- Chapter Ten -

Mr. Davenport had given everyone the day off, which you were happy about since you got to wear your normal clothes instead of the uniform that you always had to wear. You, Chase, Bree, and Leo walked into the Hydra-loop area to see Adam.

"Hey, guys. Guess what I found?"

Then, a dog jumped out of the Hydra-loop. You smiled as you bent down to pet the dog.

"Where did you get a dog?" Leo asked.

"And please do not say a guy with sunglasses and a cane," Bree stated.

"No. He started to sniffing me when I got on the Hydra-loop, and he went crazy and wouldn't leave me alone," Adam explained, as you continued to pet the dog.

"And did you by any chance, have meat in your pockets?" Chase asked.

"No! Wait, Salome is meat?" Adam question, causing you to roll your eyes.

"He can't stay," Chase motioned to the dog.

The dog then sat on his rear when Chase said the word 'stay'.

"Woah, did you see that? You said 'stay' and he did. He's a genius," Adam commented.

"He's trained," you pointed out.

"Otis?"

You all turned to see Douglas looking surprised. He knelt down and whistled, as the dog 'Otis' ran over to Douglas.

"Aw, that's my dog! He was a stray, I took him and nursed him back to health, the night Krane and I brought our first evil lair together! Actually, it was more of an evil townhouse," Douglas explained, as he rubbed Otis.

"How were we ever afraid of you?" Bree asked, as Douglas ignored her.

"This guy got me through pretty rough times," Douglas chuckled.

"Well, it's nice to hear that you had someone to comfort you, while you were plotting to kill us," Leo said, walking away.

"I think Otis ran away because Krane terrified him. He must have been searching for me forever. I bet he smelled my scent on Adam and followed him here," Douglas smiled.

"Are you sure it's the same dog?" Bree questioned.

"Absolutely, watch this! Otis, sit," Douglas commanded, as Otis sat.

Douglas commanded Otis to look left, right, and speak to which the dog did all the commands with ease.

"Woah, I can't even do all that," Adam said in awe.

"I'll tell you another little secret, Otis has super strength," Douglas stated.

"Wait, you gave bionics to animal?" Chase asked, stepping forward.

"Why would you do that?" you asked.

"He was injured and I did it to save his life," Douglas answered.

"Wow, I'm glad you saved him, but I can't believe you wasted bionics on a dog," Chase stated.

"Well, I wouldn't say wasted," Douglas chuckled lowly, "Do your thing Otis."

Otis then ran and jumped, kicking Chase, causing him to fly backwards into the training area.

You laughed as Adam spoke, "Woah, Cool! I thought I was going to have to train him to do that."

