The Contest The Deftones song, Around the Fur, rang out load from the speakers of a stereo sitting on a table in a garage. Inside of this garage were many free weights and other exercise equipment including loaded barbells with over 2,000 pounds lying on the ground. There was a sign on one of the walls inside of the garage with The Hell Pit painted in red on it. Furvus Wolf, a huge muscular grey-furred wolf, who wore a black tank top that hugged his very well built upper torso and black and silver basketball style shorts held onto two sledge hammers, one in each paw, and was slamming them against a very large truck tire which was laying on the ground. With each swing, Furvus' biceps bulged out with great power and his shoulder and back muscles flexed big and strong. Furvus was so consumed with his workout, he did not hear the bodybuilding Arctic Fox, DJ Darkfox, enter the garage. Furvus took one more swing at the tire with the sledge hammers and turned around to see DJ standing there grinning widely at him. Furvus dropped one of the sledge hammers to the ground with a loud CLANG! "Oh boy……I think that I know why you are here DJ", said Furvus with a sigh. "I am so happy for you", replied DJ, "You are going to be entering your first contest……this is going to be great!" "I was worried that you'd say something along those lines", mumbled Furvus. "Oh come on now big guy…..you've got nothing to worry about with me in your corner", chuckled DJ noticing Furvus' pained expression on his muzzle, "I am going to show you some poses and…….I am going to help you pick out your contest suit." DJ said this last line in a bit of a sing song way. Furvus sighed again. "Why can't bodybuilders just be allowed to wear board shorts or basketball shorts", whined Furvus. "You must show off all muscles……including lower body groups…..those are very important and proportion is key", replied DJ, "I don't know why you are so worried about this…..you've got very well built and very well proportionate and powerful legs…..you'll blow that bear off the stage…..I've competed against him in the past…..trust me, he's got nothing on you." "Okay….okay….easy on the legs bit", replied Furvus, "I do trust you, but…..I don't know……it looks like the competition suit is a bit…..tight……down there." As Furvus said this he motioned to his….well….groin area. "You'll get used to it, after a while you'll feel like you're in the shorts that you are wearing now…..besides the important thing is to concentrate on your poses and to own the stage", replied DJ. Furvus just sighed again. "Now, you are going to meet up with Michelle and I at The Body Shop across from the Beach Gym to pick out your suit in one hour from now…..get showered up and I'll see you there", said DJ making his way to the door, "Oh…..and don't make me come get you." "I'm holding a weapon", replied Furvus waving the sledge hammer in his paw around. "Don't make me come get you", repeated DJ taking his leave from the garage. Furvus let out another sigh. An hour later, Furvus met up with DJ and Michelle at the supplement and bodybuilding gear store called The Body Shop. Furvus was practically dragging his paws in the store as DJ led him to some racks with many different Speedo-type bodybuilding contest outfits hanging from them. DJ was looking through them trying to pick out the one that would look best on Furvus. "Red…..no……green…..nah……yellow……interesting, but no", said DJ rummaging through the outfits, "hmmmmm…..sky blue." DJ looked at the outfit and then at Furvus and back to the outfit. "Perfect!", said DJ with great joy in his voice, "This will go great with your eyes and fur color…..it's you!" DJ handed the outfit to Furvus and motioned him to go into a fitting room to try it on. Furvus sighed again, but did so and let out a small growl as he headed into the fitting room. "I heard that!", snapped DJ with a bit of a chuckle. As Michelle and DJ waited outside of the fitting area another large, muscular grey and white-furred fox with longish red hair on the top of his head came walking by. This fox also wore a small gold chain with a gold bone attached to it that draped onto his very well defined chest. The muscle fox noticed DJ and grinned widely. "Darkfox!", half-yelled the fox. "Vulponero!", replied DJ. The two embraced one another in a hug. "You know, you only beat me in last month's contest