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The Return Home, 3 By: Malissa Madison As the trucks began linking together Ringneck eased Dream Weaver up to link with Pheasant. They had discussed it with the trucks and both Pheasant and Dream Weaver had convinced the young couple that until Dream Weaver had actually made his first Portal Jump he would prefer to have Ringneck at the wheel in case something went wrong. Not that either of them or Pheasant thought of it as a possibility, but they didn't want the older truck to be worried. Dream Weaver had made the portal shot without incident and now felt more confident. Julia watched with wide eyed amazement as the two convoys matched speed side by side then began linking in with the rest. Pretty jumped up and said, "Excuse me Momma, I need to go back to Dream Weaver for a bit. Would you like to come back with me?" "You mean you don't have to stay here and drive?" asked her mother. "No Momma not when the trucks are linked in a Star Train. We do take turns monitoring though, the trucks will warn us if there's a problem." Pretty answered. "Hey Love," Ringneck hugged and kissed her as he stepped back into Pheasant from Dream Weaver. "I think Dream Weaver is more confident now." "Mom, I'm so happy that you decided to come with us." Before he could settle into the driver's seat though Julia hugged him tightly. "Thank you for bringing me with you. This is, this is all so amazing." Julia was still wide eyed as Pretty led the way through the passage that had formed through the middle of the trailer back to Dream Weaver. She let her fingers caress along the walls. It wasn't until the door opened between Pheasant and Dream Weaver that she realized she had been holding her breath as Pretty opened that door. "Momma, if it wasn't safe the door wouldn't open," Pretty assured her. "I still can't believe we're actually driving through outer space," giggled her mother. "All this is just so, unreal." "Julia, I was wondering if I could come visit?" asked Swallow over the intercom link. "We never really got a chance to visit before we left Earth." The young couple had only managed to get back in time to let Pheasant drop the last trailer and for Dream Weaver to hook up to it. They'd left her at the family's Tractor Barn to link with the other trucks and speed up her own self-awareness and exchange Star Map information. "Oh, yes I really would love to talk with you about everything," she answered. She wasn't a prude, and she certainly hadn't considered herself an overly religious person. Not now after having lost her only child after her husband had driven him, her, out to run away. But here she was surrounded by these people with their extended families. She wanted to understand how they managed to share husbands and even wives. It was like the Mormons, yet something told her it was deeper, more meaningful than mere religion could account for. She'd talked with Patricia and Laura Brightfeather at the truck stop. And she knew that they shared three husbands between them. Derrek had been her second husband. Patrick her first had been Patrick's, no, Pretty's father who had died shortly after her birth. Now she sat with Swallow and her daughter, and with two other young girls named Silver and May who called Swallow momma. She knew that May was Transgendered like Pretty, what was it they called her? A Blessed Spirit. In all her years it had always taken her a good deal of time to be accepted by anyone. But here she'd been accepted instantly, welcomed as if she'd always been part of their family. "Please forgive me, it's not that I'm against it or anything. It's just I don't understand how this extended family thing works," she said. "And I really don't want to offend anyone." "Oh honey, its ok we do understand," said Swallow as she took hold of her hand leading her towards the diner. "I am Ringneck's birth mother. But my sister Fox is our husband's first wife, she is responsible for maintaining the family home. Keeping order, and seeing that the children are cared for and educated. But she has delegated that to me as the second Wife since she is also the Spirit Woman of the tribe. And then there is Otter, the third wife who takes care of the families business schedule, arranging the truck schedules," she explained. "But you said he has four wives?" asked Julia. "Yes, Beaver, while being the eldest of four blood sisters is actually the last to become a sister wife. After her husband, our husbands brother died she was brought into our home as a sister wife. She is Fox and Otter's eldest sister, of course Patty Brightfeather is the oldest of the four Tall Tree Sisters." "You mean that they are blood sisters sharing the same husband?" asked Julia. "Yes and Jimmy Brightfeather is my oldest brother. And Laura Brightfeather is my husband's youngest sister." She could see the wheels spinning in Julia's head trying to take it all in. "How, how do you do it, sharing your husband I mean. Aren't there jealousies?" "No, and we know that he will not stray when he is away from home. Each person in the marriage has an equal say. Fox being the first wife had to invite me in, and Old Elk had to accept me. In turn, both Fox and I had to invite Otter, and he had to accept her. It was the same with Beaver." She let that soak in for a minute. "If one of us wished to bring in a second husband, he would have to invite him, and the rest of us would have to accept him, or it would never happen." "But everyone seems like it's just natural, how do you know that it will work out?" Now someone sat down next to them. "Sometimes you just know," said Leola whom she knew was married to Dale, Dax and the Brightfeather twins Carline and Marline. "But usually there is a trial period where they simply invite one or