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Wyoming Ute IGT, Long Stretch, part 2 By: Malissa Madison Abe and Ramona were happy to find that they had a market for all the old cell phones they'd collected along the highways over the years. They were being bought up by people and aliens alike. Even their collection of cans and bottles were an item of interest. Ramona had sold a Pepsi can for thirty Galactic credits. She showed Abe the gold coins with excitement. Then they were approached by someone else, someone who had just appeared from nowhere. "Excuse me, might I see one those things you call a Phone?" the woman had asked. When Abe had handed one to her she asked, "How does one operate such a thing?" They quickly showed her, having found that somehow JD had managed to charge all of the batteries and repair the broken ones. "Please, do not sell anymore until I return," she had asked after giving them the price they'd asked for the one they had showed her. "Calista, what do you have there?" asked Unicorn. "It is a device called a Cell Phone. The humans use them to talk to one another over long distances," she explained to her ship. As Unicorn scanned the item she made a few noises of amusement. "They are so close, wanderer was correct in her decision to remove advanced technology from that planet." "What do you mean 'So Close?" "With a simple yet minor adjustment to the programming of this I could turn it into a Jumper almost like Allie's. All they would need do was dial the number to whom they wished to visit in person," explained the ship. "Then input a security code and press send. Here I have reprogrammed this one and entered the number for Spider Silk Lightfeather, why don't you try it? The security code is 3, 2, and 3." Unicorn knew that of all the human's in the convoys, Spider Silk was Calista's closest friend. Opening the phone Calista pulled up the number for Spider Silk and then pressed 323 before pressing send. In an instant she was standing in front of her. "Oh hello," giggled Spider after yelping in surprise. She looked at her own cell phone which had rang and she had answered before Calista had appeared. The identifier showed that it was an unregistered sender. Peaking Calista said, "Yes that's my number. Then she asked the air, "Uni, could you do the same thing to Spider's phone?" "Yes Calista, or you could go into the Bluetooth pairing mode on both phones and share the program with her." "Program, what program?" asked Spider. Leaning over to whisper into her ear she answered, "One that will turn yours and Torque's phones into Phase Jumper's, able to transmit you to any number that you dial and input the security code before sending." "Really?" her eyes lit up with excitement. "What about my girls?" "We could do the same thing for their phones. You could pair them with your phone so they would go with you. Or you could simply hold their hands." She was told. "This isn't really common technology is it?" "No so please be careful who you share it with," Calista told her. "Oh I will leave that to you and Unicorn to decide," she hugged the other woman, tears trickling down her cheeks. "Spider, you gave my husband and I, a special night when you watched Allie for me. Might I watch your two aboard Unicorn for you?" Spider knew what she was being offered. Looking at her watch she saw she still had four hours before her scheduled phone call with Torque. Feeling giddy she said, "Yes, thank you." "Star 69 will reverse the call so you can return to where you called from, or you can simply input Beasts number into the directory." Calista advised. "And you already have my number so you can come and check on the girls if you like." Allie rushed over with Tabitha and Amy just then. "Mommy can they come and see Princess," she asked. "Please Mommy," pleaded the two human girls. Kneeling Spider said, "Yes you may, and you may spend the night as well, so go pack your nities and Mommy will see you in the morning." It had only taken a few minutes for the girls to pack a single knapsack. When they were gone she dialed Torques number. "Hello?" "Torque, I love you," she said. "I love you too, you're a bit early. But I'm happy you called." "Are you alone?" she asked. "I will be in a moment," he was hurrying to his room aboard the truck. "Tell me when you're in your room, I have a surprise for you," she giggled nervously. She couldn't remember anyone else who ever made her feel this giggly before. When he was alone in his room he heard three beeps over the phone. As she said, "I really do love you." Suddenly she was there in front of him, closing her phone. "What the, how did you do that?" he was both stunned as well as happy. But before she answered she reached forward pulling him into a deep passionate kiss. The subject of the teleportation was soon forgotten as they fell in a tangle of half shed clothing onto his bed. She hurriedly helped him wiggled out of his clothes as he helped her do the same. Then she had kissed her way down his body to his throbbing cock. She could feel her own dampness as it oozed out to coat her nether lips, as she began sucking him hungrily. His hands gripped her hips as he lifted her up and flipped her around over himself. All thoughts of anyone else were forgotten. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Talia found that while they were in the shower her new Grandmothers had been there and left her something. The soft white Doe skin dress was covered in intricate bead work as were the soft moccasins. The dresses pattern had been altered to allow for her wings. As Darlene and Sugar began braiding her hair, Daffodil stood ready with the feathers that would be braided into it. They hadn't realized that the trucks had been rearranged slightly while they were shopping. And it seemed like there was no one else around as they made their way towards the diner. What they found when they got there was that the reconfiguration of the trucks had allowed them to open up an even larger space. One that would let everyone attend the ceremonies at the same time. There were new couples, the newly adopted children, and the Kittens all in attendance. Looking around they saw a few more people they didn't recognize. But everyone was friendly and happy as they greeted her, an air of excitement filling the huge room. Even the couple Churl and Calista were there, Spiders daughters sitting with them. After everyone had had a chance to eat the three Spirit Women stood and began the Ceremony. "We are here together to share in our many traditions, Peoples from different tribes and cultures, Sharing the traditions of most intimate bonds between individuals as they become one with the rest of the People around them," Began the one everyone knew as Grandmother Night Bird, the Sioux spirit Woman as she walked around the fire pit which had died down to just a low glowing pit of coals. Stepping forward Mother Fox began, "First we welcome those who are new to us." A drum began a slow rhythm. Holding out her hand toward Talia she said, "Come child of Aviara, welcome to the Tribe of the Ute Nation and to the People." Sugar and Daffodil came with her as she was unsure what she should do. "Spread your wings Child, show the People your joy at being part of the People," offered Mother Rain. Spreading their wings Sugar led her daughter as she began to weave and dance in time to the beat of the drums. "Leola, Tigress of Terrellia, Welcome," she joined the dance, tears of joy streaming down her face, as she was accompanied by Marline so that everyone would know to which home she belonged. Reaching out toward them Paula said, "Come Glitter, Sequin, Sienna." Together she and Oshiwa lead them into the dance. The biggest surprise though was when Mother Rain stood out from the rest. "Djulie, Klinda please all of you join in the dance. Are you not among