Chapter 1-Miller's fancy new toys

A military delivery truck sped on a Montana highway, kicking up dust as it went along. The headlights glowed faintly in the 3:30 a.m. night sky, but the driver still had a lot of ground to cover. His destination was the Barnyard, Coldsprings-Wilderville, Montana. The nearest major city was Harlow City, and he was thinking after the delivery, he would stop and get a nice latte before the drive back.

He sped under a sign that said "COLDSPRINGS-WILDERVILLE: 150 MI,"

5:30 a.m.-Barnyard

Miller woke up just a second before the alarm clock could go off. He stopped it, fearing it would wake up Daisy, and then turned over to look out the stall window. It was clearly summertime, for dawn was already approaching. He turned to look at Daisy, who was still sleeping peacefully under the sheets.

A monument to his sins.

Why? He was left to ponder. Why had she chosen him over DJ? It was a days-old question now, but it still haunted Miller. He remembered seeing DJ and Daisy back at the old farm love each other so well. They were so in love…

Or had they?

Miller looked at Daisy. Had she, for all these years, had a crush on him? Did she simply love DJ to get to him? No, she could never do that. She's not like that! Or was she?

It couldn't be, but it made perfect sense. Miller was gone too often for him and her to have a real relationship, so she needed someone to tide her over, someone that was like him but wasn't him.

DJ.

Miller shook off the thoughts, and decided to run his morning exercise. He stretched out and began running his 8-mile routine, but it wasn't long before he heard the clomping of another pair of hooves and heavy breathing.

Miller turned and saw Daisy running beside him. She smiled and started to breathe harder. Miller stopped and so did she.

"Why did you stop?" said Daisy

"Whatcha doing?" said Miller

"Running with you," replied Daisy, "Because I can and I will."

"Ok." said Miller. He wasn't gonna argue.

After the exercise and shower, they both went out unto breakfast.

The Vae family had a private table that was connected to the table that the Barnyard gang ate on. On the Vae table sat Bessy, Dallas, Miller, DJ, Daisy, and Rosey. Each couple had their own side.

"So," said Miller, taking a sip of water, "What is the agenda for today?"

"Not much," said DJ, "There's nothing really to do. We've put down most threats for now."

"Hm." said Miller.

"I might go with Weird Al Yankovic today." said Bessy

"Um… no!" said Dallas, "Not after that little stunt you pulled last time."

"Yeah mom." said DJ, "And Miller might shoot him. Won't ya bubbs?"

"Hey," replied Miller, "The way I hear it, Weird Al's gotta forehead on him like a coffee table. So it shouldn't be hard."

"Delivery truck coming!" yelled Pip.

The delivery truck from the beginning of the chapter sped over the hill. Everyone except Miller tried to look normal.

The driver called "Millervich Ruizcho-Vae?"

"Yeah!" said Miller

The driver stopped the truck, and made his way to the back. He opened the cargo car and pulled out several large gun cases and several boxes of ammunition. He also pulled out a small box.

Miller carried the boxes back to the Barn and then paid the delivery guy, who drove off shortly after.

The Vae family gathered around Miller, who had the first gun case on the table.

"Open it." said DJ

Miller flipped open the tabs, and then pulled off the lid. An M-200 CheyTac Intervention Anti-Material Sniper Rifle was revealed.

"Yes!" shouted Miller "I always wanted one of these!"

He pulled out the second gun case, flipped open the tabs, and opened the lid. In mint condition, there lay a Barrett M82A1 .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle. It was big and cumbersome, but Miller could feel the power.

He pulled out the third and slightly smaller gun case. He flipped open the tabs to reveal an XM8 assault rifle, with ACOG scope.

"Cool," said Miller, "High rate of fire, no recoil, and Advanced Gunsight."

Miller pulled out the fourth and final gun case, which was smaller than the rest. He flipped open the tabs and pulled opened the lid.

There lay two revolvers, the Python .357 Magnum, and the Anaconda .44 Magnum. Each came with their own Speed Reloader.

"Check me." said Miller as he picked up the Python. He flipped open the cylinder and saw it was loaded with blanks. He turned and fired all 6 blanks at random. The other animals jumped.

"Baby boy," said Bessy, "Do your guns always have to be THIS loud?"

"Well, sure" said Miller, "There is no way to silence a revolver."

"Let me shoot the big one!" said DJ.

"Ok," said Miller, "Have you ever shot a gun before?"

"No." said DJ, picking up the Anaconda. "But it should be easy." He held the revolver up and aimed down the sight. DJ fired, but didn't expect the recoil, and the barrel of the revolver smacked him right on the nose.

"Ouch!" said DJ, dropping the revolver and holding his nose. "Fuck man!"

Miller and Daisy laughed.

"Daisy," said Miller, "Would you like to try?" He held out the Anaconda.

"Don't mind if I do!" said Daisy.

Daisy picked up the Anaconda and peered down the sights. She cocked the hammer back and tightened herself up for the recoil, then fired off the 2nd round to test it. Her arms had gotten strong since Miller made her exercise. She emptied the revolver chamber in a blink, not even flinching at the recoil.

"I like it!" said Daisy, "Esta vaca ha encontrado su arma favorita!"

"Hooray for new weapons!" said Miller as he stashed the new guns in his and Daisy's room.

"I want to try the .50 Cal later." said Daisy with a smile