An Unconventional Souvenir
#3 of The gift of a curse
Last chapter for Rico for now.
It had been two weeks since the fateful con that changed Rico's life forever. The young teen's life already so full of drama from the terminal illness, he kind of wanted to lay low and just enjoy being a teen again. Rico had tried to pretend he was still sick for a while.. but he just became stir crazy from staying in his room, not being sick. Rico started going for walks to avoid his hovering family. Mom was worried he would over exert himself and so took him to the doctor for a checkup. The first week was repeated doctor visits and testing, and retesting in disbelief. It was a miracle, his mom had said, head buried into the shoulder of her only son. The doctors couldn't find out what exactly had happened, one week the boy had tested to have cancer in his blood cells, Leukemia, now his blood was completely clean. He was stronger and healthier than most people. A miracle.. but Rico and Rache, his sister, knew better. Rico was a lycanthrope now, with the advanced healing he now carried the burden of an ancient secret. A curse. Arro had explained as long as he was in human form the doctors should be unable to tell that anything was up.. as long as they weren't checking semen samples. He did need to be careful about reflexively transforming due to pain, such as when they drew blood.. but for the most part that was minor enough that he barely had to worry. The first real test would be next weekend when his first full moon came. Luckily it was time for his parents' annual shopping trip, and they would be out all weekend traveling to a larger town for the shopping. Rache arranged a study sleep over with some of her college friends so she would be out of the house, and Rico would have the whole house to himself. He didn't know what to expect for his first transformation guided by the moon, so he would be glad for the privacy.
He had begun going back to school, and at first some of the other kids treated him like a ghost. Double taking when he passed by, murmured conversations in his wake as he made his way through the halls. Rico had been in and out of the school for several years, eventually moving to homeschooling due to his compromised immune system. There were even a few of the children he did not know, they must have started after he left. It felt great to travel normally through the school, not wearing a mask due to his immune deficiency, able to carry his own backpack full of books. He missed being a normal kid, he even missed school, which he would have thought would not be possible. Most of all he missed seeing his boyfriend every day, a 16 year old sophomore (year 10) named Grayson. Everyone called him Gray instead. He always dressed in black and neons. Complete with black painted nails, eye liner, wallet chain, dyed hair and piercings. Currently Gray's hair was dyed a bright red at the tips and the rest black, and was styled into spikes all over. He had a lip ring and shiny black studs along the outer edge of his left ear. He had a build Rico liked to call "sturdy". Not all fat or all muscle, just well filled in. He was pretty tall at 6'3" and towered over Rico's paltry 5'7". At least.. he used to. Rico had actually grown an a few inches since first shape shifting, and judging by the rate he guessed that the change had triggered a second growth spurt in him. He was now only a little less than half a foot or so behind his boyfriend in height. Unfortunately with the school day starting, he did not really have much time to talk to Gray until lunch. Throughout their first class, an elective open to any grade that they shared, he saw Gray stealing glances back at him as if to confirm he was indeed not dreaming. Rico could see the questions unspoken, as Gray's gaze lingered a second too long on the other boy and the teacher directly called Gray to the board to solve a question from yesterday's homework. Finally lunch came after the first three classes of the day, and Rico found his way to Gray's table. Normally Rico and Gray would sit with a bunch of Gray's other punk emo friends, but this time Gray picked out a table off in the corner, currently empty. Rico sat down next to Gray with his meal, preparing himself for the barrage of questions Gray would most likely have. Surprisingly before he got asked anything Gray drew him into a hug. Rico could hear the hitch in his breath as he was sure he heard the older boy fighting back tears. Gray held him an extra few seconds before releasing him. He looked at Rico, then down at the table. Opened and closed his mouth a few times, finally settling on an "I missed you, man."
"I missed you too. I have a lot to talk about, but probably best not to talk at school." Rico replied, reaching over and taking Gray's hand. He could feel it shaking just a little.
"How.... are you feeling?" Gray asked carefully, half afraid of the answer he would get.
"Much better, actually." Rico squeezed Gray's hand reassuringly.
