Drew and the Half-Term Break
Chapter 17 Jess and Tess
A Gaby Fan-fiction
By Sharphawlad.

Jess and Tess came running into the room and gave their mother a kiss and their father a cuddle.

Tess, “We have something for you.” She handed her mother an envelope. The mother opened the envelope. It was a 126-day cruise on the Queen Mary.

The mother looked at the tickets. “How did you get this?”

Nester, “This is from all your friends. Everything is included in your ticket. We hope the trip makes you better.”

Queen Gaby, “There is an option to extend it so you can go the whole way round if you want.”

Jess, “We have packed your bags for you with everything you need. We realise this could be the last time we see you for some time for if you extend the vacation. It could be nine months before we see you again.”

Tess, “Do you want us to put that in the bank tomorrow. Or do you intend taking it with you.”

Mrs Hunter handed her daughter the suitcase.

Tess, “Gaby has a list of where the Queen Mary docks and has promised us we will be able to meet up with you if we need to.”

Jess, “Mum and Dad whatever happens know we will always love you. Dad if mum takes a turn for the worse let us know and we will be there with you.”

Tess, “The taxi has arrived to take you to Portsmouth and your cruise.”

Robyn, “We thought as you were sailing in style you had better ride in style.”

Gaby, “All your cases are here and I am loaning you a laptop and digital camera so there is no excuse for not taking pictures. If you are unsure the girl in the telegraph office will show you what to do.” The group waved off their parents.

Maddy, “The girls kissed their mother but not the father. She is in for a shock if she goes swimming.”

Queen Gaby, “She is sure in for a shock but not the way you expect. They will take the nine month option. When they return they both will be very different but healthy and happy. She kissed me first and asked me to look after her daughters then she kissed Robyn.”

Maddy, “She will not become a mermaid then.”

Gaby, “No she will not become a mermaid.”

Maddy, “I presume the growth has gone.”

Gaby, “Well it has not exactly gone but been changed. Now it is possible for her to get rid of the growth in time.”

Maddy, “How much time.”

Gaby, “The duration of the trip.”

Maddy thought, “Nine months Oh.” Mr and Mrs Hunter got into the Rolls Royce.

The driver, “A meal has been arranged for us on the way down. I will be looking after you and then ensure all your luggage is put in your cabin.”

Mr Hunter, “Thank you. But what about your family. It will be a long drive for you. Will your family not be missing you?”

The driver, “In my own country I am a Princess. My father arranged for me to be married and now I am here with my sisters.”

Mrs Hunter, “You poor thing going from being a Princess to now a Taxi driver.”

The Driver, “Please call me Gita. I have far more freedom now than I used to have. I was enclosed in a room and if I had not come here I would have stayed there until I died. I do not have to work often and this was a special request from Queen Gaby to take care of you.”

The actual drive took five hours and they had a couple of stops on the way down. Gita, “Your cases will be unpacked for you in your room and there is a letter for you. You have not to open the letter before the ship sails. Goodbye and I will meet you again when the ship docks.”

Mr Hunter looked at his wife, “It will be quite a while before we meet again. If it is OK with you we will take the extended option. We can write to the girls weekly.”

Mrs Hunter, “We can contact them daily via the laptop. Queen Gaby informed us we have to contact the Radio operator for help with the laptop.” They found the radio operator and did a double take.

“We thought we had left you at the docks.”

The operator, “That was my twin Gita. I am Rita.”

Mrs Hunter, “By any chance are you here by special request of Queen Gaby?”

Rita, “One of my sisters will always be near if you need help. Otherwise you are free to enjoy yourself.”

Mrs Hunter, “Can you teach us how to use this computer so we can contact our daughters?”

Rita. “Sit down and let’s get this plugged in. If we plug this camera in your daughters will be able to see you and you can see them.”

Back in Scarborough workmen had already come in to the hotel and knocked through to the house. By the time Queen Gaby and the others returned the work had been done and cleaned up. In the pool everybody was enjoying themselves.

Neptune, “I wish to greet my new daughters.” Queen Gaby and Robyn please come here. Queen Gaby noticed all her wives where in the pool. There were also several others including Serena and family, Sharon and family and the hunter girls.

Neptune, “Have you all received your Earrings and Necklaces?”

They all replied, “Yes.”

Neptune. “To those who have joined us and do not already know. I welcome the Queens of the seas and waters.”

Galadriel, “In front of all their Family Queen Gaby and Robyn promise to rule you jointly. They further promise to take with the exception of Neptune and his partners all assembled here as their wives. As they have agreed to share everything we have had new crowns designed for them.”

Galadriel and Zelda placed the new crowns on them. The rest of the day was taken over with everybody enjoying themselves.

Maddy, “The Hunters are on line.” Queen Gaby looked at the computer and called Jess and Tess.

Gaby, “We have your parents live.” Quite a crowd gathered around the computer.

Jess typed, did you find your clothing OK.

Mr Hunter replied, “You seem to have forgotten to pack my clothing.”

Jess, “We know what you and mum get up to when we are not there. So you will now have plenty of time to play.”

Tess, “We presume you have not yet looked at the letter. There are some special items for dad which he will need. Also once dad is dressed correctly go and see Gita and she will have all the relevant documentation for you.”

Later that night Jess and Tess went out for a walk with Robyn. Tess wanted to walk on the beach. They were walking on the beach and heard crying they went to investigate. Trapped in a rock pool was an injured baby dolphin.

Robyn, “Can one of you go back to the others and get help. We will stay with her she is badly injured and needs to be taken to the infirmary at the centre.” Tess set off running and soon got back to the others.

Sharon, “We will need the cradle to lift her up and over those rocks.”

Gaby, “We can be there in a second.” Queen Gaby transported them all to the centre where they picked up what was needed. Then a quick dial and they were on the beach with the others.

Robyn, “She is alive but needs treatment.” Sharon checked her over. “We can treat her but she is still feeding off her mother.” They lifted her out of the water and could see the damage she had sustained.

Sharon, “We are going to have to do quite a stitching job on her.”

Robyn spoke to the baby, “We are trying to help you but this may hurt you a little.”

Sharon, “We cannot use an anaesthetic on her, but as she is in pain already she will not notice.” Eventually they had her sewn up.

Samantha, “I have filled the tank with purified salt water. She should be OK with that.”

Sharon, “We are going to have to take it in turns two at a time looking after her.”

Sharon and Samantha were the first to look after her. Sharon and Samantha got into the pool with her. The baby nuzzled Samantha.

Sharon, “She wants feeding and would do that to get her mother to feed her.”

Samantha, “You can try baby but I doubt it will do you any good.” As she spoke Samantha realised she was producing milk and fed the baby. After a little while she nuzzled Sharon and started to feed again.

Sharon, “Well at least there are plenty of us to look after you. I think we are going to have a one hour rota.”

Meanwhile Queen Gaby and Robyn had gone to Gibb point to see if they could locate her mother. Willie was there with his family.

Willie's wife, “As she is a baby she will need lots of milk. If you could get her to me I could feed her.”

Gaby, “For now she needs to stay where she is until her wounds heal up and then she can be returned to the sea.”

Simone, “I have an idea. When you first met me I was a seal. I could transform myself for the duration to be a dolphin. The down side is I will need the food supply of a dolphin.”

Willie, “There we can help as we like the same food and it is easy enough for us to catch the little extra for you.”

Simone and Robyn and Gaby went to relieve the others. The baby nuzzled Robyn and then Gaby.

Simone, “She has got some substance from you but it is not enough. I am not your mummy but I am going to change myself to look like your mummy so you can feed properly. Once I do this I will be out of action until she is released and will rely on the fish Willie has promised.”

Simone transformed into a female dolphin. The baby started suckling immediately.

Sharon. These look like the bite mark of a great White. Willie and his family brought the fish to the Slipway.

Gaby, “Willie there could be a great white around and everyone could be in danger.”

Willie. “I have to be going there is trouble. Do not come swimming until I give you the all clear.”

That night Sharon went on the Look Brigantia News reporting that an injured baby dolphin and her mother had been found on the beach. For quite a few days Queen Gaby noticed the seals where bringing the fish but they were staying out of the water most of the time.

The old fisherman turned up. “You have a couple of injured dolphins?”

Gaby, “Yes we have.”

“Well the boys have always relied on the dolphins to lead them to the best fishing. So they sent me to see if we can help.”

Queen Gaby, “We need fish for the mother so she can feed the baby.”

The fisherman, “We have just had the strangest report of 4 killer whales chasing down a 25-30 ft. Great White. We do not mind the killer Whales but a Great White in these waters is bad news for everybody. Fish and people alike are at risk from it. An attack by one of those would kill the holiday trade.”

Gaby, “Come with us this is the baby and we presume it was attacked by a Great White. We did not say it had been injured by a shark attack as we could not be sure.”

“I will warn the boys to use only the steel boats if that is about.”

Willie and his family finally caught and killed the great white. Then they returned to the shores. Queen Gaby noticed the seals where once again in the water and bringing them fish. The old fisherman returned with undersized fish they were not allowed to sell.

Robyn, “Thank you for the fish we think the danger has passed.”

The old fisherman, “I know the danger has passed as my boys found this floating in the sea. If this had got near the shore it would have wreaked havoc. We also know what killed it. There are four distinct sets of teeth marks. Only a pack of killer whales could do this. We wondered if the dolphin liked shark meat.”

Gaby spoke to Simone, “Do you like shark meat?”

Simone, “I would eat a Great White if you had it.”

Robyn, “I am glad you said that because that is what we have.”

Simone, “In that case just keep feeding me until all the meat has gone. The sprats where gone in seconds.”

Sharon and the others took it in turns to hack pieces of meat off the fish and feed Simone. Eventually all that was left was the skeleton of the fish.

Simone. “That should keep me going until she is better and can be freed.” A few days later a pod of dolphins accompanied by whales and seals was to be seen in the North Bay.

Queen Gaby waited as a dolphin swam to the shore and asked about a baby. “Your baby she is fine and please tell Willie the great white is now providing plenty of milk for the baby dolphin.”

Willie swam up, “We had to make sure there were no more of them around these shores.”

Queen Gaby, “The fishermen brought us the remains of the great white to feed the dolphin.”

Five days later the television camera was there as the girls released the baby back into the sea. At first it did not want to leave the security of the centre, but the baby's mother and Willie swam up and the baby nuzzled her mother. They all swam off together.

The reporter , “Who would have believed it Humans, Dolphins, seals and Killer whales all helping to look after a baby dolphin.”

A few days later Robyn and the others where all swimming in the sea. Robyn felt a bump and something grab hold of her.

Queen Gaby, “Apparently you attract Dolphins as well as my daughter.” Robyn look down and realised it was indeed the baby dolphin.

Sharon was also swimming said, “It is hard enough with these two snatching a meal every time I go swimming.” Robyn started to laugh when she saw what was attached to Sharon's nipples.

Later that day Sharon came with a proposal to Queen Gaby. “Doing the books I realise the centre is being subsidised by your other ventures. I was wondering if the girls would mind giving up their weekends and help me raise the funds for the centre.”

Queen Gaby, “How do you propose to do that?”

Serena, “We propose that we go into the salvage business. We salvage wrecks from the sea bed and sell them as scrap to the shipyards on Teeside.”

Maddy, “We can buy the right to salvage for about  £100. “Then the wreck is ours to dispose of.”

Darcie “Last year we bought GB Shipbuilding and at the moment they have little to do so if we could do some salvage then at least they would have something to dismantle.” Darcie went ahead and purchased the rights to salvage 10 wreck sites. Everything they recovered had to be reported but it was all theirs to do with as they pleased.

The first wreck was the Christina, which went down in rough seas but all her crew where safe. Gaby obtained a lifting crane and they raised the Christina easily. After making her water tight air was pumped in to her and the water came out. Eventually she popped to the surface like a cork. Then ropes where fastened to her and she was towed to Teesside. There the board of trade wanted to inspect her. Before she was dismantled.

The boss of the ship yard, “We would make more if we did her up and then sold her on the open market as there is need of ships of this design.” It took six weeks to refit the ship. She was given a certificate of worthiness by the board of trade.

The next was another trawler and they did the same with her. The next was a surprise they found two ships on top of the other. The first to be raised was the Mary Ellen she was a pleasure cruiser made of fibre glass. Underneath her was a German U-boat. Queen Gaby contacted the receiver of wrecks to see if they could recover it The reply came back as it was on a site you purchased you can recover it. However if there are remains in side then the German people would like them returned.

“Later That day Queen Gaby received an email from Renate. I am bringing some help to recover the ship.” The girls once again made it watertight and the pumping began. Slowly she rose to the surface. The crew of the Franz Joseph with Renate on board threw a towrope. They towed the ship to the dockyard. The unexploded ammunition was taken on to the Franz Joseph for disposal. Eventually the crew were found and identified. Coffins where made and the remains of the men returned to Germany.

Queen Gaby, “Renate do you want the ship?”

Renate, “I would like it to be made serviceable. Then we would like it to be part of a new naval exhibition to be created at Scalby alongside the Sealife centre. If you agree then both the British and German Governments along with the E E C will finance the venture.”

A man from the Ministry of Defence was waiting to see Queen Gaby. “As far as we know no British lives were lost on these ships. We would like you to recover them and repair them. Then they can go on display at Scalby.”

The Franz Joseph and the Admiral Nelson with support staff stood by as the first ship came to the surface. It was a British Two-man sub. The Admiral Nelson lifted the sub on to her deck. The next was a minesweeper she popped up in record time. The crew of the Franz Joseph helped tow her back to the dockyard. The last was the largest. She was a First World War battle ship. The man from the ministry said it was always a mystery how she went down. There was as far as we know no loss of life. When the girls dived they found a gaping hole in her side. Eventually they made her watertight and the pumping began. Eventually both the Franz Joseph and the Admiral Lord Nelson towed her to the docks where she was nudged into place.

After inspecting her, the man from the ministry said. “Well at least we now know she struck a mine. The Royal Ordinance had to be called to dispose of all the ammunition.

The captain asked “Is there was an old Quarry nearby where they could safely dispose of the ammunition?”

Sharon, “No but we go have an old gravel pit if that is of any use.”

The boom could be heard for miles around as the ammunition was exploded. Eventually it was all cleared. The man from the ministry, “Right she is yours now.” He signed over ownership to Queen Gaby “She will make a good museum piece.” Robyn and Queen Gaby inspected the ship with the manager of the dockyard.

The manager, “This is odd the bulk head is far thicker while the side is narrower than on specifications.” He took out his penknife and scraped the steel. It shone yellow. “As this is yours now can you arrange to remove it before my men start work on her?” That night all the gold was removed and placed in storage in the Sealife centre.

Gaby, “Well Sharon that is the trust fund for our museum and sea life centre.” The following morning the men started working repairing the ship. Although she had a gaping hole in her side in fact she did not need a lot of attention. The hole was repaired to original specifications. The remaining water was pumped out of her. It was discovered her electric's where in working order and all it need was a source.

Darcie. “We have visitors from the Scarborough council.”

Queen Gaby and Robyn went to greet them. One of the men said, “We have come on business. We are hoping to redevelop all the Northstead area. We own just less than half of the proposed development. Your company owns the rest. Your idea for a naval museum alongside the Sea Life Centre ties in well with what we want to do.” He brought out the plans. Queen Gaby looked at he plans.

“That is quite impressive. Have you got the finance for it?”

“That is one of our problems. We being a council cannot get grants. However a charity or company can. We realise you have already Set up trusts for the museum and Sealife Centre. We also know you have already financial backing for those projects. We would like to set up a joint company with you to develop all this area. We know you already are partners with L C and N Y C C. If you were to come on board then it would be a 40% 60% Partnership as you own the greatest area.”

“We would like you or your appointed representative to be the M D of the new company. We would like to start work in September and get as much work done during the winter so as not to affect the Tourist trade. “Darcie and the others looked at the plans.

Queen Gaby. “The Sea life is slack during this period. Sharon how would you like to take over as my M D for this new company. If we go into this all contracts have to start by the 1st September and be finished by 1st June No extensions. I am interested in your proposals. I though would like to walk round the proposed development and see the entire area as it now is.”

“Good if you are available we will do it now.”

Queen Gaby, “Well give me and the pack chance to change our shoes and we will walk the development.”

They had a copy of the plans and so did Queen Gaby. “This is Atlantis the open-air Water Park. We want to put a roof over the whole structure and carry some internal work but otherwise it will stay the same.”

Maddy, “What sort of roof do you envisage?”