us as well? Traveling with and accepted among the People?" Together the two Madam's led their girls, not just Janee, Keelie and Stone, but all of them into the dance. Soon it seemed like everyone was dancing with joy as people would slip into the ring around the fire pit, as others would drop out. Talia had no idea that she and her mother were now performing in the role of the Eagle Dancers until the drum slowly died away. When they started to sit down though it was the three Spirit Women together who held their hands high. "Never in the histories of the People have we had two natural born Eagle Dancers among us as a Tribe. Tonight we celebrate with joy in our hearts." After returning to their seats Sugar asked, "What did she mean by Eagle Dancers?" Smiling it was Otter's pleasure to tell them. "The eagle is one of the most Sacred creatures. It symbolizes vision, strength, and Freedom. It flies above watching over the land and the People." She sensed that now the two were a bit frightened by the knowledge of how they were viewed by everyone. "Fear not, did you not notice the others who were dancing with you. The bears, the wolves the Cats. Every creature of strength and freedom is represented in the dance. The reason you two are special is because there are no Shape Shifters among us able to change into a bird." "Oh," Sugar giggled. "I am happy then that we are able to fill that void." "Now, for the second part of tonight's celebration," called out Mother Rain. "Any who wish to declare their Union with one another, to show that they are together in love as well as Marriage please step forward?" A chair was placed on the stage that had risen above the fire pit. A round of giggles broke out as Dale and Dax together led Carline, Marline and Leola out onto the stage. Dax was carrying a second chair and now everyone was confused. But it was soon cleared up as Marline and Carline both announced as they presented Leola to their husbands, "We bring you our Sister Wife, Leola." Both first wives were pulled, giggling and squirming across their husbands lap. The chairs were turned so that the men faced each other as they gave their wives five smacks each. Paula stood behind them as head of her family. "Dax as the First Husband will deliver the first swat of Claim," she announced as the chairs were pulled together and Leola was pulled across both laps at the same time. She only got five smacks but Dax delivered the first and last as his right as first husband. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ On Saturn another conversation was going on between Torque and Spider. She had explained to him how the cell phone jumper worked and now he held it in his hand calling her mother. Beaver was at first agitated that someone would dare calling during a ceremony. But Fox urged her to answer the call. "Spider, is everything alright?" "Mother Beaver?" "Yes who is this?" "I am Torque," she heard Spider gasp in the background. "Are the marriage spankings still going on?" "Yes you interrupted me as I was watching, why, is spider OK she isn't here?" He'd managed to pull on his jeans before he made the call, now he reached out and pulled Spider Silk into a hug. "Yes she is, we'll be there in a moment." She heard three beeps over the phone as he pressed 3, 2, 3, and then send. Suddenly people gasped in shock at first as the couple appeared in their midst next to Beaver. She noted his bare chest, and beavers total nudity just before he lifted her over his shoulder and turned headed for the stage. "Forgive me, I couldn't wait and take the chance that someone else might try to lay claim to my woman," he said to Mother Rain as he slid Spider off his shoulder. With a red faced grin she pushed him down into the chair then dropped across his lap eagerly to loud cheers. "I've been very naughty my husband," she giggled. Then yelped as his hand came down in the first smack. "I love you now and forever" "Forever and always" Smack, "I will provide for you and our children" "I will cook and clean, and provide you with more children" Smack "Your children are my children" "My children are your children" Smack "I will be yours as long as you will have Me." they said together. Smack "Forever and Always" "Always and Forever" As she stood up he wrapped his arms around her, pressing his forehead to hers. "Now may I meet my daughters?" Babsie wrapped a clean white table cloth over her shoulders like a blanket and kissed her cheek. Then Tabitha and Amy were both there on the stage as he knelt hugging them tightly. Holding his girls in his arms they stepped from the stage amid cheers and well wishes. Everyone was surprised when suddenly the Alien Churl stood and hoisted his wife Calista over his shoulder. "This is a very nice custom," he said as he leapt to the stage next. The spanking was delivered, and though the words were alien, everyone understood the depth of love being displayed. "Mike what are you doing?" asked Melody as he stood and lifted her over his shoulder. "Something that is long overdue," he answered smacking her ass. "Now stop squirming and admit you deserve it," he started for the stage. "Ohhhhh godddddd," she moaned deep with desire. Now she understood why he had wanted her to wear the skirt to dinner, and why it had excited her to wear the skimpiest one she had. She was subconsciously hoping he would do this. After the fifth smack when he stopped though he whispered, "I'll not let you leave us again." She giggled, "Promise?" As the pause between spankings drew out Erika motioned to her Kittens to join her, even Kairi stood unsure what was about to happen. "You have been naughty little Kitten's, teasing me when you know I am looking, letting strangers pat your cute little asses." She was quickly restraining their wrists behind their backs. Next to them Grace was doing the same thing with Danielle. Suddenly though a commotion erupted a few tables over as Vet grabbed hold of Hannah hoisting her up over his shoulder. Looking she saw that as he carried her up onto the stage she was holding the leashes of two of the older Kittenettes, Two who were just barely old enough to become full kittens. She recognized Jade and Arina as they were led by their leashes up onto the stage behind the couple. Though their hands were not bound, Arina and Jade held them clasped behind their backs. "What's this?" asked Fox curiously. She knew that the Kittens would be spanked by their Cougar or the appropriate Cougar designee. "I thought I might take this opportunity to 'Spank' my intended wife before she 'Spanks her kittens." Hannah gasped in shock. "Vet we never discussed this." She started to protest, but already he was sliding her from his shoulder. "Girls, Kittens, I think she needs convincing," he said. The three had discussed it before coming to the ceremony knowing that Hannah would only try to delay any commitment. "Please?" they asked as they now guided her across his lap, holding her hands as they looked deep into her eyes. When he was finished she kissed him first then the two kittens who found themselves now restrained. "Thank you, but you two were very naughty to help him surprise me that way." Remembering their past, the spankings she delivered were lighter than most of the others would receive. "My wife," Vet announced. "And my Daughters who are her Kittens." Mistress Gwendolyn took the stage next, explaining the reasons for the binding of the kittens, as well as the importance of both the collar and leash. "Though the Collar is a symbol of ownership, it is also a symbol of Responsibility. Wearing the collar of a Cougar, each Kitten has chosen to place her trust and wellbeing in the hands of another. The Collar symbolizes that trust, as well as the fact the Cougar has taken ownership of the Kittens wellbeing. In being bound during the spanking, the kitten symbolizes that she