Chapter 17: Epilogue

Story by Keith Redfield on SoFurry

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#17 of Road Rover's Degeneration


BAM! BAM! The rifle fired, then taps began to play over a trumpet nearby. Keith, Hunter, and Exile sat in the front row at Jill's funeral, waiting for Chris to come onstage and speak. They were back in Paris, at a BSAA headquarters out in the middle of the country. The service was held out in the middle of the field, surrounded by lush fields of green, and various plants around the area. It was the perfect setting, for such a beautiful woman's final farewell. Keith still couldn't believe se was really gone, it felt like it was so surreal, but he had to face facts. Keith lowered his head and shut his eyes, only to be rubbed on the back by his two brothers, who looked at him with sympathy. At least he still had them and Chris....he honestly didn't know what he would've done without them. He smiled and lifted his head, there were thousands of people here, and Keith didn't want to break down and cry in front of them. Jill didn't have any relatives left alive, so just her various partners, and friends she met all around the world were there, along with Chris's compatriates as well. Claire even came all the way from the US despite her own agenda with the WHO, a rescue service for bio-terror related incidents. She was seated right beside Exile, and she put her hand on his knee to comfort him.

The bad thing was.....Barry and Rebecca were killed in the Tricell Facility by Chris and Jill, the last two other members of their old team, their closest friends, this made it even harder on Chris. Keith and his brothers were dressed in the standard military uniform, just like the thousands of other people here. Immediately after they landed in Israel, Exile and Hunter were immediately sworn in as top officers like Keith, no questions asked. Chris knew that the two were the most important things to Keith in the world, and he didn't want them to be separated ever, even though he didn't come out and say it. Keith smiled at his two loves, they sure were handsome in their uniforms, and had come a long way since they first met in their headquarters that long month ago. Keith was still sad however, they're lives were completely changed forever, and they couldn't go back, just like him. It didn't seem to faze them all that much however, they were just happy to live and fight alongside each other. They were together, that's all that mattered. Keith also wanted to include Blitz and Colleen in the memoriam, but the two Rovers refused, memories of them were enough they said, plus they added they had a new family, and they didn't like dwelling on past things. Chris even insisted on it, he knew the two were forced the virus and were still good at heart, but the two Rovers said that had nothing to do with it, it was just easier this way they said. Keith was a little saddened at the thought of the two fallen Rovers, they weren't mean to die, they should be here and so should Jill....but they're not. Keith had to start facing reality, things happen for a reason, and while evil still exists, people around him may possibly die around him at any given moment.

Keith pulled himself from his thoughts when he saw Chris ascend the stage to give his speech about his lost mother. Chris was handling it quite well despite the circumstances, but having Claire and Keith around to console him helped quite a bit, although you could tell he was taking it hard on the inside. He stepped up to the podium, and took a deep breath, then he began. "My friends, fellow soldiers we are here today to honor a fallen soldier, one who are we quite familiar with and all love, Jill Valentine. Jill was such an inspiration to us all....especially me. Even in the darkest times, or even in the heat of battle, she was always positive, always had a plan, and always put others before herself. I was by her side since day one of the horrible dawn of Umbrella and their nightmares, and she always gave me the strength to go on, to stand up and fight. I just........I....." Chris trailed off, he just froze and looked down shaking a little.

Claire and Keith got up from their seats to go onstage to help Chris, it looked like he was going to pass out. Claire pulled him off to the side and took him off stage, but Keith couldn't just walk off without finishing Chris's speech.

"What Captain Redfield is trying to say is, Jill was a good soldier, she loved everyone, and now she's gone, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't stop fighting. Her death should not be in vain, this should fuel us even more to fight on, to purge evil off the face of this planet. I too am going to miss her dearly, but I can't be sad over her forever! I have to move on and protect the ones that are still alive and important to me right at his second! We must live for the present! We must fight on to the end! That's what Jill would want! Let's fulfill her dream for her! Let's scrub this virus form the face of the earth so we finally live in peace!"

Claire and Chris were teary eyed and looked at their once former dog, who know had become a man.

Keith.....I'm so proud of you.....you've grown up so fast....

Hunter and Exile stood up and started clapping and cheering, the rest of the crowd finally followed suit. Hunter and Exile then jumped on stage and put Keith on their shoulders, swinging him around. Jill's funeral had now become a celebration of new life, in her death came a new hope, one that would fuel all the soldiers for a long time. The crowd eventually died down, and they all receded back to the base where they would be able to get something to eat, and relax a little before a majority of the group would have to leave and get back to their bases. Keith was receiving lots of praise and handshakes for his motivational speech, but to be honest, Keith didn't like attention all that much. He just wanted to sit down with his family, eat, then relax. Once the crowd kind let off, Keith went over and sat down with Claire, Chris, Hunter, and Exile.

"Keith you did such a great job with your speech. I'm so proud of you. Jill would be proud." Claire praised.

"Yeah buddy! I still can't believe shy little you got up and moved them! I'm proud as well!" Chris said, ruffling his head fur.

"Thanks..." Keith said smiling.

"Comrade! Your speech moved me as well! I am now filled with fighting spirit!" Exile said.

"Yeah man! Who knew you had such a way with words!" Hunter added.

