Keeping Your Head

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A scientist is dragged along for a bounty hunt. He quickly winds up wrapped up, way over his head.

A story commission for a good friend of mine! Looking to write more and improve. Any comments and critiques help!


The dragon's nerves were buzzing as he felt light turbulence rock the transport shuttle. Lumi couldn't believe he let Ryker talk him into this. A bounty hunt for some unknown creature? Just the premise sent chills down Lumi's spine. The young scientist knew little about hunting in the first place. Alien flora? Sure. That was easy enough to find, observe, and identify. Hunting a beast down? The lump in the dragon's throat bloated as Lumi felt his stomach join the party.

*Click. Click. Clack. Click. Clack.*

Talons beat along to the rapid rhythm that his heart danced with. His hands roamed the stark, white coat. The dense material could resist a phase round, or so that armorer told him. Though, traders on Saturon-5 weren't exactly known for being the most scrupulous. He felt the chills spread, his worries were confirmed, watching as the claw on his index sank into the fabric. Another jolt rocked through the shuttle, shaking his attention from the coat. With a grunt, the dragon slung his tail onto his lap. The bendezium plates weren't uncomfortable. Yet, the already cumbersome sixteen-foot appendage didn't exactly need the extra weight. With a huff, Lumi double checked his tail bags. The saddle pack that clung just below his tail base was one of the best purchases the young drake had ever made! Easy storage for samples, various extra glassware, snacks, and medicines to deal with the copious venoms and toxins known to beastkind. He took a small mirror from his bag, Lumi brushed hair from the tense eyes that gazed back at him. Under his eyes, the scales went from the usual light pink to a deep, almost black purple. He hadn't slept well in days. The hue in his eyes seemed to be dull and drained, the typical blue and green, now a haunted, ghostly apparition of their typical brilliant selves.

A nervous chirp concluded Lumi's fifth gear inspection. Gentle strokes to the middle-section of his tail accompanied Lumi's shaky breaths. Closing his eyes, a deep breath filled his small pink form, while a shaky sigh, a few moments later, steadied it. He let his back sink into the plush cushion of the flight seat, knees bouncing away. Chortles and grunts of merriment drowned out the dragon's worries for a moment. His "squad," took another swig of whatever grog they managed to stow away. The fox, zebra, and hoopoe were utter strangers to Lumi. Mercenaries either picked up in some slum bar Ryker frequented, or who had done work with the ursine in the past. A baritone laugh fills the cabin, bringing a smile to the dragon's muzzle. Ryker, as a kodiak, was an immense bear, deep chestnut fur marred only by a tattoo on his bicep of a skull and crossbones, typical. A three line slash of sorts, scarred his snout. A trophy of one of the ursine's many adventures. The kodiak had been assigned to watch over him during a rather risky survey of a recently discovered ice dwarf. Trapped for three months on a frigid rock, already didn't sound like a fantastic time for the reptile. Yet, the little shack was always aglow and warm with Ryker's humor and attitude. Not to mention the shaggy thick fur that Lumi had woken up wrapped in almost every morning. Likely more than he should've on the company dime. So, of course, when the large brown bear asked for the dragon to join him for a job, Lumi quickly obliged. Though a bounty hunt on some random rock in the galaxy wasn't exactly what he was expecting. Lumi shook the memories away. He needed to focus. Not dwell on his past and how he got into the current predicament. Though, at least at the end of things, his bank account certainly wouldn't complain about his little "camping trip."

The hiss of the airlock disengaging made the dragon grip the butt of his phase pistol tightly. It felt so foreign in his paw. A few lessons with Ryker couldn't make up for how unqualified Lumi was for the situation. The dragon stood, shuffling to the door. He slowed his breaths and closed his eyes. Steeling himself as best he could.

*thump*

A small yelp escaped Lumi's muzzle as he lost his balance for a moment. Ryker chuckled softly and rubbed the dragon's shoulder.

"Sorry bud! Didn't mean to pat-cha that hard! Now, I know you're probably a little nervous but you stick close and everything will be a-okay. It's just a routine pest control gig."

Lumi squirmed, the little wings on his back fluttered at the bear's apologetic smile. Ryker was right. There were four highly trained mercenaries with him. The dragon would be more than fine. As he opened his muzzle to respond the flight door began to open. With a whistle the squad got into a quick formation. Ryker at the head; followed by Aizen, the fox; Sethrex, the hoopoe; then the dragon. Behind him, carrying a massive weapon like it weighed little more than a small child, stood Nills, a zebra. The door fully dropped and Lumi unholstered his weapon. Another whistle and they were on the move. Dashing from the ship into unexplored territory. The alien unknown.

They moved quickly through the strange jungle. Lumi saw a few species of plant he recognized but most of the local flora was totally new to him. He couldn't wait to try and get some samples to test! Ryker led them into a clearing before giving a grunt. The team slowed to a stroll, encircling the bear. With paws on his hips, Ryker began to lay out some sort of battle plan. Lumi just kept the bear at the back of his mind. He knew his job was to make sure the team didn't eat anything that would kill them, or to watch out for carnivorous plants. They didn't know much about the bounty. Just that some settlers and a few teams of company hired goons all disappeared within the last month.

A trill in the leaves behind him made the dragon turn. It sounded like a pup of some sorts. A nice introduction to the local wildlife. Slowly Lumi backed away from the group huddle. Gently moving to the soft sounds and shifting leaves. He drew his notebook from the saddlebags. Another little squeal and Lumi had to stop. A couple of cubs rolled and wrestled about in the small clearing. They looked like jaguars of some sort yet their skin looked rubbery, almost like a gooish consistency. As the two wrestled, Lumi watched in awe, one of the cub's paws slipped inside of his sibling. An instance the other seemed to take advantage of. He shifted, sinking the paw deeper into himself before moving to take another paw push inside. Lumi was in utter shock at the strange absorption. The dragon shifted and the cubs instantly turned his way. With a yip, the cats were untangled and quickly scampering away. A curse crossed Lumi's lips, and the dragon put away his notes. This was already turning out to be an interesting trip.