They spent the better part of lunch catching up on simple things, mostly to take their mind off of the serious conversation that would have to wait, so much so that they both had to end up scarfing their food down in the last 10 minutes of lunch. The rest of the day was slow with the anticipation Rico felt. After school Gray called his moms to let them know he would be going home with Rico for a while and that Rico's parents would drop him back home.
After Rico again dodged the main questions Gray had about his illness on the way home, he could see the worry start to make Gray antsy. Right away Rico's mother had dinner ready, honey glazed pulled pork and root vegetables. His mom gushed about the miracle of Rico getting better, how she was so thankful. Anyone else watching this conversation would not give it a second thought.. but Gray knew Rico better. He could feel the slight guilt of something unsaid based on the way Rico spoke. He couldn't wait to get him alone to talk about what really was going on. There was a small ball of dread in his stomach, that somehow things were not better.. still he could not deny that Rico indeed did look much better on a surface level. His green eyes bright, and full of joy. His sandy dishwater blond hair fuller and less brittle.. already looking almost normal. His skin not a sickly pale color, but alive and.. normal. He looked so normal.
Eventually Rico's mother let them go after picking up their place. Rache gave Rico a meaningful, pointed, questioning look that Gray did not understand. He saw Rico nod, and Rache went to help clean up after dinner. The two boys excitedly ran up the stairs to Rico's room, closing and locking the door. Gray's hands traced up Rico's form, winding their way under his shirt, feeling his chest. He felt.. different. No longer the scrawny sickly form.. Gray wanted to ask the other boy questions, but his mouth was too busy trying to explore every inch of Rico's. Rico felt an exploring hand go lower, going dangerously near his crotch. He felt himself stiffen, his claws growing in. Rico pulled back, settling onto the top of his bed, clawed hidden in closed hands. As Rico gathered himself and forced his hands to return to normal, he wasn't sure if Gray noticed the worry on his face. Finally Gray broke the silence, half afraid if he mentioned the sickness that none of this would be real. A dream, it had to be a dream. People didn't just get better from that.
"So you're all better?" Gray had to clarify.. he couldn't stand not knowing any longer.
"Yes.." Rico looked like he was holding something back.
"How did that happen?" The older boy now rested his hand on Rico's shoulder.
"It's.. uh.. a special treatment Mom doesn't know about.. I can't really talk about it right now with her down there, just in case.. you know?" Rico kinda half explained.
"The doctor gave you something and didn't tell your mom? Isn't that, like, Illegal?" Gray's face now had one of concern.
"It wasn't.. from a doctor.. Look I want to explain but I need to make sure everything is safe to talk about first." Rico looked down at the bed, avoiding eye contact.
"You.. don't trust me?" Gray looked positively hurt at the notion.
"It's not you I don't trust.. In a month I think I will be ready.. ready to resume our relationship.. I just need to figure things out with me, and the changes that happened to my body from this treatment." Rico tried to carefully not word it like a breakup. He really did still want to be with Gray.. he was just worried he would freak him out, or worse hurt him. He needed to be absolutely sure he could control himself completely before he had any kind of physical relationship.
"Alright. As long as you don't keep me in the dark forever.. and as long as it's not.. illegal or dangerous.. or somethin'."
"It's not widely known about so I'm trusting you to keep it as a secret, ok?" Rico meeting Gray's eyes, his face very serious.
"Ok fine.. just promise me you'll be careful.. and stay out of trouble or whatever."
Watching Gray leave that night was difficult for them both.. Rico wanted to do much more with Gray, but he would never forgive himself if something went wrong.
The rest of the week passed quickly, mostly due to the nervousness about the approaching full moon. Each night that week when everyone else was asleep Rico would practice. Shift into his were hyena and back a few times.. then pleasure himself and try to control the transformation. It took him a few tries before he could reliably prevent the transformation. But self pleasure and being with a partner were two different things. He would take the month to make sure he was ready and then he would tell Gray.. make sure he still wanted to be with him after he knew the truth. He trusted Gray to not snitch, but he was worried about how he would react.
