The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-72 CGW©

News around the globe was abuzz about the most recent attacks on supply cargo ships arriving at the jump port headed to Solaris 10. The dollar amount was high but the number of lives was even greater. No matter how they tried to defend themselves they were no match for the battle cruisers under the command of the Royal Genmen.

Zahara had learned a lot since they were rescued and with all the archival records at her disposal through the museum, she decided that there was something that had to be done.

She asked for an audience with the governing bodies of Solaris 10 along with the Hawthorns, Mr. Zach, Mr. Ben and Jake Traylor.

The conference was held at the Z1 since the auditorium set up at the Museum was one of the largest on the planet.

Zahara began her speech; my kind Sirs and benefactors up until recently before I was rescued, I was a member of the royal house. I served in the military branch where I commanded an attack vessel some call them battle cruisers. After witnessing an apparition at the spaceport and relinquishing my attack. I myself along with my entourage and flight crew were set upon by the three other battle cruisers. Five of us survived the attack in an escape pod that was severely damaged.

If it had not been for the generosity and kindness of a transport headed here bringing supplies that managed to evade the cruisers we would have perished. We were brought back to health and we were assigned caretakers to hopefully educate us in the ways of the genman and humans that live here on this planet in harmony.

Is everything perfect here no, it's never perfect anywhere but when you know your history and are not told lies then you are much better off. Throughout my training and education, we were always told that the lost transit ship was taken over by rogue Genmen, the Royals were slaughtered and it was brought to an unnamed planet.

Conspiracy theorist have made up all sorts of lies, never was there a mention of a cosmic storm that forced them down. Neither were we aware that so much damage had incurred during the crash and so many had lost their lives due to an accident. But that seems to be what the Royals do best keep the people ignorant of the fact getting them to follow blindly, to what is really going on.

They don't care about survivors all they care about our slaves more workers and increased bloodlines. If they are allowed to penetrate the spaceport, they will attempt to enslave humans and Genmen alike.

Genmen are not natural, they did not rename themselves after a planet as you have been led to believe. There was a race of highly advanced humanoids, they had several classes the leaders which were the Royals, the armies and then the servants.

This race you know quite well they recalled Goran. One day a Goran ship happened on a disabled ship and its inhabitants were in cryogenic freeze. The ship and all of its contents were pilfered. The armies and a few of the Royals sought to profit from the find, they found that the tubes were mostly dead and decaying corpses but in four of them they found viable male specimens.

They used these males after they were revived for breeding experiments. They attempted to create a super being, that ended up becoming the original hybrid other words known as the Genmen. Through Genetic Manipulation they were able to bring forth a sub-race.

The servants and our slaves of the Goren were used as breeding stock, all of them were impregnated with the embryos created in test tubes and the Genmen were birthed. They made a Genman so that he matured out in half the time of a regular Goran and could be bred back-to-back to produce offspring. Soon workers drones were readily available to any Goran that wanted them, they were strong and very docile.

This did not set well with all Goran; some left the planet to seek a future of their own away from all the madness. After years of over breeding the genman were removed from their original planet and sent to their own so that they could multiply and produce a workforce when needed.

The Goran and caretakers that handled the genman were considered royalty in their own right since they were in charge. Soon other population took over, starvation was abounded and wars broke out amongst the Genmen. They attacked the home world and they attacked each other in a last-ditch effort the most vicious clan packed everything and everyone they could onto ships and headed out for a new M-Class planet that was located.

During the course one of the ships disappeared it was a transport ship according to the archives, but we know different for you have proof. It was a slave quarters ship. So many died when it crashed so many lives were lost in the biggest lie of always created by the Genman royal family. That's all I heard all of my life we need to find the lost ones punish those who were responsible for the crash and bring the survivor's home.

I can tell you that the survivors here have it so much better than anyone living on the Genmen home world royal or otherwise. You can read about myself in the entourage that accompanied me here. I consider this planet our home and we are blessed to be here.

It wasn't until recently that I discovered who my entourage really was, they are my half-brothers as all entourages are. Never again will they be forced to do something such as their parent endured. There is no negotiating with the Royals, they are conniving and deceitful at best. I pray that you make the right choice protect your port, at all cost because it will protect the inhabitants here on Solaris 10.

Zahara's speech went worldwide, and her pleas did not fall on deaf ears. Humans, Hybrids and Genmen alike were ready to pick up arms against anyone that attempted to invade their planet.

Zach was working on things both ways. He needed to find some way to get Stephen's family safely to the Z1 so he went back to talk to Stephen.

Son I need to talk to you about your parents and your family.

Yes or Mr. Zach I was meaning to talk to you also, they don't know about me.

What you mean they don't know about you what do they not know about you Stephen.

They don't know about Junior number one and they don't know about Arbayden and the baby. I thought maybe they could know about him and just think both of the children were born to him but if they come to live here, they're gonna see me get big.

Damn boy did you tell your parents anything, do they even know that you're in the conception program?

That's another thing I never got around to telling them, they think I just haven't found anybody and I work construction all the time, they don't know about the after-hours gig.

I knew dad would eventually pay off his debts and be able to travel off the farm and take the boys with him but I had no idea that the farmer was going to try to use them as breeding stock so that they could pay off Dad's debt.

