The Z-1 Ranch P-124 CGW©
Mr. Burke I'll contact Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben about your family member who wants to visit. I'm sure they will be okay remarked Tobias.
It's still early in the morning young man.
Someone knocked at the door, Tobias answered it. Good morning Mr. Tim would you like to come in and have a cup of coffee?
Only is it's decaf?
What brings you out so early in the morning?
Just making a home visit to check up on the boys after their little escapade.
They're doing just fine you can check on them there both in the living room with Dwight and JJ's parents. Prof. Burke arrives morning and is delighted with his grandson.
Did you say Prof. Burke from the University in the city is here?
I guess so sir, is there something that I'm not understanding here he's just their father.
Please introduce me to him, my father is going to be beside himself when he hears that Prof. Joe Burke is here on the Z1.
Tim followed Tobias into the living room. Excuse me Prof. Burke I don't mean to disturb you but Tim Spinelli come by to check on the two wayward ones to make sure that they were all right and is very interested in meeting you sir.
Joe was holding his grandson. Good morning young man I'm sorry that I did not obtain permission to come out to the ranch but after talking to my wife I hoped that it would be okay, I hope I've not violated any policy.
Tim was very eager and walked over to Joe and stuck his hand out to shake hands. Good morning, Sir the honor is all mine and no sir you have an open invitation to the Z1 at any time that you wish to come here.
We have invited use so many times through the University along with other staff members that wish to tour the Z University campus and the museum of Genman and human history.
That's a new one on me young man I've never heard about an invite.
I can assure you sir every new semester I personally send out invites to every Prof. and associate Prof. from the city universities. I know this is a special occasion but if you find that you have time you are more than welcome to tour the campus, my father would be honored to give you a guided tour.
Well, that's just fine son but I do have a request. The boys have an honorary uncle that has been involved in their lives since before their births. Their uncle Artemis is waiting on a phone call for his invitation to visit with them since he's between semester breaks.
Sir would that be Prof. of linguistics and communications of dead languages Artemis Harris?
The only one I know, and how do you know him.
Me personally no sir I do not know the man but I have followed him over the years in his discoveries unlocking Genmen languages even languages of the ancients. He is welcome just like you are Sir any time.
Well, no time like the present, let me call his communicator and you can personally invite him.
Joe in a few buttons on his communications device and you could hear it began to trill.
Good morning you have Artemis Harris how can I help you?
Good morning to you too my friend, I have with me a young man here that would like to speak to you if you have the time Artemis?
Sure, no problem who will be talking to?
Prof. Artemis Harris, my name is Tim Spinelli and I would like to invite you to visit the Z1 University and Museum here at the Z1 ranch, while you're here with your family members.
Thank you very much young man and I would consider it a pleasure to visit the University. I look forward to meeting you while I visit my nephews.
Yes sir, your name will be added to the entrance roster at the front security gates. Someone will show you to the cottage where your nephews are staying.
Okay I better start packing a suitcase for my visit, tell Joe that I will be there in a few hours. I will see everyone there goodbye.
Tim was at an all-time high when he handed the communications device back to Joe. I need to make sure and clear Prof. Harris for entrance through security.
Tim if you don't mind may I make a suggestion?
By all means sir.
I met a very nice young genman at the security office this morning and he brought me here to the cottage. His name is Aransas if I'm not mistaken, quite a delightful young man. I believe that would be excellent guide for Artemis while he is here on the Z1 grounds. The young man seemed very helpful in every aspect.
Aransas is a very capable young man; he is top notch in securities and takes his job very serious. He's single so he doesn't have to worry about going back to a mate, he can spend as much time with Prof. Harris that is needed.
Perfect, I think they will get along splendidly.
Tim began to suspect something was up with Prof. Burke, maybe he knew something that no one else did.
Well, I need to leave and clear everything was security and also inform my parents that Professor Artemis Harris from the city University will be here in a few hours, I will see y'all later.
Dwight looked at his father, I know that look and it's been a long time since I've seen it on your face what do you have planned.
My son me have something planned, I don't do things like that? A Single Prof. well-educated and lonely meets very nice young pureblood Genmen is what's gonna happen.
Allison looked at her husband, Joe Burke you are going to set Artemis up with a pureblood?
Not just any pureblood, Aransas is very well spoken and very attractive.
Blake snickered, and very wanted by every Genmen there is. But he will not give it up, claims he's waiting for the right one comes along.
Yes, my boy and in about 3 ½ hours Prof. Artemis Harris will arrive in his life.
Joe Junior came tumbling into the room rubbing his eyes. What is all the chatter out here, nobody can get any sleep.
Tobias responded; that's because some people think a bed is for only one thing but not multiple things, JJ your father is here act better.
Father what are you doing here?
Well do I have to have an engraved invitation to meet my first grandson, and visit my children along with my wife?
No Sir that's not what I meant Sir, it's just that your lecture circuit how did you get away?
I canceled, and that's all there is to it. And by the way your uncle Artemis is coming out to see everybody especially that little boy over there; Joseph Blake Burke.
Sir you have never canceled any lecture or symposium, growing up we boys got to see you between them.
Well let's just say this much, somebody said a few wise words to me and I woke up before it was too late. Now, we here and give me your father a big hug.
JJ was shocked, his father wanted to hug him who was this man because it wasn't his father that he knew.
Mitch came into the room still trying to fasten his pants that were suddenly almost one size too small, the baby had started to drop.
Father this is my mate for life Mitch, and in two months he's going to give birth to our first.
Mitch was still fussing with his pants when he was suddenly hugged by Joe, his new father-in-law.
Looks like you might need to get an expansion strap for those pants young man. You might have been able to get along this long without any stretch fronts but it looks like you're going to be a late bloomer.
Mitch was embarrassed, I'm afraid so sir. Had no indication that I was carrying until I had a checkup and they found out how far along I was.
Happens all the time, some Genman don't even show it all until about two days before they birth.
Then there are others like me remarked Tobias, that blimp out within the first few months of conception.
Joe smiled and patted Tobias on his stomach, there's nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed while you're carrying a little one. It happens it's part of nature for Genmen whether they be purebloods or hybrids either one.
Tobias smiled; I need to go check on the coffee I'll be right back.
