The DST Agent, part 12
By: Malissa Madison
Toni was a real wonder as she seemed to be going out of her way to make
sure Top and I had enough private time together. "I called Dr Baldwin,"
I told him. "I have that appointment tomorrow, and he said he could fit
her in," I bit my lip hoping he would agree.
Instead of answering he called out, "Toni? Could you come here a
minute?"
She looked unsure as she entered our bedroom, "Yes Daddy?"
"It's your surprise love why don't you ask her?" he said. "I'm sure
she'll be happy. But it is her decision."
"Toni, if you could meet with a Doctor and start transitioning tomorrow
would you want to do it?" I asked.
"Will you go with me Momma?"
"I'll be there I promise," I told her.
"Can I Daddy? Pretty please?" she begged.
"Baby you always have my permission to be a girl. And now we can start
making it more permanent." She hugged us both.
"Oh my gosh, what should I wear? I better hurry and finish packing. Is
my pleated skirt too short?"
Smiling at Top I said, "Hearing that there can be no doubt in anyone's
mind that she really is a girl."
It was just after dark when we got home. My Firebird sat waiting in the
driveway. And she caressed the fender as she passed it carrying hers
and Mina's bags inside the house.
Top had duty the next morning so he was already up and gone before I
woke up. Rolling over I saw Toni sitting at my vanity trying to do her
makeup. Mina was giving her pointers. Smiling I said, "Good morning
girls, who's hungry?"
Giggling Mina said, "We already made you and Daddy breakfast. But daddy
said let you sleep."
They warmed up my breakfast while I got around and drank my first cup
of coffee. Then Janelle and Roberta showed up, they were going to
follow us into Walter Reed.
Their appointments went well, and they even got their first shots. Then
it was Toni's turn.
They sat with Mina while I went in with her, and after the preliminary
interview and exam I left to wait with Mina. Only to be interrupted by
the Dr's receptionist.
"Capt. There's a phone call for you."
"Hello?"
"Alpha seven, are the two new girls with you?"
"Yes they're right here."
"Good as soon as you're done there Shag ass to the JCS Situation room.
like yesterday."
"Major I have both my Daughters with me," I said as Toni stepped out
rubbing her butt.
"Can I call top to come get them?"
"Yes please, but hurry something just went sour."
I called Top, "I hate to ask but could you please meet us at the
pentagon. A situation just came up and I can't take the time to get the
girls home. And I won't put them on the bus."
"Are Heart and Mace still there?"
"Yes they'll be joining me at the Pentagon."
"I'm on my way, the rest of the extension team left like ten minutes
ago."
"Mom, what's going on?" asked Toni.
"We have to hurry, I have been called to the pentagon on urgent
business. Your Daddy knows about it and will meet us there."
"Why can't you tell me what it is?"
"Mommy is a special Soldier, her work is top secret," Mina told her new
sister as we pulled into the underground parking. At the first
checkpoint they let me vouch for Toni.
But at the second I had to get Tawny to intervene before I lost my
temper.
"Sergeant, the young lady is with me," she said. as she ushered her
through the security gate.
"Thank you Major. We need to get Toni's ID sorted out still."
"You're a Major?"
"Yes Toni I am, you're about to meet some very important people. But
I'm afraid you'll both have to sit in the waiting area until your Dad
gets here."
Everyone greeted her as if they'd known her, her whole life and she
began to relax.
"Tawny, what's going on?" I finally got a chance to ask.
"Half of Bravo Four got toasted on over watch this morning. They were
doing the watching until your team could be brought up to speed," Mona
explained. "The rest are pretty badly shot up. Link and Jerome just
left to assess the situation."
"Capt, I'm afraid we haven't got any time to train your troops," Said
the ACS as he stepped out to call us in.
Top came rushing through the door, "No time now love we have to deploy,
keep my girls safe for me," I kissed them all and darted into the room
behind the rest.
We spent about twenty minutes going over the satellite imagery, both
color and infrared.
"That's a pretty big lake, reminds me of Erie," Joanne commented
"Wide open there, and only one way in," I pointed out. "We need a
couple of boats on the lake side. But I think I know how to handle the
land side."
"How's that, you'll need vehicles."
I was double checking the distance in my head, "FAV's, they have the
range we need as well as the fire power," Glancing up at Barnes and
Vasquez I knew they were thinking the same thing.
"Ok, so we can get us two power boats easy enough, Where are you
getting the FAV's?" asked Tawny.
"MRADCOM has ten of them," I smiled.
"Those aren't fully tested yet," the ACS put in his two cents.
"We'll only need seven of them, I don't want the three that are set up
with TOW's," there were three set with Mark 19 Grenade Machineguns, and
four with M 60's. "They have the range we need to get there and the
maneuverability in the closed space. Once we are through the gates
we'll own the compound. Major Rivers group can handle the water side,"
I looked up, "Sorry Ma'am I kind of got carried away thinking out
loud."
Smiling she said, "Damn it's going to be nice having two people with a
head for rapid planning. But you're taking LT Noah with your assault
team," she was waiting to see if I'd challenge her.
"Smitty, you got the LT in the security detail. Everyone get started
figuring out how you're going to break down. I don't want any hassles
when we get the vehicles. Any one has a problem or an idea let us know.
DSTR, Barnes is your Platoon sergeant, LT Noah is your Platoon leader."
"Ma'am, yes Ma'am!"
"Bravo Six, there's two Birds waiting for you," said the CJCS. "Good
Hunting."
We picked up the vehicles and weapons on the move, then our Ammo.
People tried to ask us what was going on but we said nothing. On our
way out the gate, Kimball called over the STC 94 to ask what good her
Mark 19 was going to be without any Ammo.
"It's enroute," I told her. "We'll meet a chopper with it thirty miles
out from the target. That's where the water force splits off."
We maintained eighty miles an hour most of the way, then when we pulled
off to meet the Bird with the ammo we also got refueled.
"Everyone know the plan?" I asked confirming it one last time.
I was answered with a round of, "Roger Ma'am's."
Four miles out I called, "Bravo Six Alpha going weapons hot."
"Roger Bravo Six Alpha. Six Water is weapons hot starting our run."
Kimball and Turner on two of the M19's flanked me down the main road,
the second the towers came into view they opened up. Both towers
exploded outward and began to collapse as they shifted fire to the
gate. By the time my vehicles wheels reached it, though it was no
longer there. I headed straight for the designated building as the
others peeled off along both sides of the compound. After the initial
shock though there was very little gunfire. The Militia gave up without
much resistance. An explosion near the docks brought my attention to
that area. "Six Water, what's your situation?"
"All secure here, just sinking a getaway boat."
"Roger lots of Volunteer License plate makers here. whens the relief
force due?"
"Thirty minutes, Captain. When they arrive turn over your prisoners and
the package then unass the AO."
"With pleasure," I said. "We'll meet you at the rally point."
"Ma'am, I think we need a dust off." It was Greer.
"Who's hit? How bad is it?"
"It's the Deacon Ma'am. I'm not sure, he took one in the upper arm.
Bastard didn't even tell anyone he was hit," Kimball complained.
