Befriending the friendless

Story by Nixs on SoFurry

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Befriending the friendless

"Excuse me sir but we need to check your papers"

I groaned loudly as I was awoken from my dreams of dragonesses pleasuring me. I leered at the bunny that stood before me in a rail uniform.

"Eight hours on a train and you choose now to check my passport and tickets? You have no idea what a nice dream I was having..." I grumbled more as I pulled out my papers. I heard him rustle through them as I rubbed my eyes. Yawning I looked up at him

"Anything wrong?" I said as I slid my paw into my pocket. He gulped and began to shake his head slightly as his body jittered and passed me back my papers, twitching his paw as he did so.

"N...nothing wrong at all s...sir Nixs..." He gulped again as his paw reached for the doorknob. I pulled out my glasses from my pocket and put them on before looking at him in much finer detail. A small bead of sweat had formed on his face and he was rubbing his name badge relentlessly in his paws.

"You seem unwell. I think its best you sat down Terry. I mean you didn't notice that I don't have a ticket..."

I pushed him down into the opposite seat as I folded the paper up. My tail closed the door and it locked from the force.

"Now be honest with me Terry...why are you so nervous?"

He gulped again and patted his brow with his black uniform sleeve.

"Because you are Nixs...you're one of the most wanted furs and no one knows why. The authorities are adamant on finding

you and rumours are flying around. Some say you are a mass murderer and others say you are a government agent who defaulted. I'm scared of you..."

I smirked and chuckled lightly before picking him up and placing him on my lap and cuddling the stiff body.

"Aww that's so cute. Tell you the truth I know a fair few government secrets... from multiple countries that is but I don't know

why they want me either. Maybe I did do something bad after all..." I raised my tone slightly for added effect " And you're a

witness...So what should I do with you?" I said as I licked my lips then smacked them together besides his ear. "Perhaps I

could have a nicely dressed rabbit for breakfast? Hmm that does seem a nice idea...though perhaps you have one of your own scared one?"

"How about letting me live?" He managed to stutter out as I pressed him to my chest harder.

"Now that's a jolly good suggestion Terry. No one has rabbit for breakfast anymore anyway. Now relax a bit Terry I can assure you that I'm not going to hurt you so you can tell your adrenaline glands to cut off the supply. He nodded and curled up into my chest causing a further "Aww" to escape my lips as I rubbed his head. He began murring gently and I felt him fall asleep. I gave him a few minutes before waking him by brushing my tail tip over his nose. He sneezed and awoke before looking back up at me.

"I should get back to the others to check their papers." He said as he looked back up at me

"Well we don't want you to get fired now do we? Have a little something on me" I said as I slipped him a few large denomination notes.

"Spend it wisely Terry and don't get into trouble" I winked and opened the door before slapping my tail against his rump gently.

He giggled and jumped out into the corridor before I closed the door and locked it again. I opened the bottle of water I had placed directly over the air conditioning unit and took a sit of the wonderfully chilled mountain fresh water. I smiled as I saw Dianna's mountain retreat in the picture, minus the naked dragoness.

"A shame" I chuckled as I took another sip before replacing the cap and screwing it tight. I placed it back over the air conditioning unit before lying down on my coat. I removed my glasses and placed them on the table before reading the rest of the paper. I closed the curtains on both the door and the window before turning onto my side and closing my eyes, trying to get that wonderful dream of one white, one red and one blue dragoness in the same bed as me back.

"Oww" I said as I awoke on the floor, shoulder screaming in pain as I had obviously fallen onto it in my sleep. I lifted myself of the floor and reached for the water again before placing it on my shoulder and stretching it out. The pain subsided quickly and I drank the rest of the water in one go. I opened the window and glowered as I quickly slammed them back shut. Blinded by the bright sun I sat down and covered my eyes

"Rat bastards...you'll all suffer" I said as I replaced my self in my seat before rummaging through my bag for my sunglasses.

Blowing the collected fluff and dust off them I placed them over my eyes and opened the curtains again.The snow had switched to an almost desert like landscape, the snowy peaks for barren mountains, the tundra for herds of cattle and other animals in ranches. I closed the curtain and placed my sunglasses with my regular glasses before removing my winter clothes and replacing them with more appropriate ones for the arid conditions that awaited me at my stop, namely a loose Hawaiian top and shorts along with trainers. I placed my wallet in my right pocket and tied the chain through the belt hoop before joining it to the button on my wallet. I moved my smoking paraphernalia to my left knee pocket, leaving the hip pocket free for loose change.

Replacing the now no longer needed clothes in my carry bag I stood up and placed my coat inside before zipping it up and donning my sunglasses. I unzipped the back pocket of the bag and placed my glasses in it before pressing the Velcro strips back together on the deep blue coloured bag. I unlocked the door and slid it open to be greeted by the bunny boy Terry.

