New Story: A Splice for Life

[phil123]

What a great story. Hope for more.

[The Raven]

Serenity was thinking about the day they talked to Dr Hartwell about their desires for splicing and the conversations she had with Lauren beforehand. Reminiscing on the path that lead to her to becoming the powerful muscle beast she was.

While waiting for Dr Hartwell's arrival on the island, Serenity confessed her desire to Lauren. She always desired the wealth and power that her family held. Understanding the failures that were her father and uncle, she had prepared herself to be the natural successor of the family. But after meeting her spliced grandparents, this all changed.

Not only had her chances of inheriting the empire collapsed, but there was another big change within Serenity that shifted her future path into what it is now. Her grandparents wouldn't be passing on for a very long time now but they offered Serenity a position to join them in the Conrad business empire. She never once considered rejecting them, but made it clear she wasn't going to be a puppet. That she was going to use this position to build her own power base. And her grandparents couldn't have been more proud of her for doing so.

It wasn't only her plans that changed that day. Serenity had a revelation upon meeting her spliced grandmother. Meeting an awe inspiring, giant, powerful dragon woman changed Serenity's view of the world, and her desires. Her desire for power expanded. Growing from a desire of mere societal power to include a lust for physical, dominating power as well. The more she dwelled on these thoughts the more her desire grew. Her grandmother's mere presence alone commanded attention, fear and respect. She wanted that.

She had never spoken about her desires like this to anybody before, until her confession to Lauren. A small part of her was scared that the woman she had feelings for would reject her desires. Feel repulsed by them. Or worse, treat them as a joke. Serenity pushed past those fears and to her surprise, Lauren accepted her dreams. She even encouraged her. Offering to help her and even gave her own thoughts on how Serenity could attain her goals.

They talked about what Serenity would need. A chimera splice of the strongest and most powerful creatures. When Lauren started talking about supplementation.

“You're going to need a lot of extra hormones and protein on a regular basis. Could we make that easier somehow? Maybe, I could help with that part for you?” Lauren suggested.

“What do you mean? Like you'd be a walking food supply? Like I'd just eat you up to help me grow all big and strong?” Serenity joked.

“Something like that. I mean, we can produce milk. Cows do it all the time. Same with goats. What if, I got spliced with animals that could help me make some really special milk. Full of all the extra supplements and hormones your body needs to become the biggest, powerhouse of a woman, that'll make any room shudder in fear from your entrance.” Lauren explained

And so, when they met with Dr Hartwell and spoke of their unusual requests. The mad scientist was very interested, especially with Lauren's request. He needed to do some more research but asked if they had any more requests, maybe even for each other.

“Oh, for Laurie, how about we make her a little more, mythical? Give her a more ethereal, god like beauty. With a pure single horn?” Serenity suggested. “What? I always wanted to have a unicorn. You can be my perfect little unicorn princess.” she justified her suggestion.

“I love it! And you miss? What would you desire for our lovely, soon to not be so little, miss Serenity?” the doctor asked a mad look of intrigue, blazing in his badger blue eyes.

“Fluffy.” Lauren whispered in a small, barely perceivable voice. Dr Hartwell and Serenity stared at her, implying she needed to speak up.

“I, would really like, if Sera was super soft, and fluffy, too. She doesn't need to be too furry or anything. Soft, short, fluffy, fur.” she squeaked out.

Serenity then remembered that Lauren's room was full of soft and fluffy things. They mostly spent their time together in her room so this wasn't clearly obvious to her, but the more she thought about Lauren's room, the more this request made sense.

“Then so be it. I'll be the biggest, strongest, most powerful and fluffiest splicer in the world.” Serenity proudly declared to the world.

“That shouldn't be too hard. Vicuña wool is incredibly soft and should meet the young lady's expectations. I can look into adding some sea otter and chinchilla to enhance it even further if you would like?” The doctor queried.

Lauren was manically nodding her head in excitement. Declaring “More fluffy!”

“Hoohoo. I'm getting quite excited to make the DNA profiles for these. Lots of new experimental gene-codes to play with. A fluffy and powerful chimera beast, and a mythical unicorn that makes nutritious milk. I can't wait for the results.” smiled the mad scientist.

[The Raven]

Hi fans. I'm looking for some splice recommendations for side characters. I've got the outline for the rest of the story but struggling with certain side characters. looking for splice ideas for them. Both regular splices and chimera splices. Thanks for any help given.

[Wookey]

Loving this story. Not much good with the suggestions. 

[The Raven]

I'm still looking for splice animal recommendations. I really don't want this series to stall out but it will without some help sadly. Here's some more though before that happens.


Serenity awoke before her morning alarm. A common occurrence these days. She looked down to her mammoth chest to see the face of her beloved, still sleeping. Lauren's head, resting upon her favourite pillows. The ones on her lovers chest. Serenity thought about doing her usual wake up call for Lauren, by bouncing the pec muscle she was sleeping on. Instead today, Serenity decided to just watch her unicorn's pretty sleeping face.

After a short while. Lauren, still asleep, started to smile as her pony tail gently stirred, wagging even. Serenity then started to feel an incredibly pleasant sensation. Lauren's hand was caressing and gently rubbing her stomach. She never felt like this before her splicing, but now, she loved it when Lauren gave her tummy rubs.

Interestingly, when Douglas found out about this he tried to rub her tummy once. It made Serenity more angry with him than she'd ever been, irrationally so. It seems she only instinctually likes it when Lauren does it. And very much so. And sometimes, like this time, it makes her purr. And sometimes, like this time, it makes her purr very loudly.