As he was about to walk away, a shimmer caught the dragon's eye. Turning back, he saw vines stretching across the plants. These hadn't been there before; he was sure. They glowed and shifted through various shades of purple. With a huff, Lumi's notebook was out again. His eyes followed the long strange vines. Where did they come from? They were growing rapidly, spreading along the trunks of nearby trees, and latticing out along the ground. The dragon's eyes followed the vines back before a large flower caught his eye. It was at least four feet tall. The vines and the flower seemed to be the same rubbery consistency of the cubs. Yet none of the other plants around shared the strange rubbery texture. With a tilt of his head, Lumi watched as the flower shifted, leaves quivering and slowly it began to open and bloom.

"Hey! Lumi? You in there buddy?"

*snap snap*

The clicking of the zebra's hoofcapped fingers before the dragon, woke him from whatever stupor he had been in. Looking about, everything was different. It was much darker, they were in a new clearing and Lumi couldn't remember the past however long it had been since he saw those cubs

"Yeah! Just daydreaming I suppose. Sorry about that Nills."

With a shake of his head, the equine dropped the large weapon. "Don't apologize to me, little guy, you gotta keep your head out here, or something will take it for themselves. Get me?"

Lumi nodded at the implication. He went to reach for his notebook, hopefully it would help jog his memory! The dragon brought his tail into his lap and a lump caught in his throat. His saddlebag was gone!? He quickly got up, looking all about the camp, soft whimpers and whines escaping his muzzle. It was nowhere to be found. Ryker came up to the anxious dragon, stopping the arc of his pacing.

"Heeeey now, what's wrong bud? You good?"

Lumi was as far as he could be from good. The bag held all of their medicine, not to mention his sampling kit and by far the biggest loss, his journal.

"My saddlebag! Have you seen it Ryk? Or my notebook? It's a little cerulean thing. Has a few stickers on it."

The dragon's pacing escalated as his breaths got shallower, the bear put his paws to his hips. The pitiful display was a little endearing, if not unprofessional. With a grunt the kodiak grabbed Lumi by the shoulders, steadying the drake.

"Hey! Hey, relax little buddy. It might be all wrapped up with the gear. Don't worry. We'll find it. For now though, I really need you to keep things together. Nills was right. Hostile environments like this can drain a person, you need to keep your head. Okay?" The paws on the dragon's shoulder tightened and began to rub them slowly. A feeling that definitely helped soothe his worries. "Now, finish up your tent. We start again early tomorrow."

The question fell on deaf ears. For Lumi could've sworn he heard strange whispers coming from the trees. Yet after a moment, it didn't seem to be a pressing issue. He needed to finish his tent! He didn't know why Ryker was lecturing him about keeping his head. Lumi felt fine. Nothing was particularly bothering him. Shifting out from under the kodiak's oppressive bulk, Lumi thanked the ursa for his advice. Finally free, the dragon padded out to a far corner of the clearing. It was surrounded by the dense foliage, there would be plenty of new samples once this trip was over! The dragon began to work. A light sheen of sweat covered his scales as he set up his home for the night. The dense black material felt light, Ryker had said it could withstand almost any weather, including a hurricane. However, Lumi found that hard to believe.

Midway through, Lumi heard those strange, chanting whispers again. He wished he could make out any words, but it all blended together in an eerie musical hum. He watched Sethrex setting up his tent, just a few meters away. He opened his muzzle to ask the bird about the strange- well. He couldn't exactly remember what he was gonna ask the hoopoe. Letting his muzzle clamp shut the dragon finished his work. As he toiled away, Lumi could feel his scales tingling. A soft moan escaped him, a sensation of vines criss-crossing his body began to spread across the dragon's form.

My nerves are fried. I shouldn't have taken this job. I'm starting to lose it. It's just the new environment though, there wasn't anything to be alarmed by his itching scales. Just gotta finish my tent. I need to sleep. Lumi groaned as the sensation moved down to his tail. All along his plate-armor, the feeling increased. It drew an annoyed hiss from the dragon, yet he pressed himself to ignore it. Just his body playing tricks. It only took another ten minutes to fully set up his tent. Snaking his way inside, Lumi tightly sealed the flap and locked it. The scent of the stew, Aizen was cooking, lingered on the air. Yet, Lumi didn't feel hungry. Mostly he was sleepy. _ He needed to sleep. _ His body was abuzz with exhaustion. Along his feetpaws and down his spine, the tingling sensations had increased._ He really needed to get some sleep. He'd feel better in the morning. _ Stripping his coat, the dragon laid back on the plush sleeping bag. He yawned, and sleep almost immediately enveloped him. A smile spread across his muzzle. The last thing the dragon felt, before slumber dulled his senses, was a small ping in his mind. Yes. He needed to sleep. The whispered hums of the jungle, rocked the dragon to a deep and seemingly endless sleep.

The morning came almost too soon for the dragon. Groaning as he opened his eyes, he was greeted by the throbbing and twitch of an erection. He couldn't remember when he had stripped naked in the night. Giving his cock a few quick strokes; Lumi felt the need to lay back and take care of himself. Images of his dreams rushed back to him. Nothing was clear but flashes of purple, the chanting, and those sensations of vines that never went away flashed in his mind's eye. It all made his cock jump and twitch in need. Even now as the dragon idly stroked, he could feel the phantom vines intertwining all over his body. Massaging him, tickling him. It was driving the dragon up the wall. His paw quickened on his slickened draconic member. Crown just drooling pre, making each stroke along his cock sloppier. Lumi bit his lip, the more he pawed off, the stronger the vines felt real. He spread his legs; tail snaking up to prod and rub along his taint and rim. There was no stopping this. Lumi needed to cum. The chanting got louder as he felt his climax rising. The hushed words coming in and out of focus. He still couldn't make any of it out, or if it was even real. Yet, the more he stroked, the better he felt. He needed to paw off. He needed to cum. His tail plunged inside his hole, a ragged moan dragged forth as he began to fuck himself. Lumi's body was on fire. The ghostly feeling of the vines trapping his limbs, the burn he felt in his prostate as his tail battered against it. The weight of his balls bouncing and slapping against his paw, with every erratic stroke. An almost purplish hue seemed to be spreading from the crown of his shaft. It confused the dragon for a moment. The flesh along the tip of his member was changing. Going from the soft, neutral pink, to an almost shimmery lilac. The chanting got louder as Lumi felt mere moments from the edge. He closed his eyes. It didn't matter what colour the head of his cock was. In fact. It had always been purple. Yeah. Purple. Behind his closed lids a shimmering lavender encompassed everything. The dragon's eyes opened wide as he felt his body beginning to seize up, he was cumming! With a gasp, Lumi's paw went to the base of his shaft. The ghostly vines cupped his testicles and coiled tightly around the base of his shaft. Lumi felt his cock stiffen, bulging with the rush of the impending load. His body felt electric. Every nerve burning with passion and pure bliss. Another small ping echoed in the dragon's mind simultaneous with one of the most powerful orgasms in his lifetime. Wave after wave of intense sexual bliss racked his form. His cock shot out continual ropes of his seed. It never seemed to slow or drizzle off. Powerful jets of hot dragon jizz, covering his crotch and belly. Each rope seemed to make the dull buzz that surrounded him, just a bit louder and clearer. An eternity passed in the orgasmic stupor. Yet, finally it slowed. Lumi laid back. Muzzle loose and body buzzing. He felt amazing. If he could feel like that forever he would be happy.