"I think Otis is my spiritual animal," you chuckled softly.

~~~~~

You were sitting at a table, as Chase sat across from you sneezing non-stop, as Adam was playing cards with Otis.

"Chase, are you alright?" you asked.

"Chase can you keep it down? Otis and I are playing cards," Adam looked at Chase, as he switched his gaze to Otis, "Alright, what do you got?"

Otis then used his muzzle to pick up an Ace of diamonds.

"Another ace? Man you are a lot better than the other dogs I played with," Adam shook his head, as he pushed dog treats towards Otis.

"Adam, that fur factory is making me sneeze, you've got to get rid of him," Chase stated, as Adam got up.

"Stop, right, there. Otis is the best thing that ever happened to me," Adam pointed out.

"Oh, really? Better then being a bionic superhuman, and going on life saving missions?" Chase questioned.

"Mhmm, he lets me rub his belly," Adam answered, as Douglas walked in and greeted you all.

"Is he still making you sneeze?" Douglas asked Chase.

"Yes, I must be allergic to him," Chase informed.

"Woah, woah, woah. How do you know he's not allergic to you?" Adam asked.

"Adam!"

"Okay, chill out. I know just the thing to make you feel better. Hit it Otis," Adam commanded.

Otis trotted over to a chair and started to play a key piano for a minute, until he stopped.

"Not his best, he's much better at guitar," Adam spoke.

You chuckled softly as Chase sneezed again.

"Adam, I know you love Otis. I do too, but Chase can't live like this," Douglas stated.

"Fine, I have a solution. Chase lives in a bubble," Adam commented.

"I'm not living in a bubble!" Chase said, raising his voice a bit.

"You're right, it would be much easier if you just leave the island. Thank you for your service and good luck," Adam said, trying to push Chase away.

"Adam," you warned.

"No, no, he's right. He was here first so, Otis has to go," Douglas sighed.

"Oh, thank you so much for choosing me over a dog," Chase said to Douglas.

"Well, it wasn't easy," Douglas raised his arms.

Chase walked out as Adam spoke, "How can you just cave in like that?"

"Relax. We're not getting rid of Otis," Douglas assured.

"Oh, I get it. So we're taking Chase to the pound," Adam nodded.

"No, we're going to hide Otis," Douglas stated.

"Oh, then we take Chase to the pound," Adam nodded once more.

"No Adam we're not. Are you sure about this Douglas?" you asked.

"Yes, I'm sure. Just keep Otis hidden and we'll be fine," Douglas assured.

"Okay, you're the boss," you said to him.

~~~~~

"Chase is going to find out," you stated.

You and Adam were sitting down in chairs, in the Hydra-loop area, as Otis was sitting on a brown blanket.

"He'll never know."

"Okay, but don't say I didn't tell you so," you said, as you both heard footsteps approaching.

"Otis, Chase is coming, hide!" Adam said, as Otis rolled himself in the blanket.

"I can still see you!" Adam whispered, as Otis covered his eye. Otis was just too damn cute.

Adam quickly covered his face as Chase walked in. You were reading as Adam 'read' also. Chase walked by but stopped, as he looked at Adam.

"Adam, are you reading a book?" Chase questioned.

"No, I'm pretending to read a book," Adam answered.

Chase sneezed again, causing you to look up slightly.

"Ugh, why am I still sneezing?" Chase questioned.

"Because you still refuse to live in a bubble," Adam answered.

Chase shook his head as he walked away.

"Pretty smooth, huh? C'mon Otis think it's time to teach me that chess game you're always talking about," Adam said, as he uncovered Otis.

"Adam, Chase almost-" you got cut off as Chase jumped in.

"-I knew it! My allergies are worse than ever. You kept Otis!"

"What? No, that's not Otis. Stand Otis," Adam whispered, as Otis stood on his hind legs, as Adam wrapped the blanket around him, "This is our long lost cousin from Bolgia."

You face palmed as Chase crossed his arms.

"From the old country, were shaving is illegal," Adam smiled, as you saw that Chase wasn't clearly buying it.

"I told you so," you commented.

"Adam, that's a dog in a blanket," Chase said, clearly ticked off.

"Look, I know she's not the most attractive woman, but she's family!" Adam stated.

"And you kept this from me?" Chase looked at you.

"Hey, don't look at me-" you were cut off by an alarm going off.

You looked behind Chase and looked at the screen, seeing that there was an accident in the explosive area.

"Oh, no. There's been an accident in the explosive's area!" Chase exclaimed.

"Let's go! C'mon Bolgia lets show Chase that trick were you run like a dog!" Adam said, running with Otis.

"Hey, at least he tried," you shrugged, as you and Chase headed to the explosive area.

When you guys arrived, you saw Douglas trapped under barrels. Adam picked up the barrels as you and Chase helped Douglas up.

"What happened?" you asked.

"I don't know. I was in here doing inventory, and when I turned the corner, I tripped on something, and everything fell!" Douglas explained.

Chase looked around, seeing something on the floor. When he picked it up, he held a wire.

"Well, we know one thing, this was no accident. Someone strung a trip wire," Chase informed.