"Hi there. I was just about to tell you that we were about to arrive at the terminus stop." The train slowed sharply and the light squeal of brakes was heard from outside. As we stopped he nodded

"We're here Nixs"

"Thank you Terry"

I patted his shoulder as I walked along the plush blue carpet then opened the door. Stepping onto the platform I noticed the

change in temperature. A wave of dry, hot air greeted me immediately...a warm welcome if you will.

"Fuck me that's hot!" I said as I looked around the station under the unrelenting Mediterranean sun. As the sun pounded down on me I walked over towards a tarpaulin o escape it's pounding heat.

"Mister Skunk? I have taxi waiting for you...you come?"

I looked to where the rat was pointing and nodded before following him to the rickshaw and placing myself in the back. As I did so I placed my feet up upon the other seats across from me and took out a cigar before lighting it. I puffed on it and enjoyed the taste of fine craftsmanship before speaking to my driver.

"To the finest hotel Abdul and step on it"

I chuckled as the mellow aroma surrounded me and I sniffed the air deeply

"Ahh Monte my faithful friend. It has been too long" I said as, puffing away gently on my fine Cuban cigar, 'Abdul' began running at a surprising pace. I reached for my hat instinctively and upon finding myself to be lacking of said hat I unzipped my bag and pulled one out, a beige fishing style hat which I had found outside my school all those many many years ago. I donned my cap and, cigar in one paw and hatted head in the other, beamed as the cars and pedestrians seemed to fly by.

I slid to one side as he turned a corner and again to the other side as he turned left the second time. It was amazing the pace of this sprightly young fellow. Just as we pulled up outside a hotel I finished my cigar and flicked it onto the street. I took my bag and jumped down before gazing up at the multi story splendour that stood before me.

"Abdul you have outdone yourself" I said as I pulled out a few notes from my wallet and handed them to him. I saw him wide eye the amount before bowing to me

"Thank you most gracious sir" He said before running back off at an even faster pace.

I headed into the foyer of the hotel and breathed in the cool air before walking slowly over to the desk clerk. He looked at my clothes with disdain and I leered at him.

"Hush those judging eyes or no tip for you. I want your finest room with a fully stocked minibar...and I mean fully stocked. I hope this is a black tie affair and as such will require a tuxedo for dinner, bought not rented mind you, and I shall pay with

cash."

I took out the wallet and palmed the money in my hand before spreading it out and handing him a note then placing ten more on the counter.

"Certainly sir. I had mistaken you for one of those American tourists who seem to frequent us more and more. Apologies for believing you to be an

American yahoo." He said as he pressed a bell and a bellhop appeared momentarily. I looked at him then took another look, switching my head between the two impeccably dressed pandas.

"Are you two brothers or something?"

They both nodded in unison.

"I am Tang and this is..."

"Ting?" I interrupted the bellhop.

"Yes I am...how did you know?" he said as he looked up at me

"Just a wild guess. You two know you are holding hands right?"

"I'll keep your secret if you keep mine for the time being." They snapped their hands away before Ting spoke

"What secret? Me and my brother have no secret..." He blushed as he said it I leaned forward and whispered into his ear

"The fact you and your brother have an incestuous relationship...good for you by the way" I winked to them both. So care to keep my secret?

He nodded

"Please don't tell anyone...it would lose us our jobs and..." I placed my paw up

"If you keep it a secret that I'm here I will pay you well and of course I wont tell anyone else about the little love thing you two have for each other. Like I said good on you both. Now where will I be sleeping?"

Ten minutes later I was standing alone in my spacious suite.

"Good god..." I said as I looked around. In the far side of the room lay a four poster bed that, if I had wanted to, could most likely hold eight other people in it.

I would later find it to be immensely comfortable with it's silk cushions and adjustable head positions, electronically controlled thankfully.

To either side where plush red curtains made of crushed velvet which would draw around to meet each other for a peaceful night's sleep. Next to the bed were the mandatory bed side tables. These were adorned with well crafted and aesthetically pleasing golden lamps with dark blue lampshades. To the far sides of the rooms were two large wardrobes made of well polished mahogany. These could most likely have held a large taur in there which thankfully they did not. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against taur's its just when one collapses on top of you after 'strenuous' activity you really do notice they are there. Anyway further on along the wall to the right hand side of the room was a large window that opened onto a balcony. The view of which allowed you to look at all the hubbub bellow far from the actual crowds.

I placed my bag down on the large expanse of couch and looked for the drinks cabinet so I could slake my thirst. I found it over in the corner next to the almost obscenely large television. Taking the key for the lock I turned it and the door popped out with a gentle whoosh.

"Bless my lucky stars a negro" I said as I picked out a black bottle full of dark rum. I continued to look over all the large bottles inside it. Multiple shades of greens and blues passed around my peripheral vision as I looked for the ingredients I required...namely Vodka, Gin, White rum, Triple Sec and Gold Tequila. I pulled out bottles of Vladivostok, Gordon's dry, Bacardi, Martini Rosso and Juan Hosé.

