After Soldiers Bridge Chapter 6, a highlander fanfic

After Soldiers Bridge

It is a first season story about Duncan & Richie and of course Tessa.

Warning / Spanking of a teenager in later chapters

On Tuesday morning Duncan went to rouse the lad at 8.15. He sat down on the bed and stroked slightly his back.

"Richie wake up and dress decently we have to leave in half an hour. Your breakfast is ready."

Richie stretched a bit.

"Ah, Mac, I'm sick I have a headache. How many beers did you drink last night?"

"Hmm, don't know. "

"This is just an excuse. Get up and get dressed. In five minutes you are at breakfast."

"Oh, no I am really sick Mac. Please ask for a new appointment."

"Certainly, and then you're sick again or are you thinking of something else. Headache or not you are at breakfast in five minutes. If you are able to drink alcohol you may also attend a placement test.

"Please have mercy, Mac".

"No, get up immediately and stop whining."

Duncan left the room.

Ten minutes later, a bad-tempered Richie appeared at breakfast. Everything was ready. Duncan drank his coffee.

"Is that really necessary, Mac."

"Please eat your breakfast. Do you need a pain reliever against headache?"

"Huh, that would be a good idea, Richie said.

Duncan got up and a few minutes later he handed Richie a pain reliever. Richie took the pain reliever and swallowed it.

"Well now go brush your teeth and get your jacket. Meet me in five minutes at the door. Hurry up and don't dawdle."

Huh, today Mac was really strict with him. Better not pick a fight with him today or I lose, Richie thought.

Shortly before nine, the two were at the school. Richie wanted to get out of the car but suddenly he felt Duncan's hand on his left arm.

"Richie, I expect that you will give your best during the test and you are polite. Understood?"

"Huh, yes sir I'll be good."

"Well then you can now get out of the car and remember it."

Duncan greeted the secretary and informed her about his appointment with Mr. Lester. She led them straight to her boss.

"Good morning Graham."

"Good morning you two, you must be Richie."

"Good morning Sir", Richie replied politely.

I will show you the school first and then we will accompany you to Mrs. Smith. She will implement the placement test and take care of you. It will last all day but no worry there will be small breaks and a longer lunch break."

The tour was interesting. The school was very different than state schools. It was clean, functional and practical with a good technical standard. There were a maximum of 16 students in a class. The cafeteria you can visit later with Mrs. Smith. Now we will not let her wait any longer."

"Mrs. Smith this is Richie Ryan and this gentleman is Duncan Macleod his guardian."

"Good Morning Mr. Macleod and Richie", she greeted them.

"Richie is here for his placement test but we all know that", said Mr. Lester.

"I now have another appointment. I have to go unfortunately. Duncan, we'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Good luck Richie and a good day."

Duncan and Graham left the room and suddenly he was alone with Mrs. Smith.

"Please sit down where you want to Richie", she said.

Huh, sure Mrs. Smith, I sit over there." Richie did what she told him and sat down near the window.

"If you agree, you will do in each subject the written part first and then I'll ask you a few oral questions."

"Yes, that is fine with me", Richie confirmed.

"In the end, we will lead a closing discussion. Is that okay for you?"

"Yes that's okay, Mrs. Smith."

"Good, if you do not understand something, you can ask me any time. Take your time; you do not have to hurry.

I will always interrupt you after 50 minutes and you'll be able to rest 10 minutes."

"Here's a bottle of water and a glass, please help yourself."

Then she handed Richie the first test.

Ms. Smith was nice with Richie but still it was very exhausting for him.

He tried to do everything as best as possible. He did not want to disappoint Mac and Tessa. He was a little bit ashamed of his behaviour from yesterday. Actually, they only wanted his best and he had not behaved exactly exemplary.

Twenty minutes after five Mac came to pick him up. He led a brief conversation with Mrs. Smith and then they parted.

"I am very pleased that you gave your best and you were polite", Mac said and tousled his hair.

"Now we are looking forward to the result. How are you Richie?"

"Huh, I'm fine but I am rather tired and hungry."

"I believe you. Tomorrow you can sleep in. You have earned it. Dinner will be ready when we are at home. I'm sure you will like it."

Richie and Duncan entered the kitchen together.

"Hello Richie, everything went well", Tessa asked curious.

"Hi Tess, yes everything went well.*

"Well then you have indeed earned your favourite dish", Tessa said.

"Mrs. Smith was very pleased with Richie, and he was polite", Duncan confirmed.

"Sit down", everything is ready.

The dinner was pleasant. After that Richie had to do the dishes.

Duncan and Tessa retreated into the living room and spoke French with each other.

When Richie had done his duty, he entered the living room and asked; "May I please go to my room, I'm tired?"

"No, Richie, first we want to talk to you about your behaviour from yesterday. Please sit down and tell us which rules you have violated, Tessa instructed him.

Richie sat down a bit frustrated, easy to see for Duncan.

"Huh, do we really need to talk about it?"

"Yes, Richie we have to talk about. We will not let it just go", Duncan stated.

