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LTD MA, Star Clan Seekers, On the Run By: Malissa Madison Kessa had no idea how long they had been there, she knew her two brothers were still alive. They were in cells across from her. There seemed to only be two cells built into each of the three walls. Only one door opened into the corridor beyond the fourth wall. They had Crystal Matrix' here that they wanted her brothers to use. Of course, it had taken a very long time before any of them would seem to cooperate, this group of people had worked with another group to slaughter their family. And this bunch had been very much afraid of the others. The original experiments had centered around their shifting If they hadn't been saving Kessa, Tripper and Tumble might have escaped. Of course, they couldn't shift to full Panther like their triplet sister Tizzy. But Tizzy had yet to return from her first Matrix hunt. There was never more than one matrix in the central room at one time, and besides they were never allowed physical contact. The scientists and soldiers were determined to keep them alive and provided food and water regularly. Slowly trying to gain their trust or at least their submission. Then, just an hour ago they brought in a new Matrix, this one a Thrall. And then Kessa had gone into her first change, triggered by the Thrall Matrix sitting in the center of the room. The fever and pain wracking her young body, the scientist fled the room to seek medical attention for her. Tumble shifted to human for the first time in who knew how long. He twisted the ring from his finger, then in an underhand toss, managed to get it into her cell. The ring helped a bit, the pain not nearly as bad, as the Seeker Tattoos began to rapidly imprint into her DNA. Before the scientists returned, Tumble shifted again to his Furry form. He and Tripper both knew if they had one more Seeker, they could use the power of the Matrix to escape. They only hoped that no one else knew that. The med team rushed in, Kessa's first shift nearing completion, her pain was rapidly subsiding. Her link to the matrix now feeding her strength as her brothers reached out to connect with it. 'Pretend to still be in pain.' 'Draw strength from the matrix.' Kessa writhed on the floor of her cell, the matrix glowing behind the humans, pulsing with its power. "Give her something for the pain," demanded the young scientist. "It would kill her," stated the Doctor. "We just have to wait it out." The outer door opened again and one the scientists rushed in with some strange looking device to hook to the matrix. 'NOW!' thought Tripper and Tumble together as they dropped flat on the floor, all three focusing the energy back into the Matrix. The flash of the explosion was blinding for anyone with their eyes open. The shards blasting outward shredding flesh, the pulse of raw energy overloaded the electronic circuits and the room was encased in total darkness. The brothers felt pangs of guilt over destroying the Matrix, but none for the loss of these people's lives. They had held them captive here and helped to slaughter their Clan. Opening his eyes, Tumble was the first to recover. As a Panther Furry, his night vision allowed him to see. Pushing on the door to his cell, he was rewarded as it swung open. Tripper was next as the brothers rushed across the room. Kessa moaned as she was carefully lifted to her feet. "Hurry, we have to get out of here," Tumble was half carrying her until they were out of the room. On the way out, they passed the vault with the Matrix stolen from their family as well from the other two Clans. Carefully, the brothers wrapped the remaining Thralls, each taking a healing Matrix, they were surprised to find their search pouches. Now, as they loaded the rest into the three pouches, their speed increased. They needed to get outside. His hand on her shoulder, Tumble guided Kessa as the pair followed Tripper to the elevator. They had to hurry, the power could be restored at any minute. Through the roof access, they climbed into the shaft, Tripper closing it behind them. They climbed upward, little emergency lights glowing dimly as the backup power started to return. The sounds of someone trying to force open the doors told them to hide. They went into the shadows in the floor above the doors being pried open. "It's no use, whatever knocked out the power killed the elevator," someone stated. "Then we go down the shaft on ropes. Command wants those Shifters isolated." A light was shined downward to the top of the elevator. "Ok, let's do this," four ropes were dropped into the opening as four soldiers began climbing downward. It wasn't until those four had disappeared at the bottom that the three siblings swung into the room through the open doors. There were five there, huddled around a computer watching the progress of the team below. They were caught off guard and subdued as the boys went into action. As she followed her brothers, Kessa grabbed one of the laptops off a random desk. Of the three, she knew how to operate it, one of the scientists had taught her to play games on one in hopes of winning her over. She had paid close attention each time the woman had logged onto her computer, a piece of tape on the bottom had the lengthy, complicated password written on it. She had grabbed this one having recognized the personalization stickers of Smurfs affixed to the lid. Luckily, it was night when they exited the building. The soldiers and Government Agents still trying to set up a perimeter didn't see them as they slipped through the shadows to freedom. Sure, they knew about computers, money, credit cards and other modern conveniences. They'd just never used them regularly. It was three days later that they finally stopped so that Kessa could use the laptop to try and discover where they were in relation to home or the other Clan Camps. Another two days travel at night brought them to their home. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Someone had been here; the bodies had been buried. Then they saw it, the little stones stacked in just the right way. Tizzy had been here, had she been the one to bury the family? The Three worked carefully, burying a Matrix with each member of their Clan, it wasn't safe to carry so many together even if they were insulated. It was nearly a day later that one of the local Natives arrived with a warning and just a bit of information. Tizzy had been there and gone south. But also, less than a year ago, someone in a big truck named Maddy Grey had come and spent two weeks searching for any signs of the Clan that might be alive, she had told the chief that Tizzy was alive and there were other Seekers of the Star Clan still alive. She had left a card with a number to call if any others showed up. 'You need to get rid of that computer,' they were warned. 'The Agency is tracking it.' On their way south toward the southern clan, Kessa used a computer in a Library to search for information about Miss Maddie Grey. There wasn't much, but then she found a reference to a CIA search. This gave them another name, 'Madison Moore'. On their way out of the library, Tripper clotheslined an Agent and stole his wallet. From there, they hopped southbound trucks until they reached the southern Chat Clans Den. There too they discovered Maddie Grey had been searching for Seekers. On the way to the last Clans den, they ran into trouble. The credit cards Kessa realized were letting them be tracked. They were being herded and found themselves in a place called Indian Town Gap. Kessa started another search, this time for Madison Moore. The military laptop gave them more information, and the credit card from an unlocked drawer gave them more funds. But still, they barely escaped without being caught. Sure, they felt guilty about the few innocent people they'd pick pocketed for cash. But this was survival and a fight to stay free. They headed west, toward the new Seven Nations Territory. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Diamondback was cruising along between Terrellia Four and Lyconia Three between investigations when Denice got Maddie's attention. "Maddie, 'Spinning Wheel' just got a Keyword hit," she informed her. Spinning Wheel was an Information search engine monitoring the old Earth Intelligence Networks. "Wonder what they're searching for now?" commented Justine. "It was actually a name that triggered the first hit," put in Denice. "Someone is searching for Madison Moore, former employee of Kimball Securities and Consulting." "Lock it in," Breathed Maddie at just above a whisper. "Tiffany, Send Michelle a message, she is to stay at school and keep an eye on your two. I doubt anyone will connect the names or the locations, but I want her there. If any of you wish to avoid Earth, now is your chance, we have the Cars so you can head home." "No way Maddie, I'm staying with you," put in Tiffany Waters. "Count me in too," added Justine. "Don't even ask, Maddie, I'm staying with you on this one," Denice put her foot down before she was asked. Reaching out she petted Romeo who woofed his agreement as well. Thanks to her and Michelle's teaching Denice was fast becoming almost as good a Hacker as Michelle. It had been Michelle and Denice who had created 'Spinning Wheel'. Romeo sat at Denice' side, the effects of the highway portals combined with the rejuvenation treatments had him as spry as a young pup still. Julietta, was new, but nearly as well trained. Denice quickly located the initiation point for the search trigger. "Maddie, the search initiated in Pennsylvania, at a military summer camp named Indian Town Gap." "Any possible ID?" asked Maddie. "Nothing yet, they just went dark before I could hack their laptop cam," answered Denice. "I have Spinning Wheel set to lock on and activate it the next time they power up." "Hey, check it out," urged Tiffany as she pointed to the screen. "Someone just reactivated the laptop." Spinning Wheel activated the webcam a few seconds later. "Ok, this is interesting. Those two are Black Ops CIA agents. Why are they involved?" asked Maddie. 'We just missed them, maybe there's something on here to tell us where they're headed to next.' They were hearing the conversation. 'We have to catch them before they get across the border into the Seven Nations. We're just lucky they headed here instead of crossing the river when they escaped.' "Got it, I just downloaded everything on that laptop and installed Rumple Stiltskin," stated Denice. "Ok, we need IGP backup," admitted Maddie. "Call Shimmer, they're closer than we are. We also need the Alpha Alliance, call Tribe." "Hey, check this out," gasped Denice as she hacked the computer used for the search. "We've seen these two somewhere before." A quick image of two Panther Furries popped up on the big screen. As they watched, the one using the laptop shifted to human. "Is that a Star Clan Tattoo?" she asked seeing it on his forehead. "Break, Brightfeather's, come in please," Justine repeated the request a third time before they got an answer. "Paula, we need Trader, it's urgent and involves the Star Clan," she stated. "Paula? Oh, hello Miss Grey." His