Him
Who Made The Seven Stars
By
Waddie
Greywolf
Chapter
31
“I
believe
we
develop
our
own
codes of conduct for living in harmony with
each other, based on our ability to reason. We have the freedom to
choose right from wrong, and our quality of life will be largely guided
by those choices. There is no hell, no eternal punishment nor ‘judgment
seat.’ Those concepts are the creations of ignorant men or those with
alternative agendas." ~ Al Stefanelli
The
Night
of
the
Great
Fledging
~ Part I
Friday Evening
Early ~ Upon return of Billy’s posse from Retikki Prime.
Billy left the
wellbeing and protection of his new charges under the faithful and
competent care of his giant black angel, Balthazar. Billy made
arrangements with the great Shedu beast, Beauford, the Lord High
Protector of Nick’s ship to have the ship’s disburser credit each of
the six Sun Bear families with enough credits in case they needed
anything for the evening. He planned to have Balthazar transport the
lot of them to the main ranch house to spend the following evening of
fledging who would experience the metamorphosis with the rest of the
adults who were enhanced by the Grigori and Irin. He wanted everyone
who would be suffering to be near so he, his angels, and slaves could
attend them. Ramrod Matt Quigley told Billy the female Sun Bears would
fledge as well as the males, and so would Roz. She was raised several
levels without her knowing. As a surprise, Billy didn’t plan to tell
her about her new
enhancement until she began to be distressed. He didn’t
withhold the information from Kate, Zelma, Abigale, and Dorcas so they
would be ready to bring her to him when she began to complain. He
remembered the pain and suffering he endured when he fledged.
In typical
gung-ho cowboy fashion, Tom McMartin, Enoch Redbone, Moss and Tron
Garrett, and Billy’s uncle, Nathan Daniels couldn’t wait. They were
chomping at the bit to get their new wings. Kate and Zelma kidded them
mercilessly. They saw it as a ‘man’ thing. The men were like a troop of
Boy Scouts awaiting the jamboree. Billy wasn’t sure if Ramrod Andy,
Buck, Hank, or the twins realized they would fledge as well. He never
asked about Vox but just assumed he got the full package along with the
sheriff and his dad. Vox was going to create his own problems when
Billy decided to teach him how to morph into Roxanne and back. It was
going to be a long, exciting weekend.
Clyde
transported most of Billy’s family to the main ranch house and they
were sitting around the table enjoying dessert when Billy and his crew
arrived in the living room. When they walked into the kitchen, everyone
stood and gave Billy and his angels a round of applause. It momentarily
embarrassed him, but he got himself together and graciously thanked
everyone. Randy was busy telling his family all the wonders of Retikki
Prime, getting to meet Ramrod Quigley on Fort Adam Lear, and being
enhanced by both Ancient races. He was careful and wise enough not to
tell his mother and grandmother about the sniper who tried to kill
Balthazar in the town square on Retikki Prime.
“Will you grow a
set of wings, Randy?” his sister Kayla asked.
Randy was
sitting in the lap of his huge protector, Ludo, who had his arms around
the boy like his was too precious to let go. “No, not right away. Not
until I reach puberty. I ain’t real sure what that means, but I think
it has some’um to do with becoming a man. Cowboy Billy said he would
explain it to me sometime soon when we can sit down together at my
computer,” Randy said. Everyone smiled and nodded knowingly. Kayla
didn’t press the matter further. Ruth and Evelyn Rutherford were
pleased talking with Randy about the facts of life was on Billy’s
agenda. They looked at each other, smiled, and breathed a sigh of
relief.
It came time for
the Rutherfords to leave but Randy and Kayla asked if they could stay
at the ranch for the weekend. Kate didn’t have any problem with them
staying. Kayla could share Dorcas’ room where there was an extra bed.
Billy said Randy could stay with Ludo in one of the larger bedrooms.
Billy said it might be good for Mary and Evelyn to share some time
alone with each other without the kids around, but for them to come
back over for Sunday dinner. After they spent the afternoon with them,
he would transport Randy and Ludo over to their ranch after they
arrived home. There was no way they could take Ludo back with them in
Mary’s SUV. He was just too damn big. Mary talked it over with Evelyn
and decided it would be a good idea. They said their 'goodbyes’ and
left.
The sheriff
decided he needed to get home and check on Miranda and Everett. The
next day was Saturday and he had to go to work in the morning. He
missed the previous Saturday so he didn’t want to miss another. Kate
and Zelma loaded him and Buster up with care packages of food and
desserts for the men, and scraps for Miranda. They took off soon after
they returned from Retikki Prime, promising to return tomorrow
afternoon early or as soon as the sheriff got off work and drove out to
pickup his dad. They were invited for the day and evening.
Vox was alone,
but he was feeling good and in great spirits. Billy looked at him and
smiled. “Ain’t it about time we rescued your husband from that rest
home in Brady?” he asked Vox.
“If there were a
God, I would certainly petition him to make it so, but alas, Elmer
Breedlove is only my husband in my fantasy and my dreams,” Vox lamented.
“Perhaps, with a
little bit of an overhaul on old Elmer, the bull, we can change that.
I’d love to perform a marriage ceremony for the first couple in our
family to wed; that is, if’n I’s asked. Even so, as it is, I’ll bet
that old man still lies in his bed at night and thinks on you as his
‘little darlin,’” Billy said.
“He calls me
that a lot,” Vox said and blushed.
“And what bull
who likes to jump the fence from time to time, wouldn’t appreciate a
dual person, who can bring to him his druthers upon demand depending on
his mood?” Billy asked.
“We’re certainly
ready to try, Master Billy, as soon as you teach us the steps,” Roxanne
replied.
“Good for you.
We’ll take care of that a little later this evening, so you may
practice for your bull,” Billy said. Billy turned to his uncle, “Uncle
Nathan, I’d appreciate it if you and Mr. Garrett would call Doctor
Breedlove and his partner Perry Reed and ask them to come for a
barbecue tomorrow starting at noon, and plan to spend the day with us?”
Billy asked, “I got to think’n on what my uncles-in-law on Retikki
Prime and Ramrod Quigley said about offering my neighbors the same deal
we’re doing for the Rutherfords and their two ranches would be a great
boost in our plans to bring them under our wing. Since I plan to do the
same for Tron and Moss, and the Tate men, it only seem right we make
them the same offer. Tell Doc Oatie to be sure to bring his granddad.
Offer our big
van for them to use with the lift-gate for his wheel chair,” Billy
said.
“We’re on it,
Son,” Tron replied.
Nathan called
Doc Oatie Breedlove. He figured he’d invite the main man first and let
him call his partner. Oatie sounded groggy on the phone like he just
woke up. “Breedlove ranch, you got Doctor Oatie Breedlove,” Oatie
answered.
“Howdy, Doc
Oatie, this is Nathan Daniels over to the Daniels’ ranch. We’s calling
to invite you, your granddaddy, and the foreman of
your other ranch down the road from us, for lunch, an afternoon of
entertainment, and a barbecue in the e’nin tomorrow. You okay, Son, you
sound like you just woke up?” Nathan asked.
“I did. I just
took an afternoon snooze, but I need to be up and get some things done
around here before nightfall. Funny you should invite my granddad. I
planned to call my ramrod over to our other ranch and ask him to drive
to Brady with me tomorrow morning to pickup granddad for the weekend.
We’ll be happy to spend the day with you,” Oatie replied.
“Good. Can I
leave it up to you to invite Ramrod Reed for me? We’d like the three of
you here, and we know you have a partnership with Mr. Reed. We’d like
to discuss a business matter with you gentlemen,” Nathan said.
“I’ll be happy
to call Ramrod Reed as soon as I get off the line, Mr. Daniels, and
thanks for the invite. It sounds like it will be a nice day,” Oatie
said.
“We hope it will
be fun and beneficial for everyone. By the way, Son, we got us a brand
new lift-gate van what would make it easy for you to load and
unload your granddad in his wheelchair if you’d like to borrow it. Just
have Mr. Reed drop by here first on his way to your place, and we’ll
give him the keys. It’s a huge thing. It will seat a dozen or more,”
Nathan bragged.
“That’s awful
nice of you, Mr. Daniels. We just might take you up on it. That’s one
of the problems with bringing granddad home; getting him in and out of
a vehicle. I’ll talk with Perry about it,” Oatie said.
“That will be
fine. Also, Vox Humana is staying with us for the weekend, and he would
like to go with you to get your granddad, if’n it’s all right with
you,” Nathan said.
“Of course it
will be all right, but the last time I took Mr. Humana with me to visit
granddad he was in such bad shape himself, he swore it would be his
last trip with me due to his crippling arthritis. Is he better?” Oatie
asked.