On friday one of his other friends, a girl named Felisha, asked him about weekend plans. He mentioned he was just going to relax after all he had been through, and that he had the house to himself. After catching up a little with her, he took the school bus home. Gray didn't normally ride the same bus, as his house was in a different part of town. He waved to Felisha and Gray as they got on their bus, glad at least Gray would have someone to talk to on the way back.
Saturday morning came, and he said good bye to his parents for the weekend. Rache was already gone, and he finally had the house to himself. He changed into only his bathrobe, completely removing all his other clothing. He didn't want to shred his clothes if he suddenly changed without warning. He wasn't really sure when the full moon would change him, but he didn't want to be caught off guard. It almost felt like a normal Saturday; snacks, tv, and finishing up some homework. All distractions to pass the time until the sun set. The day practically crawled by and he could not concentrate on anything he was doing. A kind of restlessness settled in, he was unsure if it was due to the impending moon or his own worried mind. He could have transformed early, but he wanted to feel the raw moon driven uncontrollable transformation. Kinda like how it was nice to just give your body over to someone else and be submissive, trusting them completely.. He was sure it would be something like that. He went around the house, as the fleeting light started to fade, closing all the curtains. He was just starting to make his way to his room to lock himself in there when he heard the door bell ring. Unbridled panic tore through his body, the fear and adrenaline almost triggering the change unto itself. He could feel his toe claws starting to grow in. His balance shifting to the balls of his feet as he padded over to the door. He looked through the peep hole, and what he saw nearly melted his heart. There Gray was, hair slicked back, holding a rose. Gray excitedly bounced on his feet, trying to look through the one way peep hole to see when Rico might arrive to let him in. How... why.. He felt face rest in his hand. Felisha had told him that Rico would be home alone on Saturday.. and Rico had told Gray he would tell him when it was safe to do so.. he probably thought that meant just "when they were alone" or something. If he didn't answer the door, it would be like standing him up since Gray knew that he was there.. but if he answered.. well the moon was about to rise. He waited as long as he could trying to decide, frozen with fear. Until he finally swallowed and undid the locks. He did quick body check.. feet ok, just standing weird.. he manually made himself rest flat footed. Ear tips still ok.. not pointy.. he checked the rest of himself. Still human.. still ok.. but not for much longer. He turned the handle opening the door. Gray saw he was wearing only a bathrobe and he wiggled his eyebrows.
"I see I came over dressed." He said with a smile, letting himself in. His smile faded however, when he saw the sickly expression on Rico's face. "Hey, man, you Ok? You look kind of pale."
Rico gritted his teeth. He could feel some of the changes starting, the ache of holding back the transformation growing. The moon wasn't even up yet and he already felt the hair on his legs and chest getting slightly thicker. He didn't normally have a lot of hair on his chest, but he had about the amount an adult male would have currently. "Gray! What a surprise..come in." His voice was honestly warm at seeing his boyfriend. Part of him, no matter how small, was relieved he would not be alone. Part of him was worried sick something would happen. He would just have to tell Gray. No rehearsing, no time for questions.. then shoo him out the door before anything bad could happen.
Rico carefully made his way over to the couch, trying not to walk weird. He could feel his spine starting to lengthen the beginnings of a tail forming, and he hoped Gray would not notice his change in height. The two were about even now.. when just the other day Gray was half a head taller. Still he seemed to just be concerned and not suspicious about what was happening.
"Gray, we need to talk.. forgive me for not mincing words here.. but I'm not entirely human anymore." He started, trying to keep going because he knew if he stopped he might not be able to continue.
"Not... human? Oh like you got a robotic transplant of some sort? That'd be pretty cool." Grey was kinda a tech nerd as well, his mind was already swimming with ideas of nano bots and biomechanical implants.
"No.." The pause was punctuated by the popping of Rico's ankle joints as they changed. "I mean I'm a Werewolf.. or rather.. werehyena. And tonight's my first full moon so you should probably not stay." Rico tried to be delicate, but the time already was beyond too late for that. The room was quickly becoming darker with the final few seconds of sunset. Only the light of the TV graced the room now, muted but tuned to whatever station Rico had been watching.
