Warsop
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop: A Gaby Christmas
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman
From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html
What did Gaby/Drew do for Christmas? Is there really a Santa Claus?
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It was the week before Christmas and the Apollaniris Cycling Teams had booked a local pub to host the Christmas party. Everybody was to dress as a Christmas theme character for the party and give a small donation to help the local orphanage to have Christmas for the orphans. The donations could be money or a gift for a child.

After the party, the orphanage would get the donations and have a feast from the abundant food gift from the pub. The Bond family had volunteered to help with the party by helping Kris Kringle. Drew was to receive a special gift this year from an unexpected source.

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['That boy is going to make us late for the party. And him being a cycling champ.']
"Come on Drew! Shake a leg!" yelled Dave Bond as he stood at the bottom of the stairs.

Then from his room, came a slam as Drew shut his bedroom door, "Coming Dad!." replied Drew.

He flew down the stairs wearing his Christmas Elf costume and almost raan over his dad. He had volunteered to be a Christmas Elf at the Apollanaris Christmas party and as such, he was wearing green tights, red elf shoes and top while his elf cap was red and green.

"Careful there Drew, you don't want to wreck," chortled Dave. ['He is so accident prone at times that it's a wonder that he doesn't have any scars.']

"Sorry dad, but you did say for me to shake a leg," Drew laughed as he shook his right leg in amusement.

"That I did Scamp, that I did," agreed a chuckling Dave. ['I fell for that one.']

Then from the dining room came a whistle, "You look cute Drew, just like an Elf," admitted Josie Peters who was visiting for the holiday.

"Thanks Gran, at least everybody knows it's me and not Gaby tonight," he mused as he looked down at his "B" cup chest. [I think that I am the only guy who has breasts as large as his girlfriends.']

Then Josie cupped Drew's chin in her hand and looked him in the eye, "You still being seen as a girl even at school?" ['He had that problem back in Warsop and his having to borrow clothes from girls did not help either.']

Then Drew sighed, "No Gran, but at the bakery, some customers pinch my but," he admitted as he rubbed his rear. ['Now I know what that girl Sandy in Grottoes goes through at times. I am glad that she has friends like Erin and Diana.']

Then Josie smiled at her distraught grandson, "Well, they see a pretty girl when they do that. I went through the same when I was a waitress," she chuckled. ['Some things never change and my uniform dress was quite daring for the day being just over the knee,']

"It's not funny when it's boys from school that know about me working there," he fumed. ['Why they get a thrill I will never know.']

"Well, if you let the manager know and the school, I am sure that they will stop."

"Well, I have started screaming and having them leave in front of their mates."

"That'll do even better," Josie laughed. ['Glad to see that he is able to handle his problems.']

Then Jenny and Julie both came down wearing duplicate costumes," Gran, are you Mrs. Kringle for the party?" asked Julie. ['She looks so cool dressed like that, too bad she doesn't have the figure to be a cute Christmas Elf.']

Then Josie Peters grinned, looking down at her red floor length dress, "Yes, George asked me to, and sent me this costume, luckily, my gray hair makes a wig pointless." [' It's been too long since I have been to a Christmas party since Walter died. Time to stop living in the past.']

"Then who's Kris Kringle?" asked Jenny. ['Has that George tried to set her up with a date tonight?']

Then Dave hugged Jenny, "Don't know Luv, but knowing George, he has it covered," said Dave. ['He always looks out for the team.']

Then Josie noticed the time on the mantle clock and saw it was getting late, "OK everybody, let's go," said Josie.

Then they piled into Jenny's Mercedes and Julie got to drive since she had her learner's permit. She drove carefully and parked the Bond mobile in the slot reserved for Jenny. As they entered the pub reserved for the party, it chose that moment to start snowing hard.

"Oh great! I hope that we don't get snowed in," fumed Julie. ['Too bad that Lars couldn't make it.']

Then Jenny placed her hand on Julie's shoulder, "Well, I am sure that you can find a boy here if we are," replied Jenny. ['i was the same way with Dave when I was that young.']

Then George who was dressed as Jack Frost opened the door, "Hurry up and get in here! You're the last to arrive." ['Seems that the Bonds ae always last, but Jenny and Drew are fast on the bike.']

Inside the YE Olde Tavern pub, the entire Apollaniris Team was wearing varied Christmas theme clothing and by the hearth was Kris Kringle seated upon his throne, "Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas family Bond, please enjoy yourselves. Drew, will you please come over here?" ['He is the Guest Rider this year if he accepts.']

Drew looked over at Dave, "Should I dad?" ['Why would a man dressed as Father Christmas want to see me?']

"Go ahead Drew, he probably wants to talk about your helping with the gifts tonight." ['George wouldn't do anything to hurt or embaress Drew I hope.']

Then Drew approached Kris and shook his out stretched hand, "Hello Mister Kringle sir, I am Drew Bond," ['I hope that he does not think I am a girl.']

After shaking Drew's hand, Kris smiled, "Well Drew, I understand that you are to be my Christmas Elf tonight, would you like to ride with me during my Annual Christmas Ride?" ['Now to get him to believe in me.']

"Sure, but I have a question for you." ['Looks like dad was right, but what ride is this? A part of some parade or do I ride with him in some charity event?']

Then the kindly old man seated in the throne smiled at Drew, "Yes Drew, I know that you are a young man even though you look like a young woman and have issues about your body." ['Not much, because anybody that knows Drew knows this.']

"Thank you Mister Kringle, but anybody on the team could have told you that," he sighed. ['No doubt George told him to prevent a scene here.']

"Yes, but do they know that your Christmas Wish is to visit Maddy?" ['He has not voiced that wish to any yet.']

"No, I have told no one that, but that's easy enough to guess." ['Just what is this guy aiming at? Why does he act like he is the Real Deal?']

"And that you have sent her a special gift of German Chocolates with assorted nuts?" ['THAT he did in secret.']

"How did you know that? I only sent it yesterday!" ['Could he really BE Father Christmas? I have met Doctor Who and he was suppossed to be a fictional character on B.B.C.']

"Ho! Ho! Ho! Drew, I am really Kris Kringle." ['Now will he believe? it's ben awhile since that hearing in New York.']

As in The Miracle On 34th Street?" ['We have seen every version on the telly and have them to watch with the Pingers tomorrow.']

"The same." ['Ah!Now I see the Light of Christmas in his eyes now. Now he is ready for the Ride.']

"Does that mean that Rudolph is real too?" ['I have always liked that story and his adventures that came afterwards.']

"Yes, and Jack Frost as well as the other Christmas Legends and other Magical Beings." ['If only more people Believed, then there would be more Light in the world, but that is not for me to decide.']

Then Drew looked down at his breasts and sighed, "Does that mean that you can make my body more masculine?" ['Too bad that I can't take those hormones and still ride.']

Then a tear flowed down the kindly old man's cheek, "Unfortunately, that gift I can not give you because you are the Cyclist as Doctor Who said." ['Other than that, I would use my Magic to help the young man.']

Then Drew visibly deflated as his hopes were dashed, "I do not understand." ['Am I doomed to look like a girl unless I give up cycling?']

Kris then smiled at Drew, "You have a history yet to complete that as yourself will help others." ['I can say no more without revealing more of his Future.']

Drew then shook his head in defeat, "OK, I was hoping that things might be different somehow," he sighed. ['I will not give up cycing unless I have too.']

"That is why I want to take you on my Ride, I select a special boy or girl each year and they are all young at heart like you." ['Young Bond, even after all this time, the Goodness in your heart shines through,']

Then Drew's tummy loudly rumbled, "OK Mister Kringle, I will go, but now I am getting hungry," he grinned at his body's announcing its need. ['I wonder what's on the buffet?']

"Ho! Ho! Ho! Go and eat my friend, because you and your family are to help me tonight." ['Come to think about it, I am hungry to, but I need to tend my reindeer friends first.']

Then Drew joined his family at dinner while Kris went behind the throne where the reindeer were kept, "Ho! Ho! Ho1 my friends, time for your feeding, where's Jewel?"

Then a petite girl dressed exactly like Drew came forward, "Here I am Santa, Have you found the Rider yet?"

Then Kris chuckled with glee, 'Ho! Ho! Ho! Yes I have Little Elf Friend. Are you ready to help feed my reindeer friends?"

"Yes Santa."

"Then let's feed them and then we may eat dinner out there with the humans."

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It was a traditional Christmas dinner from England with German additions for variety. Drew stuffed himself upon the feast and was allowed to drink cider with his meal. He enjoyed his one mug of cider and after he finished, he had a mug of eggnog. He was feeling very mellow and thanks to the meal, he stayed sober.

After the meal, Drew and his family gathered around Santa where Josie doled out cups of hot cocoa to each recipient that sat with Kris while Julie and Jenny handled the cameras as Dave took pictures and Drew helped by handing out the presents.

All went well until a drunk crashed the party. He came through the door by the hearth that was locked for the party.

As he barged in, he saw Drew in his costume, "Well, Well, Well, What a pretty Elf girl, come give me a kiss Sweetie!" Then he lunged at Drew. ['Gotta have a kiss from this sweetie.']

"KEEP AWAY CREEP! I'M NOT A GIRL!" Drew exclaimed as he sidestepped out of the way. ['Why me? Why can't I be a normal boy?']

Then Dave Bond landed a fist on the drunks nose, knocking him out, "Are you OK Drew?" ['I know he'll have nightmares from this,']

Smoothing down his top, Drew grinned, "Yeah Dad, he didn't touch me." [' Never saw dad get physical before, COOL!.']

"Drew, you need a drink to calm down?" asked Jenny as she hugged Drew.[' I'm scared for my son, yet he handled things well. I guess he is growing up.']

"Yes please mum, but soda if I may." [' I have had enough Holiday Spirits for the night, besides, I doubt that mum or dad woud let me have anymore.']

Then Josie handed Drew a cup of warm tea, "Sorry Drew, but they are out until they replace the supply, so have this tea instead." [' Drew needs some cuddling tonight, too bad Maddy is not here.']

Then Julie ran up and hugged Drew, "My god bro, you sure do have your adventures don't you?" she giggled. ['Hopefully, I can help my bro to laugh about it.']

Then Drew started to laugh and had to wipe his eyes from the tears," Yeah sis, I guess that this will make a good tale to tell to Maddy and the gang." ['Thanks sis, you've helped me to see the humor about this.']

"Thank you Dave Bond, you stopped that Grinch from causing any real harm." ['Too bad that there are real Grinches in the world.']

Then Jenny stalked over to Kris, "Any real harm?! Mister Kringle, my son could have been hurt," fumed Jenny. ['If that drunk had gotten a hold of Drew, he might have revealed my son's endowments.']

Then Kris looked into Jenny's hardened eyes, "Jenny Bond, your son was never in danger with everybody here." ['I would have stopped him from hurting Drew before anything happened to him.']

Then Jenny pointed to her son, "Well Kris Kringle or whatever name you want to go by, you don't have a son that gets mistaken as a girl." ['I have had this nightmare for years and now it has happened to my son.']

"No I do not, Please do not let this ruin your Christmas Spirit." ['Now to invoke my Power and help Jenny to remember the Season.']

"You're right Mister Kringle." ['Drew is safe and the drunk is out cold thanks to Dave, I think that we'll have some fun tonight.']

The rest of the night went well and afterwards, the Bonds were back home asleep talking about their gifts, then went to bed.

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The Christmas Spirit really grew in the Bond Household as they visited their friends in and around the city. Finally it was Christmas Eve and Drew was fast asleep when he was awakened by a jingling of tiny bells and the sound of someone on the roof.

"Oops, I forgot about tonights sleigh ride with Father Christmas. I had best get dressed." Drew said out loud as he hurriedly looked for something to wear.

Then a jingle and soft white glow announced the arrival of Father Christmas, "Ho1 Ho! Ho! Drew, I see that you overslept tonight," he chuckled. ['Poor lad, he got so caught up in Christmas activities that he did not set out anything to wear, well I can take care of that.']

"Won't you awaken my family?" asked Drew as he frantically sought for something to wear.

"Ho! Ho! Ho! My lad, we are safe. In fact, no one will know that you left for this ride," chuckled the ever mirthful Kringle.

"Well, OK, but I can't find a thing to wear," sighed Drew.

Then his Christmas party costume floated out from under his bed and suddenly Drew was once again a Christmas Elf, " Ho! Ho! Ho! Drew my lad, wear this since you are my Helper tonight."

"OK Father Christmas, shall I start by escorting you to the tree?"

"Lead the way my lad."

So Drew led Father Christmas down to the room where the Christmas Tree was set up and Father Christmas pulled out gifts for everyone in the household. Then he went over to whre the snack was et out and swifltly ate a portion and drank the eggnog, then he gathered up the remaining snacks and left behind a box of candy canes.

"Come Drew my lad, let's give my reindeer friends a few of these snacks to go with others I have from Mrs. Clause."

Then they appeared on the roof where Drew fed the nine reindeer who all gave him a kiss for his kindness while Father Christmas sat in the sleigh. Then Drew got in next to Kris and they were off on the Christmas Eve Sleigh Ride.

Drew saw the world that night threw the eyes of Father Christmas who went from house to house with Dew and left gifts behind and in some cases, much needed gifts that helped the recipient in some small way.

It was on the return to Germany that Drew got his Wish as they landed on Chez Peters, "Here you are my lad, We have already been here, but now we are here for you to see Maddy."

"Will she know that I am here?"

"In a dream Drew, in a dream. Now go and wish her a Merry Christmas."

Then Drew was kneeling by Maddy who was wearing a night dress that Drew had given her. She was sleeping under the Christmas quilt that Josie had sent her one year. Drew looked at Maddy with longing and finally kissed her on the cheek.

"Merry Christmas Maddy my Love. I have missed you ever since I left for Germany. I do not kow what the future holds for us, but I hope that one day we will be married. But when we are, I will wear a tux, NOT a wedding dess," he smiled as he remembered their many adventures together.

Then he was back in the sleigh and heading back home. Father Christmas left him in his bed and then whisked away to the North Pole and Home.

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Meanwhile Maddy opened her eyes as Drew left and silently cried tears of happiness, " I love you too Drew, I too hope that we marry one day. And don't worry, I will make sure that you are properly attired in a tux for our wedding my Love."

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Merry Christmas

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Warsop-1
A Gaby Fan-Fiction

by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

How I will miss my Drewbie!! He has gone to Germany to be with his family now. He has been my best friend forever. Drew has been my best friend ever since we were in diapers. I still remember the first time that i saw him. He was wearing a cute sailor boy outfit and I was wearing a sailor girl dress. What amazed me was that we looked alike.

We became fast friends and spent many an hour playing together and with our friends too. But he was always pretending that he was racing upon his tricycle and when he got his first bike, he started biking everywhere. All too often, Drew would get lost and have to call home.

I still remember our first kiss. It was at my 10th birthday party. He gave me a pair of earrings and when he kissed me, I felt a spark. When I kissed him back, I knew that he felt the same way because we both wet our knickers and had to go change. Luckily, he brought spares or he would have had to borrow mine. [giggle]

The first time that I saw Drew dressed as a girl was when I coerced him and others into going to the Easter Disco as Manga Girls. Drew went as Chi Light and I went has Chi Dark. When I saw him dressed as a girl and saw him win for best costume, I knew that he could pass as a girl easily, but I must forget about Drew and not let my feelings for him interfere with my life. I must now learn how to continue without Drew.]

Then I closed my diary and shelved it in it nook and got ready for school. Since today was Picture Day for our Form, I decided to wear my white tights instead of my usual socks, besides, it was a bit nippy and I can remember how much Drew would complain about how drafty my skirts were even when he wore tights on windy days. [ giggle]

But I found that my white tights had laddered and couldn't be worn, so i got a pair of my Cheerleader tights and wore them with my socks. When my mum saw me wearing the tights, she questioned my choice.

"Maddy?"

"Yes Mum?"

"Why are you wearing your Cheerleader Tights with your uniform today? You know that those are meant for Cheering."

"Oh, well, I was going to wear my white tights and no socks, but they were laddered."

""O.K. Then I will get you a few when I go shopping later today."

"Thanks Mum."

"Is this not Picture Day too?"

"Yes Mum."

"They will be taking pictures of your face, not your legs dear." [giggle]

"Mum, I am not that vain." [giggle]

"How vain are you then?" [giggle]

"Well, we are doing pictures of the team, so I might as well wear the tights."

"O.K. pet, you win, eat your brekky."

"Yes Mum."

Then I tucked into my brekky.

[ I am worried about my daughter Maddy, ever since Drew left for Germany, she has begun to dress more as Gaby and not herself. She tends to have accidents, especially at races and has to go and change her clothes and the change tends to be clothes that Gaby borrowed from Maddy. I have talked to Sylvie and she sees the same thing in Maddy. John says that Maddy will grow out of it soon. I hope so because i hate seeing her so torn up and she tends to want to argue with that girl that moved into the Bond's old place, Helen too.]

Then John Peters entered the kitchen all ready for the day.

"Morning Love." [kiss]

"Morning Pet, how are my two Princesses today?"

Then he gave both of them a peck on the cheek.

"Great Daddy." [kiss]

"Couldn't be better Love."

"Maddy, you look real spiffy today, why your Cheer tights?"

"We hare taking pictures today Daddy."

"Very well then, do take care and don't get into a fight with Helen."

"Yes Daddy." [sigh]

"Maddy, I mean it, you only have that one pair."

"I promise you that I will not fight Helen while wearing my tights, I will take them off." [giggle]

"That is not what I meant Maddy."

"Then tell me when i can fight her Daddy." [giggle]

"Sell tickets." [chuckle]

"Love you Daddy."

Then she ran and embraced her Daddy in a big hug.

"John, remember that we are having buffet tonight."

"Why?"

"This is Maddy's night to host the gang."

"OH SUGAR!! I TOTALLY FORGOT!!"

"Watch the language young lady!"

"Sorry Daddy."

"Been a bit forgetful ever since Drew left haven't you?"

"With Cheerleading and cycling, I have a lot to do Daddy."

"Well, when it gets too much for you or your grades drop, you will need to choose one to drop."

"Yes Daddy." [sigh]

"I know that you want to do both Princess, but I do not want you hurting yourself."

"I know Daddy." [kiss]

"Now if you get ready, I will give you a ride to the bus stop."

"Thanks Daddy, See you Mummy." [kiss]

Then Maddy collected the brekky dishes and put them in the dishwasher, gathered her school books and followed her Dad out.

[ I am worried about my Princess Maddy. Ever since Drew went to Germany, Maddy has become quite absent minded like Drew tends to be. It is almost as if she has taken on his quirks. Until she can get over Drew ad stop focusing upon him, she will continue to act this way.]

Then, arriving at the bus stop, John Peters stopped and let his daughter out.

"Thanks for the ride Daddy." [kiss]

"You're welcome Princess."

Then he drove off.

"Hey Maddy, why the tights?"

"Picture Day Bernie, besides, you're wearing tights too."

"True, but mine are white."

"Remember, Cheer practice this afternoon."

"Thanks Ally, are you coming Helen?"

"Yes, I am."

"Why do you want to be a Cheerleader?"

"I miss Drew too Maddy, by being a Cheerleader, it is as if I am closer to him."

"But he was Gaby as a Cheerleader."

"True, but he was still Drew under the skirt."

"I know how you feel." [sigh]

"We all miss Drew."

"I know Bernie, but I most of all."

"Drew misses you too you know."

"I know, but we are both in the same boat Ally with Em staying in Wales with his dad."

"But do I want to marry Em or not?"

"Trust your heart Ally."

"Thanks Helen."

Then they all boarded the bus and headed to school.

[ I have been very fortunate to have been accepted into Drew's ring of friends. He saw me trying to repair my bike and helped me out, then he asked me to come to his birthday party. I was the new girl at school and nobody would talk to me but Drew. Then at the party, I met his friends and we got to know each other. But the one that has had the most problem being my friend as been Maddy. I asked Drew to a dance so that I could dance with him. He is a very special young man and I do like him, but do I like him enough to want to marry him? All that I know is that I see a quiet strength in him that I hope that will grow as he lives in Germany.]

"Hi Maddy."

"Hi Clive."

"Have you seen Gaby?"

"Sorry Clive, but Gaby has moved away."

"Just like the Bonds."

"She is living in Germany too."

"Too bad she did not stay here." [sigh]

"Remember that she broke up with."

"Yeah, but I was hoping that we could get back together again."

"Clive, she never liked you, in fact, the only reason that she danced with you that time was to be nice to you. You developed a crush upon her and when you got drunk, that was too much. So she broke up with you. Do yourself a favor and find yourself another girlfriend."

"Is there a way that I can win her back?"

"She has a boyfriend in Germany."

"Oh."

Then a dejected Clive left Maddy .

[ I hated to have to hurt him, but but I was the reason that he saw Drew dressed as Gaby at the Easter Disco. He needed to forget about Gaby and I regretted ever turning Drew into Gaby now. Because now I can not decide in my heart just who I love more Drew or Gaby. Maybe if my twin sister marianne had lived, I would not want Gaby.]

"Maddy, time for Cheer practice."

"Coming Bernie."

[Cheer practice went well considering the fact that we were missing Gaby and Em. But with Gaby in Germany and Em visiting her dad in Wales, it was good that Helen had joined. She was a bit rough around the edges, but she was getting better. I will be glad to see Em again, but when will I see Gaby again? I had an accident at Cheer practice. It seems that I only have them whenever I am Cheering or cycling.]

Miss C heads over to where Maddy has fallen.

"Are you alright Maddy?"

"Yes Ma'am, nothing broken."

"Well, your skirt is torn, go ahead and shower since practice is almost over."

"Yes Ma'am."

Then Maddy headed for the showers.

[Maddy has become more accident prone ever since the Bonds left for Germany. It is as if Maddy is trying to be Gaby at times. I need to talk to Mister Woods about this if this keeps on. ]

"Hi Maddy, what's up?"

"Heading to Cuckney for the time trials Ally."

"Mind if Bernie and I come?"

"Sure, if Daddy doesn't mind."

"Get in girls."

"Thanks Mister Peters." they chorused.

Then the girls all got into the camper.

"Why are you two still in your Cheer kits?"

"Ally and I thought that you could use the support. It seemed that when Drew was cheered, he did better."

"Gee, thanks guys."

"And since you used to massage his legs, we will do that for you too."

"O.K. but no kissing please." [giggle]

"What about your Dad then?" [giggle]

"I am married Ally." [chuckle]

"Ah! But you did not say happily did you Daddy?" [giggle]

"Getting cheeky are we?" [chuckle]

"Who? Moi?" giggle]

"Yes you miss Piggy."

"Maybe Kermie."

Then, they all broke up at Maddy's impersonation of Miss Piggy. By that time, they had arrived at the race.

"Go and get ready Maddy."

"O.K. Daddy." [kiss]

Then Maddy stepped into the girls loo to wee as she was already wearing her cycling kit. Finishing her ablutions, she stepped out, still wearing her tights. Going over to her cheer team, Maddy sat down as she got her legs massaged. Then after the massage, she started gently riding about, getting a feel of the weather. then John the Time keeper motioned her to the start.

"Are you ready Maddy?"

"Yes I am John."

"Then Go."

[Now I know just how my Drew feels whenever he races. i can feel the wind, wheels and the gears as I pedal away. I am learning how to pace myself so that I have the extra energy for that sprint at the end that id the hallmark of both Drew and Aunt Jenny. I want to copy their way of cycling except that I want to not wreck like my Drew does. I can see and hear my Cheer team as I race by. I have to admit that Daddy looks funny waving those streamers of mine. Now I know that they had this all set up. it is the last lap and only one racer is ahead of me, so I change gears and sprint on to beat him at the finish only to pass out as I get off of my bike.]

As Maddy passes out, her Dad collects her and Ally and Bernie grab her bike before it hits the pavement.

"Are you alright Princess?"

"Yes Daddy. I just forgot my iron pill today."

"I am sorry Mad, i forgot that I got them last night while I was at work."

Then he handed Maddy her prescription. and set her down upon the ground.

"Maddy, guess what?"

"What Bernie?"

"You did a Personal Best."

"I did?"

"24.20."

"And you won first place too."

"Thanks Ally."

Then John came up.

"Good work young lady, you did a P.B. and 1st place. "

Then he handed her a cheque for 25 pounds.

"What is this for?"

"Your winnings Maddy, for P.B. and 1st."

"Thanks John." [kiss]

"If you keep this up, you will surpass your cousin Drew."

"Don't you mean Gaby?"

"No, I mean Drew, your Dad set me straight about Drew and Gaby." [chortle]

"Kewel! My Drew will be chuffed to know that."

"Yes I know, just do not turn him into Gaby before a race again please." [chortle]

"Am I in trouble?"

"No, just remember."

"O.K."

Then she got ambushed by her Cheer team as they hugged her.

"Maddy, we were worried about you."

"Sorry Ally, but I forgot my pill and got bushed."

"Maddy, make sure to take your iron pills. Whenever Drew forgets, he passes out too."

"I know Bernie, we take the same prescription."

Then they let me go as John looked worriedly at me.

"Maddy."

"Yes John?"

"Before you race again, you need to have a physical."

"Why John?"

"Rules Mister Peters."

"Good thing that I have one tomorrow then, right Daddy?"

"Yes it is Maddy."

"Where?"

"At the place where Drew had his done."

"Good, with that done, i am sure that they will give Maddy a diet to follow to enhance her racing."

"Mister Peters, may I spend the night since I have mine there tomorrow too?"

"What about you Bernie?"

"I am going too."

"Then you two are invited to spend the night."

"Thanks Mister Peters." they chorused.

Then Mister Peters put Maddy's bike in the rack and they headed for Casa Peters.

[I am glad that Daddy bought the camper from the Bonds. Riding in it is like being with my Drew again and Daddy found a mechanic that rebuilt it so that now it is in a lot better shape. Best of all, with the new engine and transmission, we get a lot better gas mileage too. I fondly remember those times that I rode with the Bonds as Unca Dave would stop at those ruins and how often Drew became Gaby after the race.]

"Are you there Maddy?"

"Yes Bernie, why you ask?"

"For awhile there, you looked like you were far away."

"I was in a way." [sigh]

"Thinking about Drew again?"

"In a way Ally."

OH?"

"I was thinking about all those times that I tricked Drew into being Gaby."

"Well Princess, you did have a talent for doing it to the poor boy."

"I know Daddy, but I could have dressed him in trousers more often, so who do i want more,; Gaby or Drew?"

"Well, now you have the time to find out without hurting Drew."

"I have been doing that Ally."

"We will be here for you, but perhaps it is time to befriend Helen."

"Thanks Bernie, I will try."

"Why not invite her to sleepover and then if she has a physical, she can ride in with your Mum."

"Thanks Daddy, I will do just that." [kiss]

Then after he had stowed the bike and closed the garage, they entered the kitchen.

"Well, its about time for you guys to get home, Helen is here waiting for you."

"Mum, I did a P.B. and came in 1st also at the race and won 25 pounds."

"That is good Maddy, now you can replace that torn skirt."

"Yes Mummy, who told you?"

"Your coach came by and told me, but Helen supported you."

"Then let me go and thank her."

Then the girls tromped into the den where Helen was watching the telly. She was still in her Cheer kit like Ally and Bernie.

"Thanks for supporting me Helen, it means a lot."

"You're welcome." [sigh]

Sitting by her, Maddy spoke again.

"What's wrong Helen?"

"Am I not good enough?"

"What do you mean?"

"As a Cheerleader."

"Helen, I am the Head Cheerleader, if you weren't good enough, I would not have passed you."

"Then why was I ignored today?"

"Huh?"

"When you and the others left, you never asked if I wanted to go." [sniff]

"I apologize Helen, I have not been treating you correctly. Drew introduced you to us and I should have been a better friend to you."

"But why?'

"I was jealous of the way that Drew looked at you and when you moved into The Bonds old place, I felt betrayed."

"Betrayed?"

"Yes, I felt that as long as their place was empty that they could return, but with you and your mum there, that dream is over."

"I never knew Maddy."

"I never told you either." [sniff]

"Where did you go?"

