Lying on the table was Rothman unconscious. He had been placed there from the hands on chest position he was in, no one slept like that.
“Alive” Brown said before he reached the table, he could smell the breathing. A cooling chest sat some distance behind Rothman’s head with a note attached. Dace quickly grabbed the note and read aloud the scrawled handwriting:
‘Mr Rothman,
Though I am now a bear and to by hunted by the facility be aware I mean you no harm and just want to live in peace with my love George. To show good will I leave you the samples and data Mac had collected, I got them off him as we climbed up through the building.
I am happy to live free and wild but I would prefer some trappings of civilization- for all that we may resemble animals now, we are still people. If you set up a zone remember this.
There is more data from the project. Lots more, It’s safe and secure, but if you get it depends on how the company deals with this outbreak and us victims – esp. those who had no choice to change.
You are not infected. I did not tell Blocker I had found you.
Be well and remember what I have said.
Norman Lee’
“Lee? Isn’t he the Network Geek?” Hendersson said.
“Yeah. Used to make moon eyes at George Harding in security” Gora rumbled with a chuckle. Blankan opened the chest and whistled low before sealing it again.
“There are several serum vials and lots of animal DNA types in there. How much is viable after being out of the Lab for so long I can’t say.”
“Is he ok?” Dace said to Brown as he examined Rothman. It was so surreal to see paws bigger than Rothamans head handling him so gently.
“Yes sir. Nothing broken, just a bruise or two, should come round soon”
“What do we do with him?” Hawkins said “change him or leave him somewhere?” everyone looked to Dace handed the note to Blankan and then looked over at his boss.
“He is still the man in charge of this project. Technically he is still our boss. I don’t believe he would want to change and I would rather not force him. Besides he will be useful.” A small moan came from Rothaman. Dace looked at the troop of Bears he had- the military would love this sort of muscle.
“Right. Priorities.” Dace said forcefully “We need to clean up” he said pulling a lump of dried cum from his fur. “Two at a time, get down to a washroom and shower as best you can. Where is the nearest washroom Hawkins?”
“Close by sir. I can go first then everyone just follow my scent trial”
“Good thinking. We also need to get comms working again, we have been offline for a while- he looked down at a non-existent watch and swore “fuck. We are going to need weapons, ammo and food,” A loud rumble meant Hawkins’ belly agreed “it’s gone dawn- we need to find out what’s going on quickly, especially if we are staying here. Brown head for the canteen and grab what you can. You better stick those samples in a freezer too. Blankan get back on comms and see what’s going on. Talon take Rothman into the security office and make him comfortable- guard him. Gora I want you and Hendersson....”
“Brin” the older man interrupted “don’t use the Human surname, it’s just wrong now” He stared at Dace as if wanting him to say ‘no’
“Sure” Dace said unfazed “your name is yours to call. Now Gora and Brin you get a guard set up. We’ll need to cover the main doors. See what CCTV is still working.” He looked round at them they where his Bear Clan no, his brothers, he’d do them good.
“Also we are going to need to cover up- make some loincloths out of our ripped uniforms” Brown said suddenly, everyone looked at him as he continued “I know we are covered in fur, but you don’t have the full sheath of a Bear- once aroused you’ll hang and erect like a Human. The smell of you all is enough to get me hard if I think about it, and we don’t need such a distraction, at least a covering will hide us and stop us fucking every five minutes” Dace looked at the others and then himself, he hadn’t realised but he and others where all at least half hard with cocks sticking up and out of their furry groins- he could smell each of them and their arousal… he took several deep breaths.
“Look at us” Brown continued “anyone here not in the mood? Anyone here not want to just to get into a long runt?” No one said anything but the sight of Gora’s massive cock getting hard spoke volumes “right point made then” Brown said and crossed his arms. Gora sheepishly at his brothers.
“Ok, add that to the list gents- after you shower cover up. Hawkins lead me to this shower unit”