On a modern road, it is not too unusual to see, a horse drawn cart or carriage in this or from 'Amish' communities.
But, the 'ones' of our story, is NOT Amish. " Myuri, is doing better.",said a Platinum headed man. " The storm last night, really upset her.
I hate hearing her 'whimpers', I felt 'powerless'. ", said a Red headed woman, stroking her Platinum haired daughter's head, who slept.
" You held her. It's 'sometimes' all you could do.", said the man. ' Holo', a former 'goddess' of the harvest, married Kraft Lawrence, and had
Myuri with him. They currently have two businesses, a bath house and general store. With them is Norrah Arndt a former shepardess and her
dog Eenik. They were on thier way to a far village as a feroucious storm hit. They all slept in the relative safety of their wagon until it has passed.
As, they woke, they found a road of Grey or Black crushed stone with 'lines' on it, painted by an 'odd' method.
Now, they travel in an unknown 'territory'. Noraah feeling the cooling air on her now bared feet,and petting her dog, in the cart back.
sees..., " Mr. Lawrence, a metal 'cart' or ' carriage' is following. ", said the Blonde. Lawrence looked behind them, to see the 'off White' transport,
follow. He pulled to the roadside, and the other 'cart' followed. A man, tall, Bronze, with Black hair and mustache and beard come from his
'cart'. He wore a Dark Blue of Black outfit with a metallic emblem on his 'vest'. He walked past Norrah and Eenik and to the front.
" Hello, Jayce Hassan, County Deputy. Sir, we have 'issues' to disuss." " We're new to these lands.", replied Lawrence. " It maybe, but, you have no license
plate or reflector on your wagon. ", said Hassan. " Apologies, we were not aware.", said Lawrence. " I'll come back.", said Hassan.
As Hassan went back to his car.., " It seems Norrah is 'smitten' by, the 'law enforcer'.", said Holo. " You shouldn't say such ' brazen things'.",
she replied. " Oh, I do know of what I speak.", said the 'wolf'. Then, the Deputy come back. " All right, verbal warning on the 'no license plate' and *passes over
paper * address of a 'farm and home supply' store a couple of towns ahead. " " Thank you, we'll take care of this.", said Lawrence.
The Deputy smiled, and went back to his unit. Lawrence continued on, as the Deputy driven past.
Half way to the 'destination'.., " Eenik isn't doing too good.", said Norrah. " Neither is Myuri.", said Lawrence. They passed the
'smaller' of towns, and to the 'larger' one.
2. A Larger Town
"How 'exactly' is 'big' is this place?", asked Lawrence. " Why place a ' metal bird' is the back of their home?", asked Myuri. They had little difficulty in navigation,
until Myuri spotted..., " A 'General Store '.", she said. " Worth a 'look'.", said Lawrence. They had parked at the nearest patch of grasses, Eenik took shelter under
the wagon, as Norrah now in sandals hopped down. " " Stay Eenik.", she said, petting the dog.
They walked in, to a 'shock'. " What manner of 'place'?", asked Lawrence. There were shelves of all manner of items. " Daddy, found shelves of drinks..., " , said Myuri,
close to passing out, as she sees the 'coolers' of the drinks. They gotten 'Prime', as Norrah got a jug of water and a steel watering bowl.
The checker let them through, without payment or incident.
They met with.., "Mister Hassan. We were about to handle the issues of, what we discussed.", said Lawrence. " Is this your dog?", the Deputy asked.
" It's mine.", said Norrah. " Well, the 'puppy' needs a leash and/or harness. ", said Hassan. " Oh? Well, I'll see into it.", said Norrah. The Deputy smiled, and he
went on his way. Holo muttered the 'wedding march' under her breath, as she passed Norrah.
As, they continued.., " Mommy, Daddy, if this is a new 'land' shouldn't we have the 'currency' ? " , asked Myuri. " I'm sure there is a trade guild or
money exchanger in this town.", replied Lawrence.
Then, they found..., " What manner of 'Market Place' is this?", asked Holo. It was a collection of shops, close together. They found an area of grass,
for the horse, as Eenik slept, near his waterbowl and jug. Norrah jogged to catch up.
They entered the 'first' building. " What 'captraptions' are these?", asked Holo, of the 'claw machines'. " What 'witchcraft' is this?", asked Norrah seeing a
'RedBox' dispenser. The 'group' was now 'wary' of the building, especially getting through the 'second' self opening doors and ' gates ' within.
"Mommy, Daddy, I found the exchange house.", said Myrui. It was an 'alcove' in an area of smaller 'shops', with a table filled with pamphlets.
A Blonde female teller, sees the group. " Hello. I and my 'group' are new, and to * takes out Gold coin from money sack* exchange our monies.",
said Lawrence. " I.., need to speak to my supervisor.", said the Teller.
The 'visiting' group walked out 'pale'. ' How much did we get? ', they thought.
They past the various shops and stores, and one with an 'enclosed' entry. Holo and Myuri slapped hands over thier mouths and hands.
Once outside.., " Sorry, the 'perfumes' and ' colognes' in there, plays havok on our noses.", said Holo. Lawrence nodded in understanding.
They arrived in the 'Farm and Home supply store' . " Got the 'reflector' but not so sure about the 'fasteners'.", said Lawrence, seeing the 'screws'.
