Arc 2: Doctor Camel Hump Valley

Warning: sexual content/ nudity. 

The bouquet was thrown inwards. As his attention turned to the sound, she shook him off and sprinted into the hut. When she turned back, his face was laced with a wild grin. He had his chest lowered, arms laid out, claws digging in and out of the mud path. Butt up in the air, his tail swung mechanically, eyes glowing like flashlight in the dark. Instead of fearsome, his baby face made him look like an overgrown kitten playing tag. Suddenly, Ash felt a strong urge to play with him. 

And also very happy; surprisingly at the fact that his target as a prey was herself, not some random villager. 

Strange.

She slowed her limbs, lazily walking as if to manipulate him into believing she, his prey, has let her guard down. But the moment he pounced, she zipped away. She was having so much fun doing it, she didn’t stop until a few of his medicinal containers were knocked over and he had her rolling on the floor. Somewhere in between, she threw her ’blade’ away from her thigh so it doesn’t hurt the cute cat, who has made his way inside the split of her dress and was gleefully licking her stomach. Wherever that little flesh touched, it felt like a thousand crawling little legs were gathering at the spot. 

“Lu-ah, Wait!” Instead of bringing his head out the way he entered, Luca struggled to tug it upways, trapping himself inside. Thank god it’s leather not chiffon! That would’ve ripped in an instant.

His roar shook the hut as she forcefully yanked on the fur of his head and pulled him out before he could harm her masterpiece. Then, without much thinking, she untied the ribbon holding her dress together, creating him an easier access. Wait, why did I- But the leopard wasted no time latching onto her collarbone, licking aggressively as if to lick her skin off. His legs were kicking at her dress to get it out of the way. 

“Luca, hng... snap-snap out of...” However, when her hand once again tightened in his fur- “Purr~” Ash gulped in thin air.

What was she to do if a cat this cute purrs so loudly at her touch? 

“Fu** it all!” She placed her mouth on ‘his’ neck and bit down hard, hands roaming down to his butt, forcefully tugging on his tail. “Roar!” She felt something long, hard and soft at the same time somehow, as hot as a heater wand, pressing on her thighs. 

Of course he’s hard. 

Surprisingly enough, she wasn’t afraid of it. 

“Lu-Lu- Luca, baby, look over-ah. It’s me, Ash.” At her call, Luca put his face on hers, eyes round and glazed, the arch of his cheeks flushed pink. 

“(Female, purr~ My female.)” She had no idea what he was purring in leopard language, but as he panted heavily, his breath smelling like creamed milk, she could tell: He’s totally lost it. 

His tail wrapped around the hand tugging it, tying it to the place. Intrigued, Ash fished one finger out and poked at his butthole. 

“Roar!” 

Or am I the one loosing it?

When he lapped at her navel she did the same to his ears. A wild and heated feeling swirled inside her stomach. It was a foreign yet fascinating feeling and she craved more. Looks like he isn’t the only one taking a feel out of this. At least he’s under drug’s influence, what’s my excuse? I’m clearly taking advantage of him. Yet, she couldn’t stop.

It pulled out blood wherever he licked her in his beast form. Pain was scrapping through her soul, but his mewls and purrs numbed it all. Am I really enjoying this? Is this how people feel when they have that kind of physical contact? If so, I love it! 

“Doc -haah- it’s... you’re... amazing...” He purred pretty loudly in response.

F*ck! I said that out loud? What am I even doing? More so with an animal! Even though he has a humane heart. I’m supposed to feel disgusted! I’m the one who should snap out of it, he likes Xiao Bai. Get yourself together, mad woman! 

But before Ash could do anything, the round sandpaper landed on her wet entrance. In an instant, all sense of clarity flew out of her mind.

Clutching his ears, the moans she'd been trying to suppress came out ten times louder as he lapped away the wetness like a cat having milk. A human and a leopard, it was abomination of the law of nature. Even after knowing so, the not-so-virgin lass in her late teens couldn’t stop her young body from heating up at the contact. It's been too long since she last tasted such an intimate touch, so waves of pleasure roamed through her body like a threat.

Only when his scorching shaft pressed on her entrance did she regain some consciousness. Th-this... he’s so gonna regret this in the morning! He's so gonna- 

In a speedy motion she wrapped her fingers around him to stop him from entering. We both like someone else. It may be a polygamous world for females but males only have one shot. 

But to get rid of this situation unharmed, she also needed to satisfy him.

He was looking at her through pleading eyes. With the face of a babyish leopard and a tongue poking out, he looked so inexplicably cute- 

“Transform. Now!” she innately ordered. His beastly body slowly morphed into a slim man. Hands snaking around her nape to her hair, he rocked his hips, awaiting permission. 

