the Fox of Cendalath chapter one

Story by Felixseven on SoFurry

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#1 of the Fox of Cendalath

The world of Syio, were foxes rule. Felix a former soldier discovers a plot by the humans to assassinate the royal family.

But at the same time he must balance his life as a prince and his love interest. Falling in love with a famous musician Leon isn't your ordinary Dalmatian in fact he's a Mage; a long forgotten magic user.


** Chapter 1**

In Cendalath, the capital of Syio, there lived a young fox who worked for a security guard company called Delta Hound. The alarm went off and awoke up the fox who turned to look at his clock. The time was 7:15 am; he was half a-wake; he pressed the snooze button but it was stuck so he picked up his hunting knife and stabbed it. After dressing he noticed on his phone had a message from his boss Ward. It said "Where the hell are you? You're late Felix." He went over to the fridge and grabbed a Fox Hound Mead. Felix knew he shouldn't have a drink before work and he didn't care. He walked out of his apartment building with his beer placed in a water bottle.

"Felix! In my office now!" a voice yelled across the room.

Felix just sat down at his computer and let out a sigh; he didn't want to talk to Ward at all. A wolf walked over to his cubicle and rested an arm on the left side of the wall.

"Doesn't sound like Bryan's happy," Wolf observed.

"He never is with me," Felix replied.

He took a deep sigh; got up from his desk and walked over towards Ward's office. He had so much anger for his boss. They hadn't gotten on well since he'd started his first day at work.

"Come in," Ward mumbled without looking up from his desk.

"What is this about now?" Felix asked. "Do you recall our terms and conditions?"

"Yes but I don't agree with some of them. Like the 'rules of engagement'," Felix explained.

"They're fine it is how we operate," Ward said.

"If I get shot at I return fire. But in chapter 1, section 4, clause 3 A; you say get the very important person to safety first," Felix said trying hard to mask his frustration.

"What is wrong with that?" spat Ward.

"In order to get the VIP to a safe location I would have to lay down suppressive fire on the attackers," Felix said, shaking his head.

"This is not the military kid, here in Cendalath we do it my way."

"You have no combat experience I wager?"

That comment hurt Ward, because they both knew he didn't have any combat experience.

"Felix, I got a report from Howard Rogers. You were supposed to protect him, but he says that you were un-helpful and left him to chase after the attacker. Also he said you called him a 'lazy fat arse hole'."

Felix saw the situation from a soldier's point of view, not a body guard's, and if he let that person get away there would be a chance that Howard would be dead.

The report:

L.T Felix C. Seven

The assassination attempt on Howard Rogers.

The assailant was a black cougar 5 foot 1, black, late 40's. I chased him after he had open fire with a 9mm pistol. Shots he fired were 3. The chase went on for two hours, I cornered him in an alleyway. I tried to calm him down to put the gun down and he did not comply. I had no non-lethal equipment to subdue him and I had no choice but to shoot him in the leg with my M4 assault rifle. Once he felled to the ground I called the police.

"Ward I looked at the situation as I have done in the past with my time with the Special Forces. Howard did have other body guards protecting him which gave me time to capture the assailant," Felix growled as he handed the report back to Ward.

"Quit giving excuses! You were ordered to protect him and you insulted him. This is not the kind of behaviour I expected from my staff. Now get out of my fucking office!" Ward yelled and everyone in the office heard him.

For Felix at the end of the day the person was alive and that is what mattered to him. After he left the office he slammed the door behind him in anger, he wanted to punch Ward in the face but he knew better than to attack a commanding officer or boss.

"How did it go with Ward?" Wolf asked.

"Not well Kai. Ward's a fucking arsehole," Felix replied.

Felix never liked guarding politicians. All they argued about is their views because person A doesn't agree with person B. This is how he thought it went on in Parliament.

"Where are you going Felix?" Kai asked.

"Going home, had enough of the shit that came out of Wards fucking mouth!" Felix replied.

"Did you want to go to the pub?" Kai tried to placate Felix by saying.