_ He could feel this way forever. _ Yeah! He was sure he could. Somehow. He was glad Ryker had taken him on this adventure. Idly his fingers mopped up his cum. Lumi brought the digits to his blunt muzzle, licking his fingers clean. It tasted wonderful. Basking in the afterglow, Lumi felt at peace. Content. Yes. He could always feel like this. He didn't know how, but he knew he could. He would find the way.

The warm porridge wasn't exactly the greatest breakfast. Sure it filled the dragon's tummy, yet its lack of any real flavour left a lot to be desired. The mercs quickly scarfed down their chow. They must have all been used to these low effort, energy packed meals. Ryker said it would help the dragon feel more alert. Yet, Lumi couldn't shake a wave of lethargy that clung to him. His tail heavily dragged behind him on the jungle floor. It thumped over every little branch and root. He wished they could've stayed a bit longer at camp. The more they marched, all around the dragon the jungle took on more of a vivid hue. The edges of the trees and plants began to develop a violet aura around their emerald bodies. It was beautiful. Everything was so bright and pretty. He really liked it out here.

He should stay here. Yes, he could make a living out here in this jungle. There were so many new and exciting species of plant that could be documented for the federation! Just the thought sent a happy, excited buzz down his spine. Ryker called everyone to a meeting, pulling the group alongside a flowing river. Slowly the dragon sauntered over. The buzz was growing, the chanting around him seemed to heighten as well. His ears perked for a moment before the phantom vines tied them down to his head. The sensations flooded back in full. His scales tingled with the strange feeling. It felt like his tail was being coiled and tugged down. Under his armour the itchy shifting and grinding of the vines got worse. Ryker's voice blended into the chanting of the jungle. Lumi closed his eyes. He had to block it all out. The jungle was just getting to him. He had to stay strong. He had to...

There was a smack across his cheek. Ryker had his shoulders in his paws. Lumi blinked and growled at the bear.

"What the hell man!? I was walking with the group!?"

Ryker growled back at him. Matching his intensity. As Lumi looked behind him, he noticed the squad was gone.

"You dolt! We were almost two fucking clicks away! Where the shit did you wander off to? This jungle is hostile. What the fuck happened to your coat? Have you forgotten what the hell we're here to do?"

For the first time Lumi noticed the lack of the semi-dense white fabric. How had he gotten that far behind? Ice ran up his chest. He remembered stopping to collect samples of a strange purple glowing tree, reaching down for his belt. He pulled two to show the bear. The ursine's face just spread into confusion as he looked at the two empty vials the drake held up to him.

"What am I supposed to be seeing here? Samples? Look, I get it. The sciency stuff is important. However, if you don't watch your back Lumi, you're going to end up something's lunch. The bear tilted his head. The paws on his shoulders tightened, the large ursine claws digging into his scales. "Were your eyes always purple? I could've sworn..." The bear trailed off as a whistle echoed in the forest behind them. Turning back he growled once more.

"Keep. Up."

Lumi stood for a moment. Watching the large bear grumpily stomping back through the jungle. Why was he having trouble remembering things? Purple eyes? _ Of course his eyes were purple! What else would they have been? Besides, there was nothing wrong. He had just been daydreaming. He should've been paying attention but this trek was so boring. He should just keep watching the wonderful flora! _ Lumi collected himself and ran to catch up with Ryker. He watched the bear looking around them. The phase rifle's low hum blended with the buzz that echoed from the surrounding jungle. Lumi rested a paw on the bear's side matching the lumbering pace as the male grunted.

"Not too much further. They should be making camp soon. The days are getting shorter it seems. I can't seem to get a hold of this place. This planet isn't natural."

Lumi nodded along with Ryker. The environment was unlike any he had seen. Besides the cubs from yesterday, he hadn't seen so much of a hint of any life beyond the vibrant plants that reached for the sky. There was no real need to voice his concerns to Ryker though, likely the bear noticed the hum and the other strange phenomena. Not to mention how full his plate was. The best course of action would be to keep his head. It was his lifeboat.

The two trekked for almost four hours, the sounds of the jungle were a dull roar in Lumi's ears. Sweat clung to his body, in his head, yesterday's annoying buzz, had now melted into a comfort. He felt relaxed, at ease. The heat of the jungle made his muscles relax. About halfway through the journey with Ryker, the sensations of the tentacles and vines returned. His tail tingled with itchy, ticklish, slithering feelings. As he walked the itchiness seemed to worsen with each step. Especially under the metal plates. Lumi silently hummed to the quiet melody in his mind. The purple glow of the jungle wavered and swayed with the breeze, the scent of fruit and honey carried on the wind. His fingers and toes buzzed with a strange numbness. _ He was almost home. _

