Endurance In A Barren World [CM]

Story by DerekTheDragon on SoFurry

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#29 of Short Story Commissions

Samantha is a wolverine-badger mix who has persevered in the harsh environments even after the fall-out that seemed to wipe out most of the human race. She's been delivering supplies back and forth since then to local factions to help rebuild the world into the place it once was, and in this story she finds herself meeting one of her best friends as well as having some fun with some other pregnant ladies to get everything off her mind.

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The blaring heat of the sun bore down upon the charred desertland below, the sparse bushes dried up and wilting in the harsh atmosphere. A stray tumbleweed danced across the horizon beside the downtrodden path, a wisp of wind carrying it aimlessly. A scorpion wandered across a small dune, seemingly looking for any source of food before a snake struck to take it as its own, just one more life claimed in the dark world that seemed to only dwindle in numbers. But even in a barren landscape such as this where water was scarce and supplies were limited, life continued to prevail and hold onto what little hope they had left.

It was only after the snake slithered across the path, carrying its meal home that a heavily armored truck barreled down the road, crushing the creature below the tires, reminding others that even predators weren't safe in a world like this. The sand kicked up from the vehicle brushed over the sides of the metal and across the boxes strapped down tightly to the trunk, the windows of the car rolled down slightly to let the hot air from inside out into the open. The driver let out a grunt as the light in the sky glared into her eyes, lowering the battered mirror above her to try and block it out before adjusting the rearview mirror once more, gazing onwards at the seemingly endless road stretched before them. She took some comfort in the constant rumbling of the truck, a somewhat homelike feeling causing the tension in her muscles to relax.

The soft kick from her belly caused her attention to shift for a moment, a soft smile crossing her face as she glanced down and rubbed her swollen tummy before returning the concentrated gaze as she drove. 'Already so eager to come out? You'll just have to wait...' She pondered over how long it would be till it was time, reminding herself that she should probably take some time off soon as she felt next month may be the time. Still, she hadn't intended to have kids so the whole idea of breaking her routine to care for someone else... It was foreign and yet she could feel part of herself desiring such. Still, she had a job to do and with a stern nod, she decided to worry about it later, clenching her first around the torn-up fabric of the wheel to set her course straight.

She was on her third day into the drive and by sunset, she hoped to arrive at her destination so she could return home. She thought back to the night before, parked under the moon in the middle of nowhere, thinking about the small bed she'd set out beside the boxes in the trunk, staring at the stars flickering above. For some reason, she couldn't decide whether she enjoyed the physical comfort of her mattress at home more or the familiarity with being on the road, cuddling up with her pet Bubble as they enjoyed one another's company.

She remembered the first day she'd met Bubble. It was just another ordinary trip through the desert to drop off some weapon caches for a local faction, paying no mind to the winter snow covering the ground as she offboarded the load along with the help of some others before returning to her truck. But when she clambered back inside, placing her paw on the head of the passenger seat, she let out a gasp, startled at an unfamiliar creature curled up on the cushion. She wasn't sure what it was but the different shades of green marking his back along with three leaf-like feathers growing from the top of his head caught her interest. Her uncertainty quickly turned to curiosity and amusement, noticing the large, bulged-out underside of the creature, the beige-colored belly and neck seeming almost too big for such a small animal.

It was only then that she realized why he was here, watching the verdant body shiver slightly before letting out a soft bubbly chirp, head seeming to lean forward with his lids closed. She then took notice of the heater still running, blocking out the winter breeze from outside, Sam letting out a motherly hum before taking a step forward and turning up the dial for him. As the warmth encompassed him further his tail flicked, letting out a soft gargled purr before opening his eye just enough to peer at her. A bejeweled violet eye gazed up at hers, not moving his body as he seemed to smile slightly before closing them again, relishing the comfiness of the seat and heat around him as he curled up a little tighter.

At first, she wasn't sure what to do with him, but as time went on and she let him stay, she found the both of them growing attached to one another, the speechless animal sitting on the other seat to keep her company through every trip down the long and endless trails. After that first night, she had also been surprised by how dog-like his behavior was, giving a big loving lick on her cheek while also wagging its leafy tail whenever she gave it attention. What she found most adorable about the little love bug was how it would sway with its movements, the large underbelly causing each step to wiggle his form before he'd turn to her and wag his tail once more. It was around that time that she'd decided on the name Bubble for him since he was round like one with his chubby form. It was only with having him at her side though that she began to realize how alone she'd felt, traveling the world on her own, and after the apocalypse, most of her family vanished, she couldn't be happier than to have him at her side.

After finishing her thought, she looked over to the right at him, Bubble pressing his snout against the window, staring hard at it as if that would open it just by sheer will. She rolled her eyes but smiled at the sight, reaching her hand down to a lever before cranking it down for him on the other side. He gave a little wiggle with his body, looking back at her with his tongue lolling out and eyes wide. Once the window was completely down, instead of climbing up like a dog would to peer his entire head out, he simply rested it on the base of the window, his snout peeking out with his lower body resting on the seat. He let out a happy burble, tail swaying slightly before she focused again on the road.

She noticed a few broken windmills laying on their sides, the large structures broken into pieces along with buildings battered and bruised with holes in their sides and scorch marks coating the outer walls. She tried to think back to where this used to be on the map, but from how different this once inhabited area was, now laid barren after the fall-out, she found it hard to pinpoint anything specific. It had been nearly twenty years since the collapse of civilization but even now with the dwindling numbers they had maintained, people still pushed onwards and strove to survive. She thought back to the factions across the area, the new societies and rules taking place to make a world like this as stable as possible. Things they used to take for granted like phones and electricity becoming a scarcity if any were even functional at all without the networks that once kept them afloat. 'And yet here we are, still fighting... We have to.'

She fidgeted with a finger over the wheel, tracing the fabric before glancing over at the dashboard where a postcard was taped to. She let out a thoughtful hum at the sight of two females standing on the front with the name of the location on the top. 'Tracy's... God, I haven't been there in a while... It's not that far out...' She tapped on the wheel, leaning back in her chair as she pondered with herself, pressing down on the gas to keep a steady speed down the road. 'I guess I could stop by after dropping everything off.' She was drawn out of her thoughts as Bubble plopped back down onto his seat, sitting on his haunches like a human would as he glanced over at her happily. She reached over and rubbed the green fronds on his head, still thinking to herself as he warbled and gave a lick to her hand before she pulled back and focused on the journey ahead.

The rest of the drive was fairly short, having reached the warehouse just as the sun began falling behind the mountains in the distance, casting a long shadow over the buildings as she approached. She smiled at the familiar sight of her distant friend waiting for her, the anthro cheetah leaning against the open garage, smoking a cigarette as she leaned against the door frame. The metal barn creaked with the wind, the same black char that coated many of the buildings painting the walls of the shed, holes in the sides now covered with tarps to try and keep the sand out. She glanced over to the house alongside it, noticing an unfamiliar flag with red and brown stripes swaying in the breeze. 'A lot has changed in the last few months...'

She stopped short of the barn, making sure to turn her truck to the side to better unload the boxes into the shed before pulling out the key, pushing the back of the mirror above her head. The engine gave a final puff before finally silencing, the badger-wolverine clipping the key onto a loop in her plated armor, looking over to Bubble as he stood up, tail wagging as he watched her. "Alright boy, stay here. I'll be right back for ya." She gave a nod to which he warbled back before giving a flop back onto his rear, tongue rolling out once more patiently. She opened the door shortly after, not bothering to close it as she would be leaving soon enough, walking around the front to greet her friend.

The other female had already made her way over, a soft smile on her face, her torn jeans and a raggedy gray shirt covering her form, a belt of tools around her waist, jingling and clanking as she moved. She called out to her as she stepped out, raising an eyebrow, "Well well, look who's been decked out with some new armor!~"

She paused for a moment, having grown used to it after wearing it nearly every day for a month before looking at herself and then back to her, "Oh, yeah it's nice. A little too heavy though if you ask me."

Her friend walked up, raising her fist, "I know you're not much of a hugger." She returned the gesture, giving a soft chuckle as she bumped back before they both lowered their hands once more. "It's good to see you, Sam."

"Same to you, Beck." She nodded back, looking over her friend once more, "Looks like you've seen better days. Still don't got any armor of your own?"

"Ha, as if I'd need that just sitting here in this garage. No, honestly I prefer not having to carry around 50 pounds constantly. Plus, you get to enjoy the cool wind brushing through the desert on days like these when you're not covered in... well, all that." She motioned with her hand to her body, looking over the black chest pieces for her bosom and round belly. "By the way, how you holding up? You know we don't get to talk often and I'd be lying if I didn't say you worry me, going out all on your own like you are."

