Surrender

[rvplymates]

Julia walked cauciously into the clearing. Looking in all directions, least she be caught in a trap but it appeared no one was here. She relaxed a bit and walk further into the clearing. About 100 ft away, there was another body of water. She walked over to it and crouched again looking around. She cupped her hand and drank from it when suddenly she heard a growl from behind her. She stood and turned and saw a dog snarling at her. Could he be rabid she wonder. Damn, if she had not lost her pistol to that man. One shot would tell if the animal was rabid or just protecting his territory. She stepped back into the water and the animal snarled at her. She moved deeper into the water. The animal moved forward but did not attack. She kept moving backward until the water covered all but her neck and head. She watched the dog watching her and wondered who own it and when he or she would appear to claim him. So now she was trapped and Julia did not like it much. She swam to the right and the dog moved in that direction as he did when she went left. She looked behind her to see how far she would have to swim and knew it was too far. She was not a good swimmer. So she and the dog were at a stale mate. Neither would give an inch.

 

[macmillian]

The four of us just stood there looking at each other, neither speaking or moving. A silent and uncomfortable position for all.

"Cassi", I finally said, "Take the horses to the water and allow them to drink." I remaind between the man and woman and Cassi as she took the horses to the waters edge. "Refill the canteens and the water bag too!" The silence continued, even the birds and bees seemed to have become quiet. It all had a eriee feeling. I was considering leaving as soon as the horses were ready.

"Sorry folks!" I spoke again, "don't mean anyone no harm. We will be going now. Bye!"

"CASSI!" I called. "Are you Ready? Let's move it."

 

[rvplymates]

Julia was starting to get cold, drenched as she was. Her clothing chilled her and to her alarm the dog laid down and watched her. She felt very stupid for letting herself get in such a situation. Where could this dogs owner be and then an alarming thought came to her. What if this animal had been abandoned and was a part of a wild dog pack. She was now ready to do battle with this one animal in order to avoid a even bigger problem. She started walking back to shore taking her daggers out of their sheaf. She was experienced with them and was not going to back down.

 

[macmillian]

"come on Cassi", I said, "We best be leaving this place. It's not to friendly around here. First a young woman pulls a gun and throws down on me and these two have lost the ability to speak." I continued.

I took the reins of my horse from Cassi and we walked past the man and woman and again took our westward track. As we passed I slipped the Sharp's out of the saddle boot, checked it;s load and laid it in the crook of my arm. If he tried anything I'll blow him right out of the saddle and I was the man to do just that. In five years I had become very deadly, I had this in mind when I had retrived my Sharp's.

Cassi and I led our horses up the hill and over the crest. I looked back and the two of them just stood there by the road. What dumb folks. We probably could have helped each other. That was a nice place with several out buildings and cultivated fields. With a little work, there could have been more. Oh well. Look for something else.

"Sorry Cassi," I said, "We will stop at the next stream or pond to wash and relax." We continued on down the lane and entered A heavily wooded area. It was cool and damp walking in the shade.

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[rvplymates]

As Julia moved toward shore the wild dog got up starting to snarl and bark at her. She did not care at this point she needed to get passed this animal. He held a dagger in each hand and continued to walk forward toward the animal.

The animal continued his aggressive behavor but he sensed no fear in Julia. She walked steadily toward him. The dog mad a lunge for her as she come to shore. Her lightning speed cut into the animal's chest giving him no choice but to retreat unless he wanted his body cut to sheds.

 

[macmillian]

While we were walking in the wood, I though I saw water off to our right. I told Cassi to say on the road and keep a tight hold on the reins. I will be right back.

Just then I hard a dog bark and then a short time later a loud yelp of pain. The sounds were close, not to far off. I moved ahead quietly and as quickly as I could. I came upon a clearing with a pond on the other side and the Young woman coming out of the water with a big dog snapping and growling at her.

I didn't hesitate, the Sharp's rife was up to my shoulder and a second later the large bore rile recoiled in my hands and I watched as the bullet struck the dog right in the chest and throwing him back into the brush by the pond dead. I put another round in the chamber and walked out of the tree line to the questioning looks of the young woman.

