Harmonizer's Evolution (Balancer's Soul cycle) (18 page)

Once Kara released the child, Shannon watched in marvel as
Kara
’s pupils lit up.
They
all heard bones snapping and soon Kara was back to her natural human form.
She used her hands to brush off the fur from her body.
From behind the cottage Connor
could hear Mark changing back
as well
.
His
mom and grandparen
ts have finally gotten used to his
sister’s ability to alter her physical body.

Then Shannon announced
“
So you are a Changer! You’re the first I’ve ever seen! What else can you do?”
She looked overly excited and it only fed
Kara’s limitless
ego and narcissism for attention.

“Quite a bit
actually.” Mark stated as he
came closer.
He then calmly introduced himself
. Shannon
became
thrilled.

Shannon looked up to Sorono with an expectant expression.
“Father, are all Changers like Kara and Mark?”

“I wish that were so, dear one. Changers vary
in personality
and some are very dangerous. Many are polite as long as you show them respect
and
they will return it
in kind
, but if you inadvertently challenge them
,
they will always strike.”
Mark and Connor
glanced at each other and sometimes
challenging them directly
wasn’t
always the case.

After another hour of explaining about Balancers and Changers did
Shannon
finally figure out how to ask her question
,
linearly
. Everyone sat
attentively
in their chair
s
and around the
calm
fire except for the Keepers. Shannon pointed to each of the women.
“What do all you females call those squishy
and bouncing
bulges coming off your chest
s
? They look weird.”

Everyone looked at each other
and
David
broke the silence
with a
wry grin
. “Oh, these are called
Fun Bags
!”

Connor
had one better.
Sarah’s green eyes narrowed as he
leaned forward
to look at the oldest looking man in the group
. “No Granddaddy. They’re
bounce houses
!”

David
grinned at
Rhoda
and then to
his grandson
. “Your right. They are
fun
.”

“You’re both wrong!” Jack stated with a playful grin of his own. “A more apt description would be
Flotation Devices
!”

“Think again!” Mark added. “Their more like
Thought Stoppers
!”

Then as one
,
there was nothing but pain for the m
en. Sarah smacked the back of Connor’s
head at the exact same
moment
the other men were clocked on the back of their skulls
by their respective mates
.

Soon after
,
everyone
in the area
started
laughing
or hissing hilariously
.

Not long
after
,
Kara explained what breasts were for.
Shannon couldn’t help asking how they attracted the males of
their
species o
r how they were a source of comfort and nutrition
for newborn babies.
Connor’s
sister told her
everything
while speaking uninhibited and unabashed.

For the rest of the time they all caught up on what they
’ve been up to this past year and
they
all had a great time enjoy
ing
each other’s company.

When it became close to night once again,
Connor
contacted Sorono telepathically.
“Sorono,”
he looked at
his younger sibling
with unwavering eyes.
“Tomorrow, may we talk privately? There are things that I need to converse with you
about
.”

His leathery lips quirked for a moment and he said
“That will be fine with me. I actually
have some things to speak on
, things I must pass on to you as a brother Harmonizer
. Plus there are a few things
that I’d like to see you do. I can see your strength has stabilized and it
is
on par with mine. I would like to see your capabilities. Bring some steel with you tomorrow.”

“I thought you’d ask
something like
that
,
sooner or later. And yes, I’ve felt stable for the last four months. I haven’t come across any new advancements since then. I’ll bring what you ask in the morning.”

Sarah was watching him calmly and then Connor
entered her mind privately.
“Sorry about that. Sorono and I were just discussing about hanging out tomorrow.”

“I don’t see why you shouldn’t have some male bonding with your brother. Veronica and the girls will keep me company anyways.”
She smi
led and then placed a hand on his
thigh.

Then Sorono stood up and said
to all
“It is getting late. We shall call it a night. Have a safe trip to your homes.”

They
all said goodbye and
their
strange family separated.