"It's a scratch Kimball, leave it alone. Besides I didn't know I was
hit."
"Barnes?" I started to ask.
"He'll be ok till we get out of here Ma'am," Stephie answered instead.
"Tracy's patching him up."
Alright team, watch your prisoners but don't forget there could be a
straggler or two out there. And begin formulating your reports, we have
both an AAR and a Combat review on these pretty machines."
The relief force was a group of FBI from Quantico who arrived by
Chinook, carrying the NEST Team to secure the package.
At the rally point Tawny said, "I hope to hell you like these Pretty
Little Toys you just got to play with," She handed me a Envelope with a
NATO Top Secret Cover Sheet on the front.
Flipping it open I read the notification inside, then made a circle
motion over my head. "Who's familiar with north post?" I asked as I
handed the folder to Barnes. "Congratulations First Sergeant, you got
your first Platoon."
"Annex Thirteen? You mean that new Education center?"
"Look again, how many Ed Centers have a weapons vault, motor pool, and
billets?"
"You're going to need a cover for the main gate," Stephie pointed out.
"Combat Research and Development" someone suggested.
"Department of Strategic Tactics Research Analysis, DSTRA," I said. "So
you better get used to your new headquarters Lt."
"My new headquarters?"
"Yes you have your first command, you are assigned as platoon leader,"
I looked at Mace and Heart, "How badly do you want to serve your
country?"
"With missions like this? We're in for life. I just hope they'll let us
choose what uniform we wear," they both agreed.
"Good, Kimball, Greer, I'm assigning you two as the makeover section.
Your first assignment is to help Heart and Mace have a proper dress
uniform for the AAR tomorrow afternoon. If you go to the quarter master
see SSG Hernandez. Tell her Capt Madison sent you."
"You really mean it Ma'am?"
"Roberta, I would never kid about anything this serious. But it is up
to you. You report to the AAR tomorrow wearing the uniform in which you
wish to serve your country. You've both earned the chance to choose," I
told them.
"We're a bit thin for a platoon aren't we?" asked Vasquez.
"Not for a Delta Platoon you aren't but you're designated as a platoon
team, so the size is flexible."
We didn't have much trouble finding the building, and to our surprise
it was already being guarded by a handpicked detail. All MP's that Top
had chosen personally.
"What the fuck happened to you guys? You all up and disappeared, Capt
Horton was going nuts," Sp4 Morgan said.
"If we tell you we have to Shoot you," Greer said seriously.
"Hey are those like real bullet holes?" Morgan asked.
I'd pulled over at the gate to see my team safely inside our new
compound. "Morgan, Who's your SOG?"
"Stanfield is Ma'am, why?"
"Not one word of what you saw to anyone, when he gets here you get your
relief then I want to see the two of you in my office. Just as soon as
I find it that is," Barnes told him.
"SSgt none of us knows what's going on. We just got pulled in by top
and told to guard this place until we were told otherwise. We got a
list of who's authorized too."
"And your point is?"
"Those two girls on the Mark 19's aren't on the list," he said.
"Let me see that list," I reached out for it.
"Yes Ma'am."
"How good are you at Secrets Morgan?" I asked him.
"This is one of those secrets that if you ever breath a word of it
outside those on this list, they will never find your body.
Understand?" Deacon told him.
"Completely Serge."
Pointing to the two names I said, "She's the first one, and she was the
second one. remember not a word, and report to SFC Barnes when you get
your relief here."
He made a tic mark beside the only two names he hadn't checked off.
"Why do you want him?" I asked Barnes.
"He's got more secrets than the CIA, and he doesn't talk. Besides he
knows the M 19 inside and out. He'll come in handy when we're cleaning
them," He laughed. "I also intend to find out who else Top sent us as
possible's."
I was still sorting out my office when Z arrived with our Daughters. I
practically wrapped myself around them as we hugged and kissed.
"I see you brought them all back safely," he kissed me again. "Thank
you"
"I brought some presents for Barnes, Deacon, Greer, Turner and Martin.
And a few others."
"Sorry we can't have a real ceremony, but at least you know it's
official," he told them as he passed out their new rank.
"Excuse me Barnes, Morgan said you wanted to see us."
SSgt Stanfield, is that any way to address a senior NCO in front of
lower enlisted?" Barnes barked at him.
"No sir," he snapped to attention.
"Don't Sir me Sergeant, I work for a living," Barnes said. "And
frankly, so do the officers in this unit."
"Sorry Sergeant," was the reply.
"You're about to lose Morgan, so you'll want to adjust your duty
roster. Now both of you report to the Commanding officer."
"Oh this is going to be fun," Giggled Mona. I shot her a stern look.
"SSg Stanfield and Sp4 Morgan reporting as ordered Ma'am," He saluted.
"I have a blank card to recruit anyone I need SSG, I need Morgan right
now. I am not going to give you any details as to why. But you'll get
the orders in the morning. As of now he belongs to Me, or rather 1Lt
Noah. I just wanted to give you the courtesy of informing you post
haste, thank you and I'll see you in about two hours to go over the
security details."
"Yes Ma'am," he saluted and took two steps back before turning to
leave.
"Morgan relax, I won't bite," I began.
"Very hard," Tawny chuckled.
"Tell me are you current with the M 19?"
"Yes Ma'am, I just got back from the Armorers Course. And finished it
in half the time allotted."
Top stepped forward and placed his file in front of me.
"I'm going to give you the chance of a lifetime here Morgan. So decide
very carefully, which side of your desk do I put this file on. Right or
left?"
The right side held the inbox, the left was the outbox.
"I won't have to go back to the barracks?"
"Here, you do it, it is your decision after all. No one is in this unit
that doesn't want to be," I told him.
He smiled then placed it in the inbox.
"Sp4 Heart will show you where the rooms are. Once you get yours I'd
like you to help teach maintenance on our new M 19's. I want you as my
Armorer. Please make a list of what you need. Oh, by the way, everyone
assigned to this unit keeps their sidearm at all times. And don't think
that because you're the Armorer you aren't part of the team. That's
just your alternate duty."
"I hope you like Civvies," Barnes said.
At home Toni asked, "Mom was it really dangerous?"
"Not really," I said nonchalantly.
"If it wasn't dangerous how did Sgt Deacon get shot?"
"Toni, I'm sorry, yes it was dangerous. But no more dangerous than
being an MP. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time. But he'll be
fine."
She seemed to be even more proud of me after that.
The next day she watched Mina while I was at the AAR, Janelle and
Roberta went through the same process I went through. I discovered that
Barnes and Vasquez's wives had stayed up late making adjustments to
everyone's uniforms.
I wasn't surprised to see everyone had their combat assessments done on
the FAV's capabilities.
Before leaving, I informed everyone that there would be full break down
on the unit as current as we knew, at 1630 hrs. on our way to our
personal vehicles though I noticed an Altercation between four Marine
MP's.
I paused to find out what was going on, "Fuck off Delaney, you and the
rest can speculate all you want but you have no fucking proof. So back
the hell off before you end up in a goddamned body bag," promised the
Lance Corporal to the other three Corporal's.