because the judges liked you better personally", said Vulponero. "Oh come on now…..you know that I beat you fair and square with these", replied DJ flexing his incredibly large and well defined arm muscles in a standard double bicep pose. Vulponero laughed at this. "You always did know how to put me in my place didn't you Darkfox?", replied Vulponero, "So, what are you doing here…..don't tell me that you ran out of contest outfits." "Actually, I am here to help pick one out for my friend who is competing in his very first contest", replied Furvus. Vulponero's ears perked up at this. "A first timer…..oh great….where is he?", asked Vulponero. "He's in the fitting room and he should be out soon….RIGHT FURVUS!", yelled DJ into the fitting room. Furvus let out a grown and growl in reply. "He's a bit shy and nervous right now", said DJ to Vulponero. Vulponero nodded in agreement at this. Furvus just looked himself over in a mirror in the fitting room. There he was wearing something that he never thought that he would and he just shook his head. "These should be illegal", he thought to himself. Though he did have very well defined and muscular legs to match the rest of him, he was not comfortable at all in the suit, but headed out to show DJ and Michelle anyhow. As he slowly and meekly came out of the fitting room, Furvus noticed Vulponero. This made Furvus all the more nervous. There he was….a huge muscle-bound wolf and he was nearly as scared as a little pup. Michelle's eyes went wide as she saw her husband in the bodybuilding Speedo-suit. DJ was very pleased with Furvus' all around look and Vulponero let off a soft whistle. "Who is this……..very large wolf?", asked Vulponero to DJ. "This is Furvus Wolf…..he's a cop and competes in strong fur competitions….wins a good amount of them also……and I trained him for the past five years", said DJ very proudly. "My God…..he is quite a specimen….and he's never competed before…..how is this possible?", asked Vulponero. "Not everyone who has big muscles does you know", replied Furvus who was still a bit nervous to come completely out of the fitting room area, "Who is this by the way?" "His name is Vulponero….he's a friend and fellow bodybuilder who I've competed against for some time now", replied DJ. "A pleasure to meet you Furvus", said Vulponero reaching out a paw to shake Furvus' Furvus returned the paw shake. "He is powerful", remarked Vulponero at Furvus' grip. "Okay Furvus, now turn around and let's see you from the back in that suit", said DJ. "What? Um….can you just take my word for it that it's fine from the back", said Furvus. "No!", snapped DJ motioning his paw with a turn around signal. Furvus sighed and did what he was told. "Wow….from the back he is just as big", said Vulponero, "He may even be able to give you a run someday DJ." "Oh no…..this is the first and last competition that I am doing!", snapped Furvus. "I don't know….you could get hooked to it", replied DJ. Furvus just shook his head at this. "Okay, this will work on you just fine", said DJ, "Now, you can change back into your other clothes while I find some good spray-on tan and contest oil for you." "Contest oil?", asked Furvus. "Well you don't think that you are just going on stage in that suit do you?", replied DJ, "The oil will help show off all of your muscles better." "But what if I……slip?", asked Furvus. Vulponero laughed at this comment. "First timers….they are too funny", giggled Vulponero. "The oil does not go on the bottom of your paws silly", replied DJ, "Remember…..trust me with all of this." "I can help to put the oil on", said Vulponero. "Oh no….you just stay where I can see you Vul……Vul…..I'm sorry….I can't pronounce your name", replied Furvus. Vulponero laughed some more at this. "It's Vul….pon….ero", replied DJ, "Now go change already!" Furvus practically ran back into the fitting room to change back into his everyday clothes while DJ went to collect the spray-on tan and contest oil. A few days later: It was the evening of the charity bodybuilding contest/pose down between a bodybuilding bear from the local Fire Department named Tank and Furvus, who represented the local Police Department. Furvus was back stage in a room with DJ and Michelle. They had already applied the spray-on tan to Furvus earlier in the day and now DJ was getting ready to apply the contest oil on