Sarah and William quickly packed their belongings(and once again washed the bedsheets)then they headed straight home to the capital.

  “I still can’t believe that your suspension was lifted early.” William said. “Did your coach say why it was lifted?”

  Sarah shook her head as she scrolled through her phone. “No, they didn’t. But I assume they have a good reason to do so.” Sarah then put away her phone and looked over at William. “Hey William, I need to ask you something.”

  “Ask away.”

  “I have noticed that everyone in your family has gray fur, but you have white fur. Why is that?”

  “Oh I get asked that all the time. According to my parents I have a genetic trait for white fur that only pops up every other generation.”

  “Okay. I was just curious.” Sarah then leaned her head on her hand and she looked out the car window. Part of her still thought that something wasn’t right with William or the WhiteFang family. But she still trusted William, and she loved him even more.

  Once back in the capital, Sarah and William went back to their respective apartments. Sarah still had a few days until she was needed back on the team, so she decided to head to the gym to work out the kinks in her body. Sarah focused on her legs, mostly by pushing weights and doing cardio. While wiping away the sweat from her head with a towel, Sarah bumped into Rachel.

  “Sarah! It’s so great to see you! How was your vacation?” Rachel asked.

  “It was amazing!” Sarah replied. “How about we head to the smoothie bar and talk about it?”

  “Sounds good to me.” Rachel and Sarah walked over to the smoothie bar and took their seats. Rachel ordered a pineapple smoothie while Sarah ordered a watermelon one.

  “So, tell me everything.” Rachel said.

  Sarah took a sip of her smoothie. “We had a wonderful time. First we went to edge city and we toured the local art museum. It may sound boring, but trust me it was fantastic. Afterwards we stopped by this huge fountain in the center of the city and posed to take a photo in front of it.” Sarah then showed Rachel the photo on her phone.

  “Aww, that is adorable!”

  “The next day William and I went to an amusement park that had a ton of fun rides. They even had this roller coaster called Over The Edge that literally went over the edge of the cliff that edge city was near. I was so nervous to ride it at first, but then I built up my courage and had the ride of my life.”

  Rachel sipped her smoothie and set it down. “You mean other than riding William right?”

  Sarah nearly spit out her smoothie. “Shut up!” She said with a ugh.

  “So I heard you went to mythica city next.”

  “We did. They have this great farmer’s market filled with fresh produce, and William cooked us an amazing meal. I was also able to find these two pendants made of emerald and silver. When you click them together they form a heart. I wear one half and William wears the other.”

  Rachel looked at the pendant and smiled. “That is so romantic! So when do you think he will propose?”

  Sarah’s eyes went wide. “Whoa, hold on there. William and I are far from getting married. We haven’t even moved in with each other yet.”

  Rachel just sat there with a smirk on her face. “Mm-Hmm. You say that now, but eventually he will put a ring on that finger.”

  Sarah just giggled and shook her head. “Whatever.”

  “By the way, I heard through the grapevine at the central processing office that you helped out someone who had just crossed over while in mythica city.”

  “Yes I did. William and I were out hiking to see the waterfall when suddenly we both smelled the flower. We followed the scent into this cave and there was this guy who had just crossed over.”

  “How did he react?”

  “He freaked out. He ran out of the cave in a panic. I ran out and gently calmed him down. He said that his name was Sam, and apparently his spirit animal is a snow leopard because that’s what he became. Anyway, I expined everything. The flower, the change, the WildLands, everything. Once Sam was rexed he actually accepted everything pretty well. An agent from the central processing office then showed up and took care of the rest.”

  Rachel cpped her hands together. “I am very impressed. You did everything by the book and you aren’t even an agent. Are you sure you wouldn’t rather be my co-worker at the central processing office?”

  “Sorry, but my pce is on the soccer field. So how is your retionship with Lisa DarkCw going?”

  “It’s going great. We actually moved in together.”

  Sarah smiled and gave Rachel a hug. “Rachel, that's terrific! Congratutions!”

  “Yeah. I find that we really compliment each other. Especially since we’re both crossovers.”

  Sarah then thought for a moment. “You know Rachel, You know all about my crossover story, and you know about Naomi’s, and I’m sure Lisa has told you hers. But what’s your crossover story?”