"Lance Corporal Wilkes," I called out. "I have a message I need
delivered to General Noah. I believe he's still in the JCS conference
room," I hastily scribbled a note for the General, folded it twice then
handed it to her. "I like your spunk," I said aloud. Then in a voice
only he could hear I said, "You have a bit of Eye Shadow right here,"
and touched the corner of my eye where it met my nose.
After wiping at the spot with her finger and seeing the light blue on
her fingertip she looked up and I smiled, "You should read the note
before you deliver it. but you'll want to hurry," I'd seen her at the
Butterfly a couple of times on Tuesday nights.
After spending some time with my girls I told them I'd be home for
dinner then left for the compound.
"Alright you Eggheads," Barnes called the motley crew together. "The
Capt has a few announcements to make."
They were still cleaning weapons and getting drunk, but that was
typical. "Listen up, the lowest rank allowed in this unit is E-4, aka
Sp4. Those of you who were Sp4 at the beginning of yesterday are now
Corporals," I paused to let that sink in.
"I'm sure you've all met our newest member, Morgan. If you need
anything by way of weapons maintenance you will see him. In the Morning
you will all be issued Concealed carry permits. Morgan will be in
charge of seeing to it your personal side arms are obtained for you
along with the desired carry rig."
I paused while the sudden flurry of commotion died down. "This is a
Coed unit. There is no segregation between male and females, with the
exception of the showers and toilets. They have doors on the stalls,
the rest of the latrine is open country. I do expect a reasonable level
of modesty, no one is to be parading around in their birthday suits,
Barnes would you Elaborate?"
"Thank you Ma'am. Upper body nudity is allowed in the common areas of
the platoons personal space. Aka the barracks area. Lower nudity is not
allowed in mixed company unless your behind closed doors with full
consent."
Someone raised a hand. "Yes Turner what is it?"
"There's a Jarhead WAC standing at the door," he said.
"Turner, drop and give me fifty, Mace you keep count."
I motioned for LCpl Wilkes to come forward, she was very impressive in
her dress uniform. I wondered how she'd managed to get her hands on it.
I opened the personnel file, 'Eldon Dean Wilkes, LCpl, USMC, MP.' A
hand written note from the MCS and the ACS stated her chosen name was
'Eleanor Deanne Wilkes'
"Alright everyone listen up, I'd like you to meet our newest team
member. Lance Corporal Eleanor Deanne Wilkes. And before anyone jumps
to the wrong conclusions, I chose her this afternoon."
"What would you like everyone to call you? We're a bit informal amongst
ourselves," Barnes said.
"DE Dee, please."
"Welcome De Dee," everyone shouted.
"Go on and have a seat, Heart and the other ladies will catch you up to
speed after the briefing," When she'd sat down in the middle of the
group I continued.
"As you can see, we are Very Non Discriminatory, We take only those who
have demonstrated or have earned the right to join," I let that sink
in, "Over the next few weeks we will begin filling out the unit a bit
more. Does anyone have any idea where Sgt Cousins transferred to? Tell
Barnes if you do. But for now," I turned to Vasquez. "Bring it in
Sergeant."
Vasquez and Deacon pushed in a huge field cooler on wheels filled with
iced down beer.
"You guys have fun you earned it, and don't go initiating the newbies.
Unless they want to be initiated. I'll see you all on Monday, have a
good weekend."
In my office I ran into Tawny, "Did you choose her because she's a
regular at the Butterfly?"
I tossed her the personnel file, "No have a look for yourself. She's
been in some intense shit. And she has connections."
The phone rang and I answered it myself, "DSTRA, Capt Madison," It came
out 'Destra'.
"Ahh just the person I was hoping to talk to. Is this line secure?"
"Yes General Wilkes it is, I take it you are calling to enquire about
De Dee?"
"I'm calling to thank you, I just hope she fits in ok with your team,"
He said.
Looking out the window of my office I watched as she peeled out of her
uniform, then dove into the ice filled cooler to get a beer off the
bottom. "I think she's found her happy place to serve her country with
distinction Sir. Why don't you drop by and say hello, I'll leave your
name at the gate."
"I wouldn't want her to think I'm checking up on her," he said.
"We'll be conducting MOUT training on Monday if you'd like to observe
Sir."
"Yes, yes I would like that. thank you."
"You're welcome sir, see you on Monday then."
After he hung up Tawny said, "Damn girl you're a natural, you handled
that pretty smooth," After a minute she said, "She has her own war
stories, right up there with the rest of us."
"Yes and she's even TNG qualified," I smiled. "It'll come in handy
Monday, but no giving away surprises."
"You figured out a way to beat the Delta scenario didn't you?"
I made a locking my lips motion, then said, "I'm going home to my girls
and husband."
I got there just minutes ahead of Top, and was surprised to find they'd
fixed dinner already.
"So what's our mission tomorrow?" he asked them.
Giggling Mina said, "Operation School clothes," To which Toni groaned.
"If you don't want any pretty Skirts for school you're welcome to stay
home," I told her.
She looked between Top and I in disbelief.
He handed her an Amended Dependent's ID card, "Antoinette Zimmer,
Female, DOB, 24 Sep 67. Sponsors Cpt Madison-Zimmer and 1Sg Zimmer, it
even had a picture of her in full girl mode," She started to cry, "I
get to go to school as a girl Mina," She was suddenly excited to go
school shopping.
"She's going to need a bigger closet if you keep spoiling her," I said
as he kissed me then threw me over his shoulder. I squealed as he
smacked my ass, "Don't stay up too late girls."
They giggled as he carried me to our room and closed the door.
The next morning was a flurry of motion as Toni changed her skirts
three times before settling on a simple form fitting black mini and
three inch cork wedges.
As we stepped out to get in the car I saw the big surprise. He'd gone
out and bought a new Expedition. "I can't have my Ladies riding in that
beat up old Bronco now can I?"
We stopped at McDonalds for lunch and Toni said, "Mom, that Lady over
there is staring at us."
"Sharon, come on over. I'd like you to meet our Daughter Toni, you
already know Mina of course."
"Toni, how wonderful to meet you. Gregory said you were Pretty but he
didn't say you were this pretty."
"Pleased to meet you ma'am," Toni blushed.
"I understand you'll be in my home room class this year."
"You're a teacher?" Toni asked.
"Yes History and Home Economics," Sharon told her. "I also Coach the
girls Softball team. I've heard you're a pretty good Pitcher. I hope
you'll join the team."
Toni looked a bit uncomfortable. "Toni, I called in a few favors," Top
said. "The only three people in the school who know about you are
Sharon Vasquez, the Principle, and the school nurse. But only because
they had to know, and they understand."
"Who are the other two?" I asked him now concerned for Toni.
"Rachel Barns, and Sherry Smith," Sharon answered. "Rachel's the Nurse
and Sherry is the Principle," She leaned across the table, "You won't
be the only Trans girl there. But the other one was born with both and
she's accepted. So just be a Girl and you'll be accepted too."
"What about Gym class?"
"Sherry is the Girls Coach, and Linda is your age too so the two of you
will have each other as well."
