{Lily Savage}

  She was in the living room waiting on Ash to help her into town. Her rather rge belly moved as the little one in her kicked. Her lover’s baby was strong and active much like its father. She wasn’t sure what the child was going to be and didn’t care. Hopefully the others would join her soon. She longed to see their bellies as rge as hers. The thought of all their children growing up together, one rge happy strong family. The baby kicked again, and Lily felt it in her palm as she rubbed her stomach. Stretch marks made her feel ugly, but Yen and the others helped her. She had gone from a lowly sve, forced to watch her sister getting tortured for Lily’s mistake. That still hurt her soul, and she wished her sister was happy wherever she ended up.

  Lily’s free hand went to the ring that Master had put in her ear. He had put a hole in her ear in front of everyone, showing them that she was his. It normally happened when they were alone, but he made a show of it just because she had asked him. That hole and the ring keeping it open showed the world that she was his wife and the mother of his child.

  Parnel’s sister, Porchette, came in with a bow. The rge boar woman seemed to glow and beam as she almost danced on the air. Her own belly was starting to show as she was dating a pair of cousins. The two humans look so alike that few could tell them apart. Not even Porchette could tell and that caused some confusion between them. “Lady Lily Savage, Ash is here to help you to town. Would you like me to join you?” The big boar woman loved to call Lily by her full name and title as it made Lily blush and smile. She was Lily Savage, Lady of the house after all.

  “No, thank you though. I should be able to manage. How is your little one doing?” Lily asked, Porchette helping her to her swollen feet. The boar woman rubbed her own belly as her eyes looked off into the distance.

  “They are growing quickly.” She replied with a hum. Lily looked up at her, shock, pride and awe on her face as she pulled Porchetta into a hug.

  “Twins? That is amazing. I’m so happy for you. A tear escaped her eye as she held the much rger woman. The child growing inside her made her more emotional and prone to cry without reason. Her mother had said this was normal along with the swelling of her feet and breasts. Lily had passed Midna and was getting close to Uta in size. They seemed to always be sore as they filled with the milk her little one would soon need.

  Ash came in and the blonde wolf woman bowed to her. Ash’s long tail wagging happily as she looked at the hugging pair. Ash had given birth to a lovely little girl not long ago. Another wolf woman was taking care of the child now so Lily could make the almost impossibly long walk to town. What used to be a fifteen-minute walk had become a trek that would take an hour for her now in the shape she was in. “Lady Lily. Are you sure I can’t bring them here?” She asked. Lily hoped her own body would return to the same shape once the child was born.

  “Ash. I can still walk and need to get some exercise.” Lily replied as she held her arms out to Ash. Everyone was so much taller than her, but that's what life is like for a bunny. Her people were small but had some fight in them as the world was growing to know.

  “As my Lady wishes. I’ll still bring a chair with us to be safe.” She giggled and Lily secretly appreciated her for that. She would need several breaks, but she knew the fresh air and walk would be good for her. Ash offered her arm, and Lily took it as Porchette went back to cleaning a hum escaping her as she rubbed her own belly though the apron of her maid outfit.

  The air was clean and fresh as it had just rained the day before, the birds were singing, and sky was clear. Everything was just so peaceful and beautiful. The air ruffled her hair and the fur of her ears. Blooming flowers told her that spring was truly here. Lily loved the spring. The animals, the trees and flowers, everything around her seemed to be coming to life after a long hard winter. Her home was blooming, and she took a look back at the rainbow that was their growing garden. Each year would show improvement, little by little getting better, much like her family. “It is beautiful, Lady Lily.” Ash added, her arm around Lily’s shoulder. Lily nodded and turned back to the path.

  “Sorry, the baby makes me…” Lily trailed off not sure what she wanted to say.

  “You don’t have to tell me. When my little girl was born, I went from wanting to ride Redwood to wanting to rip his throat out.” Both women ughed. “By the hells, there were days I wanted to do both.” Lily ughed so hard that she needed to sit down. It was going to be a long, but happy walk it seemed.