"Are You alright" I called out as I walked over to her on the bank, she was dripping wet. Stay here and I will be right back. I returned to the road and found Cassi with the horses and hereyes opened wide in fear at the sound of the gunshot.

"It is OK Cassi", Take your horse and follow me. we entered the wood and a short time later we were in the clearing. I hobbled the horses and let them brouse on the grass and soon Cassi and I had a small camp set up. I had given the woman a blanket and she was drying off. With a small fire going, I had her move in closer.

"my name is Alexander Franks and this is Cassi" I said to the woman, "and what might your name be?"

 

[landiek]

"Cassi", I finally said, "Take the horses to the water and allow them to drink." I remaind between the man and woman and Cassi as she took the horses to the waters edge. "Refill the canteens and the water bag too!"

Cassi quickly walked to the waters edge she thought she heard barking but was too close to the horses to see anything. She reached to the drops and gathered the canteens and quickly filled them with the clear water. Cassi cinched the canteens on the saddles and grabbed the water bag, letting it soak and fill as she crouched down low still watching for troubles.

"Sorry folks!" I spoke again, "don't mean anyone no harm. We will be going now. Bye!"

Cassi rose with the filled bag and cinched it in place.

"CASSI!" I called. "Are you Ready? Let's move it."

"Yes Sirrah, I's ready.. watter is all filled." She responded after nearly jumping out of her dark skin. She quickly brought the reins back to her hands and strode up to serve Him.

"come on Cassi", I said, "We best be leaving this place. It's not to friendly around here. First a young woman pulls a gun and throws down on me and these two have lost the ability to speak."

Cassi didn't look them in the eye, she couldn't chance being called a runaway. Even with all the battles that were fought black was black and she would be considered nothing more then a slave like she was birthed. Her body ached to feel the coolness of the water and her spirit was saturated with dissappointment as the dress was still long coming.

Cassi noticed the strained manners of the folk about here and turned her head again certain that she heard dogs. Yet said nothing out of fear for her life and contined to walk along with Alex.

"Sorry Cassi," I said, "We will stop at the next stream or pond to wash and relax."

"Masser Alex.... is it jus meh that hears dem dogs?"

 

[landiek]

"It is OK Cassi"

She was relieved to see him alive as the sounds of gunshot made her frightened. She couldn't tell him what she thought but followed him to the woman. Cassi said nothing as she quickly began to make a small camp. Cassi was half tempted to cut the dog up and make a stew with it but figured that they would find that wrong so she took the dried jerky and broke it up in some fresh water. She added some roots and spice to thicken it letting it cook over the blazing fire.

"my name is Alexander Franks and this is Cassi" I said to the woman, "and what might your name be?"

Cassi stayed busy cooking as she heard Alex speak to the woman. She decided that it would be best to stay out of the way by tending to camp. She quickly made a lean to for Alex so he would be able to rest safely.

 

[macmillian]

She sat down close to the fire , but did not say anything. She had replaced her daggers back in their holders and watched me very closely. I went over to Cassi, Who was by the fire, mixing something in the pot.

"Pull that off the fire, Cassi" I said to her, "and come and help me. Bring the two knives from our pack too." I walked over to where the dog lay in the bushes and pulled the carcass free. Picking it up I walked slowly into the woods. I hung the dog'd carcass from an overhanging tree branch and when Cassi arrived, We started to buthcher the dog. With both of us working, it did not take us long to do the job. I disposed of the remains and we carried the meat back to the camp.

I made some roasting stakes and built a frame around the fire and hung the meat inside and covered everything over with the outside with brush and dirt. Then I placed some green wood on the small fire and then closed off the last opening. Smoked smeaped through holes in the makeshift smoker, but that was alright. The air had to circulate to cook the meat.

I looked to Cassi and I smiled. "learned that while I was in the army." We had to make due with what we had.

"Now, Cassi!" I said pulling off my vest and shirt, "how about that swim and bath while it's still light out and warm too." I sat and pulled off my boots and socks and eased out of my pants. I wore the bottom of my long johns, red and faded and placed the rest of my clothes in the leanto that Cassi had put together. "Nice job!"