"I, uh..." She paused, knowing what she was really asking and yet holding back. She was friends with Becky, but in all honesty, she never liked to let people into her personal life. She had told her about the caravan trip that the father of her soon-to-be child had died from, a long trip through the desert where they were ambushed and nearly all killed, but even now she found herself unable to confide in them. Instead, she placed a hand on her extended midsection, sighing, "It's... been a lot, traveling with a baby on the way, but I'll be fine. No need to worry about me."

The cheetah swayed her furred tail, eyes squinting slightly as she considered pushing further on the subject before letting off, "Well, if you say so, sister. How long then?"

"They said he'd come out sometime this month, probably in the next few weeks. That's why I'm hoping to get home as soon as possible just to rest and prepare. I um, wasn't prepared to have a child so... it's something I've had to come to terms with."

She nodded back, raising her cigarette once more before blowing a plume of smoke out to the side before speaking, "I hope it goes smoothly for you then. I know you're a hard-headed gal. You'll be fine. What I'm really worried about is if you'll stay put to take care of them. You really shouldn't be working when you have a child to look after." She dipped her head for emphasis, glancing down at her friend's belly.

Changing the subject, feeling a tingle up her spine as the uncertainty of motherhood seemed to worry her, "Anyways, you were talking about how I've been traveling alone, right?"

Becky gave a soft grunt at the sudden change of topic but relented, smoking a little more as she looked over the truck, "Yeah, what about it?"

"Well, it would seem that I happened to stumble upon someone along the way. Or more, they stumbled into me I suppose. Here, I want you to meet them." The cheetah's gaze widened at the mention of someone else, ears perked as she followed behind to the passenger side's door. Then, after gripping the handle, Sam added, "You see, as I was making a delivery to another facility, it seemed this guy had fancied to come along with me."

She then pulled the door open for her, revealing Bubble chewing on the seatbelt with a wagging tail before he froze as he was exposed. Sam rolled her eyes at him in annoyance while Becky gave a happy purr at the sight, a smile crossing her face as Bubble then pulled back from the nibbling and stood straight, his body wiggling eagerly at the sight of another friend! "Woah, what are they? They look so cute! And... chubby, hehe.~" With a wave of Samantha's paw, the green creature slowly crawled off the seat before leaping onto the sand below, giving an annoyed puff of its own as the dust flew up in their face with a sniffle.

"This is Bubble. I found him a few months ago and I gotta say... having him around has helped to make each day a little more interesting." He then swayed his way over to the anthro, gazing up at the cheetah before Sam gave a click of her tongue, telling him to go ahead. He warbled happily before wiggling his way forward and placing his forepaws on her legs, tongue slopping over its muzzle with its puffy chest pressed against her.

"Ooooooh, look at him! God, he's adorable. I need to find myself one of them. What even is he? Oh, is it a he?" She wondered, glancing at his side curiously only for his pudge to hide anything that may be hidden beneath.

"Yeah, it's a male. As for what he is though, I'm not sure. He honestly behaves like a dog so I can't help but feel he's some sort of mutation from that but still... They've been a stress reliever as of recently. Didn't intend to keep him but I guess we just kinda liked each other's company and, well, here we are." They both watched him for a moment, her friend leaning down to pet over his head and back, hearing his gurgled chips in response before Sam spoke up, "Anyways, we should probably work on these boxes. It'll be getting dark soon and I'm hoping to get out of here ASAP."

"What, don't wanna spend time with an old friend?" She joked, nudging her shoulder before adding, "Alright, let's do it. I was hoping to get to work on the new supplies anyways so it'll give me something to do."

The two of them then walked to the back of the truck, Bubble following behind on stubby legs as Samantha climbed up and began undoing the straps holding each crate down. "Hey, you mind... lowering down the back of the trunk?" She grunted out as she pulled the latch loose, freeing one length over the containers. Her friend quickly helped, promptly opening the back before taking off the restraints on the other side. As they undid them, Sam noticed once more the flag on the porch of her home, speaking up, "By the way, what's the flag represent? Is it a new faction or something?"

She let out a hum in response as she pulled a rope loose before following Sam's gaze, "Huh? Oh, yeah no it is! It's the flag for TalonStrike. As you know, the desert has been split into different sections with different factions controlling each, and TalonStrike was the name decided on by the leaders of the town nearby for this area. It's kinda ironic though if you think of it since the people in this part of the desert fight with words more than talons or guns." She thought aloud, placing with a clank the metal latch onto the bed of the large car before freeing her first box.

After unstrapping both of the crates on her side of the trunk, Samantha spoke up, sitting on the edge of the vehicle as her friend worked on the last container, "So, does that mean things have been tame around here with the other factions as of late?"

She grunted, pulling hard on the latch to free it with a grumble, "Well, it uh... Not quite. Sure we try to be peaceful, but with all these new 'laws' up in the air, people still don't bother to follow them and when people don't abide by the rules, they see any land as theirs for the taking. Sure, the warehouse here has been fine since some friends of mine keep a watch of it from afar to make sure no one tries to steal the supplies, but out in town... I've heard a group of bandits tried breaking in to raid the gun store. People assume they were trying to take away our ability to fight back by raiding it but luckily even the townsfolk aren't afraid to spill a little blood to defend their factions, as harsh as it sounds."

Then, with a final lurch, she untangled the cord and nearly fell off the side, letting out an eep before catching herself on the back of the truck. "Shit! Fuck, that was tight. Did you think a tornado was gonna try and take the crates away?" She then cracked her fingers, shaking her head to shake away the thoughts as she raised the cigarette for another puff.

"I guess I underestimate my strength." The two of them then began unloading the crate off the car one by one, passing it down to the other until they were placed in the sand. They then worked together to carry the heavy boxes into the warehouse, relishing in the cool shade within as they placed the boxes on the opposite side of the shed from the others so Becky wouldn't mix them up with the old ones. Once they were finished, they'd both worked up a sweat, walking to the crafting table her friend had set up in the back of the room, settling on a metal stool to sit. "Damn, it's hot today. Can't complain about the shade though, it honestly might be cooler than my car."

The black-spotted lady sat beside her, wiping her furred head of sweat, "Really? Don't you have AC?"

"Correction: I used to have AC, but that died about a week after the summer really hit and even if I wanted to get it fixed I bet there's barely anyone who would know how to fix it." There was then a long pause, the two of them in thought before she spoke back up, "I didn't realize how lucky we were to have the answers and solutions to everything at our fingertips before everything went to shit."

Beck nodded, watching as Bubble curled on one of the boxes they'd set down, noticing how he'd picked a small ray of sunlight that had broken through the cracks in the ceiling above to lay in. "It's certainly a different world now but... I honestly can't say I'm against it." Sam glanced over at her, leaning onto the table beside the both of them as she turned towards it, looking over the wall of screwdrivers and wrenches along with some spare gun parts hanging on the loops built into the wall.

"Yeah? How so?"

"I mean..." She then stopped herself, looking over the garage and then at herself, turning her paw over to stare at it, "This. Us. Like, after everyone saw the benefits of becoming an anthro, it just made sense to give up being a human. Sure it was new and was a little out-there, but it came just in time. I'm not even sure if any humans are left at this point but I'm sure as hell happy that we can resist the amount of radiation that's just... floating around all the time. It feels a little scary to think about but that's how it is now I guess." She finished, running a finger over a tool on her belt.

There was then a moment of silence between the two, seemingly lost in their thoughts before she spoke up again, glancing over at her, "So, I guess you'll be heading home now then? Seems like you'll be busy with your baby on the way."

Sam glanced down at herself, cracking a smile, "Yeah, I know it'll be good for me to take some time to focus on myself and the newborn, I just never pictured myself having a child."

"Really? I mean, you do have that motherly personality. I'm sure you'll be a brilliant parent for them." She dipped her head forward, placing her hand back on the desk before them as Bubble warbled down off the box and began rubbing his head at Samantha's leg. "You already seem to be handling him pretty well. You basically already have a child when you think about it."

"Yeah, but traveling with a baby, continuing work... It'll be hard to do both at the same time." She then glanced back at the entrance to the garage, the soft wind wooshing around the barn, a creaking noise resonating occasionally, "The world is struggling and as much as I know I should focus on myself and her..." She added, placing a hand on her belly, "I just can't help but feel like I'm wasting time sitting on my ass. I want to help, to make the world whole again. I don't know, maybe that just sounds stupid..." She glanced away and down at Bubble whose tail shook happily as Becky gave them a soft head pat.