“Hmm. What a nice alarm to wake up to.” Lauren said, still half asleep as she continued to rub. Listening to the gentle, rhythmic purring. Feeling the rumbling through Serenity's massive muscles. Serenity occasionally kicking her thick, muscular leg from the pleasurable rubbing. Each heavy kick from a leg, with more muscle than most unspliced bodybuilders, rocking the bed.

After a pleasurable few minutes, the princess finally fully awakens. Stretching her her lean, muscled physique. She stood up, standing at her statuesque 6'8” height of mostly legs. Ripped muscly legs. She would tower over most woman. But not her lover.

Serenity arose behind Lauren to her mammoth 7'7” height with 4'9” shoulder width, completely overshadowing Lauren in every way. The hulking beast stretched before pulling her lover into her embrace.

“Sera. We need to get ready. We'll be leaving this afternoon and we don't have time for some, fooling around. Unless you'd rather skip a feeding for a few minutes of fun.” Lauren warned.

“Won't you still need milking?” Serenity questioned

“I can use the pump on the plane. We could use a few more reserve bottles, so this can be acceptable.” Lauren explained.

“Fresh milk is nice. I could just have my milk on the plane? Could I not?” Serenity challenged.

“No deal. We've already been warned about joining the mile high club. And it could be very risky with your insane strength. Loosing control in the heat of passion IS something you do. We can't take that kind of risk while in the air. And you do lose control on most of your direct feedings.” Lauren denied her.

“No fun. Who'd have thought my dung beetle strength would screw me out of the mile high club?” Serenity complained in jest. The dug beetle being a key part of genetic super strength.

“You do know you have the strength to the lift the plane we'll be flying on?” Lauren explained to her surprise.

“Seriously? Okay, maybe the old people do have a point then. I could deadlift that plane?” Serenity asked. Lauren being more familiar with her lifting statistics than she was.

“Easily. You could squat it too. It's still more than your bench press though. At least for the next while with your rate of progression.” came Lauren's analysis.

“How did nobody realise you were so good with numbers? Math was always my weak spot.” Serenity half joked.

“Grandpa's a really good teacher. He made it interesting. And it makes watching you grow all the more fun. Now come on. We need to finish packing. Then we need to go over that US bill and our notes to discuss with the MEPs. So you better brush up on your French.” Lauren laid down their plans, still cocooned in Serenity's arms.

Lauren tried to leave her lovers embrace, but stopped herself for a moment. Rubbing her naked body against the naked muscle beast that is her lover.

“You're too fluffy. You need to let go. We can't be late.” Lauren complained.

Serenity just smiled as she kissed the head of smaller lover before releasing her. Serenity never thought much about having fur. That was until she discovered the power her super fluffy body had over Lauren. But she knew now, with great power, came great responsibility. A responsibility to not abuse that power.

Abusing this power had led to the couples longest fight. 5 straight days of all business. No fun, no milk, no sex. They not only slept in separate rooms, but didn't even eat together. Serenity stubbornly thought her fluffiness would pull Lauren back to her but in the end she was the one to cave first. Lauren forgave her but left a warning that is deeply engraved in Serenity's body, heart and mind. 'Do not abuse the fluffy'.

[Momol]

How about hyenas?

[Wookey]

How about a team of velociraptors as security & protection professionals. Team work and vicious

[The Raven]

On the flight, the girls kept themselves busy discussing the European parliament committee hearing on splicing. Annabelle was also joining them on this trip, and she was not happy about Lauren using her breast pump openly on the plane. She understood the necessity for Lauren to be milked but she would expect and prefer for such actions be done in private. Lauren on the other hand preferred to multi-task when using her breast pump. She hated to waste time by sitting around and waiting for a pump to do its work.

It was a long flight to the US. They even had to make a stop to refuel. Lauren and Serenity hadn't left the island since their splicing treatments and were looking forward to the work trip. There were several meetings scheduled in the US and Canada while also regular video calls to the EU and UK. The trip was culminating with the annual Neuvocore Christmas party, which the couple were greatly looking forward to.

They had many meetings, most of which we pleasant. There was one with a politician who slathered every insult under the moon and sun that you could imagine onto Serenity. And even worse, he tried to hit on Lauren, even offering his total support for some 'action'. He was lucky that all Serenity broke was some furniture in his office. Lauren assisting in keeping her partner calm. He'd be getting a strong primary challenge at the next election, the girl's were going to make sure of that.

After several weeks of meetings, it was finally the night of the annual Christmas party. Serenity was wearing an open-sided dress that also exposed most of her back. A woman of her proportions would burst out of most normal dresses so this style gave her muscles the most space to move while not ripping the dress. Annabelle had been practising her make up skills on Serenity, trying to find the best way to highlight her face with all her newer, more beastly features.

Just as she was finishing up, Lauren walked into the room wearing a smart pant suit. When Serenity saw her attire, a deep scowl appeared on her face.

“Why aren't you wearing the dress I gave you?” Serenity grumbled.

“Firstly, I'm going to this party as your assistant. Making this the most suitable attire. And secondly, that 'dress' you gave me. It would barely cover my nipples with those straps. Unlike you, I'm not an exhibitionist in public.” Lauren explained, coldly.

“Exhibitionist! I'll have you know it's very difficult to have clothes made for someone of my, dimensions. I tend to burst out of clothes that don't give enough, space. And you don't have to work tonight. It's a party. We've been working for a few weeks straight. We can both just take the night off. So please, honey, can you wear a sexy dress tonight? For me?” Serenity pleaded.

