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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2819604" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>As Romo Sanchez and Bobby Whittaker ride out of town, Minerva tells Luna to follow the men on the horses.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet smiles at Minerva. "Good thinking my love, now lets move to a spot where they can't see us. It looks to me like they are heading south."</p><p></p><p>After a long wait, Chester returns with three horses. He leads them to where Nanuet and Minerva are waiting. Nanuet says, "Where were you? They've got a big lead on us. Luna is following them so all isn't lost."</p><p></p><p>"Sorry Nanuet. Ruby and Jake were attacked by a giant bug in the cellar of the house. We killed it, but they're exploring the rest of the place now. I got horses for both of you."</p><p></p><p>"Umm... giant bugs in the basement of the house they are renting? Sounds like the perfect place for us to live. I never thought I would say this, but I can't wait to get back to Promise City" Nanuet says with a sigh.</p><p></p><p>"You're telling me," Chester says. "They found a trap door that leads to a tunnel. Then the bug popped out of the ground in front of us. Ruby and Jake went on ahead." </p><p></p><p>Minerva looks incredulous. "You had to stay and help them kill a bug? Senor Jake can incinerate an evil, will weakening, mind controlling, blood sucking monster with barely a flick of his trigger finger but he requires assistance to exterminate a bug? May the gods help us all," she says looking toward the sky and shaking her head in disbelief.</p><p></p><p>"Well I wasn't going to leave them when that thing popped out of the ground. I was telling them where we were going, then, bang, here comes a giant bug spitting at us. Not something you see every day. We finished it off pretty quick. Any ideas where we're headed?"</p><p></p><p>"I would like to hear about this incredible bug later Senor Chester but, We must hurry now. If Luna gets to far ahead I may not be able to communicate with her. Come. hurry." she says, anxiously mounting her horse.</p><p></p><p>"Minerva, what does Luna say? Are they still heading south?" Nanuet asks.</p><p></p><p>Minerva concentrates for a moment and nods "Yes, due south. Let's go before we lose them."</p><p></p><p>With that the companions mount up their steeds and gallop off to the south following the tracks in the sand before them.</p><p></p><p>Luna is about a half-mile away and heading almost exactly due south from the Whittaker house. She does not express being in any danger or being in a rush. She still only sees two men on horseback.</p><p></p><p>Chester, Nanuet and Minerva have little trouble catching up with Whittaker and Sanchez as the two appear to be in no hurry. They are able to keep enough distance that they would avoid being noticed and the desert sand makes it easy for the trio to track their prey.</p><p></p><p>After traveling for about 10 miles the pair dismount their horses. Whittaker ties the horses up while Romo gathers wood and lights a small fire. The two sit down by the fire and appear to just be waiting.</p><p></p><p>Chester, Nanuet, and Minerva dismount out of sight of the campfire. They creep closer behind some rocks. Chester whispers, "What are they doing? Are they waiting for someone?" He slides one of his pistols out of the holster and holds it lightly. Nanuet scowls a little. "Don't worry Nanuet. I'm not going to shoot them, yet."</p><p></p><p>Minerva crouches down beside Chester and Nanuet She has her pistol in her hand. Tense and alert, she spends her time looking closely at the surroundings and listening for any movement. She also searches the sky and communicates to Luna to let her know if she sees anything from the air.</p><p></p><p>Luna excitedly replies to Minerva, making her aware that someone is approaching, yet still may be a little ways off. The two men sit quietly by the fire, apparently waiting for whomever is approaching like Chester suggested. Nanuet offers to scout closer alone, but decides it's best just to sit tight and see what they are doing.</p><p></p><p>Several tense minutes pass, the only sounds are the sounds of the night and the crackle of the small fire. Eventually the creak and moan of a wagon can be heard approaching from the south. This seems to be what the men have been waiting for because they do not act surprised but get to their feet in expectation of the wagons imminent arrival.</p><p></p><p>The wagon comes into view, 4 men are squeezed onto the top and are armed with shotguns and rifles. Both groups exchange greetings and 2 of the men dismount and head to the back of the wagon apparently to deal with it's contents. Whittaker follows the men to the back of the wagon while Romo stays and talks with the men who did not dismount.