"No, it doesn't. I know you. You have a big heart and I admire that. Just... don't let the good things you take for granted dwindle away just because you feel like you aren't being useful. You're doing plenty by keeping yourself and the baby safe. We need new offspring, and a new life in a dying world like this should be cherished."

Sam nodded, moving her tongue in her jaws as her hand tapped on the bulged midsection before standing up after a moment, spreading her arms to give a soft stretch. "Thank you, I appreciate it. Yeah, I think I'll get going. I will admit taking a warm bath back at home does sound pretty tempting." She then gave a click of her tongue that made Bubble's head flick around before he waddled over to her side with a wiggle. "What about you? You gonna start on the boxes once I leave?"

"Yeah, I'll probably unpack one or two before I get some supper. Food here has been sparse but the TalonStrike faction has been kind enough to supply me with food whenever I'm running low since I'm the one helping to supply them with weapons and such. Guess you could think of it as my payment, not that I'm complaining." She chuckled, pulling out a screwdriver in her belt as she began twirling it around her finger. "Anyways, you get going. I'm sure you got somewhere you wanna stop before heading straight back.~" She gave a wink, looking over her knowingly.

"Um, excuse you. I don't always stop there when I visit you."

"Yeah, but you sure do seem to like to stop by whenever you're feeling stressed about the future." She raised an eye, her spotted tail flicking behind her as Sam seemed to try to retort with something clever before huffing with a flustered look as she glanced away, "Hey, you have fun, hun. I'm a little jealous honestly. I'd join ya but money is tight and I also have to get all these boxes looked through by the end of tomorrow and that doesn't leave much free time between now and then. Just make sure to have double the fun just for me, kay?"

She rolled her eyes but couldn't help the smile that tugged at her cheeks from her friend's words, "Oooookay, sis. I'll see ya around then?" She looked over her shoulder as her friend walked over to one of the boxes with a tool, already getting to work. Bubble bumped into her leg as she stopped suddenly, letting out a warble of annoyance.

"Yep! Come back soon! I'll see if I can save up some to join ya next time if you'd like?~" She looked up expectantly at her with a sly smirk, giving a purposeful swish of her behind.

"Byeeeee!" She called out with a teasing tone, ignoring the question while not denying it, keeping her pet at her side as she returned to the truck and started it up once again. She helped push Bubble's rear up onto the passenger side before closing the door, the familiar rumble of her home springing to life once more as she shut the door on the driver's side and looked over at the green blob. He sat down on the soft cushion, looking over her expectantly with a lol of his tongue, giving him a scritch under the chin as they sat there for a moment. Then, after a soft lick of his tongue over the back of her furred paw, she fixed the arm warmers around herself before turning back the way they came as they drove off down the endless road once more.

At this point the sun was starting to lower past the horizon, the moon slowly coming into view as the coldness of the desert began growing ever more present. She flicked on the lights for the large vehicle, feeling each bump in the road as she trailed down it, passing by a few houses and broken down establishments before heading off the path towards the Brothel. Becky had been right that she found it enjoyable to relax after a long drive here to get everything bothering her off her mind but to be honest she couldn't decide what mood she was in for sexual preferences. She wanted a female, sure, but a dominant or submissive one? She instead decided to worry about it later, letting her body do the speaking for her as they approached the small circle of buildings, a bar, a small convenience store, and the Brothel. There weren't as many anthros around tonight as there usually were, which actually made her a little more relaxed as she didn't enjoy having to interact with strangers outside of the Brothel if she could avoid it.

After lowering the mirror to get a quick look at herself, she then turned off the car and reached into a small compartment between both the seats, pulling out a thick rope for Bubble. The moment he saw it he sat patiently on his rump and waited, tail slapping the sides of the seat before she threw it to him. He caught it in his maw, holding it proudly for a moment with a wiggle as he leaned down and played with it. Knowing he'd be busy with it for a while, petting his head lovingly, she hopped out of the car and closed the door, checking to make sure it was cracked open slightly to let any of the heat out. It was already getting chilly but she couldn't be too careful.

As she approached the entrance, the guard at the door looked her over, his gaze narrowed with an expression she couldn't define hiding his emotions from her. As she stepped before him, a brown leather jacket covering his broad shoulders, he gave a nod, "You know I got to check the ID of everyone coming in, whether you've been here before or not." She huffed slightly in annoyance but obliged, reaching in her pocket under the metal layer on the outside, pulling it out from her hip before handing the card over to him. He looked it over, then at her before handing it back with a grumpy groan. "Alright, go on." Without any reason to stay outside, she made her way in beside him, watching as he locked the door behind her from the outside to keep the outsiders out.

As the gloomy lit interior began to fill her vision, she could instantly smell the scent of arousal and cigarettes filling the room, looking over two patrons sitting side by side on a couch, a drink in hand while a few others sat at the bar on the other side. She glanced at the chandelier in the center, the long green and brown carpet covering the wooden floor, beaten and battered from the long wear. She could hear a radio playing as she walked among them, absentmindedly listening to it before looking over at another guard standing before a long hallway with rooms on either side at the back of the facility. She raised her head, giving a thoughtful huff as she noticed two familiar faces from her previous visits sitting next to each other at the other end of the counter. The black panther had a paw on her friend's shoulder, letting out a laugh while the orange vixen at her side gave a flirtatious chutter, looking over her friend.

Sam smiled at the sight, letting out another sigh in relief at being able to finally relax as she took her seat at the bar, paying no mind to the male a few seats over on her left that whistled when he saw her. She made sure to sit right next to her two lady friends, admiring their slim anthro bodies before she spoke, "Seems like you two have taken a liking to each other while I was away.~"

The vixen noticed her first, her blue eyes dazed in heat as she looked over her with a smile, "Ay, Sammy! Been a while since you've been here. How's our girl been doin'?" She gave a wink before looking down at her belly, "Looks like you've been having some fun of your own."

The feline gave a more focused glare, licking her lips at the sight before Sam responded, looking down at their bellies, "You know I was seeing someone. Besides, it seems like you two girls have been busy as well."

The panther rolled her eyes, giving a soft rub to the bulge, "It wasn't intentional, but comes with the job I suppose. Besides, I can't say it's not a little erotic to lay back and be pampered like this. Wouldn't you agree, Jewel?" She then leaned over and gave a drunk nuzzle to the vixen who purred back.

Sam then stood back up, pushing the chair back as the two former stars of the show watched her move behind them. Then, she placed one hand on each of their shoulders, leaning her head in between theirs as she gave a soft growl, pressing her belly against the back of their chairs, "Well then, why don't we take this somewhere more private? I've been hoping to let off some steam and I can't imagine a better time than to be with two pregnant mommas like you.~"

The vixen and panther glanced at each other and then at her between them both, nuzzling each of her cheeks as Jewel spoke up, "Aww, you're wanting both of us? Rrrf, very enticing. What do you think, Kira? You think she can take on two at once?~"

She chuckled softly, raising Sam's neck in a way that made a shiver pass down her spine, giving a long lick under her chin before she drew back and purred, "Only one way to find out. Come on, we'll worry about payment after.~" The two of them then joined Sam, Kira giving a nod for them to follow as she led them down the hallway in the back, giving another nod to the guard beside it. He shuffled his paws and let out a grumble of approval, glancing away slightly as if he was flustered at seeing all three of them venturing into the back together. As they made their way deeper, Sam could hear the moans of other customers in the filled rooms, the lust these two ladies were bringing out of her becoming more prominent as they reached a special VIP room in the back. Pulling out a small key from a slip under her dress, Kira propped open the door for them, closing it behind them as they entered.

The walls of the room were covered in red and gold mosaics, patterns like swirling deserts along with the occasional bright-blue diamond complementing the other colors wonderfully. There was a long couch to the left of the room with a pole in the center for the actress to perform for them. There was also a large pile of blankets and pillows in the back to lay down in, noticing the box of toys beside the materials as Jewel made her way over to the pile. Kira gave a slight grip to Sam's rump, encouraging her forward as they made their way to the plush cushions. She then spoke up, looking over her with a tisk, "You better not be trying to cuddle with all that armor on, hun.~"

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Sam watched as Jewel quickly made herself comfortable in the pile, positioning a pillow under her head with her legs spread out on her back, glaring sensually at Sam as she watched the badger slowly undress. She first slipped out of the gloves around her paws and then out of the warmers around her arms and legs, throwing them onto the couch as she stretched for a moment. She then began unbuckling the two large plates covering her belly, those buckles slowly releasing as she fiddled with them before the belly armor fell off, placing it beside the couch. The vixen let out a yip of satisfaction at the sight of her bare belly, complementing her, "There you go... Look at that womb... I bet it feels nice to take off that armor, huh?~"

She ignored them and continued, now only in her armored top and black shorts. She reached up and around her shoulders to undo each strap of the plated bra, unlatching one over each shoulder before placing that next to the belly pieces, her black bra now being the only thing between her cleavage and the two girls around her. She could feel her skin flushing under the fur, reaching down to the hem of her shorts before unbuttoning and zipping them. Then, in a fluid movement, they fell to her ankles, kicking them off to the couch, standing in only her black undergarments now.