Such a delightful young man, but I feel there's a lot more that he's carrying around besides that baby. He needs all the encouragement and support he can get.
JJ responded; and that's what we do here. We support each other like a gigantic family here on the Z1. Wait till you meet Ron and Craig from next-door, Ron is one of the four roommates it started out here, he moved next door to be with his bonded mate as he carries their first child. Ron is delighted to be carrying, it's a first-generation hybrid because Craig is human.
This is common out here at the Z1, the mixing of the races?
Mr. Zach is human Mr. Ben is pure blood you met one of their sons already, Mr. Tim.
Yeah; about that young man, he was little robust but I saw a ring on his finger what's his deal?
He is with the breeding program as a breeder but he has carried before and after the twins were grown and transitioned, he decided to do an honor carry for a human here on the Z1. Don't get me wrong, his mate Mason is perfectly fine with Tim carrying. Tim and Mason have a little boy themselves.
Okay so everyone here lives in harmony?
For the most part replied Mitch, there is a conception program that is run through the clinics here so that Genmen and hybrid carriers alike from other ranches and farms can come here and select a breeder. And likewise, some of the carriers here also select from breeders on other farms and ranches after they are properly vetted health and genetically wise. Mr. Ben prefers that children be raised by both parents in a family setting if possible but independent carries do happen.
That's very nice, tell me what is the educational system here like?
Very intense, we were never properly educated before we arrived here and transitioned. But Mr. Zach is making sure that we attend classes in between working and living our lives.
Everyone has a job; everyone pitches in just like a gigantic family responded Blake.
That is very informative, we don't get much information in the city about this place. I was shown some of the brochures from the Museum area and recreation of the slave ship. But I could never seem to make time in my busy schedule. But I need to investigate this matter of invitations that are sent out to the University in the city but yet no one receives them.
JJ looked at his father, do you doubt that Sir? As an X-student of the city University anytime someone asked about the Z University, they were almost threatened by some faculty members. When you start asking around father be very careful, you might have tenure but there are those that are threatened by what you are.
Father; JJ is correct, be very careful. I tried to go out for sporting but let's just say, me and a certain coach didn't see it the same way when he decided to grab my right buttocks. You remember when one of the faculty coaches came to work with his fingers in a splint? Well let's just say I didn't get to make the team but he didn't touch me again.
That old perverted basterd grabbed you, Dwight? Little bro why in the hell didn't you tell me, because he wouldn't have been walking without a crutch for the rest of his life.
It's okay JJ, I appreciate everything you've done for me over the years even though I haven't shown it. But that was one that I needed to take care of by myself.
Joe looked at his youngest son and began to bristle. You mean that basterd Adams grabbed you?
Father it's okay, I handled him myself. I might look like a Genmen thanks to genetics, but I am also more human in my DNA structure and I have a hell of a temper thanks to mom. Let's just say when I went down the hallway from then on, that piece of shit with the other way.
He's been getting away with things for way too long, that old basterd needs to be stopped. I remember one time when he got the hell beat out of him by a senior after he made himself known to a second-year underclassman.
Father, he has been getting away with this for years, he either needs to be removed from his position at the city University or someone will break his neck one day. It's only a matter of time before he pays his dues.
I know Dwight, I had hoped that by now he would have stopped his perverted ways.
People like that don't change they only get sneakier, learning different ways to hide their activity Sir.
Allison interrupted; I do believe that a young man needs to lay down for a nap. You all can discuss this matter later but I believe that Artemis might rate a call to check on his progress.
You are so correct my dear, I'll place the call now responded Joe. The line started to trill.
We're sorry the party you are trying to contact is out of range or in a non-serviced zone please try your call again later, service code 4574.
Well, he's already at the point of no return, so he should arrive in about 2.4 hours.
There was another knock at the front door, wow what is this Grand Central stations today in the city remarked Tobias.
Ron stood up; I'll get it Tobias you need to calm down a little bit.
Just you wait you get this big and you have to walk around everything and everybody will find it so easy.
Go get you a piece of cake and sit down and eat something I think your sweet tooth is off you're getting bitchy, now I need go get the door.
Ron opened the door and there stood Mr. Ted, good morning, Sir.
And I understand it's a very good morning, is Blake up and around and can I talk to him?
Come on in Sir, his future in-laws are here right now and don't mind Tobias he is bitchy this morning.
Fuck you Ron and the human you rode in on.
See what I mean Mr. Ted, his hormones are all off.
That's quite understandable, he didn't ask for anything it was forced upon him and as he goes along it's going to get worse. But just give him a little slack. Now where is the dad to be?
He's in the living room area along with the baby daddy/father and the in-laws.
Ted walked into the living room and greeted everyone. Please body remained seated don't get up on my account I just came to check up on Blake and see how he is doing.
I'm doing okay Mr. Ted, I'm so sorry about the high steel. I won't be able to go on top of the building when the panels are being put up Sir. Kinda got myself in the family way.
And you look perfect, there's nothing sexier than a pregnant Genmen especially a pureblood. And from the looks of it you picked well, my name is Ted Wallace and I own THW Enterprises here on the Z1 where we will be producing the new transparent solar roof panels. I am very pleased to meet you Dwight, I hear nothing but good things about you from everyone.
Dwight was a little out of sorts who was this man truly and how did he know anything?
By the bewildered look on your face, you have questions and let me just calm your nerves, here on the Z1 were nothing but one gigantic family and everyone watches out for everyone else.
An old how are my manners my name is Ted Wallace and you must be the Burkes, I believe it's Joe and Allison Burke it's high time I met Joe Junior's parents.
I would stand up Mr. Wallace but I kind of have my hands full with my grandson responded Joe Senior.
Yeah, I heard that there was a little addition to the family on top of the other two that are arriving later. That should have them is old prose by the time they deliver the little ones. Who knows be my kid will be friends with your grandkids.
Oh, so you're joined with one of the genman here inquired Joe Senior?
I'm not a relationship kind sir, more so the loaner but I do realize that one has to have a lineage and Tim Spinelli did me the favor of carrying for me.
So, you're the one that has that big genman swelled up?