  Rachel covered her face and giggled. “It’s actually kind of embarrassing.”

  “Oh come on. Spill it.”

  “Alright. Back in the human world I was a deeply closeted lesbian. My parents had no idea that I was gay. Whenever I told them that I was going to hang out with friends, I was actually going out on dates with various girlfriends. When I went away to college I became a little more open, but I still ran into the occasional bible thumping idiot. I did make friends though, both gay and straight. One night we were all partying at a ke when suddenly, I had to use the bathroom. There were no porta potties so I ran into the nearby woods and squatted behind a tree. When I was done, I smelled the flower. Its scent drew me into a cave where I bcked out. When I came too I was an anthro raccoon, and an agent from the central processing office was waiting for me.”

  “Yeah, smelling the flower after doing your business behind a tree is kind of embarrassing. But what about the human world? Do you miss it at all?”

  “Sometimes. But when I found out more about the WildLands, I found that I was in a pce where I could truly be myself. That’s why I got a job as an agent for the central processing office, so that I could help others crossover into this world and be free to be themselves as well.”

  “Aww, that is so sweet of you.”

  Rachel finished her smoothie. “I’m no hero. I’m just someone doing their job.”

  The day finally came when Sarah could return to the team after being suspended. After getting to the locker room and putting on her uniform, Sarah was approached by coach Hooves.

  “FoxTail, the owner wants to see you in her office asap.”

  Sarah was a bit surprised. “Really? What for?”

  Coach Hooves shrugged her shoulders. “I have no idea. But when she wants to talk with anyone on the team, it’s usually really important.”

  Sarah immediately made her way up to the owner’s office. She didn’t know much about the owner of The Warriors, only that her name was Miss Valda and that she was an anthro jaguar.

  Sarah knocked on the massive double doors of Miss Valda’s office. “Come in.” She heard. Sarah opened one of the doors and was very impressed by Miss Valda’s office. It had a red velvet carpet, two bck chairs, walls that were lined with trophies, and a bck cquer desk. Miss Valda was leaning against the desk. She was wearing a red pants suit and holding a drink in her hand.

  “Please, take a seat.” Miss Valda motioned.

  Sarah sat in one of the chairs. “You wanted to see me?”

  Miss Valda finished her drink and set it down on her desk. “Yes. By now you are aware that I was able to get your suspension lifted, right?”

  Sarah nodded her head. “Yes, and I am very grateful.”

  Miss Valda crossed her arms. “As you should be. It wasn’t easy to get the suspension of a pyer who punched a fan in the face lifted.”

  “Then why did you get my suspension lifted at all?” Sarah asked.

  “Because the fan you punched is a bigot. There are a lot of crossover’s who live in the WildLands. Unfortunately this has led to a movement among those who were born here in the WildLands who believe that the WildLands belong to them. It’s a small movement, but it’s still a blight on our society. That is where you come in.”

  Sarah was confused. “I don’t understand.”

  “You’re a crossover. The image of you punching out anti-crossover has made you a hero amongst your fellow crossovers. I am not advocating violence, but I do love the publicity. The Warriors are already the best team in the league, and with a hero figure like yourself on the team we’ll be unstoppable.”

  Sarah was filled with a mix of emotions. “Miss Valda, I am very grateful that you got my suspension lifted. But you’re making me into a hero for all the wrong reasons. I want to be the type of hero who inspires others with my determination, and that if you follow your dreams you will achieve them. I don’t want to be a hero because of violence. Violence never solves anything.”

  Miss Valda simply smirked. “You stand by your morals. I admire that. Your suspension is still lifted, but you are still on the back up squad. I just can’t move you up to the main team for obvious reasons. You may go back to the field now, and continue to help rank up those wins.”

  Sarah stood up from the chair. “Thank you for everything Miss Valda.” She then left her office and returned to the locker room.

  After Sarah left, a smile came across Miss Valda’s face. “I have so many pns for you, Foxtail.” She thought to herself.

  When Sarah returned to the locker room, she was approached by Lisa. “So what did Miss Valda want with you?”

  “Let’s just say she wanted me to be something I’m not.”