It was then that Kira suddenly traced her paw over Sam's bare shoulder, whispering in her ear, the hot breath wafting against her, "Good girl. Now, why don't you enjoy yourself? Jewel seems to want you first.~"

She then looked down to the fox, watching as she played with the button on her ripped jean shorts, swirling a finger around her swollen belly below the tight shirt she wore, a tuft of her fur covering one eye as she purred softly. Enticed, Sam got on her fours, enjoying the soft carpet beneath their paws as she crawled over and on top of her, looking into her eyes for a moment with a soft purr of her own before looking down to her cleavage hidden beneath the clothes. She then ran a digit between the breasts over the material, dragging downwards slowly before gripping the hem of the bottom of her shirt, hooking around it with her paw before leaning in, "Well? You aren't going to let me have all the fun, are you?~"

The fox gave a submissive chutter, the slutiness already taking form as she rubbed her paw between her legs, watching as Sam began lifting the shirt up and over her breasts, exposing the light-blue bra beneath, the two mounds squished up from the padding to make them look bigger. Sam then grabbed the wrist of Jewel's paw that was trying to reach under her shorts and play with herself, warning her, "Nu-uh. You won't be having any fun until you're naked. You understand, sweet thing?~" She gave a huff before obliging with a nod, looking up at her with a cute whimper before raising her hands so Sam could pull the shirt over her head before throwing it to the side.

She then moved her paws to focus on the shorts, slowly reaching between the folds on the front before unbuttoning them. She noticed the belly of the female pop out a little more from her own child inside, giving a soft rub with her paw to massage her softly, listening as she purred once more. Then, she lowered her head down and gripped the zipper in her teeth, holding the sides of her shorts with her digits to get leverage before pulling down. She huffed against the similarly colored blue panties beneath, sparking with a white bow on the front. Between the legs though were pearls, the crotchless panties teasing her as Sam spoke up, pulling her mouth back, "What a slut... Always prepared to be fucked when and wherever?" Jewel let out a whimper, biting her lip in response before Sam pulled those shorts over her body and her ankles, throwing them in the pile with her shirt.

The two females then gazed at one another for a moment, admiring their underwear before glancing over as Kira spoke up, standing over them, "I gotta say, Sam. You sure seem like you're hornier than usual. Maybe it's the belly that's doing it for ya?" The panther ran a hand over the fur around her legs on the once-piece outfit, sitting down a few feet away as she then positioned with her privates facing them, rubbing her paw over the fabric covering her pussy as she watched. Jewel let out a moan from the sight, raising a hand to grip her breast before holding Sam's hand, lightly tugging it towards her crotch. The wolverine gave a soft and yet dominant growl and yet relented, feeling the wet marks over her underwear, rubbing and pushing the panties between her lips for a moment, listening as Jewel whimpered and gripped the pillows before she gripped the hem of her blue underwear and slid it down and off her legs, now completely bottomless.

Sam then began disrobing the rest of herself, slowly running her hands over the front of the bra, making sure Jewel was watching as she slowly pulled up the bottom of the bra, teasingly showing the nipples before lowering it once more in her grasp. She could see her hand wanting to play with herself but she waited obediently, admiring her bosom as Sam finally relented, unbuttoning the back of the bra before reaching around and slipping each arm through the loop before tossing it to the side with the foxes undergarments. She did the same with her panties, rubbing over her thighs and crotch before pushing those down and off herself, naked before the two girls. She considered taking off the vixen's bra, but she knew she enjoyed having fun partly clothed and instead decided to go to work, laying her body on top of the female, pressing their breasts and bellies together.

She then lifted Jewel's paw to her crotch, making her feel how wet the badger was as well from the foreplay. Taking the hint, she then began to slowly massage Sam's lips, rubbing up and down between them, causing a sharp inhale as she clenched her vaginal walls with a wave of bliss starting to wash over her rhythmically. She reached down as well and began playing with the younger girl's snatch, teasing her by using one digit to rub and circle over her clit, listening to her sudden gasp and moan as she was stimulated. At the same time, Sam noticed Kira had pushed aside the crotch of her dress, pushing a finger within her cunt as she masturbated to the two of them.

With the two girls fingering one another, they slowly began to grow more adventurous, the vixen focusing two lubed fingers on Sam's button before the wolverine hooked two of her fingers as well and began pressing into her velvety folds, hearing the vixen let out a squeal of pleasure as she squeezed her legs together, keeping Sam's digits inside of her. After she had made the move, the more submissive female followed suit, delving her fingers into her, pressing at the walls as they held them tightly, the two rubbing within one another as their pants and moans filled the room. Kira's dominant growls combined with their voices, the panther eyeing them down with lust, only teasing herself as Sam guessed she had something planned for her once she was done with the fox.

Despite the only growing pleasure within her loins, the vixen seemed to already be reaching her own blissful peak, pressing down needily onto her fingers. Sam happily grinded back, finding her G-Spot after a moment as they'd had fun before like this, pressing against that inner nub, causing the female to arch her back and moan loudly as she rode out the blissful waves. She noticed her reaching a hand under her still-attached bra, playing with her breasts as she closed her eyes and suddenly began rubbing against the badger's button as well! She let out a surprised yelp before slowly settling into a slower motion, letting herself enjoy the pleasure as every hit and rub against it sent a more powerful wave than the previous coating her form in ecstasy. Before she knew it, the two of them had fallen onto their sides, playing with the other's privates, reaching forward for a deep kiss as they made out with one another.

She felt Jewel rub her hand over her belly, focusing more on Sam's pleasure as she had already reached her peak, keeping her other hand inside her vagina to continue pleasing her. Sam felt the breath escaping her as that kink inside her sparked a submissive flame, causing her to turn onto her back, the vixen sitting on her knees to get a better angle to her cunt to finger her deeper.

Just as the fox began to focus on her, Kira appeared beside her in the corner of her vision, her eyes widening as the female positioned herself above Sam's face, the panther looking down between her legs, "You wanted both of us, didn't you? I bet you're hungry after such a long trip.~" The view was arousing beyond compare, the dark purple one-piece dress laying before her, the furred skirt covering her face in shade, looking up her 'skirt' as she lowered down onto her. She immediately felt her nose covered in those fem-juices, the flowery scent of her musk filling her senses as the larger lady positioned herself on her knees, crouched over her with her legs pinning Sam right where she wanted them. At the same time, Jewel began prodding harder against her G-Spot, using her thumb to rub softly over that clit as well, causing her to pant hotly over the crotch of the lady.

Sam then lifted a paw and pulled the crotch of Kira's dress aside, gazing at the wonderfully shaven snatch before it was brought to her mouth without warning. She obeyed, feeling that lovely sensation of paws rubbing her belly as the thrusting in her canal grew more intense. She could feel three hands over her swollen midsection, moaning hotly as she reached up her other hand to grip her breast before delving her tongue into the panther's vagina, not bothering with foreplay as she felt her lust driving her actions. The feline let out a purr, moving one of her paws to Sam's boobs, squeezing them to reward her as she took pleasure in her bliss.

The three of them went on like this for thirty minutes, rubbing, moaning, and teasing one another before Sam felt intense waves crashing over her form as Kira squirted her arousal over her face from her own peak, clenching her vagina over the vixen's three digits before she arched her back beneath the two and rode out the bliss. It was like waves of sugar in her veins, like a thick coat of honey covering her senses, blocking out everything else so all she could feel were the wonderful waves coursing through every inch of her. She could feel Jewel prodding back and forth within, intent on drawing out as much pleasure for her while Kira sat up so she could breathe easier.

As they all began dying down from their highs, the two girls began massaging and rubbing Sam's belly softly, one on each side of her, cuddling between them all in the soft pillows and the dim orange glow of the lanterns cascading their light from the walls. She ran her paws over their soft fur, their legs entangling with the others, Jewel pulling over a soft blanket from the edge of the pillow pile for them to rest in before she planted a kiss on Sam's cheek. She blushed softly, looking up at the ceiling as she thought about the journey home. 'It'll be long, but it's not like I'll be alone... I hope Bubble is sleeping well.' She blinked, smiling slightly at the thought of her traveling companion before Kira planted a kiss on her cheek as well, the three of them slowly drifting off to sleep together. 'Even though the world is falling apart, maybe we can bring it back together again... Just gotta keep my head high. For now though... Let's rest.' And with that, she closed her eyes and let the darkness of her eyes cloud her vision, gazing into the future as she relished the present and fell into a relaxing slumber.

