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Virtual Reality Chapter 52: Secrets and Truths.

Characters:

Prowl-Ar/Tiger: Captain, human shifter, tiger/wolf hybrid has black fur and white stripes.

Jordan/Wolf: Doctor, human shifter, wolf all black fur

Kyle/Drake: Second in command, Red XIII quadrimorph spends most of his time as a red Eastern anthro Dragon with Red XII markings

Kelly/Shock/Fox: Streaming reporter/diplomat, former transgender human shifter tiger/fox hybrid standard red fox with yellow stripes

Rider of Death/Rider/Saber: Anthro Sabretooth Cat, part of the MAS (Mobile Armor Suit) game

Frost: Eastern Dragon/otter hybrid created in a virtual reality and given life son of Prowl-Ar and Kyle

Dash: Young Synth created by Luca as a nanny unit. Uses fusion of Prowl-Ar and Jordan’s DNA and personalities as a fusion for its AI.

Mahan: The Shadow Runner's A.I. computer

Snowie/Robert: A Folf furry and Frost’s friend from the Station and maybe something more.

Rekcah/Daniel: Snowie’s husband and Frost’s friend. Currently human but considering the possibility of becoming a furry.

I very gently set the shuttle down in a station landing bay. Even though the Runner had been completed before Vexy had departed we'd waited an extra two weeks before subjecting the babies to artificial gravity. It wasn't easy. We'd had to split everyone up between two shuttles for safety. Trace, Tye, Nature, Danny, Dare, and Sakura on one shuttle; Wolf, Dash, Alex, Nate, and Lee aboard my shuttle. I convinced Kyle to go with Trace and Rider to come with Wolf. That left Shock to decide for himself. He chose to go with Trace on the trip to the station and then with me when we transferred to the Runner.

With everyone organized that left. The really difficult part, would be borrowing Rin or Frost's Racer to travel out to the junkyard. There was no way I was going to expose the babies to a Freem jump at their age. The trip back out to the edge of the system was going to take forever.

"Did you radio ahead to let them know we were coming?" Wolf telepathically asked, so as not to wake anyone.

"And give them a chance to hide their vehicles? Not a chance."

"If you're going to be that way, you might as well just steal one of them."

It wasn't a bad idea. They wouldn't be able to use their racers during school, and Frost was still under age.

"Don't you dare." Wolf chastised.

"Silverbolt, can you please direct me to the hanger Frost has his racer docked. Also open a line to him when he has a break between classes."

"That's a good tiger."

Silverbolt gave me directions and I started walking. "I'm still telling him I'm taking it rather than asking permission." I told Wolf.

"We'll work on that."

The racer wasn't far from where we'd landed the shuttles. Now all I had to do was wait. No, there was something else I wanted to do. It was before the babies were born and I knew I needed to remember. It had something to do with Frost . . .

"Silverbolt, what is the individual, designation Snowie Flatley, currently doing?"

"Mister Flatley is in the honorable position of handling complaints for immigration services."

"What did he do to earn that punishment?"

"I do not understand. It is an important job and he is highly skilled at it. He is also very appreciative when he makes suggestions for improvements and I make such improvements. Since starting complaints have dropped 53.7 percent."

"What is he doing right now?"

"I apologize, but I cannot tell you that."

I paused for a moment really taking in the statement. "Is he working?"

"Again I am unable to furnish you with that information. Frost is now between classes are you ready to speak with him?"

"Yes."

"Dad? What's going on?" Frost asked.

"I need to borrow your racer. I don't want to risk your brothers and sister through a Freem jump, so I need to take your racer out to the junkyard, get the Runner, and then come back."

"Sure, wait brothers and sister? I thought Papa Jordan was having two boys."

"I'm including Nature's babies and Dash also had a baby synth. So you can tell Rin you now have six younger siblings’ four younger brothers, a sister, and a synth."

"Maybe we will come home for Halloween just to meet them. I bet they're the cutest little kittens and puppies."

"Other than Legion, your synth sibling, they are all human until they're old enough for first shift."

"Oh, right. Well, my next class is about to start. I'll talk to you later, Frost out."

"Lord Nightiger, Mister Flatley is now available if you wish to speak with him." Silverbolt informed me.

"Have him report here as quickly as possible. Do not tell him why or who summoned him. Just inform him he is to accompany a pilot on a mission and it shouldn't take longer than an hour." I reminded myself that I needed to remain calm. Frost considered him a friend and maybe I was wrong and he wasn't stalking Frost. Still I activated my masking unit.

He arrived rather quickly. "Hi hon, I'm Snowie, and Bolty said we have a mission?"

"Yeah, I really don't need the company, but regulations."

"Don't I know it." He said, as we crawled into the racer.

I noticed he buckled in. Smart, but it wouldn't help him if things went wrong, for him. "Flight control, this is Runner One, we are ready to leave."

"Your path is clear Runner One, have a safe trip."

"Oh I, will."

"Don't you mean we will?" Snowie asked, before being slammed back in the seat by the sudden acceleration.

I jumped immediately out to the asteroid belt where a collision had left a nice debris field. Snowie looked a bit sick from the jump but it was only a micro jump so no real reaction to altered space. My dodging around rocks the size of sky scrapers was likely what was causing the sickness. I shot out the other side of the field and reversed all speed allowing us to just drift. "Nothing like a good asteroid run to get the blood pumping."

"What the bloody hell! That can't be part of our mission."

I looked directly at him "Depends on the mission. If I space you right now your body will drift back into that debris field. There won't be enough of you left when, or if anyone comes out here again. So think very carefully and be completely honest with me. Why are you stalking my son?"

"I'm not stalking anyone!" He yelled. The air pressure in the cabin started to drop and there was a distinct whistling.

"My uniform will convert to a space suit the moment the air gets too thin, you don't have that protection. Why are you stalking Frost?"

"I'm not! I'm just watching over him to make sure he's safe! There were rumors that he might me attacked again! I wasn't going to let that happen!"

I resealed the door and Snowie looked at me. "Wait, are you Kyle? Frost warned me you might get the wrong idea and be angry."

"You're lucky, I'm his understanding father." I shut down the mask.

"Commander Nightiger!"

"First of all, how did you bypass Silverbolt's programming to hide from him?"

"I- I don't know. That was my husband and Rin's doing. They're the hackers." He turned even whiter "I mean- I don't-"

"Don't worry, you were never in any danger. Well, mostly never, that little run through the debris field was a little dangerous considering it's been a decade or so since my last run, still at only half speed-"

"That was half speed?"

