The scene changed back to the house. The girls were introduced to Peekon and were adjusted to her presence.

Peekon on the other hand managed to befriend the trio of Banny, Hurricane and Sprinter.

Banny was comfortable with and saw friendly.

Sprinter didn't mind her.

Hurricane just saw this as more competition to try and impress Dario.

Later we see Dario in the backyard as he wore a chef hat and a "Kiss the Cook" apron, he held a spatula as he fired up the grill.

Peekon decided to help him as she sets up the table and plates for all five of them.

Peekon: I'm done with the table.

Dario: That's great, I'm almost done with the meat.

Peekon: Nice apron you got there.

She looked at it and giggled.

Dario: Thanks.

Banny then came by.

Banny: Maybe I should do what it says.

She then got on her tip toes and kissed Dario's cheek, Peekon rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

Peekon: *mumble* I wish I was in her place...

Banny: I can't wait for the meat Dary~.

Dario: Patience my little carnivore, it's almost done.

Peekon: You're not gonna make me and Hurricane eat meat are you?

The hunter shook his head

Dario: Nope, I tasked Sprinter and Hurricane to make salads for herself and you.

The scene changed to the other two trophies who were cutting vegetables. Sprinter had one regular cucumber while Hurricane had around three tomatoes.

Hurricane: So... what do you think of the new girl?

Sprinter: I mean she's alright, she's outgoing. Banny likes her.

Hurricane: I mean, is there someone out there she doesn't like?

Sprinter: True.

Hurricane: Also notice how she's a bit close and personal with Dario?

Sprinter: Well... I did...

Hurricane: Well expect the elk to be treated like a princess in the next few days.

Sprinter had a smug.

Sprinter: What's wrong sheep? Jealous much?

The bighorn sheep look away with a miffed look.

Sprinter: Come on, chill Hurri. You're acting like she's gonna kill you.

Hurricane: I'm not a fan of princess complexed characters, thinking they can get whatever they want.

Sprinter: Right...

Then Banny came between them.

Banny: Why not give her a chance Hurri, yeah she's new but she's incredibly friendly. She set up the table for us when either of us could've done it.

The bighorn sheep then turned to see Dario who was chatting with Peekon.

Her left eye twitched.

Hurricane: Sure I'll take your word for it Ban.

The scene changed to the group were eating their perspective meals.

Banny was her usual cheerful self, earning a headpat from Dario.

Peekon giggled at the two.

Sprinter wasn't paying attention.

Hurricane was just eyeing Peekon, with a hint of jealousy and malice in her eyes.

Peekon: So girls I wanna thank you all for accepting me right away into this group of yours. I bet you all had fun expiriences with Dario am I right?

Sprinter: Definitely.

Dario: Yeah, besides hunting I love spending time with my cute girls.

Banny: Awww Dary~.

Sprinter chuckled whilst trying to hide her blush by looking away.

Hurricane almost coughed on her food which caught everyone's attention.

Dario: You ok Hurri?

Hurricane: Yeah I'm alright big guy.

Peekon: Oh dear I'll go and get you a glass of water.

Hurricane: No need-

Peekon got up and went to get a glass.

Hurricane just stared at her leaving, she then noticed the salt nearby her.

She had an idea.

She grabbed it and unrotated it a little bit before placing it near Peekon's plate.

Hurricane: Hehehe.

Sprinter shook her head in disappointment.

Sprinter: Tsk tsk, and when she offered to get ya water when you were choking.

Hurricane then saw as Peekon came back with her glass.

Peekon: Here you Hurricane, a glass of water for you.

Hurricane: Thanks!

She took it but noticed she was being glared by the cheetah beside her.

The bighorn sheep then noticed the elk was going to grab the salt.

Hurricane: Oh un hey Peekon, could you pass the salt over?

Peekon: Of course.

The salt was passed by Peekon to Hurricane.

Hurricane then played herself on purpose as salt was spilled on her plate.

Dario: Ah shit, that spells bad luck.

Banny: Huh? Really? I didn't know that.

Sprinter has a smug as the bighorn sheep rolled her eyes.

Hurricane: Is there a way to break it?

Peekon: Grab a small pinch of salt and throw it behind you.

Hurricane: Ok?

She grabbed a small punch and threw it behind her.

Dario: Alright you're no longer cursed of bad luck then Hurri.

Banny: Yippee!

The cheetah then whispered to the ram.

Sprinter: You could say that's beginner's luck hehe.

Hurricane: Oh shut up.

"Moments later"

Peekon watching some TV whilst sitting on the couch. Hurricane walked behind her.

