The Barbarian and the Former-But-Not-Really-Former Barbarian

They found the other bandits in the garden. Everyone had come out to see Daisy off, and the moment she realized this she looked like she would cry.

"You guys..." she said softly, smiling at her friends. "I'm gonna miss you all so much..."

Buttercup ran up and embraced her friend. "We'll miss you too, Daisy! So much! But..." She nuzzled her buddy. "You deserve to have some fun."

"Yeah!" exclaimed Lennox, getting in on the hug. "Bust some heads!"

"Take care of yourself, okay?" said Tats, who rested her head against Daisy's shoulder. "Be safe."

"I will." Daisy smiled broadly. "I'll do... all of those th-things."

Grimm watched as bandit after bandit approached Daisy and hugged her, gave her words of encouragement, told her how much they loved her... It was heartwarming, really, to see how much they appreciated the fretful cow.

"Hey!" Buttercup suddenly exclaimed. "Grimm!"

The bull looked puzzled.

The cow quickly closed the distance between them and hugged him. "Reese gave you some clothes to wear."

"Yeah!" Lennox added. "Stop hangin' dong everywhere."

"Although it is pretty cute..." said Tats, with a giggle.

Grimm nearly blushed. "It's not like I've had a choice..."

"Well, here," said Lennox, handing Grimm a sack of clothing. "Put 'em on."

Grimm did as he was told, pulling out a pair of shorts and a jerkin. Truth be told, it felt good to be clothed again. He hadn't realized just how exposed he actually was until Lennox brought it up.

Daisy slipped on some clothes, as well, pulling on a cloth bikini top that covered her nipples and little else, as well as a pair of shorts that went about midway down her thighs.

"By the way," Lennox purred, pulling Grimm and Daisy close, "you know we... know, right?"

"About...?" Grimm raised an eyebrow.

"Last night, you doofus." Lennox elbowed Grimm in the stomach.

Daisy blushed. "O-oh..."

"Mmhmm." Lennox grinned. "It was hot!"

"And very sweet," Tats added, flicking Lennox in the skull. "You two are so cute."

"Big boyfriend, big girlfriend!" mused Buttercup, planting a smooch on Daisy's arm.

Daisy sputtered. "We're not--"

"Doesn't matter!" Buttercup shouted, interrupting.

Grimm rolled his eyes. "Thanks for the clothes."

"There's more than that," Lennox replied. "We threw in a bunch of supplies, too."

"Thanks." Grimm smiled. "So... if you guys were awake, then... you know I'm coming back when all is said and done, right?"

"Yep!" Buttercup grinned.

"Can't wait," Lennox added. "For... sex reasons."

Tats rolled her eyes. "Be safe, okay? I can't wait to have you back." She smiled, leaned up, and kissed Grimm on the cheek. So did Buttercup. And, funnily enough, so did Lennox.

"We'll be back as soon as we can," Grimm said.

"I'll miss you..." said Daisy. "All of you. So much."

"We'll miss you too, cutie," replied Lennox.

Daisy smiled. "By the way... Reese is in your bed, Tats."

Tats rolled her eyes. "Of course."

"She said she wants to c-cuddle." Daisy giggled.

"Ever since you broke the curse she's been a total softie," said Lennox.

"You should get going," Tats said gently. "Before it's too late."

"Okay," said Grimm. He looked at Daisy and smiled. "Shall we?"

Daisy smiled, more broadly and fully than Grimm had ever seen before. It was like a sunbeam. "Let's."

The two big bovines hefted their supplies over their shoulders, embraced their friends once more, and set off.