{Baron Alex Savage}

  I had just finished the newest Knight in my army and one of my hunters was testing it out. The orcs were watching in awe as what st night had been a pile of scrap, stood and started flexing, whole and pristine. A softer smile of pride lit my face as I craned my neck to look up at the work of art. Hena held onto my arm and I didn’t fail to notice that her breasts almost swallowed it up. Leaning over I kissed my elf lover on the cheek before whispering in her long-pointed ear. “Keep that up and I might have to miss my dinner with Gorloth’s dad.” She blushed and squirmed a little.

  “I can’t help it, Savage. It’s just so hot watching you work.” She muttered as her ebony cheeks darkened.

  “Then why don’t you go py with Uta until I get done.” I shot back, tilting her chin up a little so I could y a soft kiss on those plump lips. She wasn’t the only one who couldn’t help themselves. My mind was going over the promise that Uta had given me. The sooner I filled my belly, the sooner my balls would be empty. Hena pulled away and part of me sorely missed the contact, but watching her wiggle away was a sight I never got tired of. Turning away from Hena and the RV, I went to the tent that had been set up near the middle of camp. Gortloth’s dad, Golson sat on the dirt, only a bedroll propping his back up. One of his wives sat at his right, her arm wrapped around his. Both greeted me brightly as I bowed, entering.

  “Weird One. How was your day?” He was rger than my big green friend and I was pleased to see his tusk growing back in. Weird One was my orc name and one I bore with pride. Better to be weird and unpredictable than boring and easily beaten.

  “You can call me Alex or Runt. You know I don’t like that title stuff. Also, you can join us in the RV. It’s more comfortable and we do have the room.” I shot back as I took my pce across from him.

  “So, you tell me every day, but it’s not right for my warband to sleep on the dirt while I sleep in comfort.” He replied with a bow as his wife handed me a pte.

  “That and he snores, badly.” How had I never bothered to remember her name? Had I ever learned it? Damn it, I knew Lily would know. Maybe I could ask Uta or Hena. I bet the women could get closer. The tent opened and I turned to see the rgest orc I had ever seen. She had to be over a foot taller than Yen who was six and a half feet tall. The impossibly tall orc woman had none of my muscle mommy’s soft feminine angles. This woman was just harsh and the bad side of female bodybuilding, looking more like a man, but I could easily see she was a woman.

  “I have asked my daughter to join us.” Golson said, waving at a space left open on the table. I wasn’t sure how this was going to work as even sitting, she was almost taller than I was standing.

  “Thank you, father.” Her voice was harsh as though she smoked several packs of cigarettes a day. Normally I would find the other races attractive, but this woman seemed to be almost too much. To make matters worse, her dress was a little too short and way too tight. That is one of the ways I knew she was a woman as her panties barely covered her womanhood. She knelt sitting on her heels in a Japanese style. Long bck hair covered the right side of her harsh face as she looked over at me. “Weird One. Mother Water Drake.”

  “Please call me Alex or Runt. Your brother is partial to Runt as it’s easier to say.” I shot back as I took a slice of ftbread and used it to scoop up some of what almost looked like curry. Damn these people knew how to cook.

  “You may call me Doce. It means Woman of the Mountain.” She replied. It felt like she was trying to be sweet or soft, but given her appearance and voice, it didn’t fit. To make matters worse, she didn’t have the orc accent. I loved the way her people spoke, it was almost a mixture of Russian and Japanese. It just felt like the woman wasn’t being true to herself and I turned back, focusing more on Golson. The Wild King was looking between us, and I couldn’t read his expression.

  “The food is wonderful. Can I send Uta over to learn this?” I asked taking another scoop. Water Drake ughed and spped her husband’s arm.

  “Your sves don’t cook for you?” She asked and I felt this as barb in my heart. I hated svery and was working to break the trend. My face becomes dark, and I was a little happy to see Golson’s do the same.

  “You know good and well, I don’t like the idea of one person owning another.” I growled and saw Golson’s chin rise, a proud look lighting his eyes. Doce looked at me and backed away slightly. Her transted name seemed a little long and I liked her orc name more. “I’d rather eat a meal prepared by someone I love over someone I own.” My voice was a little dark and harsh, but I couldn’t help that. Water Drake bowed her head a little at my words.

  “Forgive my jab. I wanted to show my daughter what type of man you are.” She smiled at the huge orc who hid her face with her hair. “Please send Uta Savage over and I will show her what I can.” Turning back to the food, I began to eat with gusto. Golson nodded at me.

