Joe recovered his senses quickly...but not quickly enough to prevent "Jill's" escape..or her brutal assault on John. "John...are you okay?" The words slipped out of his mouth before he took a closer look at him. She'd cut him badly during his brief loss of consciousness..with his BoneKnife, which she'd taken with her. All the better to lessen his power. She was crafty...and dangerous. "I'm sorry you got involved in this John. Really, I am."

John coughed. and forced a smile. "I've felt better Joe."

"Sorry John, that was a stupid question. Just hold on, I'll get you to the hospital..."

"Don't bother Joe, I'm dying here. Go after her...I saw that look in her eyes...and it was full of hate.  thought we could have something, I really did, but I guess I was just a damn fool...too easy because she made believe that she wanted me because I was someone special. What an idiot eh?"

"I'll catch her yet John, but it will have to wait...you're my priority now." He raced into the bedroom and returned with a blanket and a pillow and wrapped John up. He reached for the pouch on his belt and pulled out a spray and spritzed out a small quantity in the air above him. "Don't worry John, this will help."

John coughed again. "Tell me what's happening Joe...please, I'm dying...don't I deserve to know? After all...would this have happened if you hadn't showed up?"

Anger on John's part, Joe was not surprised by this...but now was not the time for a lengthy conversation between them. The spray was only a temporary solution, if he delayed...it would not be good for John. "I'll tell you what you need to know later John, really, but now...I need to get you to the hospital."

"Whatever."

Joe shrugged, inwardly. He knew things that John did not, but that if he did...he would think differently. Still, saving John's life was the matter at hand so he ignored his own "hurt" and picked him up and bundled him into the backseat of his car, going back to the house only to lock it up. These were not the days of yore, things like that were important now.

He jumped back in and raced to the hospital...not needing to know where it was, for this was more than just a car, it was his home on the road..and it could tell him just about anything he needed to know. So he input the data and followed the instructions. And as he sped towards the hospital he wondered what would he do if he lost his car..not that that was a real concern of his, not with a car like this...he was just prone to such wonderings.

This is the end for now...There's more to the tale of course, but I'm moving on to blog.ca for the next week. These past couple of story drives, here and in Yahoo 360 remind me that I got to stick with the stories I start. So no more stories begun and just left to be...no promises, but...plans to  stick with them better.

Until June...I'm in my usual places.

 

Charles Petrie

 

"This is your last chance John, seriously, step aside now...and I won't hurt you. I'll just deal with...Jill as I need to." But Joe knew that John would not listen, not with Jill's urging. But he wasn't worried about him...it was Jill that he had to concern himself with if his senses were right.

"Okay, Joe, I gave you fair warning..." His voice trailed off as he took a deep breath and rushed him...hoping within himself that he could throw him out..or failing that, as he feared, just leave, because John wasn't a fighter by nature.

Joe leapt into the air...elegantly, away from John. "I'm not your ordinary man John, as you can plainly see. Do the right thing and let me deal with Jill...please." He knew then...his senses were screaming at him now...this was not the Jill he remembered and it was more than just a loosening up as John had inferred. "This is out of your depth John, believe me, I know what I'm talking about here." He knew he had a better chance of an easy victory if John remained awake. If not...he didn't want to think about that. 

"Fine Joe, you're some kind of acrobat, that doesn't mean I'm going to just let you harass my girlfriend. I've asked you to leave, why don't you just do that and let us live our lives?"

"I'd like to do that John, I really would...but I can't." He could do this all day, the keeping away from him, but "Jill" would not remain hidden in plain sight, she would act..and her action could doom an innocent. He had to act now. He continued the leap away a couple of more times as he made himself ready..and then, when he was...he leapt over John and landed in front of Jill as he reached into himself and pulled out a BoneKnife and drew it across her shoulder, not to harm, but to help.

"What the...? Damn you Joe, what are you trying to do to her?" Joe turned, but using the BoneKnife always took a little out of him, and in that little, John had enough time to charge into him and plow him into the nearest wall...with all the force he could muster. And in this moment, it was enough to knock Joe out.

Okay...I'm impressed. :-D. Sorry, but I am, I like where this going and I hope you do too. I'd love to stay, but the Day awaits, so...next when.

 

Charles Petrie

""What's wrong honey?" John followed her fearful regarding of Joe and took her into his arms, hugging her tightly, hoping to make her feel better...and learn just why she was so fearful of a dear old friend.

Fighting back tears...Jill managed to choke out a few words. "Just ask him to leave John, I don't want to see him now...or ever again."

John hugged her tightly once more then pulled away from her, facing Joe, with a serious look. "Okay Joe, it's time for you to go now. Are you going to be a gentleman about it...or do I have to throw you out on your ass?"

"You can try to John, but if I were you...I'd back away because you don't know what you're dealing with."

"Really Joe? I'm dealing with my girlfriend, who's very uncomfortable with you being here. And all she wants is for you to go, for whatever reason. That's quite simple to understand."

"Oh baby, you said it so well, now get rid of him quickly because I want to give you something for being such a man."Jill wrapped her arms around him and kissed his neck.

"Last chance Joe...go, or I get rough with you and by the looks of it, not only do I weigh more than you, I'mk taller than you. It wouldn't be a fight, it would be an ass-whupping. And I'm a lover first, not a fighter. So go away."