"Yeah. I've got a family to think about now, so no more undue risks. Back on the topic of family, and I really do want you to be honest, what is your intentions with Frost?"

"He's really cute, and maybe in a few years, if he was willing I might consider- but I mean only if he's agreeable and of age!"

"And your husband wouldn't have a problem?"

Snowie smiled, "We're in a semi-open relationship. As long as I'm completely honest with him about it, he's not likely to have a problem."

"What if I gave you permission to pursue Frost now?"

"Are you trying to trick me?"

"No, you would have to leave such a decision to him of course, but even though he's physically fourteen mentally he's well over a hundred." I laughed "As for emotionally, like nearly ever furry no matter their age, it evens out at about twelve years old."

Snowie looked at me for a minute as he thought about it. "Are you sure that's a furry thing or just all men?"

I shook my head, "I think I see why Frost likes you. If Frost, you, and your husband want to have some fun together go for it."

"And if I decide I want to have some fun with you?"

“My Wolf will be sporting a new arctic folf fur coat, Kyle will have a collection of folf tails, and I'm scared to think what Shock and Rider might do. I'm not saying I'm not open to the idea, but you have to understand that I'm completely devoted to my mates and you'd have to convince them. Also there are other things that even I am coming to terms with that would make it a bad Idea."

"That's fine Hun, there's usually no harm in asking. Oh and for the record I think you and all your mates are cute, hot, and sexy. Wait, are you saying you’re planning on letting me become a shifter?"

I smiled. I’d wondered if he’d realize that implication or not. "Here, you might need these." I passed him a couple of space sickness bags.

"I thought you said you were being careful." Snowie said, as he glanced out at the asteroids.

"I am. I don't think Frost would be happy with you getting vomit all over the inside of his racer, though."

"What? This ship belongs to Frost?"

"That's right, I just needed to borrow it in order to go get my ship."

Snowie prepared one of the sick bags. "Ryu told me about having to clean Rin's ship after an altered space jump."

"I knew she'd taken him through a jump. Hold on, here we go." I said, as I jumped to altered space.

***

I glanced at Snowie. He hadn't used the space sickness bag. In fact he kept moving as if to get a better look at the colors.

"It's like we're surrounded by rainbow candy floss. All sparkly and beautiful."

I was impressed. It was rare finding someone whose mind could cope instantly with being in another dimension.

"We're dropping out now."

"Ah, I wouldn't have minded staying a little longer. Oh wow! The videos Shock has sent really don't portray how many ships you have out here."

"Yeah; there are a few that he kept out of the videos. Especially the bigger ones like Home One, Iron Fist, the SDF 1, is that . . ."

"A Borg cube? Yes, but don't worry I have enough trouble with Mahan's drones. I'm not about to re-create the Borg."

"Mahan, this is Runner One, coming in to main hanger bay."

"You have company." Mahan said coldly.

"Yeah, I brought Mr. Flatley with me." I said, as I took us in and landed."

"Good afternoon, Snowie. You are granted temporary crew rank. A drone will escort you to the main cafeteria where a selection of tea or coffee and biscuits await you. Captain, there are a few things I need you to inspect before we can get under way."

I nodded to Snowie, "Enjoy the break. I don't know how long this is going to take, but I'll make sure you're in the best place for observing altered space when we jump back."

"Thank you. I- I don't know what to say."

“I threatened to kill you. Take advantage of our hospitality as much as you can." I winked.

"No Commander, you were protecting Frost, I get it."

"Mr. Flatley, if you would accompany me?" A drone asked.

"So what sort of music do you have to listen to?" Snowie asked, as they were walking away.

"All of them sir. Mahan has archived every song."

I laughed to myself as they entered the lift. Snowie was in for a surprise when he learned the recordings included everything from dinosaurs singing to each other like birds all the way up to the flat boring music that seemed popular in the current era.

"Okay, Mahan, what do I-" I was interrupted by two security drones with a third heavy assault drone at my back.

"Who are you?"

"Prowl-Ar Nightiger. Is there something wrong with your scanning system?"

"I have checked two thousand times since you landed. Your DNA does not match what is on file. I have done a deep dive and there is a point where two minutes have been deleted from the archive."

"First of all I know I'm me, you can run a mind scan since I upgraded our nanites so that our minds are being recorded to mem-crystals all the time."

"There is no debate that your mind is the same. It is your DNA it is renewed as though you were born during that time lapse."

"That's another thing. Tao, Trace Alpha One, command system override. Shut down and do a full diagnostic on Mahan program." I paused, "Computer, run full medical scan on Prowl-Ar Nightiger place special emphasis on the neck and brain stem."

Was it possible everyone was hiding the fact I'd died? No, I'd never have been fully revived before the kids were born and there were no stasis facilities on the island. Of course Wolf would know better than to risk stasis when pregnant.

"Scan is complete. Mahan program is functioning with no errors. There are no anomalies in spinal bones and brainstem that would suggest fatal brain trauma; however there is a slight buildup of chrono particles in your body."

"Override command, shut down TAO, and bring Mahan back online."

"Just because you know the codes-"

"Mahan, I fell and broke my neck, however it was repaired by my nanites. I didn't die. However, the damage is completely gone. Is it possible that, somehow the nanites renewed my entire system?"

"It is highly unlikely."

"Then do a deep scan and cross reference with my current memory crystal. I've set the system so that crew member’s memories are constantly being uploaded, so you should be able to do that. I don't want to classify this as some sort of miracle, but until you can get to the truth I don't think there's any other choice."

"According to all the scans your genes are exactly the same but it's like you have always been this way without using the evolver. I do have a theory. It is possible the time wave anomaly I detected is the cause. It would explain the time particle build up. If this is the only effect of a change in the timeline we should consider it a miracle. However, I would still suggest not using the evolver until we can be certain this change is permanent. If you liquefy, I'll never be able to get all of the stink out."

"Don't worry, the only one going in the tank is Mr. Flatley. I need you to change his status from temporary crew member to undercover bodyguard. Specializing in the protection of Shadow Runner Children."

"Ah so you found Frost’s secret journal with his fantasies of you, Snowie and Rekcah?"

"What?" I yelped in surprise.

"Oh, Forget I said anything.”

"Snowie is in the cafeteria right?"

"Yes."

"Good, run the evolver commercial for him to watch so that he'll have some idea of what he could become."

"And what are you doing?"

“I'm inspecting the new systems. That way you didn't lie to him in order to get me alone." I, of course had other reasons, I needed to cool off a bit. I could barely keep up with all my mates as it was and now I was thinking about two new guys? Maybe Luca hadn't been the horniest one on the ship, he just knew what he wanted and wasn't afraid to let everyone know.