“Much better. He
looks like a new man, but we’ll explain when you come to visit. Vox can
fill you and Mr. Reed in on the way to Brady,” Nathan said and chuckled.
“Well, that’s
fine, I’m certainly glad to hear he’s feeling better. Is he still able
to play the organ for the church?” Oatie asked.
“He’s missed a
few Sundays, but either my mother or my nephew, Billy, filled in for
him. But he’s so much better now, that won’t be necessary anymore. He’s
more fit than he’s been in years. You won’t recognize him,” Nathan said.
“Good. I’ll
certainly look forward to seeing him again. It’s been a while. I should
be more involved with my community, but since granddad’s been living
over to Brady, I find myself withdrawing and keeping to myself most of
the time. He always was the social lion of our family and kept me
stirred up to be more connected and concerned about my fellow
citizens. I dearly miss that part of my grandpa in my life and feel
severely deficient without him. I sometimes wonder who it’s been harder
on since I had to put him in that home, me or him,” Oatie said.
“Well, we’re
hoping to help you change that, Oatie. I won’t go into particulars, but
maybe we can help. I hope we can. We’s certainly willing to try, but
we’ll let you and him decide,” Nathan said without giving away much.
“Great. I’ll
look forward to seeing you good folks tomorrow, and thanks for the kind
invite and offer to borrow your van. I’ll call Perry Reed and talk with
him, Mr. Daniels,” Oatie signed off. They said their ‘goodbyes’ and
disconnected. Oatie had a warm feeling about being invited to the
Daniels ranch by Nathan Daniels. He always thought Mr. Daniels was one
of the finest looking men of the hill country and was one of the few
men who was kind and considerate of Oatie when he was in his last year
in high school suffering the nastiness of his hyper-religious family.
Oatie lay his
head back down on the bed and drifted off to sleep again.
* * * * * * *
Billy asked Vox
to join him in the room Vox was using while staying at the ranch. They
slowly walked arm in arm talking quietly. Billy explained it was time
for Vox to learn to morph and become his sister for a while.
“Will it hurt,
Billy?” Vox asked.
“No more than a
tingling sensation which I find rather stimulating,” Billy confided.
“I’m as
concerned as Vox. I’m a bit fearful for us. What if Elmer is so used to
Vox he won’t find me to his liking?” Roxanne asked.
“You forget, I
grew up around that big cowboy. I know him well. He will love both
parts of you equally,” Billy replied, “What man wouldn’t?” he asked.
“Billy!” they
heard Kate call from behind them. They turned to see Kate with Zelma,
Abigale, Roz, and Dorcas standing behind her at the end of the long
hallway. “Does Roxanne need our support?” she asked sheepishly.
“Tell them I
would be honored, Master Billy,” Roxanne said quietly.
“Will you be
nervous, Vox?” Billy asked.
“Of course not.
They know our situation and are sympathetic; especially Kate. After
all, we shared the same man for thirty years. We became brother and
sister to each other, and for a long while she was the only sister my
other half had; even before I knew about Roxanne. How can I deny them
their love?” Vox said sincerely.
“Well put, Mr.
Humana, you are truly a noble man,” Billy said, “Of course, you
ladies are welcome to join us,” Billy replied to his grandmother.
They waited
until the ladies caught up with them and proceeded to Vox’s room. After
they got there, Billy told Vox to remove his clothes, and he started to
do the same. No one said a word. The ladies were there to observe and
support, but that didn’t mean they had to be seen and not heard. After
both men removed their clothes there were various comments being
whispered back and forth.
“Rule number
one!” Billy exclaimed quietly, “If it’s a comment worth making, it’s
worth sharing with everyone,” he said, and the ladies giggled.
“This evil woman
sitting to my right just asked me how long I’d been hiding your other
talents from her, Billy?” Kate asked and fell out laughing. The other
ladies joined her.
“Master Vox has
nothing to feel ashamed of either,” Zelma said trying to redeem herself.
“I’ll second
that,” agreed Abigale, and the other ladies agreed with her.
“Excuse me for a
second, Vox and Rox,” Billy said and disappeared. He returned almost as
quickly fully fledged. He raised and ruffled his beautiful golden wings
like an old hen taking a dust bath, as if to get them to lie in proper
order. It was more for show than anything else, and he winked at Vox as
he did it. The ladies were duly impressed.
“Show off!” Kate
said and grinned wickedly.
“If ya’ got 'em
-- flaunt 'em,” Billy replied haughtily and knocked the ladies over
with laughter like a clean strike in a bowling alley. Even Vox laughed.
There came a
knock at the door. Kate went to the door and found Nathan and Tron
wanting to join them. Billy heard their request and Kate turned to him.
“It’s up to Vox and Rox. It’s fine with me,” Billy said.
“Vox should have
his side represented. Who better than two men he loves and respects as
much as Mr. Daniels and Mr. Garrett,” Roxanne said.
“Let ‘em in,”
Billy urged his grandmother.
Nathan and Tron
went to Vox and each gave him a hug and a kiss on his mouth to
encourage him. Vox was almost in tears. The mature cowboys weren’t the
least bothered he was naked as the day he was born nor were they shy
with their affections and best wishes for him. Billy was more than a
little impressed by his stoic uncle and his mate’s expression of
solidarity for their smaller companion. It was like they came to see
their close friend off on a new voyage of discovery for his life, and
they
wanted to wish him their best. The big cowboys sat down on a window
seat in the large room and held hands. Billy was amused but touched by
their small show of affection for each other. Billy walked up to Vox
and enfolded him with his arms, held his much larger body up close to
Vox’s smaller, more petite form, and slowly encased him with his wings.
“I’m
embarrassed, Master Billy,” Vox said quietly but loud enough everyone
in the room could hear him.
“You’d break my
heart if you didn’t get an erection, Vox,” Billy said and kissed the
smaller man on his head, “it would mean I didn’t do my job properly
restoring you,” he added. Everyone laughed, “Don’t worry, you will lose
it soon enough when we begin the transition. Are you ready, dear
heart?” he asked.
“We are ready,
Master Billy,” Vox replied for both.
“I’ll take it
slow -- step by step -- so you can get the feel. It should only take a
couple of times for you to get the hang of it,” Billy assured them.
The room began
to glow with gathered light which began to concentrate on Billy’s
golden wings and pass through him into Vox and Rox. Their small
audience began to watch in awe as Vox slowly, but surely, turned into
Rox. It didn’t take long at all when Billy announced the transformation
was complete and began to power down his reserves. He still continued
to hold Roxanne and petted her gently as she broke into tears.
“Hosanna, Master Billy, I am woman, hear me roar! Hosanna in the
highest!" Roxanne exclaimed
through her tears.
“How do you
feel, Vox?” he asked her suppressed other half.
“Like a dream
come true for us. Better than I imagined. I just feel like I’m missing
a part,” Vox replied.
“Don’t worry
yourself, honey, that big cowboy will provide you with that missing
part soon enough,” Zelma volunteered and everyone in the room laughed.
“Now -- let us
see you for the first time, Roxanne,” Kate gently urged her. Billy took
his arms from around Rox but held her hand as she slowly turned from
Billy. Roxanne was a beautiful middle aged woman complete with small
breasts and a beautiful small vagina what would make any bull bellow
with joy and drip from the sight of it. It was completely hairless.
Billy explained it was his idea, but he would show Rox how to grow hair
if she preferred. She seemed to like it the way it was. The men excused
themselves to leave the ladies alone. Billy stayed. The ladies had to
touch and admire their sister without the other men watching. Somehow,
maybe because he preferred men, Billy was okay with them; almost like a
great physician; an angel of the healing arts. They considered Vox
probably needed Billy with him, and he rather enjoyed their attentions
to his sister. He was learning as much as she was.
“Well, if that
beautiful little thing don’t rope and hog tie that big bull of a
cowboy, nothing will, darlin,’” Zelma allowed and the rest of the
ladies
agreed with her, “From rumors, I’ve heard Elmer Breedlove is as large
as a bull. Take it from a woman who was married to one of the biggest
cowboys Texas ever produced, a large man can be uncomfortable, and if
he isn’t gentle, he can hurt,” Zelma warned.
“I took Elmer’s
size into consideration from Vox’s memories. I made adjustments for
Vox’s throat as well as Rox’s vagina. I’ve also enhanced them to make
instant adjustments for themselves if necessary. They can make either
bigger or smaller to best satisfy their mate. I gave them talents most
don’t have. I figured they lived all these years with each other doing
the best they could with just Vox’s natural talents, they deserved a
reward for their perseverance,” Billy allowed.