Furvus. Furvus was still not too sure about this. "Okay Furvus", said DJ, "I'm going to start from the top and work my way down." "Do we really have to use this stuff?", asked Furvus. "Yes!", snapped DJ, "We've been over this before and I am the expert remember? I know how to put this on so that you're muscles will show the best…..just relax." DJ flicked some contest oil on Furvus' muzzle. "Hey!", Furvus yelled whipping the contest oil from his muzzle with his paws. DJ grinned and Furvus just groaned, but understood that DJ was the pro in the bodybuilding department and did trust him. The only piece of clothing that Furvus wore was a sky blue bodybuilding Speedo-style suit with his police badge attached to it on the side as Michelle thought that it would add a bit extra to it. As DJ started to apply the contest oil to Furvus' neck and shoulders there was a knock on the door. Michelle opened it and Vulponero entered. DJ had invited him to the contest. "Ah…..getting our big wolf ready for the contest I see", smiled Vulponero. DJ laughed a bit at this and Furvus just groaned again. "Looks like you are going to need an extra bottle of contest oil to cover that massive chest of his", chuckled Vulponero. "Easy you!", snapped Furvus. "Oh come on, can't I have a little fun with you?", replied Vulponero. DJ made his way to Furvus' huge arms, rubbing the contest oil on his right arm first nice and even so that all of Furvus' muscles in his right arm showed nicely under his grey fur. "You can relax your bicep Furvus", said DJ as he applied the contest oil to it. "It is relaxed", replied Furvus. "Really? Damn…..you have been doing those concentration curls pretty hard huh?" Furvus just shook his head as DJ chuckled a bit. "Remember, have confidence in yourself", said DJ as he made his way to Furvus' left arm. "I'm trying, but right now I'm being rubbed down with oil……I feel like a food group." "Can I have a bite?", asked Michelle with a sly grin. "Later perhaps", replied Furvus amongst chuckles from DJ and Vulponero. DJ finished up Furvus' left arm and went to his chest. "Vulponero…..can you please get his back?", asked DJ, "It will take half the time that way as it's almost show time." "It will be my pleasure", grinned Vulponero. "Wait a minute, this was not part of the deal…..I don't know about this", replied Furvus. "Relax, Vulponero is a pro like me….he knows what he's doing", replied DJ. Furvus just groaned some more as the two muscle foxes rubbed his front and back down with the contest oil. Furvus could tell that Vulponero was enjoying this a bit too much as he happily hummed a tune as he did so. DJ next applied the contest oil to Furvus' huge and muscular legs. "Well, I see that someone is getting happy", said DJ noticing a bulge starting to form in Furvus' unit area. "I'm thinking about Michelle in a bikini!", exclaimed Furvus, "It's the only thing that getting me through this right now!" Everyone in the room, sans for Furvus, broke out in laughter at this. After the contest oil was applied to Furvus he really did look like a true bodybuilding pro. They made their way down the hallway when a very big and muscular brown-furred bear came out of another room. "So, here's the competition huh?", said the bear with some sarcasm in his voice. "Tank….good to see you", greeted Furvus. "Save it second place!", snapped Tank. "By second place…..are you referring to what you will finish in?", asked DJ. "Darkfox…..shut your muzzle....or I'll shut it for you!", snapped Tank. "Really? How about I give you some nice black and blues to match that brown fur of yours…..I'm sure that this will look great on stage", replied DJ. "I'm not afraid of you Darkfox", replied Tank. "How about you come see me after this contest and I change that opinion!", snapped DJ. Before Tank could reply, Vulponero walked towards him. "Are we having a problem here Tank?", asked Vulponero. "Vul….Vulponero", gulped Tank, "I did not know that you were…..here." "Well indeed I am and these are some close friends of mine and I'd imagine that it would be rather hard for you to pose with a limp", replied Vulponero. "Oh….well……you know…..I gotta get going", replied Tank as he practically ran to the stage. "That was different", said Furvus. "I've had a run in with that bear in the past….it did not go too well for him", grinned Vulponero. "Now remember the poses that I