</p><p></p><p>They seem to be too far away to comprehend what exactly is being said, especially because the voices are purposefully being kept low. Whittaker emerges from the back of the wagon and seems to be pleased as he now wears a wide grin on his face. He then walks back to his mount where he retrieves a leather satchel and a bottle. He passes the leather satchel to the wagon drivers and offers everyone a drink from the bottle.</p><p></p><p>"We need to find out what is in that satchel." Minerva whispers. "She looks around for possible cover to get a better listen at what they are saying. She watches the man with the satchel to see what he will do with it.</p><p></p><p>The mexican with the satchel opens it and thumbs through it, possibly counting something. Apparently satisfied, he dismounts the wagon with everybody else and takes a celebratory drink from the bottle that is being passed around. He gives some verbal commands and some of the horses are unhitched from the wagon team while Romo heads back to the fire and begins to extinguish it.</p><p></p><p>"OK. Now what. Looks like the Mexicans just got paid. The wagon holds the key to this. I bet Whitaker and Romo take the wagon back to town. But what's inside? Let's get ready to get the horses. The wagon will slow them down, so we'll have time."</p><p></p><p>Chester is half correct as the scene continues to unfold. The Mexicans who originally came with the wagon leave with the leather satchel and double up on the horses they unhitched. Romo hitches his mount to the wagon while Whittaker hops up onto his horse. They soon begin heading back in the directions they came from although Romo and Whittaker seem to have different paths this time. Romo steers the wagon north, but a little west of town while Whittaker appears to be heading directly back home.</p><p></p><p>Minerva instructs Luna to follow the wagon and tell them where it is headed. They wait for a safe enough distance to follow.</p><p></p><p>Chester chuckles. "Good thing no one took me up on that bet. We don't need to worry about Whitaker for the time being and the Mexicans were just making a delivery. Hopefully the others aren't in Whitaker's house. Anyone know what's north of town? I don't remember hearing anything. Let's keep a safe distance from the wagon and hope Romo doesn't spot Luna."</p><p></p><p>"Luna is very good at not being spotted. She has really excellent eyesight and can stay at a safe distance. She is a really clever bird!" Minerva says proudly.</p><p></p><p>"I don't doubt it, Minerva. Do you have any idea what that wagon holds? It must be something to warrant a secret meeting."</p><p></p><p>Luna follows the wagon for about a mile (the distance where she would begin to lose communication with Minerva) and is able to tell her that it seems the wagon is headed in the direction that would bring it slightly west of town.</p><p></p><p>Minerva turns to Chester. "I have no Idea what is in that wagon, but if we don't get moving we may not find out. Luna is about a mile out and communicating with her is becoming difficult. I suggest that we ride west so that I can keep in contact with her." She says mounting her horse.</p><p></p><p>Chester replies, "Let's get the horses, then. We'll see where Romo is heading. Once we find out, we should tell the others." Minerva, Chester and Nanuet mount their horses and head in a westerly direction in pursuit of Luna and the wagon.</p><p></p><p>The single riders easily catch up to the lumbering wagon. They follow it for some time soon realizing that they are now northwest of town. The wagon continues in this direction.</p><p></p><p>Minerva, Nanuet and Chester continue to follow the wagon. They are close enough that they can see the wagon in the dim moonlight but are unable to get much closer without being spotted. "Minerva tells Luna. "Try and fly into the back of the wagon and tell me what is in there. But be very careful not to be heard. If there is someone in the wagon do not risk yourself."</p><p></p><p>"Looks like we're heading away from town. How far should we follow the wagon? I want to see where he's going. There's little chance of us picking up the trail if we stop now."</p><p></p><p>"Si, I agree we cannot turn back now. We must find out what these men are up to and the only way to do that is to see what they are carrying. If they do not stop soon, we may have to find a way to stop the wagon and peak inside."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet says "If we want to take a risk, I think I can dismount and run behind the wagon quiet enough to not be noticed. I should be able to at least get close enough to get a peek inside. It is risky, but otherwise we follow until he stops. What do you think?"