Author: J. Gardham gardham1@yahoo.com
This story is fiction as are the characters, if you think you see yourself in this story that's cool as long as everyone remembers there's nothing in this story that isn't pure imagination.
"Benjamin and Me"
Chapter 24
Gabriel and Goldermer walked together along a beach more beautiful than anything he had ever seen. They walked for miles in silence before Gabriel spoke.
"Goldermer how often do you give orders to those around you?"
"Only when necessary Gabriel".
"How do those you give orders to respond?"
"Gabriel, they always follow my orders without question".
"Are those you give orders to ever angry or disobedient?
"Never, they respond with enthusiasm and love".
"Do you love Sparkle and Jonathan?"
"Yes of course I do, without question"
"Do you love them as much as you love Manilon?"
"I love them yes, but I love them differently than I love Manilon".
"When you came to Jonathan and Sparkle for help when Manilon was missing did they in anyway hesitate to do everything in their power to find him?"
"Gabriel, not only Jonathan and Sparkle, but everyone at the ranch was ready to help and did so valiantly, but you are already aware of all this".
"Yes Goldermer I am aware of all of this". "Do you believe Jonathan loves Sparkle as you love Manilon?"
"Yes I'm sure he does Gabriel".
"Goldermer when Jonathan summoned you did you respond without anger and were you ready to do everything you could to rescue Sparkle".
"Gabriel, Jonathan ordered me to appear before him instantly, he had no right to order me to do anything".
"Goldermer, Jonathan had every right to order you to appear before him, you have already lost trust among Thomas and his group, even with this lost trust they immediately came to your aide and rushed in to save Manilon without question". "Think about this Goldermer you are not superior to Jonathan, Sparkle or anyone else, they have the same right to summon you as you do them".
"Jonathan was suspicious since the summons came from you to Sparkle, and then the love link they have was lost as he stepped through the portal". "Goldermer you have the ability to block that mind link because you have the power and the intimate knowledge of that link".
"Dear God Gabriel, I did not summon Sparkle to my camp, nor did I block the mind link they have". "Do you think me so cruel and evil to so something to harm those whom I love?"
"Goldermer, it was a trap set by demons, I am well aware that you did not summon Sparkle, nor did you block their mind link, I am also aware of the love you have for them all".
"What I am pointing out is once you lost your temper with Thomas and purposed to overrule the archangel Michael on his command that he would personally take care of Zereal you created doubts and confusion in the minds and spirits of those who previously had trusted you completely without question".
"Trust is not a given Goldermer, it is earned and it can be lost". "Now you have lost even more". "When Jonathan summoned you, you lost your temper again and were about to leave without offering your help in rescuing Sparkle". "Do you think Sparkle or Jonathan will ever completely trust you again?"
"Goldermer, Jonathan loves Sparkle as you love Manilon, and you turned your back on him when he needed your help the most".
Looking up to speak, Goldermer found himself standing on the sandy beach alone, Gabriel was gone.
"What a mess I've made of things and at the worst possible time in the history". I`ve let down those who loved me the most, "I've let my ego grow larger than my love, dear Lord please forgive me, I've been such a self serving, egotistical fool".
"Goldermer you are forgiven, you need only to ask, all mankind are forgiven when they realize their mistakes and ask for forgiveness". "Fill you heart with love so there is no room for ego to overpower you, return to you camp and work to re-earn the trust of those who truly do love you".
Thomas and all of those who share the ranch were on the balcony when Gabriel arrived.
Everyone stood to greet the archangel as Thomas said, "Gabriel, I hope Goldermer is alright, I don't believe he meant any harm to come to any of us".
"Thomas, Goldermer didn't mean any harm to come to anyone, but his temperament could have caused harm and disastrous results under the wrong circumstances".
Kneeling by Jonathan and Sparkle Gabriel said, "it's important that you know Goldermer did not summon Sparkle to his camp, nor did he block your mind link". "You two have been in enough battles together so that the fallen angels easily figured out you were mated". "They set the trap to use Sparkle as bait to lure you close so they could attempt to destroy all of you in one vicious attack".
