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CHAPTER 12: A New Occupation

Pages 356-414

"Good morning, Hunter," Charlet greeted as Hunter entered the kitchen. "Oh, good morning honey," she added once she noticed Sylvy behind him.

"Good morning," Sylvy replied with a blush.

"I will be back after I finish eating," Hunter assured as he lifted his plate of cut meat.

"Can you explain to me again why you eat in the barn," Charlet questioned with a shake of her head.

"I... don't know. I... it is faster," Hunter answered without confidence.

"It is faster," Tyberius replied in disbelief after wiping the java from his nose.

"I have tried to eat in front of her but I just can't until she has finished eating. I thought it would be easier after, we... well you know. I admit that I no longer worry about her taking my food, but now I can't eat until she has finished. I just don't seem hungry. If I am in the barn, I don't even think about it," Hunter tried to explain with a shrug of his shoulders.

"There is something wrong with your head," Tyberius replied as he continued to shake his head.

"Oh, leave him be. He has been a good boy," Sylvy protested as she pushed Hunter from the room.

"Oh, we heard. We heard all about how magnificent his...," Tyberius complained until a slap on the back of his head cut him short.

"Be nice," Charlet chastised before she turned her attention back to her blushing daughter. "Honey, you need to practice a little restraint. It is impolite to interrupt everyone else's sleep, because you want to play with Hunter," she tried to explain gently.

"I try, but he is... the way he makes me feel," Sylvy tried to explain as she shuddered at the thoughts of him. "Besides, there are others around her who has become quite boisterous lately," she accused with a grin. "I never knew you were such a stud dad," she teased with a chuckle.

"The way you make him howl," Tyberius continued to protest while trying to ignore his daughter's remarks, which earned him another smack on the back of his head. "Will you stop that? The first time you heard it we had to change the sheets," he snapped before she slapped him again. "Damn woman," he protested after he moved around the table away from her.

"I didn't... there were other factors... I hadn't recovered," Charlet stammered as she glared at her fool husband. "I... we... we wanted to talk to you about Hunter," she added as she glared at the ass hat for abandoning her. He was not going to leave this to her.

"I know I can't marry him. I just marked him traditionally to claim my love of him. I can still take a husband someday. Draconis do not have exclusive relationships. It will be fine," Sylvy began before her mother started on her. She had already heard enough complaints from Hunter. She was surprised how thick headed he was about it.

"Draconis are quite different than Canis. He... it is not fair to him," Charlet argued as she searched the proper words.

"I think we are off track here," Tyberius announced with a sigh. It figures the women would want to talk about that business. It was something he wished he could forget.

"He is right. Since you have taken it upon yourself to mark Hunter, he sees you as his owner," Charlet began as she glared at her husband to demand his assistance.

"I will not own him. He marked me as well. That makes us equal," Sylvy corrected with a confident nod.

"Stop this nonsense," Charlet shouted as she slapped her hand on the counter. She took a few deep breaths to calm herself before she continued. "It does not work that way and you know it. Do you know why I returned early from my trip? I was called back because of some sort of Canis uprising. I don't know the details. I have been out of my office for too long. There have been thousands upon thousands of the poor creatures put down for this rebellion across the intergalactic community. You need to start treating Hunter as he is registered. He can't think he is free or an equal part of the family... not now," she lectured as she shifted her gaze from her daughter to her dumbass husband. "This is one of the reasons we have never purchased another intelligent species. We have seen... You can't do this to him. If he begins to act as if he doesn't accept he is property, they will come for him. There is nothing I can do to stop it, if that happens. That means you have to quit telling him he is not property," she scolded as she waved a finger at her husband.

"You don't understand how much it bothers him," Tyberius protested with a grumble.

"Sweet mother of Petra... what in the hell his wrong with you? How soft have you grown over the years? Is his tail hole that tasty to you?" Charlet scolded through her gritted teeth. However, she was nearly shocked by the look on her husband's face. She could tell he liked the taste of Hunter's tail hole. Damn, there had to be something wrong with the man. "Listen to me. You two have to get this through your thick heads... Look at me!" she shouted as she tried to refocus her thoughts to the task at hand until her daughter's streaming tears broke her heart. "Listen to me honey," she begged as she went to her daughter to lift her chin. "I have seen how much Hunter loves you. I have seen him handle you with such gentle and tenderness... you should have seen what he did when he thought you were in danger. I could only wish you could find a husband, who is half the man Hunter is. However, his love of you will be the death of him," she explained as she held her sobbing daughter.

"I... can't...," Sylvy, sobbed as she clung to her mother. She couldn't form the words. The thought of losing him was more than she could bear.

"Is this a bad time?" Hunter questioned as he returned his plate to the kitchen.

"Yes it is," Tyberius replied with a sigh.

"Did you eat all of that already?" Charlet questioned as she looked at the plate in disbelief.

Hunter just shrugged his shoulders in response. He didn't know why everyone thought it should take him longer to eat. "I will take care of the cattle. I will check back in before I run the perimeter," he declared as he turned to leave Tyberius with the crying women. This had to be something to do with their hormones.

"I will give you a hand," Tyberius declared as he tried to slip past his mate.

"The hell you will," Charlet corrected as she slapped the back of her husband's head again.

"What do you suggest we do with him then?" Tyberius questioned as he continued to rub the back of his head, once he heard the front door close.

"I think we... or you should start hiring him out. It will give him purpose. He will be a service species instead of just a pet," Charlet declared with confidence she didn't feel.

"He does help around here. You should have seen him while we baled the hay," Tyberius protested as he nearly panicked at the thought of returning to performing the labor without Hunter's help.

"I don't think it would be fair to hire him out as a service," Sylvy protested with a pout.

"Oh, for Petra's sake's... Will you two grow up? He can still help with baling the hay. Just do it when he isn't hired out. He doesn't have to be that kind of service. He could actually serve as security escort as easily as entertainment escort with his certification. Look, I have checked his account. He has a multitude of inquires already," Charlet lectured as she brought up his name on her personal device.

"What account?" Tyberius questioned with a frown.

"It is part of the service offered with his registration. He is now listed with the company for the next galactic year free. Of course, they take ten percent for all contracts through this service. However, I bet Tyrell, could whip up something nice to post if you want to start your own business with Hunter. However, this may make it much simpler for you. They handle all legalities if you operate Hunter under this company. They are an intergalactic company too. They could get you contracts from all over. Look at some of those inquiries. Some of those are off world," Charlet continued to explain.

"Why do half of these want... they want pictures and video of his cock," Sylvy exclaimed in disbelief.

"It is not uncommon to play with the security, when the day is done," Charlet answered with a sigh.

"I don't know," Sylvy replied skeptically.

"Look you don't have to rent him out today, but we need to do something with him. Look over some of these inquiries and think about it. Oh, don't agree with anything without making sure you know what his assignment will be. I recognized a couple of those companies on there. Some of those sponsor the games. You wouldn't want to hire him out for a day to find out they sent him to fight at the coliseum. I have heard that has become a problem. They are trying to figure out new litigation to protect the owners from this from happening. Can you imagine hiring out Hunter to find they pay you for a day of service, and then they sign him up for a death match?" Charlet explained with disgust. Sometimes she just couldn't comprehend what was wrong with the universe anymore.

"I will think about it," Sylvy agreed reluctantly. "What about you? Could you find him some security work for the government?" she added quickly.

