Wild Card Draw
Secret of the evil card! Stop Cowlarado!
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Our heroes head to their base of operations.
"What has gotten into Cowlarado!? he never acted like this!" Moo said
"How are we gonna find him," asked Miss Lily
"Luck for us he leaves on foot," Dakota said as he started to pack a bag.
"I'll come too," said Nata
"Hold your horses there you're still new to these parts," Kate said
"I'll do whatever it takes to help you find him. I've already lost Mother, and I can't bear the thought of losing him too," Nata declared, her resolve unwavering.
"We didn't mean you can't help you be holding down the fort while the boys and I go after Kid," Kate said
"But I wanna help him because..." said Nata as Miss Lily knew why
"I know how you feel but what if they came back hurt?" Lily said
"I never thought of that, I'm so sorry everyone," said Nata sadly
"Besides Cody should be getting out of school soon, and if he hears about this he will tag along," Moo said
"Okay, if you say so, please bring him back safely," said Nata as she sat down tears falling from her eyes
"We will come Dakota before his trail goes cold," Moo said
"I'll tell you about some of the messes Cody had caused the boys," Lily said to Nata.
"Oh my," said Nata
Later in the mayor's office
"Did you put the card on one of them," demanded Bulloney
"Yes, we did," Boot Hill answered
"Excellent, now I just have to draw up the land deed and the self-growing gold will be all mine!" said the corrupted mayor.
"You mean ours?" said Saddlesore
"I guess I could give two of you a few nuggets," Bulloney said
"Thanks, Boss," said Boothill
"What a few nuggets when I have gold that can regrow itself!" Bulloney said as he started to laugh evilly.
They started heading to the area where the gold was
But what they didn't know a calf boy was overhearing everything.
He has tan skin and brunette hair, he wears a blue shirt and light tan pants.
'Better follow them and find out,' he thought
He did so
"Soon when I have that gold, all of Moo Mesa WILL BE MINE!" he said
They reach the land.
"Now, to see how big we need to get the barn," said the mayor
"How do we do that," asked Boothill
"Neither one of you bring a toolbox with you!?" Bulloney question
"Ooooops," said Boothill
At a safe distance, the boy watches the events.
"Gold?" the boy questions to no one then Bulloney breaks off a good-size nugget and the gold regrows
"Woe! I better warn Moo!" the boy said as he ran off.
"Whose there," said Bulloney
"What is it, boss?" Saddlesore asks
"It's that Calf Cody AFTER HIM," he ordered
The two went off the calf.
"HELP, SOMEBODY" screamed the Calf With every ounce of energy, he sprinted away, his legs pumping furiously beneath him as he desperately tried to escape the menacing goons closing in from behind.
No one notices a hole formed underneath Boothill and he falls into it.
"Ouch," he said
"What the?" Saddlesore said as a giant cactus grew out of the ground and sent him flying.
"Pins hurt Ouch," he muttered as he landed and was covered head to toe with Cactus needles.
The boy could get away while Peanut and Sly high-five in the shadows.
"You're welcome," they whispered.
At the Tumbleweed.
"Oh Cowlarado, what fate awaits you, my dear?" said a worried Nata looking up at the sky.
"Don't worry Nata, Moo, Dakota, and Kate will bring him back," Lily said
"Oh Miss Lily, My mother often reminded me that it's essential to lend a hand to those who are struggling," said Nata
"And we don't what's going with Cowlarado, believe a lot of stuff happened that we can't explain," Lily said
"I'm sorry, Lily. Ever since my mother passed away, I've felt a deep urge to carry on her legacy of helping others. She met my father while working alongside him, and he fell in love with her not just for her beauty, but for the incredible kindness she radiated. It's that compassion I want to honor by making a difference in the lives of others." said Nata
The Calf came running in.
"Miss Lily," he said
"Cody!? What's happening?" Lily questions
Cody told Miss Lily everything he heard from the corrupted Mayor
"Cody where did you see the Mayor and this regrowing gold at?" Lily asks
"At a site where there was gold," he said
"Cody, could you show us where?" Lily ask
"Yes, but we got to hurry," said Cody
"Just lead the way!" Lily said
Cody, Lily, and Nata ran out of the saloon as Cody led the way
Once they reached the spot Lily was shocked.
