Shaking the Tree, part 2
#11 of CASINO NIGHTS
I hope you guys are enjoying this story. It's clearly the longest and most involved one I've worked on. The complexity of the story hasn't always made it easy... and there have been periods where I had no idea where things were headed.
In spite of all that, I've grown very fond of many of the various characters. I've put a lot of time and energy into this so that, which has helped it to grow into a more realized storyline. I hope everyone that's taken the time to read this had enjoyed it. I've grown pretty attached to these characters (both to Xander and the girls), so it's good to know that other people like them as well.
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CASINO NIGHTS
"Shaking the Tree, Part 2"
.o.o.o.
Rick sat behind his desk, along in his office. The coyote noticed a flashing light on the face of the communicator. The display showed the word "Confidential" in bright red letters. He reached down and pressed a button on it, then reached over and retrieved a small ear piece- witch he placed in his right ear. "Alright sir, the line is secure- no one can hear us."
He listened silently for a moment. "I understand... I'll make sure the shipment arrives safely for distribution." He spoke. He was silent again for a moment, then the Coyote nodded his head in reply in an unheard remark. "Yes, I agree... I'll be sure to keep an eye on things... Though my contact tells me that it looks like someone might have picked up the trail again." He explained.
Rick became silent for a moment as he listened to the voice on the other end. "No sir, nothing to worry about... nothing concrete. ...The meddler doesn't seem to have worked it out yet." He continued. "Of course, we don't want anyone ruining this for us... at the first sign of any sort of trouble, I'll take care of things on this end..." He replied calmly. "Don't worry, I have some connections around here... should the need arise." He finished, placing the earpiece back on the desk.
He reached up and rubbed the bridge of his nose- closing his eyes as did so. Rick stood up and walked over to a large cabinet in his office. He brushed his hand across the surface- pausing for a moment, before nodding to himself. He turned back around and put his hands in his pockets. "...Let's just hope it doesn't come to that."
Rick brushed a hand through his hair and chuckled weakly. "I've come too far to let things fall apart now... too much work has gone into all this to just have it all flushed away in an instant." He added in a dry tone, his words slightly bitter.
.o.o.o.
Things were seeming more and more suspicious to Xander. He felt that he was close to something big- the various clues were really starting to come together for him. The wolf guessed that if he searched long enough, he'd find the missing "piece"... so to speak. Following along that analogy, it would then only be a matter of letting the various pieces fall into place.
Of course, it wasn't as if he was spending all his time snooping around. He'd also spent a decent amount of time enjoying the company of a certain reptilian woman. He smiled to himself, thinking about Regina and how she'd come into his life...
Xander had encountered a lot of people throughout his life so far- and had spent time enjoying the company of a number of women as well. However, Regina was different from them... not just simply by the fact that she was a reptilian. She was different in more subtle and nuanced ways as well. There was a "strangeness" to her, but it was also was made her so intriguing as well. He often found himself wondering what she was thinking out. In her case, her expressions and body language didn't relay nearly the degree of information that most others did.
She was like some sort exotic piece of art- with her yellow serpentine eyes, he long black hair wound up into dreadlocks, and her slender toned body. Her entire form was covered in a fine mesh-work of smooth green scales. Whenever he ran his hands across her body or kissed her, he couldn't distinguish the individual scales from each other- it was more like flesh. And when she moved, the shifting contours of her body picked up the light... making the scaling look more like emeralds. Every little detail enthralled him.
Then of course, he had had the pleasure of spending time with a number of other people as well. Ursa had waltzed into his life with just as little warning, only to become a fixture in it as well. Again, it seemed almost unreal to have this other gorgeous woman around him. By contrast, Ursa was more of a starlet than a work of art- she had long legs and amazing curves and magnificent breasts. Her whole body was a pristine snow-white color- the only exception being her long wavy golden hair and her brilliant blue eyes.
Ursa was so full of energy and enthusiasm. She also radiated warmth and affection in virtually everything she said and did. When she moved, her motions were strong and pronounced. When she spoke, her words were confident and bold. It was instantly clear that the rabbit had nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of. The wolf could see by just looking at her that she was well aware of her body and how she looked to others. But she was never manipulative or devious. Ursa was always honest and up-front about her intentions.