"Thinking out loud Jonathan said, "the fallen angels would have the power to block our mind link". "I own Goldermer an apology".
"That would be kind of you Jonathan, but also be aware that Goldermer was willing to turn his back on you and Sparkle when you needed him most". "His ego grew to be larger than his love". "He has asked for God's forgiveness and it has been readily given as I know your`s will also be given".
"Jonathan when Jerry locked Goldermer in a shield he couldn't break out of it was a kindness to Goldermer". "He would have never been able to forgive himself if he had turned his back on those of you he loves and had something bad happened to any of you". "In essence Jerry forced Goldermer to make the right choice whether he wanted to or not".
Moving to Jerry Gabriel pulled him into a heartwarming hug, "you are a unique and sensitive man Jerry, those in the heavenly realm are more than proud of you".
Jerry stammered out a thank you adding, "any of these guys would have done the same thing Gabriel, I`m nothing special".
"Ah, but you are Jerry, very special and greatly loved not only by these wonderful men who surround you but all of us in the heavenly realm".
Turning to everyone Gabriel said, "Goldermer will seek your forgiveness, it is entirely up to you individually whether or not to grant it". "He will need to earn your trust and will work hard to do so, please be kind to him, Goldermer is suffering his own pain in knowing what he's done".
Larry spoke up saying, "Gabriel, Thomas and Benjamin have taught all of us the value of forgiveness, I for one have already forgiven Goldermer as I'm sure all the rest of us have already done".
"I know you all have Larry, it was a mere formality for me to mention, you men are so greatly loved and respected, you have no idea just how much".
With that said, Gabriel was gone.
The following day arrived with Mike and Benjamin making breakfast with the help of Ken and Alan. Gordon and Jeremy stopped into the kitchen to see how their sons were doing.
"What's for breakfast guys?" "
Just about any thing you want dads, fresh fruit, English muffin bread toast, oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins, blueberry pancakes with pure maple syrup, coffee, orange juice, vegetarian omelets with lean bacon, you name it we'll fix it". "I don't think there's anything that Mike and Benjamin can't come up with".
Turning to salute Mike and Benjamin, Gordon and Jeremy yelled, "All hail Mike and Benjamin".
Laughing Benjamin said, "Get your cute butts out of here before I ask you to bend over and pick something up, then I'll give you something to yell about".
Jeremy said, "Oh kinky, and I've never done it in the kitchen ..YET!".
Both Ken and Al yelled, "we can fix that right now Jeremy, the kitchen is as good a place as any".
Gordon chimed in with, "and pray tell, how would you two know about what takes place in the kitchen other than cooking?"
Both boys turn to look at their dads as they rolled their eyes, "dads why do you think Mike, Benjamin, Walt, and Jerry spend so much time in the kitchen with us?"
Alan picked up a banana and started licking it.
Gordon grabbed Jeremy's arm and he said, "lets get out of here I don't think I want to know about what takes place in the kitchen with our sons".
Everyone in the kitchen cracked up laughing as Jeremy and Gordon scurried out the door.
"Guys you really shouldn't tease your dads like that, although it was comical".
"It's okay Benjamin, they know we're only kidding".
"Oh darn and I was getting all set for some sexual hi-jinx's".
Winking Walt said, "Yeah so were we".
Ken stuck his finger in his mouth and sucked on it before saying, "well guys we're here and we're ready".
Licking his lips Mike said, "you guys are looking for trouble, ya know that don't ya?"
Fluttering his eyes Ken replied, "promises, promises".
Mike walked over and grabbed Ken by the shoulders and planted a sloppy, wet kiss on those pouting lips as he reached down and felt a very hard erection pushing out of Ken's loose shorts.
"Well I guess you are ready".
"Ya and what you going to do about it Mike?"
