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My new master decided to take things slowly after that first kiss. Sure we kissed often but it never seemed to go much further than that despite the fact I could tell he wanted nothing more than to drag me into bed and pump me full with his kittens from day one.

“I want to take it slowly, get you used to being my slave, get you used to your new role and direction in life" he had told me when I asked him why he hadn't fucked me the first chance he got. For the first week or so I spent my time locked in his quarters. I cleaned as best I could, read up on what I could expect from the future pregnancy's he was going to put me through and how it all worked. I also read more information on slavery and what was expected of me. He never once expected me to act as a 'perfect slave', preferring that I be myself and If I really wanted to try to act as a slave, to bring my own personality into it.

He didn't want a drone, he wanted me and that thought only made me smile when I thought about it. I would certainly try to meet his expectations for me even if he had none. Every day when he got back from his duties I would have his dinner waiting, always something new and different. I would then help him strip his jacket, crown and loincloth off then he would snuggle me and usually kiss till we fell asleep.

We hadn't left Mayfair 3 just yet and I could see it outside the window every few hours. There was a bright rainbow glow from a few miles away from where my colony was, the light being emitted from the terraformer at work. The ice covering the planet was quickly receding but sadly it was leaving large swaths of brown where it had smothered the ground. I knew it would take a lot more work to get it back to what it once was but the progress I could see warmed my heart.

“Ok David, you've been couped up in here long enough." Master said firmly one day and pointed to some clothes on the table “Get changed, today you shall be accompanying me around the ship. Sadly you will need to follow the basic slavery rules... Don't speak unless you are spoken to, don't look anyone in the eyes, stay at least a pace behind me, use 'Sir' or 'Ma'am' when speaking to someone and try follow any orders given to you unless I veto them, ok?" I nodded and sighed softly.

“Basically... I'm eye candy Master?" I asked and he chuckled.

“Effectively yes, sadly," he says and chuckles “But in my opinion, you're good eye candy." I blush and he steps over to me, helping me to strip out of my slave clothing. All he did was tug on the sides where the seams would be and they loosened off. I had gotten used to being naked with him as he insisted on sleeping that way with me pressed against his soft furry front.

The new clothes were similar but at the same time not. The pants, while still a jock underneath, were almost like a kilt around my hips. The top was more like a boob tube, clipping onto my collar at the neck, it swept under my arms to cover my back a little while the front covered most of my ribcage almost like it was designed to only cover that. My belly and light abs were exposed for all to see. The material felt and looked the same but was white with gold edging, matching my masters own clothes colouring. I had even been given a new collar, White with gold edging and several precious gemstones as studs in it.

“There, looking perfect," he says with a smile once I was dressed “Exactly how I want my slave to look. I'm sorry we don't have shoes for you but the replicators don't like making them, and besides almost everyone on the ship has paws." I nodded and gave a soft shrug.

“If I could have paws, I would," I said with a chuckle “But without Major surgery or DNA augmentation, I'll need to make due with what I have."

“Well... maybe I could look into it" he says softly rubbing his chin and picking up the leash on the table “We will need to put you in for some augments when I start pumping you full of kittens anyway. Now I don't Like using this but laws are laws sadly, first three months then you wont need it." I nodded and let him clip it onto the collar. He didn't even need to tug on it as I started following him out straight away.

“Good morning Sir... you are bringing you slave today?" A lioness asked outside the door, clearly having been waiting for him.

“Yes, he has been locked up in my room for long enough, he needs some exercise and to familiarise himself with the layout of the ship." He said looking to me. I kept my eyes down as told, focusing on his chest when he turned to look at me. “What is on the agenda for today?"

“Sir, you have a meeting with representatives from the planet bellow. They wish to negotiate some trades agreements, then you have your meeting to arrange the operatives to inspect the outer colonies. Following that is your meet and greet with potential Lords to take over the two sectors that encompass this area. You also have a potential budget meeting, the treasury wishes to talk to about finances concerning the aid we are giving to Mayfair 3." she read off looking at the schedule written up on a Holo-pad.

