Going natural

"This is just too good!" Judy was still losing it over the radio as her laughter filled the radio waves.

"This is so not in my job description!" Nick shot back.

"Aww, what's wrong, scared of a few naked ladies?" Judy asked playfully.

"Oh no, don't get me wrong! I like naked ladies as much as the next male but…this. There are like 3 pairs of clothing here!" Nick explained as he dropped the stick which had held the black bra. "Plus one of the bras is huge!"

"So she has a nice rack? You not into that?"

"That's not what I meant!" Nick shot back as he began to sneak down the path as if he would be ambushed at any moment. "It must belong to another predator, but a big one!"

"Oh no…think you can handle it?" Judy muttered, obviously not concerned with Nick's current situation, she still found this beyond amusing.

"I need a raise..."Nick muttered into the radio as he continued down the path cautiously.

"You are about to walk in on 3 naked females, I think that is raise enough don't you?" Judy teased. Nick could tell there would be no arguing with his supervisor on this. Someone had to make contact with these mystery mammals and stop them before they ended up burning down the whole damn forest.

Nick could tell he was close to the water. He heard several voices ahead along with a series of splashes.

The fox came to a large bush as the path sudden cut to his right. The dirt on the path soon turned to sand and Nick knew he would just have to turn this corner. He took a deep breath.

"Okay…they are naked for a reason. They can't be mad if someone walks up on them! Gosh I hope none of them are a bear!" Nick muttered to himself.

"Making contact now," Nick whispered into the radio.

"Good luck!" Judy whispered back playfully.

With that Nick walked around the corner and found himself standing on the edge of the lake. The sand was warm and actually quiet pleasant. So was the sight.

In front of Nick were two naked felines. One was a slender looking cheetah while the other was a strong tigress. Nick noticed another mammal was swimming out towards the middle of the medium sized lake.

As Nick took in the scene he noticed the cheetah bending over, which gave him quiet a view. The predator flicked a lighter and lit the fuse of a small rocket which seconds later shit j to the sky before exploding in a colorful shower of light.

Nick took a minute to try and think of something to say that would get their attention but hopefully convince them to stop their antics. Something tough! Something macho!

"Hey don't do that!" Nick blurted out.

Something better than that maybe?

Both felines jumped suddenly in surprise at the intrusion.

"What the hell?!" The tigress shouted as she jumped up and flexed her muscles. "Who the hell are you? Are you spying on us?!"

"Perverted fox!" the cheetah shouted as she looked for something to cover herself with.

Both the felines sounded rather drunk as they slurred their words. Nick didn't need his sharp vulpine nose to smell the booze on their breath either, they wreaked of the stuff.

"First off you aren't in some private nude beach! You are in a public park what do you expect? Me to knock on a tree and say housekeeping?!" Nick shouted in his defense. "Secondly I am with the park service! You idiots are just asking for a fire, launching fireworks! Also leaving a campfire unattended? I thought I was dumb but that really takes the cake!"

Nick was impressed with himself. He wouldn't normally use that kind of tone or raise his voice. Preferring to use his wit to handle situations.

Both the predators on the beach seemed rather impressed as well. They looked at each other wickedly, no longer looking for something to cover up. The cheetah slowly stood up and puffed out her chest, making her busty look even more appealing.

The tigress smirked as she slowly strut over to Nick and he suddenly realized the situation he found himself in. These two ladies may try and attack him in a way he had not planned for. One that would surely get him a great deal of high fives at the local bars.

"Gotta say, love a mammal who knows how to be firm!" The tigress said seductively, "what do you think Tammy?"

"Depends on the kind of firm you are talking about Lylah!" The cheetah shot back playfully as she strode up next to Nick, her chest was eye level with the fox who had to resist with all his might not to look.

"Listen ladies, you can't be shooting fireworks off…during...this season!" Nick said firmly as he tried to look straight ahead. This didn't work either as Tammy merely strolled tight in front of Nick, her bare chest directly In front of him.

"Awww, come on foxy, don't you like a good bang?" The tiger next to Nick asked, her words slurred and the smell of beer pouring out of her mouth. She was obviously inebriated and was throwing everything out there. She reached over and gently tugged at Nick's sleeve which caused the fox to pull his arm out of her reach.

"The loud noises, the excitement, the release?" Tammy asked as she took a step closer to Nick so her breasts were just inches from the fox's muzzle. To Nick's merit the fox kept the same emotionless expression on his face. Following his own creed of never letting others see that they were getting to him. It didn't work very well, if anything it just made the two felines a little more aggressive. The two obviously wanting to make this as awkward as they could for the poor firewatcher.

"Mmmm, could go for a little release myself!" Lylah said as she stepped beside Nick and reached out, flicking one of his ears. The fox was about to shout at the two preds once more, ready to accept a death by two naked felines when. He a third female voice came from the water.