"I suppose I could give him a recommendation to anyone who asks. However, I can't formally recommend him as an elected official. That is strictly forbidden," Charlet, answered with a shake of her head.

"Am I interrupting," Rose inquired as she entered the kitchen hesitantly.

"Actually, I needed to talk to you as well. I wanted to ask you to look after my husband while I am away," Charlet asked with a grin.

"I... He seems to like my cooking," Rose replied nervously.

"I meant the way you have been taking care of Tyrell," Charlet explained with a sigh and a roll of her eyes.

"Oh, he is way too big to fit in my tail hole," Rose protested as she began to panic.

"You let him mount your ass," Sylvy exclaimed in disbelief. She could remember helping the poor girl take him into her sex. She couldn't believe Rose managed to take him there. She was so small.

"I am too sore to do that for a few days yet," Rose, continued to protest.

"I didn't mean... I just meant... I would appreciate if you just gave him some relief while I am gone. The choice to do so or how you chose to relieve him is up to you," Charlet explained with a sigh as she looked at her husband. "Oh, for... come on. I will take care of you before I leave," she declared in frustration as she began to drag him along once she recognized the bulge in his britches. "I swear you are absolutely pathetic at times," she continued to complain as she continued to drag him towards their room.

"I think I can take care of him," Rose announced nervously once she finally realized what she thought she would do. He did taste rather fine and he did fill her sex rather nicely. Of course, she would let him use that wonderful tongue of his on her tail hole any time he asked. Maybe, she could get him to clean her up once Tyrell was finished with her tail hole. It was everything she could do to contain her squeals of delight, as the possibilities seemed to excite her beyond her restraint. "Oh, there you are!" she screeched as Tyrell entered the kitchen. She dropped to her knees as she began digging into his trousers for her treat.

"I... I think I will go find Hunter," Sylvy declared once she regained her composure from watching Rose hungrily sucking her brother's manhood in front of her in the kitchen.

"Mhhmm," Rose replied without letting go of Tyrell's swelling flesh or pausing as she continued to work her mouth up and down his length. She couldn't restrain her smile as she began to taste that now familiar clear liquid as it began to fill her mouth. She moaned as he seized her head and began thrusting down her throat.

Tyrell had no idea what had been discussed before he came down stairs for a snack. Nor did he have any idea why his mother was dragging his father to their room. Nevertheless, he didn't care. He was startled a little, as Rose threw herself before him. He was still stunned as she nearly ripped his britches open to begin stroking his swelling flesh immediately, while her little tongue lapped and teased the end of his manhood. His eyes rolled back in his head as she engulfed his growing flesh and sucked hungrily. He couldn't resist seizing her head as his cock began to throb. He could feel her neck muscles working the length of his flesh as she swallowed him in time with his thrusts. "By the gods, you are so aaaahhh," he tried to praise until his climax cut off his words. His hips continued to buck and thrust while she sucked him dry. He was still panting heavily when his eyes fluttered open to see her looking up at him with a mischievious grin with his shrinking flesh still down her small throat. "Have I told you how much I love you recently," he panted as his cock slid from her mouth.

"No, but you will show me shortly," Rose declared as she continued to lick his retreating flesh clean, before she stood. She quickly pushed him to the floor where she squatted over his face. "Aaaahhh," she sighed as his tongue found its way to her sex. She lifted her short skirt so she could watch his tongue slither in and out of her drenched slit. However, the sight was nearly more than she could stand. Her eyes slammed shut as she squealed in delight and her fluids began to flow from her depths. She began to rock her hips and grind her small slit across his muzzle while he worked his tongue and lips to gather every drop while her first climax wracked her body. It took her a moment to collect herself after her orgasm dwindled. However, she stood and leaned over the kitchen table, before she flipped her short skirt up with her tail. "Aaaahhhg," she moaned as he mounted her and buried his once again stiff member deep into her sex. She pushed back into his thrusts as her second climax caused her to moan and squeal in delight. "Fill me, Fill me now," she demanded and was rewarded with his grunts as he filled her with his thick seed, which caused her muscles to clench and milk him of all he had to offer.

***

"Damn, you are acting like a young stud in rut," Charlet declared with a sigh as her husband slid from her back. "I had no idea owning a couple of pets could have this affect on you. We should have bought some years ago," she added with disgust for her thoughts. She still felt the ownership of another intelligent species was immoral, but it was becoming rather difficult not to take pleasure the impact those two had on their lives in the short time they have been together. "Are you still stealing Hunter's pills?" she asked curiously.

"Well, maybe," Tyberius admitted reluctantly.

"You dumb ass, those are not for you. You shouldn't be taking them when I have to return to work," Charlet scolded with a shake of her head.

"I don't actually steal them. He gives them to me. Besides you can't deny that you don't like the effect they have on me," Tyberius protested with a mischievious grin.

"Who knows what side effects they will have on you," Charlet continued to scold.

"So far, the side effects I have noticed are simply amazing. I have so much more energy in general. I have taken up running for exercise. I now jog to the southern barn to check the livestock... for no other reason than I have nothing better to do," Tyberius replied with a grin.

"What do you mean because you have nothing better to do?" Charlet asked curiously while she wondered if he had figured out it would save him fuel to his little buggy or some bullshit.

"Hunter seems to do everything before I get there. The other day he let me know he repaired and replaced a section of the fence. I didn't even know it needed repaired. He did it during the night while the rest of us were sleeping. I am not even sure if I would have known it needed repaired, or the fact that he repaired it, if he hadn't used all the spare fence and posts. He actually told me we were out and I needed to purchase more. I had to ask what happened to the rest. Then I felt stupid for not making the connection that he had used it. He all but runs this farm now. The only thing I have to do is to tell him it isn't time to bale hay yet. It is so strange to not know what to do with myself all day," Tyberius continued with a frown as he realized he was actually complaining about not having any work to do.

"I guess, it will be good for you if Hunter starts taking on some other work so you can go back to playing farmer," Charlet teased with a slight chuckle.

"Playing farmer... I think I will show you playing farmer. I think it is time I give you another lesson on how breeding takes place," Tyberius scolded playfully as he took her in his arms. Damn he was getting excited again. Those pills were amazing.

"I think... uumm... I know how... this time... you can breed my ass," Charlet promised as she moaned as he plunged his tongue deep into her bowels.

***

Sylvy was becoming frustrated. She had checked both livestock barns and the equipment storage near the house. If she didn't find him at this... She smiled as she watched him trot out of the northern equipment storage barn. However, she became concerned as he neared. "Hunter are you okay," she asked with concern once she recognized his heavy breathing.

"I... I am fine. Is there something wrong?" Hunter questioned as he tested the air for any indication of danger.

"I... no... I just wanted to see you. What were you doing anyway?" Sylvy asked as she looked toward the barn.

"I... I...," Hunter stammered as he tried to think of a good answer.

"Hunter, tell me what you were doing," Sylvy demanded with a scowl.

"I was picking things up mostly," Hunter admitted as he turned away from her.

"What is wrong? Talk to me, Hunter," Sylvy said as she took hold of his chin to turn him toward her.

"There is... I need to... I must stay strong for you. In case you need me," Hunter tried to explain, but his words seemed to fail him.

"I don't understand. Show me," Sylvy instructed as she took his hand and began to lead him back to the barn. She was curious, but she never imagined what he showed her. He went around the barn lifting everything. Well, not everything. He didn't pick up the tractor. However, he did pick up things that she had no idea any one could lift. "But what... why are you doing this?" she continued to question.