"Gah! Fuck!" The spoon dropped from Lumi's hand, the dragon blinked and looked around. It happened again. He had blacked out. Again. He looked down into the bowl of stew that warmed his paws. Aizen, and Nills were looking at him. Worry covered their faces, yet they turned and returned to their hushed conversation. Lumi walked down to the river that burbled alongside his tent. His tent? The dragon's ears folded back as he splashed himself with water, letting the cool water coat his scalded tongue. A groan pushed past the soft draconic lips. His head hurt. He didn't know why he was so tired and sore. His body ached, much more-so than a relatively simple hike through the jungle should've made it. They had seen no other life in that past day. Nothing about this journey had been normal. He washed his spoon and trudged back to his dinner. With a deep sigh, Lumi let his tail curl around his belly and the tip of it resting in his lap. Gently, his free hand pet down the spine of the massive appendage while he ate. He let his nails dig into the larger parts nearing his tail base as he scratched. Finally free of those annoying plates, Lumi could finally get to the ruffled scales underneath. Alarm ran through his body. He couldn't remember taking off the armoured plates! Those almost cleaned out his credits, it had to be in his tent! He had to have taken them off when he was setting up camp. Not like they were truly important anyway! There wasn't any danger on this planet. He didn't need the excess. Sure he hadn't needed them yet, however weren't they here for some reason? Try as he might, the dragon couldn't remember the squad's goals. He looked over at Ryker. Aizen, Nills and the bear all looked back at him. They were speaking amongst themselves, something was up. Something was wrong with him. They were just being overly cautious. He was a scientist, not some dumb brute. His brain needed more than just walking through the jungle to keep it occupied. A yawn escaped him, another wave of pure exhaustion rushed over him. He needed to sleep. With a few quick gulps, Lumi finished the now warm stew. Walking back to the river the dragon washed his dishes. Afterwards he let himself slide into the gently running stream. The cool water scoured the grime and muck from his scales. The dragon clambered free of the stream, giving a small shake of the excess water before pushing his way into the dark tent. The voices of his companions carried, he couldn't hear the word but they were almost assuredly talking about him. A heavy sigh racked the young dragon. He laid back on the soft sleeping bag. Lumi held his tail to his chest. He didn't know what was going on with him. Was it stress? Just the strange new planet? Or was anything really wrong with him? Perhaps his companions were just overreacting. No. There was surely something wrong. The lapses in his memory were so new. He'd never experienced anything like this. It was all too much. When did it start? He could hardly remember how long they'd even been on the planet. Just a day, weeks? Hugging his tail the dragon shuddered. Once more the strange chanting filled his ears. Much louder than yesterday. A soft whine pushed past his lips. Lumi's ears folded back, groaning, Lumi covered them with his paws. Why wouldn't it stop? What was going on with him?

It would be better to sleep. Things would be better in the morning. He needed to sleep. With a nod, Lumi let his eyes drift closed. The alien melody seemed to shift, growing softer and louder. The drake let out a yawn as his scales began to itch. Along his feetpaws he felt the ghost tentacles. Rubbing him, massaging him, relaxing him. A small smile spread along his muzzle. Behind his closed eyes, flashes of glowing pinks and purple filled his minds eyes. He felt himself relaxing. Wait, wasn't he worried mere moments ago? What was happ... There was nothing to be worried or fearful of. He was accepting his new home. He was so close. For now it was time to sleep. Sleep. A swirling and endless blackness enveloped the dragon. He felt his mind and body shutting down. He let himself sink into the inky darkness. Embracing the dreamless sleep.

Everything was so dark, he could see his body. Yet it was like he hovered above himself. Helpless to move. Watching the debaucherous show unfolding before him. The dragon splayed out under his watch was no longer him. This Lumi was twisted; different. His body glowed the same purple as the jungle around him. The scales were gone. Just a shiny sheen of rubbery skin. He saw the strange vines and tentacles pulling at each limb. A dazed and euphoric smile was spread along his muzzle. The glowing tentacles were pushing in and out of both of his ears. A slimy pink goo dripped from the long mint tubes. Lumi watched as his eyes shifted colours going from their natural shade to a deep and pulsing purple. The smile spread wider as he could hear himself moan and beg for more. Lumi couldn't believe what he was seeing. What was happening? Why was he watching himself, like a prisoner, trapped, looking at the outside world? He watched as another tentacle slithered in from the veil of blackness that surrounded him. It curled around and tugged at his testicles. The sac was utterly bloated and much larger than he'd ever seen them. The tentacle kept up its journey, it coiled around his shaft. The tapered tip almost seemed to nuzzle and wetly kiss his own cocktip. The dark purple shaft drooling heavily mingling with the slickened rubbery appendage. Without warning the tentacle easily pushed its way into the dragon's cock. The groan that escaped Lumi's body was loud and joyous. His eyes rolled back into their sockets, a fat tentacle, much larger than the others, forced its way into the moaning drake's muzz. It began to pulse, depositing something down the trapped dragon's gullet. He watched himself swallow. He could swear he could taste it, like the chocolate mint ice cream that he adored as a hatchling. The taste lingered. Lumi knew the substance wasn't natural, he knew it was robbing him of his thoughts. Yet even with that knowledge, the dragon longed for the taste. The goofy smile widened around the shaft, confirming his notions. His eyes half-lidded. His body no longer fought against his restraints, it was easily lifted. His massive tail dangled uselessly. Not an ounce of stress or resistance was left in him. It can all be this way, this is what I need. I'm happy. I need this. Did he? What was happening? This wasn't right. He didn't want this? Yes, I do. I don't need to hide it anymore. Submission feels great. I look so happy. Well he did look happy for sure but why was he dreaming about this? He watched as three tentacles easily pushed into the dragon's tailhole. Every orifice was stuffed full. Lumi had never looked happier. He watched as his testicles began to bloat. He could see the outline of the alien form pushing its way deeper into his cock. His dick seemed to gain a few inches in girth. Almost to the size of a wine bottle, and still growing. He felt shades of arousal and confusion. The conflicting emotions racked his mind. Watching his body being used like a toy. He was confused. Part of him knew this must've been a dream. What else could it have been? The inky, swirling abyss melted away. Everything went white, before pulsing purple rings thrummed all around him. The rings were vibrant, the shimmering purple seemingly filled with endless constellations, it was hard to look away. What was happening? A contented groan brought his mind's eye back to the spectacle below him. His entire form and especially his belly began to bloat. His stomach gained a little pudge. Bloating up like he had spent an entire day at a buffet. He watched himself get fatter and fatter, all the while lecherous moans ringed out between gulpfuls of the addictive liquid. His tail, already rather large, gained almost a foot in girth. The folds and rolls of his massive tail became much more pronounced; it sagged heavier as it hung from his hanging body, sagging in a lazy lump along the floor. His arms and legs became heavier, stubbier. It only took a few minutes and it barely looked like the dragon could hold himself up. The dragon that cooed happily before him was not the twinkish male that had entered the jungle. I look beautiful. I look happy. I am happy like this. He couldn't look away. Watching his body grow larger, softer, rounder. Hearing the carefree mewls and the dazed look on his face. The lights were on, but no one was home. He watched as his cock jumped and twitched as the tentacle began to slide in and out faster and faster. He didn't care that his mind was gone. He was in total bliss. _ This is the only way to be happy. I can just give up. I don't belong on the mission. I belong in the jungle. _ He could be happy in the jungle, untroubled by society, surrounded by the plants that had been his friends since childhood. He looked over the dragon underneath him, the dragon he could become. He found himself drawn to the idea. Waves of intense arousal and acceptance rolled through him. _ I want this. _ Yes. It only took a moment. He wanted this.

