The ride was fairly rough. I asked Lily to remind me to develop shocks for the carriage. Yen just slept on my lap. Months ago, I had imagined this moment, and it was far greater than I could have dreamed of. Right now, I just wanted to let her sleep and recover. Lily started nodding off in the afternoon sun and I put my arm around her, letting her tuck in. Boss even started napping and luckily, he stayed on his side of the cab. A few hours later I saw a small redheaded bunny man knock on the moving door from the roof of the carriage. I opened it and he swung in and bowed to me.

“Forgive me Lord Savage.” I waved him to sit beside Boss who was still napping. “I was hoping to talk to you about my lodging on our trip.” Luckily, I had not removed my mask as I didn’t want to wake Yen. I just nodded at the small bunny man. He still wore a tight uncomfortable looking suit, his long red hair pulled back into a ponytail.

“May I know your name first?” I said coldly. The bunny blinked at me; his head tilted to the side.

“My Lord? You wish to know my name?” He said blankly.

“I would not have asked if I did not wish to know.” The bunny man just nodded slowly.

“My name is Radish.” Lily had woken and was staring down Radish.

“What is your last name?” She asked on full alert.

“Radish Sagebrush.” He said with a sigh.

“You are a Sagebrush? Nice, I am Lily Cottontail.”

“Your last name is Cottontail?” I asked in wonder. I had never even thought that she had a last name.

“Yes Master, we all have last names. What is your last name?”

“Savage.” I said blankly. “I thought you knew when you called me Lord Savage.” She blinked and started laughing, waking up Yen and Boss. Boss saw Radish and looked startled.

“Where the hell did you come from?” He asked with mild rage.

“Boss did you fail to remember this is a representative of our benefactor. Radish Sagebrush was asking about accommodations for both the trip and when we arrive. Am I wright?” Radish just nodded. “Before that can we talk terms? I would like to know your orders if you please.”

“I am to watch and only report if it looks like you may fail, run off or kill me.”

“I don’t plan to do any of that. What I plan to do is exactly what I said I would. Are you going to tell your master anything about us or where we live?”

“No. I am just to watch.” He said with a question on his face.

“Good.” I took off my mask and felt my mind flow freely.

“Without my mask, please call me Alex.” I said with a smile. It must have thrown him for a loop seeing the change. “Please keep our home and my identity a secret. I dislike having people try to put a collar around my neck. The clean up can be a headache.” He just nodded. “Yes I am human, but I like beast people more. Well mostly.”

“Yes, My Lord.”

“Alex or if you rather, Runt.”

“Good to have you back Runt.” Boss said smiling. “As for you Radish, sleep wherever you like, we do have extra tents and extra food.”

“You plan to feed me?” Radish said seeming shocked by the idea.

“How else would we keep you alive?” I said outraged.

“Master looks mean and acts evil, but he is a huge softy.” Lily added winking at Yen.

“Thank you, Runt? Alex? Savage? I am not sure what to call you. Can I take time to see how it feels?” I nodded.

“The only time you should be scared of Runt is when he smiles.” Boss said and all three nodded a haunted look on their faces. Radish laughed nervously as he looked around at everyone. With my metal magic, I can easily kill with a touch. So far, I’ve only killed three people, but I do have a few others on my list.

“Well with everything set I shall take my leave.” Radish said, standing.

“Wait Red.” Boss said. Radish just turned and smiled at him.

“Red?” Radish asked a humorous expression on his face.

“Radish is a bit formal. Red. What do you plan to do in town. Walking around seems a bit boring.” Radish tilted his head lost in the question.

“Work. I am under your control so long as it doesn’t interfere with the orders from my master.”

“You are free to do whatever you like. I’m sure you can find something fun to do,” I said.

“Hells, you may even try your hand at the training table,” Boss added, laughing.

“You would let a beast use something like that?” Radish asked in shock.

“Why not? Runt’s kid loves it,” Boss replied. Radish just looked at me a question clear on his face.