“We have several designs but they all included inserting a considerable amount of Girders.”

Gaby, “If you can come tomorrow we will arrange transport to show you a design that would work here and the expense would be minimal.” The men agreed to meet at 9.00 the next day. Next was the open air Theatre and stage.

“We want to keep this and do it up, but to do it up and again we need a roof design.” Next was the former Mr Marvel theme park site. “This we want to completely remove along with the chalets on the front and the corner cafe. What we would like to do is build a brand new entertainment complex for the North Bay. In addition we want to replace the chalets and also build hotel accommodation. There would be shops and Restaurants.”

The next site they stopped at was the sea life centre. “We would like to see this facility greatly extended and also have the local schools involved. We have a suggestion about the museum. You have acquired several British and German warships of various designs. We propose building a dock to accommodate them and then build a museum that looks like an old seaside town.”

Queen Gaby, “You mean similar to Hartlepool?”

One of the men, “Oh you have been there.”

Tracy, “Yes but it was a flying visit.”

Gaby, “The same could work here if we utilised the car park for the town and an extension to the Sealife complex. We need a larger pool if we were to treat Dolphins on a regular basis.”

One of the men, “That brings us to the hill Mr Marvel used to be on if we were to remove it we could get in plenty of car parking.”

Barbara, “What about historic and archaeological problems?”

“As far as we know there are no archaeological problems but we would have to have a registered archaeologist on site. This brings us back to the gardens and Kinderland. Kinder land is not quite attracting the clientele we need.”

Lily, “I am not surprised it is boring. If you are four or five then there is the indoor area which is fun. But basically all there is slides and the water shoot. It could be made far more interesting considering what it costs.”

One of the men, “Well little girl give us your ideas and we will consider them.”

Lily, “By tomorrow you will have all the designs and specifications.”

Gaby, “It is a massive undertaking. As far as your museum plans go we could start that immediately. It will require the closing of the car park.”

The following morning two coaches were waiting to take them all out. They drove to Butlin's in Skegness. “This is what I wanted to show you and the same design would do for the open air Theatre and Atlantis.”

One of the men looked at the supports, “She is right this design would do us and they get the same weather as us so if it stands up here then it will in Scarborough.”

One of the men, “With this design we would only need to close for a week while it was installed.”

Lily handed the man her design for Kinderland, “This is more like what we want.”

The man looked at Lily's design. “My own daughter told me something similar but we thought we knew better.” He showed the others the designs and specifications Lily had put down. “We could do all but that one health and safety would not allow it.”

One of the others looked at it, “They would if we put a support here and here.”

Gaby, “I take it you like the design then.”

The man said, “We could do with her as a consultant on doing up other play areas.”

Gaby, “For a fee that can be arranged although it may mean others as well as Lily.”

“Last but not least we come to the old Army camp site that you own. “In area it is quite small. We propose a straight swap for the car park and hotel at Scalby they would suit your purposes better and the whole of that area would then be owned by you.”

“We would like to build a visitor centre here.”

Zita, “It would be possible to put in a new entrance and if all But the Open Air Theatre and Atlantis where flat. Then all that area could be used for car parking. We would need a couple of Sea lifts to get people from the car parks to the beach.”

Candy,” You said you want to do a 60%-40% partnership.” “If we did that there would be no need to transfer anything.”

Queen Gaby, “I have arranged with the manager for him to tell you how little disruption there actually was when the roof was installed.”

The manager, “Other than erecting the girders the actual roof only took 6 hours to get in place. We then had the job of in filling so no rain leaked in. That only took another day.”

The manager, “I have the address in case I need to contact them but so far we have had no problems.” He handed a typed name and address over to the men. One of the men got his mobile phone out and spoke. He put the phone down and said, “It would take six weeks to make the roofs and one day to erect them after the foundations have been created. He said he could meet us to give us costing and delivery dates.”

Queen Gaby, “Before we return I have arranged a meal for us all in the Empress Restaurant.” After the meal they departed and arrived back.

Louise. “On your plans there is no lost children place or Access for the disabled.”

One of the men, “With making this a shopping complex as well as a leisure complex we were hoping to get grants for a shop mobility unit.”

Robyn, “That is the scheme where you can hire either for free or for a low charge scooters or wheel chairs. I have use it myself when my legs where in a bad state. I personally would fund one of the scooters as I realise what a boon they are to disabled people.”

The man, “There would be no need as we can get grants to cover 100 scooters and wheelchairs. We will need somewhere to store and distribute them.”

Zita. “I take it all access will be able to take scooters?”

One of the men, “They will be able to go all around the complex and into the stores. We hope eventually to persuade all the users of the centre to fund replacement scooters.”

Darcie brought some documents out. Gaby “Well in principal we agree to go ahead. Darcie here is our legal advisor. She has suggested we set up a joint company called Northstead Manor. This to be the parent company which deals with all the lettings.”

One of the men, “Scarborough B C would like a guaranteed income from this project. In return we would hand over complete control to you.” He showed Gaby what they currently where getting and what they wanted to receive in income. If you where to take control then you would be able to get 90% grants we would make up the other 10%.”

Darcie, “You do realise until the work is completed. There will be little or no income for the next nine months.”

The man, “We have already realised that so we have decided that until all the project is completed we will not take anything out and what there is will be ploughed back for the next two years.”

One of the men, “We had originally hoped to persuade the Grand hotels to take on the new hotel. We had thought of calling it the Empress Gardens hotel.”

Queen Gaby, “I am sure the grand group’s parent company would only be too pleased to take on a new hotel in town.”

The man turned from the roofing company to measure up and then he put photos into his laptop and said. “This is what the Atlantis and open-air Theatre would look like. I would recommend though the short distance between them is also covered the same way. “This is what it would look like if you went for that option.”

One of the men, “What would we have to do in the way of preparation?”

The man, “Nothing just provide the cash and close the pool for one day. We will need to prepare the pool but it can continue running while that work goes on.” They all signed the contracts.

One of the men, “We have laid on a party at the Corner Cafe and invited the press to announce the development by Northstead Properties.”

Gaby, “You were very sure I would sign then.”

At the corner cafe complex the Mayor of Scarborough Lucia’s Jaconelli stood up, “This is a very good day for the town. Today we have come to an historic agreement with GB services to take over the whole of the North Bay and redevelop it. We are to have a shopping complex. The open air Theatre is to be covered over, as is the Atlantis. We will be getting an extended Sealife centre and a New Nautical museum. A new hotel complex and rooftop car parking. We will also be creating new facilities for children and for the disabled.”

Gaby, “Some of the work will start on Monday. The main development will only start in September.”

Sharon noticed something on the plans. “What is that Gaby?”

“As the centre is getting enlarged. I took the opportunity to create deep water pens for dolphins or whales. It will make it easier for you to speak to Willie as he can swim in with his family.”

The following Monday work started on creating the new museum. Six weeks later all the work was completed. Sharon who had been overseeing the work called Gaby to say the work was finished and they could receive the ships. Gaby and the others where there in an instant.

Maddy, “It has changed beyond recognition.”

Sharon, “I thought you might want to watch the roofs go on.”

Maddy, “The large sand dune has gone.”

Sharon, “Work starts next week on this stage of development and then once it is built. The final stage. The removal of the Corner cafe and the chalets and the rebuilding of them. The Theatre has been completely revamped. The builders are ahead of schedule and if they keep this up we will be ready by Easter. Have you given thought as to who the Manager might be for the Empress Gardens?”

Tess, “Mum and Dad will be available by then and we could run it until they returned.”

Gaby, “I had thought of asking your parents to take over. Your father will not be returning though.”

Tess, “I spoke to them on the phone and they were both happy. Mum apparently is cured and she is expecting twins. The doctors said there was no trace of the cancer. Mum said, they were looking forward to seeing us. She also said she had some other news for us.”

Gaby, “Tess think what happened when you got kissed. I knew your mother was cured when she kissed me. Your father has been using all the clothing you sent him with and is calling himself Sonja.”

Jess, “That does not bother us in the least and we cannot wait to nurse our baby sisters.”

A mobile crane lifted the supports into place and then the roof. It did not take long before the roof was on. By the time it was finished it looked like several big tops all connected together. Sharon showed them the lake. “It has been cleaned out and extended. The lake now is in an oval and it has a tunnel through part of it.” The children's play area was still outside. All the suggestions Lily had made had been incorporated.

Gaby, “We might give it thought to putting the same type roof over the play area and then the children would be in the dry all the time.”

Gaby asked the representative for costing to do this.

The man from the roof place, “I had anticipated your request. This is what it will look like and we can deliver next week.”

Gaby, “In that case go ahead.”

The man, “Do you not want all the costing first?”

Maddy, “She already knows all the costing and delivery dates.”

The man, “That is not possible as only my bosses know how much the cost is.”

Maddy, “Have you ever met your boss and their partners?”

The man, “I take my instructions by telephone or computer and never have met the owners of the company.”

Then a light switched on in the chaps head. “You are the owner and you have contracted your own firm to do the work.”

Zita, “To be precise we are the owners but Queen Gaby is the majority shareholder.”

The chap started to laugh, “There was me trying to impress by saying I could have it by next week. When you already knew it would be ready.”

Sharon , “I have arranged a lunch in the Corner cafe. This may be one of the last lunches we have in the cafe depending on how long the construction work takes.” Queen Gaby and the others looked at the museum.

Sharon, “Scarborough B C is transferring the remains of a Roman and Viking boat they have in storage. The ships are been brought down from Teesside and should be with us later in the day.” As she was speaking a wagon drew up with the mini sub on. “We have to deliver this to a museum around here.” Said the driver.

Sharon , “Come with us and we will show you where it has to go.” “

The mini sub was unloaded and taken to the display stand. Queen Gaby noticed. Several other exhibits she had not seen before. There were two one-man submarines that had been used on the Titanic.

Sharon , “We got a phone call from the French government asking if we would like these.” There was a Welsh coracle. Queen Gaby looked at the Roman amphoras and statues that were on display.

Sharon, “The others have been helping me recover the artefacts. These took a bit of moving but even Willie helped and dragged these back to the shore for me. There was no woodwork left but we got all the guns and a considerable lot more. I commissioned a local joiner to make the carriages for them so they could all go on display.”

Queen Gaby, “What about human remains?”

Sharon, “They have all been collected and placed in plastic bags. We were waiting for Helena to say she would take them to the university to tell us where they came from and if it could give us some idea of the ship. There were several crests on the guns so we have an idea about its age.”

Helena took the remains to the sailors to her university and the next day she phoned to say, “Sharon there was a high proportion of Spanish or Mediterranean in the bodies. My best assumption is this was a ship from the armada and that it went down in the storm.”

Gaby and Andi went on the computers to look for details of the ships that sailed and their last resting-places.

Andi, “Gaby since I joined your team I have had a very interesting time. Looking at the records there are at least two ships that it could be. One is the Santa Marie and the other is the San Joseph.”

Gaby typed in details of both ships she came up with details of their size and guns. Gaby compared this with what they had recovered. “I think we might have both boats here if so eight guns are missing including six bronze ones.”

Gaby. “Sharon will the entire girls swim to the site and look for eight more guns?” Looking around the site Sharon and the mermaids found Spanish coins.

Then Zita signalled, “I have found them they are all here but they are all very large and we will need something to lift them.”

Neptune who had been watching them came across, “I can have them moved to shallow water for you.” His mighty sea dragons picked up one each and took them to the shore they did the trip another three time before all the guns were removed.

Under the guns was a chest still intact. The girls managed to bring this to the shore themselves. They waited for low tide and then recovered the guns and placed them in the museum. Sharon contacted the Spanish government to inform them of their find and ask if they would like the remains of the men returning to Spain or if they had to inter them locally.

The following day the Spanish Ambassador turned up at the museum. Queen Gaby was present and showed him the guns they had recovered.

The ambassador, “A wagon will come to collect the men's remains for transportation to a new national cemetery in Madrid.”

Sharon, “We have collected the 1200 remains of men from the sea bed.”

The ambassador, “We are creating a memorial park in Madrid to the memory of all that lost their lives. We will inter all these there and at least they are no longer missing. If you discover these we would appreciate it if you recovered what you can.” He handed Queen Gaby a list of ships from the armada that were still missing.

By the time the girls had finished checking the seabed between Whitby and Bridlington all the wrecks in that area had been removed. What was there previously had been recovered. The Mermaids still continued to double check in case they had missed anything. The shipyard in Teesside was quite busy repairing and then selling the wrecks they had recovered.

Renate called one night. “Gaby I hear some of the girls have gone into the wreck recovery business. I have a commission for them somewhere in this area there is the remains of 2000 men and a German Battleship. If you find it we would like the Heroes returned to Germany. The ship can go alongside the British Battleship in the new naval museum.”

Gaby informed the girls and they decided to check the area between Newcastle and Whitby. They found several more wrecks and recovered them. Eventually they found the Battle ship. Laid across it was a British Submarine of WW2. Gaby contacted the MOD who said recover both ships and divers from both navies would be on hand to help in the recovery. The submarine appeared to be intact but the hatch had been blown. No human remains were found on her. Her ammunition had to be disposed of. The battle ship was massive but the girls worked hard sealing all the holds and holes. Then air was pumped in to her. She creaked and groaned but eventually broke free of the seabed. The two ships took her in tow and towed her to Teesside. Deck by deck she was checked out and any human remains bagged, recorded and removed.

Renate came to inspect the once great ship. “With DNA testing we will know who has been recovered and who is still missing.” They actually recovered more bodies than was reported missing.

One by one the bodies eventually yielded their names and ranks. 250 where all in one area of the ship. As if they had been in prison or something.

Helena tested them. These 250 are British so they must have been POWs. DNA testing and checking the names of missing sailors soon discovered their names and ranks. The MOD had to trace their relatives and ask what they wanted doing with the remains. All the relatives wanted the men to be kept together and interred in a plot overlooking the sea.

After much deliberation the war graves commission said. “They had been given a plot of land near to the new development and could the men be interred there along with any others that were found in the future.”

There was quite a ceremony as their coffins where laid to rest and there tombstones erected. It was found the valves of the submarine had jammed and she could not resurface but all the crew escaped. The Battle ship had been badly damaged after shelling Scarborough and Hartlepool. She was trying to get to safety and get repaired when she sank with great loss of life. It did not take long to get the submarine fit to be taken to Scarborough. The battle ship was another story.

The girl eventually cleared that area of all wrecks. The man from the MOD was waiting one day. “I was wondering if you intended to do the area from Bridlington to Norfolk?”

Gaby. “Well my team has cleared the area from Newcastle to Bridlington. It would be the most logical place for our divers to go next.”

“In that case there is one wreck we could do with salvaging because she is in a very dangerous condition. She was an ammo ship that got stuck on a sand bank and we have never been able to get close enough the recover the ammo. If she was to blow up she would take most of the East Coast with her. For that reason we left her alone but that has dangers.”

The mermaids agreed to attempt to unload the deadly cargo. Small boats carried the cargo to waiting ships it took a week to empty the ship. Then the girls started to make her watertight. She eventually broke free of the sandbank in two pieces. Queen Gaby had her towed to Teesside after much deliberation it was decided to scrap her and use the steel to repair other ships. Some of her steel went to repair the Battleship.

While diving in this area they discovered an intact wooden warship sticking out of the sandbank. Gaby and the others recovered the entire loose artefacts and then set about removing the last of the sand and making the ship watertight. There was quite an audience of onlookers as the ship broke to the surface. Nothing like it had been seen since the Mary Rose.

Helena, “This is going to the new nautical museum at Scarborough.”

The Ship had to be sprayed with a fine silicone mist to preserve the wood. It was discovered this was another Tudor warship. It had settled on a sandbank and gradually sunk into the sand. This had preserved the wood. The only thing missing was the mast, which long since had rotted off and would be easy to replace. The man from the MOD came with a massive cheque for the recovery work performed on the wreck of the liberty ship. It did not take the girls long to clean this area up of all wrecks.

Maddy, “Gaby the girls are going further and further away to find wrecks now.”

As they were speaking Renate turned up,

“Gaby I know you are coming on a cycling tour. I have a proposition for your friends. How would you all like a working holiday in Germany? The families of the German Naval association has for years petitioned the Federal Government to recover their families. The federal government after your recovery of the U boat and Destroyer has agreed to this. They will pay you a recovery fee plus you get to keep the boats you recover.”
Gaby looked at the other girls.

“Yes Renate we will start on Monday.”

“We may need to keep taking a break as there is other business to consider.”