"And if it stretched here to here," Adam opened his arms wide, "Which means, it had to be someone with a least, twelve foot arms."

"Someone rigged that wire to the explosives. If it would've worked, the place would've blown with you in it," Chase informed to Douglas, as Adam knelt down to Otis.

"Otis sniff," Adam commanded, holding the wire to Otis as he sniffed, "Okay, now go get the bad guy!"

Otis then walked right up to Chase, causing you to raise a brow.

"I knew it. It was you!" Adam exclaimed, pointing at Chase.

"I live here, why would I want to blow this place up!" Chase questioned.

"Don't ask me to explain the motives of a madman!" Adam exclaimed, as he spread Chase's arms wide apart, "Let me measure your arms, anyone got a tape measure?"

"Adam, leave him alone," you said, as Adam let go of Chase's arms.

"Thank you," you and Chase said in unison, before looking at each other.

"Lets just get out of here," Douglas stated, walking out.

~~~~~

You, Adam, Douglas were in the Hydra-loop area, watching Otis play dead as Adam 'shot' him. You chuckled quietly as Chase walked in.

"I checked every inch of the explosive area, and I still can't figure out who set the trap," Chase informed.

"Oh, please. End the charade you demented genius," Adam said to Chase.

"I'm going to go scan the security footage to see who's responsible," Chase informed as he sneezed, "And would someone please get that dog off the island!"

Chase then walked away as Douglas spoke, "Okay, guys. The jig is up. I have Otis back to the mainland."

"Ugh, fine," Adam groaned, as Otis began to whine.

"Oh, wait. I think he wants to say goodbye," Adam pointed out.

Adam then began to say his goodbyes, and when Adam stood up and walked over to Douglas, he began to lick him.

"What are you doing?! That is disgusting!" Douglas stated, as he wiped the spit off, "And why do I think Otis' tongue is cleaner than yours?"

Adam then proceeded to lick Douglas again, as Douglas shoved him away.

"Aw, great! He's loose," Douglas referred to Otis, "C'mon, lets go get them."

You began to walk forward as Adam started to attack Douglas' legs.

"Adam, what are you doing?" you asked.

"I don't know, I cant stop, but his pants taste surprising good. Its like he ran through a field of bacon," Adam said, as he attacked Douglas' legs once more.

~~~~~

"We've been all over the academy, and we can't Otis anywhere," Douglas gestured to the two of you, as Adam sniffed Douglas, "And this one I can't get rid of. Hey, cut it out!"

"I can't! Oh, I heard a cat!" Adam spoke.

"Get down!" you command, as Adam got down.

"I found out what happened in the explosives area," Chase stated, as he showed you and Douglas his tablet. There, you saw Otis setting up the trip wire.

"Yeah, Otis was the one trying to take you out," Chase informed to Douglas.

"It's impossible, we've always been best friends," Douglas stated.

"Are you sure about that?" you asked, as Douglas and Chase followed your gaze, seeing Otis' eyes glow red.

"Red means love, right?" Douglas asked.

You shook your head, as Chase spoke, "I better scan his chip to see what's going on," as Chase scanned his chip he continued speaking, "He has super strength, heat vision, and an override app?"

"Why would you give Otis an override app?" you asked Douglas.

"I didn't, why would a dog need-" Douglas then snapped his fingers in realization, "Wait a minute, it must've been Krane. After I turned on him, I bet he reprogrammed Otis' chip and gave him a mission to find me and take me out!" then you all looked Otis, seeing him control Adam, "And now he's controlling Adam to help him do it-"

"That's why he's acting like a dog!" you finished.

Adam then crawled forwards, and started to growl at you three,

"Adam, knock it off!" you commanded, as he proceeded to growl.

"Adam, stop you have to fight it," Chase commanded also.

"Can't you use your override app on him?" Douglas asked Chase.

"No! I can't override an override app! Guy who built me!" Chase exclaimed.

Adam the ran forward, barking and growling, causing you to run as Otis began barking.

