Becks 24 Reorganizing Lives

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Becks 24 Reorganizing lives

The girls are back and we need a party!

Mom and Sarah organized the party and Lilah helped. Lucy stuck with me and the girls as we spent a couple of hours in the salle working out and sparring. Where I found that it really did seem that I had taught them all I know. Somehow. Late that afternoon we were outside sitting on the fieldstone patio talking about various things and deciding whether to eat here or go to Harry's. I heard a beep beep and the sound of a two stroke engine as a candy apple red Vespa P 200E rolled across the lawn and parked on the patio.

With big grins Bitsy and Cherry hopped off. I asked where Pixie was and Bits got sad face but just for a moment. She told me that Pix had to help her sister right now and could not go running around. I asked why and she said that Jo and Chloe are having a baby! They picked a donor and used artificial insemination.

She winked "Not as advanced as what you did, but it does work!"

Mom gave her a look and Bits smiled and said not to worry she knows lots of secrets and mostly does not tell!

Mom said "Mostly" obviously wanting more reassurance.

"Well, sometimes a person needs to know when the werewolf is coming even if I am not supposed to say! Know what I mean, mom?" with an impish grin.

Meanwhile Da Bomb had cartwheeled over to land in mom's lap and was smiling up at her. Mom laughed and said she was outnumbered so the smart thing was to just accept that. Cherry hugged her and said for being a good sport she can have a ride on her new scooter. We all got up to admire it and Bitsy told me that Sun had repainted it and done a "few" other things too, adding that it is kind of fast now.

I looked it over and it was nice! The paint had tiny metal flakes that were making it extra shiny and then I spotted something extra. Just below the ignition switch there was an octagonal piece of polished obsidian.

I pointed a thumb saying "Kinda fast, huh?"

Bits and Cherry both roared with laughter and Da Bomb held out a hand, which Bitsy tossed a coin into. Giggling she said she bet that I would see it as soon as I looked her bike over but Bitsy was sure I would not notice it too fast! Then she danced around flipping the coin in the air and singing something that sounded like "It's my quarter now, ha ha ha!"

I said "Twenty five cents?" and Bitsy grinned.

"And you are so much worth every cent, Becks!"

That had everyone laughing. Even mom and Sarah who should really be on MY side! They were though 'cause I was laughing my tail off. And soon we all had to go for rides. We live in a cul de sac on a long dead end street that ends at our house and the harbor. That made it perfect for a bunch of quick short runs on 'Grizzly" which is what Da Bomb had named her scooter.

I asked and Cherry smiled and said "He's so big! And he growls too!"

More like a purr, but looking at the tiny woman next to her scooter I can see the 'big' part. And I do know how much fun a bike like this is. You can take a corner and come close to rubbing paint off of the fenders, you can lean so far over! My Uta is fast and fairly nimble but a good scooter like this is a gymnast being compared to a long distance runner. They are just different animals and need to be accepted and enjoyed for what they are.

It doesn't take long and my girls have talked Cherry into letting them drive too. They told her how much time I spent teaching them all to ride and I think that clinched it. I also know that right after they did I had solid memories of afternoons in parking lots and on the road teaching my darlings how to ride fast or slow, and maneuver well at any speed. I even remember the last piece of advice I gave them, that most problems can be solved with more throttle!

I was watching them ride now and Sarah came from behind and took my hand. She smiled up at me and said I taught our girls very well, didn't I? I said I need to know how Queen mom did that and she looked at me for a long minute. Then she squeezed me.

And said "Or not, love? It is done now and to both of us it feels just the same as if we had lived through twenty years with our dears, so maybe just accept the good and leave the rest alone this time?"

Realizing that Sarah was so right I returned her hug and kissed her to seal it, telling her I would go with her plan because it is so smart. She grinned and said of course it is, because we are smart people! She said it like downtown Bostonian's would too.