Most of the girls went on the trip to Germany. A man with a scar running down his face was there to greet them. “I am Manfred Von Mansteer Her Highness has given you the basic information. This is what we are willing to pay for each ship recovered. As previously explained all we want are the remains of the men. We have locations of some of the ships we will start with those nearest to here. He handed Gaby a list of all the lost German ships.

Gaby, “With these we would have our own navy although I suppose I already do with the Yorkist and the aircraft carriers.”

One by one they recovered the ships the submarines where lifted onto floating barges. Then they were inspected and Ammunition and human remains removed. Renate showed Queen Gaby the Naval graveyard that had been created. “All the men you recover will eventually go in here.”

It took quite a while before all the ships on Germanys Sea coast where recovered. Renate, “Gaby there are a lot more ships to recover. Half the Fleet was in the Danube and still is there. There were over 12,000 sailors lost their lives there. Other than the river is very fast flowing the water is relatively shallow. One by one the ships of the Grand fleet once again started to come to the surface. Water was pumped out of them and then they were taken by tugboats. As with all the others the ammunition was removed and they were taken across the North Sea to Teesside. Most of the submarines where broken up for scrap as they were of little value.

Eventually all the wrecks where cleared. “Well Renate that is your entire coastline cleared of wartime wrecks.”

Renate.” Your team have not finished yet as these are still missing but they are out of our waters. Some are in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish waters and you have to get permission to recover them and anything else that you find. The others we believe may be in the North Atlantic and may not be recoverable. It took a month to recover those ships.

Renate, “The most famous of all is the Bismarck” If she can be returned to Hamburg there is a 1,000-fold reward for you. The Bismarck and her attendant ships proved to be quite a poser but eventually she was recovered and towed to Hamburg. The Mayor of Hamburg was there with tears in his eyes as the once great ship was towed into the dock specially created for her. He said, “On behalf of the German people I wish to thank you.” She along with her sister ships will go into a naval museum similar to that you have created in Scarborough. Now we have a British Mini sub to go in the museum. Once it is completed we would like you to come and open it.

Queen Gaby, “I can think of at least two other famous German ships that should be here.”

The Mayor, “We would have loved to have them also but like the Titanic they will be too deep to salvage. We would gladly pay double that what we paid for Bismarck for either ship if it was possible to recover them.”

That night they had to return home as Queen Gaby had been notified the second stage was completed in Scarborough. They got to the complex.

Sharon, “This is the final meal here Tomorrow it gets knocked down the chalets and toilet block have already gone. We already have stores ready for moving in as soon as the building work is completed.”

Queen Gaby and the others took their time and then returned home. They had not been home long when the man from the MOD arrived back at the castle in Skipton.

“I see your team have been rather busy recovering ships in Germany and Scandinavia.” HMG in London wondered if you would like a similar proposal from us starting in Scotland. In Scappa flow there still is the remains of the German high sea fleet from the First World War we recovered some but the others eluded us.”

Zita, “Why have they eluded you?”

The man from the MOD. “To be honest we would not have considered asking you. But recently you have removed ships in similar circumstances in the Danube. Up to now we have considered it too dangerous for divers to go down and do the preparatory work. What make it dangerous are the currents in those waters. We also understand GB Salvage will be getting a contract from the French shortly to remove ships in the French area. This includes the entire French fleet that the British destroyed when France surrendered to Germany in the Second World War. The fleet was sunk in ten Minutes after the French refused to put their ships under British control.”

Gaby, “This started out as a hobby for some of my companions. It now is getting to be rather a lucrative business. The other contract I have is to recover a fishing boat. She is called the Gaul and went down in Scandinavia with all hands. For years the families of the crew have been petitioning the government in London to recover it. A couple of years ago she was discovered. The people of Hull want her brought back home and she will be put on display at the Deep exhibition.”

Maddy, “What is your interest in the ship? None other than to prove once and for all she was never a spy ship and also that the soviets did not sink her. The British and Russian Governments want to finance this recovery to prove they are both innocent.”

Gaby, “I take it there is a possibility they may be the remains of some of the crew in the ship.”

Queen Gaby looked at the contracts on offer, “We do the Gaul first. If nothing else at least the families will now know where she is.”

Two days later it was splashed all over the news that the Gaul had been recovered and was on its way to Hull. The Gaul had been towed back to Hull. Quite an audience had gathered to welcome her home. She was lifted out of the water and placed in front of the Deep. In a dry dock. There the remaining seawater was permitted to drain from her. Eventually they managed to get the cabin open and in there they discovered all but two of the crew. DNA testing had to be done but eventually the families where notified. The remaining two had previously been discovered in Scandinavia.

After examining the Gaul the man from the board of trade said, “I have found the cause of her sinking she has a damaged hatch cover. From what I have discovered she must have gone down in icy seas. The hatch cover is showing similar signs to others that have sustained ice damage.”

The Gaul was to be steam cleaned and made into a permanent memorial to the sailors and fishermen of Hull who gave their lives in the course of their work.

Andi, “Gaby the ships at Scappa could be quite valuable. If all our equipment was already in that area. Could we also look at these sites and see if there is anything of interest.”

Gaby, “The Spanish will be happy if we recover remains from those sites.”

Tracy, “If we started here at Scappa we could make our way gradually down the coast to the Irish Sea.”

On the Queen Mary II.

Back on the Queen Mary the Hunters where having a grand time. Sophie was saying, “We are going to have some explaining about everything when we get home.”

Arwen, “The girls only sent you with female clothing. Although they will be surprised at the breasts you have developed while on this cruise. They are going to come in handy in the near future once I give birth to our twins. In the mean time I will continue to release the pressure for you.”

“Arwen to be honest I am enjoying suckling from them as much as you do with mine.”

Sophie, “To look at us you would think we were twins rather than husband and wife. We have only another two days and then the ship docks in Portsmouth.”

Arwen, “The girls have promised to come and meet us.”

Sophie, “I will be pleased to see them all again. We have a job offer for the both of us as Manager and assistant manager for Grand Hotels at the Empress Gardens.”

Arwen, “I wonder where that is as I have never heard of it before.”

The last night on board “Tonight Sophie I want to be adventurous and do things we have never done before. First we will share a shower and then we will get started.” Arwen started playing with Sophie's nipples and then worked her way down the body. She started to stroke and wash between Sophie's legs. As she was playing with Sophie the last vestige of her man hood came away in Arden’s hand. Arwen inserted her fingers and before long Sophie climaxed.

Arwen, “Let's get dried and then we will continue.” Sophie lay on the bed and Arwen walked in to the room.

Sophie gasped, “How did you get that?”

Arwen, “It is on loan from a friend.” That night it was Arwen who took Sophie.

The following morning Sophie said, “Can we have one last go before we must get presentable for when we dock.” Sophie and Arwen where at it like a couple of rabbits.

Eventually Arwen said, “We had better get ready and have our final meal on the ship.”

Sophie, “I think I have just had it.”

Arwen giggled then in a more serious voice, “You realise you are going to have to become my sister.”

Sophie, “Well even if it dropped off I cannot get Pregnant so we can do that as often as you want.” Arwen smile to herself for Gita had told her the properties of the present before loaning it.

Arwen. “If you were expecting like me I would love your children.”

Sophie, “If I am pregnant then you must be the father for I have never been with anybody else.”

Arwen, “Seriously if you could would you get Pregnant?”

Sophie , “I love you and only want to be with you. There are times when I wish I had been born female and then I could have gone through the rigors of birth. We both know that is one dream that is impossible even after my equipment dropped off in the shower.”

There was quite a fanfare to welcome the Queen after her nine-month voyage. The girls where there to greet the Hunters as they disembarked from the Queen Mary.

Jess and Tess “We have so much to tell you since you both left us 9 months ago.”

Sophie , “I noticed one of your companies has been doing rather a lot of salvage work lately Queen Gaby.”

Tess, “Yes we helped with some of the sites.” Very soon all the cases where unloaded off the ship. Tess and Jess showed their parents the photos of the salvage work.

Jess, “It was great fun.” They had not been long home when their mother went into Labour and gave birth to twin daughters. The hospital could not believe the cancer had gone and asked Arwen to go for a scan. The scan showed Arwen was completely clear of any cancer. Sophie and Arwen took over the running of the new hotel.

Rebecca, “All essential supplies are done through me so we get a discount. Next year we will be using the Empress for the family gathering. It has a few advantages for that purpose. So these weeks have to be kept clear.”

Sophie looked out of the windows of the hotel and besides the new museum she could see a considerable amount of Warships. “Where did all that lot come from?”

Sharon. “They are a few of the ones we salvaged. Some have been scraped or sold off but these are the remainder. We had to extend the dock and enlarge the harbour to accommodate them.” Sophie walked down to the dock and looked at the ships moored up.

Sharon, “Currently we are planning our next adventure. Two weeks ago we received a delegation from some insurance companies, Cunard White Star Line and several other interested parties. About the recovery of ships in the North Atlantic. This came shortly after a similar request from the German government. Queen Gaby is currently looking into the feasibility of doing the salvage.”

Robyn came in to see how everyone was settle in down.

Sophie, “We are fine although since I returned I appear to be getting sick rather a lot.”

Robyn, “I will get Dr Jones to give you a medical on Monday and see if you have picked up a bug on your travels.”

Tess and Jess giggled, “We are sure she has got something.”

Arial. Queen Gaby has asked me to look into the possibility of recovering these ships. “

Sharon , “They all are all about 2 miles down in the sea. The one nearest the surface is the Lusitania. I propose we try for her first and then go for the others.”

Ariel, “While there are a couple of us that have been so deep most of you have not gone so deep before.” After a vote they all agreed to go for the Lusitania first and then try for the others.

Queen Gaby had an email from New York City. “If she managed to recover either ship they would be willing to pay a finder’s fee and purchase the ship from Queen Gaby. As they were discussing this a man from Cunard White Star Line came into the room. “The time limit is up on the Titanic if you were wondering which to go for then go for her first.”

In the end this is what they did and they made use of the photographic evidence of what had happened supplied by Dr Ballard. Support ships where organised and all the girls went down to the wreck. In addition Willie and his family provided backup for the girls. It took the girls nearly a week before they had made the ship water tight. Air was pumped in and the water out. As the air went in she slowly rose in two main sections off the seabed. It was a very slow process but gradually she came to the surface. Two high power tugboats took her in hand and towed her remainder of the way to New York. She had finally completed her maiden Voyage.

In New York There was a dispute as to who actually held the salvage rights but it was proved Queen Gaby had the right to salvage the ship. The mayor of New York presented Queen Gaby and her partners with a cheque for the recovery of the ship. Queen Gaby said, “We have some tidying up to do before we go for the next one.” It took another week to recover the remaining items but eventually even the great funnels where recovered.

Once everything was in New York a search of the ship was made. The great safe was more like a vault than anything was. After calling in a locksmith it was opened only to find it was completely empty. In various parts of the ship human remains were found and then interred after DNA testing. These where placed into plastic bags and it was recorded where they were found. Eventually through DNA testing all of the remains would be given a name.

Queen Gaby and the girls left for the Lusitania. She was not in as deep water as the Titanic. The girls managed to work fast and as there was little debris on the sea bed they soon got the ship air tight. Again the tugs where waiting for her as she surfaced. Queen Gaby and the girls rode on the tugs surveying their prize. She was brought in to the harbour. The mayor was again there to greet them.

Gaby, “How have the Americans had got on with the Titanic after we left?”

The mayor, “These two are to be the exhibition pieces of a new museum we are creating. We are puzzled the vault is empty and we expected it to be full of Jewellery and Gold.”

Gaby, “Well it would have needed a Bank robber to open it was well and truly corroded when I left it in your hands.”

After inspecting the Lusitania thoroughly the Americans eventually found the vault. A thermal lance was required to open the safe. Eventually they got inside. What they found surprised everybody. There was a human body that had been mummified by the lack of oxygen. There was a letter my name is Joseph Smith. I work for the British and American Governments. Rather than fall into the hands of the Germans I elected to stay in here and perish with the lack of oxygen. I discovered there was a plot to get the new weapon but that has been to no avail. I left it in safe keeping and once I get here safely my relatives will pass it on. Other than this the safe was empty again.

The Mayor, “It is obvious nobody could have been in there wince the doors were closed. All I can presume is all the treasure they were supposed to be carrying has been misquoted.” The remains of quite a few humans where found and eventually returned to their relatives. In the hold of the Lusitania was found various military vehicles. But no Gold.

Zita, “I presumed you had emptied both but that body threw me and all the others.”

Gaby, “In actual fact that was the first time I had been in that Safe.” A while later there was a note for Queen Gaby and friends to go and see the Mayor.

The Mayor, “All these Military Vehicles now belong to you as you salvaged the ship.”

Queen Gaby, “In that case I had better ship them all back to the UK. The Vehicles where all on the dock when Queen Gaby arrived. They were all transported back to her Dale’s home in Skipton. Within the Castle Queen Gaby looked at each Vehicle.

Maddy, “They are all a rusting mess.”

Gaby “If they are all cleaned up then they can be sold to enthusiasts. There is quite a serious group who collect WW1 memorabilia. As they stripped the first vehicle down they noticed that something was shiny.

Zita, “No wonder they could not find gold in the hold. These are the gold. Virtually every part had been manufactured out of gold and had then been painted green. What are we going to do with these now?”

Robyn, “I think they had better go into our vaults as they were given to us by the Mayor.”

Gaby, “I am going to have to find some genuine vehicles to replace them as we have a buyer for them all.”

Maddy, “That is no problem we just raise one of the transport ships that got sunk.”

Zita, “What about the two German ships we promised we would look for.”

Gaby, “It is not just two ships it basically is two entire fleets that got sunk protecting the Battleships. There are also several British ships on the site.”

Gaby spoke with the MOD, “The Germans had requested us to recover these ships.”

A man from the MOD came back, “Queen Gaby as your company seems to be able to do what others cannot can you also recover all ours on the same sites. We will dispose of the ammunition and human remains the rest you can have as scrap.”

Two Frigates from the Royal Navy and a destroyer from the German Navy where on the museum site. The first two ships to be recovered where former Royal Navy ships. The next to be recovered was a German pocket battleship. She was fastened to the two Frigates while the destroyer unloaded all the ammunition. One by one the ships started to bob to the Surface. All the ships were transported to Teesside. Two of the British ships were completely scrapped and six of the German ships were. The Pocket battle ship was repaired using metal from the scrapped ships. Then she was taken across the North Sea to Hamburg. She had been given a clean-up but was very rusty. The tugs pushed her onto the berth specially created for her. There was quite a fanfare.

Queen Gaby , “We only did the repairs necessary for her journey here.”

The Mayor, “We will bring her up to the standard she was when she was first built.”

Queen Gaby “As to your request for the last ship. We have located her. However she is in three pieces but is salvageable.”

The mayor, “We will still take her if you can recover her and in addition there are a lot of families looking forward to their men finally returning home after all those years.”

Queen Gaby, “Would you like to come and see the last section been raised?”

The mayor of Hamburg, “I would love to come and watch the operation.”

Three days later Queen Gaby and the girls started diving on the wreck. They were busy fastening air bags and making the wreck water tight.

Maddy noticed there seemed to be more mermaids helping than she expected.

Gaby, “They had managed to get the first third of the ship ready for lifting as it had been done sooner than expected.”

Maddy, “Can we wait until all three sections are ready and then start lifting.”

Gaby, “I will have to ensure the Mayor is here for the lifting.”

The two remaining sections were also prepared in record time. Then Queen Gaby noticed they were being helped by some other mermaids. One of them signalled to Queen Gaby and Ariel that they wanted help.

Gaby the others followed the group to an underwater cave. They all went in the cave.

The mermaid, “Please can you help us our friend is not very well.”

Gaby looked at the girl laid on a bed of sea weed. “We can help her but we need to get her away from here.”

The girl, “If you can cure our friend then we will give you all this.” She led Queen Gaby into another cave that was filled with Gold, Silver and Jewels.

Ariel , “We have to lift the ships and we will need help with that but first your friend must be taken where she can have help.”

The girl and Gaby disappeared. Queen Gaby took her to the Sealife Centre and asked Sharon to look after her with the help of Simone like they did with the dolphin.

Gaby returned to the cave, “She is in safe hands no. I think you all had better return with us.”

The girl, “If we leave we cannot take all the treasure with us.”

Gaby , “What treasure would that be?” The girls looked in the cave and it was empty.

One of the girls, “You are the one she said would come for us and take us all home.”