The blaring heat of the sun bore down upon the charred desertland below, the sparse bushes dried up and wilting in the harsh atmosphere. A stray tumbleweed danced across the horizon beside the downtrodden path, a wisp of wind carrying it aimlessly. A scorpion wandered across a small dune, seemingly looking for any source of food before a snake struck to take it as its own, just one more life claimed in the dark world that seemed to only dwindle in numbers. But even in a barren landscape such as this where water was scarce and supplies were limited, life continued to prevail and hold onto what little hope they had left.

It was only after the snake slithered across the path, carrying its meal home that a heavily armored truck barreled down the road, crushing the creature below the tires, reminding others that even predators weren't safe in a world like this. The sand kicked up from the vehicle brushed over the sides of the metal and across the boxes strapped down tightly to the trunk, the windows of the car rolled down slightly to let the hot air from inside out into the open. The driver let out a grunt as the light in the sky glared into her eyes, lowering the battered mirror above her to try and block it out before adjusting the rearview mirror once more, gazing onwards at the seemingly endless road stretched before them. She took some comfort in the constant rumbling of the truck, a somewhat homelike feeling causing the tension in her muscles to relax.

The soft kick from her belly caused her attention to shift for a moment, a soft smile crossing her face as she glanced down and rubbed her swollen tummy before returning the concentrated gaze as she drove. 'Already so eager to come out? You'll just have to wait...' She pondered over how long it would be till it was time, reminding herself that she should probably take some time off soon as she felt next month may be the time. Still, she hadn't intended to have kids so the whole idea of breaking her routine to care for someone else... It was foreign and yet she could feel part of herself desiring such. Still, she had a job to do and with a stern nod, she decided to worry about it later, clenching her first around the torn-up fabric of the wheel to set her course straight.

She was on her third day into the drive and by sunset, she hoped to arrive at her destination so she could return home. She thought back to the night before, parked under the moon in the middle of nowhere, thinking about the small bed she'd set out beside the boxes in the trunk, staring at the stars flickering above. For some reason, she couldn't decide whether she enjoyed the physical comfort of her mattress at home more or the familiarity with being on the road, cuddling up with her pet Bubble as they enjoyed one another's company.

She remembered the first day she'd met Bubble. It was just another ordinary trip through the desert to drop off some weapon caches for a local faction, paying no mind to the winter snow covering the ground as she offboarded the load along with the help of some others before returning to her truck. But when she clambered back inside, placing her paw on the head of the passenger seat, she let out a gasp, startled at an unfamiliar creature curled up on the cushion. She wasn't sure what it was but the different shades of green marking his back along with three leaf-like feathers growing from the top of his head caught her interest. Her uncertainty quickly turned to curiosity and amusement, noticing the large, bulged-out underside of the creature, the beige-colored belly and neck seeming almost too big for such a small animal.

It was only then that she realized why he was here, watching the verdant body shiver slightly before letting out a soft bubbly chirp, head seeming to lean forward with his lids closed. She then took notice of the heater still running, blocking out the winter breeze from outside, Sam letting out a motherly hum before taking a step forward and turning up the dial for him. As the warmth encompassed him further his tail flicked, letting out a soft gargled purr before opening his eye just enough to peer at her. A bejeweled violet eye gazed up at hers, not moving his body as he seemed to smile slightly before closing them again, relishing the comfiness of the seat and heat around him as he curled up a little tighter.

At first, she wasn't sure what to do with him, but as time went on and she let him stay, she found the both of them growing attached to one another, the speechless animal sitting on the other seat to keep her company through every trip down the long and endless trails. After that first night, she had also been surprised by how dog-like his behavior was, giving a big loving lick on her cheek while also wagging its leafy tail whenever she gave it attention. What she found most adorable about the little love bug was how it would sway with its movements, the large underbelly causing each step to wiggle his form before he'd turn to her and wag his tail once more. It was around that time that she'd decided on the name Bubble for him since he was round like one with his chubby form. It was only with having him at her side though that she began to realize how alone she'd felt, traveling the world on her own, and after the apocalypse, most of her family vanished, she couldn't be happier than to have him at her side.

After finishing her thought, she looked over to the right at him, Bubble pressing his snout against the window, staring hard at it as if that would open it just by sheer will. She rolled her eyes but smiled at the sight, reaching her hand down to a lever before cranking it down for him on the other side. He gave a little wiggle with his body, looking back at her with his tongue lolling out and eyes wide. Once the window was completely down, instead of climbing up like a dog would to peer his entire head out, he simply rested it on the base of the window, his snout peeking out with his lower body resting on the seat. He let out a happy burble, tail swaying slightly before she focused again on the road.

She noticed a few broken windmills laying on their sides, the large structures broken into pieces along with buildings battered and bruised with holes in their sides and scorch marks coating the outer walls. She tried to think back to where this used to be on the map, but from how different this once inhabited area was, now laid barren after the fall-out, she found it hard to pinpoint anything specific. It had been nearly twenty years since the collapse of civilization but even now with the dwindling numbers they had maintained, people still pushed onwards and strove to survive. She thought back to the factions across the area, the new societies and rules taking place to make a world like this as stable as possible. Things they used to take for granted like phones and electricity becoming a scarcity if any were even functional at all without the networks that once kept them afloat. 'And yet here we are, still fighting... We have to.'

She fidgeted with a finger over the wheel, tracing the fabric before glancing over at the dashboard where a postcard was taped to. She let out a thoughtful hum at the sight of two females standing on the front with the name of the location on the top. 'Tracy's... God, I haven't been there in a while... It's not that far out...' She tapped on the wheel, leaning back in her chair as she pondered with herself, pressing down on the gas to keep a steady speed down the road. 'I guess I could stop by after dropping everything off.' She was drawn out of her thoughts as Bubble plopped back down onto his seat, sitting on his haunches like a human would as he glanced over at her happily. She reached over and rubbed the green fronds on his head, still thinking to herself as he warbled and gave a lick to her hand before she pulled back and focused on the journey ahead.

The rest of the drive was fairly short, having reached the warehouse just as the sun began falling behind the mountains in the distance, casting a long shadow over the buildings as she approached. She smiled at the familiar sight of her distant friend waiting for her, the anthro cheetah leaning against the open garage, smoking a cigarette as she leaned against the door frame. The metal barn creaked with the wind, the same black char that coated many of the buildings painting the walls of the shed, holes in the sides now covered with tarps to try and keep the sand out. She glanced over to the house alongside it, noticing an unfamiliar flag with red and brown stripes swaying in the breeze. 'A lot has changed in the last few months...'

She stopped short of the barn, making sure to turn her truck to the side to better unload the boxes into the shed before pulling out the key, pushing the back of the mirror above her head. The engine gave a final puff before finally silencing, the badger-wolverine clipping the key onto a loop in her plated armor, looking over to Bubble as he stood up, tail wagging as he watched her. "Alright boy, stay here. I'll be right back for ya." She gave a nod to which he warbled back before giving a flop back onto his rear, tongue rolling out once more patiently. She opened the door shortly after, not bothering to close it as she would be leaving soon enough, walking around the front to greet her friend.

The other female had already made her way over, a soft smile on her face, her torn jeans and a raggedy gray shirt covering her form, a belt of tools around her waist, jingling and clanking as she moved. She called out to her as she stepped out, raising an eyebrow, "Well well, look who's been decked out with some new armor!~"

She paused for a moment, having grown used to it after wearing it nearly every day for a month before looking at herself and then back to her, "Oh, yeah it's nice. A little too heavy though if you ask me."

Her friend walked up, raising her fist, "I know you're not much of a hugger." She returned the gesture, giving a soft chuckle as she bumped back before they both lowered their hands once more. "It's good to see you, Sam."

"Same to you, Beck." She nodded back, looking over her friend once more, "Looks like you've seen better days. Still don't got any armor of your own?"

"Ha, as if I'd need that just sitting here in this garage. No, honestly I prefer not having to carry around 50 pounds constantly. Plus, you get to enjoy the cool wind brushing through the desert on days like these when you're not covered in... well, all that." She motioned with her hand to her body, looking over the black chest pieces for her bosom and round belly. "By the way, how you holding up? You know we don't get to talk often and I'd be lying if I didn't say you worry me, going out all on your own like you are."