"Smaht peepul" which made me laugh to hear her sounding like so many of the folks around the hospital she had her residency in. It was a fun memory and I said we should get down to the Brigham some day and say a few hello's. She agreed but asked where I was going to make the time? I said it may be more work now that we have the girls back. Older or not they are going to need our time too.

Sarah says she agrees just as the scooter makes a return trip. And this time Jazz and Bonney get on and Cherry appears to be telling them to be careful. Jazz is at the throttle and they take off! Da Bomb comes up to us pouting and says she said to be careful!

Sarah smiled "But it's Jazz, Cherry! That IS careful!"

Cherry laughed and said she is right and she does know her girls well. I heard a beep and saw them swapping so that Bonney could take the handlebars. And she had mom for her passenger! When they got back all three swarmed us and pretty soon we had agreed to go to a Vespa shop in town tomorrow.

When Bits heard she said to have Sun work on them because he is the best. And he also does excellent painting. Just as a golden peahen landed next to us all and turned back into Queen Mom.

Who smiled and said "Perhaps I can give him a few small helps for my favorite grand daughters as well." At which all three crowded around to hug her.

I was surprised that she did not even blink, as she has always seemed so very proper. Kind and loving, yes but from a slight distance. But she was obviously enjoying it as our three mobbed her with hugs and kisses. Bitsy said I can join with her now and I asked what she meant.

She grinned and aimed a thumb at the group saying "Now mom loves them the best!" and she roared out laughter.

Enough that Cherry Bomb came running to see what she had missed! When things settled a bit we decided to go to Harry's for supper so we can all relax and enjoy. Bitsy was the first there because Cherry was driving! Girl makes Jazz look slow and cautious behind a throttle. Heh! We had a nice evening just talking over dinner and sipping wine as we watched the sailboats go past. Yes, our daughters are drinking wine at their age! Whatever that is at this point.

Monday mom 'worked from home'. Which as she says is how we say slacking off around here. That meant she was free to come with and we took Morticia because the girls like it so much. We wound up buying six scooters. Lucy and Sarah both wanted one too. Lilah, when asked later said she was happy to ride with me or any of her wives. We all kissed her and Sarah said it was true, we are all each other's wives. They offered to deliver and I said our personal mechanic will be picking them up.

When I said that they said it could cause warranty troubles. And Sun strolled out of the shadows from the shop and into the showroom asking what problems those might be? I/we found out that Sun is rather well known in many scooter shops and some motorcycle shops as well. Not a surprise as he loves to tinker when he is not trying to be funny. Or practicing with his staff. He promised the girls they will have them by Friday for their party.

I said that is on Saturday and he smiled and said he knows but the girls need a day to get acquainted with their new bikes. Back home mom and Sarah went to the kitchen and the girls came up to the salle with me. Lucy was off doing something with Lilah and it was just we four today. As we began warming up and stretching I got an odd sensation. I saw the girls smiling and I guessed what it was.

We have a sort of personal telepathy. But they can do much more with it and today they were sharing memories. Suddenly I am here with them and also here when they are small and learning for the first time. They maintain that link and as we spar I can see and feel as I spar with them now and also then. When they were tiny and trying so hard to match all of my movements. After a little over an hour we stopped for a water break and I told them that was wonderful and that in only two days of them sharing with us I am feeling like we were all here together while they grew.

Anne smiled and said they all feel that way and of course they want to share that with their moms. I asked them then how their own powers work and what they can all do. We started to spar again and they each told and showed me. Anne is like Mother and even has some of her memories of centuries of raising children. Bonney has many of Plenty's attributes. Unsurprisingly our Jazz is also like the Balance and has many if not all of her abilities and powers. And when they are together they can access abilities they do not have on their own, including traveling like I can. And they love my created verb "boop"! Like me and Sarah they take a good deal of joy from language.

And the Three took me over. Completely. I grew several inches and also got wider. I/we looked at my girls and spoke in three voices as one.

