When the adults arrived the humans were gone. Every child was wiped out. They would pay for this. He would lead an army against them, They trespassed on legally owned land. He howled when the kids came into view they were all transformed back into human form but not one was dead. That was promising. He morphed back to human when his beta approached him. "They took him, They took Ruger." He spat out in a panic.
Rydians rage erupted across the land. He lost control and his wolf was coming out. Clyde growled and charged after his son's scent. His duties as alpha being defeated by the loss of his child. In this turn of events Beta Persival took over. He commanded a unit of 20 wolves to go with their alpha. "I have to follow him but make sure these pups are awoken and we get their stories.
Clyde could feel that his son hadn't left the property yet. But they would be lost beyond the border. Run faster to get to him before we lose him. Shouted Rydian in Clydes head. They were running as fast as he could. He howled, signaling his location while he ran as hard as his body would let him.
He was getting closer when he felt a slug hit him in the shoulder. He growled through the pain. But another came soon after knocking his leg out. He started limping forward as he tried to follow. He could feel his body getting heavy as a burning feeling emerged from within. It wasn't bad yet but he knew it was silver. It was hurting so bad. Another struck his ear causing him to howl in distress. His howl brought with him 20 warriors. Snapping and growling as they tried to get their alpha to retreat.
Clyde was blinded by his rage and fear of losing his son. But what that rage caused was him to not see the army on the other side of the border. They had given warning shots. If this went public for both groups it would be problematic. Beta Persival spoke to his Alpha. We have trackers going around. So retreat for now and we will attack their home base. Clyde snapped but lost his words. He was losing so much blood and couldn't stay up anymore. He wanted his son back.
Thirteen was running full speed home. He was in trouble but that didn't matter to him. He had to protect his toy. He didn't know why but he liked it. But it smelled amazing and he wasn't about to let him go. He needed to get back to his cell so he could set up the little wolf human. I won't let anything bad happen to him. He is mine. It took him a few hours to get home since he had gotten to ride in the helicopter that was chasing him. But every time a human tried to take the wolf human Thirteen lashed out. He wouldn't be separated without being able to see him again. He made it very clear to every person this was a hill he would die on.
After several minutes of fighting they allowed him to just carry the boy back to base. But the commander spoke up. "I think we should suppress its wolf. I don't feel safe out here. With that thing not even wearing a collar." He spat getting a possessive growl from the Hybrid. Thirteens tail wrapped protectively around the two of them.
"Oh why not let him have a toy. I mean he'll kill it when he's done we can shackle it in the prototypes room. We might learn something new." Sassed the lieutenant. "DOWN AND GIVE ME 50, Dakota!" He growled, receiving arms up in surrender. "I can't do that while flying… I can do jumping jacks though." He grinned as the captain groaned. "Fine, do 100 jumping jacks. Idiot." He grumbled staring at the sleeping naked boy. We need to get it clothes." He mumbled softly, before radioing ahead that they were in for one hell of a fight. Trying to separate these two.
One hell of a fight it was. 136897 Smashed doors destroyed more windows and broke three cages they tried to put him in after separating him from his pet. Eventually a guard piped up about them staying together for now. It was an abrupt and reluctant thought but everyone present agreed and told thirteen.
Thirteen huffed but reluctantly went back to the arena. They had been repairing and told him to wait while they install and upgrade his cell. In the process he was getting refitted for his shock collar. He hated the feeling of the thing but it made the humans feel safer around him. He guessed. While he was fitted they made a change. This collar was designed to stretch and shrink with his body. "Don't go ripping this one up. If you want it off you can take it off. But be prepared, you won't be going back to your cell yet." Spoke to a head military man. "Solitary Now!" Spat the large man. Though thirteen hated his attitude he followed the order. He was mad, but he knew he was gonna be punished.
