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Living the Dream, Malissa's Academy, 15 By: Malissa Madison I couldn't believe I was getting to ride in a Lyconian Police Transport. Heck I couldn't believe I was getting to spend the next month with my boyfriend. Randi sat next to me as I watched Torri, the driver preparing to shoot the portal even though we were still ten minutes away. Sharra at the communications console was busy scanning beyond the portal to be sure there was nothing inbound. The other troopers were busy securing things. Lydia, Randi's mother stood up and motioned to her chair. A bit frightened I sat down and was amazed as the heads up display rose up around us projecting a holographic map with us in the center. She began pointing out the locations of the other Transports, and I noticed that it wasn't just the Lyconian Transports. There were Terrellian, and one of the two human Transports Diamond Back, marked as well. Pointing to one, tapping the holo-screen she suddenly got all serious. "Snarl, respond," she commanded. The Snarl was located near the Ballybron portal on Delphi Nine. But the marker was blinking red, instead of blue like the other Lyconian Transports. "Snarl Respond please." "Excuse me Maleeza, I need my seat," she said and I scooted out of it as she began inputting data. The Wolfs Bane was now beginning to gain speed in response. "System Ping, Commander. Snarls Systems are down," reported Sharra. "Activate Transport Command Override, my Authority" directed Lydia. "Give me the internal cameras." The scene inside the Transport was unreal as they began to pop up on the display screens. A huge hole gaped in the side near the front Communications Station and the interior was black and charred as if some fire bomb had gone off inside but the metal was all twisted inward. There was blood splattered across the inside of the windscreen and the controls. "Wolfs Bane, to all Intergalactic Police Transports, 'Super Nova!'. We have a Transport Down on Delphi Nine. I repeat Transport Snarl is down on Delphi Nine. Unknown Attackers," she said. "Phase Portal Transition in Five, Ma'am," reported Torri, the Wolfs Bane was now going faster than I'd ever been in anything before. "Activate the Phase Jumper, lay in the Delphi Nine Portal Coordinates." Directed Commander Shore. "Ready all rapid response teams, Maximum Armament. "Wolfs Bane, Princess of Pain responding to assist." "Reaper Enroute," responded another Terrellian transport "Howl Inbound". "Roger, activating Jump beacon," responded Sharra. The jump beacon would prevent the Transports from jumping into one another during an emergency jump. "Momma, what's happening?" asked Randi finally. "Oh shit, I forgot you two were here. Stay inside once we get there," she said as we disappeared through the haze of the portal. "I have external video," announced another Com officer. Three trucks sat smoking, skid marks, debris and bodies lay everywhere. The camera suddenly zoomed in on one in particular. It had a metallic exoskeleton, and looked like one of the Droids that Missy had showed us that had invaded the Earta System. "Everyone Inbound to Delphi Nine be advised we have Skecksies in the body count," Lydia said. "Send a Priority Flash to Star Command." "Ma'am, they were escorting a shipment of Black Crystal to the Mirwiel System." It seemed like just moments later that we were shooting the portal on Delphi Nine. "Ma'am we're receiving a weak signal from Lady Justice," Sharra informed her. "They are fifty two clicks east of Snarl's location." "Any transport available, please respond. We need assistance," began the transmission from Sharra's position. "What do you have Marshals?" asked Lydia. "We have a downed Skecksies Hover Ship at this location. Elements from Snarl and our own Troopers have them contained but we need assistance soon." It was the voice of the female human Marshal reporting. We heard the crack of another transport shooting the portal behind us. "Wolfs Bane, we are on our way." "Princess of Pai," another message was cut off as the transport entered the Communications black out zone. We sped past what was left of the Snarl and the three trucks they'd been escorting. As we pulled up next to the Human Transport, Randi and I crowded up to the forward windscreen as troopers flowed out, weapons at the ready. Laying crashed just off the side of the freeway was a strange ship surrounded by the mixed Troopers of the Human Transport, and the survivors of the Snarl. I heard a whining noise and then realized the forward and aft overhead Ion Canon's were now manned by Troopers. "Marshal what happened to your long