"I'll have to bring the girls for enrolment," top said. "Stephanie has
an exercise on Monday."
"Good, they can meet the other children of their Momma's troops,"
Sharon stated happily. I know Tina is anxious to meet Toni, and Randy
Barnes will be in her class too."
"Hi Miss Sharon," said a young girl about Mina's age. SSg Deacon
followed close behind the girl a pretty young woman holding his hand.
"Sylvia, please don't run inside," he said. "Oh Hello Ma'am, Top. I see
you've met Sylvia. This is Gail, my wife. Gail, Capt Madison, err
Zimmer. Sorry Ma'am"
"That's quite alright Michael," I held out my hand. "Just call me
Stephanie when we're away from post as we are now."
We sat and talked, and the two little girls went to play on the toys.
"Mom I need to tinkle," Toni excused herself.
"She really is quite comfortable as a young lady isn't she?" asked
Deacon.
"Yes she is, thank you," I was watching her as she came out of the
restroom and started back toward us.
"Hey Beautiful, you live around here?" a young Pvt in uniform asked
her.
"Yes I do, but I doubt you'd find me any fun," she told him as he put
his arm out to block her way.
"Why's that? don't you like partying?"
"I don't know you. And I am only thirteen," she told him. His buddies
said that was ok they didn't mind partying with a virgin.
Top started to intervene, "Wait, we're all right here if she needs any
help."
"I suggest you move your hand out of my way," she began, but one of the
others reached out to squeeze her ass. She yelped and struck out
instinctively. He went over backwards holding his nose. She never even
looked at him. "Now move your hand before I break your arm and have to
explain to my parents why I damaged government property."
"Just who the hell do you think you are you little bitch?" said Pvt
Broken nose.
"I'm your worst fu, nightmare. You see my parents sitting over there?
My Momma is an MP Captain and my Daddy is First Sergeant of the 437th
MP Co," she told him with a smile then pushed past his buddy.
We both smiled proudly at her as she sat down smoothing her skirt under
her.
"Ma'am, Top, why don't you two bring these young ladies by the Compound
this evening. Part of the reason we're out her is to try and find you
since you weren't at home when we tried to call," Deacon said. "Smitty
and Barns put together a Barbecue for everyone, dependents and all. No
table top dancing I promise."
Toni was feeling better about going to school, and I think she was
actually looking forward to it. she was talking so fast and excitedly
as she and Mina put away their new clothes. Then changed into short
Denim skirts for the barbecue.
We pulled through the gate and parked near the rest, then followed the
scent of the grill around to the back of the building where everyone
was mingling together.
We were met by Sylvia who lead Mina over to the younger children, and
Tina and Randy who were anxious to meet Toni. They introduced her to
David the only other teen there.
We all talked and got to know each other more in depth the way these
sort of gatherings go. As the steaks and burgers began to come off the
grill I looked around to find both my daughters happily engaged in
conversations. Though Tina, Randy and David were close by I noticed
that Toni was sitting between Tracy and Janelle. They seemed deep in
conversation. Every so often she would look over toward Top and I then
look over at someone else and blush. I slowly moved around the crowd
until I could determine who it was she was blushing over, it turned out
to be Carl Jefferies.
I sauntered over to their picnic table and sat across from her, "I see
your making some really good friends."
"Yes Momma, I really like these two, they're giving me lots of good
advice."
"Seriously Ma'am we're just talking," Tracy said.
"About Jefferies? I think he's pretty cute too," she blushed crimson.
"Why don't you go talk to him. From what I've seen he has trouble
keeping his eyes off of you."
"Mom!"
"Ok you don't want to meet him I'll go bring him over," I got up and
then she jumped up. "Mom, what if he doesn't, you know, like me?"
"Then at least you will know how he feels, and can move on to the next
one," I told her.
She was beside me as I got his attention, "Carl? I'd like you to meet
my daughter Toni."
Blushing his eyes grew soft and passionate as he said, "You have the
most exquisite smile"
She giggled, "Thanks, yours is pretty awesome too."
"If you two will excuse me, I'm going to go run interference," But I
don't think they heard me.
As I made my rounds and mingled I kept an eye on them just in case. Top
was doing the same I saw, but he wasn't upset.
Toward the end of the evening he said, "I saw what you did, I really
hope he doesn't break her heart. Or try something she isn't ready for."
He followed me over to where they sat holding hands. "Toni it's getting
late," I said. but Top sat down at the table and looked between the two
of them.
"Daddy, I already told him about me."
He looked surprised.
"I didn't want to feel like I was lying to him. Janelle and Tracy said
I should be open and honest if I really thought I cared about him."
"Don't you think it's a bit soon, sorry no you've been a girl all your
life waiting to be accepted," He looked at Jefferies, "Don't break her
heart, remember she's my little girl," Then he smiled. "You two have
about five more minutes then I need to take her home so her Momma can
have a serious talk with her," he blushed and she blushed.
As we made our way to find Mina I said, "You are so going to get the
best Titty fuck of your life tonight. Thank you for not getting upset."
"How can I disappoint her, she's so much happier as my Daughter than
she ever was as my son. This seems so natural to her, I know she had to
really try to do a lot of guy stuff like sports," He said.
"She likes to hunt though right?" I asked.
"Yes, she was nine when I came home from my last tour. Her mother
didn't really want her but she didn't want me either, and frankly I
wasn't ready for another woman in my life yet," He seemed sad for a
moment, "Sorry Babe."
"Z, don't apologize. You still love her. And I'm so happy that you do,
she was special. And now you have me, Mina and Toni. I think we'd be
best friends if she was here today," I told him. Then pressing my
forehead to his I said, "That's why I keep putting her pictures back up
when you take them down. By being such an important part of your life
she is a part of my life too."
"You really mean that don't you?" he asked.
"When I first found out about her I worried about measuring up to her.
But you've shown me that I don't need to. All I need to do is love
you," I said kissing him passionately.
"I couldn't believe my luck when I first met Toni," he said. "Her
mother drove all the way out to the Cabin and just dumped her out and
drove off after reminding me she'd be back for her in a month. I was
kind of scared at first, I didn't know the first thing about kids."
"How did you find out she was transgendered?" I asked.
"It was the first week she was there, I really wanted to know why my
son had all those bruises when she dropped him off. But I didn't want
to pry too much and push him away. One day he took off hiking along the
lake looking for Arrowheads, and I decided to do a bit of laundry. At
first I thought maybe his mother had accidently packed some of her
things in his bag. But they weren't really her size." He paused for a
moment. "I sat there thinking about Stephana and I guess I started to
cry holding those panties in my hand. I heard a noise and I looked up
and there he stood, shocked and scared. 'I guess I'm a huge
disappointment to you too,' he said and ran off before I could say
anything."
"I caught up to him about a mile down the road, he was sitting in the
bushes crying. I remember feeling like She was right there with me, I
told him we needed to talk but that I wasn't mad or disappointed in
him."
