Nigkala Tales Pt. 30: Pregnant?

"I made a gate for longer distance travel. One way, but often getting back is easier to handle."

Only then did he realize what I was wearing. "Woah, killer outfit. You'll impress the locals. We won't be able to openly talk."

"I know. But we can talk mentally. Don't worry, I can keep a conversation going at the same time. Can we go back to the table?"

As we neared, we heard a few comments about my appearance, including, "Hey Mato, who's your friend?"

"This is Becky Sue." I quickly sent to Mato, to refer to me as a student he taught sand painting to. "She learned to sand paint from me."

"Oh! That's interesting. Did it take long to learn?"

I said, "There are two parts to learn. Physically placing the sand wasn't too hard, but learning the mental techniques that go with it took a lot more effort. And as Mato will tell you, when I did, the paintings had a qualitative change for the better."

Mato said, "Hey, make room. Becky Sue, would you like something to eat?"

While they moved their chairs, and grabbed another, I looked and saw they already had their dinner, so I said, "Perhaps a slice of pie, and a glass of wine." Soon, my order was in, and a minute later delivered.

I partook of the small talk, but most of my focus was on Mato. Using my telepathy, we talked. "Mato, I need to kick people out of Death Valley for up to two months, soon. You are a senior ranger at your national park, so you know what would have to happen to get what I want. I need your advice on how to get it done. I'll handle all the arm twisting and negotiation, but I need your inside knowledge to achieve it."

"That is a big favor. The good news is that the people you really need to see are in town for the meeting. Why do you need to get folks out?"

"I am a priestess. My goddess needs to hold a meeting of several deities on neutral ground, and an empty wilderness is a good place. However, we don't want people about."

"Yikes! Might be nice to be a fly on the wall, but it is better to be far away. That's the kind of meeting where you don't want to get attention. How come you know about this?"

"I am squarely in the cross-hairs. So are two of my friends, and we'll be there, the only humans."

We continued to talk, and I learned one of the people I needed to see was at the table. I decided to let that person take me to his room. I also privately asked Mato to rent a room for me, handing my card to him under the table so he could get it quickly. When we left, I did go with the guy. Later, when he went to sleep after sex, I headed to Mato's room, and entered.

"How'd you get into my room?"

"One of my talismans is a master thief. He taught me a few things."

"Oh... here I was expecting some special magical way of bypassing the door."

"Not everything is supernatural. I came to get my card and room key."

"I put them here by the phone. Sorry, but all they had was the penthouse. Kind of expensive."

"Not a problem. And if people recognize me, it would be appropriate. I walked over and picked them up. "Thanks. Can we meet for breakfast?"

"Sure."

"I'll see you then."

Over the next few days, I met a lot of people, and got Death Valley to close for maintenance for the time I needed. Rangers would still be there, but keeping people out. It turned out to be easier than I thought, since late fall had little public visitation. So making it none was relatively easy. To get home, I turned off the phone, then left before dawn using Isis's flight. I focused on heading to Death Valley, and used my link to navigate to it. Once there, I homed in on the gate, and from there stepped into my garden. Once home, I relaxed by the pool, and told Inanna of my success, and the dates it would be clear of people.

I practiced making glass tents and furniture, until I was able to make them fancy, usable, and comfortable. Soon, Inanna gave me a date, and I went a few days before to set up the table, tents, chairs, and umbrellas. I verified how many I needed and the locations before starting. I had asked, and found that all parties are responsible for their own sanitary needs. So I sent a Pocket Industry without the oxygen collection gear to Death Valley, and placed it adjacent to the gate. That left plenty of room for the three of us. I placed the tent over the gate to my home, yet left the Pocket Industry's solar panels open to the sky. The tent had some rooms inside with a portable air conditioning and some spaces for resting and eating for the day. All was ready the day before, and the other tents were equally spaced about the meeting table. Each tent had two umbrellas flanking them, with a number of chairs and tables near each. My tent was also about ten percent smaller, so they would see I knew I was less than them.