Taking out the cocktail shaker I ran it under the tap to clean it and cool it down slightly before I cracked some ice cubes into the metal holder. I poured equal measures of the intoxicating liquors onto the ice and heard it crackle as it cracked. I smelled the mixture. A shame they didn't have triple sec I thought as I opened up a carton of cranberry juice and poured it in before placing the lid over.

I shook it three times, once I had twisted the cap on tightly, before flinging it up into the air and catching it in my tail. Taking a Martini glass out from the fridge I placed it down on the counter and poured in the light brown liquid, taking a pair of tongues to the ice cubes and dropping them in my drink.

I chuckled as I added an umbrella for effect then walked out to the window and pushed it open before stepping out into the heat of the balcony. I sipped the wondrous drink as I rested my arms on the

balcony and looked down to the ground. I saw a fire escape joining from the balcony to a few feet of the ground, suitable for an escape if need be. I watched on as a vixen passed along through the crowd, being bounced around slightly as she went through. She apologised each time and slipped her hand inside her chest pocket as she rearranged her glasses each time.

"Fools" I said as I saw her turn into an alley and count her makings for the little journey. She turned and looked up at me. Her hair was long, wild, and untamed like that of a deep blue ocean crashing into the sky above. Her eyes were a vibrant violet with a slight seductive look to her. I waved to her and winked before she scurried off. I sipped again from my slowly warming drink and continued looking around. The swift intake of alcohol marred with the sun's vibrant heat forced me to retire to bed. I awoke some time later and noticed that darkness had fallen as I had lain there, most likely snoring from what I had been told by friends and, on the occasion when I awoke tied up in a chair, by foe alike. Stretching out on the comfy bed I yawned and rolled over onto cooler parts of the bedspread.

I sighed when I awoke to hear my stomach grumbling at me, he does that far too often I find, and rolled over again to find a message waiting on the phone. I pressed the button and was informed that my black tuxedo was awaiting me to pick it up at reception. I wasn't moving from this bed until I had to so I called down to reception and asked for them to bring it up. I cursed as I realised I would have to open the door to let them in.

Sighing again I rolled off the bed onto my feet and walked to the door before opening it.Ting and Tang smiled at me as they brought it in and removed the plastic outer protective coating.

"You never did tell us what your secret was sir...do you still care to tell us?"

"Certainly but first you two have to kiss" I grinned at them with a wry smile.

"Kiss?" They both said and blushed in unison. They turned to each other and placed their paws to either side of their brother's face before pressing their lips to each others and holding them there for a moment before letting go and opening their eyes and smiling to each other. Tang turned to me

"Was that good enough or do you want us to do more?..."

"That's for private not for people like me...obscenely wealthy or otherwise" I winked before continuing

"There is one more thing you can do for me..."

Ting looked at me this time as he moved behind his brother and wrapped his arms around to his front.

"What would you like?"

He said as he arched an eyebrow slightly.

"Nothing too hard for you two I hope...what's for dinner" I chuckled as both their faces switched to a relieved look.Tang coughed slightly into his clenched paw as he cleared his throat.

"Tonight's menu is as follows. The starter is duck liver pate with a slice of warm toasted brioche followed by a choice of either soup or a sorbet."

"The sorbet being lemon"

"And the soup being a clear broth made from chicken and parsley. It comes with a choice of freshly cooked bread rolls along with small stuffing dumplings."

"Sound's very nice so far. What about the main course though?"

" A choice of three this time. Vegetarian, fish or meat. "

"Tell me about the meat option...I don't care for salads at all and fish aren't my thing either."

"Ahh a carnivore are we? Us two are vegetarians of course since we are Panda's"

"Cute one's at that" I said as I scritched both of their ears. They both blushed slightly before murring gently. "Now what's the meat option...make it good or you two are on tonight's menu instead"

They gulped together.

"You're kidding right?" They turned to each other and spoke in unison again

"I don't think he is..." Tang turned to me and smiled, showing a bold front to me before he spoke

"How does a four hundred gram fillet steak with herb butter and French fries with a selection of sauces sound?"

"It sounds.." I moved forward and wrapped my tails around them "Like you two..." I pulled them close to me and looked at the two faces that were at shoulder height

" Don't get to enjoy my own comfortable room tonight." I chuckled and cuddled the cute Panda twins before letting them go.

"You get two secrets that once I'm gone I don't mind you spreading...not before mind you okay?" The pair nodded as they listened intently " Firstly I don't digest the furs of whatever that I swallow. Secondly my name's Nixs...perhaps you know I'm a wanted man?"

Their eyes opened wide as I told them my name.

