Heavy Metal Soup for the Soul: Tears Don't Fall (Chapter 2)
Heavy Metal Soup for the Soul- Chapter 2: Tears Don't Fall
Warning: Characters in this story vary in age, the main characters ranging from 15-17. All characters whether made up or based off of real life persons are consenting and belong to me and/or their respected players. Any references to band names, songs, or other media are not owned by me and are strictly used for this stories plot and development. The city of LeMans does not exist, not this one anyways, it is a fictitious city in which I have based off of neighboring cities and towns near my own home.
Silence filled Xan's dark musty bedroom, pitch black and ignorant as usual of daylight creeping slowly into the valley. The faint green glow from the clock on the wolf's bedside radio put out a faint glow of dim light, the block numbers reading 5:59. The clock changed the numbers reading 6:00; the usual soft click brought the radio to life the CD inside of the clock to start turning rapidly. The familiar ambient whine of feedback rose out of the speakers being soon followed by two hard hits with a harsh voice trailing," Te'Amo I hate you." The first hit of the song always made the wolf begin to stir as second sequence of hits and the dark voice the wolf had his brown eyes open staring into the darkness. With the third time in the sequence the Xan was wide-awake now sitting up in his bed. The wolf let his feet fall from the bed resting onto the cold carpet, continuing his morning routine whispering in unison with screaming voice," you always think that you were right."
The wolf let the pace of the music sink in under his fur, he never knew why but listening to Ill Nino always woke him up the easiest, waking every thought, every sense. He finally stood up and moved towards the bedroom door and flicking on the light. The light blinded the wolf momentarily; he had to stop staying up so late talking to friends from across the country or even the world he thought to himself. But the hours of sleep or the lack there of never really bothered the wolf, he could function normally even on two hours of sleep. He turned around hooking the speaker wire that led to the small speaker in his bathroom into the back of his radio.
Continuing down the hall he continued his normal routine, stopping only for a moment to read his quote on his bathroom mirror. The quote came from his favorite Killswitch Engage song, "Nevermore to be held down, by the wings of destiny. Nevermore to be cast aside. This day is mine" It gave him hope and motivation no matter what his day or emotional state was. The week had passed by fairly quickly it was now Friday the day of the party, he wanted to look and smell good the whole day through to the night. Xan and Jess often put out the idea that they were dating; though the fact of the matter was they were both single and looking. The wolf and the jackal girl were best friends though some might consider them as friends with benefits, but the way they clung together suggested that they were in bliss dating one another. It wasn't uncommon for Jess to spend the evening with Xan in his bed and it was always worth each other's while but it was as friends, though at one time they had considered start dating and decided not to, but that was another story.
The wolf made quick work in the shower it seemed he was washing up faster for today, he didn't know why though. He wasn't really expecting anything out of today; there was always a possibility of having a night alone with another girl from school or the neighboring schools for that matter. The wolf made his way from the shower quickly drying up leaving his towel in the bathroom and walked back to his room in the buff, his slim athletic build silently padding back through the darkness of the basement hall. He decided on his favorite Aeropostale blue jeans that had the faded look down the front of the legs and a dark navy blue Dickies polo shirt before returning to the bathroom. He had his hair cut the middle of the week and started putting his hair into a faux hawk, he liked this look for some reason but it became a big hit with the girls. They said it made him look hot, so that was as good as any reason to keep his look going.
After a week of Cowboy's bus route going there was no more need for reminder calls, by Wednesday he had just stood out in the driveway and waited for the bus to come around. Today as he stood outside before the male collie came around he noticed a familiar figure standing in a driveway a couple houses down across the street. The figure was getting in and out of their car, the hood propped up, from what he could hear the car wasn't turning over. The figure looked over towards the wolf and smiled calling out to him," Hey Xan, good morning."
"Morning Terra," the wolf responded to the tigress," everything ok," he asked in response.
"Car won't start," the tigress replied, her voice was laced with slight distress," is there anyways you could give me a ride to school."
The wolf smiled," no problem, c'mon over and you can catch the bus with me."
The tigress, jogged over quickly she giggled shaking her head," the bus," she asked.
Xan smiled," Yeah the bus," the wolf laughed," Cowboy runs his own little carpooling system. He starts at his ranch then just works his way into the city picking up his friends on the way, and in return we give him gas money once a week or once every other week."