“Gen is under my protection, and he is a coyote beast-kin. His big sister Uta is one of my lovers.” Radish looked shocked and then his eyes roamed between me to Yen and Lily tucked under my arms.

“You like beast people?” he asked in disbelief. I smiled and turned Lily’s chin to mine and kissed her before doing the same to Yen. Yen blushed madly and nearly fainted. Crap, I forgot that she got embarrassed by public displays of affection. “Noted. Am I to assume that this town is okay with beast people?” Radish asked not sure what was going on.

“Yes, Master is a great hero in our town, because of that the town treats us as equal to humans.” Boss started laughing at the outraged stunned look on Radish’s face.

“Can,” Radish gulped. “Can I move here?”

“I’m no hero.” I growled at them.

{Redwood Whitefang}

Redwood was running in the dark. He had his pack mates Ash and Rosewood by his side. He loved them both and loved the times when they could sneak off together. A harpy was riding on the back of Rosewood. The three-wolf beast-kin were running on all fours through the woods in the clear night sky. He could smell everything as they ran. Ahead was a caravan camp. Their target was somewhere in the clearing. They stopped on the edge of the forest waiting for the right time. The harpy got down from Rosewood who stood up. She was a thing of beauty, long black hair that waved behind her, large ears, and that sexy tail that would give a tasty look at that amazing ass. She turned to him and winked, her collar clinking with the movement. He hated that they were slaves, but most beasts were slaves. It was their lot in life. Ash came up to him and tucked under his arm. She was Rosewood’s little sister. Slightly shorter with blonde hair, the same face, tail and ears. He smiled and kissed her softly before scratching her ears. This made that cute tail wag. “Maybe after we capture this Savage person, we can sneak off?” She asked cutely. He just smiled and kissed her forehead. She giggled and hugged him. The harpy was looking out at the camp, Rosewood by her side. Those tight leather pants on Rosewood made that ass look great. The tight leather vest pushed her breasts up and together in the most delightful way. He couldn’t wait for this mission to be over with. It had been too long since they had time together. Maybe Ash would join them again. It was always fun when he had a chance with both. Alone they were great, but the two of them together. His manhood grew and Ash blushed, sniffing him, as her hand made its way lower. He turned and growled softly in her ear making it twitch.

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“Later my dear Ash,” he said, licking her cheek and she shuddered making the most delight smell. If only they had time, and that harpy wasn’t here. He walked up to Rosewood and sniffed the back of her neck making her shudder, blush and turn to him. “Has our new friend found him?” He looked over at the Harpy who was small, short green hair, dressed in a long shirt and shorts. Just below her knees turned into chicken like legs with long talon birdlike feet. Her arms where long bird wings shaded a light green. She had long claw like hands at the midpoint of those green wings. He didn’t know her name and really didn’t care. She wasn’t his type, and she didn’t talk. He had thought that harpies had beautiful voices, but this one seemed to be mute. At least she still had bird like vision, and she had seen their target so she could tell them who he was. Large blue eyes looked out over the camp and then she pointed and reached out to Rosewood.

“Is he the big one who just took off his shirt?” Rosewood asked the bird. “No, is it the one talking to the two bunnies? Yes, guys we are going after that little one. The one that is,” she scoffed. “The pervert.” He was kissing the white-haired female. A large thin tiger came up to him and he held her hand.

“A big pervert from the looks of things.” Redwood stated. He had grabbed the tiger’s ass and laughed as she jumped. “What kind of human goes openly after beasts?”

“I don’t know, have you seen some of the other beast woman back at camp?” Ash asked.

“Yeah, but we are beasts, not humans,” Redwood stated. The four waited until the camp had gone to sleep. The Knight was standing guard with two hunters walking around the edge of camp. This would be too easy. They waited until the right moment and charged as fast as they could. Rosewood would grab the target, he would put a sleep wand to the target’s back, slap a mana nullifier on him and run with the target on his shoulder. Rosewood would run around throwing off their trail. Ash would be hauling the bird. The plan went off mostly without a hitch. The only real issue was the white-haired bunny screaming the moment they started to attack. This may put Rosewood in danger, but he knew she could handle it. About an hour later running full out brought them back to their camp. He ran into their master's tent and put the pervert down on the carpet. A fat porker of a human. He was lying on a pile of pillows; two scantily clad bunny girls fed him and waved him with a fan. It was all just a show of power. Who was he showing off to?