"I went to the Cuckney races."

"And Bernie and I cheered."

"May I come next time too?"

"Sure, but be prepared to cheer." [giggle]

"Thanks Maddy."

Then Mister Peters came in fresh from his shower.

"Shower is free."

"Come on girls, let's shower and change."

"But I don't have a spare here."

"Helen, you have that physical tomorrow right?"

"Yes Mister Peters."

"Well call your Mum and see if you can stay tonight."

"Already called, she said I could."

"Then you can borrow from me Helen."

"Thanks Maddy."

Then the girls trooped to the shower and got ready for the next day. Ally, Bernie and Maddy wore a top and shorts, but Helen wore a set of Maddy's pyjamas.

"Maddy, why am I in this night dress while you and the others are wearing shorts?"

"Sorry Helen, but I treated you as if you are Drew." [sigh]

"Oh, and you would let him wear a night dress like this?"

"Yes."

"At least I am a girl, so it is alright."

"You're not mad?"

"No, actually I find it funny that I am Gaby tonight to you."

Then Maddy went and hugged Helen.

"No Helen, no more Gaby."

"Thanks."

Then they all trooped down to the dining room to eat dinner.

"Did you girls take care of your tights?"

"Yes ma'am, they are all rinsed out and drying."

"That's good, but remember that you are to call me Aunt Carol Helen."

"Yes Ma'am Aunt Carol."

"How was practice today?"

"Maddy tore her skirt."

"You would too if your skirt were caught in your streamers Ally." [sigh]

"Are the streamers O.K.?"

"Mrs. C. said that they could be fixed."

"Good news girls, I just got off the phone with your parents and all of you can come with Maddy tomorrow for your physical tomorrow."

"Even me Mister Peters?"

"Even you Helen."

Then after tucking into dinner, the girls went up to bed.

"Maddy, what are the sleeping arrangements?"

"I got some cots from for the sleepover and pillows helen."

"Want to do a makeover?"

"I don't know Bernie, I don't really do makeup." [sigh]

"Why not Helen?"

"What boy would want me?" [sniff]

Then Maddy went to her and hugged her.

"Helen you are very pretty, all that you need is a bit of help. Has your Mum said no to makeup?"

"No, I just haven't tried it that much, I have some in my bag."

"Girls, we have a special job tonight of giving Helen the works. Are you ready?"

"I am Maddy."

"Me too."

"Will it hurt?"

"No Helen, just relax."

Then the girls gave Helen a manicure and pedicure and painted her nails with a red varnish to match her nightdress. Then they redid her makeup. When she saw what they did, she was agog with delight.

"Thank you, I look beautiful."

"I think the guys will ask you out now." [giggle]

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-2
A Gaby Fan-Fiction

by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html
Helen awoke and saw Maddy staring out the window, silently weeping. Helen quietly stole over to where Maddy sat upon a chest covered with a comforter. *I have never seen her like this, she used to be so full of life before Drew left for Germany. I too miss him, but Maddy's heart is broken. Can it be fixed?"*

"Why are you crying Maddy?" Helen sat by her and held Maddy as she wept.

"Because I miss Drew [sniff] and Gaby and [sniff] I can't tell which one that I [sniff] miss more." [sniff]

"Are they not both the same person?"

"Yes and ;sniff] no." [sniff]

"What do you mean?" *Does Maddy se something that I don't?*

"Drew is most [sniff] definitely [sniff] Gaby, but at times, [sniff] Gaby became her [sniff] own [sniff] person." [sniff]

"Explain please."

"It was during the [sniff] Cultural Exchange [sniff] Program that we had,[sniff ] Brit and Debbie [sniff] Walters went out of their [sniff] way to put Drew in a [sniff] dress and said [sniff] they thought that he was [sniff] a girl."

"Well, Drew does look like you."

"I know, but at the end, they confessed that they knew that Drew was a boy, they were just having fun at his expense." [sniff]

"That was mean, Drew could have been hurt."

"I know Helen, [sniff] and because of them not telling their parents, [sniff] Drew had to be Gaby for our trip to [sniff] America."

"WHAT? DIDN'T DREW GET MAD?" I knew that I would have if I was him.

"Yes he did, [sniff] but you know how [sniff] much of [sniff] nice guy that [sniff] Drew is. [sniff] He agreed to do it so that they [sniff] would not be in [sniff] trouble and the trip [sniff] get compromised." [sniff]

Drew has been hurt, yet he is so generous that he forgives those that hurt him, If only he would get angry and put a stop to it, but then, he wouldn't be Drew. "Did he have any breaks?" Being Gaby for all that time must have been hard.

"Yes, [sniff] Brit introduced him to the local cycling club [sniff] and he began riding with them [sniff] and with them, he rode as Gaby [sniff] in a local bike race where his [sniff] Mum and her team [sniff] showed up at."

"I am glad that he had that bit of fun, but what those girls did was appalling, even if Drew did get to ride." Drew, why must you be so nice?

""They paid for [sniff] hurting [sniff] Drew."

"Good, because I am fond of him too."[sigh]

"Like as a boyfriend?" She sounded so wounded and hopeless right then that I couldn't hurt her. Yes, I would like a boyfriend like Drew, but not at the cost of hurting Maddy.

"I don't know Maddy, all that I know is that he is one of the very few boys here that I trust." Well, that was true, it will be hard to talk about Drew with her.

"Oh? What other boys do you trust?" I could see a bit of the old Maddy now and I liked it even if I was the target of her plans.

"Clive and Paul."

"Why them?"

"Because they are Drew's friends and they have both been very nice to me."

"Paul can be sweet when he likes you, but Clive is being nice because of Gaby." [sigh]

"Oh?" I never knew about Clive and Gaby.

"Clive has a crush upon Gaby and even after she broke up with him, he still fancies her." [sigh]

"And he does not know about Drew being Gaby?" Has a crush on Drew? That must be confusing to Drew.

"No."

"And you feel guilty for helping to create Gaby."

"Yes, because of me, Clive fell for Gaby."

"At least Clive has good taste." Now it is time for Maddy to accept what she did and forgive herself.

"Huh?"

"Maddy, he chose what he saw as a very sweet girl who just happened to be his friend Drew, do you think that Gaby would have accepted his overtures if Gaby was not Drew?"

"I don't know." Huh? She should know.

"Has Gaby ever had feelings for a boy?"

"No, not really, but in a dream, yes."

"Want to tell me about it?"

"Might as well, [sigh] everybody else knows about the dream."

"Don't worry Maddy, I care for Drew too." I put my hand upon her shoulder.

"In the dream, Drew and I were going down south with my Mum on a vacation so that he could rest up from getting sick. On the way, an accident happened and Drew had to wear a skirt for a bit, then we met a pair of local boys and we started going out with them."

"But Drew was not Gaby at the time."

"True, so I had Jules send his Gaby bits down so that he could be Gaby and I kept on contriving to get Gaby to kiss her boyfriend." [sniff]

"Why?"

"I was on a power trip and wanted for Drew to see what being a girl was like, but it got out of hand." [sniff]

"Did Gaby take over?"

"Yes, and Drew almost became Gaby because I pushed him too hard. Only when his boyfriend saw that Drew was Gaby did the spell break." [sniff]

"What happened?"

"Gaby's boobs fell out of her dress." [sniff]

"Was Drew hurt?"

"No, the boy was shocked, but when everything was explained about Drew, he accepted Drew as a friend."

"He could have hurt Drew."

"Yes, but because Drew tried to end the relationship, he knew that Drew never meant to hurt him."

"And Drew as Gaby was falling for him?"

"Yes, I almost lost my Drew in the dream." [sniff]

"Maybe that dream was telling you not to push Drew into being Gaby."

"Thanks Helen, you have given me a lot to think about."

"Anytime Maddy."

Then after a hug, Helen went to bed and slept while Maddy penned more in her diary.

********

*I have begun to befriend Helen just like Drew would want me to do. She joined the Sherwood Foresters because Gaby was a member before she moved to Germany. As Team Captain, I could have vetoed her application, but she truly has the talent and with a bit of training, she could learn to do the splits like Gaby did. I wonder if she would like to start racing with me? I think that I will ask her soon.*

"Helen, time to get up."

"Oh, hi Maddy."

"Come on Helen I want to get you real pretty today."

"Alright, what will we wear?"

"I have some matching shorts and tops that we can wear."

Then handing Helen a bundle of clothes, she began to dress in an identical out fit. Maddy's was a pink tank top and matching shorts. Helen put hers on, she was gobsmacked at how she looked in the mirror.

"Well, do you like it?"

"Yes Maddy, it is very pretty."

"I got these before Drew went to Germany, I never got him to wear it." [sigh]

"Do you want for me to be Drew for you?"

"No Helen, be yourself. I just want to if you will let me, at times dress you as Drew or Gaby."

"But why me?"

"Because you are living in their house and your bedroom used to be Drew's."

"And by me being Gaby or Drew for you, I help you to not miss them as much."

"Yes."

"Is that why I am a Cheerleader?"

"That and you can do the splits like Gaby did."

"Do you want for me to start cycling with you?"

"Helen, I wanted to ask you that, but I was afraid to ask."

"Why?"

"You could say no."

"Maddy, my Mum has been able to get me a proper racing bike like yours. I am going to go qualify after my physical."

"It's a good thing that we all have a physical on the same day isn't it?"

"You think that it was a set up?"

"Yes, so that I would have support today."

"Me to, but I was totally in the dark."

"But my Mum was not."

"You think...?"

"Yep, I do."

Looking at the clock, "Time to get down stairs and awaken them."

Then Maddy, with an evil grin, got a cup of water and splashed both Bernie and Ally.

"HEY!!!"

"WHAT!!!"

"Time to get up you two sleepy heads." [giggle]

"Why splash us Maddy?"

"To teach you two not to pretend to sleep while I am talking to Helen Bernie."

"But we were asleep."

"Then why did I see you two grin a few times Ally?"

"O.K. We admit it Helen."

"We are just happy that you are getting along with Maddy."

Then Maddy plopped a bundle by each of them.

"Here are your kits for the day you two, Helen and I are heading down to brekky."

Opening her bundle, Ally looked relieved.

"At least we aren't being given anything too girly today."

Then she went to the loo to get ready, taking her bundle with her. as Helen and Maddy headed down stairs.

"Why was she worried about her kit?"

"I have been either dressing myself or them in Gaby mode when I get the chance." [sigh]

"And that changed?"

"Yes, with you and me getting closer, I don't need to create Gaby as often."

"Because I am cycling and Cheering in Drew's place."

"Yes." [sigh]

"Want to tell them?"

"No, I want for them to still worry for a bit." [giggle]

"Why?"

"So that they will ask."

"Oh?"

"Helen, I have been mean to them because of my missing Drew, we need to talk and only when they are ready will I tell them."

"O.K. Maddy, I hope that you know what you are doing."

"Me too, Helen, me too."

[Maddy is beginning to accept me now, but as a surrogate Drew. I will accept this as my way of helping her to deal with her feelings about Drew/Gaby, but I wonder if she will in time see me as Drew or will I be Helen in her eyes.?]

Then in the kitchen, they began making tea and toast for everybody as Carol Peters walked in.

"Morning girls."

"Morning Aunt Carol."

"Morning Mummy."

"My, don't you two look spiffy in matching kits."

"Thank you Aunt Carol, Maddy picked it out for me."

"Well Helen, it was either that or a skirt or dress, and I thought that we would feel better in shorts today."

"Well, Maddy chose two nice kits."

"Thanks Mummy."

Then Ally and Bernie came tromping into the kitchen wearing their shorts sets; Ally in a blue shorts kit and Bernie in a purple kit.

"My, you two girls look ready to ride a bike, don't they Maddy?" [giggle]

"Yes mum, but so do Helen and I."

"That you do pet, but at times, you have your guests wearing frilly things."

"Mum, I am sure that I was not that bad." [sigh]

"Oh? last time I spent the night, I looked like Shirley Temple and Bernie like Little Orphan Annie."

"But that was on a dare, you two bet me that I couldn't dress you like them."

"When was this Maddy?"

"Last week Helen."

"Sorry Maddy, we were both a bit miffed that we looked like them."

"That's O.K. Bernie, no harm done."

"Now girls, eat up so that we can go have those physicals."

"Yes Aunt Carol." they chorused."

"Yes Mum."

Then John Peters came in and seeing a room full of pretty teens, decided to have a bit of fun.

"Well now, with so many pretty girls, I can't pick out my Princess." [chortle]

"Over here Daddy." [giggle]

"Then if you are my Princess, give me a kiss."

"Yes Daddy."

Then Maddy ran and jumped into her Daddy's open arms and planted a big, sloppy kiss upon his cheek.

"Getting cheeky Princess?"

"Yes Daddy." [giggle']

"John, what about the other girls?"

"Want them to kiss me too?"

"No."

"Then I will kiss them."

Then going to each one, John kissed everybody upon the cheek, then he sat down to his cup of tea and toast.

"Daddy, will you be home tonight?

"Yes I will. why?"

"I have a race tonight at Metheringham."

"I will be there Princess."

"Maddy, when do I qualify for cycling?"

"You can qualify tonight, just ask John."

"O.K. thanks."

Then after finishing his toast and tea, John kissed Carol.

"See you later Love."

Then he went out the door.

"Well girls, time to go."

"Yes ma'am," they all chorused, then giggled over their answer.

Heading out to the garage, they all entered Carol's Honda.

"Are you girls scared?"

"I am, this is my first ever since i came here."

"Don't worry Helen, the doctors will test you and pass you."

"But Maddy, I have never had a man to see me, not even a doctor." [sniff]

"Easy there Helen, neither have i and they have women doctors there too."

"That's why I am taking you girls to see my doctor, she can sign off for all of you."

"Thanks Aunt Carol." Anytime Helen."

"I hope that you girls are ready, this will take all day."

"Will we be back in time for the race Mummy?"

"You should be Maddy."

Then they pulled into the Doctor's office. The building was an old warehouse converted into office space.

"Doctor Karen Sharp has been here for years, do not let the building fool you, the facilities are top notch."

"Why a warehouse Aunt Carol?"

"The old clinic was destroyed by flood and so this place was bought and renovated."

Then stepping into the foyer, they saw that the reception was well appointed and modeled upon classic Victorian style. Carol stepped up to the counter.

"I am Carol Peters here with my daughter Maddy Peters and friends for their physical."

"Please fill out these forms."

the receptionist was a petite brunette wearing a nurses dress. After Carol had filled out the papers and handed them back, the receptionist took them.

"I am afraid that we can not handle them."

"And why not?"

"We are not qualified to handle sports physicals."

"Call Doctor Sharp please."

"Why?"

"She is my doctor."

"She is busy."

Then Carol reached over and flipped the intercom switch on, " Doctor Karen Sharp, this is Carol Peters, please come to the reception."

Then a red faced receptionist stood up, "HOW DARE YOU! I AM CALLING SECURITY!!'

"Why do that Anne?' Carol is my patient."

"Yes sir."

"You mean Yes Ma'am."

"Yes ma'am."

"Anne."

"Yes Ma'am?"

"Since you are once again mistreating my patients, you are let go."

"But regulations..."

"I see who I want to see Missy, not you or some rules."

"Yes ma'am."

Then she got up and left.

"Don't worry Carol, I have a replacement ready."

"What about the rules?"

"I also run the physicals for local athletes."

"Oh."

"Come on girls, let's get on with it."

Then Karen led the group into the back as another woman in white approached them.

"Karen, has she finally been let go?"

"Yes Tricia, please go and take over as receptionist."

"Yes ma'am."

Then she quickly stepped through the door leading to the foyer.

"We have cycles set up to test your endurance, do you four want to test at the same time?"

Then the girls huddled together and then broke up.

"Karen we want to test together." said Maddy.

"Then you girls get on the bikes."

[This was great! Now I could see how my friends did upon a bike. I know that with me cycling as much as I do that i should do better than them, but you never can tel what will happen. Helen looks so serious pedaling away. I can see how competitive she is now, she has simply nott thought about how much fun cycling is. I was so much like her until Drew coaxed me into cycling and now I love it. Bernie and Ally are both having fun trying to out pace each other. It will be fun to see who has the best results.]

"Okay girls, time to shower and get the results."

"Who won?"

"Maddy, you know that i can not reveal the findings."

"Oh sugar."

"But since you are on the same team, I guess that I can give you the results when you leave."

Then the girls went to shower and change into a robe. Karen quickly and efficiently completed their physicals and as the girls donned their spare kits that Carol had brought, Karen bbrought out her pad.

"Good news girls, all of you are in perfect health."

"Who won?"

"Maddy, this was not a race, so everybody won."

"I guess that I am a bit too competitive." [giggle]

"Maddy, you have become as bad as Drew."

"GEE! THANKS MUMMY!! JUST WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR!!" [[giggle]

"What do you girls say to a swim at the pool?"

"You bet!!" they chorused.

Then Carol drove them to the pool where they had their swim cozzies stored in their lockers. The girls and Carol all went into the pool and spent the day there until Carol ushered them back out and ushered them home so that she could have time with Maddy as they prepared the evening meal.

"Maddy?"

"Yes Mummy?"

"I am glad that you are befriending Helen after all this time."

"Don't be." [sniff]

"Why?"

"Because I am turning her into a surrogate Gaby." [sniff]

"Does she know?"

"Yes, she knows and accepts it too." [sniff]

"Do you know why?"

"Not really." [sniff]

"She sees that by being Gaby for you that she can help you. I saw that you and she dressed alike today."

"I picked out our kits."

"Do you intend to trick her in any way like you did Drew?"

"No Mummy, I will be honest with her, I learned my lesson with Drew. Besides, it won't be near as much fun since I doubt that she is a clumsy as Drew." [giggle]

"Drew did have a talent for accidents at that, didn't he?" [giggle]

"Mummy, am I wrong to want Helen to be my Gaby?"

"Not as long as she is willing too." Then my mummy kissed me on the forehead. Then she started upon our dinner. started upon the chicken and rice, I made the salad and desert. I decided that we should have cherry pie since Mummy had one in the freezer.

"Maddy, are you finished with the pie?"

"Yes Mum, I have put it out to thaw."

"Good girl."

Then Daddy came in and gave Mummy a big kiss and me a hug, "How are my girls doing?"

Just fine love, we had fun today."

"Great Daddy."

"That's nice, any problems?"

"Only that Sarah had a barmy receptionist." [giggle]

"Careful there Maddy, Daddy grinned.

"Well love, she's right That receptionist was barmy!"

"Tell me about it over dinner then."

Then we sat down to eat supper. Daddy was his jocular self as he told us of events in his day and when we told him of what we did, he looked at me with a twinkle in his eyes. "Maddy, I am glad that you are now getting along with Helen. I think that she will make a good friend for you."

"Thanks Daddy", I blushed.

"John, Maddy has also asked her to begin cycling with her."

'Oh really? Does she have a proper bike?"

"Daddy, if not, we can help can't we?"

"Why so interested in Helen now?"

"Please Daddy, I want to answer, but I can't!!" Then I ran up to my room.

"Be patient John, our child is growing up all too soon," Carol wept into John's shoulder's as he held her.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-3
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

 

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html
After I had slammed my bedroom door shut, I jumped upon my bed and started crying. I was confused about how I felt about Drew/Gaby and now that I was befriending Helen, I was even more confused over Drew. She was living in his old house, sleeping in his old room, was I seeing her now as Drew/Gaby? As I lay there, I heard a knock.

"Maddy, can we talk?"

"Sure Daddy," then I got up and opened the door. Then Daddy gave me a hug and sat down upon my bed. He very seldom came into my room. He would have Mummy talk to me because she knew more about being a girl.

"Maddy?" *It's time that I did this, past time.*

"Yes Daddy?"

"Want to talk about Drew?" *What will she say now?*

"Daddy I love Drew, but do I want Gaby more?" [sniff]

"This has a lot to do with your twin Marianne doesn't it?" *This is harder than I thought, Carol and I almost died wen she passed away, if it was not for Maddy, we would have. [sigh]*

"In a way." [sniff]

"Oh?" *We had it all wrong all these years.*

"Daddy, I never knew Marianne, but I know Drew all too well." [sigh.]

"Yes, you too are close." *You two are like mirror images of the other.*

"Daddy, it is almost as if he is Marianne." [sniff]

"In a way, you are correct." *Now to tell her the truth.*

"Oh?"

"Please do not tell your Mum what I am about to tell you." *She always was good at keeping a secret.*

"Sure Daddy."

"When Marianne died, your Mum went into hysterics, so Jenny placed Drew next to you so that your Mum could grieve and mourn for Marianne. Drew spent a month with you then." *Now you know why you and Drew are so close and maybe this will help you to cope with him in Germany.*

"No wonder we are so close Daddy, thanks for telling me." [kiss.]

"You're welcome my Princess. Now what about Helen?" *Now to see if she is abusing that girl.*

"I see Drew when I see her" [sigh.]

"Why?" *Is Maddy now in love with Helen?*

"I think that its because she is sleeping in Drew's old room." [sniff]

"When you see it as her room, you will have truly accepted Helen." *Maddy is coping as best she can, but she still has far to go. [sigh] Oh, how I wish that I could take her hurt away, but True Love like she has for Drew must endure heartbreak and heartache to be strong.*

"O.K. Daddy." Then he kissed me on the cheek and hugged me to him. I felt safe in his arms and protected from harm. Then he left and went to his and Mummy's room.

Then I went in and showered and got ready for bed. I decided to wear my pink satin jammies to night and my pink bunny slippers, then after setting out my clothes for tomorrow, I opened up my computer to check up on my mail. There were a couple from Grottoes, so I went ahead and opened them. The first one was from Sabrina.

*Hi Maddy.

Things are looking good over here in Grottoes now that we have started to apply the moves that helped you guys win the competition over here. After Brit was dropped from the squad for what she did to Drew while he was over here, Miss Bell decided to have tryouts for new Cheerleaders.

Darla is one and now we have enough to split up into different squads. I am heading up the Jazz Dance Division and Rachel is helping me. She was that Ballet student that was working with Em while she was over here. Rachel has really helped to add to our routine and now we have started adding Ballet moves and Yoga to our workouts.

Brit and Deb have been banned from participating in any school activities because of their mistreatment of Drew and their reason turns out to be dumb after all. Their parents it turns out would have let Drew and you share the attic as long as there were two beds. Now, those two are having to work for Diana in her shop in order to pay for college since they are banned from any scholarships except for student loans and Pell Grants.

Love Sabrina*

Hearing about how Brit and Deb were punished for hurting my Drew made me feel a whole lot better, but there was also the fact that Dan knew about Em being Rhod, would he find out about Drew/Gaby? If so, what would he do? While I was worried, I had to respond to Sabrina.

*Hi Sabrina.

I am glad to hear about their receiving their just deserts over hurting Drew, they took way too much pleasure in first making believe that he was a girl and then Brit went overboard in having Gaby in skirts all too often. Drew's only truly happy moments were away from school when he went riding with Diana and Erin.

I am glad that you are heading up the Jazz Dance Team. You have a wonderful gift and now you can use it to teach other how to dance. Em was really put through her paces by Rachel, so she should help you out in that regard as well, just make sure you have someone massage you after the workout.

Love
Maddy.

When I opened the next one, I couldn't believe the message. It was from Dan, I would have to tell Em/Rhod about the message when I saw him/her next time. Oh sod it!! It was confusing when your friend was transitioning, much less when you helped your boyfriend to be a girl. But that is my problem to deal with. All that I know is that Em needs to know this and I will have fun telling her.

Hi Maddy.

This is Dan. I know that you don't expect to hear from me, especially after i made a fool of myself when I learned about Em/Rhod and I forced a kiss upon Gaby/Drew. Yes, now I know about Drew/Gaby and I want to apologize and make amends to everybody for being such a jerk.

When I saw how Em had helped Sandy to be accepted by her family, I knew that I had made a big mistake about Em and getting beaten up by a guy that I had coerced into outing Em showed me just how much of a jerk that I was. I always knew that Rhod was a boy, but how he ever
got to where he looked like a girl is a good joke on me. [Chuckle.]

I have been meeting with a support group with Sandy's dad, so I know that she is transitioning, but I will not tell him about Em, I feel that secret needs to be kept for Sandy's sake as well as Em's. If Sandy's family knew about Em's secret, I am sure that it would only hurt Sandy and i could never hurt her.

The reason that I know about Drew is because of Brit and Deb. When they were punished for hurting Drew, I knew that I had to do a lot of thinking. I thought that Drew was a real he-man for riding a bike like he does. i never did see him has a girl because I have seen many a horse jockey that were small like Drew.

Horse jockeys ride a horse during a horse race. They are either petite men or women and weigh very little. To me, Drew was like them and i respected him for emulating his Mother. With her winning all of those races, I just knew that he wanted to be just like her. What I never expected was that he was also Gaby.

When I learned about Gaby, I knew that I was totally wrong about Em/Rhod and the reason for him being Em. But now that Rhod wants to be Em, I want to wish her all the best and that she has a good journey has she becomes Em in body as she is in spirit.

Please do not keep on tricking Drew into being Gaby if you still are because he needs to be Drew. Drew does like you Maddy, if you push him away by making him be Gaby, it will be your loss.

Love
Dan

The letter from Dan was an eye opener! He has changed a lot from the cad that was over here, now here he was wanting to make amends and here I was about to forgive him just like Drew would have. But it would be up to Em to forgive him for herself.

Hi Dan.

I am glad that you have accepted both Em and Drew. Em is a real sweet girl that we all love. She only wishes the best for you and I know that she will be happy to know that you are doing better. But she knows about you telling those three guys and that was why that they assaulted her. She has had nightmares about it, but she defended her attackers and now they are on probation.

There is another boy that took her out on a date only to get fresh with her and put out the story that Em is easy. I know that Sandy helped to teach him a lesson, but it still hurt Em and she is reluctant to date a boy now. She is living with her Dad in Wales until school begins. I will let her know how you have changed.

Drew will be glad to here that you accept him as Gaby. He has never wanted to be Gaby, it was at times circumstances and at times me tricking him into being Gaby. But, you are right. I do need to stop tricking Drew into being Gaby. Right now, he is in Germany with his family, so I can't trick him.

I do hope that Brit and Deb learn from their mistake and grow up because pulling all of those pranks without regards to a victims health is dangerous for the victim.

Love
Maddy.

Then I turned off my computer and went to bed.

I had a nightmare about how I had hurt my Drew. In the nightmare, Drew was really Gaby. Drew was born more Gaby than Drew and had chosen to become Gaby. She had chosen to not tell the gang since she was moving to Germany after the trip to America. I would have been told, but I went shopping with friends, so I never knew until it was too late.

Gaby really wanted to tell me, but she never got the chance to & because of the anti- lesbian attitude of the Cheerleader of Augusta High School, I turned against Gaby. It all came to a head at Gaby's Birthday Party where I finally outed her to Clive and Paul.

I was given a gift to give to Gaby, but instead of giving it to her silently, I gave it to Rhod to hand to her while she was Drew. When Gaby accepted the gift, Clive and Paul knew what we all knew and at that moment, I saw that I had broken Gaby's heart. When she slapped me, I knew that I had lost my True Love and that she would hate me forever more.

l lost all of my friends and had to repeat that year. Worst of all, I could not admit that I still loved Gaby. I had to admit that I was a lesbian and that Gaby was my MATE! It took me years to admit my true feelings to myself and when I did, Gaby was ready to forgive me and accept me.

We got married in Germany after we both graduated from college and we met our Warsop friends again and those from America as well. I was amazed that my family supported me and Gaby and that our friends were there too.

When I woke up, I cried for Gaby and when my Mum came to me,and sat on my bed. I knew that I had awakened my parents with my weeping.

"Why are you crying pet?" *John's talk with her has done something, what I don't know.*

"Mummy, I just had a nightmare!" [sniff]

"Want to talk to me about it?" *Is she finally coping with Drew's move to Germany or fighting it?*

"Yes Mummy." [sniff]

"Then I will make us a cuppa." *She always likes to have our talks over a cup of tea.*

Then we went into the kitchen where my Mum set out three cups and toast and butter.