the other to share their bed. Is that not so cousin Rose?" The two kissed cheeks. "Yes," blushed Rose. She was one who had joined the convoy along with another of the Lightfeather trucks. "I tried Danny first, then he invited Longreach to join us and we soon became an extended family." "Don't let her fool you," said May. "She was playing with my brother and Danny Pierce both before they dragged her before the tribe and declared their marriage at the same time." They were soon joined by the two young men who showed Rose a good deal of attention. "My ears are burning," chuckled Danny. "Were you talking about me?" he kissed the girl Rose on the cheek. "We were explaining Native American extended families to Pretty's mother." "I was worried when the Spirit Journey started," said Longreach. "Of course I didn't know at the time that my wife and co-husband's mothers were both one of the Three Sisters of the Prophesy." "I've heard people mention them before," said Julia. "They talk about them as if they are blood sisters." "They are, but there are actually four of them. Stephanie Zimmer, the oldest is a Colonel, the Warrior. Rose's Momma, Missy Wyoming is the Mover, and Danny's Momma, Malissa Pierce is the Teacher. It was those three who began the Journey." "Yes and it is my Aunt Stephany Wolfe who is the Mediator, the Keeper of the Peace," said Danny. "You're first cousins and you're married," gasped Julia. Now Rose giggled, "We're all adopted. Our Momma's are Blessed Spirits." "Oh, Ohh." She still didn't fully understand everything, but she was beginning to understand how it worked. She was feeling more comfortable with her in- laws and this group of people, including the aliens, than she ever felt around those she had lived around on Earth. She excused herself to use the ladies room. Stepping through the door she saw Paula standing at sinks talking to someone. "Gopher, I'm sorry you're having problems with your relief cook. Would you like to borrow one of my girls until you can find another one? Oshiwa would love to try her hand in the kitchen, she's pretty good." "Oh Paula, I don't want to run you shorthanded," she said. "Maybe I can just cut my open hours back a bit. You know like during the time that business is slow." "Hey, it's alright. My girls will be happy to help out," replied Paula. "Excuse me, I wasn't meaning to eves drop, but I thought you might be able to use another cook." They both turned and looked at Julia for a moment, then Paula nudged Gopher. "Oh umm, yes do you have any experience as a Diner Cook?" asked Gopher. "Oh, not in a Truck Stop Diner. But I worked in a grade school for a bit and then I worked for a restaurant, and then the local high school." "Why did you leave those jobs?" asked Gopher. Now she blushed. "I was too creative. I was doing little things to make the food taste better in the schools. And the main cook at the Restaurant didn't like that I was getting more compliments than she was." "Sounds like a truck stop diner cook to me," said Paula. "You'll need time to get used to the menu, but when can you start?" asked Gopher. "Oh umm, I better make sure my daughter knows. And find out what kind of schedule she's on." "Julia right?" asked Paula. "Pretty's Mother?" "Yes, is that a problem?" "No not at all. Would you like us to go with you?" "I, I feel kind of like I'm getting in the way of their fun time. Maybe this would let them have more alone time together." When she got back to the table though the only ones there were Swallow and Zoey Brightfeather. "Go ahead, they'll understand. You'll do just fine," encouraged Swallow. "Where'd they go?" "They went to Pheasant for a bit," Zoey smiled. "Go ahead and see if you like it before you tell them you have a job." "I just want them to be happy, and know that my Baby is safe." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Three hours later Pretty rolled giggling out of bed, "I better go check on Momma. God I can't believe we just snuck off like that." They jumped in the shower together then hurried back to Dream Weaver. When they didn't find her there Ringneck asked, "Dream have you seen Pretty's Momma?" "I'm sorry she hasn't returned yet. But I can tell you she is in the diner." Responded the truck. "Thank you Dream," Pretty was hurrying now to find her mother, afraid they'd hurt her feelings. They were looking around for her as they stepped into Eagle's Diner from Gopher's front entrance. "Oh crap Ring I don't see her anywhere," Pretty began to panic. "Excuse me Star Drivers, Gopher's Evening Cook wishes you to have a table near the kitchen, she'll be off duty in a few minutes and would like to dine with you," said one of Gopher's waitresses. They were shown to a table near the kitchen and sat going over the menu. "You're sure that I'm not stepping on anyone's toes?" they heard Julia ask as she stepped out of the kitchen removing her apron. "Not at all. You're doing just fine." She was reassured. "Momma?" asked Pretty. "I'm helping out," she said. "Gopher is shorthanded." "Don't let her fool you, your Momma is a natural," said Gopher. "I'm glad that I'll be picking up a new cook when we get to Iridani though. Paula is going to steal her to work at Brightfeather's I-5 Diner." Looking at her mother now, Pretty could see the older woman had actually enjoyed working in the diner as a cook. Though she was feeling self- conscious about it. "Momma, this is really great. I know how much you love to cook, you always have." "But we just found each other again. I feel like I'm stepping away from you before I've even gotten the chance to know the real you," said Julia. "Momma we have this entire trip to get to know each other. And Iridani is our Home planet now, so we'll be stopping in the Diner there the minute we get home. And we'll be