Yeah, but don't say that around him because he's a little touchy. He prefers to use the word carrying or with child but not swelled, to genman that is just as obnoxious is being knocked up it makes them feel cheap. Seen a many Genmen lose a perfectly good set of front teeth that way when they get backhanded by the one that's carrying.
I can't say I don't blame them and I was totally out of line for that, my dad would have backhanded me himself had he heard me.
Like I didn't hear you, Joe Edward Burke you should be ashamed of yourself. Just because you chose not to embrace the carrier side of your genetics there is no reason you should down anybody else who has.
Yes, dad I'm sorry I owe you an apology along with everyone else.
Are there invitations to go around or do I have to guess everybody's name remarked Poppy.
Sir is my pleasure to meet you, and your husband. I'm Theodore Howard Wallace the 3rd but I go by Ted here on the ranch. I own THW Industries and we will be producing the new transparent solar roofing panels here on the ranch for the entire planet.
Joseph stuck his hand out to meet Ted, glad to meet you my name is Joseph Allen Burke I have heard plenty of good things about your new product. I've heard other things but I dwell not on the negative.
Well, I'm glad you don't dwell on the negative because I'm sure I have my distractors. And I could care less what they say.
Now back to my original reason for the visit, Blake you need to take a week off and get used to your new situation. Then you will be in the main plant working on the floor. The panels are only 50 pounds apiece and is fully automated so all you have to do is sit in a chair and pushed a button and occasionally realign one panel in a time. Ron will make sure that you have the ideal workstation. But that doesn't mean you do not attend the schooling in Z University. There is nothing more irritable to the human race than a highly educated genman.
So, you do not oppose the education of the genman race Mr. Wallace?
Absolutely not in fact I encourage it, and educated employee that can reason and think for himself is a more productive employee. Great ideas come from our workers, and that's what's going to make us grow here on the Z1. With the newcomers arriving in the not-so-distant future there will be a lot of cross training done Prof. Burke.
I see my name has already been divulged.
I think it's wonderful that we finally have you here, to scope out the place and tell us where are lacking as an educational facility. I know for a fact that Mr. Zach is very excited to meet you and the other professor that will be showing up later on today, I believe Prof. Artemis Harris of linguistics and ancient languages?
Yes, a little over two hours he will be at the transit stop in town I need to make sure he gets on the correct transfer shuttle.
Nothing to it I can already tell you, that a security staff member has been assigned to pick up Prof. Harris at the transit stop I believe that Tim said he was sending security member Aransas to do the job.
Well, this day gets even more interesting, it would be perfect for those two to meet.
And how do you mean that sir?
Wanton sexy single Genmen meets lonely horny Prof. and what happens only time will tell.
Well let's hope they hit it off, I know that there are plenty of young genman here that are willing and eager to carry their first hybrid. There are plenty young Genman that will only carry a pureblood, so it balances out. Blake you and Dwight take it easy and I will see you Blake in a week. You will not push yourself or endanger the little one that you are carrying nothing is worth that, do I make myself perfectly clear young man.
Yes Mr. Ted, thank you for the opportunity I thought I really screwed up.
How can you screw up, nature took its course you had no alternative than to let it happen naturally. As did the fine young man sitting beside you. The two you enjoy that little boy, because he is going to be a whopper when he grows up.
Thank you very much Mr. Ted, you are welcome any time to come by and check up on little Joseph and maybe we can get some pointers. You know what it's like to be around a hybrid when they are expecting.
I'm not an authority but it's different, he is demanding when it comes to maintenance.
Allison chuckled; I've never heard it put quite that way but I can understand. It was a pleasure meeting you Mr. Wallace and before we leave, I hope we have a chance to sit down to a good meal.
That would be very nice Mrs. Burke, I'm not a very good cook but I'm trying. Maybe Timmy would whip up a good meal I'll talk to him later. Ted left the house saying his goodbyes to everyone.
Jonathan had to readjust the transport carrier to a slower speed, the engines were being taxed even at the present speed and were beginning to vibrate and shimmer.
Zolongee was worried, do you foresee any more difficulties, Jonathan?
No, we just had to clean some intake filters and it should be okay now that we lowered our speed. This part of the galaxy has a lot of space dust and it stops up the filters quite often. I'll get with the maintenance crew and will do a rotation maintenance of all of the filters around-the-clock. I don't intend to lose an engine.
Are you can report to the planet this new development?
Have no reason not to, I need to keep them up-to-date on everything that is going on here with the ship. If we break down out here, we are floating freely and sitting duck for any raider that wants to come by and pick us clean.
This is the transport vessel Freedom 1 calling Solaris 10 please come in. I repeat Freedom 1 calling Solaris 10.
Solaris 10 responding to the hail of Freedom 1, come in Jonathan.
Solaris 10 just giving our daily briefing, we have slowed down two more Zach Knotts, we were experiencing vibrations coming from two engines. Space dust in area dense and stopping up engine filtration systems. Ordered new around-the-clock maintenance on all filtration systems, should overcome problem but this is our new resumed speed.
Freedom one that is noted, Jonathan. Do what you need to do stay safe. Solaris 10 out.
See there is Zolongee, all is well. Yes, we did reduce speed but we have enough fuel and enough resources to carry us. We will be approximately two weeks behind in our arrival schedule but I would rather be there late than never.
Jonathan you are a constant worrier, and I'm very glad that you're on our side protecting this ship. I can't wait to see this planet that you come from. I know the video footage is informative but I can't wait to see it with my own eyes and feel the soil underneath my feet.
Jonathan leaned over and kissed Zolongee. Soon very soon.
This kissing thing was something Zolongee was getting accustomed to, he still didn't quite understand Humans need to press their lips together but it wasn't totally gross.
Aransas was waiting at the transit stop for the special visitor the Mr. Tim had sent him after. He stood in front of the security buggy with a simple sign. It had the name Harris written on it; he did the best he could as printing wasn't his best ability.
Artemis stepped off the bus with his shoulder bag and was waiting for his suitcase from underneath when he spied a very nice-looking young man in uniform holding a placard with his name written on it. He mumbled to himself, damn I'm gonna get myself in trouble if they all like he does. I am going to ring Joe Senior's neck.
Good morning, Sir my name is Aransas and I am with the security section of the Z1 ranch. I was instructed to come pick you up and take you back to the ranch to visit with your family members.