"A.. those don't exist though.. There's no way.. You can't.." Gray was struggling to find the right words.
Moonlight started to filter through the blinds now. Bright and full even the closed blinds could not dampen all of it. It physically hurt to hold back now, but he had to. Rico's stomach clenched and he almost felt like he was going to be sick as he fought to stay human. "I.. can't.. hold.. it.. back.. much.. longer.." He said through gritted teeth. "I don't want to hurt you.. please leave or at least lock yourself in another room."
Gray was frozen but the words finally spurred him into action. He ducked behind the couch, just peaking around it, unable to look away. Rico finally stopped fighting it, his will power drained as the changes came quickly now. The robe fell to the floor as muscles expanded and filled in, fur spread like a wild fire through dry brush, covering his body. His claws grew in, deadly weapons that could easily disembowel any mortal creature. Most disturbing was always the change in face.. Gone was the face Gray was familiar with. Jaws stretching out, whole face pushing forward to accommodate sharp canine teeth. Ears became pointed, then pinned back as finally the sweet release of transformation tore through the young body. Thicker fur grew along the back, standing up like a mohawk. A rumbling growl of pleasure and pain as the human shaft reshaped itself, getting covered in a furry sheath, defiantly standing at half mast. The hyena's trademark laughter mixed with a human laugh as the the raw power of the new form over took him. Rico felt as if every nerve was electrified, every muscle coiled and ready to spring into action. He could smell the fear from his boyfriend Gray. But there was something else.. arousal still despite what he had witnessed. The Hyena chuckled again. "You like what you see, don't you?" It salivated over Gray, desperately wanting to ravish the boy.
"Y-yes.." He admitted quietly, but the animal's keen hearing easily picked it up.
Rico sprung into action before he really knew what he was doing. It was kind of like auto pilot. He wanted Gray.. the Hyena wanted Gray too. They both wanted Gray, so there was no reason they shouldn't have Gray, right? Gray wanted him.. The smell of need from them both confirmed it. Surely it would be fine.. The inner conversation took place in less than a second and Rico had jumped the couch effortlessly, claws clicking against the hardwood as he came to rest next to his prize. Claws tore at Gray's clothing, leaving red marks on his skin, like a superficial scratch. His teeth grabbed the boy's shorts and shredded them, revealing his prize. Gray had worn some pretty nice looking clothing.. cargo shorts, one of those collared T-shirts that was business casual.. real date night stuff at least for him. Now lied ruined on the ground. The flat canine tongue washed over the already forming erection. Gentle but insistent. Gray normally was the one on top, Rico preferring to receive rather than give. But the Hyena was in charge now, and Rico couldn't seem to reason with it. Rico picked up Gray, dropping him onto the couch, backside exposed, draped over the armrest. Before he could object the heavy furred chest pressed against his back. Warm, slightly musky animal scent washed over Gray as the dominant hyena possessively laid his weight on Gray. Rico's tip dripping as it drooled lines of pre over Gray's back. "You want it, don't you.. I've never really been big enough to really satisfy you until now, Have I?"
"P-Please.. don't make me beg.." Gray, despite his position pushed back against Rico. This was his lover, Rico wouldn't hurt him.. right? He trusted Rico.. and this was still Rico.. he hoped.