"You must use your abilities to help others and the world, daughters. Never seek to use them for yourself. Love, grow and learn and your lives will be both happy and worthwhile. Love wisely and well, and know forever that you are loved as well."

Then they left for the moment. Still inside me but I was back in the driver's set. My girls were staring until I almost asked if they saw something green! I think Jazz 'heard' the thought because she grinned and said it was something to watch.

"Mom, you are awesome anytime. Take that and add 6 inches and 50 or more pounds and wow! is all I have to say! And I think I speak for us all when I say that we love you and mom Sarah too and we know we are probably more loved than any child has ever been. With you, mom Sarah and Charlotte as well as Gramma and our three extra mothers. All we want is to go ahead and do what you want for us and we love all of you so much. We wish life had let us grow together more but at least we all have the memories as if we really did that too."

Anne said "It is true, mom. We all love you and hope that we can share that love with the world we all live in. And hey, now we are together too!"

Bonney smiled "And if we all remember growing up with each other, who can say that didn't happen? Perhaps the Vedas are right and reality is inherently a matter of perception!"

I laughed and pulled them all into a hug. "I know that I perceive I love all three of you and that will not ever change."

Then we all showered. Yes together and I have the LL rules too so I can't talk about it. But like mother like daughter! As we were drying off mom called up the stairs that she has food ready. We all got moving fast at that announcement. Tuesday we went to meet Da Bomb at the police station. Jack watched as we all worked out and sparred. And saw what happened when his large men offered to show tiny Cherry how to fight like a man.

Standing on a back while holding a wrist she suggested they learn how to fight like a girl and laughed. Jack said I have made my point and he had already believed me. So any women officers that wish to can take classes at my home from now on. Lucy went off with Sarah and Lilah came home with us. The girls were talking to her nonstop and she started nodding along with them. On Wednesday the four of us went and moved her from the tiny attic of a three family she was living in.

She said it all seemed like a dream and our house is so big! Anne smiled and said to remember it is our house now, and she is part of us now and for always. Bonney said that will always be true even if someday she decides she has different needs from her life.

Jazz smiled and said "I bet that feels unlikely, eh?"

Lilah hugged everyone in sight and said it felt like getting an instant family. I said sometimes good things happen to good people too and hugged her. All of the girls hugged her too and reminded her that she is now their auntie! That night we went out to Harry's again to celebrate Lilah moving in. They never seem to get tired of having a full table or more of attractive nude women at Harry's! Odd, isn't it? Thursday everyone but me and mom went to the shelter with Shea and Sarah. Mom went to her lab and I spent the day at my desk writing. I put together the story of our trips through New England and since I finished sooner than I expected I wrote a 'Triplets Update' as well. All done and I phoned Martha to let her know. She said I can hand it to her any time so I did.

She dropped the phone when I appeared in her office, that never gets old. She thanked me and I told her I came by to also invite her and Claire to our party on Saturday. And Casey if she can come as I do know that work can get in the way. She grinned and said we should 'get' Claire too. I knew what she wanted so I said to take my hand and she did. Then she used the interoffice system to call Claire and ask if we can pop in.

As she said of course we did exactly that. She was saying it was fine and seeing us appear in her office at the same time. She yipped and then started laughing. They both said they would be there and Marty said she will bring Casey too. I said I will see them there and booped home. I was playing with my abilities and happened to think of Sarah and MaryLou at the same time and suddenly I was with them. Not all of me. Just the floating head business but with both at one time.

We chatted a little and they promised to come on Saturday. I said I need to run but I will see them soon. Sarah asked if this was something new and I said it is, and seems useful too. I said I was now going to invite all of our shelter ladies to the party. All at one time and include Bitsy in the call too! Sarah laughed and said I know I will make her jealous again! I grinned and said that is the cool extra benefit.