able to visit between runs," she reasoned with her. Taking her hand now Ringneck said, "Mom, the convoy status board there shows where all of our trucks are when they are on a run. So you'll know where we are and when we're due in." Two tables away another conversation was going on. "Can I hold him now sis?" asked Marline. "Of course but don't blame me if he barfs on you because you aren't burping him right," said Zoey. "You need to rub gently in little circles, not bounce and pat his back. See like this," she held her infant on her shoulder as she began gently rubbing in slow circles as she made little rocking motions. The end result was a very loud, prolonged burp. Marline took him before anyone else had a chance to, she was moving around the table to an empty chair when suddenly she said, "Zoey, take him. Please," "Hey you wanted to hold," then she saw the look on her older sisters face. "Eagle, get Dax here right now." She was busy taking her son from her sister's arms, and guiding her toward a booth. "Glitter, go tell your Momma we need a mop and bucket, and clean table clothes, hurry," directed Zoey. Suddenly the diner was a flurry of activity as Paula rushed to the scene to help guide her sister into the booth which was now changing to give them room as well as comfort. "Sequin, go to the office and bring me the Doe hide bag, hurry before she starts screaming and frightening the customers." "Marline are you sure you want to do this here?" asked Paula. "I was born in Momma's diner, my child will be born in our diner," she said through gritted teeth. "Oshiwa? Oh there you are, good girl. Be sure to get a good close up of her face," Paula told her oldest daughter. Gritting her teeth against the pain of the contraction, Marline slowly lifted her middle finger toward her oldest sister. "That's what got you into this situation to begin with," chuckled Paula. "Is, is she giving birth right here in the Diner?" asked Julia. "All the Brightfeather sisters except for Babsie were born in their family's diner," said Swallow. "Excuse me a moment," "Silver?" "Yes Momma, I'm on my way with the birthing skins," answered the Apprentice Spirit Woman. "Dax is on his way." "Owwwwwwwwww gods you did this to meeeee," they heard Marline in the background. "It fucking hurts. I want," "No you don't, not yet." "Paula, when did they start?" asked Patty and Laura together. "We've got plenty of time Momma's. I'm just glad that Gopher has her kitchen up and running. Otherwise we might be a little behind on our dinner orders," she chuckled. When Oshiwa arrived carrying the bag, Paula pulled out the first Rawhide Bite and pushed it into her sister's mouth. "Now, you can keep your dignity like a true woman of the Ute Nation." Soon the table had vanished and the seats had changed. There were now two cushion gripped poles on each side of the young woman as well as deep foot braces. "Not quite the same as in a birthing lodge, but I think they'll be sturdy enough," Silver announced her satisfaction with Eagles rearrangements. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sixteen hours later the Convoy status boards in every Indian Diner, and both Trucking Terminals began to flash the Announcement. Dark Bear had been born into the universe. The fire pit soon formed in the midst of the diners and the celebration began as Silver Lightfeather stepped out to begin the histories of the Tribes. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Racine Demure received the coordinates for the new Terminal as well as those of the Brightfeather Truck Stop and the Lightfeather's home. She transmitted the information she had still stored in the ships computers from the first construction on I-5. Then added the information for her own Shuttle Terminal. It had only been a week since they'd last rendezvoused with her in-laws aboard Reaper, and it was just this morning that she had sworn the Fleet Doctor to secrecy after getting the results of her tests back. Now after looking at the moving and construction schedules for her little fleet, she decided to do a bit of onsite familiarization. "Felisha, Kitten please begin Prepping the Claw for an extended trip," she called her Kitten who was just returning from having coordinated the setting of a Lyconian Trucking and Transfer Terminal on the surface below them. "Commander Shae, please report to my office." She'd been watching Tatty going through her routines in the onboard Ballet studio and knew that this would be a good time to take a working vacation. Her next call was to her husband. "Mornik, I've decided that we are taking a small family vacation," she told him. "A family vacation? Racine we've never done that before," he said. "Well we're doing it now. So please help me figure out what we are going to need." She looked up as her Second in Command entered her office, "Excuse me I have to go over things with Shae. Could you research Earth and find out what weather to expect in Wyoming for the next month?" "Yes Love," he answered. "Shae, I'm taking a vacation, so you will be in command of the fleet until I return. This will be a chance for you to practice your leadership skills without me looking over your shoulder," she told her. "We'll be leaving in about two hours, and Felisha will send you our flight plan and destination for emergencies. But for now, the ship and fleet are yours. You have the schedules and know the current plans, so hop to and show me that I made the right decision in choosing you. I'll be taking Felisha with me though." She stood and then motioned to her now empty chair. "Romancer, Commander Shae is in charge," she announced. As she stepped into the studio she saw Tatty finish her routine with a flourish. Clapping and smiling she said, "That was wonderful Sweetie. You are getting