Xander's line of thought was interrupted when he felt a pair of arms snake around him from behind and wrap around him. He smiled, feeling the familiar body pressed against him. Regina rested her head against the wolf's broad back. She smiled to herself and exhaled as she held onto him. "Hmm... so what are you thinking about?" She asked him in a soft tone.
Xander simply nodded with a smile. He turned slightly, and glanced over his shoulder at her- observing how she was nestled against him- as well as how her dark dreads hung loose. "Just the usual... like how incredible you are- that's all." He replied with a smile.
Regina chuckled at the remark and tightened her hold on him. "Xander..." She began. "You always know just the right thing to say." She added softly.
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Mimi had little time to react as Vicky pushed her down onto the bed. The Vixen looked down at her and smiled. The feline was much smaller and slimmer than her, but that was part of why she found her so cute. The busty fox leaned down and brushed her lips against the cat's.
Mimi whimpered slightly in pleasure- the kiss intensifying as the red fox slipped her tong into her mouth to mingle with hers. While Vicky was clearly much bigger and stronger than her, and could have easily overpowered the cat- her apparent dominance was never really an issue. The feline was content to let the vixen play the dominant role in these sort of situations. After a moment, Vicky rose back up and looked down at Mimi.
She was hot and flustered and her short hair- a rich orange color, like the rest of her body- had become disheveled in the process. Vicky slipped her dark hands under the cat's back and effortlessly undid the clasp of her simple bra (something she'd gotten quite good at over the years). She slipped the modest garment off of her and cast it aside, smiling as Mimi's small breasts were left uncovered for her to see. The vixen nodded appreciatively, causing the cat to flush an even darker shade. She briefly leaned down to kiss her before rising back up.
Mimi watched with a transfixed gaze as the vixen above her flexed her arms. Vicky was wearing a matching lacy black bra and panties, along with sheer black stockings. The fox smiled down at her and reached behind her back. With little effort, the clasp in the back came undone and moved her arms back to the front to slide the ornate bra off- causing her large breast to fall free. The large firm mounds were covered in a light cream-colored fur and both were capped off soft pink nipples.
The feline blushed again as the fox reached down and hooked her thumbs under the sides of her white panties. Mimi lifted her legs up so that she could slide the small garment off her. The sudden feeling of cool air washing across her small mound caused her to gasp. However, she had little time to mull over the sensation, as Vicky gentle instructed her to get onto her hands and knees. More specifically- she had her got onto all fours with her bottom facing her. The vixen grinned, knowing that the other female was experiencing a heady mix of both lust and embarrassment.
Mimi did feel extremely embarrassed... But at the same time, she also felt a potent mix of exhilaration and want. But she also trusted the other woman as well, so she was willing to put herself into a situation like this for her- because Vicky knew what she was doing. The vixen cupped her small round bottom in her her (comparatively) large hands and lowered her face down so that it was level with the feline's mound. The soft outer lips of her slit were a nice pink color. She parted the outer lips with her thumbs- exposing the delicate inner folds and noting that they were also a similar shade of pink.
The vixen decided that she'd made the other woman wait long enough and experimentally ran her tongue across the soft folds of her outer lips. A soft moan escaped her lips. Vicky took this as a good sign and began to gently lap at her slit. After a moment of this, she parted her outer lips and delved into her with her skilled tongue. Mimi cried out and bucked her hips against the fox's mouth as she lapped at her inner walls. A stream of pleasured gasps escaped her lips as the vixen continued- her mound quickly becoming slick and wet from her own arousal. Vicky slid one her hands down and quickly found the spot she was seeking...
Mimi let out a pained gasp of pleasure as the vixen's skilled fingers found the sensitive bud at the peek of her slit. She lost the strength in her arms and dropped down in the font- leaving her bottom sticking up. Vicky grinned as she continued lapping at the damp folds of the other female's passage while she gently teased her clit. For the feline, it was almost too much- the vixen's actions were driving her crazy and she knew that it wouldn't be long before she lost it.
