Doorstep Paw Prints Part 3








Daylight quickly began to fade as we trotted down the sandy path leading to the depths of the cave. We traveled in complete darkness for the duration of time; the absence of light was somewhat freighting. I could sense liamon looking over to his side towards me as I pressed up closer towards his body. Unlike everyone else, Liamon seemed to have a slightly better sense of direction. Lustrous glimmering twinkled in the distance, as the once sandy floor soon became tightly entwined layers of vines coating both the ground and the stalactite encrusted roof of the cavern. The ominous glimmering hues radiated from large patches of fuzzy Jadite moss that clung to the vines in a symbiotic union providing navigable light. 


The cave lead us to the lake's underbelly, its second layer. The gigantic cavern lit up revealing a high climbing roof reinforced with tree thick roots and vines. The echo of falling water skipped across this grand scenery as it fell in large streams, from the overhanging holes in the lakebed. Pooling into natural craters the water continued to flow. Surrounding the spanning pools of fluorescent green water, peculiar vine like plants coated with slime were arranged in a nest like fashion all along the craters edges. The path we walked branched out into various directions, though some had been blocked off by slimy piles of vines. 


I eyed the odd nests as we continued along the main path, confused as to what they could be. Slowing gradually, I made my way to the outer edge of our party along side Garuru.


"Careful Ette don't get too close, this time of cycle they can get a little territorial..."
Perplexed by his words I couldn't help but to ask. My question was cut short as I noticed a large pair of red pupil eyes sitting on short green stalks starring back at me as I got closer. 


"Eww! Gross! What is that!?" I squealed as I sprang backwards in shock. The Digimon slowly began to rise from its slimy nest revealing a slug like body, purple striped shell, and rows of sharp teeth lined its mouth. Despite its intimidating appearance, it didn't appear hostile but more curious in nature. 


"Shell Numemon, are peaceful so as long as you don't disturb their nests, Miss Ette. Though I don't blame you for getting a little spooked." Gaogamon chimed in as the group came to a halt. Several dozen vine patches began to rustle one after the other as more of the slug-like Digimon revealed themselves. Rows of red pupils staring at us in a near silent contest, as the occasional defensive growl rumbled from the bellies of a few. I've never felt so uncomfortable in my life... 


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"Pecomon, how much further you think till we get to the third layer? Last time you came here we got lost too..." 


"Like I can help it! Those Numemon started building nests on the main paths, plus isn't it weird so much Jadite Moss has grown on the vines in the second layer like that? There's so much that slimy water glows." Hissed a peculiar turquoise and green deer. Tiny goat-like horns adorned her crown as two blueish green braids draped each of her cheeks. Sizeable fangs dipped past her lower jaw, as it in turn anchored her protective garb along the slender of her face. Holy Ring adorning her tail; her body was clad in a black harness. Boldly she trot forward in the near darkness, ears piqued ahead of her.






Nestled firmly behind the nape of her shoulders a small red and earth shaded Pygmy Dragon, enjoyed his ride upon his friends back. Tiny green paws clasped around the golden hoop along Pecomon's neck as her gold collar sat above it. Adjusting his thighs, his two tails would occasionally twitch as he maintained balance with long polished practice. Across his tiny chest, a X-harness held his backpack in place.


Thick vines continued to coat the floor, ceiling and walls. Patches of moss lit the way as the unmistakable smell and the faint echo of flowing water emanated several hundred feet ahead of us. The twinkling aura jadite moss gave off you could faintly make out a large shadowy blotch in the murky beyond. Approaching gingerly, Peco tread softly taking extreme caution not to alert whatever could be blocking their path. Heavy musk flood the cave as she investigated, without doubt It was another Digimon. Pecomon immediately took a handful of steps backwards, vision surely lacking but sense of smell had been her saving grace. In startled haste, her hooves caught an underlaying rock as she awkwardly staggered backwards. Pyggy struggled maintaining a secure grasp as he narrowly avoided falling from her back. The gold hoop knocking against her collar, with a sharp 'clack' as he did so. 


Three sets of luminescent ruby eyes pierced the darkness as they fixated themselves upon the duo below. The large clump now distinguished into three separate Digimon stretching their accentuated scythed wings. Sharp chitter piqued from the leftmost Pipismon, almost mockingly towards Peco, as it waved a warning claw towards her. The other two joined in mimicking the high pitch chitter of the first in perfect pitch.


