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"Welcome home, sir." Tony bowed with a grin.

"Tony." Collector groaned at the Grey Fox then gave him a hug. "Something tells me something is wrong."

"Nothing is wrong, brother. Though we are hosting a representative of the Desert Clans. She has been awaiting your arrival. Not too long, though. She... is... well."

"Let me guess... a pretty vixen?"

"Yes." Tony's grin grew ear to ear. "And has the most wonderful laugh."

"Well, come with me to greet her. Maybe afterward you can ask her for dinner."

"I can't do that"

"Manson's don't give up that easily. Now fluff that tail, older brother and act your age."

The Iguana grabbed the older Fox and dragged his adopted brother into the mansion. Tony finally conceded and showed him to the room where the female waited. Within a small library, she stood with her back to the door examining the books when the brothers entered.

"Greetings, Ma'am, and please accept my apologies. I have been off-world."

"I know. No need for that. I am, as translated into Standard, Amirel. I have been elected as the collective voice over the Desert Clans to bring you, and through you, the Guild, our most vile criminals for breaking and final decision on rather or not that they are worthy of returning to society."

"I take it that the Desert Clans do not agree with the Alpha Council?"

"We are mostly Mitalin and other lesser races that are not deemed worthy of an Alpha. So, in a way, yes, we do not agree with them."

"Will you be staying or travelling between everyone?"

"Thanks to technology, I will be procuring a homestead and making an office close to the Guild House. I honestly do hope that the Alphas will see that the old ways are coming to a close."

"Sounds like you need to speak with the Alpha I am training, Maxiculla." As Collector spoke he heard a sharp howl making him laugh. "He hates his name."

"I have heard of the young Alpha. I would be grateful of a meeting."

Both Foxes shifted their ears to the door. Collector stood and opened the door himself and saw that Max had come rushing to find him.

"So you can hear when you want to. I still have not gotten that report like I asked of you, young pup. Get in here, we have a guest."

Max's tail tucked tightly between his legs as he was caught procrastinating.

"This is Alpha Max and my apprentice."

"I was speaking to your hotat'ichi."

"Sit. We will speak of that later. Now is the time of Alpha work. Since you do represent the Guild in both formats, you need to hear her."

"Yes, sir." Max tried to keep from whining as he had been reprimanded by the Alphas while Collector was away for shirking his duties. "How can the Alphas assist you?"

"Care if we speak properly, Councilman? Standard is not my native tongue."

"Feel free. Max can translate the Guild matters." Collector sat on the arm of the chair his brother was sitting in then leaned back while the other two began to speak. "Feel free to speak to her, remember you are a Manson. You have a Pack to your name."

"But the Laws declare-"

"No, you don't. You heard her, the Council has no say over the Desert Clans. Ask her out or I will do it for you."

Tony whimpered lightly "Fine. I'll do it."

Tony got off the chair then padded over like a struck pup. Collector barely could hear his whispered request. He did not hear a response but the wag of his tail told him that his brother would be going on a date. Collector had already decided to loan his canine brother a good bit to pay for the date. He wondered if he could convince Roger to be the driver for the night. He didn't even know if Tony could drive.

"Thank you." Tony whispered as he sat back down.

"Your welcome. I'll provide the funds for you, enjoy yourself. If you need a ride, you can ask Roger."

"Thank you again. I... it's nice to have a caring family again."

"Indeed." Collector chuckled. "Go get ready. You won't have to worry about us."

Tony nodded then scurried off with a bounce in his step. Collector moved his attention back to his guest with a smile. Collector listened to the Fox and Wolf speak in their language. After a moment, Max looked to his mentor and asked him about transporting criminals into town.

"Well, we can either force them to walk the distance or use a caged convoy. It can be both that way they can be paraded about for more advertisement."

"Both?" Max asked.

"When the convoy reaches the city limits make them walk under guard."

"I like that." Amirel grinned.

"Then it can be set up."

"How would the Allcalhuns would react to this?" Amirel smiled fully now as she thought of this ruffling their fur.

"I am over all Guild Relations, so... it don't matter," Max chuckled then dug out a new phone and looked at the holoscreen. "Pardon. It is Hootuumah. I have to take this."

"I want that report, Maxwell." Collector hissed as the young Alpha rushed out of the room while answering the call. "Is there anything else you need to ask?"

"No, sir. Though I suppose I must wait for a date."

"Feel free to speak to any of my slaves should you desire anything. My older brother should be ready soon."

"Do you happen to have a few females you can spare to help me... freshen up?"

"Oh, I am certain many will be willing to help out. Especially my Wolves, they like dressing people."

Collector allowed Amirel to roam about then he went to find his Butler. He realized he still had not gotten the name of the Hound yet. As he roamed he found the old dog dusting a bookshelf.

"Can I ask you something?" Collector asked quietly.

"Of course, sir. I am at my Lord's disposal."

"Can you help me find a trustworthy construction crew. I would like to update the living quarters for my slaves before they fall ill."

"Absolutely, sir."

"Thank you. I have obtained a few slaves that can assist with plumbing so that helps as well. Let me or Richard know if they require a deposit."

"I will, sir."

"Uh, one more thing... what is your name?"

The Butler chuckled. "Your father always called me Martin. It is simpler than my given name."

"Very well, Martin. I think we shall become rather good acquaintances."

"With any luck, sir, friends."

"Indeed. I must be off."

"Fare thee well." Martin went off to proceed with his new task.

Collector went to his room and huffed into the silence. No one was in there for the moment, so he went to the desk and sat down to stare into nothingness to clear his rampant thoughts and focus on the 'Now' that seemed to be ever more stress filled. Richard opened the door then stepped inside . He gasped as he saw his Master in there.

"My apologies, I did not realize you were in here."

"It's alright. I needed a moment of silence. What brings you in here?"

"I was just placing the Tribune tablet on your nightstand."

"Ah. Have you checked in with Jasper today?"

"I have not."

"Then after Dianos' spanking, we will go to the House. So, find the paddle then we shall find our little princess and the target."

"I bet you are going to let her have some fun, aren't you?"

"Yep." Collector pointed to the closet with a smile. He hoped Variax would be willing to participate in this little fun. He growled as that came to him startling the Fox. "Slight change. You go find Variax and his Second to have them join us outside. Who better to help a princess vanquish a naughty dragon than that dragon's papa."

Collector got up and walked to the door. As he opened it, his nester was reaching for the knob. He smiled at her as he let her in before returning to his own task of finding his own Draskins and the little Raptor. He quickly found Tara and briefly told her that her brother was to receive a special punishment outside. She chuckled then offered to hunt him down while he continued to search for the princess. He allowed it as his mind was on a thrilling show.

He found his princess speaking to a Wolf dame wondering about the planet. He apologized for the interruption, but he did ask the dame to continue the talk later with her. Especially about the need for clothing. He and Valenia went outside and waited for the others. She was full of questions about the planet, he just told her he was still learning.

"Son?" The translated voice of the elder Draskin caught their attention.

"I have a special lesson for you, my student." Collector smiled.

"What is it?"

"This little lady is what is called an Untouched Slave. No other Slaver can ever touch her as a Slaver long as she lives. When I die, and she lives, she will be inherited by my successor. So do keep this in mind as you teach her how to properly discipline your proper son. Then he will get a paddling from her. So let your fatherly advice come out and teach this youngling what she will need for her future. While you are doing that, I will be speaking with your Second and mine."

As if it were timed, Dianos and Tara walked over. The male's head hung low as he saw his father standing there.

"Dianos, be a good lad and let her learn or you will get a proper punishment." Collector quietly told the drake as he drew closer to his Master.

"Sir?"