has bound herself willingly to the wisdom and care of her Cougar." She paused for a moment then continued on. "The leash symbolizes their being led through the most troubling of times for a young Girl, her transition into womanhood." "Each Kitten has the freedom to leave her cougar at any time she chooses. They are not truly slaves, and are never kept against their will. That is why the necklace around each kitten's neck holds a key to unlock the collar. All a kitten need do is remove her collar to declare her freedom. Upon reaching the age of twenty one, or completing her higher education every Kitten is given her freedom to choose her own path in life and take responsibility for herself. And it is offered again after each spanking. This is our tradition that we would share with you now." As she had spoken Hannah had unbound the wrists of the Girls. Everyone now understood that those Cougars who kept Kittens against their will were not among the ranks of those who were now with them. The Spanking ceremony was now viewed in a whole new way as Hannah now offered each of the girls her freedom. "Kitten's this is your choice, to continue under my care, or to go your own way," she held out her own collar keys to the pair. With trembling hands each girl reached out to curl the fingers of Hannah's hands around those two keys. "I will stay bound to you in love," they answered. The procession followed for those who were to receive spankings, and now it was understood. Those new faces in the group were Cougars who had come all this way for the ceremony, having been informed by Gwendolyn of when and where. Some would be continuing the journey while others would be returning home when the convoys continued in a day or two. Torque sat with Spider at her parents table, the two girls had climbed into his lap looking at him closely. "I always thought you were my Daddy," Amy informed him as she hugged his neck. Tabitha was next, "Thank you for being my Daddy." They were almost heartbroken when he said he had to return to his own convoy. Still the family was there around them as he explained to the two girls his reasons why. "I have to make sure they all get to Omega safely, and resign my command to my commander. I made a promise to her before we left Earth." "Yes you did," said Stephanie Zimmer as she stepped up to the table. "But that promise was before you knew how deeply your love ran, or in which direction it would go." Her smile was warm and welcoming. "What are you saying, Ma'am?" "I'm saying that I just informed the Major that she is in command. If you return to that convoy now you are a fool. You have everything here that you need to make a happy retirement. Though I still do not understand how you got here when your own convoy has just left Saturn." She kissed Spider and the girls on the cheek. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go give my blessings to another happy couple." Stephanie had been told by wanderer that Unicorn had reprogrammed a few Cell Phones as an experiment to see if they would be misused. She was happy to see that so far only one person with a military background had used one. But it had been used for a good cause. She planned to talk with her about it. Seeing their commander walking toward them the two happy couples drew closer together. "So, you four are retiring as well," she smiled. "I can't say we won't miss you but I can say that everyone will be happy for you." The singing and dancing in celebration continued, though many had already left to put children to bed. As Darlene, TooTall and Sugar led their girls through the open area toward their own group of trucks they heard the whine of an alien Semi as it pulled slowly into the garage. Looking in that direction they saw Reaper as it pulled through the doorway. Half a dozen of the Alien Galactic Police force walking along in front of her. When she cleared the door they saw the truck that followed, 'Pole Dancer'. The light strips on the ceiling were flashing red, leading back the way they had come. As soon as Pole Dancer cleared the garage doorway another truck came into view, Lady Justice. She felt shivers run up her spine as those on foot turned and came toward them. Suddenly Wolf was there. "Darlene, TooTall, this will only take a moment. We need to get Sugar's statement," he said and held out a clipboard sized hand scanner toward her. "Just place your hand here and think about your time in his service." Ten seconds later he said, "Thank you, your thoughts have been transcribed into a statement of the facts." "Wolf," interrupted Sugar. "What will happen to the others? The ones that had no part in his crimes?" "They are free to go their own way." "Litta, she drove but she was always good to everyone." "By the courts reckoning he owed them all a great deal of money that he kept for himself. Pole Dancer will be sold at auction, and the proceeds will be split between them." As they had stood talking more people had emerged from the convoy. "If you sell the truck, those pour girls won't have a way to get home," pointed out Momma Otter. "Did anyone think to ask them what they wanted to do?" One of the Alien Police said something into his forearm, and a door opened up in Reapers side. The Alien who stepped out was both big and scary. He was flanked by two Terrellian Goth's. The huge Spiders stood almost as tall as he did, and when he stopped they stopped. "Taro, bring me the ladies." The one he named turned and raced off toward Pole Dancer, two more Goth's emerging from inside to climb atop the huge truck. By now Tim, Old Elk, Missy and the Spirit Women had gathered with them. Litta stood unsure of what was about to happen. "Driver, do you and the others wish to accept ownership of the truck, Pole Dancer, as restitution for back payment?" She looked at those with her, and then at the ones from the convoy who were nodding their heads yes. "We would if we had others to travel with, to help keep us safe from bandits." "Earth Convoy Leaders, would you accept them among you?" it was said as if he didn't expect them to accept them, given their previous occupation. "Welcome to the Spirit Journey, Children of the Stars," said Night Bird. The obvious commander now thrust another scanner toward Litta, "Sign for Ownership. You will be expected to pay for the registration transfer once you reach Omega." Unsure but happy she placed her hand on the scanner. When it was done, he made a barking noise and half a dozen previously unseen Goth's scrambled from the top of Pole Dancer to disappear into Reaper. "Otru, we will stay and visit with our family until they continue their journey," said Wolf. The two clasped forearms, and the alien Commander squeezed his shoulder gently. "Klathnar tells me that there is an Earth Spider here who travels with these people. He wishes to meet this pretty lady who looks kin to his own kind." "Dad," Lorelei asked. "Can someone go ask Spider to bring Bob?" "Beast, please ask Spider to bring Bob, she has a few cousins who wish to meet her." Old Elk asked the trucks. A few minutes later Spider stepped out to stare in amazement at the pair of Terrellian Goth's. "I'm sorry, I would bring her, but the Egg Sack had broken and she won't leave her young." Her eyes never left the larger of the two spiders. She noted his foreleg hooks and his oversized feelers. "She might allow him to come to her, but not any of the females," she said. "I would not harm her or her young, and my females will stay here. Arlina too is guarding her young, so they understand her nervousness," the Huge Spider spoke into her mind. "Also the Phase Spiders would end any who harm them." Torque and the girls had joined them now, and Tabitha was excited at seeing a Goth up close. As they walked Tabitha kept stumbling as she watched the huge spider following beside them. When she almost fell