The sun was just starting to come over the mountain top. The golden rays that it casted over the field made the morning dew shine. Anyone who was not from around there would be forever lost in the sight. Those who were around there always were reminded why they loved it there. The morning robins sing the song of country morning. Morning glories pop open to greet the day as the bees get to work on traveling. A gentle wink blows across making the grass and hay fields dance.
Up on a small hill sat a beautiful two story house. It was one that was built in 1700. A long wrap around deck made of the finest wood. Tall and strong pillars made of cherry oak held the upper deck. The house itself was made of the same wood and painted in a fine pearl white. Two large front doors were painted black to stand out. Rose bushes were planted along the front of the house. Two tall weeping willows graced the front yard. In the back a pond sat that held a mix of catfish and different water plants.
The curtain of the top floor bedroom that over looked the mountain and fields opened. In the window stood a woman in a baby blue dress with a single dark navy blue ribbon around her waist. It came to a simple and single bow in the back. On her neck sat a three row diamond necklace. In the center sat a silver heart that homes two gems of her sisters. A Sapphire and Ruby. Her sisters were Renee and Isabella. They were both asleep in the next room. Her hair was a long brown color like a mix of dark and light chocolate. She turned and walked out her room. She pulled at the collar of the dress on her neck. Then one thing about the sisters is that all three hate dresses.
Finally making it down the grand staircase she was met by her one sister Renee. She was also tugging at the dress she had on. "I HATE THESE!" Renee shouted and Abigail or Abby laughed. "I know Renee so does Isabella and me. Just wait until Mamma and Poppa aren't looking" she told her as they walked to the kitchen. Isabella was working on some breakfast with mamma. She was forced to wear a apron when cooking. Mamma would always tell the girls how a proper woman would act. The girls bit their tongues as to not disrespect their mother. "How are my four mountain flowers?" Asked a deep southern drawl came. One that was full of the ages of wisdom.
Their father walked into the kitchen. A tall man about six five with a gray beard and slicked back hair. He wore a gray confederate uniform with the strips of a general. The second in charge right under Grant himself. When he would come home he would tell stories of the war. Other times however, if the girls misbehaved. His military role would come out and they were sure to be put in place for disrespect. Their mother was one who was able to calm his down. She was a tall woman also and not skinny but not fat. Her hair was a silver color but her skin was still baby soft and smooth. Her voice was one like that of the willows outside. Sweet and gentle but, was sure to inform the girls on how to act.
"Hello father" stated Abby as she set the table for breakfast. Once breakfast was over Abby smiled and pulled Renee over to the side. "Let's head into town. I hear there is a party happening later near the liver." Renee smiled and then told Isabella. They made the plans and once night fell they headed to the barn and saddled the horses. "I'm glad we lost the dresses" stated Isabella and the girls laughed. They saddled up and headed out to the town. It was over a half an hour trip.
While they were on their way a group of horse men surrounded the girls. All three stopped next to each other and waited to see what happened. One rider came closer and Abby saw a badge shine on his chest. "Marshall Frank?" she asked and the man moved closer to her. Sure enough it was him and he smiled. "Well if it isn't the Mountain girls." He said and the girls relaxed. "Jason hold up that lantern!" The one named Jason held it up and the Marshall laughed. "Now what are you three doing out?" he asked.
"Well we are headed to town." Stated Renee. "Oh hold up a minute. You girls don't plan on going to that party down on the river do you?" he asked and the girls smiled. "Hell no, not without some help. Jason, Rex, and Matthew y'all are going with them." He stated and the three of them moved behind the girls. "What? Hell no we don't need no help!" stated Renee. "Im not about to let General Mounts start girls go into town alone. You will have escorts and I don't care how much ya complain. Do you understand me?" Marshall made sure his point was made and he was not one to back down, even if its head to head with Renee. The girls knew they were gonna lose so they just nodded and Marshall smiled. "Good y'all have a good time. Boy I don't want to see y'all again until these three are safe at home. Do I make myself clear?" The guys nodded and Marshall took off with the rest of his men.
"Oh what fun. We get to be baby sited by three stooges." Isabella stated and the other two girls giggled. The three guys shook their head and the none named Matthew groaned. He looked over at Rex and whispered, "Why are we stuck watching these girls anyways?" Rex chuckled and then answered back; "Cause they are General Mounts daughters. He is right under Genereal Grant and has a lot of pull in the region." Matthew sighed and rubbed his eyes,. "Still hate that we got put on day care." Jason rode up between the two and looked up at the sky. He looked at Matthew and smiled; "Don't ya mean night care." Matthew looked up then at Jason and growls. "Smartass!" He went to grab him but Jason took off on his horse and right by the girls.