"The same Nixs from Furries Against Prosecution? The now greatly sought after, by police, skunk with a bounty on his alive head of around one million

dollars American?"

I stepped back and bowed "The very same skunk. How do you know of F.A.P. it was disbanded after the war wasn't it?"

"Yeah it was." Tang said "A naga stayed here a while back, in a much cheaper room mind you, and told us a bit over a few drinks. She had a Panda boyfriend so it was kind off strange when the three of us where in the same room. She swallowed him on a regular basis apparently...not my thing but my bro tried it and said he enjoyed it."

"I'm glad to hear you did Ting. So going to keep your promise or will I have to resort to blackmail?"

"Don't worry Nixs we wont tell the authorities about you. Can we have your autograph though?" They grinned as each held out a notepad and pen. I took them and drew a small caricature of the two shoulder to shoulder along with my signature.

"It's terrible handwriting I know but hey it's almost impossible to forge" I chuckled as the two thanked me then left me to get changed. I headed to the bathroom and soaked in the bubbles of the Jacuzzi tub for a while until my body was completely relaxed. I dunked my head under and held it there in the warm stream before taking my towel and wrapping it around me. I layed down on the bed and opened up the towel, showing myself off to the empty room as the heat left my body to the room. I saw a flicker of movement at the window and, wrapping the towel around my waist, went to investigate. I opened the window and found a small black cat there along with a small green sarong, similar to that the vixen thief had been wearing.

"Were you and the thief casing the joint? I think you were. I wont ask you to change into your anthro form as I don't really care who you are. Just know this if I do find anything gone I will get it back by any means. Meow if you understand me."

The black cat glared at me before meowing. I placed him back outside the window and left it slightly ajar before dressing up for dinner.

"If I was any more beautiful I would be illegal" I chuckled as I remembered the quote from that wonderful British comedy Red Dwarf. I twirled before saluting myself in the mirror with a full Rimmer. "Goit" I laughed to myself as I jangled my key in my pocket and closed the door behind me. I walked down the well lit, red carpeted corridor into the lift and pressed the button for the ground floor. The lift hummed silently as it descended in blissful silence. I was thankful for the fact there was none of that horrendous musac. A female's voice told me I had arrived and the doors opened. I quickly placed myself to the side as I saw two uniformed police at the entrance talking to Ting. I peered my head around the door as I held my finger on the door open button. He chatted for a moment and shrugged before they left. I waited a moment before stepping out and walking over to him.

"What was that all about?"

"They were under the impression that you were here...anonymous tip off. I told them that you weren't here and when he asked if I had seen you I shrugged and said that since I hadn't seen a skunk whilst on duty it was highly doubtful that he was here. More so the fact that you would be staying in such a fancy hotel as this. You weren't thinking I had called them were you?"

"Truth be said the thought had crossed my mind. Hell one million dollars is quite a bit. Not worth as much as one million of my home country's currency. I'll return there one of these days...anyway do I wait to be seated or just walk right in?"

"There's a table set up already for you." He picked up the phone and dialled one five seven "What drink would you like sir?"

"Martini Rosso with ice along with a glass of elderflower cordial and a bottle of still mineral water, Evian if you have it."

"Your drinks are on their way. Should you require anything else just ask the waiter" He looked up to the clock as it passed the minute hand

"End of shift...now to catch something to eat"

"Why not join me? Assuming you are allowed to that is..."

"I'd love to Nixs. Shame my brother can't join us. He's got a later shift that me you see."

"Ohh well. I'll wait for you to get changed Ting."

He turned round and removed his red jacket before putting on a smart navy one and removing his blue tie.

"I'm ready Nixs" He grinned and I smiled.

I had just finished the soup and Ting his sorbet when I ask him the question

"So why your brother?"

He gagged on his water before swallowing it and looking back up.

"I don't know. It just happened. One day we were just sitting there watching a movie and he rested on my shoulder. It felt right you know? By the time it was finished he had his head in my lap and I was stroking his head gently before I noticed something south of the border...one thing led to another and we've been that way since. My turn now...why are you so okay with it?"

"I'm an open minded guy. If two people love each other why should it matter if they are from the same family? That said keep it in the immediate family is my motto when it comes to stuff like this. No grandparents...eew old people"

He chuckled before toping up his drink of water.

"Can I get a bonus question?"

I nodded as the plates were quickly removed and the main course placed in front of me. I breathed in the smell of the gastronomical delight before me and speared a few chips into my mouth.

"Sure. Have as many as you like. I'm an open book. Read me but don't discard me once done."

"Nicely said. Here's three. Has incest featured in your life? Are you gay? Does the Queen really do that with her Corgi's?"

"Let's see.." I said as I sliced up the large amount of steak in front of me before spreading the herb butter all over them, longing to devour it as the smell was driving me mad.

"It almost did when I was younger with my sister. I'm not gay but that doesn't mean I don't sleep with guys on the occasion. Have to be cute mind you...macho guys do nothing for me. And I have no idea about that..."

