Chapter 7: Farewell to a friend, a brief respite

Story by Keith Redfield on SoFurry

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#7 of Road Rover's Degeneration


I still can't believe it.....Blitz is.....

Keith was still crying into Exile's warm, strong chest. He managed to look up and Exile had his eye's closed....sobbing softly....tears running down his face. It broke Keith's heart even more seeing his partner like this....he had never experienced so much sadness on a personal level. He looked over at Hunter who was grieving by himself.....Colleen passed out on the floor in so much shock. Keith didn't know what to do anymore.......his mind just stopped. He hugged Exile even tighter and nuzzled him....Exile responded with the same.

"That's it! I can't take this! Umbrella I don't care who you are.....when you mess with my friends....." Hunter said aloud.

Hunter....

His words moved Keith and his strength and determination came back. Hunter was right. Keith had friends and a partner to protect now.......that was enough for him. Keith looked up at Exile and Exile gave a nod. They released each other and went over to Hunter.

Keith placed a hand on his shoulder, and said "We'll kill them....all of them....I swear it...." Hunter got up and nodded.

He looked over at Colleen, she had fainted from so much grief...even though she had hated Blitz.

"Is she all right?!" Hunter said.

"She fine comrade....she just fainted." Exile responded.

Hunter picked her up and went back into the control room, set her on bench, and came back.

"Well...what do we do now?" Hunter said exhausted.

"We still need to get to Shepherd before Umbrella does....if they haven't already." Keith said with discouragement.

"I doubt it. When alarm goes off Shepherd's quarters go on heavy duty lockdown.....all sort of locks and armaments to get around...he's fine." Exile reassured.

"The thing is....we still have to get to him through all these creatures...then past the lockdown.....I hope my codes haven't been reset." Hunter replied.

"We'll have to wait till Colleen wakes up.....in the mean time lets clean up this mess....." Keith sighed.

Exile lifted up Blitz into his arms and cradled his limp form.

"What do we do with....?" Exile started.

"I have a preservation chamber in the back of the ship.....it'll preserve his body long enough so we can give him a decent burial after all this....." Keith sadly replied. "Go down those stairs in to the room....set him inside and lock the door using the red button...the machine'll do the rest." Exile nodded.

Keith grabbed a few towels off the wall near the shower and began to mop up the blood. Hunter did the same.

Poor kid...no one should have to do this....why am I being so soft? I have Exile! Do I love Hunter too? Nah...it's just brotherly love is all. Sympathy....

The two were silent while they finished cleaning. Exile came back and helped finish up. All three looked at each other, nodded, and went back to the control room.

Terminator....I'll never forget you....

"I'm going to attempt to contact my master, tell him what's going on, and attempt to get some reinforcements." Keith said.

Hunter and Exile nodded, and went over to Colleen...waiting for her to wake up. Keith went over to the communication console and rang his master. The next thing he knew Chris's head appeared on the monitor.

"Keith! Great news! Mission accomplished! We defeated that secret weapon Umbrella was developing! How's your mission? Wait..... why are you covered in blood? What happened?!" Chris exclaimed.

Master...I.....failed you...I'm so sorry...

Keith started "An intruder alert started.....the Rovers and I encountered some of Umbrella's creatures and......."

"Keith come in.......psssfstttttt.....your.........phsssft" the transmission was cut.

Dammit! What now?!

"Hahahaha...." An evil laugh rang out over the receiver.

That laugh......it can't be....

"Well...well....if it isn't Redfield's pet! I see you've made some friends!" the voice mocking.

The monitor came on and the head of Albert Wesker appeared....the Redfields' mortal enemy.

"You! You're behind this?!" Keith hissed. "What the hell do you want?!"

Exile and Hunter came up behind Keith.....so this was Wesker...

"Oh nothing much.....I just need Shepherd's expertise on the Progenitor virus.....so I can start my glorious reign!" Wesker said with a menacing smile.

"Reign?! Nobody will follow you...you bastard! That virus is unpredictable anyway...you can't control it!" Keith rebutted.

"Heh not for long....Shepherd has apparently contained it and used it for his own purposes....take your friends for example..." Wesker started.

Hunter and Exile froze. "What do you mean...?' Hunter questioned.

"The virus Shepherd was working on had fantastic transformation capabilities.....but at time it was clearly unstable. The virus also gifted the infectee with powers according to the environment hey were brought up in and also their physical attributes as well.....I see his experiments were a success. It's a shame he used his abilities for good though....." Wesker informed.

So they were all infected......in some way? Wait...so....

