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Twisting Winds: The New Path

Sebastian and Bane spent the afternoon talking, learning more about each other. Neither noticed the sun going down until Dasher called them over to have dinner. Fish again but no one was going to complain about it.

Sitting by the fire, sun almost set, Dasher brought out a wine skin and offered Bane a drink. He grinned as he watched Bane guzzle half of it down in one go! He didn't know it was stronger than he was used to and soon, it hit him... hard! Dasher pulled out marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers, for 'Smores.

Laughing at Bane's enthusiasm and the dubious look on Sebastion's face, he showed Sebastian how to make them. Once he had a taste, he was just as hooked as Bane on the gooey treats.

It seemed to bring out a joyful, playful attitude in both of them and Dasher just chuckled as he sat back to watch. Bane's attention was drawn to a tiny flash of light. It was followed by another and another, until there were dozens of them, flitting around the trees and grass. Bane got up and tried to see what they were but they were far too quick to be caught and never sitting still long enough to be seen fully.

Bane ran back to Dasher and breathlessly asked, "What are they? Lightning bugs? Can I catch one?" Leaning back on a fallen log, Dasher patted the log and told Bane to come and sit. "Now be very still and quiet. I'll call one so you can see but you mustn't touch them unless they let you. Can you do that?" Bane skipped over and sat with a bright, "Sure!"

Sebastian watched open mouthed with surprise. He tried to say something but Dasher looked at him and signaled for him to be quiet and watch. Holding up his paw, Dasher whistled a strange sound and at once, he was surrounded by a cloud of tiny flying things. One landed on his finger, no bigger than a butterfly back on earth. Now that it was still, they could all see it was a tiny dragon! Dasher brought it closer to his face and softly said, "Hello little one... I'm Dasher and I ask if you will let my friend here see you? He is new to this world and you are something he has never seen before."

The little dragon jumped and hovered over Dasher's hand, looking at Bane and Sebastian It settled again of the finger perch and said, "You know the call and I recognize your gentle spirit. This one is gentle too but has much pain hidden within. The other is not gentle or nice. If he doesn't come closer, I will let your friend look at me though."

Dasher nodded and said, "Thank you. The dark one will do no harm to you or he will answer to me." With a look that said he would tolerate no nonsense from Sebastian, Dasher held up his paw to Bane and said, "See? This is a little dragon fly! Like your world, they are similar to lightening bugs and come out at night to hunt and play." Bane was fascinated and leaned closer, seeing iridescent wings on a little creature that was dragon shaped, complete to the long neck and tail as well as claws. Bane glanced up to Dasher, then down again and said with wonder, "Hello pretty dwagon! Will you be my friend?"

It laughed in its' high voice and answered, "If you promise never to catch or hurt one of us, I think we can be friends." Bane promised and crossed his heart solemnly, so the little dragon lifter her head and called out to the others hovering around them. At once, they were surrounded in a cloud of the tiny flying lizards, dancing about on the air and giving tiny jets of flame in celebration. The three watched, Dasher at ease, Bane like he was watching a magic show and Sebastian still cautious but it was easy to see that he too was fascinated.

The dragons resumed their aerial dance and soon forgot the three big people. Their tiny heads only had so much room and they were easily distracted. Bane couldn't help laughing in delight. It was as if they were putting on a show, just for him! Dasher just sat back at ease and smiled. He had been away from his world for a long time and it was good to back in familiar territory again. This was normal for him but he knew it was very different from what he had seen of Banes' universe. Let Bane enjoy himself, he thought. There was time to deal with more serious matters, later. In the meantime, Bane skipped, jumped and laughed as he played like a child. It was a side Dasher had never seen in his friend and he was enjoying Banes' happiness.