Well Stephen it looks like I'm going to have to step up my game, I wondered when I spoke to the farmer why he was so hesitant at the boys coming for a visit with their dad here to the Z1 now I know why. The Bastard hopes to have them bred and under his control so that he will never lose any of the offspring of your dad's. He thinks they're Z1 stock, therefore they are good bloodlines. That Son of a bitch, you stay here and don't do anything. Madison and I along with Tim and Robbie will set things straight on that little farm.

Don't try to play in the big-boys sandbox when you can't even afford a shovel, he'll get to know that really quick.

Mr. Zach sent Stephen home, when he arrived, he was very stressed his new mate sensed that.

Arbayden trying to lighten Stephen's mood asked him to describe his parents so that he could have a better grasp on how to deal with them.

Let's just say dad is a little bit on the happy side. He's always got a good mood but he is very spontaneous and over-the-top. Every time he arrives, he's dressed in vibrant colors and embarrasses me so bad. He calls me his little pookie, and he likes to hug me and plays with my hair checks behind my ears to make sure they're clean, you know anything that a dad can do to embarrass you.

Sounds like he loves you, I would know what my dad was like we all grew up in the nursery quarters together with caretakers. We were instructed how to act, how to walk and how to talk. It was very structured there was no playtime there was no fun time it was always drill time. To have someone to grab a hold of me in hug me just for who I am their son it would've been nice.

Don't think me ungrateful Arbayden, I love both of my parents. But sometimes it can be trying you just have to experience it for the first time.

Okay so that's your dad what is your father like?

Good looking, 6 foot 6 which is tall for a human and he has muscles from head to toe. And he doesn't mind flexing them for people are showing off his gluteus maximus or his muscled butt. Him and dad make the perfect parents both of them are outrageous, he works full-time in the city and he only gets to see dad twice a year. Once when he impregnates him and when the babies come, it gives him time to bond with the boys. I love my parents and all of the time that I get to spend with my family here at the Z1 but the thought of them being here 24/7 is a little scary.

Stephen, you don't have to worry about that anymore, I'm beside you 100% of the way. Plus, with two grandchildren they're going to be preoccupied.

Let's not forget my six brothers, just as soon as the newest set of twins are born. That might take some focus off of us.

Homer was dealing with things of his own, the thought of meeting his son and his family made the big man's sick to his stomach. It was all Clayton could do to keep his partner calm.

Homer get your big ass out of that damn bathroom; they are going to be here any moment and you are going to have your ass out on that front porch ready to welcome your son home.

Clayton, I can't do it he wasn't supposed be here. Pops and Da-Day said that they would take care of him and he'd be better off with them.

Well Homer a little thing called life got in the way, Pops and Da-Day have went on. They did what they promised now it's your time to be the parent to your son.

What he doesn't like me, what if he blames me for everything that's bad in his life because I abandoned him when he was only four days old. I know I did all I could and he had to have nourishment but what he can't see that?

If he is anything like his dad, he will be levelheaded. You don't do anything without reason and purpose. Look how we met, look at our boys. He will see his brothers and he will love his brothers just like he's gonna love you.

Sure, he's going to love me Clayton, the dad that dumped him.

Homer I've already said it one time and I'm not gonna say it again, now get your ass out of this house and on that front porch, wait for your son and his family. Do you really want his first sighting of you to be the one with me whipping your ass as I throw you out the front door? Because you know I will, now move.

Homer begrudgingly walked out the front door and took a seat on the swing. His whole stomach was inside out.

Gareth you stop this shit right now, all I have heard the entire time that we been together is one day you would meet your dad. Now we have the chance at a new life and it will include him because he lives at the Z1 and you're scared to meet him. Have you ever thought that he is just as horrified to meet you?

He must come face-to-face with the child that he placed in a loving home to save his life. Have you ever thought about that, someone else besides you is in pain I'm ashamed of you?

What kind of example are you setting for your own sons? When we arrive at the Z1 you will take a seat with your dad and you will both discuss what took place. He thought enough to bond with you, to feed you until he had no more to feed then he placed you in a loving home with two wonderful parents. They never lied to you they always told you that you were a precious gift from someone who loves you so much that he could not stand to see you hungry and suffering.

I'm sorry Jaelyn, I don't know what's come over me. I know that he has a new family, what if he doesn't want to see this part of his life?

He will see you, and he'll see the goodness with in you just as I do. You have nothing to worry about he needs to know that you don't blame him for anything. You have lived your entire life knowing exactly who you are, do you really think the people who raised you would care to see you like this?

No Jaelyn I don't, they always taught me to see the best. My dad had to be a very strong person, he carried me for nine months and alone he birthed me. He took care of me for three days and on the fourth day he went out and found me nourishment. He will always be my Hero nothing could make me think any less of him.

Then tell him that Gareth, let him know he's your Hero. Get to know him as a person and your Dad. Tell him everything that you discovered.

Homer was nervously waiting for his son to arrive, his little Gareth. He knew that he was not a little boy anymore but a full-grown man with a family of his own but Homer's mind kept on traveling back in time to a point where he was holding a slime covered little baby. Someone so defenseless and innocent that his heart went out to him. As he held him close the little boy found what he was looking for, fresh nectar.

Homer heard someone pull up as he pulled himself from his daydream. It was Madison driving out from the back stepped a very good-looking tall and mature Gareth.