“Hear! Hear!”
the ladies said in agreement, and added, “Hosanna in the highest!”
“What should I
do with my hair, Kate?” Rox asked.
“Nothing. You
let us worry about that. Vox has been wearing it longer these days
because it’s been too hard on him to get to a barber or sit in a chair
long enough, but I’ll sit you down in a barber chair we have in a store
room off the other barn Billy uses to milk the watchers, and give you a
pixie cut like Roz’s in thirty minutes which will suit you well. Don’t
hide behind them old wigs we smuggled up here for years, Rox. They were
for camouflage or make believe. Now you’re the real article,
sweetheart; become natural in all things. You don’t need a lot of
makeup. You’re a lovely and appealing woman like you are without a lot
of artificial nonsense. Leave it to us old cows, darlin,’ we’ll see to
it you look like a winner,” Kate assured her.
After about a
half hour of talk and conversation, Billy dismissed the ladies and told
Vox they were going to morph back and forth until he could do it by
himself; however, even after Vox/Rox got the hang of it, Billy didn’t
want them morphing on their own until he determined they could fly
solo. Rox and Vox agreed. They spent an hour or more morphing back and
forth. After about the fifth time, they were confident they could do it
on their own. They made a grand attempt, and while they weren’t as fast
as Billy, they managed to get through one complete morphing cycle.
Billy was pleased and encouraged them with lavish praise. He promised
several more sessions until they got it down pat. They were thrilled,
but Vox insisted Billy help them morph into Rox to spend the evening.
Billy could help return them to Vox the next morning to go to Brady
with Ramrod Reed and Oatie Breedlove.
Billy agreed. He
was tired, and he knew his immediate family were dog tired. They needed
some rest. Billy got Boomer, Nick, and the twins together, said their
‘goodnights’ and transported to the line cabin.
* * * * * * *
Perry Reed saw
who was calling him on his cell phone and smiled. He hadn’t heard from
Oatie Breedlove in a while and was thinking about him all afternoon. He
pressed the receive button, “Howdy, Bossman, I been think’n on you,
wondering if I might be lucky enough to hear from you this weekend,” he
said.
“Yeah, I been
think’n on you today as well. I don’t know what’s going on in my daddy
long-legs’ head lately, but he done a number on me this morning what
put me in the dumps all day, and despite my education and medical
training, when it comes to matters of the heart, I’m as vulnerable and
mindless as the next man; the old forest for the trees analogy; you
know the bit. They’s only two cowpokes in this miserable world what can
make me see reason and help screw my head back on for me.
Unfortunately, one is in a rest home in Brady, but the other is only
about a fifteen minute drive from here. I’m so down, I’s think’n on
round’n up both you men, throw’n ma’ rope around yore’ asses, set’n you
on a lazy Susan on my kitchen table, suck one off, then spin the Susan
and do the other until I get’s me fill of cowboy love,” Oatie said in
his best cowboy hyperbole. He could hear Perry laughing, “I wanna’
drive over to Brady to get Elmer tomorrow morning to spend the weekend
with me, but I don’t wanna’ ask Jethro for help. You got a busy
schedule this weekend, Ramrod?” Oatie asked.
“Naw, hell, it’s
quiet over here. We got a lot done this week. Funny you should mention
about going to get Elmer. I just got off the phone with the Daniels’
ranch owner, Nathan Daniels, and his ramrod, Tron Garrett. It seems
they wanna’ talk to us about a business arrangement. I told them I’s
only a work’n partner with you and yore’ granddad, but they said that
didn’t matter none, they’s planning on inviting the two of you anyway.
They’s invite’n us to spend the day wiff’‘em tomorrow for lunch and a
barbecue later in the evening after some entertainment, and they want
us to bring Elmer. Have you heard from them?” Perry asked.
“Yeah, they done
called me a while ago, and I’s just calling to tell you about it. I
come up here to the big house and threw ma’self across Elmer’s big bed
to be close to him. Before I knew it, I was out like a light and jes’
woke up a while ago. Their call woke me up. I must have fallen back to
sleep for a while, and they decided to call you themselves,” Oatie
said.
“So, you need me
to give you a hand with your granddaddy, Pod’na?” Perry asked.
“Yeah, I’d
really appreciate it, sir,” Oatie replied.
Perry smiled to
himself. As much as Oatie accomplished in his life, he still showed
Perry Reed his respect. The cowboy way runs deep in a man, no matter
his station in life. “Mr. Daniels insisted I stop by their ranch first
and exchange vehicles. Seems Billy done got his’self a brand new large
van with the lift-gate. They thought it might be easier loading and
unloading Elmer in his wheel chair,” Perry said.
“Yeah, that
would be great. Remind me, and we’ll fill the tank for them on the way
back to the ranch. Mr. Daniels told me Vox Humana, the little man
what’s been the organist of the Methodist church in town for as long as
I can remember wants to go wiff’ us. He and granddad were pretty damn
tight for a number of years. Granddad supplemented his income every
month for years. I still send him a check every month out of our joint
account. I hope he’s feeling up to it. Mr. Daniels said we wouldn’t
recognize him,” Oatie said.
“I been hearing
rumors from my cowboys they’s been some unusual things going on over
there to the Daniels’ ranch, and the local Bigfoot and daddy long-legs
never miss one of their concerts. The word is they have a musical
concert ever’ weekend for guests and their herd of Highland cows. You
know how cowboys can enlarge a story, but a couple claim they rode up
on the ridge overlooking their barn from the rear and watched them cows
dance’n to the music like they’s a bunch of human teenagers,” Perry
related.
“Well, I guess
we’ll find out tomorrow, Ramrod,” Oatie said.
“I hope so. It
may be just cowboy hyperbole, but wouldn’t it be nice for just once to
find out something really unusual is happening around here?” Perry
asked sadly.
“I hear you,
Ramrod. I’d settle for a nice weekend get together wiff’ you and my
grandpa. My soul is lonely and hungry for both you men,” Oatie replied
and
laughed, “What time you plan on leaving in the morning so’s I can tell
the home when to have Elmer ready for us?” Oatie asked.
“Mr. Daniels
invited me to have breakfast with ‘em, and they sit down to eat at
seven on Saturdays. I’ll be away from the house by six-thirty. An hour
for breakfast should put us on the road to your place by eight. Why
don’t you tell the rest home we expect to be there between nine and
noon, and I’ll call you just before we leave the Daniels place,” Perry
suggested.
“Sounds like a
plan. I’ll look forward to seeing you again, Ramrod. It’s been too
long,” Oatie said.
“I hear that!”
Perry exclaimed, and they disconnected.
* * * * * * *
Oatie called the
rest home to notify them he would like to pick up his granddad the
following morning to spend the weekend with him, and could they please
have him ready by nine A.M.? He didn’t know his exact time of arrival,
but he would try to be there as close to nine as possible.
“He’ll be
thrilled to hear it, Mr. Breedlove. Since his roommate, Buster Tate,
left the home to live with his son, Elmer has been in a mild state of
depression. We’ll have him ready for you by nine,” the head nurse on
duty said.
“Thanks, ma’am.
I’d appreciate it. Tell him we been invited to the Daniels ranch for
the day, and we’re bringing his old buddy Vox Humana with us,” Oatie
said.
“I sure will,
sir,” the nurse said and hung up.
Oatie pressed
the number for his ramrod. He bought Jethro a cell phone and taught him
how to use it, but he never used it much. He realized he must have one
in
case his master needed him in a hurry, but it represented a part of his
responsibility to Doc Oatie which made him uncomfortable. He wasn’t
into worldly possessions and looked upon gadgets as something for him
to lose. If he lost it, he would have to explain. Jethro knew he needed
something he wasn’t getting at the ranch to balance him, to make it all
come together for him, but he couldn’t find the answer. Oatie Breedlove
was the closest thing he experienced in his confused and disappointing
life what made a shred of sense to him -- if only -- he had no idea
what he wanted or needed. He saw it was Oatie calling and answered
right away. “Hello,” he said cautiously.
“Jethro, this is
Oatie. Ramrod Reed is picking me up in the morning to drive me to Brady
to get my granddad to spend the weekend with us,” Oatie said.
“You need me to
go along to help lift him from the wheelchair into the truck? I don’t
mind riding in the back,” Jethro said with anticipation in his voice.
“No, I want you
to stay here and watch the place. We’re not coming right back. We’re
going to the Daniels ranch for the day, but we will be home later in
the
evening,” Oatie said without nuance. He didn’t care to give Jethro any
more than he needed.
“I’ll be here,
sir. My watcher daddy might drop by, but I won’t leave the property,”
Jethro said.
“Good. If you
see Catfish or some of your brothers, tell them hello for me,” Oatie
said.