At least I'll have my new toy when I get out. Then I can find out about that smell. He opened a heavy titanium door. Beyond the door was a large cage with a bed in the middle. It was an electric cage. Used when they wanted to get real dirty with it. Today 136897 was to under go torture training. He laid on the bed and sprawled out. Once in place his limbs were strapped down. "Now for the torture to begin." They placed the electrodes on his chest. Then turned it up to 150,000 volts. He tensed but remained silent. He was feeling it but it wasn't that bad. They stuck a rag over his head and started waterboarding him with the electricity coursing his system.
After a while They took a break and had him flip over. "Now we were gonna just get a tattoo. But with the escape I think you need reminding so we are branding you. You belong to the US government child." Spouted Thirteens torture instructor. Peeling away a few scales on Thirteen's back. They lined up the hot iron and melted his heavy scales. It now read property of the USA. Though it hurt it still didn't phase thirteen. He then spent the next 10 days being electrocuted, cut, stretched, whipped, beaten, and forced to sleep in an iron maiden.
There was a light humming in the background. As a monitor beeped steadily. With the beeping came some muffled noise through the door. When Lyle sat up he looked around groggily. He was alone at the moment. Examining the room as he slowly gained proper thoughts. It was a small white room with two beds and two sets of chains. Though one wasn't in use. He looked down at himself and stared at his shackled ankle. "So I was caught? Why am I still alive?" He muttered softly Hello Ruger? Are you there? No answer came. "Did they block him off? What do I do?"
As he spoke a clicking from the door was heard. This caused Lyle to go to the corner. He was weakened and had no idea what was gonna happen. He whimpered softly, as a man walked in. He was slender and seemed misplaced. "P-please don't eat me… I have food." He muttered softly. Behind the small man was the guard. "Just hurry up, they won't be bringing 136897 back for 10 days. So if we want to perform the tests we want we have to do them now that he's awake. You hurry up and eat your food. Because after ur done, for the next 10 days. You will be living a nightmare. Lyle trembled as he felt alone. For the first time ever.
Lyle whimpered softly, "I don't understand…" it was so quiet it could have been misheard. The gruff man sighed, "Well get used to it welp. God, I hate the talkers. You're lucky we have to keep you alive. Most don't get that honor. Now eat."
A tray was placed by his bed, It contained some gruel, a gray concoction filled with mystery meat. To top off the look it smelled awful. "I ah I'm not eating that." He growled out. "That is not food." The guard growled and was about to say something but the boys mumbled. "You want me to eat and not starve myself. You eat it first then." He chimed in grumbling. "I assume you want to perform tests right."
The guard sighed and looked at the boy. "Man your kind is a pain. I don't know why 136897 took a liking to you…" He grumbled softly. Lyle paused. Wait, who's 136897?" You have mentioned the name twice. But I have no idea who or what that is?"
"You will see it in 10 days. Now we have to break you in before then. We can't have you putting ideas in 136897's head." Smiled The military man meeting Lyle's attitude with his own. Lyle saw the violence behind his eyes and growled. "My pack will come for me." He spat out the half hearted threat. He held no confidence. I'm 14. That guy was about 200 pounds heavier than I am and Ruger isn't answering me. "I'm only a kid. I don't know anything." He said shakily.
"We know we don't care about that. Now if you are not gonna eat. Then it's time to go. GET UP!" He shouted, causing Lyle to comply. He was scared but hid it as best he could. He knew these people didn't care. They would kill him if they didn't need him for this 136897. He sighed softly as they unhooked his chains and placed him in cuffs.
Lyle was led down a massive hallway. He managed to catch a glimpse of the other cells. Though most of them were empty. He saw several filled with children and young adults. There were two per cell. Though he didn't get that. Usually for prisoners in wolven society it was one per cell. How could they effectively interrogate anyone with two per cell… "Why kids?" He carelessly muttered out loud causing them to stop. "What was that brat?" Growled the gruff man.