"Your father will be teaching her how to discipline you. Take it like the dragon you are and be proud that you are helping the younger generation learn." Collector did not wait for Dianos to speak as he went to his student's Second and his own. "You two will have to fill in Max's Second as well. I need you three to help me teach her. Her fierce looks when she gets older will help her as I think I can teach her to be a farm foreman. So she will need to know how to do what you three do for work and how to be dominate. In a sense, Richard, she will be your Second. Train her. For a while make it a game for her, she is still young so it will be easier."

"As you wish."

"Yes, Elder Master."

"Good, now let's watch the show."

"Alright, little one," Variax smiled gently at her knowing she was intimidated by him. "You have nothing to fear of me, he does. I am his father."

"Oh~" She giggled as the elder nudged his son a bit.

"Dianos, you been in the position far too many times to not know what to do."

Dianos sighed then tucked his head between his forearms and lifted his tail.

"When they are younger, it is easier to do, but still a good example. This is his tailhole. This is the area where it will be the most sensitive and where our teeth will come in handy."

"We get to bite him?"

"Mommy's usually do this to their children who do not listen, but I will show you how to do this without breaking a scale nor the skin under. Do you know of a fruit back on your home that squished when bitten hard enough?"

She nodded.

"Think of his tail as that fruit as you nibble and chew on it. Don't bite to crush, bite to get it ready for juicing. Come up close so you can watch."

Variax guided the little lady to Dianos's hip then proceeded to wrap his massive jaws around the younger Draskin's undertail. The crunch of scale sounded and a gasp of pain from the owner's mouth followed.

"That is the sound you want any louder and you will break flesh. You will do this over and over until you feel the lesson is learned. Want to try?"

She nodded and allowed the father to show her where to bite and after a few nibbles got the sound he was waiting on. Dianos huffed as he was expecting his father to truly give him a chewing.

"Now for the paddle." Collector smiled and watched as Dianos went stiff. He took this part of the lesson over. "Here is the tool for this one."

Collector walked up and looked at the work the two did. He patted the moist, sore spot. He nudged the little princess back a step before pulling back the paddle at shoulder length from the target spot.

"Normally this is as far as you should ever go with a paddle. Any further and you can cause a great deal of harm to the one you want to use this on. However, he is old enough to have sturdy scales and I want him to feel my own strength." Collector turned to the drake and pulled back the paddle further then released his full strength into the smack. It echoed against the surroundings before the roar of the victim.

Tears formed heavily after the one smack but the Draskin held his tongue and took it. His wings showed the struggle of the fight as they shook.

"Try to aim for different spots each time and if you see blisters, stop. Never strike for blood, not with this. Richard will teach you other ways soon. For now, show this tail you are the boss."

Collector handed over the paddle and let her swing it as hard as she could not even coming close to the Master's force. He counted twenty strikes before she grew tired. He took the wood from her grip then let Dianos relax. He traded feet as he did his best to dance away the pain from the first paddle strike.

"Remember this, my little Valenia, for you will be expected to learn more." Collector smiled at her then nudged her towards Richard. "Go play with Richard for a while. Dianos, how did the lesson go?"

"Painfully. You pack a punch."

"Good, let this be a reminder that if you cannot keep up with your guard training, I will take over. You don't want that."

"Understood, Master." Dianos laid on his side and rubbed his backside.

"Dasda, thank you for helping me kick-start her training. If you feel that she needs to learn more Draskin Discipline, please teach her. Somehow I have a feeling we will need it."

"Especially since I am now known by the High Council."

"That and thanks to the war, your people took a great hit in numbers. I am going to issuse a mandated breeding of all Draskin in the system to help those numbers return."

"Then may I ask to supervise the breedings and pregnancies?"

"I was hoping for that. Come. We have work to do at the Guild House."

"You have changed suddenly, what is wrong?"

"Just... thinking about the future. I need my brother-in-blood strong, stronger than you. He is to protect us. If this means making him remember he will hurt if he doesn't become stronger, then so be it. That, and looking at the reports from the war has gotten me worried for your species. If something is not done, we could lose everything your people are."

"That would be tragic."

Collector looked up as a shadow crossed his path, a Hovercar was landing in front. He sighed then called his Draskin to duty as the two Master's went to see who was landing. Collector was hoping it was Tom's representative more than Tony's vehicle. Either way he did not recognize it.

"Richard, ten minutes, in front." Collector half shouted over his shoulder.

The vehicle was Tony's automated call-in. Richard joined them with a few minutes to spare, so they went ahead and climbed onto Dianos's back and the two Draskins flew to the House that was still in the process of a remodeling. As they landed, Jasper was barking orders at the House slaves getting them to move supplies for the construction crew.

Richard went over to the Fennec and asked for a report. As he did that, Collector and Variax went inside to Varuteux's office to commandeer the system.

The Skunk greeted happily then escorted them to Collector's temporary office that had a full setup that he needed for Council use. He signed into the system with the credentials he received on Earth. He then located every Slaver that owned a Draskin and placed a mandatory Guild Breeding with them. He allotted the location to the Valhanian House to be supervised by himself and Variax. He then sent out the message. After that he updated Variax's license to Breeder apprentice.

"Well, you are now a Breeder Apprentice. At least until this is over. If you like it, I can leave it on your registration. For now, though, you will have to learn how to breed other species and you won't be able to have more than twenty slaves at a time. The rest will be owned by the Guild and those are the ones that are required to breed for Guild use."

Variax huffed in a way that sounded like a sigh. "I will stay with the larger slaves. My claws would do more harm to the smaller ones."

"Understood and placed on the register. So, let's see what the House holds." Collector looked at the records. "Mostly Mitalin and other smaller races. I will just put in a requisition for the larger Slaves for you. It will take a few weeks. I do not see a Breeder on the planet, so we are it."

"The only large ones you have is my young, correct?"

"Yes. Though I have been looking lately for a Traskuviva, one of Shari'shay's people."

"If you do, may I ask you to find me one as well? I would like one to fully dominate, especially since I cannot be with my life-mate properly."

"I shall see what I can do."

Richard came in with Nika at his side. Both had a calm demeanour about them as they stood at either side of the door. Richard sighed but held his stiff posture as he announced a visitor.

"Introducing one Slaver Mascowitz of the Vallush Pack."

A Wolf came in with a flamboyant sway to his hips. "Councilman, I beg your forgiveness for arriving without notice. I am here to answer your notice you sent out a moment ago."

"I assume you were already perusing the Guildstock."

"That is correct. I have one female in my possession. Will she remain in my care or...?"

"That is up to you, I know how much one can cost, try housing four adults and several young."

"No thank you. I would not mind to give her back, this female is hard to tame."

"When you bring her, bring the paperwork. We'll sign her over to Variax here since he knows a thing of two about Draskins." Collector chuckled as the elder Draskin bowed to the Wolf.

"It would be my honor to take her under my wings, Slaver Mascowitz."

"You are a Slaver?"

"In training. The Councilman is my, I believe the word is... Mentor, correct?" The drake eyed the Iguana in question.

"Correct." Collector nodded.

"I look forward into seeing you in the Lesser Council, Slaver Variax. You have a wonderful teacher. I remember him entering the Council, that little Mitalin was fighting his tail the entire time." The Wolf chuckled as everyone heard the Fox sniff deeply. "Councilman, take time to take him out to his kinds homeland, he needs to see it. Good day to you. See around, little Fox. Nika, I would like to return to the sales room if there is time."

"Any time, sweetheart. Follow me." Nika walked out with the Wolf at her heels while chuckling at him and his antics.

