Home On the Range Pt 5 Springing Ahead

"Are we really having fish for dinner tonight?" Asked Sienna from where she sat on the porch.

Walt nodded and kissed the top of Penny's head. "Do you mind giving us moment, Penny dear? I want to chat with Sienna for a bit. Infact if you could send Kali out too that would be big help?"

Penny nodded and kissed him. "I don't mind at all! I'll let Kali know that your both out here and would like her to join you. But is there a reason why you want to talk to them and not Blake specifically as well?"

Walt thought about saying that he knew she already was up on the roof hiding, probably listening to everything they were saying right now, but if that was how she wanted it to be that was fine.

"Because Blake doesn't want to talk to me right now and I won't **** her to, Penny. She's one of your friends and very important to you, so she's very important to me too." He squeezed Penny's hand. "I hope in time she and I can be friends also. So if she needs time, let's give her some. "

Penny smiled and nodded. "I think you are right and it would make me so very happy if that happened! I'll go let Kali know that you wish to speak with her."

They watched her go inside. "You really care for her don't you human? She might be your **** but at least you love each other, I'll give you that."

Walt leaned against the porch. "Thanks. She wanted it that way and specifically asked for it so..."

"So you gave it to her." Said Kali as she joined them.

He nodded. "I did. Thank you for joining us, Kali. Please, take a seat."

She did. "Is this about the bear?"

"Some and that's as good a place as any to start." He moved his body trying work the soreness out. They'd patched him up well but his muscles were complaining and fatigue was also setting in a bit. Yesterday, last night and now today's excitement were catching up. "That could have happened to anyone and I made a mistake keeping the spray on the horse and not my person. We all make mistakes."

He looked over at Kali. "Letting you run off like that yesterday was another mistake. I wasn't just out for a ride or fishing. I checked down to the bunkhouse over there and then out to a cabin, I think you might like. Made sure both are ready, serviceable and waiting if you, or one of the others, would like to use like Kali and Blake are the one over yonder. I want you to think it over. I know you and most of the others are capable warriors and huntresses but leaving you unarmed out there last night was a mistake on my part and I apologize. I'm sorry, Sienna. "

Sienna looked at him. He'd just fought a bear the size of the largest Ursa Grimm without the intent to kill. He was a capable warrior himself and his apology seemed sincere. She'd be a fool not to think about the dangers and consider his warning and offer. She liked to think she was no fool.

Sienna nodded. "Apology accepted and I was also too hasty in my actions. I'm sorry for my part as well and shall seriously consider your offer. Thank you."

Walt smiled and nodded. "Accepted and you're very welcome." He sighed. "I'd like to ask you both a favor now. Kali, you've already been wonderful with them and I appreciate all your help so far. Please help me in looking after the young ladies? You don't have to but I'd appreciate it if you would. As a powerful leader and you as a wonderful mother are both experienced ladies and can help look after them, keep them out of trouble and see to their needs. They're grown but still so young in many ways. I'd appreciate any help you'd consider giving me in giving them further support."

Sienna nodded. "I shall consider your request."

"Thank you, Sienna."

Kali reached out to Walter touching his hand. "It's been my pleasure so far to help and I'll keep doing so. I feel the same way. They need our support. I also appreciate your kindness to my daughter and myself. I'm sorry she's been difficult. "

Walt took her hand. "Thank you and you're very welcome, Kali. And there's nothing to apologize for. Blake is a wonderful young lady who's had a hard go of things. With all that she's gone through in the past and then being dragged here it's no surprise she is one of the one's having a hard time. If she needs space and time she can take all she needs. If she feels she needs someone to blame and lash out at, I can be that target for her frustrations."

He sighed. "I want what is best for them and all of you. Apologies in advance if I screw up from time to time." He looked off down the valley. "It's been so empty here since her passing and we never got around to having children before then. It's just nice to have you all here, whatever the circumstances might be. Last night at dinner..." he started to laugh. "Even my embarrassing display this morning! Just seeing or hearing you all to together has been a pleasure for me."

He squeezed Kali's hand before letting go and clearing his throat. "Well that's all I wanted to say. We better check on dinner. Those trout won't cook themselves after all." He didn't need to look. He felt the stares of three pairs of hungry, gleaming eyes upon him as he made his way inside.

Sienna stood wiping her mouth. "Maybe they need a hand setting the table. I think I'll go see."

Kali definitely wanted to follow Walter to the kitchen but she waited. Blake eventually came down of the roof. "Do you think he knew I was there?"

Kali smiled and said. "It's possible but I don't think it mattered to him if you were listening or not. I think he meant everything that he said and if you wanted to hear it he was willing to let you."

Blake walked over and gave her mother a hug. "Sorry, I know I'm being a pain."

Kali stroked her daughters hair. "It's fine and I think you're telling that to the wrong person, dear."

