Driving a Car can soothe the nerves, be it a short drive or a long one. Having stopped a few meters in front of the Gate.
"Kally, please wake your Daughters. We've arrived." you tell her, waiting for her Response.
She nods and slowly shakes her Daughters out of their Slumber.
The youngest Daughter is awoken first,
"Mommy~ where are we?" the youngest one asks, opening her eyes.
"We are safe Mila, this is our Master." Kally says, pointing at you.
You give her your best try at smiling through the anger, she looks at you curiously.
"Mommy, why is he sad?" she asks her Mother.
A curious and confused look washes over your face.
"Master Dan, are you actually sad?" Kally asks you, your Girlfriends look worried too.
"Perceptive are we *laugh* I am a little bit sad. Nothing to worry about." you tell them, forcing a smile.
Your Girlfriends frown at your answer, you look at them.
" *sigh* Why do I even try to hide it, we'll talk later about me. Right now, we need to get you five some food and clothes." you tell your Family before starting to drive again.
Kally slowly shakes her older Daughter out of sleep, she opens her eyes, looking around.
"Mom, why are we here? What happened?" she asks her Mother.
"We've gotten another Home and a new Master Tilu." Kally answers, pointing at you.
You wave at her, slowly driving towards the Gate. Telling the Guards to open the Gate for you.
Once inside, your new Family Members are immediately amazed by how much different it is inside your Town then the Outside World.
A Stomach is growling, you look in the Rearview Mirror,
"Master, what is your name?" Tilu asks.
"Tilu! That's not something you should ask him so lightly." Kally says to her daughter quickly, seemingly scolding her.
"Kally, please don't scold your Daughters because of their curiosity. You three are now part of our family, you don't have to treat me like a King. Hence, please relax." you tell Kally.
"I am sorry Master Dan, I don't want my Daughters to conflict with your Activities." Kally says, dropping her Ears.
"Kally, Owner doesn't mind that, we interrupt him sometimes as well. Please don't be so formal towards him." Katie tells Kally, comforting her.
"Tilu, my name is Dan Walker, uh... your... M-ma-master." you tell Tilu, stuttering through the weird feeling of telling a Child you're their Master.
"Can Mila call you the same as Mommy?" Mila asks, wagging her tail.
"Of course, how about you Tilu?" you ask her Sister.
"Can I please call you the same?" Tilu says, frightened.
"Sure, that's settled. Let's get to Shopping." you tell your Family, your Girlfriends patiently await.
Slowly driving your Car on your Driveway. Your Girlfriends get out first, gesturing for the Rest to get out as well.
Getting out of the car yourself, you lock it and head towards the door.
Opening it, you step aside and gesture for everyone else to get in.
"Master Dan, I still don't think it's wise to let a lowly Foxes like us inside your Home." Kally says, her Tail and Ears down.
"Please step in the House, didn't I say you are part of the Family?" you ask them in a calmer Town.
Kally nods and together with her Daughters, enter the House. Followed by your Girlfriends.
Once inside they look amazed at the Houses interiors,
"Master Dan, you've got such a Large and Spacious House, it's even scary." Kally says.
"Really~? Sorry to hear it, I hope you get used to it soon." you say, telling your Girlfriends to take care of your new family members. The nod and give you a Smile.
You slowly head to your Weapons Room, hoping to get a fresh set of clothes after.
As you start to take off your Armor, you start to remember the foreign voice.
"Daemon did you hear a foreign voice earlier today?" you ask him.
"Yes Milord, my suspicion is it is an actual Demon." your ally says, his words sending shivers down your spine.
"H-how.. it can't be if you are here. How is he here?" you ask him again.
The Daemon's Shadow figure appears you continue to take off your Gear.
"Milord, considering your hatred was an all-time high in the past few hours. You might have also attracted a Hound." the Daemon says.
"A what? A Hound, is that another spiritual being?" you ask him.
The Daemon starts to explain, the Spiritual Lore behind it.
Hounds - spiritual beings that follow an individual, unlike the Daemon, it doesn't live through the Will and Spiritual Energy of the Host but rather it's own. It follows its chosen Lord around, anywhere. Most traits of a Hound are very similar to Dogs plus, it has it's own special and specific abilities.
"Well, that's soothing to know. How do we contact this Hound?" you ask your ally.
"He decides when that happens Milord. This way it tests it's Lord's patience and persistence." the Daemon adds.