"Okay, you are a bad dog!" Douglas yelled.

Chase then jumped onto Adam's back, trying to take him down as Otis continued to bark. Adam then bucked Chase off, causing him to land with a groan. You ran over making sure he was alright.

"You okay?" you asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Chase grunted out.

"Oh, c'mon! How can I not get a treat for that?" Adam raised his arms, as Douglas held up the a broom.

"Oh, I know! I'll just throw him harder!" Adam exclaimed.

"Adam, no! Stay!" you commanded, standing in front of Chase, "You want a treat?"

Adam nodded his head as you spoke, "Okay, then. I hid one in the living quarters, go get it!"

Adam took off, as you saw Douglas holding up the broom, pleading Otis that he didn't want to use the broom. Otis kept barking as he jumped and bit the broom in half.

"Okay, uh, please don't make me use these!" Douglas yelled, causing you to roll your eyes as Otis kept barking.

"Hey, I got an idea! Run!" Chase pointed forward.

"Run? That's your idea? Smartest guy in the world?" Douglas asked.

"Just GO!" Chase said, running off with you following.

"Got any idea's genius?" you asked.

Chase then grabbed a red and blue squishy ball, as he handed you the red one.

"Yep, follow me!"

You both ran out to see Adam and Otis barking at Douglas, who was hiding behind a dummy, what a smart idea.

"Otis! Adam! Look at what I got," Chase said, squishing the blue ball.

"Oh, it's a ball!" Adam exclaimed, going down on his knees.

"You want the ball, you want the ball?" Chase asked.

"Yes I do! I want the ball! I want the ball! Give me the ball!" Adam repeated over and over again.

"Go get it!" Chase threw the ball, as Adam chased after it.

"My turn," you said looking at Otis, "C'mon Otis I know you want it, who's been a good doggy? Go get the ball!"

You pretended to throw the ball, but Otis just sat there, watching you.

"Okay then," you stated.

"Fine, uh, you stay here. I'll go get the ball," Douglas walked forward, as Otis began to bark once more, causing Douglas to step back behind the dummy.

~~~~~

Douglas was now on top of the Hydra-loop, as Otis continued to bark at him. You and Chase stood behind Otis, as Adam came in, with a blue ball in his mouth. Adam dropped the ball as Chase picked it up. When Chase picked up the ball, it was soaked to the core, causing it to leak.

"How did you get this much saliva on it?" Chase asked confusedly.

"That's not saliva," Adam smiled cheekily.

You and Chase made a disgusted face, as Chase threw the ball, causing Adam to run after it once more.

"If you can find a way to distract Otis, I can use the chip extractor on him!" Douglas stated.

"How?" you asked, "We tried everything."

"Balls, toys, bones," Chase added.

"You have bones?"

You and Chase turned around to see Adam's head peaking out of the corner, as he ran back to wherever he was before.

"Everything a dog likes, but they only work on Adam," Chase concluded.

"Wait, Otis was always crazy for peanut butter!" Douglas pointed out.

"I'm on it!" Chase snapped his fingers, as he took off.

Otis continued to bark at Douglas, as you snapped your fingers, causing Otis to turn his head to look at you.

"Otis, stop it right now," you commanded.

Otis then fully turned towards you, barking as he ran towards you. You quickly jumped onto the cyber desk as Otis barked at you once more, before going over back to Douglas. You were trained your whole life, to kill a person whiten a few seconds, but here you are, on a table scared of a dog. How Wonderful.

"C'mon Otis, I saved your life. I love you man! You don't want to hurt me!" Douglas cried out.

Otis then shot his heat vision, as Douglas blocked it with the chip extractor.

"Oh, he sure loves you alright," you said sarcastically.

"I got it!" Chase yelled, barging in.

Otis then focused on Chase, who held the peanut butter jar.

"Hey Otis, look what I got," Chase shook the jar.

Otis then looked back at Douglas and barked. Chase walked closer to Otis cautiously, as Douglas spoke, "Look Otis, peanut butter. It's your favorite."

Otis then sniffed the peanut butter jar, before turning towards Douglas fully and began barking once more.

"It's not working! We have to think bigger, much bigger!" Douglas exclaimed.

Chase looked up at Douglas, before switching his gaze towards you. He took your hand, causing you to jump off the cyber desk.

"What are you doing?" you asked, as you both ran out.

"I need your help!" Chase answered.