Richard slouched a little and huffed. Collector motioned him closer then showed him an encrypted message. Richard nodded then dashed out. Collector told his Father-in-Blood that one of his 'special' trainers had arrived and that he would be busy for a few hours. A light growl was let out then a curt bow before stepping out of the room to wait on the Fox. Collector read a few of his messages then heard a low conversation outside his office. After a moment Richard came in and closed the door quietly before slumping against it.

"Having troubles?"

"Only a little. That Wolf set me on edge. Nothing I cannot deal with though."

"Just remember, you out rank him even if you are a slave. Just ask him to stop the comments politely."

"It's not his comments, it is his scent. He smells like Uki did when she first joined us. How can I explain this... he smells like a Fox."

"That may be because his mate, who is also a registered Slaver, is a Mitalin. I have met her before, a little weird when it comes to new things, but fun."

"He is right though, I would like to see my mate's homeland."

"Take a look at the schedule and find a free day. It seems to me we will be busy for a bit."

Richard leaned over the monitor and glanced at the schedule, indeed they were busy but they did have one actual day off. "This day is empty, how about then?"

"Put it into the roster if you are sure."

"You are testing my writing skills again." Richard chuckled even as his Master nodded. "How is this?" He typed out his request into the roster for the day off and left the editing open.

"Your spelling has improved a lot. Grammer still needs work, but for this type of thing it is fine. Hit save and let's move to our next task."

"Jasper is handling that fine, I have been looking over the House slaves here and none seem fit for our duty. I put in a request to rotate the slaves, but it needs a Councilman's approval that is not you. I messaged Niah, but she has yet to respond."

"That is fine and all, but I still want to inspect personally. This will be our main office after all. I want the accommodations the way I like, not just the Guild. You probably should see to the Holdings and look at the cells to see if they need anything. While we cannot feed them like our family, we can still see that they do not starve."

"I shall do so."

"Then go, I shall be fine."

Richard nodded then left his Master. He made his way to the cells that held unruly slaves and newcomers only to find that one cell had anything in it. He peeked into the cell and saw a small Mitalin inside that was pretty much skin and bones.

"Little one, can you understand me?" Richard spoke lightly.

The ears of this one flicked back to hear Richard better for a moment before dropping against the owner's head.

"I am Councilhand Richard. I need you to tell me if you can understand me."

"I can, but it will not help me." The voice came out young and female.

"And why is that?" Richard looked at the cell door and noticed that the lock was old fashioned like Earth's cells.

"I am to die in here."

"Explain yourself."

The female whimpered a little then shifted to look at the Fox. She was naked, fur was thin and her flesh as well. "I am not of this planet, I was kidnapped and brought here. Because of my small size, no one wants to purchase me. Which is fine. I want to die so I can be free again."

Richard sighed and thought a moment. "Tell me what your education is?"

"I was close to graduating grade school. Five years ago, I have been in this cell for four."

"Do you remember when your last meal was?"

"Two days ago? Bread and soured milk."

Richard growled. "I will be back. I will make sure you are fed properly."

"Whatever."

Richard shook his head as she returned to stare at the dark walls. He quickly walked away and looked at the guard's post for the key. Not even finding a guard, he moved on to find Nika. He found her escorting some slaves to the main lobby.

"Hey, Nika, where is the cell key?"

"My Master keeps it. Why?"

"There is a female there that is starving, I won't allow that to be her death. Besides, I am needing House slaves and I found her interesting."

"Figures with you. I have had no luck with her. Misha is her name. Did she give the whole kidnapping spiel?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Lies. We were the ones that bought her from her parents. They were starving as well had a litter of twelve. We took them all and helped finance a proper home for the parents. They slowly bought all back. They did not want this runt so they fully let the Guild have her. Not surprised after eleven pups being raised."

"Well, I will see that will stop. Those going to that Wolf?"

"The Arkavi? Yes. Master should be in his office."

"Thanks, Nika."

Once again Richard was off, he found the House Master doing some paperwork. When he asked for the keys he saw the wide tail of the Skunk spread out its fur some. Without asking why, Varuteux handing him the keys with a small warning: Take someone with you. He obliged the concerned Skunk and found Jasper. He convinced the little Fennec to assist then went back down to the cells and returned to the female's block.

"I'm back."

The two heard a rough sniff from the shadows.

"I learned your name, little one. Do you want to hear me say it?"

No response.

"Misha, please answer me, I am trying to help. I even brought a friend."

"How many times do I have to tell you to let me die?"

"You told me no one wanted you. What... what if I wanted you?"

"You can't be a slave and have a slave."

Richard sighed. "Jasper, this where I need you."

Jasper nodded then tried to climb the cell door to look through the window. Richard assisted and put him on his shoulder. "Thanks. Misha, I am a Guild slave as well. I serve Master Collector and Councilhand Richard. While what you say is true, if he assigns you to him you have no choice but to serve him as though he is a Master. He and his Master are kind, please accept his help. I have yet to see either of them bring out the whip. Not mention the full meals they have given me keeps me going strong. Do you not miss eating three times a day? Something other than bread?"

They heard her stomach rumble and protest at the mentioning of food.

"You accept his help, we can promise you something other than this cell and real food." Jasper said quietly as he looked through the barred viewing window.

"I am going to open your cell. We will give you a moment to think it over if you still say no... we will close the door and leave you alone."

Richard sat Jasper down then opened the cell then backed against the opposite wall. They waited nearly five minutes and was about to give up when she crawled to the door. The two males immediately saw the one twisted leg. Richard picked her up allowing Jasper to close the cell then Richard took her to Collector's office while Jasper went for a tray of food.

"Oh goodness. How long has that leg been like that?" Collector asked as they entered his office.

"About two weeks, Elder Master." She quietly spoke as Richard sat her in a chair. Jasper quickly entered and handed her a tray full of meat and high protein vegetables.

"Eat slowly, no need to make yourself ill. Richard, go get the medic for me."

The Fox nodded then ran off.

"What is your name?"

"Misha."

"Very well. I take it Richard wanted to teach her how to do your job." He asked Jasper. The Fennec nodded.

"Misha, once you are properly healed. Jasper here can teach you everything he knows. It won't always be pleasant, but I can promise you that you won't be like this again in my care. I'll get you assigned."

She began to nibble on the meat and watched the lizard carefully. She realized that he cared more about her health rather than the state of nudity.

"There we are." Collector grinned as he quickly went into the system and claimed her as a personal House slave. "Now, where is that boy and the doctor? So why does your records say that you refused to follow all orders, you seem nice enough and smart enough to avoid pain."

"My parents did not want me and everyone else just hit me. They did not want me either. You will do the same."

"Not likely. Besides, you really are not going anywhere. You will have more space if you behave and obey Richard and myself."

"I will try."

"That is all I can ask. Again, it will be hard, but me and Richard are easy going and can be pleased easily."

Richard and the House Doctor finally came in and looked at the Councilman first. After a brief explanation, the doctor finally looked at the female. He mentioned putting the slave down, but dropped the idea when Collector mentioned putting him in a collar to replace her. He reset the bone in her leg and put the hip back into place before casting the leg from toe to hip. He made a note to request actual doctors instead of this pain inducer.

Once the doctor left, Collector apologized then sighed.

"I hate Guild Doctors. They don't care for their patients at all."

"Sir, shall I see about hiring locals doctors from the hospitals?" Richard asked.

"No, but do ask Max to look into it. That Alpha needs to start working his position. Not to mention, he really does need to get here and get used to his office."

"He does have a ride now. I shall call him and get him here."

"Thank you. Jasper, if you could find her a crutch or something, that would indeed help out."

Collector's terminal pinged with a message, he looked at it then grinned. A special order had been shipped. Triplet Traskuviva one of each gender set. He was happy to find these young ones all from one brood. He would have to have Shari'shay assist him on keeping them in line. He looked at the tracking and noticed they were due to arrive at any moment. He chuckled to himself before locking his terminal and going to the delivery run of the House.

