Saebian: chapter 1 (revised)
Saebian
Written by: Michael
Chapter 1: New Friends, New feelings
He pulled the hood tighter around his face so as to hide it from all that may see him and possibly recognize him, Xan; a gray wolf who had a secret that, he knew, no one must discover. He was gay. He didn't know he was at first until he started exploring his sexuality, alone of course for he wanted no one to discover what he was. He read an article in the paper one day about a club, the "Tail Underground", that encouraged gay and bi furs like him self to come and be free with their sexuality. It didn't seem to have many limits posted but he thought he would check it out all the same. "Hell, maybe..." he thought "he may find someone else with his predicament." So there he was standing just across the street from his destination and maybe a few answers as well. He was beginning to doubt whether he should do this or not, I mean he might be seen and then the whole village would know his secret!
After a few minuets of reassuring himself he pulled his cloak closer to him and quickly strode across the street and into the club. His muzzle was met with the smell of a strange sort of ale and what he could have sworn to be the scent of male musk but he quickly forgot about this for he was astounded at what he was witnessing. There were all kinds of furs (all male) simply talking and flirting as if no one else was in the room. He simply could not believe that they were so....free with their sexuality with out any one stopping their actions or belittling their behaviors in the slightest. Near one end of the club was a small band of assorted furs playing many instruments providing a clam and almost soothing air amongst them. He turned away from the "band" and looked to the opposite end of the club were he spotted a canine bartender going about his duties and observing the club.
The bartender noticed him staring his way and called him over to the bar. Unsure if he was calling him at first he looked to see if there was any one else he may have motioned to. Seeing none he obliged the canine and approached the bar still holding the cloak rather tight to his frame.
"This your first time to the 'Tail Underground' sir?" asked the bartender. Xan absent mindedly pulling the cloak slightly tighter around him replied "Yes...but, how did you know?"
"Well for one thing," replied the bartender "you seem to be trying to cover up fairly well apparently so no one will see you. But don't worry we are all friends here at the Tail Underground...and some more then others at times." winking mischievously at the wolf. "And for another you seem kind of lost is there any thing I can help you with?"
Blushing slightly he let the hood of his cloak slide off his face and shook his head slightly. "Well alright then traveler, welcome to the Tail Underground! Now if you would please sign the guest book here (handing a small book and quill to the young wolf) then you may roam were ever you wish and enjoy your stay!" Xan politely took the small book and filled it out and then ordered a glass of ale while he was there, paying particular attention to stay away form the dangerous, "God Killer" Ale and took his seat at a table by himself.
He sat alone at his table quietly surveying the club and sipping his Ale. Although he was alone he found that the atmosphere was quite relaxing and found he was enjoying himself quite well. As his tail swished back and forth behind him in rhythm with the music that was playing, he took notice that quite a few people from time to time would take the stairs just beside the bar up stairs for some reason and would notice some time later that they would come back down. He also noticed that some did not. The young wolf found that slightly peculiar but quickly put the thought out of his mind.
He found that he was very relaxed although in the strange environment but was soon startled by a very handsome looking lion that just seemed to appear across the table from Xan. As startled as he was he accidentally spilled what was left of his Ale down his front and choked a little on what he was trying to drink at the time. Noticing that he had unwillingly startled the young wolf the strange lion apologetically moves over to Xan and gently pats him on his back until his coughing subsided. "Thank...*cough*...you...uh...*sputter*...sir...*sigh*...ah that's better. Ahem, thank you." Sputtered the young wolf slightly embarrassed at his clumsiness. "No problem young one it was my fault in the first place," said the lion apologetically "it was I after all that startled you. The name is Saebian and you must be new here aren't you?" Xan looked up at the handsome lion and it occurred to him that he was slightly out of place in the club. For one he was the only one alone and for that matter also the only one that was just sitting around, most of the others were either dancing or taking trips to the stairs that he had noticed earlier.
"Yah I am," replied the young wolf blushing slightly under his fur. "I don't really seem like I belong do I?"