Sebastian shifted over closer to Dasher and asked quietly, "What is wrong with him? Did you drug him or cast a spell? He is acting like a... a pup!" Dasher watched Bane run and chase the little dragons but never tried to catch one as his laughter rang out. Dasher smiled and said, "A pup is just what he is, Sebastian You and I have traveled across universes before. Remember the first time you did?" Sebastian thought but it was hard to remember things from so far back. He had been a cub himself then and not a happy one. He shook his head regretfully, feeling as if he wanted to join Bane in running and laughing but not wanting to lose his dignity by doing so. Still... from deep inside, something was watching and wanting....

Dasher said, "Bane's brain hasn't caught up with things yet. He is trying to adapt to things now and it doesn't match anything he has ever known. He has regressed to where he can accept things as they are, without questioning it too much. Like a child does, you see? It won't last long but he needs this right now. After a good nights sleep, he will be back to normal again. Just go with it and you'll see."

Sebastian had his doubts but kept quiet as this was Dasher's world and he knew what its' rules were. If he was not telling the truth, Sebastian would do what he thought he needed to for Bane but he could wait as told and see in the morning. Bane tired himself out and began to slow down when from the hills around them came an echoing roar, off in the distance. Bane froze, then ran full tilt back to Dasher and curled up shaking beside the cheetah. Dasher put his arm around the wolf and gently said, "Scary, isn't it?"

Bane looked up fearfully and nodded, asking, "W-W-What was that? Is it going to eat us?" Dasher chuckled with amusement. He wanted to tease his friend but could see he wouldn't understand it in his present state so he answered, "It could but it won't. For one, I am here to protect you and I won't let it hurt you. Remember the little dragons? That was a dragon too but a big one! Likely it was claiming victory in a hunt or contest it had won. They do that, you know?" Bane asked, "Big one? How big?" Dasher hugged Bane and said, "Big enough to eat us all in one bite but it won't. They are smart and there is a treaty between us and them. Unless you tried to hurt one, they will leave us alone. Maybe we will see one some time and you can see for yourself." Bane shivered and tucked his head into Dasher's shoulder, trying to hide as he thought of being eaten by a huge dragon.

Dasher chuckled and patted Bane's shoulder. He said, "It has been a long day, pup. I think you need to sleep now and you will see in the morning light that things aren't as scary as you think right now in the dark." Dasher put another log on the fire and banked the embers, then handed out blankets. He took off his leather vest and hat, then laid with his head against his pack for a pillow and pulled a blanket over himself. Sebastian had curled up on the other side of the fire and was drifting off to sleep himself but heard Bane call out timidly, "I'm scared! Can... can I sleep with you, Dasher? Pretty please?"

Dasher lifted the side of the blanket and said, "Come on young one. Curl up beside me and I'll protect you thru the night." Sebastian felt jealousy rise but remained quiet. He would protect Bane, as he promised but Bane had chosen Dasher over him, so he would just accept that. Bane crawled over and curled up next to Dasher, who covered them both again and put his arm around his friend. Sleepily, Dasher hugged Bane and said, "Sweet dreams dear. Sleep tight."

Bane sighed happily, his tail wagging and brushing against Dasher's lap. It brought the cheetah erect but he laid there quietly, saying nothing. Bane noticed the growing bulge against his tail and reached back, grabbing hold of the erection thru the leather shorts. Dasher gave a quiet gasp of surprise and reached down to stop the pups' paw from what it was doing. Bane turned his head back and said, "You like me! What's wrong? Did I do it wrong? I can try with my mouth, if you want?"

Dasher gave a silent groan and said, "No dear, you did it right but I am tired and you need to sleep. Wait until morning and if you still want, we can 'play' then. Right now I want you to go to sleep." Dasher kissed the top of Banes' head and gave him another hug but turned to lay on his back, away from the furry rump that was rubbing against him. Bane turned and laid his front against Dasher's side, head on his shoulder and arm on the cheetah's chest. He snuggled his head against Dasher and said, "Night, daddy... See you in the... *yawn* morning."