"Pyggy, something is off. Pipismon almost never come up from the forth layer! Even The Shell Numemon were making nests on the paths instead of in the vine pools!" Regaining her footing she stood her ground about twenty yards away.


"Peco, maybe we shouldn't be here. The Digimon have been a little strange lately..." Pygdramon whispered quietly.


"Forget that! Were you not complaining how hungry you are a few moments ago. I've ignored my stomach for so long I've nearly forgotten what 'hungry' feels like. Plus what's their problem? We only want to harvest a few fruits and leave! There's enough to go around. " 


Clearly annoyed and driven by persistent hunger Peco, stared down the trio as they hung by their feet from the vine coated ceiling. The chittering abruptly stopped, as if in response to Peco's words.


"Oh, so you simple Digimon understand me, huh?" Turning her neck towards Pygdramon she slipped him a wink of confidence with brief whisper. "Stay frosty, Pyggy I may have to make a break past them..."


Flowing water continued to echo faintly in the distance as neither party made a sound. Tensing her muscles Pecomon readied herself to run. The slapping of wing webbing against air broke the tension as once again the leftmost Pipismon called out,


"Ugly wench!" 






With a widen smile, it's teeth glimmered in the pale glow. The Pipismon, seemingly possessing some knowledge of the common tongue. Its two companions immediately repeating the words. At first with flawed pronunciation, their chants became comprehendible with repetition. Over and over they chanted their insult, Peco's muscles shifted underneath Pyggy's legs as her priority turned from running to telling this creature off.


"Peco, chill out! They don't know what they're saying!" Pyggy was desperately trying to calm Pecomon before she unleashed a tongue lashing. 


"Pig-headed savages! I'm seriously pissed!" 


Giggling in cruel satisfaction the Pipismon trio, bat their wings in superiority creating a short gust of wind. Jaws elongated as their bizarre chittering emanating from their throat; Peco had reached the pinnacle of her patience. Tiny wisps of smoke floated from Pecomon's hooves as each foot ignited into a blazing beacon of emerald flames. The Holy Ring, situated on her tail released a tiny glimmer as she braced herself. Cave walls lit up as the vines under hoof began to ignite adding to the glimmering flame she emit.


"Eat this you little, bastard!"


With a swift kick of her front hoof, Peco shot a stray rock she had kicked up prior. The thick coating of moss ignited as it launched through the air, slamming into the skull of the left Pipismon. Its unconscious body collapsed from the roof with a heavy thud, striking true to her target. The chittering abruptly ended as the two remaining Pipismon looked below them, shocked one of their own was incapacitated. Shrieking cries of anger echoed through the cave, in the far distance the rustling of more Pipismon only continued as the shriek woke them from their slumber. 


"Pecomon, I do not like this one bit! Let's go back! Run now!" Pygdramon screeched as the two closest Pipismon rushed them. Paws latched around Peco's Hoop; Pyggy held on for dear life as she turned tail springing into a terrified bolt. Pursuers increasing in quantity; the chase continued, horrifying shrieks ripped through the cave.


"Peco, run in a straight line, I have an idea." Squeaked Pygdramon as he turned his body towards the horde of Pipismon in steady pursuit. His tiny body was bouncing around upon her back as he tried to get a clear shot between prances. Pyggy's Holy Ring glimmered with an identical glow, mouth open wide his chest began to expand as his tails tensed. A large orb of vibrant orange flame launched forth from his belly, followed by two more. A low rumbling sound rippled from the Pipismon's mouth sending the first two wide into the walls. Vines spontaneously ignited from the intense concentration of heat, as flame and smoke gradually began to spread along the cave. The third orb of flame singed the wing of another. Pyggy immediately began to loath his actions upon realizing he had just set the path ablaze. As Pecomon made tracks, the unmistakeable glow of fire lit the cave as smoke began to amass in the fading distance. Many of the pursuers deterred by the growing flame stopped immediately. An unfamiliar wailing of urgency erupted a warning call to it's brethren of immediate danger. The more courageous or just simply 'angry' of the Pipismon braved the growing inferno as it continued to spread.






"Pyggy, I smell a lot of smoke, what the heck is going on back there?" Pecomon huffed as she sprang forward once again, the exit to the second layer quickly approaching. The radiant glow of Jadite Moss illuminating the vines of the cavern in a heavy greenish glow beyond the opening. 