  It took them almost an hour to make the walk into town, but it was a joyous one as Ash had kept her spirits high. Lily was going to have to talk to Bel and Batsy about adding her to their girls' nights. Two figures met them on the path and Lily was overjoyed to see Yeamds the hare healer. Unlike Lily, Yeamds’ ears fell down framing her face. She was also slightly rger and stronger than Lily was. The gray-haired hare woman was almost as rge as Lily was with her own child. The tall, dark skinned, green haired elf beside her was only just starting to show. When did that happen? The thought reminded her of Alex and Lily felt her heart sink a little. Hocodoy was the aunt of Hena and had come to Happy Valley just to make the potion that allowed the different races to mix.

  “Lady Lily, you seem to be coming along nicely. I was told you wanted to see us?” Yeamds asked.

  “I can’t see my friends and make small talk.” Lily ughed. “I do have my reasons, but I think that would be better talked about over a cup of tea.” Hocodoy hooked an arm under Lily’s other side and helped her back to the Healer’s home.

  “Sorry Healer couldn’t join us. He is dealing with a farmer who broke his leg. He should have enough mana to tell you the gender if that is what you are after.” Yeamds added.

  “If I wished that, I would just ask you. I’m sure you already know.” Lily shot back with a sly smile. Alex had really changed her and made her stronger and more bold than she had been before. Yeamds ughed and patted her own belly.

  “That is true. We are having a girl by the way. She is strong and healthy.” Yeamds offered as she held a green glowing hand out.

  “Please don’t tell me.” Lily begged, her eyes going wide.

  “Okay, it is healthy and growing stronger.” She answered with a slight bow. Lily was grateful. Part of her wanted to know, but she also wanted Alex to be the one to tell her. He had a way of knowing that Lily didn’t fully understand. It was like he could see inside of people. He knew that Uta, Gen and Gorloth all had monster cores like Alex had. Although Alex’s core was in his arm, not deep inside his body. It was a source of mana that would make the three of them powerful.

  Everyone in town bowed to Lily as they passed. Words of “Lady Lily Savage.” followed her, filling her with pride and strength. Unlike other towns, she knew that all eyes held her in high respect. She was a true noble woman, one who earned her pce. Her town was full, happy and everyone was active. Fewer sve colrs than st year and this year would show a new record. Everyone would be free here. It was a new thing that Lily never saw possible. Alex was hell bent on setting everyone free. He seemed to hate the idea of sves even though the rest of the world saw it as common pce. It was just one more thing that she loved about her love.

  The healer’s house was open, welcoming and smelled of vender and mint. Lily loved the pce as she was led to a seating area and pced in what had to be their softest chair. “Would fight you on the seat, but this will be easier to get out of.” The others took their pces, and Lily gave a grateful sigh as her back was made free of the load of caring for two.

  “Any cravings I can help you with?” Yeamds asked, her eyes have a mildly mischievous glint. Healer seemed to sit a little more upright at her words. Lily didn’t fail to notice that he sat between the women on the couch, his hands on each woman’s knee.

  “None, tea would be nice, but how about you tell me how this came about. I know Yeamds had a thing for him, but You Hocodoy?” Lily asked. The elf blushed and covered her face as she ughed.

  “We did work together and closely for a long time. One thing led to another and these two opened my eyes to the idea of something more.” Hodocoy replied as she looked at Healer and Yeamds who smiled back.

  “I had to put her over my knee and spank her for getting out of line.” Yeamds added with an evil smile. Lily ughed loving the way her friends talked. Ash was blushing madly as she stood in the doorway.

  “On that note, I’m going to check on my kids while you are here.” She left quickly and Lily had to fight to catch her breath. Hocodoy looked a mixture of mortified and amused at the retreating wolf.