“I will, Master
Oatie, and Master Oatie...?” Jethro started and stopped.
“Yes, Jethro?”
Oatie asked.
“I’m sorry,
sir,” he said quietly like a little boy with a broken heart. He almost
moved Oatie to tears, but he decided he wouldn’t let himself be
manipulated.
“We’ll talk
later, Jethro,” Oatie replied quietly.
“Yes, sir. As
you wish, Master Oatie. Have a safe trip, sir,” Jethro said in a
rejected manner.
Oatie wasn’t
ready to let Jethro off the hook so soon and decided to let him stew
for a while. “Thanks, we’ll try,” Oatie replied without nuance and
quietly disconnected.
* * * * * * *
The kitchen was
busy the next morning. Everyone was up early getting ready for a big
day and what equally might prove to be a big evening for those people
who would be going through the fledging experience of growing a full
set of wings. Billy figured he’d be grateful for any help he could get
and was looking for Rory and Calhoun McMartin, and his little saddle
buddy to come to his rescue. He knew, even though they wouldn’t fledge
until puberty, they were still enhanced and could take pain away and
work as mental empaths. Randy’s talents were more advanced that Rory
and Cal’s, but Billy had him working with them to teach them how best
to
use theirs.
One might think
kids who found themselves in a position of learning they were given
superpowers might quickly become insufferable little brats, but it was
not the case for these young men. Rory and Cal’s dad and mom were no
nonsense parents who would neither put up with their boys thinking they
were special nor would they tolerate them becoming Prima
Donnas. Tom, in particular, was washed in the blood of the cowboy way
by three generations of Redbone cattlemen; his great-granddad; his
granddad, and his own dad. Abigale was from an upper middle class
family who would not tolerate such actions from children, and she
wouldn’t either. Randy, on the other hand, was beginning to learn from
his cowboy brother, it didn’t matter how much talent you possessed,
it’s how you learn to use it to the best of your ability. Randy quickly
learned to be ever mindful of respect, humility, but being true to
himself while helping those less talented. Billy was proving to be the
perfect role model for Randy. He taught Randy to help others, but be
gracious and humble when they expressed their gratitude.
Per Billy’s
instructions, Balthazar transported the twelve Sun Bears to the big
house for breakfast and to meet the rest of their family. Billy planned
to have them spend the day with them. If they must suffer fledging, he
felt they should learn about the people who would see them through the
trauma and see to their well-being. They were impressed by the size
of the huge house and met everyone with respect and graciousness. Kate,
Zelma, Abigale, and Dorcas were enthralled by the small creatures and
fell in love with them.
“My God, Billy,
not to be patronizing, but they are precious,” Zelma Jane allowed.
“And talented,
my lady, beyond your wildest dreams. They sing and dance and can play
several instruments. They will capture your dark entrepreneurial heart
and they might even brighten it up a bit,” Billy teased and grinned.
“Unlikely, but I
can’t wait,” Zelma groaned watching them sample the different foods the
ladies were setting out for breakfast. They seemed to be omnivores, but
preferred fruits and vegetables to meats. They liked eggs and fell in
love with the several different kinds of melons Kate prepared.
Perry Reed
pulled up to the front gate and across the cattle guard in his ranch
truck but the way was blocked by a large gathering of Highland Cattle.
Nathan forgot to say anything about the guard cattle. He pulled his
truck right up to them, but they stood solid and refused to budge. He
got out and thought he would shoo them away by waving his cowboy hat
around to frighten them, but they just looked at
him like he was daft. Finally, out of desperation he said out loud,
“Please, ladies and
gentlemen, let me pass. I’m expected for breakfast at the Daniels place
this morning, and I’m already a few minutes late,” he hollered.
By that time,
Zeus contacted Billy and asked if he was expecting someone. Billy
told him his name would be Ramrod Reed. “Are you Ramrod Reed, partner
to Oatie and Elmer Breedlove?” Zeus asked.
“Yes, I’m Perry
Reed. Wait a minute! A talk’n cow? No! This ain’t happening. Neat trick
Billy Daniels. I’ll turn you over my knee for this,” Perry shouted and
laughed.
“No trick, Mr.
Reed. That’s all you had to say was your name and you’re an invited
guest. Return to your truck and we will part for you, sir. Have a good
day, Ramrod Reed, and enjoy your visit to the Daniels’ ranch, sir,”
Zeus said.
Perry shook his
head and laughed all the way back to his truck. He just knew he’d been
set up and there were hidden cameras somewhere recording everything. He
was right, but he had no idea the scope and how many different
intelligent creatures in the universe were watching his exchange with
the Irin cattle. The cows parted and he drove on up to the compound and
parked his truck. Out of the ranch house came Billy followed by the men
of the Daniels ranch but there were several watchers with them. They
were huge, and one was snow white. “Sorry about the
guard cows. Uncle Nathan should have told you about them. I didn’t
think to give them your name so Zeus, the head bull and his
brother,Thor,
contacted me about a cowboy at the front gate. I gave them your name.
Were they polite?” Billy asked.
“You’re shit’n
me, Billy Daniels, you mean to tell me them cows really talk?” he asked.
“They really
ain’t cows, Ramrod, but we’ll explain as we go along. You’re gonna’ see
some strange things today, but try to keep an open mind, and we’ll
explain as we go along. No one is trying to bullshit you or do a number
on you. You ain’t on candid camera, cowboy,” Billy said as he shook
Perry Reed’s hand.
Billy introduced
Perry to the Daniels’ men and then the rest of his extended family.
Ramrod Reed recognized some of the men he met before. He never met Tom
McMartin and his boys or Enoch Redbone, but he knew the Redbone name.
When Billy introduced him to Randy Rutherford, a glimmer of recognition
came to him. “Wait a minute. Ain’t chu’ the young man what was healed
from some awful disease in the parking lot of WalMart in
Fredericksburg?” he asked.
“Yes, sir,
Ramrod Reed. I’m Randy, Master Billy’s wing man and saddle buddy,”
Randy said proudly.
Billy introduced
Perry to Boomer, Nick, Clyde, and Balthazar and told him who and what
they were. His mouth never closed from awe. The rumors and hearsay from
his cowboys began to fall into place. He wondered what other strange
and wonderful things he would discover that day. He didn’t have to wait
long until he walked into the house and met the ladies and the Sun
Bears. He was agog over the beauty and intelligence of the small
creatures. They were charming and each took his hand to introduce
themselves. He waited patiently for explanations and Billy was good to
his word. The story he told encompassed little more than a month in
time, but what Perry Reed was being told sounded like something out of
a science fiction novel. They sat down to breakfast and talk was lively
around the table. Perry Reed mostly observed and would ask a question
from time to time. They held nothing back from him and included him
like he was one of the family -- who just had some catching up to do. As they finished
breakfast, the phone in the kitchen rang. Kate answered and listened
for
a minute. “Billy, it’s for you. It’s Sheriff Tate,” she said handing
him the phone.
“Good morning,
Sheriff,” Billy said and listened,“When did you discover it? How bad is
she?” Billy asked, “I didn’t think she would fledge this soon,
especially since she just had a litter. We better get over there to see
to her and give her a hand. Take it from me, having a pair of wings
grow in can be a painful thing if’n y’ain’t got somebody to take the
pain away and make a small incision to help the nubs break the skin.
Give us a minute. We have Ramrod Reed over for breakfast. He’s taking
our Ranch Van over to Brady with Oatie Breedlove to get his granddad
this morning. He’s learning a lot,” Billy paused to listen, “I don’t
see why not, lemme’ ask him,” Billy said, “The sheriff’s dad wants to
know if you will stop by their ranch and pick him up when you go get
Elmer?” Billy asked.
“Sure, we’re
taking Mr. Humana along. We can take him too. We’ll be glad to pick him
up,” Mr. Reed replied.
“He said fine.
We’ll be right there, Will. Tell Buster and Everett to shield their
eyes,” Billy said and disconnected. “You’ll have to forgive us, Ramrod,
we gotta’ fly over to the Tate’s ranch. The sheriff’s female Ozzie
Shepherd birthed a litter last Saturday. I enhanced her and the pups
so’s they’ll be able to talk and grow wings. His little companion,
Miranda -- her wings started growing in this morning, and we got to go
give her a hand. Here’s the keys to the big Van. We’ll see you over
there. Now, who wants to fly over to the Tate ranch with us to help
Miranda,” Billy asked.
All the men’s
hands went up and several of the Sun Bears. “Sun Bears stay here for
the time being and stay in the house because of large animals outside.
