Home On the Range Pt 4 Bearly There

"I can't believe you!"

Kali sighed at her daughter. "What don't you like about this one? It's nowhear near as sheer or clingy as Penny's was or as "uplifting" as the one Pyrrha chose. This ones a looser sort of dress." Kali looked over to smile at the girls so they knew that she approved of their choices and said so. "Those were truly marvelous dresses ladies. I hope Walter will take us all somewhere nice to wear these." They, along with Deadpool, nodded and gave her thumbs-up and the like of approval for hers.

"Oh it's looser alright its, like Penny's, a backless halter with double leg slits all the way up and a too low neckline!" Blake stated."and now you're talking about wearing it out, in public, hoping that man will take you on a one man harem group date!"

"You've been so overdramatic lately, it isn't that bad." Kali said. "Besides your concerns aren't valid because It wouldn't be like that. Walter's a very rich and powerful man who's also very sweet. He might even take us out for fish!"

"Not that bad? A neckline isn't a neckline if I can see your bellybutton, mother!"

“Blake, the dress the protagonist in your little book that you fantasize yourself as has a much lower neckline..."

"You read it!"

"Nice a comeback and a callback combo... Subtle one too" said Deadpool turing to the reader, "... bearly noticeable."

Walt and the Grizzly crashed together with furious **** onto the water. The bracing cold of the icy water trying to freeze his bones while the adrenaline shot like lightning through his veins. He could feel it plunge it's head down to try to bite at him.

Walt pushed himself further underneath to try to get away from the crushing jaws as he stabbed with the big knife into its side. It wasn’t enough to kill only wound, but that was Walter's intention.

(("20"))

The bear reared backwards roaring in pain and anger. Walt knew it eould try to crush him next. If it bit him or got it's arms around him he'd be in trouble. He folded his knees in and with his back braced by the river bottom double kicked with all of his might.

His boots hit something soft and **** as he felt the sand and mud of stones of the river bottom scrape him up and try to surround him. He felt the bears weight ease off him momentarily and siezed the opportunity.

He stabbed the knife again with his left hand and slipped to the right in a feint. It paid off as the grizzly brought both paws down to the left clipping the knife and knocking it from his hand, muddy water from their fracas flying through the air as Walt sprang from right.

(("13"))

Now he roared at the bear this time with a fury. He punched it with a loud crack in the right eye making it roar. He lept upon it's back snaking his arms around it's neck, his legs clutching to it's side.

The massive beast tried to swat at him but it's positioning was bad and Walt's was good. It tried to shake him loose instead but Walt clung tenaciously holding on.

(("7"))

The Grizzly stood rearing and plunged over backwards into the water. Walt let go knowing he didn't want to get crushed between it and the rocky river bottom bellow. Back into the water they both went.

(("3"))

They both came out of the water rearing and lunging at each other like two wrestlers of old for that was exactly what they were doing. Walt recognized the beast this wasn't their first scrap.

(("2"))

They both roared at each other primal and savage. Neither would back down from a fair challenge to their might and ferocity.

(("1"))

But Walt learned long ago in his experiences and adventures to never fight fair and sieze every possible advantage when available. Plus he didn't want to kill this opponent. It was time to end this. He shut his eyes tight, and pushed with all his strength, his arms against the bears, forcing it back and up.

"Now Friday!"

The drone unleashed a double stream of bear spary with pinpoint accuracy in the bears face. Howling blindly with pain the beasts strength weakened Walt pushed it back over toppling it, diving to the side and sticking his own head in the rivers muddied waters trying to wash any bear spray that might have gotten on him away.

He emerged from the water watching his massive opponent flee. His breath heaving he walked away too not wanting to breath in anymore of the spray then he already had. With Friday's assistance he located the bowie knife and turning back in the grizzlies direction said "Two nothing. Better luck next time big guy."

(("Was that the same grizzly, Boss?"))

"Yup,,, he's still got the mark I put on him."

(("So do you and now you've marked each other again. Seems you were right. Trouble found you this time, Walter."))

"It sure did... Have you seen my hat?"

(("I believe I have. Drone 37 has located it approximately half a kilometer down stream caught on a branch. Shall I have it retrieved for you?"))

"Please... Teddy make it okay?" Walt turned to wade out if the river.

((""Teddy" is just fine he's likely halfway to the barn by now."))

"I hope he didn't lose our catch." Walt pulled himself from the water. The ice cold water making his body work hard to keep hypothermia away now that his adrenaline was dropping. At least he'd taken his boots off and his gun was dry. "How long until my ride gets here?

(("Momentarily. Zangief, wants you to know he's already reviewed the footage. "That one bad bear, Boss! Why you take it easy?" Is his message."))

Walt could hear the rotors now. He pointed to an ideal location for the medevac team to touch down as Drone 37 came by with his hat. He looked it over and other than the crown being damp it was in better shape than he was.

"Tell him I said "it's his mountain just as much as mine. It's normal for neighbors to quarrel from time to time." The ladies okay?" He started to make his way over to the transport touching down.

((" Still trying on clothes. Everyone is fine, except for you."))

"How's that?"

(("You're bleeding, Walter"))

"Oh" he looked himself over. His shirt and jeans tore up. "I hadn't noticed. Doesn't feel too bad." He climbed in and the team began cutting away his clothes and applying preasure as they took off.

"Orders, Sir?"

"No need for the medical bay, just patch me up. Touch down behind the rise leading up to the barns. I'll make my way up from there. No need to alarm anyone. That was good response time. Hell of a day off."