"Since it's nearly time to get up, I will go ahead and make brekkie, how does waffles sound?" *I feel that we could do with a treat.*

"Great Mum." she knows I love waffles even if I can't make them. [giggle] Last time, we had waffle that i made, we all had tummy aches. [giggle]

Then I set about helping Mum prepare the waffles. As I stirred the batter that Mum prepared, Mum got the griddle ready and when the batter was ready, Mum guided me in making them. My waffles turned out to be top notch thanks to Mum, I am going to start helping her more because I need to learn to cook so that I can cook for Drew.

"Maddy, you did well on the waffles." *She can learn, she just needs the initiative.*

"Thanks Mum, I need to learn how to cook for Drew." [sigh]

"Why the sudden interest?" *Was it her nightmare?*

"My nightmare."

Then my Dad came in and sat down as Mummy placed a plate of waffles and syrup on front of him and his cup of coffee.

"What nightmare Princess?"

"I dreamed that I outed Drew to Clive and Paul and I lost my friends Daddy." [sniff]

"Why Princess?" *She needs to face her fears.*

"It as all due to the anti-lesbian attitude in Grottoes. Because of that, I turned against Gaby." [sniff]

"Gaby? What about Drew?"

"Drew in my nightmare was more Gaby than Drew Mummy."

"What then?" *has she confused Drew and Gaby now?*

"Gaby slapped me for hurting her [sniff]and I spent years regretting my actions. [sniff] But in the end, Gaby and I married Daddy." [sniff.]

"Sounds to me as if in your heart, you have accepted Gaby as apart of Drew."

"Daddy, what if I want Gaby over Drew?" [sniff, sniff]

"Listen to your heart, it will never steer you wrong." *Then your nightmares will end.*

"Thanks Daddy." [kiss]

"Go get ready Princess and I will take you to the bus stop." *I seldom have time for this, it is a treat for me as much as it is for her. [chuckle]*

"Thanks again Daddy." [kiss] I never can kiss my Daddy enough to show how much it is that I love him.

Then I ran upstairs to get dressed. Since it was a bit chilly, I wore my white tights instead of my socks today. They would go nice with my leotard in Cheer practice after school today.

"Why the tights Princess?" *She always wears her socks, has she started with tights to be more like Gaby?*

"It is a bit nippy Daddy, let's see you wear a skirt and see how you like it." [giggle]

"No thanks Maddy, besides, I make a better Gandalf than a girl any day." [chuckle.]

"Oh John?" *He needs a god laugh.*

"Yes Caro?" *What evil scheme has she cooked up now? [chuckle]

"There is the cosplay convention this weekend, want to be Gandalf?" [giggle.]

"Why not me be Elrond and you can be Galadriel and Maddy can be Arwen?" [chuckle]

"Sure Daddy.[giggle] I love these cons as much as they do.

"I'll get the costumes ready then." [giggle]

"What about the other costumes?" Would I be a Hobbit too?

"We will decide tonight Maddy." *She has been wearing tights all this week, normally I would not b concerned, but she ofter had Drew as Gaby and Gaby wore Tights a lot. Is she becoming Gaby to cope with missing Drew?*

"See you later Mummy." [kiss]

"Love you pet." [kiss] *She loves the cons, maybe going there will be good for her.*

Then after Mum and Dad snogged, he took me to the stop and dropped me off.

"Why tights Maddy?" *She seldom wears them except for Cheer and when it's cold.*

"The weather Bernie, It is a bit nippy for socks right now." [giggle]

"Wish that I had thought of it, my knees are cold. [giggle] Too bad girls can't wear trousers like boys do." [giggle]

"Yeah, but how many boys do you know that wears a skirt?" [giggle]

"Only two Ally, Drew and Rhod." [giggle]

"What about those who wear kilts?" [giggle]

"What? Bernie, those knobby knees and hairy legs are gross." [giggle]

Then we all laughed, but I could see that Ally was pensive. Rhod had been in Wales all this time and was due back soon. The only reason that she was not back was that Em was too sick for school. "It's Rhod, isn't it?"

"Yes,[sniff, sniff] I do not know if I can truly accept him as Em." [sniff, sniff]

"Go with your heart and you can't go wrong." We both are missing our best friends, at least mine is still a guy, but poor Ally's has decided to become Em. [sigh]

"Thanks Maddy, [sniff, sniff] we are both missing our best friends,[sniff, sniff] your support mean a lot to me."[sniff, sniff]

"Anytime Ally,anytime. [sniff, sniff]We both have the same problem." [sniff, sniff]

"You and Drew?" [sniff, sniff] *She is beginning to open up more, I am perhaps the only one that can understand her.*

"Yes,[sniff, sniff] I can't seem to decide if I want Drew or Gaby more." [sniff, sniff]

"Talk to your parents about it,[sigh] let them know I have talked to mine and Sylvie and it helps." *It took a lot of tears, but sharing with them, helped me to give voice to my fears.*

"I have,[sigh] they gave me the advice that I gave you. Maybe I should ask my Gran." She is so smart about things, why haven't I thought of her before?

"Maddy," Bernie placed her right hand on my shoulder, " whatever you choose, we will be here for you." Then Ally copied her and they both smiled warmly at me.

"Thanks guys." Then I hugged them as Helen arrived, she too was wearing tights like I was.

"Sorry for being late, but I had to find my tights, [giggle] Mum had them in her room. [giggle]

"Was your Mummy wanting to come to school? [giggle]

"No Maddy, {giggle] she like the stitching. [giggle]

Then I saw that her tights were winter tights, thick like they were knitted by hand. {Oh]

Then we hugged until the bus arrived. We got on board and wore lost in our thoughts as we got ready for the day. In assembly, Mr. Woods once again showed his knack for knowing about our sporting triumphs when he told of my time at Cuckney. The rest of the day passed and when it was time for Cheer practice, Mrs. C called me over after practice.

"Maddy, I've noticed that you are getting a bit confused at times during practice." *She used to be so graceful, now she is getting clumsy.*

"I am sorry about that Mrs. C, but I miss Em and Drew." [sigh]

"I am sure that you mostly miss Drew." *Their Love for each other was so sweet.*

"Yes ma'am,[sniff] I miss him terribly." [sniff]

"Maddy, if you can't deal more effectively with it, I may have to drop you from the squad." *Maybe that will get her to focus.*

"Please Don't,[sniff] I will do better."[sniff]

"Very well Madeline Anne Peters, now go on and please try to remember one thing." *Now for the advice*

"What is that?"

"Be yourself, not Gaby." *Will she heed it?*

"SAY WHAT??"

"You were trying to be Gaby today." *Girl, everybody could tell.*

"I guess that I was, [giggle]wasn't I?" [giggle]

"Yes you were, now if we could get you to faint at surprises,..." *Now the laughter*

"I could be Gaby." [giggle]

Then I went home with Bernie, Ally and Helen. We went to my place because it was my night to host the gang. Mum was busy setting out a buffet, so we helped her by setting out the plates and silver and cups out on the patio.

"Maddy, how was practice?"

"Mrs. C talked to me about how much I was being Gaby Mum." [sniff]

"Well Mad, you have started acting like Gaby ever since Drew went away." *Oh Maddy, my Pet, you need to stop being Gaby.*

"Mum, [sniff] am I crazy for becoming Gaby?" [sniff]

"No pet,[sigh] you are simply missing your best friend, why don't you call Drew tonight?" *I am sure that will help and I know that Jon would approve.*

"Thanks Mum." [kiss]

Then after I had showered and changed into my track suit, I called Drew."

"Bond residence, Drew speaking."

"Hey Drewbie."[kiss,kiss]

"Hey Mad." [ kiss, kiss]

"How are things in Germany?" [giggle] His phone kisses are the best! [sigh]

"Going to school and making friends." [chuckle]

"They mistaking you for a girl?" [giggle]

"Yes, [chuckle] a few are, but at least my friends know I am a boy." [sigh] It is so right to talk to Maddy about it. Talking to her helps me to give voice to my thoughts.*

"Mostly girls,[giggle] right?" [giggle]

"Only girls actually." [chuckle]

[giggle] "Should I be jealous?" [giggle]

"No Maddy,[chuckle] they all treat me like a brother." [sigh]

[giggle]"Even Kat?"[giggle]

"Well,[chuckle] you might need to worry about her." [chuckle]

"Thanks for being honest with me Drew,[sniff] I was afraid that I had lost you."[sniff]

"Never Mad."[sniff, sniff] Why would you think that you had lost me?"

"Drew, [sniff] I had a nightmare where I lost you, sniff] and I have been acting like Gaby too." [sniff] I am glad that he knows how I feel now.

"Maddy,[sniff] you will never lose me,[sniff] I won't always be in Germany." [sniff, sniff]

[sniff, sniff] "You mean that you will be moving back soon?"[sniff, sniff]

"No Mad,[sniff, sniff] I will be in a few races there in time." sniff, sniff] " But I hope that in time that we do get back together." [sniff, sniff]

[sniff, sniff]"Me too."[sniff, sniff]

Then after we hung up, I felt a lot better and went down to dinner. I slept peacefully that night except that I had a weird dream.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-4
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

 

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

In the dream, Drew was Gaby and we were both Princesses of Russian Blood. Gaby was still a cycling champion though. I couldn't believe that I had such a wild dream, I would have to tell Mum and Dad about it. I got ready for school and wore trousers because it was so cold and I wore tights as well to keep warm.

I went down to brekkie and saw my Mummy dishing out porridge into bowl and setting them on the table. I could smell the delicious aroma of apple and cinnamon wafting up from the porridge. I went over and kissed Mummy on the cheek. "Morning Mummy, shall I make toast to go with the porridge?"

"Morning pet, please do and the tea is mashing, see if it is ready," then she took the empty porridge pot and rinsed it out, then set it in the drain.

"O.K. Mum, is Daddy here?" I was pouring the water into the cups and mashing the tea for us.

"No, he had to leave early today, he will be late coming in too," [sigh] She sat down to her porridge and waited as I set her cup by her and made the toast.

"I see that you are wearing your uniform trousers today, [giggle] Pointing at my legs.

[giggle] "Gee Mum, [giggle] what's so special about me wearing my trousers? I HAVE worn them before you know." [giggle] Then I did a slow turn so that she could see how well the fit me because it was last Winter that I had worn them and she might want to go shopping for more, my favorite hobby. [giggle]

"Because YOU very seldom wear them my Pet, [giggle] unless you are very cold or out of skirts." [giggle]

"Well, [giggle] I DO have a load ready for the washer Mum, But it IS cold out there today, [giggle] so I wore trousers with tights today. [giggle] Then I sat down after I had placed the toast on the table. Then I tucked into my brekkie.

"That's my Maddy, glad to see that you are acting like the old you again. Then she took a sip of her tea and poured more hot water over more tea.

"Well Mum, I did have a weird dream about me and Drew last night after I had that talk with him.. [sigh] Then I finished the last of my tea and poured me some more.

"Want to talk to me about it Pet?" She buttered her toast and started eating the first piece. *This is the second such dream that she has had recently, should I be worried about my baby?[sniff]*

'In my dream,[sniff] Drew was physically turning into Gaby because of her heritage.[sniff, sniff] She was the Queen of most of Europe along with Nina..[sniff, sniff]What was weird was that we were all royalty too. [sniff] Why would I dream such a dream right after I talked to Drew?"

"Perhaps because you are trying to distance yourself from him because you do not know when or if he will return." Then she sipped her tea and finished her toast.* Oh Maddy, maybe John calling you his Princess is partially responsible. [sigh] *

"But Mummy, [sniff, sniff] I DON'T want to give Drew up at all! [sniff, sniff] Why would I want Gaby to marry someone else?" [sniff] She wiped her eyes and nibbled upon her toast.

*Ah, you said it!* " You saw Gaby, not Drew getting married. You still want Drew, you just told yourself that you want Drew over Gaby." Then she finished her last peace of toast and tucked into her porridge which was cool enough now.

"Oh my Mummy, you are absolutely right!!"The I saw the truth about the dream, I had been fighting over who I wanted more and talking to Drew last night had brought it all into focus for me. "Now that I know that I know that I know, things will be better," [giggle] Then what i just said struck me as funny. "At least I hope that [giggle] that I [giggle] know [giggle] that I [giggle] know that I [giggle] know. giggle] Then I wiped my eyes. "That is if you know what I mean. [giggle]

[giggle] Oh Maddy, [giggle] It's so good to hear you laugh like that again." [giggle] Then she wiped her eyes and smiled at me as I tucked into my porridge.

"Thanks Mummy, it's feels good to laugh again. sigh] I never knew how bad off I was until just now. " Then I began to silently weep.

Mummy reached over and wiped away my ears with her hanky, "Are those tears of joy my pet?"

I nodded as even more tears flowed, then Mummy came over and hugged me to her as my tears soaked her blouse.

"That's alright Maddy, go ahead a cry those healing tears." Then i felt her tears as she too started to weep.

"{giggle] Oh Mummy, now I have to redo my make up." [giggle]

Then she looked me in the eye. " [giggle] Yes, you do look like a raccoon [giggle] Go and redo your face before you head to school." giggle] * Looks like the old Maddy is back with us.[sigh]*

"Thanks Mummy, [kiss] I will go and do that." Then I hugged her and went to the loo and redid my face. After that, I grabbed my books and bag and headed out the door. I walked down to the bus stop where Ally, Bernie and Helen were waiting for me. They were all wearing trousers ans parkas like I was.

"Hi everybody, what's up?" I asked as I sat down.

"We were wondering about your chat with Drew last night, care to tell us about it ?" asked Helen as she began putting on some lippy.

"Well..." I led them on.

"Oh come on Maddy!! You know that you want to tell us, giggled Ally as she smiled at me.

"Yeah, [giggle] don't keep us in suspense or we might wet ourselves," laughed Bernie.

"And we don't have any spare pants." [giggle] Helen pointed out.

"O.K. you guys, [giggle] no more fudging, [giggle] I'll tell all,giggle].

It felt great to laugh with my friends again. and I could tell that they were happy too. It had been too long since I had laughed ever since the fact that Drew was gone away finally hit me. I had been denying my feelings and even went out with Clive and Paul, but they never did anything because they were Drew's mates.

Then when I felt the loss, I began acting like Gaby or Drew. It took me finally befriending Helen for me to start coping and after my dreams and chatting with Drew, I am now much better off. I still miss my Drewbie, but now I no longer will let it affect me by turning me into Gaby I hope. [sigh]

"We talked about how we miss each other and about him returning one day," Then I turned to Helen, "It doesn't mean that I want you out of their house. Their house is now yours and your Mum's"

"Then Helen placed her hand upon my shoulder, " I know Maddy, But I am glad that you care enough to be concerned for my feelings."

"Thanks Helen," Then she gently put her hand back in her lap, Well, anyway, after we hung up, I had a dream about us." This will really get their attention. [giggle]

"Dream? [giggle] Zounds as if our Maddy has a tale to tell, giggled Bernie.

"Yep, [giggle] and she is enjoying telling us to." laughed Ally.

"You bet![giggle;] In the dream, [giggle]Drew was turning into Gaby and was an actual Princess and Empress of most of Europe."[giggle] Can't wait to see their reactions. [giggle]

"Gaby? A Princess" exclaimed Bernie.

"No way!!" yelled Bernie.

"Gabrielle Bond, [giggle] Empress of Europe. Well Maddy, [giggle] one thing about you is that you dream big. " smiled Helen.

"Well, you guys did ask."

"Touch Maddy!!" they chorused.

After we had a good belly laugh, I asked. "Any plans for tonight?"

"Bernie and I are going to spend the night with Sylvie since Em is going to return Monday, we are going to help her clean up this weekend." informed Ally.

"Want to spend the night with me?" asked Helen

"Sure, it'll be fun getting to know your Mum, what time should I be there?"

"We eat around 7, Mum would like you to be there about 6, so we can make dinner."

"O.K. I will clear it with my Mum."

Then the bus pulled up and we got on board and headed to school. It felt great that my friends now knew about my dream and its effect upon me. Best of all, Helen felt comfortable enough to join in with the others and even invite me over. Now that we are finally acting like friends, will I keep on wanting her to be Gaby?

Has we got off the bus, Clive came up to us, "Hey Maddy, or is it Gaby?" he grinned at me.

"Well, [giggle] if you can't tell the difference, [giggle], why should *I* tell you?" Then I stepped away from him, forcing him to catch up. I could hear the gang laughing at his blunder and the no doubt saw my blush.

Everything went well in school today and at Cheerleader practice, Helen was really good as she did her splits. After a few tries, I found that I was able to do them along with Helen and Miss. C. changed our routine so that we did the splits together. Even though we were both a bit sore, Helen and I felt good about our victory and Miss C. came over to me after practice to talk to me.

"Maddy, may I have a word with you?"

"Sure Miss. C." Then I finished tying my runners after my shower, "What do you want to talk about?"

"I want to congradulate you on your practice today, you were able to do the splits with Helen and there was no hint of Gaby or Drew about you And call me Fran."

"Well, Fran, there is a very good reason for it," I giggled as I brushed my hair into shape.

"And what is that? Have you kidnapped Drew?" she smirked.

"Hardly, [giggle] No, [giggle] I finally talked to Drew last night and now I know that I want Drew over Gaby." [giggle]

"Drew over Gaby?[giggle] I always felt that that's who you would choose the way that you two would snog." [giggle]

"Better Drew than Clive." Then we both had a good laugh because it was common knowledge that Clive had a crush upon Gaby.

After school, I went in and saw Mummy putting the groceries away. "Afternoon Pet, have a good day at school?"

"Yes Mummy, [giggle] everything was perfect." [giggle] Then i put my books on the table and took my kits to the washer and started a load to wash.

"That's good, do you have your Cheer kit?" Mummy had finished and was now preparing dinner.

"No, Fran takes them to the cleaners after the games, but I do have the other kits."

"I know, but I was wanting to take you to have your portrait done as a Christmas prezzie for Drew."

"Oh, I will talk to Fran and see when would be a good time to bring it home."

"Good, oh Helen's Mum called me today."

"Oh? about me sleeping over with Helen?'

"Yeppers, I told her that yo can go."

Then I went and hugged Mummy. "Thanks Mummy."

"You're welcome Pet, they are expecting you for dinner."

"Why don't you and Daddy go out tonight instead of cooking?'

Then Daddy came into the kitchen, "That's a god idea Princess, shall I go and make reservation for us since Maddy will be at Helen's?"

"Go ahead Love and i will get things ready for tonight." [kiss]

"[giggle]Oh mummy,[giggle] you naughty girl. [giggle] Now I know why you gave me permission."[giggle]

"And why is that?" she asked with a grin.

"[chuckle] Maddy, [chuckle] you're too young to know that." [chuckle]

"But Daddy, [giggle] Drew and I used to snog all the time, [giggle] Surely you're not telling me that you and Mummy won't snog?" [giggle]

Then we all had a good laugh,[giggle] "Maddy,[giggle]you vixen,[giggle] I just wet myself!!" [giggle]

"[giggle]Me too mummy,[giggle] me too. [giggle]"

"Then let's go change."

Mummy and I went to go shower and change. mummy had already gotten out my pink fleece jammies and slipper and put them in my travel case. So after i donned my bra and pants, I put on my jogging suit, matching socks and pink trainers. I also wore white tights because I might get a chill.

Then I went downstairs where Daddy was waiting for me, "Ready to go to Helen's?" For some strange reason, I was not mad when he said it, I guess that I am ready to see the bond's house has Helen's

"Yep, [kiss] thanks for the ride Daddy."

"No problem princess, your Mum and I are eating out tonight thanks to Helen," he grinned.

Then Mummy came down stairs wearing a black sheath dress whose hem ended at mid thigh. she was wearing black fishnets tights and heels. She had done her hair up into a mass of curls. "WOW!! Mummy, you are a knock out!!"

"Delicious."

"Thanks for the compliments, it's very seldom that i get to go out with my mate that I want to make the most of it."

Then Daddy dropped me off at Helen's and took Mum out for the night. i rang the doorbell and when Helen answered, I could see that she had been crying. "What's wrong Helen?"

"[sniff] My Daddy's best friend is here from his old job at Shell, [sniff, sniff]" Then she wept on my shoulder has I entered and she shut the door.

"What's so bad about that?"

"[sniff,sniff] Oh Maddy, I was starting to [sniff,sniff] stop missing my Daddy so much, [sniff, sniff] But now, [sniff, sniff] it's even worse because I started to forget him!!" [sniff, sniff]

Then Helen's Mum came over to where I had led Helen to sit on the couch. "I am sorry my urchin for letting Jonathan in, [sigh] but He needed to talk to me and brought a gift from your Daddy's friend at work."

"Oh Mummy,[sniff] I know that Mister Waters meant no harm,[sniff] but when he showed up,[sniff] it reminded me just how much it is that I miss Daddy!!"

Then a tall, mahogony skinned blond came over and knelt down in front of us. He was wearing a red pinstripe suit with cream blouse and white tie. "Helen, I apologize for upsetting you, that was not my intent at all, and please call me John."

"I know John, it's just that I miss him so. I know that he is up in heaven looking down upon us I just wish that I could hug him."

"Well, Helen, I had a daughter about your age that I lost a few years ago, I miss hugging her."

Then Helen opened her arms," Want a hug from me?"

"Then Mister Waters and Helen hugged and wept. When they parted, Mister Waters said, "Thanks Helen, it was like I was hugging my daughter Menolly."

"You're welcome John and it was like I was hugging my Daddy."

"I am glad that you two hugged, now can we eat before dinner gets cold?"

"Oh, excuse me, where are my manner? y

Then we all went int the kitchen where dinner was ready. It looked different." I thought that I was going to be helping with dinner."

"I apologize Maddy, but I made haggis when John arrived and I doubt that you know how to make it."

"Haggis?"

"Yes Maddy, haggis, my favorite meal."

"But you don't look like your from Scotland."

"You're right Maddy, my Mum is from Scotland, my Dad is from England."

Then has we tucked in I looked at John and asked, " Do you know any fairy tales?"

"That I do, want to hear one?'

"Sure."

"What about you Helen?"

"O.K. John."

"I will tell you of Saint George And The Dragon And Why There Are No Snakes In Ireland."

"Oh John, [giggle] we already know THAT tale." [giggle]

"That may be Maddy my lass, [chortle] but you have yet to hear ii from me. [chuckle] May I tell the story?"

"Sure,"

Then he began s tale. He spun a magical comedy that sounded like a skit that I heard at one of the conventions. I knew for sure at the end, but the others I could tell had never heard it. I was going to have fun now. [giggle]

"I heard that before."

"Oh? Where Maddy?"

"I heard it at one of the conventions that I go to Helen."

"

"Oh well,[chuckle] it was worth a shot." [chuckle]

"John, I do not appreciate you lying like that." Uh oh, Mrs. Butler looked mad.

"Please Mags..."

"That's Mrs. Butler to you Mister Waters!!"

"Yes Ma'am." [sigh]

" I do not appreciate being lied to in any form!! [sniff, sniff] Dean never lied to me about anything[sniff, sniff] and I will not put up with it from you or anybody else!! [sniff, sniff] Dean and I had no lies between us and here you are, [sniff, sniff] starting to lie to me!! [sniff, sniff]"

"I am sorry to have upset you Mrs. Butler, I never meant any harm." Then he hung his head in shame.

"[sigh] I know that John, and I really do appreciate your coming here. Please understand that even though I like you, I am still in love with Dean."

"Just as I still love my dead wife Christie."

"We need to talk abut things, but not right now."

"Can we talk tomorrow?"

"I don't know, I am scared to start dating again."

"Mummy, Daddy would want you to be happy, I have Cheer practice and a race tomorrow with Maddy. Why not talk then?

"O.K. poppet, I will talk with John, " then looking at him sheepishly, "Does ten sound O.K. to you?"

"Yes, We will go out to the pub."

"Why?"

"I want to court you properly."

"You know that Helen has to approve of you too."

"I know Margaret, and hope that she like me as much as I like her."

"John, I don't know how much it is that I like you, but I do know that you and Daddy were best friends and I trust his judgement."

"Is that why you want me and your mum to talk?"

"Yes, If mummy likes you, then we can spend time getting to know each other."

"I'd like that."

"Only one thing though."

"Please do not try to turn me into your daughter. Let me be myself."

"Of course Helen, I promise to not to try to influence you."

"Let's have a group hug, you too Maddy."

"Yes ma'am."

"And please call me Mags."

"Sure thing Mags."

Then we huggled together for awhile until the phone rang.

"Hello, Butler residence, Margaret speaking." Then she handde the phone to John, "it's for you."

"Yes? I'll be right there."

"Anything wrong?"

"Quite the opposite."

"Oh?"

"Can't say what it is, company business. I will see you tomorrow Mags."

"I'll be ready."

Then after kissing us, he left/

"Well girls, it's getting late, I'm going to clean up and go to sleep."

"Need any help Mags? I know what it is to miss your mate."

"No Maddy, I need time to think for a bit, Helen has told me how much it is that you love Drew."

"She has??"

"She was worried about you dear."

"I am not mad at Helen, just surprised. Besides, as the Mum of my friend, you should know."

Then she gave us both a kiss on the cheek, "good night girls."

"Night," we chorused as we returned her kiss.

As we were heading to her room, curiosity got the best of me, "Helen?"

"Yes Maddy?"

"Did you tell your Mum about Gaby?"

"Don't worry Maddy, Mum already knows about Gaby."

"How?"

"A letter came here for Gaby Bond from Clive and there were a couple of pics of Gaby with her Mum. She then asked me if I knew that Drew dressed as a girl."

"What did you tell her?"

"I told her about how it started and what you told me."

"[sigh] I guess that it's best that she knows, How does she feel about Drew being Gaby?"

"She says that it's alright with her."

"That's nice. thanks for supporting Drew." [kiss]

"My pleasure."

In her room, i saw that she had a bookshelf filled with novels, " [giggle] Gee Helen, what books DON'T you have?"[giggle]

"[giggle] I don't know, [giggle] the new catalog has yet to come out." [giggle] "Want to hear a fairytale from my collection?"

"Sure."

Then we got ready for bed and Helen began her tale.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-5
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

It was weird being here in Drew's old room with Helen. All this time she has been a meek and mild girl That I hated because she had invited Drew to a party so she could dance with him and then she and her Mum had the audacity to rent their place while they were in Germany. But worst of all, she moved into Drew's room!

I was missing Drew and was all out of sorts until I decided to befriend her, it all started with a weird dream. Then things started to change, no longer was I acting like Drew and having accidents or dressing like Gaby, I was being more myself.. Then I called Drew and had another weird dream that Mummy helped me to see that I wanted Drew over Gaby. Now, I am no longer wanting to be Drew or Gaby, I am myself again and my friends and family all are glad that I am back.

And here I am about to listen to Helen tell me one of the fairy tales from her collection of books. She sure has changed from the Helen that arrived here. I guess that all that she needed was to be accepted. Now she is a Cheerleader and is cycling with me. I think that we will be god friends now.

"Ah, here is a good fairy tale Maddy."

"As in *happily ever after?" [giggle]

"Yes, those are the best." [sigh]

"You are a romantic aren't you?"then I put my hand on her shoulder.

"Yes I am, aren't you?" [giggle]

"I guess I am." [giggle]

"Ready for me to begin?" [giggle]

"Please do Mistress Of Fantasy." [giggle]
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"Once upon a time, a Grandfather led his grandchild up to an old tree. This tree had no leaves and was gnarled with many a broken limb, but the Grandfather went up and lovingly tended to the tree.

"Grandpa?" The granddaughter began to set up the picnic

"Yes?" [ She is so sweet, this is the first time that she has come here when I have tended the tree.] thought the Woodsman.

"Why are you doing what you are doing?" She had completed her task and wanted to eat and play.

"I am tending to the tree." [ Raising her alone has been such a Joy, a Joy and aBittersweet Heartache.]

"But why?" She stood with both of her hands upon her tiny hips ]
~~~~~~~~~

"She sound like me," [giggle].

"More than a bit." [giggle]

"I resemble that remark." [giggle]

"Shall I continue?" [giggle]

"Please do." [giggle]

~~~~~~~~~.