Dasher sighed with relief as Bane dropped off to sleep. He raised his head and looked to see Sebastian watching silently, his eyes throwing back the light from the fire. Dasher frowned a little, then stuck his tongue out at the reverse cheetah and settled back down. He fell asleep in minutes but Sebastian watched silently, thinking. Why hadn't Dasher let Bane suck him off? Bane was willing, even tho he was behaving as a child. Where Sebastian came from, it didn't matter if one was a child or fully grown. If someone stronger wanted you for sex, you obeyed them or you suffered. Dasher could force Bane easily and he could smell that the cheetah had become erect, so why didn't he? The dark cheetah lay awake for a long time, thinking about it. He didn't need sleep the was Bane or Dasher did and besides, when he slept, he often would have nightmares that tormented him, so sleep wasn't as restful as it should be. He kept silent vigil during the night, thinking about his new life and what it might hold....

Bane stretched his body as he awoke. He smiled as he looked over at Dasher, the cheetah had wrapped around his arms Bane in his sleep. On the occasions they slept together one usually wrapped around the other, although it was half and half. He looked up at the early morning sky, things were so calm and peaceful. No warp drives, no space ships, no meetings, no decisions of galactic importance. A cool breeze blew rustling the leaves around them. Birds began to sing their morning song. He smiled as he looked at Dasher. He owed the cheetah so very much.

Remembering last night, Bane got a grin on his face, feeling the rising tingle in his sheath. Dasher yawned widely, stretching his lean body. He smiled as he inhaled Bane's scent. It comforted him to have the wolf so very close to him. Bane hadn't known how close he really came to dying. Dasher shifted himself around and laid his head on Bane's bare chest. They had both slept in only shorts, for comfort. There was no point in clothing themselves with false modesty. The only other one for miles around was Sebastian and he had decided to sleep away from the two. Dasher had no worries of the dark cheetah abandoning them, since the promise had been made.

Bane smiled as he rubbed Dasher's back. This moment in time was perfect, nothing could make it better. He smiled and closed his eyes, drinking in Dashers scent. The silence of the forest and the touch of an old friend...

As Bane lay there on his back, Dasher in his arms, he began to think. He considered all the times he had made love with his friend. Dasher had been as much a lover to the wolf as a friend. He thought of the cheetah as much more than a casual fuck, he had become family. Bane grinned a wolfish grin as he reached down and gently groped the cheetah's sheath, stroking it slowly.

Dasher moaned softly under his lover's affections. His sheath began to slowly swell as the wolf wiggled around to put his back against Dasher's front. Just like last night, he pressed his rump against Dasher's shorts and rocked gently. Bane had no money, no power, no position any longer to give the cheetah anything to show his gratitude. Instead he had something much more personal and infinitely more valuable to the cheetah, he had himself. That he wanted it too was immaterial, he rationalized. Bane heard Dasher moan, then turn to lay on his back. That freed Bane to turn and move down under the blanket. Bane moved stealthily until he could bury his nose deep into the cheetah's balls. Dasher had always had a certain scent that he found wonderful. The cheetah had fallen back asleep and hadn't noticed Bane's movements.

He moaned slightly more loudly as Bane ran his tongue over the tip of his now exposed meat. Dasher looked up realizing he was receiving very personal and pleasing attention. Bane's tongue circled the head of his growing member before taking it in his mouth. The warm, moist mouth of his friend caused Dasher's meat to quickly swell. Bane pinned the cheetah's hips to the ground as he began to bob his head on the now exposed member. Dasher moan as he put his hands on Bane's head gently, urging him to go down further. Bane moaned into the meat that was now being forced into his maw. The wolf went limp and let his friend have his way with him.

Dasher shivered while Bane thoroughly coated his meat with warm saliva. Dasher shivered as the thrill ran through him like an electric current. Bane grinned as he released the ready erection and scooted up, turning his back to Dasher. He placed the tip of Dasher's now throbbing member at his tail hole. Dasher gave a little gasp as what was happening occurred to him. Bane had set this up and he wouldn't tease him... not like that.