  “Once more, Runt has the right idea.” He nodded. “I like this name for you. Runt. It mixes well with our tongue, but I think Wild One is more fitting for you.” He scooped up a chunk of meat and curry-like soup into his mouth and hummed happily. “Water Drake, you have outdone yourself.” He added, with a kiss to his wife’s cheek.

  “You always say that even though Nimble Water is a better cook.” She shot back as she blushed.

  “That may be, but you are still an amazing cook.” He replied with a chuckle. I didn’t fail to notice the simirities between us. Golson and I were cut from the same cloth even though we weren’t from the same world, same race and didn’t look anything alike. Doce gingerly scooped a bit of food and carefully ate. Her tusks that almost seemed too short, barely poked from her lower lip. She gnced over at me through a part in her hair. That fell just past her shoulders. Even her neck bulged with muscle in a way that wasn't apealing. Yen had a softness to her that made her muscles accent her beauty, but this woman seemed to just be stone and sharp edges.

  “How many wives do you have?” Golson asked, gncing at his daughter. I put the pte down and started counting on my fingers. I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss any.

  “Hena and Uta you know, but we aren’t married yet. I want to make sure they are comfortable with it before we do. Back home I have Lily, Yen who are actually mine. Lily wanted a ring in her ear and Yen wanted a bracelet around her upper arm.” I stated with a warm smile. “Mai and Midna haven’t happened yet, but I don’t think Midna will wait much longer. Mai is mute and a harpy so I’m not sure if she even wants to or if her people have the concept.”

  “An orc after my own heart.” He roared with ughter. “I have five and maybe another four to come ter.” He bragged. Water Drake spped his arm.

  “You know my sister wants to join us. It isn’t nice that you tease her.” She ughed and I didn’t fail to notice another blush on her cheeks. It matched the one that was barely visible on Doce. “That is it. When we get back home, you are going to marry Water Fox.” He rubbed the back of his neck as she chewed happily on her ftbread. Reaching for another bread, I found my hand brushing the back of Doce’s hand. Surprisingly her skin was soft. She backed away.

  “Sorry.” She muttered. I gave a shrug and pced a bit of bread on her pte before taking my own. Just because I wasn’t into her, didn’t mean I should be mean to her. I wonder if Parnel would like her. Maybe not. He liked human women or so I thought. His girlfriend was human. Would the two get married? Focus Alex, you are eating and now is not the time to daydream. Everyone is looking at me. Did I do something weird again?

  “Sorry, I was lost in my own head. It happens a lot.” Why did I feel bad about that? This world had to be fucking with my brain again.

  “I know a few mages who have that issue. They talk to the spirits. Do the spirits talk to you?” Golson asked. I didn’t recognize his name in orc. Gol meant Blood, but Son didn’t match anything I knew.

  “No, I only talk to myself. I have a friend back home, Pretty Batsy. She says my mind speaks with many voices. It gets a little busy in here.” I tried to expin. Doce looked over at me, peeking through her hair again.

  “Pretty?” She asked. I ughed at the question.

  “Her name was Creepy Batsy before she came to our town, but once she saved my life, she became Pretty Batsy. Last I heard she was seeing Meathead. A Knight Pilot or rather Commander as they say.” I tried to expin. She had saved me st year from a crazy bitch who kidnapped me. Batsy helped me escape and develop a technique to set sves free. Luckily, she was more interested in Meathead than me as Lily tended to get jealous about some women. Last I heard Batsy was living with the oversized crash test dummy. Maybe the pair would try for a child. What would that look like? Back on point Alex. “To be honest, she isn’t my type.” I tried to brush it off, but I wasn’t sure they bought it. Yes, I found Batsy attractive, but she made it clear it was a no go zone and had been working to mentally condition me to think of her as a sister.

  ‘So, what is your type?” Water Drake asked. I gulped, focusing on my food.

  “Women?” I gave a weak ugh but felt all eyes on me. The sooner this meal ended, the better. Fucking hell, it felt like I was on a first date or being interviewed. “I umm don’t really have a type. The only women I turn down are human ones. Just don’t hold a candle to the beast or the other races.” Why did I feel so uncomfortable? Someone else take charge of the conversation, please. I needed Lily or my mask or an adult.

  “So, you don’t find orc women appealing?” Water Drake prodded. Fuck me running. Just why was she torturing me? Was the food even worth it? Yes, yes it was, but it was a close call.

  “I was tempted towards Gorloth's wife, Orthonia (Wild Flower), but she made it clear she loved him. Love is something that should be honored.” Alex, shut up. You are saying too much again.

