Chapter 3
Flint came into the room, his nostrils flared at the sight of me. "So you have told him?" He stated in regard to my shocked expression.
"Yes, brother, I have", Equinox replied.
Flint flared his rings showing the bright white. "Well? Yours is still indigo little Fluxx." His voice was full of resentment.
"What did I do to you?" I demanded, genuinely concerned.
"You…not so much, but you", he stared back at Equinox. I felt a strong force of energy accumulating from Flint while Equinox radiated calm.
"Fluxx had nothing to do with Aphra's demise Flint", Equinox declared firmly.
"Also, putting your former feelings for her aside, you damn well know that you chose Amy over her. I was the only one who…-"Equinox added but was cut short by a wave of energy hurtling his way.
Equinox met the wave with his own, both of their eyes and rings bright white with energy burning. "Stop!" I yelled.
They continued to push against each other…the energy was almost overwhelming…then it clicked. Pouring all my strength into my drain aura, I attempted to negate both of their exerted power…the energy rippled into me so immensely that I quickly became non-corporeal to not be overwhelmed. This went on for a bit, both realizing an outside force was working against them, and they both abruptly stopped out of breath.
"No fighting! You just got back Flint!" I declared.
I let the energy fade and returned to my solid state. "Fluxx, if you so much as do that again", Flint stopped to catch his breath, "I will personally crush your skull, youngling."
Equinox motioned to my arm patterns…they were glowing white but were slowly fading back to indigo. "There is the proof you need Fluxx, my son", Equinox stated.
"Who else but an alpha could do what you just did", he added and turned his attention back to his brother.
"The monster claimed Aphra's life when we were both not there Flint. We both failed her", Equinox stated, sorrow gripping at his voice.
Flint's venomous glare moved from me to Equinox and softened at the omission. "True. I am sorry brother, I have been gone for a while, Amy and I have been searching for Aphra's killer. She was like a sister to me…" his voice trailed off.
"And a partner for you", Flint added in the end.
"Do you have any leads on mom's killer?" I stepped in.
Both of their eyes fell on me, shortly displaying a bit of pity, but quickly recovered.
"He goes by the name Fenrir. He has been very adept in avoiding me. He has very strong ties with the Primagen", Flint responded.
Surprise took hold of me, "The Primagen? Do you think this might have something to do with the issues that Pyra and I have been having Equi- eh, dad?" I asked Equinox. It was such an odd statement, but nonetheless felt right.
He returned a shocked but pleased look at the title, "Might be son. Any leads with Claire?"
"Unfortunately, all that the deceased remember is doing their job and then waking up with me…putting them out of order", I replied bitterly.
"Protogen issues?" Flint asked.
Both Equinox and I quickly filled him in.
"This is interesting. If I did not know any better, it sounds like the Primagen are very aware of our existence and are trying to draw us out. Or someone…" Flint added at the end.
"Could it be this Fenrir?" I inquired.
"Very much could be Fluxx. I don't know how or why, but his ties with the Primagen run very deep. It would benefit their species to have us distanced from the humans and anthros, that its, if you believe in the conspiracy theories as of late. A lot of them are focused around these "Protogen Only Clubs" that have started popping up." Flint explained.
An idea struck me, "I have a plan. I know where I can find a deceased protogen at this moment. I can…reanimate it, and attempt to inquire for questions within", I stated excited.
Flint's eyes lit up, "If you do this, one of the main things mentioned over and over again is something called Electrophysis. We have no clue what it is or what it does, but if you can retrieve one and we get a good look, we might be able to crush a conspiracy or have a few answers."
I turned to leave quickly, "Son, please be careful", Equinox called after me.
I stopped at the door, "You have nothing to worry about father", and I turned and left.
-/:::\\\-
A big sign with 'PROTOGEN ONLY' marked the door. The slot opened, as I approached it, and then a blue set of electronic eyes stared at me briefly for letting me inside.
My fur bristled with every blast of the bass as this song blared through the club's speakers as I got closer. I entered a main chamber where I saw a great deal of bodies contorted, metal clanged against metal, and fur danced under the bass' influence. I shook my head, partially uncertain if my disguise will hold up, and I approached the bar. Speaking was very odd in this body, as I am used to opening my mouth as a Vultrix, but a protogen does not. As I approached the bar, a few other protogen bumped into me, but moved back to the center of the room. A larger than normal protogen who was acting as a bartender approached me and slapped a menu down in front of me. He turned back to serve a few others without saying a word.
I stared down at the menu…. 'There it is!' I exclaimed internally. 'Electrophysis: A truly unique experience. $27.50' I read and flinched at the price. I pulled out the cash I was given by Amora, and raised my arm to get the bartenders attention. He approached quickly, "I would like an Electrophysis", I ordered and pushed the money forward. He took it, and came back with what looked to be a battery with a port. He plugged it up and offered the cord. "I would actually like to take it to go", I stated but the bartender laughed.
"I bet you do! These don't leave this bar. Now plug up", he waved the cord in front of me.