He chuckled as he began to munch on his salad. I pierced my slab of cow and slid it into my mouth, rolling my tongue over it as I closed my mouth. The juices flowed effortlessly into my mouth as I chewed it, it had been well over a month since I had had something so good in my mouth.

"My turn for questions three. How old are you anyway? It's impossible to tell I find with Panda's. How long you been here? Mind if I swallow you tonight?" I winked at him as I skewered more chips and swabbed the juices from the plate before munching on them happily. I took my Rosso and sipped deeply of the sweet liquor as he answered me my questions three.

"I'm twenty two next month as is unsurprisingly my twin brother. We've been here for well over four years. Hotel manager's a family friend so we got in by that way. Love the job here I have to say and the pay is really good. I have a free morning tomorrow so I don't mind at all."

We finished the rest of the meal in silence before I drank the last of my trio of drinks.

"I don't think I could eat another thing...well one more thing" I grinned as I placed my arm around his shoulder and walked to the lift with him. As the lift whirred into action again I turned to him.

"One more question. Any preference? Feet or head first? Okay that was two questions..."

"No preference at all Nixs but I wouldn't mind head first...seems more natural to me somehow"

The lift doors opened and I chuckled as the lift voice informed me I was on the top floor. We walked to my room and I opened it. Inside I found a certain vixen startled in the middle of the room.

"Shall I call the police Nixs?"

"No need. I know this lady. She was looking for her sarong. She dropped it earlier you see and I left my window open for her to come in and get it." I walked over to her and whispered "Play along hon...don't look so nervous."

Just as I handed her the sarong Tang entered the room and spoke to his brother.

"Sorry but I've got to go work overtime...someone broke the washing machine. Bye" He waved and closed the door behind him as the vixen stood there bewildered.

"Why didn't you call the police?" She stepped back slightly as I turned to her.

"Calm yourself my dear. I'm not going to hurt you. Only a fool would hurt such a charming thing. Very nice work in the crowds down there. You must have got twelve or so wallets as you went down there."

"I have no idea what you are talking about..." She said as she stepped away from me more.

"The place isn't bugged. Don't you think I would know if it was? Police would have arrested me...or tried to if there were."

"Are you some kind of criminal then?" She said as she turned her head slightly to one side.

"I'm Nixs if that means anything to you?"

She stood there trembling as she dropped her sarong. I bent down and picked it up before draping it over her shoulders, she closed her eyes and

whimpered slightly as I did so. I sighed and patted her head before sitting down and removing my well shinned dinner shoes.

"I don't know what you've been told but I can assure you it is most definitely bogus. What did your boss tell you about me anyway?" I drew my socks off and rolled them together before placing them on top of my shoes.

"He told me what you did to women...I'd rather not say."

"And I thank you as I would rather not hear it. That subject sickens me quite frankly and the fact you boss said that to you about me puts him in my bad books. He sent you here to do what exactly?"

"Steal from you. He said don't come back unless you find something valuable. There's nothing of yours in here other than your bag though..."

"The arrogant prick! Seems I offended him and now I'm his latest target." I took of my watch and handed it to her "Take this to

him and if I were you I would look for another job. He obviously doesn't care for you since he sent you here to the 'supposedly evil' Nixs without telling you it was me here and not some other helpless schmuck."

"Whuh...why?" She said as she looked at the gold watch then back up to me before tying up the sarong around her neck.

"Because you most likely have more talent than him and quite frankly he doesn't deserve to see your beauty or skills"

"Thank you Nixs...your words mean a lot to me. I'm Calista by the way." She hugged me and I felt the paw slip ever so gently

into my pocket

"Wallet's in my shorts hon...nice try though" I winked and hugged her back before letting her go and handing back her gold ring

"You must have dropped this or something..." I winked as she stared at me and smiled slightly.

"Well I have to be off...people to see you know? Nice meeting you Nixs" She waved and climbed back out the window and down the fire escape.

"Fuck" I said as I laughed to myself and looked at my paw. She had taken my own ring "That girl sure is talented for such a pretty one" I sighed and closed the window not wanting any more visitors for the night.

I removed my tuxedo and placed it flat on the couch for the next time before retiring to bed with a glass of water which I drank before lying underneath the covers this time. I slid my legs under the cool duvet and shivered slightly before turning on my side and closing my eyes.

I woke up wonderfully relaxed from possibly my best night sleep ever. Stretching out as I yawned I smacked my lips together before reaching for my water and downing it. Not feeling hungry thanks to the wonderful meal last night I put on my casual clothes and placed the "Room free for servicing" door hanger on the outside of my door.

I took the speedy lift down to the ground floor and waved to Ting. He waved back and smiled.

"And how is sir this morning?"

