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The four canines were dripping in sweat as they entered the sauna room, their clothes sticking to them tight from all the sweat. The four were joking around and playfully hitting each other, commenting on their fighting techniques during the game.

"Hey Keith! I didn't expect those moves out of you! You're full of suprises!" Exile laughed.

"Ya Keith! Who knew?" "Aw come on you guys! I couldn't have done it without my partner here!" Keith said, putting his arm around Hunter.

Hunter blushed a little, but laughed along with the group. The canines all continued to strip down to nothing, and then they headed toward the steam room.

Man I am one lucky guy. Being friends with all these good looking guys. What's more I'm partners with one of them, for life.

Keith looked over at Hunter and examined him. All of the guys here were hot, but Hunter was definitely the best looking one, then again Keith was a little partial to him, especially since he has had the pleasure of him twice. Keith reached around Hunter's waist and pulled him a little closer. Hunter looked up at Keith with his hazel eyes and grinned slightly. He leaned slightly on Keith, and Keith supported him. Keith looked at Exile and Blitz who were still obviously nervous round each other, but were a lot closer to each other than any normal friends would be.

"Blitz, Exile relax. We all know about each other and were all friends here. Go ahead and love on each other a little." Keith said, still holding Hunter.

Exile and Blitz turned their heads to look at Hunter and Keith, and they both just smiled. The two then put their arms around each other's shoulders, and just leaned on each other. Exile turned on the steam, and they all stepped in and sat on opposite sides of the room. Blitz and Exile were on one side, Hunter and Keith on the other. The four canines just sat in the steam in silence, until Blitz spoke up.

"So Keith about your healing powers....you said you were an experiment?" Keith was silent for a moment, and then spoke up.

"Yeah, I was an experiment to be the perfect canine partner. As you can see, it was a success. They engineered my mitochondria so they could put out an enormous amount of power, and I could use it in a variety of different ways. Primarily for healing purposes. I call it Parasite Energy"

"Mitochondria?" Exile asked. "The organelle that powers the cell?"

"Yes. That explains how I survived the massive explosion; my mitochondria revived me and sustained me." Keith replied.

"Sounds pretty awesome!" Blitz said. " I wish I was like that!"

"However it is also a curse...." Keith explained a little saddened.

"Curse?" Hunter asked, putting a paw on Keith's leg.

"How old do you think I am?" Keith asked everyone. "In human years? I'd say you were 22 comrade!" Exile said.

"21" Blitz said.

"Same!" Hunter said, still touching Keith.

"Well, I'm really 36 years old." Keith said.

"What?! How?!" Blitz exclaimed.

"It's a side effect of my mutation, which is why I call it Parasite Energy. It keeps my appearance young, while my metabolism high and vibrant. In reality, I could probably live forever. At least that what's the scientists think." Keith replied, looking down.

"And what's wrong with that?" Blitz asked.

"Everything. I will lose everyone around me, yet I will still survive no matter what. I lost my entire squad, and I don't want that to happen to you guys. I just want a normal life, and to pass on with my friends." Keith replied, head down.

"Keith...." Hunter whispered, nuzzling his partner.

"Comrade...." Exile said. "Keith...." Blitz said.

"However, that doesn't mean I won't use this power to protect the ones I love." Keith replied, nuzzling Hunter back.

"You truly are a remarkable guy Keith, I'm glad we met you." Hunter said. "Don't worry we'll stay together, forever."

Keith just smiled back, and kissed Hunter. Suddenly an explosion rocked the plane, and all the canines fell to the floor.

"What the hell?!" they all shouted in unison. An alarm sounded, and another explosion rocked the plane.

"Come on guys!" Keith shouted. They all managed to at least pull on their shorts, and then they ran out into the hall.

"GET DOWN!" Keith barked, pulling Hunter to the floor. Suddenly a hail of bullets came out of nowhere, followed by voices in some foreign language. Keith looked up and saw more of the dog soldiers they encountered before, except this time they were heavily armed.