Exile and Hunter were speechless.....experiments? They were mere experiments?

"You'll never get to Shepherd!" Keith hissed.

"Too late! I have him!" Wesker proclaimed.

Hunter and Exile shouted "Master!"

Shepherd was tied to a chair, he was badly injured. "My pets....my loyal companions....I never meant to involve you in all this.....I'm so sorry....fight to the end....I believe in you all!" Shepherd managed, and then he passed out.

Hunter and Exile's eyes filled with tears.....they were speechless.

"You won't win! My master...." Keith began.

"You're master failed to defeat me once....he won't defeat me...and neither will you! AHHAHHAHAAH!" Wesker laughed.

The transmission was cut. The entire room was silent.

"What....where?" Colleen moaned.

"Colleen!" Hunter shouted. "Are you okay?"

"I think...wait I remember now....Blitz he...." Colleen fell silent, Blitz killed himself.....why?

Colleen shook her head and sobbed a little. Hunter tried to comfort her best he could and they grieved silently together. Keith looked over at Exile....he was quite a sight. Exile's once vibrant blue eyes were now bloodshot, his fur a mess from all the running, stained with Blitz's blood. His face was dark...no signs of emotion....just emptiness.

Exile....

Keith walked over to Exile and looked at him in the eyes. Exile looked back.....his expression making Keith's heart disintegrate into nothing. He embraced Exile gently and nuzzled him softly. Exile responded in the same way, and the two just stood there holding each other....not caring if Hunter or Colleen saw. Exile looked at Keith and just automatically kissed him deeply, Keith didn't resist at all. He let Exile do his work, trying to let him feel better. The two did this for awhile, and the two eventually stopped, just looking at each other.

"Partner.... I...." Keith interrupted

"Don't say anything Exile....I know.....I don't care if you're just an experiment....I love you."

"And I you" he responded.

"Let's get back and brief Colleen....and prepare for war." Keith said seriously.

"Yes comrade......let us do it!" Exile shouted.

The others explained to Colleen what happened with Blitz, Wesker, and Shepherd...she was clearly shocked.

"What do we do now?" she asked.

"We fight" Keith said simply. "But first let's get some rest.....this sub is safe and according to the radar those things don't know were here."

They all agreed and Keith began to show them around. The sub Redfield accommodated was fairly roomy despite its size. It had 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, along with a den, a kitchen, and a small study. Keith said

"I know were all kind of clothes less.....but I have plenty of clothes in storage we all can wear. You can tailor them if need be. Luckily all the guys here have the same measurements......Colleen there is a sewing machine and tailoring equipment in the study if you need to use it, you guys too."

They all nodded, and went their separate ways to clean up and rest. Colleen took one room, Hunter another, and Exile and Hunter shared one. Exile said he was going to shower, so Keith lay back on the queen size bed and began to think.

This is Raccoon City all over again...I couldn't prevent the inevitable......I was too weak...too slow. A life has already been lost....and it wasn't even caused by a creature! It was me! I should've seen this coming! If I contacted Chris just a little sooner.....maybe...Keith shook himself from his thoughts. He knew this was fate...this was meant to happen again.

Flashback

"Keith no! That dog is infected! Don't try and take him on! You'll be infected!" Jill shouted. Keith didn't care, he needed to protect Jill and get her out. The dogs fought furiously and Keith was eventually bit....however Keith threw him off and bit him in the neck, killing him instantly. What happened next......was amazing. Keith's body began to writhe and transform....his body burning! He blacked out.....he knew he was one of them. He woke up some time later in a warehouse with Jill staring at him, somewhat dumbfounded. "Jill get away! I'm....wait" Keith stopped. He examined himself...he was human and could talk! Not quite though...he still had fur and his dog characteristics were still intact. "What? How?!" he asked. "That's what I want to know!" Jill asked. "But you're still alive...that's all that matters. I've seen much weirder!" she laughed. "Wait till Chris sees this! Whats more....you're immune! A vaccine is possible!" she proclaimed. "Yeah...." Keith trailed off. "Let's get outta here, we can celebrate later" she said.

End of Flashback

So much has happened since then....

"Hey there brother...." Exile's beautiful Russian voice sounded.

Keith looked up and saw Exile wearing a pair of Keith's camo boxers.....which were rather revealing. Keith blushed.

"You have a good shower?" he asked.

"Yeah.....I'm surprised how warm the water gets....feels just like the shower room" Exile said.

Silence hung in the air, so Keith attempted to break it.

"You look rather dashing in those boxers....I bet they look even better off of you..."