I hesitated for a second, but I knew that my cover could not be blown.
"Alright!" I replied and with a quick plug up, a short volt vent through the borrowed body. 'Nothing', I frowned. The music changed to an almost ominous sound, and I found myself on the dance floor.
"Huh? How did I get here?"
The rest of the protogens were glitchy and danced erratically. Their eyes were all red. I felt that small volt coming back, but this time I resisted. My body stood still as I felt my own energy being slammed against by such a strong source. The ominous music intensified in the background. I focused myself on the volt itself, trying to drain it but its source eluded me. I would take from it…and receive nothing. Confusion rippled through me and I found myself staring into a large pitcher. One eye of mine was glitchy and red…while the other was my indigo colors. The other eye was slamming against the purple, and I could feel myself losing fast. Instead of drawing energy from the room, I abandoned the body and was luckily not noticed as I remained a spark that flew to an outlet. I brought my awareness towards the-should-be lifeless husk I was inhabiting, but it was dancing! It's eyes were red and glaring, and the music went through another drop. As the music stopped, the body dropped as well, and it was finally noticed. All the protogen's eyes were no longer red and glitching, and they stared in horror at the husk.
'Time to leave', I stated as I focused on Pyra and the necklace. I was soon staring back outside from the gem.
'Back already? How did it go?' She asked me through thoughts.
'I…uh…' responded back. Still kind of dumbstruck from the experience.
'Do you know what is going on now?' She followed up to my response.
'Pyra, it was the Electrophysis…but I have no idea what it is and why…' I let the reply fade off as I found myself deep in thought myself.
'What the hell was that?!'
-/:::\\\-
I was down to my smaller size, and Pyra and I were in her apartment home. Amora was in the kitchen cooking up something that smelled heavenly.
"So what now? You told them a few weeks ago, and no break throughs?" Pyra asked.
"Flint is overseeing Amy's progress with some of the local human law enforcement. They have been trying to identify a Protogen 'drug'. Other than that, I am here, with you, as always", I replied happily.
She smiled back, but there was something a bit more to it. "Hey! Do you remember?"
I cocked up an eyebrow, "Why of course, Pyra! Your 18th birthday is tomorrow!"
The smile radiated in her eyes as well, burning with happiness through the bond...'Wait', I realized. 'What is that?' I focused on the emotion through the bond. It was burning through, and I felt a similar passion reflected in myself...
"Pyra?" I asked.
The emotion pulled back, "Yes, Fluxx?"
"Are you ok? Hiding something?"
"Amora already told me my biggest gift and it was surprising at first, but again, she is the best!"
"Oh?" I stated. Curiosity swept over me, "and what might that be?"
"You can wait, like I have to wait", she stated with a laugh and ran off around the bend to the kitchen.
"Fine then!" I stated with a laugh.
-/:::\\\-
"So what did you say?" I asked.
"I said no of course. He is just...eh", Pyra replied.
"Wait. Kyle Tryis asks you out and you say no... what's going on now?" I asked her.
"You have been wanting to date him since you were like 10", I added with an astonished look.
"Things change, they have been for a while, I know what I want...and I think you do to", she added at the end.
I blinked, utterly confused, and siphoned energy from myself and reduced my size down only two foot taller than Pyra, not daring to close the gap any more than this. "Why did you turn that guy down again?" I asked out loud in stupor. She blushed, her face coming to a similar shade as her hair.
"Well, I uh", she seemed to have lost a little bit of the courage she had seconds ago. My mind raced, desperately trying to cipher what I just heard, and the emotion I felt through the bond that came with it.
"Happy birthday", I stated, wondering if I should respond to her initial statement.
She drew in close and gave me a very passionate hug, "18 already."
I looked down at her, conflicted at this unusual feeling I was getting, "Pyra?"
She looked up at me with those emerald eyes, "I do, Fluxx. That is why. "
The passion burned behind her eyes like a wildfire, and I recognized the emotion I felt, one that I felt years ago… "I, uh", I responded, blushingly under the realization that I did as well.
She laughed softly, and rose up on her heels and gave me a kiss. 'You know you don't have to say it. The bond is not just a one way thing, right?' Her thoughts pierced my conflicted thoughts.
Still staring her in the eyes, I reduced my size down to the smallest I could go, 6 feet, but just was in range for what I wanted to do. I rested the side of my face against hers and held her tight. 'Pyra, this…I don't know. I have cared for you a lot these past few years and…' the thought trailed off as I thought through all the times we spent together.
She held her face there, 'You are my best friend Fluxx. I knew I felt this way a few months ago, I just didn't want you to know till today.'
Duty and emotion were in turmoil in my head. The clash of the two had me holding her tighter to me, but at the same time had me wanting to run as far away as I could. Could this be? Could we? How would Equinox take it? I pulled my face away after those thoughts and stared back at her. 'Pyra, there is a really good chance the alphas will not like the idea of us being…-'
'-A couple', She finished my thought.
"Exactly", I stated out loud bitterly.