Terra smiled," doesn't sound like a bad deal at all," the tigress began to notice how for some reason her eyes kept trailing to his, and every time she looked into his eyes he was looking into hers. Her head turned as the wolf begin to reply," Nope not bad at all," he smiled noticing the same thing himself, before turning and seeing Cowboy coming down the street. He contemplated what it was that drew him to her, of course the wolf thought the tigress had really beautiful eyes but her personality was fun, erratic at times, she prided herself in bringing up random words or topics. He liked that, she was fun to talk to and be around, also didn't help the he always had a certain attraction to redheads.
The short bus came to a stop, the doors opened letting out a wave of sound escaping from the vehicle. The tigress began to giggle as her eyes traced to the collie driving, his head was thrashing up and down to the beat of the music, she turned back to a smiling Xan
holding his arm out for her," ladies first."
The two climbed into the bus, Xan taking his usual seat with the Chavez siblings to his right, Cowboy to his front, and Jess and Brooke in the seat behind him. Tera took a seat next to him, the tigress was still laughing before turning to Jess behind them," is it always this crazy in the morning."
The female jackal laughed before lunging at Tera wrapping her arms around her tackling her in the seat in a joyful hug," Good morning, Tera." The jackal let her long tongue playfully escape her lips the long appendage sliding up the tigress's cheek," and yes, we're all a bunch crazy ass kids."
Tera sat up again as Jess climbed off of her and back into her seat, the tigress began letting her ears adjust to the music, her head bobbing slightly to the beat before turning to the wolf next to her," hey Xan what band is this?"
The wolf listened in for a moment before replying," DevilDriver, they're one of my favorite bands." The wolf listened some more before leaning up to the seat," Hey Cowboy, let's introduce Tera to some SLS."
Tera turned to the wolf as he leaned back into the seat with an inquisitive look on her face," what's SLS?" With her question came her answer ringing through the speakers ‘dat... Dun dun dun dun dun tss tss tss tss tss tss tss dat... dun dun dun dun.' A slow galloping guitar riff followed before the ‘dun dun dun dun' repeated before putting a steady beat to the slow galloping distorted guitar riff. With the steady beat came a high mid tone screaming voice, the tigress couldn't make out the words clearly, she wasn't use to the scream vocals as much as the others surrounding her. Her ears twitched as the screaming voice suddenly changed to harmonious clean vocals, the singer now becoming clear to Tera as she realized it was a female singing the entire time.
The tigress turned to Xan with an inquisitive look on her face asking only," Is that..." her question being answered by the female jackal behind her before Tera could finish her question. "Yep, that a chick. That's the beautiful Alexis Brown on vocals there." Tera turned to Jess," so this is SLS," her face still puzzled. Jess smiled," Yep. This is Straight Line Stitch, still kind of underground but they're really good.
Xan tried out for their drummer position a couple months ago."
Tera giggled a little turning to the wolf," Really? How'd you do?"
Xan sat back and smiled," Pat, they're lead guitarist, said I had a pretty good head on my shoulders and looked like I had everything pretty well down."
"So did you make it?"
"Nah," the wolf chuckled," I was too young to be in the band, they do a lot of bar shows and they were needing someone older to be able to play the shows and tour with them."
Tera playfully wrapped her arms around Xan," Aww I'm sorry you didn't make it."
The wolf hugged the tigress back," it's ok. They got a new drummer, he' pretty sick on the drums."
Before the tigress could ask another question, the collie in front of them called out over the music," We're here ladies and gentlemen, remember don't leave anything on this bus, you won't get it ‘til the end of the day." With that the vehicle came to a stop and the group filtered out of the bus walking towards the doors of the school, the tigress paused as she exited the bus turning to the male collie," Thanks for the ride Cowboy," she poke with a warm smile of gratitude across her maw. Cowboy turned exiting the bus and locking the doors smiling back at her and tipping his hat to the tigress," you're most welcome Tera."
She giggled staying toe in toe as the two walked," you actually remember my name?"
The collies chuckled in response," was I not supposed to?"
Tera shook her head smiling," No, I don't know. I mean it took almost a week for Mel and her friends to remember my name when we first met. You, Xan, Jess and the others all remembered me with in hours or days." The collie chuckled in hearing her response," Well let's put it this way. We're not as self serving as Mel is. Myself I can find a good trait in anyone I meet, " Cowboy let his shoulders shrug," I mean like you. You're easy to get along with and you have a fun personality."