to be a really talented performer." "Thank you Momma," blushed the girl. "You need to shower and change now though. We are going to be taking a trip before you go back to school. But be sure you have feeder crickets for the trip. We'll get more when we reach Earth," she said seeing something in her daughter's eyes. "Earth Momma?" "Yes Sweetie, Daddy and Felisha are going with us too." "W, will I get to see Bird Catcher again?" Racine grinned now, for a girl who thought boys were yucky, Tatty had been asking lots of questions about that boy in particular. "Yes you will," she answered as she found herself being hugged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In her private quarters she placed a call to the Tomahawk Diner. "Tomahawk," answered a young male voice. "Hello, is Gladys there please? Tell her its Racine Demure calling," she told the young boy. "Momma, Tatty's Momma is on the phone," she heard him calling her. "Is Tatty there?" he asked excitedly. "She's in the shower getting ready for our vacation," Racine answered. 'My, he certainly sounds anxious to talk to her.' "Oh where are you going?" he asked. "Someplace with lots of beautiful country and friendly people," she said. "Racine?" asked Gladys as she took the phone from her son. "Yes, I was calling to find out if we might reserve one of your cabins for a couple of weeks," she said. "Oh, how big do you need? We have a one room, a two room and a three room cabin. When would you need it?" She did a quick calculation in her head, "In about five days. I'm taking my first ever vacation. And I wanted Mornik to see how beautiful it is there," she answered. "It is just myself, Felisha, my husband Mornik, and," "Tatty?" she heard Bird Catcher in the background. "Yes and Tatty is coming too." They chatted for a few minutes both mothers watching their children as they hung on every word before they were finally allowed to visit. "You asked for me Ma'am?" asked Felisha. "Yes, is the Claw ready to fly yet?" "Yes Ma'am." "Good begin calculating and programming the jump computers for Earth. I would like to get there as soon as possible. And Kitten," she caressed Felisha's cheek lovingly. "We'll be gone a month this time. But most of it is going to be spent relaxing, not working so you won't need your Company Uniforms. But I hear it is very warm there this time of year." She went to help Tatty get things set up for Neela and Bandy Legs container of Crickets. Then had to go try to pick out some clothes to wear. This was going to be the perfect opportunity to break the news, not just to Mornik but to Tatty and Felisha as well. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I was wondering how those two in particular were going to react to the news. But at least this way I could pretend that the child now growing inside me was Mornik's and no one would be any the wiser. While I was doing that Tatty set her bags and the crickets out in the hallway where a crewman helped her carry everything to the Claw. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Felisha was excited, while she wasn't going to be with just Racine, she was being included as family. She knew that both Racine and Mornik would take turns with her in piloting the long range scout shuttle. She would even get to spend more time with Tatty whom she was beginning to think more of as a little sister than the daughter of her Cougar. The two had certainly spent a lot more time together since she'd become the Kitten of the second most powerful female in the Terrellian Quadrant. She was busy inputting coarse and refuel schedules when Tatty sat down in the pilot's seat. After a few moments she grinned seeing the girl out of the corner of her eye place her hands on the controls. Before long the silent pretend conversation became vocal. "Tatty to Catcher, come in Catcher." "Roger Catcher, let's go 'Wild Weasel' and show these Sloth heads who they're dealing with." Tatty shifted her position in the seat as she pretended to be putting the shuttle into a spin. "Pew, pew, pew" her thumbs pressing the imaginary fire controls on top of the control sticks. "Felisha?" called Racine and Tatty blushed as she suddenly fell silent. "Yes Ma'am?" answered Felisha over the Com. "We're going to leave from the starboard landing bay. We'll be there waiting." "On my way Ma'am," answered Felisha. When Tatty started to vacate the pilot seat she giggled softly. "Are you ready Star Pilot?" she asked. "For real?" "You fly, I'll do the talking just like before," Felisha winked at her. "Romancer control this is the Claw, requesting free flight to Starboard Bay One." "Claw you are cleared for free flight," answered the shuttle flight controller on the bridge. Though Felisha's hands hovered near the copilot controls, she let Tatty handle the actual flight. "Claw going external," she called out as the little ship slid out past the Atmospheric Containment Field, (ACF). "Beginning thrust and roll," she called out reporting the maneuver. "Entering Starboard One ACF. The Claw is secure." She reported a few moments later "Good flying Claw. The Commander is standing by to board." They'd just traded places when Racine stepped into the flight deck. She said nothing as she went over the logs, then looked over the flight plans that Felisha had entered. "I'm happy to see you paying attention Tatty. You might have to fly this thing one day," she finally commented. A moment later Mornik reported that everything was loaded and secure. "Thank you love." She pressed the Com Switch, "Claw preparing to depart in three minutes." "Claw is cleared to depart whenever you are ready Ma'am," answered Commander Shae. "Well are you going to just sit there or are you going to trade seats again and let me see my youngest shuttle pilot in