  “But you’re still on the team though, right?”

  Sarah smiled and patted Lisa on the shoulder. “Of course I am. And I’m still on the back up squad right alongside you.”

  “That’s great! Now let’s go out there and win this game.”

  The Warriors were able to pick up another victory. Even though Sarah was never called in and spent the whole game on the bench, she was still gd to be back on the team when they needed her.

  The next day Sarah was at her apartment when William arrived. “Sarah, I have great news!”

  “What is it William?”

  “I followed your advice and got myself a job as a chef! I work at a bistro called The White Rose. It’s not as upscale as Aora, but it’s still pretty fancy.”

  Sarah rushed over and embraced William in a huge hug. “William, that's great! I am so proud of you!”

  “You’ll really be proud of how I got the job. I have no formal training, but I was able to cook up a meal that impressed the owner so much that he gave me the job.”

  Sarah looked at William and smiled. “We have both come a long way since we both met.”

  William smirked. “You mean when we were checking out each other’s asses?”

  Sarah burst out ughing. “Not that! I mean when I was working the night shift at the I.T. center and you were a custodian with the cleaning crew.”

  “You’re right. And I invited you out for coffee and we sat down and had a great conversation about video games. As I remember, we touched hands at that coffee shop and I’m pretty sure that you were blushing.”

  Sarah brought her hand up to her face, feeling slightly embarrassed. “How could you tell I was blushing? My face is covered with fur.”

  “Oh I have my ways. You know, I actually found you to be kind of sexy in that work outfit that you wore.”

  “You mean the powder blue business shirt with a bck tie and a bck pencil skirt?”

  “Yeah, that’s the one.”

  “Hold on a second.” Sarah rushed into her bedroom. A few minutes ter, she emerged wearing the outfit.

  William was surprised. “Wow! You kept that outfit?”

  Sarah put her hand to her mouth and giggled. “Well, I don’t keep all of my old clothes. But I do keep this outfit to remind me of how I started out when I first came to the WildLands.”

  “And you still look just as sexy.”

  Sarah walked over and took William by the hand. She then led to the bedroom. Before they went in, Sarah whispered into William’s ear. “I’m not wearing any panties.”

  William smiled and walked with Sarah into the bedroom. Sarah was about to unzip her skirt when William stopped her. “No no, leave it on.” Sarah smiled seductively and sat on the edge of the bed. William got on his knees and stuck his snout up Sarah’s skirt and then proceeded to lick her pussy. Sarah fell back on the bed and let out a moan of pleasure.

  When William was finished pleasuring Sarah downstairs, he slowly unzipped her skirt and carefully took it off. William then stripped naked and inserted his fully erect cock into Sarah’s pussy.

  Sarah took off her shirt and tie, and then moved her hips in motion with William’s thrusting. William fondled her breasts and moved closer to kiss Sarah on the neck. William then rolled over on his back, and he and Sarah continued to make sweet love. Sarah then sat up on William’s crotch, bouncing up and down on his cock.

  After Sarah and William were finished, Sarah got up to clean herself off in the bathroom. “Sorry if I soiled your outfit.” William called out.

  “That’s okay. I was going to get it dry cleaned anyway.” Sarah re emerged from the bathroom wearing a bra and panties and id down next to William.

  “I have some bonus news about my new job.” William said. “I told the owner that I was dating you, and he is a huge fan of The Warriors. So he has offered you a brunch for you and your friends that is free of charge.”

  “Aww, that’s very sweet. But I don’t want any special treatment. I insist on paying.”

  “If you insist. And I guarantee that I will make you and your friends a meal that you won’t forget.”

  Sarah smiled and traced her finger across William’s chest. “I don’t doubt it.”

  That weekend Sarah, Rachel, Lisa, Naomi, and Becky all went to The White Rose. They kept their clothing casual, as the bistro was not some snooty type of restaurant. The pce felt like eating at a fancy hotel.

  A waitress took them to their table and they all took their seats. “So, have any of you ever been here before?” Sarah asked.

  “I haven’t, but I hear that the food here is excellent!” Becky replied.

  “It should be. Especially since Sarah is dating one of the chefs.” Rachel said with a sly smile.

