My name is Rokta Tsuyoiryū, I am a rare furred-dragon originally from the snowy mountains to the north, my pure white fur and long hair that would blend into the snow and insulate my body from the harsh climate now makes me stand out among the other races and species in this more modern melting pot of an age. 

I'm quite tall, well over 7 feet, with dense muscle and bone structure lending to a strength that's not immediately noticeable, especially under my heavy plate armor. My soft fluffy fur does well to hide my ripped features. My most striking would be my exceptionally long tail, my sharp horns, and my one crimson eye. Not many ask about the eye patch on my left eye, the scars there make it obvious what lay beneath, or more so what doesn't.  What even fewer know, however, is that I can still see out of it, and through the thin eye patch, a symbol of my devotion to my faith and my oath to Death itself and the Cycle of Death and Rebirth.

I am an Oath of Death Paladin, the Envoy of Souls, holding rank of Seeker and whose duty it was to patrol the lands rooting out evil and passing lingering souls to the afterlife to begin the long journey of reincarnation. Or so it was, until I was recalled back to my order's temple and was just told I'm being transferred. 

“Transferred? The fuck you mean I’m being transferred?!” I yelled indignantly. I couldn’t believe the news and in the shock of it couldn't contain myself. After all the work I’ve done for the Order and for the land as a whole, being transferred Gods know where was borderline unacceptable.

“Yes, transferred.” My chapter master, Vincent, confirmed. My stomach dropped as I tasted copper in my mouth. Oh, it seems I bit my cheek. I forced my jaw to relax as he continued in my silence. “You are being transferred as part of a collaboration initiative to build relations with other nations.” He said.

My mind flashed back, I heard something about this, “Is this something to do with Enexia? I hear they don't have access to magic like we do here and they built machines to do things.” I said, summarizing what little I know of them.

He nodded, “Pretty much. You are to travel to their newest city, one called…” He trailed off as he fumbled through papers on his desk, “ah, called Zootopia, a large scale experiment to house a wide variety of races and species that meets their individual needs.”

I raised an eyebrow, “Don't we already do that here?” I asked, “We've got plenty of species living in this town alone.”

He shakes his head, “Yes, but not to this scale, they have a desert next to a rainforest next to a frozen tundra.” I can't help my look of surprise, “All without magic, mind you. And frankly even with magic I doubt we can pull off anything remotely close to that.”

I let out a low whistle and ran my fingers through my hair. I let out a breath and sit down, “Alright, that is impressive, but why me? I have my own duties here, for both the order and for Death.” I explained in a more calm tone.

He nods, “And you've been extraordinary. You and your little group uncovered a doomsday cult, stopped a mad god, saved our headquarters and even helped repel the vampire menace all the way back to their final holdout.”

“But, the work is done. It's been quiet, the land is healing, our cities are rebuilding, and the people are moving on.” He came around the side of the desk and placed a hand on my armored shoulder, “You're a hero, but even a hero needs to move on as well. I'm choosing you because you need this, a change to what you've been doing for over five years. We don't need heroes anymore, we just need good people, and I think this will be good for you transitioning into the new changes.”

“But what exactly would I be doing over there?” I asked, still unsure of all of this.

Vincent handed me a paper, “From what I could gather, you’ll be working alongside their own guardsmen, called police, helping maintain order in the city.”

I sighed and rubbed my temple as I read over the assignment. Mentally I reached out, brushing against the presence that is always with me. ‘Izalius, would this transfer negatively affect my duties as Envoy?’

I felt the presence acknowledge my query, then in a whisper felt with my soul rather than heard, it responded, ‘No, in fact, we have no envoys in that land, go there, continue your duties, seek out any targets.’

The presence faded as I turned my attention back to Vincent, “Alright, I'll go. But I'm going to complain about it.”

He chuckled at that statement as I rose to my feet. I extended my hand and we shook on it. “When do I leave?” 

“Tomorrow, I'll send someone to help with any packing you'll need for the trip.” He said, returning to his desk.

I nodded, “Alright, looks like a busy night for me then.”

I gave a salute, turned, and left the office. I passed through the ornate church, nodding in greeting to the angel hovering over the altar and made my way outside. The midday sun was high overhead as I made my way back home. My claws clacked on the cobblestone as I followed the path to the residential area. As I approached the small bridge over the canal I saw a figure in a red and black tuxedo and top hat, his skeletal hands and skull visible as he looked out over the water.

“I thought you'd fight harder to stay here, what with having a family and all.” He said, turning his skeletal gaze towards me.

“We both know how devoted I am to my duties, Izalius,” I said as we started walking together. The passers-by having no idea of his presence, he is only visible to those he wishes to see.

His skull remained unchained but I could tell he was grinning, “Your devotion to Death and your Oath truly is second to none, I feel you no longer have need of me these days.”