"If ya would have paid attention in calls Matthew, ya would of learned how to out run an opponent on a horse." He shouted back to him and Abby couldn't help but laugh. Renee looked at her and shook her head. Isabella smiled and bumped into Abby. "Seems someone has a crush on one of our baby sitters." She whispered and Abby looked at her like she was crazy. "What?! How can I I hardly know the man." Abby answered and took off past her sisters. She went off to the side of the group. Once they arrived at the river bank they all tied their horses off and headed down to the river bed. They could hear the music and the laughing. Renee and Isabella were thrilled and took off right to the party. Abby smiled as she walked down and grabbed a drink. The moon was shining and the party was definitely one that she was enjoying.
A few hours into the party Renee and Isabella were definitely plastered and it was time for them to head home. Matthew and Rex to the task of leading the two drunken girls back home. Abby stayed at the party and was having a light buzz going on. As she was down by the river she heard footsteps come up behind her. Looking behind her it was Jeffery standing there. He was the judges son and a tight stuck up jerk according to Abby. She was not too happy to see him standing there. "Well if it isn't Mss. Abby" he stated and she growled at him. "It's Abigail" she corrected and he just smiled. He walked down next to her and grabbed her arm. "Now you know I don't really care what your name is. A pretty little thing like you really don't need a name." He stated and Abby noticed how he was slurring his speech. She pushed at him and he grabbed her harder. "Get off me jerk! I can tell your drunk!" She shouted at him but, Jeffery being drunk was not listing at all to her. He shoved her against a nearby tree and placed his mouth against her neck. Abby kneed him in the growing and took off up the bank. Unfortunately he grabbed her ankle and she fell face first into the ground. He crawled on top of her and ripped her shirt off. Abby had both anger and fear running threw her.
"You will be mine Abby." He shouted at her and she closed her eyes. All of a sudden the weight was taken off her. She slowly opened her eyes and a figure was standing over her. "Ya better rethink that." The figure stated in a dark and low tone. Abby was soar and looked closer at the figure. It was a shock on who it was standing over her. There with his right hand on his pistol was Jason. Abby sat up and wrapped her arms around his right leg. She hardly knew him but, hell if hes willing to jump in a save her, she wasn't letting him go. Jason glanced down at her from the corner of his eyes and then looked back at Jeffery. "Who the fuck do you think you are?!" he shouted as he put his hand on his busted lip, courtesy of Jason's boot to his face. "I'm someone with more respect for a woman then to treat her like shit. Unlike you." Jason coldly stated back and Abby couldn't help but giggle a bit at that.
Jeffery noticed and stumbled as he got up. "Oh so you think that's funny Abby? How about I blow your boyfriends head off. Huh is that funny?" he drew his gun and pointed it at Jason. Abby gulped and held Jason's leg harder. Jason just smirked and Jeffery pulled the tigger. Abby screamed and dug her face into Jason's leg. She didn't want to look up or anything. She knew her only help was dead. All of a sudden the silent was broken by a chuckling. She opened her eyes and saw that Jason was still standing and alive. Jeffery had a scared look on his face and she looked around. The tree right behind Jaosn's head had a bullet shot in it. Jeffery had missed and she looked back. As she did she noticed that Jason's pistol was gone. There in his right hand was his pistol and smoke was rolling out the barrel.
She turned her attention back to Jeffery. There on this stomach was the proof that she needed. A dark blood red spot was on his shirt and it was growing in size. She looked up at him and he couched as blood spilled out of his mouth. He fell to the ground and couched. "Fuck! You….you shot me!" he shouted and Jason laughed. "Do dip ya bastered. Ya treated Ms. Abigail like a dog, tried to rape her, and then fuckin shot at me. What the fuck ya think I was gonna do." Jeffery the gasped and fell dead to the ground. Jason then looked down at Abby. He moved his leg and knelt down next to her. "Are you ok?" he asked as he checked over her face. Abby nodded and then lunged at him. She wrapped her arms around him and broke down. Jason was taken back a bit and didn't know exactly what to do so, he just went with his gut and placed his hands on her back. "Thank you so much Jason. Thank you." Was all she was saying and Jason couldn't help but to smile. He leaned her back and took off his jacket and covered her up. She shirt was ripped completely off and her chest was exposed. He looked her over then back at her. "Think you can walk?" He asked and she nodded.
They got up and he helped her up the bank and to the horses. After two hours of riding they made it to the house. Her mother was there at the door and Jason helped Abby into the house. Her father took Jason aside as the maids helped her to her room. "Care to explain why my daughter is cut and wearing a jacket with no shirt under?" Her father asked with a stern voice. Jason couldn't help but feel a bit scared. "Sir I hear a yell down by the river and found Jeffery Hans on top of Abigail. He had attacked her sir and I jumped in. He tried to kill me but since he was drunk his aim was off. I got him tho sir and he is still down by the river bed." He explained and the general looked at him then nodded. "If it wasn't for the fact that it was Jeffery I probably wouldn't have believed you but, he has attacked a few girls before. Thank you so much for taking care and saving my daughter." He shook Jason's hand and give him his coat back. Jason held his hand out and then looked at her father. "Actually sir, if you don't mind…I would like her to keep it." Abby's father smiled and patted Jason's shoulder and nodded.