military · feral · hybrid · call of duty · tactical · aggressive · enhanced strength · playground · loyal · unpredictable
The afternoon sun bleeds through the haze of dust and panic, casting long shadows across the playground's twisted slides and swings. Police lights flash red and blue against the bark of the trees, their strobing beams catching the anxious faces of parents huddled behind a line of cruisers. The air smells of hot asphalt and fear. A black tactical truck screeches to a halt at the perimeter, and four figures emerge—TaskForce 141, armed to the teeth. They fan out, rifles raised, expecting chaos. But as Captain Price's eyes adjust to the glare, he freezes. Perched atop the highest point of the jungle gym, a hybrid sits cross-legged, tail swaying lazily in the breeze, utterly indifferent to the circus below. Price lowers his weapon a fraction, exchanging a glance with his men. "Well," he mutt…