Mimi's whole body began to spasm. Vicky smiled inwardly (her face still buried in her mound) and continued tweaking the sensitive nub as she lapped at her. Not long after, Mimi cried out loudly and her whole body tensed up for a moment as she came- soaking Vicky's mouth and hands in the process. The next thing she knew, she felt herself go limp and crumbled into a sweaty heap- her mind caught in a haze of pleasure...
.o.o.o.
Xander had decided to check out a few places around the station. He thought that if he could locate some of Rex's other hidden cameras, then he might be able to find the the missing piece of information that had eluded him. He had come up with a list of the most likely locations- based on where Rex lived, and worked, and so on.
He paused at at the entrance of one of the station's cargo holds. He doubted that he was going to find anything inside there. The hold was pretty large- and dark as well. So it wasn't the greatest place for a hidden camera to set up to indulge in a voyeur fetish. Xander suddenly became still as he heard something behind him. He turned around in time to see the stern looking figure of Constable Mercer looking right at him with a strange, unreadable expression.
The older wolf then flashed him an odd smile. "Funny place for an IS Specialist to be hanging around, wouldn't you say?" He asked, breaking the silence as he walked up along side him- then stopped and turned to look him right in the eyes. "So tell me... what brings you down here anyway?" He asked, tucking his hands into his pockets as he spoke.
Xander looked at the other wolf for a moment, then eventually smiled back at him. "Well, I could ask you the same thing..." He began in a sly tone. "I mean, what sort of reason could the head of station security possibly have to be skulking around these areas?" He added calmly, meeting the constable's gaze with his own.
He watched the officer before him and smiled inwardly to himself. As a wolf, Mercer had a gaze that could shake most men. However, Xander was also a wolf, just like him- so he couldn't be shaken as easily as other might. "You wouldn't happen to be investigating something, would you?" He asked him with a friendly smile.
Mercer regarded him for a moment, then shook his head dismissively. "You know, Mr. Emerson," He began in a measured tone. "You really should be more careful... Not every trail will lead you to where you want to go." He added a low tone. "If you dig too deeply into the darkness- you might just end up uncovering something 'unpleasant'."
Xander watched as the other wolf turned and walked away- back down the dark gray corridor. He considered what he had told him, along the possible implications of the last remark- was it a threat, or a warning of some sort... in the end, the wolf could only shake his head and sigh. He held up the data pad for a moment before turning it off. "So... does that mean that something is going on around here..." He thought to himself.
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Vicky sat expectantly at the other end of the bed across from Mimi. She was on her side and panting for air- her whole body flushed with pleasure and damp with sweat. After a moment, the cat slowly sat up and looked at her- flashing her a weak smile in the process.
The vixen nodded back at her, giving a smile of her own. With that, the feline began crawling towards her. She reached down and gripped the side of her fancy black panties and slowly slid them off of her, revealing her mound. The cat glanced down at it, noting that the outer lips of her slit were already damp- presumably from their earlier activity. The fox spread her legs a little wider and Mimi lowered her head down.
She paused briefly, before flicking her small tongue along her slit. She reached over and spread her open to get a better view... The vixen's folds were a little darker than hers- but otherwise the same. The feline noted that Vicky's juices were already starting to slick the outer lips. After a moment, she leaned in and ran her tongue up along her slit. The red fox moaned faintly from the action, prompting the cat to continue. Mimi lapped eagerly at the other woman's slick folds, causing her to moan faintly. Slowly, Vicky started to squirm as the cat worked her soft folds with her rough tongue.
Taking her cue, Mimi slipped her tongue into her slick passage. The feline began flicking her tongue against the soft inner walls as she delved inside her. She could feel the warm of the vixen as she continued, urged on the growing gasps of pleasure from the other woman. After a moment, she removed her tongue from her warm. She then slipped two fingers inside the vixen- causing her to buck her hips. Mimi smiled to herself and began to slowly thrust into her.
The cat's fingers quickly became soaked by the other woman's juices as she continued. Her slender digits delved into the fox's warmth in a steady rhythm. Vicky began to moan and started to rub her hips together as Mimi continued to plunge her fingers into her. With some coaxing, she was able to get Vicky to part her legs enough for her to lean back in. With her fingers still thrusting into her, she moved her lips up to the top of her slit...