*PING*

_ Wake Up. _

Lumi sat up in a sweat. Visions of light and strange noises faded from his senses. He tried to hold onto the dream; remember why he was so shaken. Yet. It was gone. He stood with a sigh, crawling out from the pitch black shelter into the night. What greeted his eyes shocked him. The trees and plants around him were aglow with purple light! Even the brook burbled and flowed with a lilac aura. He looked around. It seemed everyone else was tucked in for the night. Reaching back into his tent, Lumi pulled on the light, charcoal crop top, sluggish fingers only buttoning the bottom steel button. He reached for his gun and his satnav. Why do I need those? I only wanna take a dip in the creek.There's no danger here. Right. There was no danger. The dragon simply slipped on his communicator cuff and trudged his way down to the cool water. The current had picked up a little from earlier, the gentle tide now an energetic gush. Lumi stepped into the cool water, he had to focus somewhat to keep his balance. The river pushed at his calves but not uncomfortably so. Wading deeper, the dragon spotted Ryker. The large bear had his back turned, gazing off into the jungle. Just the small light of a cigarette highlighted the murky outlet in which he sat. As sneaky as he liked to think he was, Lumi knew full well the bear had sensed his presence. Even at a decently far distance, the dragon saw the flick of those big round ears, confirming his suspicions. With a sigh the scientist made his way to the middle of the river, letting himself sink a bit, he couldn't help but think over his journey so far. It had only been two days and it felt like he was being torn apart. He felt exhaustion rack his mind and body. It felt like he had hardly slept. It was just his nerves though. He was a scientist on a bounty hunt! Of course he felt ragged. Perhaps that was true enough. The lapses in clarity. His strange dreams. The sensations that came and went. The chanting that seemed to haunt him in the night. None of it made sense. When did it even start? He hardly remembered. For a moment his mind lingered on all of his equipment. Lost. His coat, the armour, all of his samples. A soft whine escaped him. Plus his trusty saddlebag. He'd been on countless exploratory journeys. Why was this one so different? My belongings are likely with our stuff, likely Sethrex or Nills took them to screw with me. But why? They hardly knew him. No. That made no sense. Lumi let his head sink under the rolling waves. His eyes closed tight as he felt the chilly embrace of the water surrounding him. His head didn't feel his anymore. He didn't know how to explain it. Nor did he know why he felt that way. It was like his entire being was two different entities. He was going crazy. What was going on with him? Just two weeks ago, he was on campus. A lively lecture on photosynthesis under red giants. That's when he got the call. A hurried trek on his bike brought him to the cafe. It was easy to spot the bear. It was even easier when the two slammed against Ryker's hotel door. The large ursine tongue probed his maw, while his paw blindly fumbled with the lock. Flashes of their passion flowed in Lumi's mind. They spent hours in their lusts. It was well into the night when Ryker asked for his companionship on the mission. The small dragon nestled into the warm, shaggy umber fur, covered in a light sheen of sweat. His tail was coiled along the large male's right leg. His fingers running through the forest of chest fur. While his nose wrinkled at the cigarette smoke, he couldn't be more comfortable. Lumi felt his lungs beginning to burn as the memories faded. He surfaced, gave a slight shake and balked at his new surroundings. He didn't realize how out of it he had been. Camp was no longer in sight. He floated along the river. Panic gripped his heart as he looked around, yet all of the trees looked the same. Just an ever looming presence, with a shudder the chants started again. Lumi was carried farther and farther, He tried to use his tail, paws, anything to stop his advance. It was futile. With a grunt he threw himself to an upcoming river bank. He pushed with all his might, chest heaving hard. With a wet smack, the waterlogged dragon made it to the sandy bank.