"To make me stronger. I try to run, but this land is so flat. It is not like my mountain. My arms seem weak," Hunter tried to explain without complaining.

"Hunter, you are lifting the manure spreader for Petra's sakes. How strong do you need to be?" Sylvy asked with a grin for his foolishness.

"I do not know, but something feels wrong. I don't know... I am worried about you," Hunter tried to explain.

"Don't be silly. There is nothing going to happen with my big strong Hunter to protect me," Sylvy continued to tease as she tried to coax him from underneath the spreader. "Besides, don't you have something actually productive to do?" she asked as she dusted some dirt and bedding from his soft fur.

"I can't find anything else. Tyberius says it will be weeks until we can bale again. I cleaned the other barn the other day. It isn't time to move the herd yet. I have replaced much of the old fencing. Your father said he would purchase more supplies, but I don't believe there is any that needs replaced yet. I hate to replace fencing just because I have nothing better to do. Purchasing things seems to bother Tyberius quite a bit. I asked about fencing more land, but he laughed," Hunter answered honestly.

"Hunter would you like some other work," Sylvy asked with a frown.

"I... don't want to go away. I like it here," Hunter replied quickly as chills ran down his spine.

"I didn't mean... I just thought you... you seem to be bored," Sylvy tried to assure as she wrapped her arms around the big fool before she turned her attention to stroke his ear. "I would not send you away... not for the world. You are mine. You big lug head," she added as she lay her head on his thick chest. "Besides if you keep this up, I will not be able to wrap my arms around you," she teased with a squeeze.

"I thought about cutting back on my consumption," Hunter admitted as he lifted her into his arms so he could nuzzle with her.

"Would you like to do some protection work. You know hire out to protect others in need," Sylvy asked as she began to return his attention.

"I protect you," Hunter replied as he slipped his hand under her tail to support her weight.

"Oh, Hunter," Sylvy sighed as she wrapped her legs around him and began to work her hips to rub herself against him. "You do need to get out more. I see that now. It will do you a little good to help others. I don't want to hear any arguments either. I will be fine while you escort some old rich bitty out on the town," she added as she felt his maleness begin to respond to her touch.

"I... I love you. I will do as you wish," Hunter agreed reluctantly before he lowered her onto his growing flesh. "Uuummm," he moaned as her sex engulfed him. His knees felt weak as she began to work the muscles of her sex to squeeze and milk his sensitive flesh. He used his arms to lift and lower her onto his flesh. "This is an exercise we should do more often," he declared with a moan.

"aaaahhhg, aaahhhgg," Sylvy groaned as Hunter's growing glands slid in and out of the entrance of her sex until it became lodged inside of her, which triggered her climax. She wanted to agree, but all thought escaped her as he began to grind his throbbing flesh deeper and deeper into her.

***

"For the love of Petra, in the kitchen," Tyberius complained as he noticed Rose was still cleaning his son's shrinking cock.

"It just kind of happened," Tyrell, answered with a slight blush.

"It was my fault," Rose admitted bashfully.

"No... no... It is all right Rose. I vaguely remember being young. I would appreciate it if you two attempted to make it to somewhere a little more private. Your mother is going to have to spend a few days at her office and it will be more difficult for me if I have to watch you two carrying on like that," Tyberius tried to explain as he felt that stirring once again.

"I can take care of it," Rose offered with a mischievious grin and a lick of her lips as she eyed the growing bulge in his trousers.

"I am fine for now Rose. Thanks but I will be fine. Besides at this rate Tyrell and I will have to help you with the house chores because we took up all of your time," Tyberius declined as he shifted his awkward erection in his pants.

"I am willing to help her," Tyrell volunteered quickly. It wasn't as if he wasn't already helping when he could. Of course, more often than not it led to more playing. Damn, he really needed to return to his room to work on one of his projects. He would too... soon as he... he... couldn't even remember why he had come down stairs now.

***

"Hunter, what is wrong with that one?" Sylvy questioned in frustration.

"It is in the city," Hunter replied with a sigh.

"... And..." Sylvy continued to protest.

"What do I know of dangers of the city?" Hunter replied honestly.

"Are you kidding me? Look at the photo she sent. She doesn't need your protection. She wants you to take her out on the town and service her at the end of the day," Sylvy snapped as she returned to the naked picture of the woman on her personal device.

"Is that common? I wondered why they keep requesting a picture of my maleness," Hunter replied with a frown.

"Well, I don't know how common it is but you can't expect to land a high clearance security escort on your first assignment. You will have to take a few of these little jobs to earn a reputation, before you get one of those," Sylvy answered as she wondered if it was true. Why didn't these women just hire a stud service? Maybe they didn't want to admit they needed a stud service. Could it be a matter of pride?

"I suppose I could service a couple of women," Hunter agreed reluctantly.

"I bet you could," Sylvy teased with a grin. "Just think how surprised she will be when you arrive at her residence," she added as she stroked his ear in an effort to reassure him.

"How am I supposed to get there?" Hunter asked with a frown.

"The service will provide transportation. You really should let me add a picture to your profile," Sylvy answered as she gave him a hug.

"I don't know. The others have proper clothing and weapons. They look professional. I look like I just earned my clothing," Hunter protested as he looked at the picture of the woman bent over with her tail hiked to the side. He supposed she did look somewhat attractive. Of course, it was hard to tell what she actually looked like. Nevertheless, his eyes were constantly drawn back to her sex and tail hole.

"Your clothing is the exact same as theirs. You just don't have any weapons. It isn't as if you need any. You just need that weapon between your legs," Sylvy continued to tease as she reached between his legs. However, she was nearly shocked to feel his manhood was swelling already. "Evidently you like her picture more than I thought," she added with a chuckle.

"Well, I... I..." Hunter stammered his protests in his embarrassment.

"That is fine. I think this woman will give you all the exercise you need for a night. I will...," Sylvy was still teasing before she accepted the contract, until a new request flashed on her screen. It continued to flash red.

"What does that mean?" Hunter asked curiously.

"I... I don't know," Sylvy replied with a frown, before she went to the help page of the service provider. "Oh, it is an urgent request," she answered excitedly. "Maybe this one will be willing to pay you a little more for your service," she laughed without realizing she had begun to stroke his swelling flesh. "Oh, this is strange," she added as she read.

"Oh, for the love of Petra. You too," Tyberius protested as he entered the kitchen to find his daughter stroking Hunter's huge cock.

"I was just...," Sylvy replied as she jerked her hand away from Hunter's wonderful manhood.

"Yeah, but in my kitchen," Tyberius continued to protest as he continued to stare at Hunter's glistening shaft. Damn it, he was going to have to find Rose if he didn't leave the room soon.

"Dad is this real," Sylvy asked as she read the message again.

"Really?" Tyberius snapped as he licked his lips while not realizing the subject of the conversation had actually changed.

"What are you...?" Sylvy began before she caught her father staring at Hunter's exposed flesh. "Please put that away. I will take care of it shortly, but it seems to be distracting father at the moment," she added as she glared at her father.

"I... I... will try to think of something else," Hunter promised awkwardly. However, now all he could think about was how she intended to take care of him later. He couldn't help it as he started to pant at the thoughts running through his head.

"This is a request for Hunter's availability from the Virginianus government. Does his registration even cover intergalactic licensing?" Sylvy questioned with skepticism.