action, again?" "Ma'am?" "Momma?" "Right away," answered Felisha as she started to readjust the seat. "Kitten, I know it wasn't you who piloted the Claw here," she tapped the Com Log. You used the copilot's station to contact Flight Control." Then she held up her wrist PDA and tapped in a command then showed the flight video recorder footage of Tatty in the pilot seat. "Why do you think you didn't get chewed out for taking two attempts to set that last building three weeks ago?" "But," "I knew that Tatty was with you. I also know that you've been teaching her to fly, and why you got her 'Fighter Command' for her 'V' Box." She mentioned the Virtual Fighter Pilot game that had an adult only restriction. She was ignoring that at fifteen Felisha was herself too young to purchase and play the game on the intergalactic network. "Mornik, would you like to watch your youngest Daughter pilot us out of here?" He had an almost frightened look on his face having overheard part of the conversation. Was he about to be in trouble for allowing Tatty to sneak aboard Felisha's heavy lift shuttle? Or for buying them both the game. Would he be in trouble when they got to earth and she discovered he had sent Bird Catcher a 'V Box' with the game and access to the Intergalactic Network so they could play together? Once on their way to the first jump point Racine said, "Felisha, Kitten, while we are on vacation I want you to know that you are not just my Kitten. You are my Daughter Kitten. And one day you will inherit part of this fleet along with Tatty." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Paula stood at the counter smiling as she watched her sisters nursing their babies. It had been so long since a boy had been born into the family. And though she didn't quite understand how, she knew that Babsie had given their parents their first grandson. Durrukian's had a much shorter gestation period than humans, nearly half the length. Trader stepped up behind her, his arms going around her waist as he kissed the back of her neck. Their daughters who weren't working were gathered around their little cousins now. "We still have the prettiest girls in the universe," he said nuzzling her ear. Slowly her hands found his, guiding them up to her own tummy. "Trader, do you ever wish for a son of your own?" she asked. "Sons are nice, but there are more ways to spoil daughters. We still have plenty of time to worry about the future." He let his hands spread out over the small bump of her abdomen. "About seven months I figure." She gasped and twisted around in his arms, "You know?" Pressing his nose to hers now he said, "Eagle told me." She had tears in her eyes now, as her mouth covered his. Without realizing it she shifted, her inner wolf emerging to express her love for this man who just continued to amaze her. But that still did nothing to relieve her worries, she still remembered her first pregnancy and how it had ended. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tatty Demure couldn't believe she was being allowed to sit in the pilot's seat and fly the Claw. Of course she still had one of three people sitting there with her the whole time. But they were letting her do everything. Still how much trouble could she get into in wide open space? It was just her and Felisha at the moment and she decided to ask her questions that she was afraid to ask her parents. "Lisha," she used her pet name for her Kitten Sister. "Why is Momma acting so strange?" Biting her lip first Felisha answered with her own question. "What do you mean by strange, Tatty?" "You know, this vacation, and she and Daddy are, you know, doing something every time they're alone," explained the young girl. Felisha turned her face toward the side bank of scanning equipment so that Tatty wouldn't see the sad look in her eyes when she answered. "I think Momma is trying to get pregnant." Felisha felt hurt like she was about to replaced. "You mean she wants another Kitten? Why would she want that? She has the two of us," said Tatty. "I don't know, it may be your Daddy who wants another Kitten." "But if Momma has another Kitten I won't be the Baby anymore," reasoned Tatty. "Lisha, why don't you have a Kitten, then I'll still be Momma's baby and you can get lots of attention too?" "I most certainly will not. That's just gross, Tatty." "How do people make kittens anyway?" she asked her older sister Kitten. "Well a boy and girl start out by holding hands a lot, and somewhere along the line they end up kissing each other on the lips and then about nine months later they have a Kitten." "Don't they have to get married first?" Tatty asked. "No, not always. They just have to really like each other a lot. Sometimes they trade things with each other, that's how you know they're going to get married and have kittens together," said Felisha. Tatty fell silent in thought and Felisha decided it was time to let her Cougar mother know it was twenty minutes into her turn at the controls. "Mornik, are you disappointed in me?" she heard Racine ask. "Love, I just worry about you. I remember how difficult it was for you with Tatty," he said. "That was because she was my first. Besides this will give her a younger sibling to look up to her." "Promise me one thing," he finally said. "Promise me that you will not go anywhere without Felisha." "Why?" "Because I know how much she loves you, and she won't let anything happen to you. Besides I have a surprise for her Birthday tomorrow." "Mornik, what have you done now?" "Racine, I talked with my sister. There is now a new classification for Terrellian Kittens. And Felisha is the first," he grinned. "The first what?" "She is now your Kitten Wife. As such she will legally be able to make decisions on your behalf regarding the family business. She can take