Category: Space

More Than A Friend (Epilog)

The kids had most of the summer left.
Did they enjoy it to the max? You bet.
They had their senior year to go in school.
Summer flew by fast with nothing new.
When school started again in the fall.
They all worked hard and gave it their all.
Their school was a small country school.
The town was quite rural, small and true blue.
Very patriotic, as country folk are.
Country and school first, then a nice car.
The 4 were the hottest couples going.
Other kids admired what they were showing.
Much love and dedication to each other.
They were closer than a sister and brother.
Nobody learned what they shared that night.
When at the beach. One hell of a fight.
They all knew trouble was coming again.
Problem was they didn’t know when.
They vowed to stay together till it was over.
Even if it wasn’t till they were much older.
In the meantime, they all had a great year.
One to remember and to hold near.
They all graduated with top honors.
Each earned scholarships for college beyond here.
Their subject choices affected by what they knew.
No reptilian race would make them a fool.
They would take courses to help their fight.
All they learned would help their plight.
When the fight returned, they would be prepared.
A fight till the end. They wouldn’t be scared.

——————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 13)

A couple nights later in the week,
they were parked at the beach.
In the parking lot to get a good view.
It was dark, no moon to give a clue.
Right on time they saw the light.
On the horizon. It was very bright.
On their laptop they could see it all.
The underwater city went up in a bright ball.
At the last second, a sub jetted away.
They got a call saying they were on the way.
A half hour later a sub surfaced in the cove.
Just as they expected after being told.
A raft appeared with 5 people on board.
Coz and Tom moved to the beach as one accord.
The raft landed and all hoped out.
Coz made the high pitched noise. They fell about.
Trashing and holding their heads.
They changed into reptiles. Nothing was said.
They saw Coz and Tom and charged.
Running fast in the sand was hard.
Tom fired a spear gun hitting one in the neck.
Violet-red blood sprayed out and it fell, a wreck.
Coz froze another right on the spot.
It fell over and broke up a lot.
Another one was wearing a metal veil.
Coz sent him backward hard into a metal rail.
It’s head popped open like a ripe melon.
It didn’t have time for any yellin.
By then, one was swinging a club at Tom.
Coz sent out a protective shield for Tom.
The reptile could not penetrate it.
Tom checked his computer, yelled “Your fit.”
Both reptiles began to run away.
It was the biggest mistake they made that day.
They were both wearing metal vests.
They slammed together so hard it was a mess.
When there were no more reptiles to stand.
the girls came running through the sand.
They flung their arms around the guys.
Started giving them kisses and cried.
“We were worried for awhile”
“But, you took care of them in style.”
“What will we do with them now?”
“I will show you” said Coz with a growl.
He turned them and all the gore
Into fine ash. They were no more.
He burned everything else related to them.
“How about the sub?” Raywin said with a grin.
Coz sent a red hot beam and hit the sub’s side.
It made a hole like a burn in someone’s hide.
He made several more at the water line.
The sub started sinking and was gone in no time.
It was all caught on film and sent to Coz’s dad.
He said “Good work kids!!” He was real glad.
The androids who blew the city saw the fight too.
They said “I wouldn’t want to go a round with you.”
They headed to the car, arms around each other.
They went home to Coz’s father and mother.
“So ends round one of androids vs reptiles.”
“Let’s hope every fight ends this good.” He smiled.
“It is still early. You kids go have some fun.”
With that, his research had just begun.
That night was real lovey dovey.
As the kids went cruzing and did some putting.
At the miniature golf course, what else?
Basically, they just stuck to themselves.
Will there be another android vs reptile war?
Most likely, but not for awhile after this big score.