"How the hell did they get here?!" Blitz exclaimed, crouching down.

"I don't know, but......OH SHIT!" Exile exclaimed. One of the dogs fired a grenade at the crew, and time seem to slow down.

Suddenly a barrier of orange light surrounded the group, and the explosion was contained. Hunter, Blitz, and Exile slowly opened their eyes and they were all confused on how they survived. Hunter looked up at Keith who's arms were spread out in front of him, creating some sort of barrier.

He wasn't kidding. My god he's amazing! Hunter thought.

"Everyone okay?!" Keith shouted.

"Fine!" Blitz and Exile said in unison.

Hunter just nodded, and got up; a little unnerved.

"Exile, create an ice wall to slow them down! We have to get to our weapons!" Keith ordered. Exile did as he was told, and a wall of ice separated the two groups. The four dogs raced around the corner, only to run into another group of the dogs. Thankfully they were unarmed.

"Push through! Melee them, but don't waste too much time. That wall won't hold forever!" Keith shouted.

Blitz unsheathed his claws and began tearing through the crowd, while Exile threw a series of punches that sent some of the dogs flying.

"That's good!" Keith praised, round housing a Great Dane away.

"Aah!" Hunter shouted, being grabbed from behind. A silver akita, similar to Exile's frame, was restraining Hunter quite well and the retriever couldn't get free.

"YA!" Keith shouted, punching the Akita off Hunter. "Thanks" Hunter replied.

"Move people! Were almost there!" Keith said. Keith set up another barrier, blocking the path of the dogs. The four ran forward and ran into the armory, locking the door behind them.

"All right we made it!" Exile said happily. "Grab what you need and hurry!" They all grabbed their standard weapons, along with some light armor, ammunition and magazines. BAM! BAM!

"They're going to break down the door!" Blitz shouted, fixating his SIG with a laser sight on the door.

"Get ready!" The door fell to the ground with a heavy thud. Three great danes and a retriever like Hunter burths in, machine guns pointed at them.

BAM! BAM! One of the Great Danes head exploded, and fell to the floor. Aim for the head! Don't waste ammo and time!" Keith ordered, barrel still steaming. T

he retriever let out a howl and began to fire rapidly on the group; the Great Dane's joining the rampage. All the dog's rolled out of the way and took cover behind the various lockers and corners.

"Comrade Keith! What about another of those barriers?" Exile asked.

"Sorry, but the last two drained my energy. We'll have to wait a little while so I can recharge." Keith replied, shaking his head. "Aim high!"

Exile pulled out his sniper rifle and aimed for the retrievers head. SPLAT! A burst of crimson spewed from the neck, some sort of tentacles spewing from the neck. What the hell.....? Exile was shook from his thoughts when he heard Blitz scream in agony.

"Comrade!" Exile shouted, trying to get over. "DAMN!" Exile shouted, path being blocked by a hail of bullets. "HOLD ON COMRADE!"

Blitz had two bullet wounds to his chest, obviously from rifle rounds since it could pierce the kevlar armor.

"Blitz!" Hunter shouted, making an attempt to get to Blitz.

"Cover me Hunter! I'll get over to him and heal him!" Keith said, stopping Hunter. Hunter nodded and targeted one of the dogs, aiming for the head. Hunter opened fire, and the two Danes began focusing on Hunter. Keith ran across the room and pulled Blitz up, then quickly healed him with little parasite energy he had left.

"You okay?" Keith asked, a little worn out.

"Yeah, danke shirten," Blitz replied, panting heavily.

Exile and Hunter finished off the two remaining enemies, and they came over to Keith and Blitz.

"Is he alright?" Exile asked, putting a hand on Blitz's shoulder.

"I'm fine. We have to get to the cockpit!" Blitz said, getting up. They all ran out into the hall, weapons ready.

"This way!" Hunter shouted, leading the group.