Kneeling and pulling down Kens shorts taking Ken's ample cock down his throat in one quick move had Ken's eye rolling in the back of his pretty head.
Pulling off Ken's cock and tugging his balls while he licked the underside of Ken's shaft, Mike looked up into Ken's eyes and said, "how's this for starters?".
"Couldn't be better Mike, couldn't be better, ....well maybe just a little better", with that Ken spread his legs so Mike could lick a finger and probe Ken's ass while he continued sucking his wet and juicy cock.
Not to be left out Benjamin was holding Alan's arms above his head as Walt, licked and nibbled Alan's nipples. Benjamin held Alan's arms up with one hand while reaching down with his other hand running his fingers up Alan's ass crack sending shivers up Alan's spine. Walt knelt between Alan's legs and sucked his low hangers into this mouth while stroking his hard leaking cock.
Alan wasn't doing any complaining as he squirmed under all this sexual stimulation.
Benjamin turned Alan's face so he could kiss his lips, Alan opened to him allowing Benjamin to suck his tongue into his mouth. Alan used this opportunity to reach down and wrap his hand around Benjamin's cock and balls.
Walt let Alan's nuts slip from his lips as he gripped them in his hand and tugged while he slid his warm, wet mouth over Alan's long throbbing cock.
Ken pulled Mike off his cock and lifted him up so he could suck Mike's tongue into his mouth and taste the juices from his own cock. Ken slid his hand down Mike's chest until he had a firm grip on Mike's cock which was already slick with pre-cum.
Kneeling down Ken sucked Mike's beautiful cock into his throat savoring his delicious taste. Hmmmm, breakfast before breakfast. Mike soon pulled Ken off his cock and kissed him wanting to taste his own cock juices and they were delicious. Kneeling back down he took Ken's cock back into his mouth and deep throated it over and over until he felt Ken's cum blasting over his tongue and into his throat. Sucking every drop from Ken's nuts before letting his cock slip from his lips, looking up at Ken Mike said, "that was delicious Ken".
Without a word Ken was back kneeling in front of Mike and sucking his cock with rapid motions as he gently tugged on Mike's balls, within seconds Mike favored Ken with a tasty mouth full of his fresh cum. Ken licked his lips before standing to give Mike a kiss.
Benjamin was kneeling behind Alan tongue fucking his hole while Walt continued tugging on Alan's balls as he massaged his beautiful cock with his throat muscles rewarding himself with a mouth full of Alan's cum.
Alan turned around catching Benjamin's tongue in his mouth sucking off his own ass juices before pushing Benjamin onto his back on the floor. Slipping down Benjamin's torso Alan sucked Benjamin's cock down to the root while fingering his ass hole, which he knew would send Benjamin over the edge.
Walt knelt in front of Benjamin face fucking him as Benjamin reached up and tweaked Walt's nipples. One deep plunge into Benjamin's ass with Alan's finger sent Benjamin into a frenzy shooting cum deep into his hungry throat.
Seeing all this action sent Walt over the edge, with one last twist of his nipples by Benjamin Walt shot his ample load of seed onto Benjamin's tongue and down his throat.
Everyone stood up and looked at each other and started laughing. Benjamin said, "well that was an unexpected pleasure for so early in the morning".
Ken said, "well I guess me might want to get some breakfast out to the guys in the courtyard before they start asking questions".
With that said, they all got back to work feeling a bit lightheaded, but very satisfied.
The day turned into a beautiful, relaxing day for everyone. Benjamin, Thomas, Arnold, Kentucky, Ken, Alan, Walt, Jerry, and Mike took the horse trailer and drove out to the horse ranch to see about buying four more riding horses. Brad, Jerry, Bill, and Dave with the help of Arnold and Kentucky hand built seven more stables.
While looking at horses with the others Jerry appeared to almost go into a trance state. Thomas turned and looked at Jerry realizing he also was feeling that something out of the ordinary was taking place.
The others stopped and waited, Benjamin put his arm around Thomas's shoulder. Walt and Mike stood beside their lover Jerry, Mike noticed Jerry's eye were moving as if he were watching something.