“I don't have an appropriate dress for such an occasion.” Lauren seemed to concede.

“No worries. Annabelle. Get to work.” Serenity ordered. A childish grin on face. Failing to see through her actions.

“Yes young miss. I'll make sure she appears in a fashion up to your high standards. You best leave soon though Miss, or you'll be late yourself.” Annabelle warned.

Serenity wasn't happy, but she went to the party alone, expecting a spectacular entrance from her princess later in the evening.

[The Raven]

These are two chapters being posted together. Enjoy.



The Neuvocore annual Christmas party was a popular affair in the social calendar for many. And this year's was like every other except for one facet. What was different this year? There was an exponential increase in the number of spliced guests. To the point there were more spliced attendees than non-spliced. There was even a fully spliced band performing this year.

This was a clear indication of the companies pro-splicing stance. The former chairman and three other members of the board were ousted in an EGM earlier in the year. The fools were actually planning to sell off Neuvocore's splicing operations with all affiliated assets and interests.

What was that? Why can I say that they were fools? I'm supposed to be impartial as the narrator? This is an impartial statement. Neuvocore holds many gene-code patents, a key element in splicing. All of the new or unique gene-codes created by Dr Hartwell were patented by Neuvocore including all the gene-codes used in the Conrad couples splice. Contained in one of those gene-codes is the secret for human longevity. The Conrad couple as well as Serenity and her lover Lauren had all been spliced with this gene-code, and by Dr Hartwell's best estimate, they'd all live to at least 1000 years.

Neuvocore was still completely unaware that they held on to this literal treasure that some people would value more than Neuvocore's current balance sheet. How could I not call those that wanted to sell off this asset fools? It would be throwing away a rock that you didn't know was a diamond. And they were foolish for not seeing the potential of such an industry.

There was a new life to the party this year over previous ones. All the various splices, some new, some old, it created a vibrant sight to see. Splices of all shapes and sizes. From lovely lizard ladies and mousey men on the small side, to the significantly larger whale woman and big beefy bison boys towering over the room.

One such splicer of the larger variety was drawing significant attention. If it wasn't for her elegant dress and long wavy hair, many would have assumed at a distance that she was male. Her unbelievable musculature dwarfed splicers several feet taller than her and was she significantly bigger even proportionally to all those smaller than her. Another feature that attracted many to her was her beautiful, distinct face. Most splices could be recognised at a distance but she looked quite unique, with her bold colourings and gracious facial features.

She'd just finished a conversation with the current CEO of Neuvocore, moving herself over to the bar for another drink. After ordering another sparkling water, a very large bear of a man approached her. His own height exceeding her towering 7'7” but yet somehow still looking small next to her.

“Hello there. I've been waiting for an opportunity to introduce myself. Samuel Brown.” smiled the bear.

“Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm spoken for.” the popular splicer tried to brush him off.

“I'm flattered. But I too, am spoken for. I wasn't looking to hit on you. I'm COO of SPIS and co-chairman of the Arena.” the bear said, producing a business card from his breast pocket. Chief Operating Officer for Spliced Persons Involvement in Sports.

“Oh, that Sam Brown. Serenity Jean Conrad. A pleasure to meet you.” she introduced herself while considering some possible avenues of collaboration.

“Oh no. The pleasure is all mine. I'm usually familiar with all the talent that comes to these kind of events. So I'm very curious if you would have any interest in splicer sports. Maybe even to compete? I hope I don't embarrass you with this, but you like you could handle yourself well in a match.” Sam continued to charm.

“I'm not embarrassed at all. I take it as a compliment. But I hate to inform such a gentleman as yourself, that I have little interest in competing in the sporting front. But I am a positive advocate for splicing in sports. An ally if you will. And I'm very interested in the current SPIS negotiations with the Olympics committee.” Serenity proded.

“Wait. Conrad? So you're the one leading the charge in fighting against splicer restrictions? I can see why you would.” smirked the big bear.

“I'll take that as another compliment. We're working hard on our front. And I wish for great success on yours.” Serenity toasted with her frsh glass of water.

“My business partner Cass is on the negotiating team. How about I introduce you two?” and before Serenity answered, Sam called over to a wolf man across the hall who moved to join the pair of giants.

“What's up Sam? Who's your powerful looking friend here?” asked the wolf upon his arrival.

“This is Miss Serenity Carter. She's fighting on the front lines against splicer restrictions. She was wondering about the SPIS negotiations with the Olympic committee.” Sam explained to his partner.

“Oh, sweet. Cassian Vogue, I'm leading the negotiating team with the Olympic committee and co-chairman for the Arena.” the wolf man smiled a toothy grin with his introduction.

“I'd love to give you some good news here but the Olympic committee is still stuck under a bunch of old farts. Some of which are with anti-splicer movements. And since none of our latest splicer tailored sports have any 'history'. It's gonna be a few more games before we see splicers competing.” his frustration clearly showing.

“Pathetic. Every swimming record they hold in the Olympics could be shattered by every aquatic splicer in this room. Track and field records. Cycling. Lifting. Pretty much every empirically measured sport actually would have all there records crushed. And the subjective ones? I can only imagine bias dragging the spliced athletes from the medals.” Serenity showed her disdain for such outdated thinking.

“Agreed. But against us are groups that either see us as abominations against some deity, or cheaters taking performance enhancing drugs. I've alternatively proposed a separate splicer games under the Olympics banner. But we still have similar opposition there.” Cass detailed the hindering issues.

“What about doing what you did with the Arena? Create outside competition?” Serenity queried.

“There's a difference between sports competition run internationally, and a board to manage sporting international competition.” Cass began explaining.