They ran around the corner and to the right, making a beeline up the corridor to the cockpit. Hunter put up his fist, signaling the group to stop. Hunter motioned for Keith to get on the right side of the door, and on Hunter's cue burst in. Keith and Hunter took down the group in the cockpit with quick headshots, and Hunter ran over to the controls. Hunter punched in some numbers to override the autopilot, but he was locked out.

"Dammit! These things are smart!" Hunter cursed.

"Oh you're too kind!" a familiar voice came over the communication screen.

"That's!" Exile started.

"Hello rovers! I see you're having fun with my creations!" the Groomer oozed.

"Can it! You'll never get away this! We won't stop!" Hunter proclaimed.

"Hmph! We'll see. Let's see if you can survive THIS TIME!" she said, screen cutting to black.

BAM!

"What the?!" all four rang out.

"Somethin's tearing through the hull!" Blitz said, pointing his gun at the ceiling.

Suddenly a huge paw came tearing through the roof, and the rovers rolled out of the way. The paw then pulled back the hull, and the dogs got a good look at what was attacking them. It was one of those dogs they encountered before, except this one was about 15 feet tall and built like a tractor trailer.

"It's going to depressurize the entire plane! Hunter shoot out the auto pilot and control the plane manually to lower our elevation! Blitz and Exile shoot that damn thing with me!" Keith shouted.

Hunter ran over to the console and shot it out, then sat in the pilot seat to control the plane. Exile, Keith and Blitz all pulled out their handguns and fired rapidly, holding on to something so they wouldn't fall out of the plane.

"Hold on guys! Were gonna take a nose dive!" Hunter shouted, pressing on the wheel. The plane flew downwards rapidly, all the canines screaming in fright. The huge creature somehow hung on to the hull during the rapid decent, and was still clawing at the dogs.

"Damn! This thing is persistent!" Blitz exclaimed, reloading his gun.

"We've got more company!" Exile said, turning towards the door. Four of the dog soldiers came bursting into the cockpit machine guns pointed.

"Dammit! Were surrounded!" Keith shouted, pointing his gun in all directions.

"Blitz! Exile! Take them! I got the........" "AHHHH! Help!" Hunter screamed.

Hunter was grabbed by the creature on top of the plane and was being squeezed.

"Hunter!" Keith shouted, firing on the creature. The creature roared at Keith and swiped him with his other arm, missing him. It did however strike Exile with extreme force, knocking him out.

"Exile!" Blitz shouted, still firing his weapon.

They had already taken out four of the dogs, but there were more coming. At this rate they would be overtaken. Keith was being torn between his two crises, and he didn't know what to do.

Dammit! I guess I have no choice..... "Liberate......" Keith breathed.

Suddenly waves of energy surrounded Keith, and the entire room seemed to pulse with energy.

"What the...?" Blitz wondered, looking at Keith. Keith's fur began to move as if wind was blowing on him, then he was engulfed in flames.

The flames soon dissipated, revealing the most astonishing thing Blitz had ever seen. Keith was now some green, muscular type angel with fire emanating from his fists, and lightening waves pulsing all over his body. His eyes glowed a bright electric blue, and had a powerful, yet gentle aura about him.

What is he? Blitz thought to himself. Keith moved at the speed of light, punching all of the enemy dogs with extreme energy, causing them to disintegrate. Keith then flew out on top of the plane to rescue Hunter. Hunter was struggling with all he had to keep breathing, but in the midst of his near death experience, he saw Keith's transformation.

What the hell is that thing?! Wait.... Hunter thought.

He managed to look into the eyes of the "angel", and it was the same gentle gaze he was so familiar with.

Keith..? Hunter thought.

Keith raced at the speed of light and punched, kicked and flipped the creature until it released Hunter, and then with one final punch the creature went flying into the ocean. Keith then landed on the plane hunched over and panting, and then he transformed back into his former self. Keith fell prostrate on the roof of the plane, and was soon cradled by Hunter.

"Keith! Keith! Wake up!" Hunter pleaded, shaking Keith.