I thought about what to say and took a moment and then I appeared to Bitsy and every shelter director we have. Once I finished inviting everyone they clicked out one by one til it was just me and Bitsy. Who looked at me and said the only one she has ever seen do that is her mom. I said I was kind of looking my internal control panel over and happened to think of Sarah and MaryLou at the same time and suddenly I was talking to both of them.

Bitsy laughed and said I have a lot of self control if I was talking to her now!

I grinned and said "Of course! After all, I am the chief trouble stabber for PEST!"

Bits laughed and asked when I stopped being a troubleshooter? I said it was last summer when I met Lucy at the selkie restaurant and she decided on seeing my knife that I was a trouble stabber! We laughed together at that and Bitsy said she had to run but will see me on Saturday and will bring any of the Lethal Ladies who are free. When Sarah got home I told her our party size just tripled at least.

She asked how and I said that all of our girls aunts are coming with Bitsy.

I could almost see a light bulb go on as she said "The Lethal Ladies! Of course they are coming! Oh dear!"

Mom had walked in and heard most of that. Now she smiled and told Sarah not to worry because she has planned for that. Sarah asked how she could and mom said she just thought of how many people love us and also love our girls and then added 20 %. I laughed and said that makes the party a big tip! Mom said not to give up the day job.

Mom stayed home on Friday and the scooters came just after lunchtime. Delivered by Sun, Gudrun, Ruby and a few younger Valkyries I did not know. I thanked them and said this was a great surprise. Gudrun said that Sun asked for a few pairs of hands and when they found it was in aid of me and Charlotte of the Wisdom they all volunteered.

I grinned at mom and said it seems she is getting to be well known. Ruby said quite seriously that all have now heard of Lady Charlotte of the Wisdom. And you could hear the capital letters as she spoke. Mom looked impressed, happy and embarrassed all at once. And one of the younger Valka muttered something about how these girls do not look so special to her. Gudrun shook her head and looked my way.

"Becks, do I have your indulgence to teach my younglings a lesson here? And is it possible that your apprentices will aid me?"

I looked at my girls and said of course and softly told them not to kill anyone because these are friends and allies even if they are arrogant at times. Gudrun asked if we should draw a circle and I said or we can go upstairs to my salle if she would like to. Sun said he would advise doing so and he is willing to serve as a judge. One of the young Valka says something about him being related to the girls and Gudrun slapped her face.

"Do you question the integrity of the Monkey King, child? Should you be still in training pants then?"

The youngling apologized but still looked sullen. Sun bowed to Gudrun and said that the young are so often foolish that he does not take offense. She bowed back and looked at the girl with an expression that did not bode well for her. As we headed inside I had an idea and used my link with her coin to call Sigrid and ask if she wants to come and watch her sister's trainee get her butt kicked?

Sigrid said she would love to so I hurried ahead and said if she wants to bring anyone with her to just hold their hands and I tried a new thing. Sort of a boop in reverse, I pulled her through to me instead of me going there. It worked and suddenly Sigrid, Ruby (her daughter) and the Cat were standing in my salle. Just in time to greet Gudrun as she walked into the space with her sister and trainees.

She made an unhappy "Argh" sort of sound and muttered that I may as well bring in the head of the Lethal Ladies to watch her humiliation!

I smiled and said "Good idea! On that right now!"

Sigrid laughed and slapped her sister's back as I connected to Bitsy. Who was with Da Bomb when I asked if she wants to try out a new thing? She said why not and I told Cherry to hold on and pulled them both through. Effortless for me, it seemed. Da Bomb laughed delightedly and Bitsy stared at me and said that can not be done! Queen mom appeared for a moment and said that yes, it can but only by the one who truly has the full powers of the Three who are One.

She looked at me and said "Congratulations my daughter and most beloved on coming to the fullness of your strength. We will speak more about this and your young goddesses on the morrow."

She blinked out and Bitsy stared at me again. And said "Please tell me that 'most beloved' does not mean that my sister is also my mom!"