“Beg in words.” I’m gonna be so embarrassed tomorrow... be it. I can’t help myself.

The blonde heard her, inching closer, grunting with both his nose and forehead touching hers. 

“Please, female... bear my cubs...” 

O mon deiu! Even such a pervy sentence sounds cute coming from him. 

She felt like knocking her head against some corner wall and split it in half for thinking that way. 

Oh well. Let’s be pervs together. You’re to blame for being this cute.

So she held him; not him but ’him’. Even when she held him with both hands, some of it was left out. Were her hands always that small? She wondered. 

“Move, you pervy doctor. Show me how much vigor you boast.” He did part his lips, but before any sound came out she captured them. I’m only sacrificing because I’m responsible for his suffering. I’m not stealing his first kiss or anything. Seeking blessings from all the hentai-s she had read, Ash squeezed his shaft gently and began to pump. 

He seemed surprised at first, then started moving his waist on his own. His prickly tongue moved roughly against her mouth, almost bleeding her, but the ‘feels good nonetheless’ made her wonder: Am I becoming a masochist? Then her eyes caught the wounds around his lips. She had probably inflicted them with her teeth. …Or a sadist? The head of his shaft pecked her entrance every time he thrusted into her hands, exciting her even more. Or am I simply a pervert? 

In a state such as hers, she could only think for so long...

Loosing track after the 3rd time he came, not knowing when things had ended nor how, they passed out in each other’s arms. All that lingered in her head was his loud purrs, thrilling roars and the words: “Please accept me when I get stronger. I’ll definitely protect you.” 

Ah, he likes QingQing so much. Cheer up, cutie. I’ll be rooting for you.

***

Morning brought nothing but shame for the couple who spent the night wild. 

Gosh, I was so into it I even dreamt of pulling a few confessions out of him. 

Ash bathed, cleaned the room, caught some fishes, put them on roast; then came to call Luca.

Beastmen aren’t the type to pass out from physical fatigue this easily. Must be the side effect of catnip. He looked so in peace, she couldn’t bear to wake him. But she was leaving and this was the only chance to let him know, so… 

“Doc. Open your eyes, doc. It’s morning al-hup!” She was pulled in a tight embrace and licked at on the cheeks. Luckily, it was much softer than the night, or she would’ve bled all over. Wicked woman, you even wish to enjoy afterglows? You’d be lucky if he thinks you as a friend anymore. 

So the ‘about to hug back’ Ash shook him again.

Luca woke up to the warm vessel of softness squirming in his arms. When her bruised face came into view, memories from night prior came flooding. 

What have I done?! I’m the one who didn’t explain erioucauli’s effect to an ape. Then I got affected by the gift she brought so affectionately and even forced myself on her? 

He was so thankful that she stopped him fron going all the way, however the method. 

If she ignored me for being weak after such, I don’t think I could- Luca scanned Ash up and down. Fine scratches were all over as if someone tried to skin her alive with a fishbone. I’ll be lucky if she ever smiles back at me the same.

“I’m sorry!” Both spoke at once, “I lost control.“ Both looked at each other. 

A: “You were too cute!” 

L: “You were too pretty!” 

–What?! 

A few moments of much needed silence later, Ash cleared her throat. 

"It’ll only become awkward if we make it. Let’s eat. I fried fish.” 

She’s not mad? Woo~ I love her! 

Luca picked her up, one hand gently inspecting the marks on her arm. 

L: “It would’ve stopped way sooner if you just threw the flowers away. I’m so sorry, dearest...” 

Ash felt her face heating up, not sure due to shame or anger. So he’s saying, I could’ve escaped sooner and could've tortured him much lesser only if I... F*ck! Had I really lost it last night?

Meanwhile Luca’s blush deepened at the sight of color on her cheeks. 

L:”...Let me carry you at least.” 

A: “Put on some clothes first, idiot!”

***

The squabble in their hut was so loud, she could hear them all the way from the lakeside.

Sigh. Zayn must be back. What do I do now? 

He really was charging towards her, “How dare you, dummy! You handed her over to the feral! Did you think I’d sit back and-” 

A: “You’re going with us.” 

Z: “let you... what?” 

A: “Yes. We can’t shake the feral off but I’ll do this much to pay you back for lending me a place to stay.”

Ok, Zayn is tackled for a while. Here comes Caden. 

Were the negotiations yesterday all a plot to make her admirer tag along? -His expression spoke it all. Typical of Caden, he didn’t even wait for Ash to explain as he dropped QingQing over his shoulder like a shawl and started slithering away. 