Lyle jumped at his sudden outburst before looking down slightly. "It… ah… wasn't anything important." He smiled, chuckling nervously. "Nothing… huh… Right. Well keep moving welp." He growled tugging Lyle forward with the leash attached to the handcuffs. Lyle was tugged harshly causing him to stumble barely catching himself. He walked again. Now remaining completely silent. They walked for a while before being pushed into a small cement room with a chair in the middle. "Sit down." Growled the gruff man as Lyle was tied down to the chair. "Now if you don't want your tongue cut out you're not allowed to speak. Nod your head if you understand."
Lyle shivered at the threat. A slow nod followed. He suddenly lost the rest of his courage when a table was wheeled in. It was covered in scary tools he had never seen before. The gruff man started small. He took a pair of pliers from the table and reached for his hand. "Now remember to be silent. If I hear one sound you will be punished." With that The man took one of Lyles finger nails and ripped it off like a bandaid. Tears started leaking from Lyle's eyes as he held in the scream. "Good job. Just 10 more fingers to go." He laughed as the door was closed behind them.
While Lyle was getting accustomed to a new life. The pack was in an uproar. Their kids were hurt in an unprovoked attack. Most were demanding justice. But all that could be heard from the Alpha's suit was rage. The room was being destroyed as Clyde lost his shit in front of the doctor. "Alpha please calm down. You're aggravating your injury." Spoke the doctor while Clyde's beta tried to calm him down.
"Sir please, see reason we need you to calm down so we can formulate a plan." His beta reasoned. He was interrupted by a lower ranked pack member who mumbled when he came back. "H-his mate refuses to leave her room right now beta Percival." Stated the omega who was trembling with fear. The Alpha suit reeked of rage and Alpha pheromones. This caused any omega who approached to submit and shake uncontrollably.
Persival saw this and sighed, "Alright, you're dismissed. Please send up the delta, I'm gonna need help restraining our Alpha till he calms down." Growled Persival who was just trying to cool him down.
Clyde growled in rage as he howled, "They have to DIE!" He spat, throwing a table through the window. "HOW DARE THEY! CAME TO MY TERRITORY UNPROVOKED! We must find out what humans were responsible for the kidnapping." He growled out when a small knock came from his door.
Clyde shot his gaze at the door. Persival put up his hands, "I'm sure it's just your delta Alpha Clyde. I'll just let him in so we can talk." He smiled meekly before opening the door. He thought it was the Delta. But when he opened the door he frowned as one of the kids who was injured was standing outside. "I… I um I have some information." Muttered the child as Persival tried to figure out their name. Seeing the confusion on both Rydian's and Persival's face. "I'm Poppy the daughter of Wendell and Maple." She muttered getting a nod from Persival for her to continue. "Come in Poppy, If you know something you need to tell us."
Poppy looked down slightly before muttering aloud. "Rydian, The boy who took Lyle and Ruger. He was Ruger and Lyle's mate. I don't think your son will be dead yet because of the mate bond." She went silent for a moment watching their reactions.
Rydian's flashed their normal blue gray color. "His mate?" He was now conflicted, "One of the humans?" He mumbled softly trying to contain himself. "He's mated to one of the humans who attacked us?" He questioned but felt relieved when Poppy shook her head.
"No, the boy I saw had ripped wings, a bloody tail and was scared. He was strong. Stronger them all of us. Yet he protected Ruger." She paused again. This time waiting to see if they would get mad to find out his son was mated to a male.
"Wait did you say boy? My son is mated to a boy and they both were taken. Now we have two we have to rescue." He mumbled softly as he shifted from foot to foot, calming down a bit.
"Well from what I saw the humans had control over his mate. All they did was order him to go home and he did. But with Ruger in tow." Poppy shuttered slightly at the thought of Ruger being hurt. Poppy looked up and shouted, "I also wanted you to know my sister Trist and Tyler went after them. They should be getting a location."
Rydian was eyeing Poppy before sighing, "We will have to wait and see." Rydian had finally regained his composure and with it came a new thought. "You kids went after them… For my son? Thank you." He mumbled as he sighed, "See Clyde we can't be shown up by these kids. Let's go save my son. But we have to find them…"