I had another small tent at home, covering the gate and some of the garden. I had a metal table for Cindy to load up with food, and a phone that I used to contact for her. Angel and Jewel joined me, and I gave them both a magnetic anklet so they could also use the gate. Our chairs at the table were simpler than the rest, but in our tent they were designed for pregnant women. We slept there overnight, and rested in the shade when everyone arrived. Inanna was first, and she welcomed all that came. An, Aja, and Everest I recognized. I was surprised Lord Monkey came for the Celestial Emperor. He brought Jiao-long as his aide. An and Inanna were in the same tent, as they represented a single pantheon. Everest and Aja each had tents. I recognized the Norse contingent by the designs, but also by the kegs of ale they brought. There was a Celtic contingent, a Mezzo-American contingent, a North-American contingent, and a Hindu contingent. The last two tents were for lesser powers that chose to attend, and eight different ones came at one time or another.

While Inanna ran the meeting, An spoke for the Sumerian gods. All the major powers had a contingent of servants and aides. Once all the major powers arrived, Inanna called the meeting to order. When she had our attention, she told the bare facts. That Osiris's lost genitals had been found, and that the three of us were made pregnant by it. More importantly, I was carrying full-divine twins, while the other two were carrying semi-divine kids. She then threw it open for discussion. From time to time, questions were thrown my way. I answered truthfully what was asked, but made no opinions or comments. I did so in a respectful manner, as I didn't want to draw attention to me, as a person.

The third day, Aja asked me, "Mortal, what would you do if we chose to destroy these offspring?"

I was stunned, but after a moment, I said, "I would resist. As a mother, I will protect them if I can."

"Do you think you could stop us?"

"Not by force. I might be able to reason with you. But I would have almost no hope to do so."

"What about later, when they are no longer children?"

I took a moment for thought, then said, "Once they have chosen to assume full responsibility for themselves, I will advocate for them, but leave it to them to defend themselves. Before then, I will do all I can to protect them. I will also teach them to fight."

"Powers, she knows the futility of opposing us, yet that will not stop her from trying, if we decide to destroy them. However, once they are adults, she will not oppose us. She may be right, for if we destroy before we know what they are like, we will be guilty of acting on fear and not knowledge." That was all on the subject for a while, but I soon realized Aja was helping me by shifting action to a later time.

Almost a week later, a decision was made to do nothing now, but to keep an eye on them, should something occur. Two days later, An volunteered to oversee us, as I was already one of his. That afternoon, the matter was closed, and five minutes later, only three visitors were left: Inanna, Monkey, and Jiao-long. The ladies had returned to my home and then to their home. Inanna told me I could strike the tents and all, so I broke off and began returning all the glass to sand of the desert, except for my tent. When that was done, Inanna left.

"Well, gentlemen, I am glad to see you, even if it has been a stressful meeting. Is there something more I can assist you with?"

Monkey said, "My Emperor wants to know a bit more about you, and has asked me to spend some time with you."

"While we can do that here, would you prefer to do so at my home, instead? There are far more comforts there, including a large swimming pool, and a professional cook to provide food."

"That sounds nice. Yes, we would like to visit."

"Then follow me." I went into the tent, and headed to the gate. I stopped short, and said, "If you will step five feet more, you will be in range of the gate. Jiao-long did, and Monkey followed. I then walked over to them and stood. A few seconds later, we were at my place, and I led them out.

Jiao-long said, "So that was your first gate?"

"Yes. Not easy to find, yet simple to activate if you know how. You can study it later if you want. In the meantime, let's go in and let them know we are here, and learn what Tammy has decided to make tonight."

I was surprised when Jiao-long introduced Lord Monkey as Mr. E., a Taoist monk. I cracked a grin, but no one else noticed. I introduced Filipe, Cindy, and Tammy. We ate outside, and it was an excellent Brazilian meal. Afterwards, the others went in, but the three of us talked for hours. I learned that one of the reasons they came was to sound me out as a mother and how I raised my children. The Emperor was concerned I would let them have too much freedom, and that they might get wild.

Late in the evening, Monkey said, "The Emperor would like to place a servant in your household, as a way to keep an eye on the young ones. Would you allow that?"

"Let me guess. If I said no, there would still be a watcher, just a little farther away. Right?"

"I told you she would guess."