again he reached out quickly and took hold of her, gently lifting her to his back. She ran her fingers through the fine hairs that sprouted over his outer shell. "You are as soft as you are pretty," she giggled. "Thank you Earth Child," he said. At the truck Klathnar stopped just outside, "I will remain out here so she does not feel threatened." Crawling to the open door, her back covered in tiny spiders, Bob stood conversing with Klathnar. At the end, one of her young left her back to crawl onto Otru's hand. "I thank you for this honor. I will look after her, and see that she gets to visit whenever we are near." He said. Klathnar would offer you a gift of his kind as well. A spider about the same size as Bob raced with a speed and grace no one had imagined to stand beside the huge spider. "Mille has volunteered to come and learn from you, to be raised by Bob as a daughter." Said Otru. "An exchange of young in the name of peace and friendship." Spider was amazed when Bob actually allowed the spider into the truck with her own young. "How old is Mille?" "A week, six of your Earth Days. She will behave and obey Bob." He said, "As will Tiny obey Sheena, Mille's mother." Tiny was placed on Klathnar's back and he returned to Reaper. Tabitha quickly scrambled into the truck and returned with a container of crickets. "For when she gets old enough to hunt," she said. "Mille will take about twenty years to attain her full growth. But she will be a loyal companion and protector." What was said telepathically to Spider came from the Goth still inside Reaper. "She is the smallest of her hatching, and would not last much longer among her own once they are released on Terrellia to mature. But fear not for Tiny, she will be greatly care for and loved by all of the adults here. She will never go hungry or be mistreated." They talked for a while longer about what to expect of each of the young as they grew and matured. And then he said he needed to be going to file his final report before delivering Norkum to the prison on Saturn's surface. Before he left though he gave Spider the name of a planet where Bob's Male young and unclaimed females could find a free home to live and thrive in the wild. Clearly he had been studying Tarantula's because when she pulled it up on her computer she saw it was just the right natural habitat. Mille assured her that she would help keep the young males from fighting before they could be released there after being taught to hunt for themselves. As Reaper pulled away headed back the way they had come, the rest got busy welcoming the new arrivals and helping them to find a place within the three sections of the convoy. Mille seemed sad to see Reaper go, but she was happy to know that she would not be competing for a place among her siblings. Torque noted how his wife and the girls talked with the spiders and how the spiders seemed to understand. "You really can talk to them can't you?" "Yes we can Daddy, and you can too." "How's that?" he asked Tabitha. "You make a bond with one of our kind," said a voice above him, and he turned to see Ariel for the first time. "You spoke out loud, I heard you," he said as his eyes took in the red hour glass on her carapace. "Ariel, have you come to see the young?" asked Spider. "Yes and I see that you have a Goth riding with you as well. Does your Mate wish to be able to converse with us the way that you and the children do?" "Well Torque, how about it?" "Uhh, sure it would be nice to know what they're thinking or if they need something." Slowly Mille crawled up onto the fold out table, her forelegs waving in his direction. "Torque, Mille would make a bond with you if you would accept. But you must understand first that it is a lifelong bond of friendship and she will hunt with you." "What do I do?" "It is an exchange of blood, like becoming a blood brother." He let Spider knick his forefinger, as Mille bit her right hand feeler. Then they pressed the wounds together mixing their blood. Mille's had a minute amount of her venom, which sent warm relaxing sensations through him. "That was not so bad was it?" asked the tiny spider in his head. "Wow, I really can hear your thoughts," he chuckled. "What about mine," asked Bob? "Yes yours too." "I wish to thank you for saving Willow that day in the park," she said. "That boy was bent on crushing her, but you stopped him." "You are welcome, I only did what was right to do," he answered. "I just hope he learned something from it." By the next morning word had spread that there were new members who had joined the convoy. And that one was a Terrellian Goth. One of the most downloaded videos, was that of the meeting between Spider and Otru. All anyone had been able to discover about the Goth was that they were used to hunt. And would follow scents that even Wolves and the largest Cats wouldn't. Now they saw Klathnar saving Tabitha from falling, and allowing her to ride upon his back. They'd gotten used to spiders by now after the introduction of Phase Spiders into their midst. But Mille was new and they were curious. So there was no end to the people coming by to look at her during breakfast, especially the youngsters. Sherry, Tiffany and Becca were no different than the rest, they scampered over as soon as they knew Spider was there with Tabitha and Amy. They were oohing and awing over Millie when a lizard crawled out from under Sherry's hair on her shoulder. The reaction from the juvenile spider was instant as she sprang back toward Torque. "There is a Dragon on her shoulder." At first everyone thought it was fear, but then they realized she was taking a defensive posture. Torque leaned closer, "Millie that is not a Dragon. It is a Brown female glass tailed skink, a pet of the girls." "Not a dragon?" she looked from Torque to Spider, images of Dragons flowing from her thoughts into theirs. "No, but I am sure she is just as frightened as you were a moment ago," assured Torque silently. "Bob's kind on Earth hunt them for food in the wild." He thought to her everything he knew about Earth lizards, and Salamanders. "They are cousins of the great dragons then, I would be her friend if she would allow it," said Millie. They were just about to leave when the convoy's pack, as the wolves had begun to think of themselves came to see the spider that would grow as big as a horse. There were twelve of them, fourteen if you counted old Half Tail who was always with Night Wolf and Molly who followed Missy everywhere. The males, Dark Shadow, Tank and one named Swimmer were out in front of the nine females. "Shadow, she looks so small for one who will grow as big as they say," put in Keisha. "Perhaps if we nurse her she will grow faster." Until that moment Darlene hadn't realized the wolves had form into three sub packs. Keisha, Mole Digger, and Pretty were all in Shadow's pack. Looking at her more carefully she realized that Keisha was pregnant. She realized then that all of the wolves in Shadows pack were companions of someone in one the trucking families. Tanks Pack was bonded to those teaching at, or going to Malissa's Academy, and Swimmer's pack were bonded with instructors at the Military Academy. "Never fear love, the Terraformer's are populating the planet with suitable wildlife," TooTall whispered. "There a good number going to all three Academies who come from a hunting culture. So there should be no shortage." She made herself a mental note to look at the Iridani Five's Habitat and Wildlife at her next opportunity. Then they went with the girls and Sugar out to the horse corrals so the both Sugar and Talia could continue their riding lessons and Talia could practice her flying. About halfway through the morning they were interrupted as a stir went through the growing crowd of people there encouraging her. "One Sock is in foal," they were informed. For Talia it was