54 Mate

Gora

When I woke up to Frons lying on top of me, looking down, Her green eyes reminded me of the girl in my dreams. I hugged the woman tightly. I was happy to be back. More importantly, I was pleased to see Frons. I figured she was the one that woke me from my slumber. I buried my nose in the woman's neck as my arms tightened around her silky smooth skin.

It had been a week since I returned, and I had the gorillas make me a wood cabin. With Titan's help, the process only took a few days, but the cottage in question was only big enough for one human-sized creature. The shelter wasn't anything fancy, just wood stacked on top of each other. The door was just a curtain of leaves attached to vines. Still, I was happy for the little privacy it offered.

I wanted to start sleeping alone since I'd started developing feelings for Frons. My hormones had been driving me crazy, and I blamed it on my new body. I found it hard to be around Frons without thinking of inappropriate things.

"Are you alright, Master?" Frons question, but she didn't move. It was then that I realized what I was doing. The woman slept naked because she hated most human clothes. So her bare breasts were touching me, sending a pleasant sensation throughout my entire body. I quickly released the woman and apologized.

I initially had the shed made for Frons. But she wouldn't take it and insisted that the Queen have the room. I reluctantly agreed. I figured it would solve my dilemma of lying next to a beautiful naked woman. (I told her to stay out!) I thought as I quickly rolled over, so I was facing away from Frons.

"I'm really grateful that you woke me, but I told you to stay out," I said while playing with my hands nervously under the leaf blank. It was my first night sleeping alone, and I had a feeling something like this would happen. If I weren't Frons, it would have been Leafy sneaking in my bed.

"Is that all? Or does Master want to mate?" Titan said humans like mate in private," Frons said before cuddling up to me again. (Mate?) I thought with embarrassment.

"No... I... I'm going to sleep." I stumbled on my words. My cheeks flushed as I tried my best to stay calm. The woman seeme1 to pout as she cuddled closer. I would never get used to having a naked beauty like Frons sleeping next to me.

I tried to go back to sleep but found it hard to accomplish. I didn't want to have another nightmare, and I was still hung up on Fron's earlier statement ( Stop thinking about it, you pervert.) I scolded myself. It was hard to get the naughty thought to leave when I could feel Frons nipples touching my arm. I tried to move, but Fron locked her legs around mine, sending a strange sensation up my limbs.

(Well, this is new.) I thought. My new body had never reacted this way before. Hell, I didn't even get these feelings as Sir George. I had died an old virgin who hadn't even kissed a woman. So all these feelings were new to me. I would even know how to begin to mate.

I untangled my leg and started to stand, but Frons grabbed my arm. Caught off balance, I fell on top of the woman. I managed to catch my fall with my free arm, but now my face was inches from hers. ( I wonder how her lips taste.) I thought as I stared at Frons mouth.

"Where are you going, Master?" The woman asked, shaking me from my thoughts. I got to my feet and told Frons I needed to relieve myself. I figured. It was an excellent excuse to run out of the hut.

I raced out of the wooden shed and just kept running. The sun was starting to come up. So I could make out groups of beasts a few yards away from my shelter. I could see that some of the creatures were moving about, but most were still sleeping. I ran away from the camp, hoping no one spotted me. I needed some time alone right now.

"Master?" I heard a voice announce from the shadows. I turned to see Canis looking concerned. ( So, much for being alone.) I thought as I slowed down.

"Canis fancy a run?" I said as I stopped in front of him. The man's ear perked up, and his tail began to wag furiously. I knew that meant yes, so I just started running towards the dead woods. I didn't even wait for the Canis to answer. It wasn't long until the demon beast started to follow.

He quickly caught up to me, and we raced off into the forest. A little exercise would help me get my mind off Frons' naked form. So, I kept running, Canis close behind. He loved it when we went for runs before he reached layer five and transformed. I could see a big smile on his face as he ran with his tongue out. It was an amusing sight that made me smile.

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"Master, can we play catch?" Canis shouted. We ran for a few minutes without a break before Canis said anything. I nodded as I stopped at a dead tree while Canis continued to run.

Snap!

I broke a short branch from the tree. Then I channeled Ki into the stick, making it just heavier than usual. Before launching it through the sky. The tree branch sored, flying over the head of Canis, who had to speed up. (Maybe I put too much power into it?) I wondered as Canis pumped his legs harder. The hound had to jump but succeeded in catching the twig in his hand. Canis had the biggest grin on his face even as his body slammed into a thick branch attached to a tall tree. The demon beast spun around the branch several times before falling to the forest floor. Headfirst.

"Canis?" I screamed at the fallen creature. I started to run but noticed the hound's hand shoot up, holding the branch I threw to him.