  Sarah just smiled and rolled her eyes. The waitress returned and asked about their drink orders. “Mimosas all around!” Beck procimed.

  After the drinks arrived, Naomi looked around the table. “So, should we toast to something?”

  Sarah thought for a moment. “How about a toast to love and friendship?”

  Everyone nodded and raised their gsses. “To love and friendship!” They all said in unison.

  The group then engaged in small talk, with the main topic being everyone’s love lifes. “So Naomi, how are you and Darby getting along?” Sarah asked.

  Naomi took a sip of her drink. “Things are going great. We have a lot in common. We watch a lot of anime, py a lot of video games, and go out on walks to enjoy the beauty of nature.”

  “So have you two done the dirty deed yet?” Rachel asked.

  Naomi shook her head and raised her hands. “Oh no no no. I love Darby, but I want to save myself for marriage.”

  Becky smiled and pced both of her hands over her heart. “Aw, that is so traditional and sweet!”

  Lisa leaned on the table as she looked at Naomi. “You don’t know what you’re missing. Every night Rachel and I-”

  Sarah immediately cut her off. “Whoa! That is not appropriate meal time conversation.”

  Rachel and Lisa both stared at Sarah. “Oh come on, we all know that you and William are always doing the nasty.” Rachel said. This caused Sarah to nearly spit out her drink and ugh.

  Everyone’s orders then arrived. Sarah ordered red velvet waffles, while Rachel and Lisa both ordered crepes. Naomi ordered a fruit sad and Becky ordered french toast.

  Sarah took a bite of her waffles and was instantly amazed by the fvor. They were the best waffles that she had ever had, and she savored every bite.

  Both Rachel’s and Lisa’s eyes widened when they took a bite of their crepes. “Sarah, this is fantastic!” Rachel said. “William really is a great cook!”

  Sarah swallowed her food and wiped her mouth. “You don’t have to tell me twice. William can make a great meal no matter what the ingredients are.”

  After everyone had finished their meals, the waitress arrived with five gsses filled with chocote mousse . “A gift from the chef.” She said.

  They were all given a gss. Each mousse was topped with a wafer thin cookie, with Sarah’s being in the shape of a heart. Sarah smiled while all her friends d’awwed.

  “Aww, that is so romantic!” Becky said.

  “How come you don’t do romantic stuff like that for me?” Lisa asked Rachel.

  Rachel pced her hand on Lisa’s shoulder and smirked. “You seem to think it’s pretty romantic when I take my tongue-”

  Sarah again threw up her hands and cut Rachel off. “Again. Not appropriate meal time conversation!”

  Once everyone had finished their mousse, (which was the sweetest thing that they had ever tasted) a young anthro doe approached their table.

  “Excuse me, are you two Sarah Foxtail and Lisa DarkCw?” She asked in a meek voice.

  Sarah turned to look at her. “Yes we are. How can we help you?”

  A big smile came across the doe’s face. “Oh my gosh, I am such a huge fan! I never miss a Warrior’s game. Can I have your autographs please?” The doe then handed over a pen and paper.

  “Of course you can. Who should we make it out to?”

  “Alyssa. I really love what you did to that anti-crossover jerk. I’m not a crossover, but I have several friends who are. They don’t deserve the hate that they get.”

  Sarah and Lisa both signed the piece of paper and gave it back to Alyssa. Sarah then turned and looked at her.

  “Alyssa, I’m gd that you are sticking up for your crossover friends. But you shouldn’t be proud of what I did. Violence is never the answer to any problem, and it only makes things worse. There are many different ways in which you can help out your friends peacefully.”

  Lisa also looked at Alyssa. “She’s right. You shouldn’t encourage violence.”

  Alyssa took the autographed paper and held it to her chest. “That’s great advice. I will help out my crossover friends anyway I can, as long as it’s the right way. Thank you for the autograph!” Alyssa then walked away.

  Becky looked at both Sarah and Lisa. “It’s great that you two are role models. And that you have a positive message.”

  Sarah brushed her hair back and smiled. “Hey, I love the WildLands. It does have some problems, But I’m positive that they can be fixed.”

  Rachel raised her gss of mimosa. “I’ll toast to that.” The group then did another celebratory toast.