He smiled as he exited the building and saw the final approach of the ship. When he placed the order two days ago, he never expected them to rush the delivery. He could not contain his tailtip as it twitched with excitement. His eyes followed the craft all the way to the delivery pad and then fought himself from running up to the pad. He did get to meet the crew as they opened the hatch and started to bring out a full line of slaves.

"Greetings, Councilman. We got the last minute order for you along with new Guild slaves for the House and Breeder Apprentice Variax. Here is the roster for the two of you along with the paperwork for the young ones." One of the crew said while approaching the Iguana.

"Thank you. Do you know how often deliveries come?"

"Once every thirty days, depending on sales and stock brought into the Guild itself. Being that you have called this House your main office, and that you are also the Breeder coordinator, you will soon have more shipments more often."

"More fun for me. So I take it you work for the Guild?"

"Contracted, but yes. We will be seeing you more often. Though we do have other planets to get to. I do hope your three stay as timid as they have been for us. Good luck."

"Thank you." He grinned as a handler nudge three little feathered fuzzballs towards him. They were on leashes, as much as that displeased him, but accepted the leads all the same.

The three little griffins followed him quietly inside and to his office where Jasper and Misha still resided. He sent Jasper out, considering he had tasks that needed to be done and allowed Misha to rest, he even brought another chair over to prop her leg on. He then took the leashes off of the young ones.

"Can you three understand me?"

They nodded slowly as they expected pain to come.

"Who is the oldest?"

They pointed at him. He chuckled.

"Thanks, but I meant of you three."

Two pointed at one that had a slight violet tinge to its coloring and looked more lion than eagle.

"Alright, for now, I want you to speak for your siblings. I want to know more about you three."

"This one is the two-sex, eldest, and started learning basics. The female was scheduled to start next cycle along with the male."

"Names?"

"We are only slave, that is all we know.

"Well, that will change. I have an elder in my employment, she will help me give you proper names. The male will be learning how to be a guard. You will be the one to keep him in check when needed to prevent him from getting whipped when he is older. You, young lady, will be helping me raise other younglings of all races, so focus on your motherly skills. In other words learn from your new sisters on how to raise all young. With that done, I want you two to stay here with Misha, while you my eldest fledgling, will be joining me."

Collector smiled inwardly as the others shivered a little as their sibling left their side. Once in the hallway out of earshot, he stopped and turned to the griffin who nearly walked into him. He chuckled and gave the young one a pat on the head.

"Watch the feet, not the tail. I was once in your position. I was a slave, so I know what pains you go through. This is why I wanted you to join me alone. I need your help to feed you and your siblings."

The look of shock in the slave's eyes amused the Master and earned a chuckle from the lizard.

"That's right, like I said. I put you in charge of your siblings. You need to keep them healthy. When you meet Shari'shay, you can learn more about your kind and all. But for now, let's get you three some meat to share. I don't need my slaves growing weak. Ah, Richard, meet one of the newest members of our family."

"One, sir?" Richard tilted his head slightly as he glanced down at the young one.

"Triplets only a few days apart, though this one developed early it seems. I have put this dual-gender in charge of his brother and sister. The male will be learning from Butch and Michelle on how to be a guard while the female will be learning from the ladies to raise young. So, think of it this way, I am forcing you to delegate more. Allow this one to learn from you and get him to be in charge of the larger slaves or even the flying ones."

"Master, we cannot fly."

"Yet. You will learn. I will have the elder teach you three."

"Yes, Master."

"Richard is my Second in Command. You will need to listen to him as you would listen to me. Those he put you in charge of will need to listen to you, but you need to grow up before that can truly happen. Learn, grow, and survive. Those are the life goals of a slave, remember that, young leader. Richard, check on the others in the office and let them know of your position. Just remember that they are young."

"Yes, sir."

Collector watched the Fox leave, his tail was ruffled. He wondered what was going on. "He is a good lad, still learning though. Come, food awaits."

Once they returned to the office, Collector was carrying a large platter of meat. He sat the young down and allowed them to eat. Misha was sleeping in an odd position with a crutch beside her. He sat quietly and did his best to let her sleep.

"So, Richard, do you know where Jasper will be sleeping?"

"For now, our House slaves have no designated spot."

"Then let him know that he will be returning with us along with Misha until we get him a designated spot. I won't let him be with the common slaves that could easily be beaten by random Slavers."

"Yes, sir. Since Max is coming here, with his report, I asked Roger to bring the larger carrier for us and let Master Variax to ride in as well."

"Thank you." Collector noticed the female griffin holding back away from the plate, he got up and grabbed a large piece and handed it to her. "Eat. You are still growing. I need my future babysitter strong and healthy. So, if anyone tries to take your food, let me know. I will make them feed you, piece by piece as just one punishment of many."

She nodded then started eating.

Once the griffins were done eating, Richard took the eldest out with the plate to show him what to do with it. As they returned, Max and Roger found them, Richard showed them to the office. Max immediately handed over a folder with a handwritten report. Collector chuckled as he accepted it.

"Richard told you what I requested, right?"

"He did." Max nodded as he swallowed hard.

"It is your job, you know that, right?"

"I-I will get it done."

"Both Councils are getting after you for not doing your job. At this rate, you are going to end up on a very short stick. You are my charge, you get put into a hot-seat, I get put into a hot-seat. Start working. For now on, your day is to start alongside Richard and your Second. By the end of the morning meal, you should be ready to get to your office and begin working."

"But-"

"No, Maxwell. No 'butts' are allowed at this point. My job starts the moment I wake, if not before, so keep that in mind. I want you keeping this planet and the Guild friends. Big shoes for you, but you will grow into them."

"Now, go contact the hospitals and other employment agencies and look for actual doctors. Then see what the Guild can do for the Alphas."

"Yes, sir." Max started to turn away, but Richard stepped in front of him and told him to follow.

Collector sighed, he knew he had been too lax with the kid and now he is showing a little power and frightening him. He looked at his caretaker and grinned slightly.

"Think I am making my father proud?"

"I do, though you really should make things a bit tougher for your students. That bear has yet to even work with you."

"He does need that. I have a few things to finalize here. Care to show the oldest one how to hook up the cage and inspect it for travel? I am making him a leader under Richard."

"Sure. It is good to see you showing trust in others."

"That Fox cannot be everywhere at once. He needs eyes and ears like I do. I am just getting him started."

The older griffin stood and followed the human as he walked by. Collector went over to Miah and gently woke her. The small Fox woke then gasped as it took her a moment to realize where she was at. He gently stroked the fur upon her head to calm her down.

"You are safe. Worry not. I am going to take you somewhere safe. So, I need you to get up."

She said nothing as she tried to stand without going for the crutch and instantly regretted it. She looked at the Councilman and the crutch he held towards her. "Thank you, Master."

"It won't do you any good to try to further harm yourself. I truly want to know why my Second felt like you were the one to run our House slaves."

She shrugged and looked down to the floor.

"No, you don't. Look up, you are a leader now. You need to know what is going on. So, learn."

"Yes, Master."

"Good, one more thing before we move, only call me Master in front of others. Think of me more as an employer."

"Yes, sir." She leaned on the crutch and slowly followed him out of the room, the griffins stayed close to her.

Collector patiently escorted them to Roger and left them with the human temporarily as he went searching for his students. He found Variax and his other tutor talking about the resistance and its ways. He asked if the tutor wanted to finish the lesson in a more secure location, but declined. The Wolfhound did promise to return the day after the next in the morning. The two Slavers then went to find the Alpha. Max sighed when his mentor entered his office then said he needed a ride to the Alpha Council.