"That's enough ladies!" A third female voice shot across the small beach from the water. The two preds both stopped their antics and looked over at the water. Tammy moved to the side which allowed Nick a better view, and it definitely was a better view.

A vixen who could be described as a perfect specimen of female fox beauty was slowly wading towards the shore. Her movements slow and with purpose. She, like the other two ladies, was completely naked and was not ashamed to show off her natural beauty. Her eyes were a dark green which had a piercing nature about them.

"The poor guy is just doing his job, no need to gang up on him," The vixen said sternly as she walked out of the lake towards the others.

"Gang…nice..." Tammy slurred out as she looked back at Nick, a hunger in his eyes.

It was obvious from the way the vixen spoke she was less impaired than the others. Nick could still smell the strong scent of liquor though from all three mammals.

Nick did his best to avoid looking directly at the vixen. It was almost painful as a memory of another lovely lady fox flashed in his mind.

"My apologies sir, we don't want any trouble, the beer just kept flowing and one thing led to another..."The vixen apologized.

"Hopefully things will keep leading to other…um...Things..?" Tammy said with a giggle.

Lylah flicked Nick's ear playfully as she gave the smaller predator a suggestive grin.

"Lylah! Tammy!" The vixen snapped at the two felines who were still lingering near Nick.

"What Emma? Can't we have some fun? I mean he's just a parks mammal! Besides bet this would make a great story for his friends!" Tammy teased.

Nick willed himself to remain calm. Most mammals would have killed for this kind of chance. Sure they may have been different species but when it came to those kind of carnal activities he had heard felines were a lot of fun.

"That's not how Fox's operate!" Emma corrected sternly as she put a paw on her hip and glared at her friends. It was obvious that this Emma was the most sober of the group and had a level head about her.

"Oh that mate for life stuff? You foxes! So poetic!" Lylah teased.

"So boring!" Tammy interjected.

"So done!" Emma snapped as she glared at her friends.

The two larger felines could have easily overpowered the vixen but her attitude obviously kept them in check. This Emma had a sternness about her that the other two seemed to respect.

"Come on, let's get back to the packs! I could use another drink!" Lylah muttered as she wrapped an arm around Tammy's waist. With that the two felines retreated back down the path. Nick couldn't help but take a quick glance at the two. Their tails and hips swaying in ways that would make most mammals go crazy. Lylah's paw slowly slid down Tammy's waist until it was up against one of the cheetah's cheek. The tigress then gave the other feline a quick smack which earned a surprised gasp from the smaller spotted predator. This got a smug smirk from Nick.

"I'm sorry sir! First time camping, got a little out of hand..." Emma apologized as she grabbed a towel which had been warming on a rock near the shore. She wrapped the cloth around her chest to better cover herself. She did this more for Nick's sake than anything.

"Listen I got no problem with the skinny dipping!" Nick said playfully which warranted an embarrassed smirk from Emma. Nick didn't notice as he continued to stare out at the water. "The fireworks and fire though, that's a no go! We are in the middle of a fire season!" His tone was very unlike him. It was filled with a coldness, almost a sorrow.

"I'm sorry, we will be more careful..." Emma muttered sadly. Emma took a step towards the path but stopped mid step. She looked over her shoulder and sighed, "I'm sorry but I have to ask. Your mark. Or should I say her mark. Something seems off"

"She's gone," Nick said as he closed his eyes, his paws forming into fists. He had hoped the vixen wouldn't pick up on it. Unfortunately she had and now he got to look forward to that painful conversation.

"I'm sorry," Emma muttered softly, her tone made it sound like she meant it.

"Don't be," Nick shot back, hoping the conversation would just be over and the vixen would just leave already. The sight of her stirred too many memories of someone else. Even the female's scent brought on painful images from the past.

"You know it's not healthy to keep the mark like that right?"

"So pyromaniac and therapist…you sure are a fox of many talents!" Nick said rather sternly.

The vixen took the hint and quickly walked down the path. Nick knew it wasn't the young ladies fault. He should have been nicer, she had just saved him from an awkward situation with the felines after all. The prying though was too much.

"Hey Judy..." Nick said coldly into the radio as he continued to stare out across the water.

"Yeah Nick? You okay?" Judy asked suddenly, she sounded concerned at Nick's tone.

"Handled the fireworks, gave them a warning..."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm heading back to my tower now, okay?"

"Nick?"

"Yeah Judy?"

There was a pause as the fox continued to look out across the water. "Thank you for handling that, I'm glad to have you here..."Judy said, her tone mimicking Nick's and filling with a sadness.

Hey all!

Hope you are all enjoying this story.

Thanks to Fox in the hen house for allowing me to use his character Lylah.