  “You know good and well that was not because I was out of line. Lady Lily didn’t come all this way just to hear about our bedroom activities.” Hocodoy replied, a fake scowl that was threatening to turn into a smile.

  “No, but first, I want to know how many of the women in our town are either with child or just had one.” Lily said, her title making her feel more important than she thought she was.

  “We are around seventy-five percent, if not over eighty by now.” Yeamds tilted her chin up with pride.

  “How many are mixed couples?” Lily asked. Eighty seemed like a lot and might spell doom for them if they didn’t pn things out.

  “About half, maybe more.” Hocodoy answered, pride tilting her chin. She was the source of it and took pride in her work. Lily sighed as she tapped her lip.

  “How are the fields lining out? Has Oat got everything in hand?” Lily knew about the Order and supported them fully. Yeamds looked a little shocked but nodded.

  “We are expanding, but even then, we might fall behind. We are pnning on setting up caravans to make sure we will have food and other goods coming in. We are also taking steps to exploit possible game in the surrounding area.” Yeamds id out. Lily nodded.

  “Alex is bringing us an expansion for the barrier and I know the Mayor is looking at buying some in the near future. That should help us expand the farms.” Lily added, hoping to lift their spirits.

  “We know about that, but we come back to the idea of manpower. We will need more farmers to plow fields.” Hocodoy replied. It was the eternal problem. They needed more people to make more food, but more people meant they needed more food. Even a horse can only pull so far before it could no longer hall enough food to keep it fed along the trip.

  “I guess that is all we can do. Let me know if you come up with anything that might help. The Savage Women will help the Order of the Bck Chain in any way we can.” Lily’s own words felt like a procmation that filled the room. The three bowed as Lily returned it. “That brings us to the real reason I’m here. I have screwed up badly and need your help Hocodoy.” Lily begged as she pulled a small gss bottle out of her robe. The bottle was filled with a slime that almost looked like sperm, but Lily knew it held something far more valuable.

  “I will help in any way I can.” The slender elf took the bottle and looked at the strange white slime inside.

  “Alex brought this thing from his world. He called it a lotion. It softens the skin, as well as moisturizes. I have been using it on my feet and hands. You can imagine how it helps the pregnancy.” Lily id out her own issue. She had only started using a little at first but had enjoyed it so much that less than an eighth of it was left. It was a divine favor that she would regret once gone. It would be her fault that so much of it had gone missing. Hocodoy opened the bottle and sniffed.

  “It smells amazing.” she said, dipping a pinky in and rubbing it between two fingers. She took a small sample and rubbed it on the back of her hand. “You are right, this stuff is amazing. Do you want me to replicate the smell or just the effect?” Hocodoy asked. Those purple eyes looked so much like Hena that Lily felt a little heartbroken that the elf wasn’t here now.

  “The smell would be nice, but mostly the effect.” Lily replied with a sigh.

  “Good, I want to experiment with the scents. It might be fun. Before I do what, I have to, let’s talk about price. Will we be given the chance to sell this?” Her eyebrow was raised in question.

  “I’m okay with you making and selling as much as you like so long as our house gets at least one full bottle a month.” Lily replied, taking after her lover. He was always so kind to others and this seemed like more than a fair deal.

  “Generous Lady Lily.” Hocodoy added with a bow. “Are you sure Baron Savage will agree?” She asked. Lily smiled sweetly at her.

  “He won’t care. Uta might, but I can talk to her.” The four ughed and Hocodoy took a breath.

  “Shall we do this in my b? I’m sure Lady Lily might want to see this part.” Hocodoy asked her partners.

  “Will your clothes stay on?” Lily asked, jabbing back at the trio. They all ughed as Healer helped all the women up. The tall elf led them to a back room where beakers and tubes were set up. Jars of all shapes and sizes lined the walls on shelves as well as contraptions that Lily couldn’t even imagine the purpose of. She was led to a soft chair and helped down while Hocodoy moved to a stool. Yeamds sat on the arm of the chair next to Lily while Healer rolled up his sleeves and started stretching.