Gently he pushed as he wrapped his arms around his friends' chest. Bane wasn't resisting, he wanted this and his tail hole opened around the invading cheetah cock. It was good... better than either expected and they moaned in a duet of pleasure. Dasher slid deeper, molding their bodies together. This almost too good and an idea popped up that Dasher couldn't resist. He rubbed his earring and shifted into his wolf form. It had been a long time since he had been cured of being a feral wolf but he had retained the ability to shift back to the anthro form of it.

Dasher held his friend tightly as he slowly worked his member into Banes tight love hole.

Bane groaned loudly as Dasher shoved inch after inch of his meat, deep into his ass. The wolf panted slightly as his friend held him. Dasher humped gently and began to suck on Bane's neck. Bane cried out as his own, now rock hard member, felt a paw wrap around it. Dasher stroked Bane's cock as he forced his own, deep into his friend. Bane felt his anus get stretched even wider, then relax as Dasher's knot entered him. He glanced back, confirming his suspicions and what his nose told him. Both moaned as their knots began to swell.

He hadn't had a chance to tie as a feral or in his anthro-wolf form and he wanted to correct that now. He already knew Ron, Seamus and Bane loved to be able to tie in their lover, more than anything. This was his chance to find out why. Pulling back lightly, Dasher felt already that to pull out would hurt both of them, so he pushed back in. Much different than in his normal form. He barely had to move to bring erotic thrills from his cock and the nerves around his knot all began singing their sexual thrill song.

Dasher held on tighter, groaning against Banes' shoulder and trembling. It was lovely and when Bane began clenching his tail hole around him, Dasher knew he wouldn't last too long. Bane was far too tight and pleasurable. Dasher moaned loudly once more as he forced his meat deeply into Bane's thirsty rump. Dasher's knot had swelled to its fullest, locking the two friends together.

That was all Bane needed to shoot his load. String after string of thick cum erupted from the wolf's throbbing member, to festoon the grass. Dasher clung tightly to his friend as Bane's pulsing rump sent him over the edge. He wrapped his arms and legs around Bane as wave after wave of seed washed into his friend. Bane moaned and held Dasher's hands as both panted.

Dasher rested his muzzle on Bane's neck as both their heads swam in the afterglow of what had been a mutually enjoyable orgasm and knowing it was not over yet. Bane smiled as he hugged Dasher's arms to himself and said teasingly, "See? I can be a good bottom, when I want to be." Dasher chuckled and shook his head. He knew Bane had permitted Scott, Seamus and Ron this honor but this was the first time that Bane had ever bottomed for Dasher. The cheetah was well aware of the significance of this act and greatly appreciated the gesture.

Sebastian walked back to camp. In his hand, the dark cheetah had breakfast. Sebastian had killed a deer for breakfast, for his master and Dasher. He had already gathered enough firewood to last an entire day and night. He was aware that Bane was still weak from the transition. It was his responsibility to ensure that his master was well tended to, a duty he would not take lightly.

As he neared camp, a familiar scent reached his nose. He chuckled, assuming that Bane had had his way with Dasher, in his absence. It was acceptable for a master to mate with whomever he chose and he already knew they had had sex before. Male, female, hermaphroditic, mattered nothing to a master, only the masters' pleasure.

As he walked around the last screening trees, a slightly different sight met his eyes. Before him was a naked Bane and a naked wolf where Dasher had been, with the wolf tied deeply into his master! The scent identified the wolf as sort of smelling like Dasher, though he had never seen this form before. A mixture of anger and jealousy surged through him. How dare another violate his master like that! Yet Bane seemed perfectly content with the situation. No struggle was evident, therefore it must have been consensual. The sight greatly puzzled the dark cheetah and at the same time stirred up feelings he didn't quite understand.