The tigress smiled to the male collie which she noticed was a lot taller than her," thank you Cowboy. Which reminds me, why do they call you Cowboy?"
The collie chuckled," I'm the country boy of the group, grown up on a ranch around farms and rodeos. I like listening to a lot of country mixed in with all of the metal and hard rock music, on any given day I can listen to Toby Keith and Lamb of God back to back with no problems. But I also do bronc riding and bull riding, so I guess that's one reason why. Main reason is the hats."
Tera chuckled and shook her head," but see I like the hats, you look handsome in them."
The collie laughed," Well thank you Tera, I like my hats, got one for everyday of the week, but this one I'm wearing," Cowboy dipped his head down showing the tigress the obviously old and worn black hat," this was my grandpa's. It was the last thing he gave me before he died, said it had brought him luck and happiness when he got it and wanted me to have the same luck and happiness he did."
Tera smiled," sounds like a good man, your grandpa."
"He was, I miss him a lot, but it's his death that steered me away from smoking or chewing," the collie's face changed to a look of angst, before mumbling under his breath,"
fucking cancer..."
The tigress just watched the collie," I'm sorry," they continued walking passing through the front doors. She quickly turned back to Cowboy," hey. Are you going to the party tonight?"
Cowboy smiled and shook his head," we always go as a group. I enjoy seeing Mel's face when we walk in and she doesn't want us to be there but she has to let us stay anyways. But yes I will be there and so will Xan," the collie just smiled at Tera.
She giggled as she looked up seeing the said wolf leaning against the wall near their usual table for the Goths and metal heads, though she found herself lowering he head when their eyes met. The wolf chuckled calling out," Cowboy, Tera hurry up you two," the two of them smiled beginning to rush towards the tables. Tera's expression turned from a happy smile to one of frustration and disgust before reaching the others as she noticed something out of the corner of her eye. Jess was the first one to notice her expression following her gaze to Mel's table, she was hanging off of the guy that Tera was supposedly dating currently, she turned to the tigress with a stern look," I say dump his ass."
"How long have they been like that," asked Tera, she had a despairing tone in her voice.
The jackal girl groaned as Brooke answered Tera's question," all morning, he's not worth shit Tera. Don't bother talking to him, this shit was even enough to piss off Shaunte," her finger pointed to an empty seat at the tables. The German Sheppard girl looked around," where'd she go?"
The husky girl came up from the student center toe in toe with Tiree, both of them carrying fresh drinks handing them out to some of the group, the tigress was handed her drink before receiving a hug from her friend. The husky's gaze turned towards the other table," that stupid fuck, he doesn't deserve you Tera. Goddammit I just want to go punch him right now"
Tera just sighed shaking her head," don't bother. You guys were right I should've seen this coming, why was I so blind."
Jess leaned over and hugged the tigress," It wasn't blindness, you thought he loved you and that alone seemed to outweigh everything he was doing behind your back."
"Yes but still I'm such an idiot for not seeing it," the tigress let out a long sigh," I seen the way he looked at her and I didn't think anything of it. There were all of these signs that were all in my face everyday and I did nothing at all or think anything of it."
A voice came from behind the group," I'm gonna kill him," the group turned around to see Cami with a face of rage and anger, her light tan kitten fur having a hint of red apparent signs of just how angry she was. The tigress just shook her head placing a hand on her friend's shoulder," don't bother. I'm through with him and you shouldn't waste your energy on a prick like him." The kitten sighed wrapping her arms around Tera," I'm still sorry," as she rested her head on the tigress' shoulder the bell rang signaling the group to make their way to class and await the events for later that evening.
After getting off Cowboy's bus Tera gave a warm innocent hug to Xan smiling as she pulled back," I don't want to burden you but could you give me and Cami a ride to the party tonight?"
The wolf smiled," sure thing."
Another pair of arms wrapped around the wolf reaching to Tera and pulling her back into Xan as Jess poked her head over the wolf's shoulder smiling," you'll just have to deal with me too."
Tera giggled letting her arms trail and wrap against the jackal's back, the two girls sandwiching Xan between them," I'm fine with that." The two girls released their arms retreating slowly from the wolf between them," so what time you two wanna leave?"