"Thanks Kai, but I need some time to myself."

Felix walked out of the office towards his apartment which was just across the road from work. Got into the elevator and pressed the number seven, standing next to him was a Dalmatian who was wearing a tuxedo and carrying a violin.

"You look cute, I love the bandanna you're wearing."

"Thanks, you look much cuter than me."

"You're too kind, how was your day?"

"Not good, boss yelled at me."

"That sucks."

"How was yours?"

"Good I had to practice for my show I am doing this Friday."

"Seven, Felix Seven."

"Ha-ha, nice James Bond introduction! I'm Leon."

They walked to their apartments; both of them noticed they lived across from each other. Felix wanted to follow Leon into his apartment but he knew it was too soon to ask him out on a date. When Felix entered his apartment he could not get Leon out of his mind he was attracted to him and wanted to hug and kiss him so much; instead he went over to his art studio he got out a pencil and paper. He started to sketch Leon in a café setting overlooking the water. The phone interrupted Felix's drawing he sighed hoping it wasn't work calling.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Felix it's Kai."

"Hey Kai."

"I managed to get you off for protecting politicians."

"Thank you! I owe you beer."

"You will be guarding a celebrity this Friday."

"Great, that means paparazzi. Guess I better take an air Horn," Felix sighed.

"Ha-ha, the client's name is Leon Lorenz who will be playing at the Greencaster Theatre."

Felix realized it was the Dalmatian he just met. Maybe I could ask him to dinner afterwards. He thought.

"Oh Felix, I know you have still have your army gear from your days in the Special Forces. It's best not to wear it, for Friday as it might intimidate people."

"Alright, I'm taking my gun instead."

"Please don't take your sniper rifle as well."

"Oh come on, that was only one time."

"Yea, it was, not to mention the amount of media attention you got and Ward had to clean that media mess up."

"They didn't get any. I dropped an electromagnetic pulse grenade at them."

"Okay I will bring my pistol instead. Thanks again Kai."

They said goodbye to each other. Felix started to get his gear ready for Friday, then went through his wardrobe. Most of the clothes hanging up were camouflage. He grabbed his urban camouflage suit from wardrobe and placed it on the left side of the bed. Friday approached fast for Felix taking a few days off from work since the fight he had with Ward. He got dressed and went over to Leon's apartment and felt extremely nervous. He never felt this nervous since his first deployment, it's just another routine body guarding mission stay focused fox he thought to himself as he knocked on the door of Leon's apartment.

"Hey Felix."

"Hi Leon."

"What are you doing here?"

"I'm your body guard this evening," Felix said nervously.

"I wouldn't have thought you would be in this line of work, for a cute fox such as yourself."

He was flattered by this. Felix wanted to kiss him so badly, but he forced the thought out of his mind. Leon moved aside to let Felix in. The room was filled with expensive furniture, a flat screen TV and in the middle of the room was a bust of a fox.

"Much flashier than my apartment."

"You're too kind."

"Thanks I didn't know you are a famous violinist. All I was told is your name and place we're going to."

"Figures, they always like to keep it brief," Leon said as he ran a paw down Felix's jacket.

They talked for hours till Leon had a text saying they're late. As they went down to the parking lot Felix noticed Leon's car, it was a sunset orange Lamborghini Diablo. Felix was slightly jealous of the car but he knew it would be great to do evasive driving training in. He didn't say a word the whole trip his mind was focused on identifying threats. Leon pulled the car up to the back entrance of Queen's Theatre. Felix got out of the car first and put a paw up to Leon for him to stay there for 5 minutes. He went in did a scan of the area it turned out safe and went back to the car to get Leon.

"You could have said stay rather than putting your paw up," Leon said getting out of the car.

"I have a feeling this will end up in an argument, about how I do it eh?"

"Ha-ha, your right. Look before we go in I need to tell you."

"Tell me what? Is there someone stalking you if so I have rubber bullets."

"I don't know how to say this...," Leon struggled to get the words out.