“I think at this point you'd be bored otherwise.” I pointed out with a smile of my own. “I'm more than sure I'm more than capable of upholding my oath and staying on target.”

“This is true, you've not had any kind of slip up since the first incident years ago.” He said.

I huffed, it was still a touchy subject for me, the embarrassment still fresh these years later. “I wasn't aware Lucian had the power to just send a soul to another plane. I did convince him to bring it back so I could reap it properly though.”

“Of course, and I gifted you that eye in return. Such a powerful and rare gift and you sacrificed your own flesh without a moment's hesitation. So why keep it hidden?” He asked as he poked my eye patch.

“For the sake of others, it's kinda hard to do my other duties if I scare everyone off.” I elbowed him in return, “You know this already, why bring it up?” 

He chuckled darkly, “Just making sure you remember where you came from, and how far you have yet to go.” he said cryptically. “We still expect great things from you, Envoy. But I know you won't disappoint.” He gave a little wave and vanished, gone but still connected to me.

I continued walking, the streets bustling with various races from lizardfolk to canine, buying and selling wares. Most made way for my larger frame and I stepped around others in the bustling streets. My mind was on my family as I pondered how I was going to handle this during my walk.

On one hand, I could bring them with me, but this is two extra adults and fourteen kids from 7 years to pre-hatched. On the other hand, leaving them behind I would miss them incredibly and it would make for… exceptionally lonely nights. 

I sighed as I came up to our door and pushed it open, a moment later I was covered head to toe in little gremlins that look like myself and my lovers as my ears rang from their auditory assault. Perhaps being a little lonely for a few nights would help my hearing?

“Mommy!”

“We missed you!”

“Waaa!”

Okay, I would miss this too much. I gathered my kids in my arms and trudged my way inside. “Ahh I missed you all so much these,” I glance through the fur and scales at a clock, “last 48 minutes!” I finished with a chuckle. I reached down and patted my kids as they gathered around, others climbed on top of me, using my armor to gain footholds with their little claws and doing their best to snuggle against me.

As much as I loved them all, their attention was getting mildly irritating as they were pulling my fur, my ears, and my tail. I gave them a little shake, and was assaulted with giggles. I shook a bit harder, only to receive louder joyous laughter.

It seems I would need to use drastic measures and threats of incredible torture to free myself. “I missed you all so much that I decided that I'm going to cook tonight!” I proclaimed. The giggles turned to gasps of horror, they quickly released me and scattered, hiding from my threat of daring to step into a kitchen. While most mothers or women in general would take great offense to such a reaction, it was well known by almost everyone in town how terrible of a cook I was. What tastes fine or good to me would be considered a war crime by most everyone else.

“You better not, I worked too hard on this dinner!” I heard from the other room. My husband, Lucian, emerged from the kitchen wearing a greasy apron. He stood over 6 feet tall, his golden scales sparkled in the magical lights like millions of tiny suns, he seemed almost glowing of his own internal light.

“And don't make me get up, I finally got some time to work on my research.” I look to my left, my wife, Coragnir, sat surrounded by books, notes, and a board behind her of various calculations. She groaned as she shifted, her light blue scales distended, She was heavy with another clutch and my heart panged, I would miss her laying.

“I would never dare to dream of ruining your wonderful feast, dear husband, nor distract from your studies, dear wife.” I said as I pulled Lucian in for a kiss.

Cor laughed, “Yeah because any time I'm pulled away we both get pregnant again.” She said, rubbing her belly. “Is the nest ready?” She asked.

I smiled and nodded, “It is a grand nest, made of the softest, warmest blankets. Your clutch will be magnificent and wonderful.” I had spent the better part of a week shopping around for items and materials to ensure it would be large enough for the clutches we currently have and the latest additional clutch.

She smiled in return, “And hopefully you'll be here this time, those damn paladins love sending you off at the most inopportune times.”

Both of them paused to give me a look, my face is too honest for its own good. “You're shitting me. Now what? They want you gallivanting through some old Dwarven ruin or some shit now?” Cor said, closing her book with a sigh.

I moved to her side and pulled her into a hug, nuzzling my snout along her smooth scales. “I know, it's unfair, but we all knew what we were getting into.” I gave her a quick kiss, “let's have dinner, put the kids down, and we'll discuss this then. And don't worry, the job is more… civilian.”

Lucian came up and hugged me from behind, my tail raising as his hand roamed over my rear. “A civilian job? No wonder you looked so defeated.” He said as I felt his lips on mine. I returned his kiss, feeling up his perfect ass in return.

“Reading me like a book, the both of you.” I said with a chuckle. “But yes, I need to start packing up. Let me know when dinner is ready?”

Luician nodded. “Just don't dally too long or there won't be any left!” We shared a chuckle as I gave them both a parting kiss. 

