"Here we are. Tell me. What all can you do?"
"We can do whatever you want us to do. Just finished lunch a few hours before we got here, so now we have the strength to lift an army. Although our numbers may look dim, I promise that we will work as hard as we can."
"Dim? Your pack is tens bigger than the last crew here this morning. Take it, you're the alpha wolf?"
"If only you knew."
"These volunteers are here to help, in exchange for trade."
"Trade? I could use the help. Could you chop some trees for me? My crew is building, a little ways off and the tenants want to expand further than first discussed, so we need more land cut. I'll pay you accordingly.
To show you I am an honest man, here's two-forty. Get yourself proper clothes for the job and then meet me back here."
"Thanks."
"Let me see that stack."
"Wait, Wolf, what are you doing?"
"Wolf, what are you doing? Stop burning it. I told you I was honest."
"I'm thankful for your honesty, but that is not what we need right now.
'If your son asks for bread, would you give him a snake?'"
"No."
"Then if a man asks for fruit since no fruit can be found in stores, would you give him a twenty to buy fruit with? Or would you go in your house and give them an apple off your dining room table for services rendered?"
"I would..."
"Before you say anything, I have something to say. A fool says one thing but does another."
"Where are you going?"
"To find another chap."
"........Hold it!!!!!!
I SAID, HOLD IT!!!!!"
*Stischh*
"I may have a job for you........in exchange for materials.
When we finish here, there are always a few extra. We usually use the wood for our next project, but if you all do a good job then...uh…..I could part with it."
"Shake on it? We have to make it official."
"It's a deal. I'll get you started right…..Oucccchhh!!! You're squeezing my hand too tight."
"You break my promise, I'll break your face. We crystal?"
"....Crystal!!"
"Good, good, good.
FOLKS, TURN AROUND. WE GOT OURSELVES A JOB!!!!!"
"Now, can you please stay here and cut?"
"Still don't trust?"
"Trust is a two way streak."
"Exactly, so I'll start. The ones who want to cut…cut. The others can go with you because I 'trust' that you will teach them."
"Come with me."
*Knock, knock, knock!!!"
"Violet?"
"It is I."
"Who called for…."
"I did."
"Max!!"
"Grandma, just let me."
"...Fine."
*Knock, knock, knock."
"COMING!!!!!!"
"Violet, I'm so glad to see you. Did you drive yourself?"
"Max, I may be inclined to a chair, but that doesn't mean I can't also sit in another."
"How old are you again?"
"Are you gonna let me in?"
"Oh, yes.
May I?"
"Thank you kind sir.
I didn't recognize your house at first because it's so….."
"Fancy?"
"Well, let's just say it's not what you showed me a picture of last week in school. Is it because of this 'guest' of yours?"
"How'd you know? Is it because boys can't clean?"
"I didn't say anything of that sort."
"Haha…haa!! Very funny.
Families in here."
"Ohh, we're really stepping up in the world. You're showing me you're already showing me your family."
"It's not by choice, I can assure you. When Grandma brought them all to see Abby, only a few of them left afterwards. The rest stayed."
"So who do you think she is?"
"She's a healer and is innocent as all get out. She could be dying in bed with a blood wound while fifty people stand over her, waiting to be healed. Do you know what she would do? She wouldn't care who they are. She'd just heal them all. Then she would use the rest of her strength to run outside the door and die in front of the feet of someone instead of a bed alone."
"How is that innocent? She's just using her gifts."
"That's just it. She'd heal anybody and go wherever people would tell her. If there is blood, she'd clean it up."
"You worried people would abuse her power?"
"No. Her brother is."
"I'm sure if she were backed into a corner, she would have something up her sleeve to help defend her innocence. God wouldn't make her just to get used."
"I hope you're right."
"Max, what happened? Did you get lost and not know where the kitchen was?"
"It is a big house with lots more space to roam."
"Speaking of roaming, are you going to introduce us to your latest find?"
"Latest find? I haven't found any…ohh..ohhh. I get it.
Everyone, meet Violet. Violet, this is my fam."
"It's nice to meet you Violet. My grandson has talked very highly of you."