"It's okay, if you don't want to say I-"

"I love you!" Leon forced the words out of his muzzle.

Felix was stunned and happy at the same time.

"I love you too," Felix said as he put a paw on Leon's shoulder smiling at him

"LEON!" a voiced yelled.

"Hey Steve," Leon responded to the racoon.

"You're on in five. Who's this?"

"Steve this is Felix, my body guard for the night," Leon said introducing them.

Felix and Steve both shook paws and went inside Felix stood guard in Leon's dressing room watching him getting ready for his show.

"So Steve's your manger?"

"Yeah, he can be an arse sometimes."

Felix got out a bottle of Fox Hound Mead from his pocket.

"Don't body guards need to stay sober?"

"It's only one drink and I have a bottle of water with me."

Leon went up to Felix and kissed him before he went on stage. As he got up to the stage he started to play a song called 'My Fox' a song he wrote when they first met. He stood guard in the right wing of the stage; listing to Leon as he played the music made his senses go off all at once. Leon finished his show rather early so he thought I 'might as well take him to dinner' as they left the building and Leon entered the passenger side before Felix could get in a massive crowed gathered around them. It was Leon's fans with a mix of paparazzi he quickly pulled out his air horn and it let off a loud honk noise which interrupted the media asking questions. Felix did this a few times before Leon waved for him to get in the car and they drove off.

"Why did you have an air horn?"

"Well, since I don't have access to electromagnet pulse grenades," Felix replied smiling to Leon.

"E.M.P grenade?"

"Yea I used them on media groups to fuck up their equipment."

"Ah so that's why you have an air horn instead. Uh where are we going?" Leon asked noticing that Felix wasn't taking the route they agreed on leaving the theatre.

"You'll see."

Felix pulled the car up to Elinstein's Baristo, a five star restaurant that had a royal warrant from the king. Leon's tail started wagging uncontrollably and showing his excitement. He had all this set up since he knew the owner. As they got out of a car his ears perked up.

"Hey princess!" a bear called walking up to them.

"Cluster! Long time no see," Felix said hugging the bear.

"Leon this is Cluster we were in the Special Forces together and he owns this place."

"Hi nice to meet you," Leon said extending his paw to shake.

When they entered the room they saw it was filled with rare paintings of Cendalath. A tall fish tank stood in the centre of the room and a band played jazz music as they walked through to their table.

"Here are the menus. Our special today is the Wagyu Steak," Cluster said as he poured them water.

"I'll have the Carne Pizzaiola and a Bianchello del Metauro for a drink," Leon said handing the menu back.

"I'll have the special and make that two bottles of Bianchello."

Cluster wrote down their order and left them. Leon was curious about Felix's nick name princess.

"Okay I have to ask, why'd he called you 'princess?'"

"I guess it's because of my rainbow bandanna or the fact I like guys. When I was in Special Forces I took it everywhere."

"Even bars?"

"Yeah, got into a lot of fights they called me all sorts of names; this one fight I remember I fought this tiger with one paw and holding my beer at the same time."

Cluster came back with the drinks and set them down on the table.

"That is not how it happened Princess, you were drunk and couldn't stand up. Also you brought a tiger snake and put it on the bar," Cluster said putting down the drinks.

"If I remember after that night you put a load of rocks under my bed," Felix said feeling a little bit embarrassed his tail curled under him.

Leon was laughing so hard he couldn't get a word out.

"Any way, he got the nick name 'Princess' by staring at all the boys in the shower and he never took off that bandanna at all even in a firefight," Custer said as he left.

"So that's how you got the name." "So you got a nick name?"

"I haven't got one."

"I'm sure we can think of something. Dal Hound."

Cluster came back with their food, and there was a bit of silence between Felix and Leon. The food was cooked by the famous chef Olen Colburn who had cooked for the royal family on numerous occasions. A flash went off in the corner of Felix's eye; he knew it was the paparazzi and made a gesture to Cluster. The radio crackled in his ear.

"Fox one this is Fox two."