"We went back to the house and we talked about things neither of us had
ever told anyone before," He looked up at me, "The more he, she talked
the more I hated her mother. But I paid the back child support hoping
that Toni would actually get it, and knowing she wouldn't. I started
putting money into a trust fund for her. Money she could use to get the
operation if she wanted too."
Then looking at me he said, "I thought it was Toni that kept putting
Stephana's pictures back up."
"Daddy, I'm sorry." We both looked up to see her there with Mina. She
misunderstood the reason for his tears.
Reaching out he took hold of her hand, "Sorry about what Honey?"
"Being attracted to guys," she answered, on the edge of tears thinking
she had hurt her daddy's feelings.
Laughing he pulled her into his arms, "You are a girl, and girls are
attracted to guys. I kind of expected that, just not quite this soon,"
He admitted. "I'm not so sure I'm ready to let you go out on dates just
yet, you are only thirteen you know."
"Top, he's only five years older than she is, and he is one of My
Troops," I pointed out. "And if he does anything to hurt her he'll have
to answer to both of us, do you really think he'll do something
inappropriate?" I let that sink in a moment.
"I get him first if it comes to that," he said. "Because if you get him
first there won't be anything left for me."
Smiling I said, "Then we're in agreement?"
"Yes love, and given the way they were looking at each other I think
she needs the full talk, not just the one naturally born girls get from
their Mommies."
She was blushing, "I know about Sex. And I don't intend to give up my
virginity yet."
We were already almost home, and Mina had fallen asleep.
"Mom, can I ask what kind of training you're doing tomorrow?" Toni
asked.
"Yes Sweetie, we are going to do MOUT training with a Delta force
team," I told her.
"Military Operations on Urban Terrain, right?" she asked then went into
her next question, "Will you be using MILES gear?"
"Yes, Honey. Up until we enter the shoot don't shoot scenarios. Then
it's live fire."
"You'll watch out for Carl won't you?" I looked in the rearview mirror,
she was biting her lip.
"I won't let anything happen to him Toni," Top and I shared a look of
parental concern.
When we pulled into the driveway top carried Mina inside to her bed.
Toni followed. "I'll get her ready for bed Daddy," she offered.
"Thank you sweetie, you know I really am proud of you don't you?"
"Yes Daddy," she wrapped her arms around him tightly. "I'm still kind
of overwhelmed having so many people who know the truth and still
accept me as a girl."
He joined me in our room as we both got ready to go to sleep. I changed
into a blue lace Baby Doll and then we went in to kiss Mina good night.
We tucked her in then followed Toni to her room, where he tucked her in
and kissed her cheek.
"I'll be in, in a few minutes Love. I just want to talk to Toni for a
bit, she's had a big day."
He kissed my cheek, "I'll be waiting for you."
"Toni, I know you think you're in love right now, maybe you two really
are," I started to say.
"Mom, we both know that we're more infatuated than in love. And I'm
sure that it isn't going to last. Besides I want my first real
experience to be with someone I know loves and cares about me. Carl is
just a close special friend right now," she said in such a grown up
way. I hugged her tightly.
"Never the less, I'm still going to give you the special talk. And when
I get back tomorrow night I'll teach you about a few things you are
going to need to know about to make things easier when you do find that
special someone."
She blushed, then asked, "OK what do I need to know before I get in
over my head?"
I sat down on her bed and pulled her into my arms, "Tell me the extent
of your sexual experiences please."
"well," blushing she said, "I've masturbated, a lot."
"Have you ever tasted your own semen?" I decided to use clinical terms
as much as possible.
Smiling she said, "Yes, it was kind of salty and musty. But it felt
kind of nice on my tongue."
"Have you ever tasted anyone else's?"
"No, but," she bit her lip.
"But you want too, it's nothing to be embarrassed about," I told her.
"Mom, can you teach me how to give a blow job?" her question caught me
by surprise. "Not right now, I mean like when you get home from
training?"
"I'll see what I can do. But I want you to know it's not the same as
actual sex. I'll need to stop and get a few things on my way home."
"Thanks Mom," she said. "I think maybe Daddy's been kept waiting long
enough."
I kissed her forehead, "I'll be leaving at Three AM if you want to see
Carl off in the morning."
In my room I slid into bed next to my husband, "Well did you have a
good talk?"
"Yes love," I snuggled closer closing my fingers around his stiffening
cock, as he rubbed his hand over my ass pulling me closer.
"Is it ok if I ask what you two talked about?"
"How about if I just show you?" I slid down pushing the covers out of
the way. Kissing down his stomach I felt his cock twitch and grow more
hard in my hand.
As the head touched my cheek I smeared the oozing precum across my lips
before sliding them around it. I smiled as his hips thrust upward
involuntarily.
"Oh god," he moaned out loud, his fingers finding my hair as I began
sucking gently, bobbing my head up and down.
My free hand was busy pulling my breasts out of my nitie, then I
wrapped them around his shaft licking and sucking the head as his hips
bucked up and down. With a load groan he flipped me onto my back and
straddled me.
Then grinning down into my eyes he pressed my breasts tight around his
raging cock. "Yes, fuck my tits, fuck my titties and cum on my face." I
pressed my hands over his, but he soon moved his. I felt his hand
slipping down into my panties encircling my clitty.
It jumped to full attention in his hand and he grinned as he thrust
faster between my breasts. "Do it, oh please do it now," I begged. And
was rewarded with a huge blast on my face as I looked up into his eyes.
His hand closed tight around me as his cock jumped and continued to
splash more cream onto my face. I winced as a huge glob hit my open
eye, but I never stopped smiling up at him.
When he was done he slid down next to me on the bed kissing and licking
my face and breast clean. Then I put my hand on top of his head pushing
downward. "My turn now," I giggled as he kissed his way downward.
"I'd tap your horny little ass but you need to be able to shoot, move
and communicate tomorrow," he informed me just before his mouth
engulfed my hard clitty.
I heard the soft squeaking from the next room and smiled knowing Toni
was still awake listening to us and masturbating.
When my alarm went off I got out of bed and took a fast shower, before
sliding into my fatigues. I kissed his sleeping form then carried my
boots into the living room. when I stepped into the kitchen I found
Toni, already dressed standing in front of the coffee pot.
"Good morning Momma," she smiled. Then poured two cups.
"I see you're up early, do you want to ride in with me?" I asked
already knowing the answer.
"Yes Momma, I hope he doesn't get the wrong idea. Oh my god what
happened to your eye?"
It was my turn to blush. "I had my eyes open when Daddy came on my face
last night."
"Does it hurt? It looks painful." She was concerned.
"No Sweetie, it's just red. It did hurt when it happened. Semen is very
Acidic and it stings like hell. Not all girls like getting cum on their
face and even fewer like it getting in their eyes," I told her.
"You two sounded so hot last night." She blushed admitting she'd been
listening to us.
"You sounded like you were enjoying hearing us," I said, then kissed
her cheek.
She kissed Jefferies just before we all got on the helicopters to head
to Quantico. The days training went as planned. We began our assault on
the little mock town. Taking the tower first, and using it to launch
the team with the Tactical gliders. The Delta force team was caught by
surprise for the first time, and though it was a success, I still
counted the number of beeping miles alarms, my own included.