" Daddy, I asked one of the ladies, about 'Dollar Tree'. It seems, you can get a 'screwdriver' at 'low price' there.", said Myuri. " Then,
shall we?", said Lawrence.
With the reflector on the back of the cart and harness on Eenik, the group goes to, City Hall.
3. Modern Bureaucratic Problems
They stepped into the building, and found the 'Office' where to get the license. " Hello, I'm here for a 'license'.", said Lawrence. A 'large', middle aged,
glasses wearing woman, passed..., " Fill out the form.", she said. Lawrence smiled and taken the paper and clipboard and sat with the others.
He went back, and shown his 'work'. " You a 'foreigner'?", asked the woman. " Well, I and my companions are 'new' to your lands.", replied Lawrence.
He was handed another clipboard and form. " Let me guess, 'another' paper?", asked Holo. " Needs to be done.", said Lawrence.
" I'll check on Eenik.", said Norrah. She jogged from the Office as Lawrence filled out his ' paper'.
Norrah found a lighter skinned, 'knight' dressed as Hassan, with neatly kept Brown hair and 'narrow' Blue eyes. He heard Norrah approach.
" Something, wrong?", she asked. " John Mace, County Deputy. Just looking at your dog." " His name is, Eenik. I used him, to herd sheep.", she
replied. " Thought him, a 'Police' dog, because of the 'harness'.", said Mace. " Did I buy, the wrong one?", asked Norra. "Nah, looked 'similar' to our,
harnesses.", said Mace. " Wanted to look in, on Eenik.", said Norrah. They looked, as Lawrence, Holo and Myuri walk out, with the mentioned male,
with a 'White' colored lettered and numbered metal plate.
Using the newly purchased screwdriver to attach, the license to the cart, everyone climbed on board. " The lady 'looked' at me, when I replied about NOT
having a cell phone.", said Lawrence. " Must we, get one?",asked a near exsaperated Holo. " Well, it seems to be 'important', in this 'land'.", said Lawrence.
" The ' general store' we gotten our drinks from, seem to have those.", said Myuri. " Myuri, excellenet idea.", said Lawrence.
They returned to 'Dollar General' , and gotten one.
4. Like Concrete
" Let's see, 'Skip' this, ' skip' this, all right, done.", said Myuri. " Now, to go ahead and input ' Pascole Village ' and..., " Myuri's eyes shown
the worst fear. Lawrence took the Cell Phone, and on the screen..., ' Location Not Found ' . " Obviously, Myuri 'misspelled'.", said Holo.
" You don't know that.", said Lawrence. "Myuri, 'type' in, ' Spice And Wolf ' or 'Wise Wolf Bathhouse'." " Same words, ' Location Not Found' .", said Myuri.
She typed again. " Found an 'Inn' for us.
Myuri slept as the adults was in the Motel Lobby. " How ironic, we ended back at the place, which we needed the reflector. But, by the same, I DID
display some 'arrogant' behaviors to Myuri. I should apologize.", said Holo. " What did happen? Was it of the storm?", asked Norrah.
"Well, there is 'evidence' we experianced first hand.", said Lawrence. " Perhaps, this is another 'time' and 'era' we are in, besides a new land."
They went back to the room, to see Myuri, using the Motel screen and 'digital' map to help find their home. " Myuri, I acted the 'arrogant' wolf. I am
sorrry.", said Holo holding her close. " Well, it's not my fault. I'm trying to find 'home', or any indications.", said Myuri. Lawrence then noticed...,
" What is this?" " Game handheld.", said Myuri. " Well, take 'down' the map, so we use the screen.", said Lawrence.
After, Myuri did, Lawrence found ' news'..., * " Continuing our top story, 'Middle Ages' communities 'popped' up after sudden storms.."*
The 'reality' hit hard.
Lawrence 'twiddling' his pencil between his fingers, trying to figure out, what to do next. Myuri was 'napping', Holo, combing her tail, and Norrah petting
Eenik. " *sigh* Our home could be in a different country, if the 'news' is anything to go by.", said Lawrence. " Would explain 'why' Myuri's 'phone' didn't
'register' our home or businesses.", said Holo. " So, we're 'stuck'?", asked Norrah. " Looks like it.", replied Lawrence.
Without 'notice' Myuri overheard everything.
5. Getting help
" I don't know Jayce, the K.C. Chief Celebration or Trump shootings, or these ' Middle Ages' communities popping up after the storms hit .", said Mace.
" I hear you John. Our 'world' is becoming, all kinds of messed up.", said Hassan.Then, they noticed ' Silver' triangle ears at their enclosed counter.
They looked over the 'edge'. " I need your 'help'.", said Myuri.
Motel
" You to the 'Police' for 'help'?", asked Lawrence. " Well, they know the area.", said Myuri. " Good point. But, don't take 'unneeded' risks again.",
said Holo. " Enough, Holo.", said Lawrence. There was a knock, and Norrah answered. " Mister Hassan." , she said. " I have 'news'."
Yoitsu Village
" So, you were here, in this county all the time?", asked Lawrence. " Surprised myself, when those ' television news crews' come. But, now,
the State Of Missouri is planning 'changes' for us. Noting TOO major, mind you..," , replied Richten Marlhiet.
A month later
The 'newer' villages were 'modernized' to a point. Electricity to every home and business. The Lawrences concluded their business with the distant
village finally, and a new chapter written.
End.