Tatty places and not have to have signed permission from you every time they want to go shopping." "Mornik, she is legally my Kitten Daughter, she doesn't need signed permission to take Tatty anywhere they need to go," Racine told him. "But of course as my sister wife she can continue to teach Tatty to fly and she will have unrestricted access to the family accounts, which is the only thing she needs signed permission for now." "Yes and, and no one else can touch her without your permission. Not even as the second wife. You still control everything my love." "Would you be willing to pleasure her without having actual sex with her?" "Love, she's too young to be having Kittens, besides she's been really good for you. And I only want you to be happy." He told her. "Yes and you enjoy watching us play, don't you?" she asked her husband. "I love watching you play together, and hearing you both expressing your passions. I know she doesn't really enjoy playing with both of us," he admitted. In fact he'd picked up on it right away and became good at keeping things short between them. He really did love her though. "Then we'll let her choose what roll she plays, alright?" asked Racine. "Yes Love, you are so smart. What did I ever do to deserve you?" "You beat two other Vershang Champions silly." She reminded him. "Oh that was the easy part." He purred. "Ummm," interrupted Felisha finally letting them know she was there. "Oh it's my watch," giggled Racine kissing her fondly as she crawled out of bed. "Mornik has an offer for you Kitten, but it is your decision." Felisha thought about the few times she'd willingly played with Mornik at her Cougars request. She hadn't imagined that sex with a male could be that satisfying. She'd listened to other females talking about their experience with males. How the males always got so rough during the actual sex. But not Mornik, he'd remained kind and gentle, attentive to her every need without needing to be prompted. And he didn't try to get her to do things without Racine being there to give her approval. Racine's fingers gently caressing her face brought her out of her thoughts as she said, "A Credit for your thoughts." "Wh, what?" "I said, a credit for your thoughts. They must be good to have caused you to space out like that." When the younger girl blushed Racine drew her in for a very intimate kiss, her tongue swirling around to let her know how deeply she loved her. "Kitten, I want you to know that if you choose to accept his offer, you will still be my Kitten. And you will still have the right to refuse to play just as do I." She squeezed her bottom then blew a kiss to Mornik before she stepped into the flight deck and closing the door. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Mommy, do you want another Kitten?" asked Tatty out of the blue. Now Racine gathered her up on her lap petting her softly. "Tatty you are my very special kitten. You are the Princess of T-6, and your Daddy is the T-6 Prince." "I know that Momma. And Aunt Tarriana is the Queen of the Terrellian Quadrant. But why do you want another Kitten?" "I thought you might like a little brother or sister to look up to you. You know being a big sister has a lot of benefits." "Would you be mad if Lisha had a kitten with Daddy?" the question caught her off guard and Racine had to stop and think about that. "No I wouldn't, but Felisha will be able to help me with the new kitten and other things so that I still have lots of time to spend with you," she answered her daughter. "You mean like being a Mommy?" "Oh Kitten, she already does more things that a sister would do. And she is just as protective of you as a Mommy would be. Could you see her as your Mommy too, and not just as a sister?" "What do you mean Mommy?" "Like when she snuck you aboard her shuttle and let you set that building on Carrington's Folly? That was something that a mother would do." She saw the shock in her daughter's eyes. The two sat and talked for a long time, and Racine was about to tell her that she was already pregnant when the call came in from Tigress Two. "Yes your Majesty?" answered Racine. "So, is this little Vacation in response to your last doctor's appointment?" asked the Queen. "Oh, hello Tatty, are you excited about the news?" "Tarri, I haven't told anyone yet," said Racine. "But how did you find out already?" "Oh please, you are a member of the Royal Family, and any time one of us goes to see a doctor, people take notice." She saw the realization sink in. "All I had to do was look at which doctor you went to see." "I still haven't told anyone else but Mornik yet," responded Racine. "Well just so that you aren't caught off guard, I want you to know that we've had our own vacation planned out for over a month. I want to see how long I can get away with it though before someone finds out where I am." "You're going to earth too?" "Yes, I wanted to see the Brightfeather's Truck Stop Diner. You know that they are contracting mobile Diners to all the Quadrant Academies?" "Oh I see young Tatty is learning to Pilot. I bet her skills have increased since she became one of the top ranked fighter pilots in 'Fighter Command'." "You know about that Aunt Tarri?" asked Tatty. "Yes I do. And just so you know, 'Tiger Lily' is currently piloting the Tigress," she made a motion with her hand and the screen shot widened to show Shastine sitting at the controls of the Queen's personal ship. The two pilots hovering behind her watching in case she needed help. Tatty hadn't known that her cousin was one of her five biggest Terrellian opponents in the game vying for the Squadron leaders position. The two girls waved to each other. Then Shasstine asked, "Are we still on for tonight's game? And is your wingman going to be there?" "Yes, to both I hope. I'm not sure what kind of schedule Catcher is on though. What about Wolf Bite, will she be there too?" Suddenly another screen opened up on both ships. "I wouldn't miss it for the world Tatty," answered Natira. "Are you flying? For real I mean?" asked Tatty. "Are you ladies flying, or gossiping?" asked Commander Chee of the Lycan Royal Guards. "Oh crap," gasped both Princess' as they began inputting course changes to avoid an uncharted asteroid field. Off to the side Tatty noted their positions and realized that in about two hours they would merge on the same course. Her own course was taking her past the field to the jump window on the other side. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ May was sitting at the table with her Momma when her older sister Primrose called. "Happy Birthday Sweetie," said Swallow. "Did you get that new Peterbuilt you wanted?" she asked with a wink to May. May had actually chipped in as had the rest of the family to buy Primrose her big present. "No Momma, I didn't get a Peterbuilt, I got something even better," she almost squealed. "Oh you got a Kenworth?" giggled May. "I see you are calling from Lyconia Three, did he give it to you last week?" asked her sister Silver. "No it's a Lyconian Star Freighter." "Of course it is. We saw how you were looking at them, and then you had all that information," added Ringneck. "Thank you, thank all of you," she now had tears in her eyes realizing that her whole family had chipped in a part of the Quarter Million Galactic Credits. Daisy didn't know that hers was still being built. Or that it was the first Terrellian Mark Four, (TM4), being commissioned for a non Terrellian driver. All she knew was that she'd been assigned as Primrose's Co-Driver until her own Birthday arrived in six more months. It wasn't unheard of for a non Lyconian to drive one of their rigs, just rare. The really big surprise though was that when Otter asked on behalf of her family, for her daughter Daisy's upcoming birthday she actually got a reply from Queen Tarriana. Of course they had already graduated High School, and would be on the next Earth Run. By the time they returned, Daisy's truck would be ready and waiting for her at the Family Terminal. She would be the first person to imprint the computers and security system. There wasn't any fear that the other children would be jealous, these were just the first to receive their own trucks now that they were available. Of course, the Lightfeather Wives all knew who their oldest unwed daughters had been seeing. Runner, a young Lycan who had just bought his first truck was already scheduled to make the next Earth run. He was hoping that it would give him enough money to pay off his Truck and have enough left to pay down on a homestead somewhere. Primrose's parents hadn't missed the little nips at the base of her neck, they just smiled knowing she would take her time before settling down. Daisy on the other hand had more than a couple of young Tigers chasing after her. And since she was the oldest, with her college degree already they realized it was going to be a very long time before she settled down. The fact that the two hadn't shown any real interest in driving as a way of life before the Spirit journey meant that they had been waiting for something bigger to come along. Julia took in everything as she sat with her new family. She couldn't remember ever feeling more welcome in her life. She was now used to calling her daughter 'Pretty'. And wondered how she could have ever felt that it was wrong for her to want to be a girl. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Queen Natani sat watching as Earth grew larger in the forward view screen. She had a surprise for Tarriana, but wanted to wait to tell her about it. They'd promised to meet at the Kitten Academy on Earth where the Surprise was being delivered. The fact that there had actually been three of them delivered was moot, the first was to be a gift from both her and Tarriana and was being shipped courtesy of Brandi Ferris, and already enroute to Iridani. She just hoped they didn't get into as much trouble as they had the first time they had left the Kitten Academy behind the wheel of one of the sports cars. Of course Natani only knew about two of them, the one the pair had purchased together and the one that she had bought for her Kitten Sister, Tarriana. She didn't know that Tarriana had bought one for her as well. They were both going to be in for a surprise. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mistress Gina stood nervously in the parking lot, her kittens dusting the matched pair of Lamborghini Diablo's for the fifth time today as they awaited the impending arrival of the two ships. She looked at her watch then began scanning the sky in search, when a young Kitten rushed up carrying a message from her secretary. "Headmistress Gina Tyler. I humbly request permission to visit along with my former Kitten graduates, Racine Demure." "Mistress Desire has already given her permission on your behalf Mistress," the young kitten curtseyed. "Thank you Kitten, would you like to stay and watch them land?" "Yes please Mistress." She found herself standing with the Headmistress' arm around her shoulders. Gina braced herself for the remembered exhaust gusts of the landing ships, only to be surprised when there was none. She wasn't aware the new impulse drives used Anti-gravity rather than fuel engines. This time however when the doors opened there wasn't a phalanx of Royal Guardians. Only the two Queens, their daughters and their kittens, and then Racine and her little family. After the introductions of the Queens, Racine stepped forward. "Mistress Gina, may I present my husband Mornik, my Daughter Kitten Tatty, and this special Kitten