Peekon: Oh hey Hurri, can you pass me a drink from the refrigerator please?

Hurricane: Sure, just a second there.

She then went to the fridge and opened it to reveal that there was a Dr Pepper beverage but then she noticed a hot sauce.

She smirked and grabbed the hot sauce and took out the label.

Hurricane: Here ya go, one piping cold drink.

Peekon: Thanks, you're the best!

The ram was shocked when she heard that remark from her peer.

Hurricane: *Mind* She called "the best"? Awww.

The elk girl was about to drink it but then was stopped by the other trophy.

Hurricane: I just remembered, that's uhh... alcohol...

Peekon had a grossed out face.

Peekon: Oh that's gross, Dario told me it was bad for us animals.

Hurricane: Sorry for getting it mixed up. Here's a real one.

She took the hot sauce and gave her the Dr Pepper.

Peekon: Thanks Hurri.

She drank it and it relieved the Wyoming native.

Scene changed to Hurricane outside the pool where she sat on one of the benches.

Then she noticed Dario coming outside.

Dario: Hey Hurri, why the long face?

Hurricane: Oh hey Dario, it's nothing. Just thinking about something.

The latter approached the trophy and sat beside her.

Dario: You can tell me what's bugging ya, I'm always here for you.

Hurricane sighed.

Hurricane: It's about Peekon.

Dario: What about her?

Hurricane: Well she's new and all and still got some time to develop but still I noticed something between you two. As if you two are really close, and I mean really really close. Like you're giving her the whole "Princess" treatment unlike how you do with us.

She turned to her lover.

Hurricane: Has she become your favorite now?

Dario just laughed.

Dario: Oh no no, it's nothing like that. You see, me and Peekon go all the way back.

Hurricane: Come again?

Dario: She and I were familiar with one another since childhood. I was a boy scout and I explored the woods and then stumbled across her when she was little, she had injured her knee and I helped her out.

Hurricane: Oh, so she's like a familiar face, an acquaintance of some sort.

Dario: You could say that, plus since she reminded me that she was the one that I helped I promised to spend some time with her since I wanted to know how she was like.

Hurricane: Oh... so she's not technically a part of the harem?

Dario blushed a bit but then smirked.

Dario: I don't know... want her to be?

This made the trophy blush as well.

Hurricane: I mean, she's extremely outgoing and nice to everyone, me especially.

Dario: Maybe she's taken a liking to you Hurri.

Hurricane: You think she does? Even after all the stunts I tried to-

She then exposed herself, the hunter now crossed his arms wanting an explanation.

Hurricane: Ok I was gonna do some stuff to hurt her but I quickly made up my mind and exchanged the crap so that I could take it.

Dario: Ah, no wonder the salt was spilled huh?

Hurricane: Yeah, but then I realized that she cared for my wellbeing when I choked earlier. I shouldn't have done that.

She then looked down on the ground.

Hurricane: My pride and ego go the best of me, I legit thought she was gonna steal you from me.

Dario hugged her from over the ram's shoulder.

Dario: I love you all equally Hurri. You, Banny, Sprinty and even Peekon and whoever is out there I might find, mean the whole world to me. If it weren't for me meeting you all one by one then my life would've been just like "eat, sleep, hunt and repeat". I'd be miserable as Squidward.

Hurricane:... Who's that?

Dario: Moving on, you all bring me two things: love and joy and I return you all the affection, attention and protection y'all deserve. I can't imagine how youre lives would've been if you haven't met me.

Hurricane: Oh it'd be boring, I would either get hunted down or probably still stuck with my tribe being the dominant ram I am.

Dario: The same one that tapped out by a human.

He laughed as Hurricane punched his arm lightly.

Dario: Alright, so what did we come to a conclusion?

Hurricane: That.... I should never let my jealousy get the best of me, because I should first get to know what the person is all about no matter what or who they are?

Dario: Bingo! You get a reward.

Hurricane: What is it?

Dario then pulled her for a kiss on the lips, the trophy didn't resist and kissed back.

Their make out lasted for around 30 seconds before pulling away as they stared at one another.

Unknown to them, Sprinter was watching on with her fingers clasped.

Sprinter: Well, you know what they say. "All is well when it ends well". I'm glad that hothead came to her senses.

She giggled.

Sprinter: Plus Peekon and our meatsack have been at it since childhood? Man that's wild news haha. I can't wait for them to go at it now that they've grown. It's gonna be hilarious!

End.

OK guys, this was chapter 18.

Peace out!