She pulled me in for another kiss, and I crumbled under the amount of passion rippling through the bond from her. I felt myself returning it with a similar likeness and myself opening to the idea. Our lips locked, we continued to drink from each other's passion, neither of us wanting to pull away, but knowing me must. "The, uh, party inside", I stated.
She laughed as she pulled away, "I guess we must leave the bedroom to join the party, don't we?" She continued laughing as she fixed her shirt and a well-chosen skirt I might add…I shook my head. 'Where are these thoughts coming from? Her? Me?' I shook the thoughts away and headed into the party with her for the first time.
-/:::\\\-
We stumbled back into the bedroom laughing. I had grown back my normal size for indoor, so I still towered partially over her, but she leaned up to my chest and looked in the mirror. We both paused there for a second, and I realized something. "You told Amora!" I stated in disbelief.
"Yes, but that is because she basically already knew!" she turned to face me and raised her hands up to my cheeks. I shrunk down to almost her size, holding her hands, the conflicting emotions returned.
"How did she feel?" I was genuinely curious. Amora had a fierce temper when it came to defending her adopted daughter.
"She was surprisingly accepting of it. She said that you were interested. Just intuition she called it", Pyra brought my hands down and to her waist. Surprise rippled through my fur, but it wasn't her action that surprised me – the fact is she is right.
I found myself leaning down and kissing her and she pressed herself onto me. She started to make her way around, lips locked, little by little we made our way to the bed. She laid down and I climbed over, our bodies contorted in pleasured agony unable to resist the passion of each other's contact. I raised up and looked her in her emerald eyes and she smiled. Her red hair was sprawled all out and she reached down and pulled up her shirt, revealing a red laced and black bra that could barely contain its contents.
"Pyra, I…" I started but stopped as she reached down and pulled off her skirt and matching panties. I listened to the house…where did everyone go?
Seeing the direction my ears had gone, she laughed, "Fluxx, they left. Amora rushed them out. She herself decided to go shopping", she added.
I stared down at her in wonder, into the deep pools of crystal clear green eyes, and it clicked. The conflict and confusion disappeared. I released her bra and smooth skin greeted me, and I lowered myself down and starting kissing her neck. She reached down…and I greeted her hand. While kissing down her neck, she began to stroke my penis that had unfurled from beneath the fur. Grunting happily I lowered myself down, positioned myself, and I came up with my face firmly against her body sensually. As I rose and reached her right breast, nipples erect from the sensations, I felt myself lined up between her legs and teasing the entrance. She was very warm and ready, but I used my head to outline the outside of her first, second, and a third time.
As I slid in, I brought my face to her neck and bit ever so gently. She gasped in pleasure and I begin to pull out, but waited just as I was about to, and teased the outer entrance. She clutched to my fur, and I began to pick up the pace slightly. My head was next to hers, our necks almost intertwined as I pressed sensually against it. The bed was shaking, a soft ticking sound as the top mantle was hitting the wall ever so slightly. I raised up as I continued the rhythm of motion, and started to pick up the pace. She had her hands down on my thighs as I was pounding into her, and a sudden energy came over me. I saw briefly in the mirror, with my peripherals, my dots on my bridge of my nose were lighting up and the rest of my patterns were doing the same. The energy washed over me…and spilled into our bond. She moaned, not just at the already intense motion, but because of the pure energy of the emotion through the bond. I felt her start to quiver and tighten. Lowering myself quickly, I clutched to her and increased my speed tenfold. The bed was no longer making that faint ticking sound, but was banging hard enough to sound as if someone was trying to break into the room. The quivering intensified as she began to climax. "Oh!" she declared. Her climax spilled into the bond and I found myself overwhelmed. I clutched to her and with one thrust, unleashed myself within.
She clutched to me and I her. I was certain I could respond now. I knew without a doubt in my mind. I raised up enough to look her in the face, nose to nose, "Pyra?"
She giggled, "Yes Fluxx?"
"I love you too", I replied.
"I know. You always have", and she stated as we kissed again, the rest of the world standing still.
-/:::\\\-
"You seem incredibly happy, despite no progress from Flint", Equinox stated.
His observation snapped me quickly back from the conversation I was having with Pyra.
"Dad…I need to tell you something", I admitted.
'Fluxx, are you sure? Equinox may not be…accepting…' Pyra warned.
"Something wrong?" He could sense my distress and inner turmoil.
"I might share…more in common with Flint than I would like to admit", I stated.
A puzzled look came across his face, but he did not seem to understand, "Fluxx I don't…" he started and then it clicked. Anger filled his eyes, but he seemingly crushed it, turned his head for a sec, and returned with softer features.
"You are in love with your bonded", he stated still slightly angry.
I nodded.
'Fluxx…be careful', Pyra was right to be worried. Equinox had his claws out and digging into the ground angrily.
"We will need to talk about this…later", he stated.
"Until then, we have your alpha training to complete", he continued.
"Alpha training…to complete? I never started", I replied.
Equinox shook his head, "You did the day you accepted Pyra."