"Refreshed and rejuvenated. Your beds are quite frankly the best things I have ever slept on. My room's free to clean whilst I go check the local area. I should be out for a few hours or so I believe."

"Okay Mr Skunk we should have it finished before then" He smiled as I handed him the room key. "Have fun and take care. There are a few thieves in the area unfortunately"

"Ohh I think I can handle myself" I chuckled as I placed my sunglasses on and walked out from the air conditioned lobby.

The early morning sun was only slightly less fierce than it's relation the mid-day sun. I sighed and strode on along the street, looking around for some of the less kind operators around. I walked down a side alley to hear.

"Come on my friend try your luck. Find the lucky lady and make some cash" I chuckled. It was too good an offer. I spotted his style straight away. Over and underhanded dealing to try and confuse the furs and occasional human that were there.

"What's the minimum bet?" I said as I strode up to his table, one of the many hapless losers walking away shaking his head as the raccoon's accomplice counted their take.

"No minimum and no maximum. Find the queen of hearts and win double your stake. Care to have a try?"

"Certainly" I said as I pulled out some crinkled notes. Chuckling I saw his eyes open wide "How's this for a stake?"

"Tha...that will be just fine sir. Ladies and gentlemen we have a high roller here. His bet is two thousand." Gasps of shock came from the audience before the 'coon dealt out the three cards face up. An ace of hearts, a queen of hearts and an ace of spades. He turned them over and moved his hands in a blur.

I just hoped he would take the bait. He kept shuffling them in curved paws as the audience and I looked on.

"Which one sir?" He said as he smiled to me from his side of the table. Playing the pigeon roll I went for the card on the right. He turned it over to show the ace of hearts.

"Aww unlucky sir" He said as he handed the notes to his canine chum.

"Let's double the stakes" I let a wry grin appear over my face as I slid out double the amount and placed it on the table. He smiled as well, no doubt thinking he had a sucker here as he re dealt the cards. I picked wrong again then feigning anger spoke

"Damn I was sure I had it then...no maximum bet right?"

"None at all sir. If you have money we can play"

I nodded and took out my wallet and placed the remainder of my currency for this area on the table. Roughly two hundred thousand in notes were on the table. I saw him practically choke when he saw the amount and his greedy little eyes tried to devour the money in their sight.

"Get this man a cigar. This is an unfounded amount here. Are you sure you want to bet this much sir?"

I pulled out my cigar and lit it before puffing gently on my Monte Cristo. Nodding I picked up the rest of his pack and shuffled it with one hand before placing it back down.

"It's not my money anyway" I laughed from behind my smoky haze as he re-dealt the cards. I saw the switch of the card and smiled. I moved forward and placed my tail on the middle card.

"I call this card" Slowly I turned over the two cards either side of the middle card.

"The ace of hearts and the ace of spades. That must leave my card in the middle then?" I grinned up at him and saw his heart break. He held himself well and leant forward to rest his head on the table. I picked up the cards and placed them in his small money box before I removed it along with my own stash of cash.

"Thanks for the game lads. Nice doing business with you" I chuckled as I walked back to the main street and went into a local tavern to slake my thirst. Alcohol for breakfast? You bet your ass I did.Finishing my second glass I handed a note to the waitress and left to see Calista walking along. I watched on as the two grabbed her and pulled her into the back alley. I followed them round into a dead end and watched as they threw her to the floor, her body sliding into the trash cans with a loud noise as the contents and her laid sprawled across the dirt floor.

"Boss says you're off the team Calista and you know what happens to those who are of the team don't cha?" I saw the canine brute pull out a small knife. I scowered and crept behind a closer wall as I heard her whimper and cry

"Please...don't"

"Shut up bitch!" The 'coon said as he watched on.

"You'll go first" I said quietly to myself as I bent down and picked up a rock. Taking aim I chucked it and ran away, tail tip showing as I giggled like a child.

"Fucking street urchins. Wait there Frank whilst I go beat his seven shades of blue"

Bait taken I jumped up onto the small building and laid there in wait as he ran into the small square.

"Where are you brat? I'm going to teach you a lesson" He said as he looked around the area, tossing trash cans over as he searched for the 'kid'

"I'm right here you cunt" I said as I jumped down onto him with my elbows pointing down.

They smacked into his shoulder blades as I wrapped my tails over his maw and neck. We both fell to the floor as I felt his bones snap

"How do you like it? Not nice knowing your about to die is it? Say goodnight cunt!" I picked up his head in my paws and lifted it back before slamming it back down forward with a dull crack. I let go of the limp 'coon and went back to Frank. Walking casually up to him I patted him on the shoulder as I removed his blade with my tail , chucking it far away as he turned round and glared at me. He pulled his arm back to hit me, slow and sluggish was his attempt and I easily ducked it before leaning forward and ramming my head into his crotch. He fell to the ground immediately and layed there whining on the ground as he rocked slightly.

