his answer.

"I don't know....i've always just worn them, i guess my heart/head never leaves the battlefield" Keith responded somewhat dumbfounded.

"Comrade there is time to fight and time to relax! But if that is way...I respect it." That did it. Exile was truly the one for him.

Redfield....stop dreaming.....

Keith responded "Thanks...."

"No problem comrade, but try to relax okay? If you need anyone to talk to.....I'm here." Exile softly said.

"Now let's hit shower I stink!" he shouted. They both laughed and made their way to the showers.

Man! I'm get'n a boner just thinking about it!