Bane panicked as he heard footfalls approaching the camp. He didn't mind Dasher seeing him like this or being with him like this but he didn't particularly want another walking up on them. Dasher chuckled, feeling Bane's worry about the sound. He held his friend tight, sensing that it was only Sebastian. As the dark cheetah became visible, Bane smiled brightly and cheerily said, "Good morning Sebastian, did you sleep well?" The dark cheetah gave a slightly forced smile and answered, "Not as good as you seem to have, master. I have caught us some breakfast. I will get it cooking while you two...finish."

Sebastian walked over to the now dead fire. He placed logs on the pit in a order that only made sense to him. With a wave of his paw, the logs ignited and a roaring fire appeared where only wood had been previously. He arranged the meat on a metal grate that he had fetched from Dasher's pack. The meat sizzled as its aroma filled the camp.

Four heavy orgasms later, Bane smiled as Dasher's knot shrank enough to slide out of Bane's now well used hole. Cum flowed out of his stretched hole as the organic plug blocking it was now removed. Bane smiled as he stood up and stretched. He chuckled as he looked himself over and observed, "Well, seems like I'm a right mess now, aren't I?" Dasher gave a happy, satisfied smile as he looked at his friend. He then smiled more when he saw the jealousy that was evident on Sebastian's face.

Dasher suggested, "Bane, why don't you and Sebastian go bathe in the river? I'll watch the meat and we can eat when you get back." Bane nodded and he turned to the dark cheetah, asking, "Are you up for a nice bath? I think it would do us both good. A bit cool i'm sure but one can't have everything, eh?" Sebastian nodded as he followed his master to the river's shore. Bane turned to Sebastian and smiled. The cheetah was been wearing a black shirt and a black pair of pants. Bane put his fingers under the shirt and gently pulled it over Sebastian's head. His fingers found the waist band of Sebastian's pants, tugging them down and letting them fall to the ground. He had never realized how beautiful the cheetah was. Now in the fur, Bane could properly see the beauty of the cheetah. Still a bit energized from his encounter with Dasher, Bane wrapped his arms around Sebastian and pulled the cheetah into a passionate kiss.

Sebastian tensed up at first, not expecting the affection. He had been fucked plenty of times by his master but never kissed. He had even been teased to a ball busting point, then denied release but never been part of shared pleasure. Bane gently forced his tongue into the cheetah's maw as he ground his crotch against the cheetahs'. Sebastian moaned into the kiss, his sheath swelling. Bane broke the kiss, smiling at the cheetah and took his hand. Bane led his cheetah into the refreshing water of the river. The water washed over them and as he floated, relaxed every muscle in Bane's body. Once they were in deeper water, Bane stood up and turned Sebastian, so that his back was to Bane. Sebastian waited to be told to bend over and lift his tail. Instead, Bane wrapped his arms around the cheetah's chest. He rested his head on the cheetah's shoulder and gently rubbed Sebastian's chest.

This treatment was unlike anything he had ever experienced. Why was his master giving him this affection? If he wanted sex, the cheetah was his to use as he saw fit. Sebastian moaned as Bane reached down and began to stroke Sebastions' now hard member. Bane kissed the cheetah's neck as he gently rubbed his own hard member along the cleft of his cheeks. This was more what Sebastian had expected and secretly desired. The tip found, then prodded the cheetah's pucker. Bane gently gave it some pressure and slipped his hard meat into Sebastian

The cheetah moaned as Bane sucked on his neck and stroked his meat. What was he to do? What did Bane want from him? To be still or to help get his master inside him? Bane began to play with the cheetah's nipples with his free hand as inch after inch sank deep into the hot cat. Sebastian's mind swam with pleasure and he moaned as Bane bottomed out.