Cass and Poly see to your brother and sister’s comfort while they visit
with us. Uncle Nathan, Tron, Moss, Enoch, Tom, and his men, and Randy
you’s with me. Nick, Clyde, and Balthazar we need to wing up to
transport that many. Hit it gentlemen!” Billy ordered and the four big
man disappeared and reappeared fully fledged.
Perry Reed
almost crapped his pants. “My God he weren’t kidding about growing
wings. They’s angels,” he muttered loud enough several heard him and
laughed.
“You’ll get used
to it, cowboy,” Zelma Jane said to him like she was an old hand.
“We’ll see you
over to the Tate ranch, Ramrod,” Billy said. The four winged men raised
their wings over the men and the watchers they were taking with them,
and in a flash of bright light, they disappeared.
“No! I saw it
wiff’ me own eyes, but I don’t believe it’s possible. Where did they
go?” he asked dumbfounded.
“They’re at the
Tate ranch right now, Ramrod,” Kate soothed him. I apologize for Billy.
He wanted to wait and break you and Oatie in slowly to our family, but
if you’ll excuse the old cowboy expression, 'shit happens,’” Kate said
and touched Perry on his arm.
“Do you know
about all this, Mr. Humana?” he asked Vox.
“I do, Ramrod. I
can fill you in on the way to the Breedlove ranch, Son,” Vox replied.
“Did Billy
restore you to health and reverse the aging process for you?” he asked.
“He brought me
back from the brink of death, Ramrod, but most of my restoration came
from our visit to two ancient civilizations on two separate planets in
two separate galaxies last evening. Wait until you see Buster Tate. You
won’t believe your eyes,” Vox replied. "I know this is a lot to take
in, but you’re young and able to adapt to new ideas more readily. I’ve
been
told to answer any questions you may
have. Are your ready to go, Son?” Vox asked.
“I need to call
Oatie and tell him we’re on our way,” Ramrod Reed whipped out his cell
phone and pressed Oatie’s number, “Hey, Bossman, we’s on our way,”
Perry said and disconnected.
Oatie was
waiting on the front porch when Perry Reed and Vox Humana drove into
the compound of the ranch in a huge van with the “Highland Shire ~
Daniels Ranch” beautifully painted on the front doors into a
round medallion logo in bright green colors. He was amazed to see the
older man, Vox, jumped down from the passenger side of the van and
almost sprint to Oatie to give him a hug and a kiss. “Mr. Humana, what
happened to you? Look at you? You look great! Last time we drove to
Brady together you swore it would be your last trip ‘cause you hurt so
bad!” Oatie exclaimed.
“An angel in the
form of Billy Daniels happened to me, Son. You remember Buster Tate,
your granddad’s roommate in the home in Brady. His mind was almost
gone. Your granddaddy was one of the few people he could still relate
to. He’s fully recovered and looks thirty years younger. He wants to go
with us to get your granddad. Buster’s at his ranch waiting
for us. Billy wanted us to take his van because it has a lift gate with
which we can more easily load Elmer into it. Once we get him to the
Daniels’ ranch, he won’t need his wheelchair no more,” Vox said like
his word was gospel. “By the way, grab a set of your granddad’s Western
clothes and his boots. I promise, knowing Elmer the bull like I do,
he’ll want to change into his cowboy clothes,” Vox declared.
“I got a bag
packed siting by the door, sir, just in case. Then there’s some truth
to the rumors my daddy long-leg, Jethro, told me about Billy Daniels?”
Oatie asked.
“Apparently so,
Brother, I done already seen enough this morning to shake any man to
his foundations. I cain’t even begin to tell you what I seen. You
wouldn’t believe me no ways. Mr. Humana was kind enough to enlighten me
some on the way over here, but I just done scratched the surface. I’m
sure we’ll learn more. They want to tell us everything. I think they
want us to become a part of their family. C’moan, jump in, and we’ll
stop by the Tate ranch to pick up Buster. From what Mr. Humana told me
on the way over here, I’m curious as hell to see a dog with wings,”
Perry said.
“A dog with
wings? No, it ain’t possible. Yore’ shit’n me fer sure! Let’s went,
Ramrod, and on the outside chance you could be right, don’t spare them
horses,” Oatie said, “Giddy-up, go!” he added after they got into the
van. Reed and Vox laughed at his enthusiasm.
There weren’t
any cars or trucks around when they arrived at the Tate ranch. For no
vehicles there seemed to be a houseful of cowboys standing around,
talking, drinking coffee, laughing, and having a good time with each
other. There was much joy and conversation going on. Buster saw the men
pull up in the Van and came out to welcome them. They shook hands all
around, and Buster invited them in. Most of the men knew each other,
but there were several men Oatie didn’t recognize. Billy saw Oatie come
in and went to welcome him. Billy and Oatie became good friends over
the years. Billy took Oatie by the hand to introduce him to the men he
didn’t know.
Oatie thought it
was strange Billy wasn’t wearing a shirt. He was bare chested as were
the three other men he didn’t know. Billy Daniels filled out since
Oatie last saw him and was now an exceptionally fine specimen of cowboy
pulchritude. He was no longer a young boy. It was like he blossomed
overnight into a mature handsome young man. His body was massive. The
other three men were equally physically stunning and one was so black
his enormous body seemed to have a blue sheen about it. Also, he had a
heavy duty ring through his nose and a ring through each teat on his
massive chest. He was bald as a billiard ball and sexy as the devil.
Oatie stood in awe. He was stunned by the four men’s beauty, but
Balthazar’s in particular. Behind them were three enormous watchers and
three young boys. One of the Bigfoot was pure white. He seemed to be
with the older two boys.
Billy went to
stand by Nick and spoke. “I’d like to introduce you to my immediate
family, Doctor Breedlove. This, here, stalwart, handsome man next to me
is my adopted dad. He is also one of my protectors and my salve. His
name is Nick Samuels. Nick, this large gentleman is our county
Veterinarian, Slave Doctor, and caretaker of watchers and daddy
long-legs. He’s well thought of in our community. You done already met,
Ramrod Reed, his business partner and foreman of a large ranch just
down the road from us a piece,” Billy said. Nick shook Oatie’s hand,
smiled, nodded to Mr. Reed.
Billy went to
Balthazar, “This enormous black man is my right arm. He is also my
protector and slave. His name is Balthazar Grigori,” Billy said.
Balthazar bowed to the two men and shook Oatie’s hand.
Billy went to
Clyde’s side and hooked his arm through his, “This tower of strength
and male beauty is my strong and sturdy workhorse. I think on him as my
Clydesdale. He’s big, powerful but gentle, smart, graceful, and
incredibly strong. His name is Clyde Irin. He is also one of my
protectors, and he asked his previous owners if they would gift him
to me. He is one of my slaves," Billy said. Oatie’s mouth opened as
they shook
hands. He was dumbfounded by the handsome men who were bare from the
waist up.
Billy went to
Boomer last, put his arms around his thick neck and kissed him on his
cheek. “Last but not least, I’d like to introduce you to my bonded
mate, my husband, protector, and the father of my son, Billy Junior.
This handsome monster is Boomer Grigori-Daniels,” Billy said with pride.
Oatie didn’t
know what question to ask first. Billy just rattled off the
introductions without explaining anything. “We know you’ll have a lot
of questions and like every man here, you’ll learn about us. We have no
secrets,” Billy added from the look of confusion on Oatie’s face. It’s
amazing how fast the human mind can adjust to the most bizarre
situations in a short period of time. Perry Reed was watching his well
educated friend and business partner at a loss for words. He knew Oatie
didn’t even know what questions to ask. Oatie kept looking at
Balthazar. “I’d like to learn about you and your men, Mr. Daniels.
Let’s start with him," he motioned to Balthazar, “He has to be one of
the most stunningly handsome men I ever met,” Oatie said in awe. “His
rings complete him. I couldn’t imagine him without them,” he added.
“Neither can I,”
Billy agreed, “Show him the rest, gentle friend,” Billy ordered
Balthazar and winked. Balthazar grinned as he undid his cowboy buckle
on his Wranglers, unzipped them, and shoved them down to his boot tops.
Oatie and Perry’s mouths dropped open at the sight of Balthazar’s
massive cock sporting a Prince Albert piercing with a large double O
gage ring through it.
“My God in
heaven!” exclaimed Oatie, “That’s amazing. It’s like the icing on a
cake. That’s frick’n incredible. I would never think of such a thing,
but on this man they are magnificent. Aside from the instant erection,
they give me some ideas to think about,” Oatie said referring to his
daddy long-leg slave. He could almost imagine Jethro wearing the same
set and Oatie’s cock got even harder. “I have a daddy long-leg slave
who gave himself to me for saving his life, but he lacks focus. I’m
afraid I’m not providing him with some of the physical or psychological
stimulus he needs to keep him satisfied and content in his position.