“Your meaning? I don't like people beating around the bush Mr Vogue.” Serenity chastised him.

“With the Arena, our organisation works directly with athletes to compete. Many of these athletes chose to represent there countries. With the Olympics, the athletes compete for their country. It's the countries that work with the Olympic committee. They sign on to the Olympics and send representatives to compete under the rules set by the committee. So if we were to try and set up a direct competitor to the Olympics, we'd need the countries to sign up to compete.” Cass explaining the distinctions.

“I'm pretty sure we could help with that. Maybe the competition could also be used to incentivise some countries to limit restrictions on splicing. But we'd need some new standards.” Serenity brainstormed.

“Cass and I had been considering that too. Weight classes seems to have less of a meaning when comparing someone's choice of splice. We were thinking of shifting over to splicer classes. We'd group recognised splices into different classes to compete in.” Sam interjected.

“Splicer classes? I like that. What about non-conventional splices though?” Serenity asked

“Are you talking about rare splices? Or, chimera splices?” Cassian asked her. A mild disdain in voice with mention of chimera splicing.

“Enlighten me.” was her cold, straight forward response. Cassian couldn't get a read on her intentions.

“For rare splicers, we'd look at the source animal as a basis and assign a temporary class which would become permanent if there were no issues. And.” Sam tried to explain before Cass interrupted.

“Chimera splicing is illegal Ms Conrad. And we shouldn't be discussing illegal hypotheticals.” he boldy declared. Hoping to end the discussion.

“Pity, Mr Vogue. It may not be soon, but advanced splicing will be the future. It's my job to push that inevitability forward. I recommend you think about this, illegal hypothetical, before the future catches up to........” Serenity stopped before finishing her sentence. Her eyes, fixated to the entrance of the hall.

As Serenity was explaining her position to the co-chairs of the Arena, an out of this beauty had arrived fashionably late to the evenings festivities.

Her sparkling white skin with an ethereal shimmer was highlighted by the pale sky coloured dress. A dress that emphasized her breasts, broad shoulders, long legs and tight, narrow waist. Her hair, a sparkling polished platinum silver, let loose. Voluminous, stretching down to her well defined buttocks. Her horse like tail, with it's base covered by her long hair, extending down to just above her knees. Almost like an unusual hair extension. And crystal coloured 4” heels, adding some extra oomph to her tall height and to her bulging calf muscles. But the feature most people were staring at, was the single long horn protruding from the centre of her forehead.

All attention in the hall was slowly migrating the ephemeral beauty as she slowly walked through the entrance and into the heart of the party. Her eyes were scanning the room, clearly looking for someone when her eyes stopped at a small gathering near the bar. Immediately shifting her destination.

Serenity was stunned speechless. Her whole world was slowing down as she watched what she would describe as the most beautiful creature on the planet gracefully walking across the room. Serenity watched as the beauty's eyes scoured the room eventually meeting her own for a brief second, before walking in her in direction.

When the beauty finally stood before the mighty she beast, she raised her arms behind the thick neck of the beast, pulling it's head down and she raised herself up on her tippy toes, embracing her lips upon the muzzle of the beasts. Tongues exchanging strokes, awakening the beast from it enamoured trance.

“So babe, is this what you were asking for?” the beauty, Lauren, asked Serenity.

Without a word, Serenity looked around the room before wrapping her huge arms around Lauren. Covering up as much of Lauren's body as she could with her colossal arms.

“I was wrong. You should have stayed in the suit.” she replied, a mild panic in her voice.

“Really? You, don't think I look good in this dress?” Lauren felt confusion and a mild disappointment rising from within her. She thought she looked rather nice.

“Nope. Wrong. 100%. You look too good. I was wrong. Nobody but me should see you like this.” Serenity clarified. Anxiety, fear and a powerful possessiveness invading her strong voice. Her eyes scanning the room for people gazing upon her princess.

When another attendee walked passed, giving a passing glance at the couple, Serenity let out an instinctual growl.

“You can relax. Sera. Nobody is going to take me away. I'm here. With you tonight. So get back to work mode, and introduce me. Please.” Lauren tried to calm down her anxious lover. Distracting her with the concept of.

“I apologise. Mr Brown, Mr Vogue this is my partner, Lauren Weiss. I can be a little, overprotective sometimes with her.” Serenity told the gentlemen with a light chuckle. Lauren still smothered in her embrace. Her voice and demeanour temporarily returning to the calm professional she was before Lauren appeared.

“Babe. You need to let me go. It's improper for me to address people while in this position.” Lauren scolded her while making no effort to actually leave her fluffy prison.

“Not yet. People are still watching.” Serenity stubbornly refused. Her child like possessiveness overtaking her once again.

“Yes, because you are smothering me. So release me. And work mode.” Lauren countered. Trying her best to remain professional in this situation. While also, in part not wishing to leave the fluffy embrace.

The men were surprised to see such a different side of Serenity. What they'd experienced before was a calm and composed woman. A person who wouldn't falter from what ever came her way. But now, they see an almost childish, possessiveness. They could see the beautiful young woman before them, nestled in Serenity's arms. And somewhat understand Serenity wishing to hide her away.

Sam thought it was all sweet. Sympathysing with Serenity's need to guard her partner. Cassian less so. He'd been fighting hard for splicer rights for years. Understanding that things need to be taken slowly, which is why he agreed with the ban on chimera splicing. And now he realised that before him were two people pushing the boundaries, and possibly risking everything he's worked so hard to achieve.