"Go ahead Fox two."

"There's a swam of paparazzi outside. Shall we start operation freak them out?"

"Do it."

Leon didn't know what was going on and tried to process this into something he could understand. Four armed wolves wearing suits and masks entered; zip tied the paparazzi outside then went inside.

"Leon do exactly what I say, stay down and follow me," Felix whispered.

Leon nodded as his fur prickled. One of the gunman let off 3 bullets into the ceiling and the people panicked.

"Get down on the ground!" one of the gunman yelled.

Two of the gunmen grabbed Leon and Felix dragging them out of the building while the other two got the money from the safe; while they exited quietly through the back door as the police just arrived; the paparazzi's equipment was destroyed and all note pads taken. All of the gun men got into the van taking Felix and Leon with them.

"Nice one Ice."

"Thanks Princess," a wolf said taking off his mask.

"Who are these people Felix?" Leon asked.

"My old squad mates Icefyre, Jibbles, Blue and Evee." Felix said introducing them.

"All this for dealing with the paparazzi for Iros's sake. Felix you go over the top."

"Only for you Dal Hound."

As they got to their apartments Leon turned to follow the Fox into his room. Felix was a bit worried that the stunt he did would be too much for Leon, normally he didn't worry about it when it happened to his other clients but this was different because he had feelings for the Dalmatian.

"You okay Leon? Sorry if that little stunt scared you, I was going to tell you but couldn't risk the Paparazzi finding out."

"That was an awesome first date!"

"Not the response I was looking for, most of the clients I protect hate it."

"I'm not mad at you; can you pass me a beer please?"

"Sure, here you go," Felix said opening the beer for Leon.

"Thanks, wow I love that painting."

Leon pointed to the painting that Felix did when he met him. It was Leon in a café overlooking the water sitting across from Felix. Both of them went outside on the balcony overlooking the city sky line.

"You're too kind and it's of you and me."

What am I doing? He's my client I meant to protect him and yet here I am having a drink with him Felix thought. Leon lay down next to Felix on the day bed, it was a full moon lit night; Leon put his muzzle on Felix's shoulder. I think this is the one to be with for the rest of my life Leon thought running a paw down Felix's jacket.

"It's cold out here, can we go back inside?" Leon asked pouting.

"What's wrong with the cold, I love it."

"I do like it, but I would prefer to cuddle you next to a fire place."

"Snow's better," Felix said, kissing him on the nose.

"I never seen snow before."

"You'll love it, when I was stationed at Fort Larton in Graymist; all it did was snow there. Every time my squad went out on a mission I didn't bring the camouflage shirt I was supposed to wear and I walked naked around the base, the officer's didn't like it and punished me. Personally I enjoyed the punishment which pissed them off."

"How about I get us a cabin out there for a holiday?" Leon asked as they walked back inside.

"I'd like that, but I don't think my boss won't let me."

"I want to sleep next to you tonight."

That comment Leon made Felix feel aroused and his fur prickled up, he had never done anything like it before. Leon lied next to Felix on the sofa bed and he didn't like the style of it; but it made up for the comfort. Falling asleep together through the night, Felix was tossing and turning in his sleep knocking Leon onto the floor. He was having a nightmare of the murder of his Uncle Victor and this has haunted him from the age of eight.

He was back in Graymist at Victor's house with his sister Lori and they were playing a game of hide and seek, but was interrupted by a white human male in late thirties armed with a gun. Victor notice this and told the cubs to get to safety.

"Where's the money?" the crazed gunmen demanded.

"I don't owe you anything, please leave I have children with me," Victor said trying to calm down the man.

Victor took a close look at the man, he was drunk and holding a 12 gauge shotgun. This wasn't a good mix.

"Just put the gun down and walk away, no one has to get hurt."

"Give me the fucking money!" yelled the man.

"Think about what you're doing you are going to screw up my nephews life's with this action."

Lori and Felix we're running away from the farm when they picked up a sound off in the distance; the man had shot Uncle Victor on the front porch. They waited for the man to leave and go back. After the man left they crept up to Victor he had a wound in his chest from the gun shot.