"What a pitiful sight" I sneered at him as I leered over him and kicked him onto his back. He looked up with child's eyes as I placed my foot to his face and pushed down, turning his head to the side until I heard a snap sound. I turned around to see a well dressed man standing there, gun drawn and pointing at me.I removed my paw and Frank rolled away to the side. I raised my paws as I saw him pick up his knife. Frank charged at me, knife out and ahead of him. I ducked and heard a shot. I looked up and Frank was just standing there above me, swaying slightly before he toppled over.

As the smartly dressed man moved forward I lifted myself up, hands away from my body.

"Are you aware that you and I just took out the local gangs two top lieutenants? Put your hands down I'm not going to shoot you. I'm a bounty hunter you see and those two are worth quite a bit." He said as he lowered his weapon.I lowered my paws and smiled

"Feel free to take both bounties. I don't care to visit any police stations at this juncture"

He chuckled and turned around

"I was going to anyway skunk. Thanks for the help" He laughed as he disappeared around the corner.

I heard groans coming from the trash and found Calista there with a head wound. I lifted her up into my arms gently before turning around and walking out of the closed alley way. I walked in through the lobby of the hotel and rode the lift up having collected the key and blanking anyone else. I opened the door and layed the still unconscious Calista on my bed before locking the door and opening the windows fully to get some air flowing.

I placed down the money box to the side of the bed and went into the bathroom. Taking a flannel and filling a small soap cup with cold water I went to her side and pulled up a chair. I washed away the blood from her fur and saw her wince slightly. I wringed the flannel dry and then went back into the bathroom and placed them back before washing my hands, removing my wet shirt at the same time. I sat down on the chair and watched her sleeping there with what seemed like a feint smile on her face. The heat and my own exertion from the days events had made me tired so I placed myself gently on the other side of the bed, careful not to disturb her.

I awoke later that day to find her arms wrapped around me. I smiled at her as she opened her eyes

"How are you doing Calista?" I said as I stroked my paw over her forehead gently.

She looked at me then closed her eyes and began to cry. I pulled her close against me and stroked her back.

"Let it out Calista, let it all out" I said to the gently whimpering figure beside me.

"I...I don't want to go back Nixs. I can't take it anymore. I want to forget it all"

"I can think of something to do that for you Calista...I'm sorry I let another head think for me there"

"Tell me Nixs. What was your idea?"

"A hard fuck to clear your mind of all thoughts"

She nodded and leaned into me before unbuttoning her jeans and sliding them down before she unbuttoned her shirt. She leaned over to me and placed her paw to my own jeans and pulled them down. She removed her white silk shirt and flung it to the side before turning round to me and removing my boxers, rubbing her paw along my length as she looked up at me.

I admired the naked slender of the wonderful vixen femme beside me, her small feet and long legs leading on up to her hips and flat, smooth abdomen. Above that were her well developed breasts that were neither too big nor too small, they were in that perfect range. A pair of cute rounded ears nestled into her silky hair. Her long thick tail slumped to her side as she brought me to my full length.I rolled myself over her and looked into her eyes, such beautiful and innocent eyes, and whispered softly.

"Are you sure you want this Calista? No foreplay?"

Her eyes darkened underneath my gaze and I felt her body warm up underneath me.. she looked up at me and nodded her head just a moment before stretching out lazily, yet having a seductive sway to it. Her legs spread just slightly to either side and she arched her back up slightly off the mattress.

"Yes I want this...fuck me.." Her words came out in naught but a whisper.

I pressed the soft tip of my member to her nether lips, rubbing gently along her already hot folds before I pressed myself inside her.

"I will Calista, I will" I whispered back to her as I shoved my hips forward forcibly, hilting myself against her cervix as I bit down gently on her shoulder. She snapped her head back just slightly above the mattress, exposing her neck as her back arched, forcing her breasts to crush against my flat chest. She rubbed her slender stomach against my own as she wrapped her legs around my hips, locking them together as I slid back inside her. Her mewling and murring sounds soon melted into soft moans of pleasure as I lapped over her neck with my gentle, caressing tongue.

I placed my paws to her firm and succulent breasts as I looked back to her face and saw her eyes open, smouldering stormy purple eyes looked back at me as her insides clenched around my member, squeezing it like a cobra would its prey. A small smile traced down her muzzle as I moved my hips back before thrusting back forward into her depths. One thing and one thing only was on my mind as my hips rutted into hers.I leaned forward into her neck and slid my tongue along the underside of her chin, slowly moving from right to left then down to her colour bone before tracing back to where I had started.

She shivered underneath me and a gentle whimper escaped her maw as she turned her head to the side, revealing more of the delicious vixen neck to my hungry mouth. Her hips thrust up into my own, meeting our two needs, out lusts together in one motion. She closed her eyes once more as I stroked my thumbs over her nipples whilst my tails supported me above her.