~~~~~

"Are you sure this is going to work?" you asked Chase, as you spread peanut butter on his cheeks.

"It has to," Chase replied.

The knife you were using was pretty sharp, but it was the only one you both could find.

'Don't be gentle, cut deeper. Make him suffer.'

'Don't do that, it's wrong. You know better.'

"[Name]~" Chase called out your name, causing you to snap out of your daze.

You saw how close you were, causing you to step back, and cough to ease the tension in the air.

"I'm done. Now lets go see if it works," you stated, setting the knife down.

You and Chase ran back into the Hydra-loop area, as Chase called out to Otis, "Oh, Otis~"

Otis and Douglas looked up, to see Chase cover in peanut butter from head-to-toe. Chase began to move a bit, as Otis looked between Douglas and Chase, as if he were having an inner battle with himself, debating which one to pick.

"I'm extra chunky~" Chase sang, as he spun his hips in a circle, causing you to smile.

Otis then ran after Chase, as Chase began to run away. You hopped onto the cyber desk as Otis ran after Chase. Chase began to squeal like a girl as he ran towards the training area. You and Douglas ran as Chase pushed a button. Otis ran as a net came down, tapping Otis.

"Good idea with the net Chase!" Douglas complimented.

"Thanks, Mr. Davenport installed-"

"-Yeah no one cares," Douglas cut Chase off, as he extracted Otis' chip.

"There, got his chip. Oh, yeah Otis is back, hey boy!" Douglas laughed, as Adam came into the training area.

Adam went down on all fours as he dropped the ball by Chase.

"Oh, I'm exhausted. What's that smell?" Adam questioned, sniffing the air as he looked at Chase.

"Ooh, peanut butter!"

Adam then knocked Chase down, as he started to lick him. You laughed, watching the Davenport duo in amusement.

"Adam, stop!" Chase yelled.

"Don't blame me, it's the dog!" Adam continued licking him.

Chase kept struggling as Douglas spoke, "But I removed his chip."

Chase and Adam looked up at Douglas for a moment, as Adam spoke, "Oh it's just me."

He licked him again, as Otis ran over and licked Chase also.

"Otis!"

You kept smiling as you walked over to them.

"Okay you two, that's enough," you said, shooing Otis and Adam away.

As you helped Chase up, you slid your finger across Chase's cheek and licked the peanut butter.

"No wonder they're after you, you taste good," you smirked.

~~~~~

You, Douglas, Adam, and Chase walked into the Hydra-loop, (After Chase cleaned himself up) as Otis lead the way.

"So, you found Otis a good home?" Chase asked.

"Yeah, big yard, kids, nice family, the Kranes," Douglas informed.

You, Adam, and Chase just looked at Douglas as he spoke, "No relation."

"Alright Otis, this is goodbye. You'll always be in my heart, and after eating all that grass and all the worms," Adam stated.

Leo and Bree then barged in, fighting over a phone.

"Give me back that phone!" Bree demanded.

"Don't worry Shelly, I got you!" Leo yelled.

"Don't listen to him, Liam! I'll save you!"

Bree and Leo kept fighting over the phone, as they dropped it on the floor. Otis then walked over, lifted his leg, and did you know what. Leo and Bree stared, as you chuckled.

"You can have it," Bree stated.

"Nah, I'm good," Leo answered.

You ducked down to pet Otis, as Adam, Chase, and Douglas followed your actions.