"This tree although barren is still living." [All because of me, my Joy and Heartache]

"So? I thought that we came here for a picnic." [sigh.]

"We have young whipper snapper, just be patient while I tend the tree." [I should not have been angry with her. She is expecting a picnic with me.]

"What shall I do till then?" She now went over to him and knelt down by him.

" Set out the picnic for us." {That will keep her busy]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"If my cousin Drew were there, he's have scarfed down the picnic by now!" [giggle]

"I take it that he like to eat a lot." [giggle]

"Yes, he hasn't met a meal that he didn't like." [giggle]

"With all that he eats I am surprised that he isn't any bigger."

"It all goes into his cycling."

"Thanks Maddy. Shall I continue?'

"Yes please."

~~~~~~~~~

"I already have Grandpa." [sigh]

"Oh, I did not know that, I guess that I am getting a bit forgetful in my old age" [chuckle]

"Whatever." [giggle.]

[it is time to tell her]"Want to know why I am doing this for this old tree"

"Oh yes Grandpa, pretty please!!" Then she kissed and hugged him.

Then , the Grandfather began his tale. "You are wondering why I tend this tree."

"Well, it does seem to be a bit silly." [giggle].

"I guess it does at that," [sigh.] " But the reason that I tend the tree is that I almost killed it long ago in my ignorance."

"How?"

"Years ago,[sniff]] I was a Woodsman and I had chosen to chop it down for firewood. [sniff],sniff] But as I was chopping it down, [sniff] a Wood Nymph appeared and tried to stop me."[sniff]

"She must have been too late." [sniff] "I feel sorry for the tree now."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Oh, that poor tree!! The Woodsman didn't know!! I hope that it has a happy ending!" .

"Don't worry Maddy, it does."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"That she was and do not sorrow for the tree, it lives."

"What happened next?" She settled down upon the grass by him.

<><><><>

As the Woodsman was chopping into the tree, a Woodland Nymph in a green dress appeared before him, her body glowed in anger. "Why are you molesting my tree human?"

He stopped chopping and leaned upon his ax in respect for her. "I did not know that it was your tree, where were you?"

Seeing that he meant her no harm, her anger abated and her glow dimmed."I was visiting my sister deep in the forest."

"I will stop chopping down your tree." Then he began wiping the blade of his ax.

Then she felt great pain from her tree an felt its strength begin to fade away."It is too late, already its life drains away."

He looked at her in dismay and his Heart was captured by her simple beauty. "What can I do, can I help?"

Looking at him, her Heart sang within her for him and gave her the answer. "My powers are almost gone, but if you take me as wife, our bonding will heal the tree."

He was ready to wed her. "What of our children?"

Sadly, she knew that she must tell him the bitter truth. "We will have only one child. After I give birth, you must raise our child."

The idea of raising a child alone frightened him. "But why?"

She wept has she admitted the full impact of what must happen. "I must merge with the tree to keep us both alive."

"What can I do?" He felt his youth drain away as the tree absorbed it and began to heal up from his ax strokes.

"Come and tend the tree and when our child reaches puberty, bring our child here."

<><><>

"Grandpa, am I that child?" She asked in insight.

"Yes you are my child."[sigh]

"Then you are really my Poppa!!" She hugged him as she realized the Love that he had for the Tree and her.

"Yes, I am."[sigh]

"Why are you so old?"

"Because I gave my youth to the tree to help heal it." [sigh]

"Is that why I am so different?" She had lived knowing that she was not like other girls.

"Yes." [I never knew that our child would be so different, but I Love her the same.]

"That is why I am a girl with a boy bit?"[sniff, sniff]

"Yes, that is why I have loved you and let you be the girl that you are. But now that you have reached puberty, you must choose who you will be now." [She chose to be a girl and her Mother gave her the ability to be a lad or a lass as she chose in her heart. From the very beginning, she chose to be a girl.]

"I will be the tree's Wood Nymph." {It feels so right as if I was born for this purpose]

"Are you sure?" {once she commits, there is no turning back]

"Yes Grandpa." [As much as I love him, the tree is now calling to me.]

"Why do you choose to be the tree's Wood Nymph?" [She must commit knowing why]

"She has given up her Life for the tree and I love trees."

Then the tree grew hale and hearty and the Wood Nymph appeared before them wearing a green gown. "Thank you my child, your choice has healed us. Now your Father and I and the tree can live here in peace."

Then the granddaughter hugged her Mother and looked her in the eye. "But what about me?"

Then a special magic engulfed the lass and faded. "Look at your new self my daughter."[giggle]

Then she felt what the magic had done for her. "Momma! I am a girl now!!" [giggle]

"Yes, [giggle] now we can build a cottage here so that we that we can raise you as our Princess." Then she hugged the Woodsman to her.

"Am I also a Wood Nymph?" seeing that she now wore a green dress like her Mother.

"Yes my daughter and part human, that gives you your strength."[sigh]

"What strength?"

"Your Love for trees will be passed on to your children." [ And i will hopefully be a Grandmother many times over.]

"Well, I do have a boy that likes me, is he the one?"

"Yes my daughter, he too has been here and he too loves trees."

Then they built the cottage and the Woodsman and Wood Nymph helped their daughter to raise her children in the ways of the forest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"[sniff]What a sweet story.[sniff]"

"Thank you Maddy." [sigh]*I am glad that I was able to share one of my favorite stories with her, she really seems to have liked it too.*

"Where did you get it from? I never saw it in the bookstore."

"[sniff,sniff] My Daddy got it for me back in Holland. [sniff,sniff]We were in a book store that sells second hand books. [sniff, sniff] Then Helen dabbed her eyes with the hem of her night dress.

"I'm sorry Helen,*Hugging her to me*" I didn't mean to make you cry."

"[sniff]That's O.K. Maddy,[sniff, sniff] I love my Daddy and I know that he is in Heaven looking after me and Mummy. And I know that he likes you too." [sigh.]

Then I dabbed both of our eyes because we were both crying. "I wish that I had your kind of faith, but I guess that I am too cynical."

"Why do you say that? you are one of the most positive people that I know."

"Well, I was a positive type girl until Drew left, [sigh] After that, I just couldn't see the bright side." then I smiled at Helen. "But now, thanks to you and Drew, the old Maddy is returning. Just give her a chance because I am still a bit down."

"Maybe if you come with me when I talk to my Daddy before I go to bed, you can see how I do it."

"Sure thing Helen, I'd like that, i mean that I never have chatted with a, Oh Sugar!!"

"What's wrong?"

"I don't want to offend you about your chatting with your Daddy."

"That's alright, [giggle] Daddy understands if you call him a ghost."

"That's nice of him, but what should I call him?' [giggle] This was getting fun, I never had such a wacky chat before.

" Well, he says that you can call him Ghost Daddy." Maddy should like that with her sense of humor.

" Ghost Daddy it is then. " Then I gave Helen a kiss upon each cheek. She is so sweet the way she talks about her daddy.

Then Helen blushed, "Why did you do that?"

"Because for some reason, I felt that was how your Daddy kissed you."

"You're right, that's how he kissed me Maddy," then she kissed and hugged me, "thanks."

Then we turned out the lights and I heard sweet, soft music as Helen sang softly to herself. Under the spell of her singing, I had another dream.

In the dream, Drew was once again Gaby. He e was becoming Gaby and had decided that he would become Gaby, but this time, instead of Gaby being hurt by Dan's rumors, He was caught and punished for trying.

In my dream, Gaby and I were best friends and everything went as it did in real life and I handed that fateful gift to Drew away from the party. I didn't want for that terrible scene from the other dream to be repeated in this dream.

When I awoke, Helen saw that I was crying in my sleep. "Hi Helen, morning yet?"

Then she sat by me as I sat up. "Why were you crying Maddy? Was it a bad dream?"

"A bad dream? [sniff] HARDLY.[giggle] In fact,[sigh] it was one of the best dreams I've ever had Helen." Then I got up and started dancing around.

Helen smiled at my antics, " So I see, want to tell me about your dream? Or do I have to tickle it out of you?'

Then I tackled her on the bed and we spent a few minutes in a tickle fight until her Mum interrupted us. [GRRR]

"O.K. you two, time to get ready for school. No time for any tomfoolery, she laughed as she pulled the bed clothe off of us.

"Sorry Mummy, but I wet myself just now."

"Me too Maggie."

"Then it's a good thing that you two are the same size."

"I'm sorry about the tickle fight, it was all my fault."

"Nonsense Maddy! You two were just being girls! I'm happy to see that Helen has made a few friends here. She was lonely."

"Oh Mummy!! I wasn't THAT lonely," Helen blushed.

Then Maggie went over to Helen and cupped her chin in her hand, "My child, you have always been a shy and sweet girl. Now that you're growing up, you need friends like Maddy here."

Then she turned to me, "Maddy, thanks to you, my daughter is coming out of her shell."

"Thanks, but it was really my boyfriend Drew that started it."

"Drew Bond?"

"Yes ma'am."

"No wonder you two wee always fighting, Helen likes Drew too."

"MUM!!"

"Now Helen, I'm sure that Maddy knows."

"I went over to Helen and hugged her, " I knew that you fancied Drew too. that's a big part of why we fought. But now that I'm over my jealousy, let's be friends."

"O.K. Maddy."

"Besides, I still need to borrow some knickers from you," I giggled.

Then after we got ready for school and had brekkie of porridge, toast and tea, Helen and I walked to the bus stop. We were th first ones there.

As we sat down, Helen looked at me with a grin, "O.K. Maddy, you've still to tell me about that dream."

"Oh! Well, it's nothing really." [I couldn't help but wind her up a bit.]

"Maddy, if you don't tell, I'll start tickling!!" She was grinning as she started at me with her hands ready to tickle.

"O.K.,No need for that!!"

"Go on then."

"Well, I dreamed about Drew turning into Gaby."

"Like you have before?"

"Close, This time, it was like when we went to America, except that Gaby was not hurt by the American kids for liking me."

"Why would they want to hurt Gaby?"

"Because Dan, the guy that was sent back for causing trouble with Rhod/Em and kissing Gaby at the farewell party did not get a chance to spread rumors."

"Why would he do that?"

"Because Gaby slapped the snot out of him for being so fresh."

"Frankly, I don't blame Drew for slapping him. I hope that he was stopped before he hurt Gaby."

"In my dream, he was. And Drew had fun as Gaby and went on to become Gaby."

"Sounds as if your doing better about Drew."

"Thanks Helen."

Then the rest of the gang showed up along with Em, " Hey Em! Where have you been? School's been in session this week."

"Sorry about that," she blushed.

"Well Em, as your best friend, I'd like to know."

"Ally, we were stranded and couldn't get back till yesterday and the phones were out too."

"Where did you go?"

"We went to visit Chery's 'rents. Unfortunately, there was a storm that overflowed the only bridge and knocked out the phones as well. It even took out the telly."

"Sugar!! You must've been bored to tears."

"Actually, no. I had my games with me and my collection of C.D.'s Brit."

By that time, the bus pulled up and we boarded for school. At the school, Mr. Woods had a surprise for us. " Greetings students. I am pleased to announce that we have two new students attending this year. Mfwany Morgan and Seth Miller, please stand. Both are in the 6th form."

I could see Em blushing as she stood, and Seth looked quite dashing too. He looked like Drew except that he was a bit taller. All of the girl's were scoping out Seth just as the boys were oggling Em.

The rest of the day went by fast and we were at cheer practice when Em showed up wearing her kit. Mrs. C was quite pleased to see her back too.

"Welcome back Em. We missed you."

"Thank you Mrs. C. It's good to be back."

Practice went well and Em was really limber too. All of that ballet had really helped her out. After practice, we went to Bern's to catch up and have dinner. Her Dad was doing another barbecue to celebrate Bern being accepted at the uni. What we weren't expecting was to see Seth there too.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-6
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

When I saw Seth, I thought that I was seeing Drew!! He looked like Drew, but was a bit taller and more masculine than Drew too. I knew that I was in trouble now because here was a guy that was was everything I wanted for Drew. Seth also rode his bike to the party, looking at it, I could tell that he was a serious biker.

"Hello, I am Maddy Peters, pleased to meet you."

"Hullo, I'm Seth Rogers. We just moved here from Birmingham."

"Hello, my name is Helen. Looks like you're the new kid around here."

Then the rest of the gang arrived.

"Hi, I'm Clive, pleased to meet'cha."

"I'm Paul, welcome to Warsop."

Hello there, my name is Ally, and this is Bernie and Em."

"I am most pleased to meet everybody." I understand that there are a few cyclist here. I am hoping to meet them and start riding."

"Well, I ride locally and Helen has just started. You'll need to talk to John, the Timekeeper about qualifying."

After that, dinner was served and we tucked into the barbecue. The meal was scrumptious as always and after dinner, the olds sat around talking while we kids went inside to play on the P2 that Em had brought with her.

"That Seth looks a lot like Drew, but larger."

"I know Helen, when I see him, I can't help but think about Drew, [sigh] " Why does he have to look like Drew?" Then i began to cry on Helen's shoulder.

"I don't know Maddy, but I too see drew when I see Seth."

"Me too Mad."

"Same here."

"Thanks guys, it's nice to know that I'm not alone."

"But does Seth know that he looks like Drew?"

"You have a good point there Em."

"Well, Clive and I will be there if Seth tries anything funny."

"Thanks Paul."

Then it was time for everybody to leave. As I was helping Mum with the dishes, she began to talk about Seth.

"Seth is a nice young man is he not Pet?"

"Yes Mummy, he looks a lot like Drew, but more masculine." [sigh]

"Yes, your Dad and I noticed that. Will it cause you any problems?'

"I don't know Mummy!! I thought that I was over Drew, but now Seth shows up and Helen noticed him too."

"Well, it looks like you have a decision to make about Seth."

"I know, I love drew, but Seth is everything that I want for Drew."

Then Mum hugged me to her, "Oh Maddy, how I wish that I could help you, but this is your choice to make."

"I know Mum, thanks for caring."

"What else are Mum's for?"

"Cooking, I smirked. I just barely got away from the kitchen before she got me with a dish towel.

Then I headed up to my room and booted up my computer. I had a few responses from America and Jules.

Hello Maddy:
How are things in Warsop? Ever since I got banned from cheerleading, I have gotten involved with counseling kids like Dew and Em. I couldn't believe what those kids go through!! now I truly regret what I put Drew through. When my sister and I did it, it was all in fun, we never thought about Drew's feelings or the possibility of him being hurt by our actions.

At first, I was mad that we had been punished for what we did, and our parents really got mad at us for what we did. They say that you and Drew are invited back anytime you want to visit.

Oh yeah! guess who is helping with the sessions, Sandy!! It turns out that she is like Em. I've always liked Sandy and will keep her secret as I don't want to hurt her. She is a real gem and her father is learning to accept her too thanks to Em. If he ever found out that Em is Rhod, he'd have a fit!!
Love Britney

Britney;
I am glad that you are helping others like Em and Drew, maybe you can become a counselor or psychiatrist. Drew has forgiven everybody for what happened, right now, he is in Germany with his family. I hope that they return to Warsop some day because I miss him.

Sandy is like Em? I never would have guessed that! At least her family hasn't outed her to the public and I'm glad that Em was able to help her with her family. I hope that she can truly become Sandy one day too.
Love Maddy

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Hi Maddy:

After you guys left for Warsop, the school really came down hard on us for tricking Drew into being Gaby. Brit has begun to take counseling courses to help kids like Em and Drew. Me, I've decided to take counseling courses to help those kids that want to hurt people like Em and Drew.

I know that Dan has changed, but there are still several other students that just can't accept the fact that some kids are like Em and Drew. Don't worry, I haven't told anybody about Em or Drew, and our parents actually like Drew. True, when they found out about our "joke", they grounded us big time!! But it was not for lying to them, it was for hurting Drew.

They told us that by tricking Drew into being Gaby that he could have been hurt. they also said that he was such a convincing girl that they hope that he buffs up because being so feminine can cause him a few problems.

When they heard that Drew and his family are moving to Germany, they thought that he might have a fresh start there since he is known as Gaby here. But they don't know that he is known as Gaby in Germany too.

Anyway, I hope that I can help these kids to accept the special people like Drew and Em, and Sandy is helping too. I guess that Brit told you about her secret. Well, we will keep her secret. She is so nice and sweet that we want to help her to be who she wans to be.

Love Debbie

Debbie:

I'm glad to hear that you and Brit are taking counseling courses to help other kids. It looks like you two have learned a lot from the trip. I know that I did. Who knows, maybe you two can become part of the faculty there in Grottoes, I know that Drew will wish both of you well. And yes, Brit told me about Sandy.

Love Maddy.

The next letter from Samatha was an eyeopener

Hi Maddy:

I am still on the cheer squad and am now the head cheerleader. We have totally revamped our routine after seeing how well you guys did in the tournament. We needed somebody to give us a lesson in cheering and it turns out to be from the team that we helped to form, talk about being humbled!!

Well,, we have gone over your routine and see where we can improve ours. Now we have added ballet, gymnastics, and yoga to our routine and we practice those high kicks and pyramids as well. We just now have won our first tournament since you guys went home.
Thanks for giving us the needed kick in the butt.

Love, Samantha.

Samantha;

It's great knowing that we were able to help you guys with your cheer routine. I think that it's great that you're head cheerleader now. I hope that means that you cheer in college after you graduate. You were always so graceful whenever you cheered.

Gaby/Drew is no longer on the cheer team, he moved to with his family Germany where he is now riding with the Apollinaris Youth Cycling Team. but we have a new girl that took his place. Helen is almost as good as Gaby was and she is even taking up cycling with me. It's almost as if she is Drew in a of of ways.

Love Maddy.

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After that, I went to bed where I had another strange dream. In this dream, there was a reporter that was assigned to interview Drew, but he also found out about Gaby. Luckily, he decided not to tell the world about Drew/Gaby. But now I wonder just how long his secret will stay safe? I worry about Drew and now with this dream, I have something else to think about.

I woke up and got ready for the day. We had that race today and Helen would ride with us. I packed a shorts outfit and a spare skirt and top in case of an accident. I remember how accident prone Drew is and wasn't taking any chances.

"Hello Mum." [kiss]

"Morning Maddy, are you ready for your ride today?"

"Yes Mummy, but I kinda got the date mixed up earlier." [giggle]

"Oh?"

"Yeah, I thought that it was earlier this week."

"Don't worry Pet, we knew you got it wrong, besides John keeps us updated so that you riders don't forget."

"Oh, by the way, Helen and her mum are riding with us to the race."

"That's nice, I like Meg and Helen. Please pack a spare kit for Helen in case she needs it."

O.K., where's Daddy?'

"Outside getting the van ready, he's getting as good as Dave with bikes."

"Yeah, I wonder if he'll want to do any sight seeing like Unca Dave does?'

"Knowing him, I'd say there's either a sight seeing trip or a trip to the mall, probably both."

Then Daddy came in and kissed Mum on the cheek. "Eww! gross!!"

"Well Maddy, one day YOU will get snogged by your man in the morning."

"Besides, you used to kiss Drew a lot."

"At least he's a good kisser Daddy."

Then we all succumbed and laughed. After that, we sat down to a brekkie of toast and scrambled eggs with tea. After we finished, Mummy cleaned up the kitchen while Daddy read his paper until our company arrived. I sat by Daddy because i needed to talk about last night's dream.

"Daddy, I had a weird dream last night."

"Oh?" Then he gathered me onto his lap, "Want to tell your Mum too?"

"Yes sir."

"Carol, please come here when you are finished!!"

Then Mummy came out of the kitchen, she was smartly dressed for the day in a sweater and jeans and a pair of soft boots. "All finished John, What do do need?"

"Maddy wants to tell us about a dream that she had last night."

"Go ahead Pet, we're listening," then she sat next to us on the sofa.

"In my dream, [sniff, sniff] a reporter found out about Drew being Gaby and would have published the story, [sniff] but the paper that he was working for was sold."

"So Drew's secret is safe in the dream?"

"Yes Daddy, the reporter sent Aunt Jenny a copy of his article so that they could be prepared if Drew was ever outed by the press." [sniff]

"I must admit that your dream is disturbing, but with Drew in Germany, I think that his being Gaby is a in the past now."

"Not quite Daddy, he has been Gaby a few times in Germany, but not as much as he was here."

"Well, Maddy, we want to hear about his being Gaby, but I guess that he'd prefer it if he told us."

"No doubt, he had some 'help' too, because Drew never did choose to be Gaby."

Then the doorbell rang, "I'll get it," then I got up and let Helen and Maggie in.

Helen was wearing a red and blue skin suit while mine is silver and sable. Maggie loked great in her sweater and wool skirt. Poor Daddy was the only male and he was wearing his jeans and matching top with an old leather jacket.

"Hey Helen, you look like you're ready for the race."

"Thanks Maddy, I need my bike loaded up on your van though."

"Don't worry, I will load it up now."

Then Maggie handed Daddy a key, "This is the key to the boot of our car, we had to remove the front tyre to fit it in though."

Then taking the key, Daddy went outside, "That's alright Ma'am, I can put it back on in a jiffy."

"Thank you Mister Peters, just call me Maggie."

"Well then just call me John."

"And I am Carol, please come in and have a cuppa, it'll take John a bit to get Helen's bike ready."

Then Maggie produced a small package, "Thank you Carol, have you ever had any cheese biscuits?"

"Not lately, the market stopped carrying the better brands."

"Well, these are homemade."

"Then they will make an excellent tea later today or dinner , if you want to come."

"We would be delighted."

"Good, I will have a pot roast for dinner, the biscuits will make an excellent after dinner treat."

Then Daddy came back in and sat down to another cuppa, " The bike is on the van, would you two ladies like to go shopping after the race? There's also a museum nearby."

"Can we do both? I think that it'd do Helen good to go to a museum."

"Sure we can, but I know that Maddy wants time to shop." [chuckle]

"DADDY!!"

"Well Pet, you do love shopping.' [giggle]

"Well, I do need some new sewing supplies."

"Helen like to sew and crochet, she's very good too."

"You gotta show me your stuff next time I'm over Helen."

"I'd like that Maddy," she blushed.

Then Daddy got up, Well people, time to go."

Then we piled into the van and left, Daddy locked up the house and Mummy drove us to the race. The traffic was light luckily, so we made good time. When we arrived at the race, Mum parked us by the A&E wagon where John the Timekeeper was handing out sign up sheets..

"Hello Maddy, Who is this fine young lady with you?"

"I am Helen Butler, I don't know why you don't know who I am, we met at another race."

"Just kidding Helen, are you here to race?" he chuckled.

Looking at her skins, she put an arm around me, "What do YOU think John?"

"Touche' Helen, I think he got the idea," giggled.

Then Marge came up and John handed her our registration forms, "Mrs. Butler, please fill these out."

"Sure, just call me Marge."

"Will do Marge."

Then Mum and Dad showed up pushing our bikes, "Here you girls go."

"Thanks Mister Woods."

"Thanks Mum."

"Maddy, you're ten and Helen, you're eleven."

"Thank you John." we chorused.

"Helen, does your Mum know how to give you leg massages?"

"No sir Mister Peters."

"What are leg massages?"

"Let me and Carol show you," Then Daddy started massaging my legs and Mummy massaged Helen's.

"Oh, I see what you mean, I never did that for Helen."

"Marge, it does help out. The massaging warms up the legs and I ride better. but the massage after the race is better because it loosens cramped muscles."

"Well, learn something new everyday," Marge giggled.

Then John called out our numbers, "Helen, we gotta get to the start. Are you ready?"

"Ready Maddy."

"Then let's get to the line."

We took our bikes to the line where we saw Seth, Josh, Kirsten and Cat waiting, Then I had a brainstorm, "Helen, those racers know Drew. Want to see if they want to be a team?"

"Sounds O.K. to me."

Then we walked over to where they were," Hi Josh, Kirstie and Cat."

"Hi Maddy, heard about Drew, wish he was still here."

"Thanks Cat, I miss him too," I sighed.

"I see that you are racing, who is your friend?"

"This is Helen, she along with Seth are the only racers at Warsop College with me Josh. I have an idea."

"What's that?"

"Why not race as a team Seth?"

"We'd need a captain then."

"Well Seth, I am the captain of the local team."

"Kirsten, who'll sprint?"

"Well, none of us are good sprinters and Helen is a newbie, so that leaves you."

"Just like Drew."

"Yeah Helen, except that I am not a champ, at least not yet, I giggled.

Then we were called to the start and when John signaled, we sped off. I was the last of the team to speed off. I soon saw Helen who was speeding along, but I could tell that she was tiring, "You need to gear down."

When she geared down, she sped off. I sped after her, sure that she'd need help, but we both began to pass other racers and were soon up with the others. Kirsten signaled for me and Helen to be ready to sprint. When I looked at Helen, I could see that she was enjoying the race.

We were soon at the finish and I signaled Helen to be ready, then I changed gears and sprinted for the line, sprinted to the finish. We caught the leaders by surprise and passed them just before the finish.I came in first, Helen second and our team came in first over all.

I had just stopped when Daddy pulled me into a hug, "Good race Maddy."

"Indeed!! You and Helen both."

"Thanks, but could I get that massage? My legs are killing me!!" I said as I plonked down on a bench.

"John, you do Maddy and I'll do Helen while Marge gets their squash and their time."

While we were getting our massages, the rest of the team arrived, "Hey Maddy, good show!1 You're almost as good as Drew."

"Thanks Cat,"

"And Helen did a good job too considering that this is her first race."

"Thanks Seth, she blushed.

"Too bad we can't be a team, we'd do great, Kirsten sighed.

"I know, the only reason that I raced today is that I am visiting Grandma."

"Well, we can still form a team for racing. Josh and I are both on the local team, but since Drew left, we've been short of members. Would you like to join?"

"Well me Mum & Dad want me to join a team, so count me in," said Seth.

"Sure,but remember I am Drew's cousin, not Drew," I giggled.

"I'm sure that my Mummy would let me."

"Then want me to talk to her Helen?"

"No need, she wants me to get involved with other students and Maddy has been a big help."

Then Marge showed up with our tea and biscuits, "Good news kids, Maddy and Helen both won a prize, Maddy for first place ans Personal Best and Helen for Newcomer."

"That's brill Marge."

"What say we go and celebrate by some sight seeing and stopping for dinner?'

Alright by me Mister Peters."

Then we left for a museum filled with old machines of all types. Daddy loves old stuff like that and tinkers with the odd machine when he can find one and restore it. Our basement is chock full of fully restored antique machines that operate as well now as they did before.

"Daddy, here's one that you don't have," I pointed to an old steam locomotive.

"Very funny Maddy, you know that I can't possibly get that home, let alone, fix it, " he chuckled.

Then a Museum Guide came up to us, " Sir, where do you live."

"Church Warsop., Why?"

"Because the Curch Warsop Museum is getting a new exhibit et up and they need help in restoring their broken pieces. One is going to be this engine."

"Cool Mister Woods, that means that you and my Mum could work on it."

"Helen, you know that I only tinker with house hold appliances," admonished Marge.

" I know Mum, but you've often said that you'd like to work on the larger machines, now here's your chance."

"Go ahead and do it Marge, I know that my John will and I'm sure that you'll meet new friends like you want Helen to do."

"Then she sighed, Very well, I'll do it, but I expect for you to help out more with house work young lady." she giggled.

Then Helen hugged her Mum, "Sure thing Mum, now Carol can teach me how to cook those wonderful meals that she does," I giggled.

"Will be happy to teach you, besides, it's time that Maddy learn as well."

"Sure thing Mum, "I agreed.

"Well, then if you two will fill out these forms, the museum will call you about meeting times,' then the guide handed out two clipboards to Marge and Dad.

After they filled out the forms, we headed to the restaurant. It was an Italian restaurant. The waitresses wore a white blouse, black skirt and tights and a red apron. She was very courteous and polite.

"Greetings, welcome to Uncle Sal's,my name is Monica. May I take your order now?"

"Do you still have that pasta and soup special?"

"Yes sir, is that what you want?"

"Yes Ma'am."

What do you want to drink?"

"Since I'm driving, Earl Grey tea."

"Thank you sir."

We all had the special, but Helen and I had root beer while Mum and Marge had a glass of wine. The meal was almost as good as Mum's. I know that if drew were here, he'd really pig out.

Then we left and headed home. Daddy made good time because it was "9" by the time we got home. When we got home, I got a pleasant surprise.

"Maddy, I know that you've spent the day with my daughter today, but if you wish it, she can spend the night."

"Mum and Dad, is it alright with you?"

"Princess, your mum and I asked Marge if Helen could stat over tonight, her overnight bag is under your seat."

"You just remember that you are learning to cook, you'll prepare brekkie in the morning, Helen can help too."

"Helen, what shall we fix for brekkie?"

"I can show you how to fix an omelet."

"Omelet honey? I just might stay over too, Carol, got any spares," Marge giggled.

"MUM!! "

"Well Dear, you do make fantastic omelets."

"Thanks Mum, but shouldn't you ask the Peters?"

"Don't worry Helen, she already asked and we accepted. It'll be fun having you two over."

"Well, just remember that I need to leave by "7" for a meeting."

Then we piled out of the van and went inside. Helen stayed with me while Marge took the spare room.

When Helen and I got to my room, she asked, "Want me to tell another story?"

"Sure, let's get ready for bed."

I wore pink pyjamas while Helen wore white.

"The name of the story is The Wish; One day, there was a young Trans-woman named Sandra Lee. She had begun transitioning in high school with her parents consent and love and was ready for the final transition when tragedy struck.

Both of her parents died while on vacation, leaving Sandra all alone with a farm to run. She called upon her best friend to come help her as she was not a farmer. Bobby Joe agreed to help her as he loved farming and was sweet upon her."