"That has to be some sort of scam. I would... Oh, wait. I have a message from your mother," Tyberius replied as his personal device began to chirp and beep. "I wish Tyrell gave me something more pleasant than all that racket when he set this damn thing up for me," he complained as he finally managed to shut the noisy thing off. "Oh, your mother recommended... Damn it, their ambassador is coming for a visit. I will have to let Rose know to prepare the guest wing. I would accept that contract," Tyberius declared before he turned to find Rose. He should probably tell Tyrell to leave the poor girl alone so she could get her work done. Of course, he could be wrong but he will probably do both at the same time. That boy seemed to have his nose up the poor girls skirt all day long.

"There is a government for virgins," Hunter questioned in his confusion.

"No, silly. That is the species name... for a deer. There is a deer species colonized on a planet not far from here. Well, they are our closest neighbors so to speak. That was where mother had been until she had been called back. She had been trying to get the colony to agree to a mutual defense agreement. You see both of our colonies are quite a ways from our home worlds and we don't have many defenses set up since both colonies are relatively young. At least, they are nothing compared to our home planet or a well-established colony. She is worried about the human species. They seem to gobble up worlds. There hasn't been any open conflict yet, but she is concerned. She is afraid they may find this sector very tempting to add to their territories because of the closeness of two life-supporting planets. However, there is some sort of impasse. She doesn't go into much detail, but I know she is concerned," Sylvy explained with a frown after she accepted the contract. She wondered if this ambassador would expect Hunter to perform for her or was it a him. She wasn't sure how she felt about it now that she had actually accepted a contract.

"Does it pay you well?" Hunter asked as he wondered what an intelligent deer looked like. He had hunted deer on his home world and he had thought those were intelligent, but it wasn't as if any of them could build spacecraft. Maybe this deer species had a larger head. Maybe he should take a couple of nights to think about all the crap he had downloaded to his head so he could actually understand more of the strange world around him.

"Come on I think we should celebrate your first contract," Sylvy declared as she seized Hunter by his manhood to drag him to her room.

***

"Watch your head," Charlet warned as she watched Hunter awkwardly fold himself into the back of the vehicle.

"How do I look?" Hunter asked nervously.

"Uncomfortable and frightened," Charlet answered honestly with a shake of her head. "Will you relax? I will be with you the whole time," she tried to reassure.

"There is more room in here than I expected," Hunter replied as he sat up a little straighter until he felt his ears brush the top of the passenger compartment. "I fit!" he exclaimed in his excitement. He hadn't been sure he would. The opening was not big enough for his comfort. "I should probably face forward," he grumbled as he dreaded seeing how fast they were traveling.

"You are fine. Just sit back and relax. It will take a while to reach the port. Once there, you can act as my personal guard until we assume responsibility of Ambassador Faline. Then you will watch over her until we return her to the port once again. I only hope this arrangement will be more productive than our meetings have so far," Charlet explained with a grin for Hunter's awkward behavior.

"It is rather discomforting to move as fast as we are," Hunter continued to complain before he took a deep breath in a futile effort to relax.

Charlet just laughed as she shook her head at his comment. "You will be fine," she tried to reassure with a pat on his arm.

"Could I use your personal device? I will occupy my thoughts on something else," Hunter suggested as his muscles continued to twitch nervously.

***

"I hope your flight was a pleasant one," Charlet greeted with a warm smile for the ambassador. "Ambassador Faline, this is Hunter. He will assist your security during your stay. Hunter, this is the Ambassador Faline," she introduced quickly. However, she was shocked as Hunter knelt before the ambassador for a formal greeting.

"It will be a great pleasure to serve," Hunter declared nervously as he took her delicate hand and placed his lips to it for a soft kiss.

"Such a well mannered escort. I am surprised you knew or recognized a formal greeting," Faline replied in shock.

"Well, to be honest, I wasn't sure if I was doing it correctly. I just read up on this on the way over," Hunter admitted bashfully. "I must apologize. I do not know the proper greeting for an equine. I didn't know to look that up," he added as he knelt before the two huge equine.

"Hunter, there is no need to kneel to them. They are her personal escorts and security," Charlet explained with a grin.

"Oh, I am sorry. I do not mean to offend. I am rather new," Hunter tried to explain as his heart threatened to leap from his chest.

"Oh, he is cute. Stand up and let me get a good look at you," Faline instructed before she began to circle the strange Canis specimen. "My you are a gorgeous one," she observed as she ran her hands down his muscular arm.

"I... thank you, but I do not understand why you have requested me with those two as your escort. They appear... very formidable. I am not too sure if my services are necessary," Hunter admitted as he stared in open admiration of the two muscular equine.

"Oh, and modest as well. He must be a true gem," Faline snickered in delight.

"She is required to choose an escort from our colony during her visit. My office covers all fees for the service, but she has to have at least one of our own in her presence at all times," Charlet explained with a shake of her head. "Let us be on our way. I am sure you are eager to settle in at our humble home as well as freshen up, and rest from your travels," she added as she began to lead them towards their transportation.

Hunter let Charlet take the lead, but did offer his arm for the ambassador.

"Thank you Hunter, but I do believe I can handle walking on my own," Faline declined with another chuckle. "Where did you find such a sweet giant such as him?" she asked as she stepped up beside Charlet.

"Oh, it is a long story. He is does have his moments, doesn't he," Charlet answered as she looked back at Hunter to give him a wink and a grin.

"I... I... You... ah," Hunter stammered as he tried not to stare at the two huge equine. However, he realized he was doing a poor job at it. "Are all equine so... fit?" he finally stammered. However, the puzzled looks he received for his inquiry made him even more nervous. "I meant... You are the first equine I have seen. I could I... would you mind if I felt your fur. I mean it shines. How do you get it to look like that," he continued to ask nervously.

"Hunter, I think that could quite be the most questions I have ever heard you ask?" Charlet observed with a chuckle.

"I am sorry. This is... I hope we can all fit comfortably," Hunter replied as the driver opened the door to the transport for them to enter.

"It will be fine Hunter," Charlet replied as she motioned for the ambassador to go first.

"Thank you," Faline replied as she entered the vehicle. However, she watched as the rest entered carefully. She watched Hunter's loincloth with particular curiosity and was rewarded with a quick glance of something that nearly took her breath away. She wasn't sure how much of that bulge was fur but his testicles had to be as large as either of her escorts and the equine species were known for their endowments. "Hunter, I have been known to treat good boys with a little playing after the day is done. Would you like that?" she teased with a mischievious grin.

"I assure you. I will do my best to assure your safety during your stay. I will protect you to my last breath if it becomes necessary. I just don't see how it would be necessary while you are so well protected," Hunter tried to reassure. However, the scents in the confines of the now crowded passenger compartment were beginning to have its effects on him. "Would anyone object if I cracked open the window for a little fresh air?" he nearly begged.

"Are you okay Hunter?" Charlet inquired with concern. She would never hear the end of it if he was overcome by motion sickness and vomited on the ambassador.

"Oh, I am fine... It is just...," Hunter began but nearly panicked as he searched his mind for the proper words.

"Spit it out Hunter," Charlet instructed with a scowl.

"Her scent is as intoxicating as the sight of her. I have... You do not want me to begin to drool in such a confined space," Hunter admitted bashfully.

"That has to be the most awkward compliment I have ever heard," Faline observed before she began to laugh heartily.

