Lucky Luke is owned by Morris
Lucky Luke had many extraordinary things happen in his life. From performing in a circus, to meeting the president and other well known people like Calamity Jane , while meeting and beating famous outlaws like Billy the kid and Jessie James. But the one thing Lucky Luke never expected to happen was that he would meet his birth mother.
He'd never thought it would happen. When Luke was growing up he thought something probably happened to her and on rare occasions he'd thought that she simply didn't care enough to come looking for him.
Yet here she was arms wrapped around the lonesome cowboy in an embracing hug, crying tears of pure happiness all while crying out.
"My baby, my baby, my beautiful baby boy its you its really you! I knew you were still alive"! Robin cried out.
Everyone in the room appeared to be crying even Robin's strong as stone friend Renee and the Daltons were simply just bawling like babies touched by the reunion of a mother and her son. All except Luke who just stood in the loving embrace of Robin stunned to his core.
Robin finally let go off Luke still teary eyed.
"After so long I finally found you, my gosh you've gotten so big"! Robin said.
Luke looked down at her still stunned.
"I...I can't believe it I have a mo...mo..". Luke stumbled having trouble uttering that last word.
"Yes Luke you have a mother and I have my son." Robin said before planting a loving kiss to Luke's cheek.
"Hey wait a minute, so if Lucky Luke is your son does that mean he has a different name"? Jack asked.
"It's actually quite funny that your called "Lucky" Luke ". Robin said turning to her son.
"So my real name is Lucky then"? Luke asked.
"Yup, Lucky Jonathan Kingery ,born August 18, to Robin Kingery and David Rafferty, Height: 19.5 inch, Weight: 7.5 pounds." Renee replied.
Everyone stared at her.
"What? A mid wife remembers these sort of things". Renee responded.
Robin smiled once more.
"My dear Lucky you must have so many questions or do you still want me to call you Luke"? Robin asked.
"Um...Just Luke would do" Luke responded not expecting to be called just Lucky.
"Okay Luke it is"! Robin said happily once again hugging her son.
"Oh Luke I'm so happy for you, you finally found your Ma"! Averell said while joining in on the hug.
The next moments were spent with Robin showing Luke a photo album of the Kingery family. Apparently Luke had lots of great aunts and uncles along with their children and their children. A good portion of them were still around and would be eager to meet Luke according to Robin. Robin then moved on to the few baby pictures of Luke she had. The Daltons awed and laughed as Robin passed around the book. Luke tried to hide his reddening face as one pic was of him naked in a bathtub.
"Don't be embarrassed Luke I got a pic here of us in the tub, Joe's even crying in it". Averell said.
"Averell"! The brothers said blushing.
"Oh and here's one of my brothers and me when were kids". Robin said pointing to the photo.
In it were Tony, Robert, Ace and Robin as children. Anthony tried to look professional while Robert did the same though he appeared to be bunny earing the other. Ace was chasing a small dog all while dressed in Indian attire and Robin sat on a little wooden rocking horse starring straight ahead.
"I just realized since these three are your brothers that makes them my uncles". Luke said.
"Yes, oh my I haven't told them yet Re.." Robin was interrupted by Renee.
"Already on it". Renee said. The sound of Morse code came out of the room.
"Do one of you Daltons know how to use smoke signals? The wires don't reach out to the Paiutes territory". Renee said.
"We'll do it". Came Jack and William.
Luke watched as the two brothers left the house before Luke turned to Robin.
"So I guess this means your going to grant them sanctuary right"? Luke asked.
"Unfortunately yes. I made a deal with the Daltons to grant them their safety in my territory if they found my son".
"And they did". Luke said disappointingly.
"But I had them agree to follow strict guidelines while in my territory plus Renee will be keeping an eye on them as well". Robin said.
"I still have a bad feeling about this". Luke responded.
Outside Jack and William were busy trying to contact the Paiutes.
"Wait does son have one puffs or two"? Asked William.