Max could not explain why he was summoned, but he did not truly want to go. Collector tried to comfort the Wolf, but the attempts were in vain as he went out to the car. His Second shook her head as the Elder Master questioned her only saying that he was not finding a female fast enough for their liking. He asked if they were forcing him to take on a female. She just shrugged then picked up the pace to catch her Master.

The trio got into the vehicle and Max gave directions to an extravagant building. Max asked everyone but Collector to wait in the vehicle. The two quietly went inside to a chamber that reminded Collector of the courtroom of the Guild. The Alphas waited for the two sitting at a large table.

"You brought your teacher." One Alpha huffed lightly. "Both sit. Got gift for Slaver."

A female came in promptly with a small box and offered it to Collector. He accepted with a nod then opened it. It was a smaller version of Variax's translator. He quickly placed it on his throat with a smile.

"Thank you, Alphas. This never crossed my mind."

"It works well. As you know, we as a whole will not interfere with the Guild of Slavers, but as this does matter with traditions, we would like your opinion as well. There has been an increase of visitors, which means more commerce. That brings more crime. As a whole Valhan has little crime, these off-worlders bring troubles with them. How would you proceed with dealing with this?"

"Well, with my dealings with other worlds, I have been ignorant of many laws that I did not know. My suggestion would be making the common laws a little more compliant for them or making these laws known at the ports written in all major languages. The Guild can assist with that." Collector hoped he was not blathering for the Wolfs.

Ears around the table shifted to the others.

"That would be a rather sound plan." Max chimed in. "Being a the Public Representative for the Guild does have benefits. We would be a little foolish not to accept his help on foreign affairs."

Others nodded to Max's suggestion.

"On a different topic: Maxwell's need of a mate." This male Collector somewhat knew, Hootuumah he believed the name was. "The Packs do not have any females that are his age or younger."

"Is there a law stating that he has to have an Arkavi mate? Because if you can get the Desert Clans brought in, not only would it bring fresh blood to the Packs, but it would ensure peace can be held." Collector was trying.

"Law? No. Traditions, there is that. We know the Old Ways are slowly dying. If he thinks a mate can be found there, then so be it."

Max stared at his teacher in silence.

"I will assist him in this matter as he seems a little reluctant."

Max thumped his head against the table causing the others to look at him. "Does no one think to ask me of this matter?" He quietly asked.

"You must have a mate to assist you to rule your Pack. Your female controls the other dames."

"Then break the damn traditions!" Max huffed. "I have seen enough of the galaxy to know that we are primitive. Females need their own voice. We can no longer hold them back. They need their freedom."

Collector leaned back in his seat as he watched various emotions grow on the other males. A growl could be heard from one of them but not an angry one.

"The values of the young. That is why the cities exist. Little by little, we are changing the views of the Packs. If we do this all at once, war will happen. Then we will fall back to the Old Ways. We are not as ignorant as you may think, Maxwell."

"Yes, even your teacher can see that." Another male added.

"Max, there are only things a female can do that we cannot. Some traditions are needed. Especially when a race still has a prominent estrus cycle like yours." Collector looked at the young Alpha with his typical stone face.

"I know, I just... I have seen what this planet does to me. I don't want to be a cruel being. I seen what we Arkavi are like away from here and it is good. Even the mutts know this way of life will kill us off."

That made the elders react.

"Max." Collector warned.

"I am being as honest as I can get. We need a hard change."

The elders looked at each other quietly.

"If we do this, the Guild has to have a larger presence here. It will be the only way we might be able to prevent another Pack War."

"I will make contact with the Council and see what can be done. I have a feeling that the Guard will be sent here to quietly supervise. Though, I would honestly start by letting the Packs choose to free their females. Gountlich is pretty close to that now."

Max nodded slowly. "I really just do not want to force a female into a matebond if she does not want it. I have been searching, but mostly throughout the cities. I know everyone values the bloodlines, I can respect that. But the lesser that serves my teacher is strong, how can we deny everyone who is not Arkavi a chance? I want a strong mate, not submissive."

Hootuumah stood and came around to Max and grabbed his shoulders. "You will make a grand Alpha. We chose correctly. Find your mate then be fully accepted among us. We will make a consensus and find what the Packs would deem fit to try. We know it will take time to get the Guild to become a larger presence."

After that, they dismissed the two allowed them to leave. Max was quiet on the way home and was oblivious to Collector's chat with Variax and Richard. They agreed to the plan Collector was thinking. Once they arrived at the Mansion, Variax and Richard went on a hunt for the three other Drask while Collector distracted the young Wolf.

"Both sides were correct, you know that."

"I do, I just had to get it off my chest. There are things I can no longer tolerate thanks to your teachings. I don't think I would be able to handle punishing a female for speaking to a male."

"Good. Then the lessons I have been teaching are working. Let's go for a flight."

The Draskins came over to the Councilman and Alpha with a two Foxes, a Wolf, and a young drake on their backs. Uki and Variax was leading this little thunder of dragons. Max cocked his head as they came up and his own Draskin came to him and allowed him on. Once in air, the only words spoken was from Uki directing them to the Dessert Clans. Once they made it, it was bustling with all sorts of lights and sounds. Max was the first rider to the ground as the authorities that patrolled the Mitalin people came to investigate the mysterious invaders of their airspace.

"Allcalhun Maxiculla, we were not told there would be a visitation." This officer was a mutt, a mix of Wolf and other subspecies.

"I wasn't told either, my teacher arranged this. I am not here for business, so no need for anything fanatical, but do let them know that I am here. I would not mind speaking to the combined Elders though."

"And of your guests?"

Collector cleared his throat and jumped off of Tara's back. "They will be under the eye of the Slaver's Guild. Councilman Ten, Collector Manson at your service."

"I see." The officer seemed a little nervous. "Let me send word and I'll let you know where they want to meet you."

Max watched the officer step away from the group as he radioed in. "Everyone is going to be jumpy because of me, so I apologize now."

"That is what you need to work on. Show them you are not to be feared. You are working with them directly anyway. So think of this as a business deal. Speaking of business, I haven't heard anything about you and your company for a bit."

"The board is running things right now while I am still learning everything. I am a little overwhelmed as is."

"That is life, child, that is life. That is why I chose my business as a farmer, even if I don't handle it personally."

Max sighed and returned his attention to the Wolfhound that was returning to them.

"Sirs, the Elders ask that I escort your party to Padivar."

"We shall follow you." Max said quietly.

The officer guided the eleven further into town to a large building that tried to mimic the Alpha Council. Max found the outer decor distasteful, but said nothing as they drew closer. Once they were inside Uki gave a slight whimper then drew Richard to her side.

"This is where I was deemed unworthy and sent to the Guild." She all but whispered.

As they were still escorted further into the building, females came up to the males dressed in a very fine tulle that only gave them the illusion of being dressed. Max had a hard time to keep from staring at the ladies. Though one did fully catch his eye. So much so, that Collector had to drag him along to keep from putting his nose where it should not belong. Collector found that this same female followed the party to the Elders. She came up to one of the elder Foxes and sat next to him and whispered gently to which made the elder smile.

"Guild Masters, have you come looking for slaves? Or more... precarious means?" This same Fox chuckled as he looked directly at Max whom still stared at the female.

"We are here in hopes of finding Maxwell a mate. We convinced the Alphas to allow him to attempt to find new blood and to forge a long lasting peace." Collector spoke up when he noticed Max was staring a hole into the dame.

"Ah, that explains the interest he has in my daughter. Alpha, would you like to talk privately with her and see if she would be a fine mate?"

Collector nudged the Wolf with a smile, he nodded. "Y-yes, I think that would be nice."