Uhm, Well, I was cheeky and defiant

I run away and had no permission to leave home

I haven't written the demanded essay about the compulsory school attendance

I drank some alcohol

The police brought me home very late

That's it."

"Well, you listed everything. We will tell you now for what and how you will be punished.

You were cheeky and defiant

We let it go because you're a teenager and you behaved as expected today", Duncan stated.

"You have not written the essay about the compulsory school attendance. This you will do on Thursday morning", Tessa demanded.

"You run away and had no permission to leave our home

Can you imagine that we were worried about you?" Tessa asked him.

"Huh, yes, I'm really sorry I did scare you, Tessa."

"For a kid in your age it is very dangerous to be out this late so we can not overlook it", Duncan said forcefully.

"You get house arrest for a week. No television, no phone calls and no music. After dinner you go to your room and at nine o'clock you're in bed. The house arrest starts tomorrow evening", Tessa told him.

"But this is really hard", Tessa.

"The decision has been made and we do not discuss it with you. I recommend you to accept it", Tessa advised.

"You drank some alcohol and the police brought you home very late", Duncan declared.

"For that you receive a spanking tonight", Duncan said.

"Hey are you crazy. I'm fifteen, not five; this punishment is really unfair and unjustified. I only had one beer. That Powell found us is not my fault."

"Be glad that Powell found and brought you home. He has saved you and us more trouble. He comes over on Friday afternoon because of the survey. You will say thank you.

He brought you home instead to arrest you. He decided against an arrest. Minors are not allowed to drink alcohol and it is against the law to instigate a riot in a public park at this time. Each of it would have been enough reason to arrest you or all of you and brought before the judge.

Be glad that you just have to say thank you Sgt. Powell and receive a spanking in addition. You may go to your room and prepare for bed," Duncan said a little annoyed.

Richie no longer dared to rebel and trotted off in the direction of his room. He had not thought about that. Powell had been able to arrest him. Perhaps the judge would have put him really in prison this time. After that Mrs. Harrington certainly wouldn't allowed him to live with Mac and Tessa. Huh, he really was stupid.

"Oh, that was really arduous, Tessa moaned. He was not aware that he now could already be in jail."

"The main thing is that he has realized it now and that he thanks Powell", Duncan said.

"I just want to watch the news quickly Duncan;" and then she switched on the TV and they cuddled a bit.

"I suggest that we now seek out our teenager in his room. You wish him good night and you leave.

Then I will explain to him again why he deserves and receives this spanking."

"Yes, that's a good suggestion. So we go ahead and promise me Duncan, that you have no pity on him. It could have come much worse. He deserves a proper spanking."

"This is also my opinion", Duncan confirmed.

Richie was already in bed when he heard a knock and the couple entered. Good, the two were just here to say good night.

Tessa sat down on the bed and said, "Richie you know that we love you and therefore we have to correct your behaviour."

"Yes, I know, Tessa." Not so good he thought.

"Well, it is important for us that you know we love you. I wish you good night and then she kissed him on his forehead. Good night Richie and sleep well. "

"Good night Tessa."

Mac sat down in the chair next to his bed. The threatened spanking was just a joke. Richie was sure he was almost grown up.

"Richie get up we have to discuss and edit something."

"Uh, what you mean Mac", Richie asked nervously.

"The spanking is still outstanding", Mac said seriously.

"Mac, it's just a joke between us I'm too old for that."

"I do not agree. For me you're still a little boy and it will remain the same when you're 25. I still will be 385 years older than you and that gives me every right to discipline you when you obviously need it."

Suddenly Richie's face was deep red.

"Huh, you mean it seriously, Richie asked with a trembling voice.

"Huh, yes Richie I mean it serious. Stand up or do you need my help for that?"

"Uhm, I can do that myself" and he followed Duncan's instruction.

"Tell me now why you deserve this spanking," Duncan demanded.

"Mac, that's just your opinion, I'm not on the same wave here!"

"Actually it is my opinion and Tessa's also."

"I deserve no spanking you bastard, Richie shouted angrily.

"Well then I'll explain it to you again no problem", Duncan said in a calm manner. He did not respond to the insult. Richie was just excited and probably a little anxious and that was understandable.

"You'll get a spanking because you drank alcohol.

Minors are not allowed to drink alcohol. It is against the law.

It is prohibited to instigate a riot in a public park at a late time and you risked your live.

You probably remember your second day with us when I told you that it is crystal clear that you are not allowed to do any criminal or illegal stuff and you do nothing that endangers your life.

If you do one of those things you are definitively in for a spanking and a severe punishment in addition."

"Huh, yes I remember and I violated this rule. I'm really sorry, can't you punish me differently" Richie asked desperately.

"I have also told you that a Macleod keeps always his promises. I will not change that yet. Please come to me."

"No Mac, please don't spank me", Richie pleaded.

Duncan simply grabbed Richie and moved him in one swift motion in his lap. His head down and his butt up ready to spank. Richie tried to fight and stand up but Duncan held him firmly.

Richie got a severe panic attack and tried to fight back. But Duncan held him and would not let him go.

There was no going back he had to do that now. Duncan did not like this but it needs to be done. Better a sore posterior than in prison.