"Non-sense!" chuckled the lion "everyone here 'belongs' as you put it. Your new that's all. You just need to learn your way around. You'll find that this is a wonderful place, here you can be free to express yourself in what ever way suits you so long as it doesn't start any trouble, and no one here will judge you either." At this the young wolf looked up into the eyes of the lion for the first time and noticed just how handsome he was. Xan had seen pictures of other males but this, Saebian was just beautiful all over. He had the softest eyes that twinkled when he spoke, he had the most magnificent mane that he had ever seen and a slender well build body as well. Saebian was wearing a tight T-shirt that showed his muscled abs all to well and knee length shorts that he noticed had a noticeable bulge in the front. While the older lion spoke about the club Xan found his self paying less and less attention to what the lion was saying and was fixated on the lions sculpted body. The longer he stared he began to feel his sheath twitch lightly in his trousers. Saebian noticed that the young wolf's attention was...diverted and smiled lightly and got his attention.
Xan snapped out of his trance, looked up at his companion, and blushed deeply under his fur. "I couldn't help but notice that you were...um staring at something young one." said the older lion, trying to suppress a humored laugh, which sounded more like a low rumble from within his chest. The young wolf, still blushing, slowly began to speak to his handsome companion though very quietly. "I...I have never been I mean... well...what I meant was that... um I am sort of...a...um..." "It's ok you don't have to be embarrassed, I thought you were new after all, you're a virgin right?"
Blushing an even deeper shade of red the young wolf nodded his head. "That, and also I...um just kind of realized not to recently that I am..." he paused for just a moment and continued "...um gay." At this, Saebian began laughing and quickly caught himself after noticing the young wolf beginning to hang his head. "Oh don't worry little one you have done nothing wrong. Most of furs here are gay. Hell, do you see that ram over there, Xi is his name, talking to the red fox? His name is Thomas. they are both gay, and not just gay...im talking F.L.A.M.E.I.N.G." he chuckled at this "you should have seen Xi last Halloween, he was dressed like that little human girl from the nursery ryhme. Oh what was it....oh thats right, little Bo peep."
He didn't recover too much for he knew all to well that this was a gay club. Of course there were bound to be gay furs in here. Though as not to seem rude he nodded his head and looked at the beautiful lion again. "I know but it's just...I don't know I just also never had...feelings for another that is...well sexual, well, that is until..."
"Until when?" inquired the lion
"Well in all honesty...until I met you. You are...well stunning to put it lightly and well if I had to be strait forward, actually amazeingly attractive."
After realizing what he had just said he blushed even deeper then before and began to get up apologizing for what he had said and was beginning to leave. "Oh young one don't worry you are still just coming out it is hard at first, I know. But this is a place were you can be free to be yourself and explore. I mean it. You are welcome here and no one will belittle you for what you believe or for what ever sexuality you may be. I didn't put you down for being gay, because I myself am gay." This surprised the young wolf that had stopped just next to his chair at hearing what the lion was saying. "You...are? And...you really think it isn't all that bad?"
"No not at all young one why would I say that something is bad when I am one myself?" the lion began laughing at his own remark and then continued his conversation with the young wolf. Xan had reseated himself and began talking for a long time with his new found friend and just began talking to him and asking all the questions that had come to his mind and telling him about his family who despised gay and bi furs of all types. "I just can't help it," announced Xan. "I try to have more interest in fems instead of males but I just...find males more attractive. I know I can't help it but I just feel as if it is my fault somehow." The young wolf buried his muzzle in his arms after making this remark. Saebian feeling bad for his new friend sat next to him and put his arm around Xan to comfort him. He began cooing and shushing as if a caring parent would their cub while the young wolf silently wept in his arms. After a short time Xan calmed down a little and, when Saebian removed his arm, looked up into his new friend's eyes.
"Saebian, kiss me," said Xan pleadingly. "I just...want to know what it is like." Sabian looked down at his young companion and smiled slightly before lowering his muzzle to his friend's. They kissed; Saebian did most of the leading. At first they started with a lips only kiss but soon Saebian slid his tongue into his companion's muzzle and began to explore it with all the experiance someone well practiced. This surprised the young wolf but he didn't break the kiss, instead he returned the favor and they continued to hold the passionate kiss exploring each others muzzles with an enthusiasm as if they would never feel this way again. When the kiss ended the lion looked down at his young companion looking him over as if stufying him for a reaction to his first kiss. after a while a mischievous smile began to play across his muzzle. "id like to wager that you enjoyed that quite alot." said Saebian starting to chuckle quietly
"That was incredible." Proclaimed the excited wolf. He shifted a little getting used to his first gay kiss and noticed what exactly sabien ment by his remark. he knew he felt excited over his first kiss, but apperently he was more so then he thought. for when he looked into his lap, his trousers were noticeably tented and easily seen by any passing fur.