The female got up and took Max's hand to pull him into another room.

"Well, hopefully that conversation goes well for him. I have an unusual request, Elders, if I may?"

"Please, Guild Master, ask."

"My Second in Command, asked me if he could go through the proper mate ceremonies with his chosen female. Since I am still ignorant of the culture here, I must ask for your knowledge."

"Then you came to the right place. We can share such knowledge. Was either birthed here?"

"His female was. He is Earthborn."

"Then we make his part a little easier. They are with you?"

Collector called Richard and Uki to him. They both knelt in front of the elders.

"Richard, a human name. A name that once was mentioned here years ago."

"Most likely from my father or mother, Gregory and Izzlauna Manson."

"Ah, then you are the child that could not be a proper human child. Your parents were a blessing to the young here. I will personally teach your male the rites. Come, young Richard, with me. Uki, you shall go with your sisters and prepare. Worry not, Manson child, this will not take long."

Twenty minutes later Max returned with his female companion on his arm. It was another ten minutes before the Foxes returned with smiles and wagging tails. Collector noticed that the couple had a black band on their paws much like a human would with their wedding bands. The two sat happily beside their Master then most of the attention was focused on Max.

"So, young Alpha, how was that conversation?" Collector asked as the father returned to his seat.

"How do humans put it... I asked her out for a date?"

"As long as you pay attention to her father's rules, I have no qualms about it." Collector chuckled fully falling to the Mentor standard.

"Ah, then return her before the third hour after dusk."

"Very well."

"Don't forget your Draskin. Have fun flying. Though I will keep an eye on your Second."

"Thank you." Max and his date ran off with the former Queen right behind them with a smile of her own.

"So, Manson child, do you plan on staying on this land long?"

"I have planned on moving to Valhan, yes. I am taking over the Mansion."

"Ah, then we have the pleasure of working with the bloodline again. Good."

"Speaking of working. I was hoping to make more farmland and create jobs would you know how I could do that here?"

"Unfortunately, any good land is controlled by the Arkavi. You will need to speak with them. Though it would do my kin well if there were jobs that would provide the ability to gain food."

"That is always my goal to feed the underprivileged peoples of the galaxy. My farms make high yield, low cost grains and meats that I sell to those who cannot have farmlands. In my time I have turned uninhabited worlds into farm worlds and thus have made my fortune there. So, yes, we can make it work that the Desert Clans get a portion of this for work. For a while anyway, that way you can learn from me and start farming yourselves."

"You get the land needed, then we shall confer to this offer."

When the topic changed to the Draskins, Variax explained what he could then notified the Foxes that he, too, was a Slaver and was learning how to do things. Then he got to explaining that he was becoming a breeder to ensure the safety of his own people. The Mitalin sympathized with him. They wished him luck and hoped that their numbers would increase rapidly. A meal was brought in and shared with the guests. Thankfully the Draskins behaved themselves and kept to small portions until everyone else had their fill.

As the time came to the cerfew, Max and his date returned with an abundance of laughter and chatter. Their ride came up between the other two Slavers to speak lightly and positively about the pair. Variax took the moment to sneak in a loving lick across her cheek and rest his wing upon her back. When the guests decided to call it a night and begged for departure, the Elders surprised them when they offered the young female for a while so she would better learn of her potential suitor.

Collector learned that the female's name was Yoli and that she liked being a bit of a rebel when it came to the Alpha's. Especially when it came down to the traditional dress. She refused to wear anything that hid her body completely. On the flight back to the Mansion, Max's Second flew with Collector and whimpered heavily when she caught him chuckle at something the rival female said.

"Jealous?" Collector asked.

"Yes." She confirmed. "But I know my place. I won't interfere."

"I am glad. Besides, if he needs proper Arkavi young, he has you to carry them. So not all is lost."

"Yes, Councilman, that is very true."

"Just be patient, little Second."

Once they landed and the non-fliers made it to the ground, Variax asked Max if he could 'borrow' his slave for the evening. Max just told him as long as they did not leave the property, he was free to use her 'services' at any time. He quickly thanked the Wolf then nudged his captive mate away from everyone and went to the backyard.

"Richard." Collector was all smiles. "I do not want to see you or Uki tomorrow enjoy your day off and if you two wish to make a day off property, as Roger or Karen to 'escort' you two."

"Truly? Thank you, sir."

"William will take your place by my side in the morning, let him know."

"I will."

"Dianos, don't forgot your training. Tara, my sweet, let us retire. Tomorrow will be a long day."

Tara let a rumble out then followed her mate inside.

Morning came, breakfast was called. Max and his potential mate was already seated when Collector came into the dining room with his father at his side. Will growled lightly, but was not threatening.

"How are you today, son?" Will asked as he sat in Richard's seat.

"Pleasantly well. This is Yoli. Yoli, this is my father, Will, a victim of a Nicta Monfra."

"Good to meet you, sir." She said with a sweet voice. "I do hope I can be a wonderful choice for your son as a mate."

That made the older Wolf's fur stand slightly. "Are the Alphas knowing of this?"

"They are the ones that told me to try in the Desert Clans."

"So, tell me, why her?"

"I... I don't know. It was like her scent told me that she was perfect."

"Ah, you found the one. Congrats, son. May you enjoy the many litters ahead of you two."

Max's jaw quivered a little then he smiled. "Yoli, do you feel the same about me?"

"Of course, if not, I would have never offered myself to you. I told you how I feel about the ways of the Alphas."

"So are you two going to call it official?" Will leaned forward and allowed his tail to wag freely.

"Does your father need to bless it?"

"I want to say no, but to conserve peace, yes."

"Then we shall go get his blessings then go to the Alphas and finalize everything."

"Okay, it will be nice to stop all of the stares from the elders. This would make me the first Mitalin in the Alpha Council, right?"

"And me the first Guild Slaver. So we will be perfect to shake things up."

"Here comes breakfast." Collector interrupted.

A meat platter for the canines and a more balanced meal for himself. Once the group had finished eating, the rest of the family was starting to file in, but the main group had things to do. Max had a decent flight ahead of him, while Collector and Variax had to start with the breeding responsibilities. The elder Draskin was readying the other three and getting other things gathered. His young Second would be getting his first proper lesson in mating today while the others would most likely be getting their own action in.

The Slavers split up, Collector's group met with Roger and the larger vehicle. As they did the final preparations, Michelle came up with Shari'shay and the three young griffins. Collector groaned inwardly as the Commander started in. He went up and placed a claw on her moving lips.

"Hush. I have the Draskins with me and Will. Besides, your own ride should be arriving within minutes. We cannot have her students go without lessons, now can we? And where else are they going to learn than the training hall at the Guild House?" Collector huffed then nodded outside as a vehicle with the Guild seal on it landed. "You think I am going to allow my Guards walk everywhere?"

"But..."

"Go. It is a work vehicle."

"Yes sir." The vehicle was big enough to hold Shari'shay and more. Michelle quietly climbed into the driver's position.

"Now that is done. Variax, there should be a special order coming in just for you soon enough, but you have your breeding stock waiting on you. Now, is everyone secure?"

"Yes." Variax looked a little down this morning. "I hope that little furball treats my mate kindly."

"Oh, believe me, he won't get the chance to harm her. Disaterdae already made that clear."

"I have full belief in that. Though I still shall worry for my lifemate."

"I will have to look at her paperwork and see if she is a life-term or not. Hopefully she can be freed. Though it could take years."

A quiet rumble came from the drake then he turned to fit himself into the vehicle.

"At least you do not have to worry about not seeing her. Max and you will not be leaving my care for years yet."