"Yes, Sir!"

"Take me home."

The ladies had worked their way to casual wear now as Walter opened opened the door stepped in to the foyer anouncing himself. "Ladies, I'm sorry but I'm coming in!" To various cries of shock and protest that died out as he stepped in his soaked underwear and boots.

His gunbelt and knife slung over his shoulder. His hat in one hand blocking his view of their side of room and all the rest of his belongings in a bag in the other. He was covered in blood and dirt where the mud had dried except for the areas that they'd patched him up. He heard footsteps coming his way as he heard them ask if he was alright.

"I'm fine. Just a little disagreement with the neighbor while picking up dinner," he said.

"What neighbor?" Asked Sienna as Penny ran into his view.

"Angry tiger lady's got a point", said Deadpool. "I think your nearest neighbor might be in another time zone!"

"Honey, you'll get dirty if you touch me," he warned her she did it anyway checking him all over. "Not all of the blood is mine and they already patched me up. Just a little tenderness and a few new scars."

She kept looking anyway. "You're sure you're ok?"

"I'm just fine sweetheart," he smiled at her. "To answer Sienna's question one of the nearest neighbors is a Grizzly bear, a really big one close to 1,100-1,200 lb range depending on the season and we've tangled before. Some of these scars come from him."

"That's a big damn bear," said Deadpool.

"Yes, it is," Walt said. "I've already seen to my horse. Wade, there's a creel basket of fish on the porch. Be a pal and put it the kitchen on the counter?"

"Can do, Walt!" Said Deadpool.

"Since we tangled in the ice cold, river I'm going to go up and take a hot shower and get changed before hypothermia sets in." Penny was already taking the bag from him and guiding him to the stairs." Might even go to the springs later. You ladies keep doing your thing. I ain't seen a thing-" there was the distinct sound of a picture being taken, then many more "-and you ladies have seen plenty."

Once they were gone everyone checked their phones and compared shots, even Blake and Deadpool.

"That is a how a man should be," said Deadpool turing to the reader,"I sure hope the Author don't stab him in the back!"

"Penny dear, you should hurry on down to the others and finish shopping."

Penny shook her head, continuing to wash and scrub him removing the blood and grime. "I'll go if you order me too, Master, but I would prefer to stay. Until I am sure you are fine."

"Alright," said Walt. "As you wish."

"Walter..." she said.

"Yeah?"

"...When i saw you like that i got so scared..."

He sighed. "I'm sorry I frighten-"

"-i got scared thinking about what might have happened to you." She said shaking her head and clutching him.

He put his arms around her."You've never been scared for someone like that before?"

She shook her head. "Only when my dearest friends were in danger. I've never been scared just thinking about it."

He kissed the top of her head and held her to him, her head cradled beneath his chin listening to his heart beat. "I will always come back to you. I promise."

They stayed like that a longtime.

By the time they got out of the shower and Penny rejoined the others downstairs they'd all finished up. With the exception of Sienna who had gone out to the porch and Lifts-Her-Tail tail who had gone to start on dinner, the other ladies remained behind to give Penny support in picking out her casual outfits which with all their help and Fridays she got through quickly.

They all got redressed and Walt came back down and kissed Penny on the cheek as Ms Tiffany smiling came came over with her tablet. All of the purchases had already been placed they she just needed him to verify.

"Certainly," he said accepting the tablet."that shouldn't be a problem. Let's see here..."

"The bear proved ineffective. Let's see if the bill does more damage," said Deadpool.

He started to scroll down the list... and down the list... and down the list... and down the list... and down the list...

He still hadn't gotten past the underwear yet... still scrolling he started to look at the ladies he'd put in charge of holding the reins Neopolitan smirked, Kali blushed a little and only innocent Penny smiled like everything was completely OK. After another minute he just shook his head and hit the skip to end button. He looked at the amount thought about for a second and looked at Penny. "Did you enjoy yourself?"

Everyone else waited. The tension was palpable in the air.

"I enjoyed myself very much! And everyone else seemed to be having a lot of fun too. Ms Tiffany even cried a few times with joy! Ms Rarity was very helpful and Ms Mode was fun! Oh, and while I didn't understand some of the things that Mr Pool said, like "boner-riffic" for example, he was always nice and entertaining!"

"That's nice." Walt said writing a generous gratuity on top of their sales commission and the custom orders. "I'm glad to hear that Penny!"

"No effect!" Said Deadpool. "The man is an unstoppable **** of nature! And he made me a sandwich and let me try on the hat! And she's just too sweet! Together those two are going to make unstoppable, killer, niceness babies that'll ride unicorns wearing tiny cowboy hats and take over the world! The friendpocalypse!"

After verifying and paying the bill he shook all their hands. "Thank you all for taking good care of them. I appreciate it and when we need similar service again I know just who we'll call."

Ms Tiffany smiled. "Thank you so much for the business and we greatly appreciate the compliment! It really was a pleasure and if you ever want Penny to model I know a few people!"

"E, Rarity, it was a pleasure and Wade you call and we'll get drinks sometime!"

After seeing their guests drive away Walt said,"Let's go see if dinners ready. I want to watch catgirls drool over all the trout I caught! And then go to the springs!"

Penny laughed, "I think that's a wonderful idea! Do you really think they'll drool?"

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

Will return in

Home On the Range Pt 5 Springing Ahead

Coming Soon]