"I am sorry. It is just that I was so unprepared for this. It seems as if my mind is racing with questions. Charlet, would you mind if I borrowed your personal device once again? I would like to do a little more research," Hunter requested quickly.

"That will be fine," Charlet replied with a smile as she handed her device over to Hunter. However, she was confused as she watched him. She could see the menus begin to change without him touching the screen. She had no idea what he was doing or how he was doing it. Maybe she should ask Tyrell if he installed some sort of new software she was unaware of on her device. That boy needs to be careful what kind of software he loads on her device since she uses it for government and classified files. Nevertheless, she was grateful Hunter finally seemed to calm himself some as he became consumed by her device.

***

"And here we are," Charlet announced as the transport came to a rest in front of the house.

"We are literally in the middle of nowhere. You were not joking when you said we could conduct business uninterrupted here, were you," Faline observed as she looked around and saw no other housing within sight.

"It can be quite peaceful here," Charlet assured with a grin.

"You know it has been so long since I could enjoy a nice run in fresh air. I may thoroughly enjoy my stay here," Faline replied honestly, as she followed Charlet towards the house.

"Ah, if I could have a moment of your time," Hunter requested as he stepped in front of the two equine.

"What is it you wish?" the larger of the two equines replied to the strange Canis.

"I... I don't know your names," Hunter replied awkwardly.

"I am called Arion, and he is Burmese," Arion replied impatiently.

"Burmese... Isn't that a name of a snake or something?" Hunter replied with a frown, while he wondered if they were playing some great joke on him.

"Yes, a very big snake," Burmese, replied proudly.

"Yes, very well. If that is your name, that is your name," Hunter offered with a shrug of his shoulders. "I mean no offence, but I if I understand correctly, your eyesight is not as efficient as mine would be in low light conditions," he questioned carefully.

"Yes, what of it," Arion snapped in irritation.

"I thought I would take patrol of the outer perimeter during the night hours and leave you the inner perimeter where the lighting is better," Hunter proposed nervously.

"You wish to take the outer perimeter?" Burmese questioned with a frown.

"I usually check the outer perimeter a couple times a night anyway," Hunter explained carefully.

"You do realize she will want to do things tomorrow that will require your availability. She will not be pleased if you try to sleep all day," Arion scolded with a glare.

"Oh, that will be fine. I will sleep for a little before the sun sets and again after the sun rises. I would appreciate it if you check the exterior of the house a couple of times during both times. Otherwise, I can handle the exterior security," Hunter assured as he studied the angry equine. He didn't know what he had said to upset them.

"And what is it you consider the outer perimeter," Arion questioned with a frown for the fool's outrageous claims.

"I usually just run the fence line," Hunter answered as he pointed to far fence of the pasture.

"That fence?" Burmese asked with a chuckle as he pointed to the fence on the other side of the drive.

"No, the far fence," Hunter answered with a frown.

"What far fence?" Arion snarled in disgust.

"That one... can't you see it?" Hunter replied quickly. "It does not matter. If she wishes to run tomorrow, I will show you," he added with a sigh. It was not their fault if they were unable to see that far.

"Whatever, you have the outer security. Do as you wish," Arion declared as he turned his back on the fool. "Just be ready in the morning," he added before he entered the domicile.

"I will need to enter the interior a couple of the times throughout the night to eat," Hunter called to the two equine. He didn't know what he had said to upset them, but at least Burmese acknowledged his request.

"What is wrong with that fool?" Arion snarled after the door closed behind them.

"I do not know. Maybe he feels intimidated by our presence," Burmese proposed as he looked towards the door. The Canis did appear rather impressive for a Canis. There was no need for exaggerations.

***

"Whose plate is that?" Faline questioned as she eyed the platter laden down with raw meat.

"Oh, that is for Hunter. I will take it out to him and get it out of our way," Sylvy offered with a mischievous grin. She would give him his desert as well since he didn't bother to come in during the night to get any. Of course, she missed her desert as well. "What?" she asked when she thought she caught the two equine rolling their eyes.

"I suppose he eats all of that by himself," Arion asked with a smirk.

"Well, for breakfast, yes. He doesn't always eat lunch, though," Sylvy replied with a frown before she left them behind.

"I expect manners from you two," Faline snapped at her escorts for their snickers. "We do not judge," she added as she wondered what they found so amusing.

"Yes of course," Arion replied as he snapped to attention.

"After you finish your meal, I want you to make sure Hunter is ready for a good run. If you two need to stretch out, see to it. I will be out when I am ready," Faline instructed with a frown.

"I wasn't sure what your preferences were so I prepared an assortment of greens for you to sample," Rose announced as she began to place large bowls of salads and greens on the kitchen table.

"My lord girl... are you trying to feed an army," Faline replied as she eyed the huge assortment of greens prepared.

"Well, I wasn't sure how much it would take to feed two equine as large as those two. My programming give recommended portion size for an equine, but as I have learned from Hunter, those are not always accurate. I didn't want anyone to go hungry. I will watch to see how much is consumed of which dish and prepare according to that," Rose explained to her defense.

"Well, you didn't have to go to all this trouble I can assure you of that. I thank you for your efforts nevertheless," Faline replied as she sat at the table and began to sample some of the various dishes. "Oh, girl it will be extremely difficult to pick out a favorite from these. I don't believe I have ever had such fine dining on a previous visit to the colony," she concluded before sampling another divine dish.

"I may have an unfair advantage over some of the Draconis chefs you are used to, because I can actually eat the greens. I must confess, that I do struggle a little more preparing some of the meat dishes," Rose explained with a grin for the praise.

"I really never thought of it that way," Faline, admitted before she resumed her breakfast.

***

"I hope you are ready," Arion warned with a scowl as he pushed the barn door open. However, he was not quite prepared for the scene before him. The young Draconis was sitting on a wooden bench with her legs flung over the Canis shoulders while he had his muzzle buried in her snatch. The sounds of his lapping madly at her sex were as stimulating as her moaning. He didn't even notice he was frozen half way through the door while he watched the young female grind and buck her hips while she held his head tight against her sex. The sound of her squeal nearly caused him to stumble. "Umm... I am sorry for the intrusion," he assured awkwardly as he listened to the Canis lap up her juices.

Hunter tenderly licked Sylvy clean after her orgasm subsided, before he stood to address the equine. "I will be with you shortly. I need to eat my breakfast, before I can begin the day," he declared as he licked the last of her wonderful nectar from his muzzle.

"I didn't get any desert Hunter," Sylvy pouted at being denied her turn to taste him.

"I am sorry but I must perform my duty. She will only be here a few days. I can take care of you properly after she leaves," Hunter promised before he gave her a passionate kiss.

"I will hold you to that promise," Sylvy swore with a wave of her finger before she straightened her skirt to return to the house. "Just leave your plate I will pick it up later," she added before she flicked her skirt up with her tail to tease him with a view of her sex and tail hole before she left the barn.

"She is the most beautiful creature," Hunter mumbled dreamily as he stared after her.

"Faline wishes to go for a run this morning. I suggest you eat," Arion instructed once he regained his composure.

"This will only take me a few moments," Hunter assured as he lifted a large chunk of meat to his mouth.

Arion was once again stunned as he watched the Canis eat. This was not the first carnivore he had seen eat. Nor was it the first Canis, which he had witnessed, eat. However, this was the first time he had witnessed large chunks of flesh swallowed whole. Then the sound of bones being crushed by its massive jaws sent shivers down his spine. Before he could tear his eyes from the gruesome spectacle before him, the beast was licking the platter clean.