After another 30 seconds or so, Serenity finally released Lauren who went to shake hands and formally introduce herself to the men. Serenity glaring at them as they each took her hand.

“Sera. Play nice now. They're our allies in the fight for splicer freedoms. Am I even going to be allowed friends at this rate?” she asked, shaking her head in exasperation. Serenity thought for a second before joking

“Maybe if you're covered in a 'lap sack? Definitely not in a beautiful, sexy dress.” Lauren slapped Serenity's thick arm.

“It seems it takes a unicorn to tame the mighty beast.” Sam joked, causing Cassian to shake his head and leave. Sam apologised to the couple before chasing after his business partner.

The couple also moved on to socialise with the other guests, who also found amusement in seeing this other side of Serenity. She couldn't stop shifting back into her passionate, possessive self no matter how many times Lauren got her back into work mode. She even threatened Serenity with lessons from Annabelle yet even that didn't hold off Serenity's instincts much longer than other times.

Although frustrated, Lauren also enjoyed how much her appearance was riling up her lover. She'd never worn a fancy dress like this, just a practice dress for her etiquette lessons. And when a slow song started to play, Lauren asked her love to join her for a dance.

Serenity was split on the request. On one side, she really wanted to dance together with Lauren. On the other, she didn't want people to see Lauren dancing. She had to push through her protective instincts to positively answer and escort her to the dance floor. She was so glad it was a slow dance. She could hold her princess close for several minutes and pretend the outside world just disappeared.

Lauren too was glad for a slow dance. She loved being held in the tight, fuzzy embrace of Serenity. And this was a perfect excuse to be there while still being professional. She took the chance to forget her surroundings and just embrace the moment, to be held in those thick, fuzzy arms she loved so much. Her head, resting her her lover's fuzzy chest. Her favourite place to be.

For the couple, this was a magical and memorable moment.

[The Raven]

Happy New Year everyone. I was hoping to post this before the New Year but failed. So hoping to post more chapters later today. Anyway, here it is.

When the song ended, the couple held each other close for a few extra moments. As they were about to separate, they were approached by a familiar face. Ms Hatch, still unspliced, came to greet the couple, complimenting them on their beautiful dance and appearances. Although, she did have a look of concern on her face.

Neela Hatch was promoted to a member of the board during the EGM. With her new position, she's pushed the splicing agenda forward in the company, even making it a prominent part of their public image. It was a most unusual curiosity that despite her hugely pro-splicing position, that she herself was not spliced. But those who knew her well, they knew the reason. The reason she was waiting. She's actually very keen on the idea of being spliced but there's something she wants more. A family.

Splicing is a permanent decision. And if a couples chosen splices were too diverse from one another, it can be almost impossible to sire children. And with that concern, Neela would wait until she found the right partner.

She believes she might have found her mister right. They had been dating for a few months now. Long enough for things to start becoming serious, but not long enough for them to be serious. This wasn't some whirlwind island romance like Serenity and Lauren had. But a more normal paced 'we'll see and find out' kind of relationship. Especially with how busy Neela was with her work.

Conner Westhall worked on wall street as a data broker. The man showed an interest in Neela when they met at a mutual friends wedding. Himself sharing a busy work life made him feel more understanding of Neela's circumstances.

The annual Christmas party was the first formal event she attended with Conner as her date. And he appeared to be an excellent partner for such an event. At first.

He had never shown any improper attitudes towards splicers before. So she never suspected a thing. She even organised for him and some of his friends to be spliced. But that night, he started making disparaging comments about the larger female splicers. The most egregious being against the very large and muscular beast splicer socializing with the very top of the company.

He disparaged not only her appearance, but also 'joked' about her sleeping her way up the ranks. Commenting about no man ever wanting to sleep with a 'monster' like her. Neela was embarrassed for bringing such an ignorant man to this event.

She felt even worse that she had helped organise for him and his friends to be spliced in a few weeks. Hyena DNA. Neela was even researching the benefits of such a splice for herself before coming tonight. Now she was reconsidering the whole thing. Was he really the right guy? Definitely not. He was insulting a woman she worked closely with. A young woman she could even consider a friend. And someone who's influence in the world was only on the rise. Serenity Conrad.

Neela didn't want to create a public spectacle but things just kept getting worse. She planned to break up with him gently after the party was over. But then walked in Lauren Weiss. Even Neela was enamoured by the ethereal beauty of Miss Weiss. It was no surprise for her date to also be staring at Miss Weiss' entrance.  But what he said was the last straw.

“Why is everyone staring at a freak like that. She's just ruined her body. All that fucked up weird shit she did to her skin. Those man muscles. And that stupid horn. A bet she was a really pretty girl before she fucked herself up.” he maligned her.

Above all else, Neela was glad Serenity didn't directly hear this. That would have lead to a disaster at the party. Neela knew of only one way to truly anger Serenity, and that was to insult or offend her partner, Lauren Weiss. If rumours were to spread of this, it could even put Neela's position in jeopardy.

So she had to put a stop to this herself. Immediately. She kicked the asshole out of the party. Getting him escorted off the premises by security. Even making sure he also knew that they were finished. And that she never wanted to see or hear from him again.

The asshole put up a bit of a fight, but the the two very large spliced security personnel made sure to shut him up quickly.

Once that business was taken care of, Neela made her way to apologise to Serenity. She found Ms Serenity dancing with her partner on the dance floor. Neela knew not to interrupt such a moment between the mighty beast and the ethereal beauty. So she waited for an appropriate time to approach the couple.