"Nevermind what I did, just don't stop running!" Squeaked Pygdramon, as he assumed his proper riding position. The cave rattled furiously with the sound of webbed wings as masses of Pipismon franticly tried to flee. The intense glimmer of the cavern was slightly comforting as they returned to the second layer. Smoke followed soon after as it began to ooze from the opening like a freshly lit timber, a sizeable score of pursuers emerged hacking and sneezing from the black pit. Not missing a beat Peco continued to run, her breath heavy with exhaustion. In the distance on the opposite side of a vine pool, she could faintly make out a party of several Digimon.


"Pyggy! I spot others maybe they can help us, just sit tight!"




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Swaying my tail from left to right, the Shell Numemon eye stocks followed in unison, watching my every move. Curious as to why we were there, their simple amusement was somewhat cute once you got used to them. 


"Miss Ette, I take it they must fancy you, ha! All they ever do is growl at me." Gaogamon joked slyly, as I did a little twirl for my audience of Numemon. 


"What in seven sins is going on, is that smoke? Wait...There's Pipismon too!" Garuru barked in alert. Dozens of Pipismon filled the cavern, as they flew or staggered out of the cave path. Pecomon turned the bend heading straight for the party before her, look of terror in her eyes.


"We need help!!"


Shell Numemon from all over the cavern climbed out of their nests cradled with Digi-eggs, and slimy vine pools at first sight of the winged terrors. Volleys of green gunk filled the air as the Digimon spat at the Pipismon with vengeful malice, coating their bodies in sickening goo. Many began to fall back in light of the assault. They didn't take kindly to their unwelcome arrival.


Desperately skidding to an awkward stop the odd Digimon tripped over her hooves along the uneven path. The companion upon her back clutching on with all it could muster. Her body made full contact with mine as we rolled a few paces. Chaos erupted everywhere, as Liamon ran to my aid. Gauru and Gaoga readied themselves as they began to shield the party. The fight between the two parties reached a fever pitch, as the Pipismon began to retaliate. High and low pitched ripples of screeching made the very ground shake as dozens of them fought back in a territorial rage.


Shoving paws and hooves to our ears, the ground violently shook as the glowing moss debris fell from above like snow. The roar continued despite the tremors, many of the Shell Numemon now grabbing their eggs fleeing to the thicker parts of the vines path abandoning their nests for some unknown reason. The fight soon became one sided. Vine pools collapsed in on themselves as the moss covered vines began to snap and fall to the level below. The network of vines had become weakened from the abundance of moss that had flourished in the catacombs. The hair along Lia's spine stood on end as the footing beneath both him, Ette and the two other adventurers felt unstable and sagged. 






Pecomon's gut sank as Pyggy too had sensed her sudden panic. Stepping gingerly towards me, Liamon extended his paw just inches shy as the vine path gave away under us all. Peco, Pyggy, Lia and myself fell through the floor with a creaking snap. Gaoga and Garuru jaws dropped in horror as we vanished from view plummeting to the watery third layer.


"Ette! Gaoga we gotta go after them, damn it!" 


"Liamon, is with her, I don't like this either but we gotta push through and find out way down there!" Gaogamon sucked a fang clearly worried, but trying to maintain control of the situation. Admits the swarms of Pipismon they ran past families of fleeing numemon and darted down the path below.


I fell in complete darkness for a moment of time losing track of which way was heads to tails. Air rushing past my ears, I could faintly hear the squeals of those two as they dove next to me. Liamon being heavier, falling much faster than any of us. Blueish moss emanated from the white mineral walls that coated the rocky surfaces below. Azure water full of valleys and submerged paths, quickly approached as I braced myself to dive. Liamon's body twist and turned mid air as he managed to spring off a chunk of a large vine debris aiming himself towards a path nestled under a layer of water, Instinctively wanting to avoid the deep plunge. Landing on all fours the surrounding water shot upwards like a geyser from the momentum of his landing. His sharp eyes were watching where I was to fall, to retrieve me if needed be. 


"I got you!"