range communications?" asked Commander Otru taking over as the ranking onsite Commander as Reaper pulled onto the scene. "We were too close when our EMP rockets hit. We lost all our external Communications. But we managed to track them as they crashed." "Any sign of life? Did any of them exit the ship?" everyone wanted to know. "No the ones on the ground just keeled over when the EMP rockets went off. We picked up Marri and her troops and headed this way after the ship," reported Wolf. "We have the injured Troopers aboard Lady Justice." Lady Justice had been about a half hour behind the Snarl wanting to see if the Delphi Road Bandits would reemerge after the Transport had gone through. The shipment of Black Drive Crystals was being escorted after the attempted robbery last year, and it was a good thing too. Nothing remained alive in the wreckage of the ship. And soon the Phase Spiders arrived to assess the situation. "When the EMP rockets went off the Skecksies on the ground were unshielded from the effects. The pulse of the rockets took out their shield generators and started a chain reaction inside the ship," reported a spider. "That stolen Crystal Array is nothing but Shards and dust." Memory chips from the Skecksies were scanned and it was determined that this was a lone ship needing Drive Crystals to get back to wherever they came from. It was impossible to determine since it was far beyond the explored reaches of space. "Wolfs Bane, you are to continue on for your scheduled Maintenance," came a message from Lyconia. "The Snarl will be recovered and returned to the Lyconian Maintenance facility." "We can't have two Transports down," argued Lydia. "Not right now." "Commander Shore," I recognized the face filling the screen. "Princess of Pain and Lady Justice are being detailed to help cover the shortage. You will proceed to your scheduled overhaul, and then your system upgrades will be completed on Iridani Five." 'Iridani Five? Where on Iridani were they going to get the upgrades for their electronics systems?' "Yes your Highness," answered Lydia reluctantly. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We'd been shopping most of the morning after seeing the Wolfs Bane off, getting things the rest would need for their two weeks of Spring Break vacation. As we were stepping into the Brightfeather's Diner we saw the three Terrellian tow trucks and Crunch of Tomahawk Towing speeding toward the Delphi/Lyconia Portal. "What's happening," asked Donnie as he scanned the Convoy status boards looking for a possible source of the activity? "Malissa, Donnie, you two need to get back to your Schools. A Lyconian Police Transport was attacked and destroyed on Delphi Nine," I felt my knees buckling under me even as Rachel caught me. "Which one?" demanded Donnie. "We don't know yet. All we know is what we got from Lady Justice when they called after reestablishing their long range communications, requesting the wreckers. The only transports in that area at the time were Lady Justice, the Snarl," "And Wolfs Bane?" I asked before seeing the confirmation. Donnie's phone began to ring and he answered it. "Yes, talk to me Gretch," he stood listening for a minute. "Alright we'll be right there. Get those cadets to the Conference room but wait till I get there. I'm going with Malissa to get Misty Teak. They need to be together for this." He hung up. "Malissa, it was the Snarl, not Wolfs Bane," I could feel the real relief in his voice. We were already heading back out to our cars. "Anna, you drive your Momma's car home for her." "Talk to me Donnie," I said as I rode in the Goat. "How bad is it?" "Malissa, Captain Teak was killed in the incident. But Misty's mother is ok," he said confusing me. Misty's record showed that she'd been enrolled by her father, Captain Rhah Teak of the Lyconian Intergalactic Police Transport Snarl. "Nona go get," I started saying into my phone when she answered. "She isn't here Malissa. She signed out yesterday to visit with her Aunt Lydia at the Military Academy. I suspect she's with Tobias Raker," answered Nona. I was wondering why she would be with the son of one of the Terrellian Transport Officer's, Debbi Raker. Donnie was slowing down just short of the gate. "Gretchen, activate Tobias' locator. I need to find him now." "His mother is the Snarl's Terrellian Liaison Officer," he quickly explained. "He's at the Pink Elephant," she said. "Marcus should be picking him up about now." We pulled into the motel lot right behind Marcus. "Col, before you start in they both have parental consent to," began Marcus. "Marcus, this has nothing to do with them being here