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Unfortunately, Steven thought Mary's opinion of the people who lived in safety away from the dangers, real or imagined, of the world OUT THERE, Was spot on. Nourished on prognostications from the 'old ones' who knew no more than anyone else, propagandized and surrounded by fear of the horrors that awaited them on the world 'outside'. Steven wondered who, if anyone, would be brave enough, to venture into the sunlight of the world of their beginnings, Who but Mary! Only she wanted to return OUT THERE to the world after The Great Nuclear World Wide Annihilation. In a crazy way, caustic as Mary was, he admired her. Steven began to research the construction of the 'sanctuary', built to house and protect, what was left of the best hope for the human species after a nuclear holocast. He didn't approach Mary. She considered him one of the 'Sheep'. Steven would wait until he had something 'concrete' to show her. They didn't receive any follow up from the 'Old Ones', regarding the

“What are you doing? You have no permission to be here?” It was Steven. A young man who always seemed to be hanging around.........Listening and watching. Mary didn't like him. “What is your excuse for loitering here at the sealed exit to the outside? No one is allowed here …......... ever. Not for hundreds of years. You could cause a lethal contamination to this sanctuary. If you had managed to break the seal that has sheltered, and protected us from what is beyond. It could compromise the lives of all, who shelter here. And WE are the last of human race. This sanctuary is the last remnant of humans who escaped the Great Nuclear World Wide Annihilation, that drove us from the outer world to this place of sanctuary. There are no others.” “What IS out there?” Asked Mary. “We don't know! What if WE are NOT the last remnant of the human race? What if others survived outside?” “Didn't you learn anything from the teachings? Didn't you see the images. Nothing

Father O'Brien had a desperate and dangerous plan. He explained it to Carmen and Reynaldo. “This is a dangerous undertaking. You, Reynaldo, must appear to be unarmed and submissive. You must face the Demon alone. It must be convinced that you are submitting to being its human minion. It must be convinced of your complete surrender. I dread to ask it, but is there someone you can ask to Help us? If I wasn't sure we needed another participant, I wouldn't ask. I don't know if we can succeed as it is, but I feel we will need another participant if we are to succeed. Father O'Brien's plan required the purchase some of vintage WWII flame throwers. Surprisingly flame throwers are legal in all states in the United States, but California. Although no longer used as military weapons, They are commonly used for agricultural purposes. And in Forestry projects for clearing brush. The plan would require the participation of perhaps four individuals. Father O'Brien managed to

It is amazing how people in panic, are often blinded to the obvious. Mired in their certainty that the Demon had returned, in their haste to protect themselves, neither thought to protect the most conspicuous target of the Demon. Black Elk Dog! The black stallion was the one who finally brought the Demon down at Double Head Butte. Even before Double Head Butte, Jorge had hated Black Elk Dog. It was mutual. Reynaldo and Carmen had come to the conclusion that Black Elk Dog recognized that Jorge was the Demon, in human form, from the beginning. He even tried to bite Jorge once, when Jorge got too close. Fortunately, Garrett Red Horse, was aware that Reynaldo was staying in the city with Carmen. For a reason Garrett couldn't explain, Garrett became uneasy about Black Elk Dog in the stable, out in the country at Reynaldo's home. Garrett, for reasons 'he' didn't understand, Garrett felt compelled to move the stallion to a stable Reynaldo kept in the City. He called

“You believed us?” Asked Reynaldo. “Yes, your candor about Carmen's 'abilities' and your curiosity for knowledge of 'Darkest Forbidden Mysteries' was impossible to discount. No one would willingly reveal those things, unless YOU really believe this evil entity exists. I believe you confronted it in its true form. And that you tried to destroy it. I do not know if Carmen 'dreamed' it's return, or if the creature has, in fact, returned. Reynaldo, I think there is something that you want to communicate to me, but it is so abhorrent to you, you have not been able to speak of it. Carmen, will you excuse us, so Reynaldo can try to tell me what is troubling him.” “I will wait in the car.” Said Carmen. “Let us walk in the garden, Reynaldo.” Said Father O'Brien. “What is troubling you, my son?” “The Demon's minion, Jorge, found me, and followed me. Jorge, said he was attracted by my 'Physical Beauty'. He said he wanted to photograph me. I was put off by his approach. I

