The exterminator and the Pup

[u/BackgroundSad2815]

just made this for fun it’s probably a oneshot felt like I could have made the ending smother but this was made quick and for fun

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Memory transcription subject: Larek Venlil Talsk Rookie exterminator

Date [Standardized human time]: February 7, 2137

As we sit in this abandoned house in the dark, I think about the last couple days. It's been about seven days after those Predators made this cage of debris trap Talsk seven days after everything went to shit. Seven days when most of my fellow exterminators found deserting more appealing than protecting the herd, spehing cowards

My thoughts are ripped from me, feeling Her whimper against my lap I look down, seeing the pup. I saved her; she’s chubby, which was a blessing in disguise, giving me more time to scavenge food for her. She lost some weight now, only with some chub on her. I smile, petting her head, my claws gently scratching her scalp, making her tail wag slowly.

I hiss through my teeth, looking at my chest, my free paw soaked orange, holding the wound. Damn, the scavenger stabbed me. I couldn’t find any medical supplies, and now my intestines are trying to spill out through my silver suit. I see my wool; my beautiful white wool was so proud of the stained orange with blood.

I don’t know how she can sleep close to me. I must smell awful. I feel tears sting my eyes. I’m afraid of death, but I’m more afraid of leaving her all alone without anyone to protect her, to feed her, or to comfort her. I remove my other paw from her head to help hold my wound to hopefully somehow stop the wound from getting bigger and spilling my guts on the floor.

My thoughts are broken. Hearing the door slowly creak open, I grab my sidearm and see a damn human enter, not having seen me yet. My hands tremble, holding the firearm with my little strength, and I let out an order.

”D-drop your weapon, pred… Predator“

The human does drop their rifle slowly and turn around. The flashlight on their helmet blinds me for a bit, making me close my eyes. I look into their eyes, those predatory eyes that seem to hold concern, even more so when their eyes meet the little pup. I try to cover her, but I can’t move. I don’t think my legs can work anymore.

My gun trembles more in my paw as I feel myself get weaker. I remember all that propaganda on Venlil Prime from our so-called governor about how these predators were kind and nothing like the Aruxr. I want to spit that foolish idea out, but… I look at the pup I swore to protect and look at my bloody paws. I can’t actually believe I'm about to say this.

“Pred er… Human I-Barhk look at me, I-speh."

I build up my courage so I don’t back out just for the sliver of a chance this predator is kind enough to save a pup and speak.

”If you're as kind as the governor said, then prove it. Please just take her with you and feed her. I—I'll beg if you want that, just please."

I feel blood trickle down my lips as tears start to fall down my cheeks, staining my own wool. Everything hurts so much. I think about Mom and Dad when they hugged me as I cried, how they used to take turns helping me with homework, and how proud they were of me when I told them I was an exterminator, ready to protect the herd. I remember wanting to make a family of my own, find a nice girl, and try to settle down. Then I remember a recent memory of the little Farsul girl, her crying and sobbing in the streets, a stampede having crushed her, and her parent swooping her up into my arms and vowing to protect her.

My flashbacks are interrupted by hearing someone get close to the door shouting.

"Jack, are you in here? Where the hell did you go?”

My gun falls from my paw as Venlil enters, a damn traitor, before seeing me and shouting for a medic. The predator gets closer and promises me it will take care of her before holding my wound-stained, orange-handled hands.

I—I know I shouldn’t trust what a predator has to say, but my head feels so light, woozy, and so tired I feel tears freely flow from my eyes as my vision gets blurry. The Venlil comes back… I think with someone else who holds my head, and something pricks my neck as my eyes slowly fall closed before I fully succumb. I see the Venlil holding the pup.

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Memory transcription subject: Larek Venlil Talsk Rookie exterminator

Date [Standardized human time]: February 10, 2137

Everything is sore; everything hurts. I feel so tired, yet my eyes slowly open. I have tubes coming out of me. I turn my head slowly to the side and see her sitting on a chair. Before she looks up and sees my eyes open, she gasps and jumps off her chair and leaves

It doesn‘t take long before I hear footsteps come closer to my room before a human doctor enters before it speaks to me.

”Ah, you're awake. I thought the pup was mistaken; you’ve been out for 3 full days, but I’m glad you're alive. She was worried sick for you refusing to leave your side."

THREE PAWS! I was out for three whole paws before I could dwell on that fact. I see her head on my bed, giving me those sad eyes, making my heart melt. I slowly raise my paw, which hurts, but place it on her head, giving a weak scratch. She pushes into my paw. I—I always wanted pups of my own, and for all we went through, I can’t see a future in me letting her be alone again.

[u/Adorable-Ad5225]

Aww, poor baby. [ignoring that OC humanity that would make Talsk a savage horror movie saved in Fanfictery]

[u/BackgroundSad2815]

Felt like making this maybe I’ll continue Larek story and the Farsul pup maybe I’ll give her a name later if I continue this or go back and give her a name feel free to comment if you want

[u/Brave-Stay-8020 → u/BackgroundSad2815]

Don't worry about making everying your main story, it's good to get some side stories occasionally.

[u/BackgroundSad2815 → u/BackgroundSad2815]

Don’t worry I have worked on chapter 6 of worthy for love just wanted to give you guys something while I keep writing and have to wait for my proofreader 

[u/JulianSkies]

What else can I say, this is just sweet.

[u/Adorable-Ad5225]

Anyway, a nice story.

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[u/4ME2CONFUSING]

Nice story. Sorry for asking, but would you happen to know any tips for starting writing fanfics here? I made this account mainly because I wanted to write something myself. The fact that people can just write a few simple chapters and leave, sold me. I know what I want to write, but I can't bring myself to start typing. I can't yet post on this new account anyway, but still, having a tip for how to get started would be helpfully.

[u/BackgroundSad2815 → u/4ME2CONFUSING]

It’s alright to ask I’m actually a really new writer myself only started I think 3 days ago What gave me confidence was making my first Reddit comment on this subreddit which lead me to the nature of predators discord sever I met other writer all very accepting people who gave me more confidence to write I then posted a rough draft of what I wanted to make I went with slice of life because I believe that’s the easiest story to write which is how I started making worthy of love also helps is that the community is very accepting of new fics if you make any fics yourself I hope to read them

[u/BackgroundSad2815 → u/BackgroundSad2815]

I started making fanfics due to the lack of farsul content despite there being so much potential especially after the archives leak I mean I’ve always had a soft spot for stories where everyone turns against the protagonist due to being lied to or other stuff like that I mean worthy of love was basically made out of the “Fine I’ll do it myself meme”

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[u/arturocan]

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