</p><p></p><p>Minerva says, "I think that is a fine idea. But let us wait for Luna to tell me that there is no one waiting inside the wagon first."</p><p></p><p>Chester says, "I agree. Surprises are rarely good."</p><p></p><p>As if right on key Minerva picks up the thoughts of her avian friend. There was not another living thing in the back of the wagon, that she was sure of. Luna did not seem overly excited by the contents at all.</p><p></p><p>"Nanuet, it is time. Luna has told me that there are no people in the wagon. We will guard you from here. May the gods guide you and keep you safe Mi Amor." Minerva says and kisses him before he dismounts...</p><p></p><p>Nanuet nimbly hops off the horse and quietly but quickly advances towards the wagon. As he closes the distance though he takes an unfortunate step and stumbles over a rock. The noise is loud enough for Romo to notice and the wagon slows to a stop. Before Romo can dismount to come look Nanuet scrambles and hides.</p><p></p><p>Chester spots Nanuet stumble. He whispers, "Let's get out of sight." Minerva and Chseter try to hide behind a bush. "Was he seen?"</p><p></p><p>Romo appears to be a bit skittish and does not look around for long. As he is heading back to the wagon Nanuet again begins approaching, this time moving more slowly and cautiously since the wagon is not moving. He is able to get much closer to the wagon before it begins moving again.</p><p></p><p>Chester releases the breath he'd been holding. "Whew. Back on the trail, but further back, Romo is nervous now."</p><p></p><p>Minerva follows Chester. Her gun is drawn and she is watching the wagon very closely.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet manages to get close enough and reaches for the back of the wagon, he grabs ahold and hoists himself up into the back. There is no immediate trouble, so Luna must have been right. In only a matter of a few seconds Nanuet re-emerges from the wagon back and drops to the ground carefully as to remain quiet. He continues to hide as the wagon continues it's northwestern trek.</p><p></p><p>Chester and Minerva lead Nanuet's horse to him. "What'd you find out? Do we follow the wagon still, or head back?"</p><p></p><p>"Guns. Loads of guns and ammunition. Mostly looked like standard stuff as far as I could tell though I am far from an expert. No idea where he is heading but there is camping gear and food in there so my guess is he is heading out for a long haul. I say we go back."</p><p></p><p>"Hmph. Wonder what he plans on doing with that? It doesn't seem to be related to our vampire problem, but I'll tell the Sheriff anyway. He'll know what to do. Let's get back to town. I'm dying to know what Jake and Ruby found in the cellar under the house."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2819604, member: 12815"] As Romo Sanchez and Bobby Whittaker ride out of town, Minerva tells Luna to follow the men on the horses. Nanuet smiles at Minerva. "Good thinking my love, now lets move to a spot where they can't see us. It looks to me like they are heading south." After a long wait, Chester returns with three horses. He leads them to where Nanuet and Minerva are waiting. Nanuet says, "Where were you? They've got a big lead on us. Luna is following them so all isn't lost." "Sorry Nanuet. Ruby and Jake were attacked by a giant bug in the cellar of the house. We killed it, but they're exploring the rest of the place now. I got horses for both of you." "Umm... giant bugs in the basement of the house they are renting? Sounds like the perfect place for us to live. I never thought I would say this, but I can't wait to get back to Promise City" Nanuet says with a sigh. "You're telling me," Chester says. "They found a trap door that leads to a tunnel. Then the bug popped out of the ground in front of us. Ruby and Jake went on ahead." Minerva looks incredulous. "You had to stay and help them kill a bug? Senor Jake can incinerate an evil, will weakening, mind controlling, blood sucking monster with barely a flick of his trigger finger but he requires assistance to exterminate a bug? May the gods help us all," she says looking toward the sky and shaking her head in disbelief. "Well I wasn't going to leave them when that thing popped out of the ground. I was telling them where we were going, then, bang, here comes a giant bug spitting at us. Not something you see every day. We finished it off pretty quick. Any ideas where we're headed?" "I would like to hear about this incredible bug later Senor Chester but, We must hurry now. If Luna gets to far ahead I may not be able to communicate with her. Come. hurry." she says, anxiously mounting her horse. "Minerva, what does Luna say? Are they still heading south?" Nanuet asks. Minerva concentrates