Lastly I slid down my red LJ's and dropped then on top of the clothing pile and walked over to the pond and slowly immersed myself into the cool water.

"Ahhhhhh" I murmured, " this feels great".

 

[rvplymates]

"It is OK Cassi"

She was relieved to see him alive as the sounds of gunshot made her frightened. She couldn't tell him what she thought but followed him to the woman. Cassi said nothing as she quickly began to make a small camp. Cassi was half tempted to cut the dog up and make a stew with it but figured that they would find that wrong so she took the dried jerky and broke it up in some fresh water. She added some roots and spice to thicken it letting it cook over the blazing fire.

"my name is Alexander Franks and this is Cassi" I said to the woman, "and what might your name be?"

Cassi stayed busy cooking as she heard Alex speak to the woman. She decided that it would be best to stay out of the way by tending to camp. She quickly made a lean to for Alex so he would be able to rest safely.

Julia sat by the fire quietly thinking of the events of the day that seemed a blur to her now. This man was the one that she had encountered earlier, the one she thought she had to escape from and yet he had helped her. She looked confused and it was so. She had approached the dog with no fear ready to defend herself and use are skill with her daggars. The animal and her were but a few inches from each other when a load report caught her attention. The dog had leaped into the air going for her throat and then it laid dead and still at her feet. The man had approached her quickly and she turned to him with daggers at the ready. There was something in his eye, was it pity, she did not know but she quickly sheaved her daggers and looked up at him.

She did not protest when his arm went around her shoulder, he lead her away. The slave he traveled with tried to talk to her. She felt great racking chills and she shivered violently. Was this shock she wondered. The man placed her by the fire and she sat looking into it until he spoke.

"my name is Alexander Franks and this is Cassi"

Julia looked up into his eyes, her arms wrapped around her. Her wet clothing was making her shiver violently but she finally had a choherant thought.

"I-I am Julia Cromwell"

 

[macmillian]

As I relaxed in the cool water, the young woman had mumbuled something that I did not catch. I looked over to the fire where she sat shivering, from the cold or the experience of the day. First our encounter and she ran to these woods and came face to face with the dog. If cassi hadn't said something about dogs, I would have missed it completly.

Now we would have meat, other than rabbit or the rare chicken we could chase down. Beans were short as was coffee and sugar. Oh well! We would have to stop soon for supplies. I thought that would mean tomorrow or the day after at the most.

I swam out into the center of the pond and easily swam around, keeping my eyes on the bank. We didn't need any more surprises today. We have had enough, now was time to relax and mmmmmmmmm love a little........... I was thinking to myself.

 

[landiek]

"I-I am Julia Cromwell" The woman spoke and Cassi merely nodded respectfully.

"Pull that off the fire, Cassi" I said to her, "and come and help me. Bring the two knives from our pack too."

Cassi jumped and did as she was told. Carrying the knives in the clothes out to Alex. She never gave Miz Cromwell a second glance as she walked over to the place Alex was standing.

"Here" Cassi glanced at the hanging mongrel and without another word started to make several cuts. In a short while she was bringing back slabs of meat and dark red splotches covered some of the gapping tatters. Cassi moved the pot back from the open flame and started to rub spicy water on the meat to tenderize it.

Cassi watched Alex from the corner of her eye and was curious at what he was doing. She was answered without asking.

I looked to Cassi and I smiled. "learned that while I was in the army. We had to make due with what we had. "

"Looks right fine." Cassi surmised.

"Now, Cassi!" I said pulling off my vest and shirt, "how about that swim and bath while it's still light out and warm too."

"Yes Sir.. Misser Alex." Cassi jumped to the opportunity. She longed to peel off the tattered remains of her dress.

"Nice job!" That made Cassi smile even broader.

"Ahhhhhh" I murmured, " this feels great".

Cassi glanced at the woman at the fire and then looked back to the water. Surely Miz Julia wouldn't be offended that she bath in the pond. So without another pause she strolled down to the water and dove in, the dress being soaked began to dissolve in the water and parts started to float away, leaving her bare naked in the cool waters and she even flashed her rounded ass to Alex, alomost daring him to come and take her if he was so inclined.