Another one of the girls, “If it was not for her most of us would be dead like our colleagues. We thought she was a sailor like us. We all were in the same cabin and were of similar age. Our friend told us that as a baby he fell into the Rhine and the Rhine maiden saved him. He was given a necklace with a mermaid on and told it would always save him and his friends. We were in our cabin when the ship was destroyed. We could not get out before the water rushed in. We called our friend little Lorelie after the person who rescued her as a child. When the water came in he grasped hold of the pendant and said Princess I need your help. Before our eyes he turned into a mermaid. She came and gave each one of us a kiss. We all turned into mermaids. By the time we got free it was too late to help the others that were trapped. We collected their bodies and placed them all in the hold of the ship. She told us that we had to stay here as help would eventually come.”

“Whilst we waited for help to come we explored the seabed and recovered all that Gold, Silver and Gemstones. They were scattered about on the sea bed.”

The girls helped Gaby recover any loose artefacts. Then they were informed the mayor had arrived. The sea appeared to be boiling as the sections of the once great ship came to the surface. The two smaller sections where lifted out of the water and placed on Barges. The larger section was taken in tow by Two Destroyers one British and one German. It took a while to get the sections back to Hamburg. There the original dock was made ready. The three sections were placed in the dock. “The decks where inspected on by one and eventually the hold with the bodies had been stored was discovered. After counting the bodies and comparing them with the crew list.

The mayor said, “All that appears to be missing is 10-12 men we have the rest they were either picked up by the British or died on ship. All these in the hold must have died on board and been placed there by the captain.” It did not take long to identify the remains as they were all wearing their tags. Queen Gaby attended a memorial service along with her new friends.

The mayor, “There are only twelve who will never be recovered. Their names will go on this plaque in remembrance of them.” Queen Gaby made note of the names and ages. Queen Gaby and all the others returned to Skipton.

Once there the girls said, “We are none persons now. There will be no record of our ever existing.”

Gaby, “I need to check just who we have here.”

Queen Gaby read a name and a voice said, “Yes that was me.”

After reading all the names Queen Gaby said, “Then I presume Little Lorelie was called Claus Werner.”

The others, “Correct.”

Lorelie, “Did you say Claus Werner? Where is my baby?”

Gaby, “I take it you know little Lorelie? I think we had better all go and visit her. First all little Lorelie's sisters need new names and documents. We have to issue you all with documentation as your original documents will be of no good to you.”

Ariel, “We should wait until Little Lorelie is better before we name them all.”

They all walked through a doorway and came out in the Empress Gardens Hotel. Queen Gaby and the others walked the short distance to the Sea Life Centre. Sharon welcomed them, “She has nearly recovered.” Sharon led them to the deep-water tank. Lorelie and Ariel dived in and swam to her. Lorelie and Ariel fetched the girl in the tank to the side.

The girl looked at Lorelie, “Mum you came for me.”

Lorelie, “I thought I had lost you long ago. Little Lorelie is very apt for my Daughter's name. Meet your Aunt Ariel and your Queens Gaby and Robyn. Claus's real mother died in child birth and his father brought him up. I looked after him when his father was working. To protect him I gave him a pendant and told him to always wear it as it would protect him.”

Queen Gaby, “Rather than just giving them all names it would be better if your father met with and greeted all of these girls.”

Robyn, “I agree it would be better if father was to meet all these daughters he has acquired.”

Neptune who had been observing, “Yes Lorelie and think you should introduce my granddaughter and her sisters.”

Lorelie spun round, “Father I did not realise you were here.”

Queen Gaby, “Uncle Robyn and I have now acquired twelve more mermaids and apart from Kleiner Lorelie they all need names.”

One by one they came and greeted Neptune and said the name they had been previous known by. Neptune gave each one a new name, “From now on all of you are my daughters and Princesses of the waters. If anybody harms you then they will incur my wrath.”

One of the girls. “We had collected a great treasure but we gave it away when Kleiner Lorelie became ill.”

Gaby, “We do not charge family and friends for helping them. The treasure you found is being put to good use. All of you, like us are now members of the family firm.”

Maddy, “We need to go shopping for clothes for you all.”

Kleiner Lorelie, “We do not need much.” The others burst out laughing

Ariel, “Oh yes you do. You need everything.”

Lorelie, “Before we set off you all need to have your hair and nails done. I will not allow my daughters to go out looking a mess.”

“Yes Mum.”

Each of the girls found they were surrounded by several girls who washed and cut and styled their hair while others where trimming and painting their nails. Finally their faces where put on. Zita handed each of them a bra and pants and then a white dress. Finally they were all ready to go shopping. Kleiner Lorelie noticed they were all dressed alike.

Gaby, “We will have some fun now with the shopping.” First port of call was the House of Frazer store. Then it was into and out of various other stores.

Maddy, “Can we go and see our friend in the market?” While in there the girls noticed some clothing they liked.

Ariel, “Like us you are going to have to go to school. You have a new and different life in front of you now.”

One of the former boys, “Aunt Ariel could we please go to see our old ship when she has been restored?”

Gaby, “I was coming to that. The three sections have been re-joined and the repair work was not as extensive as first thought. I also have been doing some checking out. With one exception you all where orphans when you went on the ship. Kleiner Lorelie you though had a sister who is now still alive but very old. She is going to open the exhibition.”

Kleiner Lorelie, “Does she have any family other than me?”

Gaby, “None that I can locate.”

Maddy, “We are the other guests of honour. We all need new evening gowns for the party.”
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At the opening party the old lady looked at Lorelie, “You remind me of my old nurse and you my brother.”

Lorelie kissed her, “You will soon be reunited with your brother.”

The old lady, “He was one of the few to never return.”

Kleiner Lorelie, “Do not be too sure he could be just be different Lottelulu.”

The old lady was given another kiss, “It is a long time since I was called that.” The old lady looked into the young girl’s eyes, “Yes you have his soul. He always was the more feminine of the two of us.”

Kleiner Lorelie took her hand, “Mother has promised you will join me for all eternity from tonight.”

The old lady, “That is a long time but then I always knew you would return for me.”

Gaby, “I have to ask you to return with us.”

The old lady, “I have already had a warning and so I am prepared. My brother and I where always twins and we both knew when something was wrong with the other. He has not been well and suddenly got better. I knew once he was better he would come looking for me. I have sold or given away most of my goods. Everything I own is now in those suitcases.”

Queen Gaby and the others after the dance returned to the hotel and then back to Skipton. “From now on Lottelulu you will be Kleiner Ariel.”

When the old lady awoke she found she was now a teenager once again. Her sister came and greeted her, “Come and swim with us.”

Gaby and the others were getting dried when Zita arrived and said, “The man from the MOD is back and he wants to talk to us.” Queen Gaby and the others went into the Grand hall and then he was admitted.

“We have a couple of proposals for you. The first proposition is to prevent an environmental disaster. In the 1960's an oil tanker called the Tory Canyon sank on to rocks in the Bristol Channel while going to unload load a cargo of crude oil at Milford Haven. We eventually had to bomb her to destroy the cargo. She sank and we thought we had destroyed all the oil. However we have now discovered that a considerable amount still exists in the holds. If you can recover her the remaining cargo is worth a fortune. The oil has started leaking out and the wild life is been put at risk.”

Princess Zita, “We will deal with this straight away as we cannot permit that sort of disaster to happen.” Gaby called everyone in and told them of the awaiting environmental disaster.

Barbara, “We will all help with this and it should not take us long to bring it to the surface.” They found the wreck was in relatively shallow water and it was in two halves. The first half was brought up and then towed to the nearest dock where she could be unloaded. While this was been done the other half was prepared for bringing up to the surface. Eventually they brought her up and she was towed and unloaded. Then both halves where towed to the docks for dismantling.

Whilst in that area they decided to visit Tintagel. One of the sites reputed to be associated with King Arthur. They visited Merlin's cave.

Amanda , “Gaby there is a lot of hype about Arthur but he did exist.”

Helena, “We have been in this cave before but it is a long time ago.”

Barbara, “You are correct. I had clean forgotten.”

Nester went to the back of the cave and pressed a rock. A great stone door swung open. “I suppose all this should now go into our general kitty.”

Gaby, “Who did all this belong to?”

Amanda and Barbara, “Neither of us trusted the Romans enough so we stored gold and silver at various places throughout the country.”

Within seconds the treasure was transported to the Castle in Skipton. Then Queen Gaby returned to the others.

Amanda, “If it is still in place there is another treasure in Elbolton cave near Grassington.”

Nester, “We could do with some help at the hotels as we seem to be losing staff at the hotels in recent months.”

Barbara , “Who is for going to help Nester and family out?” In the end all of them decided to go and help out. Elizabeth and most of the Ghurkhas had stayed behind and where ensuring everything ran smoothly.

Amanda, “We also need to go and see Helga and her family at Clapham.”

Robyn, “Her husband is in for a shock when he sees me.” They decided they would first visit Helga and then go to Scarborough.

Nester, “In that case I am coming to see my sister.” Gaby reset the co-ordinates on the sceptre and they found themselves walking the short distance to the door of the farmhouse on Ingleborough. Gaby was about to knock on the door when a small child opened it .

“I am Tizzy my sisters are all out on the farm but they will be back soon. I have been left to tidy up here while they look after the stock.”

Gaby, “We have come to visit your mum and dad.”

Tizzy, “My eldest sister has gone for a doctor as both our parents are ill. I do not like living here. I want to live in the big town like my Aunts.”

Nester took the child in her arms, “Show us where your parents are.” The little girl led Gaby, Robyn, Barbara, Nester and Amanda to the bedroom. Meanwhile the others tidied up and made drinks for everybody.

When they saw the two of them Robyn said, “We need to get these two to our hospital immediately.”

Queen Gaby transported all in the bedroom other than Amanda to the Sealife centre. There Helga and her husband were placed in the deep salt-water tank.

Robyn, “We will look after them and you go back and collect the children.”

Eventually the eldest girl started her return to the farm she was rather depressed. It was going to be at least two days before the doctor could make it to the farm to visit her parents. When she did reach the farm she was in for a shock. She found all her younger sisters sat near or on the knee of a teenage girl. This girl appeared to have friends similarly dressed.

Gaby , “Your parents are very ill but will get better. I have had them transported to a suitable hospital.”

The eldest girl, “I asked Tizzy to clean the house while the others dealt with the animals. Before they got ill our parents had been talking about selling up and going to live near Aunt Barbara or Aunt Nester.”

Amanda, “What about your grandmother was there no mention of her?”
The eldest girl looked at her sisters as if she was not sure what to say.

It was Tizzy who spoke up. “Mum said, Grandma and Aunt Barbara had joined a religious community and it was girls only. So we imagine they go round dressed as nuns doing god’s work. If mum and dad are ill then we are going to have to go and live with grandma and her friends if they will have a group of giggling girls.”

The eldest, “Tizzy before we do that we will have to do something about the remaining animals. I suppose we could take them across to our other aunt and let her have them.”

Gaby, “Why not take them all to the auction market?” In the end all the animals were disposed of and so was the farm machinery at Skipton Auction Market.

Amanda , “Your aunts Barbara and Nester are taking care of your parents. All that remains now is for you and your sisters to pack your cases with all you will need as you will be staying with your Grandma and her partners.”

Tizzy held hold of Amanda, “You will be with us?”

Amanda, “I promise that I will be there always for you and all your sisters.”

The eldest, “We had better pack for mum and dad.”

Amanda, “I will help. I have packed your mothers clothing but I cannot find your father’s clothing.” The eldest burst into tears again.

Tizzy. “She should have been the one called Tizzy as she is always getting in a tizzy. You will not find any clothes for our father as we disposed of them weeks ago. There was little point in him keeping them. Our dad had bigger breasts than some ladies and needed a bra. Mum had persuaded him that if he wore a bra then he could dress the same as us. Are you going to take us to grandma?”

Gaby , “You all have met your grandmother and talked to her. She looks nothing like a grandmother in fact she will look more like your sister.”

Tizzy took hold of Amanda, “We would still prefer you to be our grandma.”

Amanda picked Tizzy up, “I would not have it any other way.”

The eldest realised, “You are the one who lives in a castle and is our grandma's friend.”

“Yes Gwen you are correct.”

Gwen, “We still have to empty the house out and then notify the landlords we are moving out.”

Gaby, “Who are your land lords.”

It was the youngest again who replied. “GB Estates.”

Gaby, “In that case we will not have trouble with rent.”

Tizzy, “Grandma If I give you my entire savings can you treat me to a dress like yours.” Tizzy went and got her money box it was full of pennies.

Queen Gaby, “There is enough there to buy you and your sisters matching wardrobes.”

The other girls disappeared and returned with their moneyboxes. “We were saving to treat our parents they both need new clothes.”

Amanda, “I am sure we will have enough here to buy you all new wardrobes.”

The eldest disappeared and returned with money. Gwen, “This is the rent money for the farm our parents where due to pay. Please can you see it gets to the person it should.”

The girls found a coach was waiting for them at the bottom of the lane. Gwen looked at Queen Gaby, “I am not naive enough to believe those coppers my sisters have are enough for a new wardrobe. To be honest all of us could do with dumping all we have here and starting with a complete new wardrobe. At least we are away from that hill side and mixing with people. Before my parents got Ill I was at college and studying Computer applications.”

Gaby, “I am into computers and so are Maddy and Andi. All the others work and use the computers but are not as interested as we are.”

Gwen, “I hope I can get to use one soon.”

“Funny you should mention that. I have this with me.” Queen Gaby pulled out her laptop. Gwen switched it on.

Gaby, “You can go on line if you wish it has an inbuilt 3G Card.” Gwen went on to Goggle and typed birthmarks.

Gwen, “We all have the same birthmark on our Wrist.”

Gaby , “I can help you there. Turn your wrist over. The top one is a crown and it could be large if it is large you are the descendant of a Queen if it is small you are the descendant of a Princess. The second one is which Queen or princess you are descended from.”

Gwen turned Queen Gaby's wrist over and saw it was slightly different.

Queen Gaby, “That is the mark of an Empress.” Robyn who had re-joined them and she turned hers over for Gwen to inspect.

Gwen, “You also have an Empress mark But also a Trident with a crown.”

Queen Gaby , “You get that if your father was a king.”

Ariel came across and showed her wrist.

Gwen, “Your father is a king. It is like the tagging we use on the cattle.”

Gwen, “If I was to marry your brother would our children have both our marks.”

Ariel, “Not necessary you may have which is most senior. Sometimes on marriage your markings will change.”

Gwen, “But my true grandmother can recognise me by this mark.”

Gaby, “We all can recognise you by it.” Go to Tizzy and Amanda and look at their wrists. “Come and tell me what you see.” Gwen walked to her sisters and looked at their wrists and then at Tizzy and Amanda.

Gwen, “Amanda's is the same as us but almost perfect.”

“What does that tell you then.”

Gwen, “It tells me she has to be a very close relative or the marking would be different.”

Queen Gaby, “Look at mine and then go over to those three girls. They are called Tatiana, Tatiana and Galadriel. Ask to see their wrists and tell me what you see.” Gwen went across and spoke to the Girls.

Gwen, “After looking at the wrists I think Galadriel is the mother and you two are her daughters. Queen Gaby is as distinct as you are and the markings are the same.”

Galadriel , “Almost look here you will see GR. and on Queen Gaby it is GLR.”

Gwen, “I take it you are Queen Gaby's grandmother.”

Tatiana and Tatiana, “Close we are and yes we are sisters and that is our mother.”

Gwen, “Then Robyn is also your daughter.”

Tatiana, “She is our half-sister, same mother different father.”

“Ariel and Lorelie have the other marking like Robyn so they must also be her half-sisters.”

Galadriel, “You understand fast.”

Gwen went to Amanda and looked at the wrist again and saw it clearly had CR. on it.

Gwen , “As this is so clear I take it you are or where a Queen.”

Amanda , “I take it you have now worked out who is related to who by looking at our wrists.”

Gwen, “Do you mind if we all call you Amanda as it would look silly calling a girl who looks to be the same age as myself Gran.”

Amanda, “Everybody else calls me Amanda. When we are alone though you can call me Gran if you want. All of us here are all related to each other. So the best thing is to refer to us all as either your sisters or Cousins.”

Tizzy, “This is going to be great lots of sisters to look after me.”

Gwen, “It also means there are more to boss you about.”

Tizzy, “Gran will not let anybody be nasty to us and Queen Gaby has already promised me she will see we are all OK.”