~~~~~~~~~~

"That was sweet of him, like Drew."

"Yes, he was."

~~~~~~~~~

"He fell in love with her and she with him. In school, Bobby Joe was always playing sports while Sandra Lee was a Cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. Bobby and Sandra were quite happy as young lovers and would one day marry. Sandra and Bobby went onto college where he went into Agriculture and farming while Sandra went into theater and dance."

~~~~~~~

"Guess they didn't know her secret."

"No, they didn't"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Working the farm, Bobby and Sandra grew closer together and wanted children, but she was not able to give birth, so Sandra made a wish upon a falling star. " Star light star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may I wish I might to be made a mother tonight."

The next day, they sold the crop and went into town to purchase a few luxuries they had denied themselves. Bobby and Sandra were heading to the lifts when a Magician sold them a wish.

~~~~

"A magician?"

"Yeah, a real one, not a fake."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Ah I see True Love here and a secret desire as well."

"Sir, just what is that desire, tell us and I will buy whatever you sell, if not, we will leave."

"My good man, the desire is simple, both of you wish to be parents, but your lovely wife is barren. If she simply wishes her wish while riding the lift, her wish will be granted."

"Bobby, let me go up and see if it works."

With that Sandra stepped into the lift and rode it up, then down. At the top, Sandra was transformed, she felt her body change as her wish was granted. Looking at her reflection, she saw that she was now a woman.

Stepping off the the lift, Bobby grabbed her and saw the tears in her eyes as she said, " Oh Bobby, my wish was granted!! I am now pregnant with your child!!"

They turned to thank their kind benefactor, he simply smiled and vanished after saying," I m glad that your wish was granted. Now go and be happy."

Bobby and Sandra were very happy indeed. they raised many children and were truly blessed.

~~~~~~~~~~

"How sweet of that magician, too bad he isn't for real or Drew could ask him to make him a boy like Clive and Paul."

"Yeah, but they aren't into racing like Drew is," she giggled.

"True Helen," I responded before i started a pillow fight, after the fight, we went to sleep where I had another dream about Drew.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-7
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

I dreamed that Drew was here in Warsop and mad at me for once again getting him to dress as Gaby. He got so mad that he was breaking up with me, but then this strange blue Police Box from days gone by hove into view as it emitted a grinding wheeze. Then I knew that it was the Doctor from the "Doctor Who" telly series on B.B.C.

I was downright gobsmacked when the fourth Doctor emerged from the T.A.R.D.I.S. and invited us in, I was expecting it to NOT be an actor, but to maintain the illusion, they disguise themselves to look like the actor that portrays them and the writers that pen the adventures are linked to the T.A.R.D..I..S. so they see what happens.

It turns out that Drew is VERY SPECIAL to the Time Lords and called the Cyclist. He took us upon a journey where we met other versions of Drew where things turned out to be quite differently than here.

In one, he meets a version where he is given female hormones instead of male hormones and becomes more female because of it. In another one, he is Queen Gaby of most of Europe. THAT is the weirdest one of all. There are others that we visited, but what was sweet was that Drew fought to ave me and won.

When I awoke, I found that I had been crying and I was wet all over. I went to go change my knickers, bra, and nightdress when I saw that it was wee and sweat. Why it happened, I didn't know and started crying because I was afraid that I had cancer like Aunt Jenny had before.

"Maddy? Why are you crying?"

"Helen, I think I'm sick!"

"Open up and let me help please."

I let Helen and mum in and when mum saw my sweat soaked body, she turned to Helen, "Go get Maddy clean undies and tell John NOT to come in, it's a female time right now."

"Yes Mrs. Peters."

"That's Aunt Carol, Helen."

"Sorry! Aunt Carol," then she bolted into my room and procured my red bathing cozzie and slippers," Sorry, but I saw this out and grabbed it and her slippers."

"That's OK Helen, this way John won't be gobsmacked seeing Maddy in her undies. he is so bashful about that."

Then Helen scampered out and headed off to find daddy.

Then mum looked at me and held her arms open, "Need a hug?"

I jumped into her arms,"[sniff, sniff] Mummy, [sniff,sniff] what's wrong with me?"

"You had a bad dream and your body responded as if it was real."

[sniff, sniff] "It was about Drew." [sniff, sniff]

"That explains it Dear."

"What do you mean?"

"Have you ever got excited when you dreamed about Drew?"

"Yes mummy."

"And have you not given him leg rubs and ridden in the races with him?"

"Yes Mummy."

"And were you even a bit excited when Seth showed up looking like a very masculine Drew?"

"Yes mummy."

"Do you prefer Seth or Drew?"

"Mummy, I WANT DREW, not Seth."

"What happens in the dream that got you soaked?"

"I died in the dream, but Drew brought me back."

"Was Seth there at all?"

"No mum, the dream happened befoe he went to Germany."

"Well, that "wetness is your fear and being saved by Drew."

"You mean like when you and daddy cuddle me?"

"Yes, but except that you didn't die."

Then I kissed and hugged mum, Thanks mummy, I wanna tell Helen."

"Don't be surprised if she already knows."

"Why?"

"You very well might have talked in your sleep."

"OK mum."

Then we headed off to bed where Helen and daddy were finishing redoing my bed, I saw that my sheets were quite wet,"Well Baby, this is a first," daddy mentioned with a wink and smirk.

Then I hugged and kissed him," Thanks daddy! I guess that it's just one of those things that we girls do."

Then he lifted me up and hugged me to im, making me feel safe and secure,"Daddy knows about bad dreams Pumpkin. you just get a good nights sleep. But knowing you girls, you'll be up gossiping about it."

"NOT gossiping, talking daddy," I giggled as Helen smiled.

Then daddy let me down with a kiss, "John, don't worry, the girls need to talk," said mum.

"I know," he sighed. " I just want to keep her safe from harm."

"And you do a wonderful job, but now Maddy has Helen to help."

"Helen, please take care of our Maddy, she is our only child."

"OK Mister Peters. She is my best friend here. Even though we both like Drew, I like him as a friend while she as a cousin."

"More than a cousin Helen. MUCH MORE," I replied.

Then after they gave me and Helen a hug, my parents went out of the room.

"OK Maddy, what's the dream about?"

"I had a dream about Drew."

Then she got in bed and patted the mattress," Get in annd tell me then. I heard a few mumbled words, but that's it."

I got under covers with her and turned out the lights. I felt safe telling her about my dream. Even thogh she wasn't in it, I knew that she would not tell anyone and would give me good advice.

"Sounds as if meeting Seth has caused this dream."

"I guess, but I still want Drew."

"If you ask me, THAT'S why he saved you in the dream."

"Yeah."

"And he'd do it for you if he could."

""Yeah," I said dreamily as my fear left me.

"Want another story?"

"Two in one night?"

"Sure! I think you need it."

"Fire away then," I giggled.

"The name of this story is "The Stonecutter's Wife"

"Who wrote it?"

"Stanman."

"He wrote wuite a few, didn't he?"

"That he did."

"OK, Tell the story."

"In Japan, there was a poor son of a stone cutter named Hofus. He was a good and dutiful son to his mother and father. He helped to care for his many baby brothers and sisters. It was a happy family until the Momma got sick and died, leaving the family without a mother. Then upon visiting the shrine, the answer came to Hofus.

"Daddy, we need a Mother for my brothers & sisters, Let me be the Mother," said Hofus.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"That sounds like Drew, he'd do anything he could to help."

"Yeah, but I doubt that he'd do what Hofus did.

"Oh?"

"Drew has a hard enough time being mistaken a a girl," she giggled."

"Right," I giggled back."

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"Hofus, my son, do you know what you are asking? If you do this, you can no longer be a father," sighed Daddy.

My Daddy, the priests can make it temporary. When Juno is married, I will become myself. Daddy, will you let me?asked Hofus.

"Yes my son, go and become "FLOWER," said daddy

Then Hofus became Flower, Mother of the family and all was well. As the Mother, Flower tended to the needs of her children while the Dad worked as a Stonecutter to provide for his children. The Daddy instead of using Flower as his wife, married Daisy: Nanny for the household. His Daddy and Rose raised many more children that the ever faithful Flower helped to raise.

In due time, Daddy and Rose went on to heaven. Flower became the Nanny for her many brothers and sisters. Flower never married, she remained chaste through out her life.

Finally, the youngest child was wed. The priests in honor of her many years of sacrifice turned her back into young Hofus.

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"WOW! Hofus was rewarded for his sacrifice."

"Just wait Maddy, the best is yet to come."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hofus used to go every day to the mountainside to cut great blocks of stone. He lived near the mountain in a little stone hut. He worked hard and was a very happy stone cutter. His skill became known far and wide for his ability to cut stone for special needs and requests.

One day he took a load of stone to the house of a rich man. There he saw so many beautiful things that when he went back to his mountain he could think of nothing else. Then he began to wish that he too might sleep in a bed as soft as down with curtains of silk and tassels of gold.

He remembered the time he was Flower so his brothers and sisters could have a Mother, he sighed: "Ah me! Ah me! If Hofus only were rich as he!"

To his surprise, a great voice was heard: "Have thou thy wish!"

When Hofus returned home his house had become a palace filled with beautiful things. Hofus decided to work no more, but he was not used to being idle, so he became involved in community sports. Hofus became quite the sports jock. He excelled at any sport that he participated in. As the team leader, he was able to lead his team to many a victory. Yet, he was humble and gave all credit for victories to his team, he took all the blame for defeats. He made each team a family.

Hofus was celebrating his retirement from sports. The Cheerleaders were in their red and blue sailor-girl uniforms; their legs shapely in the opaque skin tone tights. After the majorette and dancers had finish their routine, Dean Moore introduced Hofus as the coach of the year. The ever humble Hofus then gave a speech commemorating his years as a sports jock.

" I am Hofus. I am but a simple man that has been given a special gift to play sports and lead others to victory. For me, seeing my players receive the rewards they so richly deserve. Me, I accept all of the blame for any defeats that we suffer. "

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"He didn't change even as an athlete and community leader, he is a true gem."

"And he id rewarded in the end too."

"That's good."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

That night, old Hofus became young again in reward for his years of service. Yes, young Hofus was indeed content with his lot in LIFE. Until one day as he sat by the window he saw a carriage dash past with a prince inside. It was drawn by snow white horses.

When the stone cutter saw this, he began to feel unhappy, and he sighed: "Ah me! Ah me! If Hofus only a prince might be!"

And again the same voice that he had heard on the mountain answered: "Be thou a prince!"

Straightway Hofus was a prince. He had servants dressed in crimson and gold, and for a short time he was happy, Hofus was a gentle and kind Master to his household. Many of his servants preferred being servant to Hofus. This pleased him very much.

Indeed, many of his servants asked him to father a child for them to raise. This greatly pleased gentle and humble Hofus, soon his house became a home as his many children and their families showed him love.

The family of Hofus grew as he taught his many sons and daughters the many skills needed to be a prince or princess. His children married into other royal families or into old money.

But one day, as he walked in the garden, he saw that the flowers were drooping, the grass was dry and brown. And when he rode out he felt the hot sun burn him in spite of his umbrella. Ancient Hofus thought "The sun is mightier than I," then he sighed: "Ah me! Ah me! If Hofus only the sun might be!"

And the voice answered: "Be thou the sun!"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"WHAT? Hofus simply left his family?"

"They were all grown and he was tired of being a Prince or King."

"Oh."

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Straightway the great sun he became. He burned the grass and rice fields. He dried up the streams.Sun-Hofus took his task seriously. Thanks to Hofus, the Earth became a rich and fertile land where many wonderful and fantastic animals and plants came into being. We find the remains today in fossils.

One day a cloud came and rested in front of him, and hid the earth from his sight. He was angry and cried: "Ah me! Ah me! If Hofus only a cloud might be!" And the voice answered: "Be thou a cloud!"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Can't decide what he wants to be can he?" I giggled.

"Looks like it," agreed a giggling Helen.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Straightway a cloud he became. Then day after day the cloud dropped rain. The rivers overflowed and towns were swept away. Only the great rocks on the mountain side stood unmoved midst the flood. Cloud Hofus then remembered his life aas a stonecutter, how he could cut the stone in a very magical way. The cloud looked at them in wonder, then he sighed: "Ah me! Ah me! If Hofus only a rock might be!" And the voice answered: "Be thou a rock!"

Straightway a rock he became. Proudly he stood. The sun could not burn him and the rain could not move him. "Now, at last," he said, "no one is mightier than I."

But one day he was wakened from his dreams by a noise, "tap! tap! tap!" down at his feet. He looked and there was a stone cutter driving his tool into the rock. Another blow and the great rock shivered; a block of stone broke away.

"That man is mightier than I!" cried Hofus, and he sighed: "Ah me! Ah me! If Hofus only the man might be!" And the voice answered: "Be thou thyself!"

Straightway Hofus was herself, a poor stone cutter. "What is this? I am now a maiden!!"

Then Hoffie heard the voice again. I can not replace what man has taken away. The stone cutter removed that which made you a man."

"Then what shall I do? I can not be a stonecutter now!!" she cried.

"While you were a stonecutter, you learned to care for your house. As Flower, you learned to raise and care for your children. As a prince, you taught your children the skills to be both royalty and old money. As the sun and a cloud, you brought new life to the Earth.
Now, as the wife, you will care for your husband's home. Look behind you and see your beloved. I give you the skills to be happy as his wife."