 

[rvplymates]

Julia stopped shivering and her clothing though wet were not making her cold any more. It must have been shock she though. She stood up and walked over to the lake and called out to the duo in the water.

"I am feeling better now and will leave, but I need my pistol. Where did you put it, Sir"

She wanted to get going as soon as possible. One moment of weakness was enough for one day. She waited for his answer.

 

[macmillian]

I watched Cassi dive into the water and then bits of her dress float away in various directions. Her firm and round ebony ass raised above the water as she dove and swam away a short distance.

At about the same time, the young woman came over to the shore line and called out and so I swam over towards her. When the water was shallow enough to stand, I rose up out of the water. "Now what was you shouting out to me?" I asked as I waded towards shore. "My name is Alexander Franks" I said again. "now what is it you want." standing in front of her naked with my hands on my hips.

The young woman turned slightly away and I had this big wide grin on my face. I knew she was sort of ambarrased by my nakedness and the closeness to her, but I took another step closer. I leaned in and wispered, " come on in, the water is really nice and you can enjoy it better now. Take off your wet things and hang them on the bushes to dry and come in and join us. How about is Miss? Join us?"

I turned and slipped back into the water and gave chase to Cassi who was standing close by in waist deep water, exposing her large breasts with her hands on her hips. Yes she was a real beauty and I had been ignoring her, so I started out to her. This was all about to change.

 

[rvplymates]

Julia saw the man coming toward her and thought nothing of it until he stood up. She turned slightly away from him and he took the opportunity to come close to her and whisper that she should come swimming with them. Suggesting she take her clothing off and dry them, then he went back into the water without letting her ask about her pistol.

She stood watching them swim pondering what to do. Well if she was going to get her weapon she would have to join them that was for sure. She turned her back on them and took off her vest and shirt and placed it on a nearby bush. She had no corset on so her well formed ample breasts stood out high on her chest. She took off her men's trousers and placed that on the bush too but she left her underwear on. She put her arms around her chest to hide most of her breasts and walked into the water. As the water rose higher on her she watched her footing as she did not know how to swim. She went in as far as it was safe for her and called to them again. Her arms still wrapped around her protecting her mostly from their eyes.

"Sir, please, where did you put my pistol, I need to go"

 

[macmillian]

I turned when I heard the young woman call, and so before I could catch up with Cassi, I swam over to her. At 6'6" when I stoood near her, I had to look down at her.

"MY ribs still hurt" I said, " where you poked me earlier." Smiling down at her the entire time. She had quite a lovely young lady and she looked like she had an ample set, but she kept them mostly covered.

"Again, My name is Al." I stated, "sorry but I either missed yours or I didn't hear it. TRUCE as I offered my hnd. She would have to uncover a little if she was going to make peace and I hope she would.

"WELL!"

 

[rvplymates]

Julia colored as she knew part of her would certainly show once she shook his hand. She wondered if he was doing this on purpose to embarrass him. After all he had mentioned how she had hurt him. She adjusted her hands so that her one arm could at least hid her nipples. When he said well she almost lost her hold on herself. She placed her hand in his which seem to be swallowed up by his large one.

"Julia Cromwell, I am sorry I hurt you but you did grab me and I thought you were a yankee. Now please tell me where you put my pistol. I need it as you saw, to protect myself from animals and sometimes men"

He seemed to have captured her hand and was holding it firm. She tried to pull away but his strength pervented it.

 

[macmillian]

"Stay with us", i responded, holding her hand and not releasing same. I drew her closer and leaned over and drew her close as I placed my lips to hers.

"Miss Julia Cromwell", I said as I released her, "stay at least the night! Eat and rest the night. When we leave the water, I will return your pistol to you. I swear I will, no more delays." I left her standing there and I made a mental note to myself. Miss Julia Cromwell, you are soft as you are firm. I hope you stay.. We would make a good company.......

I turned and looked at Julia and waved her to join us.