After a pleasant greeting, she confessed to Serenity about her misjudgement of the man she brought to this event, and apologised in the case of any foul rumours that may spread from his words. Awaiting for any possible blow back from her poor judgement of character, Neela maintained her calm.

“There's one more place we'd like to visit before returning home. How about you join us Ms Hatch?” Lauren suggested. Breaking the awkward silence.

Neela was confused by the suggestion but Serenity seemed to also think it was a good idea. So before the New Year began, Neela joined the young couple on visiting one of the new initiatives founded by the Conrad family.

[Wookey]

Happy New Year and thank you

[The Raven]

Thanks for supporting this story Wookey and everyone else who's enjoying it. Here's a another chapter. Please enjoy.

The girls brought Neela to a veterans health centre near the outskirts of the city. It was there that they all met former Master Sergeant Roland Truth for the first time. Well, for the girls it was there first in person meeting with him.

Roland was a large lizard man. Standing almost as tall as Serenity and more muscular than Lauren. He was even walking around shirtless when they all arrived at the centre. Showing off his well built physique. His thick scaly pecs and defined scaly abs. He did have one strange feature that Neela noticed though. His right arm was significantly smaller than his hulking left arm.

“Miss C! So good to see you in the fur. Always a pleasure to see the princess too. And who is this beautiful woman you girls brought along?” the giant lizard man greeted his guests.

“Roland. It's a pleasure to meet the man leading our new initiative. I'm so glad you accepted the position.” Serenity smiled at the former soldier.

“And this is Ms Hatch. She's the executive in charge of the Neuvocore splicing division. You may need to get acquainted with her in the near future so we invited her to join us on our little visit.” Serenity continued.

“A pleasure to meet you ma'am. Name's Roland. And these lovely young ladies thought it was a good idea to put me in charge of this project. I still don't see why.” He introduced himself, offering his left hand for a shake. Before apologising.

“Sorry, I'm still not used to having this one.” he said before offering his right hand. Neela shook his hand, curious about something he said.

“It's a pleasure. I apologise if this is too forward, but what did you mean by 'not used to'? Is that why your arms are.” Neela asked.

“Yeah. I lost my right arm 3 years ago, before being discharged. This one here” he said looking at his right arm “It's been growing back for the last few months. I can't thank you girls enough for that by the way. And for my brothers.” Roland explained.

“I'm sorry. I'm not following.” Neela's confusion continued before Lauren explained.

“The Conrad Initiative did a small pilot programme several months ago to test the possibility of regeneration of missing limbs, damaged organs and other permanent afflictions via splicing. We only got congressional approval through the Veteran's affairs committee, so we could only request volunteers from injured former military personnel. Mr Truth and members of his former unit were the volunteers for the pilot programme.”

“And I can't thank you ladies enough for what you all did for us. Though, I still don't think I'm right for this job.” Roland added.

“I see. So what is this job you claim to not be qualified for?” Neela asked.

“Expanding the programme. At least, we're trying to. But as you can see here, we're still setting up as I told you ladies before. Gonna be awhile before things start to shake up. We do have a few more potential volunteers for the programme. Obviously, vetting is still the big issue. Don't got a way around that that ain't gonna blow up our budget I'm afraid.” Roland expressed his concerns.

“The Conrad Initiative will float the bill for vetting the prospects. We have an investigative team on call that we can get to work immediately. I'd love to see that damn otter's smirk with the work load I plan to pile onto him.” Serenity smiled at the thought.

She had already gotten approval to use the Conrad's private investigators for this job from her grandfather, the chairman of the Conrad Initiative. He and her grandmother had high hopes for both the research potential and positive PR from this programme. It may even prove to be a key paving stone in manifesting their future vision.

Roland guided them through the facility to the section designated to the project. Serenity separated from the group to visit the restroom. Her bladder full from all her special milk she drank earlier that morning.

When they arrived at Roland's office, there was another lizard man awaiting them.

“Hey Rolo! What you got there? And by that I mean who. Oh, damn. Aren't you just the prettiest thing I've ever seen. Those glowing blue eyes, that pretty white skin. Have I died and gone to heaven?” spoke the new lizard man. His eyes attached to the ethereal beauty that is Lauren Weiss. Despite being dressed down in her work suit, her beauty still shined through.

“I better stop you there C-Dog. She's out of your league. And she's spoken for.” Roland warned his apparent friend.

“Spoken for? She your girl Rolo?” asked C-Dog, surprised by the possibility.

“No no no no no. She's the boss' girl.” “Boss' girl? The boss boss? She here too?” C-dog interrupted just as Serenity arrived.

“That's right Carlos. I was actually near by and came to check out our latest investment. Now, were you flirting with my woman?” Serenity asked. Snarling her muzzle a little. “Does a little lizard need a lesson in manners?” She intimidated.

“No ma'am. He clearly was ill informed and.” Roland tried to pacify the situation but Carlos.

“How about a challenge? An arm wrestle. I win, I get a date with your pretty lady. You win,”

“If I win, you'll be treating us all to lunch this afternoon.” Serenity offered. Carlos quickly accepted without too much thought. Serenity was wearing clothes that downplayed her size, although she still looked massive.

Carlos wasn't as muscular as Roland but was still very fit. He was also an avid gambler and bet on arm wrestling matches many times during his time in the army. Winning most of them. He was very cocky about his 'future' date.

Roland asked Lauren if this would be okay to which she just smiled at him. Clearly knowing the outcome before it even began. She was looking forward to the lunch Carlos would be buying them.

Neela also knew of the outcome to this match. She'd seen Serenity's absurd strength in action before. She doubted anyone in the world could beat her in a test of strength. Well, maybe the elderly Conrad couple could. She had no understanding to the real power of the dragon couple so could only assume that they may be stronger.

