{Lord Alex Savage}

I turned to Gen and his crew who were standing in my workshop waiting on my orders. “Gen, take your team and get cleaned up. You can report once you’ve had a bath.” I said wrinkling my nose at the smell coming off the group. He saluted and turned away from us. Turning to Clover and her group, I waved to my office. “Hena would you please go set up a dinner for our guests?” She bowed to me and left, a playful bounce in her steps. I watched her ass sway as she left smiling at the thought of the fun, we had just had this morning. Quick coughed as he tilted his head at my office. “Oh, yes.” I said following them. Clover sat in my spare chair with Quick and Willow behind her. Quick put his huge hands on her shoulders.

“I’m not returning to the war.” He said with a slight growl in his voice. I blinked at him.

“What the hell are you talking about?” I asked him as I crossed my arms. His face showed shock as he blinked. “There is no war I know of or care about.”

“What do you want from me then? Are you planning on having me kill someone, because I won't do it.” I frowned at the fool. Why were most humans idiots?

“If I want someone dead, I will kill them myself. Madam, is your husband always so egocentric?” I asked, turning to Clover who was laughing at us. It was strange seeing how open the bunny woman was. She shrugged but gave me a sweet smile.

“This is the first time I’ve seen him act like this. It’s kind of cute.” She said, patting his hand. I felt something tap my leg and moved back letting Midna slide from under my desk. My cat woman lover loved teasing me as often as she could. Clover’s eyes went wide as she looked at Midna. “I know you.” She said smiling. Seeing the anger flash on Quick’s face, I let a small thead of metal touch Clover’s chair and looked through the two. Much to my shock, Quick had a monster core. It was a nice size one too. I licked my chops as I looked at the human man. Midna kissed my cheek and brought me back to the moment.

“Is something wrong with me?” Quick said coldly. I tilted my head at him and smiled.

“Not every day you see two humans with monster cores in the same room.” I said with a slight laugh. The look on his face was priceless. Willow, Clover and Midna laughed at his shocked expression. I had a feeling Midna, Quick and I were the only ones who understood what was going on.

“What does that mean?” Clover asked, looking at him.

“What in all the hells do you mean by two?” He asked, beginning to bristle. I smiled and moved the metal around my wrist exposing my own core.

“Mine is here.” I said with a smile. The man nearly fell to the side as she blinked at my arm. Midna slapped my arm and smiled.

“Quit teasing the poor man.” She said as she scolded me. I nodded and brought out my slave tool. Midna’s expression fell and I raised an eyebrow at her.

“Master, you can’t set Clover free.” She said sadly. The three guest’s eyes were moving between me and the tool in my hand.

“Why not?” I asked.

“Her locked memories are linked to her collar. You remove the collar; you bring back the unwanted.” I put down the tool at her words and crossed my arms, thinking hard.

“Tell me the exact words used.” I said watching closely.

“As long as you are wearing the collar, you will be unable to remember anything before this moment.” She said as she closed her eyes. I nodded and smiled, reaching into my desk and removing a large core.

“We may have to do this old school.” I said moving to Clover. Quick moved forward. “Clover, am I to take it if you don’t wish to have your old memories?” Quick put himself between Clover and I. Clover nodded at me and smiled at me.

“I heard about the way I was found and some of what happened. I am happy as I am now.” She said sweetly. I nodded and turned to Quick.

“Sir. I have a plan that will work.” I said. He looked into my eyes and nodded as Clover put a hand on his arm. I drained the core into the battery and put one hand on it and the other on Clover’s collar. It glowed as I drained the mana before shaping it into an elegant necklace. By definition it was still the same collar, but now it looked like it was just fancy jewelry that she couldn’t remove. I slumped and felt Quick grab me. He was looking down at me in awe. Clover reached up and touched her neck with an odd smile. “If you give me a moment, I will set the other one free.” I said weakly as He and Midna moved me to my seat. I had forgotten how much the old way drained me.

“How did you? Why did you?” Quick asked. I smiled weakly up at him.

“It’s a rule here, slaves can’t marry. I assume you want to make it official, so she had to be set free.” He knelt to me and bowed his head.