for a moment and nods "Yes, due south. Let's go before we lose them." With that the companions mount up their steeds and gallop off to the south following the tracks in the sand before them. Luna is about a half-mile away and heading almost exactly due south from the Whittaker house. She does not express being in any danger or being in a rush. She still only sees two men on horseback. Chester, Nanuet and Minerva have little trouble catching up with Whittaker and Sanchez as the two appear to be in no hurry. They are able to keep enough distance that they would avoid being noticed and the desert sand makes it easy for the trio to track their prey. After traveling for about 10 miles the pair dismount their horses. Whittaker ties the horses up while Romo gathers wood and lights a small fire. The two sit down by the fire and appear to just be waiting. Chester, Nanuet, and Minerva dismount out of sight of the campfire. They creep closer behind some rocks. Chester whispers, "What are they doing? Are they waiting for someone?" He slides one of his pistols out of the holster and holds it lightly. Nanuet scowls a little. "Don't worry Nanuet. I'm not going to shoot them, yet." Minerva crouches down beside Chester and Nanuet She has her pistol in her hand. Tense and alert, she spends her time looking closely at the surroundings and listening for any movement. She also searches the sky and communicates to Luna to let her know if she sees anything from the air. Luna excitedly replies to Minerva, making her aware that someone is approaching, yet still may be a little ways off. The two men sit quietly by the fire, apparently waiting for whomever is approaching like Chester suggested. Nanuet offers to scout closer alone, but decides it's best just to sit tight and see what they are doing. Several tense minutes pass, the only sounds are the sounds of the night and the crackle of the small fire. Eventually the creak and moan of a wagon can be heard approaching from the south. This seems to be what the men have been waiting for because they do not act surprised but get to their feet in expectation of the wagons imminent arrival. The wagon comes into view, 4 men are squeezed onto the top and are armed with shotguns and rifles. Both groups exchange greetings and 2 of the men dismount and head to the back of the wagon apparently to deal with it's contents. Whittaker follows the men to the back of the wagon while Romo stays and talks with the men who did not dismount. They seem to be too far away to comprehend what exactly is being said, especially because the voices are purposefully being kept low. Whittaker emerges from the back of the wagon and seems to be pleased as he now wears a wide grin on his face. He then walks back to his mount where he retrieves a leather satchel and a bottle. He passes the leather satchel to the wagon drivers and offers everyone a drink from the bottle. "We need to find out what is in that satchel." Minerva whispers. "She looks around for possible cover to get a better listen at what they are saying. She watches the man with the satchel to see what he will do with it. The mexican with the satchel opens it and thumbs through it, possibly counting something. Apparently satisfied, he dismounts the wagon with everybody else and takes a celebratory drink from the bottle that is being passed around. He gives some verbal commands and some of the horses are unhitched from the wagon team while Romo heads back to the fire and begins to extinguish it. "OK. Now what. Looks like the Mexicans just got paid. The wagon holds the key to this. I bet Whitaker and Romo take the wagon back to town. But what's inside? Let's get ready to get the horses. The wagon will slow them down, so we'll have time." Chester is half correct as the scene continues to unfold. The Mexicans who originally came with the wagon leave with the leather satchel and double up on the horses they unhitched. Romo hitches his mount to the wagon while Whittaker hops up onto his horse. They soon begin heading back in the directions they came from although Romo and Whittaker seem to have different paths this time. Romo steers the wagon north, but a little west of town while Whittaker appears to be heading directly back home. Minerva instructs Luna to follow the wagon and tell them where it is headed. They wait for a safe enough distance to follow. Chester chuckles. "Good thing no one took me up on that bet. We don't need to worry about Whitaker for the time being and the Mexicans were just making a delivery. Hopefully the others aren't in Whitaker's house. Anyone know what's north of town? I don't remember hearing anything. Let's keep a safe distance from the wagon and hope Romo doesn't spot Luna." "Luna is very good at not being spotted. She has really excellent