Suddenly Jerry turned to Thomas and Benjamin, "Valen has a message for you, "Jerrod and Joshua need help, Jaric and I will leave Eden shortly but I'm afraid you and your men will need to come as soon as possible or Joshua and Jerrod will be lost".
"Jerry did Valen say where Jerrod and Joshua are?"
"Yes, they're in Tanzania being held by a group of mystics calling themselves ombiasy who are known Arab Magicians, who from what Valen said are using dark magic having no idea what they`re doing". This group stumbled onto a ritual that has opened a doorway to the spirit realm and have been promised if they turn Joshua and Jerrod over to the spirits they'll be given great powers".
"There are a few non-Arabs in the group who are opposing this, believing it's evil and attempting to close the door to the spirit realm with the majority of the group trying to stop them from interfering from what they mistakenly think is a golden opportunity to gain power".
"Valen and Jaric have been given permission to leave Eden in an effort to stop the ombiasy from throwing Jerrod and Joshua through the portal into the spirit realm".
I gathered from what Valen said that the ombiasy are a bunch of misfits who basically have been playing with magic without a clue as to what they're getting into so they're in danger themselves without realizing it.
Thomas wondered aloud how Valen found out that Jerrod and Joshua had traveled to Tanzania and were taken hostage by the ombiasy.
Jerry said, "apparently some angel name Regal was supposed to be watching over them and he telepathically contacted Valen and asked that the message be passed on to you".
Both Thomas and Benjamin said, "Reggie!!!".
Rolling his eyes Benjamin said, "well if Reggie was supposed to be looking after them no wonder they're in trouble".
"Now Benjamin let's not be too hard on Reggie, he does his best, he just seems to get side tracked at times".
"That's one way of putting it Thomas". "Joshua and Jerrod are good men, Thomas we need to help them and it appears we'd better to it quickly".
Turning to Thomas, Benjamin saw he was already on the phone with Luke telling him to fuel up the four engine transport and prepare for a long trip to the east side of Africa along the Indian Ocean. It was yet to be determined where the landing site would be.
"Luke, will you ask all the men to be ready for another adventure that might be dangerous so have them pack everything they might need".
"Will do Thomas".
"Horses will have to wait, we need to head back to the ranch and get things moving, time is of the essence".
Bill and David were filled in and since they had met Jerrod and Joshua, they were trying to make a mind link with them. They weren't having any luck until Walt walked over and put his hands on each of their shoulders.
This was a new experience for Bill and Dave because they not only made a telepathic mind link but also a visual one. They were alive and hadn't been physically misused and there were several non-Arabic men surrounding them, it appeared they were trying to protect Joshua and Jerrod. Walt refocused their vision on those who were grouped together a few feet away from the non-Arab group.
The Arab group was much larger and one man was speaking loudly swinging a sword around and pointing in the direction of Jerrod and Joshua. He was screaming that they must throw the infidels to the spirits so they would be granted supernatural powers.
Many of the Arabs seemed willing to join in this unholy deed while others appeared dubious at best.
"Jerrod, Joshua we know where you are and we're going to rescue you,
try to keep the situation fluid for a couple of more days until we can reach
you. "Do whatever you have to in order to stall, try to make the Arabs
understand that the spirits are tricking them and won't give them any real power".
Joshua replied that they understood and would do their best to stall the Arabs from turning them over to the spirits. "The Europeans who are here with us are doing they best to keep us safe".
The overnight flight to Tanzania was long and tedious. We flew in arch over the Indian Ocean and skirted the border with Kenya before turning southwest toward Tabora where there was a dilapidated airfield. Luke and Sam made a safe landing and we did our best to camouflage the plane before starting out on our sixty mile hike to Kigoma.
We were hoping to run into or at least hear from Valen and Jaric by now but there hasn't been any word yet.
Jerry, Sparkle, and Jonathan said they'd scout ahead and make sure Jerrod and Joshua were still safe as well as those who were trying to protect them.
