This is a short work of erotic fiction containing furry, or anthropomorphic, characters, which are animals that either demonstrate human intelligence or walk on two legs, for the purposes of these tales. It is a thriving and growing fandom in which creators are prevalent in art and writing especially.
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Gender Swapped Spots
Jasiri?
The cheetah rolled over on his back, grumbling internally as his slumber was disturbed. An outcrop of rocks became his home seven moons ago, proving an excellent base from which to hunt through the summer months as young prey animals found their hooves. They were easy prey and, while Jasiri appreciated the thrill of the hunt as much as any hot-blooded feline, he appreciated the delicacy of young meat just as much. And who was he to shun what was within his reach? There was still challenge in evading the guardians of his prey, whatever that prey may be within the various herds. With easy access to sweeping grassland and alluring watering holes, his shelter was cocooned in the heart of an African paradise.
Something pushed against his side and the cheetah growled good-naturedly, looking up at his mate as she butted him with her head for a second time. The clouded leopard stood over him, grey tail flicking from side to side as her pink eyes fell hazy with uncertainty. How she had come to reside in Africa was a story indeed, being born in Asia, yet not one that she liked to speak of. It had been a long road and much better awaited her. With her grey fur dotted with black rosettes, she stood out on the plains - a challenge to her hunting. The rosettes on the bulk of her body, shoulders to rump, boasted dollops of pink fur in an unusual trait for her species that would never naturally occur in the wild. Luna could not explain how she had gotten her spots, a fact that irked her to no end when questioned by other wild cats they came across. She hated not knowing the answer to a question. Jasiri, on the other paw, never thought much on her distinctive colouring except to admire her sinuous form and beauty.
He swiped her nose and she jerked her head back, forepaws kneading the hard-packed earth in a quick, repetitive motion. Ear twitching, he reached out to her with his mind, brushing the edge of her thoughts with his and sending her a single line of what counted for speech between them.
What's wrong?
Jasiri rose to his paws and stretched luxuriously, hindquarters up in the air as his shoulders dipped and claws extended. He had slept too long but it was easy to relax in the cool silk of the cave when the sun raged outside. Standing, his heavy balls, larger than those of any other feline that he had met, swung below his abdomen, impossible to miss. At times, they made walking difficult if he did not spend his seed frequently enough to drain them, though his submissive kitten was always eager to have him plough her well-used sex for the release and simmering dominance he so craved. Fucking was even better than hunting, it had to be said. But the clouded leopard was not in heat and did not have mating on her mind either. Shaking her head, Luna shifted her weight anxiously.
There's something wrong in the old den.
The old den? Jasiri sat on his haunches and raised one paw to his muzzle, meticulously cleaning it of dust. What were you doing back there?
Luna swallowed and looked down, the tip of her tail tickling the ground as it lowered.
I wondered where the last cubs went, she said, avoiding his gaze. They grow up so swiftly, I wanted to see how they were doing. I thought that maybe one of them - Ayo, perhaps - had found a mate and settled there for this season, to hunt and raise young of their own. I only wonder what happens to them once they leave.
Oh, Luna. Jasiri rubbed his body against hers, twisting to repeat the comforting motion on the other side. You know they will not stay with us forever, it is their nature to leave, to start families of their own. We mate and breed more little ones to further our line...and breed for our pleasure too.
His black lips twitched as he recalled their most recent breeding but Luna was far from soothed. Mewling, she stomped her forepaws down with such force and distress that he balked at the sudden display.
No! Her mind-touch stung him. There is something there now. It's the pools at the back, that hidden spring that saved us many a trip to the river with our litter. There's something in the pools. In them!
She paused, one paw raised from the ground as if she had been caught in the middle of a thought, poised to leap into motion. The leopard shook herself and met Jasiri's eyes, certainty shining in her own.
The pools are glowing. Foxfire.
Jasiri stiffened. No wonder she was so upset.
We have to ensure the den is safe, Luna insisted, nipping his shoulder as if the bite would get him to his paws and following her from their shelter. What if the kittens return? What if we need to return there next season? We need to make sure it is safe, that there is nothing wrong.
The cheetah looked away, head swinging to allow his gaze to travel. Nuzzling his mate's shoulder, he chuffed as she moved away, demanding a response before further contact.
Nothing bad will happen, kitten.