"No, no, no, say something Victor please," Felix and Lori cried.

Felix wanted to wake up from this nightmare, but he couldn't get out of it. The man came up to him and shot him in the chest; a dark demonic figure came out of him it had flames for eyes, a hood covered it's face and the demon started to sexually abuse Lori. He wanted to yell but nothing came out.

Morning came slowly for him as he awoke; noticing he was lying on Leon naked he cracked a cheeky grin, taking out the phone to take a photo of him with Dal. The door opened a young female fox walked and knew by the scent that it was Lori, as she walked toward the sofa peaking over seeing Felix lying on top of Leon naked; she diverted her eyes quickly.

"I forgot you were coming over today Lori," Felix said putting back on his bandanna.

"Why are- never mind I don't want to know."

"My turn to choose our place to have lunch?" Felix asked while dressing.

"Yeah, you're dating Leon Lorenz?!" Lori responded realizing who it was.

"Actually it started out as a job, then one thing led to another."

Leon awoke not knowing that Lori was there as he was dressing.

"Aw why do you always get the cute guys?" Lori asked.

"Leon this is my sister Lori," Felix said introducing her.

"Hi, it's nice to meet you Lori," Leon said as he kissed her paw.

"Can Leon come to lunch as well?" Felix asked.

"Sure, which place did you pick out Felix?" Lori responded.

"Good dog, Bad dog Bar in Beach Worth it's right on the water."

Felix put the rest of his clothes on and chose to wear black slacks with a t-shirt saying Pawsome on it with a navy blue long sleeved shirt over the top. They entered Lori's car was a silver Toyota Camry, Felix sat in the passenger seat opposite Lori and Leon sat in the back.

"So where did you two meet?" Lori asked.

"Felix came home from a bad day at work, and we made small talk," Leon replied.

"That boss of yours still giving you a hard time Felix?" Lori asked.

"Yeah, personally I want to punch his face into a wall," Felix replied

"Violence is never the answer, I know my manager can make me feel like that but he does a good job."

"Lucky you Dal Hound, Wards a fucking dick head and I never got on well with him on my first day," Felix responded.

Lori pulled the car into the place Felix chose. Good Dog, Bad Dog Bar it was the best gay bar in Beach Worth; right on the beach as they walked in it was filled with some of the paintings Felix had done. Lori sighed at him, she knew he loved this place the fact that he owned it. Made it even more special for him.

"Felix I should have known you would take me to this place again."

"What because I own it? My staff are the best; the food, drinks, and service is second to none."

"Why don't you run it full time?" Leon asked.

"I can but I need another job to distract me," Felix responded.

A white fox came over towards them with menus.

"Princess I'm glad you're back," the Fox said.

"Hey Sabastian, things going good while I was away?"

"Yeah good but we need you back."

"Too many good drinks to choose from." Leon said.

"How's the business going Felix?" Lori asked.

"Great, we're always packed on the holidays and weekends, and we do a dance off what happen is you have to dance with a drink in your paw and if you spill it free drinks for everyone."

"I'll have a Midori Illusion."

"Lori want a Semillon Sauvignon Blanc?" Felix asked.

"I'll go the Moet champagne."

Felix left the table to get the drinks.

"So what were you two doing when I walked in?" Lori asked.

"Just sleeping together really."

"I know what I smelt, I didn't think Felix would get naked after the first date."

"Has he always done this with anyone else?"

"Well when we were cubs, he did walk around the house a lot."

"Ha-ha nice, he's got a great body."

"He has, and he gives me a hand going shopping."

"You have a great brother."

"I know right?"

Felix was taking a bit longer than usual, must be checking on the staff Lori thought. He finished making the cocktail for Leon when Sabastian came up to him.

"Hey Sabastian how's it going?"

"Good but it's the slow week and we need t- oh my Iros's tail please tell me that isn't Leon Lorenz?"