I made my way to our large bedroom, most of the floor was converted into a nest, large circles of blankets and soft toys littered the area. I made my way around, careful not to disturb the layout of everything. In the center surrounded by magically warm blankets were several eggs of various colors, each of about comparable size to those laid by an ostrich.

I made my way to them and leaned down, my motherly instincts taking hold as I sniffed and nuzzled each one, checking on their health, warmth, and safety. I whispered as I checked them, sweet mutterings of affections and warmth, giving them kisses and licks as well before pulling away after several minutes. “I hope I’m back in time to welcome you all to this world, my little ones. Mommy will miss you all dearly.”

I held back the tears as I went into a side closet. I grabbed a large duffel bag, a remnant from when I traveled around. It was large enough to hold several days of food, water, extra clothes, and spare weapons.

Not knowing what all I would need, I packed my spare sword, a few of my nice dresses, several pairs of blouses and some shorts. I tied it all up, the hilt of the sword sticking out but I made sure to secure it with the drawstring. I made my way back out to the main room and set the bag by the door, ready for tomorrow.

I turned around to see several of my kids looking up at me, the older ones from my and Cor’s first clutches. “Hey kiddos.” I said with a smile. They varied in coloration, fur and scales, and one even had feathered wings, something unheard of but was no doubt a result of Lucian’s celestial blood.

“Are you leaving us again?” One of my eldest asked. His fur was in a familiar black and white pattern, an uncanny resemblance to my late friend Mel, and a gift from Death speedrunning Mel’s reincarnation. I named him after my friend as well, and of course he had no previous memories of his last life, but that was for the best. No child needs to remember being killed and his soul bound to his bones as it was puppeteered by a lich to hunt me down, his best friend.

“Oh Mel…” I said, pulling them all into a hug. I was still wearing my armor so it was slightly awkward but they hugged back just as much. “I’m sorry. I’ll be away for a bit longer than usual, I don't know how long yet, but it won't be dangerous. Daddy will be able to get in touch with me any time, so be sure to have him reach out if you need anything, alright?”

“You promise?” My winged son, Erri, asked.

I patted his head and gave them each a kiss on the forehead between their horns. “I promise. I’ll return before you know it and have all new stories of my adventures. Doesn’t that sound fun?” I said with a smile.

They returned my smile and hopped in place in excitement, “Yeah!”

I stood and picked up Mel and Erri, giving them a sniff. “Hmm, I think it's time for a bath. When was the last time you all had a bath?” I asked suspiciously.

“Uhg, like… Tuesday?” Mel said as he rolled his eyes.

“It’s Friday. Come on, bath time. You’re all stinky. Let’s go!” I said, dragging them towards the back door, much to their protests. I personally didn't understand, baths were amazing. Perhaps they will grow to love them? In any case, as their mother it was my duty to care for my children as much as Lucian and Cor and I take great pride in doing so.

After a bit of wrangling we all headed out of the back door. The backyard is mostly taken up by a large pool, a glorified bath and my greatest investment in our humble house. 

We each got to design and implement our will on a part of this house. Lucian got his kitchen, Cor got her study room and nesting room, and I got the pool bath. We share of course, baths are more fun with company after all. I activated the runes lining the pool and the water started to heat up to temperature.

As that was going, I started removing my armor. By activating the symbol of death on my necklace, the armor began to fade away off of my body, including the enchantments. I find it amusing, how being without my heavy plate armor makes me feel sluggish, it's enchantments making me much faster when equipped. The armor was a gift from Death, it is mine and mine alone. I've been warned that should anyone else Don my armor their soul would be stripped from their body and their remains frozen in ice and shattered to dust. I've never tested that, and have no plan to. Even my kids know not to mess with my gear, and thankfully they cause other trouble and shenanigans instead. Which reminds me, I need to have a talk with Sanja about eating cats…

I shake my head and clear my thoughts, baths are for relaxing not pondering conversations. Already naked as I don't need underclothing, I turn to my kids and start pulling off their shirts, they were stained with sweat and evidence of outdoor activities. I tossed them into a hamper and helped them remove their bottoms, a variety of shorts and pants. Underwear was a bit of a luxurie it seemed, as soon they were naked and pushing each other as siblings tended to do.

I reach into a box and throw several toys into the water and smile as they dove after them. Who said baths couldn't be fun? I step into the heated water of the bath, various soaps in hand. I wish Lucian or Cor would join me but they are busy with their own priorities. 

I get to work, washing the kids first. I’d grab one and hold them in my lap, scrubbing and massaging the soap into their fur as they pouted, unable to join their siblings in play for the several minutes it took to scrub them down. Those with scales got a good firm brushing, removing the grime between scales and removing shedding or old scales so they could be replaced with new, bigger scales. 