"Two". Jack replied as he finished the message.
"Think Ace saw it"? William asked.
In the distance a voice could be heard.
"YAAHOOO I'm an uncle"! The distant voice of Ace echoed.
Luke had taken Jolly back to the stalls. Luke needed some time to sort his thoughts out and some time with his trusty companion would do Luke some good.
" I'm just as surprised as you cowboy. Though as a person Mrs. Robin does seem like a nice lady certainly one that knows how to treat a horse well based on this fancy stable". Jolly said.
"I just don't know what to think about all of this Jolly. It all seems like one crazy dream or a really bad joke". Luke said.
"Well those tears Mrs. Robin were crying seemed pretty genuine to me". Jolly said.
" Think I'll just focus on stopping this feud with the Kingery's right now". Luke said.
"Good luck". Jolly said.
Joe all of a suddenly entered the stables.
"Oh hey there Lucky Luke I didn't see you there. Oops my bad I should be calling you Lucky Kingery since that's your real name". Joe said enjoying the look of discomfort on Luke's face that appeared when Joe called him Kingery.
" I don't know what you and the others are planning Joe but I'm keeping my eye on you so don't try anything funny". Luke said.
"Me do something bad after being pardoned by a sweet little old lady who has recently been reunited with her son? Never". Joe said.
"Well remember Renee is watching you too". Luke reminded.
"Of course I wouldn't want to do anything to upset her. Now if you excuse me I have a few errands to run. Have a nice day Mr. Kingery! Joe yelled the last part.
This caught the attention of the nearby residents and before Luke knew it he was being swarmed by people excited to meet him.
Robin watched Luke being swarmed by the townsfolk.
"Do you think Luke is going to be happy here"? Robin asked Renee.
Renee was wedeling a piece of wood before stopping to answer her friend.
"Honestly Robin I don't think so. Luke is a lonesome cowboy those type prefer to be out on their own and don't like to be tied down". Renee said.
"So you don't think he'd be willing to stay"? Robin asked.
"I'm afraid not, he'll more than likely head off as soon as this feud is over with". Renee replied.
Robin looked disheartened at this response.
"Seems unfair after all this time and all the searching, I finally find my son only to learn that I'll quickly loose him again". Robin said.
Renee placed her arm around Robin in a comforting embrace.
" It is unfair Robin, but that's how life works sometimes. For right now you just need to be grateful you found him and enjoy this time you have with Luke". Renee said.
"Your right. As much as I would love to have Luke here he'd be happier out there roaming the country". Robin said.
"I'd like to do at least one thing for him. I want Luke to know that his family loves him and that we're willing to make peace with one another. I want to throw Luke a party with all of the Kingery's and Rafferty's in attendance". Robin said.
"But what about the rivalry"? Robin asked.
"I just have to hope my brothers are willing to at least put their anger aside for one night for Luke". Robin said.
"I hope they'll behave too, but right now you might want to rescue your son before he ends up at the alter". Renee said as she pointed out the window.
Outside a group of young women had Luke backed into a corner.
Things had gotten out of hand for the cowboy as the inquisitive crowd that had gathered around him turned into a storm of woman who had surrounded him while questioning the poor cowboy about his romantic life and what kind of women he was into. Luke felt trapped he was so nervous he could hear his own heart pounding in his chest from being riled up. Luke couldn't even speak as some of the woman began arguing with each over on who saw Luke first.
Just as things were getting to out of hand Robin's voice rose above the crowd.
"Alright ladies that'll be all, Luke has had enough for one day". Robin said.
The women quickly stopped their arguing and straightened up.
"Yes Mrs. Robin". They replied before leaving in an orderly fashion.
Luke watched in amazement as the flock of ladies left.
"Thank you I thought I was a goner". Luke said.
"Not much of the romantic type are you"? Robin asked.
"Nope". Luke responded.
Robin gave a small
"How about we head to the saloon for a drink? I'm sure you could use one after having your nerves all jumbled up". Robin said.