Shocked and embarrassed the young wolf looked around anxiously to see if anyone noticed his erection and quickly began to try to cover it up with the tail of his cloak. He failed to shield it totally and managed to get a few whistles from another table before he got his cloak across his lap. he looked down scared and ashamed to even look at anyone especially Saebien. He was willing to bet that he was disapointed with him. He just sat there looking at his foot paws and whimperd lightly to himself.
Saebian calmed down Xan and invited him upstairs to his room were it was more private. He told him that maybe it would be a better place to talk without so many people around. Xan looked up and smiled thankfully and accepted Saebians paw and stood with him makeing sure to keep his front hidden with his cloak.
The pair then made their way to the stair case and began their accent to the top of the landing. The bar owner called over to Xan saying in an "I told you so" voice, "I told you that you would find your way around soon." After saying this, the bartender winked at the young canine as Xan again blushed deeply.
They made there way to an unoccupied room that apparently was either open to all or rented by the lion previously. Xan walked around the room surveying the layout. The room contained a single bed, a couch, curtains and a blind to keep the sun out (and possibly prying eyes) and had a soft shag rug on the entire floor of the room. While Xan was surveying the room Saebian made his way to his own personal bar along a wall by the door. Whether it was his or part of the room Xan didn't know but all the same he had finished his ale long ago and was quite thirsty. Saebian handed the wolf a small glass of apricot cordial which he thankfully sipped at slowly savoring the taste. He loved apricots after all. He thanked Saebian and sat on a chair across the room by a small desk. He began talking again about casual things like the town news and feelings and such and then the conversation turned to more personal matters.
"So it has only been 3 months since you have come to terms with your sexuality eh?" asked Saebian. "Yes," responded Xan. "...but I still don't want any one to know. Like I said, my family despises gays. If they ever found out, I wouldn't be able to show my face in front of them again." The young canine began weeping silently again, small tears began slowly rising in his eyes and his shoulders shook slightly with each sob. Saebian once again moved by his young friend's tears, moved over to him to comfort him. "There, there, ill keep your secrets don't worry. If you ever need me I am here."
Xan was comforted once again by the large lions embrace and leaned against him in a warm hug. "I'm glad I met you Saebian. You are a good friend." At this he looked up into the caring face of his lion friend and deeply kissed him on the muzzle. after a short while the two broke their kiss and sat quietly side by side just waiting together as the minuets ticked away.
The pair sat there neither saying a word nore stirring simply enjoying the company of each other in the later hours of the day. it wasnt long however when Xan came to his sences when he heard the church bells chime the twilight hour. Startled he quickly rose and looked out of the shuttered windows and only now noticed the orange, pink and blue coloring on the horizon. Xan groaned and turned from the window and looked over at Saebian whom was sitting there with a look of surprise and worry on his muzzle.
"whats wrong Xan?" questioned the older lion looking between him and the window.
Xan calmed slightly enough to speak to Saebian and said, "I was suposed to be back at my home long ago. mother and father will be furious with me now." he groaned and began to pace thinking about his situation. The more he paced the more his tail shook and traied between his legs. "Oh....im gonna be in so much trouble."
Saebian stood and hugged the worried wolf tightly against him and spoke with a soothing aire "shhhhhhhh, dont worry little one. im sure everything will be fine. how about this, say that you were visiting a freind of yours and ill show up as the father of your freind and say that you dozed off. i could always say that you never told me the time you had to be home or else i would have woken you sooner." at this the lion smiled down at the wolf and asked, " so what do you think?"
Xan looked up at the lion and almost cried as tears welled at the sides of his eyes and he burried his muzzle into his pecs hugging him closely to him. "oh Saebian, you are a real freind. would you do that for me please?"
Saebian simply smiled and nodded grabbing the wolf's hood and pulling it over his face to conceal him once again. "first lets get you out of here so no one will see you, then of course i would escort you home."
At that the young wolf nodded and sniffed back his tears under the cloak and exited the room with his new freind; the lion Saebian. No dought this was shapeing up to be a beautiful freindship.
Chapter2: comeing soon......(havent decided on a title for it yet >.>....