Those with fur also got a brushing, working the soap through their fur down to their skin before combing and rinsing away. For Erri, his wing’s presented a problem at first, none of us knew how to clean feathers, but thankfully just splashing around was enough and he seemed to know how to care for them himself. Apparently they get really itchy and uncomfortable if old feathers aren’t plucked regularly, thankfully he's learned how to do it himself.

After making sure they were sufficiently scrubbed I focussed on myself, lathering my coat and using installed scratching posts to scrub my back, a wonderful idea by Cor that I cannot live without… shit, I'll have to live without it soon won't I? I redouble my scratching until my skin was raw, if it's going to be gods knows how long before I'm back I'm getting all the use out of it that I can, dammit!

Thoroughly scrubbed I move to my hair, plenty of product is needed to help maintain its sheen and strength, one of our larger monthly expenses right behind food due to about a quarter of our kids being furry or feathered. Did the eggs have to have feathers too? I shudder at that painful memory. Swear to God's that man…

I dove under the water and rinsed myself off, emerging a few moments later with my fur glistening in the late afternoon sun. I look up to see Sanja standing before me, her pure white fur still slightly soapy and with a frown on her face.

“What’s wrong sweetie?” I asked her as I moved to sit next to her.

“I’m sorry… I was bad…” She confessed. Good, she’s aware of her actions. “I… I thought… I thought it was food…”

“So you thought a cat was food.” I summarized. I was only told about it second hand, but the cat’s owner was rather distraught.

“Why didn't you come to any of us if you were hungry?” I asked her.

“Well, in your stories you always talk about how you hunted and gathered your own food… I thought I was being like you…” She said, I pulled her into a hug. 

“Sweetie, there's a difference between eating because you want to, and eating because you have to. I didn't have anyone who could help me make food, and I was starving. You know how hungry you get if you skip breakfast?” She nodded, “Well, for me it was several days of not eating. I was so hungry, I started eating anything. I lived, but I was also very sick.” I explained. 

“I didn't have a mommy or daddy to cook for me, or nice townspeople I could turn to. And I don't want you or anyone to have to go through that. I know you want to be more like me, but that doesn't mean you should do everything that I was doing out of desperation.” I kissed her on the head, “Understand?”

She wiped her tears as she nodded, sniffing back snot. “Okay…”

I smiled as I had an idea, “How about this, tomorrow after I leave, I want you to talk to daddy about being a volunteer. I think you should spend time helping animals in need, and try to make amends for what you did. I want you to work hard taking care of and learning about pets. Okay?”

She nodded in agreement and I patted her head. “Good, now rinse up, it’s almost time for dinner.” I watched as she splashed off into the water. It was tough, raising so many children and teaching them lessons, but I loved them all dearly. Sonja has a good heart, and I hope this lesson will be an important one for her to develop into a fine young drake.

Using the rails I climbed out, water cascading down my body as my thick fur clung to my form as it held gallons of water, weighing me down. I wrapped my long hair in a towel and stepped into a side room, after activating the runes there was a great whirlwind of heated air billowing around me, removing any water in my fur in no time at all.

However, for as convenient as this was, the side effects were less than stellar. I emerge and pull off my towel, letting my mostly dry hair down as my fur starts to rise, fluffing up and making me look fat. In addition, I'm now a danger to everyone around me. 

I poke my head around the corner to see my kids still playing in the pool, “Alright, time to dry off and get ready for dinner!” Several voices of acknowledgement met my ears and I headed back into the house, stampeding paws shortly behind me.

I moved back inside, the static arcing on the door handle was the early warning sign everyone heeded as I entered. Sparks arched between hairs as I walked, several loud zaps could be heard as I moved into the kitchen and sat at the table, looking like a fluffy thundercloud.

“Roccy could you at least put some pants on at the table?” Lucian said as he started serving up food. The kids would come and fill their plates before disappearing to their little hiding spots to eat. Not like the table was large enough for 14 kids anyway.

“Luccy I just took a bath. I'm a fluffy lightning elemental now and I'm always naked when off duty. I haven't seen Cor wearing clothes in months.” I said in self-defense, arms crossing through the fluff of my chest with various electrical cracks and snaps.

“And she ignores me too, and most of the kids…” he sighed wearily, “Don't know why but I had thought this nudism was only a fad with you two. Wasn't expecting it to be a normal thing that even our kids would emulate.”

“At least they wear clothes when going outside.” I said, trying to comfort him. He had always been weird about nudity, but it didn't bother him enough to do much more than complain about it on occasion.

“In my defense, washing one me is better than washing 100 things of clothes, 14 kids are messy and the less cleaning I need to do the better.” Cor said as she carefully sat to my left, sitting slightly sideways to allow room for her engorged, pregnant belly. “Not to mention being nude helps when the eggs come.”