an experience of a life time, getting to watch the new Filly as she was being born. Not only did the People stand guard, but also the horses and the Wolves. The event was broadcast by the surrounding trucks to all who wished to witness the first birth along the Journey. The foal was named New Haven by her heard herd stallion. Talia had been allowed to be in the forefront of those watching and was given the honor being the first to help rub her dry. She was so happy that when she turned to look at her parents, after Daffodil had led her up to the front she actually spread her wings in joy. She hadn't realized what she was doing as she cried out, "Oh Mommy it was so wonderful." Suddenly she found TooTall's out stretched arms catching hold of her and realized that she had flown the entire forty feet to them, and her Daddy had reached up to pluck her out of the air in huge hug of joy. Later it would be hard to say which had the most celebration. The first horse birth or the first free flight of Talia. After things calmed down, Sugar began encouraging her to fly farther and higher. Always ready in case she tired too quickly to land. Her other Mommy and Daddy were there as well as the rest of the family. In the afternoon they actually got around to doing some real shopping. Darlene and Sugar with their daughters joined Missy, Fox, Swallow and BJ and Jill with the younger girls of the two families and headed into the mall. They'd just entered a ladies shop and the girls were looking at the clothing that was the same, yet different no matter what planet you seemed to be on. The differences were just very subtle, yet seemed to make all the difference. They ran into May and Field Mouse and Porcupine shopping together with Rose and Erika. They were excited as they seemed to find a treasure of bright and sexy clothing and lingerie designed to fit those of the Furry Races. "Look Momma, these pantys have a short slit and a button to closes it around my tail," giggled May showing off the pantys to the rest of the families there. "I don't have to worry about them falling down anymore." A sly grin Fox said, "I thought Jason likes it when they fell down." "Momma!" but she giggled. "I am definitely getting these," she giggled. "No more worrying about flashing mu bare bottom. Or my pantys falling around my feet in the diner." Her blush was bright and happy. As they shopped the drivers began discussing things with the rest of the family. It was Fox who first expressed her concerns about housing once they reached their destination. May looked at her 'First Mother'. "Momma, didn't you wonder why the living sections of the trailers are exactly like the houses everyone lives in back home?" "Well I had wondered, I mean it really is good to not feel like we're so crowded into such a tiny space," Fox answered. "When we get to Iridani, the trailers we've been pulling will break down into the individual homes of the people living in them." explained Missy. "For those of us who live in the actual trucks, well our trucks sleepers will split off a section to join with the rest to create the family's home residence." "What about trailers to haul freight? How are we going to earn a living without those?" asked Sugar with a bit of concern. It was Rose though who provided the answer. "The trucks that are just hauling freight and supplies won't lose their trailers. They'll still have the full trailer. "But the rest of us will have the trailer frames that will convert to flatbeds first. By the time we reach a place to pick up a load we'll have trailers that we can convert to any configuration we need." "How do you know that?" asked Missy of her daughter. "I was curious, so Danny, Longreach and I started asking questions," she smiled. Then Swallow asked another question as they were headed back to the convoy. "Darlene, what about the other three trucks you guys have?" "Mom, I'll be driving Jammer and Sugar will be driving Mack." She answered. "What about Mackenzie? You can't just take off and leave her sitting there at home, not anymore." "Oh," giggled Darlene. "She'll be running Tandem with Mack until Little Mack is born. Then she'll have a flatbed to carry Little Mack while Daffodil and Talia begin their drivers training. But they'll always be with us, and we can run a training link so they don't have to worry about anything." "You've thought a lot about this haven't you?" asked Missy and Fox together. "We sat down and discussed it in detail with the trucks Momma," answered Sugar. "And running Tandem the Mack's can actually out pull the Kenworth's in weight, kind of like the Earth locomotives I've seen pictures of." The older women were actually impressed by how much Sugar had learned in a short time. "So you aren't worried about Mack pulling a load that might cause Mackenzie problems?" Missy already knew the answer before she asked the question, she just wanted to reassure everyone else. "Momma," Darlene said. "Mack's trailer is going to become our house, and the Tractor barn for our trucks when we're home." "Yes it is Eagle, Hawk and Night Flyer that we are all worried about," added Sugar. "Oh, why those three?" "At some point they will have to stop traveling, a Truck Stop Diner isn't very profitable if it is always moving around," pointed out Zoey as she joined the group. They had a pretty good haul of things they needed by the time they returned to the convoys garage area. Seeing a flurry of activity they realized they must have missed something. All the livestock and horses were being loaded up. "Oh hey we're glad you're back. We were just about to start calling you all," said Tim. "What's happening?" asked Missy. "Big storm coming in. Jumper says we need to leave her in the next five hours or we'll be snowed in till spring." He answered. "Just how big is this storm if our blowers can't push through it?" "Missy," Old Elk got her attention. "The locals are predicting twenty to thirty feet of snow and ice mixed." Now they joined the flurry of activity helping each other to get ready. In a nearby doorway hidden by shadows sat Moss. Watching those around her as they prepared to leave. A silent tear ran down her face as she watched, seeing the amount of love extended to the horses and other creatures. She'd come to like watching the horses, especially the new foals. Not even the wolves bothered her when she sat close by watching. She'd even made friends with one named Tank, who often brought her food and sat by with her as he helped guard the herd. Now watching the last of the horses prancing up the ramp she stood to run away and hide. But as she turned she found Frozen and another wolf there. Reaching out with her left hand she gently patted his fur covered neck, wishing her other arm still worked. The men were busy breaking down the corrals as the other wolves now joined Frozen. They kept pressing their heads against her as she rubbed each one in turn. With each nudge she backed up further until she finally realized that she was between the huge trailers. Suddenly a man was there, "Hey kid you better hurry up and get inside. We're about ready to leave." He picked her up and set her just inside the door before moving on. The wolves split up then heading towards different trucks. But before she could get out the door closed. She found herself in in a dimly lit trailer. Looking around she heard noises and realized she was in the trailer with the cows that the humans had milked twice every day. Scared and confused she found a stack of hay and curled up, her limp right arm nestled into the soft hay as she closed her eyes trying to think. She had no idea how to get out of here, what was she going to do? Could it really be this easy to just disappear? To leave her mother and the oaf of a cruel stepfather behind? The gentle motion of the trucks movement slowly rocked her to sleep. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Dale, you better go back and check on the cows," Carline told her husband. "This is liable to be a rough run." They had fourteen blowers out front and she was constantly having to help Hawk adjust the traction over the ice. "Yeah you're right Love," he kissed her before heading back to check on the livestock. They usually laid down if the gravity and traction stabilizers kicked in. but still they didn't want any to get hurt. He was grabbing handfuls of hay to feed the cows when he found her. She was lying there asleep, and he wondered why she hadn't awakened. Then he remembered that the truck often did that to the cows when they needed rest. Hawk would do something and they would just lay down and go to sleep. When he finished checking the cows she was still asleep. So he scooped her up in his arms and carried her forward. "You better get strapped in, we're about to shoot the portal," Carline said when she heard him enter their living compartment. Looking around he didn't know what to do with the girl, so he carried her forward to his seat. "What the hell? Dale where did she come from?" she asked him. "She was sleeping in the hay, I didn't want her to get hurt if things got rough. The commit markers were flashing as they flew past. "Shit, we can't stop now," she said as Hawk took over to shoot the portal. "Carline, she's been pretty badly injured. Look at how her arm just hangs there." Carline reached across and brushed the hair out of her face as the hazy fog enveloped the truck. She looked up at her husband as he cradled the young girl in his arms. Then she noticed the pointed ears. It didn't make sense, she couldn't be an Elf, and Elves had pale skin and white hair. This child had dark skin and coal black hair. "Hawk, identify the girl please," she requested. "Identity unknown, her Race is Dark Elf. They are a subterranean species with opposite characteristics of the more common Woodland Elves." "What characteristics?" asked Dale? "Their children are not cared for as are Woodland Elf Children. They do not hold to high moral standards or codes of conduct." "Thank you Hawk." "I would suggest she be seen by Dr Tsing as soon as the Star Train is engaged. I have taken measures to ensure she gets some much needed rest." Hawk informed them. As soon as they were all through the portal Carline turned the truck over to Dale and took the girl from his arms. She carried her back into the living space and lay her gently on the bed. Then got a warm wash cloth and began gently cleaning away the layers of grime. With eat swipe of the wash cloth more questions were raised as the bruises came into view. And more tears flowed from Carlines eyes. How could anyone treat a child this badly? She'd gotten to the limp arm, clearly crippled when it had been broken and not properly treated, when the girl stirred. Feeling her stiffen, Carline looked up into her eyes smiling at her through her own tears. "Ssshhhhh, you're safe here, no one will hurt you." she said as soothing as possible. "We just want you to," she was interrupted by one of the wolves bounding in and jumping up on the bed to curl up next to her. She'd never seen this wolf before, and knew that there hadn't been any pure white wolves in the convoy. "Carline, where'd the Snow Wolf come from?" asked Dale. "Probably the same place this little one came from." She answered gathering the girl up in her arms. "I'm going to take her to see Dr Tsing. I want him to look at her arm. You can come along too," she said to the wolf who jumped off the bed to follow. "Dr Tsing and Tsing are both in the diner Carline," informed Hawk. "Good we can get them both something to eat," she stepped up to the side door and knocked first. But it opened and she stepped through into her older sister's quarters. Then she stepped into the little hallway and into the diner. Going first to the counter she poured a cup of coffee and drew up a glass of milk. Then sat the girl on the counter in front of her. "What's your name Sweetie? Mine's Carline." The girl looked around her first, obviously still frightened. Her hand shook as she lifted the glass to her lips, and Carline steadied it lest she spill it. "F, Frozen," she nodded toward the half grown wolf. "What do we have here Carline?" asked Babsie as she stepped around the counter. "Oh, hello." She smiled seeing the wolf for the first time. "Babsie, Dale found her in the hay just before we shot the portal," she told her sister who was putting milk in a bowl for the wolf. A look passed between the sisters before she spoke her next reply. "From the looks of her she's much better off with us than she was back there," meaning the planet they'd just left. "M, M, Moss," muttered the little girl. "Moss, that's a pretty name," said Paula joining her two younger sisters. "Are you hungry?" she spread Honey Butter on a slice of bread and handed it to the girl who devoured it in three bites. She noticed that Carlines arm remained protectively around the child the whole time. "Paula?" "Go ahead, she needs to be seen by Dr Tsing," the older girl kissed her cheek then the young girls. "Welcome to the family Little Moss." "Mom," interrupted Glitter. "Where'd the Dark Elf come from?" she asked Paula as Carline started toward the Doctors' table. "Dark Elf? You mean that child?" "Yes, she is a Dark Elf. Their children grow up wild, uncared for. Probably more abused than we ever were." "How old is she do you know?" "If her name is Moss, she's probably about four or five. She used to hang out in the lower levels." Paula didn't need to hear any more, she'd already made up her mind about the girl. "Paula, Carline came this way with," began Dale entering the diner through the personal door. "Dale, she's over talking with the Doctors. How do you feel about having a daughter?" "She needs us, and I think we need her as well," he answered his sister in-law. "And she comes with her own Wolf Companion." He reached down to scratch Frozen's ears. Moss was actually surprised that Frozen had decided to come with her. Though she was still unsure how the bitch wolf had gotten on the truck. She was still trying to figure out why the human man had just accepted that she belonged there. All she could remember clearly were his kind, gentle eyes behind the stripe of blue across his face like a mask, and the two feathers sticking out of the knot at the base of his ponytail. His features were a lot like many of the men she saw coming and going from the diner. She wasn't sure what to think about being held so much. Carline hadn't let go of her completely since she'd awakened, and at first it had frightened her. Her own mother had only held her when she was using her as an excuse to get out of work. But this woman, Carline, she was gentle and caring. The two men Dale and Dax looked to be twins as did Carline and Marline. She figured it out that the four women she'd met so far were sisters. And she was sure that the two Men must be husbands to the one who held onto her and the other one, Marline. Then she saw Glitter and caught her breath, knowing that Glitter had been bought by these people. Seeing her here she was afraid that this was like her Aunts brothel in the lower levels. Feeling the girl tense up when Glitter passed by again Carline asked gently, "Are you afraid of her? You shouldn't be. She's going to be your cousin." "Cous, cousinnn?" "Yes a cousin. She has been adopted by my oldest sister Paula." "Sisssterrr Paul la," "Moss," began Glitter. Then launched into a language that Carline could not hope to understand. When she was finished the girl looked up at Carline and hugged her with her one good arm. "M, Mutter?" Pointing to Dale, Glitter said, "Da. Much, much, deep caring. Love." To Carline and Dale she said, "Moss doesn't speak anything but Elvish, but she is a fast learning." She