Do you have a last name young man inquired Artemis?
No Sir genman do not have last names unless their mate has taken a last name of a human, they are hybrid or they are the mate of a human. But I am still single sir.
You mean somebody has not snatched you up as good-looking as you are young man?
The Remarked through Aransas off and he stuttered. I'm sorry Sir, I'm plain nothing special so I do not attract the best. And I don't intend to settle for less than I figure I'm worth.
In nor should you, in the city you would have a line of young eligible bachelors waiting to just date you.
I don't know about that Sir; I just do my job and go home. I do work out a little in the gyms but I don't go out.
First thing right now, I'm not Sir my name is Artemis Harris and you can call me Artemis. Tell me what is the Z1 like my nephews are there.
It is home, I don't know how else to describe it. There's a university where we learn, a school where we learn, a museum, hotel and then there's work everywhere by everyone who lives there.
Tell me young man would you prefer the city or this place you call the Z1?
Excuse me; I only know the Z1 my grandparents and my parents were born there as was I. I'm pureblood but of a simple family. What else do you need to find out?
Artemis smiled and patted the young man on the shoulder, suddenly Aransas body betrayed him and he vented on himself. He was embarrassed and all he wanted to do was get back to the speeder and fast as they could to the Z1.
Is everything okay young man?
I need to stop somewhere first Sir; I hope that I don't interrupt your plans but I must. I need to pick up some closing that is waiting at Miss Sonja's place.
Not a problem let's go and maybe I get a casual outfit you know something that doesn't stand out around here. I'm afraid all these business suits and clothing that I have is a little too uptight.
Aransas quickly placed Artemis's luggage in the back and jumped in the front seat and sped down the block and parked directly in front of miss Sonia's place. He was in quite a hurry when he left the vehicle trying not to alert to anyone what had happened.
Artemis wasn't even out of the buggy yet when Aransas was already walking in the front door.
Miss Sonja, I got a problem big problem I need to clean myself and I need some new bottom clothing in the best shield you got one that will descent.
Baby boy just go back to drawing room number one, I will gather everything that you need I have new uniform pants in your size. What in the world got you in this situation boy don't you know not to go out in public when it's your time, you could have been called by anyone.
Miss Sonja is not like that, I come into town to pick up a special visitor from the city and we were just talking and the moment that he touched my shoulder I vented. I still have a month and ½ before it's my time this is never happened.
Sonja heard the door chime go off and she stuck her head around the corner to tell the customer that she would be right with them. Wow what a hunk, 100% pure human Dreamboat. No wonder Aransas went into high orbit and everywhere he was sex on two legs. The girls in the shop were very interested in this new human that walked in.
Sir I will be with you just in a few minutes I need to take care of something in the back that is a very pressing matter, one of my train staff members will help assist you in choosing anything that you need.
Thank you very much my dear lady, I need some casual clothing for couple of days stay out on the ranch where some family members are staying.
Sweetheart we will get you fixed up get you out of them only tired city clothes, you look like you should be teaching class somewhere.
Artemis broke into a smile and started laughing, well actually I am a professor at the University in the city. My nephews are here and well let's say things have evolved for them and I need to visit their new family members.
Oh, a little one or just a new joining, give me their names and I might know them. My Ty is the grandson of the owners.
Well let's say a meeting, a mating, a new baby and another on the way.
Those boys don't mess around, what did you say their names were?
The oldest one is Joe Burke Junior goes by the name JJ, and the other one arrived a few days ago and met a young man and from what I understand it was a whirlwind. The young man's name is Blake that my nephew Dwight met up with and they have a brand-new one just delivered yesterday.
Know that Blake I do, pure sex on two legs baby. If you're nephew nailed that he was doing something and he must be one hell of a human.
Well, they're my honorary nephews, but the oldest is a human hybrid and Dwight is a Genman hybrid second-generation they have a human mother. Their father is also a professor at the University but he does a lot of lectures and symposiums around planet.
And would you have a full name by chance?
Where are my manners; professor Artemis Harris I teach linguistics and ancient languages.
You could write your own pass at Z University; Ty needs so much help unlocking the information that is stored in the computers that were on the ship that crashed. I get you a private tour any time that you wish. One phone call and father Zach would bend over backwards and make sure that you had anything and everything at your disposal after you visit with your family.
You mean the encrypted files are still available from the crashed Genman vessel?
Honey; Mr. Zach don't get rid of nothing, he reconstructed sections of the ship at the Museum and interactive sections. He has archival footage of everything that really happened on that ship to the Genman. I'm surprised University in the city hasn't sent people out to help unlock the secrets.
I'm not, the Board of Regents discourage things like that. Human history humans only. It's shameful the way that we are blocked from teaching both sides of our histories.
A freshly showered and re-clothed Aransas walked out of the back, thank you very much Mr. Sonja for the assistance. I need to pay for the closing with my credits.
Baby doll you don't need to repay for nothing, you just don't let this one get away. Sonja winked at him. Now I believe I can help you now Mr. Artemis, we can get you out of the stuffy looking clothing and let that free spirit relax. Come with me, Aransas have a seat and we will be finished in a few, feel free to contact Z1 and let them know of the delay. And if my father-in-law has anything to say tell him that I am treating our special guest first class.
Artemis was very impressed with Sonja and her little shop. It was packed with clothing and everything anyone needed while away on vacation.
He picked out six new sets of clothes and some shoes and other necessities. The girls placed all the items in the security buggy.
Now Artemis; don't forget to look right in front of you. Sometimes things in plain sight will escape us if we don't know what we're looking. Don't be a stranger, come back and go to Constantine's they make the best malted and burgers and fries in town. Who knows maybe you can bring that little security officer back with you if he's not doing thing.
Artemis blushed; now why does it seem like you're trying to set me up?
Don't ever pass a sure thing baby, and I can tell you he is your sure thing.
Sonja's private line started to trill. Gotta go y'all have fun, seems like my father-in-law is looking for someone or at least wants to know what's going on. I'll see y'all on the ranch more likely, goodbye.
Artemis felt so much more relaxed in the clothing that Sonja helped him pick out. He felt 10 years younger but it 32 he wasn't old.