I nodded in agreement, I was in my armor when my water broke for my first clutch, Lucian had to help me take my pants off as I started laying almost immediately in the middle of a mountain cave. It was a rough half hour of panic as my party I was with at the time had no experience in such matters, and needless to say we dragons tend to get very protective of our eggs. I chuckled as I recall almost taking Lucian’s finger as I nipped at him for getting too close to them right after I had lain.

“Well I'm glad you're both well and comfortable about it.” Lucian said a bit sarcastically as he handed us each a large plate.

“You know you like us naked as well.” I said as I looked over my dinner. It was a mixture of meat, cheese, noodles, and various vegetables with a side of potatoes and bread. “Looks wonderful as always dear!” I said with a smile and started digging in.

“The best money can buy in bulk.” He said as he sat as well and began eating. 

Several of our kids would come join us for a few moments to chat about their day and get more food. I smiled and nodded along, giving advice when needed but just being there for them, being able to provide for them all. Seeing them happy and healthy was all I could ask for. Working such odd hours certainly paid the bills, and Cor’s research certainly brings in more money as well. I am making sure my kids and family want for nothing, even if some things are a bit on the cheaper end.

Once the food and pleasantries were finished, and my fur calmed down, I started to clean up. I'm hardly home as it is so helping where I can was the least I could do. Lucian wandered off to relax as Cor sorted out the nests for the evening. I scrubbed away at the pots and pans, making sure they were clean and ready to be used tomorrow.

After drying the last of the pans and putting them away, I leaned back and popped my back, it always got stiff if I wasn't moving enough. I meandered out to the living area and made my way to the nest. Core was relaxing on her side, head propped up on some pillows as she read one of her books, and next to her relaxing was Lucian, both wearing their leather horn caps. 

The caps helped prevent accidental stabbings in the night and prevented them from poking holes in the pillows and bedding. I put my own little caps on then leaned down and crawled through the nest of blankets, pillows and stuffed animals to wedge myself between them both. I was the plushiest after all and made for a great pillow. 

After a moment of minor adjustments, I cleared my throat. Time for The Talk. “So. I've been… reassigned… transferred.”

Cor gave me a look, “Is this a permanent assignment? I thought you had a deal with the temple for permanent housing here?” She asked.

I shook my head, “Temporary, although I don't know exactly how long that would be.”

Lucian hummed in thought, “So where are you being moved to?”

“Well…” I paused, unsure how to break this bit of news lightly. Nothing came to mind, so with a sigh I continued, “... overseas… in Enexia.” I said, noting the look of shock on their faces. “I'm to be part of a foreign exchange program to help bridge the divide between the two continents.”

“So what are you going to be doing over there? You said it was more of a civilian role.” Cor asked as she set her book aside.

I shook my head, “I don't know exactly, just that I'm going to be joining a group similar to the Watchers in their new city called Zootopia.”

Lucian raised an eyebrow, “Weird ass name if you ask me.” He sighed and rubbed his eyes, “Alright, so it sounds like at the least you won't be out hunting hags, vampires, wild werewolves, cults, and evil gods while you're there at least.”

“Dammit, I was hoping to stop another evil god.” I said with a chuckle.

“I'm serious, Roccy.” Lucian continued, “We both know your work is what keeps us afloat and it was a sacrifice we decided on together when we made this family. But don't think for a second I'm going to let you go running off to the other side of the world to fight gods, at least not without me.”

I leaned over and nuzzled his head, “I know, and if I was you bet your ass I'd have you come along.”

“And the nanny loves our kids, hiring extra help wouldn't be an issue on my end.” Cor added. “Man, sometimes I wish I stayed by your side through your adventures, but after dying I realized, it wasn't the life for me. I'm a desk nerd, and a stay at home mom. I wouldn't risk myself like that anymore.”

My ears drooped as I recalled what had happened…

--

We had received a distress call, back when I was considered missing deep behind the enemy lines. Vampires ruled over everything east of the mountain range, and myself and the others were keeping a low profile as we traveled. We received word that Watchers of the Moonlight Order, my order, were trapped inside an old lich's lair. They were no doubt searching for me, and it was my fault they were now in trouble.

We had set out immediately. Gned, my summoned steed, pulled us in the cart through several days and nights as we rushed to their aid. We made the best time we possibly could, when we arrived we found Sam’s apprentice locked in a broom closet, his eyes raked out of his face. Lucian was able to use his abilities to heal him and regrow his eyes, a miracle by any right.

We were told of strange monsters deeper in. Nyra, our blood mage wizard vampire, long story, identified them as Void Monsters. Beings from the dimension between dimensions that acted as the evil god’s prison. Somehow they were leaking through to our realm. We pushed deeper, encountering the strange beasts ourselves. Their mere existence created large areas of silence, making verbal spells and abilities useless, while others ripped into your mind as well as your body.