Joe grinned for a moment, than stiffened and began to stretch. "Then bring it on John, since you're so much more than I can handle."

John hrmphed uncomfortably, as it had been years since he'd been in any kind of physical confrontation...but this was a different time for him...the immediate promise of what Jill offered him was a tempting inducement to do what he normally wouldn't. "You asked for it Joe."

"God John, you make me so hot, fighting for me like this...I can't wait until you send this ass away...it will be so good honey." And hugged him again then pulled away from him so he could fight Joe.

Pretty good eh? Or are you not convinced? Don't be shy...tell me what you think. or, do you figure it won't matter because I've yet to finish a story here? Well, you're not wrong. So...it's up to me to prove to you that I am capable here, of finishing a story.

In any event, next when. I am gone.

 

Charles Petrie

Ah...it continues, the hiding of certain helpful features, but this time, I remained calm and actually got around it samrter and quicker. Still, it shouldn't be, but as problems in my life go...this one is minor.

And only for the length of a week in any event as I'll be posting elsewhere in four days.

So where was I?

Oh yes...

 

"She stepped out of the water, wearing black hoop earrings...and little else. She wasn't shocked that he was watching her. In fact, it pleased her. She even smiled and asked him if he wanted to do more than watch."

"Really John? That doesn't sound like Jill at all. She struck me as very self-conscious about her looks. She always felt they overshadowed her intelligence and hated it."

"Well Joe, she's changed. She's very sexual now and loves thrilling men. Unfortunately for Bob, he wasn't man enough for her so...she made her way to me...and needless to say, we're both very happy together."

"Talking about me John? Again? Silly man, you don't need to borrow everyone with yourgood fortune you know. Who's your friend?"

Joe turned and smiled at her. "Hi Jill, it's been awhile."

Jill went pale and slowly backed away from Joe.

 

Okay, I wasn't anywhere, I just made up a new story because well, I'm good at that. Anyway, my book is calling me. Next when.

 

Charles Petrie

Stupid Longer

Gadumn site!!! It's refusing of me is old and getting longer. Jeedus, just work okay? Is that too much to ask for? It shouldn't be, but right now, it is and I'm phugging sick of it. Especially since I am in this pattern of leaving until late, the writing. Phuggar!

And I still have The Unfolding Day. Not that I do my best writing here, so it's not a loss if I just leave now...is it?

Nope.

Next when eh? For what it's worth of course, which sure ain't much. Tomorrow anyway.

 

Charles Petrie

 

Stupid Jeedus

Damn, that's two damn days that this damn site has been like Uhhhh in letting me get to my blogging. Not that typing this makes me look better as a person or will prevent it from doing the same tomorrow. Sometimes things are just stupid. Grr.

At least I came here not so late that the frustrating period of when prevented me from posting. Not that I would be glummed about skipping on a posting here because if I'm but to do one damn thing as my writing on a given day through October 19, it will be The Unfolding Day. No question there. Especially on a day when I get to my writing as late as I am today...just because, not for any particular reason of course.

Especially here, the site where I have least touched anyone with my writing...if responses are to be any judge. Sigh, I know, woe is me sucks, but I have it with my writing.

Well, I could stay to blather on, but I need to get to the aforementioned book where my blather is much better. Not sure why, it just is.

Next when and take care.

 

Charles Petrie

 

Finally...

The damn door was locked and I couldn't get in. And you know how that just makes me happy eh? Yeah, I was grring at AOL, until it finally opened up. Not that many minutes passed. At most...it was "locked" for five minutes...or so. Not terribly long, not that it should do that to me..or anyone for that matter.

So..is that all I got? After not being here in April, shouldn't I give you something more than just this? Well...maybe I would if you were here eh? But you're not so...why should I bother? Not that you will answer me anyway.

Ahem. There ever will be a touch of the grrrs in the silence to some of the best of my writings here. But it is what it is and I am here despite the silence to my words.

I saw Spider-Man 3 today and it rocked. I liked the first one, but the second one was better. And I full expected this one to be better than the last. And it was...but it wasn't easy. I look at it as it ended up better...but by not as much as the second was better than the first.

Maybe it's me, I dunno. But there were a "couple" of points in the film that were "hard" to watch...I guess it missed something of the second...ahh, the second was easier to like right away...like the incredibly hot woman you can't believe is eyeing you.  

There it is...Spider-Man was that first girlfriend...Spider-Man 2 was the first lover and Spider-Man is the one you can marry. All are good, but one is going to stay with you longer.

How's that? Does that make any sense to anyone other than me?  Anyway, as I said, 3 nosed out 2, which leapt past 1. Means 4, which is already being hinted at has some work ahead of it to continue the bettering. Especially if the main three are out. You know, the director, Sam Raimi; Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire and Mary Jane Watson, Kirsten Dunst. But...Spidey is still bigger than them...just come up with a good story...better yet, a great story. I'd like it to feature the Scorpion. He'd be cool. But if foreshadowing is any indicator...Curt Connors as the Lizard seems likely. Meet me halfway...Scorpion and Lizard. And...following up with a villain helping Spidey..how about a return of Sandman?

Anyway...time will tell if there will be a Spider-Man 4. Come what may, there are other Marvel Comics coming to the screen so, I'll be good. And let's not forget that DC will come out with a couple too...co yay to comic book movies!

And me..I'm out. Damn I love movies. You?

Next when...take care.

 

Charles Petrie