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The three canines went to the armory to reequip themselves for the long road ahead, only to find Jill and Chris with there as well.

"Hey guys, get ready. Were about to land in 20 minutes. Prepare yourselves well. We don't know what were up against." Chris said seriously.

"Make sure your equipment doesn't weigh you down, equip smart." Jill added.

Chris was wearing a pair of camo pants along with a white t-shirt he found in one of the drawers. Jill was wearing a tight tank top with a pair of green khakis, presumably Colleens.

Keith looked at Hunter to see if he noticed this, but Hunter was perfectly fine, he noticed Keith looking at him and asked "Something wrong?"

"Nah, it's nothing" Keith replied.

He's really moved on.....gotten stronger.....I'm proud of you Hunter.

The three began equipping themselves for the worst.

Hunter grabbed his P229's and his holster's, along with his shotgun and plently of ammo, along with attaché case and a small backpack. He went to grab some armor when Chris stopped him

"No need dude. Those things would tear through the armor anyway, plus it would slow you down. We need speed, not power at this point."

Hunter nodded and finished equipping himself, clicking everything into place. Exile grabbed his Eagle's, his launcher, along with plenty of ammo. He also grabbed an attaché case and backpack for storage, and he was done. Keith did the same, but when he holstered his Beretta's, Chris noticed his signature 45's were missing.

"Hey Keith, glad to see your carrying my old edge.....but where's your 45's at? You never leave home without em!" Chris said.

"Well.....these guys each have one. I gave them each one, to show that I trust them no matter what." Keith said like it wasn't a big deal.

Keith......you must really love them to give such a sentimental piece of yourself.

Jill was shocked also and said "Boys, you must really mean something to Keith for him to do that. I fully trust you two from now on."

"Me too. From now on, you're part of the family!" Chris said happily.

Exile and Hunter were so moved, they had lost a family, but had now found a new one. They were both speechless, and could only tear up and nod happily.

Guys...thank you.....

Keith smiled at his parents, and mouthed "thank you". They nodded, and went back to preparing. Jill was equipping an HK MP5 along with her M92F, with a matching one. Chris had the same pistols, but chose a benelli automatic shotgun as a sidearm. The two grabbed all the necessary equipment they needed, and gave the order.

"Let's go!"

"Yes sir!" they responded.

Keith gripped his necklace with all he had, he just wished his horrible nightmares wouldn't come true.

He looked at Exile, he smiled and flashed Keith's old Lion-Heart ring.

He looked at Hunter, and he pulled out the silver necklace Keith gave him.

Everything will be fine....they always are.

They all proceeded to the cargo bay and waited for landing. The cargo hatch opened, and they were all engulfed in sunlight and intense heat. They stepped out and surveyed the area, it was the typical arid mountain scenery of Afganistan. They were in a small clearing, with paths branching out into the mountains.

"Which way to the town? How far?" Keith asked.

"About a mile north" Jill said pointing to the path before them.

"Let's go!" Chris shouted. "Follow me and stay close." They all began moving in a swift run onto the path, constantly checking their surroundings.

Funny....it's unusually quiet...

They continued along the path at their consistent speed and soon the town was in sight.

"All right.....time to survey the area. Keith take the northern gate with Hunter and Exile, Jill and I will take it from the back. Do not engage unless ordered, Understood?" Chris said.

"Right!" Keith replied.

They all synched their radios, and started to take their positions. The town itself was pretty large, despite it being a shanty town. The whole Arab cliché setting was there, stands, buildings, etc. The outer perimeter of the town was vacant though, not a soul to be found.

"Chris, area clear! What's your status?" Keith radioed.

"Same, it's too quiet. But there is commotion in the town center. Proceed forward." Chris replied.

"Right. Let's move you guys." Keith said.

They nodded and slowly crept forward. This section of town was completely vacant, stores left open, meat laying in the sun to rot, like everyone left in a hurry.

Where to though? It's the middle of nowhere!

"Where is everyone? Bingo?" Hunter whispered.

Keith and Exile chuckled, Exile's ears perked up.