"A nice cold lemonade sure sounds nice right about now thanks m..mo..Robin". Luke said still having trouble at accepting Robin as his mother.
The saloon was quite busy. Inside was a bustle of people as music from the piano could be heard over the crowd. The girls on stage were busy performing while the bartender was handing out drinks to paying customers.
He watched as Robin and Luke entered the saloon a huge smile beamed across the bartenders face.
"Robin glad to see you out and about today"! The bartender called.
"Afternoon Pork chop". Robin called back.
Pork chop came out from behind the bar and made his way toward the two. With each step the bartender caused the whole saloon to shake as his sized doubled the closer he got to the pair. He was a huge man with a bald head and sported an El Bandito mustache. Pork chop stood just above six foot and had a heavy frame.
"Ah Robin its good to see you smiling again! What brings you in today"? Pork chop asked giving the small women a hug.
"Just stopping by for a drink, hope you don't mind but I brought a guest". Robin said.
Pork chop turned his attention to Luke.
"Daw and who's this little guy"? Pork chop asked while lightly pinching Luke's cheek.
Luke starred at the man in confusion before Pork Chop let out a deep laugh while patting Luke on the back.
" Just kidding of course I know who you are Lucky Luke, you've been the talk of the town all day, plus I'd think I'd recognize my best friend's son"! Pork chop proclaimed.
"Pleasure to meet you Por.." Luke was caught off guard as Pork chop lifted the cowboy into a hug.
Luke's hat fell off as his feet dangled in the air while Pork chop embraced him.
"My gosh you look like the perfect mix of your Ma and Pa and I know a two or thing about mixing"! Pork chop laughed as he held Luke out.
Pork chop placed Luke back on the ground before ruffling Luke's hair.
"So what can old Pork chop get for you two"? The bartender asked.
"I'll have a glass of sweet tea please". Robin said.
"One glass of sweet tea extra sweet coming up! Now what would you like kiddo"? Pork chop asked Luke.
"Just a glass of lemonade if you don't mind". Luke answered.
"And a glass of lemonade for the champ. I'll get on your two's drinks right away". Pork chop said as he made his way back to the bar.
Robin and Luke sat at a nearby table.
"Um so". Luke said.
"Oh that's just Pork Chop. He was friends with your father". Robin said.
"My...Father"? Luke asked.
"Yup"! Pork chop interrupted as he came by with the drinks.
"What you didn't think you just appeared out of thin air did you"? Pork chop asked.
"N..No I'm just still cooping with the fact that I have a m..mo.. family" Luke said.
"Your Pa and me go way back we worked as rail men for the Santa Fe line. He met your Ma when we worked in Arkansas and boy talk about nervous David was shaking like he'd been left in the middle of a blizzard with nothing but his long johns on every time Robin passed him by". Pork chop said.
"So Pork chop here thought it would be a great idea to lock the two of us in a boxcar so we could get better acquainted". Robin said.
"Well it worked didn't it"? Pork chop chuckled.
"Is he here"? Luke asked.
Pork chop and Robin's smiles soon faded into looks of sadness before Robin spoke up.
"I'm sorry Luke but your father is no longer with us". Robin said as she held Luke's hand in her own.
Luke slumped a little in his seat before he placed his other hand over Robin's.
"I'm sorry. I'm sure he was a good man". Luke said in condolence.
"He was, if you want I have some pictures and items of his if you want to view them later". Robin said.
"Yes I think I'd like that". Luke responded.
"I can't believe it we're finally free"! Joe cheered as he exited the General store with his brothers.
"Now that Mrs. Robin has pardoned us we don't have to worry about going back to prison"! Jack said.
"Even Lucky Luke can't touch us while we're in Mrs. Robin's town"! William said.
"Speaking of Lucky Luke did you guys see the look on his face when he realized the two stories matched? That was priceless"! Joe said while trying to copy Luke's expression from earlier that day.