Now she was content and happy and never again did she wish to be other than the stone cutter's wife.

~~~~~~~

Talk about the unkindest cut, but at least Hofus liked who she was at the end."

"Yes she did. Did you like the story?"

"Yes I did Helen, I learned to NOT be worried."

"Good, let's get some sleep then," then she hugged me as she turned out her light.

"Helen?"

"Yes Maddy?"

"Thanks for being my friend."

"You're welcome."

Then I turned off my lamp and we went to sleep.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-8
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

We arrived at the convention and were booked on the second floor, next to the pool. After we had hung up our costumes, I found that I was alone with daddy by the pool while mum took Helen and her mum to the beauty salon for a complete treatment of their facilities.

"Maddy, I am glad that we have this chance to talk."

"What's wrong daddy?"

"Nothing's wrong Pumpkin, it's just that normally, you are more alert about things. Are you able to cope with everything or do you need to drop cheering or biking?"

"Please daddy, I NEED both! I know that I have let things slip, but I am doing better thanks to Helen."

Then daddy hugged me to him as he lifted me into his lap. I knew that he was uncomfortable doing it because of his modesty, but he held me as he had when I was a toddler.

"I am glad to hear that Maddy, but you don't need to rely on her alone."

"Well, I would try Rhod, but he is now Em and Aly dotes on her and Bernie seems to have changed since Drew left."

"OK Pumpkin, just be careful," then he let me down just before mum returned with Helen and Marge.

"WOW! Carol you look gorgeous!"

"Thanks John," I heard mum purr.

"And you two need to be careful or you'll be snatched away by some lonely boys," daddy chuckled.

Maggie looked herself and Helen over and giggled, "Well, my husband saw me wearing my netball kit and fell in love with me. So I am sure that I still got it. After all, Helen looks like I did back then." ['It's been so long since I was able to think about John without crying, Am I finally ready to live again instead of surviving?']

Then Helen looked at her mum in wonder and amazement, "I never knew that mummy! Was daddy really such a bad boy? Or was he a gent?" [' I need to know more about daddy. I miss him so much! I know that he is in Heaven looking down on us. Al least that is what Father Patrick taught me after daddy died.']

"Oh, your daddy was a bit of a scamp young lady, but he was always a gentleman with me." {'He was so afraid to get daddy mad at him. Too bad that Helen never knew her grandparents.']

Then I cleared my throat, "Shouldn't we be getting into our costumes?"

"You're right Maddy. Come with me and I'll help you while Maggie helps Helen."

"OK mum."

Then we left and went into mine and Helen's room while Helen and Maggie went to the other room, while daddy stayed in his room, "Maddy, do you need to talk about anything?"

"No ma'am, Why do you ask?"

"Because you forgot about this con. I was wondering if you might need to drop cheering or biking for a bit."

"Daddy said much the same thing just now. I will tell you what I told him: I NEED to do Cheering and cycling BOTH! It's my way of being close to Drew."

By then, we were taking out our costumes and taking off our clothes, "OK Maddy, you can do both as long as you keep your grades up."

Then I hugged her, Thanks mum."

Mum then wiped my tears with a towel, "You are my most precious daughter. I would do anything to ensure your happiness. Some day you too will have children of your very own and know how I feel about you. That is a bond that all mothers feel for their children and binds us together into a universal sisterhood."

"Sisterhood mummy? What do you mean?"

"We women all share a bond with one another that gives us insight into each other. I know just how Maggie feels about losing her beloved husband, and I also know how Helen feels about her losing her daddy."

"Mum. I can understand how you can about Maggie, but NOT about Helen."

"Because before you were born, I lost my daddy to a car wreck."

"You mean Gran's husband?"

"Yes Maddy, him."

"I have never met him mum, what was he like?"

"He was a whole lot like your dad. In fact, the only difference was their age in many respects."

"I guess that means that in a way, you were marrying your dad."

"Don't you know that girls look for a boy like their dad and boys look for a girl like their mum?"

"I've heard that, but considering that I love Drew, I don't see how that applies to me mum."

"It's very simple Maddy, and if you think about it, you'll see how drew is like John."

"But Drew is my size mum, NOT big and tall like daddy."

"True my child, but they are BOTH loving and gentle and quick to forgive as well as being generous and quick to help."

"Oh! I was looking at the physical, while I should have been looking at their attitudes. Does that make me a stupid blond?"

"Not at all Maddy, you are simply thinking like a teen girl, NOT like a mature woman. Believe me, Helen is the same way, just like the other girls."

Then I looked at what mum had done to me while we were talking. I looked like a Hobbit with pointed ears and furry feet. My breasts were hidden by strong, flexible wrapping used in plays when a girl played a boys part, "Mum, I look like Frodo Baggins now. Thanks for the time and effort. Need any help with your costume?"

"Thanks Maddy, Yes, I could use a bit of help with the ears and hair."

So I set to work helping to transform mum into Arwen Evenstar. With the wig on, she looked a lot like the character from the books.

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We had fun at the con. What really made the con fun was that there were flyers announcing that Hollywood was making a trilogy of movies based on the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. We got to meet the cast from the movie and received special editions of the trilogy, Hobbit and Silmarillion in red leather. Daddy purchased a set for the Bonds so that we could share with the gang. Helen chose to give her copy to the school's library.

What I was not expecting was to meet Seth there, "Hello Precious. Do you have the Ring?"

I turned around to see a rather tall Gollum smirking at me. He was wearing a pale bodysuit with a ragged pant of gray, "Who are you under that get up?"

"Oh sorry Maddy, It's me, Seth."

"Where are your parents?" asked Helen who was next to me.

Then Seth pointed towards the buffet where several people were busy loading up their plates, "Their getting lunch. Mom is Lady Goldberry and dad is Tom."

I saw a man dressed in green and yellow, looking like a dwarf dressed like a Hobbit, next to him was a lady in a silver gown, "Well, looks like we have just about every character in the book here. Did you guys get your copy of the book set?"

"Yeah, I'm giving mine to John the Time Keeper and mum is giving hers to Mister Wood."

Then Seth reached over and kissed me on the lips. I was so surprised that I couldn't stop him until he reached to pinch my butt, Then I pushed him away from me and slapped him on the face while Helen yelled for our parents.

"What's wrong Maddy? Don't you want me?"

"NO I DON'T YOU OCTOPUS!! I LOVE DREW BOND!! "

"Then why have you been making goo goo eyes at me?"

Then Helen returned, " Because you look like her boyfriend Drew."

"Well then, since we look alike, snogging me won't be that bad," he said as he reached for me.

Then my dad showed up ,"HOLD IT RIGHT THERE BUSTER!! YOU LAY A HAND ON MY DAUGHTER AND I WILL THRASH YOU!! He exclaimed.

"Oh yeah old man! I'm as big as you are, I think that I'll thrash you, then snog your daughter," Seth said as he balled up his fists.

Then mum came up by dad, "OH? And just who do you think you are wanting to force yourself on my daughter?" She asked with her hands on her hips.

"I am Seth, her new boyfriend. She has been flirting with me, so I am gonna snog her like the tart she is."

SLAP! Mum had gone over and slapped him down. That was pretty wild considering the fact that he is bigger than she is, "HOW DARE YOU CALL MADDY A TART!!"

Then Seth got up and lunged at mum who had stepped back, "YOU ARE AS BAD AS SHE IS!!"

Then daddy knocked him out with a blow to the jaw, "I am normally not a violent man, but your actions have brought out the lion in me. Maddy, Carol, I am sorry that you had to see this, he sighed.

Maggie hugged him, "Don't you go being sorry John. You were protecting their honor, and Carol was quite the lioness slapping that cad down, "she giggled.

Helen hugged me, "Seth may look like Drew, but he sure doesn't ACT like Drew."

"No he doesn't. That'll make beating him racing the bike all the sweeter."

"Count me in then. I wanna beat him too."

"Hold up a minute! I'm not sure that it's such a good idea for you two to be racing with Seth racing too," admonished Maggie.

"I agree with you Maggie, I don't want our daughters risking themselves racing with that Seth out there," agreed mum.

"But what about if our girls can enlist the help of some boys to defend them from Seth? He can't really risk his chances by hurting them during a race, besides that, one of us will be there if not all three," offered dad.

"Well, are you sure about that John?' asked Maggie.

"Yep, John the Time Keeper won't let anything to happen to any rider and if Seth is caught trying to hurt them, the race will be stopped and Seth expelled and the police called. And those boy bikers tend to care for our girls when they race."

Then Maggie looked over at us, "Well girls, are there any boys that you think would want to help?"

"Well mum, there is that cute boy Clive that fancies me ever since I arrived," replied Helen.

"That's because Gaby no longer shows up since Drew left for Germany," I announced.

"Maddy, does he know that Drew and Gaby are the same person?" asked Maggie.

"How did you know?"

"I told my mum about Drew and Gaby when she asked."

"Don't worry Maddy, I will keep the secret."

"OK Maggie, no, Clive doesn't know that, and if Clive is there for Helen, I will ask Paul. Those two always pal around at school," I aid.

Then a Nazgul approached, "I am Police Officer James Burch, John Peters, Carol Peters, Maggie Benson, I have a few questions for you."

"Is this about me punching Seth just now?"

"Yes, please tell me what happened."

"Seth forced a kiss on my daughter Maddy, and when she fought back, he verbally attacked her."

"Then what happened?"

"Helen went to get us and when I told him off, he kept on insulting Maddy, so I slapped him down."

"Well, Mrs. Peters, sounds like he deserved that, Is that all?" he chuckled.

"No, then when he got up and continued to be abusive, I punched him on the jaw and knocked him out."

"Thanks, you have just confirmed what other witnesses have told me."

"What about Seth here?" I asked, toeing him.

"We will take him Juvenile Hall and call his parents."

"Sir, they are here as well, announced Maggie.

"He told you that? Sorry, but he is here alone."

"NO WONDER THEY HAVEN'T TRIED TO HELP SETH! I giggled.

The rest of the convention was quiet. Even though we didn't win any awards, I could tell that Helen and Maggie enjoyed themselves. On the last night there, Helen once again told me one of Stan's stories.

"Maddy, want to here another story before we sleep?"

"Sure, I like them, Which one do you have this time?"

"It's a romance called: Sasha And Mark."

"Sounds sweet."

"Here I am back home where my Mom has been taking care of me ever since I got sick from going to see my beloved husband Mark. He is currently serving a tour in the HOSPITAL WITHOUT WALLS in Africa.

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Oh, I hope that it doesn't involve a bunch of fighting."

"Don't worry, it doesn't"

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"My brother-in-law Stan [bless his heart] took me over there in his private jet and he even arranged for me and Mark to spend some time together. We had a second honeymoon there. I might have gotten a bit sore, but it was well worth it because it had been four long months since we were last together and Stan knew that we both needed our time together.

Stan is the type of guy that'll show his love in his actions. He has always treated me like a sister and has let me cry myself to sleep many a night and has tucked me in bed afterwards. When I'd awaken, I'd find him asleep in the lounge chair in the room.

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"Sounds as if he put himself in the story." I giggled.

"He did, he wrote it for his friend Sasha."

"He sure must think highly of her."

"He's written other stories for his friends, but this is only one with him in it."

"Oh."

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"It was while I was there that I contracted some African bug that gave my immunity system quite a wallop!! When I began to show signs of being sick, Stan immediately rushed us both to the E.R. and into isolation to see what was wrong. Poor Mark was devastated, but Stan took charge and made sure that everyone there was cleared of any bug all at his expense.

Stan was cleared of any bug, but because I am a T-girl, my liver shut down because of the hormones that I was given and they had to restart it. Luckily, they got it going again and now my body is recovering. Stan made sure that I was recovering before he left, he couldn't stay with me because of his business concerns, so here I am living with my Mom who is more than happy to care for her daughter.

Unfortunately, she refuses to acknowledge the fact that I'm not a genetic girl. When I told her that I wanted to be a girl, at first, she denied me the right to transition, but Stan and Mark both convinced her that I was a girl.

Ever since I started taking the pills so that I would go through a girl's puberty, she has treated me like I was born a girl. While under her roof, I must humor her and act like a genetic girl by having periods and such. Luckily, Stan got me a gaffe that looks like a girl's groin and can simulate the monthly flow too.

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"So, THAT'S the T.G. element in the story."

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"I was six when I discovered that I was really a girl inside. My cousin Mattie had come for a visit with her Momma; my Auntie Jean. Well, Mattie got me to play dress up with her and that was when I found out that I was really a girl on the inside.

I was wearing a green dress with yellow flowers on it, it came with a matching bloomer too. Along with that dress, I wore white tights under the bloomers, and white Mary Jane shoes. The dress just did cover my bloomers so that Mattie taught me how to sit like a girl. At least she was wearing a matching dress in pink, so I didn't feel too bad.

But all too soon our fun was over. When our Mom's saw us in the dresses, They both thought that made a pretty girl and momma said that she didn't mind it if I dressed as a girl at times. When they left, I was still dressed as a girl because Mattie wanted for me to be able to be a girl next time they visited. When I told my Mom that I wanted to be a girl, she accepted me has her daughter and got me dresses and skirts and hose.

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"I like how he shows her finding out about herself. Reminds me of Rhod/Em.

"Me too Maddy, me too."

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"We had recently moved into a new apartment after Daddy died, he was a policeman and died when a bandit shot him. I am proud of my Daddy. I know that I will miss him. We had to move because of all the memories attached to living in the old neighborhood.

I learned at a very early age how to act like a proper young girl and not display myself to the world. Mom had me wearing uniform dresses, skirts, skorts, and shorts to school instead of pants. I did not mind because I like wearing hose and I became a cheerleader and entered all the beauty contests too. Mom loved it when I became Homecoming Queen in my senior year in high school, that's when I saw Stan in a new light. He was my escort.

Stan, Mark and I were neighbors. They lived in the house next to the apartment complex where Mom and I lived. Stan is the older brother by a year. They both excelled in sports and both won their Letterman's Blazer and Jacket in junior and senior high. They were both Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts also.

He was quite dashing in his Tuxedo and I was wearing the new uniform that had been ordered for the squad. It had a blue bodice, white pleated skirt and red bloomers. The socks were white anklets, shoes were red canvas. I couldn't believe that I was Homecoming Queen because the favorite was Jessica Bates. She was the Drum Major. I learned later that she withdrew because she had gotten pregnant and the Queen can not be with child.

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"They sound a lot like the gang. I like it that she won such an honor, but what's a Homecoming Queen?"

"It's like the beauty contests, but only for girls attending that school."

"OK."

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"Jessica and I are good friends today, and she and her husband Danny Tucker have raised their daughter to be a sweet young lady who baby sits the other neighborhood kids. Yes, Jamie can be depended upon to care for other kids under her charge. She learned all about that from her parents.

Stan was a gentleman and treated me like a Lady. He would not let anybody get fresh with me that night. I was wearing my Cheerleader uniform and Stan wore his Letterman Blazer. After the game, he took me to dinner and dancing, when I asked him why, he told me that he wanted my night to be magical. He was quite fond of me and now that he had the chance, he'd be the perfect date for me.

Growing up next to them, I always thought of them as my brothers, but that night, I started having feelings for Stan. I wanted to be a genetic girl for the first time in my life instead of a half girl. I wanted to be able to be a Mom and have periods and everything that a genetic girl goes through.

Stan could tell that I was miserable and did his best to console me, but I was afraid to tell him my secret. What if he then rejected me? If that happened, I'd die inside because I was starting to have romantic thoughts about him. Finally he took me in his arms and started crying for me. That broke my heart!!

Here was this gifted athlete that had been my best friend for years actually crying over my distress. That night, I told him my secret. He accepted me as a girl and told me that if I ever needed any help to just ask him or Mark. He told me that as far as he was concerned, I was all girl.

I started to cry because I was afraid that I'd lose his friendship, but he actually laughed when I confessed and told me not to worry, he was and will ever be my friend. We'd been friends for years and now that he knew my secret, he'd accepted me as a girl and began asking me questions about myself. Under his kind and caring gaze, I was able to tell him all about myself and why I never had a boy friend before.

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"It's not many guys that would accept such news so easily."

"That's the way the real Stan is in real life."

"That's nice."

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"Then he said that he'd like to be my boyfriend. He promised me that I was in charge of our relationship, not him. I knew then and there that I loved him as more than a brother and even started planning our wedding. It didn't matter to me then that I couldn't truly give myself, I knew that after my operation that I'd be ready for him.

Truth to tell, if he'd of asked me to, I'd have given myself to him, but he never had been one to want blatant sex with a girl. There were many other girl in school that'd be more than happy to give themselves to either Mark or Stan. They were always out to help any girl whose date got fresh and would give the scoundrel a good thrashing for their wicked ways.

They were always defending the weak and helpless. To them, it was alright if you were different. They were both friends with all of the underdogs and used their family fortune to help others, much like their Dad. Their Dad is a lawyer and Stan became a Public Defender.

When he took me home and gave me my goodnight kiss, I knew that he was not the one for me. It was like kissing a brother. Here was this strong and virile man that I could easily see myself making love too now my brother in my heart!! I broke down and cried then because to me, I had lost something most precious.

When he saw my bitter tears, he led me over to the swing where I poured my heart out to him. Then he started crying and admitted that even after that kiss, he still thought of me as a sister. Oh how we both wanted it to be different, but how do you go against your heart? I knew then that he'd be my friend because when I told him about me, he accepted me as I am. He even said that he would defend me from any that would want to hurt me too.

Then he told me that he knew someone that would adore me. He made me promise to dress in my "Courting Clothes." When I couldn't figure out what he meant, he said that I should dress as nicely as possible and to watch the Beverly Hillbillies. Then I knew what he meant because I loved watching the series.

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"Playing matchmaker I see, no doubt, he finds her her true love, his brother Mark."

"Well, let me finish and find out," Helen giggled.

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"The next day, Stan called me and wanted to bring Mark over to see me. I didn't know it at the time but Mark was smitten with me, but he was too shy to ask me for a date. In all truth, if he'd of asked, I'd have accepted. Mark was just has handsome as Stan, But I was worried. As much as I loved Stan, I could never marry him. What if I found that I felt the same way about Mark? Was I doomed to a life of celibacy?

I was wearing a pink sun dress with white sandals and hose. I was sitting in the veranda, sipping the tea that I'd brought with me. I also had a big wide straw hat to keep me cool and I had brought one of my novels to read too. No, it wasn't a romance, I prefer science fiction.

Well, there I was, sitting upon the bench, sipping my tea when I saw two young men come up, when they stepped into the veranda I saw that they were Mark and Stan. When I saw Mark, I knew that he was the one for me and I could tell that Stan had planned this all along by the smile on his face.

At first, all that I could do was look at Mark. I was being drawn to him as a moth to a flame!! Finally, Mark knelt before me and presented me with a beautiful red rose. I had never been given such a beautiful gift before, Oh, I had received the odd box of chocolates on Valentine's Day, but this was much better because it was from one that I could love with all of my heart.

After accepting his gift, I invited them home for lunch which they both accepted. I so wanted to wipe that smug look off of Stan's face, but I knew that he'd done this for the two most important people in his life.

While Mark was busy helping my Mom with lunch, Stan told me that he knew that Mark was the one for me when we kissed last night. That was why he'd arranged for us to meet away from school. He knew that we were both shy, but that we'd hit it off away from school. Well, I just had to kiss him in thanks, so I gave him a peck on the cheek.

Mark and I were soon kissing and then I felt my heart melt for him. I felt him get hard against my body as we groped each other. That night, he took me up to my room where I took control. I undid his jeans and released his manhood so that it could be free. I then adjusted my hose and bloomer by ripping a hole in both. Then I gently guided him into me as I rode him.

It hurt at first when he penetrated, but soon it was a delicious pain as we both rode the wave of passion unto a most satisfying climax. He filled me several times that nightstand when we were called to dinner, we both had to clean up. I had to put a napkin in my panty to catch everything, but it was worth it.

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"So, I was right!"

"Yes, but hear the rest of the story, it's worth it."

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For the first time in my life, I had given myself to a man and enjoyed it. Only, I could never tell anybody about it, not even my Momma!! She still thought of me as a genetic girl. Oh how I wanted for her to accept me as I truly am, but at least I have her love and support. As for Stan, he's a guy and I doubt that he'd enjoy me telling him about my experience with Mark.

But there was an evil part that wanted to just to prank him back for all the teasing he's done over the years. To tell the truth, Mark was far worse at teasing me, I think even back then that he liked me, but being a scoundrel, he had to tease I guess.

Mark would put a whoopee cushion in my seat and pull other such gags on me at home, never at school. At school, he was my buddy and carried my books for me during school when he could. It was during a walk home that Mark showed how brave he was. Before and after school, there were bullies that would pick on girls. Well, that day they gathered the courage to assault me. Mark stood alone against seven older boys intent upon hurting me as they had other girls.

Mark fought them off as best he could while two of them held me and began groping me. I was ready to be discovered when a human tank known as Stan literally rammed both of my gropers into a tree. I heard a loud crack and both fell unconscious to the ground. Then he lit into those assailing Mark and together they left them a bloody mess.

I saw their faces and I was glad that they weren't mad at me. Stan and Mark would help out any girl walking by herself. Stan was blessed because he was always the biggest boy in his class and detested bullies. Mark was a bit smaller, but was nearly as big as Stan.

When the police came, they arrested the brothers and the bullies believing them to be from rival gangs. They took me home where I cried to my Momma about what happened. Together with their Dad, we went to the station and I told them what happened, I even brought my soiled school uniform with me.

Then the police let the brothers go and kept the bullies until their parents or guardians could be found. Today, they're serving life sentences for their crimes and the brothers both received Good Citizenship Awards and two new school uniforms. I got two new uniforms as well as an appointment to see a doctor about me becoming a girl.

When I was examined in the E.R., the doctor saw my secret and talked to my Momma. She still said that I was a genetic girl, but gave them permission to treat me. That broke my heart because I thought that she'd finally accept me as who I was.

I so wanted to be a genetic girl and have his children, but even with surgery, that was impossible. When I began to cry, Mark dried my tears and wanted to know what was wrong. But I couldn't even begin to tell him, so I looked at Stan for help.

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"Turning to Stan, why not get Mark to help?'

"Wait and find out."

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They had to leave since they were guys, so Mark never knew about my secret. They'd gone to the Snack bar to get me and my Momma a sandwich and a soda. Stan knew, but wouldn't tell Mark without my permission which I soon gave.

My Momma had to go fill out my release forms, so she wasn't there to cause a scene, when I told Mark my secret. Mark couldn't believe that I was not a genetic girl and only believed me after I showed him my boy bits [Stan politely looked away, being so modest]. When Mark fainted after seeing the truth, Stan wetted himself then he helped me to get sorted again before he changed his jeans.

When Mark awakened, he came and sat by me. When my momma came back, he stood up to her. He told her that he was in love with her TRANS-GIRL daughter Sasha. That if she wanted to believe me to be a genetic girl, she could, but if she EVER stood in the way of me becoming a woman in anyway, that she'd have hell to pay because his Dad would have her declared mentally unfit and adopt me.

My Momma had never had anyone challenge her like that, but when she saw the fire in his eye's she promised not to stop me from becoming a woman and welcomed him as her son in law. When they hugged, I knew that things were gonna be better and Stan gave Mark a bear hug to show how much he felt about his kid brother finding me, but Stan was much more gentle with me, he kissed my cheek.

Then Stan took my Momma aside and made her go to the Snack Bar. He told her that Mark and I had to have some time alone and that he would make sure we did. Never before had I two such strong and virile men to care for me. Well, Stan took her inside so that Mark and I could talk

We talked long into the night as we found that we were truly meant for each other. It didn't matter to him what I had between my legs, THAT could be sorted out later. Right now, he wanted for me to be happy. Then I was released to go home with my Momma who looked quite afraid of both the brothers, but when Stan said that their Dad would be over, she started to smile again.

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"That Stan sure does help her."

"Well, this is a love story."

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Mark and I began dating and we became well known on the dating scene. Oh, he still acted like every girl's big brother, but I was the one that had won his heart. We dated all through his senior year. I went on to college and began studying to become a teacher. I loved children and wanted to be near them even if I couldn't be a Mom. Mark said that we could adopt or that there were certain procedures that could let me give birth. But I was skeptical.

I doubted such an ability existed and told him so, Mark simply smiled and told me to let him worry that since he was gonna be a doctor. He went to U.A.B., one of the premier medical universities while I went to a local junior college where I soon earned my degrees and was hired by a local church to teach in their private school.

I was soon called Auntie Sasha by the kids and Mark Unca Mark. We were often asked when we would get married, and then Mark would tell them that he'd ask me on a special day, until then, he had certain things to arrange. When he said that I could see a deep sadness in his eyes that meant a deep hurt that had yet to heal. I knew than that part of it was dealing with that loss.

Then a week before my birthday, he took me to see a special gravestone. It was his Mother's. As he began to weep, he told me of the tragedy that took her from them. Her name was Erin, she had contracted cancer that ate away at her body. She was pregnant with their sister and tried to live long enough to give birth to her, but the cancer took them both. Their sister was eaten by the cancer, their Mom felt her die inside her before it took her too.

That was why he was becoming a doctor, so that he could defeat cancer. I saw a deep abiding fire within him that would brook no defeat. He had lost two people most precious to him and now all cancer would pay.

He proposed to me in front of their graves on the anniversary of their death. This was his way of affirming life. When I saw how truly vulnerable that he was then, my heart broke for him and I accepted. I knew then that he loved me as much as he did his sister [Felicia] and his Mother.

When his Dad found out, I became his daughter. When he met my Momma, they hit it off and became best friends. Yes, Stan finally kept his word. He waited for Mark to propose to me. That scoundrel was making sure that my Momma would be too busy with their Dad to put up too much of a fuss.

When those two met, it was like seeing the lights in their eyes rekindle. It turns out that they had been lovers before, but when my Momma went to college, she forgot about her first love [Brett] and married my Dad [Franklin] when he got her pregnant with me. Now after their spouses had died, they were free to love again.

Mark had seen the furtive looks that Brett gave to Maggie [my Momma] whenever he saw her and knew from family history that she was his Dad's first love. But he was nowhere near the manipulator that Stan is, so he told Stan who came up with the plan to get them together.

Brett made it clear to my Momma that he'd adopted me already and would not let anybody keep me from marrying Mark. For the very first time in my life, my Momma did not argue. Now I know where Mark gets his presence from.

Brett began working with my Momma upon the wedding, little knowing that Mark had made it a double wedding so that they could wed each other. He and Stan planned it so that they would have to marry then.

Brett knew several contractors that soon built us a nice home and Momma did the interior. We lived apart until after my surgery, Mark and I explored ways to pleasure each other. My hormones were giving me everything that I needed to look like a woman. Only thing missing was to soon be sorted by my doctor. Little did I know what a real asshole he was.

My psychiatrist was and still is Brenda Morning Rose. She is a Native American Shaman who saw who I was inside when I was in elementary school. She was the one that got me started upon hormone so that I went through a girl's puberty. She was the one that gave me that gaffe so that I would look like a girl for P.E. and cheerleading.

But the actual doctor was gonna be Sam Godwin until he showed his true colors. Mark was there by me as I was being prepped for surgery when he heard the doctor say that he was about to start cutting upon "that fag boy and turn him into a girl." When Mark heard that, I saw his anger rekindle and he squeezed the bed rail, leaving it a twisted mass. He stepped outside the door where the doctor was still gabbing with a fellow doctor.

Mark politely invited them into the room where he closed the door after they were inside. Then he asked them just who the fag boy was that was to be turned into a girl. When he said that, they got frightened because he had taken the clipboard from them with my medical records. They both knew that they'd made a very big mistake.

They tried to appease Mark who simply grabbed them both by the throat and held them against the wall and told them that they were NOT going to operate upon me, that they would find their license to practice medicine revoked for such blatant disrespect for their patients and that if they tried to practice medicine anymore, they would go to jail.

By that time, Security came in and tried in vain to get them released. It took Stan to do it. He simply told Mark that he would take care of them. Stan made sure that they never darkened the door of a hospital ever again. They now serve as prison doctors.

When Mark finally broke down, I was able to comfort him as he cried himself to sleep. What he did was a nightmare for him because he almost killed them. Mark has a temper that when aroused, only Stan or I can contain.

Well, they found me a real surgeon to sort out my body. She was a gentle soul who understood what I wanted for she was a trans-woman herself. Sunny Dey [yes, that's her name] was born Neil Dey Junior. But when she chose her girl name, she chose Sunny to honor her Dad who accepted his new daughter.

Mark was there for my surgery. When I awoke from the surgery, he was holding my hand. When I heard him say that he loved me, it sent me into a healing sleep. I was very sore for several days and couldn't stand to have any pressure upon my groin. But Mark developed a technique that let him change my dressings and pads without hurting me.

When it came time for me to go to the pool to totally relax, Mark was right there by me. His presence soothed away any ache better than anything else and when I told him about my desire to be a birth mother, he smiled and said that was being arranged for me. He refused to say what it was because it was not quite ready yet, but was in the making.

I knew then that whatever it was a gamble. He was trying to help me to fulfill my dreams of motherhood and did not want me hurt by bogus claims. But I knew that Mark had friends that were experts in reproductive biology. Just what he could do, I didn't know, but he had a plan. That much I could tell.

Stan was there to take us home. He kept me laughing by telling his corny jokes. After I healed up, Mark and I were married and Stan was Best Man. After the honeymoon during which we gave my anatomy a good workout, Mark settled into his practice and Stan opened up Stan's Emporium. Stan had a collection of things from all over. He had bought an old warehouse and turned it into an Emporium, and restaurant and catering service. He always thought big, but he was still a Public Defender.

Well anyway, here I am being my Mom's genetic girl waiting for Stan to arrive and take me back home where he has arranged for my recovery. Knowing him, he will not let my Mom keep me against my will. She has a blind spot about me and Stan will not let her run roughshod over me. They have gone head-to-head over different issues, but he will not let her win this time.

Oh, I had best get ready! I just saw Stan arrive in his limo and he is getting out. Oh! What a surprise, it's Mark as well!! I will head down and find out what's happening. When I opened the door, Mark took me in his arms and carried me up to my bedroom where we sated our mutual passions for each other while Stan kept my Mom occupied, he was good at that.

Well, after our love session, Mark told me that there was a very good chance that I could grow my very own reproductive system and become a genetic girl. We would have to go to a special clinic that had the facilities to test me to see how viable it was and they could even transplant the system from a donor

It has been a year since I gave birth to our twin boys named after Mark and Stan and now I have just finished nursing our twin girls born last week. They are Sasha and Toni: named after me and momma. Just think, if not for Stan's selfless dedication to our happiness, this would have never taken place.