"What is it?" Keith asked.

"There is a lot of commotion in town center, about 500 bodies. They're celebrating.....it seems like." Exile replied.

"We need to be careful. Once were at town center, seek refuge in a house or something." Keith ordered.

They made their way through the vacant streets, and eventually saw the crowd gathered in a large square area. The three made their way into a vacant house with a window so they could spy on what was going on. In the center was a large Arab male, decked in Executioner gard with a giant axe.

"Damn.....I'd hate to get hit with that thing....." Hunter joked.

"An execution? For who?" Exile asked.

"Were about to find out..." Keith whispered, pointing at a figure with a bag over its head. It was dressed in rags, and it looked severly beater. All three were shocked when the bag came off....it was Shepherd.

"Master!" Keith and Exile breathed. They got up to move, but Keith held them down.

"You crazy?! Do you want to die?!" Keith said.

"I don't care! We have to save him! He's our master!" Hunter exclaimed.

"Have you no heart comrade! Please!" Exile whined.

"Hold on...." Keith replied. "Chris, are you seeing what I'm seeing?"

"Yes, I see. It's Shepherd." Chris replied.

"What should we do?" Keith asked. "Nothing. Let him die, we can't take on this many at once. I'm sorry Keith...." Chris replied.

Hunter and Exile were shaking with rage and sorrow, nothing?! They couldn't watch their master die!

"Guys.......get down!" Keith ordered.

A man in aviator sunglasses came across stage with a megaphone, and started speaking in Arabic.

"What's he saying?" Exile asked.

"No clue......" Hunter asked.

"Chris translation?" Keith radioed.

"This man is our father, who gave us this glorious power, but has betrayed us by using it for good.......we have a new father now...one who isn't so weak! He will lead us to paradise! Our old father's death will bring about our salvation!" Chris translated.

What......?

"What is he talking about?" Exile and Hunter asked.

Keith shook his head and continued listening. The man gave the order to the Executioner, and he lifted up his axe.

"Master!" the two Rovers breathed. Keith held them down by pressure points,

"Guys I'm sorry but..."

SLICE! SPLAT! The three looked in horror at the sight, the entire stage was covered in blood, and Shepherd's lifeless body slumped to the floor. The two Rovers were crying, and Keith tried to comfort them the best he could.

"Master....*sob* master......" they both sobbed out.

The crowd cheered in celebration.

"Chris, what now?" Keith radioed.

"Wait till they dissipate, we can't take them all on, they're all infected." He replied.

Keith looked out the window and he momentarily locked eyes with the man on stage.

Oh shit.....

"Over there! Intruders! GET THEM!" he shouted.

"Chris! We've been spotted!" Keith shouted.

"Us too! Get out of there! RUN!" Jill screamed.

"Come on guys!" Keith urged. T

he two pulled themselves out of their depression and ran after Keith through the streets.

"Chris we need to regroup! Where to?!" Keith shouted.

"Get back outside of town! HURRY!" Chris shouted. The three shot and ran towards the gate where they entered, only to find it sealed.

"SHIT!" Keith shouted.

"Were trapped! Guys we....Guys?" Hunter and Exile had a blank expression on their faces and were facing the oncoming crowd.

"They killed our master......." Exile said in a trance. "Forget running...it's time for revenge...." Hunter said.

"Guys...?" Keith started. Time slowed down it seemed, the two were rippling with power, and like that they were off!

Instinct mode?! But how?! Exile and Hunter ran at the crowd at an incredible speed. T

he only bad thing is...you lose precise control! In a crowd this many.....I have to help them!

"Chris! Jill! Exile and Hunter went into Instinct mode! I need backup!"

"We've got our hands full here as well! We'll be there as soon as we can!" Jill replied.

I'm on my own...... Keith gripped his pendants with all he had and unholstered his pistols.

He ran at the crowd firing wildly, trying to avoid Exile and Hunter.

Exile and Hunter were fighting with such ferocity, tearing, punching, kicking and leaping....it was almost primal.