After the first encounter, we told the weaker of us to head back, we deemed it too dangerous for them. Cor, Fridolf the werewolf and Abradus the senior man left, falling back to the entrance for safety as we pushed on. We encountered more dangerous monsters, one that I recall was able to travel through void crystals, formations that were visibly growing before our eyes. As the defender, I had rushed to block its advances, a strategy that works quite well to protect the squishier members of our group.

However, this monster was different. Its physical attack was weak, but on contact it was like it was raking out my very brains. My head exploded in the most pain I've ever felt in my life. After two of those attacks I was bleeding from my nose and ears, my eyes were bloodshot and my visions swam, I believe that if I took another hit like that I would have died. Thankfully, Lucian was there to heal me and Nyra was more than happy to share her lightning blasts with the enemy forces.

At the heart of the lair we found an open portal of darkness, the void crystals sprouting and spreading from it, and laying in a pool of his own blood was Sam, the one who taught me how to use heavy armor. I rushed to his side, he was barely conscious, an amazing feat considering he was missing both arms and legs. The armor, flesh, and bone was cut thoroughly and cleanly as though it happened in an instant, it was a credit to his constitution he didn't go into shock and die immediately. 

I channeled my own holy power and helped seal the wounds, then dragged him back to the stairs, and that was when we saw it. A beholder. But unlike what I knew of them, this one appeared sickly, oily almost, and had an aura of power that made my fur stand on end. 

Nyra called it a void beholder, and it was holding open the portal to the void, allowing the monsters and crystals in. After making sure Sam was stable, I joined the combat with the others. It was so long ago to recall all the details, but its various eye stalks cause various effects. Turn you to stone, obliterate you, deal damage, cause illusions, just about anything as it teleports around the battlefield. 

We managed to wear it down, severing its eye stalks one by one until I managed to deal the final blow, stabbing my sword deep into its large eye. It roared in pain, but I wasn't able to pull my sword away. Instead, it sucked me deeper inside, the body started to collapse, and that was when we saw what it was doing. Upon its death, it activated a sphere of annihilation. A black orb that drew in and consumed everything around it, and I was right next to it.

It took all my might to pull back from it, losing my sword in the process, and rejoined the others. There was no way for us to escape the pull as the sphere steadily grew larger, that was until Nyra invoked her blood magic.

She unsheathed her dagger, and stabbed it into her gut, disemboweling herself before our eyes as she gathered all the blood she could to cast her spell. On the verge of unconsciousness as Lucian and I attempted to heal her, she reached out with her magic, grabbed the orb, and thrust it into the still open portal. If reality could scream, I certainly heard it at that moment. The portal and the sphere’s energy's fought each other, arches of energy lashed out at the surrounding area before the portal collapsed with a massive explosion, shaking the foundation of the lair. 

The ceiling began cracking and we knew we had to run. I grabbed Sam, Lucian carried Nyra, and together we ran for our lives, ignoring the lingering monsters in our path as the lair collapsed around us. Whether by luck or the will of the gods, we managed to escape back into the entrance tunnel, where we had told the others to retreat.

And there was where we found Coragnir’s severed head, her skull cracked open, and brain consumed. I recall screaming in pain and rage, rushing forward and cradling her head in my arms, tears flowing freely over her remains. I knew in my heart that her soul would be treated well and reborn back into the world, but that doesn't stop the pain at that moment. 

With Sam on my back and Cor’s remains in my arms, we left the old temple that served as the entrance to the lair. We eventually made it to a town safely to rest and recover. During this time, Lucian went behind my back and used his power to resurrect Coragnir once we were back in town, something Death doesn't approve of but can't stop. I was disappointed that Lucian went around me, but also overjoyed that Coragnir was back. 

It was then we learned that they were cornered by a being called Ulmir, a shape-shifter serving the evil goddess that is trapped in the void. Cor had stood her ground, allowing Fridolf and Abradus to escape, but in doing so Ulmir set upon her, breaking open her head with ease and consumed her brain as she screamed in agony until she died. He left her head behind and took her body to feast on, knowing it would bring us pain to find her remains like that.

--

I shook my head to clear the memory, pulling her into a careful hug, mindful of her large belly. “I’m selfish, and I never want to put you in danger like that again.” I said, rubbing our muzzles together.

“Oh so you’re fine with me being in danger?” Lucian said from behind me. 

I rolled my eye and turned over, placing a hand on his face to look him in the eyes. “Of course, because I know if anyone threatened our family you’d beat me to the punch and lay waste to that person and their entire homeland.” I gave him a quick kiss, “But even then, I would worry about you just as much.”

“You know I was being sarcastic.” He said with a chuckle. “But thank you for the reassurance.”

“Sarcastic or not, I will never allow either of you, or any of our kids, to feel unloved or forgotten.” I said, giving him another kiss. I let my tongue slip between our lips, pressing into his mouth as I deepened the kiss to show how deeply I love and care for him, licking and tasting the remnants of dinner still clinging to his teeth and tongue. 