eyesight and can stay at a safe distance. She is a really clever bird!" Minerva says proudly. "I don't doubt it, Minerva. Do you have any idea what that wagon holds? It must be something to warrant a secret meeting." Luna follows the wagon for about a mile (the distance where she would begin to lose communication with Minerva) and is able to tell her that it seems the wagon is headed in the direction that would bring it slightly west of town. Minerva turns to Chester. "I have no Idea what is in that wagon, but if we don't get moving we may not find out. Luna is about a mile out and communicating with her is becoming difficult. I suggest that we ride west so that I can keep in contact with her." She says mounting her horse. Chester replies, "Let's get the horses, then. We'll see where Romo is heading. Once we find out, we should tell the others." Minerva, Chester and Nanuet mount their horses and head in a westerly direction in pursuit of Luna and the wagon. The single riders easily catch up to the lumbering wagon. They follow it for some time soon realizing that they are now northwest of town. The wagon continues in this direction. Minerva, Nanuet and Chester continue to follow the wagon. They are close enough that they can see the wagon in the dim moonlight but are unable to get much closer without being spotted. "Minerva tells Luna. "Try and fly into the back of the wagon and tell me what is in there. But be very careful not to be heard. If there is someone in the wagon do not risk yourself." "Looks like we're heading away from town. How far should we follow the wagon? I want to see where he's going. There's little chance of us picking up the trail if we stop now." "Si, I agree we cannot turn back now. We must find out what these men are up to and the only way to do that is to see what they are carrying. If they do not stop soon, we may have to find a way to stop the wagon and peak inside." Nanuet says "If we want to take a risk, I think I can dismount and run behind the wagon quiet enough to not be noticed. I should be able to at least get close enough to get a peek inside. It is risky, but otherwise we follow until he stops. What do you think?" Minerva says, "I think that is a fine idea. But let us wait for Luna to tell me that there is no one waiting inside the wagon first." Chester says, "I agree. Surprises are rarely good." As if right on key Minerva picks up the thoughts of her avian friend. There was not another living thing in the back of the wagon, that she was sure of. Luna did not seem overly excited by the contents at all. "Nanuet, it is time. Luna has told me that there are no people in the wagon. We will guard you from here. May the gods guide you and keep you safe Mi Amor." Minerva says and kisses him before he dismounts... Nanuet nimbly hops off the horse and quietly but quickly advances towards the wagon. As he closes the distance though he takes an unfortunate step and stumbles over a rock. The noise is loud enough for Romo to notice and the wagon slows to a stop. Before Romo can dismount to come look Nanuet scrambles and hides. Chester spots Nanuet stumble. He whispers, "Let's get out of sight." Minerva and Chseter try to hide behind a bush. "Was he seen?" Romo appears to be a bit skittish and does not look around for long. As he is heading back to the wagon Nanuet again begins approaching, this time moving more slowly and cautiously since the wagon is not moving. He is able to get much closer to the wagon before it begins moving again. Chester releases the breath he'd been holding. "Whew. Back on the trail, but further back, Romo is nervous now." Minerva follows Chester. Her gun is drawn and she is watching the wagon very closely. Nanuet manages to get close enough and reaches for the back of the wagon, he grabs ahold and hoists himself up into the back. There is no immediate trouble, so Luna must have been right. In only a matter of a few seconds Nanuet re-emerges from the wagon back and drops to the ground carefully as to remain quiet. He continues to hide as the wagon continues it's northwestern trek. Chester and Minerva lead Nanuet's horse to him. "What'd you find out? Do we follow the wagon still, or head back?" "Guns. Loads of guns and ammunition. Mostly looked like standard stuff as far as I could tell though I am far from an expert. No idea where he is heading but there is camping gear and food in there so my guess is he is heading out for a long haul. I say we go back." "Hmph. Wonder what he plans on doing with that? It doesn't seem to be related to our vampire problem, but I'll tell the Sheriff anyway. He'll know what to do. Let's get back to town. I'm dying to know what Jake and Ruby found in the cellar under the house." [/QUOTE]
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