The deer Digimon had grabbed onto the back strap of my harness moments before my world became a flurry of bubbles and chilly water. The impact disoriented me as the three of us took the plunge. Opening my eyes the water was dim but I could feel her fangs tightly hooked around me refusing to let go. A mild current pushed the water as she swam against it, towing both me and her small companion. The Holy Ring adorning her tail twinkling through the water as she struggled to Liamon's side; his eyebrow raised as he eyed her accessory with interest. Coughing up water we struggled onto the ledge taking a moment to regain our composure. Desperately wanting to get out of the frigid water we rushed to the entry way to the fourth layer at the end of the coiling path. Liamon limped slightly as his right front paw caused him to stagger every odd step. Repercussions of underestimating the height from which he had dropped. 


The mineral bleached path levelled off at a dry rocky clearing, before leading even further to the depths of the bottom layer. An unnatural icy draft wafted from the belly of the descending glow of the speckled darkness. Shivering profusely, we all had been soaked completely. Lia and I stared at the two Digimon as the tiny dragon dismounted from her shoulders. 






"Um..Thanks for grabbing me back there, but who are you two?" I asked as I took a moment to finally clear the air. Everything had happened so fast the moment they arrived; my mind and heart rate were racing. Liamon too seemed to take a heightened interest, intrigued by their Holy rings possessed by so few.


"We're sorry about that! I'm Pecomon; this is my partner Pygdramon, he prefers 'Pyggy'. We got attacked trying to get some food; those Pipismon are nuts!" Peco evaded Pyggy's sharp look as she omitted the part where she had kicked the rock in her succinct recollection. In turn, we introduced ourselves.


"I'm Skunkettemon! Ette, for short. I guess those tracks I saw at the entrance were yours, Lady Peco.


"Lady? I guess you're one of them fancy girls, huh? No need for a title, I'm not anything special." Peco and I couldn't help but giggle; she seemed like a good Digimon.


Bowing in a dignified manner Pyggy flashed me a toothy smile, his two tails erect behind him. Pygdramon held out his tiny arms; a large grey herb capsule materialized filling his grasps.


"Everyone looks like they're about to shiver their fur off, let me fix that!"


Tossing the capsule forward, it burst open releasing a cloud of pixilated light as the data reformed. A golden flower head near twice my size flopped on the ground blossom side up. The pistil was surrounded by fuzz covered stalks; the leaves smelled of a kerosene-like oil. Pyggy let forth a small stream of flame igniting the plant, the stalks and leaves lit up into a contained bonfire.


"Lantern lotus! This should keep you toasty" Pyggy took a seat near the fire, greatly welcoming the heat. Liamon too warmed up to their company as we all huddled towards the heat


"Interesting, lantern lotus don't grow anywhere native but Karpos Hule, also you don't see Holy rings all that often either. Where did the two of you come from?" Being a holy beast such as them he couldn't help his curiosity, his kind was far and few. Right paw curled inwards; he tried to conceal his injury as he turned towards Pecomon.


"Your wrist is sprained isn't it...? Here, it's the least I can do!" Walking over to Lia, she released a capsule from her bag. Red seaweed strips were placed upon his swelling paw, instantly they dissolved into his fur. The once persistent pain fading upon contact; the medicinal herb left not a trace. Lowering her voice, she whispered to Liamon with a tone of slight melancholy,


"Home is a bit complicated..." 


"Peco, Pyggy, you guys hungry?" Giving the two of them some of my lemon bar rations I had stored away, their eyes lit up like diamonds. It was obvious as day they were hungry as they were consumed without delay.


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"Garuru and Gaoga must have their tails in a knot right now, heh... I'm certain they'll find us eventually. I say we beat them to the punch and get the Humming stones before they do!" The thought of completing the hunt without his help was too good to pass up.


"Oh, humming stones? We saw a bunch last time we hunted here; we won't mind helping you find some!" Peco nuzzled against my cheek her smooth leather garb sliding against my own as patches of fur and scent met. The lemon bars seemed to inspire new found energy as I smiled to her show of gratitude. Pyggy giggled gleefully as his fur dried and belly full of food, they were deeply content. 


"It's odd though, I've been here with the others before, but I don't remember it ever being this cold in the lower layers." Lia purred as he rose to his feet, paw feeling refreshed and healed.
"We should push on ahead, when Garurumon and Gaogamon get down here chances are they'll notice the flower." The Lantern lotus, still continued to burn with the same valour as when it was first lit, the oily leaves proving enough fuel for hours if needed.