It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around him being my slave when most of
the time we share the same bed. I love him dearly, and I treat him like
a family member, but maybe I’m wrong. I wonder if he might benefit from
something
like that?” Oatie asked like he was thinking out loud.
“Maybe he needs
a third party to talk with to give you a better picture of whats going
on with him,” Billy said, “I’d be happy to spend some time with him. I
have some small experience in managing slaves as family members as you
can see,” he added.
“May I, Master
Billy --?” Oatie asked stepping in front of Balthazar.
“Sure. Let him
inspect you, slave,” Billy said gently to Balthazar. The big man put
his
arms behind his back and thrust his hips forward.
Oatie took his
huge member in his hands, felt the weight, and closely examined his
piercings. He could tell they were done by an expert, and he wanted to
see exactly how it was accomplished. He let go and thanked Balthazar
for allowing him to inspect his handsome piercings.
“Come, Doctor
Breedlove, you’s just the man who might enjoy seeing a miracle happen
to one of our little sisters,” Billy said and led him and Perry into
the next room to Miranda’s whelping bed. There was a sad looking
Miranda with two bloody stumps on her small back. Billy took away her
pain and while she looked awful she was in good spirits. “Miranda, this
here tall cowboy is our local animal and slave doctor, Doctor Oatie
Breedlove,”
Billy introduced her.
Miranda looked
up into Oatie’s compassionate eyes and spoke, “Hi-row, sir, gud ta’
mee-cha,” she said.
Oatie’s mouth
dropped open again. “Neat trick! Which one of you men is a
ventriloquist?” he asked.
“Nobody, Doc,
when I enhanced her and changed some of her DNA, I gave her the gift of
speech and flight. Them bloody knobs on her back will develop into a
set of wings so’s she can fly. Her pups will be able to talk and fly as
well,” Billy explained.
“I don’t care if
it’s true or not, I want one!” Oatie said like a little kid making a
demand. The men laughed at his enthusiasm.
“Well, they
ain’t all spoken for yet,” said Buster, “Miranda’s my boy’s companion,
and I guarantee you Billy is telling you the truth,” Buster confirmed,
“Our other family member here, Everett, has been working with her every
day and slowly teaching her to talk. Everett’s doing a great job. We
think she’s coming along fine,” Buster added.
“May I take a
closer look at your wings, Miranda?” Oatie asked.
“Luk.
Naaa-tuch,” she replied shaking her head.
Oatie grinned
real big. “I promise I won’t, sweet lady,” he said, “Oatie moved around
her to get a better look. “My god, they look for all the world like
chicken wings, and they seem to be growing at an accelerated rate,” he
allowed.
“They are. They
look just like mine did when they grew in. They’ll be grown in by this
e’nin and then the fun begins,” Billy said and grinned.
“Fun?” Oatie
asked.
“Teaching her to
fly,” Billy replied.
“I gotta’ see
that. A talking dog what can fly? I owe my daddy long-leg an apology. I
thought he was blow’n smoke up my ass,” Oatie said, “You don’t have no
wings,” he added.
Billy looked at
his three angels, grinned, and spoke, “Wings up, gentlemen!” he said.
The four cowboys disappeared for a moment then reappeared fully fledged
with their heavy duty leather harnesses.
“Holy shit!”
exclaimed Oatie grabbing his ramrod by the arm. “They be S&M
angels, Ramrod -- rye-cheer’ in Mason county. Oh, God, don’t kill me! I
repent of all them terrible nasty thoughts I done had about you men!”
Oatie exclaimed, “Ah, to Hell with it, at least I’ll die a happy
camper. Truth is, I ain’t sorry for 'em a bit. Them thoughts made my
day,” he added. Oatie got the men laughing at his cowboy hyperbole.
“I watched them
wing-up before we left and they transported over here. Didn’t I tell
you, you wouldn't believe me? We can find out more about these men
later.
Right now it’s going on toward nine o’clock and you know how upset the
bull gets when we ain’t on time. C’moan, we got us a lonely cowboy to
rescue. You with us, Mr. Tate?” Perry Reed asked Buster.
“If’n they’s
room, Son,” Buster replied.
“Hell, they’s
lots of room. See you men in a couple of hours out to your place, Mr.
Daniels,” Ramrod Reed said.
The men left and
drove to Brady. They were only thirty minutes late. When the cowboys
walked into the rest home the nurses didn’t recognize Buster Tate. He
was now a strong, stalwart, handsome, middle aged cowboy. It wasn’t
until one
looked him in the eye and almost fainted. “Are you kin to Buster Tate,
sir,” she asked.
“I hope so,
ma’am, since he’s me. I’m Buster Tate,” he said but didn’t bother to
elaborate.
Elmer Breedlove
cried when he saw Buster and Vox looking so good. He couldn’t believe
Buster was so lucid and looked so great. They didn’t spend a lot of
time in the rest home. It was a depressing place. Buster and Vox wanted
to get out of there as quickly as possible. They wheeled Elmer out to
the van. The lift-gate proved to be a great boon getting him inside the
vehicle. They locked his wheels and traveled back to Mason county in
about thirty minutes. The men spent most of the time just trying to
appease Elmer without telling him a lot. Oatie didn’t want to tell him
too much to get his hopes up when whatever powers Billy Daniels might
have, just might not work on his granddad. He wouldn’t be that cruel.
Buster and Vox told him they were cured of their ills and their aging
had been reversed by about thirty years. It was done by some aliens
from another planet who invited them to visit their worlds. Elmer was
overwhelmed. He cried a lot and would touch each man like he was made
of gold.
It was a
beautiful spring day, and the drive through the hill country was
beautiful with the bluebonnets and Indian paint brushes in bloom. They
stopped in Mason to gas up the van. Oatie paid the lady at the local
store and Perry manned the pump. They arrived at the front gate and
stopped after crossing the guard cattle. “Damn, them be some fine
looking Highland cattle!” Oatie exclaimed, “You’d almost think they’s
standing there guarding the entrance on purpose,” he added.
Ramrod Reed
broke up laughing, and he got Buster and Vox’s giggle boxes turned
over. Poor Oatie and Elmer didn’t have a clue. “That’s exactly what
they’s doing, Doc. You got to get out and walk up to them two head
bulls you see there and give them your name. They’s nice guys. The
bigger one is named Zeus and the smaller to his right is Thor,” Perry
Reed said trying not to laugh.
“You’s shit’n
me, Cowboy. I know you Perry Reed,” Oatie declared and grinned.
“Go on, Son!
Mind our ramrod! What can it hurt?” Elmer bellowed.
“Yes, sir,
Granddad,” Oatie replied crisply. He wouldn’t dare question his
bossman. He got out of the truck and walked up to the big bulls. “I
feel like a durn fool, but I was told to come give you my name, and you
would let us pass. I’m Doctor Oatie Breedlove,” he said.
“Good to meet
you, Doctor Breedlove, I’m Zeus and this is my second in charge of
guarding the gate, Thor. There’s no need to feel like a fool just to be
polite and considerate, sir. We been expecting you, Mr. Reed, Mr.
Humana, and your granddad, Elmer. Get back into the van and we’ll be
happy to let you good men pass. Enjoy your day at the Daniels Ranch,
sir, you’re in for a treat,” Zeus said.
“Thank you,
gentlemen,” Oatie found himself saying politely, turned and walked back
to the truck with a shit-eating grin on his face. He got back into the
van without saying a word. He watched as the cows parted and Perry Reed
started to slowly drive through.
“Well, boy, was
the ramrod right?” Elmer asked bruskly.
“Yes, sir,
Bossman, our ramrod was right. I just talked with a cow, and he talked
back, sir,” Oatie said quietly. There was a brief pause of silence and
the three men broke up laughing at Oatie.
“They forgot to
tell them cows I was coming this morning. I had to get out and convince
them two big bulls I was expected for breakfast. Finally they got word
from Billy I was who I said I was and to let me pass. You can’t argue
much with a big bull,” Ramrod Reed said.
“God! Don’t I
know it!” Oatie exclaimed, referring to his granddad and slapped his
leg, “But I thank God for them big stubborn bulls. I wouldn’t be where
I am today without mine,” he added. The men shared a good laugh on the
drive up to the ranch house. “I just want to know one thing, is my
entire day going to be like this?” Oatie asked.
“Pretty much,
Son, except you’s think’n a mite small. It’s been like ‘iss every damn
day since we been brought into the Daniels family, and there ain’t
never a dull moment. They’s something new and wonderful around ever’
corner of this ranch, but I promise you one damn thing, you’ll never
want to go back to your old way of living,” Buster said and Vox
confirmed it.