I spread my maw wide as if to devour her but instead clamped it gently over theexposed and unprotected front of her neck, my head tilted to one side as my long tongue lapped across her jugular before trailing back along to the other side, my teeth pressing against but not piercing the skin and fur around her luscious neck. I thrust into her faster, pushing through her wet tightness with powerful strides as the vanilla taste of her skin rolled onto my tongue with each stroke.

She gave a feral growl and met my thrusts with her own powerful movements, her legs moving up along my back to make it that much more tighter as I sunk further into her depths. Her moans grew louder as she continued to buck against my own thrusts, the inner walls of the vixen's sleek pussy clamping and spasming teasingly around my thick skunk meat. She moved her paws up to my shoulders and dug her claws in as she grasped to either side of my neck. Her hips continued to move up as my own came down, making her body tremble with sensations unknown. I felt something stir deep inside me and looked up to her own stormy eyes, unclamping my maw from her neck with a soft kiss.

"Tell me what you do you see Calista? Does it frighten you to see me like this?" I said as I placed my paws to her sides, moving them slowly from the breasts they had been stroking so gently before, stroking them lovingly as I pulled back and forth slower to stave off my own climax. She locked her eyes with my own, her smoky purple eyes piercing into me as she let out a pleasure filled growl.

"No...the shimmers of dancing flames only get me more aroused" She purred out seductively as she suddenly shoved her hips up into me, forcing my member to hilt inside her as she moaned loudly again and let her head slide back just slightly. I buried my head into her chest as she slammed herself forward, breathing in scent of her cleavage as I drew her pheromones in.

"You smell of rapture my dear Calista. You bring my ardur, my fire, my soul to life with your stunning looks. Few people have ever done that to me my sweet vixen."

I slammed back into her snug wet confines as I suckled on her furry mounds, nibbling ever so gently around the edges of her hard nipples with my strong white teeth. I slid my paws slowly down her sides to her hips which I clasped gently and pulled down into me. She gave a strangle cry as I buried myself inside her, her paws still digging into my shoulders as she arched her back forward into me more. I suckled on her breasts in turn, nibbling every now and then to hear a gasp from her as she squirmed underneath me.

Her body trembled as she wrapped her arms and legs around me, locking around me as her hips slammed up into my own. I crushed my lips to hers, paws stroking up from her sides to her chest to squeeze gently at her breasts and knead the nipples betwixt my finger tips. She pressed her tongue to mine, the two dancing and coiling around each other in a sensual dance.

Her legs tightened around me as a quiver ran along the length of her body, from her toes to her head. I slammed into her once more before she fell over the cliff of ultimate pleasure, orgasmic bliss. Her cry was muffled by my passionate kiss as she pressed her head up into mine, whilst her inner walls clamped and spasmed around my member.

The sensations were too much for me as her walls squeezed me. The pressure set of my own mighty climax, my paws and feet clenching up on the mattress as I thrust into her tight tunnel once and once more only, slamming against her cervix for a final time. My back arched up as my tongue wrestled over and with hers as the wave of my own orgasm rode hers. I cried out into her mouth as I released myself into her warm wet depths, filling her with my warm seed before I rolled over onto my back with her atop me, breasts pressed to my chest.

She nuzzled into the crook of my neck, panting softly as her breathing returned to normal. She smiled down at me and rested a top me

"Thank you Nixs...that was...mind blowing" She whispered to me. I felt her breathing slow as I closed my eyes, the two of us sleeping silently together as my tails wrapped over her back.

The next morning I awoke to find the ring she had taken in her place. I picked it up and replaced it, my gold engagement ring that I still kept after all these months. I stretched out then went to take a shower to remove last night's love juices from my fur. Spooge is a bitch to get out of skunk fur I can tell you. After I dried off I found and replaced my clothes before packing all my other items away in my bag. Stretching once more I went to the drinks cabinet and removed the more alcoholic beverages and placed them in my bag for later use.

Down in the lobby I saw Calista along with a small rabble of other furs and humans alike.

"Hello again Calista." I said as I waved to her "Here to see me off are we?"

"Something like that Nixs. I want you to look after these four for me. Be a minder for them for a week or so whilst I get my stuff together. I have a place in England you to stay with them for a bit. Feel free to use it like your own home to say thanks...it may need cleaning up though."

She chucked me the keys then turned around

"Ohh they can make their own way there so don't worry about that. I'll give them instructions on what to do once there. Stay out of trouble Nixs." She winked then walked out into the sun with her small troupe.

"Wait a moment...aww crap I got stuck with babysitting"

I sighed then turned around to walk to the reception to pay my bill. Not cheap is one way to put it. Having paid I went and sent an email to Dianna. We had arranged to check once a week on a computer if we could. I informed her to meet me up at the house whose key's I had to before I headed back to the train station to make my way back to my homeland, England.