Keith said with a hint of naughtiness.

"Hmmm....let's save brotherly love till after shower okay? You have blood all over you." Exile chuckled.

He was right Keith's fur was a bloody mess....he was starting to really smell, "Right..." he responded.

He grabbed a pair of his camo boxers and made his way to the bathroom. He should've knocked first.....he walked in on Hunter.

"Sorry dude!" Keith exclaimed.

Keith was walking out when Hunter grabbed his arm.

What in..?

"Keith wait....don't leave me alone....please I'm not a perv...I just want someone near me.....I'm such a wreck." Hunter pleaded.

This isn't right....gotta find a way out!

"Wha....what about Colleen?" Keith stuttered.

Hunter shook his head "I need......male emotional support....from another guy.....I just...."

Poor Fanboy....no NO! I have Exile! He's my partner! I have to remain faithful! But...poor guy....maybe.....

"Hunter...I.....but...." Keith stammered.

"Please dude.....you're my hero...." Hunter pleaded with his puppy hazel eyes.

Oh man....not the look....

"Okay....we can shower together..." Keith said with reluctance.

Hunter hugged him tightly, stark naked in all his maleness.

Easy Redfield...just emotional support.....

Keith pulled off his boxers...was Hunter eyeing him? Keith shook it off and turned on the shower. Hunter got in first with Keith behind him.....Keith kinda wished he hadn't. Hunter had an ass just as great as Exile's...almost. His fur was amazing, a perfect shade of gold, it looked so soft....

Stop it Redfield.

His body was perfectly toned, although not as big as Exile, he was still in great shape. His ears were short and floppy....really cute...he wanted to touch them.

Stay sharp! He may be cute but he has nothing on Exile! Keith continued to wash himself in the tight confined space...then Hunter spoke up.

"Hey Keith....can I...hug you? I know were in the shower...but it's just us....so..." he trailed off.

Keith reluctantly hugged Hunter and Hunter immediately embraced him gently. He laid his head on Keith's chest and gently sighed.

Why am I letting him do this? I feel so dirty...yet so calm...Exile....I'm sorry...I'm so weak....it's my nature to not push away...

Keith said nothing, he just held Hunter and rocked him gently back and forth.

"Keith.....I want to thank you....for being honest with me......even if it did hurt me.....no one has ever shown me that before. You inspire me man......the way you lead everyone out of the base with such bravery....how you can so easily just comfort someone despite your tough lifestyle...you really are the dog I want to be...." Hunter said sweetly while nuzzling into Keith's chest.

Keith didn't respond, he just kept holding Hunter gently.

"I want to show.....how much I care about you...please....it would mean the world to me..." Hunter pleaded with so much sorrow in his voice it made Keith's heart break.

Fanboy.....Hunter....I just can't.....I love Exile.....but you're so fragile right now....I don't want to hurt you and you end up like Blitz....okay Redfield...decision time....I'll do it...god...Exile...my partner....forgive me....

"Okay...." Keith said. Hunter's face lit up with joy. Keith did nothing...he just let Hunter do his thing. Hunter began by kissing Keith gently, pressing his tongue against Keith's maul for permission. Keith opened and began wrestling with Hunter in the tight space their mouth's created.

This is so wrong....I shouldn't be doing this...but god he is a good kisser!

Keith relaxed a bit more and they continued kissing for awhile....then Hunter's paw found his way to Keith's crotch.

I......Exile.....no...but.....god...it feels so good! Hunter!

Hunter began to fondle Keith's furry black balls slowly and began to massage them...."I love you man....." Hunter whispered out hoarsely. I'm sorry I can't return the feelings.....but I do kind of......no! NO! Exile is the only one! But Hunter is so cute and vulnerable.....

Keith nodded and began to moan. Eventually Keith's manhood extended to its full eight inches....a perfect rosy pink.

"You're so beautiful man......" Hunter whispered. "Please.....touch me.....feel me all over.....hero....I......" Keith froze.

Redfield.....you....no! You have to be strong! What would Exile think! Your time together will mean nothing! You love him. Poor Hunter though....he's so vulnerable....I won't hurt him again.

Keith slowly began to rub Hunter's back...making his way down to his tight golden butt. He squeezed the cheeks.....eliciting a delicious moan from Hunter.

"That's it man....feel me up!" Hunter said.

Keith squeezed them again.

Man they feel so good.....now on to the real treasure!

Keith made his way to Hunter's crotch and began feeling it up. It was so soft....and his balls between Keith's fingers.....

My god! He feels so amazing!