together," said Donnie. "Donnie, Malissa what's happening? Gretchen just said we needed to pick him up and get him back to the Academy," said Marcus as we got out of the cars. "Marcus, the Snarl was attacked and destroyed this morning," I said. "Oh shit, both their parents are," he stopped talking as both teens emerged from the room seeing us there in the parking lot. "We need you two to come with us now," said Donnie. "We'll come back for anything you have left in the room." We rode in silence as Donnie hurried to the Academy. Passing through the gates I noted that it was now manned by a full squad as well as a Phase Spider. "Are we being attacked?" Tobias finally asked as we passed through the gate at IMA. "No, but I will tell you as soon as we're inside with the rest," answered Donnie. Seeing the gathered crowd I realized that there were more here than just those with a parent on the Lycan Transport. Still it was hard to believe someone could attack and destroy one of those huge Police Transports. "Delton, give us a bit please," said Donnie as we guided the pair inside with the others. Suddenly two others crowded in behind us. "Col Pierce, we're all family here," said a Cadet. "If something has happened we all want to know. "Del, my Mom isn't answering her phone," said a female Lycan Cadet. "Mohl," Donnie reached out closing the phone in her hand as he dropped to one knee in front of her. The others crowded in now. "The Snarl was attacked and Destroyed on Delphi Nine. All we know is that we were told to gather you all here." "And the ones who attacked her?" demanded Tobias. "I'm sorry, that's all the information we have," said Donnie. "That and that the Fang is on its way to pick you up." My phone began ringing and I stepped quickly away from the rest to answer it. "Yes Nona?" "Natira is here requesting to see you right away." "Take her to my office, you know how to work the closet door?" I asked. "Yes Ma'am. Shasstine and a few others are with her though." "Let me guess, the others have a parent who is on one of the Police Transports." "Yes Ma'am, what's happening? The Phase Spiders are going nuts, there's one on top of every building." She said. "Is Ariel or Nessie there?" I asked. "Yes but they are all being guarded by their guardians in the conference room." I heard a commotion, and looked to see Yarrish rushing into the room. "Colonel, Good they are all here." "Yar, you know something?" Donnie asked. Taking a deep breath he first looked around the room then said, "I got it from Crystal. The Snarl was escorting a Black Crystal shipment through Delphi Nine when they were attacked by a Skecksies ship." He took another deep breath. "Lady Justice dropped through the portal while the Skecksies were still there, they disabled the ship with EMP rockets. She rescued the survivors and continued after the damaged ship. They didn't get away, Wolfs Bane and Princess of Pain were the first backup to arrive." I gasped then. "Maleeza is safe, the Skecksies were all dead long before they got there." I breathed a sigh of relief feeling guilty for doing so in front of those who had lost parents. I few moments later Natira followed by Shastine and the other students from my academy with a parent or parents on a Transport arrived. We stayed with them until the Fang arrived to take them home. By that time we'd all been assured that it had been a lone Skecksies ship that had gotten lost fleeing Earta Prime. They were after the Drive Crystal Array because their own Inter-stellar drive crystals had been damaged. Lady Justice had arrived before they could finish killing everyone on the Transport. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The attack on the Snarl overshadowed the start of our vacation. But still I was impressed seeing the Intergalactic Police Maintenance facility. And it was right next to the Palace. As Torri approached the huge long double domed building I saw what looked like the back of another Transport in the next bay over from the one we were approaching. "That's 'Werewolf'," said Lydia. "She'll be commissioned in two weeks, as soon as she gets her electronics packages." We were just getting off, Randi helping me carry my bags when she stepped into the Maintenance area amid a squad of Guardians. Sudden silence fell as everyone stopped what they were doing. "Commander Shore, Welcome home Wolfs Bane," she began greeting the crew as if they were all family. Then she turned to me. "Maleeza Pierce, I have assured your Momma that you are safe." she hugged me the same way she'd hugged everyone else. Then we were invited along as she crossed to the next Maintenance Barn. What looked like