Gareth reached inside of the speeder and helped his mate Jaelyn from the seat, he reached in and took the boys out and put one on each of his shoulders holding them so high up in the air. As a father these two boys were a testament to his love and admiration of his mate. He always showed off the boys no matter what, he was a proud father, pure and simple.

Pete was the first one to holler out as he pointed, there he is and you look just like him father. Tall and noble, there's no doubt he's your dad.

Gareth looked up the pathway that was meticulously trimmed and standing by the swing in the yard was his hero, his dad. A flood of emotions swept over the big man as he remembered sitting in his dad's lap during his first-year celebration. He had felt so safe and so loved by the stranger who held him that day.

Pops was the one who told him who the kind stranger was at his party and why he felt so comfortable around him. He told Gareth not to be sad because when the day came that they would be back together once again as family.

Clayton made his way out of the house and gently stood beside Homer to help him stand tall and proud. The young man coming up the sidewalk was a splitting image of his Homer. In those two boys were beautiful, Homer's grandchildren.

As Gareth approached his dad, he gently eased the boys down from his shoulders. Homer held out his hand but for his son that was not enough as he wrapped his arms around him in a loving embrace.

As Gareth hugged his dad tightly, he spoke; you are my hero, my greatest love and protector. I remember how you held me next to you during my first celebration that was the best memory of my childhood, getting to meet my dad. I owe you everything in life for without your love and your sacrifice I would not be the man that I am today, and certainly wouldn't be the father to my two boys that I am without you and what you did for me.

All of this was too much for Homer and his knees started the buckle. Gareth quickly helped his dad to have a seat on the swing that he set beside him and wrapped his arm around his shoulders. We have a lot to make up for but without you I would be nothing.

Tears streamed down Homer's face; I owe you an apology. I did the best I could for you at the time. I hope your life was good with the kind couple that I picked out for you picked out for you.

Pops and Da-Day were the best they could be, they reminded me every day that they were blessed to have me in their lives. They told me to never look down on my dad who was unable to care for me past my third day of life because he had no nectar, he found me a place that I could grow and be nourished at. It must've been the hardest decision in his life to walk away, one that would hold him forever.

The day that you showed up at my first-year celebration of life I knew you were somebody special. And pops told me who you were, I realized right then that you would never forget me and I meant a lot to you.

The installment checks each month helped Pops and Da-Day to raise and care for me, they were never hidden from me. And every month a new photo was included so that I could not forget who you were. Pops put them in an album for me and it helped me through the rough times. So, you've always been with me throughout my life. There was always a short note from the owner here in the checks were from the Z1 but in the memo section it was listed as nectar royalties and beside it was your name.

I don't know what you're talking about Gareth, never could afford to send you money because I didn't make much and I don't know where the nectar royalties came from.

About that time Mr. Zach and Ben walked up and heard the end of the conversation.

Well Homer let me clear that one up for you, you remember I made you sign an agreement for your nectar you didn't always produce a lot but what you produced being an alpha was very high-quality and very profitable. Your portion of the profits each month were set aside and half of it was sent to your son the other half was putting an investment account. Once a year a dividend check was sent in your name in addition to the monthly checks to Gareth for his care. You are a rich man because your money has been sitting in account untouched.

Please forgive Zach he wanted to tell you a long time ago but I wouldn't let him. And the photos they were my idea and my creation I wasn't always just taking pictures of scenery lots of times I took pictures of you in your everyday life. Your home your crafting, your woodworks everything that makes you exactly who you are and I sent them to the caretakers of your son. I wanted for him to know who his dad really was, what he was like in his everyday life there were some pictures that were not so flattering when you had your low points but then when Clayton came into your life and gave you purpose once again, he could see the change in you.

I had no idea the this was being done I don't know how to thank you both.

Well, you just did, now introduce us to your son Gareth.

The introductions were made and Gareth being a hands-on person hugged both Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben, being very careful and gentle since Ben was quite large and far into his gestation with his latest child.

Zach and Ben bid the family farewell and told Gareth and Jaelyn if there was anything that they needed for the house it would be made available all they had to do was requested from Robbie at the construction office. And if they had any problem finding it, they were sure that Homer would make the best escort for the Z1.

Soon the neighbors started to stop by to pay their respects and began to set up tables for a meal outside.

Gareth had no idea that his dad was so well thought of in the community, there were gifts of furniture and food along with dishware's so that the house would be set up for them to occupy. Grant and Pete began to explore the new surroundings and their new friends. On the old farm they were never allowed far from their dad side but here it was a new world with them. And they thought their Granddad and his mate along with their young uncles were fantastic.

Clayton and Jaelyn were going to be the best of friends. Clayton could tell Jaelyn was a little nervous about something and he looked at him and asked; does he know about the new baby that you carry?

Jaelyn's eyes got big as saucers; how did you know I'm not even showing yet?

The way you're sitting down and the little waddle you have every time it decides to step on your bladder, what are you about three months along?

Boy, you are good. We hadn't plan to have another child this soon after Pete but you know how romance is. One minute it's all fun and games and suddenly you get reminded that your eggs take it seriously. We are usually so careful you know with Gareth being hybrid.

What did you say, are you sure?

You didn't know that Gareth's biological father was human?

No, and I definitely know that Homer doesn't know that either. He just thought it was some overzealous Genmen that caught him out and did what he did to him.

There's so much that Homer needs to know that Gareth found out about his history, and it impacts Homer.