Blake nodded.

"Do you think you can, yet?" Kali asked.

Blake shook her head.

She continued holding her daughter, gently stroking her head. "That's fine. He said you can take all the time you need. And he's the kind who means what he says."

"... like daddy..."

"Yes, dear. Like your father... very different but similar, men..."

Dinner was excellent again with tomato soup, salad and potato salad, biscuits and finally the grilled trout which was extremely well received and liked. Penny giggled for Sienna and Blake both did drool, Kali's eyes gleamed and Ahnassi made cute, kittenish sounds. Lifts-Her-Tail was also delighted wriggled said tail with joy. Dessert was kept simple with cookies that made her think about her friend Ruby. She hoped she was doing well.

There was a lot of discussion. It had been a eventful day. They discussed the clothes they bought and when they mentioned the dresses Walter promised he'd take them somewhere nice to enjoy them sometime. They asked about the bear and he told them about checking the bunkhouse and cabins. Penny expressed an interest in learning to ride and Walter said it would be a good thing to learn. Thinking if it reminded him and he said he'd show the ladies where to find the bikes and atv's and maybe add getting their licenses to the list of things "to do".

Penny felt tired and she knew Walt must be as well. She reached over and squeezed his hand. He looked at her smiling and nodded. They excused themselves and announced they were going to the springs if anyone wanted to join them. They weren't far just a short hike or an even shorter ride and he had Friday mark the location on each of their phones. They went to clean up dinner and go get some towels and set out.It was a lovely evening and they enjoyed the trip to the springs.

"Wow", said Penny looking at them and the other ladies had similar reactions. Walt chucked. There was a small bathroom/changing building with a separate men's and women's and his grandfather had a Japanese style pool put in after his experiences there which was handy as his grandparents got older.

"They're nice but I want to go to the natural springs. Do you mind?" He asked.

She shook her head and they made their way up a short path. There were under rocky cliff were the natural springs. They'd been there long before his family. A series of several natural mossy pools. He ran his hands along the cliff face tracing ancient symbols and pictures. People had used them ages ago. He looked back at Penny and smiled seeing her reaction.

"Shall we?"

"Lets!"

Stripping down and taking thier towels (and gun belt and bear spray) they made their way to the pools and eased in.

"Ahh, that's so much better." Walt said easing back in the water letting the warmth soak into his body.

"Mmmmm, it certainly is", Penny said settling in beside him.

They enjoyed the peace and tranquility for a moment then-

*Snap*

Penny blinked. Walter's gun was in his hand so fast she could hardly register he'd stood and drawn except for the fact that there it was and the water was moving around from his rapid action.

"Hello Walter. It's only us." He heard Pyrrha's voice. "We saw you and Penny come this way and we decided to check it-Oh my! I'm so sorry! I didn't think you'd both be naked!" She had come into view wearing a towel.

Kali and Neo stopped to look, getting an eyeful, right behind her and he could hear the others coming up the path.

Walter sighed. How much accidental exposure had he gotten the last several days? He feared he might start having to get used to it. "It's alright Pyrrha." He turned to put his gun away before turning back to lower himself back into the waters."i thought you ladies would enjoy the lower pools to yourselves but if you want to join us it's not a problem."

Pyrrha was embarrassed, while Kali looked amused. Neo smirked appreciatively.

Pyrrha was covering her face after the fact. peeking through her fingers. "We've got spare underwear or we can keep our towels on or-"

Neopolitan took her towel off. Her lithe and petite naked body on full display standing there a moment giving Walt a look before stepping in. Neo wasn't shy and she was certainly bold! She greeted Penny who was happy to see her before seating herself near Walter's other side. She boldly looked down then back up meeting Walt's eyes with a grin.

"Or that!" Said Pyrrha. Kali whispered something in her ear. Pyrrha nodded and then Kali did too as she called out to the others saying this pool was full and they should get in some of the others.

Pyrrha stepped into the water shyly and turned around to face the other direction opened her towel and took it off folding it. Walt seeing she was shy, unlike Neo, covered his eyes but he had to admit she had one beautiful body! Even if only from the back!

"Pyrrha!" Said Penny "I'm glad you and Neo joined us!"

"T-thank you for that, Penny. Walter thank you for being thoughtful, you may uncover your eyes now."

Walter did. She was certainly naked as well though he couldn't see everything and he didn'twant to make more uncomfortableby trying either. Still he was feeling quite warm. A warmth that had nothing to do with hot springs and everything to do with the three lovely, naked beauties. Penny to his right, Neo to his left and Pyrrha directly across from him. Hearing the others getting into the pools around him and thinking about that, their beautiful bodies sliding into warm waters, wasn't helping matters any either.

Penny rested her head on his shoulder smiling happily. He felt Neo's hand accidentally(?) brush his side and his and Pyrrha's legs where touching. While there were plenty of them, most of the natural pools only fit a couple bodies at a time. They were definitely pushing the maximum of this one. Still Walt smiled,"This is nice."