Stephie was happy that she hadn't freaked out when I was suddenly taken
out of the game. It had been an umpire who took me out because we were
pushing too far too fast. No other group outside of another Delta team
or Seal team had ever beaten the course on their first try. So yes I
had to be proud of my Troops. Though in the back of my mind was the
reality that had it been for real half of them wouldn't be coming home.
Barnes and Smitty I knew shared my thoughts.
"Alright Bravo Six Alpha, police it up. We got the choppers coming in
fifteen minutes," Barnes began.
"Good job everyone. But very sloppy. We'll spend the rest of the week
reviewing the videos before we do it again."
I wasn't surprised to see Toni standing there when we landed at the
compound. Mina was over at Deacon's playing with Sylvia and friends.
She sat and watched me cleaning my weapons. Then inspecting and
repacking my TNG.
"Carl do you have one of those?" she asked him.
"No babe I haven't been trained on it yet, but I will," he promised
her.
"Will you teach me how to fly one?" he looked over at me and I smiled
at him.
"Sure Babe, just as soon as I learn how myself."
I changed into Civvies, a suede halter top flared suede skirt and three
inch wedge sandals. "Come on Toni, time to go," I said. or don't you
want me to teach you what I promised last night?"
The smile on her face was all I needed to know that she remembered all
too well what she'd asked.
Doc Johnson's Adult Fun shop was only fifteen minutes away from post.
"If you keep blushing like that everyone will know you're underage," I
told her.
"I'm sorry I can't help it," she squeaked out.
I hugged her and said "Come on Sweetie, you're here with your Mom. They
won't throw you out," Her eyes got huge as we started down the rows of
fake penises in every size and shape. At one point she covered her
mouth as she giggled. When I looked she was holding one that was shaped
like Elvis Presley. The package said, 'Batteries not included'.
"Maybe we should send that one to your mother for Mother's Day," I
suggested with a giggle of my own.
She saw one that was about eighteen inches long and three inches thick,
"Oh no Honey, that's not natural. And I'll not have you thinking that
it is. That could do some serious damage, even to a natural Girl."
We continued to look, "If you see something you like just pick it out.
Preferably something that's about the same size as Carl."
"Mom, how would I know that?" she protested. And I just looked at her
sideways one eyebrow raised.
"I know where your hand was when it wasn't above the table," I told
her. "Or you can pick something that's about the same size as your
own."
"Blushing she said, we're about the same size I think."
I let her wander ahead, she had two in her hand but she was looking for
one that was more flexible.
"Toni's looking for some toys I gather." I turned to see Cpl Wilkes.
"Yes, she wants to learn how to please a guy orally, with the thought
of saving her virginity for the right person," I told her.
"God I wish my Mom had been as cool about this as you are. Do you think
she'd like a little helpful advice from me?"
"All we can do is ask," I said as we caught up to Toni.
"Hi Toni," De Dee smiled warmly.
Toni looked at me worried, "It's ok Honey, De Dee just happened to see
us and asked if she could help."
"Picking out your first toys? I wish I'd had someone to help me. I
probably wouldn't have bought the monster that I did."
"What do you mean?"
"Those are nice, not too big or thick. Pretty realistic too," De Dee
leaned in. "You're going to want to start with something a little
smaller though, like this one here," she picked up one about five
inches long and about a inch and a half in diameter. See it won't hurt
so much if you try to deep throat it. and when you're ready you can use
it to get your little coochie used to being stretched open."
As we continued through the store De Dee suggested different lubricants
and massage oils. Even flavored condoms, and I began to wonder about
her motives. She picked out one for herself as we were headed for the
check out.
"Toni, if you ever want to talk or you know have someone to explore
with just let me know, ok?" she finally said. then it hit me, De Dee
had a crush on Toni.
Toni looked at me then and said, "Maybe it might be a bit less awkward
if someone besides my Mom taught me this stuff too."
We were sitting in the car, "Toni, do you want De Dee to come home and
help teach you?"
"I'm sorry Mom, it, well it just feels kind of weird my depending on
you to teach me how to give a blow job. That's not something most Moms
would do you know."
I felt a bit hurt, but I did understand. We could talk about it, but to
actually do it was something different. When De Dee stepped out and
headed for the bus stop I honked the horn to get her attention. "Ask
her if she'd like to come home for dinner."
I dropped them off at the house then went to pick up Mina at the
Deacon's house. when I got back I told Mina that her sister was in her
room with a friend and please not to disturb them.
"Is it Carl, Mommy?" she asked.
"No sweetie it isn't Carl. It's De Dee, they're," I was at a loss for
how to explain it. "De Dee is teaching her some big girl things that
she felt uncomfortable asking me to teach her."
Mina giggled, then went off to her room to play with her Dolls. A few
minutes later Top got home, and Mina jumped into his arms as he yelled,
"Ladies I'm home."
I heard an, "Oh crap," then hurried rummaging from Toni's room.
"What's going on in there?" he asked.
"Oral Sex 101," I told him honestly. "And no it isn't with Jefferies,
so relax."
He was even more curious as he waited to find out who it was with.
Somewhat disheveled Toni finally emerged. "Hi Daddy," she kissed his
cheek. "I was studying with De Dee," Who then stepped out of the room.
"I should probably be heading back to post," she said.
"Nonsense young lady, you need a good home cooked meal, I insist," He
hugged her tightly. "Thank you," he whispered into her ear and she
blushed. "Stephanie, love, What's for Dinner?"
"I was waiting for you before I decided," I answered. "You can fire up
the grill or I can take us all out to dinner at the O Club."
"Oh so the training went well today?" he asked.
"We creamed the Delta's First Sergeant," De Dee exclaimed proudly.
Now top looked confused, "You're in the Army young lady? You aren't old
enough to be a Soldier."
"Daddy, she's a Marine," Toni said.
"Top this is Cpl Wilkes, I told you about her remember?"
"Oh, so you did," he was all smiles now. "Sorry I thought you were one
of Stephanie's troops daughter. I am so pleased to meet you."
De Dee had just turned eighteen, after having enlisted at Sixteen and a
half with her father's consent and doing Marine ROTC in high school.
When she was seventeen she went on active duty where she excelled in
boot camp and was then promoted on merit to Lance Corporal and assigned
to the pentagon. Her father had known about her for several years, but
hoped that becoming a Marine would change her mind.
When the JCS formed my DSTR Extension team, he used his pull to get her
assigned to the JCS security detail, knowing it was only a matter of
time before she was discovered.
"How about we go to the NCO club instead, my treat?" he surprised me.
"I'll certainly enjoy being seen with the four prettiest ladies on
post."
"I don't have anything to wear," De Dee protested.
"Toni could you find something to lend to your girlfriend?" he asked.
And I saw the spark of hope in her eyes. Giggling Toni lead her back to
her room.
Patting Mina's butt he said, "Run along Munchkin and find a pretty
dress, Daddy's showing off his girls tonight."
I'd just finished my makeup and stepped into my evening dress when the
phone rang.
"Hello, yes she's home can I help you?" He held the phone out to me.