You know Gareth has a best friend, his name is Frank and he's human. Frank was brought in when Gareth was almost in transition and the two were paired up by the old farmer. He wanted him a three quarters human alpha to bring a better bloodline in to the farm.

Frank had a conscious, after him and Gareth got to know each other and Gareth talked about his life after transition Frank wanted nothing to do with the farmer's plan. But this is a story best told by Gareth himself.

He thought so much Frank that he set him up with another young genman that wanted to have a hybrid child. It's been a rough relationship but Frank has his hybrid son and he's very cute but he'll never be an alpha much less a breeder/carrier, you know a little light on his feet. Frank's mate left him when the child was in his second year. So, Frank has been raising his hybrid son himself we tried to get him to come along but he wouldn't pull the son way from his dad even though his dad does not see him. Little selfish Bastard so into his new mate and laying on his back trying to get pregnant that he doesn't have time for his own child. Every time I see him, I want to slap the hell out of him, but Gareth tells me to stay on my side and keep my dignity.

I'll talk to Mr. Ben about this, when you tell him what you know Frank will be here within a day. And he and the child can start a new life here, besides his best friend is already here just waiting on him.

Clayton told the boys to stay with their fathers, he and Jaelyn had a little errand to run but not to worry there were plenty of friends to play with. The boys were oblivious to anything other than stay with your father's that's all they heard.

Dad and son were talking so everything was fine, Clayton asked a couple neighbors to keep eye on the boys since the adults were too engrossed in their own conversation to pay attention they would be back soon.

Clayton walked with Jaelyn to the main house and they noticed that Ben was out in the rose garden sitting. The three set down for discussion, and when it was all over been assured Jaelyn there was nothing to worry about. Frank would be made a job offer for him and the boy that no one would turn down. It came with a house and all the benefits of the Z1. Besides if the photo of Frank did him any justice, he would have no problem finding a suitable mate to help him raise his son.

Clayton and Jaelyn returned to the celebration and they weren't even missed. Oh, there you are I didn't see you for a few minutes are you alright Jaelyn asked Gareth?

I'm fine, the boys are fine it's just that Clayton I needed a little breath of air so we took a small walk. I'm glad we're here, with Clayton and your dad and the boys across the street our sons are going to grow up to be just fine boys all three of them.

Gareth looked at Jaelyn funny, we only have two boys I don't know what you been breathing here but we only have two.

Jaelyn looked at Gareth, you can say that now but not in six months.

Gareth's mouth dropped open; you mean you are three months along already?

Yes, I am your member that night that we didn't take protection Well I guess your human DNA took over so I am expecting number three.

Homer had a strange look on his face when he heard what Jaelyn had told Gareth. Son what is it about human DNA?

Gareth made a funny face and held his head down for a second. Dad when the new farmer took over, we were all tested. My biological father was human, and there's so much more you need to know about the night that I was conceived.

The new guy is really progressive and nice and he felt that everyone should have the knowledge of who they were. You had a file and your history is blank about your parents other than listed as ranch Genmen and farm Genmen. When I looked at my file that was with yours it listed you as my dad and under breeding father it just said human, no name no identifying marks or anything else just human. I was listed as first-generation hybrid; Human/Alpha Genman pairing. There was very little listed and no medical on you during the gestation. I was listed as a self-attended homebirth. Bonding with father unavailable child bonded with dad, child put in care of Genmen couple at four days old. Dad left child at farm whereabouts unknown. I'm sorry I wanted tell you differently than the this. There's even more but I think we need to wait two were alone as a family unit so the four adults can sit down and discuss everything in the file.

I understand Gareth and I appreciate you trying to spare my feelings but you're amongst family here, we're all family they know about me and they know about you, now we need to know how you came about. So put the cards on the table we don't hold secrets, those hurt the ones we love the most.

Gareth looked at Jaelyn who shook his head in agreement, okay dad is be a tough pill to swallow. And I'll read you the notes: human located willing to do assignment for compensation. Assignment will be carried out during transition.

Here on the second line, it discusses fertile points, and a substance to be administered via fluid intake.

Does it say the name of the substance that was to have been administered?

Yes, it does substance of 9.998 Genconmide added to fluid intake will cause spontaneous acceptance of breeding. I have no idea what Genconmide is but it must be bad.

It's not nice son, only a despicable farmer or rancher would use that trash. It's what the old slave owners used to use on the Genmen to get them to breed in case one was less receptive of his mate. There's also a counter formula for the breeder so that he would be assured to breed the carrier.

It shows here when the human was placed in your cubicle when the breeding started and when it ended. It also goes to tell how you were unaware of any of the events you cleaned yourself and didn't leave your quarters for three days. There was constant monitoring of your quarters as your pregnancy progressed but no readings of the child were ever taken because they did not want to make you aware that they knew that it was a positive breeding.

The farmer wanted an alpha hybrid, me and that's not the worst of it had it not been for a human with a conscience I would've suffered the same fate as you. I was introduced to a young human he was to work on the farm for his first time. Oh, Frank is nice-looking and is a catch for any Genman our human hybrid. But he could not abide by what the farmer wanted him to do. We were in an area we're we could not be heard and he spilled the beans. I transitioned and even though he was in the same room he restrained himself from becoming involved with me.