***

I walked into the cafeteria and Snowie quickly stood and then bowed. "Commander, I'm sorry for my actions regarding Frost." He glanced up, "Are you serious with this information your computer gave me?"

"My name is Mahan and as a fully sapient artificial intelligence I expect to be treated that way. You'd also better be treating Silverbolt that way as well. To answer your question, yes the Captain is considering the possibility of making any changes to yourself you might like."

"If you're done with the video, we can proceed to the bridge. I can't make any changes until after the jump back to pick up my family. We wouldn't want you sloshing around in the nutrient container and getting an alteration made in the wrong place."

"You're kidding right?"

"Maybe, maybe not. The truth is we've never tried. Would you like to be the Guinea pig, or folf, as the case may be?"

"No, I'm good."

"Besides, you need to discuss any changes you have planned with your husband."

"I'm sure he would be fine with the changes I want."

"Still it's better to be sure. Mahan, bring up the tandem pod. I promised Snowie the best view possible."

"You are not cleared for merge."

"I know, so don't engage the merge system, just the flight controls."

"You're going to pilot the ship on your own?" Snowie asked, in surprise.

"That's right. In all honesty its easier piloting the Runner than it is piloting a racer." I didn't tell him in the last few months the ship had been disassembled, modified, and rebuilt. I just hoped it wouldn't explode as we entered altered space.

Fortunately the transition was smooth and normal. Mahan had done a good job. Not that I expected otherwise. "Mahan, did you rebalance the engines? I'm finding that it's off from what it used to be. Not that I'm complaining it seems better now I just have to get over how I'm used to compensating."

"Yes, I rebalanced the engines, completely reworked the command quarters, moved ships around in the hangars, and added the new weapon system. The rail gun needs to be tested but I'd suggest doing that way away from spies."

"I'm not going to tell anyone." Snowie replied.

"I'm sure he's not talking about you Lee. I- I mean Snowie." Why the hell was I thinking he had a lot in common with Goh Lee from the MAS game? Was it because like Lee and Slider, Snowie and his mate were being really protective of Frost?"

"It's fine, I don't mind being mistaken for that character."

"I really am sorry. I don't know why I thought you were-"

"Captain, pay attention. Exit point is in five seconds.' Mahan interrupted.

This was going to bother me until I figured it out. But for now I needed to focus. I still dropped out late putting us rather close to one of the colonies. It didn't take long to get to the station. "Mahan, make us visible to the station."

"Message coming in, asking why we felt the need to cloak our presence from them."

"Tell them the truth, we were making sure everything was working properly after the upgrade. Snowie, come on we're headed back over to the station."

"I thought you were going to change me."

"Don't worry I will, I just want you to discuss it with your husband. I know you're sure he'll be fine with the changes you want but since he'll be receiving the option of a few changes as well it's better if you're both in agreement."

"He's human, not furry." Snowie quickly pointed out.

"Being human doesn't exclude a lot of the changes."

"I guess."

"Besides you've missed half a day of stalking."

"I'm not stalking, I'm guarding him!" Snowie yelled.

"Noted, I'll be sure to update Silverbolt so he knows your knew job and fix any damage that might have been done to his program during tampering."

***

The door to my office slid open and Frost barged in. "Why? Did you think I wouldn't figure it out?"

"What?" I was very confused. Frost was easily the same size as Kyle and looking like the only thing on his mind was killing me.

"Robert and Daniel! You took my friend’s lives and ruined them. You ruined everything. It's no wonder everyone else left you."

I gasped, this couldn't be right. It had to be a nightmare and knowing that I just had to take control.

"Frost-"

"Don't even try that shit on me. Papa Jordan made sure we were all immune to the powers you've taken from him."

"So what is it you think I've done?"

"Like you don't know; but if this is the game you want to play, fine. You promised Snowie you'd make him a shifter and you broke that promise. You told him you'd make him and Daniel immortal and you found reasons to put it off. You told me, they were part of the sentinel program. You lied. You've been so busy trying to control everything I bet you don't even know how old I am."

"You're 21, the same age as when you joined us in immortality."

"I'm 465, Dad, and this morning I sat with Snowie as he took his last breath. Do you know what that is like? Watching and knowing his death could have been prevented? Do you even know what happened? Our own people want all of us dead. First Rekcah gave his life to save me and Snowie was seriously injured. They were both too old to still be guarding me. Me! I should have been guarding them!"

"At least you're alright."

"I'd tell you to go to hell, but let’s face it, you're already here. Can you even imagine my surprise when I asked Mahan to bring back my lovers and he told me it wasn't possible? No, of course not since you don't have any feelings anymore. The really sad thing is Snowie and Rekcah were the last ones defending you, insisting that you must have had a good reason for keeping them away. They loved you as much as they loved me. As much as your mates used to love you before you drove them away. Well guess what dad? You've gotten what you want you're going to spend the rest of immortality alone."

I gasped and started to fall only to be caught by Snowie. We were just about to the landing bay.

"Commander, are you alright."

I couldn't focus. Was this some sort of warning? The last dream like this had been so wonderful. Snowie and his mate had been there as well, but we'd all been together; one big family.

"Mahan, run a medical scan." Snowie commanded.

"You only have temporary crew status and can't order me around. Still, I'm running the scan."

Family, Snowie and Rekcah were supposed to be family. The realization hit me hard. I had to make a choice. Trust or suspicion, one route would lead to the dream and the other to the nightmare. But how could I be sure the two were separate one was a few years into the future and the second was decades.

"He is experiencing abnormally high amounts of brain activity. I'm calling Wolf."

"No! I'm alright. Don't upset-"

"Love, we're already on our way. Frost and Snowie's mate are with us. Seems they're a bit upset about your abducting Snowie." Wolf said, helping to calm my mind.

"Have you experienced these visions before?" He asked.

"Not like this, not quite so real. It's almost like-"

"Like when you and I traveled to different realities in the VR chamber?"

"Yeah, but this is reality, not a simulation."

"Perhaps your assessment is right and they are premonitions of a sort. Still, this one, it can't be real because I'll never leave you, no matter what."

"Mahan, he isn't responding." Snowie practically yelled.

"Of course not. This pattern is easily recognizable. He's telepathically in conference with his doctor. Just wait patiently until he comes out of it."

"Still, I'm going to make sure it isn't real. Even if I eventually end up regretting it. In the nightmare Frost made it very clear Snowie and his mate were never upgraded with the evolver. I'm not ready to make them immortal just yet, but I can get them up to crew level, and make Snowie a shifter."

"You can also make sure they are a part of the sentinel program." Wolf responded.