a full platoon of troops, stood at attention beside the new Police Transport. Then I realized they weren't all Lyconian's. There were seven who stood at the forefront of the formation. "Commander Lash, are your Troopers ready?" "Yes your Majesty." She snapped a salute with a toothy grin that showed her fangs. I now recognized her species on sight, she was Demonian and a Commander of a Lyconian Police Transport. "I am very proud of each of you here. And it is with a shadow of just how dangerous your mission is, that I hereby commission the Werewolf and her Crew. Once you have received your Full Electronics package you will be given your first patrol assignment." Queen Natani stepped to the front door and personally greeted each trooper as they boarded. Then once the engine was running she stepped in front. Her hand came up to her lips and then pressed to the Lyconian Seal. "God Speed Werewolf. Come home safe." then she stepped back and stood to the side, her left arm raised high, her claws extended in salute, everyone else following suit as the Transport pulled out headed for the freeway. Then I saw what I thought was the Tank Transport, Orchid following close behind them. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I was following Donnie to the Tomahawk when I saw the Bondage as it sat inside the newly constructed long dome next to the Tomahawk Garage. "Donnie, what is the Bondage doing here?" I asked. Then I saw Teala as she hurried over to Donnie and me. "Mr Pierce, Prairie Dog told us you were coming in for a Maintenance checkup on Arvee. I was wondering if you'd thought about your Electronics and Communications as well." Now smiling I said, "You've set up a permanent shop here. Congratulations." "Thank you Mrs Pierce." Said Hob as he stepped up behind his first wife. "So what's wrong with the Bondage, if I might ask?" "Oh, nothing is wrong with her. We're just upgrading her Long Range Communications, and adding EMP shielding so she doesn't run into the same problems Lady Justice had on Delphi Nine." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We were sitting together in the family room the night before they were to leave for Terrellia watching the Funeral Ceremonies for the lost crew members of the Snarl. "M, Momma! It's Maleeza," my girls all began at the same time. She stood there in a Black dress, holding a bunch of Black Orchids. Her free hand covered in a black lace glove held Randi Shore's elbow, who was dressed in his Academy Uniform as they joined the procession. At each coffin they paused and both placed an orchid before continuing on to the next. Misty Teak stood there with her mother, Commander Marri Teak, and with them was Tobias Raker. "He doesn't have any family left, his mother was all he had," said Erika absently. "He was actually born on the Snarl, did you know that, Daddy?" "Yes he has Dual Citizenship," answered Donnie. Then we saw Tarriana as she paid her respects to the lost Officers. She paused in front of him. "Tobias, I will Foster you, the Government will see that you have everything you need and pay for your education." She held onto his hand, her own very real tears rolling down her cheeks. "I, I'm staying here. With my Family," he turned to look up into Marri's eyes then. "Please you're all the only family I've ever known." "You've always been a son to me, Tobias," said Marri. "I'm sorry your Highness, his mother named me his Godmother. And if I need to I will," but she was stopped as Tarriana held up her hand. "And I can see that this is where he belongs," Tarriana kissed each of them on the forehead. "And Marri, if any of you ever need anything, anything at all, please let me know. That includes your other troopers as well." I knew it wasn't supposed to have been part of the broadcast of the funeral. But it seemed to pull the two Quadrants even closer together. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It was the first real funeral I'd ever attended, I hadn't gotten to go to my own parents' funeral. And while there were a lot of dignitaries here from all over, the only ones who seemed to be showing genuine feelings were the Queens and the Transport Officers. Both the Kelvin, and Lycan Truck shops had given their recommendations that the Snarl be decommissioned and scrapped due to the damages. I was there in the palace with Randi visiting with Misty and Tobias when the argument started. "You are that calloused that you can just scrap so much of those Officers lives?" Ranted Rhea Lighthorse as the Recommendations were presented to the Queen. "Young lady, they say she can't be repaired," input Queen Natani getting her