 

[rvplymates]

He would not leave go of her hand but pulled her close to him and kissed her lips. She had never had such a kiss as that nor a nude body pressing into her. It gave her a funny feeling in the pit of her stomach. He beseeched her to stay the night but she knew she should leave as soon as she got her pistol. He turned and waved her to come into the water, the deep water.

"I cannot, I do not know how to swim"

 

[macmillian]

He would not leave go of her hand but pulled her close to him and kissed her lips. She had never had such a kiss as that nor a nude body pressing into her. It gave her a funny feeling in the pit of her stomach. He beseeched her to stay the night but she knew she should leave as soon as she got her pistol. He turned and waved her to come into the water, the deep water.

"I cannot, I do not know how to swim"

"What!" I called back, "Can't swim! Wait there". I turned and returned to where Julia stood. "No need to be afraid. I'll help and so will Cassi"

She was not trying to cover up like she had done earlier. I kind of stared a little at her exposed breasts. I smilled.

 

[landiek]

Cassi was hurt that he went and fondled the white woman, at least in her prespective. She glared at Alex when he came back after her in the shallow waters.

Cassi instead swam out to deeper water hoping that she oculd lure him into some carnal play but she noticed the woman coming into the waters. This made her sigh as truth played it's role in hte reality of existance... she was only a second fiddle to Alex when there were woman of his own kind close by.

"I cannot, I do not know how to swim" was picked up by Cassi's sensative ears.

A large barb of jealousy welled in Cassi's generally kind heart. Yet she couldn't help but envision horrible things happening to that woman when she was stealing away Mister Alex. The man that she yearned to have rutting between her legs and filling her body with bliss.

"Damned Missus of Lust" Cassi muttered gritting her teeth and seething in the deep water.

 

[rvplymates]

Julia saw he coming back to her telling her he would help her. Fearful of swimming in general she had forgotten to hid her firm, high breasts from his eyes. She saw a strange smile on his face and followed his eyes to where they rested. She covered herself once more.

"No, that is alright, I am better off where I can keep my feet on the ground and my head above water. Won't you please tell me where my pistol is so I can leave you both in peace"

 

[macmillian]

"OK, we'll stay in the shallow water." I said to julia as I approached. "I get the impression that you do not want to be with us! Why?" i asked.

"We mean you no harm," I continued, "Why are you keep on insisting you want to go."

I took her one hand and led her out of the water and over to the leanto and pulled out my saddle bags and flipped open the one side, removed her pistol and handed it to her. I returned the saddle bags back to where it was, picked up a blanket and returned to the water's edge.

I set the blanket on the ground and turned to look at Julia standing there holding her pistol in two hands and forgetting to cover herself. One last smile and I turned and dove gracefully back into the water and swam out to where Cassi waited. What a crazy day. One head strong woman, two none speaking adults and a crazy dog. But most of all I realized how much Cassi has meant to me and how she feels about me.

"Hey! CASSI" I called out as I dove into the water..............

 

[rvplymates]

Julia listened to his question and wondered to herself why did she want to leave the comfort of being by two other human beings that did not want to harm her. As he handed her the pistol she took it in both hands confused by the thoughts he had planted in her head. She watched him dive into the water calling out his companions name and relized that is exactly why she needed to go. These two were companions and she was just in the way. She touched her hands to her clothing. They were just a bit damp and could be put on. She quickly dressed and put her weapons in their place. She walked to the water's edge and saw them playing and decided not to interfere again. She turned about for a moment wondering which way to go and looked at them one last time. It seemed stranged to her to see two people acting in a normal way in the destroyed atmoshere of the South.

 

[macmillian]

"Good bye, Miss Julia Cromwell", I shouted out to her as she stood by the water's edge. "Good bye!, Sorry to see you go. Bye" and I turned away. She was dressed and looked ready ro leave. So be it. The offer was made and refused. So be it. So be it. No longer my problem.

"Cassi", Where was she now, I turn aroun and she was gone. Probably swimming under water, I slipped down but did not see her. I could not see far and so I resurfaced. What to my surprise, there was Cassi right in front of me. Wow. Not more then two or three feet away. I gave her my best smile.