The dragon laid there. Catching his breath. The chants were almost booming as he looked around. He had no clue where he was! Utterly lost. Sitting up, Lumi brought his wrist to his muzzle, engaging the comm line before a shiver of hesitation ran down his spine. Ryker already had to rescue him once. Did he think the bear would truly love him, if he kept being a damsel. He could find his way back! He was a scientist. He had a brilliant mind. The jungle was no match for him. Getting up from his knees, Lumi coughed. Water spewed free of his lungs. WIth a sigh, the dragon walked forward. Lumi hugged his tail close to his chest as he walked. The sounds of the jungle around him were gone, everything fell completely silent. It was as if he were the only living entity in kilometers. The trees around him loomed over him, He could no longer see the sky, Lumi turned back to the river and let out a scream. He'd felt like he'd only walked a few meters and yet, the river was gone. The glowing and shifting pink and purple bushes just wavered in the place of the beach he just crawled from. A shudder ran through him. He was utterly alone. _ Just keep walking. He'd been in this jungle for days. Nothing would hurt him. He was completely safe. He just needed to breathe and push on. _ Lumi let his tail gently fall to the ground. Around him the chanting got louder once more. He folded his ears back. The glow of the forest around him grew. Tree trunks lost their green and brown hues. Melting away into the shifting pinks and purples. Rings of colour pulsing to life on their leaves and along the roots and ground under his paws. With a frustrated whine, he let his eyes close; the whine growing into a grunt of exertion as his legs tensed, and the dragon bolted. Running through the jungle wasn't the best idea, however he needed to get away from the chanting, the colours, from this place. The strange whispers, the sensations that still snaked along his body. He wanted to go home. _ He was home. _ His legs burned with effort. He needed to get back to his friends. They needed to get off this planet. His friends thought he was crazy. Why would they listen to him? Why would they care about what he had to say? He was a liability. The voices got louder. It surrounded him. He tried to block them out. He could feel the shifts in the air around him as he rushed past the flora around him. _ He was freaking himself out! There was nothing to fear. Nothing to run from. Why was he even running? This was ridiculous. The jungle likely just naturally glowed this colour. Nothing was wrong. He was safe. _ Lumi let his eyes open; he was deep in the jungle. Panting he slowed himself to a jog. He could no longer see the trail. Nor could he still see the sky, or hear the churn of the river. He was utterly alone. Just the purple aura from the trees that shifted and shook with the phantom wind to keep him company. The itching vines came back in full. With a whine he tugged at the collar of his shirt, ripping the buttons free and exposing his chest to the nighttime air. His scales itched and his body burned hot. Yet he couldn't cool himself. Wave of exhaustion ran through him, his tail hung limp and useless. A yawn pushed past his lips. He was so sleepy. Lumi looked down at his wrist communicator. No one had tried to contact him. He brought up the digital mirror. Back at him gazed a dragon he didn't quite recognize. His eyes had a ghostly amethyst shimmering aura floating around the edges. His pupils were deep pools of violet, the more he looked it felt like he was sinking into his own eyes. The dragon that looked back at him began to smile. He was happy. That dragon looked so happy, his eyes were beautiful. He could be that dragon, he was that dragon! He needn't worry, the jungle would provide. He would find somewhere to sleep soon. He just needed to keep walking. The sounds were almost like a lullaby. He was surrounded by the plants he loved. He was home. The words were still so incomprehensible. Where was it coming from? He just needed to find a place to sleep for the night. He'd feel better in the morning. Lumi wandered deeper into the jungle. Everything felt so heavy. His tail, his arms, each step, every breath, even his thoughts weighed upon him. It was getting harder and harder to keep going. He was so worn down. A light buzz hummed away at the back of his mind. His tail thumped and bumped along every root and branch. Closer and closer. He was almost there. Lumi didn't know how much longer he could go. His body was on the verge of collapse. Then he saw it. A glint of bright shifting pink behind a tree. It was a glowing lifeline in a sea of dull green and the strange purple light. He'd take anything new at this point. He ran to the light, gasping as he looked into a bright expanse. Glowing vines covered everything. Hanging from trees, running along their trunks. They covered the ground like a breathing bed of stars. Pulsing and shifting in colour. _ Surely this would lead somewhere he could rest. Somewhere safe. _ He walked along the lighted path, The chants became clearer as he ventured forth. His body became lighter, he felt good. He was gonna make it back to safety. All on his own, he didn't need Ryker. As he walked it seemed like the vines were shifting, almost completely enveloping the path before him. Almost like a growing tunnel of endless, shifting colour. It was beautiful. It swirled above and around him. The jungle fell away. That didn't matter anymore. He just needed to keep walking. His fingers and toes buzzed with a sudden warmth. A smile pulled across his lips. [Just a little farther. He was almost home.[/i] Each heavy step brought him closer and closer to what he knew he wanted now. A new home. He was glad he had followed this path. Yet as quick as these amazing feelings came, they began to subside. The endless tunnel he walked got darker. His vision reaccustomed to the night. The vines that latticed all around seemed to converge. Growing and shifting until his eyes gazed upon a massive flower. It stood unbloomed, yet still almost as tall as him. Taking another step closer. He felt something brush his paw. His fingers wrapped around a familiar well worn leather. Looking down, his heart soared. His journal! This flower was obviously important to the ecosystem. It needed to be documented. He flipped the book to the last used page tilted his head. It was mostly gibberish, he stopped. Reading his last entry.

"The bizarre felines appear to consist of some non-newtonian body structure. Able to absorb and expel with ease. The two kittens at play embody that act. Encompassing each other in order to attain submission

The vines seem to be aglow, perhaps some sort of innate bioluminescence. I've noticed a slight glow to the water as well. Yet not as vibrant as this, nor in much the same colour. It all leads to a flower. A seeming angiosperm. It must not be the season to bloom it mussssss."

The page dissolved into a series of scribbles. Circles and spirals. Jumbled words. Completely Illegible. He turned his gaze up. The plant was swaying and shifting, the leaves rippling. Lumi took a step back, his senses coming back to him. This plant could be very dangerous. Another step back and the flower stood straight; the leaves peeled back. Lumi let out a whine. Before him stood no ordinary flower. The leaves melted back into what was now a growing tentacle like tube. All around him the vines shifted. Changing shape. The voices and chants that echoed around him finally became clear. His eyes gazed into the large eye that grew from the flower. Rings of lilacs and deep purples pulsed back at him. He felt his body hesitate on another step back. _ I'm Home. Welcome Home. Relax. _ The glow of the jungle grew. The tunnel of colour returning. Lumi felt his muzzle dropping open. The queer eye shifted and danced in front of him. The chanting around him grew. The ominous voices that haunted him became long-awaited friends, guiding his mind to ease. The colours of the jungle seemed to drain away, leaving a neon amethyst utopia in its wake. He remembered the first encounter with the flower. In his mind's eye he saw it clearly. The wondrous tentacles encasing his form. Sinking the new ideas in his mind. Planting the seed. Leading him to this moment. His downfall. His rightful place. Lumi found he couldn't tear his gaze away from the shifting eye. The steady pulse of the rings kept a firm grasp of his attention. Why should he look away? This was beautiful. It was all for him. He needed to sink. He should be on his knees. Without a second thought the dragon felt his legs buckling. Tentacles wrapped around his tail base, they encircled his legs. Finally the ghostly sensations took real form as he was guided onto paws and knees. His muzzle fell open wider, lost in pure awe. Lumi found it harder and harder to form any coherent thought beyond the marvelous hues that danced before his eyes. He wasn't the only one in his head, and finally the dragon realized the scope of the matter. He hadn't been alone in his mind for days. _ Not that it was a bad thing of course. If he were conditioned to be more submissive. More obedient. That was only for some greater purpose. A good beyond himself. He needed to accept the new way of thinking. It made him feel good. _ The hem of his pants were ripped and tugged down. His thighs coiled and encased in the slimy shifting, and glowing appendages. None of that mattered, he knew. Drool ran from his open lip. He felt his vision narrowing. The jungle fell away. All that truly mattered was the rings of colour that beckoned to him to stare deeper. They came closer and he smiled. _ There is nothing wrong here. Just relaxing with his new friends. He truly was home, right where he belonged. _ His cock slapped against his belly as the dragon's nethers met the open air. Every inch of his tail was utterly encased in the shifting mass. Tugging it free and out of the way. He could feel two of the tapered tips rubbing around his rim. Teasing at it, jerking at it. Pulling soft moans from his muzzle as the cool air tickled at his schute. Electricity arched through his body as he felt one of the tips slipped inside. All through his form it felt like a pulse was emanating from the foreign invader.

"Gods above! Yes! I need it please!?"