No response. Hunter checked Keith's vitals; all normal. H

e's just unconscious. Thank god! But what was that transformation? Hunter thought.

He picked Keith up and jumped back down into the plane, greeted by Blitz. "Hunter! Are you okay?! Is Keith okay?!" Blitz exclaimed.

"I'm fine...I just...." Hunter began.

Hunter's body then began to get really hot and he hunched over, still holding Keith.

What's happening?! My body.....IS ABOUT TO BURN UP!

"BLITZ! MY BODY IS GOING TO BURN UP!" Hunter screamed. Blitz was so scared for his friend he didn't know what to do.

"Hunter hang in there! I'm here! Be strong my friend!" Blitz soothed.

Blitz felt like he was going to cry, his friend was in so much pain and he couldn't stop it.

"BLITZ PLEASE! Urghhhhh...." Hunter said. With one final sigh, Hunter fell flat on the floor on top of Keith.

"Hunter! Hunter!" Blitz said, shaking his best friend.

What the hell is going on?! First Keith, now Hunter. Never mind that, I have to pilot this thing till we reach Africa. Blitz repositioned his comrades so they would be comfortable, and then he sat down in the pilot seat.

All Hunter saw was white, and then something came into view. "Research laboratory? Kennels? Research Equipment? What is this? Why does if feel so familiar?" Hunter thought. Suddenly a researcher and a shepherd came into view, a golden retriever following. "Who is that? Is that me? And Keith? What is going on?" Hunter continued. Before he could see any more, the vision was over.

"Mmmm..uhhhh..." Hunter groaned, waking up.

He looked around the dishevled cockpit for his crew, finding Blitz in the pilot seat. He saw Keith and Exile lying side by side, still unconscious. Blitz sensed movement and turned his head towards Hunter.

"Hunter! Thank god you're awake! You okay?" Blitz asked, extending his paw towards his friend.

"Fine. What happened?" Hunter replied, taking the paw and leaning on Blitz.

"You blacked out after your body overheated." Blitz explained, keeping his eyes on the sky. Hunter just nodded and looked back at Keith.

He sure is powerful. Can he be trusted? What am I thinking? He would never hurt us! What I'm more worried about is that vision? What was that place? Hunter thought.

"Something wrong?" Blitz asked. It was more of a statement than a question. Ever since Hunter and Blitz became close, they were able to read each other's minds it seemed.

"Yeah, kind of. I had this weird vision of me and Keith back in dog form in a laboratory. I saw a researcher, and then I saw nothing else." Hunter explained.

Blitz's face fell and it seemed like he saw a ghost.

"Blitz what is it?" Hunter asked with great concern. Blitz shook his head, and just looked away.

"Blitz tell me dammit!" Hunter demanded, shaking his friend.

"This isn't the place or the time Hunter. We have a mission to complete. I'll tell you when the time is right." Blitz replied flatly.

Hunter was confused; Blitz never hid things from him ever. What could be so earth shattering he couldn't tell him? Hunter was shaken from Blitz when he heard Keith and Exile stirring.

"Guys! Are you okay?!" Hunter said, running over to his comrades.

"Fine." they both said in unison. "What happened?" Exile asked.

"You got knocked out by that creature. Keith saved us with his power." Hunter explained. Keith was still sort of worn out from his attack, and was breathing a little heavily.

"You are good friend Keith. Thank you." Exile said, smiling. Keith smiled, and then got up.

"How much longer?" Keith asked.

"Were here." Blitz said. The four canines looked out the window at their destination. A typical African shanty town, and a big one at that. It seemed lively, but it sure as hell didn't seem friendly.

"A facility here?" Hunter questioned. "It's probably underground." Exile explained. Blitz landed the ship in an open field, turned on the invisible camouflage, and the canines prepared themselves for the road ahead. Once they reequipped themselves and patched themselves up, they stepped out into the arid scenery, the unknown encroaching down on them.