Liamon lead the way down the gradually descending path. His eyes adept to darkness; any danger would be noticed instantly. The air became stale and cold; clouds of white breath puffed from my mouth. Peco and I pressed together as we tailed him in near darkness, side by side we walked body heat radiating between the two of us. Pyggy nestled himself once again on her back, tails wrapped around his body for warmth. The rocky ground underfoot soon felt frosty and slick, the familiar glow of moss began to radiate in the distance of the tunnel. A thick sheet of ice replaced the ground as we entered the bottom layer.


Jadite moss glowed from underneath the ice coated walls and ceiling magnifying it's glow. Despite freezing temperatures, it continued to thrive. Husk covered trees and various fruit bearing plants stood frozen; their withered bodies immortalized into lifeless sculptures. Burrows dotted the cave walls, long since abandoned for ice had over taken them too.


"No wonder the Pipismon are so testy, their home is a disaster! This is insane." Pecomon proclaimed as she recalled the terrifying experience of being chased by them. 


"Let's find the humming stones and get out of here quick, the whole ecosystem is thrown out of balance" Liamon called out quietly, staying on high alert. With the moss illuminating the cavern we could see with ease, but the ice proved difficult to traverse.


Peco, struggled to gain footing on the smooth glass surface, hooves giving little to no traction. Pyggy held onto her gold hoop tighter for stability as she slid a few paces. I noticed the level of trust he had in her, not panicking for a moment as she stood her ground. Emerald flames enveloped her hooves, giving her a goddess like appearance as the fire shimmered off the ice around her. The hiss of steam with each step she took, melting hoof prints where she tread adding to her traction. Liamon looked genuinely impressed as Peco regained her footing, still she continued to walk by my side. Pecomon looked so strong...


We walked to the far end of the cavern; the ground cut away revealing an icy pit that water flowed into from chasms in it's interior. A large portal sat in the centre of the swirling pit, teleporting water back to the lake's surface in a continuous cycle. Obsidian circuit board embedded under the sheet ice lead us to the edge of the pit where an obelisk tower stood. 'Core' engraved on its surface in Digi-kana, it was covered with balls of fern leaves unable to grow on the icy ground.


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"Ette! Lia! Thank Yggdrasil, you're alright!" The heavy thunder of canine paw pads on ice clapped on as Garuru and Gaoga rushed us teary eyed. Garuru could barely contain his emotions.


"Saw that nifty fire bush outside, had a feeling you would be down this way. Liamon, my love... please don't do that again..." Gaogamon let out a tender whimper, as Liamon pounced forward into his embrace. Immediately Gaoga began to cover him in extra wet canine kisses, Liamon hated that but purred welcomingly despite it. I too received a nuzzle as Garurumon slid into me catching me in an embrace. Peco and Pyggy waved to the others with a broad smile on their faces, steam still sizzling around them.


We got the two of them up to speed on what had transpired between then and now. Turning back to the obelisk Pygdramon pointed out to me the two inch diameter balls of fern were the humming stones we were looking for. 


"Hmm, I wonder....?"


Pyggy's Holy ring began to glimmer as he inhaled deeply, noticing what he was about to do I stepped over to the side. A bright stream of flame erupted from his mouth igniting the fern clusters that covered the construct. The leaves shrivelled away in tiny embers as green stones skipped to the floor.


"If I were to take a guess, I would say this obelisk is the layers heating core, darn thing must of shut down after it got overran with these Humming stone buds. Despite being freed of its infestation, the core refused to turn on with no obvious method of use. I took this chance to collect several dozen humming stones in my storage capsules; I felt quite accomplished obtaining what I had sought out for. 


Liamon placed a paw upon the cold metallic surface; his mane slowly began to flicker with electricity as it passed through his body into the pillar. Red circuit like patterns lit up on the surface of the obelisk, spreading to the surrounding circuit boards that branched out like roots.
Immediately the sharp cracking of ice echoed from the chasm as layers of accumulated ice fell vanishing into the swirling portal. 


"What would you do without me?" Liamon purred smugly as he winked to Gaogamon. The ground trembled briefly; it was in our best interest to leave as soon as possible. Fields of frozen trees and plants melted into pools of dense mud as the crimson circuitry spread to every corner rapidly breaking down the ice and ecosystem with it. Everyone seemed oddly calm despite the fact our path leading back to the tunnel had been flooded with sludge. Garurumon took a moment to look over the edge of the chasm; my gut sank as I guessed what they probably had in mind. The pools of mud had grown exceptionally large, now merging with each other, the sloppy mess began to flow towards the chasm. 