"Do I have time to freshen?" Hunter asked the gaping equine. "I spent the night running. I have no wish for my odor to offend Faline," he tried to explain as he wondered what he had done wrong this time.

"I... yes... just make it quick," Arion replied as he continued to gape at the beast as it left the barn.

"Did you see him eat all of that? Have you ever seen or heard of the like before?" Burmese asked in disbelief. However, he knew there would be no answer.

"Begin your stretches, she will want to run that Canis hard this morning just to test him," Arion warned as he began to work his leg muscles. It may be hard to out run an equine over a distance, but it was just as hard to outrun a deer. Of course, the rabbit species were the fastest over a short distance, except for a few of the feline species. If he weren't mistaken, he would know by midmorning just how much the beast had exaggerated about its ability to run distances.

***

"Are you ready?" Faline asked curiously, as she eyed the oversize Canis.

"I am ready, whenever you are," Hunter replied as his muscles twitched with anticipation. He had no idea why the idea of running with company excited him as much as it did, but he didn't really care either. He just knew he liked it.

"Hunter, if there is any problem just signal for distress. There are military units close by during her stay," Charlet instructed with concern. She really wished the woman had agreed to do a little negotiating this morning instead of running across the countryside.

"I will do as you ask. I can't imagine running into any danger," Hunter tried to assure. However, he didn't have time to discuss it further as Faline began her run at a brisk pace. He was forced to trot along to keep up, but it wasn't quite as fast as he would normally run his patrols.

"How are you doing back there?" Faline inquired as she turned to check on the Canis, but was surprised how his long strides seemed to eat up the distance. She was sure he was having no difficulty keeping up the pace she had set for him.

"I am fine. Set the pace you desire, I will do my best to stay on your heels," Hunter assured as he hoped she would run at least a little faster.

Arion nearly laughed at the over confident Canis. He let his long legs stretch as he set the pace they normally ran and he had to admit that for reasons he could not comprehend, running outside was more enjoyable. "Would you like to run a little faster than usual on this fine morning?" he asked as he glanced back at Faline. To his surprise, the large Canis was still right behind her. The beast seemed to be enjoying his run as well.

"I hate to admit it, but this is really nice. Yes, let us run a little faster today," Faline, declared as she increased her pace once again.

***

"Whoa... whoa," Hunter called as they neared the perimeter fence.

"What are you tired, Canis," Arion sneered in contempt.

"No, I just wanted to warn you we are at the perimeter. We shall run along the fence if you wish to continue your morning run," Hunter explained with a frown. How could he have upset Arion once again?

"Why can't we take this into that forest? You realize it has been a lifetime since I have had the privilege to run amongst forest trails," Faline complained with a frown for his denial of her wishes.

"The perimeter has sensors to alert those at the house of any armed intruders. I only patrol this side of the fence. I have not taken the time to scout the forest for threats," Hunter explained as held her glare.

"Have you been in this forest?" Faline questioned as she began to study the trees. They didn't appear that different from those found on the planet of her colony.

"I have," Hunter admitted reluctantly.

"Did you notice any predatory animals which could be a threat?" Saline continued to question with a genuine grin.

"I did not. However, if I understand your security needs, it is not predatory animals, which concern me," Hunter continued to protest.

"Do you have orders or instructions which forbid me to enter these forests?" Faline continued with confidence.

"I do not. I would not recommend entering the forest. There are several thickets where an assailant could find ample cover," Hunter protested as he looked to the equine for help. However, he did not find it.

"If the forest frightens you, then you can stay here. We will see that she is safe while she fulfills her wishes," Arion replied with a grin.

"I will continue to offer my protection, but you must realize it will be much more difficult in that forest," Hunter made his last futile protest.

"Arion," Faline said with a grin and waited.

"What is that?" Hunter asked as Arion removed a strange looking personal device from the satchel he carried.

"This is a portable sensor array. It will notify us if any armed personnel approaches. I can set it to detect major life forms as well," Arion, replied with a smug grin.

"What is its effective range in a dense forest," Hunter inquired as he began to reconsider.

"Long enough," Faline declared before she jumped the fence.

Hunter groaned before he jumped the fence to follow them despite his doubts. However, they didn't run far. He was relieved they were changing their minds.

Faline was delighted by the forest and she had decided to reward her boys for allowing her this experience. She stepped off the trail, where she squat to relieve herself. It was all her boys needed to see for them to know what she wanted and she was not disappointed when Arion stepped up first. She stood and lifted his loincloth to reveal that massive flesh between his legs. She grabbed it with her hand as she stepped behind him and waited for him to relieve himself. She loved the feel of his thick cock as he released a heavy stream of urine to splatter on the ground. "My you have such a lovely cock. I will thank you two for bringing me into the forest. Hunter can watch for his dangers, while he learns what kind of rewards come to those who please me," she announced as she glanced over her shoulder at the foolish Canis. She nearly laughed at the fool's blank look, but Burmese distracted her with his exposed cock. "Yes, I will not neglect you or your long pole," she teased before she ran her hand down him. He was well trained and he held himself until she squeezed him in a firm grip. Then he released his urine while she wielded his hose. Once he finished she dropped to her knees before them to lick the end of their cocks clean. She took Arion into her mouth first, as it should be, because he had been with her the longest. However, she didn't neglect sucking Burmese either. However, she did give Burmese a little more attention, because she wanted him well lubed before she let him slide that python into her sex. When she was sure he was ready, she turned her backside to him while she lifted her tail to the side. She wasted no time to suck Arion back into her mouth and began working her muzzle up and down the end of his thick shaft. She groaned over his cock as Burmese mounted her and began his slow controlled thrusts into her tight sex. The volume of her moans increased as her first climax struck her quickly. It had happened so fast her head swam. She doubled her efforts on Arion's shaft while she began to buck her hips on Burmese's long pole. She was sure her boys were enjoying being watched as well as she once she felt their cocks begin to flare within her, which caused her second orgasm. She knew her clenching muscles would push poor Burmese over the edge immediately and she was rewarded with a thick stream of his seed deep within her. She used both of her hands on Arion's thick cock while she moaned and sucked him hard, before he too gave her all his seed. She swallowed as much as she could but he was always more than her small mouth could handle. She waited until he was finished before she licked his retreating flesh clean. She quickly turned on Burmese as his flesh finally slid from her stretched and satisfied hole to clean him as well. Of course, she had to lick his belly and testicles to clean him of the juices she had sprayed on him during her powerful climaxes. "You can earn rewards as well if you learn to please me," Faline declared as she licked her own muzzle clean of the last of Arion's seed.

"I will do my best... I suppose I saw why you are called Burmese," Hunter tried to joke weakly. "However, if you must continue this venture, I would like to proceed quickly. I do not like having you here. I do not trust that device... I feel... something isn't quite right here," Hunter continued to complain.

Faline was dumbfounded. She couldn't believe the fool was going to continue to complain instead of making every effort to please her. "Fine be that way if you wish, but you will not receive any reward from me," she snapped before she resumed her run down the trail. She would run the fool into the ground for his complaints. She ran down the forest trail as hard as she had ever run. She could hear the sound of Burmese and Arion's hooves as they pounded into the forest floor. What she didn't hear was anything or any complaints from the foolish Canis. She knew he couldn't complain as long as he couldn't catch his breath.