Okay young man, take me home to the Z1 let's see where I'll be staying in the next few days.
Aransas couldn't help but let his mind drift as he the buggy out of the driveway headed back to the Z1.
Hello my dear father-in-law, just to give you progress report your security staff is headed to the Z1 with your special visitor. Young Aransas had a little problem when the two met. So someone had to come to the shop to keep from being embarrassed when he returned to the Z1.
You're saying that Aransas reacted to the visitor?
Honey, it flooded, he had slick all the way down to his ankles. She used my private showers here and got another set of uniforms and a shield. I just hope he realizes that the he met his match. I've done everything I can to ensure the visitor knew what was going on without just coming out and telling him blankly to his face.
And by the way Sir he is ripe for the picking if you wish to get him away from that city University. I felt there was a story behind his disgruntlement when he talked about it but that's up to you to fish out.
Sonja what would I do without you, my grandson is a very lucky young man.
Why don't you tell him that, not that I'm complaining that he is stalling where it comes to starting a family. My eggs are not getting any younger.
Yeah; that's one is kind things that one needs to tread lightly on, I believe I'll let Ben take care of that one.
Somebody needs to, I'm ready for a baby.
Goodbye sweetheart I'll talk to you later.
Artemis was enjoying the ride back to the Z1, Aransas was explaining everything that they saw from a distance. He could not get over the size of the place, why would anyone dissuade continued sharing of knowledge. The regions have lost their mind he surmised. But this was a trip to see his great-nephew and to which the boys the best in life.
Aransas's phone trilled. Hello you have security member Aransas how may I assist you?
Aransas this is Mr. Zach, please bring the guest to the boy's cottage and plan to stay for a while yourself. You will be professor harasses personal guide and chauffeur for his duration here at the Z1. I know that you are still at home but will be staying in Guess cottage number one in C-section and you shall take spare room. You will go to your home and collect some of your relaxed clothing so that you do not draw attention.
Sir, you mean you would like for me to stay in the same cottage with the guest?
By all means Aransas; I understand that the two of you have quite the repour together.
Sir I don't know if that's such a great idea.
It's the best idea that I have so, you have your orders.
Yes sir Mr. Zach I fully understand he hung up the phone. Aransas had a sinking feeling in his stomach, how could he control himself enclosed quarters with such a person.
Young man is everything okay you look a little worried or even stressed.
No Sir Mr. Harris I am just fine; I have my assignment for the next few days. I will accompany you everywhere here on the Z1. I will stay in the spare room of the cottage that way in case you need anything at any time I will be at your disposal. The only thing I have to do is gather some clothing from my residence and have it moved temporarily to the Guest cottage in C-section.
I don't want to put anyone out Aransas, you do not have to be at my beck and call.
Sir I have my orders from Mr. Zach, I am to be your personal guide and chauffeur for your entire stay here on the Z1. Anything you need just ask me and it will be made available.
Well; I need to ask you something, what if I meet someone and bring them back to the cottage then what?
Aransas blushed; I would be in the spare rooms are in whatever you do in your room is your business Sir.
I am just poking fun young man there is no reason to being embarrassed.
Okay Sir it's just that I have never had an assignment like this. Mr. Zach has put great trust in me and I cannot let you or him down. The entire Z1 is depending upon me to set a good example for all Genmen.
For the first thing you can do when we get back to the ranch is follow your boss's instructions.
I will take you to the boy's home and make sure that you are with your family members. I will leave you there and retrieve what I need placing it in the spare room at the guest cottage along with your clothing in your room. I will have everything unpacked and hanging up so that it is not wrinkled Sir.
You do not have to unpack my clothing.
But I do sir, that is the least that I can do for you sir.
I'm not going to argue with you, do what is required and come back to the boy's home and join us. Do not make me come look for you because I don't know where I'm at.
Never Sir I will do my job to the very best of my ability.
I've been meaning to ask you, what kind of aftershave are you using it has such a crisp fresh smell to it?
Sir Genmen do not use any kind of aftershave we do use the deodorant because of heavy perspiration but it is unscented so that we do not block our natural pheromones. If you smell anything it's just the way your body is reacting to my pheromones I apologize if I offend you.
Aransas you do not offend me at all, I find you quite appealing and that's rare for me. Prof. Burke is the only hybrid genman that I have dealt with in close proximity. He doesn't smell this way in fact he doesn't smell anything, the boys were just typical boys when they got to rank their mother would tell them to go take a bath. Poppy doesn't offend me but for some reason I can smell you.
I don't know what to say Sir, I will try to do better.
Well like I said you do not offend me at all.
We have arrived Sir, we need to travel to section D, we shall arrive at the boy's home shortly Sir.
Aransas pulled up in front of the boy's house, there was a welcoming committee for Artemis.
JJ walked up to his uncle and hugged him; glad you could finally make it out. It did take a little bit of effort on our part but I'm so glad you're here.
I'm very glad to be here myself now let's meet everybody inside, understand you done caught one as well as Dwight.
I fell for Mitch the first day I saw him uncle Art, Dwight was a little bit different story.
I understand that there is a baby involved?
The one is here or the ones that are on the way?
Tell me more as we walk, this sounds interesting. Oh, wait a minute; Aransas go take care of your business and come on back, I look forward to having a roomie for a few days.
Not a problem sir I will tend my business and drop off the clothing at the cottage and unpack your suitcases for you sir.
Artemis watched the young man drive off.
You have a guide and chauffeur? How did you rate that?
I have no idea, but he is a delightful young man. Now let's go meet the family.
Ben stopped by the Guest house in section C.
Aransas was there putting away clothing and getting it ready for Artemis, the man had some very expensive suits of clothing that smelled like him. So much in fact Aransas was in a trance not noticing Mr. Ben standing there watching him smell every article of clothing before putting it up.
Ben cleared his throat, I heard about your little mishap and how you handled it. But you are far from finished with your issue.
Aransas jumped and started stuttering and apologizing to Mr. Ben.
There is no need to apologize first something young man that comes naturally to us, you may not know which that your body has chosen what your mind cannot accept.
Aransas sat down on the bed; it can't be my parents will never accept it.
Young man sometimes we have to follow nature, you only get one perfect match in your lifetime and it seems as this human is yours.