"I caught it! I caught! The hound shouted as he hopped up and down. He seemed unscratched. I jogged up to the demon beast, trying my best to hide my laughter.

"Hahaha! Are you okay? Hahaha," I laughed as I made it to my guardian. The man just smiled, still holding the stick high in the air. ( I guess I was worried for nothing.) I thought as I starred at my jackal with a smile. I was reminded how far both me and the creature had come. Not long ago, we were running from wolves and boars. Now we are starting our own beast nation, full of powerful beasts.

"Want to keep playing?" I asked him. He nodded his head before racing off into the forest again. But not before dropping the stick. I picked up the branch, happy that it didn't have saliva on it. That was one of the perks of the hound evolution.

I looked up, spotting Canis. He had gotten pretty far, so I now decided to throw the stick. As I watched the projectile sail through the air. I notice the large mountain in the distance. The sun had finally come up, so it was easier for me to see.

"Soon, I'll begin the climb," I said to myself as I sprinted to catch up with Canis. I decided to focus on Titans recovery before starting my journey up the mountain. Even though I didn't plan for the serpent to climb the mountain with me. I needed him strong enough to protect my territory while I was gone. I also wanted to see how strong my guardians could become independent. So, I hadn't given them much instruction since coming back.

I was impressed with the rate of Canis and Frons growth. They had both risen to the peak of layer five. The beast they commanded had also gotten a lot stronger. Things were going smoothly but slowly. I was starting to get impatient, but I told myself that preparations were needed to keep everyone safe. As the beast Queen, I was responsible for the lives of my creatures.

I refuse to be like Sir Nepoleo!) I thought as I threw the branch to Canis once more. Nepoleo had saved me from a life in the slums, but he had dumped me into the harshest battles. At first, I thought it was his way of training me to rise through the paladin ranks. I later found out that the man was just jealous of my potential. Sir Nepoleo couldn't live with the fact that I may one day surpass him, so he sent me to the worst battles against the demon army. In the hopes that I would die.

(I can't believe I thought of the man as family. He was no family to me.) I thought in anger. I forgot I had the branch, and it snapped in my hand. I cursed myself for letting my emotion get the better of me.

"Is everything alright, master?" Canis stopped to ask. (I have a real family here in this world.) I thought as I starred at the one-eyed Jackel. He looked genuinely worried for me. I thought about Frons and Leafy, both beasts I could consider my family now as well. I knew Mog hadn't forgotten me, and my crazy father was also rooting for me. I Loved them all and would die for them if I had to.

"Everything is fine, just thinking about the past. Let's play some more." I said, smiling at my guardian. He seemed worried but wasn't going to say no to more playtime. Canis took off again, and I found another branch. I played with the beast for a few more hours before heading back to camp.

I felt a little sad as we walked back. Once Titan's core was healed, I knew I would have to start my guardian's real training. I would also begin the actual development of my nation. It meant that there would be less fun around here for a while. But it was necessary. I had no idea what was at the top of the mountain, but something told me that my guardians weren't ready. Although their progression was fast, it needed to be faster if I wanted to reach the top of the mountain quicker.

I only knew of one way to speed up a creature's growth. The secret was battles and lots of them, not just any battles either. Life and death fights were required to break through layers quickly. This meant I would have to be the bad guy for a while. I would also need to get stronger. I was past the basics of Ti-Ki and was moving on to the more advanced technique. However, I would need a punching bag to test my new moves. ( I could use Warr for that training.) I thought. The tiger still needs to be punished for its desertion. I had Warr running around the forest recruiting some weaker allies, although this was humiliating for the Level six beast. It wasn't enough of a punishment in my eyes.

"Finally back, Huh?" Frons said as we made it back to my little shelter. The woman looked angry as she crossed all four of her arms. I was just glad she had clothes on. I told Frons I was out playing with Canis. The spider monkey still seemed mad, but her anger wasn't directed at me anymore. Instead, it was focused on the jackal. I managed to sneak off while the two began to argue. But I was caught by Leafy, who jumped on my shoulder.

"Well, hello, little one. Wanna come with me? I've got a few words for a certain snake." I said, referring to Titan. He had told Frons that "Humans liked to mate in private." I was going to give the giant a piece of my mind.

Ti-Ki{Tie-Key}: The art of hand to hand combat

Demon Beast: Beast that has chosen to take human form.

Frons: Is a layer five Demon beast known as A spider monkey. She has short brown hair, green eyes, pale skin, and four arms.

Canis: Is a layer five beast known as a Jackal. Jackals are a special canine race said to be the decedents of a Hell hound.

Leafy: Is a layer four spider monkey-like her sister Frons. Since she has yet to evolve, Leafy only has two arms instead of four.

Titan: A layer seven grey viper the size of a small mountain.

Warr: A layer six tiger with green and blue skin and horns of a deer.