"I agree," said Penny. Neo nodded and put her hand on his knee but just left it there comfortably. Pyrrha started to relax despite the earlier awkward situation, "It certainly is!"

He could hear the others talking amongst themselves happy and contented. He closed his eyes. Just for a little bit.

Pyrrha looked at them. He and Penny were both breathing easily, relaxed... had they fallen asleep? She glanced at Neo who was studying them both. She looked at Pyrrha and nodded puting her finger to her lips indicating they should be quiet.

Neo beckoned her come closer. Pyrrha blushed but nodded. She wanted a closer look too. Carefully Pyrrha crept closer not wanting to wake them. Neo pointed out that even sleeping the two were holding each other. Pyrrha nodded.

Penny's sweet face was nestled up to Walter's, her head on his shoulder. She was holding his arm while he held her hand their fingers entwined. It was almost too sweet and wholesome despite their nakedness. Penny really was a beauty. Watching her try on clothes and outfits today she'd looked so happy and lovelier even than usual. Maybe that was it. She was in love and had the man she loved, loved her back.

And then there was Walter. He was an older man but his body was fit and vital. He had more than afew scars too that told tales of battle and misadventures. He was a handsome man in a fierce, rugged way but normally so intense. Now he looked so at peace. It made him look good in a different way. Content. Happy.

She and Neo looked at each other, nodded and looked down. They just stared at him for a while lost in their individual thoughts. That was when he struck.

His left arm just moved and before she knew it, she and Neo had been pulled to him. Neo was pinned under his arm while Pyrrha lay across his big body his hand gripping her shoulder firmly. She and Neo blinked at each other thinking they were in trouble and raised their gazes up to his still sleeping face. His breathing was still even, his barrel chest lightly going up and down. They could hear his heart beating. He wasn't crushing them. He was embracing them in his sleep!

Pyrrha looked at Neo and she was blushing. She realized she was too. This was just like the other day when she had found herself in his lap, noticing the closeness of his body... only this time they were naked and she was practically laying on top of him! Her breasts were pushed against his skin and his penis was touching her! They needed to get out of this situation!

She felt Penny stir. Brothers! What if she was mad. Nope. Penny had released her hold on Walter's arm and wrapped her right arm around Pyrrha as she snuggled happily in her sleep, her left hand still entwined with Walt's.

They truly were trapped now. She looked at Neo and saw her close her eyes. What was she doing?! They needed to escape!

But as the moment dragged on she felt the same thing she felt when Penny and Walt had held her before. Safe. Accepted. Welcomed. Contentment. Just like before. It was such a strange feeling. But it made her happy. Neo seemed to feel it to and had already surrendered. Her face looked so different at ease without her usual gaurd up.

*Maybe this was okay for awhile? It wasn't bad to feel nearness to someone. Especially these two caring souls. We could stay like this just a little while longer*, she thought. *Just a short while... should be... fine...*

After a nice long soak with her daughter and Lifts-Her-Tail, Kali agreed they should get home. They were already talking about tomorrow mornings breakfast and making plans. They would need to talk to Walter about getting more supplies. He would quickly run out of some things with so many more mouths to feed.

Seeing them get out from the next pool down Ahnassi and Sienna did as well. Ahnassi felt like having a nice nightcap after such a good soaking and Sienna had decided she would sleep in the bunkhouse for now and wantedto get settled in. She didn't particularly feel like sleeping in a tree again.

Drying themselves off Kali's curiosity got the better of her. She'd noticed they hadn't heard anything from the upper pool where Walt and the girls were in sometime. She peaked and smiled at what she saw. She quickly grabbed her phone and snapped a picture.

When she came back, she told the others that Walter and the others would be along later. On the walk back she smiled and showed Ahnassi and Lifts-Her-Tail what she'd discovered. The three of them agreed the ladies were quite safe... Walter though, maybe not! They laughed.

Walter woke up first. Feeling quite a bit better than he had but also heavier again. Oh. He realized that he was in a similar situation as a couple of nights ago. Only this time the three ladies were naked. And he and Penny seemed to be embracing the other two. His body was definitely acutely aware of the situation as well. But how could it not be.

Penny was holding his right hand, his arm between her breasts. Meanwhile she had her arm around Pyrrha. Pyrrha and Neo had lain themselves upon him, their heads upon his chest. Pyrrha laying her body more or less directly along his, while Neo held him like she might some body pillow nestled surprisingly sweetly.

As exciting as the situation was, it was also tender. Their faces looked so happy, relaxed and peaceful. He almost didn't want to wake them and he did wait a long while to savor the moment. After all he'd woke to much worse many times before.