“I know you love me, Rey. I experience what you 'feel' when we make love. It's the only 'good' thing about about being 'A Seer'. I never knew I could share your emotions, and passion, because I shunned intimacy, with the everyone especially, persons I could 'read'. “Truly, Carmen? You experience what I feel, in those precious moments? No wonder there is exceptional sexual rapport between us. I envy you. I've wondered if our love making was as 'Good' for you, as it was for me. You are 'IT' for me...........You are transcendent Carmen.........You are 'THE BEST'! And now I know why” Carmen sighed, changing the subject “You can't be thinking of going back to Double Head Butte, Reynaldo. I can't even imagine revisiting that place.” She shivered! “Horrible, evil!” “I don't have a choice, beloved. We can't live with this hanging over us. You will never have to go back there, ever again. It is too dangerous. It hates you!! I will reveal what happened up there, to Garrett

Was it a dream? Carmen didn't think so. She was clinging to Reynaldo. He tried to deny it, but the thought that it WAS real, and not a dream, froze him with fear. The demon in its 'human minion' form, Jorge, had pursued him relentlessly. Complementing Rey on his 'physical beauty' and asking him to pose for photographs. Rey, now, assumed that the wizened, old man, Jorge, had been seduced by a previous minion, into being the demon's human visage when he was a young man. The Demon wanted Rey to be Jorge's successor. So relentless was the pursuit, it was almost sexual in its nature. So much so, that Reynaldo, felt compelled to state, and restate, 'he' had no inclination toward homosexuality. Who knew how long, and how many minions the Demon had worn out, before it set it's sight on Reynaldo. The Demon almost seduced Reynaldo,with promises of sharing forbidden dark knowledge regarding the legends of the Indigenous American Tribal Skinwalker lore. Carmen revealed that the

Reynaldo Wolf Speaker was pleased with himself. He had a brilliant idea. He would serve Carmen, Breakfast in bed! So he carefully climbed out of bed and crept into the kitchen. It wasn't anything too special. A tray of, Coffee, fresh fruit, juice, and bagels and cream cheese. When he entered the bedroom, he was confronted by a cringing Carmen, crouched against the headboard. Her face, a mask of horror and repulsion. He sat the tray down and went to Carmen. “What is it, my Soul?” He asked, quietly. “Rey, I woke up alone.........” “Yes, beloved.” He interrupted. “I wanted to serve you breakfast in bed. It was a stupid idea. I know you have grown accustomed to me waiting for you to awaken.” “NO! That is not what happened, Rey I woke up, realized I was alone, and a image slammed into my mind. It was so real I could even smell it! It was a vivid image of the Demon! Yelling in that terrible unnatural voice. Its Demon voice.” Reynaldo was unconsciously shaking

Reynaldo reached for Carmen. She flinched away. “That is what I'm talking about, Carmen.” “Sorry, It's an automatic reflex. Ever since I realized what I was, I was desperate NOT to have anyone touch me. I don't enjoy knowing anyone's secrets and sins. Even my best friend, Jolene, doesn't know about me. I explained the 'flinching as a 'germ phobia'.” “Yes, I remember Jolene cautioning me not to touch you, because of your phobia, that first day, outside the gallery. I want to hold you in my arms, Carmen. I have deep feelings for you.” Rey had began speaking Comanche.” Carmen replied back in Comanche. “You will have to be patient, Rey. It is difficult to to lose the patterns of a lifetime.” “I can wait. But I need to know if my affection is reciprocated. No one wants to reach for a loved one, and have that loved one cringe away.” “I understand. But this is an unusual circumstance. Very few people are afflicted with 'The Sight'. I assume( but don't really know)

“What do you mean 'what about us?” Asked Carmen “Don't get coy with me, Carmen.“ Said Reynaldo, black eyes flashing “You kissed me in the motor home. Then went with me, to confront the Skinwalker..........we destroyed it together. You remember any of that?” “Yes, but...............” Replied Carmen. “You returned my caresses. You remember that? Look Carmen, I haven't hidden my feelings from you. I was hooked on you, from that first time you entered my Gallery!” “I have explained why I avoid intimacy, Rey. I told you I was a Seer. I'm cursed with ability to 'see' into people's lives.....and minds. To know what they don't want anyone to know. You can't know what that is like. I didn't ask for this! But I have the 'sight' whether I want it or not!” “I understand that. But you already 'knew' everything about me, Carmen. The Good, the Bad, The Ugly! You knew what I sought from the Demon! Shit! You knew the name of my first little girlfriend. And you knew all of it