"I talk very high of him. Oh, you don't have to give me a hug bending over. Soon, I will be able to give you a hug on your level."
"She's in here."
*Knock, knock!!!
May we come in?"
"NOT YET!!!
I'M GETTING READY!!!"
"Getting ready? What is she getting ready for?"
"I don't know. She's got her rest in. Let's take a peek."
"Ben!!!"
"Laura."
"No, Laura, me. She may be different but she is a girl, and as such; deserves privacy."
"YOU CAN COME IN NOW."
*Creeeeeeeeakkkkkkkk!!!!*
"Wooooo!!!! Your room is beautiful, Abby. Are you a queen? Your crown is lovely and so be your scepter."
"All that be true, Milady.
Step forth."
"I'll wheel you."
"Young Squire, I like your kindness, but she must come forth on her own will."
"Thanks, Max, but you heard the queen, and it is rude to disobey."
"Step to my chair and I shall bless thee."
"My Queen, I cannot kneel."
"Fear not. I shall help you, but it is not me you should kneel.
Your heart is pure, and your soul untainted. While physical aments show thee, you let them not hinder nor wither you. Please bow your head so I can anoint thee."
"Yes, Ma'am."
*touch*
"You may raise your head. Take hold my hand and I shall you what you miss."
"Okay."
"Do you trust me?"
"Wholeheartedly."
"Then rise."
"Wooo!! The floor feels so different now. Wait, what are you doing? Why are you letting go?"
"You are no longer a girl but a lady."
"Max, look!!! It's a miracle. You kept your promise. I can walk!!! I can walk!!! The dream is real. The dream is….woooo!!"
"I got you. It's going to take a while getting used to your new legs but I will help as much as I can."
"Don't go anywhere. I must show my family, but it is already late. I won't make it there and back in time."
"There and back, Milady?"
"Yes, Abby. I don't want to call. I want to show them the truth, then come back here. Wherever you are, I want to be also. The thing is, I don't think my car will make it round-trip fast enough."
"Hold out your hand."
"Why?"
"I want to give you something. Please."
"Okay."
"I entrust you with the jewel of faith. With this, you will not need me. Your reach for those you help will only increase tenfold. Promise me you shall only use it for good and not evil."
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! It's a cross necklace."
"May I?"
"Here you go.
Wait, what are you doing?"
"I'm implanting this necklace on your heart. My father thought it best to separate the wearer from the car, but I disagree. Not only does this enhance your healing abilities on others, but you can help make Healing cars, but only cars."
"Will my car be just as indestructible as you?"
"None of the cars will be indestructible. They are just cars; material things that have no value. You will however be granted with other useful upgrades as my brother's speed of light."
"Huuuuuuu."
"But go the speed limit. We just got into a wreck because of a fast driver."
"I won't let you down. Be back soon."
"Avella, where are you going?"
"Wolf, we may both be the same, but only you can lift boards by yourself."
"Wait, don't go to cut. Your services are still needed here."
"Wolf, I am not as strong as you or anybody else on here. I am the youngest, the smallest, and the weakest. I have no experience like the old who are instructing the young. I have not the mind of youth either. What good am I?"
"WE NEED ANOTHER BOARD UP HERE."
"COMING!!!
Avella, I have to deliver this board to them and then we'll talk later. Deal?"
"If you say so."
"WHERE'S MY BOARD?"
"It's right here. *Heaave*
I'm bringing it up to you now."
"Wolf, I don't know how you do it, but you have the strength of a...demon!!!"
"That's not possible. My father is not a wolf. He's a healer. But maybe you're right. I never knew my bio father. Maybe he was a….."
"What was that?"
"Oh…nothing. I'm just mumbling to myself."
"Thought I heard talks of demons and half-breeds. You best not be one of them."
"No need to worry. I can assure you that to the best of my knowledge, I am not."
"I'm watching you. Watching you like a hawk. You may be able to run circles around me all day, but I see through you."
"I hope the build goes well."
"You and me both, Wolf. You and me both."
"Avella!!!!!
AVELLA?
Where are you? I thought I told you to stay put. Said I would be back to.....to...Wait!!! What's that smell? I hear something."