He started with Pyrrha. He gently stroked her neck and shoulder with his fingertips unti he thought he felt her stirring and closed his eyes. He felt her take a deep breath and freeze while he lay there eyes closed as if still sleeping. He felt her relax again after awhile and was afraid that she'd gone back to sleep.

Then he felt her move. He thought she was going to get up but she didn't right away. Her right hand on his chest started stroking him gently, idly exploring a scar or his chest hair.

Finally he felt her remove her hand but her arm was still moving. Curiosity piqued he cracked an eye open to see she was brushing some of Neo's hair gently from her face. *Oh good,* he thought *maybe she'll wake her and they can go together.*

But she didn't do that either. She started to shift off of him slowly so he closed his eye and tried not to think about the parts of her touching him, moving. But her right hand was back on him again trailing down. He tried to keep his breathing even as her fingers ran down to his erection.

He was pretty sure she wasn't trying to be exciting, though it was definitely having that effect! She was probably just curious. Her touch was light and inquisitive as she touched him slowly. He felt her swallow as she touched, measured and explored and weighed as if his genitalia were going to be on a test. Once she knew those answers she did become bolder and she gripped him and squeezed him lightly, here and there. She even give him a few pumps before letting go and repeating the process with his testicles which caused him to breath a little to deeply. She froze waited and then after a few moments more of fondling started to slide down and away.

He heard her slowly move through the water and half opened his eyes. Her wet body in the moonlight was lovely as she picked up her towel wiped herself before getting out. She turned to glance back at them and he thought he saw her smile before she wrapped herself up and walked away.

He waited a long while to give her time to go with out embarrassment and him a chance to calm down. Now it was Neo's turn and he really wasn't sure how she was going to react or what she'd do either. He opened one eye and was about to touch her but she moved first lifting her head and looking in the direction Pyrrha went. She must have woken up during that. She started to turn his direction and he closed his eye again.

He felt her brush his hair and then her lips against his forehead and hand patting his shoulder. He looked up into her eyes and she gave him a look saying he couldn't fool her.

"Sorry, Neo", he whispered softly so as not to wake Penny just yet.

She smiled giving him a look and patted his shoulder as if saying it was sweet.

"Thanks", he whispered.

Neo nodded then looked at his erection and back made a hand motion, wiggling her eyebrows.

He fought hard not to laugh and wake Penny. "I think I can manage. Thanks for the offer. Perhaps another time if Penny is okay with it and we've all gotten to know each other a little better."

She grinned and nodded. Then pointed to direction Pyrrha went, Penny, herself and his erection again asking who?

"Because of all of you."

She pointed to herself again and then reached out and gripped it for herself.

"Absolutely. You're very attractive, Neo dear." He grinned.

Unlike Pyrrha had been shy she was direct and bold as she looked it over and touched him. She also wasn't trying to get him off either since he'd declined "this time" but since he'd let Pyrrha get an eyeful she felt it was only fair. After she studied it over she grinned and then silently whistled giving him a wink.

He bit his lip stifling his laugh a moment. "I'm glad you think so."

She let go of his cock looked at Penny.

"I will. Thank you, Neo for being good to both of us. You're a treasure!"

Neo blushed, patted his shoulder and kissed his cheek. She rose up and retrived her towel, wrapping herself up slowly giving him a small show. She gave them a wink and wave then skipped away.

He and Penny waved back. "See you Later, Neo" she said. "You're right, she's been good to both of us."

Walt nodded. "That's why I said it. When we first meet I insisted she try to get along with you and I think she's really trying."

Penny nodded. "She has."

Walt kissed her. "You have too."

Penny smiled. "It's a chance for us to start over. You didn't have to turn her away for my sake, Master."

"Penny," he said "Your happiness and love is my number one priority."

Penny nodded. "I know, Master, which is why your happiness and love is mine. And I think if we can include our friends in our happiness and love that just makes us happy and in love together. I want that for you."

"I'll think on it but if that's what you want then that's what we'll probably do." He said then asked. "So when did you wake up?"

"Right after you did." She smiled at him. "That was sweet what you did for Pyrrha. I think she likes you too."

"Maybe so but she's inexperienced" Walt shrugged "let's go slowly with friends and those we care about, especially ones who have been through a lot. If we do this it's important that no one gets hurt. Especially friends and the people we care about."

Penny nodded, kissed him and reached for his erection. "And we can go a little fast? If we're out here we won't wake the whole house..."

Walt laughed. "You're incorrigible! And I think the whole valley can hear us!" He kissed her pulling her to him."I can't say "no" though. One more time though... we both need rest..."

She moaned."How many times... did we say... "one more time"... this morning?"

"That's the problem..." he said. "Never enough..."

[Walter Stark Penny Polendina F.R.I.D.A.Y Neopolitan Pyrrha Nikos Blake Belladonna Kali Belladonna Sienna Khan Ahnassi and Lifts-Her-Tail

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