SRAM thought an epilog would be nice to have... so here's a shot of wrapping up some loose ends.

Truths learned, hopes and solutions realized... for now...

Don't own any of these characters, just the warped reality I have put them in...

Leonard and Penny took Howard wrapped in his make shift Toga and sat with him as Amy and Sheldon went into the room with the... clearly agitated animal... that Howard had trapped behind the closed door. It took a fair amount of explaining... and there were considerable questions that they had to answer. At one point... Penny even wondered if it wouldn't have been easier if Leonard just would have taken her right then and there just to show Howard they were telling the truth. Having sex again with Leonard was something that Penny had been thinking of since she had seen Leonard come back into the quarantine room after she and Sheldon had changed back into their human forms. Their wolven mating season was coming upon them and it seemed to be affecting Penny greatly. The closer it got, the hornier Penny had become. Eight months of the year were pretty safe as far as the possibility of getting pregnant and things were now getting settled. Penny had found a human partner. Penny had always been receptive to sexual play... Even when they were pups... Penny would let Sheldon mount her... and now... Penny and Bernadette would often roll in the underbrush and grassy area entangling themselves in their naked human form after a swim in the pool by the waterfall. Now that Penny had been told that there would be a way to change back into her human form... without Killing her partner... she could enjoy sex far more often and not have to worry if Sheldon was up to the task so to speak.

After talking for what seemed like hours... Leonard finally got Howard to calm down and at least wait for Amy and Sheldon to come out of the room. Howard accepted the explanations he was given. It helped when Penny described to him what she felt when having sex with normal humans. She also told him of what to expect. The fact that Bernadette actually let him escape from the room was her way of telling him that he meant something to her. He was not just a conquest to be used for her pleasure and then thrown away after she ultimately ended their relationship.

Soon after, Amy came from the room to give an update. Howard burst past her and into the room to find Bernadette naked under a sheet along with Sheldon... similarly clad. The hurt could be seen on his face as he turned away. This time, it was Leonard that was the most help. He explained again to Howard what it took to keep the girls in their human form. Penny joined in to tell Howard that until now, Bernadette would usually abstain from joining with humans... she was much less sexually active than Penny had been. The discussions help, but what Howard could be with Bernadette was brought home when she awakened and held out her arms to him. Sheldon had dressed and joined the others as Howard took Bernadette into his arms and she nuzzled into his neck taking in his scent. When Bernadette started to lick his neck. Sheldon turned. "None of that!" I've been used twice tonight to satisfy the two of you..." He shot glances of derision at both Penny and Bernadette. "And that says nothing of the preparatory work necessary with Dr. Fowler... I am quite done for the evening..." Penny sighed and looked somewhat dejected... she was hoping that she could experience Leonard once again.

Amy smiled at the look Sheldon gave... In order to get all three Lycans back to their human forms tonight... Sheldon had to "Service" each of the three females now gathered in a group. Amy to turn himself into a wolf and then as a wolf with Bernadette as he had earlier done with Penny. "Bernadette... I suggest you get dressed and join the rest of us... we have much to discuss."

The next hour was spent going over plans for setting up the commune. There would be separate living arrangements for any of the couples that felt the need to be pair bonded. It was a practice well accepted among the alpha wolves. Amy politicked for abolishing any of the sub classes... this was, after all, modern times... There would also be room for expansion for others. The original group of homes would consist of three separate abodes along with a communal gathering hall with apartments to house any strays they brought in. Perhaps they could eventually expand into a local community... like the ancestral villages in Europe. Without the rampant killing of unsuspecting victims... there would be no persecution by the local authorities. Their lives could progress and the community could grow. Lycan alongside Human... as it was meant to be. Through the construction of the houses, Amy had intense sessions with Penny and Bernadette. Sheldon was always accommodating to his sisters when needed, but he was looking forward to the time when he could concentrate his efforts with Dr. Fowler alone. Through their sessions, which Amy had held on a one on one basis... Amy had delved into Sheldon's need to break away from the pack and search out other partners. His sisterwolves couldn't bare to be without their brother and followed him wherever his travels took them. Sheldon acted well as the Alpha in their small pack. Amy found that his needs centered around a shunning of him from the alpha male of the old pack and occasional spats of fighting with betas... Amy was determined to build up Sheldon's self esteem and prove to him that there could be acceptance and stability with a single partner.

It had been learned shortly after the three couples had move into their homes in the hills above Pasadena that the woman attacked in the Hotel downtown had regained consciousness and had been released from care. She was not a pillar of society and the wounds she received would probably not enhance her social standing. Sheldon was somewhat remorseful for his past, but would not make any public apologies... nor could Penny and Bernadette. In their minds, they were living their intended existence. Now that they were progressing with their knowledge of their mind control... there were very many fewer sightings of the Blonde Wolves of the Pasadena Hills. Amy, Leonard and Howard continued their employment at the Animal Center... each receiving bonuses as the Mayor attributed the decrease in the mauling deaths primarily to their efforts.