“I see," he says and starts walking down the long hallway towards what I could only assume was the audience chamber “Schedule the treasury in for after the Lords meeting, between the Lords appointment and Operatives, set lunch. I don't want to meet either the new suck-ups or the treasurer on an empty stomach."

“Conciser it done my liege" she says bowing her head but keeping pace with his walk while typing away on her pad “Will anyone be joining you for lunch today?"

“Yes, I wish to dine with my brother, Doctor Kay, Joka and Neos today, Oh and my slave of course." he says looking to me with a smile. I blushed a little and gave my leash a gentle tug, a universal sign that I wished to ask a question but would wait till he was ready for me.

“Please inform the representatives I will see them in twenty minutes once I am comfortable, and please bring me and my Slave something to drink." he instructed her and she nodded “Yes David? You wished to speak?"

“M..Master... I wanted to ask... do any of the representatives... do they have the name Ursus?" I asked and he looked to the Lioness who quickly checked the list and simply nodded.

“Yes, there are a few, why?" he asks and I blushed deeply then it seemed to click “Ahh, your family, don't want to see them I take it?" I blushed a bit more and nodded.

“Yes... and no... I would love to see them... they are family... but... at the same time I don't" I answered him as best I could and he nodded.

“I understand but sadly it will happen eventually, it would be best to get it over and done with sooner rather than later. While you are my slave I will not sever you from your family permanently. Do not worry, I will intervene if you become distressed or uncomfortable ok? That is my job as your master." I gave a slow nod and the Lioness gave a soft purr seeming to be happy with his words.

“Yes... Master" I answered him. He stopped before a large double doors and I quickly stepped forward and opened them, holding them open for him and the Lioness to pass before following them inside and closing the doors.

The room was long, able to accommodate a large group of people behind some rope barriers. The floor was carpeted with plush purple carpets and a long red carpet lead from the door to a large throne set up on a raised dais with a smaller chair next to it. Behind it hanging on the back wall was a pair of large flags with the royal symbol on it although unlike my marking, the crown in the centre of the paw-print was gold.

We walked up to the throne and he clipped my leash to a hook point that was hidden on its back and he motioned for me to sit in the chair provided. I let him sit first, the Lioness wandering off to a door hidden at the back of the room. She returned a minute later with a tall wine glass with a bottle for the Emperor and a glass of water for myself.

“It's not even lunch yet... I will have a coffee please," he said looking up at her “I think a Latte today, I will have wine with lunch... I swear, trying to get me drunk." he muttered rolling his eyes and I chuckled softly.

She returned shortly and offered him his drink, he gave his deep rumbling purr as he tasted it and nodded his thanks to her. Resting it on a small table on the opposite side of him from myself he looked up towards the door and gave a sigh.

“Well, time for the zoo to begin, Let them in, all witnesses to the sides, the representatives to the front before me." he announced and The lioness nodded heading to the doors to let them in. the room rapidly filled with people, aliens and humans alike with a group of humans and two Snow-Leopards coming to the front.

“David?" One of the humans asked drawing my attention, I recognised the voice instantly, my Father. My Mother and younger brother were with him but I quickly looked away, shame filling me. Why? Why did they need to come?

“It's you isn't it?... Why? Why won't you..." he asked again starting to approach but I took in a breath and withdrew into my chair, eyes threatening to tear up.

“Stop there," Master suddenly said raising his hand “I am sorry, I know he is your flesh and blood but he is my slave. He gave his freedom to save your lives, surely you must understand why he is ashamed to meet you once more. He has given up everything he had to give, everything including his freedom and body to fulfil his simple desire to save you all. Ask yourselves, all of you, if you were in his position, what would be the last thing you would want at possibly your lowest moment?" there was a shuffle from around the room as people murmured and looked at each other.