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"Helen, that was one sweet story, thanks for reading it."

"You're welcome Maddy."

Then we went to sleep.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-9
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

We woke up and saw that we'd forgot to change out of our costumes. T was dressed as the Romulan Female Commander while Helen was dressed as Mara: wife of Klingon Commander Kang.

Mom was dressed as Yeoman Janice Rand, dad as Captain Kirk and Maggie as Savvik; Spock's daughter wearing a blue uniform dress.

Why these leg revealing costumes were chosen I didn't know, but the dress I wore sure was drafty and only Helen didn't run the risk of showing her bloomer. I guess this was retribution in a way for getting Drew into dresses at the cons, but why the 'rents?

"Are you awake Helen?"

"Yeah, just wondering if I should get up."

"Well, don't be surprised when you get up," I giggled.

"Why?"

"Because we are still in our costumes, Mara," I announced as I threw off the duvet to reveal my costume. Only my boots were missing and they were on the floor.

Then Helen copied me and found out that like me, only her boots were missing as they were on the floor, "This is the first time that I wore tights to bed since I was in ballet."

"You were in ballet Helen?"

"Yep, used to wear my tights and leotard when I napped after Ballet when I was a toddler."

"Why did you stop ballet?"

"I only stopped ballet when mum and I moved here to Warsop, and now I cheer instead."

"OK, same here, but for me it was because mum loved dressing me in dresses and matching tights. You like wearing tights to bed? Makes my legs feel warm."

"At times, but not when I go to wee," she giggled.

"Same here. want to wear your costume to breaky?"

"Sure, after morning ablutions."

So, after we tended to our morning ablutions, we went to find our 'rents who had already made it down to breakfast and like us, were in costume.

"Maddy, or should I say Commander, want some breaky?' asked dad with a grin.

"I don't know Captain Kirk, is there any Vulcan Chicken Soup? Or should I say Plomeek Soup?"

"Since when does a Romulan eat Vulcan dishes?" asked Maggie.

"Since we are all at a convention Mummy Savvik," giggled Helen.

~*~

Then we all had a good laugh and sat down to breaky. The meal was buffet style, so I had a bit of everything even Rokeg Blood Pie, a Klingon dish. I am NOT the endless pit that Drew is, But what with my cheering and biking, I AM catching up much to mum's delight.

She loved feeding us kids and with Drew and Jules in Germany, we kids had pretty much gone our separate ways. Rhodri/Em was staying with his/her dad over the summer break and had enrolled as Em.

Ally went with Em to Wales when her dad Rhoderck Morgan got his daughter Em for the break. He doesn't know that he actually has a son. Em's mother Sylvie Morgan felt that he would take her son, so he met Em instead. His new wife can't have children, so he wants his only child. His wife Cherys has turned Em into a girly girl which made Rhod become Em.

Bernie has been seeing some students who are known for their tendency to break the rules and get into trouble. It seems that when the Bonds went to Germany, that she lost her focus and joined the thugs. We have tried to be her friend, but it's hard when she doesn't want our help.

Clive is still head over heels in love with Gaby, in spite of the fact that she broke up with him. He and Paul still don't know that Drew is Gaby, nor that he is becoming Gaby physically because of his low levels of testosterone. We've kept the news from them because we are afraid that they will tell others, especially Clive.

Paul has been helping his sister by babysitting his niece. It is a full time job as she tends to run off and explore. Well, I was that way when I was a kid, to keep me grounded my 'rents put me on a leash until I stopped running off. Too bad that can't be done today, thanks to Social Services.

Jules two friends have found another couple of girls to replace her, now the Liquorice Toffees are playing at different parties. They have a place for Jules if she ever returns whicg she wants to do.

~*~

"Mum, the Klingon dish is scrummy, I wonder what it really is?' I asked.

"Tastes like mashed potatoes with sausage, although the food coloring is a bit much," she sighed.

"What's wrong Pet? Are you OK?"

"I'm fine John, it's just the idea of ruining a perfectly good dish has me down."

"No Carol, it started last night, maybe you need to see the doctor."

"Unfortunately, I can't take the time off work, Can you help Maggie?"

"Sure, should we take my Volkswagen Beetle or take Carol's Peugeot?"

"Wait a minute, don't I get a say in this?"

Then daddy hugged mum, "Carol, please go, remember that your cousin Jenny contracted cancer, and you two are the same age."

"OK John, but only if Maggie goes as well and the girls during the next school break," mum responded.

"I am game John, what about you girls?"

"As long as it's a woman doctor, I don't want a man looking at my girl bits."

"Same here." I agreed.

Then we finished our meal and changed out of our costumes and headed home. Since it was cold, we girls kept our tights on under our jeans and fleece. Poor daddy's legs got chilled because he did not have any thermals.

On the way home, we came across a museum of ancient machines and since daddy was driving, we stopped, much to our guests wonder.

"John has a thing for old machines, he loves exploring their past and how they are made now," explained mum.

"Yeah, kinda like Drew's dad with old archaeological sites. I offered.

"My dad's hobby was build models of just about everything. Our cellar if chock full of his hobby." sighed Helen.

Then Maggie hugged her daughter, "I know sugar, I miss him too, but this con sure was fun. For awhile there I forgot about missing your dad."

"Me too mum, I think that he is in Heaven right now, smiling down at us for going to the con with the Peters."

"Thank you for taking us to the con," they chorused.

"Your welcome you two, but you should thank Maddy, when she befriended Helen, we decided to treat both of you since she likes to get Drew to go," mum replied with a smile.

"Still, I'd like to do something to thank you for your kindness."

"Right mum, I wouldn't feel right about accepting such a gift without doing something in return."

"Well, I won a contest at work and the prize was this, so it didn't cost us a thing, not even the costumes, YOU provided them Maggie," chuckled dad.

"Maggie, you mean to tell me that YOU are why I'm wearing this frock? Not that I really mind, it's just a bit drafty," I giggled.

"Yeah Maddy, mum loves Star Trek with Kirk and the Ring trilogy her favorite novels," informed Helen.

"Then why don't you wear shorter skirts?"

"Because Carol, even though I like Star Trek, I don't want to wear those uniforms, I'll leave it to my daughter to wear the short skirts since she's a cheerleader," she giggled.

"Gee! Thanks mum! I only do it because you are so gung ho! about it," Helen exclaimed.

"Oh Helen, I was a figure skater when I was your age, but when I had you, I gave it up to become a mum and never regretted it."

"Mum, do you still have your old dresses?"

"Yes, why?"

"Well, since you, Maddy and I are about the same size, I was thinking that we could wear them and the costumes when we practice cheering or race."

"Helen, I can understand cheering, but not racing."

"Simple Aunt Carol, wearing the costumes with racing skins or thick tights will help us when we race."

"Oh, I see, the costumes will cause the boys to pay attention to us, not racing."

"Right Maddy."

"I know what you're talking about, I wore my badminton kit as a cheerleader kit to one of Drew's races and cause a wreck when I did a flip," I giggled.

"No wonder you were a bit chuffed that day, and I thought it was because Drew won," chuckled dad.

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We had plenty of fun that day, we even got to meet the cast of the three Star Trek series. They had the sets for the shows set up and since we were wearing Star Trek costumes, we got to have our pictures taken on each set. We also received the entire Star Trek Micro Machines set for most authentic costumes.

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That night, Helen and I made sure to dress properly for bed. I wore a pink sleeping gown, Helen wore a blue one. Looking at her, I aw a very pretty girl who was coming out of her shell just as I was coming out of mine.

Helen had withdrawn when her daddy died, and had only begun to open up after MY Drewbie got her involved with the gang. I was a bit stand offish at first because she could very easily have taken Dew from me. It was only after I had admitted that my missing Drew had hurt me that I was able to befriend Helen because I saw a kindred spirit in her.

We were in bed when Helen reached for her book, "Maddy, want to hear another story by Stan?" ['These stories are all light hearted. But I will only share them with Maddy.']

I leaned forward, "Sure Helen! Those stories are great!" ['Wonder what story she has tonight?']

"OK, the Title of this story is The Two Princesses

"Are we the Princesses? I giggled.

"Maybe," she giggled back.

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Once upon a time there were two kingdoms ruled by wise and just kings. The West Kingdom and the East Kingdom were peaceful and prosperous. Princess Catrina of the West Kingdom and Princess Serenity of the East Kingdom were best friends and were both tutored by the Great Wizard Beren in all things.

Beren cared for his charges and taught them simple spells to protect them from harm, for the Dark Magician desired to overthrow the Kingdoms and rule with an iron fist.

To Princess Catrina he taught the skills of weaving and dance for her small lithe body was made for it. Princess Catrina had a marvelous gift, she could talk to the animals. The Courtyard was a haven for orphaned cubs and kittens of all forest animals. Princess Catrina cared for them and would not eat any meat because of her love for her animal friends.

To Princess Serenity, he taught how to play the piano and harp for she was a musician at heart. Her room was a haven away from Court for she was a truly gentle soul that found joy in music and dance. The Courtyard was filled with trees and songbirds that sang as she danced. She would not eat meat to honor her best friend.

To both he taught the skills of intrigue and court, for even in fairy tales, that is how things work. The two Princesses learned many things from the wizard and both began to learn his craft as well. They learned simple parlor tricks to delight their fathers and learned to defend themselves from those that would harm them.

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"That Beren sure knew his stuff. Must have been as powerful as Camelot's Merlin."

"Yes Maddy, he was powerful, and very knowledgeable on many subjects."

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When both began puberty was when the Dark Magician's spell began for he needed innocent blood to help him win. For they were of Wizard Blood of old. Beren had placed each child with royal families that were cursed to be barren so as to cause strife when the Crown was to be passed.

One day, an old hag approached Princess Catrina as she danced within her Courtyard. Princess Catrina saw her and asked," Pray tell me o visitor how may I help you today?"

"I am an old woman and but need to sit and rest. Please o Princess, dance and sing to ease my burdens for awhile."

"Then if you wish me to sing and dance for you, sing and dance I shall." Then as she sang and danced, she was transformed into a doll.

"What bewitchment is this?"

"O Princess, you are mine now, you shall be a Princess Doll until I release you." With that, Princess Catrina became a doll that the old hag picked up and in a puff of smoke vanished, leaving behind a letter on the bench.

Then the King entered the Courtyard looking for his daughter. "Catrina, where are you?"

Seeing the note, he bent over to retrieve it. When he read the note, he cried out, "WHAT BEWITCHMENT IS IT THAT HAS MY DAUGHTER!! I MUST SEE THE GOOD WIZARD!!" With that said, he sent a carrier pigeon to summon The Wizard Beren from his castle.

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"He trusts Beren for him to call upon him. Is he trustworthy?"

"Yes, Beren is trustworthy, he could easily rule both Kingdoms."

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Meanwhile, an old hag appeared in the Courtyard of Princess Serenity where she was playing the harp. Seeing the old hag, she stopped playing and asked, "Greetings to you my guest, how may I serve your needs?"

"Ah dear, sweet child, please continue playing yon harp. I have not heard such beauty in my entire life."

"Your wish is my command kind lady." As she began to play, she merged with the harp until she was a part of it. Her body formed the frame, her hair and gown flowed away from her body to form the harp as the strings played her distress.

"Oh my pretty Princess, now you shall play for me or lose your innocence." then with a cackle of evil glee she shrank the harp until it fit into her palm. Then she vanished again, leaving behind another note for her father to find.

Then her father came into the Courtyard to find out why she no longer played her harp. "Serenity, where are you my child?" Then, seeing the note, he read it and started crying aloud, WHO HAS TAKEN AWAY MY DAUGHTER!?!? I MUST CALL UPON THE GOOD WIZARD!!" Then he ran to the tower that held the pigeons and sent a note to call The Wizard Beren to his Court.

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"They both trust him and are friends. Are they related?"

"That is not revealed, Maddy."

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In his castle, Beren was relaxing when both pigeons arrived. "What is this? What would cause the two kings to summon me?"

Reading the notes, he hastily requested both to come to his castle and all would be explained. After the pigeons left, Beren began to assemble his arsenal of magic to combat the old hag. He assembled his wand and staff along with special potions about his person and then readied his castle for his guests.

As both of the Kings approached, Beren called out to them as he was walking down the road. "Oh great and wise Kings, I know of the plight of your daughters. They are under a bewitchment made by the Old Hag, who is my ancient enemy the Dark Magician."

"I go now to free them from their spells. King Leopold, Father of Catrina, your daughter is spelled into a scullery maid. I must free her from the spell or she will never return to you. King Hart, Father of Serenity, your daughter is spelled into a magical harp. I must free her or she will stay that way forever."

"Can you indeed free our daughters Good Wizard?" the Kings asked in unison.

"Yes I can for I know his secrets and shall bring them both home. They are as dear as daughters to me. Please stay in my castle as my guests until I return."

Then as the Kings entered Beren's Castle and were treated with dignity and honor, Beren spelled himself into Princess Catrina's enchantment. She was the beautiful daughter of a kind father that had died, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Sophie who had two daughters.

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"That Beren must have several potions and special equipment. How do the Kings avoid getting into trouble?"

"Simple Maddy, he seals away the things that can hurt anybody."

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Catrina was made to a servants black dress. To humiliate her, the hem was at mid thigh, forcing her to wear black tights under her bloomers. Aunt Sophie entertained many young nobles in order to find a husband for her daughters.

Her daughters Molly and Dolly were twins and had lost their maidenhood early on and often were wooed at night by their suitors. But poor Catrina was hard pressed to stay a maiden as the nobles tried to woo her as well.

When an announcement arrived announcing Prince Charming's Birthday Ball, the twins both forced Catrina to make them evening gowns and her Aunt Sophie demanded one as well so that she could see her daughters woo the Prince.

When Catrina was alone, Been appeared before her as she was standing outside, wishing for a way out of her plight for she knew the fairytale that she was in and dreaded the fulfillment of it.

"Wizard, are you here to help me out of this tale or am I to become the unwilling chattel in this story?"

"Ah my Princess, only if you wish to live this life instead of your own will I leave you here. "

"I detest this life and people, my Father taught me to respect others, but if I had a wish, I would wish that Aunt Sophie and the twins pay for their treatment of me."

"Then allow me to correct your clothing Princess, please go to your room and don the gown laid upon your bed."

Going to her room Catrina found that the gowns which she had made were all there, but her other clothing was gone, "Wizard, I made these gowns for THEM! I know that they will not fit me."

"My Princess, they will now."

Coming out in a beautiful gown, the Wizard then sent them to his castle where her Father awaited her return.

"My Princess, you are returned!! Now my heart is at ease." he said as he hugged her.

"Yes Daddy, but my friend Serenity has yet to return. Until she does, my heart is broken."

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"The Princesses are the best of friends."

"So it would seem Maddy."

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"How do you know this my daughter?"

"The old crone told me."

"Be at Peace everybody, I will go and get Serenity from the story that she is trapped in," With that, Beren vanished into the realms of magic.

Beren appeared besides the frozen form of Princess Serenity, freeing her from the harp, "Wizard, I thank you for freeing me. The giant was always using me to sate his need for food. He has used me to raid the farms under his cloud."

"Worry not my Princess, soon Jack shall deal with the Giant and end his reign of terror."

"Good, but I still want to make that old crone pay for her evil."

"A giant glutton? Very apt, I giggled.

"Yeah, and we can get Drew to play the giant if we ever do a play based on the story," Helen giggled.

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"Your wish will soon be granted as soon as I return you to your Father." Then he sent them back to his castle.

"My Daughter, You are safe!! Beren has kept his word to us!!" Then he hugged his daughter.

"Yes Daddy, I am safe now, but what of Catrina? Where is she?"

"Right here my friend." Then the two Princesses danced until Beren fell over in pain and the Dark Magician stood over him, laughing evilly.

"Dark Magician, you have caused great harm to the Two Kingdoms! For your crimes, you are banished from the Earth for all time." said Princess Catrina.

"Foolish girl, you can not banish me," he sneered.

"No, but TOGETHER, WE can! said Princess Serenity, then raising their hands in unison, they sent him into the Outer Darkness forever. Then, as they wept over their beloved teacher, he awakened.

"Wizard, what just happened here?"

"Princess Catrina, both of you have Wizards Blood flowing in your veins, That is why I taught you so that you could harness your gifts."

"Are you our Father then?"

"No Princess Serenity, I am but a simple Wizard that has taught two wonderful students."

"But what of our Kingdoms, we love each other and do not want to marry a Prince, sorry Daddy, but I want to wed Princess Serenity."

"That is simple my daughter, you two can adopt just as we two Kings did and you have always made me proud to have been your Father."

"And I love you my daughter, marry Princess Catrina and be happy."

"Thank you Daddy."

Then the two Kingdoms were joined into one and the Two Princesses adopted children who received their gifts of Wizards Blood thanks to Beren who became the trusted Adviser and with their Father, helped them to rule wisely.

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"Quite a cute story there. Where does he get them from?"

"Well, not even he knows, he says that his muse gives him stories at the oddest times."

Then we went to sleep where I dreamed of Drew being Captain Kirk.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-10
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

I dreamed that Drew was Captain Kirk and I was his twin with Helen as Savvik in her blue Science Officer uniform while I wore the gold like Drew. I never thought about how sexy either Helen and I are when we show off our gams, but with us both wearing black sheer tights, an essentially cheerleader kits, it was no wonder that the crew and Drew were drooling.

I'd heard that American phrase: Girls Rule- Boys Drool, but never really thought about it. The only boy I wanted to drool over me is Drew, but with him in Germany, it's kinda hard for him to drool over me. Besides, he only drools over a race bike and I'm not about to become one. Although, having him on my seat would be nice if I were a bike.

According to some stories I have read, there is a S.R.U. Wizard that could cause such a transformation, but that's all fantasy, not real life and I'd rather have him make Drew more masculine. But from the stories, such a change tends to cause a few problems for those involved. I am sure those problems are there to help sell the story, but it makes the Wizard a bit incompetent. Drew has misadventures enough with his tendency to have accidents, a spell would make it worse with his luck.

There is the Dapper Gentleman and his TransBike; story series by Stanman63
where the gent helps people by changing their bodies. His help is always positive, I can see how he'd help too.

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Two young people entered the store, one was in a wheelchair.

"Ah, greetings my young friends, how may I help you this fine and wondrous Day"

The young lady standing had stopped the wheelchair and whispered to her companion. "Sir, Does this bike actually work or is it a ruse to sell bikes?"

Then the Dapper Gentleman began his sales pitch. "Good lady, this bike does work as promised, why do you ask, surely you don't wish to become a man?"*

Then she looked upon him in horror. "No way!! Quite the opposite, I want to see my friend healed of his injuries."

Then, looking at the figure in the wheelchair. "Why you are quite lovely, I would never see you has a male, and I take it that this fine young woman with you is your wife."

[sigh] "No we are not married yet, she want to wait until she we graduate and then give herself to me upon our wedding night." [blush]

"I take it from your blushing that you two have discussed this at length and have experimented."

"We have kissed, a bit, but that's it. I still want to have his children and be a birth Mum as well. Unfortunately,with his injuries, that can never happen.. That is why we are here. We are hoping that you can give us the miracle that we are looking for."[sniff]

"Kind and loving lady, I promise you that if you want to give birth, that the bike can and will deliver upon its promise. But before I let you ride, I must know if you two can handle the responsibility of being parents."

"Sir, if I was not ready to be a Father, I would never have proposed to marry my intended!!"

"NO, it is not that that I question, I question whether or not you can afford the cost of raising a child. Many parents can't and have orphaned many children."

"Sir, I am a Scientist and my man is a Champion Cyclist. His Mum is the Woman's World Champion Cyclist. So we can easily afford to raise a child."

"Then lovely man, pedal your way to Fatherhood with my Blessings."

"One question before I ride if you don't mind please."

"What is the question my good man."

"My intended, sister and I have all suffered injury recently, will your bike help us as well as my intended?"

"Yes, all that she has to do is pedal away and ask for you and your sister to be healed."

"Thank you kind sir, I shall now pedal for them as well."

"WOW!! I can actually feel the scars fading away from where I was hurt!!"

"I can feel my body is now that of a woman, kind sir, how can we ever thank you for your gift?"

"Just invite me to the wedding."

"But we don't even know your name!!"

"Just invite Transbike and I will come."

Then the loving couple left to share the news of their miracle from Transbike.

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Too bad he ain't real or I'd go to him. Oh well, I guess that I'll tell Helen and my 'rents about my dream and musings to day. Helen and I have a race up here with Josh , Kristan and Cat. It'll be great to see Cat again. She is a bike racer like Drew is, but where as Drew is a boy that looks like a girl, Cat is a girl born in a boys body.

She is an avid biker as Drew and loves going to the cons as much as I do, kinda like a mixture of me and Drew, but I'll never tell either because they would not like the idea. Cat wants to be a girl and Drew a regular boy, not a bloke that looks like a girl.

It was getting time to get ready for school, so I went to the loo and got ready. Since it was that time of the month, I took extra precautions and a few pads in my purse. With the weather turning cold and wet, I got out my tights and leotard and wore them over my bra and pant.

My long sleeve blouse and wool skirt was next with my knee hi white wool socks and loafers. Luckily, the blazer came with a fleece inner lining that mum added just before the con. I might be a bit toasty now, but outside, I'd be snug and warm.

"Maddy, you up yet?"

"Yep Helen, are you?"

"Almost, wondering if I should wear my skirt or trouser today."

"Don't you have a woolie?"

"Too small and short. It barely covers my bum now."

I went to my wardrobe and fetched one of my spare woolies and tossed it into the spare room, "Here a woolie to wear, let me know if you need tights, or socks."

Helen came out, dressed like me except her tights were white, mine were tan, "Thanks Mad, Don't like trousers that much. Prefer tights with a skirt or dress."

"Come on girl, mum'll have something ready to eat, probably porridge and toast," I giggled at her sexy twirl.

"Lead me Oh blond tour guide, she giggled.

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"Well, looks like the bairns are ready for their porridge Carol,' Observed Maggie in her wool housecoat.

"Bairns? Are you Scottish?" asked daddy who was tucking into eggs on toast and tea.

"I am on me mum's gran's side. Her family moved to Holland during the war. Mum taught me the language and I taught Helen."

"Hel, you got taught it and bagpipes?"

She blushed, "Yup, I play the pipes on my gran's and great gran's birthday to honor them."

"Why haven't you been practicing?"

"Unfortunately, we had to sell Helen's pipes to make the trip over here. That's why we were delighted that the Bond's left so much behind. With their furniture and ours we have enough to fill a house."

I hugged her, "There's a band at the school that's always looking for a new sound. I'm sure that those girls would like to hear you play and Mister Woods has access to pipes."

"Are you talking about Jules friends? Aren't they as goth as she is?"

"Pretty much daddy, but now they record music, then play it as they sing. When I saw 'The Wrath Of Khan' at the con, I thought Scotty playing the pipes was chuff."

"Helen, thanks to your father's estate, we now have the money to get you a proper set of pipes and kit."

Helen hugged her mum, "That'd be brill mum, but with me having cheer and biking, when would I practice?"

She smiled, "You used to practice before brekkie every day. Want to try that?'" she smirked.

"Maggie, unless she plays during the mill's operation, she'll wake up the neighbors," I informed her with a shudder.

Helen giggled, "Mad, THAT is when I practiced when we lived in Holland. The incoming ships masked my playing."

"Now, she uses that time to play the piano in the basement where we have sound proofed the back end."

"Now I know what that room's for! You said that it's a secret you rogue!" I exclaimed.

"Maddy, mum plays the piano too. When I had the pipes, we would play together. I wanted to surprise the gang. I didn't know that you'd get mad at me Mad."

I giggled, "Mad at me Mad? I had that coming. No Hel, I am miffed because I still see your home as Drew's. Drew was never musically inclined, and Jules is the singer."

"OK girls, finish brekkie and I can take you to school as I take Maggie home."

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We hugged my mum and got into dad's car and left for school. After dropping Maggie of at her place, daddy chauffeured us to school where we met up with Ally and but not Bernie.

"Where's Bern?"

"She's in with Woody Mad. She's in trouble for drugs," announced Em.

"I wondered why she has been so out of it lately. I hope her mum'll get her the help she needs."

"Me too Hel. Ever since Drew's been gone, she's gone bonkers!"

"Well, maybe she can hold on till Drew visits us. He might be able to talk sense into her."

"I hope so Em.To bad she doesn't have a mate like you do in Al," I said.

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They blushed big time as they held hands. Em and Al were as much mates as me and Drew. Only Em was really Rhod transitioning into Em. Her breasts were all hers now thanks to hormones and her gaffe gave her a very realistic girl's groin. She could even simulate our menstrual cycle and have sex with a boy, but she had yet to find one she fancied. So far, she had doubled dated with Al or me with Clive and Paul, but she was still friends with them, not a girlfriend. That honor went to Al.

Al had gone with her to her dad's in Wales and supported her in her decision to be a girl. Sylvie did too, but felt guilty for what she did to her child to keep her with her. Rhod Morgan Senior wanted his child back in his life since his wife Cheri was barren. Sylvie convinced her son Rhod to dress as her daughter Em because she felt that Rhod Senior would not want a daughter.

But Cherys wanted a daughter and during the weekend monthly visit, had Em wearing dresses and learning all about being a good housewife. Those trips to Wales turned Rhod into Em, and now she was taking hormones to become a girl. She would have corrective surgery too become a girl. The only one of us that had trouble accepting Em was Drew.

Drew looks just like me and as all too often been mistaken as a girl even when dresses as a boy. I have been guilty of getting him into skirts both as cosplay conventions and other times. He is a good sport about it most times, but he has been hurt by mine and others attempts to turn him into Gaby. Now, I am reluctant to do it to him anymore ever since he moved away and Helen came.

She treated him with respect and never tried to get him to be Gaby as we girls had. No, she made sure that he was all Drew on their date. I was a bit miffed about it because I thought that Drew would drop me for her. Now Helen and I are friends and I don't think about that anymore, but when Drew returns, THEN we will see who he chooses.

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School went by fast today with only Mister Woods announcement at Assembly causing a stir.

"Our Debate Team won Top Honors at the Royal Debate Society's Annual convention in Worksop yesterday. CongradulatCongratulationsansen on your leadership. And sad to say, Bernice Rose will not attend next week due to her serving out her detention time for breaking curfew and drunkeness. drunkennessnot copy her example."

We were quite put out about Bern's treatment by the school and police. She was an ace student until Drew left, now she was a bit wild, but not THAT wild! It was at cheer practice that I learned more about Bern.

"OK girls, great workout! We have some new kits for you, two for winter. two for summer, and a fleece for when it rains. You will get them Monday."

"Thanks Miss C. But I thought that the kits were put on hold."

"They were Em, but your dad donated the money for them and travel expenses."

Em blushed, "He didn't have to do that for me."

"Helen hugged her, "Face it girl! You're his Princess! Be glad you still have a daddy."

"Want to come with me home so that I can call and thank him?"

"I would, but I have a race today after school."

"Cool! Mebbe Al and I will be there and cheer you and Maddy on."

"There's no mebbe about it Em! We'll be there!"

Then Mr. Pilling came up, "Class, I have some news about Bernice Rose that you'll want to here."

"Please tell us Mr. P. As Head Cheerleader, I need to know!"

"Bernice was caught drunk, after curfew on school grounds with other students. Please take her her assignments so she won't gel left behind Maddy."

"Will do, after my race today."

He passed Mrs. C. a package, "Since Maddy is racing, please take these to Bernice."

"My pleasure."

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We found Josh and Kristen talking with Cat. Cat looked like a svelte cat in her black and gray kit with cat's ears berrette in her hair and her helmet looked like a cat's head too. It was way cool because Kristen's looked like Bat Girl in hers while Josh looked like Captain Marvel in his red kit.

"Well Helen, I see that you're riding as Supergirl and Maddy as Wonder Woman, chuckled John.

Helen blushed, "Maddy's mum made it for me, and I am Superman because he wars blue tights, not tan like his cousin and I'm not wearing a skirt."

"John, do you know how hard it was to make mine? Good thing mummy can sew."

"I know, she made nearly all of the kits today for the Charity Race."

"Which charity are we racing for?"

"Mermaids Kristen."

"You mean that Charity for kids who want to change gender?"

"It's more than that Kristen. Mermaids is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to help any trans-gendered children and their family. They include: bi sexuals, cross dressers, gays, intersexed, lesbians and those who want to change their gender. I have a cousin going from boy to girl, I was shocked when she told me, but I am there for her. I will not abandon her like all but my parents and hers have."

Helen hugged him, "Way to go Josh! My daddy taught me to accept all people. His best mate was a man who changed gender."

He blushed, "Thanks Helen, that's why I see Drew as a boy, not a girl too. He can't helped it if he can pass for Maddy his cousin here," he winked at me.

"Careful there Josh, I'm still going with Drew," I giggled.

"Besides Maddy, Josh WAS dating ME!" stated Kristen."

"Kris, I was funning with Maddy. I know that she is sweet on Drew, I do not date a mate's girlfriend. YOU are my girlfriend, if you'll still have me," he cried .

She snogged him good, "Silly! I know that! A girl's gotta keep her guy straight! Besides, we girls would simply have a good talk later if need be. RIGHT GIRLS?"

"RIGHT!" we chorused with giggles.

"OK now kids, time to get ready to race. you have five minutes to warm up," chuckled John.

"Josh, your dad here?"

"Yeah Maddy, why?"

"To massage your legs, that's why."

"Lay back Maddy, and I'll do your legs."

"Thanks mum!"

"Ready Helen?"

"Ready mum."

"Excuse me, but my mum is sick,can anybody help?"

"Lay back Kristen, I'll help."

"OK Mr. Peters."

"Cat, lay back."

"OK daddy."

"You too Josh."

"Yes sir."

Then after we spent fifteen minutes getting massaged, we were ready for the race. Josh was chosen as our leader, and they chose me for the sprint because I was Drew's cuz. Kristen and Helen stated near to protect me while Cat and Josh stayed back to act as buffers.

We changed up all through the race from Warsop to Warksop on to Meadowhall and back, but along the way, there were a few dangers. Just before Worksop, a lorry came barreling across to make its delivery, if not for Cat's superb handling of her bike, she would have been splattered on its front grill. As it was, she got a scare and launched herself neatly over the open sewer because of her speed.

The Bobbies stopped the drunken driver who'd caused the cyclist behind Cat to brake hard to avoid a crash. By the time they were back in action, Helen was by me with Cat when it was Kristen's turn up front. She was doing well until a rogue mongrel began chasing her back tyre. She tried to get away, but it had mates that came on her from in front causing her to swerve off the course into some bushes.

Luckily, Joshes dad came up on his moped and chased them off her by blaring his horn. She lost her place, but Helen took over for her past Worksop and stayed there until she reached Meadowhall where Josh took over to do the hill climb. His was pretty fast and got the team into second place when it came to me to win.

I got behind Josh as per his plan and let him give me his slipstream to take advantage of as the team gathered behind me to keep others from barging in. As we approached the finish, I geared up and sprinted past him and the leader who thought that his team was there. His team got caught in a pileup caused when a tyre blew.

I pushed myself until I saw red. I saw Em and Ally in their cheerleader kids there with our 'rents at the finish with John the Time keeper. I broke the tape barely ahead of Helen and Cat.

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

Warsop-11
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

From http://maddybell.com/Grottoes5.html

After I broke the tape, I passed out from redlining and barely knew that Josh, had caught me as I toppled off of my bike. He gently carried me to the A&E tent while daddy took my bike there.

I was tended to by an A&E nurse, she looked like mum with red hair, "Am I dreaming, or do you have red hair, Mum?"

She took my vitals, and giggled, "No, you aren't dreaming young lady. I have red hair, and I'm not your mum, no children," she sighed.

"Why not, you're pretty enough to have a mate."

She handed me a drink, "I don't have the plumbing needed, and wish that I had it."

"Oh, Well, my friend Em is that way, she was born as a boy, but wants to be a girl," I replied and drank the juice.