We disabled the electronic feed and as far as they knew we were in their tearing each other apart. After three months I was checked routinely for any anomalies in the results were negative. The farmer guessed that I was a dud when it came to carrying so I was shoved out of his program as a breeder only. Frank met somebody and he knocked him up with the snap of a finger. Frank and him didn't last but two birth cycles after the boy was born, the dad left the boy and Frank's care because he wanted nothing to do with a little hybrid. He was promised a pureblood child if he would do that. The alpha hybrid that they were hoping to get Noel will never be alpha anything he's just a little too happy.

Frank has continuously been by the boys' side and raised him single-handedly. The dad is pregnant by pureblood and should deliver at any time and wants nothing to do with his first. But that's okay with Frank he loves a child regardless. I tried to get Frank to come here but he didn't want to distract from what was meant to be my day.

Homer put his hands on his knees and shook his head, that will not do it Frank mean so much to you as a friend and he truly was a friend to you and he should be here to with his families. I know plenty of carriers that would gladly accept a mate like that, being human didn't hurt and is good looking as he is there's going be several fistfights to see who graces his bed. Ain't nothing more vicious than a carrier that's in lust for a mate.

I'll see about talking to Mr. Zach tomorrow.

Wrong move husband, said Clayton. You are a day late and dollar short as usual, I've already handled the situation and Mr. Ben will take care of it by the way. When Frank shows up and get settled in, he will be given a folder of perspective available mates. There are those who have freshly transitioned and those who have carried several times. He just has to make his decision when it's right for him. I mean he can play the field for little bit to see what he likes if that's his decision but that is up to him.

Clayton did I ever tell you how much I truly love and depend on you.

Not nearly enough Homer but you're getting better I almost have you trained.

The last statement brought around of laughter from everyone around. And the party continued dad and son stayed seated on the swing and got comfortable with each other. The years melted away, there was never any animosity by Gareth concerning his dad. In any doubts that Homer had about his son were laid to rest.

As it got late in the day in the sunset and the two moons showed their colors the party began to wind down soon neighbors said goodbye because children were tired and it was time for the families to turn in. Homer and Clayton walked Gareth, Jaelyn and the boys to their home. Homer hugged his son and wish them well, then he and his mate returned home.

Zach, Madison, Tim and Robbie were ready to go at daylight, Ben kissed Zach goodbye and told him to have a safe trip and please do not do anything stupid. If the farmer gives you any problem bring out the contract of the children and remind him that they were born on the Z1 so they are Z1 property and to deny the Z1 of its property is theft they will be turned into the GBI who will be standing beside you. Do not go in there in a blaze of glory my husband.

I hear you loud and clear, the GBI is going to meet us there and we will bring back Stephen's family. They may not have a lot to wear when they get here because they may have to be taken off the farm promptly. If that's the case we will stop by Sonja's place we come back. On tap we have one very pregnant Genmen and four hybrid boys bound for the Z1.

Ben waved goodbye to the group as they left out, Stephen was right there wishing Mr. Zach the best of luck.

Zach and never seen the farm before and he did it made him shudder. Buildings were unattended, maintenance was needed everywhere. The gates were closed and locked fields were overgrown with weeds the whole place looked depressing. Two young genman came out to the gate to speak to Mr. Zach.

I'm sorry Sir were not up to visitors at this point in time the farmer has to closed the gates.

Young man my name is Zachariah Spinelli I own the Z1 ranch you need to get in contact with the farmer and have him come to the gates himself.

I understand Sir but the farmer is not well, we don't know how much longer he has. The doctor was here and said there's nothing more can be done his heart is gone. Were all scared here, we have bills that are overdue and is just not good. Cleo is due at any time now and needs to travel but there's not money for travel. We don't know what happened we were doing good and all of a sudden there was nothing, we have little ones that are hungry.

Well then boy you need to open this gate up so I can come in and assess the situation. We find out what you need and it will be done within the hour.

Sir we don't have any money the farmers broke.

I understand that and from the looks of you it's been a while since you've had a decent meal.

There was no seed this year so the lands went untilled so no crops. We sell our nectar but the market is bad and it's barely enough to keep the lights on. The panels for the lights or bad so we have to buy the energy.

Zack walked up to the young man and embraced him and hugged. He could feel almost every rib bone on the young man's body. It will be okay you don't have to worry anymore Mr. Zach is here and the Z1 will take care of you.

Robbie, see what they need, Madison get account of how many there are grown-ups and children. Tim taken assessment of the situation financially and why they aren't getting top price for their nectar. So, help me if anyone is taken advantage of these people because of what has went on here they will pay hell.

Son take me to the farmer but first you need a bite to eat. You look like you're going to fall in your tracks.

I'm sorry Sir until the old and the younger fed I cannot take.

Then here this is a nourishment drink don't worry about it just drink it that is in order from me.

The young man's hand shook as he drank down the liquid nourishment. Thank You sir that is the best I have ever tasted. Now I can take you to the farmer's quarters.

Zack walked into the humble home of the farmer and he was appalled at what he saw. The desk was stacked with paperwork. The place was clean, and to Genmen were attending to the sick farmer. They both looked like they hadn't had a meal in a long time.

Tim, tackle the paperwork see what we've got the books to work with and who he owes. We are going to get down to the bottom of this place at one point in time was a nice place to live I need to know what happened.

Yes father, the books should be simple enough to understand. Tim tackled the books with vigor.