"I, uh..." She paused, knowing what she was really asking and yet holding back. She was friends with Becky, but in all honesty, she never liked to let people into her personal life. She had told her about the caravan trip that the father of her soon-to-be child had died from, a long trip through the desert where they were ambushed and nearly all killed, but even now she found herself unable to confide in them. Instead, she placed a hand on her extended midsection, sighing, "It's... been a lot, traveling with a baby on the way, but I'll be fine. No need to worry about me."

The cheetah swayed her furred tail, eyes squinting slightly as she considered pushing further on the subject before letting off, "Well, if you say so, sister. How long then?"

"They said he'd come out sometime this month, probably in the next few weeks. That's why I'm hoping to get home as soon as possible just to rest and prepare. I um, wasn't prepared to have a child so... it's something I've had to come to terms with."

She nodded back, raising her cigarette once more before blowing a plume of smoke out to the side before speaking, "I hope it goes smoothly for you then. I know you're a hard-headed gal. You'll be fine. What I'm really worried about is if you'll stay put to take care of them. You really shouldn't be working when you have a child to look after." She dipped her head for emphasis, glancing down at her friend's belly.

Changing the subject, feeling a tingle up her spine as the uncertainty of motherhood seemed to worry her, "Anyways, you were talking about how I've been traveling alone, right?"

Becky gave a soft grunt at the sudden change of topic but relented, smoking a little more as she looked over the truck, "Yeah, what about it?"

"Well, it would seem that I happened to stumble upon someone along the way. Or more, they stumbled into me I suppose. Here, I want you to meet them." The cheetah's gaze widened at the mention of someone else, ears perked as she followed behind to the passenger side's door. Then, after gripping the handle, Sam added, "You see, as I was making a delivery to another facility, it seemed this guy had fancied to come along with me."

She then pulled the door open for her, revealing Bubble chewing on the seatbelt with a wagging tail before he froze as he was exposed. Sam rolled her eyes at him in annoyance while Becky gave a happy purr at the sight, a smile crossing her face as Bubble then pulled back from the nibbling and stood straight, his body wiggling eagerly at the sight of another friend! "Woah, what are they? They look so cute! And... chubby, hehe.~" With a wave of Samantha's paw, the green creature slowly crawled off the seat before leaping onto the sand below, giving an annoyed puff of its own as the dust flew up in their face with a sniffle.

"This is Bubble. I found him a few months ago and I gotta say... having him around has helped to make each day a little more interesting." He then swayed his way over to the anthro, gazing up at the cheetah before Sam gave a click of her tongue, telling him to go ahead. He warbled happily before wiggling his way forward and placing his forepaws on her legs, tongue slopping over its muzzle with its puffy chest pressed against her.

"Ooooooh, look at him! God, he's adorable. I need to find myself one of them. What even is he? Oh, is it a he?" She wondered, glancing at his side curiously only for his pudge to hide anything that may be hidden beneath.

"Yeah, it's a male. As for what he is though, I'm not sure. He honestly behaves like a dog so I can't help but feel he's some sort of mutation from that but still... They've been a stress reliever as of recently. Didn't intend to keep him but I guess we just kinda liked each other's company and, well, here we are." They both watched him for a moment, her friend leaning down to pet over his head and back, hearing his gurgled chips in response before Sam spoke up, "Anyways, we should probably work on these boxes. It'll be getting dark soon and I'm hoping to get out of here ASAP."

"What, don't wanna spend time with an old friend?" She joked, nudging her shoulder before adding, "Alright, let's do it. I was hoping to get to work on the new supplies anyways so it'll give me something to do."

The two of them then walked to the back of the truck, Bubble following behind on stubby legs as Samantha climbed up and began undoing the straps holding each crate down. "Hey, you mind... lowering down the back of the trunk?" She grunted out as she pulled the latch loose, freeing one length over the containers. Her friend quickly helped, promptly opening the back before taking off the restraints on the other side. As they undid them, Sam noticed once more the flag on the porch of her home, speaking up, "By the way, what's the flag represent? Is it a new faction or something?"

She let out a hum in response as she pulled a rope loose before following Sam's gaze, "Huh? Oh, yeah no it is! It's the flag for TalonStrike. As you know, the desert has been split into different sections with different factions controlling each, and TalonStrike was the name decided on by the leaders of the town nearby for this area. It's kinda ironic though if you think of it since the people in this part of the desert fight with words more than talons or guns." She thought aloud, placing with a clank the metal latch onto the bed of the large car before freeing her first box.

After unstrapping both of the crates on her side of the trunk, Samantha spoke up, sitting on the edge of the vehicle as her friend worked on the last container, "So, does that mean things have been tame around here with the other factions as of late?"

She grunted, pulling hard on the latch to free it with a grumble, "Well, it uh... Not quite. Sure we try to be peaceful, but with all these new 'laws' up in the air, people still don't bother to follow them and when people don't abide by the rules, they see any land as theirs for the taking. Sure, the warehouse here has been fine since some friends of mine keep a watch of it from afar to make sure no one tries to steal the supplies, but out in town... I've heard a group of bandits tried breaking in to raid the gun store. People assume they were trying to take away our ability to fight back by raiding it but luckily even the townsfolk aren't afraid to spill a little blood to defend their factions, as harsh as it sounds."

Then, with a final lurch, she untangled the cord and nearly fell off the side, letting out an eep before catching herself on the back of the truck. "Shit! Fuck, that was tight. Did you think a tornado was gonna try and take the crates away?" She then cracked her fingers, shaking her head to shake away the thoughts as she raised the cigarette for another puff.

"I guess I underestimate my strength." The two of them then began unloading the crate off the car one by one, passing it down to the other until they were placed in the sand. They then worked together to carry the heavy boxes into the warehouse, relishing in the cool shade within as they placed the boxes on the opposite side of the shed from the others so Becky wouldn't mix them up with the old ones. Once they were finished, they'd both worked up a sweat, walking to the crafting table her friend had set up in the back of the room, settling on a metal stool to sit. "Damn, it's hot today. Can't complain about the shade though, it honestly might be cooler than my car."

The black-spotted lady sat beside her, wiping her furred head of sweat, "Really? Don't you have AC?"

"Correction: I used to have AC, but that died about a week after the summer really hit and even if I wanted to get it fixed I bet there's barely anyone who would know how to fix it." There was then a long pause, the two of them in thought before she spoke back up, "I didn't realize how lucky we were to have the answers and solutions to everything at our fingertips before everything went to shit."

Beck nodded, watching as Bubble curled on one of the boxes they'd set down, noticing how he'd picked a small ray of sunlight that had broken through the cracks in the ceiling above to lay in. "It's certainly a different world now but... I honestly can't say I'm against it." Sam glanced over at her, leaning onto the table beside the both of them as she turned towards it, looking over the wall of screwdrivers and wrenches along with some spare gun parts hanging on the loops built into the wall.

"Yeah? How so?"

"I mean..." She then stopped herself, looking over the garage and then at herself, turning her paw over to stare at it, "This. Us. Like, after everyone saw the benefits of becoming an anthro, it just made sense to give up being a human. Sure it was new and was a little out-there, but it came just in time. I'm not even sure if any humans are left at this point but I'm sure as hell happy that we can resist the amount of radiation that's just... floating around all the time. It feels a little scary to think about but that's how it is now I guess." She finished, running a finger over a tool on her belt.

There was then a moment of silence between the two, seemingly lost in their thoughts before she spoke up again, glancing over at her, "So, I guess you'll be heading home now then? Seems like you'll be busy with your baby on the way."

Sam glanced down at herself, cracking a smile, "Yeah, I know it'll be good for me to take some time to focus on myself and the newborn, I just never pictured myself having a child."

"Really? I mean, you do have that motherly personality. I'm sure you'll be a brilliant parent for them." She dipped her head forward, placing her hand back on the desk before them as Bubble warbled down off the box and began rubbing his head at Samantha's leg. "You already seem to be handling him pretty well. You basically already have a child when you think about it."

"Yeah, but traveling with a baby, continuing work... It'll be hard to do both at the same time." She then glanced back at the entrance to the garage, the soft wind wooshing around the barn, a creaking noise resonating occasionally, "The world is struggling and as much as I know I should focus on myself and her..." She added, placing a hand on her belly, "I just can't help but feel like I'm wasting time sitting on my ass. I want to help, to make the world whole again. I don't know, maybe that just sounds stupid..." She glanced away and down at Bubble whose tail shook happily as Becky gave them a soft head pat.

"No, it doesn't. I know you. You have a big heart and I admire that. Just... don't let the good things you take for granted dwindle away just because you feel like you aren't being useful. You're doing plenty by keeping yourself and the baby safe. We need new offspring, and a new life in a dying world like this should be cherished."