"This is the land we had planned to buy for Nata today," Lily said
"Oh no, Lily, we gotta do something," said Nata
"They also said something about a card," Cody said
"Wait! Card!?" Gasped Nata as she remembered that before Cowlarado left, he found a little card
"You don't think?" Lily said
"Absolutely! Undoubtedly, the card that Cowlarado discovered and set aside was the same one that the mayor and his two companions stumbled upon. It was destined for Moo!" said Nata to Lily in shock
"So, Bulloney could buy the land and have this gold!" Lily said
"Exactly," said Nata
"I think it's time for you to get a makeover," Lily said
"Excuse me," said Nata as Miss Lily took her friend's hand and led her back to the saloon
With the boys and Kate
"I Just hope we find Cowlarado soon, I hate seeing Miss Moonlight crying," said Dakota
"Same here Dakota but we don't what gotten into Cowlarado but maybe JR and his people might know," Moo said
"Good thinking Moo," Kate said
"I hope so Moo," said Dakota
They head to JR's village.
They went to the building their friend was in
J.R. is an American Bison male wearing Native American clothing.
"Moo, Dakota, and Calamity Kate what brings you here?" asked the friendly Bison.
They explain what happens.
"That sounds terrible," said JR
"Do you or your people might know what happened to Kid?" Moo asks.
"I think so," said The Bison
"We should see if the elders know," JR said
"All right," said Moo
They leave J.R.'s workhouse.
"Where can we find the elders JR?" asked Dakota
"I'll lead to them they should be having one of their gatherings," JR Answered.
"Lead on JR, We need to find Cowlarado before something bad happens to him," said Moo
JR nodded as he led the way.
A few minutes later
They reach a building that appears to be some type of library.
"Is this place where they are?" asked Kate
They walk through the door and see two elderly Bisons sitting at a table.
"Hello honorable Elders, we need your help please," said JR bowing his head.
"What is the matter young one?" asks the elder male.
JR explained what Moo and Dakota told him to the elders
"Hmm, your friend has on him a piece of a fallen guardian," the female elder said.
"What's a piece of the fallen guardian?" asked Kate
"The story begins a long time ago two great beings created a land called Sylvanian, they also created two guardians one was a cross of a packrat and bat, the other a cross of a gator and a possum," the elder male started.
The female elder strums a harp as she throws powdered dust in the air, creating an image as the story begins.
"But the guardians didn't turn out as the beings hoped for, they were evil and true to take control over the land they were meant to protect," he said.
"What happened?" asked Moo
"One day they went too far they started a forest that nearly claimed four children's lives," the elder male said
"Are they okay, the children?" asked Dakota
"Yes, the beings saved them in their fury the beings transformed the guardians into ten cards and scattered them across the sky," The elder male answered.
"Ten Cards?" asked JR.
"Five for each guardian, two for the arms, two for legs and you guess what is the last part," The elder male answered.
"The Faces," said Kate
"The head and chest," the elderly male corrected.
"Goodness," said JR
"What would happen if someone gets one of those cards?" Moo asks
"They will find themselves under their influence, and no matter how pure and innocent their intentions, their hearts will inevitably turn dark," said the female elder
"That much be what happen to Cowlorado!" Moo said
"We also need your help finding him," said Dakota
"Remember these words no one can handle a card of the fallen guardians!" said the female elder
"Okay, but how's that gonna help us find Kid?" asked Kate
"Wait! Didn't you say that Cowlorado gets a dear John little?" JR asks
Moo handed JR the letter
"There!"JR said as he pointed to a line on the litter
Moo, Dakota, and Kate looked at the letter that JR pointed at
"Of course, if Kid were going to turn rotten he would go there!" Kate said
"Then we better hurry, thank you elders and you too!" said Moo
"When you get the card bring it to us!" The male elder said
"Hold on Moo, if we touch the card, we might turn evil too!?" said Kate
"We'll worry about that later for now we have a filly and her bou to save!" Moo said
"Then Let's rodeo!" said Dakota as they left the elders
Minutes later.