“Remember our
phone conversation when I asked you, wouldn’t it be wonderful if
something out of the ordinary would happen to us, Oatie? Maybe we
should be more careful what we wish for,” Perry Reed said.
“Naw, not for
me. Bring it on, Pilgrim. I plan to keep an open mind and drink in the
Daniels experience like a tall cold glass of iced tea on a hot summer’s
day,” Oatie replied.
“I’m with my
number one boy!” Elmer agreed, “And with our business partner, two of
my best buddies and
loved ones on either side, I got me a good feel’n about today,” he said
rubbing his huge hands together, “I was promised some’um a long time
ago and today just might be the day,” Elmer added.
“Trust us, Daddy
Bull, you won’t be disappointed,” Vox said quietly.
“I
guaran-damn-tee-ya’ what Vox say’s is the truth, or I’ll suck yore’
dick, Pod’na!” Buster exclaimed.
“Oh, Hell,
brother, you’d do that whether he’s right or wrong,” Elmer shot back
and broke up laughing. He got everyone laughing again.
“C’ain’t gainsay
that, Cowboy,” Buster replied with a big grin.
They arrived in
the compound of the main ranch house, and there was a bustle of
activity going on in the yard. Everyone was out and about, including
the Sun Bears. Billy thought it would be all right if they didn’t stray
from the compound and were within running distance to a watcher, one of
his protectors, or some of the bigger cowboys. Billy’s psyche’s
reminded him of their abilities to zap anything what might threaten the
beautiful little creatures, and he eased his restrictions. They were
having a ball conversing and enjoying the company of the larger men.
They had no compunction about crawling up into someone’s lap and
sitting quietly or joining in the conversation. The picture was like
something out of a story book.
Billy walked
over to the van to help the men remove the great bull of the hill
country in his wheel chair, but with the lift-gate, they pretty much
had
everything under control. They no sooner lowered Elmer to the ground
when a
couple of the Sun Bears ran over and climbed up into the big cowboy's
lap gave
him a hug and a kiss on his old cheek. “Welcome to the Daniels
ranch,” the little female Sunsa’rah said.
“Thank you,
darlin.’ Ain’t chu’ and your mate just about the prettiest dang things
I ever did see? What are you called, sweetheart?” Elmer asked.
“We’re known as
Sun Bears, but we’re not really bears. We’re more like humans, and what
you see here, the twelve of us, are the last of our kind. Master Billy
bought us from some bad men, space pirates, who enslaved us illegally.
We begged Master Randy to intercede for us with his master and he did.
We are now Master Billy’s slaves, but it’s more like being members of
his family. If being his slaves offers us protection and allows us to
flourish, then we’re in the right place in the universe,” she explained.
“Well I have to
agree with you little one. The Daniels are the best people you could
get hooked up with. I ain’t been around young master Billy in a while,
but I hear tell he’s grow’d into a man what would make his granddaddy
right proud,” Elmer told her.
Ramrod Reed,
Oatie, Vox, Buster and Will Tate were watching and listening. They
hadn’t seen Elmer so animated and filled with such joy in a long time.
Oatie didn’t look surprised by the Sun Bears. He opened his arms to two
of them and carried them around for several minutes. He was as
fascinated by them as everyone else.
“We should
probably take care of health care issues first,” Billy said standing in
front of Elmer and his people. “How would you like to store that
wheelchair in the barn, Master Bull, and enjoy the rest of your day on
your feet?” Billy asked.
When Billy
called Elmer ‘Master Bull’ his face brightened like he just looked upon
the face of his savior. Elmer suddenly knew who Billy was. “Lazy old
hound dog!" he exclaimed in reply. It was the proper response to
trigger an
equal awareness in Billy, “I ain’t never told nobody what I know,
Master Billy. It was locked inside me until this moment,” Elmer replied.
“I know. Your
response did the same for me. You been a good and trustworthy servant.
Not to worry. Everything is in place. I have the two great Shedu’s
under my protection, my
faithful bull, and your time has come,” Billy said. Everyone was
listening to Billy and Elmer but didn’t have a clue what they were
talking about.
“After I heard
about Buster and Vox, I thought I’d been forgotten,” Elmer said and
broke into sobs.
“Here, here,
stop that nonsense! Your master will have none of it! We carefully
saved and prepared them for you. We knew you would want them by your
side. You had to be last, but you’re certainly not least. You are the
most important link. You’re the key to my past and the anchor to my
future. How could I forget the great bull of the hill country? My life
is for naught without you and your strength. You were burdened with a
great secret many years ago, and only a man of your conviction,
insight, compassion,
and fortitude could carry it to fruition; a cowboy of the first
magnitude,” Billy soothed and eased the old cowboy with reason. “Now --
today -- this very hour is your time, Otis Elmer Breedlove. I will
return your youth to you so you may live, love again, have the son you
always wanted courtesy of your grandson, and fulfill your purpose for
me. Are your ready, Master Bull?” Billy asked.
“Only the chosen
one could know my true calling. It tripped my awareness switch which
was locked many years ago until my master was ready for me. I never
suspected it would be you, Billy, but it all makes perfect sense. I
will be proud and honored to call you my ‘master’ young man. You come
from one of the strongest and bravest line of men ever to walk this
planet,” Elmer Breedlove replied, “It is within my power to impart what
knowledge I have to you, and be bonded with you and yours for eternity,
Bright Angel,” Elmer said.
Billy’s family
were as stunned as Oatie and Perry Reed. No one, not even Billy’s
angels, knew what was going on between Billy and Elmer, but Nick
witnessed something similar and applied one situation to the other. He
surmised correctly Elmer Breedlove was the key to unlocking Billy’s
past. The big cowboy was the link to the treasure trove of information
Billy was carefully given before his birth and throughout his
childhood. With the restoration of Elmer Breedlove, the circle would be
complete, and the Highland Shire Project would begin to shine like a
new
star in the heavens. In fact, at that very moment, a new star was about
to burst forth in the heavens which would become the brightest star in
the night sky rivaled only by the full moon. Astronomers would speak of
it in awe and compare it with other legendary signs in the sky. It
would become known as the good son star in the constellation of Cancer
the crab and called ‘The Peacemaker.’
“Grandma,
ladies, please take the children and our Sun Bear brothers and sisters
with you. We will be in the barn for a while, but will rejoin you soon.
Randy, Kayla, Rory, and Cal don’t feel left out. Until you come of
age there are certain rituals and ceremonies which we can’t include
you
because of possibly influencing your emotional and psychological
growth. You will be adults soon enough. So forgive me for excluding
you. I love you very much, and if you have any further questions, I’ll
be happy to answer them afterward. You will have your watchers to talk
with, the ladies, and Sun Bear brothers and sisters to keep you
company,” Billy said.
The men wheeled
Elmer Breedlove to the big barn where there were no loose boards for
anyone to peak through and see what was going on. Billy and his men
already set it up and were ready for Elmer. He had them move him from
the wheelchair to lie down on several bales of hay covered by several
clean horse blankets. “Let’s get his clothes off, and throw them damn
things away. They ain’t no clothes for a buckaroo to wear no how,”
Billy ordered. No one questioned him. Oatie figured his granddad knew
what was going to happen, and he would abide by Billy’s wishes. It
didn’t take them long. Billy asked if he was cold or needed a blanket.
Elmer said he was fine. “Now, I have to collect the bull’s DNA. Semen
is the preferred method. Do you have a preference who you would like to
catch for you, Master Bull?” Billy asked with a grin.
“Do you feel up
to the job, my love,” Elmer asked holding his hand out for Vox. Tears
fell from Vox’s eyes, “As it always has been and always will be, it
will be my pleasure and my honor to catch you, my beloved bull,” Vox
replied.
“It’s been so
long. I don’t know if I have enough in me. I doubt my stamina,” Elmer
said.
“Nonsense, a
great bull knows no age. He is still able to perform, and if he has a
difficult time, his master has a long, well greased forefinger to
massage his prostate,” Billy said showing Elmer his finger.
“Fair enough,”
he replied, “do what must be done, Master Billy,” he added with firm
resolve.
Vox went to work
on his beloved bull and was in awe at his new ability to make his
throat relax and take most of Elmer’s huge manhood into his hungry maw.