“I owe you, name your price and it is yours.” He said his voice holding every ounce of honor. I laughed and put my head down as Midna started petting my hair.

“What can you do?” I asked as I closed my eyes.

“I can heal, use healing to kill and hunt.” He said not to move.

“Stand up. I have people for all those things. What else?”

“He knows lullabies from the different races.” Clover said. I looked up quickly and nearly passed out. That I could use.

“He doesn’t care about that, Darlin.” Quick said to her.

“The fuck I don’t.” I said blinking at the huge man. “I want a fucking book of those. Are you aware how many people would pay through the nose for that?” He blinked at me, and Midna laughed. “Can you tell me the one for cat people?” I asked, my excitement getting the better of me. He nodded but stayed on the floor kneeling. “And for the love of everything, stand up.” His voice ticked up as he started to sing moving to his feet,

“Meow, meow, hold me tight. Meow, meow, safe inside. Meow, meow, you are loved tonight. You are safe in here, by my side. You are loved tonight.” I blinked as he finished. It was sweet and the image of Midna holding our sons came to my mind. She squeezed my arm, and I looked up into her crying eyes.

“My grandmother sang something like that. She would sing about fish and how good they were.” She said as she wiped her eyes. He nodded and smiled at her.

“That is the third verse. What I sang was the first.” He said, smiling at my lover. I nodded and picked up the tool.

“Willow, your turn.” I said. She was worried as she looked between Clover and Quick. The huge human nodded, and she came closer to me. A short while later, she was rubbing her neck a strange smile on her face. Clover held her as Quick looked over at Midna, a strange look on his face.

“I guess it's my turn. Do I need to wear a collar to lose my memories?” He asked, a sad yet hopeful look on his face. Clover leapt between them and scowled at him.

“NO!” She screamed at the giant of a human. He looked at the ground, unable to meet her eye. I wasn’t sure what was going on. If he lost his memories, I would lose the lullabies he had in his head.

“I agree with Clover. Don’t be an idiot.” I said, crossing my arms.

“Darlin, we had a deal. You and Willow are safe. It’s my turn to be free like you.” He said not moving. Clover and Willow hugged him, as Clover looked up into his face.

“I agree with the weird guy. Don’t be an idiot. I love you just the way you are. I don’t want you to change.” She said and I could see the tears in her eye.

“Darlin,” he said, taking a deep breath, “What about my issues?” He said looking up with sad blue eyes. I slapped my desk, getting tired of this drama.

“Shut up you fool.” I growled at the idiot. “You have PTSD I assume. We have psychologists who can help you.” He blinked at me, a hair of anger growing on his face.

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“PD what’s it? Psy things?” He asked his brow furrowed.

“PTSD, people who have been in combat or dealt with extreme situations can have difficulty in the aftermath. Psychologists are like mind mages without magic.” I said, crossing my arms.

“How’s it work without magic?” Clover asked me, as she refused to let go of her man.

“They use words and give you mental tools that help you deal with the issues or work through the issues you have.” I said. She nodded at my words as she looked up at him.

“Will you give it a try?” She asked him sweetly and I could tell from the look in his eye, he was wrapped around her finger. It made me think of my Lily and how easily I gave into her. He took a deep breath and nodded, but I could see the pain in his eyes.

“Good, you can start tomorrow. As for today, Clover needs to meet with her family, and I have work to do.” I said waving at Parnel who was walking back to my office. He nodded and escorted them out.

The rest of my day went normally until Uta showed up to fetch me. She had our smallest child on her hip and the little girl waved at me. Little Shippo had her mother’s hair, tail and ears. She had my dark eyes and ears. I wiped my hands and took her so she could ride in my arms for the walk home. Uta looked like she had been crying but smiled in a loving way.

“You did an amazing thing for Lily, Darlin.” She said, pulling me into a hug. I kissed her and pulled her towards home.

“I take it Clover and her family are settling in?” I asked, my mind going back to Clover’s request. She nodded and I took a breath before broaching the topic. “She asked me to allow Gen to mate with Snow, Willow and Ket.” I expected her to get outraged or angry. Much to my shock she clapped and hugged me.