Knowing the dangers that lurk in the spirit realm always worried Thomas after having Benjamin hurt so seriously. He warned Jerry and the others to be careful, it's possible this is another set up to trap us all in one place.
They promised they would and vanished.
Within mere minutes there were flashes in the sky in the area over what should be Kigoma. Thomas yelled, "double time" as he hurried the men to join in the battle that was obviously taking place.
Word spread to the new members that those flashes in the sky meant there was one hell of battle going on in the spirit realm which also meant Jerry, Sparkle, and Jonathan had their hands full.
Thirty minutes later they heard gun fire which indicated Jerrod, Joshua and the others were in danger from some of the Arabs.
Bill, Dave and Walt dropped back letting the others move ahead and they joined hands and teleported themselves into the village of Kigoma. They found Jerrod, Joshua and the Europeans huddled together with an invisible shield protecting them. Valen and Jaric were with them tending to injuries.
The battle being waged in the heavens was horrific, they had never witnessed anything like it. There were literally millions of vermin, demons, and fallen angels doing battle against Jerry, Jonathan and Sparkle. The three of them were standing back to back holding their own, but Bill, Dave and Jerry couldn't imagine how with the hordes that were coming against them.
Joining together Bill, Walt, and Dave sent out an energy wave of such brilliance that countless vermin and demons were wiped out, but the fallen angels were unaffected and were surrounding Jerry and the wizards and moving in for the kill.
Jerry reached behind him taking Jonathan and Sparkles hands, the three of them begin to rotate, within seconds they were rotating at such a speed that you couldn't make out who or what they were.
Dave said, "join hands again, Walt we need more power, lets see what we can do to help Jerry and the guys out".
Walt said, "I have a feeling they don't need our help but let's do it anyway".
Before they had a chance to send out a stronger energy wave there was what appeared to be a rip in space as it opened into nothing but blackness. the fallen angels were literally sucked into the void as they fought and struggled to put distance between themselves and the rift. Wings and limbs were ripped off bodies as every fallen angel was pulled into the black void. With a clap of thunder that was deafening the rift closed.
The gun fire on the ground continued as that battle raged with Thomas and his men that had arrived and were fighting with everything they had to push the ombiasy back away from those huddled together inside the shield.
The original plan was to try and save as many as the ombiasy as they could, but with the fighting taking a more vicious turn it was a battle to save their own lives now.
Jerry threw up a shield covering Thomas and the guys before tuning to the ombiasy and flattening them out in the dirt. Thomas and his men surrounded them quickly and removed their weapons.
"Well done guys".
"Reggie!!!"
Benjamin was in Reggie's face immediately screaming, "I see you fucked up again, I thought you were supposed to be protecting these men".
"Cool your heals Benjamin, as you can see it all turned out just fine".
"You think this turned out just fine do you Regal?"
The grin on Reggie's face was gone as quickly as it appeared.
"You're all done Regal, it's back to fertilizing the flowers in the gardens of the forth Heaven for you". "Your screw ups are one thing but this attitude of yours in quite another".
"Michael I was only teasing Benjamin".
"I'm not teasing Regal, this time in the life of man is much to important to leave you in a position where you are suppose to be guarding people". "If you were doing your job none of these men including Valen and Jaric would have had to rush here to save Jerrod and Joshua". "Do you have any idea what fate would have befallen them if these honorable men hadn't come to their rescue?"
"Michael, yes I do and it would have been worse that death itself".
Surprising everyone Benjamin asked Michael if he could speak to Regal.
"I have no idea why you would want to converse with this angel who tends to mock you at every opportunity, but yes go ahead Benjamin".
"Reggie I'm sorry if I in anyway am responsible for your attitude, I realize you fought with me in the past and I also know I'm not supposed to remember it". "Most of it I don't remember, it's all very fuzzy, but I do know that you were trying to keep me from doing something I would later regret, and for that I want to thank you".