Bane humped gently as the moment overtook them both. Sebastian hungered for more, he needed more! He needed to be dominated, as he had been thru out his life. He groaned and humped back into Bane's thrusts. Bane released his grip on Sebastian and grabbed his hips. He began to slam into the cheetah with loud moans coming from both. Instinct had taken them both as the moment overwhelmed their senses. Bane moaned as he inched closer and closer to spewing his load deep into his cheetah. Bane's cock throbbed as he slammed his meat, knot and all, deep into Sebastian The sensation was enough to drive the deprived cheetah over the edge. He filled the water with his milky streamers of his seed, as Bane spewed deep inside of him. Bane held the cheetah as close to his body as he could and on instinct bit deep into the cheetah's shoulder. Sebastian whimpered, then moaned as the sensation of Bane's bite sent pleasure to all parts of his body.

The two stood in the middle of the flowing water both panting. The encounter left Sebastian with more questions than answers but one thing was clear, he wanted... no, he neededmore of this. Bane hadn't just used him, he made sure that the cheetah had enjoyed it too! Sebastian had managed to find pleasure in being used by his masters in the past but it was never satisfying. This left a sensation in him that he had never known.

Bane smiled as he once again laid his head on his cheetah's shoulder and murred contentedly, rubbing Sebastian's belly.

Dasher chuckled as he looked out over the river from the cover of the trees. Seeing Bane and Sebastian together, Dasher was happy. He wasn't jealous in the least, in fact quite the opposite was true. It was very good that Bane and Sebastian were sharing this time together. Sebastian viewed himself as Bane's slave. While Bane didn't see it that way, it was expected for the master to use the slave. The fact that Bane would ensure he enjoyed it too, would do more to bring the cheetah out of his shell than words could.

They remained locked together, Sebastian going down and pulling back into his sheath. Bane was not done and wouldn't be until he had cum enough times. Sebastian knew this and he made sure that Bane would get all the stimulation he could want. The dark cheetah bumped and bounced on the wolf's prick, grinding himself against Bane as he both sought to bring him off and show how willing he was.

Dasher smiled as he watched the two eventually exit the water and shake themselves off in the shallows. Bane grinned as he reached down and splashed more water onto the cheetah. Bane laughed at Sabastians' offended look in return. It then hit him that he was daring to offer sass back to his master! Sebastian dropped to his knees in the water, head bowed and ears down as he waited for the discipline that was surely coming. Bane looked down puzzled and it hit him. Sebastian looked like a cub that had been beaten too often.

Reaching down, Bane helped Sebastian back to his feet as he said, "Stand... There you go. Now hear this, I won't hit you for anything short of betraying me. If I am angry, you will know it. Only my words will teach you right from wrong and I will never beat you. If my words can't solve things and you push me to it, I will kill you but you needn't fear me teaching you thru pain. You are a smart cat and I'm sure you will learn quickly."

Sebastian let his ears slowly rise and felt tears rise as he said thru a tight throat, "Thank you master... I will learn, I swear it!" Bane saw and wondered again about him. How awful must his life have been, for him to be reduced to tears by merely being treated as a person? Leading the way back to the shore as Dasher slipped back to the fire.

The trio sat back, breakfast finished and their bellies were full. Already relaxing for a lazy day. Bane had wanted to explore but Dasher insisted on a few more days of rest for the wolf. Bane thought the cheetah was being overly protective but Sebastian sided with Dasher and the wolf realized he was outvoted. He smiled as he sat back and looked between his two friends. One old and one new but both interesting and both looking out for him. This kind of pampering, he could get used to, Bane decided. When was the last time he had just laid back and let his mind wander where it would and not be thinking about being emperor? A twinge of guilt at not being with Ron and Seamus, helping to pick up the pieces from the war. If he could be there, he would for he wasn't one to shirk his responsibilities but... It was beyond his power to get back. Bane decided that it was foolish to worry and fret over something he wasn't responsible for and couldn't change, so he set it aside and just enjoyed being for a change. What more did a wolf need anyway? Food, sex and companionship at his beck and call....