"Capt Madison, who is this?"
"Ma'am, sorry to disturb you but there's a Lt General Wilkes here at
the gate requesting to see the LCpl."
"Please put him on the phone." I waited. "Sir this is Capt Madison," I
said when he answered.
"I was hoping to get in to see my S, er daughter, Captain."
"Is this an official visit sir?" I asked.
"No just a fatherly visit," he said. "I was hoping to be able to take
her out to dinner and discuss her future."
"Well in that case, I'd like to treat you to Dinner with us. She's been
helping my oldest daughter with some problems that she was having and
we were just getting ready to go to the NCO Club with my Husband and
our other daughter."
"I'm a bit over dressed for the NCO club, but I'll be happy to meet you
there. I really was hoping to surprise her though."
"No problem Sir." I looked at Top and he just smiled. "Sorry about
that."
"Well people need to get over their Army and Marines don't mix
attitudes. So I'm happy to dine with a Jarhead," He told me, "Some of
my best friends in 'Nam' were jarheads, even Squids and Zoomies."
He was sitting at the bar when we arrived, and she spotted him right
away. "Daddy, what are you doing here?"
"I came to visit you Pumpkin, and make sure the Army's treating you
right," He winked at me then I saw who'd been keeping him company.
Looking over he said, "Cpl Mace was kind enough to give me directions
and keep me occupied until you arrived," He held out his hand to her
and Roberta took it letting him lead her along to our table.
"Do you take all your new Troops to Dinner, Capt?"
"Actually it was my idea Sir," top said. "Your Daughter was kind enough
to help mine with a problem and I wanted to show my appreciation."
"what kind of problem is that?" he asked.
"A 'Girl' Problem Daddy." He looked stunned then looked at Toni, Top
and I.
"So you have a special daughter too," his smile was genuinely warm and
understanding. And it was good that we had a private table. "I was at a
loss until the MCS came to me and told me he was giving her a
reassignment. He said the new unit had several Trans Troops in it
already, but I haven't spotted any of them yet. Maybe she, or you
would discretely introduce me to them so I can express my pride in the
service they are doing their country."
"Daddy, I told you that you couldn't spot them just by looking," she
giggled.
"I know you look so real Pumpkin, but come on," he started.
"Sir, I'm both pleased and honored to be serving our country," Bobbi
said. isn't that right Captain?"
"She's right, and so am I," I smiled warmly at him. "You've know about
the DST teams, and even been responsible for our communications
security."
"I want to thank you for giving her a chance," he said.
"I haven't 'Given' her anything, she earned it all by herself. I just
requested her because she's got the right stuff to do the job. Which
she proved earlier today."
"I have to admit I fully expected to find her guarding the gate or
something."
"No sir they have hopeful want a be's for that," Top told him.
He looked at Bobbi again, "Now I know you, you're the one I heard
telling the major that Sgt Deacon wouldn't need a dust off. I just
finished transcribing the radio communications of that operation."
"We're going to be doing our own AAR of the video from this morning's
exercise at Quantico tomorrow if you'd like to come and watch," I
offered. "You can see De Dee in action."
After dinner we stayed to dance a bit, and he looked so happy as he
danced with his daughter on the floor. Top danced with all three of us
before we called it a night.
As we were leaving the General and Jeanine showed up and the two of
them left with them for the Officers club together.
Things cooled down between Toni and Jefferies pretty quickly.
Especially after he decided he didn't want to return the favors she'd
given him.
I'd been sitting in my office going over Ammunition request's when I
looked out the window toward the platoons living area. The first thing
I noticed was most of the platoon gathered in the hallway, then De Dee,
Janelle and Bobbi leaning against the wall across from his door.
Suddenly Toni came out and turned back to face him, "Honestly you
prick, if you can't return the fucking favor we're done," She stormed
off toward my office only to have De Dee pull her into a hug.
When he came hopping out, still pulling on his pants though he was met
by Kimball and Greer, who pinned him against the wall.
"Never ever ask a girl to satisfy you if you aren't prepared to satisfy
her, You got that?" Greer demanded.
They let him apologize to her and they sat and talked for a few
minutes, then De Dee said, "Come on Sweetie I know what you need," They
disappeared into De Dee's room.
What was left of Bravo four was reconstituting with its own extension
team, I called Barnes and Stephie into my office.
"I have a request here for suggestions as to the base for another
extension team separate from our own. Most of the members are being
picked from Mead and Meyers. Do we have anyone here who might like a
transfer to help them out?"
"Things are a bit tense with Jefferies at the moment. I'll ask him if
you want," Barnes said.
"I thought that worked itself out," I told them.
"Not completely," Stephie said. "The team is pretty strong willed in
returning favors. As in you don't leave a partner hanging after they do
something for you."
"That was just the one time, I'm sure he learned his lesson."
"No Ma'am," Barnes said. "It isn't. it isn't even the same thing."
I made an out with it motion with my hand.
"Turner drove all the way out to some dive in Fairfax to give him a
ride home. Then he didn't even offer to pay for the gas. He left Kerns
standing at the bus station in DC two days ago because he was trying to
pick up a girl who clearly wasn't interested. Then Kerns had to go back
and pull his ass out of jail because he smacked the girls boyfriend."
"And you two decided I didn't need to know about this?" I asked.
"We've been handling it. Discreetly. I think he's ready to move on to
another assignment."
"I can't do that to Capt Evans. Linda is a good friend of mine and I
won't send my problem children off to someone else," I told them. "Any
other candidates? It doesn't have to be a permanent change."
"SSg Carlyle, She's quick, eager and the best Sniper we have. She'd
love the challenge of teaching someone else her tricks."
"Green, He seems to be ready for his own sub team," Stephie said. "I
was going to put him up for the next team we put together."
"Send them in, I want to know that it is their choice, and be sure they
know they can come back if they want too."
I interviewed them both then made a call to Bravo Four, "Linda? Hello
how are you doing these days?"
"Trying to rebuild, I guess you got the request for extension
hopefuls."
"Yes I have a couple of them that would love the opportunity," I told
her.
"Names?"
"SSg Carlyle, and Cpl Green," I told her. "Both aces in my deck of
cards."
"When can I have them?" Linda asked.
"When do you want them?"
"I'll come pick them up personally in about forty five minutes," she
told me. "I really want to talk to Carlyle alone when I get there. I
need her as a Bravo Full member like yesterday Stanton has been
medically retired."
"Do you mind if I tell her first, she deserves to know ahead of time."
"Sure I'll see you soon."
I called the gate to expect her. Then called Carlyle.
"You wanted to see me Ma'am?"
"Yes, come in and have a seat," I said. then pushed a glass toward her.
"There's a bottle of bourbon behind you on the shelf."
"I get to go help train the new extension team?" she asked excitedly.
"No, not in the way you're thinking. "In about thirty five minutes your
new commander will be here to pick up both you and Green. The
difference is that you will be getting issued one of these," I flipped
my DST credentials to her, "Congratulations, Sergeant First Class.
You've been selected to become a full-fledged DST Agent."