felt Moss' arm tighten around her neck and looked to see Leola standing behind her. "Carline you take the day off. I'll handle your shift. The two of you need to get to know each other, now shoo." Carline leaned in and kissed the Terrellian on the cheek. "Thank you sister." "Carline, by my guess she is probably about five, maybe six." After a second Dr Ta Tsing said, "I'd like to get hold of whoever broke that arm and didn't get it treated." "Yes Ta," said Myumi. "But with Acupuncture and therapy we can help her to regain some use of it." "Yes, that would be much better for her than the alternative option. And she is too young to go through the pain and healing again for a process that might not work," agreed Ta Tsing. "Already there has been much nerve damage." Then he offered her something brightly colored on a stick, and gave another one to Carline. When it became clear that she didn't know what a sucker was, Carline showed her. "Moss, like this," she put it into her own mouth. Then watched the girl's eyes as she tasted the rich water melon flavor of her own. As Carline started toward Big Dog, intending to borrow some clothes for Moss she realized that Frozen was right on their heels. Reaching big dogs trailer the first one they encountered was Shadow. "Shadow, this is Frozen. Frozen this is Shadow. Is Darlene or Sugar here?" she asked the wolf as they sniffed each other and then Frozen lowered her head in submission before racing off to the front behind Shadow. "Hay, you're a pretty little lady, where'd you come from?" she heard Darlene ask. "Umm, Darlene." She looked up to see them standing there. "Can I borrow a few things for Moss?" "Daffodil, Talia," she called out and the two girls rushed in from the cab. "Yes Mommy," they answered. "Could you find a few things for Moss please?" Seeing Talia with her wings she was surprised. "I see you," she said. Both girls stood staring at each other for a long moment. Then Talia began talking a mile a minute and Moss joined in. it was clear that none of the older people understood a word. Then Sugar stepped into the room. "Talia, who are you speaking to?" she spotted the girl. "Oh my, a Dark Elk. I see you little one, welcome." She said the last in both languages so Carline would know the meaning. "Carline are you adopting her?" It was the first time anyone had actually asked, and Carline didn't hesitate to respond. "Yes." At Moss' confusion Sugar touched Carline on the shoulder, "Mutter, Momma," she said. "M, Momma?" "Yes, Momma." Moss responded by pressing her head to Carlines breasts, hugging her tighter than before, "Momma." "Sugar, what's the word for father, or Daddy?" asked Carline. "Da, or Dada," she answered. Talia hugged both Sugar and Darlene, "Momma." When TooTall entered she hugged him and said, "Dada, Daddy." Gradually she got down and began to interact with the two other girls, still not getting very far from Carline or Frozen. "Hey everyone, we are trying to locate a Snow wolf that was spotted right after we linked up," said Tim. "Anyone know where she is?" "Tim," said Carline. "She's with me and my daughter. Her name is Frozen." "Your daughter you say?" "Yes Daddy," said Darlene. "Dale found her in the hay, when he was checking on the dairy cows before the jump," explained Carline. "Your family sure is growing, I'm happy for you all." He said. "Have you told your parents yet?" "No not yet, everything is just happening so fast." She giggled and saw the girl looking at her, a real smile on her for the first time since she'd seen her. They were still talking and Sugar was teaching her a few words that she might need to know when Zoey stopped in to visit. "Oh my gosh Sis, she is the cutest thing I ever saw. Are you going to be able to handle her and a newborn in a few months?" she reminded Carline. "Have you told or Mom and Dads' yet?" "No have you?" "Have I told them about what?" asked Zoey. "That you were already three weeks knocked up when Tom Cat came and dragged you out of the diner," she grinned at her baby sister. "Or are you telling everyone you're just gaining a little weight from sitting in the truck so much?" It was true, the girl was really beginning to show, and her top button on her jeans wouldn't fasten anymore. "I just make sure I'm always sitting down when I talk to them," she blushed. "So you're going to say it was right after the two of you left in his truck?" "So my niece has a Snow Wolf companion, how cool is that?" she tried to change the subject. "I guess I'll just have to tell Momma to ask you to stand up for her the next time you talk," Carline said. "No, please don't. I don't want Daddy to be disappointed in me. He said I would probably end up knocked up before I was married." "Zoey, that's so much bullshit. Daddy will not be disappointed in you, and you know it. He'll just tell me and Marline that we better get busy to make up for you being the first one to give them a grandchild." "But Paula already gave them four," said the youngest of the five sisters. "Besides I was wondering if you had any idea why Leola is acting weird lately." "What do you mean weird?" "She keeps snitching bites of raw meat off the grill when she passes it. And sometimes she looks like she's about to cry. Oshiwa told me about it." "Sounds like she's pregnant to me," said Darlene. "TooTall, we're going to go to the Diner so the girls can introduce Moss to some others to play with." "Ok, have fun," he said. It took them a few minutes to get everyone together at the counter. Then Carline asked Marline if they'd told their parents the good news yet. Picking up the conversation Eagle automatically placed the call. "Zoey, do you have something you want to tell us, grinned Jimmie Brightfeather. "Oh god," she moved her hands to cover her stomach. "Don't get so stressed Baby, we've known since before Tom Cat showed up here to drag you out over his shoulder," said their mother. Turning to the girls playing Carline said, "Moss, come here a minute please." the other girls motioned as they all rushed over together. "Yes Momma?" Carline leaned down and picked her up. "Mom, Daddy, this is Moss, Dale and I's daughter." "Hi there sweetie, you're very pretty and shy," they said. "Momma, Daddy she hasn't learned a lot of English yet. She mostly speaks Elvish. They saw the wolf standing there pressed against Carline's leg. "And who has the wolf claimed?" asked their mother. With a shy giggle Moss said, "She Frozen. I find her, safe her." They wouldn't know the full story of Moss and Frozen for some yet, but the two had been together for almost four months now. Ever since Moss had found the abandoned runt near death in the first freezing storm of the season. She'd been constantly under foot, and her mother had wanted her out of the way so that she could be free to bring people home with the girl's stepfather knowing about it. So she'd put the girl outside telling her to go to her aunt's house. The two had nearly frozen to death before Moss carrying the pup inside her thin jacket finally made it around the side of the mountain to a roadway entrance. Only her natural instincts allowed her to save the pup as she stole food for the two of them. The fact that no one had ever come to look for her only proved to her that no one cared. But now she was surrounded by people who doted on her, showering her with affection and accepting both her and Frozen into their lives. She'd never known her father, and her mother refused to tell her who it might be. She it wasn't anyone from her home mountain, all the gossip she'd heard told her that it was a Mountain Elf from some outside clan. But Mountain Elves were different, they doted on children and families were more important to them than anything else. Her mother had often threatened to send her to her father, then she would laugh and say, "I would if I knew where he