eyes automatically locked onto the image behind her on the transports viewscreen. "He looks like Tizzy." "I knew it, I knew he looked familiar," stated Justine. "Where are they now?" Trader could feel his own excitement. "Could these two be related to her?" asked Maddie. "Yes, she had two brothers who were lost. They were triplets. Where are those two now?" "Trader, all we know at the moment, is that they are on the run from some very bad people. And they're still on Earth," Maddie told him honestly. "But any information you can give us will help, maybe names or where they could be headed." "Yes, let me see if I can remember," he said as he searched his memory for the information. "Daddy are those Tizzy's brothers?" asked Oshiwa as she stepped into view. At his startled look she continued, "Tumble and Tripper, they were on their first searches too." Then Denice pulled up another image from the computer's files by backing up the video file. Another young Shifter was entering something into the laptop. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "How could you leave the laptop?" demanded Kessa. "How are we going to find this Madison person without a laptop?" "I don't know, but we can get another one. I still don't know why she would have been at the Home Den, even if everyone else was gone," Tripper said. "Yeah, well she was seen at the other Clans Camps too. And we know that she had a picture of Tizzy and two other young cousins that she was showing around. She might be from one of the other Clans," Tumble advised. "Besides little sister," he ruffled her hair. "We wouldn't know about her alias if you hadn't hacked that computer before we escaped that last place." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Maddie, there are files here on you, I mean on your old self from before you met Michelle," interrupted Denice. "These are CIA files." "Incoming from Shimmer," announced Justine. "Maddie, how can we help? I understand you are looking for someone," stated Tessa. "Yes, we intercepted a search that was initiated by Star Clan Seekers on Earth," stated Maddie as she stepped into view. "Are Dominic and Little Doe in trouble?" Daisy asked with concern in her voice. Her younger sister was married to a Star Clan Seeker and her adopted daughters were training to become seekers. "No, not them. These were three other Star Clan Seekers." "Tizzy, Collene and Tammy are still on Iridani." Now Daisy was confused. "We believe they are related to Tizzy, Tripper and Tumble, and one very young girl," Maddie informed her. "What? She may have more family out there? How is that possible?" but there was hope in her voice. "We think they escaped from another secret facility. Last known location was Penn State," put in Tiffany as Denice sent Shimmer a copy of the images. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The three teens moved carefully through the shopping mall, each keeping a careful watch not only for other people but watching out for each other. They had successfully used the credit card in six different ATMs before it got locked in the seventh. Sitting in a food court, they watched a nearby computer and electronics shop. A young woman had just exited and hurried to collect a drink from the local coffee shop. Then she set down and unboxed her new laptop. She had just begun setting it up using the coffee shops free Wi-Fi to be sure all the security updates were installed. She had yet to input any personal information or a security password before carrying the empty box and packing to the nearby trash can. Turning around she discovered her new laptop was gone, along with her sales receipt. Rushing to the table, she turned looking for any sign of the thief. She caught a glimpse of a young girl dodging through the crowd to disappear at the next junction. Turning back around, she was going to retrieve the box, so she had the serial number for the police report. She was exasperated at her sudden loss when another teen stepped in close. "Hey, I saw what just happened." His smile was apologetic. "I'm sorry for your loss, but my little sister couldn't risk being caught buying a new one for herself. I hope this makes up for your inconvenience." He took hold of her hand, closing her fingers around a roll of bills. She was so stunned as she actually stopped to count out the $1243.00 in mixed bills. When she looked up to say thank you, Tumble was gone. Thirty minutes later, as she was setting up her second new laptop, she was interrupted by a pair of large men. Both wore sunglasses and the obvious leader introduced himself. "I'm Agent Black, this is my partner, Agent White," he introduced himself. "Nice to meet you," she answered as a creepy feeling crept up her spine. "We need to know where you got the money you used to buy your new laptop?" interjected White. "Uhhh, well, this guy walked up and gave it to me. He said he was sorry his sister had stolen the one I'd just purchased," she felt safe giving them that much information. Something told her they already knew the truth. "Was this him?" Black offered a photo of the three together. Both boys had star tattoos on their foreheads. She knew her reaction at seeing the picture had confirmed it. "Yeah, that was him. What did they do, am I in danger?" "No, I'm sure they're long gone by now. Did you happen to see which way they went? Or do you still have the serial number of the one they stole?" "Oh, yes they ran off that way." She pointed in the general direction. "But they took the box and my receipt with them." "Yes, we know," finished White, as Black began talking into