And soon found the other woman's clit. She encircled her lips around the sensitive nub and gently sucked on it. At the same time, she continued driving her fingers into Vicky's depths. The vixen cried out noisily as Mimi sucked on her sensitive clit while continuing to work her fingers inside her. She reached down and gripped her by the back up her head as she began bucking her hips. Then suddenly, her back arched sharply and she felt herself climax.
Mimi smiled to herself and lapped at the fox's juices as she came. Vicky lurched forward as she gasped for breath. The feline slowly rose back up to look at her. The fox was quick to lean in and kiss the other woman- tasting her own lingering juices on her soft lips.
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Once Xander had finished processing the information from his little workshop/office on the station, he set out for his quarters. He shrugged his shoulders as he mused over what Mercer had said. In a very round-about way, the constable had told him to stop sticking his nose where it didn't belong. This of course confirmed his theory that something was going on.
The fact that he'd "bumped into" him in the first place was a red flag that he might be getting into something serious. His instincts told him that he getting in over his head, and that he should just back off from his little investigating. However, the wolf's instincts had also told him that he was getting close to figuring out what was going on. Mercer's warning only confirmed this. It was foolish to go against his own survival instinct, but his curiosity had already been piqued...
He stopped at the door and paused. He could hear two voices inside- both were familiar to him. He opened the door and stepped into the front room. He instantly spotted Ursa and Regina seated on the couch. He observed that they were talking while drinking what looked like wine. He approached them and the two women both looked up at him.
Regina had a very relaxed look on her face, and she was slumped back slightly. She was holding a half-full glass of red wine in one hand while she used the other on the arm of the couch and help keep her propped up. She had on a black tank-top and loose jeans. The green-scaled woman's dark dreadlocks were currently hanging loose. The wolf glanced down and observed that the Ichthilian was barefoot.
Ursa appeared much more perky- and looking generally less effected by the wine. She was sitting up much straighter then the other woman. Xander noted that the glass she was holding in her hand was almost empty. She had on a white blouse (with the top few buttons undone) and a dark blue skirt and stalkings. Her shoes were resting on the ground nearby and her blond hair was undone.
The white rabbit was the first to speak up. "Oh, hello Xander." She began warmly while Regina simply smiled to herself. "You're just in time- we were just talking about you." She added, finishing off the contents in her glass. She set it down on the coffee table and poured herself another cup as Xander sat down in a nearby chair.
Regina perked up. "Yeah, Ursa was telling me about this party that coming up... it sounds fun." She stated in a calm voice, much to the amusement of the wolf. "...In spite of my better judgment, I let her get me warmed up with this stuff." She paused, glancing down with a smirk and sipping from the glass. "Of course, now I'm in a much more receptive mood, so I was thinking it would be fun."
Before Xander could offer a reply, Ursa burst in excitedly. "Oh... and that's not all," she began, glancing at the reptilian woman and exchanging a smile with her. "I'm going to pick out Regina's dress for the occasion!" She exclaimed enthusiastically.
Regina chuckled at the last remark, prompting Ursa to turn back to her. "Oh comes on! I promise it'll be perfect for you." She began, leaning in towards her and smiling. "I already have a look in mind that will be perfect you. Trust me, you'll look great."
The other woman smiled at this and regarded her for a moment. "Really now?" She asked. "In that case, I can't wait." She added. She then surprised the rabbit by leaning forward so that her lips brushed against hers- catching her in a kiss. The rabbit was caught off guard momentarily, but quickly returned the gesture before turned back towards Xander and leaning back against the couch.
He shook his head and smiled at the two women before him and their antics. "How could I possible say refuse?" He replied with a smile.
(- End of Chapter 12 -)
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This chapter took a lot longer to make because I had to spend a lot of time plotting out the remaining chapters. I've got the ending in mind now, so I have to be sure that the remaining story flows as smoothly as possible. I'll try and have the next chapter out soon, so I hope you all will keep an eye out for it and keep reading. Also, comments and criticisms are always welcome.
-Seres North