He so smart Mr. Ben and I'm just stupid, and every day stupid Genmen from the low side.
Aransas that is enough of that kind of talk from you, you are not and you never have been stupid. You are quite intelligent and proficient at your job and his far as being from the low side you don't even know how low it goes. You need to sit down with the visitor when the both of you come back and explain your situation and what happened today.
I didn't mean for that to happen it just did, when he touched me, I vented everywhere.
That's much like the boys, when they met and they touched nature took over. It's just who we are, Genmen biology will always ring true. You're so strong that you could control yourself around him, a lesser Genmen would have exposed himself then and there and begged for it.
That's a little much Mr. Ben, I could never bring myself to do something like that in public.
Like I said your strong, your 24 years old and still pure. I've read his bio; he is 32 never attached he's had a few outings with some human females but nothing permanent. The two you are perfect for each other. But what you have to ask yourself and discuss it with him before anything transpires would be living arrangements. He is from the city he is with the University in the city and that's where his life is. On the other hand, you only know the Z1 it has been your home since the moment you will birthed so you two have a lot to think about before you cross that all important threshold.
Yes sir Mr. Ben, I need to finish up here and get back to my duty. I am to report back to the boy's home and make myself available for my job.
Aransas I'm gonna leave you here to ponder on the situation. Make sure and wear a De-scenting shield so that others do not try to bother you.
Am I that pungent at this point in time?
Not really pungent, but you are noticeable. Make sure to wear plenty of pheromone masking deodorant. You will only be appealing to the one and others should stay back.
Thank you very much Mr. Ben I will do my part. May I ask you a question Sir?
I'm already ahead of you, young man. The first time with the proper person it is beautiful and you will remember it forever, settling for just anyone will cause you to make mistakes and choose unwisely.
I have a couple of things to finish up here and then I must head back Sir.
I'm sorry that I kept you so long young man. Ben left.
The visit was going fantastic, the whole family was proud of a certain young man.
Aransas knocked on the door, just so be it Joe Senior was returning from the kitchen and hollered out he would get the front door. Well good day to you to Sir it is about time that you have arrived.
Prof. Burke I am pleased to meet you once again, I need to inform you that I have been assigned as guide and chauffeur for Prof. Harris while he is on the Z1 ranch and I have been appointed his personal attendant for his guest quarters.
Aransas my name is Joe and Prof. Harris goes by either Artemis or to special people Art. I'm pleased that you are his guide while he is staying here. I'm sure that he will want to go everywhere and discover everything as that is his nature.
Sir is there someplace that I may speak to you privately concerning a personal matter?
Joe looked out the front door and saw the swing, that looks like the most privacy that were going to get and it's a relaxed space. We can talk there if that would be pleasing to you?
Yes, sir then I must rejoin Prof. Harris and notify him that his guest quarters are all set up for his enjoyment.
I'll be outside for a few minutes I need to talk to someone about a personal matter I need to get some pointers from someone that lives here full-time and then we will be in Joe relayed to the rest of the party in the house. Nobody even responded they were too engrossed into little Joseph.
Here young man have a seat, now how can I help you?
You know I am unattached and I have never played host to anyone much less someone as important like Prof. Harris.
Why are you so nervous young man what happened?
Nothing happened really, but we were talking earlier when I went to pick him up at the transit stop and as I was walking to the security buggy, he placed his hand on my shoulder and his mere touch caused me to lose myself.
Did he notice this incident?
No Sir he did not notice I made an excuse and stopped by a clothing store used by the ranch in town. Miss Sonja is with the Spinelli's grandson Ty, she helped distract the professor when he came into the boutique as I was cleaning myself in the back.
I don't know what it is but just the mere sound of his voice makes me tremble places. I'm afraid I cannot trust myself around him, I might end up in trouble. And to make things worse the Spinelli's have me staying with him in the cottage as his personal confidant for the duration of his stay. I sleep in the following room but that doesn't mean that I won't have urges in the night.
How close are you to your cycle Aransas?
Almost a month and ½ away but this has never happened to me before. My stomach turns into knots even when I'm downwind of him. I don't know what to do.
Has he said anything about your aroma yet?
Am I that offensive Sir? He said that I smell like a fresh crisp scent. From the way he acted it was pleasing to his nasal factor.
That young man is because you are still pure. And I know this because of who I am and what I am, he will not force himself upon you because he is a true gentleman. But whatever the two of you choose to do is up to you.
Does it hurt the first time? I've heard Genmen say that it was actually worse than birthing.
If you have a gentle and understanding person that is not driven mad by passion and desire of a rutt it's wonderful. I won't tell you any more than that, the initial point when a lover takes your innocence there will be a slight bit of pain because he is opening your body for the first time but soon after you are filled with euphoria and pleasure. If sex is not consensual and you fight against it will be very painful and the person that's doing this to you is wrong.
But if were caught out in our cycle and a Genman or hybrid catches us we don't have a choice but to let them have their way.
Therefore, we lock ourselves away so that that does not happen. But what you experienced today is totally different. Your body sensed his pheromones and hormones and it activated your reproductive system, you would have gladly given yourself to him at that point in time had you not been a strong person and resisted.
It was very difficult I lost my breath, and I had to almost run away from him. The entire trip out here was not easy, I hate the no entry pheromone blocking shields as they are so uncomfortable.
But it keeps a lot of us out of trouble does it not Aransas, if they were not available to us every Genmen on this planet would be swelled up and full of babies all the time.
How do you keep from it; Sir if I might be so bluntly asking?
I have a very understanding partner and my wife and we always make sure that I lock myself away prior to that event. I tell you that Artemis is a very understanding person and if you would sit down and speak to him, I'm sure that the two of you can work this out.
Sir what if I say something and he's in desire also and wishes to put a child inside of me? What should I do let him have his way and impregnate me?
I cannot live my life for you, but I advise you that it is something that both of you would have to agree to in order for it to happen. You know if it's just the sex part you can always use a condom that way no seed is exchanged between the two of you so that no conception would happen.
No Sir I don't want to have sex just to have sex, when I lie with someone in the bed and he is inside of me, it will be to reproduce.