Expecting and Arrival

Sarah
felt slightly nauseous as
her
eyes fluttered open.
She
was still wrapped up in
her thick
bla
nkets while Connor slept
close by
and
he
didn’t have anything on his chest.
It
seemed
strange how the elements didn’t affect him too strongly, only on very frigid nights or overheated days prove
d
that he was still flesh and blood
and not some god who captured her heart
.
A
s his chest rose and fell a smile began pulling at the corners of
her
lips.
Yesterday he was being a little w
i
ly and his
breast
joke was the best out of the other men
’s remarks
. Mark’s
comment
r
an
a close second.
Bounce houses
and thought stoppers. That is the advantage women have over men, besides sex
and food
.

She
pulled the neck of
her
night shirt
out
to look at
her
new
found
breasts
with admiration and satisfaction
.
So that’s why he could see them as
a child’s favorite place to play during parties
, but I’ll let him try and see if
it will remain
good name.
Sarah’s
and Jenny told
her
she
’d start lactating just after
her
children come into the world
and leak on occasion, but that hadn’t happened yet
.
She
hoped they
’d
remain this engorged
,
after
the babies
eventually
weaned and become
dependent
on soft foods.

A few minutes later Connor stirred
.
He roll
ed to his left and his dark tattoo
completely
filled
her
entire field of
vision. The brand was nothing compared to his godly musc
l
es, but it did make him look like a daunting opponent. To
Sarah
he
i
s like an almighty
G
reek god who she
will always
and forever
be devoted to.
His strength and power were unequaled except by his compassion and tenderness.
She
looked into his serene expression as he looked down at
her
. His
square
jaw was
manly
and
strong and his lips were a perfect fit with
hers
. Even his unwavering and piercing hazel eyes were
calm
. They let her know that he
was paying his undivided attention to
her
. Then his brow drew together. “Sarah, you aren’t looking to well.”

“It’s alright. I’m just feeling a little nauseous
again
. I’m fine
,
so don’t worry all the time.” The look in his eyes said that
that
wouldn’t ever happen.
She
freed
her
right arm and rubbed his scruffy chin that felt like sandpaper. “Can you tell me what you
’
r
e
going to do with Sorono today?”

He smiled
her private
smile and
her
body reacted positively. “We are going to talk about
some of the
different
things
I’ve thought up and haven’t found a definite answer to.
He even wants to pass private
teachings
down
,
since I’m the younger brother.
Plus I have found things that I’ve figured out and was going to inform him about
them
. And
he wants to see the extent of my abilities
now that my powers have stabilized
. I suspect he might be able to teach me something
interesting
.”

Then he got a look in his eyes again and it meant his instinct has been triggered. “Well speaking of them. Th
ey are on their way here now.” T
hen he smiled and leaned in closer
,
until
their
lips met.

Electricity shot through her
as
the
simple
kiss became
something much more
passionate. Every thought
she
once had became nonexistent and it was all about th
is
moment
in time
. His lips moved perfectly with
hers
and this tenderness is more than
she
could describe in mere words.
It’
s a primal need and one they
both felt
. But they
had to cut it short.

Soon they
both exited the bed, showered and ate.

During the morning meal she
felt a familiar mind reaching. It was Veronica once again.
“Sarah, are you up and awake yet?”

She
sat
the
spoonful
of cereal down.
“Yes, I’m decent. How long until you arrive?”

“Right about…now.”
It was then that
Sarah
felt two sources of energy being used. They were moving slowly and then the power ended.
She
could hear the soft and hea
vy sounds of steps coming in their
direction.

Connor had finished his meal and he stood up from the table. “I’ll see to them. Go ahead and finish up, Princess.”

Sarah
quickly consumed
the
remaining
portions of the
meal while listening to Connor speaking with Veronica outside.
“So what do you have planned for your day with Sarah?”

“Actually I’m planning on
having
no plan at all. We are here to enjoy ourselves and spend time with those I’ve somehow befriended. It is always so interesting
to be
around your family and the dynamic
of it all
is rare
amongst our kind
s
. It is also a good thing for Shannon to experience many different events and circumstances.
It will allow her to grow a more well rounded personality and be sociable.
And you do not need to worry
,
Connor, I’ll keep your mate safe.”