She knocked back the glass of bourbon then said, "Shit I'll have to set
up a new Rifle all over again," But she was smiling.
"No you'll take yours with you."
"But you helped me get it made," she said.
"Yes and no one else but you can ever use it the way you do," I told
her. "It was specifically designed for you alone."
My phone rang and I said, "Yes Tawny? Can I help you?"
"It just came down on the wire, Bravo four is steeling your best
Sniper."
"Yes I know, with my blessing."
"You aren't upset?"
"No I'm actually happy for her. She gets to move up into a full DST
Agent roll."
True Carlyle hadn't been with us but a couple of weeks but we all knew
she was destined for bigger and better things. As a GG she really was a
remarkable Sniper. She'd challenged a Delta force sniper to a shoot off
after he told her there was no way she could have made her kill shot
without the Miles Laser on her rifle. He was still sitting on top of
the building a half mile away when she removed the laser and loaded a
live round. Still talking to him she said "I'll knock the control
module off your shoulder," a half second before her round impacted with
the tiny controller. That had ended in a shoot off between the two,
that was called a draw as the rounds were too close to declare a clear
winner.
Toni had just finished her first semester of school and brought home
her grade card, five A's and two B's. her mother had called demanding
that we let her see her daughter.
I talked Toni into it telling her I'd be right there the whole time.
Toni got dressed up in a flower print short dress three inch heels and
black tights. Her face was made up in bright happy colors. "I'm only
doing this because you want me too, that and to keep her from calling
every other day."
It started out fairly well over brunch, then as she tried to talk her
into shopping I began to feel uneasy.
"It's ok Mom, if she wants to buy me something pretty she may as well
learn that My love isn't going to be cheap."
We were in McDaniel Furs when it happened, a young sale clerk had just
shown her a fur coat, only to toss it over her head and try to drag her
out the back of the store. I heard the pop, and recognized it for what
it was. But I didn't feel anything. I just kept moving, I had to get my
daughter.
They hadn't counted on Toni knowing how to fight back. They didn't even
have a clue that she had a special Kubaton. I landed a right hook to
her Mothers face then broke her arm as she tried to pull something out
of her purse. The guy with the coat was down clutching his groin when
the one at the back door lunged for her. Seeing me still in motion he
pointed his hand at me, and I saw the flash a moment before Toni jammed
her Kubaton into his ribs. Grabbing her hand, I pulled her out onto the
street. Then stumbled, as we were getting into a taxi.
"Momma," she screamed. "Oh god Momma. Get us to Walter Reed, go, go.
Hurry they shot my Momma. Oh god Momma."
Before the taxi could move though I found myself being pulled from the
back seat. The sound of screeching tires made me turn my head to see
the shiny black Lincoln Town Car, as link thrust me through the back
door then shoved Toni in beside me. "Drive Damnit," he yelled at
whoever was behind the wheel. I heard ripping and looked down, there
were red bubbles on the front of my Corset.
"How bad is it?"
"Lung shot, fucking get this crate moving faster."
"She's got another one in her upper leg."
"Oh god," I heard myself say just before I passed out hearing Toni's
horrified screams.
"She'll be ok she's going to make it," I heard top telling someone.
"Listen to me, it wasn't as bad as it looked. It just nicked her
bronchial tube. And the one in her leg is superficial."
"I hate that fucking Bitch, Daddy. She tried to kill Momma," It was
Toni.
"She won't be an issue anymore Toni. She can't hurt you or Stephanie
ever again."
A bright light came on over my face, How are you feeling? You gave us
one hell of a scare young lady," Dr Baldwin said.
"Toni, is Toni ok?"
"Momma, I'm right here Momma," I grabbed her hand. Then she and Mina
both were hugging me gently careful not to cause me pain.
After a while he talked them into going out in the hall with Tawny and
Link.
"What happened?" I asked Z.
"The bitch shot you as soon as they tried to grab Toni. But you broke
her arm before she could get her gun all the way out of her purse. It
went off again and killed her. Then the guy at the back door shot you
in the leg, and Toni hit him with her Kubaton and he's still in
surgery, they don't expect him to make it."
"Don't lie to me Top, is Toni ok? How bad was I hit?"
"No one can figure out how you're still alive, except maybe your corset
stopped the .22 round from doing as much damage as they usually do.
They think the boning slowed it down as it deflected it. Toni doesn't
have a scratch on her."
"Is that a Marine guard on my door?"
Smiling he said, "No not just a Marine, Janelle and Bobbi are here too.
they've been taking turns with the rest of your team. The hospital
guards don't like it but they aren't about to bump heads with the ACS."
I looked into his eyes, I remember Link was there too, helping get me
to the hospital."
"Yeah they were doing a Shadow Evaluation on a new DST Agent. It was
going good until signaled something wasn't right," Tawny said from the
doorway. "He spotted the van following you too, and when it went
around behind the building Link and Jerome followed. There were two
more out there who never made it into play."
"What was their plan?" I asked afraid I already knew the answer.
"The primary target was Toni, they were to kill you to get even with
Top. Then exercise the Demons out of Toni so she'd be a boy again,"
Tawny told me. "We have the one survivor in the basement they planned
to use for that purpose. I really am proud of Toni, she put both her
assailants down for good."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"We have copies of the security videos. The first one, after he went
down she put her heel through his groin severing his Femoral Artery.
The second one was a heart shot. And I think you really need to talk to
her about it before she starts to feel guilty about taking lives."
"So that's why she's barefoot," I looked past Tawny and Top and
motioned her into the room. "Come here Toni."
"Yes Momma?"
"Tawny is concerned that you're going to feel guilty about taking those
two lives. Do you?"
"No Momma, they were going to Kill you and then try to force me into
being a boy. I don't feel guilty about it," she said.
"What is it that's giving you trouble?" I asked.
"That fucking bitch was smiling at me when she shot you. I want to look
her in the eye and tell her to go fuck herself that she'll never see me
again. I want to, to, to rip her black heart out and spit on it."
I didn't care about the pain I pulled her onto the bed holding her
tight. "I don't want her to ever hurt you or Daddy again," she cried.
"She won't be able to Baby, Momma took care of that. We're all safe
from her," I assured her. Then I lifted her chin to look into her eyes,
"I want you to know that I am very proud of the way you reacted, you
didn't hesitate. And you remembered what De Dee and the rest taught
you."
"Plus you got your Momma out of there where Link and Jerome could get
her to the ER," Tawny said. "She wouldn't have lasted long enough for
the ambulance. So we are all proud of you, especially Mina and your
Daddy."
She finally let Top take her home, then I asked Tawny what was wrong.
"Look Hon'," she started. "You just took one through the lung, it'll be
six months before you're going to be able to even think about getting
back on active status, I just want you to know that. And Dr Baldwin
says he thinks it'll be more like a year, so you'd best get used to
playing desk jockey for a while."
I started laughing. "You mean I get to spend even more time with my
Girls and my husband?"
"You aren't upset?"
"Not about that," I told her. "I'm upset I didn't pick up on it when
she lead us into the Furriers. Toni would never wear a fur like that,
and neither would I."