———————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 12)

They went to talk with the girls.
This might turn out to not be a thrill.
They told them all about the aliens.
Then, the reptiles, who were also alien.
Then, they told them about the underwater city.
The girls remembered the sub. They felt giddy.
They told the girls Pete was a reptile.
He was the blue frozen reptile.
The mayor was a reptile also.
They said “How can you be sure?”
“I could smell them. I didn’t need a lure.”
“How were you able to smell them? We couldn’t”
Then came the part that was hard to tell.
That Coz was an android with special smell.
They told the girls the whole story about him.
“I am more human than android. A real friend.”
“I have known you since first grade.” Raywin said.
“I know. I grew up like a human.” He said.
“I guarantee he is telling the truth.” Said Tom.
“As you to will find out before were gone”
“I also have known him from our youth.”
“He soon convinced me of the truth.”
“I found out this a couple months ago.”
“Since then, enough has happened to show
me beyond a doubt all we say is true.”
We are not trying to play you as a fool.”
Coz demonstrated some of his powers.
Raywin would have rather had flowers.
“Not to fear. My feelings for you are real.”
“ I love you Coz.” Raywin said with feel.”
All four were straight A students.
The girls were smart and prudent.
Raywin was a slender blonde, about 5’8”.
Truly was a dark brunette. Shapely. Also 5’8”
Both had fabulous figures with a lot up top.
You might say they were both really hot.
The boys were about 6’ plus or minus.
Brown and blue eyes , showing much kindness.
Coz with dark hair. Tom was a blonde.
Both girls had shoulder length, or longer hair.
They were both shaken, but with no despair.
“All of this is to prepare to fight the reptiles?”
“Yes, I have been preparing since I was a child.”
“Why did you decide to tell us all of this?”
“We can trust you and it will cut the risk.”
They told the girls about the upcoming
destruction of the city that will be coming.
Coz and Tom will watch for possible escapees.
“To the beach is probably where they’ll flee.”
They told the girls they would need their help.
The girls weren’t sure just how they felt.
“Don’t worry, you will be safe at all times.”
“You will notify my dad if we fail this time.”
“But, we won’t. I am sure of that” Tom said.
“So, don’t you worry your pretty little head.”
Will they succeed or will they fail?
Keep reading to hear the rest of the tale.

——————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 11)

Coz and Tom remembered then that they had a date.
They got dressed in a hurry so they wouldn’t be late.
They picked the girls up at Raywin’s house.
For awhile, they all sat there quiet as a mouse.
Then they all headed for the movies.
A Si Fi picture was on, which would be groovy.
It was called “The Shape Of Water.”
It was not a movie about an otter.
A “Creature From The Black Lagoon” type.
Definitely a reptile, which gave a fright.
After, Raywin said “Reptiles bother me a lot.”
Truly said “I agree. I hate them a lot.”
“You’ll find no argument here” said Coz.
Tom said “I agree. I hate their claws.”
They went for a snack after the movie.
A hamburger sounded really groovy.
They went in to a little café.
It was sort of on their way.
They asked to see a menu.
They were almost too shocked to continue.
The special was a reptile burger.
“What the hell is this?” they murmured.
“It’s just a hamburger with a ‘fishy’ smell.”
“We started this after the reptile swell.”
“After that reptile was found frozen.”
“There has been a lot of commotion.”
“We decided to cash in on all of it.”
“So, a reptile burger is now the new grits.”
“I’ll have a chicken burger with fries.”
“Reptiles are not for me. Even disguised.”
The rest agreed. So four chicken burgers it was.
With fries or onion rings and a little love.
Things were getting quite romantic with them.
They were sharing fries and kisses with a grin.
After a few more dates and some heavy petting,
they spent an evening watching the sun setting.
The girls were given the boys high school rings.
Now, they were going steady, among other things.
Then, word came down that the night approached.
When the city would be attacked without reproach.
However, the boys wouldn’t be in the raid.
They would watch from shore in case any escaped.
Of course, they were disappointed with this.
Dad said not to worry about what they would miss.
They could watch it all on their laptops.
“The androids would be detected, likely as not.”
“Reptiles could identify their alien signature.”
“Built as adults, it was displayed, it appears.”
“However, you Coz are different you see.”
“Because you were almost totally built by me.”
“You grew up as humans do.”
“You are more human than alien. It’s true.”
“Just like humans can’t tell you are an android.”
Neither can aliens, reptiles, or other androids.”
“We will keep that fact a secret for now.”
“So, just be human. Blend in somehow.”
Coz had a plan on how to do that.
But, it would involve telling the girls the facts.
Dad wasn’t sure that was a good idea.
But, they convinced him. “Remember Leah.”
Leah was dad’s wife and she knew all.
Dad finally agreed. “We will succeed or fall.”
Keep reading to see what they have in mind.
We are about to see a lot unwind.