"Yep that's him all right, I only met him a week ago."

"You go Foxy, maybe we could get him to do a couple of shows here; I've heard people talking around here and they all love his music."

"It definitely would bring in more business."

"Okay I better let you go Princess."

"All right if anything happens fall back on your training."

"Will do."

Felix brought the drinks over setting them down on the table as he sat down.

"Leon can I ask you something?

"Yeah."

"Would you like to do a show here? Only if you're not busy,"

"Sure that sounds great I always wanted to play here."

"You flatter me and don't worry about the glass it's all bullet proof and my staff are trained."

"So you made this a fortress?" Lori asked.

"Well I wanted to make sure that our guests are properly protected."

"Has anyone caused trouble like take a hostage in here?" Leon asked.

"None which is a good sign and we keep live rounds in the back just in case, most of our guns are loaded with rubber bullets."

"You're such a worry Felix, did you tell Dad we're here?" Lori asked.

"Oh shit I forgot; I'll do it now."

He got out his phone to call Dad but he didn't get through, and a tall black fox with white markings on the face came in.

"Hey Liel, want a pint of Emu Export?" Sabastian asked.

"Hey Sabastian, yes please," Liel responded.

Felix and Lori got up to hug him. They rarely saw their Dad since moving out of home, so they agreed once a month to meet up. Liel noticed the painting on a table it was the one that Felix did of Leon.

"Hey Lori and Felix, who's this?" Liel asked.

"Dad this is Leon Lorenz famous violinist" Felix said introducing them.

"Nice to meet you I'm Liel."

"Right back at you," Leon said extending a paw to shake.

"So this is the guy you've been dating Felix, judging from that painting."

"Leon you wouldn't mind signing it?" Felix asked Leon.

"Sure thing Princess."

Felix stopped Leon handing him a paint brush instead to sign it. Sabastian came over with Liel's drink setting it down on the table.

"Uh Felix, why did he call you 'Princess'?" Liel asked.

"It's a long story, goes back to my army days."

"Ha-ha you sound like an old man."

"Dad have you heard anything from Mum?" Lori asked.

Liel knew this would come up, a few a days ago he got a letter from Queen Elsa his wife.

Dear, Liel Seven

I miss you every day, and I'm sorry we cannot see each other. You have to tell Lori and Felix that they are the heirs to the throne. We both didn't want this to happen but my husband is sick. Please tell Felix that his sword is the one which was held by Lucio Cendalath Seven and it will secure his place as the prince and that necklace I gave Lori will be proof that she is the princess.

All of you will need to come to the place on 01/07/2077 so we can make this official. I have told my husband Velva Kahn about this and he was most forgiving about us.

Love, Queen Elsa Seven

Liel held the letter in his hand, hesitating to give it to Lori and Felix. A tear went down from his eye, Felix quickly notice this. That something was bothering Dad and he waved to Sabastian to get everyone else to leave since he had a feeling that he couldn't explain. As the patrons left the staff went into the kitchen.

"Dad you all right?" Felix asked.

Liel didn't say a word and placed the letter on the table. Felix read the letter and then handed it to Lori. This was overwhelming and meant that he would have to deal with politics; Leon put his arm around him for comfort.

"So we're a... Bastard cub?" Felix asked.

"Yes, we will have to go to the palace on Monday and that's two weeks from now," Liel responded.

"So Felix, you're not any bastard but a royal bastard?" Leon joked trying to lighten the mood.

"YAY! Oh Iros what am I going to wear?" Lori said in excitement.

Felix wasn't sure what to make of this. Confused I'm a soldier not a politician, I know nothing about politics he thought.

"So Dad why didn't you tell us Mum was the Queen?" Felix asked

"We both agreed not to tell you and only wanted what was best for you," Liel responded.

"For some reason this makes me love you even more my Prince Felix," Leon said feeling aroused.

Felix smirked knowing he'd definitely would get into fights with politicians, for him it would be funny that he could easily fight off Parliament single handily. But the issues that went on would make him feel uncomfortable, there are humans in Parliament that he didn't like that one bit he wanted them to communicate through a spokesperson that he had approved; that would cause a lot of trouble among the humans.