"Yeah I thought he was going to drop dead right then and there". Jack said.
"Who knew that the guy who put us in prison would end up being our ticket to freedom"! Joe said.
"I'm just glad we were able to help Mrs. Robin find her baby". Averell said.
"And the best part is we can still commit crime! All we have to do is rob or hold up someplace outside Robin's territory then book it back here and the lawmen won't be able to do anything to us"! Joe proclaimed.
"That's genius Joe"! Said Jack.
"Great idea Joe"! Said William.
"But Joe what about Lucky Luke? Won't he just chase after us or be waiting to arrest us before we get back to Robin's"? Averell asked.
"Not if he's to busy handling the Kingery's plus he's got his hands full reuniting with his Ma and helping her out with the town". Joe said
And with that the Dalton's pulled out their canteens.
"Three cheers for Lucky Luke Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray"! The Daltons cheered.
As evening began to approach Luke and Robin made their way back to the house.
Luke still didn't know what to make of all this. Having a mother, being part of a family that currently was on the brink of war, the Daltons, and of all the attention he had been getting.
As they entered the house Renee had walked up to them.
"Good news all of your brothers responded and they are all very interested in meeting Luke. Renee said.
"That's great news! Hopefully now we can take steps to stop this feud". Robin said.
"Unfortunately Robin they are not wanting to get together instead they want Luke to meet them on their territory". Renee said
Robin gave a disappointed look before Luke spoke up.
"Well at least its a start". Luke said.
Robin cheered up at this before Luke continued.
"So which one of the brothers will I be meeting first"? Luke asked.
"Don't know. They were in to much of a disagreement to decide so I told the Kingery brothers to each send a runner and the first one to get here will be the first to see you". Renee replied.
"Well I guess if we're going to have guest I should get dinner ready". Robin said before heading for the kitchen.
"And I better go check on the Daltons to make sure their following the rules. Luke you might want to head upstairs, people have been stopping by non stop today dropping off gifts for ya". Renee said.
Luke headed up stairs and sure enough the bedroom was filled with gifts from the townsfolk. Most of the gifts were flowers but Luke did receive new horseshoes for Jolly, A lifetime supply of lemonade curtesy of Pork chop, drawings from the towns children, a new suit from the local tailor, and a brand new saddle from the sheriff.
Luke noticed the banner which hung from the wall, it read "Welcome home Lucky"!
"This is too much". Luke said to himself.
Renee was surprised to find the Daltons behaving though their good behavior did not deter Renee's suspicion that they were planning something.
"Hello there Ms. Renee, what brings you by this time of day"? Averell asked.
"Just checking in. How are you four enjoying your sanctuary"? Renee asked.
"Oh we're enjoying it greatly"! Joe said.
"Yeah we spent the whole day making the house Robin gave us feel more homely". Said William.
Renee looked around to see that additions had been added to the house such as furniture and new paint on the walls.
"Glad to see you boys getting adjusted, wish I could say the same for Luke". Renee said.
"Luke's not liking having a Ma"? Averell asked.
" I don't think he doesn't like her but I can see that Luke is having a hard time adjusting to having a mother and having so much attention on him". Renee replied.
"Well I can help with that". Averell said.
"You can"? Renee and the other Daltons said in surprise.
"Yup, I know lots about a mother's love I'll see if I can get Luke to understand that the attention Mrs. Robin is giving him is normal for Ma's and their babies". Averell said.
"I'm sure Robin would greatly appreciate that Averell just don't try to push Luke to much okay"? Renee said.
"Will do". Averell responded.
"Great. Now Robin wanted me to invite y'all over for supper so if your interested we can head over now". Renee said.
Luke stood on the at the door watching the three runners fighting over one another to reach Luke first.
"Hey I wanna play to"! Rantanplan said as he quickly joined the scuffle.
Rantanplan was able to distract two of the runners long enough for the third to slip by and reach Lucky Luke.