“That sounds wonderful. I want Clover’s family and ours to become closer together. That and I know Gen will be a great father when the time comes.” I blinked at my coyote lover. I was happy Shippo was still too young to understand what was going on so I could speak freely.

“I just feel like he is still too young. He is only fifteen winters old.” She pulled back at my words and looked into my eyes.

“How old were you when you had your first time?” She asked.

“Seventeen.” I said, blushing at the memory. I was with my high school girl friend. The relationship didn't last but was fun.

“Seventeen our time or yours. I remember you telling me that our years were different.” I blinked at her.

“My time. I would be thirteen winters your time.”

“So, you are forcing him to wait longer than you did. That doesn’t seem fair. More so with Snow and Ket. Both have a huge crush on him.” I nodded. Only a fool would miss how much those two cared for him.

“I see your point and will make plans accordingly.” I said pulling our daughter to my shoulders for a piggyback ride. She cheered and pulled at my hair.

“It’s only fair as I was thirteen winters when you took me.” She said with a playful blush.” My jaw hit the floor at her words.

“You told me you were nineteen.” I said in mock outrage.

“And you believed me.” She said laughing. I should have seen that, but I kept forgetting that a year isn’t the same. How old was I now? I was twenty-three when I came here and have been here for twelve winters. {Note, he is 29.4 winters and 38 earth years.}

{Clover Vestos}

She was worried as the big pig man escorted them to a huge house. It was still startling how big everything was, but the people seemed nice and soon she would be married to her husband. She wasn’t sure what that meant, but she knew that it would let her have his children and a baby that looked like him would fill her heart. She clung to Quick’s arm and loved the feeling of his warmth. He looked worried, but she knew what she could do tonight to make him smile. She loved making him happy and it made her feel good too. The huge pig man grunted and pointed at the house. “Welcome to the manor of Lord Savage.” He said in a low voice. The door opened and a small redheaded bunny man stood there. He smiled and bowed as he held the door open.

“Welcome home, sister-in-law.” He said with a sweet smile. Quick laughed as he held out a hand to the bunny. “Master Quick, it is a pleasure to meet you.” He said taking Quick’s hand.

“Nice to meet ya.” Quick said with a smile.

“I thought that the Savage person was married to my sister?” Clover asked the bunny man. He smiled at her and escorted them to a sitting room that was nearly as big as their house in the woods.

“He is. I married the other and am also in a relationship with your mother.” He said as he pointed them to couches. “I will fetch them. I know Master Savage doesn’t care, but I want to watch this.” He said beaming. Quick sat and looked around. It was clear that her large man was uncomfortable and unsure what was going on. Willow took his side and put a hand on his shoulder, so Clover took the other side, taking his hand in hers. She loved how huge his hands were. He smiled weakly at her, and she felt her heart skip a beat. A sound came to her, and she turned at the noise of several people walking towards them. The door opened and she saw the red headed bunny man smile as there was a blur of several silver haired bunnies charging into the room. Soon she was surrounded by hugging and crying bunny women. The oldest was holding her tightly and sobbing. Clover laughed uneasily, unsure what was going on, but happy so many people seemed happy to see her.

“Hello.” She said to a woman that looked like her. “My name is Clover. Who are you?” The woman cried and held her. She was not a pretty crier.

“I’m your twin sister.” The other woman said, and Clover felt her heart lift. She had a twin? “I’m so sorry you had to go through that.” Clover laughed at her words and hugged her.

“Why cry about a past I can’t remember?” Clover said with a sweet smile. Quick was nearly pushed over the couch and Clover reached out to him. “This is my husband Quick. The Savage person said we can have kids together.” Clover said with a huge grin. Quick blushed and spluttered but didn’t say anything. The eldest bunny looked over and hugged him.

“Thank you for keeping my daughter safe.” She said, wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing his cheek. So, the oldest was her mother. She seemed like a nice person.

“I was told you lost your memory. My name is Lily. I am married to Alex.” She said holding Clover. The others introduced themselves and Clover liked them all. They all seemed nice but reserved. It showed how different she was to them, but she liked the way she was. Quick held back, even though Clover kept dragging him to the others. Lily showed off her children and Clover had to wonder what Quick's children would look like when she had them. How many did she want? The Savage person showed up for dinner and the evening went well.