Penny and Bernadette had taken to maintaining their Human forms primarily. But there were always urges that needed to be satisfied and occasionally, they would not revert to their Human forms immediately after a change. Needing to fulfill the urge to run free and wild. On those days... you could almost count on a call coming in over the alarm concerning a sighting of two Blonde Wolves running the hills of Pasadena... often in the area of the waterfall. The reports included sightings of swimming in the pool below the waterfall and romping in the brush of the woods beyond.. Always the two wolves would seem to be playing as all wild animals often do. Leonard and Howard even accompanied them on occasion which made for some interesting explanations when they were approached by hikers and bicyclers. Passing the girls off as an new breed was not always easy, but mostly accepted because the girls were always gentle around Leonard and Howard.

It had been months since the original attack on the jogger and the hotel. Spring was around the corner. The girls were quick learners and mastered the willful changing from wolf back to human. Unfortunately, emotions played into the process and when angered or in danger... the girls could easily find their desire to turn to wolves. This usually kept Leonard and Howard... primarily Howard... on the straight and narrow... anticipating early on in an argument that it would be unwise to continue. The January to April time of the calendar was particularly demanding for the guys... it is the time of the year that wolves generally conceive. On the advice of Amy, the couples agreed not to get pregnant for the first year to make sure the girls could absolutely control their abilities to turn. The last thing the group needed was to have one of the girls to go into labor and to transform midway through due to pain or fear of complications. That agreement simply meant that Howard and Leonard were going to have to control the urges of their partners... and that was not an easy thing.

Unfortunately... this day, Leonard and Howard were sitting on a fallen tree just at the edge of the grassy area leading to the waterfall. They were watching as Penny tackled Bernadette. The smaller wolf was not deterred and her competitive spirit was easily seen as she kicked with both hind legs as the two wolves rolled sending Penny off to the side. Penny righted herself and charged again at her sister.

Neither Leonard nor Howard bothered to ask if there was a scheme concocted by their partners... but this morning the two girls were particularly amorous.

Leonard had rolled over to find Penny sitting up smiling at him... completely naked... Biting on her lower lip. Penny then licked her upper lip from one side to the other when she noticed he was awake. She seemed excided... her gorgeous green eyes were dark with desire and she was panting, not something Leonard was unaccustomed to and certainly not something he was averse to. Penny immediately pounced upon him, pinning both wrists to the bed. She then leaned in and started to nibble at his earlobe and then licked his throat. Leonard remarked that he needed to get a condom after Penny had removed his t-shirt and boxers, but was denied the ability to leave the bed. Penny straddled his hips and stroked his length with her own wet center. Over the time they had been together, Penny had learned that a full frontal assault was something Leonard could not refuse and she certainly intended for Leonard to satisfy her urges. With little more prodding, Leonard became a willing accessory to these actions and quickly found himself probing every inch of Penny's body. Unlike their first union, Penny had kept Leonard on his back... She lifted herself onto her hands as Leonard reached for her hips pulling her closer and himself deeper within her. Penny arched her back as her breasts would glance ever so close to Leonard's willing lips. Penny wanted nothing more than to gaze deeply into Leonard's deep brown eyes as they reached their mutual climax. Soon after, Penny let out her uncontrollable response to the tightening spasms within her. She howled as she always had... leaving her with a comforting smile on her face as she lay on Leonard's chest, nuzzled into the crook of his shoulder and neck. As with the wild Grey Wolf, Penny's orgasm tightened her inner muscles around Leonard... keeping him within her... ensuring he could not pull out until he was indeed finished. This actually created a very nice post coital snuggling that Penny loved. Not so long after they had finished, there was another howling from the house next door.

As they sat on the log watching Penny and Bernadette revel in their wolf nature... Leonard turned to Howard... "How are we going to explain this to Amy again?"

The three couples were getting together in the central meeting hall to watch a movie one evening. Howard and Leonard sat watching the news as Penny and Bernadette made snacks and poured drinks. Amy and Sheldon came in as a news flash came on.

Sheldon looked around watching the actions of his sisters and their mates. They were becoming SO domesticated... "What are we watching tonight?"

Penny smiled as she sat next to Leonard with a big bowl of popcorn after putting down some chips and dip. "Space Balls... The guy that plays Barf... he's SOOooo funny!"

Bernadette giggled as she came over with a tray of drinks. "And he's kinda cute".

Amy smiled. "He aint nuthin next to that big Wookie guy..." The three girls just shrieked "oooOOOOooooooo"

Sheldon just rolled his eyes.

Apparently, there was another attack within the city limits. Everyone quieted down and watched the big screen. They saw a picture of Barry Kripke flash across the screen. He had been attacked down in an area of the city where hookers hung out. He was still alive but barely. They were transporting him to the nearest trauma center. Reports of the attack were gruesome and he was reported to be saying one thing over and over... "WESWEE... Wesweeee"

Amy came over and switched the channel. "That's enough... It looks like we may have to start looking for this one... and keep an eye on Barry... he's sure to change... we're going to have to do that quickly... assuming he survives... he's such a pig... he'll go about reeking havoc on the entire city... Sheldon... what was the name of the woman you attacked at the hotel?"

Sheldon looked thoughtful. "Winkee... or Wanka... or Winkle... I can't seem to recall...

AN: Obviously there is more to this story... reference "The Howling" if you are interested. With the addition of other subjects, situations complicate. Not everyone can come to terms with their reality. The stability of the colony can easily be compromised. At any rate... this was a fun story to write and I hope you enjoyed it... Thank you for reading and commenting.

Now that this mind worm has finished I can soon get back to The Meant to be Determination...