The bad thing is it drains you're energy quickly, we don't have much time. When they black out, it's all over! Ten minutes tops...time to move!

Keith kept aiming for the head, trying to take out as many targets as possible, but they just kept coming!

How many of these things are there?! I'm running out of time and ammo! The guys are are staring to wane....

Keith looked over at the two, Exile was starting to pant heavily and starting to struggle greatly with the villagers, Hunter was almost on the ground, barely keeping them at bay.

Not good! Chris! Jill! I need your help!

Keith kept fighting as hard as he could, then came the dreaded *click*.

Time for knife play...

Keith started slashing away at his foes, impaling some, slicing open others.

"Comrade! HELP!" Exile shouted.

"Keith! HELP ME!" Hunter shouted.

The two were coming out of their trance and slowly losing consciousness, they were barely holding their own.

"I'm coming! Ahh!" Keith shouted.

One of the villagers had him by the neck and was choking him! Keith tried to push him off, but was taken from behind as well.

DAMN!

"Hold on guys!" Keith shouted.

"COMRADE! HUNTER! PLEASE!" Exile screamed.

"SOMEONE HELP ME!" Hunter screamed.

They were both on the ground getting stomped and beaten on, Keith was helpless to get to them.

"NO! YAHH!" Keith shouted, throwing the villagers off with great force.

He slashed his way through, but it was no use! There was too many!

Come on guys! Don't die on me! Not after all we've been through!

Keith was overtaken once again, this time brought to his knees. "Hunter! Exile!" Keith shouted. No response.

"GUYS! HOLD ON! DON'T DIE ON ME DAMMIT!" Where's instinct mode when you need it?! Suddenly the fighting stopped, and the villagers dropped their weapons, heading back toward central square.

I don't know what's going on.....but lucky me.....

Keith pulled himself up, and examined himself. He was bruised and scratched up pretty badly, but luckily there were no major injuries to speak of. Keith looked around and saw his brothers, unconscious, beaten and covered in blood.

"Guys!" he heaved.

He ran over to Exile and used a needle on him, he opened his eyes slowly.

"Comrade...." He managed. "Shhh...rest. I'll be right back."

He went over to Hunter and did the same, except Hunter was in far more worse shape than Exile, he had a broken arm and rib. After a little bit, he came too, but you can tell he barely made it.

"Keith....*cough* you saved me......." He coughed out.

"Shhhhh.....I'm going to drag you over to Exile so I can support you both so we can find some shelter....." Keith soothed.

Keith wrapped his arms around his torso, and dragged him over to Exile, being as gentle as possible, he eventually made it over to Exile who was now sitting up, looking slightly better, but still covered in blood.

"Hunter! Are you okay?!" Exile exclaimed.

"He's fine, but his left arm is broken, along with a rib. I

t didn't puncture his lung though." Keith said.

"Exile, can you stand?" He nodded, and got up.

"Help me support Hunter, and I'll support you."

They all shouldered each other, and headed toward a vacant house....hopefully. Keith kicked the door in, and waved his pistol, no one in sight. He set Exile and Hunter down on a dirt couch, and Keith locked the door.

"Chris, Jill? What's your status?"

"Keith! Thanks god your okay! Are you okay?" Chris said.

"I'm fine, but my two buddies here are badly injured....I'll treat them the best I can. Were in a house on the north side of town, we'll be waiting." Keith responded.

"Good. We'll be there ASAP." Jill responded.

Keith sighed and went back to his brothers, who were extremely tired. "Exile, Hunter, take off your shirts. I'm going to treat your wounds the best I can. I have a first aid kit. First though, I'm going to get some water to wash out your fur." Keith said.

Exile stripped off, and helped Hunter remove his shirt since his arm was broken. Hunter whined a little, but he shook it off the best he could.

Hunter.....

