Zlezlon paced. The veterinarians and vet techs that had been on standby for after the operation, were hurrying to look at all the humans, and take them back to clinics and animal hospitals. Luckily, most were just dirty and malnourished. But some had broken bones and open wōunds that needed to be cleaned and bandaged.

Beyond the physical, they all showed signs of emotional abúse, cowering or lashing out when a helper or veterinary staff got too close. The worst was the little male with the Bruno name tag. He growled and hit, he even bit on poor reptilian. He had to be caged and sedated for transport.

It took a long time to get them all moved, and by the time Zlezlon was back at the veterinary office he regularly took Piper to, it was late into the afternoon. By now, Piper would be running around the kitchen, trying to get treats as he made dinner, or playing with one of her toys. But she was laying in a kennel with monitors, Brittany glued to her side.

"Why isn't she waking up?" I asked the vet who checked her vitals, "She was hit over the head, she's on medication for the swelling. We can only wait and hope she wakes up."

"And the other one?" He asked, looking at the other human, who tucked her head away at his gaze.

"She's fine physically besides being malnourished. She is very scared, though. And seems to have bonded strongly with Piper. If Piper survives, I wouldn't recommend separating them."

He looked at the other human, a frown on his face. "Poor pet." He muttered, wondering just how so many humans had been treated so badly. Opening the kennel door, and reaching a hand out to touch Piper's hair, Brittany squeaked in fear, but soon looked up to see what was happening "Good girl."

Brittany POV

She was scared, and didn't know much of what was happening. She knew a little. They were in a veterinary clinic. Harper was plugged into a bunch of machines, and not waking up. Could she never wake up?! And this blue reptilian hadn't taken his eyes off them.

Brittany was so scared, but she looked up from her place beside her friend, and glanced at him. "Good girl," she hadn't heard those words in so long.

"Good girl?" She asked, pointing to herself.

"Good girl," Blue repeated, he opened the cage door, and reached inside. Brittany flinched again, but he was just petting Harper. His hands shifted to pet her head, making a face at the dangled strands. "Come," he said.

She froze for a moment. These new Reptilians hadn't hurt her, so could she trust them? She walked around Harper, glancing back as she slept calmly, and reached out for Blue. He grabbed her, and brought her to his hip, "Good girl," he said, and she relaxed into his side, hoping Blue really was good.

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Zlezlon POV

Stepping across the room, and gently placing Brittany in the back sink. Giving her a quick bath that she seemed to love, Zlezlon dried the human and placed her in a white gown similar to what the clinic was dressing all the pets in. "Good girl," He said again, turning to brush her hair.

By the time her hair was untangled, she was struggling to keep her eyes open, so she was taken back to the kennel, and placed beside her friend. "Good girls."

Bruno POV

Kicking and screaming hadn't made it obvious that he had wanted to be touched, so he chose biting. It had only earned him a muzzle and more touching. He screamed in pain when they touched his right arm, enough of a clue to the Reptilians not to touch that arm. By the pain, and the grin looks from them, he knew it was broken. A hands on resort customer had done it right before the raid had happened. Bruno didn't want to think what else would have happened if the reptilian hadn't run off as soon as they saw the cops.

Bruno pulled away from all of them, turning and hissing like a cat before jumping off the exam table. He bolted.

It was perfect timing when a yellow lizard opening the door. Bruno used his small size to squeeze by her before she could react. But the human with a bow that she had in her arms was quicker. He followed Bruno as he ran into another room.

"Brittany!" Bruno screamed, seeing the large Blue one holding her. He raced forward, ready to bite, when he felt the other boy land harshly on his back.

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