As they sat there relaxing, the threes ears' perked up to a scream from behind them. Bane turned to Dasher and asked, "What's in that direction?" Dasher shook his head and told him, "Nothing but forest for miles. The only people you will find out here are those who live off the land." Bane nodded as he jumped up and grabbed his knife. He raced off towards the scream as Dasher shook his head and followed behind his friend. Once more, it was time to guard Banes' back. Sebastian had followed immediately, not even needing to think first. Dasher passed him and Bane with little more than his own natural speed. Sebastian would run rear guard while Dasher took point to find the source of the screams.

Bane stopped running when four figures came into sight. Two wolves and a fox were standing over a solid white fox. One had squatted down and was binding the fox's hands and feet. Bane cleared his throat, getting their attention. The white fox lay motionless on the ground, unconscious. Bane eyed the three and asked calmly, "Gentlemen, can I help you?"

The three looked at Bane as the middle one spoke up sharply, "What the 'ell? He's naked!" Bane gave a wry grin and shook his head as he said, "Give the wolf a cigar! Yes, I'm naked and you're tying up this fox, why?" The lead wolf stepped forward with a nasty grin and said, "He'll fetch a nice price on the market and so will you!" Bane just grinned and said, "If you leave now, I won't harm you."

The wolf laughed and looked at his gang before looking back and saying, "Friend, I don't think you counted. It's three against one and that's hardly a fair fight by anybody's standards. Why don't you drop that knife and we won't have to damage the merchandise, namely your body." Bane laughed and retorted, "You know what? You're absolutely right! I'll give you a chance to go for backup. Bring another three or four men and then it might be fair."

The wolf spat on the ground and growled out, "Who the hell do you think you are?" Bane smiled and said, "Oh I'm nobody, just a concerned wolf who has no intention of letting you leave with that fox." The wolf lunged at Bane with a knife in hand. Bane caught the wolfs' arm, twisted it around and dug the knife deep into his neck. The wolf howled, gurgling thru his lifeblood and whimpered as he fell limp to the ground. The rest lunged for Bane while he was dispatching the wolf. Sebastian waved his paw and the fox vaporized into a shower of dust. The remaining wolf looked at Bane and Sebastian, whose eyes were glowing bright red. He whimpered and ran off, away from the two as quickly as he could.

Bane snorted with contempt and went to the fox. He knelt down and felt for a pulse. The fox was alive but weak. Bane felt the fox's head, finding a patch of bloody fur. The trio had hit the fox in the head, knocking him unconscious. Bane picked up the fox and turned to walk back towards camp. Dasher walked on one side of Bane, Sebastian on the other.

Sebastian considered what he had witnessed. Bane did not hesitate to kill the wolf yet he had shown tender affection to Dasher and then himself. Now, he was carrying a fox he didn't know to their camp. With one hand Bane would kill and the other heal. This made no sense to the cheetah. Bane killed when needed but he was never cruel and had shown no desire to be cruel. Why? He was a power to be reckoned with but he didn't just do as he wanted without regard for anyone else... A whisper from within said, "maybe...maybe he?..."

Bane laid the fox beside the fire and covered him up with a blanket. Bane and Dasher then went to fetch their clothes. With a stranger in camp it was prudent to be proper. Dasher fetched a cloth and some antiseptic. He dabbed the wound and then wrapped the fox's head with a bandage. Who was this mysterious fox? He was dressed in only a loin cloth with a cloak to cover him slightly. He carried a pack with him but no one had opened it out of respect. Dasher smiled softly, he was very proud of his friend. Once again Bane proven that he was indeed, the good man Dasher had come to expect of him. Bane was one of the few who knew the difference between killing and murder.

Sebastian stood back behind his master, his head swimming with thoughts and questions. Bane had saved yet another! It was something Bane seemed to do a lot of... He had made every attempt to save his universe and now he was doing so here as well. Helping the weak, defending those who were unable to defend themselves. He was kind yet strong. Deadly yet tender. He had proven that he was full of what Sebastian had come to learn was called love. His inner self, the part that remained from his childhood, hoped that Bane was real. How he hoped that what he saw was the truth. But more watching was in order, it could still be a trap... and it prayed earnestly, "Oh please, be the one..."