Carlos carefully made a space on Roland's desk for the contest. The two competitors sat on chairs on opposite sides of the table before Serenity removed her work jacket Unveiling her sleeveless blouse. And exposing her colossal arms.

Carlos was shocked to see arms twice the size of his own. He'd only seen the boss' face on video chat. Never realising the massive scale of her muscles. And he clearly had no idea to the enhanced strength hidden behind those extremely thick and dense muscles.

They both locked hands as Serenity asked for Lauren to count down for them. 3, 2, 1 she called and Carlos put his full force into pushing Serenity's arm. It didn't budge. Her muscles weren't even flinching or even reacting at all to his full force.

“Would you like to use both hands?” Serenity asked. Giving him a moment to answer. When he didn't respond, she slowly lowered his arm gently to the table. Carlos was in shock, he was giving everything he had into slowing her already slow speed down. Yet nothing. He couldn't believe it. He was stunned silent.

“Thank you in advance for our lunch today Carlos.” Serenity told him as she released his hand. A cocky smirk on her face as she went to kiss Lauren on the cheek.

“What, what. What just happened?” Carlos clearly still in shock. Roland went to comfort him. “You really think the people who fixed us, wouldn't give themselves an edge? Dummy. And I told ya before. Don't even joke about the princess. Or mess with the boss for that matter. You're lucky this is all the recoil your getting.” Roland warned Carlos.

“Oh, Carlos. If you try anything like this again or, even think about my princess, you best be prepared to suffer.” Serenity warned.

[Wookey]

Loving a strong girl protecting her own.

[The Raven]

Content warning: This chapter contains suicide and some mild themes of suicide. Just a light warning as some people do struggle with these issues and reading about it may want to read about it. This chapter is all just background for Roland and his men and can be skipped. Otherwise, enjoy.

4 months ago.

Roland was keeping himself busy. He adapted quickly to his life after service. Even while missing an arm. He found solace in helping others going through similar adjustments. Spending a lot of his time volunteering at the local VA to give counselling to other veterans. Giving guidance to those struggling to adapt to civilian life or those struggling with their scars of war. Both physical and mental.

It was a bit of a sight. A 6'4” former high school basketball star turned army Master Sergeant. A rank he spent years working his way up to. And for it all to end when a bomb dropped near his unit while on active duty. Only 5 members of his unit survived the blast and made it home, including himself. None of them whole. The media called them the 'lucky survivors', but none of them felt anything close to lucky.

He was fully sure about what to do with his life after his service. Until he wasn't. He went to college on scholarship to study psychology. When one of his former unit, Miguel  'Migsy' Seaboard, committed suicide. This changed Roland's path in life forever. He swore he'd do everything he could for the rest of his unit.

This is what lead him to start counselling at the VA. Then came the day everything began to change again. While he was cleaning up the hall from a group session, one of his former unit came to see him for some help.

Ku'wan 'KJ' Jackson was in need of some advice. And these days, the only man he felt comfortable asking for help from was his old unit leader. When he was discharged, he found it difficult to adapt. His face was permanently scared, he was missing fingers and one of legs barely functioned from the muscle damage. His wife couldn't handle being with him emotionally. And his face scared his 3 year old daughter so much she couldn't be in the same room as him. Leading his wife to eventually leave him, taking his daughter with her. If it weren't for Migsy's suicide, he probably would have been the one to kill himself.

It was Roland who helped KJ get his life together after the funeral. He was now a regular at the VA. Joining a bunch of the social groups there. He was finally starting to build back his confidence.

It was at his latest medical check-up when his doctor brought up an experimental pilot programme that could help him regain use of his leg. KJ thought it all sounded too good to be true. But then an idea, a thought popped into his head. C-Dog.

Of all the surviving members of the unit, C-Dog may have had it the worst. He lost both his legs and suffered severe spinal damage. He had limited use of his arms that was only going to get worse as time moved on. He was lucky his parents volunteered to take care of him. But the pressure this put on them, only made the emotional toll worse on C-Dog himself.

So KJ came to the one man he could trust. The one man he could ask for help from.

“So, what do you think Sarge?” KJ asked after explaining what the doctor told him.

“I ain't your Sarge anymore KJ. But I'll look into this. And if it looks, legit. I'll see what I can do getting you guys in. All of three of you.” he told KJ, doing all he could to assure his former subordinate.

“Yeah, awesome Sar..... I mean, Rolo. But, what abut you? What if you could get your arm back?” KJ inquired, worried about his former unit leader.

“I'm fine as is. 'specially of all you are doing good. You hear me.” Roland told him.

Roland spent the next few days researching this pilot programme. It was funded by the Conrad Institute, a 'charity' that funded pubic goods projects. Mostly things like homeless shelters he found. At best, he figured this entire organisation to be a method for writing off assets and tax avoidance. So why were they funding a programme to help veterans he wondered.

When he inquired with the VA doctors about the programme, all they knew was it had something to do with splicing and they got approval through the Office of Veteran's Affairs to continue. Roland continued to investigate, this time into splicing.

Altering someone's DNA with animal DNA to gain traits from said animals. The programme spoke about 'regenerating' lost or damaged body parts. At best he guessed they'd be using some kind of lizard DNA. Would his men be interested in becoming part lizard? He dug a little deeper when he finally got some contact information to someone on the programme. An administrator on the project named Lauren Weiss.

