Pride Leader

Chapter 41
Author: Mark J. Silva Jr
First Editor: Elvin Gan Kuan Leng

Mark, what did you do?
Mark: When did you get in here? Hold on for a sec. Fala. You need to nap < as Mark says the words Fala
falls to sleep in Marks arms > Okay Joy, Fyyf, You were asking?
Joy: Is she really Fala? How, Why?
Mark: First, how much did you see?
Fyyf: We heard him screaming that you had no proof.
Joy: So we came in to see what was going on. We saw you change him. But why did you do it?
Mark: Sit please, Flower please go get us some tea.
Flower: Umm, ooh yes Sire, Right away.
Mark: Okay early this morning Flower came and got me, Holly went missing. After a quick search and a
talk with the Guards; I did a scan for her, I found her tied to a bunk and she was raped, beaten. I then
found out he killed the other guard. He forfeited his life, on a spur of a moment thought; I decided that
would destroy a good spark of life. I gave his life to one who will make good use of it, one who saved
mine. So I changed the body, I shredded his mind and removed all of his memories. I wiped his soul. I
had a clean untouched spark and soul. I copied all of Fala memories to it, and woke her, she is now
mortal, but with a body that will live for thousands of years. She has free will, I do need to explain to her
that this body can be damaged and she can really be harmed. She has choices to make, does she want to
stay here with me, or I will put her anyplace she wants as long as she is safe.
Fyyf: How is Holly going to be after this?
Mark: She will never know her body is as it was before him, and there are no memories of it.
Joy: If Fala stays, what will you have of her?
Mark: She is free to do as she pleases, she owes me nothing, and I owe her my life. She will have
whatever I can give her.
Fyyf: What if she wants pups?
Mark: Then she can have as many as she wants. I mean it; she will have whatever I can give her. Her soul
is in me, she saved me from a fate worse than death, and she will be treated well here.
Joy: She will stay, she joined you and she did it for love.
Fyyf: Why did you put her asleep?
Mark: She needs time to adjust, Im taking her to Rose, Im hoping Rose will let her stay and get use to
being alive. She doesnt need the stress thats here right away.
Joy: Mark, dont send her away, she might think youre rejecting her.
Mark: I would never reject her! But I dont want to overload her either.
<The door opens and Flower comes in with two other servants carrying tea trays>
Ahh, teas is here, thank you, you two. Now please head back to your duties.
Penny: Youre welcome Sire; sorry we took so long, we had to put our dresses back on.
Mark; Thats okay, Flower will walk you two back. Flower take them back and have an extra bed made in
my quarters please.
Flower: Yes Sire. Will it be for the vixen?
Mark: Yes. She will be staying and for now she will be in my room.
Flower: Okay Sire, I will find a nest for her then, she will be more comfortable that way.
Mark: Good. Now take them back please.
Flower: Yes Sire.
Mark: Fyyf, what is the difference from a bed to a nest?
Fyyf: Its an octagon bed with walls; you can curl up in it as if you are in a den, very comfortable, a
feeling of safety. Why would you ask?
Mark: I ask Flower to have a bed made for Fala in my room, she suggested a nest, and I went with her
suggesting but had no idea what it really was.
Joy: So youre going to ask her to stay. I know she will if you ask.
Mark: I will, I didnt even think she might be upset going to Rose. Rose, Violet, Spring, Please come here.
<Out of the shadows the Goddess Rose, Violet and Spring steps into Marks office.>
Violet: Mark you called?
Spring: IS THAT FALA?!!
Mark: Hello ladies, yes that is Fala. I wanted her friends around when I wake her. < Gently Mark shakes
Fala as she lies in his arms> Fala, come on, its time to wake up.
<Fala slowly opens her eyes, the first thing she sees is Mark smiling at her. She smiles back.>
Fala: How?
Mark: One who was doomed, he lost the right to have a body or a soul. I gave it to you. A thank you
from me for saving my soul, you have friends here waiting to speak with you again.
<Fala turns her head and see smiling faces looking her way. Her best friend is one of them Spring is
here.>
Fala: Hi everyone. I missed you all.