Nata was now dressed in men's clothing and wearing a twenty-gallon hat.
"Well, how do I look?" she asked Lily.
"You look like a man but very talking in a deeper voice when you catch with them," Lily said.
"Yee-haw, Let's rodeo boys," said Nata in a deep voice and asked Lily "How was that,"
"Perfect, if I know Moo like I do he should be heading to JR's village!" Lily said as he got a map.
"Right but I might need a horse," said Nata
"Since his dishonor is trying to steal the land that should be yours, I think it's only fair you take one of his horses," Lily said.
"Lily, I don't know what to say," said Nata
"You can think on the way, I'll try to get some dirt on Bulloney so Moo can send him away," Lily said.
"Okay as Moo would say "Let's Rodeo," said Nata
The two make their way out of the room.
They went to a stables to find a horse.
They found a roll of horses with a plate that reads "Mayor Bulloney's" over them.
"It's okay," said Nata in a soothing voice to the horses
She checks each one.
"I don't know Lily which one," asked Nata
"How about this one?" She said while pointing to a chestnut-colored horse.
Nata walked up to the horse and gently stroked it
The horse didn't back away.
"Easy boy, I won't hurt you, Easy," she said stroking him
The horse nuzzles into her hand.
"I think he likes me," said Nata to Lily who was impressed that her friend knew how to calm a horse
"Then take that one," Lily said
"I'll call you Thunder, how about it," asked Nata to the horse as she calmly climbed on its saddle.
"Good luck," Lily said
"Come on boy, let's go Giddy up," said Nata nicely as she rubbed the neck of the horse and it galloped away
"Time to set a trap," Lily said
She went off to set her plan as Nata rode off on her horse Thunder to help the Cowboys and Calamity Kate.
With the four
"I can't believe we didn't think that Kid would go after Sally!" Kate said
"The card's impact on him is magnified by his heartbreak, making it all the more poignant and difficult to shake off," said Moo
"I'm more worried the longer he has that card he will do more darker things," Kate said
"Then we better hurry and find him before that happens," said Dakota
Then they heard thunder.
They look up and see dark clouds.
"Dark clouds, Not good," said Miss Kate as a cowboy with its hat down and on a horse caught up with them
"We better get to high ground in case of a flash flood!" the cowboy said
"Thanks, Partner," said Moo
The four make their way to high ground and into a cave.
"Hey thanks there Partner," said Dakota clapping the cowboy's back
"No problem partner," the cowboy said.
"Say, where did you come from, because I never seen you before?" said Calamity
"Oh I came from Miller Creek," the Cowboy answered
"Why were you out here?" asked Moo
"I was checking the area to do on a cattle drive in," the cowboy said
"Hmm, I guess so," said Moo thinking he thought it was Nata but thought never mind
"What about you?" the cowboy asks.
Moo told the cowboy that they were trying to reach Cowlarado because of a card.
"Sounds like you might need another hand," the cowboy said
"Thanks, what's your name, Mine's Moo Montana," said Moo
"Nate Reddust," Nate answered
"Please to meet you, Nate, This is Miss Calamity Kate, and Mine's Dakota," said Dakota as he introduced himself and Calamity
"Nice to meet you all," Nate said
The Cowboys looked outside
"Hopefully this storm will slow down Kid," Kate said
"I hope so too," said Nate
With Cowlarado
He was on his way to a certain Heartbreaker with the card in hand
'It's not fair Moo has Lily and Dakota has Cowlamity heck even that runt Cody himself has that bison girl!' a voice said in his mind.
"It bothers me deeply that you don't have a soulmate, Sally Sue should have been my girl," said Cowlarado as his eyes turned red with Hate
'And yet she went off with some city bull,' the voice said
"Right, so maybe if I got rid of him, She'll have to love me again," said the possessed cowboy
"If this blasted storm hadn't rolled in, I would have been there by now!" he said as he looked outside the cave he was staying in.
"But still, you will get Sally Sue back home with you," said the voice
"Yes, she will and if anyone tries to stop me I'll stop them!" Cowlarado said as he pulled out his gun and fired as a lightning bolt struck.