lives, you are too much like him." But she would never say how it was that she was like her father. Others though would tell her, "You have a kind and gentle heart, just like your father. Those elves he comes from could never survive among our kind." And then the day the huge Earth convoys had arrived was like watching some fantasy unfold in front of her. The Mountain Mall, had known the moment the first truck had cleared the portal. And she'd watched wide eyed with wonder as the trucks poured in through the weather gate one behind the next. She didn't know what to think as everyone got out and began helping each other set up the corrals and holding pens for the livestock. The horses and the cattle, even things called sheep and goats that she had never seen before. And then there were the wolves that traveled with these people. But not just humans were in this group. There were other races as well, and she became fascinated with watching them every day. She remembered that first night, watching a young girl in a short skirt carry out a large tray filled with food. She spoke with one of the men watching the cows and he motioned toward her direction where two corrals joined together. Then he carried a small table over for her to set the tray on. While no one was watching she'd crept forward and taken two of the sandwiches. One for herself and one for Frozen. It was her first meal in four days, and she'd curled up in a corner with Frozen and fallen asleep. When she woke up there were other wolves there with Frozen, but the two had remained apart, afraid to venture fully into the group of people. They just sat by and watched everything that happened around them. When the groups began going into the Mall she had followed to see where they were going. And then she saw the group of men as they met up with another group. She knew where they had to be headed to. Men always sought the whores on the lower levels where her Aunt had her stable set up to provide services. It was easy for her having grown up here to follow. While they took an elevator, Moss had crawled into a ventilation shaft and slid to the bottom unseen. Her curiosity drove her to wonder which of the girls the men would choose. She couldn't understand why they had carried Glitter away though. And by the time she'd climbed back up the air shaft she had no idea what had happened to her. She watched the two huge RV's that she knew were moving brothels. She'd seen the truck filled with girls after it had arrived a week before so she knew by instinct what they were. So she'd watched for Glitter there. Then she spotted the Avians, mother and daughter at one of the horse pens. While everyone was watching them she'd wandered among them and gotten more of the sandwiches and a container of the white liquid that had come from the cows. She was almost back to her hiding place when a very old woman had stepped in front of her. Frightened now that she'd been caught she almost ran. But the woman had just smiled and caressed her cheek saying something she couldn't understand, before walking away supported by a wooden staff. The night that everyone was inside the large area between three of the trucks, only the wolves guarded the corrals. And she had again crept forward to steal food and try to discover what was happening. No one seemed to notice as she'd crept closer. But she was still afraid to go inside lest she be trapped. Everything seemed to be like a celebration at first. And then hearing the first smack of a hand on a bare bottom, she panicked and ran, not knowing what was going on. But still the celebration continued until after she'd fallen asleep curled up in the blanket she'd stolen that smelled like the horses. Frozen was paying more and more attention to the other wolves now and she felt lonely again. But still she watched these strange people. And then the day came when she felt the new storm building outside, and they began a flurry of packing everything up to leave. She felt the tears as they began to roll slowly down her cheeks. Then Frozen and another wolf were there with her watching. First Frozen and then the much larger wolf had nudged her for attention, pressing their heads against her forcing her to step back so that she could scratch their ears and under their chins. She hadn't realized then what they were doing until it was too late and she was in the midst of the big trucks. And then the strange man just came out of nowhere and put her on the one with the cows as if she belonged there. The last four days now seemed like a dream as she sat in Dale's lap watching as her new Momma showed her how to milk a cow. When she went to carry the bucket to the big container though she stopped dead in her tracks. She'd heard about the Phase Spiders, but she had never seen one in real life. "Ariel, you are frightening Moss," Dale said. And then as if now knowing her name she heard the spider began to speak to her. She could feel it in her mind as well as hear and understand what she was saying to her. "You have found your future Child of Stone and Birch. And you are with your new family now who love you and will care for you as you should be." Mind spoke the Spider. "Birch?" she asked, knowing that her Dark Elf mother's name was stone. "No child, do not seek him, your mother destroyed his love, and he is no more. But now you have a family who loves you beyond your imagination. Be happy for this is where you belong." Ariel had projected everything she had learned about the girl in the matter of seconds that she had been mentally linked with her, to the two who had adopted her. "Daddy?" she asked seeing his tears as he hugged her tightly. "Thank you Ariel, and yes we will cherish her. She is truly a gift from the Great Spirits." Dale told her. "But I am Dark Elf," she said. "No you are a child of the People now," she still looked confused. "Moss is a name worthy of the Ute Tribe," Dale told her. "Your Daddy's name among the people is Standing Rock, and mine is Cactus Flower," Carline told her. "But the man who," she said something in Elvish but they both now understood what she meant. "Is the Spirit Warrior, Son of the Great Spirit and Moon Mother." They looked around to see Fox standing there. "It is as Ariel said, this is where you are meant to be if Shodajiji himself placed you here. You are a Spirit Touched Child and none will ever harm you Moss." After that it seemed like it became easier for her to learn to milk the cows and goats. Though it would take a while for the muscles in her good hand to gain strength. She was given the chore of bottle feeding the young kids that would be raised to expand the growing herd of dairy goats. She smiled and whenever she heard a new word, or something she didn't understand she would ask. Sometimes her cousin Glitter or Sugar were needed to translate. And her new parents were just as eager to learn her language. Everything fascinated the child, including the acupuncture treatments that had stopped the dull ache in her ruined right arm. She was amazed that she couldn't feel the needles as they were placed. She said they tickled, and was assured that was a good sign. In the week that it took to reach Omega she had learned more about living and being loved than she ever had before. She was sitting beside Carline in the passenger seat as her Daddy, Dale guided Hawk through the portal. Her young eyes wide with excitement at seeing a new world. A world she never dreamed of seeing before. Now the big trucks began mixing in with the traffic zipping by going to and from other portals and other cities and towns. It reminded Carline of the busy highways around Boulder in rush hour traffic. They were three hours away from the big City and the other convoy. She could feel the growing excitement emitting from those around them, growing stronger with each passing Kilometer.