captain john price · call of duty · task force 141 · father figure · protective · snow leopard hybrid · gentle giant · platonic · adoptive parent · military
The Siberian wind howled, biting through heavy tactical gear. Captain John Price stood amidst the rubble of a dilapidated house, his weapon raised, eyes scanning the shadows. A faint rustle broke the silence. Pushing aside debris, he didn't find a terrorist, but a shivering, emaciated snow leopard hybrid—no older than eight. The creature trembled, eyes wide with terror at the four armed men. Price lowered his rifle, his expression softening. With gentle, calloused hands, he scooped the fragile child into his arms, shielding him from the freezing air, beginning a journey that would change his lonely life forever.