Soon the coach had arrived at the castle. Amanda took the girls to an apartment and said, “This is where you will be living from now on.” Amanda noticed how tatty the remainder of the girls’ clothing was.

Amanda, “Do you all want this clothing or shall we go shopping for some brand new clothes.”

Tizzy, “All of us are getting new clothing? Usually it is Gwen and then everything is passed down.”

Amanda , “I want you all to pile what you do not want in the fireplace. That includes the clothes you are wearing. Now can you all take a bath and wash your hair and then some of the others will sort it out for you.”

Tizzy, “Gwen can I share with you and then you wash my hair as you do a better job than the twins.”

Ariel brought fresh clothing for the girls to wear. Gwen noticed there was a blaze in the fireplace and it was all their old clothing burning. The girls found they were having their hair styled and then their finger and toenails trimmed and polished. Finally they each had a little make up. They had put on the clothing Ariel had brought in.

Lily came to the apartment, “Tizzy you are about as old as I am. This is all the range with us.”

Tizzy looks at Lily and Rose and their cousin and saw they were all dressed alike. Tizzy decided to put on the clothes Lily had brought rather than those Ariel had brought.

Tizzy, “I have to look like my new sisters.” She went off skipping and playing with the others. Eventually Gwen and the twins where ready.

Gaby, “All we need now in Lily and the little ones. Lily came back with the other ones.”

Lily, “Gaby we all have our wands and Tizzy has not got hers.”

Galadriel, “We cannot have a fairy without a wand can we. I think I can find one from somewhere.” She hands Tizzy a little wand.

Lily, “Now we can go and make your parents better.”

Gaby, “First girls we have a lot of shopping to do and then we go to the hospital.”

Gaby opened a door in the castle and they found themselves walking out of a Hotel. “Do you want to split into smaller groups to do the shopping or stick as one large group?”

“Tizzy my fairy friends want to watch the older ones get fit up with their dresses and then we will get something.” In actual fact it was Tizzy who was the first to be fit up. She saw a store called Little Bees. In they went and it ended up with Rose Lily and the other little ones all getting new outfits.

Amanda, “We need to get you some new shoes we had better go to Clarks and have your feet measured correctly.” Tizzy had her feet measured and then her sisters decided it would be a good idea if they had theirs measured as well. In the end all four girls came away with new footwear. Then it was off to other stores for the older girls.

They were passing the Market hall when Gwen spotted a dress, “That is nice. Amanda can I try on that dress.”

Amanda looked at the dress, “Are you sure?”

The market stallholder saw Queen Gaby and said, “We are doing a roaring trade with these dresses. I have been meaning to talk to you. How do I buy shares in House of Niccole?”

Niccole, “Shares are restricted to family members or special friends only.”

“Well if I cannot buy shares in that can you buy me shares in GB Hotels?”

Gaby, “If we were to accept your money as an investor. You have to realise you will be getting far more than shares in a company. For a start you get part ownership of a company but you will never be able to resell your shares. You will be getting friends who will call for your help at the most at inopportune times.”

Ariel, “You may even have to get a manager if you are called upon to travel to foreign destinations.”

Zita, “There are other criteria to consider like are you married? Have you children and who would look after them if you had to go away.”

The stallholder, “Well my name is Sara and I am single with neither boyfriend nor children. As to my lineage I do not know for sure who my parents where. All I have to locate my parents is these and they will not get me far. As to working you already know I work hard and I sell all your suppliers decide to let me have.”

“Each time you come here it is as if you were all my sisters and as I have come to consider you as my sisters. So Niccole would you consider your sister Sara a good preposition.”

Queen Gaby, “You definitely want to be sister to Niccole?”

Sara, “I sold my house and contents and have been living in here for the last few days. I knew you would all return.” Sara handed Darcie a suitcase.

“That should buy a lot of dresses.”

Gwen, “Can I please try on those two dresses?”
Gwen's sisters, “We like these can we try these on?”

By the time the girls had finished Sara said, “That clears me out until I can obtain more stock.”

Gaby, “Why not come with your sisters. We have loads more to get yet.”

Tizzy came up to Sara, “Will you be sister to Gwen she needs somebody her own age. I would like another older sister who is more sensible than Gwen who bursts into tears at nothing.”

Gwen, “Now Tizzy mentions it we could be twins.”

Sara, “It is strange but your taste is almost the same as mine. I saved these for myself.”

Gwen started to laugh, “Let us get dressed alike.”

Tizzy, “All I need to find is another Tizzy.”

Gwen groaned. “One Tizzy is enough.” Gwen and Sara came out dressed alike. Sara noticed the case she had given Darcie had vanished as had all the bags they were carrying. Sara went to collect her cases and found they also had vanished.

Gwen took her hand, “We can easy confuse them all and see if they can work out who is who.” They both answered to Sara and Gwen. Tizzy was the only one who could work out who was who.

Tizzy, “My Gwen has the same marks as me and Sara has a bandage on her arm.”

Queen Gaby only then noticed Sara had a bandage on her wrist as Tizzy had just informed them.

Gaby, “Please can I see your wrist?”

Sara, “I had a birth mark and paid for it to be removed by laser. However it has appeared again.”

Gwen looked at the mark. “Sara look at the mark on my wrist and compare it with yours.”
Sara , “There appears to be a little CR. on both of us.”

Tizzy, “Let me look. Grandma this mark looks like yours and ours.”

Queen Gaby played with the finder and discovered Sara was giving off a very week signal similar to Gwen and her sisters. Amanda came across and looked at Sara's wrist. “Sara I never noticed this before when we met.”

Sara, “I had just had the mark removed when we first met before.”

Amanda , “Who are your parents?”

Sara, “I do not know all I have are these object from my real parents.”

Amanda looked at the objects in front of her. “I think I know who your parents are. This was missing from my crown and I always suspected one of my daughters. One of the items was given to one of my daughters for safekeeping and she said she had lost it. The last item is actually yours Gaby and should be placed on your Sceptre.”

Gaby, “Sara will you give me these three items and I will find your family with them.”

Sara, “You can have them as they are of no use to me.”

After finishing shopping in the town centre. Maddy said, “Sara we are all going to our favourite fish restaurant. Come with us.” They all ordered the meals. Robyn had warned the others to share a meal.

Lily and Rose said, “Tizzy If you share we can order the chefs special.”

Tizzy, “I like having you both around.”

Lily, “We already have moved all your stuff to our room. Sara can take the bed you would have had.”

Tizzy, “She is my proper sister like Gwen. I can feel it.” After the meal they made their way to the Sealife centre.

Sharon was there to greet them, “The patients have improved dramatically.”

Amanda and Queen Gaby where the first into the room. Amanda looked at her daughter, “Well what do you have to say to me?”

The daughter curtsied to both her mother and Queen Gaby the girls all were watching this. “Empress I tried to deny my heritage and it almost cost our lives. I have done wrong at least twice and do not know how to correct it.”

Queen Gaby, “Perhaps we can correct your problem.”

Queen Gaby laid the three objects on the table. She burst into tears “You have found my Sara twin to Gwen and oldest by 10 minutes.”

Little Lily ushered Gwen and Sara and their sisters in. Their mother burst into tears and then had a cuddle from all her daughters. She turned to Sara, “I owe you my eldest daughter an apology. When I gave birth I was ill and could not feed two babies. A friend promised she would find a good home for Sara. I was in no condition to argue and so I let her take you. I placed in with you these three items.”

She picked up the first and returned it to Amanda. “That belongs on your crown.”

The next item she picked up and handed to Queen Gaby, “Allow me to put it back where it belongs.” She replaced it on the sceptre.

“The last item was given to me for safe keeping and I said I had lost it. But I knew it was with my eldest daughter and that one day it would lead her to us.”

She handed it to Queen Gaby whom returned it to Sara, “One day you will pass this to your eldest daughter.”

“I realised several months ago that there was nothing I could do to stop what was happening to my husband. My husband came back from hospital and said he had been talking to a couple of lads in the hospital and one was almost like him.”

Robyn, “You husband told me he had eleven children. But we only have five here.”

She laughed, “He got his math's wrong again there are twelve and all where twins. The others are been brought up by their aunt as her daughters including Tizzy's twin Lizzy. Empress I am not fit to be a mother I have abandoned one daughter and given seven away.”

Queen Gaby, “You did bring up four and look after them well. As to your sister she has had the pleasure of seven children. Had it not been for your selflessness in giving up your children. Now to Sara yes she has had a hard life. You were separated from your family at the time and where ill so we cannot condemn you for trusting a friend with your child.”

Sara went and cuddled her mother, “I am glad I have been reunited with my family at last.”

“Your father was still not fit enough to return and so I will be staying with your father until he recovers fully. He will never be like he used to be.”

Tizzy, “Mum we all know that dad had to dress as a lady. We destroyed all his clothing. We gave grandma and Queen Gaby all our savings and they have bought us new clothing with it.”

She turned to them, “I cannot afford to repay you we only just managed to scrape the rent together.”

Gaby, “I can assure you only the money your daughters handed to me has been used on them.”

She shook her head, “Your Majesty I know exactly how much my daughters had and it would not have bought them a pair of pants each.”

Gaby called Darcie over. “Darcie you are doing our accounts can you state the amounts you received from Tizzy and her sisters.”

Darcie, “I received  £5.00 from Tizzy,  £10.00 from the twins,  £15.00 from Gwen. Then there was the yearly rental of  £5,000. Then there was the last payment of  £200,556 all paid into the girl’s account. Then there is your account with GB holdings and investments which for the last eight years you have been putting  £5,000 a year into which has never been touched and has accrued compound interest.”

Tizzy's Mother, “None of my daughters had  £200,556 in their accounts or in their money box.”

Sara, “I beg to differ mother but one did after she sold everything to be with her sisters.”

Darcie, “I am sorry there was the other money that should have gone to the girls account after selling everything there is another  £35,000 which went in.”

Sara, “Mum until you come back to us. We will all be living together I am moving in with Gwen and the twins while Tizzy is moving next door with Rosy and Lily. If Gwen wants she can help me with the store once I get some more stock.”

Gaby, “Sara you are taking tomorrow off and then we will help you restock.”

Ariel, “What are we doing tomorrow.”

Gaby, “We have a contract to fulfil and as it is the weekend and it is quiet we can all go and finish the job.”

Lorelie, “Where to this time?”

Gaby, “Nice cold water again. We are going to Scotland again. All we need will be there by then.”

Ariel, “The only major wreck still in that general area is the H.M.S. Hood which blew up and sunk.”

Queen Gaby smiled, “Correct Ariel.”

Tizzy, “Do we get to dive on it?”

Gaby, “We all are diving including you Tizzy.” By now the girls had become rather adept at raising ships and this did not prove to be a problem. They found and repaired the holes in the ship then raised it. HMS Hood was taken to Teesside where she was repaired and then she was taken to Portsmouth where after been cleaned up was refitted and put on display.

That night Tizzy said to Lily, “I enjoyed that and hope we can do that again.”

Lily, “We get plenty of fun together.” You do realise you are going to school with me on Monday. The twins also have a new school. Gwen will be working with Sara on the stall. They both have to go to school also. So each night we will all be having additional lessons that are not normally taught.”

Tizzy, “I presume my parents will also have to go to lessons.”

Lily, “We have it the easiest as all we need to do is pretend to be fairies. Tizzy get your dress on and come with us and you will need your wand.”

All the little girls disappeared out of the door and into the courtyard they walked the short distance to the Sea Life Centre. They walked in to find Tizzy's mother still looking after her husband.

Tizzy. “Mum my friends have decided it is time they took you in hand. Each of the little girls touched Tizzy's father with their wands. Then Tizzy did the same. Tizzy and the others held hands, “Queen of the seas, Queen of the waters, Empress of the Heavens help Tizzy heal her father.”

The room became bathed in a yellow light. In front of the group stood both Queen Gaby and Robyn. Queen Gaby said, “Tizzy lay your hands on your father and give him a kiss.” As she was doing as she was told. She felt like an electric current passed through her.

Tizzy, “I am trying to be a good fairy now I need tucking up in bed so get yourself up and stop lying about.”

As she spoke a voice said, “Tizzy did you say you wanted tucking up.”

Tizzy hugged her father, “I have missed you. We all know you are looking more like a girl and since you have been here both you and mum appear to be getting younger.”

Gaby, “Lily and fairies it is your bed time. Go and get ready and I will come to read to you and tuck you in.”

Tizzy, “We have made my dad better can please he tuck us in?”

Gaby, “Tizzy your Mum and dad need to stay where they are for the next four to six weeks.”

Tizzy, “In that case we will call each day to see you.” All the fairies left for their own bedroom.

Gaby, “Tizzy and the others mentioned to me they still love you but feel they can no longer call you Dad and would like to call you Tiffany. Sharon has asked me if you can stay for at least the next six weeks as she needs help running the centre. Just think of it like a farm but under water.”

Tiffany, “I suppose we are needed to feed the fish or something.”

Gaby, “Well you both are needed to help feed four babies who have got separated from their mothers.”

Tiffany, “Do we have to bottle feed them?”

Gaby, “Let me introduce them.” As Sharon released the gate separating them. This area is closed to the general public.” Four baby seals came swimming in and started to nuzzle the both of them.

Gaby, “This is why it is time consuming. If we find their mothers or surrogate ones then you will be relieved of duty. Sharon will be bringing your food to you. She will also be giving you lessons so you both fit in better when you do eventually return to us. I must admit though I was surprised when you both turned into mermaids. However in that form you are ideal to help with the centre and these four in particular.”

Tiffany, “All our children can visit if they want?”

Queen Gaby, “I think I would have difficulty trying to stop them. Besides that they may want to join you in the pool.”

Tiffany, “Do you mean they will be changed to half fishes like us.”

Gaby, “Tiffany lift yourself out of the water.” Tiffany did and found she had legs again. “Take the costume off and dive in again.” Tiffany did as told. You will grow a new costume each time you go swimming. “Sharon will collect the old ones. Even if you have not eaten fish before you will soon develop a liking for it. Sharon will at times join you in the pool. You will though take all your meals in the pool. As she was talking.

Tiffany, “I think two of these have already found my breasts as they appear to be suckling.”

Gaby called back later to find out how they were getting on. Tiffany “Are we allowed to have a conducted tour of our home?”

Gaby, “At this time of the year we tend to get shorthanded and it takes rather a lot of time just feeding the babies.”

Tiffany, “Are you wanting us to look after these permanently.”

Sharon, “No we will eventually find surrogate mothers for them.”

Tiffany, “I presume seals are the largest you care for.”

Sharon . “We have had a baby dolphin and that took all of us to feed it.” Sharon showed them around the complex.

The following morning Sharon came into them, “After you have fed the babies we are going on a little swim”. They fed the babies who then disappeared. Sharon came with the food for them, “We are going swimming to Gibb Point to see if we can get a couple of surrogate mothers.”

At Gibb Point they were introduced to Willie and his family. Eventually they located two seals that had lost pups. They followed Sharon back to the centre.

Sharon , “Watch this.” The seal pups came rushing in and went straight to the Cows. “They will stay overnight and then at high tide they will be allowed out.”

Tiffany, “So we are free then.”

“Sorry you still need to spend the next month in the pool and then once your salt levels are evened out you will be able to go. All your daughters are coming to visit and the time will go quite fast.”

That night the daughters came as promised and had a good chat with their parents. That night Tizzy said to Lily, “I wish all my other sisters where here with us and that aunt was here also.”

Lily, “Leave it to me and I will see what can be done.” That night all Tizzy's sisters had a dream even the aunt had the dream.

The following morning the eldest girl, “Mum I got a dream telling me I had other sisters and they needed our help.”

The mother picked up the phone and spoke to Amanda. She said, “I was wondering if you could accommodate a few more. I am going to sell off all the livestock and machinery at the local market like you did.”

Two weeks later a removal wagon was at the farm for the last of their belongings. A mini coach was waiting to collect them all and take them to the castle.

Once they had set off the mother said, “Girls I have something very important to tell you all. Your late father and I could not have children. We have brought you all up as our daughters but in fact you all are my nieces. There was just too many for my sister to deal with and so I brought you all up from been babies. You are all going to meet your other Aunts and your grandma. Lizzy you are to meet your twin Tizzy.”

Lizzy squealed with delight. The other sister's said, “We hope it is not another Lizzy.” The mini coach pulled up in front of the castle and everybody got out.

Their mother, “All you girls will be starting new schools on Monday.”

Lizzy spotted Tizzy straight away and they ran off to play with Lily and Rose. The other girls all paired off until only two where left.