  “Honorable.” Golson added, crossing his muscur arms. Maybe Doce took after him. Maybe they were pnning on trying to set me up with one of their other daughters? I shook that thought off and focused on the food. “And what would you do if I did offer you one of my daughters?” His eyes were cold, and he showed his whole tusk in a smile that made my tail end clench. FUCK!!! I inwardly screamed.

  “I would give them a fair shot. If they earned their pce, I would treat them fairly.” Alex? What the fuck are you saying? Just keep your mouth shut and eat the good food. What was with the change in the energy? That’s it from this moment on Uta or Hena would be with me. They would know what to do. Doce was eyeing me as she ate. The manly orc woman was quiet and reserved. If only she looked more like a standard orc female. Who am I kidding that would get me in trouble too. I could almost feel the mental fists of my women hammering against me. Isn’t six enough? Lily would ask. That with Mai’s tear-filled eyes. I was in hot water and didn’t know what to do. Suddenly, Water Drake ughed and passed me a sauce that tasted like garlic butter.

  “We tease Runt. Rex and eat.” She offered, feeling like a lifeline I needed. Doce was watching me closely. What was up with her? Maybe she wanted to know if I was taking advantage of her brother. Like hell I would do that. I valued Gorloth as my one and only friend. I needed to see more of him, his wife and their child when I got home. God, I wish I was home now and not dealing with this crap. Doce passed me another ftbread, and I was a little grateful she returned the favor from earlier. Her parents exchanged a gnce, and her mother smiled at her. Had I just fucked up and did some secret marriage thing that her people followed. The idea of marrying the muscur man woman wasn’t as appealing as one would hope. Sorry, I was into girly women who had a little bit on them. Yen was the exception as her muscles were hot. The thought of her sexy sixpack made me drool a little and I fought to sit still. The st thing I wanted to do was pop a tent with my best friend's parents and his sister.

  “What are you going to work on next? My men tell me about you getting another Knight up and running.” Golson offered. Thank fuck his son takes after him. I needed a change of topic.

  “I was going to work on some Shot Spears for your people.” I offered.

  “The spears that sling spells?” Water Drake asked. I nodded, clearing my mouth with a cool water that had been lightly fvored with mint. How had I not thought of fvoring water? I had access to something like a lemon and mint. I swear I was such an idiot at times.

  “Indeed. I can’t let Gorloth’s family have an unsafe trip back home. Have your people been enjoying the table?” I had packed an extra training table for my own amusement and the entertainment of my minions. The table was a training tool that I had turned into a game. Because of that I had access to more pilots and better trained ones. Some of the orcs were starting to learn and I wanted to see what they turned into.

  “Some do, but I try to discourage it. Orcs don’t have access to Knights, so training is a water dream.” Golson said with a scowl.

  “Fuck that.” I shouted without thinking. “I’ll sell you as many as you want.” Maybe I was thinking out of turn but excluding an entire group of people just because of who they were felt wrong. He blinked at me as Water Drake ughed. Doce looked in wonder at me through her hair.

  “Cute.” She muttered in orc in the smallest voice that I struggled to hear. I must have misheard her though. Veno (Cute) sounds a lot like Geno (Respectable). That must be what she had said.

  “Hell, I have a few extra with me. Start having your people train and you can take one or more home with you.” This would give me another partner to help me in times of need and a way to earn a lot more coin. I would have to talk to Uta about this as she would probably know better. I sucked at remembering how much things cost or even how much money I had.

  “Runt, you have my honor and respect.” The king bowed to me. His wife and daughter joined in. I didn’t like this as it made me feel uncomfortable. I'm not a fucking hero after all.

  “You don’t need to. The food is good.” I said quickly, grabbing my pte and starting to eat to distract from how awkward it was. Water Drake ughed and took her husband’s pte refilling it. The rest of the meal went well and once all the food was gone, I got up and stretched. “You know I can still bring a walkie talkie with me tomorrow so you can talk to Gorloth.” I offered again.

  “You say that every day, I want it to be a surprise when we show up.” He had a mildly evil smile, but I think that was because he hadn’t been told about Gorloth’s wife and kid until I told him.

  “Okay, I’ll honor your wishes. Thanks for the meal. Now that my belly was full, it’s time for my balls to be emptied. “Tomorrow, may I bring Uta or Hena?” I asked over my shoulder.

  “Sure.” Water Drake said warmly as she collected the ptes. The sun had set and I was a little overly excited as I almost danced to my RV. Tonight was going to be another fun one.

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