***

"Stop! Stop!" Hunter shouted as he began to panic. He was grateful the insane woman finally stopped, but they had traveled too deep into this forest.

"I really thought we had lost you back there," Faline declared in shock that the Canis was still with them.

"We must leave... leave now," Hunter demanded as he tested the air again. There... there it was... that scent, which did not belong. It did not belong in this forest. "Someone or something else has been here. Something that does not belong," he tried to explain.

"Really? I have never heard of a security escort as frightened of a forest as...," Arion was saying as he continued to walk down the path before his foot tripped the thin wire. He could hear the clicking noise as he looked around for the source, before his portable sensor array began to sound an alarm.

"What is that?" Hunter demanded as his hackles began to rise of their own accord.

"I have triggered a visual detection beacon. It lays dormant, so my sensor array does not detect it, until it is triggered. It records our appearance, and if it is a visual match it sets off a beacon," Arion explained as he pulled the device from a tree.

"Who in the hell even knows we are here?" Hunter snarled with a low growl as he turned to scan the forest.

"There we go... I don't know but we are about to find out. I have two life forms there," Arion declared as he pointed further into the forest.

"Can we leave now?" Hunter begged as he eyed the way they had come.

"Arion capture one of those for me so we can question his motives," Faline ordered, while she ignored the sniveling Canis. She would be sure to find a replacement for him as soon as they returned to the estate. She didn't care if Charlet thought the world of him, or how cute he was at times. However, he was simply useless.

"Burmese watch over her while I deal with these two," Arion instructed with a grin as he slid his two short blades from his harness on his back. "It looks as if I may be getting something special at the end of this day," he boasted as he ran down the trail.

"There is something wrong. Too many have been through here. I can smell...," Hunter, continued to complain as he tested the air until the forest flora seemed to come alive as multiple assailants attacked Arion.

"Help him," Faline screamed in horror as she watched Arion fight for his life.

"No, it is a trap," Hunter swore as Burmese ran to Arion's aid. He stood there in confusion while he tried to decide what to do. "Sylvy will kill me if something happens to you," he added before he seized the frightened ambassador. "Stay hidden," he instructed before he lifted her. He gave out a groan as he threw Faline into a nearby evergreen. He could only hope the heavy scented tree would disguise her scent long enough for him to assist Arion and Burmese. However, the forest seemed alive as he heard rustling in the flora all around him.

Faline clung to a branch, until she was able to regain her composure to scramble to safety above it. Panic filled her as she tried to look for Arion and Burmese. She nearly called to them to get her down, before she saw the first feline leap toward Hunter. It was one of the smaller breed of feline. She was sure it was one of the cougar family, which leapt towards him, but it didn't matter. She was stunned as she watched him knock it from the air and stomp on its head, which burst like an over ripe melon. She didn't even have any time to scream out any warning as a second feline pounced on Hunter's back. She felt her tears form as the beast sunk its teeth into Hunter's shoulder. His howls caused her to shudder as his strong arm ripped the creature from his back. Bile rose in her throat while she watched Hunter tear the attacker's leg from its body with a ferocious jerk. He wielded the fallen beast's leg as a club while he continued to beat and stomp his attackers in the most ferocious and barbaric manner. However, it was witnessing him bite the head off one of the large felines, which caused her to lose control of her stomach. She knew she was in trouble as two of the attackers stopped dead in their tracks at the sound of her retching to turn towards the tree, which hid her presence. They looked right at her before they scrambled for towards her. She screeched in horror as they began their ascent towards her with vicious snarls. However, to her disbelief, Hunter began to claw his way up behind them. She watched as he ripped one from the limbs below to throw it to the ground. However, the second was nearly upon her. She kicked at his clawed hands as it reached for her limb of safety. She was as relieved as she was disgusted when Hunter reached the second attacker. She stared in shock as Hunter reached over the beast's head to seize it by its snout. The sound as he ripped the top of its head off caused her stomach to heave. However, her disgust turned to horror as the first attacker had resumed its ascent back up the tree to claw at Hunter's legs and drag him down out of the tree where Hunter pounded on it with his fist until it was an unrecognizable mass.

"Hunter! Hunter!" Arion shouted at the crazed Canis.

Hunter shook his head as he tried to calm himself. However, his muscles twitched uncontrollably as the adrenaline continued to pulse through his veins. "Jump down, we are leaving," he demanded as he ignored Arion and Burmese.

Arion hadn't ever actually seen any real combat previously and he wished to never again to be part of anything such as this as long as he lived. It had taken him and Burmese as well as all of their skill to dispatch the six that had ambushed him and they had taken injuries at that. However, he couldn't even tell how many Hunter had slaughtered. There were pieces of flesh and pools of blood everywhere. He could see Hunter had taken wounds, but the beast seemed to be able to ignore them out of pure will. "Are you well?" he asked with concern. However, he was still ignored by the oversize Canis. "You are bleeding," he added as he crept closer hesitantly.

"We don't have time to bleed. We must get out of here. Now jump down. I will catch you," Hunter demanded with a low grow.

"It is over. She is safe. Thanks to you," Arion admitted as he knelt before this superior warrior.

Hunter let out a slight grunt as he caught Faline. He hadn't notice how badly his shoulder had been damaged until he caught her weight. "This is not over. There are more. They will be coming. I... we... will die if we stay," he explained as he set Faline on her shaky feet.

"You lead the way we will follow," Burmese offered as he continued to pant. He couldn't imagine running all the way back.

"Have you sent a distress signal... my device is damaged," Hunter asked with a shake of his head. How in the hell had he been so careless? Why didn't he send the signal soon as he suspected a trap?

"Busted, we are on our own. What do you want to do?" Arion questioned quickly.

Hunter studied the ambassador who appeared so shaken she could barely stand. "Quickly, use your harnesses to strap her to my back. I will carry her out," Hunter ordered as his ears twitched. He could hear something or multiple somethings rushing through the forest at a distance.

"No, I can carry her. I am faster," Arion protested as he began to remove his harness to strap Faline to his back.

"I will need your speed. I will rely on the two of you to make a path for me to follow. You will have to cut a path through them so we can get her out," Hunter corrected as he helped Burmese out of his harness.

"I agree... quickly now... we don't have time to argue," Burmese snapped at Arion.

"We will cut a path to Hades if that is what it takes," Arion swore as he held Hunter's glare.

"I don't have the strength left to run that far," Hunter, joked weakly with a slight grin.

"Me neither," Burmese agreed with a grin. However, his grin faded quickly as he heard the sounds in the distance as well. "We will take the lead back up the trail," he added more seriously as he tightened the harness around Hunter holding Faline to his back who now looked limp as a rag doll because of what he hoped was shock.

"No, we will go straight through the forest. It will be a more difficult run but it will make it harder for them to set an ambush as they had," Arion corrected firmly.

"Good idea," Hunter agreed with a nod before he stood with Faline hanging limply from his back. "Hold on to me damn it," he scolded and was nearly shocked as she wrapped her arms around his neck tight enough to make him think she was trying to choke him. "Damn," he cursed before he scrambled up a nearby tree.

Arion had never heard of Canis with claws to climb such as he just witnessed. However, that was nothing compared to watching Hunter begin to make his way across the forest canopy.