The wolf thought for a second," well the party starts at 6 so we'll leave around 5:30, pick you and Cami up unless you two want to meet here?"
Cami smiled," wouldn't mind either or, we don't have a lot of homework so we'll see what happens."
"Alright well me and Jess are gonna do some songwriting, if you two want just come over afterwards just come in, no need to knock."
"Sounds good to us," Tera and Cami turned and began to walk down the street as Jess and Xan turned towards the wolf's house," see you two soon," the tigress called out before running across the street as the wolf and jackal disappeared into the house.
A couple hours passed, Tera and Cami had come over and the four had been joking and hanging out in the wolf's basement as Xan and Jess picked away at a couple guitars and jotted random words and lyrics in the jackal girl's notebook. As the clock neared closer to 6 the four left the basement and piled into Xan's Ranger and made their way up the hillside, the size of the homes grew the farther up the road. The foothills of the near mountains looming over Le Mans were home to the more wealthy families of the city, mansions and large estates scattered the foothills. Neither of the four were strangers to this part of town; Tiree lived with his brother who owned a larger home in this area, which ironically was next door to Shaune's family who had a home of similar size.
Up the street from their friends' homes at the end of a cul-de-sac was the Sanchez estate, cars and vehicles lined the street and crowded the long elegant driveway leading to the estate's large wooden front door which was open letting the blaring music fill the evening sky, the pounding bass tones could be heard and felt coming up the street. The keynote was; if it says the party starts at 6, the doors opened and the party started and hour prior, the six-o-clock time just said when the popular kids would be arriving. The group broke out laughing as Xan made his own parking spot, making use of the four-wheel drive on his truck and parking at the top of a hill in the middle of the lawn overlooking a rock wall feature.
The four were met with a wide array of smiles and looks of disgust as they entered the party. Murmuring and gossip was bound to spread as they entered together but they didn't care they were here to have a good time and put up a middle finger to those who got in the way. They made their way to the bar area, grabbing bottles of Mountain Dew and throwing them back as they watched a crowd of kids dancing to the music. Jess chugged her drink a couple times before turning to Cami," does the kitty dance," she smiled towards the cat awaiting her reply.
"Of course this kitty dances," Cami giggled as Jess took her hand and led her off to the living room floor each of them pulling in random guys each to dance with before after a few moments leaving their males and dancing seductively with each other. Cami taking a lead with the taller Jess, grinding her rump against the jackal girl's front, the two of them happily teasing the males around them. Tera and Xan watched shaking their heads smiling, the volume on the music faded as a voice came over the crowd, "boys I'm ready."
Heads turned up to see an older woman dressed in only a short vivid red silk robe that cut off at her thighs. The robe was untied and flared open letting the woman's plump ample breasts escape from the silk fabric, she was nude leaving nothing to the imagination and nothing hidden from the on-looking audience. The leopardess smiled seductively," those of you that have been here before know the drill. Those of you who are new here, the fresh meat of the group," she murred lowly at her own words," listen up. I'm looking for the best young lover and you're all getting a chance at trying to make me scream and want more." The woman licked her lips," so line up one by one," she paused and grinned widely," or in groups and I'll let you have at me."
Xan shook his head while a group of males began running up the stairs as the leopardess turned and strutted down the hallway towards a master bedroom, he turned his eyes to Tera who was laughing as well," did you ever?"
The wolf shook his head still smiling," take Mrs. Sanchez's challenge?"
"Yeah."
"I did last year."
"And..."
"She fucking loved it," a voice erupted from beside them, they both turned to see a white wolfess with blue tiger stripes. She wore a red skirt complimented with a black corset covered by a white jacket while a large pink bow wagged happily along with her bushy wolf tail that it was tied to.
"Tayo," Xan and Jess exclaimed happily before turning to each other and asking the same," wait how do you know Tayo."
The tiger striped wolfess giggled happily answering both of them," both of you were introduced to me through friends, and both of you I've had some," Tayo murred lowly as her thoughts wandered on memories," fun with me."
The two laughed looking at each other the wolf was the first to speak," so Tera how'd you react to Tayo's secret?"
Tera shivered happily at the thought," well now," she shook her head still smiling," like she said we had tons of fun. What about you?"