I laughed and said no, it only indicates that I house what is left of the one she loved so dearly. Bits knows and understands that and she relaxes. I can see that the phrase "young goddesses" has registered with the young Valka. And Sigrid who is laughing at her sister openly now. I step to the center of the room and ask if anyone wants to perhaps apologize now and go home with as few bruises as they arrived with?

Gudrun reminded them that I have trained my daughters and I can beat her and her sister together, as well as the Monkey King. Sun grins and says this is true and I can even beat him with a staff as well. But barehanded there is not even a contest. He does not bother to mention he has also been working with my daughters since they were born, nearly.

They may have decided to back out graciously. But Sigrid made a jest about how easy it is for a young fool to get in trouble and laughed. That along with Gudrun's face sealed it. All three said they stand by their remarks and will fight to prove them. Gudrun now had a real "why me" expression and her sister was patting her back in sympathy.

Bitsy announced that she and Sun will judge the contest and no one argued with that at least. She asked if they prefer individual contests or a last man standing fight. My Jazz smiled and said it was all the same to them,. So whatever these young girls wish is fine with them. Which of course infuriated the young Valkyries. They consulted each other and announced that they would prefer the last man standing contest.

Bitsy shook her head while Cherry grinned. Sun said to prepare and when they hear the gong it is time to fight.

He smiled and said "No purposeful death blows. And if you leave the circle you lose. Broken bone, you lose. Can no longer stand, you lose. Understand?"

They looked sullen as heck but they all nodded. My girls smiled sweetly and said of course and they will try to avoid breaking bones as well. Which only infuriated their opponents all the more. My girls are within a few ounces of the same size but for some reason Anne can look as if she is the smallest. They lined up to one side and bowed to the circle and then to Sun and Bitsy as judges.

They young Valka did not bow until Gudrun said a harsh sounding word in some Northern tongue. Then they bowed, or rather inclined their heads slightly to the circle.

I heard my girls in my head say "Arrogant and rude" and I could not argue a bit.

Sun looked at Bitsy who nodded to Cherry. Da Bomb struck a gong that she seemed to draw out of the air and both teams entered the circle. Jazz and Bonney hung back and Anne was doing whatever it is that she does to look smaller. My daughters all look like suburban girls who went to their prom a year or less ago. Not necessarily weak but also not athletic. Not in appearance.

The young Valkyries are all hard and strong looking and two have scars already. And as Anne closes with them it is not even a contest. She is suddenly behind them sweeping their legs. One gets up quickly and Anne uses her momentum to throw her out of the circle. She turns to get back in and Sun shakes a long finger at her.

The next receives and elbow to the skull that lays her out. Which leaves the mouthy one who first said that my darlings do not look like so much! Anne let her get on her feet and then put her on her back almost casually. After she did similar things three more times Sigrid told her sister that she has a brain dead trainee here and asks if her younglings are using drugs now? Gudrun calls to her student to quit now and she sets her jaw tightly and heads for Anne again.

Gudrun then looks resigned and says "Anne, take her however you must. She has made a choice."

Anne simply walked at the woman now and when she was close she waited. The Valkyrie threw a kick and I winced knowing what was about to happen. Anne did not break her leg but I heard the muscle and tendon shear as she threw her out of the circle using her ankle as a pivot point. Very much like a hammer thrower at the Olympics. Then all three bowed to the judges. Anne bowed to Gudrun as well and her sisters bowed to her as well.

Sun announced the obvious, that Anne had by herself beaten three of the Valka trainees and was the sole winner. I saw that the beaten young Valka was still looking sullen and angry and told Anne mentally to watch out. Good as the girl grabbed a staff from the wall and attempted to use it as a spear to murder the one who had just beaten and shamed her.

None of my girls needed to do anything. The Cat vanished and then the girl was on the floor with a pair of knives sticking out of her neck, one on each side. Gudrun stepped forward and Sigrid and Ruby tensed. But she simply thanked the Cat for saving us all the trouble as this one was apparently defective. Allie smiled and said it was not a problem as she retrieved her blades.