"Keith...that's it.....oh god man....." Hunter moaned.

After some fondling,Hunter extended to his full eight inches, the same as Keith.

"Looks like we have a little more in common than we thought......" Hunter laughed. "Now hold on partner...."

Partner? The mention of the word made Keith's eyes water...that was Exile's special word for him. He held back his tears and looked up at the ceiling. Hunter gently bit into Keith's neck and began humping their manhoods together slowly....then began to pick up speed. It took all Keith had to keep from crying...but at the same time...it felt so good......he didn't know what to feel.

Exile will never forgive you....but you saved a life......

After some time the two coated each other in their love....then came the wonderful afterglow.

"I love you......hero" Hunter sweetly said.

"Even if you can't say the same......it's ok.....i just wanted to show you my love, respect, and gratitude toward you......"

These words made Keith's heart sink to the bottom.....he felt so guilty he couldn't return his feelings.

You can....go ahead. "I love you too..." Keith said.

Hunter was so happy.....he cried into Keith's chest till he had nothing left.

"Please promise me though......keep this between us?" Hunter said. "It's special...."

See?

"I promise" Keith said.

They both finished up and pulled on their boxers and made their way out. Hunter gave a wink good night and Keith just nodded.

What have I done? Keith made his way back to his room......only to find Exile sprawled out in all his glorious beauty.

Exile you're so beautiful.....I don't deserve you.....

Keith only managed a half smile at Exile.

"You like?' Exile said with a grin. "Mmmmm....very much....but do you think we can skip the romance? I'm feeling a little tired....." Keith said.

Exile's face fell, making Keith feel horrible. "Why comrade? You okay?" Keith's emotions began to well up....he wanted to confess everything to Exile....to tell him he betrayed him....how he was so pathetically weak. Keith shut his eyes and shook his head.

"Comrade....you terrible liar....you keep forgetting were dogs.....we can sense this type of stuff." Exile said with worry. "What is it? Tell me! Were partners...you know you can trust me!"

Trust? I just had sex with another guy! I've broken that trust!

"Comrade...come lie with me...and tell me what's wrong..." Exile soothed.

Keith couldn't take it, he just fell to his knees and began sobbing uncontrollably. Exile got up immediately and picked up Keith in his arms, supporting him totally.

"Exile.....I betrayed you....our trust.....Hunter was in the bathroom.....shower....oh Christ!" Keith cried into Exile.

"What?! Did he come on to you?! Were you forced?!" Exile said with anger.

"No.....I gave into weakness.....he was upset....he said he didn't want to be alone......and I...." Keith managed.

I'm sick of this....tired of hurting people....needless casualties......I've made my decision....I'm aborting this mission.....I'm going after Wesker alone! Goodbye Exile.....

"Comrade...? What?" Exile said dumbfounded. Exile was in so much shock he released Keith....

This is my chance.

Keith did the hardest thing he had to do......he somersault kicked Exile into the wall and ran out of the room. He got to the keypad and issued his executive lockdown on all the doors to the bedrooms....they weren't permanently locked, just enough time for Keith to get his equipment and get back into the facility so he could find some traces of Wesker's whereabouts. Exile shook off the pain and immediately ran to the door yelling "Comrade! What are you doing! Stop! Please!"

I'm sorry Exile....I'm not going to hurt you anymore....stay safe...I love you.....

Keith heard Exile pounding the door with his massive strength, even thought these doors were reinforced steel Keith knew the doors wouldn't hold for long. He hurried to the armory and stocked up on supplies. Body armor, grenades, ammo everything. He stopped when he saw Chris's old Samurai Edge, a modified Beretta hanging on the wall. He remembered when Chris gave it to him and how Keith was so excited.

Flashback

"Chris! This is?!" Keith exclaimed. "Yep partner my old samurai edge, the good old zombie killer....I want you to have it." Chris said. "What? Why?!" Keith exclaimed. "Cause you're my partner and I love you....promise me you'll take care of it. If you ever get a chance....kill a part of Umbrella with it." Chris said. "I will...thank you so much...." Keith said.

End Flashback

Keith took the Beretta and handled it, it still was in great shape and fired perfectly the last time Keith used it. I won't fail you again master.... Keith holstered the Beretta in his back holster, grabbed all the clips and ammo he could carry and shut the case. He grabbed his 45's holstered them along with a spare AR-15 on the shelf.

Wesker.......I swear I'll make you pay......just you wait.

Keith shut the doors, went to the control room to leave a message for the Rovers, and got out of the sub, heading back to the now creature infested facility.

Exile.......I love you.....