———————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 10)

“Are you ready for some night fishing?”
“What dad. What are you doing? Wishing?”
“No, we have our boat, remember”
“It is big enough to sleep two members.”
“While the third one keeps a lookout.”
“We will trade off, seeing what is about.”
“We will spend the night out there.”
“Every night till something comes to bare.”
“We have our fishing sonar to watch.”
“ Plus your night goggles. They are in the box.”
“Don’t forget, I have built in night vision.”
“That’s right Coz. I did forget. Am I forgiven?”
“Of course. I have telescopic vision also.”
“And soon, x-ray vision. Once I get the kinks to go.”
“I can hardly wait. That will really come in handy.”
So, that night, just past the jetty by the cove.
They sat and fished and waited as the sea rolled.
Three days later the sub appeared.
Dad woke the other two. “Is that it?” he feared.
“Yes.” They said. Excitement in their voices.
They just watched. They didn’t have many choices.
Same as before. A rubber raft rowed to shore.
Three men departed. They waited for more.
Soon, they returned and grabbed a box.
They carried it up to the parking lot rocks.
A car pulled up and they loaded it aboard.
The three returned and grabbed the oars.
They rowed back out to the sub.
The sub went under with a glug.
Dad started the boat and quickly gave chase.
They saw the sub on sonar and kept pace.
Twenty Three miles later the sub stopped.
Something on the bottom marked the spot.
Whatever it was, it was really huge.
Dad took down the latitude & longitude.
Coz and Tom put on their diving gear.
Over the side they went without any fear.
It was a deep decent to the bottom.
They had spear guns. Glad they got them.
They saw a super large city down there.
It was covered with a clear dome keeping in air.
The sub had gone through an air lock.
It was now inside, just visible from their spot.
They considered trying to get inside.
Changed their minds and ascended with pride.
Back on the boat, they told dad what they saw.
He just listened. Mouth open with awe.
He said they would inform the aliens.
Give them the latitude & longitude. “let’s begin.”
This done, they returned home.
Soon, they were feeling all alone.
Then the aliens contacted them.
Said all other androids were informed of them.
When the right time arrived, which would be soon.
They would attack the underwater fortress of doom.
Probably, they would blow it up.
Being inside would really suck.
So, they had some time to meditate.
All were thinking about their possible fate.
That story will be told when there is no moon.
That means it will be fairly soon.

——————————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 9)