The whimpered beg hissed loudly as his eyes widened. He was locked onto the dancing eye, drooling messily from muzzle and dick. He experienced the last vestiges of whatever resistance he had left bottling up, shifting lower. Almost as if his entire being sank into his genitals, he felt cock bloat, his balls swinging heavier. The realization managed to sink in through the lilac haze. If he came, when he came , it would no longer be him. _ I'll be better. _ A whimper ran through him as he tried to fight, to shift to do anything. When I cum, I'll truly be at peace. I'll be at one with the jungle. I'll truly be where I belong. The tendrils explored deeper within him. The second pushing past his rim without warning. Lumi's eyes rolled back. Purple became his reality. He felt himself sinking to the colour. He was lost in the pulsing and shifting colour. He couldn't escape. _ He didn't want to escape, he was happy. _ Yes he was happy. He felt better than he had in years. The dripping wetness under his tail was heaven. Another squeal of pure bliss echoed off the trees. The twin tendrils were battering against his prostate. He could feel his cock jumping and twitching. Lines of his muck just dripped from his needy shaft. In his mind's eye he could see the shimmering purple scales extending down his cock slowly. Shifting it. He was changing. His smile widened as he watched the eye pulse and sway in front of him. More tentacles wound around his arms. He was totally overwhelmed. He couldn't move. _ Not that he would if he could. This being was his friend. It was making him feel good. He needed to cum. Good dragons need to cum. _ He could feel the bloat in his testicles. His dick slapped harder against his belly. He was getting closer and closer. He needed this. He felt a tentacle wrap its way around the base of his left ear, teasing at the long tube before plunging its way inside. A groan pushed out of his muzzle as he felt the gooey tendril pushing its way deep inside. A liquid filling the orifice. It was warm and icy simultaneously, he couldn't think. He couldn't move. His cock was on fire. His rump burned with need. Suddenly a new voice echoed in his mind. One that didn't belong to him, yet felt as familiar as a childhood friend.

You are exactly where you desire to be dragon. You belong to us now, your mind and semen will feed us for eons to come. The time to resist and fight is over. No need to fear my little one. It's rather simple really. You're a meal now, and good meals are obedient.

A shiver of electric realization ran down Lumi's spine as he nodded. Deep within himself he heard a small echoing twinkle. Almost signaling his downfall. That was no longer important though, it was his job to be as delicious and obedient as he could. He needed to cum for his new master. He would be more than happy to do so. He felt one of the tendrils turn his head, the haze cleared for a moment, and his tail began to wag. Before him stood a gargantuan draconic beast. Its body glowed and shifted the same gooish purple that the tendrils did. A rumble went through its body as the voice echoed out again.

Are you ready to come home, little dragon? No need to worry or fret. I'll keep you safe. You'll enjoy life everlasting. Bliss beyond wildest measure, all I ask in return is your utter obedience. That's not too much to ask now is it?

Lumi felt himself shaking his head no almost immediately. He felt his body lifted. Carried closer to the almost 25 foot being that loomed over him. Yet as much as his rational mind would be pushing him to run, if it could even pull itself to the foreground, Lumi could do nothing but beam in awe at the beast who growled and gave a wicked grin down at him. Lumi watched as the beast's belly pulled itself open. The outside shifting purples and pinks were no match for the rings and pulsing bliss that lay inside the beast. Lumi drooled as his eyes were locked on the hypnotic rings that lined the goo-dragon's stomach. This was truly where he belonged. He felt himself stuffed inside. Smiling dumbly as he gave one final look to the jungle outside. Giggling with one final coherent thought. He was truly glad Ryker took him on the mission.

Lumi went through moments of lucidity. He knew he was trapped. Surrounded by the shifting rings that he knew kept him compliant and happy. That didn't bother him at all. He had no knowledge of how long he'd been inside the creature. That didn't matter. He hungrily sucked at the tentacle in his maw. Nursing at it, the sustenance it provided, his muzzle filled with the warm, thick minty cream. He craved it. It helped keep those pesky thoughts and doubts away. The dragon didn't need those. He trusted his master with all his heart. The Beast had been nothing but kind to him. A moan and groan echoed out from around the tendril in his maw. Another mind-breakingly powerful orgasm ran through his form. Two tentacles were forced down his piss slit. The shifting and grinding of them in his urethra was bliss. The twin tubes almost fighting to engorge themselves on the dragon's seed. Not that he cared. It made his master happy when he came. So he would happily cum as much as The Beast desired. He let his eyes open, he was floating in the warm goo. His body had changed a lot. He was bloated and big. His eyes widened as Lumi remembered that dream from so long ago. How happy it made him. He pushed his rump back on the three tentacles that were recklessly plunging deep within his body. He longed for the sensation of the stretch and ruination of his tailhole. He didn't feel whole without it. Another deep moan pushed through him as he felt himself cumming again. Mere moments after the last. It didn't matter, he never lost his erection, nor did his libido ever seem to die down. He eagerly awaited the next wave of orgasm to wipe his mind clear again. He had never been happier. The voices had been right. He was exactly where he belonged now. Deep within this sexual prison. A prisoner trapped within his own folly and lusts. He couldn't be happier. The outside world faded again and the rings once more encompassed everything. That was much better. Lumi was happier in his tight, warm, new home. He didn't care too much for what happened outside anymore. He had everything he needed deep within Master. He was happy being a meal. Being Master's food.

_ It's time to sleep, little dragon. Master will let you wake soon. Perhaps in another month or so. _

A deep rumbling laugh shook his gooey prison. Almost rocking Lumi to sleep. He let his eyes drift closed. The blanket of sleep, enveloping him immediately. The soft chanting echoed in his mind. Groans and gurgles of Master's body greeted him and welcomed him to his home. He was warm, he was safe, he was a good meal. He was happy.

** ~~** Epilogue *~~ *

A rumble shook his home, Dragon's eyes opened as the familiar voice of Master chimed in his useless mind.

Hello there little one! Sleep well?

Dragon lazily nodded as he once more began to suckle at his feed tube in earnest. His form was much more bloated than when he had slept like Master had asked. Not that he minded. Master wanted him big! A groan pushed past his lips as he humped his first orgasm into the waiting suction of the tentacle wrapped tightly around his shaft. It was much longer now. Almost at two feet along with exponentially increased girth. Dragon could likely rival the stallions of Impanan! He felt Master's paw rub at his bulge and another wave of euphoria flowed through him as his cum flowed into the tube. Back to back orgasms, now an almost constant for Dragon.