"Sounds a lot like me, except that when I was ten, I got hurt, playing football. If not for that, I'd still be a bloke."

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"Your Maddy is just like her cousins Drew and Gaby, Sir," he said as he laid me on the cot.

"Josh, Gaby and Drew are the same person. I have no niece named Gaby."

"Then why are there pictures of her?"

"It all started when my wife Jenny and Drew rode in the Annual Tandem Costume Charity Race, Jenny rode as Xena: Warrior Princess, and Drew rode as Gabrielle: The Battling Bard."

"OK, I can see where he got the name, but all of the appearances?"

"Well, Drew has a very bad habit of having accidents where he needs to change clothes, and unfortunately, he's Jenny's and Julie's size, not mine. If he'd carry a spare kit or two, he'd not be Gaby."

"Too bad, because a lot of guys fancy Gaby."

"Well, they can fancy her all that they want, Drew's in Germany."

Then I had a dream, because I had been riding, it was about Drew.

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It was the week before Christmas and the Apollanaris Cycling Teams had booked a local pub to host the Christmas party. Everybody was to dress as a Christmas theme character for the party and give a small donation to help the local orphanage to have Christmas for the orphans. The donations could be money or a gift for a child.

After the party, the orphanage would get the donations and have a feast from the abundant food gift from the pub. The Bond family had volunteered to help with the party by helping Kris Kringle. Drew was to receive a special gift this year from an unexpected source.

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['That boy is going to make us late for the party. And him being a cycling champ.'] "Come on Drew! Shake a leg!" yelled Dave Bond as he stood at the bottom of the stairs.

Then from his room, came a slam as Drew shut his bedroom door, "Coming Dad!" replied Drew.

He flew down the stairs wearing his Christmas Elf costume and almost ran over his dad. He had volunteered to be a Christmas Elf at the Apollanaris Christmas party and as such, he was wearing green tights, red elf shoes and top while his elf cap was red and green.

"Careful there Drew, you don't want to wreck," chortled Dave. ['He is so accident prone at times that it's a wonder that he doesn't have any scars.']

"Sorry dad, but you did say for me to shake a leg," Drew laughed as he shook his right leg in amusement.

"That I did Scamp, that I did," agreed a chuckling Dave. ['I fell for that one.']

Then from the dining room came a whistle, "You look cute Drew, just like an Elf," admitted Josie Peters who was visiting for the holiday.

"Thanks Gran, at least everybody knows it's me and not Gaby tonight," he mused as he looked down at his "B" cup chest. [I think that I am the only guy who has breasts as large as his girlfriends.']

Then Josie cupped Drew's chin in her hand and looked him in the eye, "You still being seen as a girl even at school?" ['He had that problem back in Warsop and his having to borrow clothes from girls did not help either.']

Then Drew sighed, "No, Gran, but at the bakery, some customers pinch my butt," he admitted as he rubbed his rear. ['Now I know what that girl Sandy in Grottoes goes through at times. I am glad that she has friends like Erin and Diana.']

Then Josie smiled at her distraught grandson, "Well, they see a pretty girl when they do that. I went through the same when I was a waitress," she chuckled. ['Some things never change and my uniform dress was quite daring for the day being just over the knee,']

"It's not funny when it's boys from school that know about me working there," he fumed. ['Why they get a thrill I will never know.']

"Well, if you'd let the manager know, and the school, I am sure that they will stop."

"Well, I have started screaming and having them leave in front of their mates."

"That'll do even better," Josie laughed. ['Glad to see that he is able to handle his problems.']

Then Jenny and Julie both came down wearing duplicate costumes, "Gran, are you Mrs. Kringle for the party?" asked Julie. ['She looks so cool dressed like that. Too bad she doesn't have the figure to be a cute Christmas Elf.']

Then Josie Peters grinned, looking down at her red floor length dress, "Yes, George asked me to, and sent me this costume, luckily, my gray hair makes a wig pointless." ['It's been too long since I have been to a Christmas party since Walter died. It's time to stop living in the past.']

"Then who's Kris Kringle?" asked Jenny. ['Has that George tried to set her up with a date tonight?']

Then Dave hugged Jenny, "Don't know Luv, but knowing George, he has it covered." ['He always looks out for the team.']

Then Josie noticed the time on the mantle clock and saw it was getting late, "OK everybody, let's go."

Then they piled into Jenny's Mercedes and Julie got to drive since she had her learner's permit. She drove carefully and parked the Bond mobile in the slot reserved for Jenny. As they entered the pub reserved for the party, it chose that moment to start snowing hard.

"Oh great! I hope that we don't get snowed in," fumed Julie. ['Too bad that Lars couldn't make it.']

Then Jenny placed her hand on Julie's shoulder, "Well, I am sure that you can find a boy here if we are," replied Jenny. ['I was the same way with Dave when I was that young.']

Then George who was dressed as Jack Frost opened the door, "Hurry up and get in here! You're the last to arrive." ['Seems that the Bonds are always last, but Jenny and Drew are fast on the bike.']

Inside the YE Olde Tavern pub, the entire Apollanaris Team was wearing varied Christmas theme clothing and by the hearth was Kris Kringle seated upon his throne, "Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas family Bond, please enjoy yourselves. Drew, will you please come over here?" ['He is the Guest Rider this year if he accepts.']

Drew looked over at Dave, "Should I dad?" ['Why would a man dressed as Father Christmas want to see me?']

"Go ahead, Drew, he probably wants to talk about your helping with the gifts tonight." ['George wouldn't do anything to hurt or embarrass Drew, I hope.']

Then Drew approached Kris and shook his out stretched hand, "Hello, Mister Kringle, sir, I am Drew Bond," ['I hope that he does not think I am a girl.']

After shaking Drew's hand, Kris smiled, "Well Drew, I understand that you are to be my Christmas Elf tonight, would you like to ride with me during my Annual Christmas Ride?" ['Now to get him to believe in me.']

"Sure, but I have a question for you." ['Looks like dad was right, but what ride is this? A part of some parade or do I ride with him in some charity event?']

Then the kindly old man seated in the throne smiled at Drew, "Yes Drew, I know that you are a young man even though you look like a young woman and have issues about your body." ['Not much, because anybody that knows Drew knows this.']

"Thank you Mister Kringle, but anybody on the team could have told you that," he sighed. ['No doubt George told him to prevent a scene here.']

"Yes, but do they know that your Christmas Wish is to visit Maddy?" ['He has not voiced that wish to any yet.']

"No, I have told no one that, but that's easy enough to guess." ['Just what is this guy aiming at? Why does he act like he is the Real Deal?']

"And that you have sent her a special gift of German Chocolates with assorted nuts?" ['THAT he did in secret.']

"How did you know that? I only sent it yesterday!" ['Could he really BE Father Christmas? I have met Doctor Who and he was supposed to be a fictional character on B.B.C.']

"Ho! Ho! Ho! Drew, I am really Kris Kringle." ['Now will he believe? it's been awhile since that hearing in New York.']

As in The Miracle On 34th Street?" ['We have seen every version on the telly and have them to watch with the Pingers tomorrow.']

"The same." ['Ah! Now I see the Light of Christmas in his eyes now. Now he is ready for the Ride.']

"Does that mean that Rudolph is real too?" ['I have always liked that story and his adventures that came afterwards.']

"Yes, and Jack Frost as well as the other Christmas Legends and other Magical Beings." ['If only more people Believed, then there would be more Light in the world, but that is not for me to decide.']

Then Drew looked down at his breasts and sighed, "Does that mean that you can make my body more masculine?" ['Too bad that I can't take those hormones and still ride.']

Then a tear flowed down the kindly old man's cheek, "Unfortunately, that gift I can not give you because you are the Cyclist as Doctor Who said." ['Other than that, I would use my Magic to help the young man.']

Then Drew visibly deflated as his hopes were dashed, "I do not understand." ['Am I doomed to look like a girl unless I give up cycling?']

Kris then smiled at Drew, "You have a history yet to completed that as yourself, you will help others." ['I can say no more without revealing more of his Future.']

Drew then shook his head in defeat, "OK, I was hoping that things might be different somehow," he sighed. ['I will not give up cycling unless I have too.']

"That is why I want to take you on my Ride, I select a special boy or girl each year and they are all young at heart like you." ['Young Bond, even after all this time, the Goodness in your heart shines through,']

Then Drew's tummy loudly rumbled, "OK Mister Kringle, I will go, but now I am getting hungry," he grinned at his body's announcing its need. ['I wonder what's on the buffet?']

"Ho! Ho! Ho! Go and eat my friend, because you and your family are to help me tonight." ['Come to think about it, I am hungry to, but I need to tend my reindeer friends first.']

Then Drew joined his family at dinner while Kris went behind the throne where the reindeer were kept, "Ho! Ho! Ho! my friends, it's time for your feeding, where's Jewel?"

Then a petite girl dressed exactly like Drew came forward, "Here I am Santa, Have you found the Rider, yet?"

Then Kris chuckled with glee, 'Ho! Ho! Ho! Yes I have, Little Elf Friend. Are you ready to help feed my reindeer friends?"

"Yes, Santa."

"Then let's feed them and then we may eat dinner out there with the humans."

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It was a traditional Christmas dinner from England with German additions for variety. Drew stuffed himself upon the feast and was allowed to drink cider with his meal. He enjoyed his one mug of cider and after he finished, he had a mug of eggnog. He was feeling very mellow and thanks to the meal, he stayed sober.

After the meal, Drew and his family gathered around Santa where Josie doled out cups of hot cocoa to each recipient that sat with Kris while Julie, and Jenny handled the cameras as Dave took pictures, and Drew helped by handing out the presents.

All went well until a drunk crashed the party. He came through the door by the hearth that was locked for the party.

As he barged in, he saw Drew in his costume, "Well, Well, Well, What a pretty Elf girl, come give me a kiss Sweetie!" Then he lunged at Drew. ['Gotta have a kiss from this sweetie.']

"KEEP AWAY CREEP! I'M NOT A GIRL!" Drew exclaimed as he sidestepped out of the way. ['Why me? Why can't I be a normal boy?']

Then Dave Bond landed a fist on the drunks nose, knocking him out, "Are you OK, Drew?" ['I know he'll have nightmares from this,']

Smoothing down his top, Drew grinned, "Yeah Dad, he didn't touch me." ['Never saw dad get physical before, COOL!']

"Drew, you need a drink to calm down?" asked Jenny as she hugged Drew. ['I'm scared for my son, yet he handled things well. I guess he is growing up.']

"Yes, please mum, but soda if I may." ['I have had enough Holiday Spirits for the night. Besides, I doubt that mum or dad would let me have anymore.']

Then Josie handed Drew a cup of warm tea, "Sorry Drew, but they are out until they replace the supply, so have this tea instead." ['Drew needs some cuddling tonight, too bad Maddy is not here.']

Then Julie ran up and hugged Drew, "My God bro, you sure do have your adventures don't you?" she giggled. ['Hopefully, I can help my bro to laugh about it.']

Then Drew started to laugh and had to wipe his eyes from the tears," Yeah, sis, I guess that this will make a good tale to tell to Maddy and the gang." ['Thanks sis, you've helped me to see the humor about this.']

"Thank you, Dave Bond, you stopped that Grinch from causing any real harm." ['Too bad that there are real Grinches in the world.']

Then Jenny stalked over to Kris, "Any real harm?! Mister Kringle, my son could have been hurt," fumed Jenny. ['If that drunk had gotten a hold of Drew, he might have revealed my son's endowments.']

Then Kris looked into Jenny's hardened eyes, "Jenny Bond, your son was never in danger with everybody here." ['I would have stopped him from hurting Drew before anything happened to him.']

Then Jenny pointed to her son, "Well Kris Kringle, or whatever name you want to go by, you don't have a son that gets mistaken as a girl." ['I have had this nightmare for years and now it has happened to my son.']

"No, I do not. Please do not let this ruin your Christmas Spirit." ['Now to invoke my Power and help Jenny to remember the Season.']

"You're right Mister Kringle." ['Drew is safe and the drunk is out cold thanks to Dave, I think that we'll have some fun tonight.']

The rest of the night went well and afterwards, the Bonds were back home asleep talking about their gifts, then went to bed.

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The Christmas Spirit really grew in the Bond Household as they visited their friends in and around the city. Finally it was Christmas Eve and Drew was fast asleep when he was awakened by a jingling of tiny bells and the sound of someone on the roof.

"Oops, I forgot about tonight's sleigh ride with Father Christmas. I had best get dressed." Drew said out loud as he hurriedly looked for something to wear.

Then a jingle and soft white glow announced the arrival of Father Christmas, "Ho! Ho! Ho! Drew, I see that you overslept tonight," he chuckled. ['Poor lad, he got so caught up in Christmas activities that he did not set out anything to wear, well I can take care of that.']

"Won't you awaken my family?" asked Drew as he frantically sought for something to wear.

"Ho! Ho! Ho! My lad, we are safe. In fact, no one will know that you left for this ride," chuckled the ever mirthful Kringle.

"Well, OK, but I can't find a thing to wear," sighed Drew.

Then his Christmas party costume floated out from under his bed and suddenly Drew was once again a Christmas Elf, "Ho! Ho! Ho! Drew my lad, wear this since you are my Helper, tonight."

"OK, Father Christmas, shall I start by escorting you to the tree?"

"Lead the way, my lad."

So Drew led Father Christmas down to the room where the Christmas Tree was set up and Father Christmas pulled out gifts for everyone in the household. Then he went over to where the snack was set out and swiftly ate a portion and drank the eggnog, then he gathered up the remaining snacks and left behind a box of candy canes.

"Come Drew my lad, let's give my reindeer friends a few of these snacks to go with others I have from Mrs. Clause."

Then they appeared on the roof where Drew fed the nine reindeer who all gave him a kiss for his kindness while Father Christmas sat in the sleigh. Then Drew got in next to Kris and they were off on the Christmas Eve Sleigh Ride.

Drew saw the world that night threw the eyes of Father Christmas who went from house to house with Dew and left gifts behind and in some cases, much needed gifts that helped the recipient in some small way.

It was on the return to Germany that Drew got his Wish as they landed on Chez Peters, "Here you are my lad. We have already been here, but now we are here for you to see Maddy."

"Will she know that I am here?"

"In a dream Drew, in a dream. Now go and wish her a Merry Christmas."

Then Drew was kneeling by Maddy who was wearing a night dress that Drew had given her. She was sleeping under the Christmas quilt that Josie had sent her one year. Drew looked at Maddy with longing and finally kissed her on the cheek.

"Merry Christmas, Maddy my Love, I have missed you ever since I left for Germany. I do not know what the future holds for us, but I hope that one day we will be married. But when we are, I will wear a tux, NOT a wedding dress," he smiled as he remembered their many adventures together.

Then he was back in the sleigh and heading back home. Father Christmas left him in his bed and then whisked away to the North Pole and Home.

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Meanwhile Maddy opened her eyes as Drew left and silently cried tears of happiness," I love you too Drew, I too hope that we marry one day. And don't worry, I will make sure that you are properly attired in a tux for our wedding my Love."

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Then I woke up and saw John, "DADDY!"

"Easy there Princess, you've had a bit of a spill."

"Spill?"

"Well, if you hadn't of been caught, you'd have spilled," he sighed.

"Thanks John, where's Daddy?"

"Your dad is tending to your bike."

I blushed, "Sorry John, about passing out. I guess that I'm a bit like Drew there, but at least I don't forget to bring spares," I giggled.

He chuckled, "At least not yet."

Josh came in, "How's a little champ, John?"

"LITTLE?" I bristled.

Cat hugged me, "Easy there mate! Josh is funning you there."

"OK Cat, It's just that I seem to be the smallest rider there is."

"Speak for yourself, Goliath. Helen and I are your size, and Kristen's not much bigger.

I smirked, "Goliath, eh? Does that mean that Drew is David?"

"Depends."

"On what?"

"Whether or not Drew is good with a sling."

Dad came in, "Josh, there's a young man out here who's saying that the team is cheating."

"Oh? who is it Mister Peters? most riders are NOT poor losers."

Pointing to a tall, masculine version of Drew, "That bloke there."

Helen stomped her foot, "That's Seth Greene, Mister Peters!!"

"The same cad who assaulted you and Maddy?"

"Yes, Daddy. The very same. Looks as if he raced today, too."

"OK, I wanted to make sure before I told John.

Josh's dad came in, "You ought to hear what that boy is saying about your daughter, Mister Peters!"

"What is he saying about her? She won the race," asked Kristen.

"He is saying that she cheated."

"WHAT?! AS IF!!"

Then momma who had returned, hugged me, "Easy there Luv. Let your Dad handle this."

"OK, Mum. But Seth has verbally attacked me and Helen."

"Don't worry, he knows."

"Carol, as Timekeeper, I can ban Seth from competing if need be."

"Mum, Carol, since he has insulted both me, and Maddy, why not a contest to put him in his place."

John smiled, "Well, if Maddy agrees, I don't see why not, Helen."

"Helen, you forgot something, mate."

"What's that, Maddy?"

"I don't know how to cook, at least not as good as Mum."

Daddy chuckled, "Princess, accept the challenge, and your Mum will teach you to cook Drew's favorite dish."

"John Peters, last time that Maddy made spaghetti, she burnt the sauce. And I had to throw away the pot," Mum huffed.

Then Seth showed up, smirking, "So, this is where the cheaters are. I should have known."

John stood in front of him, Seth Greene, As the Time Keeper,I have the Authority to ban you from all local races. Either you withdraw your complaint, or get banned!"

"You do not have the right!"

"Cad, not only am I the Timekeeper, I am also responsible for registering all riders."

"My dad will protest and have your job!"

Then, a lady, looking a lot like Aunt Jen arrived, "What seems to be the problem?"

"What are you doing here?!"

"Seth, after being banned from other local races for your misconduct, I'm here in case you cause trouble. What have you done now?"

Maggie stood up, "This smeg has insulted Maddy Peters and my daughter, Helen. He has also accused them of cheating!"

"Maggie, smeg is a bit harsh."

"Carol, when it comes to my daughter, I am a lioness."

"Seth, I was watching the race, So I know that you're lying about any cheating being done by Maddy's team. I have half a mind to ban you from all cycling in the U.K."

I cleared my throat, "Cara?"

"Yes, Maddy?"

"We have a challenge for him. That is if he'll accept."

"Oh? And what challenge is it? And why should I let my son do it? Say, Missy!"

"Mister Greene, back off! Let my daughter explain, or I WILL trounce you!"

I blushed, "Please, Daddy! Ease off. Let me explain."

Daddy hugged me, "OK Princess. But if he or Seth tries anything, I'll be there for you."

"OK, Daddy. It's Simple, we have a cook off. Whoever makes the best meal, wins."

Mister Greene laughs, "I accept! Seth and I BOTH know how to cook."

"That may be, Mister Greene. But to make sure that there is no cheating, all ingredients, and equipment will be provided by the Warsop Community Kitchen. They have two kitchens, Seth, and Maddy will supervise the meal."

"And what will be the prize?"

"For you, the ability to continue racing."

"That's good for my son, but what about you, Little Missy?"

"Simple, Seth apologizes to me and Helen for insulting us, and admits that we won without cheating."

He bopped Seth on the back of the head, "OW! That hurt, Dad!"

"Never insult a lady, Seth. I taught you better."

"Dad, she looks just like her cousin Gaby!"

"Her cousin is NOT a trollop, either. Just because you fancy her, and she moved away doesn't give you the right to besmirch her reputation."

"Yes, Dad."

"Just because I see certain women, does not mean that you can treat all women like trollops. I NEVER mistreat my dates, you know that!"

"Yes, Dad."

Mister Greene turned to me, "Little Missy, ever since Jolene died, I've sought out companionship with other women, one of which was a trollop," he sighed.

I pecked him on the cheek, "That's OK, Mister Greene, my friend Sylvie Morgan is a single Mum, she dates at times too."

"Does she have any boy friends?"

"No, Sir. She takes care of her daughter, Em."

"Then I must apologize to everybody," he sighed.

"Why, Mister Greene?"

"It's Heath, Mister Peters. The apology is for my actions that caused my son, Seth to be rude to these young ladies. I let my needs overcome my responsibility to my son."

Daddy held out his hand, "Heath, believe me, I too know how you feel. I love my wife, Carol. But at times, I do meet a lady client that wants to get fresh. But I still treat them like they are ladies."

"And I love John, and trust him, too. Do you think that I'd still be with him if I didn't?" she smirked.

"Miss Peters, I had that with Jolene," he sighed.

"Mister Greene, how did she die?"

"Heath, please, Little Lady. She died when a lorry hit her as she was riding with Seth," he choked.

Seth held his dad as he cried, releasing years of pent up remorse, leaving his shirt soaked through as Seth cried on his dad's shoulder, leaving both of them with very wet shirts.

"Maddy, it looks as if we've worked our magic here. And all this time, I thought it was make believe."

"No, not make believe, Helen. What you and Maddy have is a friendship that affects others in a positive way. THAT'S the magic," giggled Kristen.

"I agree with Kris, Helen. You two have proven to be very good riders, even though you're both still quite new to it. And you have you parents involved too. Seldom do both parents come."

"OK, Thanks Josh, but I want to know why you said that we have magic, Helen."

"Well, it's those stories that I've read to you. I've always felt that I am a Magical Princess with the ability to help others. But with Daddy dying, I stopped believing that," she sighed.

Maggie hugged her distraught daughter, "Menolly, your father thought of you as his Princess, and me as his Queen, while he was our Knight. So, please don't stop thinking that you are a Princess. You may not have him here, but you do have me. And you have Maddy, she has her Mum and Dad, and she is their Princess."

"Yes, Dear. To me, my daughter Maddy is my Princess, and Carol is my Queen. That's why I love dressing up. It gives me a chance to see them as I see them in my Heart."

Mum kissed Daddy, "You flirt! You know just what to say to get me all fuzzy inside. To me, you are my Knight, and I am your Lady, Maddy the Princess. What a fairytale we would make, she giggled.

"Menolly, Helen? Why Menolly?"

"To remind me that I can sing. I stopped singing when daddy died. Will you go to Church Sunday? I want to start singing again."

"Sure Helen, but we go to the Church of England, not the Catholic Church."

"Oh No! Mummy and I are Catholic!"

Maggie smiled, "Helen, we can go with them to their Church. It'll be the first time to really attend as a family since Bob died."

Mummy hugged Maggie, "You're calling us Family?"

"Yes, Carol. It seems only right since our daughters are so close now."

Daddy kissed her on the forehead, "Then I guess that you're now my adopted sister, Maggie. Carol keeps on adopting Maddy's friends and having them call her Aunt Carol, that I'm getting jealous," he chuckled.

Caro smiled, Good news, the contest is set for this Sunday at the Warsop Community Center, after Morning Worship Service. The Church will provide everything, Maddy, and Seth will be the Chef of the two kitchens."

Then we left for home where we had a grilled steak dinner, thanks to daddy. Mummy made a scrumptious salad with lots of dressings, and Maggie made us a delicious pudding for afters. Helen and I cleaned up while our 'rents sat in the parlour, sipping wine.

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Warsop-12
A Gaby Fan-Fiction
by Stanman

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The following Monday, Helen and I woke up to a winter wonderland of snow that covered the lawn, but the street was bare, meaning that we'd have school, oh well.

"Mads, we'd best wear our thermals under our blouses, today. Do you have any thick tights?"

"Yeah, I've got two pair of white ribbed tights that'll go with our white thermal leotard, but do you have a sports bra in white?"

Helen lifted her flannel night dress, "Yep, wearing it now," she smirked.

Maddy shook her head, "Hel, you have certainly come out of your shell. When we first met, I'd NEVER have thought about you doing what you just did," she sighed, remembering her outings with Drew.

"Maddy, before Mum and I moved here, I had a friend in Holland where we'd be doings things like you and the gang do. But after Daddy died, I had to be there for Mummy. But now that we are here, I can be myself, again."

"Well, I'm glad to see that you've come alive, Hel. But I hope that doesn't mean that you'll become like Bernie," she admitted.

Helen pulled up the tights that Maddy had passed to her and pulled on the leotard and snapped the crotch closed, then pulled up a pair of blue knickers, "Don't worry, I won't. What got into her anyway?"

Maddy shrugged, "I don't rightly know. All that I 'DO' know is that after Drew left, that she went wild. It's as if Drew was her safety valve, or something."

Helen pulled on her white blouse, blue skirt and tied the tie, "Is that why you and the gang have stopped seeing her?" Maddy sighed, "No, we stopped seeing her after she'd torched the school. We couldn't seem to connect, after that."

Helen pulled on her white knit socks and her brown buster browns, "Did you want to?"

"More than anything, but the night before, she was so totally different, that it was scary, like she was a new person, not the Bernie that we'd grown up with," she admitted.

Helen went to the vanity to do her makeup as Maddy finished dressing, "Did you EVER think that it was the drugs making her so different?"

Maddy paused, "No, quite frankly, we never thought about it, why?"

"Because, you are their leader, Maddy. Whatever you do, they do."

"And I have ostricised Bern from the group, but how do I bring her back in?"

"I don't know, Maddy. Why not wait until Drew visits? He seems to have a good head on his shoulders."

"I admit that he does when it comes to bikes, but about girls?"

"No, Maddy. about the gang."

"Oh. Well, you might be right. He does seem to be able to keep the peace, even if he does have the occasional accident and become Gaby," she giggled.

Helen, now ready for school, stood up, "Then why did you NEVER have any trousers for Drew?"

"Because he makes such a cute girl. Besides, if he'd MADE SURE to have a spare kit, he'd not need to borrow anything."

"True."

Then from down below, "Maddy, Helen, breakfast is ready!"

"OK, Mum, we'll be right down."

******

Meanwhile, at Warsop College, a meeting was taking place in Mister Woods office.

"Hello, I'm Mister Woods, Headmaster of Warsop College. How may I help you?" He asked as he held out his hand.

Richard took his hand in his, "I am Richard Barton. And I am here to offer a few students a chance of a lifetime."

"Are you the man who launched the only commercial reusable spaceship?"

"The very same, Sir."

"What is this chance of a lifetime that you're offering?"

"Ever since my first successful launch, I've been working to build a larger version that'll take at least twenty up. Now I'm ready."

"But why Warsop College?"

"Because I've become a Jenny Bond fan and I'd like to meet her and her daughter, Gaby. If she exists, that is."

Mister Woods sighed, "You must know the truth, then."

"Yes, why has Jenny created this daughter?"

"She didn't do it to hurt anybody, in fact, it began at a charity bike race," he smiled.

"Oh?"

"Yes, Jenny and Drew were in a charity bike race where the racers wore costume. Jenny went as Xena: The Warrior Princess, and Drew as Gabrielle: The Battling Bard. They won, too."

"OK, I can see where Drew got the name of Gaby from, but why the other times?"

"That, I'm afraid is my doing," he smiled. "This sounds interesting. What did you do, blackmail him into dressing as Gaby?"

"No, nothing like that. Warsop College wanted to produce a brochure for new students. So I asked for Drew to dress as a girl for a few days while we filmed her as she was in school."

"Where did Drew get the ability to look like a teen girl?"

"We got him breast forms and a gaffe to wear as Gaby. After the event, he must've kept his 'Gaby' stuff."

"OK, THAT explains all of her appearances, but not why."

"Well, for all of his prowess on the bike, Drew is accident prone, and NEVER has any spare clothing, but his friends do, all girls."

Richard looked at Mister Woods smirk, then began to laugh, "Oh my! That poor boy DOES need looking after! But you don't have to worry about me 'outing' Drew, nor his mother. I've known a few guys who've dressed as girls for Halloween who are now women."

"Mister Barton, I seriously doubt that Drew will go that route, he has had too many instances where he became Gaby to have me think otherwise."

"Oh?"

"Yes, Drew may be able to become Gaby, but he wants to be Drew."

"OK, as I said, before, I mean him no harm. In fact, I might be able to help him out."

"How?"

"One of the girls that work for me transitioned just after high school. Clara is now the pilot for the new shuttle."

"Drew and his friends and family will like to know that."

"That's good. Now how will you find those to ride with me?"

"Well, here at Warsop College, we hold our version of the Olympics every year. We can make riding with you the prize for the winners."

"Are there any set sports?"

"No, each student will sign up to compete in at least one sporting event. But unless there are enough for teams, no team sports."

"OK, so, that means golf, badminton, tennis, table tennis, track and field, and biking."

"Pretty much, we also allow for darts and archery."

"OK. When will you have this tournament?"

"Next week, that will give the students time to get ready for a very full weekend, and according to their records no student has a reason not to be there."

* * *

"Your Maddy is just like her cousins Drew and Gaby, Sir," he said as he laid me on the cot.

"Josh, Gaby and Drew are the same person. I have no niece named Gaby."

"Then why are there pictures of her?"

"It all started when my wife Jenny and Drew rode in the Annual Tandem Costume Charity Race, Jenny rode as Xena: Warrior Princess, and Drew rode as Gabrielle: The Battling Bard."

"OK, I can see where he got the name, but all of the appearances?"

"Well, Drew has a very bad habit of having accidents where he needs to change clothes, and unfortunately, he's Jenny's and Julie's size, not mine. If he'd carry a spare kit or two, he'd not be Gaby."

"Too bad, because a lot of guys fancy Gaby."

"Well, they can fancy her all that they want, Drew's in Germany." Then I had a dream, because I had been riding, it was about Drew.

* * *

It was the Apollanaris Spring Party and this year, everybody dressed as a fictional character. Uncle Dave and Aunt Jenny went as James Bond as "Q". Unca Dave looked quite the agent in his tuxedo, and Auntie Jenn looked hot as the new female Q.

Julie and her boyfriend, Chad were going as Robin Hood and Maid Marion. Chad wore a gren shirt, brown leggings and leather boots with a dark green hooded robe with a quiver of arrows and a bow on his back while Julie wore a more feminne version.

Drew, knowing better than to argue about his assetts had chosen to be Supergirl. He had the blue leotard and matching blue miniskirt and yellow belt, leaving the red boots to go.

As Drew donned the outfit, he was pleased to see that the flesh tone tights had hidden the fading of his tanlines from his last bout in the salon.

He was still miffed that the girls had tricked him into wearing a bikini and left him to toast in the tanning bed, giving him his lines. He'd almost quit his job as waitess until everthing was set right, but he kept the tanlines for a bit.

Looking in the mirror, Drew saw a cute Supergirl staring back at him. The image he saw of a cute blond wearing a blue minidress made him think about Maddy and their many trips to the conventions.

Maddy had always made sure that he was dressed as a girl, just as she was, But he knew that she's never hurt him, or let him get hurt. Now, looking at himself, he couldn't help but wonder how she was doing as he pulled up the red boots, completing the ensemble.

* * *

"That boy is going to make us late for the party. And him being a cycling champ," fumed Dave to Josie.

"Dave, he's a good boy, even if he is my grandson," she smiled.

"I know, Josie. I just wish that he didn't look like his cousin Maddy, so much. That boy looks more like a girl, every day," he sighed.

Josie looked Dave in the eye, "You are worried about Drew. Well, don't be. He will find his way in life. It'll just take him more time, that's all."

"I know that, Josie. But it's his appearance that worries me, the most. What would happen if some reporter found out about Drew and Gaby and chose to publish the news? The tabloids would turn my child into a freak, just to sell the paper, not caring that they'd destroy Drew, the family and Apollanaris in the process."

"Dave, Apollanaris promotes only Drew. If the story ever comes out, simply tell about how Gaby got started and let them look like fools for not talking to you, first.?"

"But there is the race that he did in America."

"Dave, I checked, and DREW was listed, NOT Gaby."

"Oh." Josie looked at the mantle clock, "He's late."

"Come on, Drew! Shake a leg!" yelled Dave Bond as he stood at the bottom of the stairs.

Then from his room, came a slam as Drew shut his bedroom door, "Coming Dad!" replied Drew. He flew down the stairs wearing his costume and almost ran over his dad.

"Careful there Drew, you don't want to wreck. You're so accident prone at times that it's a wonder that you don't have any scars," chortled Dave.

"Sorry dad, but I didn't want to be late, as usual."

"No, your not late, your mum is."

"Oh?"

"She's putting the final touches on her costume, SuperGaby," Dave chuckled.

Drew struck a pose, "Well, if ya' got it, flaunt it," he laughed.

Dave cleared his throat, "Drew, you look like your mum did when she was a teeenager," he sighed.

"Uh Dad, I wish that I looked like you," he sniffed.

"I know, squib. But for now, let's see what happens. No matter what the future holds, you're my son."

"Yeah, but I still don't know what that looney Doctor in the blue box means about me."

"Drew, I thought that that was a dream," offered Josie.

"Gran, if it was, why did we ALL dream it?"

Jenny came down the stairs, "All that I know is that I gave birth to a fantastic daughter ad a marvellous son, both of whom I love. That dream, if a dream simply proves how special you are, son."

Then a strange wheezing sounded as a blue box formed in the living room and a tall man with curly hair and a mouthful of teeth stepped out, "Pardon me, but I seem to have taken a wrong turn."

"Doctor, why are you here? Is the Master at it again?"

"No Drew, I am here because of a Time Eddy that has caused a bump in your timeline."

"Oh?"

"Yes, if you'd gone outsde just now, you'd have been in an accident. Now, you'll be fashionably late."

"Doctor, about my Christmas Ride,,,"

"That was a dream made reality, Drew. Just as this is as was our adventure."

"Oh. I thought both were real."

"No, you have the gift of making dreams into reality, as long as you stay the innocent that you are."

"Innocent?"

"Yes, innocent."

"But am I Drew, or Gaby?"

"That, is up to you."

Then a petite girl who looked like Drew stepped out, "Doctor, K9 says that we need to leave or run into ourselves."

"Thank you Romana, let's go."

"SHE LOOKS LIKE ME!"

"Or you look like me, depending on how you look at it," she smiled.

"Well, Romana, you have given me much to think about, thank you."

"Quite welcome, Drew."

Then the Doctor and Romana tepped into the Tardis and faded away.

*******************************

Inside the YE Olde Tavern pub, the entire Apollanaris Team was wearing their costumes and George was acting as host.

"Welcome to the party. What will you have to drink?"

"Dad, mind if I have a glass of wine?"

"Go ahead, Drew, have fun, tonight. WE all, will."

***

It was a dinner party to celebrate the Team's many victory'sand honor Jenny and Drew for their titles. They were presented with new kits and team jackets and the team was given a new camper and trailer for touring Europe, with the Yout Team getting the Pro's old stuff.

As Drew nodded off on the way home, he thought about Maddy and how much he missed her.

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