"It needed to be done and I saw no reason to make her someone else's first death in combat."

Gudrun thanked her again and directed the other two to clean up the mess. When they hesitated she focused a steely gaze on them.

"NOW, recruits. Or do you wish to be goatherds?"

It seemed that no one wished to become a goatherd today. Gudrun bowed to my girls and assured them she at least had never doubted their worthiness.

Jazz stepped forward smiling and said "Nor we you. For who can doubt the fabled Gudrun who we have had tales of since the cradle?"

Gudrun said she fears my daughters are trying to bed her now! I grinned and said they and she are on their own in this and I am not involved. Other than thinking they have good taste of course! Jazz and Bonney got on either side of Gudrun and Ruby and said they really need to wash up now after all the exertion and look, we have a shower! Anne pointed right at the sign that says clearly:

What happens in the shower, stays in the shower!

Da Bomb giggled and said she is feeling a little dirty too!

Ruby grinned and said "Sister, this is their custom! It would only be politeness."

Gudrun smiled and all six headed into the showers together. Sigrid had her Ruby (which has to get confusing, right?) tend the trainees and I got a case of ale and asked Sigrid if she would like to see a good trick? She said with me of course and so I poured her a glass of Aas Winter Ale and then showed her the full bottle. She said she should have met and married me when there was still a chance and raised her glass.

"To our comrade Becks, a fine warrior who can raise girls well and also knows many fine tricks! And to my Ruby's wife Allie Cat who is almost as unbeatable as Becks herself is!"

We all said "Hear, hear" and drank. And had time for many toasts while we waited for the water to stop flowing.

Bitsy left with Sun, possibly on Queen Mom's business. I did not ask. It did mean that we had Da Bomb to visit with for much longer. And with the exception of the younglings the Valka and Allie accepted my invitation to tomorrows party. We had decided to use a catering service for the first time. We always cooked and served at out parties. Sarah had suggested it, saying that if we do, mom and the two of us can spend more time with our girls and the guests if we did.

We found a caterer that was well recommended and was willing to serve dishes we had made ahead as well as providing some of their own specialties. They arrived bright and early to set up and receive any last minute requests. Quite soon heavenly odors were emanating from our kitchen and Sarah sighed.

"Too bad we cant hire them all the time, or just get a spray can of their cooking smells!"

Mainly baking smells as they were preparing all manner of bite sized desserts. I looked in and saw they were also making up trays of quiche and various other foods nut the aroma of pies and cookies baking along with breads was stronger. And quite wonderful as well as making me hungry. The head caterer saw me in the door, smiled and offered me coffee and a tray of various fruit danish. I decided we need to keep these women!

Ah, we won't. Probably. But the thought of having those smells daily is tempting. Of course we would all get fat! Probably not me, as it seemed my body no longer works that way. But probably everyone else. For now they were all very happy to see me and the tray of goodies though. Our girls were up in the salle sparring with Da Bomb who had stayed overnight. They soon appeared, all of them with wet hair and big grins.

Not long after that guests began to arrive. It was planned as an all day event and some came early, others not so much. What we had not planned on or asked for was that most of the guests brought gifts for our girls. Luckily our caterer was ready for the possibility and her staff set up a table for them to be piled upon. It filled up at an alarming rate.

I felt better about it when I saw that the girls were much more interested in the people than the gifts. Hugging and chatting with everyone who arrived. Just past noon Cherry suddenly called all of the Lethal Ladies and lined them up like an honor guard on the rear lawn. And asked if we and our girls would please stand on the patio? We did that as I wondered what it was all about.

Then I heard some type of horn blowing from nowhere that I can see. And looking down the row of warriors I saw a golden haze appearing. A moment later figures appeared from the golden mist. And we saw Bitsy and Sun carrying a wonderful palanquin that was just like a tiny house! Or even a temple. As they walked forward the Ladies all bowed like a row of dominoes as they passed. The celestial siblings set their burden down in the center of the patio and then each drew back a shutter on their side.