Robbie reported in, there hasn't been any food in this place in a while. We need to do a mash so that they can get warm nourishment back into their bodies. They were in bad shape.

The Township back a few miles go to the store and buy it out. Have them deliver it and pay them double for the delivery cost.

Yes, Mr. Zach I will take one of the young men from this morning and he can show me what they need in the way of food and supplies.

Robbie, I don't need to know what they need, I said by out the store lock stock and barrel have all of the items here at this farm within two hours. You know how to motivate people you know how to get supplies moved.

Robbie had never seen this side of Mr. Zach before. He knew the man was generous but nothing like this.

This is my personal card use it wisely I'll call Ty and notify him what we're doing now be gone.

Robbie found out the young man at the gate was called Serna and he lived at the farm his entire life.

Serna showed him where to get the supplies who would sell to the farm and who would not.

Serna let's put it this way they are selling to the Z1 not your farm. If they don't wish to take our money then we will take business elsewhere, but at the Z1 we give everybody a fair chance.

Robbie walked in and asked to speak to the owner or the manager of the store. An older gentleman walked up and kind of sneered at Robbie. What are you doing in my store and what do you want?

My kind sir I need supplies, and I would like them delivered as soon you can possibly get them loaded and on the way. If you do the proper job, we will pay double the normal rate for delivery. We will not be price gouged in any way form or fashion. Do you wish to do business?

And exactly do want these goods delivered?

To the Crescent Moon Farm Please Sir.

They owe me a bill until that bill is made payable in full, I will not extend any credit to them.

Sir I only need you to deliver it to Crescent Moon Farm, I will pay for the bill incurred today in full.

And do you have a list young man or will I have to wait for hours.

No Sir, my boss said that he needs your entire inventory delivered today as soon as possible.

The old man gave Robbie at strange look. Did you say my entire inventory?

Yes Sir Mr. Zach said to buy the store out lock stock and barrel.

There's no I can move this inventory today I have other customers that are needing things.

Can they not wait one day so that we may help a struggling farm Sir?

I don't know who this Zach fella is but I don't think I like his business tactics. You can't buy into your supplies here so you need to leave.

Yes, Sir thank you very much and I hope you have a fun time selling your merchandise. Because you we put on a black list by the Z1 ranch her sister ranch Hawthorne, Hawthorne industries and the 45 subsidiary ranches supported by the Z1. Good day sir it has not been a pleasure.

The old man stood there with his mouth open and he dropped the tablet that he had in his hand as Robbie and Serna left the store.

Okay let's go to the next place on the list to see what they have to offer; Robbie peeled out of the parking lot and went to the next-door of the list.

The next-store was considerably smaller but was ran by a young couple. Robbie went in with Serna and told the young couple what he needed. Can you deliver the contents of your store to the crescent moon today?

It's just my wife and myself but I'm sure that we can do the best that we can possibly do, I heard about the farmer and that he was having a difficult time but to have people starving I don't care who you are that is not allowed nowadays. I will get some of the migrant workers to help load up my delivery truck and we will take several loads but will do it for normal price.

Thank you very much Sir the Z1 appreciates doing business with you and your company. You will find an account set up for the crescent moon farm and it will be underneath the Z1's main umbrella. Any time that someone from the crescent moon shows up here with in order all you have to do is to send it to us we will sign off on it and guarantee payment. Mr. Zachary Spinelli will not let any Genman starve to death because they cannot afford food or grain to plant.

The young couple was a little overwhelmed and joyful at the same time at their good fortune. They got right to work; within 30 minutes the first truckload of merchandise left the store headed toward the crescent moon farm. The store was locked up in a sign was placed on the front door temporarily out of merchandise please come back tomorrow and we will be completely restocked thank you very much M&M Supply.

The truck pulled up to the gates of the crescent moon the couple realized just how desperate these people were for food. The husband-and-wife went about their business unloading the truck, the wife looked around and saw the children and took a giant box of animal crackers and placed them on an outside table and began to distribute them to the hungry children. Each child was very polite and very thankful for the smidgen the food that they were offered. This broke her heart. How could something like this happen right under their own noses and no one said a word.

Serna thanked the young lady for her humbleness in helping the children. You have made those children's day their bellies have not seen good nourishment in several days we were out of supplies.

There was a small disturbance at the front gate, the first storeowner was at the gate wanting to know what was taking place. The farm owed him money and he needed to be paid.

Madison walked up to the man and asked him what could be done to rectify the situation without causing a scene in front of everyone.

I tell you what can be done you snide little shit I want my damn money that the farmer owes me I carried him for years and he has never fully paid me off. So, unless you can assure me my money, I will be taking this to local law enforcement and I will close this place down and seize everything here for payment.

Just one minute Sir I will get my boss and I'm sure he can clarify the situation here Sir.

Zach walked outside of the farmer's quarters and walked up to the front gates. I suppose that you have a complete itemized statement and bill for collection?

If you are here demanding payment in full you need one. If you are here to harass anyone delivering supplies to the crescent moon farm then you will be meeting my entire legal team and when I'm through with you I will own the store that you claim to own now do I make myself perfectly clear little man.

You cannot speak to me that way I won't stand for it.