"That you did, friend, that you did."

"Thought so. Tell you what. I suspect a number of powers will want a watcher. I will allow it, but I have some conditions."

Monkey asked, "And they are?"

"I am mainly a priestess of Inanna. A lot of nudity and sex happens here. Whoever is assigned needs to be comfortable with that. They also need to understand that I will likely offer sex with him or her from time to time. Next, I don't want someone who just stands around and doing nothing. They need to work in this household. Be it maintenance, gardening, or some kind of tutor for the kids or me. Another thing, they need to be able to blend in sufficiently with the locals that no one will question their constant presence. And the last, this is my home, not some random business place. My husband and I rule here. If I say they must go, then they will. I will allow some time for a replacement to arrive, but the sooner the better."

"That sounds reasonable. I don't know if he will go for it, but I will recommend it."

"I expect some of the others will want a similar watcher. It would be best if they weren't here all the time, and that they know they are not here to run our lives, but to assist while watching."

"You are right. The others will likely want watchers also."

"Find people who can fit in with my family as my current help does, and it should be fine. Cindy likes to join in when several are having sex. Tammy likes to watch. Henry likes to pretend all the nudity and sex is beneath comment as he does his butler stuff, but he notices everything. However, he is part time, mostly when big parties happen. They are all good friends. I would like your watchers to also be friends."

"There may be a lot of watchers, if the others send them also. It could get crowded."

"Inanna and I already have plans in the works for the other ladies to move closer. Recently, I bought the place next door, and plan on renovating it. I think I can also get the other neighbor's place. The watchers could stay there. I can make it a private business with apartments to make it seem legit, and with a small parking lot and a sign, the neighbors shouldn't worry about it."

Jiao-long said, "That would put all four kids close, and a lot easier for you to raise out of sight of prying eyes."

"Yes, Inanna wants me to teach them magic, and An wants me to use his authority to keep them in line. I will when I must, but they will soon surpass me, and then the only control I will have is the respect and love they give me. So we intend on being parents they grow to respect and love."

Monkey said, "I think watchers who are teachers will be most useful, once they are old enough to learn. Jiao-long, is there anything else you can think of that we need to discuss?"

"No."

"Then it is time to go." We all got up, and then he said, "Jiao-long, you have that flight spell ready?"

"I do."

I said, "Flight spell?"

Monkey replied, "Yes. If you could return us to the desert, we could save a bit of a trip."

I thought a bit, then looking at Jiao-long, I said, "I can offer you a shorter trip."

"Your other gate?"

"Yes. But you would have to direct it, as I don't have much in either of your realms to connect with, that won't be problematic."

Monkey asked, "What is this other gate?"

"I created a gate so I could travel to Jiao-long's home, but I had no sure destination, so I linked it to a scrying sensor. But arriving too close to a place can have its own problems. Of the few portals I know, I don't think I have a clear enough understanding to be sure I have the right one. Jiao-long, on the other hand, I am sure knows many suitable places."

"I do, now that you mention it."

"So, want to try it?"

They both said, "Yes," then Monkey asked, "Why do you reveal this?"

"Two reasons. First, to show I am more capable in magic than you thought. I think it best the Emperor knows, but no other. And second, to show you it is one way, and thus not a vulnerability. It can be a quick escape if we need it to be."

"I see. By this, you also show the Emperor you are no magical pushover."

"I am not, as Jiao-long can attest. Come follow me to the shed."

Opening the door, I turned on the light, and asked them to come in while I closed the door. Then I lifted the trap door, and climbed down the hole. They followed. I then used a few puffs of air to softly close the trap door. Inside they saw my magical library.

Jiao-long said, "This is her library. Better than mine, but not as good as Master Chang's. Yet, she does not seek power. Perhaps, that is why it keeps being given to her."

"Jiao-long, before you try to activate it, see if you can locate it. It is not in the glass room."

"Still trying to impress me, huh?"

"Yes. I've added a better screen to everything down here."

"Well then, let's see." He then did a quick spell, and looked around. "Odd. Nothing seems magical down here. Let me try another." After three more spells, he said, "Damn woman. I can't find any sign of magic, even though I know you have some, and can see the picture. How'd you get so good?"