My, my! Two climaxes already? One from a simple praising rub? What a good hatchling I've swallowed!

Dragon's smile widened as his tummy prison almost seemed to praise him too. Loud bubbling and the natural sounds of the goo-beast's stomach, seemed to match the gently rocking and swaying that made Dragon feel safe and sound. It was a chorus that the drake could spend an eternity listening to.

_ You've been such a good boy. You're almost ready, just a few more weeks perhaps. Then you may serve Master outside. _

A soft whine escaped Dragon's lips at the suggestion, a moment later his home shook with Master's laughter.

Someone doesn't wish to leave it seems. Good boy.

The rings slowly began to fade, as for the first time since being consumed; Dragon saw the outside. He looked out on a large village. More of the goo-beasts conversed and went about their daily lives. Most of them seemed to be much larger than Master. One specimen walked towards the two of them. This beast was adorned in gilded jewels and a large feathered headdress At the center of the helm, an amethyst the size of Dragon's head glowed brightly. An otherworldly voice rumbled out from the large beast. It rumbled, and jiggled his prison. For a moment he felt a hint of fear and worry, yet a timely gush of his feed and the welcoming gurgles around him, brought Dragon to another mind-numbing climax. _ Relax. _ Every inch of Dragon's body weighed him down. Limp, he let himself settle into the warm comfy goo. Yes, he was relaxed. He could hear Master speaking with the larger beast. Every word making Dragon fuck into the warm tunnel. Master's voice was heaven.

"Almost father. It was everything you said. As easy as you said. The last refuges of his mind are burning away by the day. Soon enough he won't even hesitate."

The other beast began to speak again, all the while his belly began to lose its glow, after a moment it became clear. Inside two poor souls were locked in a sea of passion and lust. A stallion had his muzzle clamped tight along a feeding tube, on the other side a wolf was pressed close. The two locked in a messy kiss. Their shimmery gooish fur was soaked in their feed. Their cocks, much larger than Dragon's, pumped and humped away at their tentacle captors. The sight pushed a loud moan from Dragon's muzzle as he felt another orgasm flood forth. The belly glowed once more and the two lovers were locked away back into their hypnotic home as the other beast walked away. Once more, Master began walking through his village. There were so many of the creatures! Along with them, Dragon noticed many furred ones as well. Their eyes glowed and shimmered with the ever-present rings. A tight goo-collar locked around their necks. Marking them as the slaves they were. Various species from all around the galaxy muddled about in their lazy, robotic hazes. Avian, Reptilian, and plenty of mammalia. Even the humans, newly joined to the galactic civilization, were represented. As Master walked, Dragon caught on to the changes around him. The "free," slaves fur, skin, or scales had all taken on the deep purple sheen. The sights sent a happy shiver down Dragon's spine. A few more minutes passed, as Master walked along. Trudging up a hill, the various homes around him began to get more, and more ornate. What were once simple blocks and tents, now were brightly painted, and jewel adorned tenements. A minty green building with what looked to be jade and emeralds, loomed over Dragon. It was bigger than many of the mansions he knew of. Master must certainly be important! A mewl pushed around his feeding tube as he deposited another load for the goo-beast. _ Master is important. _ Stepping inside, the walls flowed with a pink shimmer. Lit by braziers with a flowing pink fire. At the center of the room, a large kodiak sat on his haunches. His muzzle was loosely held open. His eyes were lost in the endless rings of pleasure. His limbs hung limp and useless. A note hung from the drooling muzzle of the ursine. Master chuckled above him, as he read the damp piece of parchment. The face of the large bear stirred something in the barren wastes of Dragon's mind. An echo that rang from memories that clung to his empty shell. The missing chunk of his right ear, the tattoo of sorts on his arm, The slashes across his snout. Something whispered at him to remember. Yet his momentary struggle ended abruptly as Dragon felt his dick tense up and shoot its ivory ambrosia. Fulfilling his purpose, his mind emptied with a silly giggle. He was Dragon. Dragon didn't think. Dragon just came for Master. The bear's cock was drooling along the floor of, what Dragon now assumed was, Master's home. He was carried in a circle around the large bear a few times. Yet no matter where Master went, the kodiak simply stared forward, he just drooled and squatted, Dragon noticed a very large purple toy the bear was perfectly balanced on. The dildo likely impossibly deep within the bear. He was almost frozen in place, a small shift every now and then, so the ursine could maintain balance. The glow seemed to strengthen in the bear's eyes when Master finally spoke.

_ "Look at you Bear, only a week within Father and you're already ready for outside service. What a good boy you are. Not like your little dragon friend though. Hah. He has a much stronger mind than you. Not that it matters. It felt good to totally give in, to let yourself fall into complete service, didn't it?" _

The ursine gave no response, just continuing to sink and hover on his toy. His massive cock twitched and throbbed, a soft whine escaping the slave as his foreskin pulled back and a torrent of his submission shot over, and covered the goo-dragon's paws. A deep belly laugh from Master shook Dragon. This bear really was utterly gone. Dragon felt a tinge of envy.

"Hardly any stimulation and yet still you cum. Humiliated and teased, and still you cum. Not like I'm gonna complain, runt. Dad said I could keep you for a few days, I'm sure we'll enjoy each other's company."

He felt his home shift as Master took a seat. His legs spread and Dragon couldn't hold back a struggling groan as he watched Master's cock push free. Once more, the endless waves of climax overtook him. Just from seeing Master's dick. He was depraved. Dragon loved it.

I'm afraid this fleet moment of lucidity for you is over little dragon. Soon enough though, Master will let that mind come back. Maybe another month.

A laugh rocked his beloved prison as Dragon smiled. The veil lifted once more and the rings that he longed for pulsed to life. Surrounding him. The stomach groaned and gurgled its approval. Sleeeeep. Yes it was time for another nap. Outside he heard Master speak once more. In his wavering consciousness he tried to hear. He could make it out. Only barely. He was teasing the ursine slave. It made his smile widen. Dragon's ears perked as the overwhelming blanket of sleep took him. Master's words guiding him to the sleep he deserved.

"Now that all that business is over Bear, let's just see how well dad did. I hope that muzzle is worth a damn. You certainly wouldn't shut it when we found yah. Of course, not that you care. You're all entirely too easy."