Revealing their mother, the Queen of the World. Who had come to give her blessing and to show the world how much she valued the girls. Who treated her as a beloved grandmother and not as a sometimes feared and ever powerful being that most would never even meet in this life. Queen Mom stepped out of her fancy travel seat and they all hugged her.

Here and there I heard a few gasps from people who knew who she was. As they let go she turned to the crowd and spoke in a soft voice that I still knew could be heard easily by all.

"Let all know that these are the granddaughters of my heart. May good fortune be with all who love and help them in life and woe to any who do them harm."

Cherry, Sun, Bitsy and the LL's bowed again and I was hearing not exactly cheering but almost like quiet prayers from the others gathered here. My girls? They mobbed 'Gramma' with hugs and kisses again. From behind me Gudrun said that if her trainees had seen this moment it may have saved them from a serious mistake. Sigrid opened her mouth but it was Allie who spoke first.

"Would that have been better, aunt? Or would they have made that poor of a judgment at a time when others would have been hurt or killed because of it?"

Gudrun said she has been reminded that the Cat is not only lethal, she is also an extremely competent strategist.

"And my favorite niece as well! SO much better than that small hooligan you travel with!"

We all laughed, at least those of us who know that 'small hooligan" is her sister's daughter and her blood niece whom she loves dearly. The small hooligan laughed the hardest too. Queen Mom took a moment to look at her palanquin and it vanished. She then asked Bitsy if she could have a pillow for her frail old bones to rest on? In moments it was Cherry who presented her with a large floor pillow and a sweeping bow.

She returned the bow and as she sat some inches above the pillow said that Da Bomb is her favorite as well and gave her a pat on the bum! Which made Cherry smile in delight and Bitsy look proud and loving. And the festivities continued as they do. I took Sarah around to meet a few people. Claire and Casey had come with Marty from NECJ and she enjoyed meeting them as she had heard about them for several months now. We also greeted some old friends from the Ladies as well as most of our directors.

Sarah mentioned the new scooters to Carole Smith and soon there was nothing for it but a show. All six of our women rolled their new scooters out to much oohing and aahing. Sarah's is white with an amazing finish Sun achieves by putting tiny glass beads in the paint.

He tells me he has a machine to make them that he got from the gnomes. I have no clue whether he is serious or joking. He also painted a small red cross on the front and on both fenders.

Lucy's is so perfect for our lovely selkie. Her Vespa is the emerald green of the ocean off of Wellfleet when an east wind blows and the waters warm up. Her seat and saddle bags are the exact shade of foam as a wave ending on the shore. MaryLou could not take their eyes off it and Luce offered them a ride.

Mom's is special too for anyone who knows most of her secrets. To others it is fun and unique. To some of us it tells a story all by itself. The paint job is lovely. Essentially shades of blue. Mainly cobalt. It has symbols al over in different shades, mostly golds and greens. Lightning, the nucleus of an atom, DNA stands and more. Sun says it represents her many facets and abilities. Mom loves it and so did all who saw it.

Which gets us to the trips! Anne's bike is beautiful and seems simple until you look closer. Much like Anne herself. Greens and browns, painted to look like a peaceful meadow. With bunnies!

Bonney: One side is the fresh green of springtime and the other is the harsh white of an arctic winter. With a turtle on the green side and a radiation symbol on the other. Her turtle is an exact copy of the pair on our Rover. Perfect for the heir to Plenty.

And our Jazz who is also the young Balance. Hers is perfectly suited as well. Deep purple with a red seat and saddlebags. It has a small design with a sword and a plowshare. Sun said he wanted to add a hammer of justice but couldn't make it work. Jazz says that is fine because she IS the hammer of justice now. Which made our friend Jazz give her a big hug.