Xan smiled welcoming Tayo's warm arms as she pulled both of them into a hug," I had a lot of fun too, didn't sleep at all that night."
Tayo smiled and spoke jokingly," hun neither of you did."
"And neither did I," came another voice as another wolf walked up behind Tayo wrapping his arms around from behind resting his chin on her shoulders, leaving a loving kiss on her cheek.
"So Tayo how is Cord in bed anyways," Xan joked looking up to his cousin.
She smiled seductively," as good as you two. Simply fucking amazing."
The four laughed before Cord dipped down and began to whisper into Tayo's ear to which she grinned and began to giggle before turning and kissing the wolf playfully," We should baby." Tayo turned back to Xan and Tera," we'll see you guys later. Gonna go have us a little fun time."
"See you two later," Tera and Xan spoke in unison, before looking at each other and breaking into laughter. The male wolf and tiger-wolfess turned hand in hand running towards the stairs cutting into line for Mrs. Sanchez's contest. It became apparent to the two just how much fun Tayo and Cord were going to have for the evening and probably wouldn't see them for the rest of the weekend. Tera took a drink before swallowing it down as she swallowed she held a finger up to Xan to say ‘hold on one sec' as the liquid went down she turned to the wolf.
"I'll be right back, need to use the little girl's room," she giggled as she turned and headed towards the stairs running up them past the line of eager males and a couple females waiting to be let into Mrs. Sanchez's room. She giggled recognizing almost everyone in the line as she stopped at a door; she knocked to make sure no one was using the restroom. With no answer she opened the door slowly at first then pushed the door open, when she was about to walk in she stopped at the sight.
A young female Labrador sit on her knees, her long wavy blonde was swaying back and forth with the bobbing motion of her head and muzzle. Her clothes were a mess, the tank top she wore was hanging off her form, one of her plump breasts was falling from one side over the tank top and her bra, which was pulled down in a heat of lust. Further down the blonde's lithe form found her jeans unbuttoned and slipped down her legs her thong also slipping from her form one strap of her pink thong still clung to the hem of her jeans.
The girls hands fondled at the balls of the male standing before her while her muzzle bobbed lustfully down the male's length while her other hand was fumbling with the male's pants tugging them down with his boxers further down his legs.
Tera's eyes trailed up the two familiar figures, her eyes finally met with the male's own which were shut as he rested against the wall behind him, his lips let out low growls and groans as his length was fondled and sucked. His head turned obviously close to his climax, his eyes slowly opened meeting the tigress' green eyes wide with shock a disgust. As soon as he seen who was looking he clambered pushing the girl off of his shaft and fumbling to pull his pants back up," Tera."
"You're such a fucking asshole Angel," Tera was overcome with anger her fists clinching and her fur turning a light shade of red. Meanwhile the female stood, the back of her hand cleaning her lips of while her other hand fixed her dress pulling her top and bra back up and pulling her pants and thong," oh please Tera. He needs a real woman and you just don't amount to being the woman I am."
"Shut the fuck up Mel," the tigress growled before reaching out and pushing the female back and into the bathtub the shower curtains ripped and fell onto her the bar coming down and landing on her as well. Angel looked backing shock before turning back only to receive a hand to the face. He yelped at the sting while he held his cheek he helped Mel up and then took off after Tera.
Xan's eyes shot up towards the stairs and the tigress that was coming down them in a look of rage, her feet stomping quickly past everyone. The wolf's eyes then caught onto another figure coming after her, trying to catch up and push through the crowd. The wolf jumped to his feet and rushed towards Tera as she stormed out the door. Xan caught up and placed a hand on her shoulder," Tera what's wrong?"
Before the tigress could answer the two heard a loud voice behind them," Get away from my girl bitch."
"I'm not your girl Angel, I've known about you and Mel so go finish fucking her you son of a bitch."
Angel growled and began to lunge at Tera but was interrupted by Xan stepping in front of her," do not touch her. You've done enough as it is."
"Get out of my way, I need to talk to Tera, so back off and let the grown ups talk."
"I'm more grown up than you'll ever be Angel. You don't understand a thing about a heart or how much you've hurt Tera and everyone around you. You're a just an ignorant child compared to me Angel."