"Felix that sword you have, is it still in good shape?" Liel asked.

"Yeah but I had to reforge it with Demonic Fox Steel; the Iron blade was rusted as fuck."

Demonic Fox steel is the strongest mineral in Syio; only the Sevens can forge this cursed metal into a weapon. Many have tried but failed and are consumed by the demons hatred. It was rumoured that Syio the god of creation gave the ability to them. Once a blade is forged a demon resides in it, then the user would need to control the demon order to use its abilities.

"Felix you have to be fucking careful; those demons can be manipulative," Liel said, concerned.

"Isn't that the mineral that made the people of the town of Deep Hollow in Foilith; kill themselves?" Leon asked.

"Yeah that's the one; it was 50 years ago they were trying to make weapons from Demonic Fox steel. There whole town was killed in the process."

"The demon in my sword hasn't even tried to manipulate me yet; I only reforged the blade a week ago," Felix said.

There was silence, Felix Knew he would have to face the demon one day. Leon was frighten by this; he didn't want anything to happen to his boyfriend. What could the demon make him do? He thought. Liel knew how to deal with demons as he was the leading expert in demonology at Cendalath University.

"Felix be careful I know you're a good fighter but demons are something completely different," Lori said.

"I'll be fine, besides how hard can it be?" Felix asked.

"Much harder than the ones you fight, I'm sorry I have to cut this short they need me back at the university," Liel responded.

"Okay Dad I love you," Lori said getting up to hug him.

"Love you to, Leon it was great to meet you."

"Right back at you Liel," Leon said waving a paw.

"Bye Dad, it was great seeing you again," Felix said hugging him.

Felix gave the all clear sign to the staff. Everything was back to normal; I'm the prince? I can't wait to fight politian's off! He thought. On the drive home there was silence; Lori couldn't stop talking about which dress she should wear to the Palace. She wanted to go shopping for the latest fashion. Lori pulled up outside their apartment and said their goodbyes. As they walked into Felix's apartment he noticed that the sword had moved from the mantle peace above the bookcase; to the floor. A tall naked demonic stallion stood in front of the sword, Felix and Leon's mouths dropped seeing the size of the stallion's penis.

"That's bigger than mine," Felix whispered to Leon.

It was their first time seeing a demon in person, as they only heard the stories in school. The demon had a fiery mane, flaming eyes of hell and darked cracked skin; normally people would be scared, but the demon tried to get their attention but they didn't hear a word he said.

"Felix Seven, I'm Bob," Bob said.

"Odd name for a handsome demon like yourself."

"I thought demons were supposed to be scary looking," Leon said roasting a marshmallow on Bob's mane.

"Not all of us are scary looking," Bob replied.

"So you came out of the sword?" Felix asked.

"Yeah and you need to prove you can handle me."

"I can think of a few ways," Felix said.

"Not that kind."

"AW!" Leon and Felix said in disappointed.

Leon and Felix always wanted to do a three some with a horse; Bob was getting impatient so he handed a scroll to him. He read the scroll it was outlining the terms and conditions for both of them.

I Bob here by agree to this contract between us. You will take good care of this fox who you are to protect. Also pleasure him when he wants it. That goes for anytime no matter what you are doing. If he wants a three some he gets it no questions asked.

After Felix finished reading Bob's contract and he agreed to it.

"This isn't what I expected from Lucio's descendant; this one you had just written down?" Bob asked.

"Ha-ha, yeah," Felix said embarrassingly.

"Did you say Lucio? As in Lucio Cendalath Seven? Leon asked.

"Yes he was my first master and Felix here is my seventh."

Leon felt a bit over dressed, so he took off his clothes and sat down to watch TV. Felix and Bob were going through the contract carefully; so he texted Steve

Felix owns a bar down in Beach Worth and I want to do a show there. He sent

You sure about this kid? That's a gay bar and we would make more money doing theatres or are you gay? Steve replied.