"Alright, we'll wait for that moment. Let's get back to our Family." you tell him, he bows forwards and slowly disappears.
You grab a Hoodie and a Pair of Pants, now you are ready to get work done.
"Ladies, I am back!" you say walking into the living room.
Your Girlfriends gave Kally and her Daughters some food.
"Master, we are looking bad." Kate says walking up to you, talking in a quiet voice.
"I see, we'll go shopping. I got something I want to sell." you tell her.
Telling everyone to get ready, you hope this will lift the mood of your Girlfriends.
Going back into your Weapons Room, thinking of what to sell. On an Escort Mission early in the Outbreak, you clipped some Weapons of a NATO Convoy. Two Crates full of them to be exact.
"You're kind... taking all the pain and worry of the Others, smart Man." a deep voice says.
Adrenaline rushes through your veins,
"You keep them safe... you have to do what you want. Your word.... sacrifice, them. Keep them safe." the unknown voice adds.
While still on the Battlefield, you thought of killing every single one of the Soldiers, trying to harm your Family. One could say, a Massacre.
"I'll slaughter everyone that tries to take what's mine." you tell the Voice.
Those two crates weren't light to haul back home. But they've got good value. Especially because these are rare beauties. Between the 6+ Firearms you got, one can find an M4A4, M9 Berettas and even a few Bolt-action Sniper Rifles and DMR's. These combined with the Attachment you have laying around should amount to something.
You take one of the Cases with you, inside, 2 DMR's 2 M4A4 and one Sniper Rifle.
Stepping outside the Room, everyone waits patiently on you. Your Girlfriends sharing a grim expression with Kally and her Daughters.
"Right, leave the long faces outside and put on your Smiles. Because we are going to win the Jackpot with these bad boys." you tell everyone, hoping to lift the Mood.
Kally's Daughters look curious while Kally tilts her head. Your Girlfriends are smiling and wagging their Tails.
You gesture to them with your Freehand to follow you. Together you go outside and lock the door.
You fill them in on the plan,
"You five will get some new clothes and after that, we get some food, sound good?" you tell them, Katya's daughters tilt their Heads while your Girlfriends are staring at you.
Everyone wags their Tails, a good sign, for such a grim time.
With the Foxes following you up to Dima's House, for a little more details on the Guns you've got.
"Chief! It's good to see you, I am over here!" Dima yells, from the Backyard peeking over the Fence.
You walk up to the Gate in the Fence.
"Good day Comrade, I need some help here. Tell me if these are worth selling or just good for scrap?" you ask him, opening the case on the Ground.
Suddenly the back door of the House opens, his Wife Darya comes out.
"Dan! Come inside, I'll make some tea. Oh, you got some new friends?" she says curiously, holding her hand to her mouth.
"Greeting Miss Darya, could we stay on the Terrace please? I've only got a quick question for your Husband." you ask her. She nods and walks outside towards you.
Mila quickly hides her Face, probably scared of the new faces.
"Excuse us, Master Dan, we are not--" Kally tries to say.
"Don't apologize, it's my fault...." you say, assuming your failure. Kally looks surprised.
Darya puts her hand on her Heart, a terrifying sight to see for a Mother, to see someone else's Child be frightened.
"Get in you Five, take a seat." Darya says, welcoming them in.
"Mom, I'll hold Mila, please rest." Tilu tells her Mother.
Just now you realize that Tilu is almost as tall as her mother, a little shorter by only a few centimetres. Kally hands Mila to her Sister.
"Tilu come over here please." you ask of her.
"Of course Master, what do you require of me?" she asks walking over to you.
Dima took a different Table out of a small Shack, you put the Case on it.
"Mila~, do you want to help me?" you ask her playfully.
"Y-yes Master Dan, Mila is sorry to make you trouble." Mila says, her Sister handing her over to you.
"You didn't cause trouble, you don't need to be scared. Your Mother and Sister will always be with you. Alright?" you tell Mila gently.
"Thank you Master~!" Mila says, hugging you affectionately
"Tilu, please go take care of your Mother." you tell Tilu.
"But Master Dan you need me for--" Tilu tries to say.
"Tilu, please take good care of your Mother. She is more important than helping me." you tell her.
She nods and walks towards the other Table.
They need to slowly learn that their dedication must go towards themselves first, and then you. As Kally explained earlier today, Kilu Foxes make perfect Housewives, therefore their dedication and care go towards their Husband, or in this case their Master first. Even so, you will try and teach them otherwise.