He was a little unsure about things when a week had past since his initial message was sent to Ms Weiss. When after 9 days, he received a message requesting a video call to discuss his former unit joining the programme. He wasn't used to video calls, so he was more than a little nervous, especially when the strange but beautiful young woman appeared on screen.

“Uhm, Hi. I'm Roland Truth. I'm the one that was asking about the veteran's pilot programme.”

“Yes. We received your message. We wanted to vet you and your former subordinates before making contact. This can be a very sensitive matter and we needed to be sure you and your men could be trusted. I'll firstly ask what you know about splicing. And what you think about lizards.”

This started the long conversation between Lauren and Roland. It lasted so long, Serenity had finished her work and joined the conversation. She took an immediate liking to Roland. While Roland learned that Serenity was 'the boss' behind the project and Lauren wasn't only an administrator, but also her lover. Her 'pretty princess'.

It was a long and detailed discussion. Only ending when Serenity said she'd heard enough and approved for him and his former men to participate. Roland accepted the offer for his men but declined the invitation for himself as well. He did promise to do what he could to get them to accept though. Serenity just smiled at him. Seeming to know what the future outcome was to be.

Roland went to visit C-dog first. It wasn't always pleasant to see the once vibrant and ever cheerful Carlos Diego Garcia. He used to always bring the cheer with a side of mischief into the unit. But these days, it was hard to even get a smile from the young man.

It was Carlos' mother who let him in the house. She didn't like bringing visitors to see Carlos as it usually upset him. But Roland was always the exception. She always welcomed him, constantly thanking him for all the help he's provided and managed to facilitate for the family. He always considered this a privilege he didn't deserve and never took for granted.

“Hey. Boss man.” C-dog greeted him, looking significantly thinner than he did the last time Roland had seen him.

“I ain't your boss anymore kid. But I do come with an opportunity for you.”

Roland explained that there was a chance for him to regain his legs, maybe even fix his spine and nerve endings too. Although such a treatment would come with the irreversible side effect of developing some reptilian traits. Carlos was stunned by the offer. And only had two things to say.

“If I can help my folks out by gettin off their backs. Even stand up on a new pair of ma own two feet. I ain't gonna say no boss man. And if I gotta become some lizard man to do it, I think the idea of that sounds pretty cool.”

KJ almost immediately accepted too when Roland spoke to him about the procedure. He'd gladly join his brothers in arms in becoming lizard men if it meant he could be whole again.

The last member of the unit to see was Big Tim. Timothy Smallwood was Roland's second in command. He stood a mighty 6'6” but was more of the quiet and gentle type of giant. He wasn't the most suitable for officer material, even as a junior officer but Roland always admire his calm and methodical nature. He rarely made quick decisions, but every one of them were thoroughly thought through. His last quick decision saved Migsy's life, but also lost him his sight while severely scarring his face.

Tim was the only one of them who was still married. His childhood sweetheart wife Trish never leaving his side. His son was also off to college soon. When speaking to Tim about the procedure, Roland knew he'd need to get Trish's approval too. This wasn't an easy decision for anyone. There was no guarantee that they would be healed but a guarantee that they would be transformed. Changed permanently.

Tim never gave him an answer that day. Roland wasn't sure what he expected from Tim and the others. But he waited for Tim's final answer before moving things along to the next stage. Tim had two conditions for Roland for him to accept the procedure. That Roland had to join them. That all four of them did this or he was out.

Roland couldn't refuse now, and so the four brothers in arms, and now brothers in lizardhood, became the first people to be spliced with the intent to regenerate limbs.

This wasn't the first time people had tried such a measure, but this trial was the first to be done with the complete oversight of the world's premiere expert in advanced splicing. This wasn't a splice and we'll see sort of operation. The doctor modified the splicer gene-codes to maximize the potential for cellular regeneration and limb regrowth. If this pilot programme failed to succeed, the process was most likely to be impossible.

The four men were to receive the splicing treatment on the same day. All receiving similar DNA changes, only slightly tweaked for their personal afflictions. As usual the period of evolution for a splicer was about 6-8 weeks. Yet even before the 6th week, the men had all experienced changes in their afflictions. Tim's vision was returning, even his missing eye ball was growing back. KJ was was walking unassisted again. And the stubs where his fingers used to be were slowly changing too. Carlos was the most surprising. In only 2 weeks he'd regained some of the lost function in his arms. And by week 6, his legs were regrowing. Roland was only missing his right arm, but the small stub from his right shoulder was slowly getting bigger.

It wasn't only their afflictions that were improving. There bodies were also growing. Getting stronger. As with scales appearing across their skin. Horns growing on their heads. Their mouth deforming into small, scaly muzzles. And their tongues bifurcating.

The men went for physical therapy for 2 months at the private clinic. They'd never actually been as fit as they were when they left the clinic. Roland had a few more video calls with Serenity and Lauren to discuss how the treatment was going. Developing a strong bond with Roland.

With the pilot programme a complete success, Serenity and Lauren wanted to push forward with a fully invested initiative. Even expanding on the base DNA profiles used for the soldiers treatment. They knew not everyone was interested in become part lizard.

For this, they would need teams for managing the expansion of the programme, dealing with the patients and creating the splices. They knew of the right mad badger to oversee the project and advise on the splices. But human interactions and relations were certainly not his speciality.

But this man Roland on the other hand. He was a leader, a healer and great at communication. He even started calling Serenity Miss C, and she felt comfortable about it. She even allowed him to use her nickname for Lauren, princess. He had a great positive energy about him. They both knew he was the perfect man to head this programme. Despite his never ceasing denial of such a fact.

[Wookey]

Can see the 4 becoming the Security Detail