a radio. The pair hurried off, not even asking how much of the money she'd been given. She had used nearly all of it buying a student backpack style laptop case and accessories. About twenty minutes later, as she was setting her password, a Barista delivered a Mocha Latte' and a thank you card. She smiled, they were still close by and had witnessed the exchange. She didn't look around for them, those government assholes might still be around watching. Once her laptop was fully set up, she began a search out of curiosity. She input her search parameters. Star tattoo, forehead, and tattoos left arm and hand. Nothing came back at first, so she added 'Seven Nations', thinking it might be a Native American thing. While the search was taking place, she thought about the fact the two 'Agents' had not shown any official ID. She had heard about other government agents searching for people that could be from out in the stars. She added Intergalactic and was immediately rewarded. 'Seeker, Star Clan of Earth', holy crap. The information was right there in front of her, along with a picture of a young girl who looked just like the guy who had given her the money. According to the information, these people were drawn by some unseen force to seek out Crystal Matrix'. She almost missed the blinking light on her webcam. 'oh crap.' Her screen lit up with an image. "Hello, my name is Tribe Thirteen. I notice that you are searching for Star Clan Seekers," he began. "Do you have earphones?" she could see a pair of sword hilts standing up over his shoulders. Now she plugged in the headphones and adjusted the microphone. "Yes, I have it on now," she said. "Good, don't speak out loud, use your keyboard please." "Why?" she typed. "Don't react or look around, but you are being watched," she heard him say. "I'm trying to help both you and the three young Seekers. I have a team on their way to you Annie Scout, we will get you across the border and keep you safe." He knew her name! "My cat?" She didn't have a chance to finish. "The Silver Tabby Tom and the Calico are being picked up now. Just stay where you are," he directed her. She almost told him that the Calico wasn't hers, but she'd already been feeding the stray for weeks. It took a lot not to look around. 'H, how did you find me, I mean this computer, its new? I just got it,' she typed. "You were searching for Star Clan Seekers. So, tell me, did you only meet the twins or was their little sister with them?" 'She stole my other new laptop. But I only saw the one guy when he gave me the money to buy this one,' she answered. "Ok, Agents Black and White traced the Government Credit Card they used to get the cash, that's how they found you. They already knew which way they went but those three have disappeared off the surveillance cameras. You did good not trying to mislead those two." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tripper sat nearby in a rest area ringed by large planters watching the young girl. He saw the two agents as they questioned her, and then left. He'd sent her a drink and thank you, especially after Tumble had mentioned she smelled like a cat shifter. He was hoping that she wouldn't be in trouble. Kessa and Tumble, hopefully, were at a local park waiting for him, they'd used part of the money from the credit card to purchase three prepaid phones and were already in contact that way. The credit card was already gone, Kessa had left it stuck in the last ATM after it refused the transaction. They'd skipped around pulling $500.00 at a time, the cards maximum cash withdrawal per transaction. They knew better than to use it for the phones or laptop, that would let them trace those items. His phone vibrated in his pocket and he answered it. "Yes?" "You have to get out of there, there are more of those Goons and three of those SUVs with the sword people," warned Kessa. "OK, we'll meet at the truck stop. We can get a ride from there," Tripper closed his phone just as three of the sword people stepped in around the young girl. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ As Tinker sat down next to Annie she said, "Tribe we're here. We may have to take some action to keep her safe though." "Take whatever action you need to keep her safe. And keep your eyes open, one of those Seeker Twins might still be close by." "You spotted the other two?" she asked her leader. "They're in the park towards the highway, but we lost them there." Annie was quickly closing her laptop and putting it in the backpack. "Annie, you stay with me, we're going to get you out of here and across the border to safety," said Tinker as Drew and Birdie moved off ahead of them. They were almost at the entrance passing Birdie when Drew said, "Shit we missed one." He was already rushing back the way they had come. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tripper had taken out his phone to call Tumble and tell him the girl was with the sword people. About thirteen feet behind them, another pair of Agents had stepped out of a store to grab him. In the process, he dropped his phone. Being cheap the screen shattered on impact, but before he could run, a hand closed on his shoulder pushing him behind. Facing two pairs of drawn swords, the two agents backed away giving him the opportunity to lunge forward and grab his phone off the floor. "Seeker stay with us." One of the sword people was behind him now as three more rushed in to block the Agents. Seeing Annie, he quickly joined her thinking if nothing else he could free her before he escaped. "Get in, we need to find your Brother and Sister," directed Tinker. He knew he didn't stand a chance of escape just yet, so he got into the SUV. Two more joined it as they sped toward the exit. A video screen lit up from the dash mounted computer system. "Tinker, good you have one of them. Gold four is looking for the other two, but the Seeker Council wants an update," directed Tribe. "The Seeker Council?" asked Tripper. "Hello, I'm Tribe Thirteen. Which one are you Tripper or Tumble?" "Tripper," he answered. "Ok thank you." He turned in his seat. "Notify the Council we have Tripper and assure Councilor Tizzy that we are still looking for Tumble and Kessa." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kessa watched as one of the Sword people's SUVs drove up into the back of a huge truck. And then backed out again a few minutes later. She'd spotted the girl from earlier but couldn't see who else was inside. "Where's Tripper?" asked Tumble. "I don't know, his phone just rings," she answered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ When his phone vibrated, he opened it to discover the shattered screen. But he was unable to answer it, and it stopped. Next, he got a text message, but was unable to read it. One of the SUVs had stopped close by and they sat listening to the conversations. "Gold Team, you stay here and look for the other two. The Seeker Council wants us to hurry and get this one safely across the border." "Gold Two, we have the girl's cats. We'll link up on the highway." "Roger, be advised Diamond Back and Shimmer are entering the area to help." "I thought they were both off-world." "They Phase Jumped. Star Clan Seekers are a high priority, especially since Tizzy Vey is on their Council." 'Tizzy Vey,' Kessa mouthed to Tumble as the big truck pulled out onto the highway. "Look as soon as we can get the numbers from this phone, we'll call them. Until then coordinate with Maddie Grey and Shimmer." Two more trucks pulled in off the highway, both larger than any of the others in the lot. The SUV began driving away from them. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "We need to go back, I'm not leaving without my sister and brother. They're the only family I have left," argued Tripper. "Look kid, Tizzy Vey and your cousins are on Iridani Five where the Council is." "Tizzy Vey? You mean my sister Tizzy?" "Yes, she married a Sun Clan Seeker of the Vey Clan. You have two nieces and a nephew," answered the Alpha at the Communications console as he worked to clone the broken phone to his console. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tumble and Kessa were confused, were the sword people trying to help? They had Tripper, and what was that about Tizzy? Damn Tripper for trying to make sure that girl was ok. "Look, the sword people are talking to those two new trucks," pointed out Kessa. Slowly they worked their way through the lot getting closer. "No, do not allow Black Cat to cross the border. Have them meet up with Black Seven when they get there," a young woman in the form of a Mountain Lion Furry was directing. "I need every Alpha who is a shifter to shift to their animal. Let them see who the good guys are." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Tripper, we are not leaving your brother and sister behind. We do need to get the two of you to safety though," explained the Alpha in charge of the truck. "Look, I don't care. I am not leaving my family behind," Tripper said as he tried repeatedly to open a side door of the moving truck. He shifted to his panther form for more strength, only to see those around him as they shifted as well. But it was the cry of pain that got his attention as Annie collapsed to the floor, her body reacting to the shifters around her. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kessa was startled when a large dog nudged her hand from behind. Gasping, she drew Tumbles attention. 'You were hard ones to find,' they heard in their heads. 'We are here to help you,' slowly the speaker came into view. Neither had ever seen a spider this big before, it was nearly the same size as the dog and it was a Black Widow. Now there was another voice in their heads, 'Good work you two. Let them know they're safe with us,' Maddie stated. There were more of the spiders now and another of the large dogs. 'Trust us, please.' They reached out legs to touch everyone and suddenly they were in the middle of a group of people. "Easy, you're safe here," stated a woman. "I'm Maddie Grey, and these four," she indicated the shifters. "Are Intergalactic Police Commanders Daisy, Tessa, Reno and Cord." "Yes, and we need to get you across the border and back with Tripper and Annie," stated the one introduced as Daisy. "Why are you helping us?" asked Tumble. "Because we are family. My little sister married your cousin Dominic Chat and your Sister Tizzy is the Star Clans Councilor." "How many of our family survived?" asked Kessa as they were guided aboard Shimmer. "Aside from yourselves, six. Tizzy Vey, Dominic Chat-Lightfeather and his two daughters and there are Tammy and your other cousin Coleen Chat-Jones," Daisy informed them. The Alphas and the two Transports began moving out onto the highway. Already they were communicating with Black Diamond, aka, Black One. "Tripper?" Kessa asked. "He's a bit busy helping your friend with her first shift," answered someone. "Is this Kessa?" "Yes, does he have the Matrix?" "It's an Imprint Matrix, it won't work," she heard Tripper answer. then she remembered he had given her his Healing Matrix, the ones he carried were a Thrall, two unknown they had never seen before