Sam nodded, moving her tongue in her jaws as her hand tapped on the bulged midsection before standing up after a moment, spreading her arms to give a soft stretch. "Thank you, I appreciate it. Yeah, I think I'll get going. I will admit taking a warm bath back at home does sound pretty tempting." She then gave a click of her tongue that made Bubble's head flick around before he waddled over to her side with a wiggle. "What about you? You gonna start on the boxes once I leave?"

"Yeah, I'll probably unpack one or two before I get some supper. Food here has been sparse but the TalonStrike faction has been kind enough to supply me with food whenever I'm running low since I'm the one helping to supply them with weapons and such. Guess you could think of it as my payment, not that I'm complaining." She chuckled, pulling out a screwdriver in her belt as she began twirling it around her finger. "Anyways, you get going. I'm sure you got somewhere you wanna stop before heading straight back.~" She gave a wink, looking over her knowingly.

"Um, excuse you. I don't always stop there when I visit you."

"Yeah, but you sure do seem to like to stop by whenever you're feeling stressed about the future." She raised an eye, her spotted tail flicking behind her as Sam seemed to try to retort with something clever before huffing with a flustered look as she glanced away, "Hey, you have fun, hun. I'm a little jealous honestly. I'd join ya but money is tight and I also have to get all these boxes looked through by the end of tomorrow and that doesn't leave much free time between now and then. Just make sure to have double the fun just for me, kay?"

She rolled her eyes but couldn't help the smile that tugged at her cheeks from her friend's words, "Oooookay, sis. I'll see ya around then?" She looked over her shoulder as her friend walked over to one of the boxes with a tool, already getting to work. Bubble bumped into her leg as she stopped suddenly, letting out a warble of annoyance.

"Yep! Come back soon! I'll see if I can save up some to join ya next time if you'd like?~" She looked up expectantly at her with a sly smirk, giving a purposeful swish of her behind.

"Byeeeee!" She called out with a teasing tone, ignoring the question while not denying it, keeping her pet at her side as she returned to the truck and started it up once again. She helped push Bubble's rear up onto the passenger side before closing the door, the familiar rumble of her home springing to life once more as she shut the door on the driver's side and looked over at the green blob. He sat down on the soft cushion, looking over her expectantly with a lol of his tongue, giving him a scritch under the chin as they sat there for a moment. Then, after a soft lick of his tongue over the back of her furred paw, she fixed the arm warmers around herself before turning back the way they came as they drove off down the endless road once more.

At this point the sun was starting to lower past the horizon, the moon slowly coming into view as the coldness of the desert began growing ever more present. She flicked on the lights for the large vehicle, feeling each bump in the road as she trailed down it, passing by a few houses and broken down establishments before heading off the path towards the Brothel. Becky had been right that she found it enjoyable to relax after a long drive here to get everything bothering her off her mind but to be honest she couldn't decide what mood she was in for sexual preferences. She wanted a female, sure, but a dominant or submissive one? She instead decided to worry about it later, letting her body do the speaking for her as they approached the small circle of buildings, a bar, a small convenience store, and the Brothel. There weren't as many anthros around tonight as there usually were, which actually made her a little more relaxed as she didn't enjoy having to interact with strangers outside of the Brothel if she could avoid it.

After lowering the mirror to get a quick look at herself, she then turned off the car and reached into a small compartment between both the seats, pulling out a thick rope for Bubble. The moment he saw it he sat patiently on his rump and waited, tail slapping the sides of the seat before she threw it to him. He caught it in his maw, holding it proudly for a moment with a wiggle as he leaned down and played with it. Knowing he'd be busy with it for a while, petting his head lovingly, she hopped out of the car and closed the door, checking to make sure it was cracked open slightly to let any of the heat out. It was already getting chilly but she couldn't be too careful.

As she approached the entrance, the guard at the door looked her over, his gaze narrowed with an expression she couldn't define hiding his emotions from her. As she stepped before him, a brown leather jacket covering his broad shoulders, he gave a nod, "You know I got to check the ID of everyone coming in, whether you've been here before or not." She huffed slightly in annoyance but obliged, reaching in her pocket under the metal layer on the outside, pulling it out from her hip before handing the card over to him. He looked it over, then at her before handing it back with a grumpy groan. "Alright, go on." Without any reason to stay outside, she made her way in beside him, watching as he locked the door behind her from the outside to keep the outsiders out.

As the gloomy lit interior began to fill her vision, she could instantly smell the scent of arousal and cigarettes filling the room, looking over two patrons sitting side by side on a couch, a drink in hand while a few others sat at the bar on the other side. She glanced at the chandelier in the center, the long green and brown carpet covering the wooden floor, beaten and battered from the long wear. She could hear a radio playing as she walked among them, absentmindedly listening to it before looking over at another guard standing before a long hallway with rooms on either side at the back of the facility. She raised her head, giving a thoughtful huff as she noticed two familiar faces from her previous visits sitting next to each other at the other end of the counter. The black panther had a paw on her friend's shoulder, letting out a laugh while the orange vixen at her side gave a flirtatious chutter, looking over her friend.

Sam smiled at the sight, letting out another sigh in relief at being able to finally relax as she took her seat at the bar, paying no mind to the male a few seats over on her left that whistled when he saw her. She made sure to sit right next to her two lady friends, admiring their slim anthro bodies before she spoke, "Seems like you two have taken a liking to each other while I was away.~"

The vixen noticed her first, her blue eyes dazed in heat as she looked over her with a smile, "Ay, Sammy! Been a while since you've been here. How's our girl been doin'?" She gave a wink before looking down at her belly, "Looks like you've been having some fun of your own."

The feline gave a more focused glare, licking her lips at the sight before Sam responded, looking down at their bellies, "You know I was seeing someone. Besides, it seems like you two girls have been busy as well."

The panther rolled her eyes, giving a soft rub to the bulge, "It wasn't intentional, but comes with the job I suppose. Besides, I can't say it's not a little erotic to lay back and be pampered like this. Wouldn't you agree, Jewel?" She then leaned over and gave a drunk nuzzle to the vixen who purred back.

Sam then stood back up, pushing the chair back as the two former stars of the show watched her move behind them. Then, she placed one hand on each of their shoulders, leaning her head in between theirs as she gave a soft growl, pressing her belly against the back of their chairs, "Well then, why don't we take this somewhere more private? I've been hoping to let off some steam and I can't imagine a better time than to be with two pregnant mommas like you.~"

The vixen and panther glanced at each other and then at her between them both, nuzzling each of her cheeks as Jewel spoke up, "Aww, you're wanting both of us? Rrrf, very enticing. What do you think, Kira? You think she can take on two at once?~"

She chuckled softly, raising Sam's neck in a way that made a shiver pass down her spine, giving a long lick under her chin before she drew back and purred, "Only one way to find out. Come on, we'll worry about payment after.~" The two of them then joined Sam, Kira giving a nod for them to follow as she led them down the hallway in the back, giving another nod to the guard beside it. He shuffled his paws and let out a grumble of approval, glancing away slightly as if he was flustered at seeing all three of them venturing into the back together. As they made their way deeper, Sam could hear the moans of other customers in the filled rooms, the lust these two ladies were bringing out of her becoming more prominent as they reached a special VIP room in the back. Pulling out a small key from a slip under her dress, Kira propped open the door for them, closing it behind them as they entered.

The walls of the room were covered in red and gold mosaics, patterns like swirling deserts along with the occasional bright-blue diamond complementing the other colors wonderfully. There was a long couch to the left of the room with a pole in the center for the actress to perform for them. There was also a large pile of blankets and pillows in the back to lay down in, noticing the box of toys beside the materials as Jewel made her way over to the pile. Kira gave a slight grip to Sam's rump, encouraging her forward as they made their way to the plush cushions. She then spoke up, looking over her with a tisk, "You better not be trying to cuddle with all that armor on, hun.~"

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Sam watched as Jewel quickly made herself comfortable in the pile, positioning a pillow under her head with her legs spread out on her back, glaring sensually at Sam as she watched the badger slowly undress. She first slipped out of the gloves around her paws and then out of the warmers around her arms and legs, throwing them onto the couch as she stretched for a moment. She then began unbuckling the two large plates covering her belly, those buckles slowly releasing as she fiddled with them before the belly armor fell off, placing it beside the couch. The vixen let out a yip of satisfaction at the sight of her bare belly, complementing her, "There you go... Look at that womb... I bet it feels nice to take off that armor, huh?~"

She ignored them and continued, now only in her armored top and black shorts. She reached up and around her shoulders to undo each strap of the plated bra, unlatching one over each shoulder before placing that next to the belly pieces, her black bra now being the only thing between her cleavage and the two girls around her. She could feel her skin flushing under the fur, reaching down to the hem of her shorts before unbuttoning and zipping them. Then, in a fluid movement, they fell to her ankles, kicking them off to the couch, standing in only her black undergarments now.

