Jupiter trotted over to a rough patch of gravel a few feet away from the open back door. He flopped down kicking up small amounts of rubble. 'Somewhere to rest finally,' Jupiter thought while closing his eyes.
Megumi walked into the prep area only to receive a furious glare from Arron." I hope you're happy." he mumbled.
"very," she started moving around the kitchen.
Jupiter fell asleep dreaming. He vaguely recalled being small. The sudden smell of plastic made him remember the black plastic bag. Jupiter suddenly felt the rough hands that tossed him in the bag. He let loose a soft whimper.
After that scene, he remembered hitting something hard and tumbling. Jupiter's feet twitched, and he whined. He recalled a voice screaming and feet running toward him. Boris freed Jupiter from the bag that day. Jupiter remembered facing the old hairy man who smelled like dirt, aged meat, and worn leather for the first time.
Boris had lifted him up pressing him against his forehead "Hey, little fella, you are a big one isn't ya." Boris glanced at the night sky holding the small pup away from his head. Boris's attention became fixated on the full moon while he still held Jupiter." I know I'll call you Jupiter." Boris pressed his forehead against Jupiter's furred one again " You don't have to worry about anything anymore little big one. I will take care of ya."
That memory faded away as more memories of Boris taking care of him popped up. Memories of playing with Mack, Bernie, and Megumi echoed and taunted him.
Megumi peeked out the back door checking on Jupiter.
Arron caught her looking. "What are you looking at," he screeched. "Did you bring him here? He is a danger!"
"Listen, Arron!"
"No, you listen! We have women, children, and men who count on us! How could you put them in danger."
"Jupiter counts on us also. He needs someone on his side. He is a good dog. He would never intentionally hurt anyone."
Arron started toward the phone that was by the kitchen entrances swinging wooden double doors.
Megumi stood in his way and tried to desperately to block his path.
"Move Megumi this has to be done." Arron gently pushed her aside while glaring.
Megumi continued to hinder him. She stood in front of him every few steps he took. Each time Arron pushed her away.He finally stopped moving to heave a heavy sigh. " Megumi Stay out of my way!"
"While he was stationary, Megumi began to plead. "Please do not do this, please." Tears spilled from her eyes. She had her hands pressed together. Megumi moved closer to Arron with her arms shaking as she walked.
Jupiter woke up hearing Megumi's sounds of distress. He Stood up and slowly walked over sticking his head into the kitchen. 'What now,' he thought. Jupiter witnessed Arron pushing Megumi. Jupiter then leapt into the kitchen growling. 'No, you don't get to do that.' Jupiter thoughts ran wild as he drove his feet apart. His hair was standing on end.
Arron slowly turned around and reached for a knife that was sitting on a cutting board.
Jupiter jumped at him.
Arron's face went red as he trembled. He positioned the knife in front of himself. With a quick indecisive movement, he slashed.
The knife hit Jupiter in his chest, causing blood to splatter onto the black and white kitchen tiles. Jupiter yelped hitting the ground. He stood up growling as his mind began to wonder. 'It hurts can I take him?'
Arron retreated readying to strike again.
Megumi jumped at Arron and grabbed his arm. "Run Jupiter! Run Jupiter," she shouted.
Arron knocked Megumi away causing her to hit the floor with a loud thud.
Her eyes watered as she glanced down.
Jupiter backed out of the kitchen. 'For now, I will do as she says.' He thought before taking off.
Arron chased after Jupiter still holding the knife. He slashed in front of himself aiming for the dog.
Jupiter ran faster, huffing he turned his head to look behind him. 'Is he still there?' Jupiter asked himself.
Arron sliced at the space in front of him just barely grazing the end of Jupiter's tail.
Jupiter sped up putting distance between him and Arron. That was a stupid question.
Jupiter's mind could only wonder so far before he was in a network of alleyways.
Arron came back proud of himself for scaring away the dangerous mutt.
Megumi stood up and slapped him. She covered her mouth before speaking. " How could you!?" Megumi then darted passed him to her car.
Arron held his cheek.
Jupiter ran, among the alleyways avoiding the crowded streets. He kept to the shadows growling at every moving thing. 'It is not him, but it pays to be careful.' Jupiter sat down staring in a random direction. He was hoping to catch his breath.
"Someone help me please," a woman screamed.