Joy: You missed us? We all missed you. How do you feel?
Rose: You are just as I remember. Its a perfect body for you.
Spring is quietly crying
Fala: I feel different. This body is not the same as my old one. But its mine. Spring why are you crying?
Spring: II thought I would never see you again. I have missed you so much. I have talked to Mark so
much about us. And he has told me about all the little things you remembered.
Fala: I can remember it. I have all the memories he has whenever he thought of me. Mark, I feel weird?
My stomach is making a weird sound.
Mark ( laughing ): Youre hungry. This body has to be taken care of. Lets go get something to eat.
< Mark stands and starts to walk to the door carrying Fala like a little Pup in his arms, She snuggling up
to his chest happily.>
Rose ( Whispering): Shes going to be very happy.
Violet: I know I have been, I can only guess how happy he going to make her.
< As Mark passes thru the door a lovely evening dress is formed on Fala.>
Fala: I feel so safe here, Mark, what am I to do? I dont know how to live as a mortal. I have no magic
and no home.
Mark: You can have all the power I can grant you, as for a home, I would wish you would stay with me.
You can live as you wish here.
Joy: We all hope you wish to stay.
Spring: Yes Fala, I know Mark really hopes youll stay, I hope you wish to.
Rose: Mark, do you have her memories still?
Mark: Yes, I have every precious memory. And I feel the love she has for all the pups she helped. Will
you stay?
Fala: How could I even think of leaving?
<Mark enters the dining hall carrying Fala, a bunch of the servants see him carrying what they think is a
pup. Most are wondering who this new pup is. One little kit asked.>
Kit: Sire, I can feed the pup if you like.
Fala starts to laugh uncontrollably.
Mark: Julie, she is very able to feed herself. Everybody, this is a very special guest. Treat her as you
would me. Now someone please bring some food.
Fala( Still Laughing ): That...That was so funny, a pup, they thought I was a pup.
Fyyf: Lady Fala, you are the size of one. It is easy to see how they may have made a mistake.
Fala: Oh I can understand, and I know its not unheard of that they see Mark carrying kits. So why not a
pup, I just think its so cute. Our Big powerful King here is walking around with little ones in his arms.
Very powerful and safe feeling it is in his arms.
Joy: That they are.
Mark: Her you go. <Pointing at two Vixens> You ladies, come here, For now or until otherwise told, you
will be Falas hand Maids.
Both Vixens: Yes, Sire, as you wish.
Fala: Mark, I dont need hand maids.
Mark: Fala my dear, you may not need them, but you will at times have use of them, just to find where
things are of how to use some of the items in here. So please accept them.
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Few days later:
So far we have crewed most of the fighter wings. Both war ships have been fully crewed. At this moment
we are at 80% battle ready. Sire we need more warriors and tech crew.
Mark: Any ideas where would be the next stop to find more crew?
Krellels: Sire, There is a Wolf colony on Vuuln six. They usually have some of the best warriors. I say we
go there next.
< Door slides open and two Saber tooth Tiger Guards walk in with Fala behind them >
Mark: Fala how very nice it is to see you. Please take a seat. Guards take a break and return when we
call.
The Guards Snap to attention and walk out.
Fala: Mark, Do I really need guards?
Mark: Just for now. Please give me one more min with Krellels. Now how many more days do you think
it will take?
Krellels: Sire with the addition of scanning all crew to help prevent what happen earlier this week. I
would say five more days here, and another two weeks at the Wolf colony.
Mark: Okay, put it into effect and as soon as possible make best speed for Vuuln.
Krellels: Right away Sire.
Mark: Fala, what may I do for you to day?
<Fala waits for Krellels to leave the room and the doors to close>
Fala: Mark, while the first few days were nice in this body. It leaves me with some problems I hope you
can correct.
Mark: Did I do something wrong with it? I made it exactly as you old one looked?
Fala: No, the body is perfect in that way. Its.. its.. Its the size. I cant live and function as an adult this
way.
Mark: Oh, I never thought of that. How would you like me to change you?
Fala: Taller and fuller please. I would like to be at least up to you chest.