It was then that Kira suddenly traced her paw over Sam's bare shoulder, whispering in her ear, the hot breath wafting against her, "Good girl. Now, why don't you enjoy yourself? Jewel seems to want you first.~"

She then looked down to the fox, watching as she played with the button on her ripped jean shorts, swirling a finger around her swollen belly below the tight shirt she wore, a tuft of her fur covering one eye as she purred softly. Enticed, Sam got on her fours, enjoying the soft carpet beneath their paws as she crawled over and on top of her, looking into her eyes for a moment with a soft purr of her own before looking down to her cleavage hidden beneath the clothes. She then ran a digit between the breasts over the material, dragging downwards slowly before gripping the hem of the bottom of her shirt, hooking around it with her paw before leaning in, "Well? You aren't going to let me have all the fun, are you?~"

The fox gave a submissive chutter, the slutiness already taking form as she rubbed her paw between her legs, watching as Sam began lifting the shirt up and over her breasts, exposing the light-blue bra beneath, the two mounds squished up from the padding to make them look bigger. Sam then grabbed the wrist of Jewel's paw that was trying to reach under her shorts and play with herself, warning her, "Nu-uh. You won't be having any fun until you're naked. You understand, sweet thing?~" She gave a huff before obliging with a nod, looking up at her with a cute whimper before raising her hands so Sam could pull the shirt over her head before throwing it to the side.

She then moved her paws to focus on the shorts, slowly reaching between the folds on the front before unbuttoning them. She noticed the belly of the female pop out a little more from her own child inside, giving a soft rub with her paw to massage her softly, listening as she purred once more. Then, she lowered her head down and gripped the zipper in her teeth, holding the sides of her shorts with her digits to get leverage before pulling down. She huffed against the similarly colored blue panties beneath, sparking with a white bow on the front. Between the legs though were pearls, the crotchless panties teasing her as Sam spoke up, pulling her mouth back, "What a slut... Always prepared to be fucked when and wherever?" Jewel let out a whimper, biting her lip in response before Sam pulled those shorts over her body and her ankles, throwing them in the pile with her shirt.

The two females then gazed at one another for a moment, admiring their underwear before glancing over as Kira spoke up, standing over them, "I gotta say, Sam. You sure seem like you're hornier than usual. Maybe it's the belly that's doing it for ya?" The panther ran a hand over the fur around her legs on the once-piece outfit, sitting down a few feet away as she then positioned with her privates facing them, rubbing her paw over the fabric covering her pussy as she watched. Jewel let out a moan from the sight, raising a hand to grip her breast before holding Sam's hand, lightly tugging it towards her crotch. The wolverine gave a soft and yet dominant growl and yet relented, feeling the wet marks over her underwear, rubbing and pushing the panties between her lips for a moment, listening as Jewel whimpered and gripped the pillows before she gripped the hem of her blue underwear and slid it down and off her legs, now completely bottomless.

Sam then began disrobing the rest of herself, slowly running her hands over the front of the bra, making sure Jewel was watching as she slowly pulled up the bottom of the bra, teasingly showing the nipples before lowering it once more in her grasp. She could see her hand wanting to play with herself but she waited obediently, admiring her bosom as Sam finally relented, unbuttoning the back of the bra before reaching around and slipping each arm through the loop before tossing it to the side with the foxes undergarments. She did the same with her panties, rubbing over her thighs and crotch before pushing those down and off herself, naked before the two girls. She considered taking off the vixen's bra, but she knew she enjoyed having fun partly clothed and instead decided to go to work, laying her body on top of the female, pressing their breasts and bellies together.

She then lifted Jewel's paw to her crotch, making her feel how wet the badger was as well from the foreplay. Taking the hint, she then began to slowly massage Sam's lips, rubbing up and down between them, causing a sharp inhale as she clenched her vaginal walls with a wave of bliss starting to wash over her rhythmically. She reached down as well and began playing with the younger girl's snatch, teasing her by using one digit to rub and circle over her clit, listening to her sudden gasp and moan as she was stimulated. At the same time, Sam noticed Kira had pushed aside the crotch of her dress, pushing a finger within her cunt as she masturbated to the two of them.

With the two girls fingering one another, they slowly began to grow more adventurous, the vixen focusing two lubed fingers on Sam's button before the wolverine hooked two of her fingers as well and began pressing into her velvety folds, hearing the vixen let out a squeal of pleasure as she squeezed her legs together, keeping Sam's digits inside of her. After she had made the move, the more submissive female followed suit, delving her fingers into her, pressing at the walls as they held them tightly, the two rubbing within one another as their pants and moans filled the room. Kira's dominant growls combined with their voices, the panther eyeing them down with lust, only teasing herself as Sam guessed she had something planned for her once she was done with the fox.

Despite the only growing pleasure within her loins, the vixen seemed to already be reaching her own blissful peak, pressing down needily onto her fingers. Sam happily grinded back, finding her G-Spot after a moment as they'd had fun before like this, pressing against that inner nub, causing the female to arch her back and moan loudly as she rode out the blissful waves. She noticed her reaching a hand under her still-attached bra, playing with her breasts as she closed her eyes and suddenly began rubbing against the badger's button as well! She let out a surprised yelp before slowly settling into a slower motion, letting herself enjoy the pleasure as every hit and rub against it sent a more powerful wave than the previous coating her form in ecstasy. Before she knew it, the two of them had fallen onto their sides, playing with the other's privates, reaching forward for a deep kiss as they made out with one another.

She felt Jewel rub her hand over her belly, focusing more on Sam's pleasure as she had already reached her peak, keeping her other hand inside her vagina to continue pleasing her. Sam felt the breath escaping her as that kink inside her sparked a submissive flame, causing her to turn onto her back, the vixen sitting on her knees to get a better angle to her cunt to finger her deeper.

Just as the fox began to focus on her, Kira appeared beside her in the corner of her vision, her eyes widening as the female positioned herself above Sam's face, the panther looking down between her legs, "You wanted both of us, didn't you? I bet you're hungry after such a long trip.~" The view was arousing beyond compare, the dark purple one-piece dress laying before her, the furred skirt covering her face in shade, looking up her 'skirt' as she lowered down onto her. She immediately felt her nose covered in those fem-juices, the flowery scent of her musk filling her senses as the larger lady positioned herself on her knees, crouched over her with her legs pinning Sam right where she wanted them. At the same time, Jewel began prodding harder against her G-Spot, using her thumb to rub softly over that clit as well, causing her to pant hotly over the crotch of the lady.

Sam then lifted a paw and pulled the crotch of Kira's dress aside, gazing at the wonderfully shaven snatch before it was brought to her mouth without warning. She obeyed, feeling that lovely sensation of paws rubbing her belly as the thrusting in her canal grew more intense. She could feel three hands over her swollen midsection, moaning hotly as she reached up her other hand to grip her breast before delving her tongue into the panther's vagina, not bothering with foreplay as she felt her lust driving her actions. The feline let out a purr, moving one of her paws to Sam's boobs, squeezing them to reward her as she took pleasure in her bliss.

The three of them went on like this for thirty minutes, rubbing, moaning, and teasing one another before Sam felt intense waves crashing over her form as Kira squirted her arousal over her face from her own peak, clenching her vagina over the vixen's three digits before she arched her back beneath the two and rode out the bliss. It was like waves of sugar in her veins, like a thick coat of honey covering her senses, blocking out everything else so all she could feel were the wonderful waves coursing through every inch of her. She could feel Jewel prodding back and forth within, intent on drawing out as much pleasure for her while Kira sat up so she could breathe easier.

As they all began dying down from their highs, the two girls began massaging and rubbing Sam's belly softly, one on each side of her, cuddling between them all in the soft pillows and the dim orange glow of the lanterns cascading their light from the walls. She ran her paws over their soft fur, their legs entangling with the others, Jewel pulling over a soft blanket from the edge of the pillow pile for them to rest in before she planted a kiss on Sam's cheek. She blushed softly, looking up at the ceiling as she thought about the journey home. 'It'll be long, but it's not like I'll be alone... I hope Bubble is sleeping well.' She blinked, smiling slightly at the thought of her traveling companion before Kira planted a kiss on her cheek as well, the three of them slowly drifting off to sleep together. 'Even though the world is falling apart, maybe we can bring it back together again... Just gotta keep my head high. For now though... Let's rest.' And with that, she closed her eyes and let the darkness of her eyes cloud her vision, gazing into the future as she relished the present and fell into a relaxing slumber.