A: “O god, snake, he’s with me.” 

The ‘What!’ came from all directions as Zayn, QingQing, even Luca had their eyes wide. Please don’t say the male you like is him! 

A: “I mean when Caden is hunting or hibernating, someone needs to guard the house, right? 2 females home alone and all” Let’s act the frail female. Will he be fooled?  

C: “I'm enough to protect my female.” Gosh, he’s so cold. 

A: “Ponder a little. Aren’t you lazy by nature? Hunting, cooking, cutting firewood; you can just sit back with your mate and make him do all the work, en?” 

A: Wait and watch, jerk. I haven’t finished all my revenges yet.

Z: What the... Is she helping me or not? Well at least this way I’ll get to be around my QingQing. I’ll let you off this time, dummy.

C: This female truly is so interesting. She is smart and sly. To enslave a male like that... Is it why I can’t refute her whims either? 

But Caden wasn't one to yeild so easy: “Sharing my female’s a no. He lives beneath me.”

Q: He agreed? Was this why he was stalling until now? To talk to jiejie? Squeal- she must’ve hooked him in one go! She’s a genius! This much would do for now. She trusted Ash’ll manage to shoo this snake away soon. Ugh! Every time I look at him my blood turns blue. And every time he picks me up like this... Sheee!

As soon as his grip loosened, QingQing bolted towards Ash, sweating cold. 

Q: “I feel like an emperor with 2 concubines, Jiejie! what took you so lo- what happened to your face?!” 

I took liberties with a victim: The thought passed both Ash and Luca, but none voiced it. 

A: “These? I got these after falling from Doc’s back.” 

Q: “Who are you fooling? I saw you yesterday!” 

A: “You must’ve been too busy with the snakeskin matter to noti-”

C: “They reek of each other. What else did you expect after she visited a leopard wrapped in eriocauli? But you're still not... mates?” 

To him, it wasn’t something possible. They seem to have gone wild for a while. Are there methods only apes are aware of? Also, she’s still cozy with him after he inflicted so many bruises on her?...mm. The knowledge gave him ideas not so humble.

Ash could feel the scarlet blush on both QingQing and Luca even without looking at them. 

I’ll get you back, you snake! 

Thankfully, Luca was still there for her: “I was under an aphrodisiac influence... I’m apologizing since. I’m sorry to you too.” His rigid tone cracked under the weight of embarrassment. 

Q: ”I see... please be more careful. Both of you have so many wounds... Where are your things, Luca ge*? Aren’t you coming with us?”

When Ash said she was leaving, Luca had chocked on a fish head. It has been barely a fortnight that he met her, yet the very thought of living without her felt agonizing. Go with them? Of course he wanted to. But- “I have a village to take care of.” I have to train and level up to 3 stripes. It’ll hurt so much more to watch her mate when I’m still not accepted for being weak.

Ash, on the other hand, saw the villagers gathered at a distance and had already gone to check out. What’s wrong? Are they stuck there because of Caden? 

From behind, Caden’s gentle voice rang, ”Don’t run wild.” 

What does he think I am? His pet? Ash couldn’t say that out loud as she was still not done negotiating.

“Are you leaving for the city already? Wi-with that feral? What if he...” Eve, the friendliest villager, held her hands and trailed off, sobbing. Ash was about to assure her with whatever came to mind when- “I overheard your conversation with the doctor and informed everyone.” 

Are they here to see me off? But in the novel said they never cared when QingQing left. Did I… change them? I never... 

No one saw a fugitive off. Touched to the brim, she took her time basking in the thought. 

Then she stopped before Luca. “It’s a shame to leave behind such a competent partner. I’ll miss you.” 

This world doesn’t even have a concept of visiting, tch.

She didn’t know how those simple words drastically replaced his worries by sweet warmth- She said she’ll miss me. Smiling, he grabbed her face and kissed her forehead, “Please don’t forget me, I’ll be working hard to meet your standards.” Then he ran off, leaving a confused Ash standing in a daze touching the spot still wet.

Shaking her head at someone as smart as Ash being this dense, QingQing got their things ready. Zayn the troublemaker, suddenly yelled, “Who chose this formation? I won't be carrying that dummy no matter wha-” Before he could finish he was sent flying by Caden, once again. It happened so many times by now, Zayn got somewhat used to it and landed on his fours. He crawled back in silence, as he needed to hold a truce with the snake for the sake of QingQing. 

“Just carry their stuff.” Uttering such in a dry tone, Caden picked up the still dazed Ash and slithered off seating one of the females on either arm.