Listen here snot rag, my name is Zachariah Spinelli I own the Z1 ranch I am partners with the Hawthorne ranch we have 45 smaller ranches and farms under our umbrella. If you are thinking that I am scared of you, well you have another thing coming. So how about that itemized statement and I will only pay for the merchandise that is owed any so-called interest in our penalties occurred will have to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis that you must prove that you have a valid contract and can charge the rate that you think you're going to try to get away with.

I don't know who you think you're dealing with but you're in my ballpark now in your playing with the big boys and as they say if you can't stand the sandbox get out or get buried.

The little man at the gate was about three shades of white, he recognized the man that was speaking to him as someone to be reckoned with. I will bring you an itemized statement of everything that is owed by the crescent moon to my company. I hope that in the future we will once again be able to do business I might have acted hastily and improperly and for that I do apologize Sir.

Don't worry about delivering it to us, my son Tim will be in your place in the next hour have the bill ready he will give you a number to electronically transmitted to and make sure have your financial institution along with that because it will be directly wired to your account. If upon examination of the bill Tim finds any discrepancies they will be marked off and not paid. Do I make myself perfectly clear little man?

Yes Sir Mr. Spinelli I understand Sir, it will be done and will be done properly. I am so sorry that I disturbed you if there's anything that I can help out with please let me know my truck is at the disposal of the store that is delivering your supplies to you it will be loaded and my staff will help distributed here please forgive my impertinence.

The young couple that had been struggling themselves competing against the older established business that was always price gouging everyone stood back in amazement at how Mr. Zach handled the very rude man.

Clem, Sarah I will have my truck meet you at your location intent of my dockworkers will get everything that comes out of the crescent moon here as soon as possible. You have my full cooperation in this matter.

Thank You, Sam, it's always neighborly to help one another out in times of strife. The young couple climbed back in their truck with their workers and drove back to town for another load. On the way over Sarah contacted the local help and sent to plea out for linens, clothing for adult males, young boys and babies. Diapers and necessities for children such as toys will always be appreciated all clean unbroken items could be carried directly to the crescent moon farm.

Within an hour there were five trucks waiting to get into the front gate of the crescent moon, fresh vegetables, grain and farm stock were just a few of the items that the local people brought to the residence of the crescent moon farm. Soon it was neighbors helping neighbors, under Robbie's guidance repairs were being made to some of the housing units. Others were just too far gone to even try to repair. He made a call back to the warehouse at the Z1 and requested 45 two-bedroom pods to be brought to the crescent moon and installed within a two-day period.

The doctor visited the farmer once again and didn't give much hope. He did bring with him a deathbed declaration turning the crescent moon over to the Z1.

Serna was placed in charge of the daily operations of the crescent moon. He would need a good manager to help him financially and that would come from one of the members of the Z1 or Hawthorne ranch. Zach set that was Serna and discussed with him how reproduction would be handling at the crescent moon from now on. Unless there was a matched pair all singles would have to travel to the Z1 so that they could be educated in conception. No longer would anyone be mated to another just because they could produce a good child. Anyone that wish to leave the farm was welcome. Anyone that wish to come to the farm had to obtain permission from the Z1 itself. No one would be turned away but they would have to get permission to stay. There will be certain jobs that people were required to do as well as collection of nectar. As in all Z1's affiliates the individual Genmen retained a percentage of the value of the nectar sold.

A few days later the farmer passed away and was laid to rest at the farm.

Cleo was getting very near time and expressed his urgency to go to the Z1 for birthing. Serna being the one in charge approved the travel as long as he took the boys with him. The two oldest were too close to transitioning and the youngest pair work too young to stay there by themselves so they needed to leave with him.

Serna knew the whole deal behind Cleo, and that Stephen was waiting for them to arrive with a very big surprise after speaking with Mr. Ben.

Ben was very impressed with Serna and how he stayed on top of everything. He had spoken to Zach about maybe enhancing his job title and duties if everything worked out. But one thing Ben did not see coming was when Serna spoke to him about possibly finding a human so that he could conceive a hybrid.

Serna are you sure that you want to carry an offspring?

Yes Sir Mr. Ben I know that I still have to gain some more weight to be a healthy level to conceive because my cycle is way off. But I would like to locate a kind and easy human to make me a dad. I could flash my vent anywhere in the local Township and I have no doubt that be 15 or 20 guys willing to stick me but that's not what I want. He doesn't have to stay around if he doesn't want, I can raise a child on my own and still manage the farm if I'm allowed.

Well let's see, I will messenger you out an information packet on all of our human participants in the conception program. And there's a couple more that I might could add that you have to be careful, some humans get possessive over a mate and others were just too rough.

I understand Mr. Ben, I will wait for the messenger to bring me the packets and I will go over them thoroughly because I don't want to make a mistake. I have seen too many Genmen that have gotten with the wrong mate.

Ben was perplexed; I need a human good moral character. One that wants to become a father, and if presented the right way will stay with the Genmen who will bear his child. Then suddenly a light bulb went off in Ben's head. I need a human with a good head for business that likes Genmen likes to bed Genmen and reproduce with them. Someone of good moral character that would never take advantage of someone lesser than them. I know the person I just have to get the two together and come up with a package deal.

Ben picked up his communicator and dialed Madison's number who promptly answered the call.

Yes, Mr. Ben what can I do for you Sir?

Are you free at this point in time to carry me somewhere I require your assistance?