Then that is something that you must tell him, you are not some casual fling, just to wet his wick, if he intends to be with you, it means a commitment because there will be a child involved in nine months. That tell me what you find about him appealing?
I'm afraid the list is great, the way his face looks, why he stands and the way he speaks with such intelligence any offspring to his would be smart and have a better chance it looking better than I do. I could go own and own his smile, his teeth the way his breath smells even and I don't know why I could smell his breath because it's like everything was intensified.
Aransas, I give you three words that explains this.
Please let me know I have so many questions unanswered?
He's your match, simple your pheromones and his pheromones they have combined to create a positive attraction by your body's natural desire. I bet he feels the same thing he's just not paying attention. When the two of you go home to the guest quarters, I suggested you and he sit down and discuss the matters. And if it's not agreeable between both the you, both of your doors need to be locked at night. But right now, before people start wondering what's going on out here, I think we need to go inside and have a little bit of brunch.
Before we go Prof. Burke, I need to tell you how my parents reacted to me staying in the guest quarters. Both my parents have carried but my dad only once, he acted more like my father than my dad growing up and until recently I did not know that I was not birthed from the one I call dad. Dad father was overcome with shame when he pulled me to the side and told me exactly who birthed me. The one I've known his dad has always been hard on me, it's like he resented me because I looked different from my brothers, kinda plain.
I've heard of this happening, and the one that's used to being the dad resents the child that he was basically forced into producing with his mate. You've got to understand that this is common within our race. But how did they not react properly.
My dad father told me that if anything happens to follow my heart. But my biological father was furious when I told him what happened today in the incident. He told me I was not allowed to do my job and that I should work in the fields with the other plain ones. I told him that I worked in security where I have a job and I will do my job for the Z1 no matter what. He struck my face with his hand and told me if I conceive with a human, I am no longer clean and no longer a member of his family.
And what about your true biological dad what was his reaction?
He is noncombative and he just hung his head and walked away. It broke his heart when his mate struck his only child's face in anger and resentment. So, you see if I do follow my heart, I lose my family but if I follow my family's wishes I could lose my heart.
That my young man is a heavy burden to bear, but remember the future is yours to decide not anyone else's. I almost lost both of my sons to a similar way of thought, and that's one thing I could never lose is my family my boys mean more than life itself to me. Now before you get me all misty eyed, we need to go in.
Yes, sir I will consider everything that we have spoken about.
Joe Senior and Aransas walked back inside of the boy's home to rejoin the family.
Well, I thought you was going to steal him away from me Joe, finally find a good-looking young man and you whisk him off. Tell me was the discussion that intense.
My dear old friend Artemis, you are so dense. Genman are not that shallow, emotions run deep in our blood.
Artemis gave Joe strange look and shrugged his shoulders and walked toward the kitchen.
Joe Junior walked up to his dad for he could even say anything he smelled Artemis. Oh boy, don't tell me it's like that? Do the Spinelli's know about this Aransas?
Yes, sir they do and I still have been assigned to take care of Prof. Harris and supply his every need.
You two need to sit down and have a long talk, he doesn't give away anything to anyone and he doesn't expect someone else to give of themselves so freely either. He is very cautious and careful with his emotions; he will never take advantage of you if you say no to any advance.
That's nice to know, I want my first to be someone that is caring and that will not walk away when I am rounded with child.
So, Condoms are out of the equation, when you have consensual for the first time you will carry?
Yes, sir you are correct.
Joe Junior chuckled and walked off and went into the kitchen where Artemis was making him a glass of Coolwater.
Uncle Art you are in so much trouble, and you have no idea.
JJ what are you getting at?
Let's just say your world could change in the blink of an eye, either will embrace it or reject it. But Sir think long and hard and choose wisely for you only get one chance when it comes to matters like this.
You are just like your father; both of you have nothing but riddles when you talk.
Aransas cleared his throat when he walked in to announces coming into the room, sir the guest quarters in your room are completely set up. Your suits are hung and steamed to get out any and all wrinkles they are arranged in colors likewise your ties and your new everyday attire are also hung and arranged by colors with everything matching sir. Your undergarments are all placed in the drawers by colors and styles along with your unmentionables and your socks. I noticed no T-shirts were in your luggage if you need some, I always call to the supply depot and give them your sizes and what you prefer and they will be delivered to the cottage. Likewise, your shoes are all buffed and shined in all arranged for easy access.
Well, isn't that nice you are going to make someone an excellent partner one day. Who knows if I didn't have such a busy life in the city and have to spend so much time there, heck I might even take you home.
That's very polite sir but my place is here on the Z1, I will live no other place mate or no mate. I would not dare raise children anywhere but here where it is safe and everyone looks after each other.
Aransas you're right about that the city is no place to raise children, I'm glad my nephews are here with their mates and therefore new families. Anyone that tried to remove you are asked to take you away from this place would be a damn fool.
Thank you, sir I hope, I did not overstep my bounds by going through your things as I placed them in the drawers. The books that you brought or on your nightstand for easy reading access. Or if that's not to your pleasure I could put them in the reading area in the living room.
I'm sure that they are just fine Aransas, you don't have to be fussy I'm a simple man. I don't expect much in life and I'm fairly easy-going. One thing I can't stand is someone taking advantage of someone else, and if you don't feel comfortable in the Guess cottage I understand if you want to go home at night to your family.
No Sir I am your guide and confidant during your stay here on the Z1. Anything that you wish to know I will make sure that you have all the information.
And your family is okay with your new assignment?
I might be unattached sir but I am 24 years of age and able to make decisions by myself when it pertains to me. Families do not always agree upon everything but someone sometime has to learn how to live their own life and not have it run by someone else.
I see tonight is going to be interesting when we arrive at the guest quarters, I feel that there's a lot of conversation that we can have on that little statement. So, would you like a glass of Coolwater with two cubes of ice?
You do not have to wait on me sir that is my job and my position in life.
Bullshit, a gentleman always offers refreshments to others especially someone as good-looking as you are.
Sir I'm plain very plain I'm lucky if I attract even a moderate mate when I'm ready.
Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on that statement to, and young man you just do not know how good-looking you are.
Artemis Harris we you please leave the young man alone; I see that he is to shades of red with all the bullshit that your feed him right now and where is my drink since you're a gentleman doesn't a gentleman get a lady a drink?