Yes I am and I want to do a show there. He sent

_ Okay ill organize it just make sure you don't get seen by the media. Steve sent._

Leon felt much better after telling Steve.

"There's one thing I need," Bob said.

"Yeah what is it? If it's my soul Leon has it."

"No not that, Clothes I mean I can't protect you while I'm naked."

"Okay I'll get my computer."

"What's a computer Leon?" Bob asked.

"Something to waste time on," Leon Replied.

"Cool like what?"

"Videos, information, entertainment."

Felix came back with the laptop and brought up a website called Pawfashion.cen.

"Uh, what's this?" Bob asked.

"Well since you can't show that handsome body off in public we need to do some shopping," Felix replied.

"Felix let's get him some kinky stuff," Leon said moving over to them.

The webpage had all the latest fashion in Syio and was very popular in Cendalath.

"What about this one?" Leon said pointing to a cougar wearing short shorts.

"Leon he isn't our boy toy," Felix chuckled.

"How about this one?" Bob said pointing to a wolf in a navy blue pinstriped suit.

"Love it! Now we need a tie for you."

"Nah I don't like them."

"Okay that's fine."

"Felix aren't you forgetting something?" Leon asked.

"Oh right boxers for you," Felix responded.

The webpage had a lot of designer clothing, Bob saw one he liked and it had a blue with white bones on it.

"This one," Bob said pointing to the pitcher of a Border collie wearing the product.

For Bob this was a new experience for him, he never shopped in his life. Because 400 years ago people were scared of demons; this turned out much better than what Felix had expected. The night went on they talked for hours until he got a phone call the caller identification came up blocked.

"Hello, welcome to Bobs Sperm Bank you spank it we wank it."

The caller hanged up immediately, Leon and Bob laughed so hard. Felix looked at them with a straight face but couldn't hold it in.

""How did you come up with that? Leon asked.

"Read it on the internet."

"That would explain it."

"So Bob if you're the demon from my sword do you still live in it?" Felix asked.

"Yeah but I hate it; I'd rather be out of it," Bob replied.

"Does it take up any of your energy?" Leon asked.

"No not at all only if it's not looked after properly."

"Well I do know how to polish swords."

Felix started to get dinner ready; he didn't know what to cook for Bob so as usual he improvised. Leon wanted to help but it was a clear sign that he didn't need any. After one hour he put it all together and it was a talent he felt natural with.

"Felix you made too much."

"Well I don't know how much our demon friend eats; so this is better."

The table was covered with three turkeys, five large pork chops, and nachos. Anything you could imagine, he made it.

"This is fabulous Felix," Bob said, taking a seat.

"Thank you Stal."

"What drinks do you have Felix anything fancy?" Leon asked.

"For starters, we have the Paladin's Sapphire from the Adventurous Fox Winery in Cendalath; this drink is known for it's golden blue colour and taste."

"I was expecting a long list Fox."

"I only just started! I got 3 more bottles of this stuff plus 97 other wines we need to get through."

"Wow you're right this is the best wine I've had in a long time," Bob said.

"The clothes we ordered will be here tomorrow morning."

"I don't know how to thank you."

"I'm sure we can think of something."

What Felix had in mind was more of a sexual favour. They talked for hours and he got a phone call it was Kai.

"Sorry darlings I have to take this," Felix said walking into his art studio.

"Hey Felix."

"Kai, what's happening?"

"Ward hired a private detective to follow you."

"Thanks for the heads up, anything else I need to know?"

"He wants to get some dirt on you, and wants to use it to black mail you."

"I got some contacts in the Intelligence branch of the army they can make up a great cover story."

"That's good to hear, I got to go my wife made dinner. Bye."

"Bye."

He walked back into the room seeing half the food had gone, and was surprised by Bob's appetite.

"So Leon you're going to do that show at the bar?"

"Sure am love."

"Which bar is it?" Bob asked

"Good Dog, Bad dog."