“Good Redwood. You brought me Savage. I need you to stay here to make sure he knows who his new master is.” Redwood’s collar glowed and he bowed. He pressed a recovery wand to Savage’s back. The thin man sat up and looked around scared. Something was wrong though. He didn’t smell scared and something in his eyes was off as he looked around the room. “Lord Savage. Welcome to your new home. For now, at least.” His master beamed down to the small man. “You are going to be here for a long time and your time here will depend on how quickly you put this collar on.” He tossed a slave collar on the ground.

“Who are you? Why am I here? Who sent you?” Savage asked his voice wavering. He was acting scared, but once more the smell of fear was not there.

“I was given the chance to capture you for Gon Voptem, but after seeing you and hearing about the things you have made, I want to make you one of mine,” he said, holding out a necklace of slave coins he wore around his neck. The way he blustered and stood postured over Savage was all just to stroke his ego. Savage just smiled and Redwood and his master froze, fear running up Redwood’s spine as Savage stood quickly grabbing his Master’s wrist. It was like the lights had just gone out in his eyes as he fell dead on the ground. Savage took the necklace and smiled at Redwood who cowered.

“Disregard any orders anyone has given you in the past. Capture anyone who is not under my command now and bring them to the center of camp.” The collars across camp glowed and Redwood stood slowly to follow those orders. “You stay. I need information.” He turned back to the demon who stood over the body of his former master. “That and someone needs to take care of this body."

{Alex}

I had been captured in the middle of my sleep and safe to say, I was more than a little pissed off. Upside I seemed to have around thirty new slaves. Also got a new bit of vital information. The mana nullifier was only touching my core. I still could use the mana in my pool and easily erase the runes while that man was gloating over me. Fucking idiot. I would have to have Lily count and sort them once they found me. The wolf man standing in front of me shook with fear. “What is your name?” I asked coldly.

“Redwood, Master.” He stood at attention.

“Call me Alex if you would please. Please tell me how many people I may be dealing with who are not under my control now,” I said, making sure to look him in the eye as I picked over the dead man’s body. He had a few interesting things in his pockets.

“There are five humans, and two slaves who belong to Gon Voptem to keep an eye on our former master.”

“Good. How many are under my control?”

“Thirty-two beasts, three human females.”

“Good. Do as you are told, and you will be treated well.” I held up the necklace and spoke calmly into it. “If someone approaches the camp, you are to put down your weapon, raise your hands and yell out that Alex is in command of this camp.” I watched Redwood’s collar glow. Good puppy. “Everyone not on watch please pack.” Redwood turned. “Not you. I need you to take me to our prisoners, but first take care of this fat bastard.” Redwood gulped as he looked back at me. The two slaves had gotten away, but five human males sat tied up and growling at me. “Good evening gentlemen. I have a few questions for you. Redwood, do we have someone who can do contract magic?” Redwood just pointed at one of the men. “Good. I’d like you to make a contract where no one in this tent can lie for the time of this meeting. That or I could just kill all of you now.” The man looking at Redwood’s finger frowned and spat on the ground.

“Fuck you.”

“Redwood, can you give our friend a closer look at your claws.” I said to my new friend. Redwood smiled cruelly as he walked closer licking his lips. He must hate this man. He grabbed the man’s shirt and brought his claws closer to the man’s face.

“Fine. Con,” he gulped. “Contract magic. Everyone in this tent will be unable to lie for the next two hours.”

“Agree.” I said looking over the line making each man agree to allow the magic to settle. “Good now that we are all on the same boat. I have questions.” I stood in front of the first one. “You, what was your job here?” He gulped and I saw a stain leak from his pants into the dirt.