You know me Allison I'm always getting distracted especially when I'm around beauty. So would you like to our three cubes of ice in your class my dear lady.
Artemis you know exactly how I take my Coolwater and we shall be waiting in the living room area for you when you bring the trade-in to us, come with me Aransas I think we need to talk.
But I am to be of service to Prof. Harris ma'am.
Boy, his arms are just fine his hands are just fine and those legs of his can carry him from the kitchen to the living room with the tray of drinks. So, you come with me I'm not is naïve is I look.
No ma'am I would never say that your naïve, especially with the gift that you carry.
That we need to talk about, and before you say anything Artemis don't you dare open your mouth with the question.
Okay I'm innocent I'm not asking any questions I don't want to get shot this weekend. I don't know what everybody's got up their bloomers but will the hormones and pheromones in this room are out of this world. If I didn't know better Allison, I would say you were, oh shit I'm shutting my mouth now.
You would be wise to do so Prof. Harris. Allison took Aransas by his arm and led him back to the living room area where everyone was congregated around the baby.
Joe Senior was holding the baby once again been Allison and Aransas walked into the room. Well, it's about time come meet my grandson Joseph Blake Burke, he's quite the young man.
Aransas wasn't expecting Joe Senior to shove the baby into his arms but he did.
Damn your natural just like every Genmen is no matter where we are purebloods or hybrids and infant knows what we are.
About that time Aransas gasped as the baby attempted to latch on to his right nipple through his uniform shirt.
I don't know what to do I'm sorry I didn't have time to pump this morning and I'm quite full so I must be leaking.
Dwight laughed, don't let it go to waste that boy is not choosy he's hungry 24 seven.
I'm not a family member I shouldn't do this.
He must sense good in you or he wouldn't be trying to rip a hole through your shirt right now to get to that nip.
Allison walked up to a very embarrassed Aransas. Young man let me help you with that, but in a couple buttons and he'll take what he wants he will be satisfied. There's nothing to be embarrassed about it just Genmen nature.
Aransas set on the sofa as Little Joseph latched on, he gasped. Wow that boy has a lot of suction on him and to be careful he's gonna bruise my glands.
Artemis and Joe Junior walked in to the room, when Artemis saw the situation that Aransas was and he almost dropped the tray of drinks.
Uncle Art is not like you haven't seen a Genman child nursing before. I remember the time that we were at the swimming pool and Dwight was about six months old and mistook your nipple for the real thing and the sound that you made when he latched on.
It took three to get him off, he almost damaged my right nipple turned it purple trying to get nectar out of a dry well.
This brought around of laughter out of the room.
You laugh now but you weren't the one walking around for three weeks that summer with a purple nipple.
Well, if you would have listened to me Artemis you would have been wearing a T-shirt when you pick my son up. I personally thought it was hilarious at least I wasn't the only one there with sore nipples chuckled Allison.
Dwight was three shades of red. Now everyone knows, I thought maybe that storyline would die down a little bit over the years.
We'll that's one story that I lived young man and I will never forget it. And if the other one that you're carrying ever looks my way remind him that this nectar bar does not work.
Uncle Art it wasn't that bad, so I got a little hungry I didn't know any different I saw nipple I latched on to it.
Aransas be a great dad one day remarked Poppy. Are there any prospects for a mate yet, are you going to stay pureblood or even choose a human as a mate like I did.
I really haven't given it that much thought Sir, my family wants me to choose pureblood no matter what they say love has nothing to do with it only reproduction.
I don't mean to disrespect your family but that's bullshit young man, I fell in love before I knew what love was. I got a good whiff of Joseph and he set off my alarms everywhere, standing there in line and I flooded so bad it ran down the backs my legs and on the floor. Thought I had peed all over myself in reverse. But no, it was good old slick flowing freely. Joseph was the ever gentleman took off his lightweight jacket and gave it to me to wear around my waist so that I would not be embarrassed leaving the store that we were at.
I was totally beside myself; I had not been in town hot month when this good-looking man set me off into orbit. I didn't have any protection with me but he went back into the store purchased with his money a pair of pull-up slacks, wipes, and odor blocking shields. He stood at the door of the stall right clean myself up and prepped myself for reemergence.
He didn't have to do anything but walk off because I was a mere Genmen and he was a human. But here we are 14 children later and still he makes me hot.
And you don't do half bad job yourself either Poppy, I knew you were mine from the time that you had your accident. We were meant for each other we had just not met yet.
I don't know about that, I know genman that have had the problems like that before but yet nothing ever interested me.
That's because you have not met your match, when you meet your match, you'll know it he'll smell fresh clean just like a pure breeze off the mountain tops. And there's no denying what the two of you will have together Artemis.
Poppy, you keep on telling me this but it hasn't happened yet.
Artemis be careful, you are on the ranch full of eligible young pureblood Genmen and hybrid Genman. They come into cycle all the time and when you meet the right one Katie bar the door because you're going to knock him up as soon as you can get him in bed.
Allison is not like that with me and you know it, I'm not led astray.
My wife is correct, when you match up, you will not will be able to deny it. There's the pheromones that he will be putting out, they will pull you directly towards him. There's not a thing that either one of you can do about it, just simple nature taking its course. Look at the boys, who would've thought two pureblood breeders eating in the same restaurant and when they touched it was all over and for the next two days, they were all over each other. Hard that motel room was a real wreck.
Both Blake and Dwight were red-faced at Joe Senior's description of the room and their meeting.
But is not the same with humans, Genmen are different even hybrids are different.
Keep on telling yourself that fake government bullshit, it's just like you meet the one that you're intended to no matter what you've got a have it.
I think the baby is full, he drained both of my nectar glands. Shall we put him down for a nap asked Aransas.
Dwight gently scooped his son up and carried him to the bedroom and placed him in his temporary crib. He didn't know how he could've gotten so lucky.
Zach had everything arranged, dinner at Donnie's place after a tour of the museum and interactive display located in the same building. He picked up his communicator and texted Aransas the itinerary for this afternoon. Everyone had to attend including him.
Yes, sir was all that Aransas text Mr. Zach back.
Coming soon the Z1 ranch P--125
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