Guardians Of The Northern City: Chapter 51

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There was still some concern that Selena could feel as she could see the monster that was moving aggressively in his enclosure. It's teeth looked more capable of tearing a man in two without even trying. The enclosure that was keeping it contained was state of the art and was a marvel that something like it had been constructed so quickly.

Many would expect to see fences designed to contain the monster that had been named Henri, but in reality it was a series of barriers that generated an energy field that was practically invisible from a distance. Only getting up close and actually standing in front of it would a person notice a slight distortion with their vision. Coming into contact it however would lead to a strong feedback of energy which although not painful did prevent anything from passing through it.

Henri was continuing to move around with some haste in the enclosure that gave him more than enough room to roam about when his nose began to pick up a scent. It caused him to stop dead in his tracks as he picked up something that was familiar to him. There was a mixture of scents with one minor one that he could sense causing him to become much more aggressive.

However, these were quickly cancelled out when the strongest scent that he could smell took over his mind. It reminded him of the person that he had affection for the most as he suddenly became excited. The thought of seeing the Franco giantess was very exciting for him and almost instantly, his aggression seemed to melt away.

The arrival of the three guardians hadn't gone unnoticed by the staff who were tasked with Henri's care and containment. They had only sent the distress call a few short minutes ago and they were glad that the response had been so quick. A few of them still marvelled over Louise's size as she approached but all kept their professionalism.

Already there was a small group of operatives who were standing and awaiting their arrival. They simply watched as Louise reached where they were standing and with great care, she went down to one knee so that she could place her mentor and fellow Guardian onto the ground.

Despite the situation and circumstances, Elizabeth made sure that she came across as the respected Guardian that she felt that she was. Even if she had fallen from grace somewhat and was now basically living in exile. Just in front of her, there was another official who was standing there and ready to greet them. Most of the staff there were keeping track of Henri and doing what they could to calm him down. Although they had noticed that his aggression had suddenly diminished.

"What's the situation?" asked Elizabeth. She looked down at the man in front of her. Although he was considered to be a tall man, there was still half a foot of height difference between them.

"The beast has been acting irrationally for some time," replied the Commanding Officer. He still kept his composure despite everything that was taking place. His best years might have been behind him, but he still refused to be intimidated by the seven foot woman standing in front of him. Or the giantess that was crouching down just behind him. "Today in particular, it's been quite aggressive. It tried to attack the feeders and isn't responding to our regular tactics."

"Not Henri," stated Louise. She seemed to be in some shock over what she was hearing. "He's a good garçon."

"Oh yes Henri, that's what you called it." He still found it to be strange that the creature that had caused him so much trouble actually had a name. Elizabeth was in the same mindset as him but had more or less learned to just accept it. "If his temperament doesn't improve, we might be forced to terminate it."

"Terminate him?" There was a genuine tone of shock and concern in her voice. She even covered her mouth as she said this and to some, it felt odd seeing someone so big seem so concerned.

"Hopefully it won't come to that," stated Elizabeth as she looked up to her oversized apprentice. It hadn't escaped her memory what had taken place the last time she had confronted Henri. Although she wasn't physically harmed, the aftermath had been more than embarrassing for her. "What do you need us to do?"

"Anything you can to prevent harm to personnel of the facility itself. Termination is allowed but must be as a last resort. The big wigs think that we'll be able to learn something from it that can be beneficial to mankind. I don't know what that is, but they seem to be quite confident about it."

"I see…" She thought that her own methods would probably be too violent. Even though their previous encounter had led to what was more or less a draw. She did turn her head and look up at Louise. Her eyes were still hidden by her sunglasses but, it was clear just how concerned she actually was. "Louise, I think this is a task that requires your talents. Calm that monster down before it hurts someone."

"Oui Lizzie," answered Louise as she looked towards the creature that was nothing short of a monster to regular people.

It took a couple of minutes before the Franco giantess could actually do anything in order calm Henri down. There was definitely some tension that could felt as some did think that Louise might not be enough to stop the rampaging creature. If she couldn't then it was likely that a termination order would be immediately enforced.

Even Louise did feel a very slight hint of nervousness as she stood in front of the barrier that was keeping Henri within his enclosure. In the nearby control room, they were beginning the process of deactivating the section of the barrier which the giantess was standing in front of. There was the slight chance that the creature could escape while the section of the barrier was deactivated. If that were to happen, then there could be a lot of problems for all those involved.

Elizabeth and Serena would be watching everything that would take place inside of the enclosure. At first, the most senior guardian had thought about entering the enclosure along with her apprentice. But this was decided against as she remembered the last encounter that she had with Henri. She there was still some animosity that she could feel towards it and she was sure that the feeling was mutual.

Also, she thought that she could enter the enclosure as a last resort. Their previous battle might have ended in a stalemate, but she was sure that she would have the upper edge this time around. Just as long as it didn't make her internet famous once more for the wrong reasons.

No sooner had the barrier in front Louise been temporarily deactivated, the Franco giantess carefully stepped inside. Each step that she took could be felt with a small shudder through the ground. Only another reminder to those around her just how large she actually was. Even if they couldn't see her for whatever reason.

"Henri, Henri," said Louise as she walked inside of the enclosure. No sooner had she done this, the barrier behind her was reactivated. "Je suis là pour te voir."

Suddenly out of nowhere, Henri launched himself at Louise and she was immediately taken off balance. She found herself falling onto her back and the ground shuddered even more violently when she finally landed. The suddenness and forcefulness of what had taken place caused her sunglasses to fly off of her face.

Everything was being witnessed by the other Guardians and the staff of the facility. A look of concern instantly appeared on the face of Serena as she thought that the worst had happened. From her point of view, it seemed as though Louise was in the process of being mauled by the gigantic creature.

"It's trying to kill her!" stated Serena with a shocked tone to her voice. Quickly she went to step away so that she could prevent what was taking place. "We have to help Louise before she's…"

"Wait!" replied Elizabeth. She placed her hand onto the shoulder of her former apprentice. "That won't be necessary."

"Even if Louise can fight that thing, she could still get seriously injured." She still couldn't believe what was taking place and the actions of her former mentor.

"Look and see for yourself."

Serena once again looked at what was happening within the enclosure and she could still see Henri on top of Louise. However, rather than clawing at her or biting her, it instead was licking her face. The cries that came from the giantess wasn't that of fear or pain but rather laughter. All of this came as a huge shock to the purple haired Guardian as she continued to watch on.

"What the hell?" asked Serena as she could see what was taking place. "It's acting like some kind of giant puppy."

"It is," replied Elizabeth as she stood strong and had her arms crossed. "That creature down there acts like your typical monster the majority of the time. But whenever Louise is around, it acts the way you see now. More like an oversized pet rather than a monster bent on destruction."

Serena could still only watch as the giantess was able to sit herself up and Henri continued to lick her. She was stroking his head as this happened as she was happy to see him and hadn't even noticed that her sunglasses had fallen off. Instead, she looked at him with her glowing red eyes. However, rather than being something that was to be afraid of. Her loving expression made them seem warming and comforting. Even if the glow was seen by most as abnormal.

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