“Do not be mistaken, he still loves you as family, of that I have no doubt." he started again not waiting for the murmuring to stop “However, for his emotional sake, I request you do not bother him. He, like you, is still getting used to his new position and role in life and whilst it may hard on you, think of what it is like for himself. When he is ready, he will be permitted to either contact you or, if it is today, approach you but it must be on his terms. Now, to business as my time is short today I am afraid, What did you wish to negotiate?" they nodded and stepped back leaving me be. It hurt to be fearful of my own family and what they may say but I was grateful my master had spoken up in my defence.

“My liege," one of the Snow-Leopards said stepping forward. I knew him as well, he had been my best friend in high school and first fling. His name was Youmie (You-me) and I was glad he had taken over my role in keeping the colony running now I was out of the picture “We are grateful for the aid you have already lent us and are continuing to do so... we wished to negotiate a means of recompense... as you may be aware our planet is rich in rare natural elements and minerals that are vital for jump drive and terraform technology. Once we are able to reach the old mines and deposits we once had and get them operational again, we are willing to offer the royal shipyards several shipments of the elements and minerals as a sign of our gratitude free of charge." the offer was almost too good to sound true to me. The supplies they were willing to give up were worth billions in Imperial credits but I had no doubt that the offer was sincere. We may have been desperate enough to raid cargo ships but deep down we were a generous people.

“Your offer is most generous," the Emperor said cordially “However, the actions I took to restore your planet and colony were not ordained with any motive of recompense of any kind. I acted in best interest of the people of my empire and their continued survival. Accepting this offer would only impact negatively upon your colonies future. Once you have re-established yourselves as a thriving centre of commerce and population, I may seek you out for a negotiation of some kind. For now however, you may rest well with the knowledge that David here is the only thing I will take from your people." I blushed slightly at his mention of my name but was still slightly awestruck by his response to the offer.

“Then we do have one more request your highness," Youmie spoke up drawing our attention again “As you are aware, our population has shrunk to dangerous levels since the war. We have sadly, used up all stocks of Fauxilisation... there are many couples who require it for obvious reasons, myself included, we humbly request whatever you can spare and a doctor to help with its administration." he finished bowing his head slightly and he was given a chuckle in response.

“This request shall be granted, a generous supply shall follow you to the surface upon return to your ship with my compliments. A military medical officer shall accompany it and he shall oversee the instatement or training of a doctor to take his place. Now, unless you have any more requests, you may leave with my blessings." The answer was to the point and without regard to the supplies aboard the ship or the royal treasury. Youmei smiled and they all bowed enthusiastically. I gave a light tug to my leash and the lion only seemed to smile widely, his ear flicking hearing it rattle against the back of his chair.

“Yes David?" he asked looking back at me and everyone's attention was drawn to me making me squirm a little bit under their gazes.

“Master may I speak to my p..." I started before I stopped and corrected myself “To Mr. and Mrs. Ursus please?" they all blinked looking at me and he chuckled.

“David, you may be a Slave but they are your parents, nothing will change that. You may speak freely with them, however I cannot allow you out of my sight so you will need to do so here. Three months, remember?" he answered me and I nodded remembering that slaves had a three month period in which their master must be present when they were with people other than registered handlers.

“Mom... Dad... I...I'm sorry it turned out this way..." I started slowly squirming a little “I did what I did because... I had to... I doubt I would change my choice if I were offered it again. I don't regret my decision and neither should you. Don't worry about me, I'll be ok as I always have been. I will miss you but please don't forget, I do love you, all of you, so please take care of each other. I will try to contact you as often as Master allows me to, ok?." when I looked up my mother was in tears but they were smiling proudly.

“Youmie... Sir... Please look after them." I said looking to him and the feline simply smiled and nodded. Master clicked his fingers and a Tigress came over with a box of tissues for my mother and helped escort them from the room.

“Goodbye." I muttered softly once they were out of earshot and finally started to tear up, something I hadn't wanted to do at least while they were in the room. My soft shuddering from trying to hide any sobs was noticed by my master and he cleared his throat audibly.