Peco had an excited twinkle in her eyes, Pyggy, on the other hand, wasn't so thrilled.


"Shortcut it is!"






Liamon let forth a sigh of displeasure; I could understand his hesitation.


"You adrenaline junkies never get tired of this! If this place weren't such a madhouse, I would happily walk back up..."


Garurumon motioned for me to hop on his back; I could tell he was serious about doing this. I hopped on and fastened my jaws around the neck strap of his harness, the initial drop was far. 


"Take a deep breath!"
The tsunami of accumulated sludge picked up speed as it approached the drain. In unison we all took the plunge; light enveloped us as the comforting rush of warm water filled my senses. The late evening sun illuminated the watery world around me. The swirling portal had spewed us in the middle of the lake several meters below the surface. Surfacing we began to swim towards the shore. The mud had begun to flow through the portal, purged so it could start anew. The once blue water soon was over taken, tainted by the sludge. Despite how fast we swamp, ultimately the gritty mess caught up clinging to our fur wherever it could. I was completely filthy...


Peco didn't seem to mind nor did the others all that much, looking over towards me though she noticed my expression of disbelief. Hiking upwards on Garuru's back I tried to avoid touching the water, both she and Pyggy began to giggle at my antics. All the same It made little difference. Crawling back to shore, we all were covered from head to tail, I swallowed my complaints and put on a brave face 


"Let's get cleaned up back at the cabin... Peco, would you guys like to come with us? We got hot showers and food. I wouldn't mind having some more delicate company; you helped us out!" Peco and Pyggy's eyes lit up, unsure where they stood in light of events. 


"It would be an honour, Lady Ette" They replied in unison, a playful smirk upon on their muddy faces. I couldn't help but blush in embarrassment. Peco is the same level as me; she must think I'm some kept girl who has never left home before... I felt so inexperienced. My mind feels restless when I'm with her, why...?


We arrived back at the cabin as the moon took hold of the lacquer sky. Coated in mud and debris we entered the deck leaving muddy paw prints at the doorstep. The hiss and scatter of water splashed along the shower tiles as Garuru released the valve. Stripping down out of our harnesses, we first washed the leather garbs clean and hung them to dry. Liamon and the rest of the boys wasted no time cleaning themselves, clearly eager to brew some Pixi's Hiccup. Pyggy, Peco and I were alone for the first time. I couldn't help but watch the two of them as they showered together, Pygdramon meticulously scrubbing Peco's fur with pawfuls of soap as she rinsed her hair. They seemed accustomed to doing this.


I must have been staring too long, the two of them noticed and smiled.


"I help where I can; Peco can be picky," Pyggy said as he rinsed her chest. My face flushed with embarrassment; I looked at Peco shyly.


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"Y-you both look beautiful..." I stammered as I took a moment to realize what I was saying. My mind was fighting me as I struggled to put my words together. Peco came over to my shower head, I froze in place unsure of what to expect. Nose only inches from mine, her orange eyes looked deeply into mine reading something within me.


"You're beautiful too, Ette." Pausing for a moment, she winked playfully then returned to Pyggy to turn off the water.


"I wanna chat with you more, let's get away from those rambunctious few once we dry off!" 


The three of us carried our hunting harness to one of the guest rooms and joined the boys to see how the brewing had progressed. A large blacken kettle with a wooden valve boiled at the centre of the room, Lia, Gaoga and Garurumon huddled around it. The kettle hummed chime like pings as the humming stones boiled in the bath of Pixi's Hiccup blossoms. The vibrating water was releasing the subtle flavours of this alcoholic brew. Unlike when dried the brewed blossoms were sweet and savoury in scent.


"It's ready; this stuff will put you on your tail!" Liamon purred as he placed a smaller kettle under the wooden nozzle and filled it. Rigid wooden handles adorn the sides for easy carry, snatching it up with my maw I took it into the other room, Pyggy carrying cups for the three of us. Lia proceeded to fill another kettle for themselves. Garurumon frowned as the door to the guest room slid shut.


"I guess Ette is having a tea party, and I'm not invited..."