"I've been learning from the other tattoo. Difficult, but good results. No?"

"Master Zhāng will want to learn this enchantment."

"No doubt, but please don't tell him. I see too much potential harm in casually allowing the secret out, and I see him pestering me until he gets it, if he knows I have it."

"You're right. He's seen me a few times about it. Your secret is safe with me."

Monkey said, "I must mention this to the Emperor, but otherwise, I will keep your secret if I can, and will advise him of your concerns."

"Understood, and thank you. Jiao-long, go ahead and activate it."

"There is a fountain, outside the imperial city, at a local winery I buy wine from. I have often relaxed there. Let's see if I can see it." He stepped up to the picture, and soon it showed the fountain. "How do I open the gate. Oh, it responded to my desire."

"Not quite. I carry a special token, and opened the gate for you."

"Okay. Well then, shall we go?" Monkey nodded, and they left.

I wondered who would come first. Angel and Jewel came in second, followed a few hours later by the Emperor's watcher. It was Inanna's priestess midwife that made it first, the day after the meeting ended. While I offered her a guest room, she said she had already rented a room in the country. While she loved access to the pool, she was a country girl, and really liked the farm she was staying at.

As to my immediate neighbors, having a stranger offer top value for their places was sufficient enticement to move. Getting the exception for a quiet business at the one place was easier than I thought. Seems two of the three town councilors were fans of mine, and we agreed to me making a few appearances at local community things, would be all I needed. I did request a delay, but didn't say why. It only cost me an additional appearance. I'm just glad I had used an illusion spell to hide my pregnancy.

With the midwife ten minutes away, and the doctor giving the three of us regular exams, we all had easy deliveries. They were also kept quiet from the scandal sheets. I was surprised when my sense of the ladies' location changed to that of their kids. I also found I sensed my two kids, as well. It was two hours after the delivery I learned of their biological nature. All the girls showed signs of having four breasts when they grew up. The big shock was that the boy had two penises for some reason.

A month later, Filipe and I placed an ad for some help. We were keeping the current help, but with two babies and a number of watchers, there was a lot more to do. Cindy got another maid, and Henry got a driver. The maid, Lola, was Cindy's niece, and had similar proclivities for exhibition and sex. Once hired, I don't think she ever wore underwear. With the French Maid outfit that Cindy decided was the new uniform, she enjoyed herself immensely. She played innocent, and always acted surprised when a dick or fingers found their way between her legs. She didn't care that everyone knew it was an act. The driver, however, was Jamie, who loved wearing the magician's tux for a driver's outfit. She only was a B-cup, but wore a C-cup bustier, a tailcoat, fishnet stockings, hot-pants, and a chauffeur's cap. If she liked you, she would get close so you could look down her front and see her nipples.

Over the next year, seven watchers rotated visiting us. The one from the Emperor played it as though he was long suffering over our hedonistic lifestyle, but had a hard time hiding his many erections. The one from Asgard, on the other hand, was a party animal, and often brought a small keg. That one enjoyed the sex and nudity, no end. The graceful Hindu lady enjoyed having multiple partners willing and able to do the more complicated things mentioned in the Kama Sutra. She also spent a lot of the time nude at the pool. I got her to teach me Sanskrit. The others fell between, but all were willing to be friendly.

We celebrated their common first birthday with a family party. All my kids, and the grandparents on the other half's side, attended. I did pass the word that the kids were almost old enough to start noticing things, so no more open sex. If anyone wanted sex, they had to do it behind closed doors, and kind of quiet. While some were disappointed, others welcomed the news. All agreed to it, for the kids' sake.

The next day, when Filipe was minding the kids for me, I went to my magic library, and retrieved Osiris's penis. Once there, I got naked. I wasn't sure why, but I invoked Isis's talisman, and levitated into the middle of the room in a lotus position. I then began to meditate on her talisman. Again, I was not sure why, but I slowly delved into it, while also focusing on the penis I was holding. I was surprised I felt no life from the talisman when I pushed my mind into it. There seemed to be a barrier of some kind, so I pushed ever so little more until I passed it.