When Richie no longer resisted because he was too tired for it, he felt that Mac began to rub soothing circles on his back.

So he told Richie several times; "You must have no fear Richie. Just calm down my lad, I would never touch you inappropriately. I would never beat you, molest or rape you and that's a promise. When I must correct your behaviour, you receive a spanking no less and no more.

Richie slowly calmed down when he realized that Mac spoke calmly but firmly with him. Slowly, he also understood what Mac said and meant. Nevertheless, the fear remained.

"I shall start now with the spanking", Duncan informed him.

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

Richie gasped; these first blows already produced an unpleasant heat and a slight burn on his butt. He bit his lip, determined to get through this without making a sound. Mac had a hard hand Richie noticed and distributed the blows masterly on the various zones on Richie's butt.

Richard tell me why you receive this spanking, Duncan asked him.

"Huh, tell me again", muttered Richie in a trembling voice.

"You are not allowed to do criminal or illegal stuff and you do nothing that endangers your life", Duncan declared.

"Repeat it Richard", Duncan demanded forcefully.

"I am not allowed to do criminal or illegal stuff and I do nothing that endangers my life", Richie repeated in a trembling voice.

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

Richie whimpered. The stinging heat had now become a slow burn. He felt how some tears began to gather in his eyes.

"Richard tell me again why you receive this spanking!" Duncan demanded again.

"I am not allowed to do criminal or illegal stuff and I do nothing that endangers my life", muttered Richie with an even more trembling voice.

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

Richie felt the blows on his butt more and more and his sensitivity and the burning feeling did increased immensely. He did not know how much of this he could endure before he would cry like a baby.

"Richard tell me again why you receive this spanking"! Duncan demanded again.

"I am not allowed to do criminal or illegal stuff and I do nothing that endangers my life", sobbed Richie choppy.

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

The tears started to fall. Richie's butt was on fire and he was not able to stop the sobs at this point.

Mac had monitored him closely and knew that Richie was near his limit.

"Mac, please stop, I'm so sorry!"

"I know, Richard, but you must learn that your actions have consequences!"

Then Duncan informed him. "But it's almost over."

"Richard tell me again why you receive this spanking!" Duncan demanded again.

"I am not allowed to do criminal or illegal stuff and I do nothing that endangers my life", sobbed Richie choppy.

Richie felt that Mac now pulled his pyjama pants down. Oh, no! How embarrassing Richie thought.

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

The final blows were the hardest and Richie lost his control completely.

"Richard, the spanking is over", Duncan informed his teenager.

Richie was now crying hard and Duncan started to rub again comforting circles in his back.

Richie's butt was deep red and hurt.

When the boy had calmed Duncan ordered him to stand up and assisted him. Richie fixed his pyjama pants back in place and winced.

Duncan stood too and pulled his troubled teenager into a big bear hug. Richie didn't resist him and hugged him back.

"I'm so sorry, Mac."

"I know Richie and you are forgiven. I love you and want you to be safe and well.

"You have a hard hand, Mac! " Richie complained.

Good, I'm glad you are impressed. I hope it will help you to choose to obey us and calm down your life.

Tell me again why you received this spanking just to be sure that you know it."

"I am not allowed to do criminal or illegal stuff and I do nothing that endangers my life", Richie repeated.

"I believe it is enough for now," Duncan said.

"Hop in your bed!"

Duncan covered him gently with his blanket.

"Richie I love you. Good night my lad. Sleep well." Duncan kissed him on his forehead.

"Mac, I'm sorry I disappointed you."

"I know Richie", and he tousled his hair.

"Good night Mac."

Duncan took Richie's hand in his and started the relaxation exercise and soon Richie fell asleep.

Duncan turned out the light and went into his bedroom. He noticed that Tessa was already asleep. He lay down and soon fell asleep.

Richie had a terrible nightmare. First Duncan heard him only moan and then the lad began to mumble.

He opened the door to the Richie's room and said reassuringly, "Richie it is just a nightmare. Wake up you are safe. Richie wake up!"

"Mac"? Richie asked.

"Yes, it's me Mac. May I sit down on your bed, Richie?"

"Huh, yes why not!"

"You had a nightmare you want to tell me about it?"

"No,I'm okay I cannot remember."

"Would you like something to drink?"

"It is not necessary."

"Are you sure I make some tea for myself."

"Okay I'll take one too."

"Stay in bed I will bring it."

Duncan made some tea and soon he handed Richie his mug.

"Thank you Mac."

"You're welcome. Is this the old priest's special tea", Richie asked.

"Yes it is Darius recipe."

Richie sniffed at his tea, and then took little sips. When Richie had finished his tea he handed Mac the mug.

"Do you want me to stay till you drift off to sleep again?"

"Huh, yes", Richie said hesitantly.

Duncan tousled Richie's hair and kissed him on the forehead and sat down in the chair.

Duncan took Richie's hand in his large one and started the relaxation exercise again.

"Breathe slowly in and out. ... "

Ten minutes later Richie was asleep again. Duncan disentangled his hand and went back in his own bed.

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