“I shall see the next audience in roughly twenty standard minutes," he called standing up and took my leash “Right now, I must attend to my slave. Until then, please remain here patiently." He helped me from my chair and walked me through the door at the back of the audience chamber.

The room wasn't small but neither was it huge. A large desk sat at one end of the room next to a replicator on the wall behind it. Against one wall next to the door was a long lounge and the other side was a long fish tank stocked with exotic looking fish. Frankly I didn't get much look at it as once the door closed he pulled me to his chest, laying my head on his shoulder and hugged me firmly.

I broke down and started sobbing loudly once he had me secured and my brain registered what was going on. My body shook and I held fast to his chest as I cried letting out pained sobs as he just tried his best to comfort me.

“Hush, hush, it's ok," he cooed softly as he moved to the lounge and reclined on it not once letting me go “Let it all out little one, I know, I know it hurts but it is not truly goodbye. I will grant you contact privileges after the three months have passed. Till then draw strength from today, remember what you are doing for them. While they may never know the true extent of the role you played in saving their lives, they know you still love them and you know they still love you." I just continued to cry as he rubbed my back and held me tightly. He was trying to, almost literally from how he was holding me, smother me in his love, affection and presence.

It was about fifteen minutes till I had calmed down enough to collect myself. I was giving soft hiccups occasionally as I stayed laying against him and his hand had never stopped its soft affectionate rubbing on my back.

“I...I'm Sorry master." I finally said softly “I embarrassed myself and you in front of everyone out there..."

“You have done nothing of the sort," he said intently but gently “Never be afraid or embarrassed to turn to me for comfort. Seeking such when you have been shaken so is never a sign of weakness and besides. I am your master, if I cannot be a form of comfort or a shoulder to cry on then I do not deserve to have you as my slave and have failed my role as your master." I nodded softly and he gently raised my head to look at him.

“Besides, soon you shall be the mother of my kittens and if I cannot care for you now, then how will I manage when you are fat with our kittens?" he asked with a chuckle and gave me a firm kiss. My mouth opened almost instinctively letting him kiss me as much as he wanted, his tongue rubbing and teasing my own as I sucked on it.

We broke a moment later and he purred deeply, the vibrations and sound rumbling through my body. His smile was almost infectious and he kissed my forehead gently while placing a paw on my stomach to rub it softly.

“I can't wait till I have you full, there will be so much more of you to love... for now however, we need to return to the other room... there is a lot I need to do today, a shame I can't show you around the ship but we shall save that for another day." he said almost forlornly and looked at his shoulder I had been crying on and saw a wet patch “Change of clothes first. Go to the replicator and select clothing set A." I nodded and walked to the device and selected the option.

As it was working I heard noises behind me and once I had the new clothes, turned to see my master had stripped off and was nude before me. I blushed lightly and couldn't stop my eyes from going down his body to gaze directly at his abundant sheath and plump balls hanging bellow.

“Enjoying the view?" he asked and I blushed more and redirected my eyes to the floor. He chuckled and walked over to me and gently cupped my chin and lifted it to look him in the face “You will look again, and I will enjoy it next time as well. For now however, I shall get dressed and you will get a chance to see what shall be pumping you full of kittens later, possibly this evening if we have a chance and you are ready for it." I blushed again and he gave a light chuckle before kissing me.

Taking the clothes from me he started pulling them on and I helped him straighten them. I made sure they were fitting him properly and he returned the attention before we returned to the auditorium to see the inspection force leaders.

The audience went well till the fox who he had been talking to had mentioned how it would more than likely be a waste of time. Master scared me when he practically exploded into anger, roaring directly into his face to silence him before threatening him with being fired and was told to do exactly what he was ordered to do. The fox, much to his credit, grovelled for forgiveness before retreating from the room to carry out his orders.

Lunch was the next thing on the agenda and I was looking forward to and fearful of meeting some of those whom had been set as my handlers. Master assured me that they would not harm me and he had selected them carefully.