Keith picked up a bucket and filled it with water from the kitchen. He grabbed a rag from one of the racks, and headed back to his comrades. Keith looked at his two brothers, they were covered in lots of scratches and bruises, and looked extremely exhausted. It made Keith's heart break to see them like this, but he kept his emotions down, this was no time for that. Keith reached into his attaché case and pulled out a first aid kit with all the usual items. Peroxide, bandages, etc. He took the rag and wet it, and began to wash Exile's fur, cleaning the blood from it. Exile whined a little bit, so Keith gave him a kiss on the cheek to calm him. Exile smiled and relaxed a little, and let Keith continue. Keith finished with Exile and went over to Hunter. He had to be extra careful since his arm was broken, and his wounds were a little deeper than Exile's. Hunter shifted and whined a little, so Keith kissed him also, soothing him little by little. Keith then went on to treat their injuries. He put peroxide on their wounds, making them wince a little. He bandaged them up, cleaning the deeper wounds to avoid infection. Keith then went on to cast Hunter's arm, this was going to be hard. "I know it hurts, but I'm going to have to pop the joint back into place." Keith said. Hunter nodded and braced himself for the worst. Keith moved his arm so everything popped back into place, making Hunter scream.

"Shhhhh.....Exile hold him down for me....I know it hurts." Keith soothed.

Exile got beside Keith and held Hunter down the best he could. Keith finished his work, and Hunter fell back on the couch whining and panting.

"I'm sorry Hunter.....now I gotta cast your arm." Keith said.

"Actually....I can move it just fine, as a matter of fact. I'm feeling much better." Hunter replied.

"Me too comrade, I'm starting to recover slowly but surely!" Exile spoke up.

What the? It must be the virus' recovery abilities kicking in. A stroke of luck I guess.

"Hmmm...I think your virus is recovering you. It has a recovery ability, one of the positive side effects of the virus." Keith explained.

"Oh....." they replied.

"What happened to us?" Exile asked.

"You went into a variant state of instinct mode...I think it exists within all dogs to combat extreme danger. I think the virus somehow enhances it......I guess I'm not the only one who can do it. The only problem is you lose precise control....and you lose all of your energy after the trance. You were lucky you made it."

"What happened to the villagers?" Hunter asked.

"They left and disappeared....I don't know where they went." Keith responded.

All three were silent for awhile, then Exile spoke up. "Our master.....he's......"

"Yeah....." Hunter muttered.

They put their head's down and began to sob heavily. "Master...forgive us.....we were too weak" Hunter sobbed out. Exile said nothing, he just continued to sob heavily, tears starting to pour out. Keith's heart broke, and embraced them with full force.

"Shhhhh......" he soothed, rocking them gently.

Their tears began soaking Keith's shirt, dampening his fur in the process. Keith licked the tears from off their faces as they fell, trying to comfort them as best he could.

Blitz......Colleen...and now Shepherd. These two have suffered so much pain, so much loss......something that should never happen to anyone. I'm so sorry.....I wish..... T

he three canines just grieved together for a little while, then they finally calmed down.

"Wesker.......Umbrella.......T-Virus.....I HATE THEM ALL! I'VE LOST EVERYTHING THANKS TO THEM! I can't take this anymore....it feels like I'm losing my mind......" Hunter let out.

Exile and Keith were shocked at Hunter's sudden anger, his once happy personality was no being taken over by hatred.

"Hunter...please calm down.....I promise we'll make them pay...." Keith pleaded.

"Yes comrade, and you still have us, don't forget that." Exile added.

Hunter nodded and they all embraced each other, then they were interrupted by knocking.

"Keith, Hunter, Exile? It's us, open up!" Jill said through the door.

Keith undid the lock and let them in. They both looked horrible, cuts and bruises all over, tears throughout all their clothes. Jill had a black eye and a gash on her shoulder that was patched up, while Chris had a leg wound and deep slash that was patched up.

"Are you two okay?" Keith asked.

"Were fine, just bumped up a little." Chris responded, limping in.

They all sat on the floor, exhausted and just looking at each other.

"What now?" Exile asked.

"The towns gates are barricaded. We can't get back out and whats more this entire place is infected!" Hunter added.

Chris replied "We have to complete our mission no matter what. We have to check out that facility and destroy it before this thing spreads even further. According to what some of the villagers were saying, Wesker is there. Even better there is a military weapons storage on the other side of town. We can stock up on ammo, and steal a chopper to get to the facility."