Pyggy placed the cups upon the table as I proceeded to fill them carefully. The vibrant pink liquid steaming in the glass as it cooled. We sat around the low laying table nursing our drink; the taste was sugary sweet and smooth. Immediately I could start to feel a buzz only after a few mouthfuls of this tonic. Peco couldn't hold her poker face, feeling a little influenced as well. Pyggy, on the other hand, downed one cup and asked for seconds.


"Pecomon, you seem like a strong person, to be honest I admire that... Today was my first real hunt so I'm not so good at it" Blushing and slightly driven by my liquid courage, I smiled as I extended my right paw. Brushing my paw pad against her side tenderly, her fur was soft. I didn't fully understand it myself, but Peco only looked at me with the same overwhelming look as she subdued me with her eyes. Her fanged smile was loving as she sensed my hesitation, unsure where this was going. Pyggy sat on the table watching me stroke his partner as he continued to drink, looking pleased he got into a more comfortable position on his side. 


"Ever been with another girl, Ette?" Peco whispered as she stood, sitting on my haunches her face met mine once again. Inches away I could smell her scent, feel her breath against cheeks, feel her thoughts.


"No..." My honest answer making her eyes burn with a wild fire. The taste of foreign saliva entered my mouth, as a slender tongue slipped into my maw. Nose pressed together my fangs met hers as I leaned into the kiss. My enigmatic thoughts suddenly making sense, I want her... 






"Turnaround, I have something to share with you." As I turned tail, her sleek tongue slithered between my loins sliding up the crevice of my vulva. Letting out a silent gasp I felt confused and aroused, my brain struggling to keep up with my emotions. Delving deeper the wetness of her nose meshed with my fur as she slid inside. I moaned as she pressed against my inner walls massaging me as she continued; Peco knew what she was doing.


Rhythmically with precision Peco indulged in cunnilingus, I felt overwhelmed as she touched me in ways I never experienced before. Nibbling my inner folds she drank me, tiny cries slipped past my lips as she found deeper troves to explore. Slipping the pink tongue back into her mouth, Pecomon began to suckle against my clit. The yellow fur along my spine stood on end as my mouth shot open. I couldn't believe what she was doing to me. Focusing at the tip of my vulva, her sucking motions buckled my legs as I came onto her nose. My world faded from reason as I cried out in bliss. Licking my juices from her lips, she motioned for me to face her as she sunk me in another passionate kiss. Tasting my cum off her palate was erotically awakening, the new taste of my lover dancing in my mouth. Sucking her tongue I followed it's complete length until its tip fell from my lips; Pyggy watched awestruck as I warmed up to Peco. 


"It's your turn now, Lady Ette! You know what to do." Presenting herself towards me, her Holy ring saluted as it sat nestled at the base of her tail. Peco was moist; fur matted along her dampened lips her sex was heavy with estrus. I desperately wanted to know how she taste, to see what makes her tick, see who she is. Mimicking Pecomon's actions, I spread her lips with my muzzle swallowing her nectar. Unlike the earthy musks of males I've grown to love, her taste was slightly salty yet sweet. Her exotic cocktail of tastes captivated me as I explored a new avenue of sexuality.


Licking hungrily, Peco trembled under the onslaught I unleashed. Slowly sliding my tongue along her fur I found my way to the base of her tail. I was beside myself as I began to lick her and sniff under tail repeatedly, my tongue pressing against the cold metal of her ring. Pecomon's expression crept into a broad smile as I completely let go. Pecomon turned around moments later to sample her taste as well, breaking the kiss she pinned me on my back.


Gliding our hips together, we scissored as Pyggy hopped off the table to get a better view at our show. Covered in blush my breath was heavy as our loins kisses sending shivers through my fur. We both moaned modestly as we found pleasure in each other's bodies. 


"Ette, where I come from we have a ritual that's performed before you're considered independent. It's popular amongst girls, would you like to try it? I won't tell you what it is though!" I felt trusting of Peco and this experience we're having, so I gave her a silent nod of approval. Pyggy Scampered over to Peco's harness and fetched a blue herb capsule. Upon opening the storage device, a long curved bulbous fruit appeared. Skin vibrant pink with rows of large knotted bulbs, a single green leaf protruded from the middle. Pygdramon took a few attempts to get a good grasp on the unique fruit, as he positioned himself at the pinch point of our mating.