The dining hall was extravagant, with a large table that would comfortably fit everyone but wasn't so huge they wouldn't be able to hear each other. As master sat at the head of the table, I pushed in his chair and then took a step back to stand behind him. He was mildly surprised and turned to look at me.

“David, this lunch is for you as well, sit, I shan't have you going hungry." he instructed me and I fidgeted uncomfortably.

“B...But master... it's not permitted... a... a slave should wait till his master has eaten to eat his own food, and should never sit at the same table as anyone other than another slave." I said essentially quoting the slave rules I had read and he sighed shaking his head.

“Yes, that is what is written, however your master has final say and right to negate certain rules. In this situation I am exercising my right to annul that rule." he said leaving no room for argument and motioned to the chair next to him “Sit here, do not be afraid to ask for help with the cutlery or etiquette, I don't expect you to know it immediately. I also don't expect you to eat your way through all courses, while there are only going to be three today, at a formal, royal banquette, there can be as many as ten and as few and five depending on the occasion." I nodded softly, eyeing the two sets of knife and fork and three different spoons laid in front of me as well as a large plate with a smaller one atop and a bowl atop that.

“Today's meal is quite simple, you may order the soup or salad as a starter, the small plate is used for either bread with your soup or for your salad. You use the outer most set of cutlery for your salad or this spoon here for your soup. With your main, you use the inner set of cutlery and the larger plate is used. After that, the larger spoon is used for your desert or you may decide not to have a desert and simply have a tea or coffee, that is what the teaspoon is for." he instructed me pointing at each item he spoke about then smiled and pat me on the shoulder firmly.

“Th...thank you Master." I said smiling softly mixed with a blush and the door opened just after I finished speaking. In walked my masters brother, Prince Reon Leo trying to look as princely as he could but not really seeming to pull it off. While he did have the same handsome looks as my master, his Tan fur, white mane, pinz-nez balanced delicately on his snout and the fact he only wore pants and a small tiara style crown set him apart.

“Ah there you are, finally got away from your boys hmm?" Master asked and his brother laughed heartily.

“That I did, little buggers didn't want to let me go without them," he replied with a smirk “Had to tell them that the invitation was for me only, I am guessing so we don't overwhelm this little one hmm?" he looked to me lecherously and I blushed trying to shrink into my chair a bit. The look didn't disturb me but the fact I barely knew him did.

“Yes, that was the intent, eyes off brother, you may get your chance to play with him if or when he becomes comfortable with you. Although that wont be till after I have him full of my kittens." Master said and Reon chuckled as he took a seat across from his brother, crossing his legs and leaning back rather casually, as opposed to his brothers formal sitting.

"He is cute, I will admit," he said, as he studied me with eyes that suggested I was something of a prize "although I would suggest something smaller on him, to really show off the slut, how about some string and a label?" he suggested as if I wasn't even in the room, sadly my master didn't get a chance to reply as the door opened and in walked the Lion-dragon hybrid from several days before, this time I was able to get a better look at him.

He was tall, at least seven foot tall if I had to guess, with black horns that swept back from his forehead and his ears just bellow them. He had a pure white mane that surrounded his head and perfectly contrasted his red fur. His eyes were the same colour as his red fur, deep and almost menacing to look into even though he held a neutral and possibly friendly expression. He had tattoos on his face and left shoulder and chest, some tribal markings If I had to guess but they were elaborate and the patterns seemed to only draw my attention more.

He had large scale plates on his forearms, backs of his hands and just bellow his knees helping to show off his half dragon heritage and they seemed to shine a little like he had polished them. He had four nipples as well, showing as white dots on his chest through his fur and he seemed unabashed at the fact he was showing everything from the hips up. He did have a form of top on, covering only his right shoulder and around his neck. It was a deep purple colour with six gold bands on it, possibly symbolising his rank. On his hips were a pair of tight pants in the same colour as his shoulder piece with a loincloth draped between his legs. On the cloth was a white lion head marking in a roaring pose.