attention. "Yeah, and the Damned Guild said that about Pouncer too, and he had ten times the damages Snarl has," vented Rhea. "Love, please don't lose your temper," cautioned Sunrise seeing the Guardian's bristle at her outburst. "No, she's still hooked up. I'll take her back to the shop and we'll fix her up. Teala and Hob can help now that they have their shop up and running too." She spun around to head for the door. "Rhea Lighthorse!" it was Queen Natani, and she sounded angry. "Come back here and tell me of your plans." "You are actually going to listen to her?" questioned an advisor. "Yes Ambassador Filch. I saw her truck after the attack last year. And I can see what the Tomahawk Shop on Iridani Five was able to do. They saved a Sentient Truck, and if they say they can rebuild and save Snarl they have my blessing." "But your Majesty, the cost alone would be more than a new transport," he began. Jumping to her feet she began her own vent, her hackles rising up in anger, "I WILL NOT PLACE A CREDIT SIGN ON THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO KEEP US ALL SAFE. AND THAT INCLUDES THE TRANSPORTS!" she waved her hand in dismissal at the gathered advisors. "Your Majesty, the Reaper will escort them there," said Commander Otru. "Thank you Commander, and thank you young lady. Please if there is anything you need that the shops here cannot send to you, anything at all, give me a call and I will see that it is delivered." "Thank you your Majesty. Tomahawk will not let you down." "A moment before you leave, please." "Ambassadors, the rest of you may go. Dorri cancel my afternoon appointments, Marri, please join us," she waved to the Transport Commander. "Rhea, I am sending the remainder of Snarl's crew to Iridani. They will be on hand to assist you in your repairs if you should need the extra hands." She seemed to be studying Rhea and the area around her for something. Then she stroked the air beside her and a Goth appeared. "Shore, are you sure that one is here?" she asked the Goth. "I do not see any sign of one's presence." Every time I tried to look at the area near Rhea's right leg though I found myself looking away. "Are you sure Vindi?" Randi asked her quietly. And I knew he was speaking to the Howler though she was invisible. It was a secret between the two of us. I don't think that even his mother knew that I knew about Vindi. Especially since they were a protected Species. "Yes Randi. He is there next to her right leg," I heard in my head. It was because of the closeness between Randi and I, that I could hear the Lyconian Howler. Suddenly Rhea looked in our direction and that got everyone else's attention. When Vindi slowly appeared I heard a few gasps from the guardians around the room. Then as we looked back to Rhea there was half grown Howler there at her right side. "Prance, chose me your Majesty," said Rhea. "Relax Dear, no one will seek to break your bond. I was just curious to see him, and to see that they have begun to choose once again." "Randi, it seems that you and Vindi are no longer the only bonded pair outside of my own personal Guardians. Perhaps you should take your future mate to Terrellia Nine while you are still on Holiday?" suggested the Queen as three more of the Howler's, these fully grown dropped their Camouflage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I was wandering campus visiting the girls who had nowhere else to go for the holiday trying to find some activities that we could start. "Miss Malissa, could we go into town and see the Snarl before they begin working on her?" Asked several girls. "Yes and we can see the Werewolf too before she leaves on her first patrol" added another. "Are you all sure you wouldn't rather go to the southern beach instead?" I asked. It wouldn't be too far away if Precious decided she needed a babysitter I hoped. "Couldn't we do both?" "Alright Ladies, we'll start setting it up," I told them. I began calling to be sure that it would be alright if we stopped to see both Transports. I was assured that while they could go inside Werewolf, no one would be allowed inside Snarl for safety reasons. Next I was looking over the map trying to decide which beach we should visit. "Miss Malissa, might I make a suggestion?" asked Nona. "Certainly," I answered. "Miss Theresa was telling me about a beach that isn't too far, only about an hour by Freeway." "Oh which section?" I was curious. "The one leading to the Mophra Portal, she said she could smell the water as they crossed the bridge from the portal," answered Nona. "Then please have Miss Loving tell everyone what they will need to go swimming." After a moment I asked, "Does this beach have a name yet?" "No Ma'am," giggled Nona, "Not yet." "Very well. Please send a notice to the Terraformers that I am designating that section as 'Loving Beach'." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hearing that their schoolmates were going to the beach, May Long Creak and Rose volunteered to provide transportation for everyone. I was happy to see that most of the damages to Butterfly had been superficial and had already been repaired. The tour of the Werewolf was very informative. And then we got to see the Snarl. Almost all my students had brought a black Phoenix flower bud to lay at the front steps to the transport. "Rest in peace, please rise again," was muttered over and over as they passed. Seeing my confusion it was explained by Nona. "They are bidding those who died to rest in peace, and for the Snarl to rise again like a Phoenix out of the ashes." Then I realized that the Phoenix flowers only bloomed if the vines were burned off after the growing season. Sure they would sprout again if they weren't burned off but they would not bloom again until they were burned. "Ma'am would your young ladies like an escort to 'Loving' Beach?" asked Commander Lash. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The snow white sand was soft and warm beneath our bare feet, as we stood helping each other apply Bio-friendly sunscreen. "Are you sure it's safe?" I heard several ask Theresa after seeing the large dorsal fins standing up in the water. "Yes it is perfectly safe," she said. "See there are even Doll Fish here to watch out for everyone." She turned and ran toward the water, then as her feet touched it her hands came forward over her head and she disappeared into the gentle waves. A moment later she rose up her arms outstretched to the sides as she was propelled upward. A trio of Doll Fish leaping up into the air with her. I noticed there had been a few other girls who seemed to be familiar already with the fish. "This isn't the first time we've been here," admitted Desrita. "Minoli, remember to thank them for teaching you to swim," she called to her sister. Soon everyone was swimming, or building sand castles. The dining hall had sent baskets of food and drinks for everyone. And we were watching Theresa, Desrita and Minoli as they rode atop Doll Fish like they were water skiing, or being propelled upward into the air to dive back into the water. It was late afternoon when I saw the fins farther out sweeping back and forth, coming closer. Suddenly the Doll Fish were herding the other girls to the beach, making noises just like Dolphins. "Theresa, what was that thing?" I asked. "Skahl," she answered. "It's a Skahl come to play." She rushed headlong and dove into the water. The surface became smooth, there was no sign of her anywhere, or of the Doll Fish. Then suddenly she rose up above the water sitting astride the great head of a Water Dragon. Slowly it lumbered out onto the beach, then lowered its head in front of me as Theresa slid to the sand. I suddenly realized that though it was classed as a dragon it was actually more akin to the Water Dinosaurs of old Earth. "Isn't he beautiful Miss Malissa?" "Uhh, yes very much so," I answered. "Thank you friend of Theresa, you swim very well." "Pretty Mommy," giggled Corra as he nuzzled her. Once he had greeted all the students they again resumed playing in the water. As the sun began to set we started packing to head back to school. Before leaving though we promised the Dragon, Skahl, that we would return. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I'd noticed that both Natira and Shasstine had only gone into the shallows. Then as we walked toward the two trucks I spotted the tracks behind Natira. I was aware that Shasstine's Goth was with her, but now there were clearly spider tracks following Natira as well. But every time I tried to see, my attention was diverted to Natira herself as she walked giggling next to Shasstine. "Natira, Shasstine, might I have a minute?" I called to them. "Yes Ma'am?" I kept trying to look to where I suspected the Goth to be, but couldn't focus on the spot. "Yarris stop," said Natira. "Miss Malissa is not a threat." Now she looked sheepish. "I was not aware that you had a Goth with you. Is she a secret like your mothers?" I asked her. "Oh umm, he's a bigger secret," she said and Shasstine giggled. "Now why would a Goth be such a huge secret?" I asked quietly watching as Natira stroked the empty looking space beside her. "If we might ride back with you, I would show you. But this is a secret that our Mommas want kept as long as possible." I waved to the rest to