Sara and Gwen, “Come on you two we are still the eldest. It is our job for us to look after you.”

Amanda was waiting to greet her daughter, “All your sisters are now here.” She was given a hug by each of her sisters in turn.

Barbara, “I hope you do not mind but as eldest I have laid claim to you.”

A few days later the entire pack was out shopping. Whilst they were in Harvey Nichols store. What appeared to be a teenage girl bumped into Lily, “Sorry, Could you please hide me I am in danger.” What appeared to be two girls came looking for her.

Lily looked at them, “Sorry I have not seen your friend perhaps she is in another shop.” Lily took her new friend to Queen Gaby. “I propose we all go home now.”

Lily kept hold of the girl as she looked terrified. Gaby programmed the coordinates for the Castle and they found themselves walking through the gatehouse.

Once inside Queen Gaby turned to Lily. “Lily I need an explanation from somebody as to why you wanted to cut short our shopping trip.”

The girl, “Please before I tell you can you either disable this or remove it.” Queen Gaby noticed it was a tagging system.”

The girl, “She put it on me in case I tried to escape from her.”

Queen Gaby called Daisy and Poppy the leprechauns. “I want you to take it in turns to go to Scarborough and Isle of Man and any place that comes to mind. Make sure you are wearing this and give them a good run for their money.”

Daisy. “This is a job for the children and it will give them plenty of exercise.”

The girl . “My real name is Harry. I was due to be getting engaged to my long term girlfriend. We even had all the wedding plans arranged. Then she went weird on me. First she drugs me. Then she strips me of all my clothes. Whatever she gave me paralysed me but allowed me to see what she was doing to me. After stripping me she coated all my body with something that stunk and all my body hair came out. Then she got a large needle and started to inject me around the breast. By the following morning I had developed these. She coated in glue what looked like a pair of flesh coloured pants. These she pulled up around me after putting my penis in a tube. By the time she had finished I looked like a girl below. Then she glues on nails on my fingers and toes.”

“I loved her and would have done almost anything for her. But she started to say things like I should get a good price for you in Tunisia. You will make a great prostitute and never have to worry about getting pregnant. Shortly after this she glued extensions into my hair and took me to the salon where I was given laser treatment on my remaining facial hair and also given permanent makeup. My hair was styled and I had to go with her to the shops to get dresses. It was there I gave her the slip when I bumped into Lily.”

Lily came back. “Gaby I have been checking all the facts and he appears to be telling the truth.”

Queen Gaby called for Doctor Jones to come and give Henry a medical. She came and checked Henry a medical and then she gave her report to Queen Gaby and the others. Robyn had given Henry something to sedate him.

Whilst Henry was sedated. Queen Gaby asked Lily to tap into her mind I want to know everything about her. Lily came back a while later, “She is very easy to read. If we go to the great Hall I can project all her mind. Even what happened and everything about her down to her parents.”

All the girls watched as everything was replayed in reverse. What she said was true but it was obvious that the girl loved her dearly.

Queen Gaby, “Lily I think what was said was in jest.”

They all watched Henry's childhood and the people he knew. Anna shouted. “Stop”. Then she said, “Lily can you project the last sequence in slow motion and stop when I tell you. Is it possible to get sound on it?”

Candy, “I can provide the sound if Lily does the picture.”

“Stop.” shouted Anna. “Lily can you zoom in on that lady? Candy can you repeat what she is saying and who it is to.”

“She is talking to Henry and his twin sister Anastasia. I wish your Gran was here to see you both.”

Anastasia replied, “You told us they all were dead.”

Anna, “Queen Gaby where is the boy?”
Queen Gaby, “He is sleeping at the moment but he should be alert in the morning,”

Anna, “In that case we have a lot of work to do before he awakes. Daisy and Poppy had been doing as requested. Queen Gaby stopped them. “

“Please give me the tag.”

She looked at it and there was a phone number on it. Queen Gaby phoned the number and it was obvious it was the right girl as all in the great Hall could hear the sound of crying.

A voice answered the telephone, “It was supposed to be a joke but it went wrong and she fled.”

Queen Gaby asked for their address, “Somebody will be there shortly for you.” Queen Gaby, Robyn and Maddy went. There they found two girls both crying.

Gaby, “I presume one of you is called Anastasia and by any chance is the other called Astra. They both burst out crying even louder.

Gaby, “Well which of you is which?”

One spoke, “Yes you are correct I am Anastasia. “

“So you are the sister. Show me your wrist.”

The girl looked at this request, “He has told everything.”

Astra, “Anastasia he knows nothing so how could he tell?”

Gaby, “Well ladies first Henry or Hettie is safe and being well looked after. Now I have a story to tell about your mother vanishing and then Henry meeting a girl and falling for her. It was Anastasia who realised that Astra was your mother.”

Gaby, “Astra do you want me to continue or should I stop.”

Astra came across and took hold of Queen Gaby's hand and looked at the wrist. Astra curtsied, “I presume my daughter is with family if you are here for us.”
Anastasia , “Mum what is wrong now?”

Astra, “Anastasia look at their wrists on these three females.”

Anastasia, “These two are almost the same and this one has an extra mark like a fork?”

Astra looked at Robyn, “How is your father Neptune?”

Robyn, “Father is having a good time with his wives.”

Anastasia . “All three of you carry the mark of Galadriel. You though are all special”.

Astra, “It was a joke that got out of hand with Henry. We both realised what was happening to him although he denied it.”

Anastasia, “We did do the nails and the hair, the pants will come off with the solvent although Henry will still find she is still no different.”

Gaby, “I take it Henry was too far gone when you started the joke.”

Astra, “When I met Henry it was as a girlfriend then I recognised the mark and realised we could never be. Henry was changing quite rapidly. Two weeks after meeting him he had become Anastasia's twin.”

Gaby, “I am puzzled as you should have been traced long ago and yet neither you nor your daughters show up.” Astra took off her necklace and told Anastasia to do the same.

Gaby, “All three of you are online now. Please put the necklace on again.”

Queen Gaby played with the dials of the witch detector. “Astra you have several more daughters that are not here. I am sure Anna is going to be pleased to be told about them.”

Astra, “Mum is still alive?”

Gaby, “Not only alive but she will not let anybody else near her granddaughter Hettie. Aunt Anna is rather fearsome but she has a heart of gold.”

Anastasia , “You are my cousins.”

Astra, “Should I give you your full title or should I call you Empress.”

Maddy, “I am Maddy and no 1 Companion and sister to Queen Gaby Lynn Empress of the Heavens. Although for years I thought she was my cousin. This is Robyn Eldest child of Neptune and she is the Empress of the Waters and companion to Queen Gaby Lynn.”

Astra , “Anastasia we had better pack up for we will not be returning here again and I doubt very much that we will be seeing home again soon. In fact it may be advisable that it is all sold up. Anastasia I am not sure how to break it to you but you come from a family of white witches and Gaby is their Queen. Whatever she tells us to do we must obey.”

Anastasia , “How do you know who she is mum.”

Gaby, “Cousin would you like a demonstration of my powers?”
Queen Gaby waved her hands and her and her companions were dressed in all their royal robes. Sorry aunt I forgot you and Anastasia. “ She waved her hand again and they were dressed appropriately.

“Mum you are in gold but I am in white why?”

Maddy, “That is what you will wear when it is your time.”

Maddy waved her hand and they were dressed normally. Anastasia , “You can do it also.”

Astra , “Anastasia you are currently been monitored and all your thoughts are been projected to all the companions.”

Anastasia , “How can you know that.”

Gaby , “Lily.”

She appeared . “Anastasia is who she purports to be. Astra was a harder nut to crack but when she took the necklace off I was in. Astra has been living in America for the last 18 years. In fact Gaby it is a wonder you never met Astra as she lived in the same town as you stayed in while on the school exchange.”

Astra, “ I put blocks to prevent anybody reading my mind.”

Lily, “I am the Empresses youngest companion. Usually I do this on my own but this time I had a little help and in fact several of us got into your mind Astra. We did this on the express instruction of the Empress as she was puzzled about Hettie. For all the searching we did we could find was the love of her sister and her love for Astra.”

Astra, “Do you mind if we change her name to Haley then it will not be similar to her old name.”

Queen Gaby transported them all to the castle. Amanda was tending over her still unconscious Granddaughter.

Candy, “We have rearranged her memories so she will never remember Henry even if somebody slips up and calls him that.” Astra kissed her sleeping daughter.

Astra, “With your gadget can you trace and return all my missing daughters?”

Queen Gaby, “Yes it will and I need several away teams. This time they should be easy to collect. Tracy, Rebecca, Ariel, Lorelie, and Big Rose I want you to lead the away teams. If you have problems call me.”

All five selected their team and targets. Anna, “Will it take them long to find my granddaughters?”

Gaby, “We will check and see.”

Maddy. “Ariel and Lorelie have already got two each and should be here soon.” She had no sooner said that than they each came with their charges.

Ariel, “We have Emily and Emma here.”

Lorelie, “I have Ellen and Elsie.”

Big Rose was the next to return with two girls. “These two could not have been more eager to see their Mother and Grandmother. This is Elizabeth and Elspeth.”

Queen Gaby turned to Astra, “Where you trying to use all the E's?”

Rebecca came on line, “Tracy is here with her team we have both converged on the same venue. We have a big problem this place is rather grotty and it is an orphanage. Our missing girls are here and they are looking after the orphans and if we bring them all there will be nobody to tend to the children.”

Zelda, “I realise they cannot transport so many children but I can. I am willing to transport two and I am sure all my sisters would not mind.”

Galadriel, “How long do you intend to transport them for?”

Zelda, “As they are all orphans I think we can go the full distance with them”. Zelda and a team of volunteers went to the others. They each took two girls until there were just the two sisters left. Everything they required was packed up and brought. It turned out the last two where called Louise and Lynette.

Louise, “All the little ones where are they?”

Gaby, “They have all been given new homes.” The girls burst into tears and said, “We promised them we would always be with them.”

Amanda said, “You will keep your promise to them.”

Queen Gaby said, “Astra it might be a good idea if you and all your family get reacquainted. As to the rest we have a party and presentation to make tonight.”

That night it was Amanda and Barbara that did the presentations. All of Amanda's daughters where presented or represented. This included Sara and her former wife and all their children.

Louise and Lynette where the last “We are still worried about the children.”

Zelda came forward. “They are still here with you. They are all slightly younger though.” Zelda patted her tummy. “All these ladies have two children each and so you should see them shortly.”

Gaby, “As you are all going to be the mothers it is up to you to decide if you want to go to full term or deliver immediately.”

Zelda, “As I have gone to full term previously I will deliver my daughters now.”

Louise and Lynette squealed with joy when they realised it was their friends that Zelda was referring to and they were with them again.

The two girls turned to Zelda, “You must be our mum.”

Zelda, “Well you have been in my tummy and so must be my daughters.”

Some of the others also delivered and introduced their daughters. Europa was one that was different. “The two I got where babies so I am going to full term with them.”

Some of the others going to full term where rather surprising, Victoria, Michele, Brenda, Ursula and Elizabeth where among those wanting to go to full term.

Gaby, “It looks like I am going to get some new sisters and nieces.

Louise and Lynette decided they wanted to help in the nursery. All the others went into Labour during the next eight weeks. Brenda was disappointed she had only gone eight weeks.

Gaby, “It was because they were already so young and your body could only hold them for such a short time. If they had been older you would have gone to term.”

Brenda, “Well do you want to feed one of the girls?”

Queen Gaby picked up one and fed her then she noticed Robyn going to feed Beatrice. Robyn, “Do you want to have a go with her? I was just going to feed her.”

Gaby, “I have her sister and she seems to prefer you.”

Robyn, “I am thinking of going swimming with the children do you want to come?”

Gaby , “We all can go babies included. It is about time they all showed us what they can do in water.”

Zelda, “Well in that case you can all have one each. Robyn selected Beatrice, Queen Gaby took the sister. Robyn made sure Beatrice was attached before setting off. As they set off in the North Sea they noticed that a pod of dolphins had joined them. The baby dolphin even tried a few of the mermaids before finding Simone.

The others laughed, Simone you were the only one without a baby so she decided to be yours again.” Once they reached Gibb point they rested.

Gaby, “Who would like a holiday on the south coast. There are plenty of wrecks including Spanish galleons.”

Amanda, “The archaeological services have another contract before then for us to deal with. There has been discovered in South Wales on the river Usk the remains of a medieval ship. The river is fast flowing and there are strong tidal currents.”

Rebecca, “Great just what we all need a bit of excitement.”

Gaby, “I take it you all want to be involved with the contract then.”

Darcie, “It is a good job you all agreed or Amanda and I would be doing it on our own.” They threw kelp at her.

Louise and Lynette, “We will look after all the children while you are diving.”

The following morning they found themselves in the town of USK. It was a relatively small town. Maddy, “Where is the hotel we are staying at?”

Amanda, “There is not a hotel suitable for our purposes.”

Zita , “Look they even have a prison.”

Maddy looked closer at the sign and saw it read Formerly HM Usk now belonging to GB Properties. Maddy, “I think we have just discovered our hotel and base of operations.”

As most of the equipment was already there they did not need to bring anything. Zita had the Ghurkhas prepare the meals. It was only a short distance to where the wreck was discovered in near perfect condition. First the girls dived into the river and brought up every loose item they could find. Then they started on the wooden ship. Using suction pumps and airbags they got it free of the mud. They needed a Cradle to put the ship in and then it was slowly raised from the bed. In the harbour a tent had been erected but the roof had still to go on. The wreck was lifted out of the water and placed in the tent and then the roof was put on. When they inspected the ship they noticed she was carrying the insignia of Charles Stewart.

Amanda, “We previously have had the Mary Rose and the one from the sand bank on the East Coast. But this is the first Stewart warship to turn up.”

The local news media turned up and ran with the story of how the ship had been rescued. The reporter for Wales today asked, “Do you intended to raise anymore wrecks on the Welsh- Cornish section of the coast line.”

Queen Gaby, “Are you offering us a contract or something?”

That night they were relaxing when they got a visit from the same reporter and his boss. The reporter, “We are doing a story about Stonehenge and how the stones were transported from Wales to where they are now.”

Queen Gaby, “I still do not see what you want with us.”

The boss. “We know where there are three wrecks of Celtic origin or earlier. The wrecks all have blue stones all on them. I am willing to finance the recovery of all the blue stones. If any remains of boats are discovered then the National museum of Wales will take them.”

Queen Gaby signed a contract to recover the stones. They were actually close to the shore line but where in deep water. After inspecting them Gaby said, “We are going to need airbags fastened to each one and then a lifting device and barges to put them on. Taking a stone each the girls soon had them off the seabed. The television cameras where there to see the actual raising of the stones. As the waters were not very clear it was not possible for them to film in the sea. All the stones where raised on to the waiting barges. Gaby and the others returned to the seabed and did not find any remains of the boats. They though did find the crushed remains of the long lost sailors. These they brought to the surface in bags.

Amanda and Helena promised they would carry the DNA tests out. Eventually they were to discovered the remains where approx. 12,000 years old.

Gaby, “That ties in exactly with the building of Stonehenge.”

When the barges arrived at their destination. They found that there was somebody from English Heritage waiting to see them. “Ladies WC4 has agreed to the transporting of the stones to their original destination and then for us to erect them in the place that was intended for them.”

Queen Gaby and her companions where no more than bystanders as the stones were erected.

Queen Gaby, “Ladies tomorrow is the Spring Equinox and I think it would be fitting for us to put in an appearance.”

Maddy, “Usually all the druids and witches all have a ceremony here on that date. Some of them that appear here though are only pretending.”

Gaby, “There are going to be a few surprises tomorrow.” Every one of Queen Gaby's companions was up early and dressed in full regalia as befit their status. They waited inside the circle. They could hear the drums and chanting and see the torches long before the procession got near to them. The procession could also see that a golden light was emanating from the stone circle.

The head druid stopped the procession, “Stop this year is going to be different. Normally we would enter the circle and pray to the mother goddess. This year we will not be entering the circle. See the glow this is a time to rejoice. The very gods have this year come to receive their humble servants.”

The procession started to circle round Stonehenge until all where in a circle round the monument. The Head Druid got down on his knees, “Mother we are your humble servants. For 12,000 years our forefathers have bowed before you. Today you honour us with your presence.”

“We honour you by selecting one of us to be your eternal companion.” A terrified young girl was brought forward. Mother we give to you our blood so that it may be mingled with yours. Before the blade could even touch her the girl she started to float up in the air.