  “Healer is going to be a little fetching monkey while Hoc does her thing.” Yeamds expined. Hocodoy took several deep sniffs of the bottle before closing her eyes and bracing herself. Before Lily could fully understand what was going to happen, the elf tipped the bottle up and drank the lotion. She opened her mouth to protest, but Yeamds put a hand on Lily’s shoulder. “She has to drink it in order to prosess what it is made of. She’ll be fine.”

  “Fuck that is foul.” Hocodoy shuddered, but her eyes opened wide, glowing purple as she grabbed a notebook and started writing fast. “Burning flower oil (Aloe oil) formed into something like butter, flower oil for scent, water, and beeswax melted.” She listed off several other things that would work as a substitute and altering the formu. Ideas flowed freely as she moved to start mixing things. Healer seemed to fly around the room, grabbing jars, cursing as he moved from spot to spot before running back to put the jars on the table next to Hocodoy. Lily now knew why the retionship formed. She had seen military units that didn’t move as coordinated as they were. Halfway through, he was almost predicting what she needed.

  “That is why I think they both are sexy as hell.” Yeamds added. Lily ughed, but was more than a little impressed. Hocodoy ground, mashed, mixed as though she were several people moving as one, her elvish speed on full dispy.

  “Mixing fsk.” She called out only for it to be given by a panting Healer who fell to the floor breathing hard. The elf didn’t even seem to notice as she filled the fsk. Green magic drifted from her mouth as she spoke mana into the mixture, letting it settle on the bottom. Leaning her head back, she smiled at the ceiling. “Done. Test it.” Her words were tired, but full of accomplishment. Yeamds waddled over and took the fsk, rubbing a little on her hand.

  “Oh, I like this.” She handed the bottle to Lily who took it and rubbed a little on her hands. It felt the same, but slightly warm, but soon a tingle ran over her body. It helped her rex and she closed her eyes enjoying the tingle.

  “It has a rexing side effect, want me to work in it?” Hocodoy asked with a coy smile.

  “Hells no. Keep it.” Lily hummed.

  “I want to try too.” A dark hand reached over as Midna took a scoop and rubbed it over her hands and moved down to rub it on her legs. “That is nice.” The four turned to blink at the dark-skinned cat girl who had appeared out of nowhere. Midna could move through shadows, and few knew where she was or when she would show up. This let her come and go as she wanted. “I came to see what Lily was up to and I’m happy I did. A stronger rexer might not be a good idea as it could be used by those who have ill intentions.” Midna didn’t seem to be out of pce like she had been there from the beginning.

  “What the?” Healer asked, still ying on the ground. “Oh, Lady Midna. Forgive my appearance.” He tried to get up but was a little too worn-out form helping Hocodoy.

  “Lily has been gone for a while, and we were getting worried.” Midna words trailed off a little as she rubbed her face. The lotion left her skin slightly glowing, but not in a magical way, but rather as though she had just gotten out of the bath. Lily rubbed her own face and smiled at the pleasant tingle.

  “You’ll have to ask Alex to give you a rub down when he gets back.” Lily rolled her eyes thinking of the full body massage he had given her once.

  “Rub down?” Hocodoy asked her eyebrow raised.

  “He uses the lotion to rub all over your body, carefully working it into every muscle.” Lily expined. Midna seemed interested, but suddenly Yeamds stood.

  “You we need more lotion.” She pointed at Hocodoy. “You two, get out. I need to know what that feels like." Yeamds demanded.

  “Me too.” Hocodoy added.

  “Me three.” Midna licked her lips as she eyed Lily, who suddenly wished she was back home. “I’d take you through the shadows, but I think walking would be better. I’ll go get Ash.” And like that the woman was gone, jumping into the nearest shadow. Lily looked after her as Healer ughed on the floor.

  "Can I get a five-minute break?" He begged his lovers who were now eyeing him like a mule that needed to be yoked. "Please?"