Angel snickered," a child huh," his snicker turned to a growl," I'll show you child." The larger canine lunged at the wolf bringing up a fist to punch Xan. His fist was met with an elbow blocking his strike while Xan's other hand came under striking Angel in the gut. As Angel keeled over his shoulders were gripped by the wolf's hands, Xan pulled down on Angel's shoulders bringing his knee up and hitting it hard against the other canine's face.
Angel staggered back holding his muzzle especially his nose tightly as he fell backwards."You son of a bitch," growled the large canine as he struggled to get back up," you'll pay for that." He was full of anger as he made it to his knees, as he looked up he seen the wolf running towards him.
Xan made a short leap his body leaning nearly parallel to the ground, his right foot brushed by Angel's ear as the wolf brought it up towards his chest. Above it his left leg swung up brushing over Angel's head, as the wolf cleared the larger canine his left left snapped back, the heel of his shoe hammering against Angel's skull. Angel was stunned watching the wolf breeze over him before his vision became blurred in a bright flash then went completely dark. Both canines fell to the ground, the wolf making a smooth roll on the ground before somersaulting back to a proposal position. Angel's body went limp, the jock falling flat to his face and not getting back up as his eyes sat shut and his muzzle limp about to drool on the ground.
Tera shook her head, her expression was a half smile with her mouth open in shock and awe," umm wow Xan." Her eyebrows cocked," he's not dead is he," the tigress asked as the wolf came to his feet and made his way back towards her peering down with a smirk.
"He'll be fine. He'll wake up in a few minutes with a migraine and a 'what the fuck happened' and we'll be gone by the time he realizes he got kicked in the back of the head."
"Mehh he got what he deserved right," Tera joked, as the two turned towards the wolf's truck. Their faces turned to a questioned look as they noticed something odd with Xan's truck. As they got closer they realized there were kids inside the wolf's truck, the two darkened figures in the passenger seat. As they got closer they could hear giggling with the exception of a couple moans mixed in as the two figures squirmed on the passenger seat.
"What the..." the wolf spoke quietly as the two came to the passenger door. Xan reached out slowly, gripping the door handle before popping it open and letting the door sway open. The dome light flicked on as the door opened revealing the two figures who were giggling as their attention turned towards their witnesses.
The jackal girl was kneeling onto the seat, her ass end suspended over the edge of the seat, her jeans unbuttoned and hiked down slightly. Her tank top was misplaced, the shoulder strap of both her bra and tank hanging limply off of her shoulders. Her ample round mounds pushed the neck line and bra cups down, her soft violet fleshed nipples stood erect as she leaned back against the dash. Her hands trailed to the other figure below her, who's jeans were also unbuttoned and hiked down off of her hips, obviously pushed down by the jackal girl's hand which was hidden between the cat girl's thighs. The jackal girl was given easy access to the other girl's nether regions as the cat girl below her sat leaned back into the chair with her legs wrapped around the jackal's back lightly hugging their hips together.
The cat girl's shirt sat pushed up, hiked up with her bra as well, her smaller breasts being groped and fondled by the jackal girl's other hand as her fingers tweaked at the cat's erect soft pink nipples. As Tera and Xan traced the cat girl's own hands they found they led back up to the jackal girl, one hand cupping one of the girl's larger breasts while the other had snaked it's way down the front of her pants hidden between the jackal girl's thighs.
"Hiya guys," the cat girl giggled.
"You caught us at a kinda revealing time," the jackal girl giggled as well while she joked.
Tera smiled and giggled," Cami I always knew you had a thing for girls. So how'd you and Jess end up hooking up?"
Xan turned to Tera," You didn't know Jess was bi did you?"
"I had a hunch."
Jess whipped her long black hair back over her shoulders leaning down and giving a soft kiss to Cami below who returned the sweet kiss affectionately. She then turned her attention to Tera," truth be told i'm more attracted to girls. Xan and Adrian are the only guys i've ever slept with."
Tera smiled leaning in and giving a sweet kiss to Cami as well," Well Cami and Shaune are the only girl's i've slept with."
Jess smiled," and how is this kitten in bed?"
Before the tigress could answer, Cami held a finger to her lips and looked seductively back up to the jackal," Why ask when you could find out for yourself?"
The four looked at each other, their faces all bright with a hint of lust and passion, the wolf broke the silence," my house?"
The three girls answered in a unison of agreement," your house."
To be continued...