"Message for Mr. Luke from Robert Kingery". The runner said handing Luke an envelope with a diamond as its seal.
Once the other messengers saw that they had been beaten by Robert's runner the two quickly raced for Luke. The man from the Paiute tribe had reached Luke first.
"Brother Ace sends message for his lonesome cowboy nephew to meet him by Paiute territory when done with others". Ace's runner said.
"Sure thing I'll be sure to stop and see Ace after my meeting with Robert". Luke responded.
Ace's runner then pulled out a necklace with some sort of plant on it and gave it to Luke.
"Please wear this while in the Paiute land, the villagers fear that nephew Luke might be water baby". The runner said.
"Water baby what's that"? Luke asked.
" Water baby is dangerous water spirit that can mimic real baby cry in hopes of trapping a human. It is said that they will kidnap human babies and replace them. The village has heard of Luke's story and fear he might've been replaced by one. These herbs are meant to chase off the water spirit's". The runner said.
"I'll be sure to wear this while in the village". Luke said.
Ace's runner gave a quite nod in approval before Luke invited him and the others inside. The last runner was sent by Tony, he didn't talk much as he handed Luke the letter before entering the house.
Everyone was soon seated around a large dinning room table as Robin and Renee began handing out plates of lamb chops, mashed potatoes, and peas.
"Wow Mrs. Robin this looks really good! Did you make this all by yourself"? Jack asked.
"Its been a while since I last cooked and I thought it would be nice to start up again". Robin said.
The group sat down in prayer before eating.
" I just realized this will be the first meal Lucky Luke has had from his mom, what do think Luke is her food good"? Joe asked a sly smirk on his face.
Luke looked down at the food. With a bit of hesitation Luke managed to pick up a piece of the lamb chop with his fork and began chewing.
It was good, really good in fact. Luke was really surprised at how well done the food was.
"This... This is outstanding Robin". Luke said.
Robin seemed to glow at how much her son was liking her cooking.
"I'm so glad you like it, please help yourself to some more if your still hungry sweetie". Robin said.
Everyone continued with their meal all while having a nice chat with one another.
Averell sat next to Luke and noticed that the cowboy had stopped eating.
"What's wrong Luke? Don't you like your Ma's cooking"? Averell asked.
"I do and that's the problem". Luke said.
"Why's that a problem"? Averell asked.
"Her food it's better than Martha's". Luke said in regret.
"Was Martha the woman who took care of you after Robin lost you"? Averell asked.
Luke nodded his head.
"Well Luke I don't doubt that Martha loved you like her own but the truth is nothing can beat the love a Ma has for her child". Averell said.
Luke gave Averell a look of confusion.
"Think of it like a telegram, but its only connected to you and Robin". Averell said.
Luke understood little of what Averell was saying.
"So the reason this food taste so good to me is because Robin is telling me she loves me through her cooking"? Luke asked.
"Exactly"! Averell said.
"So does it taste just as good to you"? Luke asked Averell.
"Her foods really good but it doesn't match up to my Ma's cooking". Averell said.
"Because the telegraph connected to the two of you". Luke said finally piecing things together.
"Yup, the telegraph is connected to other people too but the connection ain't as strong as it is between Ma and child". Averell said.
Luke starred at Averell stunned at the wise words from the youngest Dalton brother.
After dinner Luke thought it would be best to head straight to bed in order to have an early start in the morning.
Before that he stepped into the kitchen where Robin and Renee were currently washing dishes.
"Did you need something Luke"? Robin asked.
"I just wanted to say goodnight before I head to bed and also to thank you for the dinner". Luke replied.
"It's no problem at all sweetie". Robin said.
Luke shuffled on his feet, nervous.
"Well, goodnight". Luke said.
The cowboy quickly gave a small kiss on his mothers cheek before heading upstairs.
Renee chuckled.
"See, everything will work out". Renee said.
Robin smiled happy to see Luke warming up to her.