I'm going to put their minds at ease by telling them what happened recently. Our biggest problem is, "what will our elderly Seers do next." Lol.
I see them now. "Wrong house you all. Over here!!"
Here they come. Aren't they cool. Did you know Dobermans came in so many colors? Blue, Black, White, Red and Fawn.
I'm going to skip a little. Everyone's settled in now. Ma has even given out the snacks. She's waiting to hear this too.
Here goes...I had started calling Komondor Rasta Mama, Great Dane Grannie and their watchers the Magic Four because I knew I'd be hearing from them again soon, and this time, it would have to do with the two Elders magic gifts.
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The Magic Four were hiding outside of Shocka Din’s camp
and had heard him telling his pack to go in groups and come back with anything
out of the ordinary that they came upon. The Seers were elated that Shocka was
sending out small groups. So much so, that they couldn’t hide their excitement,
though Thor nor Bennie knew how this could benefit them.
It was Rasta Mama who spoke. “It’s obvious we are
all thinking alike. Shocka’s orders open opportunities for us to help Omar and
our pack. We must seize these opportunities.”
“Come, we have to make plans, said Great Dane Grannie,
who was already heading back home but turned to hurry them along.”
Though they knew they were falling into the Seers' trap,
they couldn’t help following obediently. Curiosity had completely taken over.
They knew whatever the two had in mind, they would somehow be included. Anyway,
they were doing what Major Diggs had instructed them to do. Neither said a word, their sly glances told that they were having the same thoughts.
When they arrived at the Seers' den Thor and Bennie were
told to wait outside. “Sit,” said Great Dane Grannie. “We’ll only be a moment.” In less time than that, they were ready.
The two Seers shot pass them, yelling, “Come on you two.
There’s work to be done.”
The younger canines were caught off guard. They had to run
at top speed to catch up.
Top speed for Thor and “The Ghost” was faster than any but
Omar. Bennie was delighted at his friend’s speed. He could tell Thor was
enjoying this as much as he was, while wondering what was in store for them.
But how were the elderly Seers keeping this pace? Where
were they going?”
The answers were evident when they met up with several of
Shocka Din’s followers.
The Seers never broke stride. They pounced on their
enemies before they knew what hit them.
They were so thorough in their beat down that there was
absolutely nothing for Thor and Bennie to do but stand down and watch in utter
amazement. They wished the rest of the pack could be there to enjoy this.
When the battling duo had done enough damage, they waved
the beaten timber wolves on with a few choice words, and joined the two
sideliners.
“We couldn’t tell you our plans beforehand. You would
never have believed what we were capable of doing. They deserved every bit of
what we gave them,” they said as they laughed out loud.
“Let them tell their leader what the two oldest in Omar
Blue’s pack was able to do. Our potions never fail us,” said Rasta Mama.
This may be true but Bennie and Thor noticed on the way
back home, the Seers strength and energy were well below normal. The exertion
had taken its toll, though they would never admit it.
They made the Seers stop to rest by pretending to be tired
themselves. They now fully understood Omar and Major Diggs’ concerns and swore
to each other that nothing like this would happen again.
The beaten timber wolves couldn’t believe what had just
happened nor the swiftness in which it had occurred.
“They had to be the oldest dogs we’ve ever seen,” said
one. Where did they come from? How could they do this to us? We can’t tell the
others they agreed, and made a pact.
I had been headed for the Magic Four when I saw them leaving.
As soon as I saw the Seers running at a speed beyond their natural
capabilities, I knew what they had done. They had obviously tricked their
watchers into thinking their antics were harmless, which was never the case. I
was coming to warn my brother and friend about the trickery they were up
against and the consequences that would surely follow, but I was too late.
I ran after them. Not to catch up to them but to be with them if needed. As usual, the Seers were very entertaining. Their speed when approaching the timber wolves was something I had never seen before. The fight was over before it had begun. There was no time or reason to interfere.
Like Bennie and Thor, I was mesmerized. I knew there would
be a price to pay but I could only wait to see what it would be.
It wasn’t long before the penalty became apparent.
I noticed their pace steadily slowing. It was obvious that
Bennie and Thor had noticed it too. They rightfully must have come up with a
reason to stop and rest after detecting the problem.
I ran to the group at top speed. They say, I'm pretty fast.
Putting their surprise aside, I could tell, Bennie and
Thor were glad to see me. Neither said a word as I went directly to the elders.
“How are you?” I asked while determining for now that
their main problem was exhaustion. They would be taken directly to the females
for appropriate care, just in case.
“We’re fine leader Omar,” they said at the same time,
heads held low, giving their most remorseful stares, which I am quite familiar
with.
“We’re sorry to worry you and we’re sorry we didn’t tell
Bennie and Thor what we were going to do. We won’t do that again, we promise.”
Then, hoping to avoid scolding, as though suddenly
refreshed, they were taking the lead, headed back to K-9 Town, leaving me,
Bennie and Thor to follow.
I told the others, “No, they won’t try the same thing
again, but you can be sure that as long as Shocka Din and the others are here,
those two will need even closer watching then before, so stay on your guard.
The two gave me a look, showing their concern about what
had just happened.
“They’re okay,” I told them. They can’t ignore their
gifts. It’s what they are. We give our love and support and will always be
there for them. That’s all we can do.
Bet you wouldn’t have missed what just happened for all
the fish in the lake, I know I wouldn’t.”
The two perked up, realizing Omar’s way of handling the
Seers was the only way to assure their happiness. Both Thor and Benny Ba felt a
surge of fondness and respect. Thor again thinking how proud Nitro and Saifon will
be when he shares this and everything else he encounters, with them and the
rest of the family at Iron Dog Land.
If it weren't for Bennie's Togetherness Ceremony, he would take him back home to visit for awhile.
For the rest of the walk, though keeping all eyes on Rasta
Mama and Great Dane Grannie, the three went over every detail of the
one-sided battle, ready to tell all to the others.
Note:
What you have just read is an excerpt from the third book of the Omar Blue saga, The Takeover.
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