Reboot special; Two pair part two

Clyde slept without so much as a dream. He woke up in the hours before dawn and observed Lindsay reading what she could by firelight. Without a second thought he flopped his head down and fell asleep.
In the morning toward noon Clyde was woken up by his wife. She nudged him gently. "Hey. It's time to go." Was all she said. Clyde loved sleep and hated to be woken up, but if anyone could do it without a word to the contrary it was his wife.
They had gotten underway for a short time when Travis confronted Lindsay again, "Hey, how about a cream tart?"
Lindsay looked at him without moving her head. "I want mine for myself."
"I have cranberry juice..." He said smiling.
Lindsay shook her head.
Clyde coughed. Him and his wife were traveling behind them a fair distance. Travis looked behind to him. Clyde shook his head.
The following hour was spent uneventful. The irrepressible Travis couldn't stand the boredom of just walking so he broke out in song.
"Just look at the two of them. Aren't they cute?" Sonya began, "Travis has a wonderful singing voice and just look at the way she's looking at him. She really can't help herself can she?"
Clyde smiled down at his wife. He knew Travis'es type well; the ladies lined up for men like that. Handsome, charming, and a voice like a skylark; he drew in the women faster than Clyde wrote verse. Still, he was sixteen and he had yet to learn limits. Clyde knew where he stood with women, and his brother had helped him not make an ass of himself so Clyde was paying back the favor. Besides, while he wrote music and played guitar Travis would sing and earn them some coin in the street. They made a pair.
Just as Travis finished a song a scream rent the air. Travis went running followed closely by Lindsay. While not much of a soldier Clyde took his wife in either arm gave her a last look and went running to.

Reboot; Infinite Discovery part 24

Chris and Molly were on their way home. Chris looked behind him in the rear view and caught a glimpse of the thugs.

"Looks like we have someone following us." He said.

Molly turned around to look. "Huh, what do you suppose they want?"

"I don't know. Hang on, I'm going to lose them."

Reboot; Vince Vaan part 24

He saw them coming long before they arrived.

"Sarg, get down here now!"

Sarganno came running, "What? What is it?"

"Barricade the doors! Marauders!"

Sarganno cursed but headed for the backdoor. Vince lifted the couch to the front.

A few moments passed and the sound of hooves came thundering up. Vince stood ready for anything.

"Ahoy in there! Got any food for some starving brothers?"

"We got nothing for yah, go away!"

"You here that boys?" The leader spat on the ground. "He doesn't have very many manners. Let's teach some to him."

Reboot special; Two pair part 1

The forest Rivun was a much coveted place. Everyone loved the idea of endless trees producing fruit, fruit everywhere and no insects. It was in some terms paradise, but in others not so much. Paradise was shared, of course, and orcs did not get along with humans, nor trolls with elves.
This day found four travelers on their way to the forest. It was night time and they lay down to rest.
Travis called across the flames where Lindsay lay parallel to him. "Hey Lindsay, can I have a cream tart?"
Lindsay finished her mouthful before replying, "You have plenty of food Travis."
But he wouldn't take no for an answer, "How about if I shared some of my grape juice with you?"
Lindsay turned over and ignored him. Clyde spoke up from behind him. "Hate to say it Travis but she'll probably be mad at you for what you did for a while. Do you remember what you did?"
Travis flipped over. "Nope, can't say I do."
Clyde remembered all to well, though he had to bite back laughter. They were at her house when he came over, drunk, and sang, "The manual to women." Out loud embarassing her.
Clyde's wife, Sonya, happened to be awake. She looked over her husbands back to Travis and gave her summation, "Why don't you give her a day to herself and then ask her what's wrong? Sometimes we just need space."
Having not much to say to her Travis nodded once and turned over to sleep. Clyde turned over and smiled at her. She kissed him and laid down for sleep.

Reboot; Infinite discovery part 23

"Hey, you sure this is the place?"

"I watched them go in." The other replied.

"I don't feel like starting nothing inside no club. Let's wait until they come out."

"Yah, that way we can nab'em free an' clear."

A police car came by and parked outside of the place. The three of them watched as two officers came out.

"Shit. Let's head back to our car. I ain't starting anything in front of no damn police."

Reboot; Vince Vaan part 23

"Here you go sir. Any requests?"

His uncle's worker dropped off food enough to last them until they made their own. Vince looked through the second bag and found all the necessary tools they needed.

"Sarganno."

He came forward out of the house toward them. Vince handed him the bag "Get to work making locks on the doors first."

"Right, hey what's for supper?"

Vince threw him a pastry. "Keep the change."

Vince turned back to the servant. "Yeah, I could use a few things, namely..."

***

"Look boss, a house!"

"Well I'll be. Saddle up boys we getting ourselves a nice place to live."

His men gave a cheer.

Reboot; Infinite discovery part 22

The place resembled something of a bar like the one she worked at before. Girls danced in cages and female bartenders attended the drunks. Mostly young men hung out here, though Chris saw a few dirty old men laying around here and there.

"Chase please." Molly said.

Chris had wheeled her to the back of the club and a bouncer went through a door. A moment later a man in a grey tuxedo and sunglasses came out.

"Hey! Molly, what happened to your leg?"

"Nevermind that Chase, I need to make a withdrawal."

"Certainly." He said, "Right this way."

Reboot; Vince Vaan part 22

Vince awoke during the night. Flashes of his grandparents rolled through his mind...

He looked around. Sarganno was asleep in the corner. He hauled him roughly up by his collar.

"Huh, wha-"

"Your suppose to be on guard remember?"

"Oh yeah. I think it's your turn now." He said grinning.

Vince rolled his eyes. Just because they were in a house did not mean they were safe. Vince shouldered over to the couch he had been sleeping on and sat, taking his turn at guard duty. I wonder where she is now...

Reboot; Infinite Discovery part 21

"Where are we going?" Chris asked.

It was a clear sunny day, a gentle breeze was about and Chris was driving Molly's car. To where they were going he didn't have a clue.

"Relax. I need money and I know a few people whom I can trust."

Chris looked at her, "Oh yeah? Trust for what?"

Molly laid her head down on his shoulder. "For my money. I'd been saving up for some time."

Two cars behind them some ugly looking thugs followed.

Reboot; Vince Vaan part 21

"... he said you would know what to do."

Matt nodded. "Thank you Toque, your dismissed."

"Just a minute, your not going to call me to do this again are you?" Toque said before leaving.

"If I feel that your needed for the job." Came the reply.

Toque soured at the prospect but said nothing. He did have a debt to pay.

"Oh, and Toque."

Toque stopped at the door.

"Tell the prep cook to come up when his shift is finished. I'll need him to deliver the next load."