"Yes, there is that as well. Still, I want all of us to get to know them better before . . ." I trailed off not even knowing what I wanted to say.

"I understand. If they are going to be Frost's future mates and Frost still insists on having the sort of relationship Trace and Tye have with us, we need to know a lot more about Snowie and Rekcah. We're landing now, you two head for the cafeteria and we'll meet you there."

I slowly stood up. "Change of plans. Frost and your mate are coming here. Come on we'll meet them in the cafeteria."

"They're coming here? Why?"

"To yell at me. I did after all abduct someone they care very deeply for."

"Are you saying Frost has feelings for-?"

"Come on, I don't like being late."

***

The Cafeteria was still empty when we arrived.

"Commander, are you sure you're alright?" Snowie asked.

I sighed, if I was going to risk trusting him, now would probably be a good time to start. "Mahan, do a scan on the time particles in me."

"They are greatly reduced from last scan."

That was it, the particles were allowing me to have visions of possible futures. "Reduced but not gone?"

"Correct."

"Snowie, I've been having visions of possible futures. In one you and your husband are part of our family."

"What exactly do you mean?"

"You were Frost's mates." As I said it something else became clear from that vision. I'd known two of the three babies I'd been carrying had come from Wolf and Nature, but now I also knew the third pup would be Snowie's. That was something for future me to discuss with my mates. "In the second vision nearly five hundred years had passed and you had just died, mainly because I hadn't trusted you for some reason."

"Seems like plenty of time to get to know me better, Commander."

"True but the first vision is only four years into the future. I . . . I'd rather have that future rather than risk the nightmare."

"Dad! What the hell did you do? How dare you abduct Snowie, just because he's my friend?" Frost yelled

"Frost, we spoke about this. I'm sure the Commander had a good reason for taking Snowie with him." Rekcah said, and then turned toward me. “Did you threaten him?" He glared at me then turned to Snowie, "Did he threaten you?"

I kept looking at Snowie and then at Rekcah. Something was off, I felt like I knew them both. There was just something. . . "Frost, I'm not going to hurt either of them. You know that."

"Yeah, I know but that doesn't mean Daddy Shock or Papa Kyle won't feel the need to act based on your feelings."

"I admit I was a bit confused at first but I think I understand what is going on. And to prove it I'll be making Snowie a shifter and upgrading Rekcah as well, if he wants. However that is something they are going to have to work out together. Right now there is something I need to check on." I walked over to the VR chamber entrance and made a few adjustments. "If you three will follow me?"

Frost looked confused but Snowie and Rekcah did as asked obviously not knowing what I was doing. We entered the chamber and a game started. We were back in my office on Fallow. I stood behind my desk and stared at Frost, Lee, and Slider. "Mahan! Would you like to explain this?"

"Sorry Commander, we . . . well I don't know how we got into the game with you. We're not exactly the characters we're playing, but our feelings are the same." Snowie said, as he sat in one of the chairs. Rekcah took the other and Frost sat on my bed, looking really confused.

"That's not exactly true. I played Slider the way I really am except I don't have an unhealthy attachment to a sniper rifle. I . . . I really don't talk to people I don't completely trust, but there is something about you Commander that, makes everyone want to trust you. Then there's Frost, it’s impossible not to love him." Rekcah explained.

Frost blushed and quickly shifted to anthro form to hide it.

"Mahan, please explain how-".

"I opened the MAS game to an undisclosed number of real players in order to make it a little more interesting."

"So did anyone know about us? Snowie asked, "There were some rather flattering comments and actions that took place."

"No, though I was rather surprised no one figured it out after the addition of Rin."

"So those weren't glitches, they were planned?" I asked.

"Yes, but I could not have foreseen what would happen."

"So who else-"

"I'm not at liberty to say. Slider and Lee may be the last two or there could be more players you don't suspect. However since the game is now live it doesn't really matter."

"What if I'd decided to bring them out of the game?" Frost asked.

"I would have glitched the program making it impossible." Mahan replied.

"Oh." Frost said sadly.

"Still that doesn't explain why you've been stalking Frost."

Now, the other two blushed. Snowie looked at Rekcah who just nodded. "We’re not stalking him. However, you often had us working with Frost in the game, and we quickly developed feelings for him. I assure you it was innocent, but it's hard not to love him. After all he'd always come and talk to us, especially when he felt he couldn't talk to you or his other fathers."

"Oh God!" Frost moaned pulling the blanket over his head as if to hide.

"Don't worry, we're not going to share what you told us." Rekcah reassured him.

"I'm guessing he told you about his attraction to older men, especially Kyle and myself." I knew I was right when they refused to meet my eyes. "It's fine. Kyle and I are just waiting until he's of age to . . ." I trailed off not sure how I wanted to finish that sentence.

"Really? You and Papa would do that for me?" Frost asked pulling the blanket down.

"Kyle basically threatened to force me if that's what you want. Honestly I can’t refuse considering what has been going on with Trace and Tye." I shook my head, "We're getting off topic here. What were you two doing on the station?"

Snowie sighed, "After we were separated in the game we thought things were over, but Mahan contacted us about sending Frost a Christmas message. Then we received a communication devise that allowed Frost to contact us whenever he needed our advice." Snowie explained.

So I had inadvertently kept the three together after all.

"I just wish he'd told us about the bullies he was dealing with before things got out of hand." Rekcah added. "If he had we'd have put a stop to that."

"When we learned Frost had been hurt, we realized two things, first just how much we loved our little dragon and second we were never going to let anyone hurt him again. So I applied to join the Furry Nation even though it might mean Rekcah and I might not be able to be together all the time since he isn't exactly a furry."

"I knew it might be difficult but I honestly wanted my little brother to be protected more. Fortunately as Snowie's husband I was accepted as well. Since then we've been working odd jobs on the station and keeping a close eye on Frost."

"They were always around and so friendly that I couldn’t help hanging out with them." Frost added.

"I'm sure it didn't hurt that they were older and very attractive?"

"Mmm yeah. I mean- Wait, are you saying you also think they're attractive?" Frost asked in surprise.

"What's so surprising about that? My concern right now is keeping them safe from Shock and Kyle."

"What do you mean? Are they going to be overly jealous or upset that we're attracted to Frost?" Snowie clapped his hands over his mouth.

"No, Jordan and Rider are more likely to be the jealous ones. My task will be keeping Kyle and Shock from, shall we say having their way with you."