Of course everyone wants to see them ride or even get to share a ride with them. I tell Sarah and Mom to go, I will stay and play host. As they all ride off everyone left behind stops moving. Except for me, Bitsy and Sun. Pixie is riding with Cherry. I walk to the back and find Queen Mom waiting with a smile. She asks Sun to get us all refreshments and says she needs to speak with me and they should hear this as well.

Not yet sure whether to feel honored or nervous I sat next to her as she indicated. Bits sat on the other side of her mom. When Sun returned with drinks and snacks he say next to his sister. Mom said this was important to hear, and all should know that her dearest friend Uta has at last moved on.

"However, as she has been discovering for herself recently our daughter Becks has fully inherited all of her powers and is now in herself the Three who are One!"

Queen Mom went on to explain that and tell us all some more things including a few of her plans that were already in the works. I knew now why Sun was gone so much. And she came back to me again.

"Becks, dear one I would have you become my 'trouble stabber' as I believe your Lucy calls you. Such an appropriate term."

I had to explain to Bitsy and Sun about my first meeting with Lucy in Ptown which Mom seemed to know all about. They were both amused and Bitsy said it was indeed a better term than troubleshooter for I never shoot anyone. Sun just laughed and Mom said that of course I can still work for my sister as well. But of course her needs are preeminent. Everyone agreed that was understood and she made a happy smile.

Looking at all of us she said "I love you two and I hope you see Becks as a true sister now. And give her daughters aid in all things as they grow. For now I tire and will leave to rest. Please tell your sister all that I have each of you working on as she will need to know that quite soon."

Before any of us could speak a word she turned into a golden peahen and flew away. We sat and I learned much. Including that my new brother has a dojo in Flagstaff Arizona! As well as much more including why Bitsy created the Lethal Ladies.

Suddenly we all heard a voice from everywhere say "Sorry!" and looking around I saw everyone start moving and speaking normally again. Bits grinned and said "Oops!" as Sun remarked that Mom must truly be tired! It had turned out to be quite a party!

Bitsy said she saw no reason to change our arrangement unless I did and I said that I like what I do for her and the women at the shelters. We talked more and Sun shared some more about why he has a dojo in Flagstaff. I am looking forward to meeting his new protege Cody someday. Or should I call her Swift Justice? Interesting in any case.

The scooters came back, went out and returned until that was all done. Everyone settled into party mode, snacking and chatting as they move from group to group. Around 4 o'clock I decided I could steal time and went in and up to the salle. Which was empty and quiet as I had hoped. I showered and then sat comfortably and cleared my mind as much as possible.

When I felt fully relaxed and clear I closed my eyes and called on the Three. And was startled but not truly surprise. They did not answer me. Instead I received a message, like a recording left in my head and waiting for me to hit play. I heard all three voices speaking. Calm, smooth and controlled. Also what I would think of as wistfully happy. This is what it said.

"Dearest Becks, we hope you are listening at a time and place where you are safe and relaxed. We know that does not come often in your life or in ours. The time has come and we are moving on at last. You know much as we do that our life in this realm was ended by foul sorcery a thousand years ago. But our essence remained bound by that sorcery and also by the need to ensure a true successor to our powers and duties.

We found that perfection in you, Rebecca Greene. Your intent is pure, your heart is clear and loving and your wisdom and integrity are paralleled. And your heart is large enough to even share your daughters with us and our beloved. Live a long and happy life, blessed one. And know that one day far from today we will greet you once more in the realm we all go to one day. We will wait for you as we wait for our beloved Ichiko in that home that knows no sorrows."

That was it other than a sense that if I wished to I can share this with Ichiko. Which I plan to do soon.

This ends the current chapter but be sure Becks and Sarah will return. First we will next meet a young woman named Candace who lives close to the Oregon coast. These two are the principal players in this storyverse. Be watching here and soon you will be able to read her stories. I hope you enjoy reading them as I come up with new stories in this world and perhaps even others. Roz :)