showed you yesterday and….most important…..trust yourself…..own the stage", said DJ. Furvus nodded in agreement. "You'll do great big wolf", said Vulponero. "You'll beat that bear paws down…..I love you", said Michelle. "I love you to sweetie….thank you", replied Furvus. Furvus made his way to the stage and DJ, Vulponero and Michelle made their way to their seats. Outshined by Soundgarden: Tank and Furvus posed on stage. The two muscle furs went head to head doing various poses. In the audience, some cheered for Tank and others for Furvus. Tank preformed a standard most muscular pose flexing his large and well defined arms and chest. Furvus countered with a side chest pose….his right bicep nearly exploding with great power and his chest bulging out showing his very well defined pectoral muscles. DJ was pleased that Furvus remembered the routine so well. Furvus then preformed a rear double bicep pose which showed off his incredible back muscles very well. Tank preformed a side tricep pose. "He's big, but not anywhere as defined as Furvus for sheer muscle", remarked Vulponero. "He's saving the best for last…..I just hope that he brings it", replied DJ. Michelle was just enjoying the show. Tank preformed a front lat spread pose that showed off his chest muscles very well. Furvus turned and preformed a most muscle pose of his own. His well defined chest and arms bulged out and he even grinned and growled a bit as he did this. Furvus turned to Tank and said quietly….."Incredible Hulk…Grrrrrr" Tank did not know what to make of this and got thrown off his game a bit. Furvus was now ready for the final pose of his routine. He stood up straight and DJ knew what was coming. "Here we go…..he's going to do it", said DJ leaning up in his seat a bit. Furvus smiled at the audience and slowly raised his two massive arms out to his sides and curled them towards him….his paws turning to fists. His extremely well defined biceps formed into mountain-like peaks of power as he flexed them to their fullest. His large shoulders and forearms followed suit as veins formed all over his well-defined arms. His chest exploded out with sheer power and his six pack abs flexed to their max. His tree trunk-like legs also flexed out. All of the great definition and groves throughout his body showed at its very best with this pose. "My God!", said Vulponero, "Incredible!" "Yes!", yelled DJ, "He did it…..he owns the stage now!" Michelle cheered loudly as the rest of the audience joined in giving Furvus a standing ovation. Furvus turned and looked at Tank who was in awe of him. Furvus let off a small growl at Tank causing the bear to start backing away a bit……it was over for him. Moments later the judges made their decision. "In second place", announced the M.C., "Representing the Fire Department…..Tank Bear!" The crowd applauded as Tank was presented with a silver medal around his neck. "And in first place and the winner of tonight's charity hero bodybuilding event….representing the Police Department…..Furvus Wolf!", announced the M.C. The crowd went crazy as Furvus was awarded with a gold medal around his neck. Later on back stage: "Honey, you were amazing out there", said Michelle licking her husband on his muzzle. "I told you…..you killed it out there", said DJ. "Very well done", said Vulponero, "So, will you be joining us on stage someday?" "Nah", replied Furvus, "It was fun, but it's really not for me…..it's a passion for you two…..I know for sure for DJ…..I respect that, but I'll stick to strong fur competitions…..besides, this way I can go out on top", said Furvus showing off his gold medal. "Well, we'll always have the pictures", said Michelle holding up her camera phone. "You didn't", said Furvus. "I did…..and they are going right to my Furbook Page", replied Michelle with a giggle. "DJ…..Vulponero…..help me out", said Furvus. "Sorry, but you know that we would not get involved in family issues", replied Vulponero. Furvus growned at this. "Oh come on hon", replied Michelle, "We'll watch a nice horror movie tonight and I'll even wear that special outfit for you." "You mean the one", replied Furvus. "Yup…..just for you…..my big bodybuilding champion wolf", giggled Michelle. "DJ…..Vulponero….thanks for everything, but we've gotta go", said Furvus grabbing Michelle and heading out the door. DJ and Vulponero just laughed at this. The End