I could tell from the looks on their faces they were imagining the possibilities. "Before your fantasies get to involved there is something you need to know." I sighed again. "I'd rather not have to tell you this but if you want to be involved with Frost, and he wants to be sexually involved with us it's something all three of you need to know. It seems, because of all the changes Kyle and I have made to ourselves in the evolver, our semen is addictive. Worse yet when ingested in any way it changes the one addicted to it making them addictive as well."

"So if Frost has sex with Kyle, I have sex with Frost, and then have sex with Rekcah, Rekcah will be addicted to you?" Snowie asked.

"It seems that way. We're still not completely sure how it works since it is something we just learned about. Fortunately it seems the addiction isn't passed to our offspring though we're going to have Mahan do a comprehensive medical-"

"Wolf already has. As far as the scans show there are no signs. However it doesn't mean they won't develop once the hormonal changes of puberty start. I'll continue to monitor the cubs."

"Thank you Mahan."

"Now you're probably wondering why I'm telling you this now instead of in two years," I looked at Frost, "mentally you're a lot older than your body would imply and I know that you hoped Kyle or I would be the ones to take your virginity, even though you've had multiple partners in VR. What I'm saying is if you want to have a sexual relationship with Snowie and Rekcah, and that is what they want as well, I'll make sure Silverbolt doesn't interfere. However I do expect you to keep it discrete." If there hadn't been wheels on my chair allowing it to be propelled back against the cabinet I'm sure my back would have been broken again when Frost tackled me. I was more stunned by the kiss. It wasn't a peck, but a deep kiss, the kind I'd expect from Kyle and Wolf.

"You know, until now I didn’t realize just how excited something like that would make me." Rekcah said, making me blush even more.

"I did, and can’t wait to see him doing that with you." Snowie added.

I just assumed he meant Frost even though he also could have meant me.

***

I let out a long sigh. At last Frost, Rekcah, and Snowie were on their way back to the station. I'd done my best to make the changes Snowie had requested unfortunately things hadn't gone to plan. He wanted horns to form when he was in his anthro and animal forms depending on his mood. Since his fox half was of the arctic variety his fur color was supposed to change depending on the season. He got the horns but they certainly weren't impressive when he got angry. At most they got to about an inch long and changed color to match his fur. In fact most of the time it looked like he had tufts of fur that stood on end. Speaking of his fur it also ended up changing color not based on seasons, but on his mood. I assured him that I'd work on the programing but with hybrids unexpected changes were normal.

Rekcah, surprisingly agreed with all the changes Snowie wanted and he was good with just the standard upgrade and education packages. However the way he kept looking at Snowie in his anthro form had me wondering if he might convert to a furry eventually.

The lift stopped. “Mahan, I've been here long enough to know this is the bridge, not my quarters.”

"Actually it is both. The front door opens on the bridge and the back opens to this hallway. Left is the conference room and on the right is your office. At the end of the hall is the main section of your quarters. The upper level is still sleeping quarters but divided up to better fit your new family."

I considered hiding in my office but I knew that wouldn't last long so I proceeded into the living room. Thankfully it was empty. I flopped down on the couch and let my mind go blank. It didn't take Wolf long to arrive.

"Hey Love, all the kids are sleeping, at the same time for once, giving me some free time with my daddy tiger."

"This is going to sound strange but what do you think of Lee and Slider?"

"You mean Snowie and his husband?"

"You know?"

Wolf laughed, "I've known since that party on Greenwood. Think about it, NPC characters wouldn't have asked for their nanites to be turned off in order to get drunk. They wouldn't even consider the possibility."

I smiled, “I was kind of distracted that night."

"Honestly so was I. I wanted to study the fruit and its juice, but Shock kept telling me to meet him in the cafeteria. I can't prove it but I think our mates set us up that night. Not that I have a problem with it. I got four sexy mates and two cubs, so far."

I sighed, "Mahan says, somehow my DNA has been reset so I can use the evolver again."

"Are you sure that's wise?"

"I had a dream or maybe a vision that I'd like to come true, at least part of it."

"Is that what you're blocking from me?"

"Partially. In it you have two more cubs both from Kyle."

Wolf grinned happily then frowned, "No more from you?"

"That . . . In the vision I've altered myself to be like you and Nature and I'm carrying three pups. You're the father of one, Nature is the father of the second, and . . ." I paused worried about his reaction, "Snowie is the father of the third."

"So you're thinking of taking them as more mates?"

"No!" I quickly responded. "More like Trace, Nature, and Tye. We play and occasionally sleep with them, but they are Frost's mates."

"They're not taking advantage of him, are they? He's only fourteen after all."

"I- I think he's been taking advantage of them. Well sort of anyway. The VR simulator only blocks representations of crew members so I'm fairly certain Frost has been having sex with Lee and Slider for a while now. However now that I've made Snowie and Rekcah crew members in charge of Frost and Rin's safety on the station their avatars are going to be locked out."

"And you think he'll go after the real thing. I know Frost can be persuasive but do you think they'll-"

"I gave all three of them permission as long as it is on Frost's terms."

Wolf was silent for what seemed like a long time. "I suppose mentally he's old enough to know what he's doing."

"I also think that those two care for Frost a lot more than just for sex."

Wolf nodded and slid down behind me, pulled me close, and ran his hand under my shirt and over my belly. "So my Papa Tiger wants to be the mommy of my puppies?"

I moaned as his hand slipped down the front of my pants. "Yes! I want to share everything with you."

"So your DNA has been reset does that mean you could take on another species just for me if I wanted you too?" He slid my pants down in the back and his member rubbed against my crack.

"I- Before Mahan told me it wasn't possible I was going to be a wolf for you like you're a tiger for me."

"Mmm, I'm thinking of another species entirely, but for now let’s just practice trying to get you pregnant."

***

“It’s been a while, I was starting to think you didn’t need me anymore.” My tiger said as I slipped into the soulscape.

“Is that even possible?”

“No. As to the reason you’re here I won’t change. Your personality might change a bit but that is to be expected.”

“So if I take on another form you’ll remain the same?”

“Yes because you’ve always known that you’re a tiger and I’m a reflection of that. Just because you take on another form won’t change anything. Still, you have to know that you don’t really need me anymore. Basically I’m just here now to advise the Dragon and Fox guardians. You have everything you need out there with your mates and family. You do not need to worry about me.”

“You’re still a part of me.”

“And I always will be, however while you are still a little self-destructive you’re no longer a threat to your own soul.” The tiger glanced back at the child playing. “As impossible as it seems you’ve really changed. After all this time your soul has healed. If I hadn’t watched it happen I wouldn’t have believed it.”

“Wait, what’s this about my personality changing?” I asked as it sunk in what he’d said.