"First of all though we need to get through the town without a repeat effect of what just happened. We can take a few on at a time, but discretion is the better part of valor." Jill added. "We have to stay together though. No splitting up this time. Agreed Chris?"

"Agreed. It'll be hard to sneak a group of five together, but it's manageable. First let's get some rest, I'll take first watch and we'll pull out when night falls. This house hasn't been used in awhile, so we should be okay."

They all nodded, and Chris took position at the window. The house itself wasn't very large, consisting of a kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom, which surprisingly had running water, although they certainly weren't going to use it. Jill took one room and the three another. The room they were in just had was just a vacant space, and was a little small, although the three really didn't mind the closeness, in fact all they wanted is to be near each other. All three canines stripped off their shirts, but left themselves fully armed in preparation for the worst. They lay down and positioned themselves in a spooning lineup, Keith in the middle, Exile on the Left, and Hunter on the right. The three were far too tired to talk, so they drifted off to sleep, cuddling each other. Jill woke from her slumber, interrupted by nightmares from her past. She couldn't fall back to sleep, so she joined Chris in his watch. She checked in on her three boys, who were fast asleep, cuddling each other. It was the sweetest sight she had ever seen, but was immediately overtaken by worry and sadness.

If something were ever to happen to Hunter or Exile....poor Keith wouldn't go on......I really wonder if it was such a good idea to bring them......no, they need to have their chance at revenge. I'll make sure nothing happens to them, even it means giving my life. I promise you Keith.

Jill went over and sat with Chris, who responded "What's wrong? Can't sleep?"

"Yeah....only a few more hours till nightfall, go and get some sleep. I'll take over, I'm fine." Jill said.

Chris nodded and went to the vacant room where Jill resided, smiling as he looked in on Keith. Jill looked out the window, it was still vacant and devoid of any life, it was a little unnerving.

Where are they? Surely an entire town can't vanish in an instant.....Jill yawned and kept watch.

Meanwhile Keith was awakening from his slumber after being haunted by the same nightmare, he untangled himself and decided to take over watch. Keith saw Jill and went over to join her, who was a little shocked since she was halfway out of it.

"Sorry, didn't mean to startle you." Keith chuckled.

"It's fine, what's wrong? Bad dream?" Jill responded.

"Yeah......" was all Keith said.

"Wanna talk about it?" she said.

Keith thought about it, and wondered if it was such a good idea.

Nah...better lie.

"No, it's fine. Just some things from the past..." Keith trailed off.

"Oh, I see." Jill replied.

Jill could tell he was lying, but she didn't say anything, the poor dog didn't need to be upset anymore right now. Silence hung awhile, and Keith spoke up.

"Jill...do you really think we can do this? I mean....just look at us. We barely survived that last encounter.....I'm scared." Keith said.

Jill was shocked, Keith was actually frightened, she thought the poor canine was fearless.

"I'm not personally scared....I'm scared I might lose them. I mean they haven't been through what we have.....I nearly lost them last time. They barely opened their eyes when I revived them.....I felt so dead inside, so scared, like a poor child...." Keith said. "I don't wanna lose them......Jill I....." Keith closed his eyes and shook a little.

Jill placed a hand on his shoulder and said "Keith....nothing is going to happen, I promise. We'll make it through this, and then we'll go home. That's it, just try and not to think about it, okay?" she said and smiled. Keith nodded and embraced Jill, then they continued watching till nightfall came. They awoke their comrades and suited up again.

"Ammo status?" Chris said.

Keith was completely out of pistol rounds, but still had a full set of AR rounds. Keith and Exile still had a full arsenal since they went into Instinct Mode, while Chris and Jill still had a fair amount on both weapons. They gave Keith some rounds, and patched themselves up some more.

"We ready?" Chris whispered.

They all nodded, and they stepped out into the night, braving the unknown.

To the end Keith......I'll fight for you and your brothers to the end...even if I have to give my life. I promise.