Collector got into the vehicle and settled in as Roger quickly got them into the air and to the Guild House. They were greeted by Slaver Mascowitz and his Draskin, a lovely yellow scale that was very close to gold in color. She looked at Variax with astonishment then to the Iguana that was right beside him.

"Ah, Mascowitz I am glad you are here so early. You have her papers?"

"I do, I have already signed my part, it just waits on his."

"Do you wish to have a copy?"

"No. I will be fine without that as long as the system has been updated."

"It will be as soon as my part is done. Come with us to my office and we'll finish this up."

"You tiny races love ink too much." Variax chuckled as he glanced over the female.

"I do agree." The Wolf chuckled.

As they got the paperwork signed and the tags on the female's collar changed, they Wolf gave them a curt bow then left. Variax was curious about this one. He waited until Collector did his part and updated the Guild system before questioning her.

"What family did you come from?"

"Dispar, Master." The way she added the venom into the title made Variax frown.

"Know that I will not treat you unfairly. I am trying to get our people home."

"You are a traitor, you joined them."

"He joined his son-in-blood, not them." Collector spoke up as he returned her paperwork to the folder. "Dasda is a kind male and has tried everything in his power to remain with his family. His life-mate, his sons, his daughters, and his grandchildren are slaves. All of which are housed under my roof. Do not cause him ill will just because he had the courage to wield a whip just to be closer to them."

The female shrunk back slightly as Collector spoke their language thanks to the translator. She shrunk back even more when Tara entered the room.

"My mate, there is word there are other Slavers arriving to answer your call. Shall I gather them?"

"For now keep them at the dock, your father and I shall be right there. Make sure Dianos is with you he is a part of this program as well."

Tara whimpered, but nodded before turning to her task.

"Since this little female decided to keep a tongue on her, how do you wish to proceed?" Collector asked his student.

"I will pull out the whip later, right now there is a few males that need to mount her."

"Very well. Dianos can have her first."

"Yes, this will make a fine demonstration for the others."

"Indeed. Come, slave, it is time for you to breed for your kind."

Collector lead the way to the dock while Variax kept the female in between them. Will followed cautiously as he did not know what he should do. They met up with around fifty Slavers and equal slaves. Collector thanked them all then he introduced Variax and his role of this project. While the some of the Slavers were excited, the rest just wanted to rid themselves of the giant stomachs. Collector accepted their requests promptly making the slaves Breeders on the spot. With the removal of forty Slavers, Variax gained quite a bit of confidence.

"Slavers, thank you for keeping your slaves. They are an expensive investment, but you are now helping a damned race return from a near forced extinction. All products of this program will be immediately released to the people of Drask for them to raise and regain their numbers. Once this program comes to a conclusion, you may still request them to breed for your own pleasure. They are compatible with Innodiate/human hybrids so I look forward to seeing beautiful outcomes in the future. For now, though, they must remain pure. Variax will oversee all breeding and regular pregnancy exams. Any questions before we begin?"

No one stepped forward with questions.

"Very well, let us start with a thorough cleaning..."

With the Drakins wiped down with sterilizing cleaners, Variax used his female and son to demonstrate proper mating. After that, the Slavers began breeding the males under the watchful. Collector hated watching Tara get mounted by several males, including her brother. But it was a necessary evil. After an hour, the Slavers pulled the Draskins apart for water. Tara and a couple other females looked as though they were about to cry.

"Tara, take the females and bring back a meal for everyone." Collector spoke with a raised voice. "Dianos, gather the males."

While he waited, the Slavers looked at the Iguana with curiosity.

"Variax, will you thank them for me and remind them what not to do."

The Slaver removed his translator and spoke to the males, while Collector turned to the Slavers.

"Gentlemen and ladies, if you ever find yourself in financial despair because of these Draskin, I will always be willing to turn them into breeders. I know one is rough. I house his entire family. Do not think this is a show of weakness. If you cannot feed them properly, then do not keep them."

"Mine likes to hunt," One man said, others agreed.

"Just accept their hunting as is as long as they do not hunt domestic animals. Every bit helps. I know that my male, Dianos, is my main hunter and brings home several kills a week. It helps on the budget, but harder to keep a balanced diet. Now, do not breed them without me or Variax present. We do not wish to stress the females more than necessary and we want to keep it natural. I rather not have artificial breeding done with them just because we don't know what the chances are yet. I will experiment with my own later. The males will be called upon again when more females arrive or when the results of the tests in a week come up negative. So enjoy your stay here on Valhan and please try to follow local laws to the best of your ability." After his little speech, he dismissed the Slavers then went to the now Guild owned.

Variax was still speaking to the males. Collector watched as the females returned with buckets of meat and passed it out to the males. Tara saved some of the meat for her father and Collector. Once the owned slaves ate and left with their Masters, Collector relaxed visibly.

"Finally. Alright, now that the Slavers are gone, you may relax. Remember, no mating without us present, no claiming anyone, and do not leave the Guild grounds. I won't punish you as long as you obey these rules. Follow Tara inside to find your bedding, and if anyone demands anything of you let them know you are breeders and will not comply to them. Only us two. But do not think this is a free pass, if I hear anyone of you causing a problem, you will lose your ability to be kept from random punishments."

The slaves kept silent.

"Tara, once your are done, come to the office. Dianos, listen to your father as that female of his still needs her punishment."

Collector walked away with Will right behind him. Once he sat down at his desk he looked at Will for the first time that morning.

"I am surprised you have not found Jasper and shadowed him for the day."

"He stayed with Richard today. So I have just been keeping an eye on things in case you needed anything."

"Ah. Well, hope you are enjoying your day."

"Better than the drills Butch has been putting me through."

"Training you to be an Alpha is he?"

"Yeah."

"Good. You will do fine. I have seen you work enough to know you are fit for the job."

"Thanks." Will's tail wagged lightly, though he stiffened when he heard footsteps coming to the office. "Visitor."

"Very well, greet them."

Will nodded then went to open the door. It was his son, he looked rough, but happy. He let the young Alpha in and wondered where the vixen was.

"They accepted her." Max said as he found an open seat. "We'll be going though the mating bonds in three days. I convinced them to let my father to be there without being treated like a beast."

"How?" Will asked.

"I just asked then told them I wanted you there to witness his blood becoming an Alpha so you can go to the Elders happy when it is your time. They promised not to do anything to you. After the ceremony you will be a beast again, though."

"I can live with that, my son. What about your bonds?"

"Well, they will be held in the Desert Clan territory, so... since my Mentor will be needing his security..."

"Just tell us when and we will be there, boy." Collector chuckled.

"The main bonds will be in two days the rest start tomorrow."

"What all do you go through?"

"Oh, right, offworlder." Will chuckled. "Well the start of the proper bonds start by stripping the pair down to the fur and the immediate family assists in the first mating, depending on age of course. Then they get paraded around the Pack to let the rest of the mated pairs judge their attitudes. Then it ends the day with a feast. The main ritual is kind of like a human's wedding but there are three parts to it ending with a proper tie without assistance."

"Richard and Uki didn't go through that."

"Of course not, they just swore their love and mate loyalties that was enough for them. This is Max's first mate. So he has go through everything. Being that I am a slave... well... you are his care taker so you will be heavily involved in things tomorrow. Not to mention that you may be offered to 'break' his bitch first to show how it is done."

"Nice." Collector smiled and looked at Max. "I have done it before."

"Are you not too big for her?" Max said worryingly.

"My tail isn't."

"You are going to be mean, aren't you?"

"I may just plug her."

Max whimpered. He knew what his Mentor was capable of.

Collector let a chuckle then shook his head. "Good to see him already worrying about his lady. Now, let's switch gears. How's the hunt for doctors?"