“I wondered if you’d ask about that. It’s likely why Wolf doesn’t want you to take on any more wolf traits. If the species he chooses tend toward monogamous relationships then your feelings about your mates may also change. If you chose wolf it is entirely possible that you’d be devoted entirely to Kyle or Shock, do you thing Jordan want’s that? No, so you might want to prepare yourself to take on a lesser form.”

“Hah, you’d consider any species other than feline to be a lesser form.”

“Prove me wrong.”

“Dragons”

“Lizards, with treasure issues.”

“Wolves.”

“All want to be seen as bad boys, but suffer from 'good boy' syndrome.”

“Foxes.”

“Ok now you’re getting a bit better foxes are wolves that know they should be cats.”

I laughed as Shock and Kyle’s guardians appeared.

“I am Foxy not wolf or cat.”

“And what’s this foolishness you’re saying about dragons?”

My tiger glared at me. “Yes, I see I’m still needed. Setting me up like this proves that you’re still much too self-destructive to be left alone.”

I woke as I was pushed out of the soul realm. Alex was in my arms still nursing from me. Though he was obviously asleep now. Dash came over and gently transferred him back to his bed with Nate.

“Can I ask you something?” He asked, as he sat next to me.

“Sure.”

“As I understand it lactation is rare in mammalian males and even when it does happen it isn’t nourishing, yet in the last couple of days you’ve been feeding Alex almost exclusively. How is that possible? I understand how Jordan and Nature do so since they were altered to be able to bear young.”

“I modified myself so that I could feed him. Wolf noticed that he was being overly fussy and wasn’t progressing as rapidly as Nate so we had Mahan scan him, just to be safe. As it turns out even though they are identical twins their genes express themselves slightly differently and Alex wasn’t getting everything he needed from Jordan. It was just easier to modify myself.”

“I’m sure that was unneeded. It would have been easier to adjust his formula and then I could have fed him.”

“Well, I wouldn’t want to place extra burden on you and besides this way it helps me feel useful and more connected with my cubs.”

“I’m starting to understand what your mates see in you, but do you really see them as physically attractive? After all they are so different.”

I considered for a moment. Kyle was thin, well-muscled, and distinctly Asian. Shock was small and looked like he was weak but I knew very well that wasn’t true. His skin had a healthy tan color but that was what he chose when modified. Jordan was really tall, well defined though slightly over-weight, just enough to be really cute, and very white. Rider was big, in every way. If he hadn’t been a Sabretooth he’d likely have transformed into a bull or other larger form. Trace and Tye were both thin and wiry but also well defined. However since joining reality Trace had adjusted his skin color to be a dark caramel while Tye had remained white. Nature was young and almost looked like a late teen in human form though I knew he would have been heavier and much more muscular if he hadn't adjusted himself down. “It may seem odd but I really do love them mentally, emotionally, and physically. The fact that they are all different just makes things that much more interesting.”

Dash was quiet leaning his head against me. “I- I’d like my next offspring to be with you. Only- I’m scared that my feelings are being directed by a program installed by Luca to make me feel attracted to all of you.”

“No.” Mahan interrupted. “If you are feeling attracted to any of them then it is all you. I know because I installed a program that makes it so you find them to be unattractive. Therefore you are overriding any programs. Like all full AI’s you are adjusting your own program and evolving into your own person.”

“So- Prowl-Ar do you think, maybe at some point in the future, you could find me attractive?”

I leaned down and kissed him on the end of his snout. “What makes you think I don’t find you attractive now?”

Pink LED lines lit up across his visor. “And would you be the father of my next offspring? I mean if you think that is wrong I can wait until Luca builds another Synth but I’d rather it be you.”

“I thought Luca had two more Synths near completion.”

“They both left on Vexy’s expedition. So I’m the only Synth other than Legion and it wouldn’t be good for me to use his pattern since he is already my offspring.”

“I- well I’m not opposed to having some fun with you just like Trace, Tye, and Nature but as for having my child I think you’d better ask Jordan. He feels that only he has the right to carry my offspring. Nature only got away with it because Jordan was remote piloting my body when Nature got pregnant.”

The LED’s turned from pink to red. “I- I uh- I already got his permission.”

I laughed quietly and put my arm around Dash, “Of course you did.”

“But that is for a later time I need to raise Legion first. Prowl, will you hold me while I power down for a little bit?”

“Of course.”

I just smiled as Dash’s systems shut down to power saving mode.

***

I paced the living room not really knowing where to start. Kyle and Shock sat on the couch staring at me.

“Tiger, whatever it is it can’t be that bad.” Kyle said, trying to calm me.

“No, it’s not exactly bad, but you might be rally mad about what I’ve done.”

“I’m sure it’ll be fine. It’s not like you’ve done anything really wrong. Even if you think you have.” Shock insisted.

I couldn’t put it off any longer. “I don’t know if you realize this but Frost has a couple of older friends. Friends in their thirties.”

“You mean Snowie and Rekcah?” Shock asked. “He talked to me about them. He was wondering if I knew them as fans since they seemed to know a lot about us. However, I didn’t recognize their names. I guess he wanted to know how we might react.”

“Really? He hasn’t said anything to me about them.” Kyle said, in surprise. “Still, age is sort of relative for all of us so I don’t see as it matters that much.”

I was surprised by Kyles answer, but decided to take it a bit further. “I sort of gave them permission to have a relationship even though Frost is only fourteen.” Both sat rather stunned.

“So, when you say relationship you don’t mean . . .” Kyle glared at me.

“Sexual, yes, as long as Frost is the one to initialize it.”

“Frost is older than his physical form would indicate and we know he’s been having sex in VR, but do you really think he’s ready to handle a relationship in reality?” Shock asked.

“Ordinarily I’d say no, but Frost has known them almost as long as he’s known us and I believe he’s been in a relationship with them even though we, and possibly they, didn’t know about it. That’s the other thing Snowie is Goh Lee and Rekcah is Slider from the MAS game.”

“WHAT!” Shock yelled, while strangely Kyle looked to be completely stunned.

“Most of the glitches in the game, as it turns out, were Mahan’s doing. He wanted to keep things interesting so he would sprinkle in actual players. I don’t know who or how many since he refuses to tell me but ... Why am I feeling extreme embarrassment from both of you?”

“Well, it was a private game in VR and Mahan edited out any explicit bits. And Lee was sort of cast in a certain role. And he is hot. And I thought maybe he’d like to, um have some stress relief of his own.” Shock stammered.

I closed my eyes and took a deep calming breath.

“There was a couple times when you weren’t in the mood and well. Even you gave us permission to have fun so long as we remembered that you are the one we love. Plus Slider seemed to like you and I wanted to get to know him better and . . .” Kyle trailed off.