Things were stirred up for a few days.
But, the ‘reptile’ was not put on display.
Within 2 days government agents arrived.
They took it away. They didn’t say why.
Coz, Tom, and dad thought they knew.
More reptile control, to name a few.
Meanwhile, the story was out.
The mayor’s son was about.
He had run away from home.
Now living with his uncle in Rome.
No one bothered to check on this.
After all, the mayor said he would be missed.
After a while it all settled down.
Coz, Tom, and the girls were all over town.
They were really enjoying their summer.
Things were getting serious. Is it any wonder.
One day they all went to the beach.
They even swam out past the reef.
They were there till after dark.
Just as they were leaving, they heard a bark.
A dog was barking at something off shore.
He ran back and forth and barked some more.
Tom had some night binoculars with him.
He looked out and his smile turned grim.
“Take a look” he said to Coz.
Coz took a look and gasped in awe.
“What do you see?” said Truly.
“Something I don’t think we were meant to see.”
It looked like a submarine out in the cove.
A rubber raft was headed for their abode.
Suddenly, a breeze blew toward them.
Coz wrinkled his nose. He looked pretty grim.
“It smells like snakes are around here.”
“Snakes have a smell?” Raywin said with fear.
“Yes, we had better get going.”
“What about those guys out there rowing?”
“Forget about them. I think they’re up to no good.”
“I’m not sure they are doing something they should.”
“If it’s no good, I don’t want to be around.”
“We have to keep you girls safe” he said with a frown.
“Our hero’s” both girls said with a laugh.
Soon they were in the car and hitting the gas.
Later, after they were home again.
They talked with their dad. “It happened again”
“What happened this time?” dad asked.
Coz told him what had just passed.
“I smelled reptiles for sure on the breeze.”
“It definitely didn’t put me at ease.”
“I wonder what they are up to now?” Dad said.
“And a submarine?” he shook his head.
Tom asked. “Do they have an underwater base?”
“What? I hadn’t thought of that.” In haste.
Dad then began scratching his head.
“I suppose that is possible.”
“The aliens have not been able to locate their hostel.”
“They have a hidden base. Maybe more than one.”
“It would be good if we knew where they came from.”
They decided to watch for a few days.
At night, they would be doing their gaze.
Using advanced night vision, of course.
What they will find out will change their course.
That story will be told a little later.
When they start to track the invaders.

———————————————–R.W. Johnson—–2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 8)

They told Coz’s dad what happened on their date.
How Pete acted like a knucklehead. Just their fate.
“This boy is a conceited ass” Coz’s dad said.
“He won’t stop being that way till he is dead.”
“Which reminds me. I forgot to tell you something.”
“You have one more app. which is a fun thing.”
“You can use a magnetic force.”
“Pull magnetized things to you, of course.”
“Anything that reacts to magnetism is affected.”
“Tom’s computer would not be affected.”
“You can attract stuff or drive it away.”
“You have the power to work it either way.”
“If there was a gun or knife on the floor.”
“You could make it fly to you or give a gore.”
“Whatever you want will respond to you.”
“As long as a magnet will work on it too.”
This was great news and the boys practiced.
They could fling metal scraps like a cactus.
The penetration power when they hit
was like a cactus thorn. They did their bit.
Later in the week they had a problem.
They ran into Pete again at Browlin’s.
A grocery store that was in town.
Had he been following them around?
He tried to force Raywin to go with him.
“Back off wimps!” He said with a grin.
The meat locker was nearby.
The door flew open and smacked the guy.
It knocked him out. “What will we do?”
“Put him in the meat locker. Let him cool”
They dragged him in before anyone saw.
Coz froze him before he could thaw.
Or rather, wake up from the hit by the door.
Pete turned a nice blue and no more.
The girls didn’t see this. They had already left.
Which was good because the cold caused an effect.
It seems reptiles can’t take cold very well.
He was frozen and deader than hell.
Before he froze solid he became a reptile.
Coz and Tom were shocked at his ugly style.
They all left and headed for home.
The girls called them on the phone.
“What happened at the store?”
Coz said “Someone slammed the loading door.”
“That caused the door by us to pop open.”
“Oh.” They said “Just in time to poke him.”
“Yup.” Said Tom. “Good luck on our part.”
“He deserved it from the start.”
Next day, it was in the news.
A weird reptile creature found all blue.
Frozen solid in the meat locker.
A mystery that was a mind blocker.
Also it was mentioned the mayor’s son
seemed to be missing after a night of fun.
The mayor knew the creature was his son.
Problem was he couldn’t tell anyone.
Pete had met his waterloo.
The mayor cussed and called his son a fool.
Only Coz and Tom knew what happened.
The door flew open like any metal contraption.
The magnetic force of Coz was strong.
He kept quiet, but didn’t feel it was wrong.
Keep reading. There is more to come.
Hopefully, enjoyable for everyone.