Regal actually looked like his heart was broken as he took Benjamin into his arms. "Benjamin, I'm so sorry, I have taken a bad attitude towards you and it's not your fault, it's mine". "My sin was one of pride, you were a ghost and you bested me in that fight of ours, and the fault was mine from beginning to end". "Once again I wasn't were I should have been and I let someone you love dearly get hurt". I can only ask that you find it in your heart to forgive me".
"Reggie, I don't know who was hurt, but I assume the person is here with us and safe, so I do forgive you completely". "I'm not innocent in this Reggie I could have been more kind to you, Im not even sure why Ive been edge ways with you".
"I don't want to see you punished for something I may have had a hand in".
Turning to Michael, Benjamin asked if both he and Regal could be forgiven for the mistakes they've made, "we both are sorry and regret the hostility we've shown each other".
Michael hugged Benjamin, "you are such an honorable man Benjamin, you have nothing to be forgiven for, you have always taken the right action when action was needed".
Turning to Regal, "Regal, you on the other hand have good intentions but don't always follow through with what you have been assigned to do". I don't know what I'm going to do with you". "Perhaps working in the forth Heaven in the flower gardens would give you time to contemplate what you need to do to improve your angelic duties".
Thomas joined the conversation asking if there was anything they could do to help Reggie, "we hate to see him punished Michael, he has done a lot to help us in the past".
Looking at Regal, Michael said, "Regal you have some wonderful friends here, I'm amazed at their compassion".
Facing Thomas and the others Michael said, "I'll give your request on Regal's behalf serious thought". "Thank all of your for your help in saving Jerrod and Joshua from a dreadful fate". "I'm hoping you'll take Joshua and Jerrod back to your ranch for some rest and relaxation, they really should spend some time with all of you".
Thomas looked at Michael with a tilt of his head at hearing that strange request. Michael smiled and winked as he and Reggie vanished.
"Joshua and Jerrod we'd love to have you join us at the ranch, will you consider it?"
Looking shy Jerrod said, Thomas we wanted to ask if we could join you when you were in Eden but we weren't sure if we should impose on you, we hadn`t any idea Michael was going to suggest it".
Valen are you and Jaric going to be okay or can we give you a lift back to Eden?" "Thanks Thomas but we have our own transportation'. "We are pleased to see you all again, and we also need to thank you for coming when we asked for your help".
"Valen it was our pleasure to help and may we also offer you and Jaric an invitation to join us at the ranch".
Laughing Valen said, "actually we'd love to join you Thomas, but I'm not sure this is a good time, you've just taken on two additional guests".
Thomas put his arms around both Valen and Jaric's waist as he smiled and said, "hey guys the more the merrier, is there anything you have to take care of first?"
"Yes we'll have to return to Eden and make our arrangements there, we'll let you know when we can join you, if that works for all of you".
"We'll be waiting to hear from you then, have a good trip back to Eden".
"You too Thomas".
Jerry, Walt, Mike, Arnold, and Kentucky looked at Thomas and Benjamin as Arnold asked, "Eden?"
"It's a long story guys one for the balcony at the ranch with a few cold beers to go with it".
"Man we can't wait to hear more of the adventures you guys have been through, "Eden", wow!"
Back home Thomas suggested they get back to the horse ranch and decide which horses they wanted to add to the herd they already had.
Jerry stood there shaking his head.
Smiling Thomas said, "what's up Jerry?"
"Thomas you guys never cease to amaze me, we go on a wild and exciting adventure and when we're back home you all act like it's just another day in the life of the average Joe".
"Well it's not just another day in the life of an average Joe, but it has become a rather routine happening in our lives Jerry". "I think we get back to what we think of as normal as a way of mentally adjusting to the extraordinary lives we do lead".
"So you ready to go pick out a horse?"
Cracking up with laughter Jerry leaned on Thomas's shoulder giving him a kiss on the cheek, "yes boss, let's go pick out a horse".
To be Continued:
Jason Gardham