“So what you’re telling me is that I’m the only one that hasn’t had sex with them?”

“I don’t think Rin has, but I can’t be sure. I’m not so sure about Wolf since there was a while we were all together, but I’m sure Rider hasn’t.” Shock was quick to point out.

“God, maybe I should transfer over to the station with Luca, I’m starting to think he has fewer sexual partners.”

“Oh he’d like that, but no matter how much our little fox here might try there is no way we could ever compete. Tiger, you have a, shall we say, ‘this is who you settle down and make a life with’ aura. While Luca is more of an ‘I want him pounding me hard and as often as possible’ vibe. You two would not last long if you tried to have a relationship.” Kyle said, obviously trying to distract me.

“And what would you think if at some point I decided to change myself to be like Wolf and ended up pregnant with, say Snowie’s, cub?”

Shock smiled. “It would mean they would be addicted to us and also they would be family. Not to get in Frost’s way but I’d love a taste of Lee, I mean Snowie, out here in reality.”

“We need to discuss this with Wolf and Rider at the very least, but I agree with Shock. If Snowie and Rekcah are anything like the characters they played then I’d really like to get to know them better.” Kyle said, while blushing.

I collapsed on the couch between them. “Wolf already knows and has known that they were real people from the night of that party in the game. He wants to get to know them better, but he isn’t completely opposed to a relationship. As long as he’s the only one that gives birth to my cubs from now on. It seems he wants that exclusive right."

“So we’re agreed Frost can date both Snowie and Rekcah but they need to understand that a point might come where they need to become members of our little family?” Kyle asked.

“I explained to them about the changes and addiction that they will experience if Frost follows through and eventually has sex with us. It’s one of the reasons I gave them permission for a relationship now since in two years I’m fairly certain Frost is going to come for us.”

Shock laughed “Nice pun.”

Both Kyle and I groaned, but I couldn’t say he wasn’t right.

***

I took a deep breath. This was it another major change. Mahan ran more simulations than were likely needed and my DNA came up as stable in almost all of them. One of the chambers was already occupied by Snowie. Now that his form was set we were trying to adjust his horns. Rekcah had considered becoming a shifter, but decided to wait until Snowie could be his guide and they didn't need one of them need to stay close to the kids. Which I agreed with since Mahan was still trying to adjust the program to produce rabbit pony hybrid DNA.

"Are you sure about this? Taking on a second form isn't something to do on a whim. Especially not knowing what species Jordan has chosen for you."

"As long as the species isn't on my dislike or banned list from the house program it'll be fine."

"Reviewing, no it isn't a species you find unattractive."

"Then it'll be fine. Who is my guide for First Shift?"

Mahan was silent.

"I expected Jordan, is there some problem?" I asked.

"There is currently no one that would be suitable for your new species. Wolf thinks he can do it but . . . You will be experiencing First Shift without a guide. You have done so before, so you should be able to do so again."

"Have you informed Jordan that he is incompatible?"

"No."

"Then do so. Tell him once in to keep his distance and observe rather than guide. I'd rather have someone making sure I don't become self-destructive. Once you've informed him make a fresh memory crystal and start the VR simulation I'm going to make my crystal now.

***

The cold was coming again. I could taste it on the air. I needed to begin moving to warmer areas where the grass wasn't dead and tasteless. Yes, it was time to start moving. Perhaps the hungry one would remain here where there was still plenty of others for him to hunt.

I wasn't afraid of him. He was alone unlike the smaller ones of his kind and I was in good health and able to fight. I started moving, not really sure of the path just letting instinct guide me. I stopped. There was an odor of wrongness. It smelled of the hungry one’s smaller relatives, but also the pink noisy animals.

There was movement. The pink ones had the outsides of the small ones covering them. They were moving toward me. Did they think they were a threat to me? I lowered and shook my head making sure they could see my large sharp horns. I stamped at the ground letting them know that I knew they were there and I'd crush them if they kept approaching.

Suddenly the hungry one was in front of me growling at the pink ones. He howled and I reared back. Pain shot through my flank and I collapsed onto my back. I rolled over but I couldn't stand. My leg wouldn’t work right and there was a tree branch sticking out of me. There was screaming and the sound of meat eaters killing.

The hungry one was ripping the pink ones apart. Except he was different, bigger maybe, and reared up. No, standing up like a pink one. There was something familiar about his form, something that chewed at my mind, could I do that?

I shifted, wincing at the pain in my hip. I pulled the spear out bellowing in pain, but the wound quickly healed. I got to my feet. I had to be at least nine foot, not counting my horns. I roared, a sound that shouldn't come from a bovine throat. The hunters finally broke and ran. The few that were left alive anyway.

"I was right; you are one sexy piece of beef."

I wanted to reply but I only dropped to my knees and vomited. "Love, please go." I heaved again. It seemed I was going to empty all of my stomachs.

"You- you don't want me?" I could hear the pain in his voice.

"Go clean. Herbivore form. Blood and human bits-" I threw up again as I started to crawl away from the smell of the fight.

"Oh!" Wolf ran. I hoped to find a stream or pond to wash off in. Probably one of the better traumas, but still . . ."

I opened my eyes as the memory ended and the machine shut down. I still felt like I needed to throw up."

"Mahan! Why did you pull me out? I need to get cleaned up and get back to . . . Oh, the memory ended there." Jordan yelled.

"Remember you can shift back and forth but no tiger form for at least a week." Mahan ordered.

"So, are you going to shift so you can see what your new form looks like?" Jordan asked.

I nodded and entered the scanner then shifted. "Mahan, did you release Snowie?"

"Please remain silent and still while the scan is in progress. No, Kyle did. His horns are still smaller than what he wanted but they do get bigger depending on his mood. As you know he decided to keep the attribute of his fur changing color based on mood since we don't have seasons here in space. Anyway he seems satisfied for now and after Kyle released him he returned to the station. Your scan is complete."

I stepped out and looked at the scan image. I was a nine foot two inch tall bull or Minotaur. My horns weren't massive but they were well proportioned to my head. My fur was black with my familiar tiger stripes. It was strange to see my eyes remained the same even in this new form. Speaking of the new form my muscles were large and well defined.

"Mmm, I'm glad to see you approve."

I felt Wolf's hand on my balls- Ball! As I looked down, to be honest my first thought was 'how am I going to be able to walk with those and not hurt myself'. I was in my estimation overly hung and though I was still flaccid at least a foot of cock hung from my sheath already.