and a Stasis. "It, it will Tripper. Momma told me the only reason they don't use them is because it imprints thrall at the same time," she explained. "How bad is it, she's awful old for her first shift?" Kessa remembered her own first shift only a couple of weeks ago, the Thrall Matrix had not just taken away the pain, it had sped up her own shift. Tripper had twisted off his own ring, then slid it onto Annie's finger before unwrapping the Matrix. The ring by itself had a calming effect, but as the matrix was placed on her forehead, the pain stopped and the Star Clan tattoos shot up her arm, the star forming on her forehead as she began to shift. Kessa heard over the comm when the matrix made contact, the groans of pain stopped, and then the warning squall of a confused feline. "Holy hell that was fast," observed a medic. "Annie, look at me," Tripper was holding her attention. He could see it in her eyes, she had no idea she was a shifter and she was scared. "You are no longer alone Annie," he promised her as he caressed her cheek. "You are absolutely beautiful, and you are now a member of My Clan." Her eyes grew big, she felt the tears welling up. No one had wanted her before and even less after she started on her own transitioning to become a girl. It was ironic, here was this nice guy telling her how pretty she was even though she looked like a giant white cat with black spots. She just knew that he was going to hate her like everyone else once he discovered her secret. Tripper couldn't understand why he was so mesmerized by this creature he was holding in his arms. Maybe it was all the pain and loneliness he had seen as the Matrix took her pain. How could anyone be so cruel as to turn their backs on a child? It wasn't her fault she was born as she was. He knew that among humans carrying the Shifter Gene, few developed the gift. There were even Gender Shifters in his own Clan, so he wasn't surprised, he just knew that he had to protect and cherish her. The Matrix had shown him her past, now he wanted to show her, the future they could have together. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Shimmer and Diamondback, were right behind Black One as they crossed the border. Tripper had talked with Annie, assuring her that his siblings would care for her just as deeply as he did. She could feel his honesty, the depth of his feelings, but would his siblings be just as caring? Had he told them about her already? As the truck pulled off to the side, the man known as Tribe said, "May your journey be happy little sister. And if you ever need anything, please just ask any Alpha you see." "Th, thank you," she said. "Now I will lead you both to Shimmer, you will find they have gifts for you." with that he shifted to a Cheetah Furry. The girl, Kessa rushed forward to hug Tripper, the other boy Tumble smiled at her as he pulled her close, his hand gently moving the hair aside on her forehead. "Welcome to our family, Sister." He smiled before kissing her cheek. She was looking between them both, so identical but then she saw the subtle difference. Tripper had a scar on his right arm, Tumble had a small one near his left eye. Suddenly she was being hugged by the girl, Kessa. "It's good to have a big sister again," she said. "I'm sorry I stole your laptop." "I, I forgive you," Annie said. "Besides, don't you already have a big sister?" "Tizzy, but she's not here and you are," Kessa said the obvious. Then she whispered, "And my brothers like you, you are wearing Trippers Clan Ring already." Annie looked down at the ring on her left hand, the tattoos radiating up her arm. She could feel the soft pulse of the matrix' around her, then the pulse reaching out to her from another truck, a huge black one. Watching she saw the man as he climbed down from the cab. As he turned at the bottom, he shifted into a Black Panther Furry like Tripper, Tumble and Kessa. He walked with a purpose, an air of authority. Annie edged behind the brothers, unsure of this new arrival. "I see you young Cousins." Dominic touched his forehead. "We see you elder Cousin," the three returned the greeting. "Tizzy will be happy to see the three of you again," he stated, then focused on Annie. "I see you new Seeker of the Star Clans." He caressed her cheek fondly. Then he lifted her hand examining the ring, a grin spreading across his face seeing the middle finger it encircled. Did she understand its importance? The normal ring finger was and acceptance into the Clan, the pointer finger was a life mate promise, but the middle finger was a Life mate promise that extended to his brother as well. He didn't know that it had originally been placed on the index finger, or that Tripper had smiled when it was moved by her to the middle. "And you little Cousin." He lifted Kessa then kissed her cheek. "So, the Star Clan is now the Largest with four trained Seekers, four untrained and four promised." "Cousin?" asked Tripper. "Your sister, Tizzy has triplets, but one will follow into her fathers Sun Clan," he predicted. "It is always the way when two clans mix." "How many other Clans survived?" asked Kessa. She was being trained to be the Clans Historian before the attack and knew of most of the other Clans. "All of the Clans have begun to reemerge, little Sister. But most of them were destroyed completely. But I will tell you later of how the others have begun to reemerge. Right now, we need to get you on your way to Iridani Five." "Why there?" asked Tumble. "It's the Gathering, isn't it?" answered Kessa. "Yes, and each Seeker will feel the need to go there before venturing off again. It is where the Council is located." "This Sun Clan Seeker who married our sister, he is a shifter?" asked Tripper. "No, but they love each other just the same," stated Little Doe. "And that is all that matters," she hugged and kissed him. "Hi, I'm Little Doe Lightfeather. And yes, I love your nieces as if they were my own." It didn't escape anyone's notice that she was pregnant. "Then she will understand why my brothers have claimed Annie for their Mate," stated Kessa. Annie had been taking a drink of water and choked in shock. 