Following along behind him casually was a human male. He was about five foot five, looking very short next to the tall hybrid but he wasn't much shorter than I am. He was dark skinned with short trimmed, nearly shaved hair and brown eyes that looked out through a pair of glasses that comfortably suited his face. He had a cheerful smile of near amusement as he strode in that made him seem open and approachable, something I was kind of grateful to see.

He wore clothing similar to my first slave set but with a few differences. He had sleeves on his for a start coming mid way to the elbows and it covered more of his torso than the one I wore did. The clothes were the same purple as the tall hybrid giving the impression of them being together, having gold edging on the chest and loincloth. On the right side of his chest was the same marking as on the hybrids loincloth only solidifying the deduction I made of them being together. Unlike me, he had shoes on his feet sparking a small tinge of jealousy. In minimalistic design and looking like wetsuit shoes with a split toe built in for added comfort, They were also styled to look like paws but were definitely for human feet and shared the same colour pattern as the rest of his clothing.

“Hello my Emperor," the tall hybrid said giving a slight bow “How are you this afternoon?"

“I am well Joka, thank you. How about yourself and your mate Neos?" he replied with a warm smile “Still trying for kittens?" the pair chuckled looking to each other.

“Nightly," the human, Neos, spoke up with a chuckle “We will get there soon, it's the dragon in his genetics sadly, makes it more tricky even with the Fauxilisation." they shared a loving look, both smiling despite the fact it was one hell of a difference between their heights.

“I am sure you will succeed eventually. Please, sit around here, my new slave would love some familiar human company. This is David, please treat him well... Not like that Brother stop smirking" he said and I looked to the other lion who simply had a wide lewd grin on his face.

I blushed a little as Neos sat next to me and his mate next to him, the chair under the hybrid giving a light groan of protest. Neos chuckled lightly and smiled up at him then turned to regard me for a moment. He went to open his mouth and almost like the bad timing fairy was on board, the door opened once more and Doctor Kaydex rushed in.

“Sorry all, sorry all, I don't mean to be late" he says loudly “I Was having to administer some aid to an idiot on the engineering level, he decided to lick a live wire when it draped over his face" there was a soft chuckle from around the room as the doctor took a seat, one hand cradling his belly gently.

“All good Doctor, we were just getting settled." the emperor spoke softly with a smile “And as you guys are aware, the rule of 'the emperor has finished I must stop eating' is not in effect for this meal."

“Good," Kaydex responded opening one of the menus “I nearly mauled one of your footmen last time when they took the plate away from me."

“Serves them right for taking food from a pregnant kitty." Neos said with a chuckle “They were lucky they placed a plate of fish in front of you, I'm sure that saved their lives." they all shared a chuckle and started looking through the menus they had in front of them. I squirmed a little looking it over. What was all of this stuff? I couldn't read anything on the page so I pulled my leash lightly and master chuckled softly.

“Yes David? What's wrong?" he asked and I blushed deeply when they all looked at me curiously.

“I...um...I cant read the menu Master," I answered softly “I'm sorry..." I blushed more and shrank into my chair a bit more and he sighed but shook his head.

“Don't be embarrassed and you don't need to say sorry, I should have asked if you could read Lioine, here I'll help you." he said leaning over and he started describing what each item was, what it was called and how to read some of the language. Eventually I worked out what I wanted and I let him know so he could order it for me when they came to get the order.

The conversation was light and pleasant. While I barely got involved, Neos tried to keep me active in the conversation and he would often ask me questions ranging from my opinion, what my colony was like, to what it was like being a raider. Every time the conversation was geared to involve me I got uncomfortable, just wanting to sit and listen for the most part.

The meetings afterwards went as well as could be expected, master having to rule out almost all of the candidates for their inabilities to get along or just being unpleasant in general. Master even openly mourned for the future of his empire if there were more like them out there. The meeting with the head of the royal treasury was even more unpleasant. The lizard seemed to treat the emperor like he was a child, dishing out money and valuable resources left and right when he should have been asking if he could. By the end of the meeting Master was trying to dig his claws into his chair before he finally snapped, standing and screaming at the treasurer to get out and not return. He then ordered him to be fired from his position and someone more suitable to be located immediately.