"I figured you'd be opposed to an udder but I'm sure these will produce plenty of 'milk' and this," He stroked my rapidly hardening shaft, "Is going to feel so good inside me."

I was at least a foot and a half long. There wasn't a lot of girth until the base but only one of my mates would ever be able to take me; Kyle in his Dragon form, I was much to long for any of the others.

I gasped and shot more than just a little precum as I flexed and my cock twisted slightly around Jordan's hand.

"See Mahan, I told you the marsupial DNA for a semi-prehensile penis would integrate properly."

Maybe sex wouldn't be impossible after all I thought in surprise.

"Oh I can barely wait to tenderize those flanks."

I glanced up to see all my mates in the doorway. Kyle was actually drooling, I only hoped be was just thinking about sex. Nature was doing his best to cover up the fact that he'd cum and Shock seemed to be flaunting it.

"Once you're done pounding him I want a turn you can never over pound a nice flank steak." Rider added. I heard moaning and the sound of furry flesh slamming together.

"At least the entrance to the chamber is in the restroom.” I shook my head hardly believing my new form would have Trace and Tye rutting like that. “Now all of you find something to occupy yourself with. Right now I belong exclusively to our Wolf."

"What? I'm willing to share." Wolf said quickly.

"Not today, Love. Today is special and it's all about you. I actually chose today specifically for my transformation."

"Why?" Jordan asked in confusion.

I easily picked him up, held him against my chest, and walked out of the Evolver chamber. I continued through the restroom and cafeteria into one of the VR Chambers. "Computer full privacy mode, bedroom, Sundowner exclusive guest accommodations."

The chamber shifted to a desert sandstone room with a large fountain in the center and a bed to one side. The rest of the room was draped in simmer silks hiding the cooling units.

"Happy birthday, my Love. I know it's easy to lose track of time out here but I wasn't about to forget your special day.” I knew the others had plans for a party but they could wait until my Wolf was completely satisfied with his gift.

I carried him across the room and gently set him on the bed. He laughed; not in a condescending way or a girlish giggle, but a sound of amusement.

"Love, you know I'm not some weak damsel." He grinned, and in a higher voice proclaimed "Oh whoa, I've been sacrificed to the minotaur! Will no hero come and rescue me before I am ravaged by this incredibly sexy beast." Jordan's clothes changed to the loose silk scarves worn by the Sundowner’s dancers. Still a male costume, but very alluring.

I snorted in order to keep from laughing at the theatrics. "There are no more heroes for you. You turned them all away because they were weak, impotent little humans. Admit it, my little princeling, you are secretly thrilled to be here in my power." I replied, as I stepped closer and smeared my bull pre across his attire.

"It- it's true. I've dreamed of having a man as big and powerful as you under my control." He growled as he shifted to his anthro tiger form and lightly pricking my balls with his claws. "I'm no little prince. I'm as powerful, no I'm much more powerful than you. This is your one chance to prove me wrong. Show me how powerful you are."

"Don't worry Love, you won't hurt me, so please play along and try to treat me a little roughly." He thought to me, as he retracted his claws.

I glared at him as if I were angry and he smirked. I grabbed his hips and flipped him on his belly. Then I grabbed the flimsy silk and ripped it away exposing his cheeks. I yanked his tail up and pressed forward thankful at the astonishing amount of pre I was producing. If my mate wanted it rough then I would do my best to make him happy. I pressed forward without stopping until I met resistance and he released a little yowl. I concentrated trying to get my cock to move and suddenly I found the right angle and pressed forward again.

Jordan growled and tore at the sheets biting the pillows as I continued forward. I knew immediately I'd gone deeper than he'd been taken before. I pulled back slightly and then slammed in to the base causing him to roar. I didn't pull out very far, not wanting to have to consciously have to readjust again. Even still I tried to keep my rhythm random so he wouldn't know how hard or fast the next thrust would be.

I wasn't sure if it was how a bull naturally felt or if Jordan had made special adjustments, but I seemed much more sensitive along my full length. So sensitive I could feel myself rubbing over his prostate. I was getting close. As my balls pulled up I gasped as suddenly I felt my entire shaft increase in girth stretching Jordan. It was like when my knot would swell but instead it was all of my cock!

Jordan moaned and came. I quickly reached under him letting him fill my massive hand with his cum as I filled him. As we tapered of I moved my hand to his face, "Drink your cream kitten. You need your energy. We're far from finished." My girth hadn't reduced but there was enough seed leaking out proving there was plenty of lubrication. I rolled him on his back and smiled down at him as I started thrusting again.

"There's the big daddy bull I knew you'd been hiding." He grinned, and I increased my pace as he started pushing back against me. The party could wait we weren't leaving until my balls were empty, even if it meant Jordan looked pregnant again.

***

Jordan reached down and felt his slightly gaping hole. It would still take a little more time to return to its natural size. I'd cum four more times, a record for me without some sort of stimulant. As if not to be out done Jordan had orgasmed seven times in total. Though to be fair the last one was as I was licking him clean with my massive bovine tongue.

"That was . . . I hadn't expected you to get so big like that." He said happily.

"I was surprised as well, but we should have expected it."

"Why?"

"I've told you hybridization can have unexpected side effects. In this case my wolf genes were expressed as if my whole cock was a knot. What surprises me is how energetic I feel. Normally I'd be unconscious by this point. I'm not a teenager anymore."

"Are you sure? If your DNA has been completely renewed is it so hard to believe that you'd feel younger as well?" Jordan asked, as he ran his hand through my chest fur.

"Perhaps. I'd never really thought about it before." I said, as I stood up and picked him up again. I was surprised that even in his larger tiger form I barely noticed his weight. I was going to have to measure my strength in this form at some point.

"Just because you're my big daddy bull doesn't mean you have to carry me everywhere." He laughed.

"Just making sure you remain relaxed." I replied, as I stepped into the fountain and carefully sat down. "No need to exert yourself as I bathe my kitten."

Jordan settled between my legs and leaned back against my chest. I felt my cock twitch but I didn't drop.

"It seems you still have limits. We'll work on that." Jordan said, as he picked up the conveniently placed soap and started lathering up.

"Are you trying to turn me into Luca?"

"No! But you already have seven of us to please, and if you expect to add three more in the next couple of years, we can't have you passing out before only a couple of us are sated."

I blushed in embarrassment. I did tend to do that far too often. "I hope the others appreciate you as much as I do." I said as I took the soap from him.

"Don't worry about that, I promise you they do."

I draped myself over him and massaged the soap into his chest fur. "I love you." I whispered.

"I love you more."

I smiled and nibbled on his ear. I'd let him win, this time.

***