“My job was to keep the slaves in line,” he said, looking at Redwood.

“You are useless to me.” I moved on to the next one.

“Same question.” This one looked at me coldly and spat on the ground.

“Fuck you. I won’t answer you.”

“Are any of you useful?” I asked looking at the men.

“I have contract magic.” the one on the end said eagerly.

“That will be useless the moment I get back to my caravan. Redwood, please make sure these men leave here safely, without anything of value or weapons on them.” Redwood turned to me and gave me an evil smile as I turned away to look over the active camp. A beautiful bird woman came up to me and tilted her head in question. I wasn’t sure what she wanted. “Can I help you?” She nodded and pointed at her mouth. “You need food?” She nodded again. She had amazing blue eyes and green hair. No it was small strand like feathers like the down on a chick. I wondered how soft it would feel. The tight boy shorts she wore made a plump ass stand out and the green shirt she wore was a bit torn and stained. That ass was slightly covered by a fan like tail of feathers. “If you are hungry then please eat.” I thought for a moment. “Anyone who is hungry please eat. If you are not doing anything at the moment please come to me.” Soon I had a line of beast people waiting for me to tell them what to do. Three thin broken woman stood nude aside from their slave collars. It was disgusting. “You three please go put on clothes.” The women turned and left. The bird woman was there. “Miss did you get some food.” she nodded and bowed to me. “Good. Do those wings work?” She nodded again and looked at the sky. “Good, can you fly around, look for game and my caravan?” she chirped and opened those huge wings and took off. I smiled as I watched her soar through the air.

“Master?” I turned to see two wolf women, Redwood was watching them closely, a frown on his face as he turned to me.

“Redwood, are these women yours?” I asked him.

“Yes Master.” He growled a challenge to me. I smiled at him.

“Why not take time to enjoy them then. You three have had a very active night and could use the sleep.” He looked at me blankly as the blonde wolf woman yipped in excitement. It made me smile. Both women bowed to me and took off. “You are free to use a tent and take your time.” Redwood bowed to me a huge smile on his face.

“Thank you Master,” he said, grabbing the two women by the hands and took off to a tent on the edge of camp. It went like this for a while. I asked some to hunt, some to search for my caravan, and some to help pack up. We would be ready to move out at sunrise.

{Yen}

Someone had taken Alex in the middle of the night. One moment she was holding him and the next he had been pulled out from between her and Lily. She had spent the rest of the night hunting down the wolves. She would fight through this world to get him back. She had only just started to enjoy her life with him, and she would rip apart anyone who would come between them. The wolf had led her to a camp that seemed active. Some stood guard and a harpy was flying overhead. Yen would have to work hard to avoid everyone. She swore as her foot stepped on a dry branch she failed to notice. It snapped loudly and one of the men on watch turned to her. This is where the killing starts, she thought to herself. She readied her claws and started running forward. She would take him out before he could cry out. A strong looking boar man dropped his spear and turned to her raising his hands high above his head palms open. Yen froze not sure what was going on.

“Alex is in command of this camp.” He screamed at the top of his lungs. Yen just stood there blankly as another guard turned to her and did the same. He yelled out the same message. This seemed like something Alex would do. Another guard rounded the corner of a tent and dropped his weapon yelling out the same message. All their collars glowed, and they picked up their weapons bowing to Yen. “Our master would like to meet you. Please come with us,” the first guard said, politely. She nodded and followed not fully understanding what was going on. She saw him sitting on a log looking into a fire and sketching on a notebook. He turned to her and smiled.

“Sorry for worrying you, Yen. Is Lily, okay?” She started crying. He was safe. He was uncollared and he was healthy. She tackled him and started kissing him hard. He just laughed and held her close. “Yen, you are still recovering. Please be careful.”

“I don’t care you idiot. I’m just happy you are safe.” He laughed and held her close.

“I do care. I care about you deeply.” Her heart melted at his words.