"Run damn you!" Hunter shouted at Arion and Burmese who had begun to stare at him as he led the way. He knew it would be hard for him to keep up with them, but he was sure this was the safest way to transport Faline. Well, as long as the canopy remained thick enough for him to remain above the ground... and he didn't fall. He was used to traveling in such a manner back on his world but that seemed a lifetime ago.

Arion ran as hard as he ever had as he struggled to catch Hunter. However, it was not easy. The man was moving at an unbelievable pace. He ignored the brush and briars as they dug and tore at his flesh. However, he became concerned as he passed Hunter. He could see Burmese not far to his right, but he had lost sight of Hunter and Faline. Nor did he have the time to search for them as another feline approached him. He used his short blades to dispatch the unarmed creature. He paused a brief moment to examine the strange collar imbedded into the felines neck.

"Are you okay?" Burmese asked between his gulps of air.

"Yes, where is..." Arion asked as he stood. However, there was no need to finish. He could see Hunter ahead of them fighting two felines while Faline still clung to him. "Let's go!" he shouted futilely as he bounded after Burmese who was already on the move. He was amazed as Hunter engulfed one feline's head in his mouth and shook the clawing screaming beast until its head came separated from its body. He noticed the second attacker hesitated while Hunter's jaws crushed the first feline's head in his mouth with a spray of blood and debris. The hesitation was all Hunter required to rip a large section of its throat out with a quick slash of his arm. "We are here!" he shouted as he passed Hunter. He couldn't help but worry as he noticed for the first time the large Canis seemed winded to the point he actually hesitated before he resumed his flight. He could have sworn he saw him actually stagger for the briefest moment. However, his heart soared as he saw the pasture fence a short distance ahead. They would make it.

***

Sergeant Jerkins formerly known as Lt. Commander Jerkins was already disgruntled over his demotion over the incident at the Longfellow residence. However, this new assignment only added to his frustrations and anger. He had been assigned to patrol the surrounding forests while that foul Canis was trusted to escort the ambassador personally. It was everything he could do to control his rage as he rode in the small transport with his small squad. He would have enjoyed watching the Canis disgrace himself, but they had been instructed to remain at such a distance it would be impossible to detect anything. Catching the monster in any violation of the law would be impossible from this distance. He couldn't even see the house from here and there was nothing going to happen in that distant pasture. He was told it was to insure quiet and uninterrupted negotiations. So there he sat waiting for a distress signal that would not come, while he stewed in his anger and hatred of the beast that had caused his unprecedented fall in rank.

"What do you make of that?" the private questioned of the strange scene in his telescopic lens.

Sergeant Jerkins activated the screen on the consol of the hovercraft and nearly leapt for joy as he used the long-range optics to watch the event. He could clearly make out that vile Canis carrying the ambassador away as her personal escorts ran after him. "Let's move!" he ordered as he slapped the pilot on the back. "Faster! I need to be closer for a clear shot," he screamed as he readied his rifle.

***

Arion was exhausted. His legs burned as he pushed for speed he no longer possessed as he chased after Hunter. He would no longer doubt any claim the man made after watching the man drop to run on all fours as a wild animal while Faline clutched to his back. It just wasn't possible for him or Burmese to keep up while Hunter ran on all fours and they were slowly falling behind. He wanted to shout words of encouragement to Burmese, but he just didn't have the breath to spare. It did not matter. He could now see the house. They had made it to safety. They could signal for assistance once they made it to the house. It would be the military's problem to sweep the forest of any remaining enemies. However, the sound of the shots nearly caused him to stumble. He watched as the dirt jumped just beyond Hunter. His hopes were nearly crushed as he heard repeated rifle reports while dirt continued to dance around his master while Hunter continued to run. They only had... His heart nearly burst as Hunter took one last leap over the fence near the drive of the house. He watched in disbelief as Hunter rolled in the air while his flesh was torn. Tears formed as he dove to where Hunter lay limp and motionless.

"Take her... I will," Hunter stammered as he fumbled with the buckles to release the ambassador from his back once his mind began to function. However, his limbs were a different matter.

"Burmese, take her inside. I will help him to his feet," Arion ordered through his tears. He waited until Faline was safely inside the residence before he forced Hunter to his feet. However, he failed to understand as more shots tore through Hunter as he howled in agony.

"Protect her!" Hunter screamed in agony as he pushed Arion towards the house before he collapsed to the ground in a withering ball.

"What the fuck happened?" Charlet demanded as Burmese carried Faline into the house. However, the sounds of the shots told her all she needed to know. She activated her personal device without waiting for an answer.

"Please take her upstairs and secure your family. Burmese and I will secure the downstairs until help arrives," Arion ordered while he secured the door behind him.

"I can help," Tyberius declared as he powered his batons.

"Where is Hunter?" Sylvy shrieked in panic.

"He is alive. Now go!" Arion screamed as he glanced through the small port by the door. "Send for a medic!" he shouted as he recognized the military hovercraft approaching quickly. "We will be fine. The reinforcements have arrived," he announced with a sigh of relief.

"Burmese help me with Hunter. Mr. Longfellow, please keep your family inside and tend to the ambassador," Arion instructed as he began to unlock the door to meet the soldiers who were disembarking the hovercraft. However, he was puzzled by their actions. "What are you doing?" he shouted as he began to panic.

"Hey! Hey! Stop!" Tyberius shouted at the soldiers as they surrounded Hunter with weapons trained on him.

"I got you this time," Sergeant Jerkins boasted as he put his rifle to the monster's head.

"What the fuck?" Arion shouted as he knocked the soldier's weapon away from Hunter who still lay panting on the ground.

"I was about to put that monster out of its misery," Sergeant Jerkins replied with a sneer.

"That is not your choice," Tyberius corrected as he stepped in front of Hunter.

"He will be executed for his crimes and there is nothing you or the high and mighty Governess can do about it this time. I brought him down. I demand the right to claim my prize," Sergeant Jerkins screamed in his rage as other soldiers began to arrive on other hovercraft.

"What do you mean by you brought him down?" Burmese demanded as he stepped up beside Mr. Longfellow.

"It was my marksman skills that put that beast to the ground and stopped him from escaping with the...," Sergeant Jerkins proclaimed loudly until a huge right hand from Arion sent him to the ground like a heap of jelly. "I should kill you for your stupidity," he swore at the unconscious fool while he ignored the weapons trained on him.

"Get a medic over here now!" Tyberius demanded with a shout. "Not for that piece of shit... for Hunter... For the love of Petra," he continued to curse. "Put your damn weapons down, before you end up in as much trouble as that fool is," he continued to snarl in a rage at the fools surrounding them. However, his rage turned to panic as he heard his daughter screeching at the sight of Hunter bleeding on the lawn. "Arion, Burmese, kill anyone who even acts aggressively towards Hunter," he ordered before he turned to comfort his daughter. "He will be fine. He is tough," he lied as he wrapped his arms around his hysterical daughter.

"I need a medic to see to the ambassador," Charlet requested as she approached the soldiers.

"She is wounded," Arion, questioned as he struggled to contain his fears.

"I think her shoulder is dislocated, she has several scratches, and what may be a graze of a bullet. She really needs something to calm her though. She is nearly hysterical," Charlet replied as she embraced Arion to comfort him. "Can you tell me what happened?" she asked the large man as she looked up into his eyes.

"Hunter tried to tell us, but we didn't listen. It was he, who saved Faline. I have failed her," Arion wept as tears formed and fell unrestrained in his shame and grief.