I let the moment linger, our tongues dancing between us in a playful fight for dominance. My hands roamed over his body, feeling his smooth, firm yet soft scales covering his muscular body. My hands and fingers trailed over him, my claws lightly scratching between the scales as they made their way down to his rear. I gave that perfect ass a tight squeeze, feeling its firmness as it fit the palm of my hand perfectly.

I moved my other hand down between his legs, trailing over his slit and teasing him as he moaned into our kiss. I felt the tip of his cock slowly emerging and rubbed over it teasingly before pulling away. He huffed in a way that made me smile as I turned my attention to Cor. She seemed to have already gotten a head start, her hand buried between her legs.

“Sorry I made you wait, Love.” I said, bringing her into a kiss as my hand replaced hers. Her folds were already soaked and malleable, both of our sex drives were naturally high, but doubly so when we’re pregnant. I could tell how she twitched and moaned from my touches that she had been holding back for some time, and was in desperate need. This was our last night together, and I wanted to make it one to remember for them both.

I pulled back from the kiss, trailing kisses along her jawline and around her spikes. I licked, kissed, and nuzzled over her chest, flat just like my own but soft and squishy, evidence of her sedentary lifestyle. I reached her belly, cuddling and purring as I felt the shapes of the eggs forming inside her. She truly would be laying next week sometime, I felt my heart swell as our family will be growing again.

I kept going further, my kisses turning to licks as I neared her honeypot, my fingers slipping inside her as my tongue reached her clit, licking and rolling over it in every direction before my soft lips wrapped around it, sucking gently. My ears perked as she gasped and let out a choked moan, her walls clenching and releasing around my fingers as she came, the contractions rolling through her body already.

I pulled back a moment to let her ride it out before continuing, “Oh my, poor thing, let Mommy take care of you…” I cooed, pulling my fingers from her and licking them clean. She was extra juicy tonight, her fluids thick and visceral, my nostrils flaring as the heat in my own loins bloomed, the slick wetness trailing down my thighs as I moaned in ecstasy. The scents, the sounds, the taste, it was almost enough to set me off already.

I jerked up with a yip, a pair of strong hands found my rump and immediately began massaging my ass. I looked back to see Lucian staring at us hungrily, and I couldn't help but moan in need as I felt his impressive cock sliding along my needy pussy, teasing my clit and soaked entrance. I turned my attention back to Cor as I let Lucian have his fun. I leaned further down, the heat of her sex almost burning my muzzle as I licked between her folds, lapping up her fluids as I moaned, sending the vibrations straight to her core.

I felt Lucian’s cock find my entrance as he spread me wide, and mirrored his motions with my tongue and pressed against her entrance. I felt Cor’s pussy contracting and twitching against my tongue, begging for that sweet penetration, but I waited. I wiggled my butt and pressed back against Lucian, the tip slipping inside for just a moment. Core and I both let out a needy moan as Lucian held us up. 

I could almost see that coy smirk as he made us wait. Fucking bastard, how could he do this to us?! I should- I let out a moan as my thoughts were interrupted by a cock slamming home into my depths, stretching me wide as it went deep, pressing against my innermost core as I couldn't help but squeeze and clench around it, begging for it to stay and keep filling me like no other can.

As pleasurable as finally being filled was, I didn't let myself neglect my duties. I pressed my tongue forward forcibly, all 14 inches penetrating deep into Cor and coiling around, pressing and rubbing at all of her sweet spots at once. She gasped and moaned, clutching my hair and horns desperately as she rocked back and forth, riding my tongue as much as I was riding Lucian’s fat cock.

I shuddered as his dick pulled back, slipping from the desperate grasp of my tunnel, but was soon rewarded as it slammed back into place, pressing my entire body into Cor. My muzzle pressed against her slit firmly, my nose pressing and rubbing over her clit for a moment before rocking back, then being thrust forward again as Lucian picked up the pace, pounding into me and pressing my face into Cor’s clit, my tongue still deep inside pulling out and dipping back in as I tried to match the pace.

Our moans filled the house, the kids were used to our noise at this point and slept through it. My mind briefly flashed to a previous conversation, we would be a sex positive household, and would introduce our kids to mating when they were ready. Most of us were already nude at home anyway, and made the most sense. My thoughts were brought back to the present as I felt Lucian lean over, laying on my back as he humped away, one hand running through my chest and belly fluff, while the other worked my clit. 

I moaned as a shiver ran through my body, I was close, but I was determined to bring Cor to another orgasm first. I forced myself to ignore the pleasurable pounding and ministrations of Lucian’s fingers massaging my clit and redoubled my efforts on Cor. I grasped both of her legs, spreading her wide as I pressed against her harder, my tongue extending and retracting, pushing into her with as much as I could muster, pressing against her sensitive spots deep inside, my eye clenched shut with effort to hold off my own orgasm as Lucian picked up his own pace, an early warning sign he was close as well.

