⌚ New Experiences

34. Another Morning

Spanky lay in bed for a while before he opened his eyes. Floating in a haze somewhere between dreams and the real world, he didn't need to think about what was real. He could just enjoy the warmth, and the feeling of not having to think. The simple pleasure of a soft, furry body in his arms.

It took a long while for him to realise that he didn't normally wake up like this. Something was different. Then his eyes opened, and he realised that the body in his arms was a large plush toy. A lynx, dressed in punk style with soft velveteen clothes. He didn't remember where that had come from, even now he was able to think adult thoughts again. He wasn't alone, though. There was a beautiful kestrel lying close beside him, her own arms cuddling what seemed to be a unicorn, and her wings wrapped protectively around both of them.

He shifted just a little, and felt the unusual bulk between his legs. He was still wearing a diaper from last night's fun and games. He allowed himself a little smile at that; there was no need to be embarrassed when there was nobody there to see. And as much as he'd protested, the soft crinkly plastic was strangely comfortable. He cast his eyes down, wondering if Dawn was still in diapers too. The memories of last night came flooding back as he thought about it. She'd been his sister instead of his girlfriend. That was a weird experience.

In a good way, he qualified his own thoughts. He couldn't forget how much fun he'd had, struggling so hard to be a big girl as the post-hypnotic suggestions pushed him to be even more a baby. Then he remembered he'd been such a jerk, bullying his little sister. He couldn't believe he'd lost control like that. Whether she was his girlfriend or his sister, there were some things it just wasn't acceptable to do to a girl.

"I'll never do that again," he whispered, hoping that saying the words out loud would make the resolution easier to stick to.

"Why not?" Dawn replied, her own eyes fluttering open a second later. She pulled her wings back, and wrapped her arms around Spanky instead. It was still strange, holding his lover with three plushies between them, but it reassured him that he hadn't irreparably damaged their relationship. "Didn't you have fun?"

"I love you, Dawn," he answered. She didn't say anything else, so he took a few moments to work out what he needed to say: "It's not the little girl thing, that was fun. It's weird seeing myself as a girl, though, I've never had that before. And seeing us both as tiger cubs, I guess that means Paper is Mommy? But the way I treated you, that's unacceptable. I got angry over stupid things, and then I tried to hurt you for it. I tried to get you in trouble with the adults, that's a really mean trick. I can't believe I even thought of that, I thought I would have more self control."

"Yeah, but... did you enjoy it?"

"If I say yes, would that make me a terrible person?"

"Telling the truth just makes you _you_. You know, the fox I fell in love with? Spanky, you wanted to get your own back after I humiliated you. I made you feel small, and I teased you about it."

"Yeah. But I... I should have tried even harder to prove I was big. Struggled harder against the hypno suggestions. That wouldn't have been so mean to you, and I'm sure I would have enjoyed it more. Because that's what helplessness means to me. This was your first time trying this stuff, and I was actively trying to hurt you. For no reason."

"Mommy told you that if I tease you, you'd feel an urge to make me feel little in any way you could. If that bothers you, we could ask her not to do that next time."

"Bothers _me_? You're the one who ended up..."

"Spanky, your subconscious was primed already. I knew that if I teased you, you would try to humiliate me. And you know what? I took every opportunity to point out when you did something childish. Do you know why I teased you like that?"

"Because she told you to."

"Really? Wow. Well, maybe. But I would have anyway. It was hard, but I knew that if I kept pushing, you would eventually push back harder. And you did."

"I made you–"

"Exactly. You embarrassed me, and made me feel helpless. It was upsetting and cruel. And I _loved_ it. And I love you, John Spanky. Whatever you feel about yourself."

"Even if I'm a cub, there's no excuse for being cruel."

"Your girlfriend carries a bullwhip on her belt. Have you ever been on the business end of that?"

"Uhh..."

"Isn't that cruel? But I'm sure you love it. That's the difference. Don't feel bad about giving me what I want. I was pushing you, remember? I couldn't ask you, but I could keep pushing you, trying to annoy you, and hope you'd find something to do to get me back. Something just a little cruel. I could see it in your eyes, right at the beginning, that you could sense what I wanted and you were ready to do it for me. They regressed you before you could, that first time. But I knew that if I kept on trying, you would get there in the end."

"You really don't mind? You know, if they'd decided to punish you..."

"Would you rather they punish me, or you? If they decide it's necessary? I'll be happy to take it, if Paper's upset about what happened. But really, I'd prefer punishment from you. And being under your control. From the first time you told me this kind of thing was possible with hypnosis, I've been wanting to be _your_ baby. I enjoyed most of it, but that little moment of cruelty from you was the best."

"Well, maybe I can try to be the Daddy some time. Maybe I can learn to use that yo-yo properly, if they don't object."

"This one?" Dawn grinned, and held up a piece of blue plastic. "I lifted it out of Paper's pocket while she was putting me in bed. In case you want to punish me for being so naughty."

"I... I don't think I can be annoyed at you. Not for being so understanding, and trying so hard to give me what I want. And besides, we're both talking like responsible adults, lying in bed together like consenting adults, but wearing diapers. I think we need to get changed, and remember how to use the bathroom, before we decide what to do with the rest of the day."

"Yes, Daddy," Dawn grinned. "But why do we need to get up to go to the bathroom, if we're still wearing diapers?"

"Because I'm not a baby. Not right now, anyway."

"I can be. If that's what you'd like." She smiled, and slowly sat up. But instead of standing, she just sat there with a faraway look in her eyes that Spanky was starting to recognise. She gave a little sigh, a sound he might barely have noticed in any other circumstances, and Spanky soon felt the warmth spreading around his crotch as his diaper started to swell again. He felt the blush growing in his chest, a pink army charging up to his face. But at the same time he could see Dawn was blushing too, and she looked so impossibly adorable. And somehow, this time, he didn't feel embarrassed. But he knew how he was supposed to respond this time, as an adult.

"I think there's a baby here who needs a little punishment," he said, trying to inject a subtle growl into his voice.

"Yes, Daddy," Dawn nodded, handing over the blue yo-yo and staring down at her hands in her lap. "Thank you. I love you."

Author's Note: This was originally the end of the third story in a trilogy. Now there's a 4th story, for anyone who is interested in seeing more of this story. I'm still writing it this time, so please let me know if there's anything you'd like to see in the new story. And if you want early access, my $5 supporters on Patreon can see the next 7 chapters on Google Docs; and even watch me writing in real time as I add to it.

I hope you enjoyed Spanky's story.