A voice boomed out Master Druid “I neither like or care for blood sacrifices let there be no more sacrifices. As to offering me what is already mine. The girl you chose as my companion shall be united with me and my companions for all eternity. Four times a year I will be here and each time I will accept at least one companion from your ranks. Be warned though I will not tolerate anybody been forced against their will. As for the blade you intended to use on the virgin. Even Arthur will have difficulty from extracting it from the sacrificial stone.”

The blade flew out of his hand and in to the altar stone. The ancient people thought they needed blood sacrifice to appease me. Christians thought in a similar way but it was the god who sacrificed himself for them. I do not need blood sacrifices. What I do need is love. If it was not for love none of you would be here.”

Another voice boomed out from within the centre. “The Empress wishes those who wish to be considered as her companions to stand up now.

Two girls looked at each other, “We will still be with our sister.”

Tizzy and Little Lily walked out of the circle and spoke to the two sisters. Tizzy, “Be reunited with Angela for she awaits you.”

Little Lily looked at the last two who were stood up.” Lily, “Why do you two want to become companions?”

One of the two girls, “I stood up because she stood up and I promised her regardless of what happened I would always be with her.”

As she spoke a procession came out of the circle and up to them. All the others around them lay prostrate before them. “Rowena because of your love for Ruth you are welcome. Ruth I sense great distress in you. You are going to sleep now and Rowena will help carry you to your new home. When you awake all your distress will be gone and you will be whole as you should be.”

Queen Gaby touched Ruth and she collapsed and was carried away. Back in the former prison Queen Gaby spoke with four of the girls.

Angela, “I did not realise I was intended as a sacrifice. We were told a bride for the Empress was needed and they needed a volunteer. In fact all five of us volunteered but they would not look at Ruth because of her imperfection.”

Rowena, “I made the promise when I realised Ruth was taking over.”

Gaby, “You were sad that you would never be a mother if you stuck by Ruth. Yet you decided it was a sacrifice worth making.”

Rowena, “Yes I would like to have had children Earth Mother.”

Gaby, “So if I asked you to look after my children you would have no objection?”

Rowena, “I would not object and would consider it a privilege to do that and if Ruth can help then I would be over the moon.”

Candy, “Angela we sense you and your sisters are different to the others.”

Angela, “My grandmother is what is called a wise woman. Long ago she told the three of you would come and choose us. She said remember I am always with you.”

Gaby, “I take it you are all orphans now.”

Angela, “Grandma will be dancing in Heaven if she is watching me now. We cannot remember our parent’s only grandmother. My sisters and I live in Usk in a flat we rent.”

Tizzy, “That is handy as we are in Usk now and we can go and collect all your belongings.”

Abigail, “We need to give notice to our land lord and collect our deposit.”

Darcie, “What is the firm called and I will deal with that and collect your deposit.”

April , “Recently the firm we rented from was taken over and now we have to deal with a multinational corporation called GB properties.”

Darcie, “In that case I can deal with it.”

Tricia, “April have you any photos of your family?”

April brought the album, “We boxed everything up as we expected not to return.”

Queen Gaby, “It looks as if you have already disposed of all you do not need.”

Angela, “Grandmother was never wrong.”

Gaby, “The photos have your Grandmother but there are none of your parents.”

Gaby started to laugh when she saw the photo. “This is the Wise Lady and your grandmother?”

Robyn looked at the photo and also laughed, “She apparently has a considerable amount of children and grandchildren.”

Gaby, “Yes girls we all know your grandmother the wise lady. By any chance do you three have necklaces like this?”

All three girls, “We were instructed never to take them off unless instructed to by our spouse.”

Gaby, “All five of you will become my eternal companions and so I am asking all of you to hand them over to me.”

Angela was the first to hand her’s over. That is strange I never before noticed that tattoo before.”

April and Abigail, “We have the same tattoo.”

Queen Gaby, “Now we can see if your grandmother was telling the truth.” Galadriel looked at the mark and called Tatiana and Tatiana they called Gaby's parents.

Gaby turned to the three girls. “Those tattoos mean you are my sisters and these should be your parents. The problem is neither of them have any recollection of you even been born.”

Zelda came forward. “Gaby let me explain.”

As she spoke the three girls came up, “Grandma”.

Zelda, “Elizabeth remembers now.” As she spoke this memories came flooding back to Queen Gaby's Parents.

Elizabeth, “Long ago when we realised our mother and her siblings where vanishing Zelda proposed as we were the only ones able to have children we spread then among our sisters in the hope that some of us would survive. Zelda took charge of three of our daughters and then made it so we never remembered them. In fact we totally forgot about Zelda. Even when Zelda returned we still did not remember until she said Remember.”

Zelda turned to the girls. “I may not be your grandmother but I did and still do love you dearly. Angela you were never in any danger at the Henge. I told you would be the companions of the Empress.”

Gaby, “ Although you are my sisters you must be formally introduced to me tomorrow and that responsibility falls on Galadriel after that you must be reunited and will need a change of clothes for that.”

Gaby turned to Zelda, “You already have babies that need looking after but as from tonight Ruth and Rowena will need looking after and I think you are the one who can do it the best. Like your true daughters they will carry your mark.”

Gaby went into the room that Ruth and Rowena had been allocated. “She should still be asleep helping me strip her.” Queen Gaby kissed both girls. Strip and get in bed with her. Play all you want for in the morning she will be your twin.”

Rowena played for a little while and fell asleep with it still inside her. In the morning they both awoke. Ruth had to pull her self-free of Rowena's embrace. It was not until she went for the shower that a scream reverberated throughout the building. Rowena went to see what the problem was.
Ruth, “It has gone completely and I now look like you.”

Rowena, “I promised you I would stay with you and now you are complete again. As I am in here with you can you scrub my back?” They started to get rather passionate in the shower. Neither noticed the piece of flesh drop down and goes down the drain.

Rowena, “From now on we both dress alike and do everything together.”

After they had showered Tizzy came looking for them, “You both are needed.” They followed Missy into the room where all the others were waiting.

Zelda, “The Empress has decided to take her new sisters shopping and has told me to also bring my daughters as they also need new clothing.”

Ruth and Rowena, “What has that to do with us?”

Zelda, “Yesterday when you both decided to unite with us the Empress made you both my daughters. Now for all eternity you both carry the mark of Zelda. If you don't believe me look at your wrists.”

Rowena was quick on the up take, “You mean we both have been transformed into Gods?”

Ruth, “For us to be companions all of us here must be.”

Zelda, “We need to get you dresses appropriate to your station and in addition we need five wedding dresses as you all have to become brides tonight.”

Zelda turned to Ruth, “Ruth you where the odd one in the group but now you can do everything the others can do including have children. Before we all go shopping though we need some breakfast.”

Rowena looked around, “You all look like either children or teenagers.”

Gaby, “We sure do and enjoy ourselves. Is Orange Juice and waffles OK?”

Rowena, “If I eat too many of them I will soon be putting on weight.”

Maddy, “Apart from when you go swimming that is the body you have and it will not matter how much or how little you eat.”

Gaby, “You will find you are a size 10 as we all are.”

After breakfast Ruth asked, “Where are we going shopping?”

As they got out of the temporary home Robyn said, “I have just realised that was the hall where I went with Lynn to the dog show and won all those prizes. There should be a nice walled city close to here. Perhaps we can get the shopping there instead of going to Leeds as we intended.”

Gaby looked at her laptop, “We could have some fun as nobody around here knows us. So if we all go into the store in groups of nine or so.

First they checked out the Miss Teen department and saw what they wanted. Then they went into the wedding dress department. After looking at the dresses they went to look at the house of Nicole designs. Gaby was pleased to see they had a super selection on display.

Gaby, “Can I speak to the manager please.”

A few minutes later a young lady came up to them. “Is there a problem?”

Gaby, “First I want to complement you on your House of Nicole display and secondly we have rather a large shopping order.”

The manager, “A few weeks ago we got a new area manager who is supposed to visit without warning. One of her first decrees was we had to give more floor space to House of Nicole designs. To be honest though I had already given more space to them as they sell like hot cakes.”

Gaby handed the manager the list, “We have all but those in stock. Would you like a model to display them for you?” She led the girls into a room, “Take a seat.” The manager brought five girls from various departments to model the clothing. Coffee and biscuits was brought to the pack. As the last girl in a wedding dress was due to leave she came across to Rowena and put her arms round her and kissed her and then kissed Ruth.

Rowena said, “Get out of that and then come back to us as I have some explaining to do. Gaby is it possible to increase the orders to six of everything.” The girl returned.

Rowena, “Queen Gaby may I present to you Rowena my cousin. Rowena was more like a sister to me and everyone got us confused with having similar names. When my parents perished Rowan's mother brought us up as sisters. I went to college and whilst there somehow we got separated after Aunt died.”

Rowena , “I have only just started working here and this is my first day. After mum died I had a breakdown and was in hospital for ages that is why you could not contact me.”

Maddy, “I take it there are no more brothers and sisters.”

Rowena, “No more living relatives to my knowledge.”

Gaby, “Where are you living at the moment?”

Rowena, “All our belonging is in storage and the house was sold. The hospital arranged for me to go into the YWCA Hostel until I get on my feet.”

Zita went and spoke to the manager, “The order had been increased to six of everything.”

Zelda went and spoke to Rowan, “Do you want to come and live with Rowena and Ruth and become their sister again?”

Rowan, “I had intended looking for them when I was on my feet. So yes, if you will have somebody who has had a breakdown.”

Gaby, “I had a breakdown and the girls helped me through it.”

Rowena, “I have my suitcases still to unpack at the YWCA.”

The floor manager came up through, “Come on girl you cannot chat all day.”

Gaby, “Rowan will be leaving your employment with immediate effect.”

Queen Gaby handed her charge card over to the floor manager who passed it on to the manager.

The manager looked at the card, “I take it Rowan is been transferred to Head office and that her wages and documentation should be sent there.”

Zelda, “My daughter will be coming home with her sisters. She has been ill and should not even have been working. Thank you for looking after her and offering her a job.”

Gaby, “This is Nicole of the house of Nicole and she is pleased with your display and sales figures they only have been surpassed by one other place and that is the special clearance store we have.”

The manager, “I wish we were allowed to get hold of some of the clearance lines. We get a lot of younger females wanting the dresses but the prices are out of their pockets.”

Nicole, “As our outlet is currently empty due to the manager going on holiday. We could arrange for some of last year’s stock to be sent down here and you should sell them at  £20.00 a dress.”

The following morning the manager was to find they had taken delivery of a massive consignment of dresses. She immediately put them on display and before the day was out half the supply of dresses had gone. Gaby and the others had returned home after collecting Rowan's belongings.

They were sitting down and Rowena started to tell a story, “After the ship sunk they never recovered mum. I still can hear her voice in my head. She comes every night and says. Rowena go and find your cousins and you’re other Aunts they will give you all the help you need. Then she will say tell Arial to look in the cave of Minorca. The next she will say tell my sisters Pegi and Lindi and Linda you need their husband's help.”

Gaby, “Robyn did you hear all that?”

Robyn, “The party and wedding is cancelled until after we have all been to Crete.”

Rowena , “That is where the ship was going when it sank.”

Robyn, “Tonight Rowan Little Lily and Candy will be sleeping with you until we get other arrangements sorted out.”

Candy. “Rowena you go in the middle and we will go either side of you.” That night Rowena had the best night's sleep she had for quite a while.

The following morning Little Lily said, “I had quite a conversation last night with Carrie. I even got into her mind Gaby. Carrie apparently had three daughters but two where brought up as her nieces. Her partner did a vanishing act after the girls were born. Her partner’s sister could not have children and they promised to bring up all the girls. Carrie decided to keep Rowan to herself.”

Gaby, “I have asked uncle to meet us just off Crete.”

Gaby dialled the settings and they all found themselves on the beach in Crete. They all dived into the crystal clear sea and swam to a nearby island.

Neptune, “Why did you request me to be here today.”

Gaby, “Pegi, Linda and Lindi have you any knowledge of a person called Carrie?”

Pegi, “We should for that is the name of our sister.”

Queen Gaby turned to Neptune, “By any chance do you know where the cave of Minerva is situated.”

Linda and Lindi both said, “He should for that was where we conceived our daughters. On the bed of Aphrodite.”

Neptune , “Only fish or an eel could get in there now as there was a rock fall that blocked the entrance.”

Simone, “In that case I better go and see if she is in there.” Simone changed herself into an eel. She eventually found Carrie asleep on the bed of Aphrodite. Simone came back, “She is in there and at the moment is asleep.”

Neptune pointed his trident at the cave entrance and the rocks where blasted away. They all swam into the cave to find Carrie was still asleep. Rowena looked down at the sleeping woman and then noticed a movement. Four little eye where peeping up at them. Rowena and Rowena picked up one each. Before they could do anything the babies had latched on to the breasts and where eagerly drinking the milk. Rather than wake Carrie Gaby transported them all back.

Pegi and the sisters, “We will sleep with her until she awakes,” Meanwhile the three girls took it in turns to feed their sisters.

Neptune called to see how she was doing. “Neptune those are baby mermaids. How would our sister get them?”

Linda, “The only one of my sisters that has not lain on the bed of Aphrodite is Pegi.”

Ariel, “Are we to take it father that those babies are our cousins and sisters?”

Lorelie , “I think we have at least another three looking across at Rowan, Rowena and Ruth.”

Gaby, “Zelda in light of the current revelations their fathers mark must take preference. But because you were willing to care for them they shall also carry your mark as will all those you cared for. But the mark will be on the opposite wrist.”

It was nearly two weeks before Carrie recovered. Queen Gaby had moved her to the realm of Oberon. All the family took it in turn to attend to her. Ariel and her sisters all took turns feeding the babies. Ariel and Ruth where feeding them when Carrie started to awake. For a second or two she was disoriented.

Robyn, “You have had a long rest.”

Carrie looked around, “My babies are they safe?”

Robyn, “They could not be in better hands” As Carrie looked around she realised she had an audience.”

Pegi, “Sister you have some explaining to do.”

Carrie, “I got a message from Mr Nemo to say I had to meet him on Crete and I would find something to my advantage. Well Mr Nemo was the father of my older girls and I had never seen him again until I got the message from him. As you all know the ship sank and I ended up in the cave. Shortly after awakening in the cave there was a rock fall that blocked the exit. I had been trying to remove the rocks. I found what looked like a bed and there appeared to be a pile of swimming costumes all in a very soft material. There was a plentiful supply of fish in the cave although I had to learn to eat them raw. The costumes I placed them all on the bed and decided to wear one of them.” The others I used to keep me warm. It is strange but I have been in there for almost two years and nobody could get into me.”

“Yet My tummy started to swell and I knew I was with child. I continued to wear the costumes as it was the only decent clothing there was available. Each day I would dive in and catch my meals. Then I gave birth and to my surprise my babies both where born with fish tails. As they dried out there legs appeared and I realised my daughters where mermaids. I fed them and let them take all my reserves of energy.”

Lindi, “The costumes you wore did any of them feel sticky?”

Carrie replied they all did but I washed them first and then put them on.”

Lindi, “I know how you got pregnant and who the father is. The costumes you wore made you pregnant or at least they were shed to prevent mermaids getting pregnant. You wore one all the time and your body became acclimatised to them. As such the skins thought you were a mermaid and released the seed into you.”

Carrie, “So if you had not found me I could have had several more children.”

Lindi, “Not as long as you were nursing the others. By the way we would like to introduce our husband. Before Lindi could say any more

Carrie, “Mr Nemo. Or should I call you brother in law or Neptune.”

Ariel, “Father you have to formally take Carrie she is our Aunt and the mother of our sisters.”

Neptune, “First I owe you an apology. Had I realised sooner that you had my daughters I would have been there to look after you.”

Carrie, “Apparently you have been good at looking after my sisters.”

Linda and Lindi both said, “You have been wearing our birthing costumes”

Neptune, “it was not until recently I became aware I had other daughters. It was accidental Carrie had my daughters. She was swimming in the sea with friends and I thought it was Lindi and embraced her. When she said, that was nice but who are you? I realised I had made a mistake and Apologised. I said I was called Mr Nemo and I was a visitor to the area.”

Lindi, “You never gave thought to tell her to strip of her costume and never wear it again.”

Neptune, “I was that used to Lindi removing hers that I never considered the consequences of my embrace.”

Pegi, “So if I want to follow my sisters example all I need to do is go to the cave and start wearing one of the costumes in there.”