"I have hired three that just came out of college and one from the Gutooplach hospital, that is an interplanetary branch. I told them that you would assist in settling pay once they arrived."

"Thank you. I'll get with the financial department and get things moving. How is your queen doing? Variax was worried about her this morning."

"She's having trouble learning Standard, don't blame her. But I did look more into the titles, technically, he can buy all seven from us. I'll let you explain that to him."

"So, you did not find an article four-nineteen?"

Max shook his head. Collector immediately went to the computer and pulled up the digital records. With a grin, all he found on the four-nineteen was 'spoils of war' and not anything stating life terms.

"He is going to be thrilled on that. We'll leave that news for home. Though we have to wait for the release date. Which is, wow, in three months. Do not harm her nor the young."

"Wasn't planing on it. That release time extends upon sale, right?"

"It restarts. So, you must decide if you wish to release her or make him suffer."

"I can wait. It's not that much longer."

"Good."

They focused on Guild topics for a bit then Variax came to the door with Tara right behind him. He apologized for delaying his daughter's return. Collector shrugged it off.

"Have you thought about work outside of the Guild?"

"No." Variax gave his son-in-blood a curious look.

"Well, once you get into a routine, I suggest finding a part time job and saving every credit you earn. You will have a small income should you stay with being a breeder. More so if you stay with the larger breeds, but it will not be enough to purchase a home."

Variax stiffened and went a little slack-jawed. "Are you removing me?"

"No! No, it is a future thought, that's all. Something you will need when you tire of fighting us smaller folk for space."

"Could I not build on your land and be close to the family?"

"Still will require the funding to purchase supplies."

The Draskin growled lightly. "Very well, I will have to use Maxwell's knowledge to find work."

"Start with a part time job. I suggest heavy lifting." Collector nodded.

"I am no laborer."

"We all got to start somewhere and since your hide is too thick to learn the same lessons as Max and I, you need the blunt lesson of basic labor. Besides, it will build those muscles and keep your bones strong. We don't need a fat and lazy Slaver here."

"Fine."

"Now that we got the irritations out of the way, I have to do some sensitive work. Max will you help him learn more tools. No subjects right now, we'll save them for breakings."

"Sure."

"Tara, come on in once you can. Will, go take a break."

As everyone shifted, Collector sighed and rose from his desk and waited for his mate. Tara closed the door once she was able and looked at her Master with confusion.

"I am sorry to say this, my dear, but I have to attempt artificial insemination. In a few days, if you show negative on the tests, I will be the one to do so. I know it will be a bit painful, but I will be forcing myself into you and placing the seed of a random male into you. Directly into your womb."

"You can't choose any other female?"

"I don't know them, nor do they trust me like you. Besides, you already had a smaller male in you, why not try for a slightly bigger one."

"You are more than slightly, my mate, but I do trust you. I will do my best to not resist and enjoy the moment."

"Thank you, my dear. Another issue will be that I will have you work with our little Bear. Tommy needs more experience with others. Again this is about that same trust. You won't be leaving my sight with him so that is a good thing."

"At least I like him."

"I'm glad, my dear."

"Will I have to be... bred again tomorrow?"

"Only if you want to be. We won't be able to without coverings. I don't like those, but... you know."

"Yeah, I understand. This is for my people. I just wish I did not have to do it with my brother."

"He was not supposed to, but I was distracted. We don't want to send inbred young back to Drask."

"Happens more often than not really. With our culture, as soon as we take our first breath, the sire is to mark the young. So, my father could have been a grandfather a few days after I was in the world if I was fertile at the time. Some females are arrive ready."

"That makes me feel better about our young then. Still..."

"I know, not many like that tradition. But it keeps the young close to the father, otherwise other males or even females would try to claim them for themselves. Happens more with males trying to claim heirs though."

"That's terrible."

Tara nodded, "I am certain the way you fight you could win a battle for young."

"Not that I would try. Where are the males located?"

"They are in the communal holdings right now. The breeding center is still under construction. Do you wish for me to escort you there?"

"Yeah, I'm going to be collecting a lot of semen. I'll have to get your brother and father as well."

"Father won't like that."

"I know, but I am sure he will when it comes to the future of his people."

"You can try."

He kissed her then went to the door and started the search for Dianos then his students. He found Dianos walking around with Shari'shay who had Variax's female on a leash and was dragging her around.

"Dianos, you are needed." Collector spoke firmly.

"How may my services be provided, sir?"

"I need your seed. Along with every other Draskin we have at our disposal, including your father."

"Uh... yes, sir, understood."

"I will need your assistance convincing him to do this for your people."

"That is may be a challenge."

"Maybe if we give him an incentive it will help."

Once they met up with Variax and asked him, he went silent. His head dropped to the floor as he let out a long sigh.

"I am... how you say, an odd one? I am not like others of my kind. I only partake in my life-mate's caress."

"I am not asking you to get with any female, I just need your semen to help make young. A variety of seed helps the females get pregnant, you may never even meet them."

The elder drake rumbled deep within his chest as he thought hard. "Very well, I know the people are in need. But I will not use another female, ever."

"Was never going to ask that of you. I can assist you putting on the collection piece then the rest is up to you."

"Let us get this done."

Tara led them to where the other males were housed then retreated back to the office. Collector sighed slightly as he went to a locker that had been placed there recently. It had his Guild insignia on it. Thankfully it was not a locking kind. Inside had several cases of various breeding tools, but what he was after was a large box of the collection condoms and cleansers.

"Boys, circle around. I am going to show you how to use these yourselves so we can collect your semen faster and be able to spread more chances of young across the galaxy. Master Variax, if you would kindly lay on your back on this bed."

As Variax did so, he grumbled but he was a Breeder in training so he took this as a lesson.

"Alright, now after he lets himself out we'll start by cleaning the flesh."

The many heads now looked at the elder male as he revealed himself and was cleaned by the smaller male.

"Then we gently take the rubber piece out of the package and roll it down pinching the top of the rubber to leave collection space. Then we begin to masturbate. While typically this would be done by a breeder, this is to repopulate your people. So please feel free to do this often."

Collector began to rub the large phallus in front of him, it did not take Variax long to fill the collection piece.

"Now that is done, hold behind the head and peel back the cover until it's at the head then quickly pull it off then tie it. There is a chest that you will place the collection in that will quickly freeze this so it can be used at a later time."

He took the sample to the locker and quickly wrote a V on the rubber before putting it into the chest. He didn't want to just have the sire of his mate in there so he made sure the males learned themselves and quickly began filling the chest. During all of this, his phone rang.

"What's going on, Karen? Oh, excellent. I'll let him know, thank you." After he hung up, he went to Dianos and leaned against the male with no shame as he filled the collection device. "Guess what."

"What?" Dianos chuckled as he noticed his Master watching his claw move along the meaty shaft.

"You are a dad. Multiple females are pregnant. Karen said three of your conquests are laden."

Dianos moaned and filled the rubber. "Yes!" His tongue rolled out as he did his best to focus on removing the device. Collector helped him out and tied it, he then did the same as his father-in-blood's.

"What do you want your females to do?" Collector asked as he returned to the drake's side.

"They need to stay safe, relaxed, and happy. Please."

"They will be in your care until they lay their clutches."

"Thank you."

"Which means, you will have to make sure they are kept fed when they become heavy as they will not want to move."

"I understand. Hopefully, they will not be as bad as my kind with the attitudes.

"Depends on how many they carry. Which also means you need to keep Karen and Roger involved to make sure they are healthy and in no danger."

"Yes. I will insist they get looked at daily as they continue to grow."

"Good, lad. Now, go clean up, we'll be heading home soon. Your family is going to get a lot of news, so be ready."

"Okay."