Mark: No problem my love, but to make it right, lets do this my way, please picture in your mind how
you like to look. The more detailed the better.
< Fala closes her eyes, she see herself stand by Mark, her body fuller, not a small fox body, but an Adult
Vixen. As she stands there picturing this Mark makes the changes according to her mind pictures. She
grows, her body fills out, less like a fox, now more like the vixens of today. She has a few minor changes,
first she is taller than other vixens, and her eyes are now at Marks muzzle level. Her fur a rich red
brown, with white ear tip and a white belly patch. She slowly opens her eyes, now she can look right
into Marks eyes, with a paw she guides Marks muzzle to her and give him a deep loving kiss. >
Fala: Thank you.
Mark: Wow! How come so tall? I dont know of any other vixen as tall.
<Fala kisses him once more>
Thats why.
<Standing there with a blank expression, Mark finally gets it>
Fala: Now you said I could have some powers? But I havent received any, Whys that?
Mark: Because I havent had a chance to ask what type you would like?
Fala: Type?
Mark: Yes, You can be a Wizard, Sorceress, Anything you like.
Fala: How about Divine? Its what Im used to using.
<Mark eyes cloud, a tear forms, and he looks away>
Mark? Whats wrong?
Mark: To give you divine power would mean you would have to be a priestess.
Fala: I see no problem with that. Id be happy to be one of your priestess.
Mark: I dont want to hurt you.
Fala: I see, its not me being a priestess, its the way a fox, would take their branding that upsets you.
<Mark nods his head and looks at the floor>
Mark look at me, pain is part of life, you cant take a virgin with out causing pain, and even love has pain.
Its our way. I choose to accept that, I would like to be your priestess. Please let me.
Mark: I just dont want to hurt you.
Fala: Mark, I really want this.
Mark: I will do as you have asked, when would you like to do this? Do you want it done privately or with
friends?
Fala: How about tonight in the throne room, invite all our friends I want them all there.
Mark: As you wish, Fala.
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The Throne rooms was a buzz, Servants, Guest, Gods and Goddesses, All assembled to celebrate a new
priestess, one thats dear to many, and one who has just been truly reborn. Mark stands waiting. The
Main doors open, Four Royal Guards enter with a tall being covered from head to toenails. Behind this
being are Mother Nature and the God of Gods. They walk quietly. The Guards split off and stand to the
inside of the doors. Only one furson knows whos under the vale. Not even Mother Nature knows. Mark
stand there when this furson stops right in front of him.
Mark: Tonight we gather to bliss a new priestess., One might wonder why you were called for this. I say
its not everyday a new life starts and a new high priestess is branded. This one lives deeply in my heart.
She has requested that all our friends see this. Now please reveal yourself.
Fala removes the head covering and the vale, her robes open and drop to the floor. She stands there for
all to see. Most gasp as they see she is not wearing shoes for her height. Its her true height. Her body
perfect in every way. She looking right into Marks eyes, To her there is only him and her.
Mark: Tonight I introduce to all The Goddesses Champion Gods High Priestess Fala.
Mark reaches over to a forge holding a white hot branding iron. After he pulls it out Fala drops to her
knees holding her head high, her eyes never breaking contact with Marks. As he presses the Iron on her
breast she keeps smiling. Once he removes it she collapses to the floor, Mark tosses the iron back into
the forge and picks her up.
Fala: Thank you, I love you Mark < She passes out >
Mark: Everybody, there is a dinner and dance shortly. Please enjoy, I will be back shortly with Fala.
< Marks lifts her and carries her out thru the side door to a private room. Once out of sight he starts
healing her and pumping power thru her body. He empowers her to use his divine. >
Are you feeling better now?
Fala: Yes, can we head back?
Mark; Anytime youre ready.
Fala: Fala looks into Marks eyes and whispers, "In a minute my love." Stepping in to Marks arms she
gives him a kiss and with a though she sees herself in a gown. When they break apart from the kiss, she
stands there wearing a shimmering gown of light. With a twinkle in her eye, she continues what she was
saying, "Now I am ready to go."