Yes Sir, Mr. Zach has released me for the afternoon but I can be available to you at any time Sir.

Madison not a word to Zach what I'm doing is my deal do we have clarity on that?

Yes Sir, I do not betray people's confidence nor do I get in between them and whatever they are up to.

Good be here in five minutes and pick me up I need you run me across the compound to a residence so that I may talk to them.

Madison was there in five minutes time standing by the speeder so that he could help a very pregnant Ben into the front seat.

Yes, Sir where we off to today Sir?

I need you to carry me to Gareth and Jaden's home I'm going to make a little drop in visit because I believe that Gareth can help me with a little situation that I find myself in with a very competent Genmen who needs a little help finding his mate.

Madison had no idea who Ben was talking about, but whatever the boss wanted the boss would get.

Madison pulled up and helped Ben out of the speeder. I shall wait for you here Sir.

You do know that you can go visit Homer, I know that you like his woodworking he's been teaching you to build stuff. I'll ring you when I am ready to depart.

Thank you very much Mr. Ben just ring when you're ready Sir.

Ben walked up to the front door and knocked.

Jaelyn answered the door and was very surprised to see Mr. Ben standing there. Please come inside Sir, it's very warm outside and in your condition, you need to be careful.

Thank you very much Jaelyn is Gareth home I'm here to talk about some business that needs to be attended. And I need to hear from both of you.

Yes, sir it'll be just a second, he's just getting up from a nap.

Gareth walked out of the bedroom into the living room followed closely by Jaelyn. I'm very sorry Sir that I wasn't here to greet you when you arrived.

That's quite alright Gareth, it's been a long week but I do need to speak to the both of you. I have a position open on another small farm and I need your help to fill the position because there are some special requirements.

Jared looked at Jaelyn with a questionable expression on his face. How can I help you Mr. Ben I haven't been here long why would you need my help?

Well, the position is operations and finance manager of the farm. The day-to-day operations of the farm itself are being handled by a young genman who is doing quite well. But the other particular position has to have someone there who is precise with detail and numbers. You know we took on a new farm and it was in horrible shape, as were a lot of the residents. So, it's gonna take quite a bit work to get the place back up to where it needs to be.

Serna is the young man that has lived there his entire life. He was the product of a breeding was not welcomed. He has been through multiple cycles and has never taken a mate.

He made it very clear that he will only approve of a certain type of male to become his child's father. But the number one thing he must be human, a pure blood raised by all purebloods and he will only conceive a child by a human go figure that?

Mr. Ben, I don't know if Frank is ready to commit to a relationship the last one, he had didn't end well. And he still has another year raising Noel.

That's what makes this perfect Gareth, Frank likes Genmen. Frank has a hybrid child that he is raising by himself and Serna only wishes to carry a hybrid child. It doesn't matter to him if the human father stays around or he leaves as long as he has a hybrid child to raise. Noel is icing on the cake, the boy he needs someone to show him the Genmen side of his life, not that Frank's doing a poor job but only genman can teach Genmen to a child.

I want to offer Frank the job position for operations and finance manager, together they will run the farm for the Z1. We need someone invested in the place that's where Serna comes in and he needs Frank to put a baby in him plus keep the finances going. It's a win-win for everybody involved especially Noel. He gets to have a family once again a father and a dad to watch after him.

I can't argue with you there Mr. Ben, I believe a letter needs to be drafted with the job offer plus a live in a roommate that will help care for his child.

Gareth, I like the way you think, a lot like me devious but not deceitful. I will have the letter drafted out with the salary and everything that's expected goes with a standard job description and we will give him one week to decide if the job is right for him. Plus, it wouldn't hurt if you give him a call and talk to him just to find out what's going on in his life.

I believe we can do that don't you Jaelyn?

Gareth you leave me out of this plotting, I think it's great what you two are doing I just don't want to end up with egg on mine when it blows back in your faces. I the way Mr. Ben do you have a photograph of this Serna character to show us what he looks like.

Ben picked up his tablet touched a couple of buttons on the screen and turned around for both to see.

Gareth if that doesn't get Frank off his dead ass and make him stop feeling sorry for himself nothing will. He's everything asshole wasn't, he's tall, he has dark hair, brown eyes and a beautiful olive toned complexion. Just Frank's type nicely shaped even though he could stand a few more pounds on his frame but he's gonna be very smitten with him very quickly.

Mr. Ben, I think you have a new employee just doesn't know it yet.

Thank you Gareth and you also Jaelyn, I believe I've taken enough of your time this evening and I believe that Madison has probably played 5000 questions with Homer about things to build. I'm going back to the main house and get off my swollen feet. I will draft the letter and had it sent directly to Frank via messenger.

Ben sent a text out to Madison to meet him at the speeder he was ready to go back home.

On the short ride Madison asked if everything went the way he suspected it should?

I believe so Madison, hopefully will have a new operations and financial manager for the crescent moon farm.

That's great, whoever gets the position his going to have a fantastic partner work with in Serna. I just hope that it's the right person and they get along well especially when Serna decides to birth a young one.

And what you know about that young Madison?

Whoever decides to get with him better be human and he needs to treat him right, Serna has already been through way too much to be trashed out by someone who doesn't care and is only looking for a tight warm vent to bust.

Let me take care that one. I've been around the block a few times and I have a good feeling about this one.

Coming soon The Z1 Ranch P -- 73

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