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Hmm, neo-kryptonian ultra-pets, eh? Even if they started out as a single species, 20,000yrs of selective breeding can lead to a lot of  variations... I've always liked that gargoyle mutt from the Disney cartoon... Something left behind by the aborted Neo-Krypt invasion? 2-3 species perhaps... something that roughly mirrors the role of guard  dogs, lap pets & lab rats...

This is a DETAILS set sometime in the last two months of 1996 after the aborted Neo-Kryptonian invasion of  Earth.  

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It looked over the skyline of this strange new world in wonder. It could not smell its master in the teeming mass below it. It felt strangely different as well. Like the time it lived with its master inside that strange cave where everything floated. Here, it felt like it could float about but those below did not float. Most strange.

A questioning whine brought its attention back to its mate.

She was a good mate. Strong of hindquarters and broad of chest with a fine coat of fur. The spines on her back were short and stubby while her talons were tough and sharp. Right now she was a bit gravid with his young. She would need a den soon.

He rubbed jowls with his mate to reassure her.

A series of irritating chirps & oink grunts reminded him of their irritating companions.

The spike-fur & the flame-hurler had been placed in his care by his  master & there wasn't a day that goes by that he didn't hate it. The flame-hurler with its membrane wings was too chipper for his tastes while the spike-fur just wouldn't stay still. It kept zipping this way & that. Still, he was a good growlie. If guard them he must then guard them he shall. He didn't have to like it though.

Now if he could only round up those nasty hairy-biters, everything would be well.

For now though, they needed some shelter. Some place high up and out of the way...

With that idea in mind, he leapt into the air & began running as if he were throdding on solid ground. His mate was not far behind,  herding the spike-fur & the flame-hurler as they rolled/flew thru the air...

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  John Go

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