“Arrogant fucking lizard," master said as he stormed back towards our room making me need to run just so I wasn't being choked by my leash and collar “Who does he think he is!? His only job is to monitor the treasury and balance the accounts! Speaking to me like I am some petulant child, how dare he!" I wanted to ask him something when suddenly I tripped and gave a cry. falling to the floor and was dragged for a few feet before master noticed and stopped to look back at me apologetically.

“Sorry David, I got carried away, are you alright?" he enquired and helped me get up. I checked the carpet burns I got and nodded.

“Yes Master, I am alright, I apologise for not keeping up." I told him as he helped me stand “I don't even know what I tripped on... it was like someone put their foot out under me." he 'Hmmed' for a moment then waved his paw to get a holographic display up. Pressing a few commands he quickly turned and headed in a different direction. We moved a little slower than before but soon entered a room filled with armed men.

“I have locked off the area," Master said loudly to the room “You know what to do." They all saluted and rushed off down the hallway we had just walked down, a security barrier quickly erecting to block it off. Joka walked in from the other side of the room with a team of security officers with him a few moments later.

“My Liege, we have secured the way to your secondary quarters," he said matter of factly “Kaydex and Neos are awaiting your arrival as per regulations." Master nodded and started walking towards them.

“Good, inform me when they have finished." Master said as we started walking again, all of them following us.

“The IFS Sovereign is on lock-down, no ships either in or out without your permission. The IFS Penitence and the Red pride are inbound for emergency evac if needed," Joka said as we walked “We even have the IFS Judicator on standby with the rest of the seventh fleet less than five hours away." I was starting to feel queasy, my stomach uneasy about something and it didn't take long till I was struggling to focus just on putting one foot in front of the other. I thought it may just be lunch and nerves getting to me till I was struggling to breath.

“M...Master..." I wheezed out a softly before collapsing falling into a heap on the floor. They turned to look at me and my Master swore. Joka picked me up gently, not letting Master touch me saying that 'it may not be safe'.

“I want them alive Joka," Master said angrily looking at me in the large hybrids arms “They will pay a thousand fold for this." we rushed, hurrying along into what must have been Masters safe room. Inside was Kaydex and Neos who were alarmed by my state.

“On the bed, Gently! Neos, get me the number four scanner from my bag!" Kaydex said pulling on some gloves and rushed over to inspect me as I was laid down. He checked me over quickly and especially my leg I had tripped on and found what he was looking for. Taking the scanner offered he quickly checked me over.

“Nerium poisoning," He said loudly and pulled an injection out of his bag “Quite a dose too, Lucky we got him here so quickly... this will stabilise his heart and respiration... I will need to create the antidote but he should be ok for an hour or two while the components replicate and I mix it, the wait WILL be uncomfortable for him sadly." he injected me then stepped away, heading to the replicator to begin creating the antidote.

“"Wh...What's g...going on master?" I asked looking up at him weakly and the lion sighed.

“Assassination attempt, somehow they got past security to enter the royal sector of the ship," Joka said matter of factly with a little anger “Whoever they were probably weren't expecting you to be the one who got hit."

“Or they were aiming for him the whole time," Master said with a growl “As I told you, I want them alive Joka, now go." the feline nodded and bowed before leaving, the security team standing outside the door.

“Stay calm David, you're going to be alright" Master said softly petting my forehead “Try to get some rest, we will help you get as comfortable as best we can." I simply nodded trying to breath as I laid there. I had hoped to make tonight the night I finally told master I was ready to go further... this was not how I envisioned the night to go. Poisoned and barely clinging to life.

“I'm sorry Master," I said softly and he looked at me in concern “For taking so long to get ready for the next step." he sighed and wiped my forehead clean with a cloth.

“Rest David, we will talk once everything is over." he told me and I nodded closing my eyes as my body was wracked with pain.