Cor’s moans grew louder, her hands clutching my head desperately as I moaned directly into her pussy. I was rewarded with her hips bucking, her walls clenching around my tongue as her orgasm hit, her body once more wrecked with blissful contractions. My task done, I slowed my pace, licking and pressing into her sweet spots to extend her orgasm. The taste of her release was subtle, but the sensation was what put me over the edge as well, my walls clenching around Lucian’s cock as waves of pleasure surged through me.

I moaned out in pleasure, my release running between both of our legs as I continued licking and lapping up Cor’s release. Lucian pushed deeply one final time, his pulsing cock and the warmth flooding my womb made my orgasm surge for a moment longer, squeezing and milking him for everything he had.

He collapsed over me, cock still buried deep as my walls massaged it tenderly, his hot cum leaking out and trailing down my thighs and soaking into my fur along with my other fluids. I breathed deeply, coming down from my orgasm as I cleaned up Cor’s mess, lapping gently over her thighs and vulva, carefully parting her lips to lick up the juices pooling inside. Cor for her part was in a daze, staring at the ceiling, tongue hanging out and clearly in heaven. I kissed her thighs as Lucian rolled off of me, the cool air tickled my sensitive pussy and I could feel myself clenching around the emptiness inside.

I pulled back from Cor and rolled over, presenting myself to Lucian as I spread my legs. I clenched my muscles in my abdomen, squeezing his cum out of my body. Thankfully I was between cycles, his celestial blood made him rather… fertile, and I didn't want to be pregnant while overseas.

He smiled as he rolled onto his side, maneuvering his head between my legs. I bit my lip gently and tilted my head back as his soft tongue combed through my fur, cleaning up our fluids that threatened to mat my fur. Starting with my thighs he licked and sucked the fur clean, then dove deeper, his tongue running over my sensitive pussy was like finding cool water in a desert, a sense of relief and pleasure flooded over me as he cleaned me, teasing my clit just enough to make me gasp. His tongue had no trouble slipping into my still gaping entrance, my legs twitched and hips bucked as he cleaned me thoroughly, his teasing licks bringing me to another orgasm. I moaned softly, releasing myself into his mouth as he drank my flowing juices.

I panted for a moment and stretched, whining a bit as he pulled away, his task finished. I reached down to feel for myself, other than a light sheen from saliva, there was no trace of pussy juice or cum sticking to my fur. He was such a good boy.

I looked at Coragnir, she had shifted to bury her face into Lucian’s slit, lapping up the traces of our lovemaking from his scales, her tongue dipping into his slit to both tease him and to clean him. I pulled myself up behind her, wrapping my arms around her and kissing the back of her neck as she cleaned up our husband.

Once finished, Lucian turned back around, wrapping us both in his embrace as well. “You'll have to fill Cor up with all your cum while I'm gone.” I said with a smirk.

“Mmm, I'd like that…” Cor said as she nuzzled Lucian.

“You two are insatiable.” Lucian huffed but nodded. “And while you're gone, I don't want you seeing other dragons.”

I nodded, “You’re the only one that can fill me with eggs, no worries there, hon.” I said. Being a dragon meant we were fairly limited in sexual partners to begin with, dragons, wyrms, dragonborn, and everything in between were prime mating material. But mammals of almost any species were incompatible. “I’ll let you know if I find a sexy wolf boy. If he’s built like a truck, I'll bring him home for you to enjoy as well!” I said with a smile. Lucian loved furry abs, I believe that's what made him fall for me all those years ago… or was it stripping naked in front of him in a stream that one time? Who knows.

He chuckled, “Maybe. I trust you won't fall in love with some random guy at the least.” 

I shook my head, “I've yet to find your equal. I swear your celestial seed makes orgasms stronger.”

Cor nodded, “I feel that way too… Actually that’s a good point. Hon, can I get a semen sample to study?”

He sighed and kissed her, “Sure. Why not, I'll get it after we see Rokta off.”

I huffed this time, “Glad to know I'll be missing out on things so soon after.” I kissed and nibbled the nape of Cor’s neck, “I’m sorry I'm going to miss your next laying, please message me and tell me all about it once you've recovered, okay?”

She trilled in happiness, “Of course hon, you just worry about what you’ll be doing over there, the kids and I are in safe hands with this big lug here.”

We shared a laugh as we slowly drifted to sleep, the activities of the evening leaving us drained and relieved, making way for pleasant dreams. The den was filled with soft snoring from the three adults and the multiple children dozing in the little nests they made for themselves. The night was quiet, peaceful, surely a good sign of the coming days.