go on ahead. Then when it was just the four of us there next to Julie, Natira said, "Yarris reveal." I could hardly believe I was looking at the biggest Wolf Spider I'd ever seen. "He's a Howler. They were hunted nearly to extinction by Terrellian's before our Queens became involved and put a stop to it," said Natira. "Yes one reason why the Goth Bonding's had dropped during the warring years between our Quadrants," finished Shasstine. Corra was happy as she played with the Goth and Howler who seemed to be best friends. "I'll do my best to be sure that no one finds out who doesn't need to know," I told them. Now they both giggled, "You know that T-9 actually has two names right?" I looked at Shasstine in surprise as she tossed her star bracelet into the air. Natira did the same. "This is Lyconia Nine," she touched a planet as she guided her star map over to Shasstine's. Where the two overlapped I saw that the third, sixth and ninth planet in both Quadrants were the same in each one. That meant that the Red Widow Hive on T-3 was in both Quadrants. Then I realized where the Lyconian Hive was actually located on L-6/T-6. No wonder there had been so many disputes between the two. With three planets that actually overlapped both Quadrants, it became a control issue, all the planets in between also became mutual interchanges. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We'd just gotten back from our fourth day at the beach when Maleeza called. She had her phone in video chat mode so I could see everything behind her. "Oh Momma it's so amazing here," she gushed. She'd been sending pictures from everywhere she'd been to. And now I thought I saw something in the background but I couldn't focus on it. Then I remembered Natira and seeing Yarris for the first time. As we talked I was reminded of how there always seemed to be an open space next to Randi. Now I was seeing one next to Maleeza. The young pair were moving through what looked like dense woods. "Aren't these beautiful Momma?" she focused her phones view on some wild Air Plants growing in a cascade from a tree branch, and there it was for the briefest flash, a black hairy spiders leg. I knew what plant it was, a Spider Plant. This particular species, the Howler Plant, only grew wild on one planet though. "Yes those are the most beautiful Howler Plants I've ever seen." I hesitated only a minute before I asked, "Did you get special permission before leaving the Observatory?" "Malissa," Lydia took her phone. "I brought them here at her Majesty's request after it was apparent that Maleeza was aware of Vindi." The view widened out to include the young couple behind her. Randi reached out caressing a spot next to him and I saw Vindi for the first time. She wasn't quite as large as Yarris, who was Natira's bonded Howler, but she was pretty. Then with a giggle Maleeza caressed the space next to her as she knelt down. "Momma, this is Gorge," she said of the male Howler. "Are you learning to care for him? To recognize his needs?" I asked. Where Vindi was jet black with traces of reddish brown here and there along her body, Gorge was jet black, with foreleg hooks on his leading forelegs. In my talk with the two princess' I had learned that unlike the Goths, the Howlers would only bond one on one with a bondmate of the opposite sex. But they too would choose life mates, one female to two males, or one male to two females. Now I wondered if the young pair of Howlers in front of me were mated yet. We continued to Video chat as they left the observatory headed for Lydia's personal vehicle. Just as they reached the parking lot I heard Maleeza gasp, "Oh shit" then giggle. Then I heard Sophie ask, "Maleeza Pierce, what are you doing here?" "Maleeza, it's good to see you," began Donnie. "Are you enjoying your extended Spring Break?" "Yes Daddy," she hugged him. Then was hugged by Sophie and her sisters. "Maleeza, you need to let the rest of your family know about Gorge," I advised her. "And Sweetie, thank you for calling me first." I knew it would be expressed to the rest just how important it was to keep Gorge and Vindi a secret for now. I looked over at Corra as she bounced around with Sheba playing now that her eyes were open and she was able to scamper around. Tank, Flora and Tadpole never far away, always watching to be sure the two were safe. Corra was spending lots of time with her lately, most of the time I never saw Precious drop her off so I suspected that Corra was going to get her. But Mistress Gwendolyn never complained, or said anything. I wondered how the rest of the family pets would react to Gorge when he and Maleeza returned home.