"Just relax, the first bump is always the hardest," He said lovingly as I felt the curved surface slide against my entrance coating the fruit in arousal. The second time I felt my lips spread as I grit my teeth, the first of many slipping in stretching me inches in diameter. I whimpered and moaned as Pyggy continued to guide it deeper, enjoying the sight of each inch slowly swallowed. Peco continued to grind against me as my pelvis began to bulge, the knotted fruit three bulbs deep.


"This is called a Gourdous fruit, feels nice doesn't it?" She spoke softly, as the opposite end slid inside her with a gentle moan. Pyggy excused himself as we continued to have our fun, seemingly content with only watching. Lowering her haunches, Peco began to grind gradually, working further down our curved shaft until we were equal in length. 


"This fruit is for deflowering, but most girls only do it because it feels good."


Pecomon abruptly began to thrust, the nubs against my G-spot shifting and pressing as yet another orb forced it's way deeper inside. Chest heaving heavy, my maw was half open wanting to groan in pleasure and cry in pain. Peco covered my neck with wet licks as she tried to soothe my discomfort, each kiss making the pain fade.


"Peco, what are you doing to me?" Kissing me on the lips, Peco giggled understanding my question had undertones. Despite that, she began short shallow thrusts as Pecomon straddled my lithe body. Several gourdous bulbs slid out of me only to knot me again in rapid succession. I began to quirt as the ribbed thrusting made me moan uncontrollably. Peco whimpered too as we endured our bodily strain together. It was oddly arousing knowing she felt the same pain and pleasure as I, locking lips we continued to thrust.


Droplets of her nectar dribbled onto my inner thighs soaking the base of my tail, I could feel the fruit flex as Peco quivered shaking in bliss as she struggled to keep footing. I could tell she deeply desired me, all of me. 


"Not such a tough girl now, are you?" I jest as I caught her bitting her bottom lip. Thrusting upwards, I guided the shaft as she went yet another bulb deeper. I winced in pain as we pressed together, reaching our capacity. I never imagined I could feel so full. Barely an inch separated us as we were in four knots deep each. Grinding vigorously I didn't want to pull away, the sensations of pain and pleasure too good to stop. Anchored like a bitch in heat, my mind gave up trying to make sense of these new feelings that swirled inside. Adrenaline flowed through us as we both began to shake and whimper, our thighs squeezing as the inevitable approached. I came first Peco soon after, as we climaxed the gourdous fruit became coated in our heavy flow of sex. 


Freeing ourselves, the dripping fruit flopped to the floor in a damp puddle of evidence. Silently after-glowing for a moment our breathing steadied, we were still sore from our 'pseudo-deflowering'. Pyggy had a tiny paw to his mouth, enchanted by the display of eroticism. I felt warm with embarrassment, once again someone had watched me have sex...


"The last step of the ritual is to feast upon this sacred fruit. Let's all enjoy it as a symbol of our friendship, shall we?" Pecomon called out as Pygdramon joined us once again; the gourdous fruit was still freshly wet. Huddling around we wasted no time sinking our fangs into the thick flesh. Pyggy lacked a shred of hesitation as he purposely began eating from the end that happen to be inside me previously. Still slick with my sex, Peco pretended not to notice his choice as creamy milk seeped from the puncture marks she left. 


"It'll make you a little sleepy forewarned, but you feel completely refreshed when you wake up!" She whispered as I chewed and swallowed the inner cream flesh of the gourgous fruit. Sweet, savoury and salty the taste of her nether regions with the sweet compliment of juices danced in my mouth. The day had been long and eventful, I couldn't hide the fact I was indeed fatigued to one degree, or another. The heavy set sensation slowly crept up on us, as Pyggy was the first to yawn.


The hour became late as the three of us, passed out in a mass of fur. The half ate fruit still on the floor, as Pecomon and Pygdramon wrapped around me in slumber. Snoring moderately, the rumbling drag of sleepy breath could be heard through the door. The light remained on, as it glimmered from under the sliding panel. Liamon and Gaoga had already gone to bed, leaving Gauru up alone. Blanket in maw the door slid open revealing us snoring in the centre of the room. Garuru took this opportunity to cover us all, adding a level of comfort to sleeping on the hardwood floor. As the light clicked off the room faded to moonlit darkness, not a single soul stirred.


"Sweet dreams, Lady Ette. You did well today!"