The large beast laughed again, claws tracing scratches on Gray's chest, lust making him a little less gentle than he wanted to be. Has his partner been equal in durability, it would not have left a mark. But as it was this left scratches that stung a bit. He finally lined himself up, pushing into the boy beneath him. His rod forcing Gray's tight muscle ring to stretch to accommodate it. He began quick rhythmic thrusts, not allowing his partner much time to adjust. The creature wanted release, and it would now stop at nothing until that release happened. Gray could feel the force of the hips slamming into his backside, causing the couch to creak as it struggled to hold up to the assault. The werehyena licked over the gashes on Gray's shoulders with what almost seemed to be regret, but it still pounded away. Gray could feel the tip press against a particularly sensitive spot, almost causing him to see stars as the relentless pounding hit it over and over. Gray's own shaft bobbed with the movement. Normally he was not into this kind of thing, but he could deny it all he wanted, he could not deny his own leaking and the unbelievable pleasure growing inside him. He was beginning to understand why Rico enjoyed it so much. He finally felt the beast bottom out, but it was still pushing.. something thick pushing against his sphincter.. Then he realized.. Rico had canine anatomy.. what was pushing against his rear was a large swelling fist sized bulb. He whimpered a little at the pain, the creature above beyond the point of being able to stop as the large knot forced its way inside. The creature's thrusting became erratic and shallow as he locked with the boy beneath him and let out a canine whine. Jets of powerful cream filled the older boy's bowels, as the hyena held tight to his boyfriend. The full feeling, the knot resting against his prostate caused Gray to cum as well, his own jets meager in comparison to the large lycan who panted above him. He had never really finished without touching himself or having his shaft otherwise stimulated directly and a hot blush covered his cheeks at the thought of it. Minutes past until finally the hyena awkwardly picked up the human, shuffling around until he could sit with Gray in his lap. Gray was confused for a moment about how they were still connected, until he realized the bulb was still inflated within him.
Rico's head felt more clear.. he felt more himself. His ears flattened back sheepishly at seeing the slashes across Gray's chest, a bit of blood welling up from the deepest parts of them. "Sorry man.. I didn't mean to.."
"I'll be fine.. I.. wow, I can't even describe that.. I'm still not sure that this is happening right now.." Gray put a hand on his stomach and could feel the slight distention of having a large knot within and slight wet sloshing of the fluids inside him.
"I didn't mean to force myself on you.." Rico started, still looking regretful.
"You're fine.. When I came over I thought we might do something like this but I'll be honest this is not how I envisioned it... A freaking werewolf.. I can't believe.."
"Werehyena.." Rico corrected.
"Hey Rico.. I can feel it.. The moon I mean."
"What?" Indeed Rico could feel the presence of the moon.. he knew the position in the sky and he felt the power inside him. But he wasn't sure what Gray meant, until he saw it.
Gray's normally brown eyes lightened to a bright orange, with black slitted pupils.That wasn't right.. had he been wearing contacts when he arrived? Rico was so distracted he had not really noticed. No.. that didn't make sense, Gray didn't even have glasses.. As these thoughts floated fuzzily through his afterglow addled brain he noticed a few other changes. Rico didn't normally have a beard.. and yet white hair was starting to grow from his chin and cheeks at an alarming rate. Then it made sense.. Arro had warned him when a half lycan has sex with someone on a full moon they get infected too. Gray was changing. It all happened so fast he really didn't have time to warn him. Just as he was processing the changes it was really to late as he saw Gray jump as he too noticed. Rico reached over, and pulled the chain on a nearby lamp to better see the colors. Bright orange fur with darker orange strips was beginning to spread over Gray. The wounds quickly knitted shut as his body reformed, healing instantly with the light of the full moon. His hands grew a lot, changing from slim human fingers to thick shorter digits tipped in claws. That's when the muscle mass hit Gray, normally Gray was bigger than Rico, but not when Rico was transformed. Now Gray was catching up and surpassing him again as his frame became all muscles, the power of a top predator. Feet reconfigured in the familiar digigrade configuration, each toe tipped in a large retractable claw. His face pushed out into a shortish muzzle, whiskers grew from near his nose and eyes. His ears grew rounded with eye spots on the back. The newly formed golden tiger sitting there in the Hyena's lap, just slack jawed at what just happened.
"Right.. so you may have also caught it.. the lycanthropy.. Sorry about that.." Rico admitted sheepishly.
"I what-?" He stood up abruptly, pulling the knot out of his anus with a wet splop as it landed back against Rico's belly. They both winced a little at the sudden departure.
Gray swished his tail, then realized he had a tail and turned a few circles trying to see it. Then he noticed his shaft, strange and almost alien like. Still erect, very feline and covered in tiny barbs near the tip.
"Don't worry bud, I'll help you get used to this.. I had a great teacher." The werehyena said, standing up from the couch.