is my Kitten Wife Felisha." "A Kitten Wife? I believe this is the first I've heard of one. Welcome," she was amused. "Your Highness" she handed each a little wrapped box. "Happy anniversary," they said as they exchanged gifts. Then the ranks of waiting kittens stepped to the side to reveal the identical sports cars. As the two Queens hugged and wiped at their tears they whispered to each other, "This one can get you home." They both burst out giggling remembering the events that had brought them together closer than anything else in their lives. "I hope you have time to stay for a bit," began Gina. "I think we have time to visit," said Natani. "Yes and we'd love to see this evenings performance at the Kitten Theater. It has been ages since we saw Sara," added Tarriana. "Perhaps she would let Tatty, Felisha and I dance." Racine added her own thoughts just before being hugged from behind by Sara Owens. They toured the Kitten Dorms, then had a nice lunch in the dining hall before taking a tour of Cougar Town accompanied by Mistress Fiona who was guiding them toward the edge of town. "Fiona, what is that place over there?" asked Racine. It hadn't been there the last time she'd visited Earth. Giggling now Fiona answered, "I'm taking you to see my Momma." "Your Momma lives there?" Now Tarriana spoke up. "Yes Mistress Bianca is the Warden of the Cougar Town House of Corrections. All of her guards are Mistresses." It would be the first time either Queen had seen the Prison that had been commissioned after the Exodus. They were very impressed when they were required to go through the same routine as any other visitor, though they knew that all the guards knew them on sight. The kittens were disappointed that they didn't get to go on the tour past the administration portion. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ At the theater they met the Governor, and watched the performances with him. Then after watching Racine, Felisha and Tatty perform together, both Queens were informed that The Seven Nations would not bother them on their second drive through the former states. At Two AM we both stepped up to our very own cars. "I'll race you to Brightfeather's," Natani giggled and we jumped into the cars. This time there was an actual Heads Up Display that showed the roads and towns, and off to the west was a little green dot marking the Freeway Portal. As we finally stopped for our first fill up I asked her, "Where is Brightfeather's, it isn't on the map." "I thought you knew where it was," Natani giggled. "Where are we anyway?" "I'm not sure but the Map says it's some place called Springfield Missouri," I informed her. "What? No way, that's where Headmistress Malissa is from." She reminded me. "I wonder if her Momma is home," I said. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "All passengers and drivers please begin preparing for Star train disengagement," began the announcement in each truck. "What's happening?" asked Julia. "We are two hours out from Titan," said Gopher. "It will be our first time too. Are you excited?" "You mean the Moon Titan around Saturn?" "Yes, but we'll need these to go outside. The air is heavy with Ammonia, but these will make it breathable," answered Paula. Then she thought for a minute. Then she showed everyone in Gopher's diner how to use one of the little breather masks. The diners would be the last trucks to separate, and they began helping Gopher's crew to get things ready. Before long it seemed they were almost out of time as the two diners separated from each other. She still had one very important thing to do while they were on Titan. As the eldest member of her family, it was her duty to inform Caro's family of the birth of Babsie's twins. Then she thought of something else, she could send her eldest daughter in her place. It would be a real treat for Oshiwa who was doing so well in helping to teach her sisters to speak and understand the Ute language, which she herself was still learning as well. She'd grinned the first time she'd heard them speaking it when calling out their orders to Marline and the other cooks in the kitchen. And then, them being corrected on inflections or minor pronunciations. It had been Carline who had started it though when they'd asked if they could learn it too after listening to her and her sisters. They'd even begun teaching Trader, who was working very hard to learn. Just like now they were sitting at a table with him, their school books open as he helped them with their online schooling. They were working hard to catch up to where they should be in school. "Oshiwa," she called to her and she jumped up and hurried over. "Yes Momma?" "How would like to see a Ruuk in person?" she asked. "Really Momma?" "Yes if Daddy can locate Caro's family, I thought you might like to carry the news of the twins to them," she grinned. "Prepare for separation, Saturn interchange Portal in thirty minutes," announced Eagle. Eagle, Hawk and Night Flyer had continued to run connected up until the thirty minute mark. Trader kissed the other three on their cheeks as they closed their books. "Sienna, I believe it's your turn to fly us through this time," he announced. "Thank you Daddy," she rushed forward headed for the access ladder that opened up into the little shuttle. Her sisters hurried off in another direction "Paula," she turned to see Leola. "You should all go to see the Ruuks. I'm sure that we can handle things until you return." "Are you sure?" she asked. "We've already discussed it with Gopher," said Marline. "This will give her girls a bit more experience." "Leola, Marline, if you two are here, who is driving Night Flyer?" "Sequin and Glitter," they both giggled together, then Leola rushed forward to Night Flyer just moments before they separated.