Before, he was never able to completely take the big cowboy, because he
was just too damn large; however, now he was consciously expanding and
contracting his throat like he imagined a woman’s vagina might. Roxanne
told him he was correct and urged him on to do his best. He worked and
worked on Elmer while the huge man writhed beneath him. Billy saw Elmer
would reach a point but just couldn’t seem to get through the gate of
paradise. Billy strapped on a throwaway examination glove, greased up
his forefinger, and slowly inserted it up Elmer’s butt. He gently but
firmly felt for his prostate gland and found it. Vox could sense
Elmer’s heightened excitement and went for the gold. Billy gently
massaged the big cowboy’s gland and felt him began to ejaculate into
Vox’s waiting mouth. “Oh, Vox, my
handsome friend and worthy companion. Take me, sweetheart. Take all of
your faithful bull,” Elmer yelled to his partner. No one laughed, but
Oatie smiled to himself knowing the depth of his granddad’s affection
for those he loved.
Vox collected
him and held it safe for Billy. Billy kissed Vox, and he released his
prize to his young master. Rox reminded him there would be other prizes
for
him. Billy swallowed Elmer and immediately began to collect the big
cowboy’s DNA. He could feel it rushing through his system like he
himself, for a few seconds, could experience and tell what it must be
like to be the bull of the hill country. Billy had to admit, Elmer
Breedlove was a bull among men. He never collected any sperm more
masculine or powerful than that of Elmer the bull.
Billy stood over
Elmer and threw a blanked over him. He looked into his eyes. <<
Words are no longer necessary, Master Bull, >> Billy sent and
watched the smile cross Elmer’s masculine face.
<< My feet
are cold, >> he responded.
“His feet are
cold! Get this cowboy some boots!” Billy ordered.
Oatie ran to the
suitcase he brought, and got out his granddad’s huge buckaroo boots,
and
with Buster’s help, put them on his feet.
<< Better,
Master Bull? >> Billy asked.
<< Much
better. I feel complete, >> he replied.
“My angels,
please remove your shirts, we have work to do," Billy ordered, but he
began to remove all his clothes. When he finished he pulled his boots
back on and stood in all his youthful glory in front of his gathered
family.
“Should we
strip, Master?” Clyde asked.
“No, your
assistance will only be required for the first part of our healing and
restoration of our great bull. Let’s wing-up, gentlemen,” Billy ordered.
The four men
disappeared and reappear in a great flash of light fully fledged.
Billy’s gold wings were stunning in the light filtering through the
skylights in the old barn. The four angels were always a startling
sight and for some reason they were even more so that afternoon. Elmer
Breedlove got the biggest grin on his face.
<< Why
call upon your slaves when you have the Shedus, Master? >> Elmer
asked.
<< My
angels are my compasses and guide posts. They love me, and I love them.
They must be included as a kickstart application. They will help me
restore you to the point where I can milk you for enough information to
control everything for the moment. Then they will drop out and support
us on our journey, >> Billy replied.
<< First
time out with the Shedus, Son? >> Elmer asked with a wicked grin.
<< There
ain’t nothing wrong with your sense of humor or irony, Great Bull. I
won’t have to supplement or repair that part, >> Billy replied
and laughed.
<< Cowboy
up! Let’s ride them big cows, Buckaroo! >> Elmer said and
they
shared a laugh.
“Why do I get
the feeling my granddad and Billy Daniels are sharing secrets we don’t
know about?” Oatie whispered to the sheriff.
“No secrets. I
can hear ‘em just fine. Can you dad? Vox?” Will Tate asked.
“Yeah, we hear
‘em fine. They’s just joke’n with each other in their minds. You’ll be
able to hear them after you’re enhanced, Doc,” Buster said.
“You mean, you
men can hear each other’s minds?” Oatie asked in awe. Perry Reed was
laughing his ass off.
“Exactly, Son,”
Buster replied, “Makes life a hell of a lot easier,” he added.
<< Them
ancients really did a number on you, Son, >> Elmer complimented
Billy.
<< You
don’t think the gold wings are a bit ostentatious? Maybe just a tad too
fru-fru? >> Billy asked and laughed.
<< Oh,
Hell, no. On you it looks good. Gold and purple is the color of kings.
Gold for wealth and power and purple to wear to appear compassionate
and humble. Unfortunately, most kings were pretty one sided and their
greed took them down when they claimed all the wealth for themselves
and their people were
starving. Hunger and need is a great natural balance between classes,
>> Elmer said.
“Let’s do this
men,” Billy said to his four angels as he removed Elmer’s blanket. They
spread their wings and overlapped them standing around his body
decimated by age and various ailments. The light began to gather and
moved from the outer wings toward Billy’s and he would concentrate the
rays of the light on different parts of Elmer’s body. Oatie and his
ramrod watched in awe as they could see Elmer being repaired and
rebuilt one section at a time. Billy started from Elmer’s feet and
slowly moved to his waist on up to the top of his head. They worked on
him for an hour or more. Most of the men pulled up a bale of hay and
sat watching the progress. It was breathtaking to watch, little by
little, the old man regained tissue strength and body mass until he was
brought back to look like the man he was between thirty-five and forty
years of age. Finally, Billy called a halt to their reconstruction,
thanked his three angels, and told them to drop their wings if they
wished and relax. They didn’t seem to be in any hurry to de-wing and
sat around talking quietly with the other men.
Billy took
Elmer’s hand, “Rise, Cowboy, and sit next to me. We’re halfway there,”
Billy ordered.
Elmer sat up and
leaned against Billy for support. Elmer looked wonderful. Billy
wrapped his arm and his huge left wing around his new cowboy buddy and
bussed a
kiss behind his ear. Oatie witnessed their moment of tenderness and was
so moved he began to shed a few tears.
“How do you
feel, Master Bull?” Billy asked.
“Like I could
drink a keg of beer, fuck ever’ man in the barn for an hour each, tap
another keg, and call for a dozen more cowboys to fuck,” Elmer declared
and got everyone in the place laughing at his cowboy hyperbole.
“Is that all,
Master Bull? I thought a big bull like you could handle a posse of
randy cowboys,” Billy shot back.
“Hell, gimme’ a
chance to catch ma’ breath, Son!” Elmer bragged and everyone broke up
again.
“Come! It’s time
we rode them big bulls together, Pod’na.’ It’s our destiny,” Billy said
to Elmer.
“That’s gonna’
be a tall order, Son. You think we’re up to it?” Elmer asked.
“Got to, Master
Bull, to complete you and your purpose. I promise you will feel
better,” Billy said, “Stand on these bales of hay with me where you
were lying,” Billy urged the big cowboy and helped him up. “Put your
arms around me and hold me close, Mr. Breedlove,” Billy said.
“That ain’t
gonna’ be difficult. Damn, boy, you done grow’d up to be a right comely
young buckaroo,” Elmer flirted with him mercilessly.
“Y’ain’t so bad
yourself, Master Bull. Hold on to me and think happy thoughts about
pink unicorns or kindly thoughts about them two massive Shedu critters
we
want to tap for our final transformation,” Billy urged him.
The men sat
entranced as electrically charged particles began to bounce around
the two cowboys standing on the hay bales. They broke into highly
charged energy what looked like it might have been created by Van De
Graff generator. Suddenly, the electrically charged particles began to
form themselves into a huge blue ball and surrounded Billy and Elmer.
It became a solid sphere of plasma energy and none of the lightening
like energy bouncing around could get to them, but it looked like it
was drawn to the sphere. The men gasped as the big blue sphere lifted
off the bales with Master Billy and Elmer suspended inside like they
were in their own space craft. It slowly rose and hovered about ten
feet off the barn floor. Surprisingly, for all the electrical energy,
there were no fires started in the dry hay.
The winged
cowboy and his older companion held each other and began to kiss a
fraternal kiss which began the transfer of information from Elmer to
Billy. The connection having been made, they broke off their kiss, and
pressed their foreheads together. They began multiplexing information
with each other and as they did, Oatie began to see an even greater
transformation of his granddad taking place. Elmer was bulking up like
he was before he lost everything from old age. He was slowly becoming
the cowboy stud he used to be when he was a much younger man, but that
wasn’t all. He also began to grow two large protrusions on his back.
Billy felt them and with one finger shot out a blue laser like light to
cut the skin to allow the nubs for a set of wings to grow through. They
neither stopped exchanging information nor did Elmer stop growing his
new set of wings until they were completely fledged. Billy showed him
mental images of different sets of wings and colors. Elmer chose a
handsome set of silver wings with black tips to remind him of his
actual age whether he looked it or not. It took about forty-five
minutes and they were done. By that time Billy was in control of the
Shedu energy and gently sat the blue sphere down on the ground. It went
away as fast as it was produced. Elmer was complete again, but this
time with a completely new set of wings. He opened his arms to his
loved ones and they ran to him. There was much rejoicing and admiring
his reconstruction and his new wings. Elmer, the bull of the hill
country was restored; he was home in the arms and company of the people
he loved most.
End of Chapter
31 ~ Him Who Made The Seven Stars
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