She found Quick standing on a roof with a ledge connecting to their room. He was looking up at the stars and still seemed worried. She hugged his huge arm and rested her head on his shoulder. “Are you okay, Darlin?” He asked with his deep pleasant voice. She laughed and slapped him with her ears.

“Why wouldn’t I be?” She asked, smiling at him. He gave her a weak smile and looked out at the town just up the path.

“After seein all this, not sure if I’m good enough.” She slapped his arm and pulled him inside.

“Stop that. I am your wife and I say you are.” He didn’t look up at her but followed her inside. “Now, Lily gave me that potion. Let’s see if it works.” She said pointing to the bottle on the nightstand. He gulped and she could hear his heart quicken.

“Are you sure, Darlin?” She pinched his elbow making him jump.

“Quick Vestos, I am your wife and I order you to put a baby in me.” She said, stomping her foot. He laughed at her and leaned down to kiss her softly. It was odd how a man nearly twice her size could be so gentle, but it was one of the many things she loved about him.

{Gen Savage}

At the party for Clover, I pulled big brother aside. He needed my report, and this seemed like a good time. I pulled him into a side room and took a deep breath.

“I know and have something to tell you.” He said laughing,

“You know about the Deveros Kingdom?” He looked at me puzzled.

“Who?” he asked.

“The ones who tried to kidnap you.” I said hoping he would remember. Big brother struggled with remembering things like names or when things happen. His eyes lit up and he frowned at me.

“McDonalds. Even after she is dead, she still manages to be a thorn in my side.” He said growling. I could smell the anger coming off him, but I knew I was safe. “What about them?” He said, his demeanor changing.

“They are taking over the cities around us and building an army. We were attacked by five Knights. Two new models based on your design.” He crossed his arms at my words, and I could hear the chains around his arms raddle as he raged.

“Thank you for telling me. Tomorrow, meet me at Boss’s shop. I think it is time to wake up my masterpiece.” He said turning away from me. “Make sure you, Snow and Ket are there dressed in your best.” He said leaving the room and going back to the party.

“Should I tell big sis Hena about this so she can remind you?” He turned back to me and smiled before bursting into laughter.

“Please do.” He said before returning to the party. I went to my room that to see Willow laying in my bed.

“Mama and Daddy has their own room. Mind if I stay with you?” She asked, looking up at me with worried eyes.

“I don’t see an issue with that.” My eyes lingered on her bare neck and somehow her being free made her more beautiful. I started to undress, and she looked away. Once in my night wear, I moved to the bed when there was a knock at my door. I turned to her as though to ask if I should answer it. She nodded and I opened the door to see Ket. She was wearing an oversized shirt and moved past me quickly, not saying a word. She sat on my bed and refused to look up at me. “Ket, are you staying the night too?” I asked and she nodded. I looked over at Willow who smiled at me. “Who wants the middle?” I asked with a nervous smile. Much to my shock both women pointed at me. Had they planned this out? I moved to the large bed and lay down, Willow on my left and Ket tucked into my right side. Willow reached over and held Ket's hand. It reminded me of when I was little, when Ket and Snow would hold hands like this. The door opened once more, and Snow entered. I was happy to see she was wearing a nightgown that was a little more modest. She looked at the three of us and beamed.

“I guess I’ll have to claim his top.” She said happily before lifting the covers. She cried out in outrage as Willow pulled her behind Ket who grabbed Snow’s arms. It was clear the three didn’t want to have fun tonight and given the worry of the Deveros Kingdom in my mind, I wasn’t sure I could take care of them properly. I was just happy to have them by my side. Ket licked my face and I smiled. I leaned over and kissed Willow. She hummed and closed her eyes tucking into my side. Snow reached over and poked my chest. “I want a kiss too.” She said leaning over Ket. I took her hand and kissed the back softly. She purred and shook.

“I can give you a proper kiss in the morning.” I said with a smile. She lay her head on my arm and smiled as she closed her eyes. I took a deep breath and saw the girls tighten their hands on my chest. It felt like I was loved, and it warmed my heart. How had I gotten so lucky?