Collision.

Ricardo & Alexei.

Ricardo was tired and sore, his silvery fur was tousled and sticky, it bothered him to think of all the work that it would cost him to brush it, and was especially annoyed that his beautiful silvery fur had deformed into a dirty grey which did not shine the way he like it. He was definitely going to take a long and relaxing bath this weekend. It had been a pretty long night, customers entered one by one: rats, rabbits, coyotes, otters. The irritating part was the "new" customers that the young wolf had to get accustomed to, but the worst, were the rude or abrupt ones that took away the interesting part of the "job". Then there were those that finished too soon and instinctively said things like "is not always the like this" or "it is the first time that happens'' those were the best since most of them fell asleep as soon as they climaxed while Ricardo received the payment of the full hour when he only had to endure it for at most 10 to 15 minutes. That night had the gall to be a tortuous one after the clients insisted on "dominating" the young wolf, but he could not complain, especially with the last one which represented a "big" challenge.

-No more - the young wolf whisper while he tried in vain to accommodate the soft fur of his muzzle, anyway soon the Sun will come out and the Jade Jaguar will close its doors, he could leave early like most of his mates, but he needed the money, his family needed the money. So, he could not have the luxury of going early or to say no to a customer that asked for a wolf. It made him feel guilty not wanting to take more costumers. The night went well and he gather enough silver pieces to be able to buy resources for the week, this slightly lifted his spirits. Without any more thinking he settled himself in the seat of his room and little by little he fell sleep, letting his body to slowly slip into embrace of dreams where he could be who he wanted to be.

While dreaming he saw himself as a prince, dressed in royal, navy blue clothes that highlighted the beautiful shine of his silver fur, he could feel the velvet gently caress his skin causing an inexplicable sensation and cold marble causing his paws and legs to tingle. He no longer stood in his room at the Jade Jaguar, but one twice that size adorned with large curtains purple with golden ornaments, the floor and the walls made of polished white marble and resting in the middle of the room was a large bed enough for multiple people to sleep in. he heard as someone lightly knocked on the door. Surely this was one of the servants to let him know that dinner was ready, without taking his eyes of the large mirror where he admired his figure in his fine robes he exclaimed softly - come in - but the door did not open. Ricardo listened as they continued knocking on the door, this time in a more abrupt manner, still standing at the mirror he exclaim - come on in, it's open - There was a moment of silence, Ricardo slowly turn his head and fixed his gaze at the door which remained close, cautiously he approached it and placed one of his long ears on the wood, and for a moment he did not hear anything. Until suddenly the wooden door was hit with such intensity that it made the poor wolf jump and fall on his back into the floor then everything changed, the curtains were torn and full of mold, the marble lost its luster and became a gray lifeless stone, and his nose was filled with the stench of death and despair. The beautiful and shiny mirror where he had admired his figure was shattered and in a moment of desperation he attempt to get up, but something heavy prevented him. His legs hung heavy with shackles and the beautiful Royal robes had disappeared, he was naked and chained to the floor. Then from under the door spouted a thick and dark liquid that reeked of desperation, death and agony. He attempted to move to prevent liquid touching him but it was useless as he was moored to the ground. He glanced at the bed and he saw the same liquid dripping and forming a puddle that slowly approached him, tears escaped his eyes, he try to scream but his throat had closed completely, he could not escape.

-Ricardo! - heard the wolf while a pair of hands suddenly agitated, when his eyesight became clear he manage a glimpse to Mika, who was the panther in charge of the Jade Jaguar - wake up honey, you have a client - said Mika while slowly heading to the entrance of the room, "a client" thought Ricardo while slowly arranged his thoughts he didn't want anymore "clients" he just wanted to curl in bed and forget about the horror of that nightmare, without question he cleaned his eyes and stood - Mika, sorry, but I will not take more "clients" for now –the panther turn gently and look directly into the emerald eyes of the wolf – is everything all right sweetheart? -the wolf thought to tell her, to let her know about his horrid nightmare but that only made him feel like a puppy – yeah, it's just that the last client was a bit... rude - which was partly true, he needed time alone to recover his will, Mika smiled and slowly approached Ricardo - look, I can tell Raj to attend our "client", I mean, the "client" didn't request any species in particular, but I'd like that you attend him - the wolf began to feel frustrated he duck his ears and kept his tail still on the floor - any reason in particular? - he exclaimed with an annoyed tone, the panther without looking said - yes, actually, there is a reason, when I told him that we were about to close and that he can come back tomorrow he insisted me to let him enter with one of my guys because tomorrow morning would be complicated and he needed the company today, after he said that, he gave me 3 pieces of gold and told me to kept the change, that all he asked for is that i will send him the best that we have, I know you are tired and sore but believe me when I tell you that you must agree to, not only he will pay well, I assure you that you will enjoy that little and young ass- the Panther moved her tail in a playful way while waiting for the answer of the wolf, the fact that he had paid with pieces of gold, didn't sound bad - how young? - Ask Ricardo to the Panther who draw a malicious smile from ear to ear - not more than 17 years-.