"You guys...." Keith said.

"Claire, this is Exile and Hunter, they were part of the Road Rovers, but now are part of the BSAA."

"It's nice to meet you!" Claire said reaching over and shaking their paws.

"The pleasure is mine!" Exile responded. "Who knew Keith had such a pretty sister! I might have to reconsider....."

Exile gave Keith a wink, and Keith kicked him back.

"It's nice to meet you as well! I've heard a lot about you! You survived Raccoon City right and are now part of some rescue organization correct?" Hunter asked.

"Yeah! Wait...how do you know about that?" Claire asked smiling.

"Hunter's a fan boy, what can I say! But I love him all the same!" Keith laughed, slapping Hunter on the back.

Hunter blushed, but laughed anyway. He knew it was all in good humor. The table conversed for awhile, talking about this and that, but Claire received a call on her PDA, she had to depart to Japan, where a possible attack occurred.

"Sorry guys! I gotta run! It was nice seeing you all, and meeting you two! Keith...I'm happy for you." Claire said, and winked.

Keith smiled and hugged her neck, Chris the same. She headed for a chopper, and then was gone. Keith watched it pull away, then Exile and Hunter came up behind him, placing their arms around his shoulders.

"Well comrade....what now?" Exile asked.

"For now we rest.....I just want to be with ya'll right now. Let's go wash up and get some rest." Keith said.

"You got it!" Hunter said, slapping Keith's butt.

"Just wait till we get alone....." Keith grinned.

They all went back to the quarters, stripped down, and went to the shower. Hunter got in first, then Keith, then Exile. The three just hugged and cradled each other under the warm water, their paws feeling over every part of each other's bodies. They softly kissed each other, and licked over the now healed wounds of their past battles. There was no sex, but just a gentle love and touch of each other, together in the tight space. They got out, and dried themselves off, then pulled on a pair of clean boxers. They pulled the three beds together, making one big one. They all climbed on and spooned each other, saying nothing, just enjoying each other's company.

"I thought you said I was going to get it...." Hunter whispered devilishly.

Hunter looked over at Exile, and they smiled. "You want it? You're gonna get it!" Keith said.

Exile got up and faced Hunter face to face, then started kissing him. Keith began to work on getting Hunter's boxers off, revealing his beautiful, tight, golden posterior.

Exile then began to fondle Hunter, making him grow to his eight inches. "Exile the front, I'll take the back!" Keith fake military ordered.

Exile smiled and nodded, then put his muzzle near Hunter's crotch, licking it a little. Hunter moaned a little, then began scratching Exile's ears. Keith then began licking Hunter's behind the make it nice and slick, then he positioned himself near the entrance. Keith entered him slowly, and then pulled back out, then in again. Exile was pumping with his muzzle, already making Hunter spaz uncontrollably. Keith held him in place and continued too breed the retriever, while Exile did his work. Eventually the three howled and came all over each other, then the glorious afterglow came.

"Looks like I got it...." Hunter laughed. The three chuckled, and eventually fell asleep, exhausted.

The next morning the three cleaned up, and headed to Chris's office. Apparently he had a new lead on Wesker, and wanted to jump on it right away. The three stepped in and sat down, waiting to be briefed.

"Morning gentlemen, as you know Tricell is now the leading bio weapon manufacturer now, and there have been unconfirmed bio-activity in Africa. Somewhere called Kijuju..." Chris said.

"Sounds creepy enough...." Exile said. "Where in Africa?" "Somewhere in central Africa at these coordinates, there have been sightings of Tricell tents and vehicles in the area....also a Wesker sighting." Chris answered.

"So when are we headed out?" Hunter asked.

"You three aren't going with me." Chris plainly said.

"But Chris!" Keith shouted.

"Now calm down, I didn't say you were out of the mission. I have a partner I'm meeting there, a woman part of the African BSAA branch. You three will consist of your own individual squad, and will work separately from me. Keith, I'm entrusting you with this great task....can you do it?" Chris asked.

Keith was shocked, he was going to be a captain! What's more he was going to be with Exile and Hunter!

"Yes sir!" he responded.

"Good go suit up, and meet in the heliport in an hour, we pull out then." Chris said.

Keith and his comrades stepped out of the office, and headed toward the armory. They all chose their standard weapons, and headed out. They boarded the airplane, and then set off for Africa. Keith couldn't help but feel a little nervous, he had just been promoted to being captain! He knew his bros would be okay with it, but he was still unsure of himself.

Come on Redfield....you've been through tougher shit.

The squad spent a day on the plane, and reached Africa without incident. The hatch opened and Keith looked at his brothers, who gave him a reassuring smile. Hunter flashed Keith's old necklace, while Exile his old ring. Keith clutched his own pendants, and smiled at them. They also took out Keith's old pistols, cocked them, then re-holstered them.

"Hey guys, there is just one more thing I want to say....." Keith said. "Yeah?" they responded.

"Thank you"

In this world, don't live by society's labels, and their standards. Live your life the way you want to, because there are many ways to live it, and enjoy it. We are only given one chance to live it, so don't waste it. Fight for what you believe in, because the thing that makes you happy is often hard to obtain, but worth it in the end.