——————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 7)

They found out it was only the mayor and his son.
They seemed to be the only ones.
They all decided to leave things as they were.
They didn’t want to expose their hand, that’s for sure.
They started checking on other city council members.
Only a couple had that smell they could remember.
They kept track of all they found.
To the state capitol, they were next bound.
Coz could sniff out any reptile smell.
They wrote down the names of any he could tell.
Much less than they expected it to be.
Yet enough to be a problem, they could see.
They passed all the information on to the aliens.
Soon, a list developed, which goes without saying.
Looking at it, you could start to get a picture.
Just how much control reptiles had depicted here.
Not enough of them to take total control.
But, enough to affect a blow.
A showdown was coming in a matter of time.
They wanted to surprise them. Be real sublime.
First they made contact with other androids.
A meeting was scheduled they couldn’t avoid.
A master plan was set in place.
They had guidance from the alien race.
In the meantime, Coz and Tom enjoyed the summer.
They went on double dates with one another.
And their girls, Raywin and Truly.
The summer was turning out pretty cool, you see.
They went swimming, bowling, movies, and biking.
Picnic’s, dancing, waterslides, and hiking.
They were having a lot of fun.
All under the warm summer sun.
Then, they ran into Pete. The ‘king’ of the prom.
He was cruising. Wanted the girls to come along.
They declined and he got upset.
They were making him feel all wet.
He said “ Do you know who I am?”
They said “Yes. Someone to avoid, if you can.”
“We remember you from prom night.”
“You sure acted like an ass alright.”
His face turned red and he was pissed.
He took off like they’d never be missed.
As far as the girls were concerned, he wouldn’t be.
They were happy with their dates, as anyone could see.
But, the boys knew more trouble was ahead.
That was just the way with this knucklehead.
They had planned what they would do.
If, that time ever occurred, thanks to the fool.
It would occur, but that will come later.
For now, keep reading. I will see you later.

————————————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2018)

More Than A Friend (Part 6)

After the weekend, they returned to school.
They had one more thing to do.
Prom was coming up in a week.
They needed to call the girls they seek.
Ask them if they would go to the prom.
If yes, then they would give it the ole come on.
Coz asked Raywin Collier and she said yes.
Tom asked Truly Garland. She was the best.
Both dates accepted so they got primed.
They planned to have a real good time.
It was early when they all arrived.
They started dancing. None were shy.
Then, in walked in the king of the prom.
Coz immediately reacted and told Tom.
“He has a smell that stinks like a snake.”
“He has to be a reptile. Make no mistake.”
Tom said “What are we going to do?”
Coz said “Watch, and I will show you.”
Coz made the high pitched sound.
‘The king’ was on the dance floor spinning round.
He was dancing with his chosen queen.
He was about to have an embarrassing scene.
His right hand turned to a reptile claw.
His queen screamed at what she saw.
Then, she slapped his face.
“That’s not funny” as she stomped out of the place.
He ran from the dance floor, neither was seen again.
Coz and his date were elected king & queen then.
From then on, the rest of the night was great.
Both had a ball with their dates.
On the way home they discussed what happened.
“ He had a fake claw he wore, so she slapped him.”
“That was a stupid thing for him to do” said Truly.
“Yes” said Raywin “Immature and goofy.”
Coz and Tom didn’t say what really went on.
They didn’t want to spoil the prom.
They had the summer before them after the fling.
First thing, follow up on the so called ‘king.’
The kids father was the town’s mayor.
They would check it out layer by layer.
How many in the family were reptiles?
They would be put in the secret files.
They told Coz’s dad and planned what to do.
“I don’t want a reptile coming for you.”
“Neither do I dad” said Coz. “Neither does Tom.”
“Well, I am glad it turned out well at the prom.”
What would they plan to do next?
Keep reading. It will be in the text.

——————————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2018)