'Mate, their mate? As in the two of them at the same time?' Together the group walked to another nearby truck that everyone said was a rolling truck stop. "Hi Cousin," the IGP officers from Shimmer were greeted. "How are you and your husbands and second wife doing?" "Just fine Dana. These are Seekers Tripper, Tumble and their betrothed wife Annie Scout and their little sister Kessa," Daisy introduced them. As they ate Annie became more comfortable with everyone around her. While they didn't appear to compete for her attention, both brothers took turns meeting her needs and desires. Whether to hold her chair or fetching a drink. She had never had anyone show her this kind of affection before. Finally, it was just the three of them at the table together. "Guys, I need to tell you something personal." She wrung her hands together, preparing for rejection. "I'm, ummm, I was born Andrew Scout," she blurted out then gripped the edge of the table preparing to push back and run away. But she a hand gently covering each of hers. "Is that all?" asked Tumble. "It only means you are extra special, you are a Gender Shifter." "But-" They didn't let her finish. "Among our people and in the Seven Nations you are a Blessed Spirit. Someone to be cherished and adored," they assured her. "I'd listen to them," advised another young woman. "Hi, I'm Dana Lightfeather. My sister inlaw is married to Dominic." "How do you know how they feel about me?" asked Annie. "Because Honey, I am a gender shifter too. Just ask my husband and our second wife." "Second wife?" "And then there is Rose Wyoming-Pierce-Lightfeather, she is married to Danny and Longreach." She smiled warmly. "Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you all to the family." They had already told everything they knew about the facility and those who were keeping them prisoner. Now they were being rushed along to another planet. Her two cats were health screened and registered. Everyone seemed excited when it was announced that Callie was pregnant. They were also happy that Tommy was not fixed. "They are not unheard of, just rare out there among the stars," she was told. By the time the convoy reached Saturn she had gotten a brief education on not only shifters but all the other major races to include the First Beings. The four moved together as a group, Kessa leading off with Tripper and Rumble on each flank as they explored the Fuel Stop on Titan. Space ships and shuttles docked at the overhead rings, strange looking vehicles, and stranger looking aliens. It seamed as if everyone was treating them almost like royalty, everyone greeting them as 'Honorable Seekers'. Always before, they had been warned not to be seen. Of course, at the time the human world was still mostly ignorant of the existence of Shifters. Kessa enjoyed watching the romance bloom between her brothers and Annie. But in the back of her mind was the worry over how Tizzy would react when she found out that she had run away scared. That her brothers had followed trying to keep her safe while everyone else was, was, was," she couldn't finish the thoughts. She had always felt guilty that she had run away, her brothers chasing behind her to keep her safe. She was happy for them that they had found Annie to share, but how could she face Tizzy? She had taken away two of the family's fighters at the beginning of the attack. Sure, her brothers had told her that she had saved their lives, that they would not have survived had they stayed. But she still felt guilty. The closer they got, the more her guilt multiplied, it was eating away at her. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Omega Seven was huge, lots of forests, hills and valleys. For a major world, it boasted nearly half its land mass as undeveloped. Kessa was drawn to the sheer beauty as they drove through it into the capital city. They were welcomed by a Draconian, Drew Correll, CEO of the Inter Galactic Bank of Omega Seven. He'd set them up with their permanent ID and with bank cards, telling them that as Seekers their expenses were paid out through the cards that drew off a special Account provided by the First Beings. After finding out they would be there for three days, Kessa and Annie decided to go shopping together. They'd just entered the Mall when they ran into Seekers from the Mountain Clan. "I see you young Seekers of the Star Clan," Julip greeted them with a Centaur head bob. "How delightful," added Banjo. "Are you on your way to Iridani?" "Yes," answered Annie. "Kessa's sister is the Star Clan Councilor." "Her sister is Tizzy Vey? Oh my, this is wonderful news," gushed Julip. Then she saw something in Kessa's eyes that told her she was troubled. Before she could ask though Annie became glassy eyed, turning this way and that as she started forward then changed direction again. "A, Annie? Oh no she's in thrall," gasped Kessa as Annie shifted. A moment later she was racing through traffic headed for the wilderness five kilometers away. Shifting herself, she was joined by Banjo and Julip as they raced along to follow her. She'd been running for nearly fifteen kilometers before she slowed. Seeing Banjo and Julip flanking Annie, Kessa decided she was safe, this was her chance to run away before she had to face Tizzy ant the rest of the Star Clan. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ She'd never felt any need so strong in her life, the pull, the trance, before she knew it her claws were digging through the soft soil. She was so close she could feel it stronger, pulsing, calling to her. Tripper and Tumble had heard the commotion as the group had passed the lot with the trucks. Now they joined Banjo and Julip as they stood guard over Annie where sat at the bottom of the hole gazing lovingly into the Energy Matrix she had just uncovered. "Look," she grinned up at them. "Kessa?" "Go, I will stay with her," urged Banjo. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kessa had been running, no idea where, just the need to escape from everyone. How could she face her sister after being such a coward when the family was attacked? She ran, her tears blurring her vision until she could run no more, then collapsed in a bed of fallen leaves. Crying until she finally passed out from exhaustion. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sidestep was deep in meditation when the young panther collapsed at the edge of the clearing. She was here to meet with another Centaur Spirit Woman but had arrived early. Her spirit energy flowed out touching that of the young Seeker. She could feel her anguish, her despair even before she picked her up. "Oh, little one, what troubles you so?" she asked as she caressed her hair. "I need to take you home now, so just rest." "Mistress Sidestep, you found her," stated Julip a moment later. "Yes, she has a troubled spirit. But what could she be running away from?" she made no attempt to give over carrying Kessa. "Please?" both Tripper and Tumble began. "This anguish goes deep into her past," Sidestep was now leading the way back to Banjo and Annie. "Please tell me, what is your Seeker Clan?" "We are of the Star Clan," Tripper told her. "You are related to Seeker Councilor Tizzy Vey. Now I understand." She looked up to see Banjo and Annie. "Banjo, do you still carry the Time Matrix?" He dipped his head in confirmation. "This young Seeker needs to see the past, but we will control it so that she stays focused on the part she needs to see," stated Sidestep. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The smell of woodsmoke tickled her nose. Slowly she became aware that she was being cuddled in pair of warm caring arms. "Shhh, you are safe here," the Centaur woman told her. "We are all here to help you see what really happened that night." Now, Tripper, Tumble and Annie knelt around her, then Julip and Banjo joined in as Banjo presented the pulsing red Matrix. "Kessa, this is Time Matrix. It is important to remember that the events that it shows you have already happened, nothing you do can change that. But with us here to guide you the three of you together, will see what really happened, the things that your minds have locked away to help you to survive." He unwrapped the final layer, he, Sidestep and Julip keeping their minds neutral. They each saw that night from their own perspective until the point they were all together. The Raiders ships making combat landings, firing on the unsuspecting Seeker Clan without warning. The raiders themselves slaughtering everyone, men, women and children. Their pregnant mother, critically wounded pushing Kessa into her brothers' hands. "Go, go to the other Clans. Don't stop, run as far and as fast as you can." "No momma," Kessa cried. "Get your sister out of here, keep her safe, do you hear me? Go now!" She struggled to her feet. "Run, run now." Then she shifted and launched herself at a Raider. Everyone they passed yelled for them to run. And then the nets fell over them and they were losing consciousness from the stun darts. Banjo started wrapping the Matrix again, breaking its thrall. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Annie saw herself with her mother who was helping her transition, telling her there was something important she needed to tell her. Then coming home to find her gone. The apartment broken and destroyed, deep gouges in the walls as if they'd been clawed up by some beast. Then as she searched for any trace of what had happened, she found a neighbor who had gotten a picture of Government Agents as they wrestled a drugged Snow Leopard from the apartment into a van. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Reaching out, Sidestep stopped Banjo. "Back it up for Annie, we need another look at that vision." Now they each had a clear picture of the Leopard. "What was your mother's name?" "L, Lilly, Lilly Scout?" answered Annie. Sidestep let Banjo rewrap the Matrix. Then her finger caught a few her tears. From a pouch, she produced her cell phone. "Mother Fox?" she asked. "Mistress Sidestep, you are seeking someone." Fox could feel the reason for the call. "Have you heard of a Lilly Scout? She is a Snow Leopard," began Sidestep. "Our Kindergarten Teacher at the Tribal School. Have you found her missing daughter Annie?" "They will be there soon, she has become a Seeker of the Star Clan," finished Sidestep. During the three-day journey to Iridani Five, Annie finally let herself feel the love of her two mates. Half a day from their destination, Kessa sat in the diner grinning as she waited to be joined by her brothers and new sister inlaw. What would Nor Vay think of Tizzy's family?