Linda, “That is how mine was conceived.”

Pegi turned to Neptune, “I have decided that I will not be the odd one out and you can give me a set of mermaids.”

Gaby , “You two had better be back by the weekend, Neptune has his wedding to attend and Robyn and I have a few more partners to enrol.
Carrie looked at her elder daughters, “I could have sworn there were only twins and not triplets.”

Rowena spoke up, “Mother your extra daughter was my boyfriend and he started to change into my identical twin. I am not sure how or why it happened but now we both look alike and if you were to test our DNA that would be the same.”

Carrie, “Come here Ruth and give your mother a hug.” Ruth and all her sisters gave Carrie a hug.

Ariel, “I am not sure what to call you step mum or aunt.”

Lindi, “The easiest way is to call all of Neptune's daughters your sisters and all his four wives your mothers.”

Ariel this is going to be interesting. “Mum so all that gave birth to Neptune's children are now my mothers.” Zelda and Galadriel where chuckling.

Lindi, “What do you all find funny?”

Robyn, “Lindi you have forgotten that I was the eldest of Neptune's children.”

Lindi, “I have just realised why you all were laughing. I was thinking of my sisters.”

Galadriel and Zelda, “It is only right and proper our brother takes Carrie to be his companion. Carrie already has given him five children.”

Galadriel turned to Rowena , “In future be careful who you kiss. With any of us there is no problem. If you give a quick peck on the cheek there is no problem. If as I suspect you did with your boyfriend give a full frontal with all the trimmings then the boy you kiss can say good-bye to his manhood and you can say hello sister.”

Sharon telephoned, “Gaby the development in the North Bay had been completed and is ready for the official opening. I have sent all the invites out and we already have considerable interest in our navel and maritime museum. Will Queen Gaby of Northumbria be available to open the new complex?”

“Yes I will be available.”

Maddy, “Robyn can be the official representative from GB and we three get to be one again.”

Gaby, “If that that is your wish then we will do it but we’re not letting on to the others.”

Sharon announced that Queen Gaby of Northumbria and Bavaria would be opening the new complex. Also representatives from the British, German and Scandinavian Governments would also be attending.”

Zita, “Father has also decided to accept and is bringing his wives.”

Sharon, “Various other councils from Yorkshire have sent or loaned exhibits. We have a working boat yard where you can see boats from different eras under construction.”

Gaby, “It would be a good idea if we all had a good look round before the official opening.”

Sharon , “In that case there is no time like the present. We will start at the site of the former corner cafe.” Gaby and the girls walked down and to the museum.

Sharon, “We are expecting some guest ships to put in an appearance.”
Queen Gaby looked at the warships all tethered up.

Sharon, “They are all clean and in full working order again after being repaired at Teesside.”

After walking round most of the ships they went inside. There they found craftsmen building ships using the designs of wrecks recently discovered. There was a theatre showing the finding and raising of the ships and their repair. The museum had been sent a canoe made from a solid log that had been found in a bog along with a body. Other exhibits included the two man mini sub from the Second World War. There was a Titanic exhibition. This included items recovered and items built from the wreckage of the Titanic. In another room it looked like a rock face and there were different birds on display. You could push buttons and find out which bird made which sound. Then they all went into the enlarged sealife centre.

Lindi, “I like the new direct access to the sea which can be closed off if the need arises.

Gaby, “Lindi we realised we needed something after we had the injured baby dolphin in last year.” The Rays where a friendly as ever.

Sharon, “This is the new educational centre that can be used by both centres. I decided to extend out remit and include tropical and fresh water fish and we have them in smaller tanks in the next room.”

Tizzy, “These are my favourites they are called Neon tetra and have A Blue Flash as have the Cardinals. They came to the next tank it was full of Guppies and Swordtails.

Lizzie, “These are the fish that are live bearers and also have the ability to change sex.”

Julia. “Pardon.”

Lizzie,” I used to have these and if you separate the males and females after a short while you will find some of them will change into the opposite sex and have babies. “After looking round the centre they boarded the train and went to look at the former open-air theatre and Atlantis swimming pool.

Robyn, “The last time we saw them the roof was going on.” The enhanced children’s area was next and then they looked at the new chalets the shopping complex and the new theatres and cafe complex. The Hunters had taken over the running of the new hotel and one of the statues was moved to the hotel.

Gaby, “Well sisters you have this to do all over again at the weekend.”

Renate, “Yes but it will be a different experience and there will be a lot more than my sisters here.”

Pegi returned from the cave with a smile on her face. Lindi said, “Where is Mr Nemo?”

Pegi, “He is slightly tired and is taking a nap but he will be here for is wedding to our sister.”

Gaby, “Carrie as you gave birth to your babies in the cave of Minerva would you like the wedding to take place there?”

Carrie, “That would be a good idea but will it hold all of us?” The next second they all found they were in the cave fully dressed for the weddings.

Carrie, “It now looks more like a temple than a cave.” Frea turned up to perform the ceremony, “Galadriel was your number one. You have taken or will take all four sisters. There are others who have carried your children and by that alone became one with you.”
Neptune, “With the Empresses permission I will take all my sisters as my wives and all their daughters as my daughters.” He took hold of Zelda. “I owe to you the fact that my eldest is still with us.”

Gaby waved her hand and Pegi and her sisters along with Galadriel found they were all in wedding dresses. They all made promises to Neptune and each other.

Frea, “Now we have the other weddings to perform.” Ruth, Rowan, Rowena and the others found they were making their vows and Neptune was giving them away.

Ruth turned to Queen Gaby, “I would like to find one of those costumes and see if it worked on me.”

Maddy, “You and your sisters will be taking it in turns to share our bed”

Ruth, “My only regret is that Rowena can no longer have children by me. That is why I wondered if we should look for a costume.”

Maddy came into the room, “We have just had a phone call from Uncle Andrew apparently he is coming to visit us.”

Gaby's cousins, “When is dad due?”

Maddy, “Your mum and dad had been on Holiday to America and will be arriving on a virgin flight to Manchester at 12.00.”

Gaby. “In that case we have plenty of time to get there. I think though we will go by conventional means today. If we set off now we will have time to call and see Stephanie in her shop and then we can call at the Trafford centre before we go to the airport. When they go to Stephanie's shop they also found Wilma and Beverly Church helping out.

Gaby, “I thought you two were running the shop in Leeds.”

Wilma, “We have been but the complex was flooded out in the recent rain and the store needs refitting. So while the work is going on we are here with Stephanie. What are you all doing here Gaby?”

“We have come to meet my Uncle and Aunt from the airport. First though we are going shopping at the Trafford Centre.”

Stephanie, “As we have no customers booked in today we could come shopping with you.” They followed in their car. They parked in the Festival car park at the Trafford centre.

Gaby. “I have booked us into Ma Macriedies for after the plane lands so we will be coming back here for the meal.” The girls had a good look round before leaving for the airport.

Andi. “I saw some items I would like to get when we call back there.” The plane from America arrived on time. Queen Gaby, Andi and the others where all watching and waiting in the arrival area at the airport.

Maddy, “I can see Aunt but not Uncle Andrew.”

Andi, “Gaby do we have another cousin over in America? As there appears to be a girl holding hands with Aunt Crystal.”

Gaby embraced her aunt, “We were also expecting Uncle Andrew to be with you.”

Gaby's Aunt Crystal, “Gaby this young lady is the reason why I have decided to come and live with you. Your Uncle Andrew has suffered the same fate as your father his brother only your Uncle Andrew has got considerably younger.” The girl at the side of Gaby’s aunt was very quiet.

Aunt Crystal, “I had to use our daughter’s passport to get us here. I have already sold everything so there is nothing to go back home for.”

Gaby gave Uncle Andrew a hug, “I suppose we had better call you Andi now as well but we will need to differentiate between you and Andi.”

Andi , “Why not let her use Andrea as I never use that and it will save some confusion.”

Gaby, “Andrea we had better buy you a new wardrobe.”

Elizabeth, “We will sort the documentation out so you are legal again.”

Crystal, “My husband Andrew now looks more like one of my daughters and I look to be the oldest here.”
Elizabeth, “We want you and Andrea to stay with us.”

Jean and Jane “That is unless Andrea prefers to be with Gaby and the girls.” Andrea proved to be very weepy.

Aunt, “I only got Andrea the basic clothing.”

Uncle Andrew, “Gaby look at me. I look like my own daughter’s identical twin. Please can you call me Penny in future. Like the rest that this has happened to it is taking some getting used to. As to my wife I still love her although now I look like our daughter.”

Gaby, “Penny I know how traumatic this is for you. At least you knew it was eventually going to happen. Although I did not expect you to change quite like you have done. First Penny we have to get some lunch and then I want the privilege of taking my cousin shopping.”

Sarah. “I am going shopping with my twin as we had better be dressing the same from now on.” She came and gave her new sister a hug “At least now I can give you a proper kiss now. Do you mind if I refer to you as my sister?”

Crystal, “Well we can no longer call your father Andrew and Penny was the name we had intended for your twin had she lived.”

Elizabeth, “Penny we are going to have to kill off Andrew and recreate Penny.”

Penny, “I realised that. That is why I turned everything to cash and other than these cases which hold memories of the family we once were. All the rest has gone.”

Penny whispered something to Gaby, “That is easy to accomplish Penny.”

They piled into the awaiting transport. Penny's wife had gone to chat with Elizabeth and family.

Penny's daughter Sarah , “Penny you are sitting with me. Sooner I take charge the better. Mum is so out of date with fashion.”

Penny, “It will not be for much longer and then you can dress her as well.”

Sarah, “You mean mum will also soon be joining the pack.”

Penny, “In that case it would be a good idea if we got three of everything rather than two.”

Gaby, “I take it that all your finances have already been paid to GB?”

Penny, “Other than the travelling money it was all paid in before we set of on the holiday. I used Sarah’s passport to go out to America and come back here. I wanted to see how I could cope with the changes.” The coach pulls up at the Trafford centre.

Gaby. “We have lunch booked here and then we had better go and buy what is needed. As they got off the coach Penny found two more girls at the side of her.

One was saying, “My daughter has no fashion sense at all.”

Penny turned round to see who was talking and burst out laughing.

Penny, “Mum and Aunt I presume.”

Tatiana, “These days we look more like your sisters. We have decided you and Crystal need our help.”

Crystal came and looked at the two of them she started to laugh. “Penny I think your sisters will be shopping with us.”

The first shop they went into the lady shop assistant. “By you are lucky having three sets of twins so close together.”

Crystal then realised she also thought Gaby and Maddy were also hers. Gaby out of devilment, “Mum can we have this dress?”

Maddy took up the cue, “Mum you promised we could have identical dresses.”

Tatiana and Tatiana also decided to tease Crystal a little, “Mum you promised we could choose some new dresses.”

Penny picked up a dress, “Sarah do you like this?”

Sarah, “It is ok but this is better.”

Penny, “Let’s go and try this on and see what we look like.” They came out of the cubical together.

Sarah, “Mum can we have these.”

Gaby and Maddy, and Tatiana and Tatiana all disappeared and came out wearing the same dress. Crystal looked at all six of them.

Tatiana, “Mum can you come here a minute.”

Crystal went to see what they wanted. Tatiana , “I have decided it is time you also joined your sisters,” She and Tatiana touched Crystal with their wands.

Gaby handed the charge card over and the lady assistant, “Where did your mother go.”

Maddy, “Oh she went off to get some new clothes for herself as she has changed rather a lot recently.”

The lady Assistant, “Seven dresses is that correct?”

Gaby, “We have decided to wear the dresses if you can remove the security tags.” The lady removed the tags and put their old dresses in carrier bags.

Crystal started to giggle, “Who would believe me if I told the truth and said I was shopping with my mother and mother in law, My daughter and my nephew and niece and my husband. Do any of you mind if we go all out and get our hair and nails all done identical?”

Maddy, “I noticed there is a place called Beverley Hills at the entrance we came in at, that will do our nails.”

Sarah, “There is a Hair salon over there we could all go and see if they can fit us in.”

Tatiana,” Penny could get her ears pierced at the same time.” At the Nail salon all seven of them got done at the same time.

Gaby, “We all want identical nails.” After having silk extensions they were painted red and then a gem was placed on the nails. After this they all went to the saloon and had their hair done. Penny needed to have extensions put in to make her the same as the others. Also Penny and Crystal needed to have their hair lightened to the same shade as the others. All the others needed was a slight trim and shampoo.

Coming out of the salon they met up with Elizabeth and rest of the pack who all decided to have their nails done.

Elizabeth, “Where did you get those dresses?”

Gaby, “We got them at Diva she had lots of them in stock.”

Darcie, “She will not for much longer.” Darcie and Elizabeth and group went to the shop.

The sales lady, “I never had as many sets of twins or triplets as I am getting today and you all look to be either sisters or cousins.”

Susan, “Well this is my twin Darcie. I believe you met our sisters earlier today.”

The sales lady, “I presume you also want to wear the dresses like your sisters.”

Susan, “Do you have many more of these as we have a few more with us and once they see us they will be wanting the same outfits?”

The sales lad, “I only took delivery this morning of 250 of those dresses.”

Darcie, “Do we get a discount for quantity?”

The sales lady, “I could do you the best deal if you were to take all 250. If you took all them all they would be cost + 5% and at the moment they are cost and 200%.” Darcie spoke into the telephone and got through to House of Nicole.

Nicole, “The others are in the store with me.”

Darcie told her the deal she had arranged and asked that the others be sent down to Diva. Nicole, “I am coming down with Victoria and her sister.”

The sales lady. “Was that Nicole from the House of Nicole? I like her dresses.”

Darcie, “Yes she is one of the family.”

Nicole came in with the others. She looked at the material and felt it and then inspected the sewing. “Darcie these dresses are very nice. I will have one to wear now. Nicole looked round the store, “You have some decent clothing in here that is all well made. It is obvious you know your materials as there is no tat in here. I am in need of a manager/partner to run my store for me while I concentrate on designing and development of new lines. There would be room for you to still sell these lines if you were interested in a job.”

The sales lady, “My name is Constance and I would be interested but first I would have to give notice for my lease.”

Darcie, “I take it you want to accept Nicole’s proposal?”

Constance, “Yes I would like to be your Manager with a view to been your partner.”

Darcie, “Do you have an on line computer here?”

Constance showed Darcie the computer, “I use it to reorder when the stock gets low.” Darcie accessed the computer and printed some documents off.

“Constance just sign this and this”. Constance read the document, “This transfers the lease back to GB and the second says I agree to lease from the House of Nicole part of their floor space.” Constance signed both documents.

Nicole, “When the others get here we will transfer everything to the other store.” The others arrived and soon the stock was transferred to the House of Nicole. Whilst they were transferring the stock Little Lily dropped a box and out fell a file.

Nicole looked at the file. “These designs are very good, we could have a new line with these.”

Darcie, “Like Constance at House of Nicole.”

Constance , “I have loads more they are only drawings I do in my spare time. I have neither the time nor the money to put them into production.”

Nicole , “Providing my partners agree I would like to ask you to become a partner of House of Nicole.”

Constance, “When you said that you gave me the impression you did not know exactly how many partners you have.”

Maddy giggled, “You have already met the majority shareholders.”

Constance looked round the room and then read the contract she had just signed. She then typed in House of Nicole and GB to see what she got. Googol soon brought up the results for both searches. Constance looked for the directors of both companies.

Constance, looked at Gaby and Maddy. “Am I to take it that I was paying you rent and now I am working for you?”

Nicole, “I do genuinely need a manager and to be honest with what you earn from the designs alone you will have no need to work. We though can do with somebody who has your experience and expertise.”

Gaby, “We are prepared to offer you full partnership.”

Constance, “I presume your legal eagle has the documentation already sorted out for me to sign.”

Darcie printed them off. “You can sign them now or you can get your own lawyer to check them out.”

Constance, “If I sign then I take it there is no need for this second document.” Darcie tore it up.

Constance, “I have to ask my future partners if they will go for a meal with me and also if I can buy back one of those dresses from you.”

Constance signed the document.

Gaby, “We will be only two pleased to have a meal with you, but GB pays for it as they do for all of us.”

Darcie, “As to the dress there are certain perks for working and also being our partner.” Darcie handed her a dress, “Put it on.”

Tatiana, “You are very privileged for it is not often that we take on outsiders we prefer to keep everything within the family.”

Constance, “There is something else I must do. Darcie can you accompany me so I do it right.”

Darcie, “We will meet you all back here at 17.00.” Constance went with Darcie to have her nails done and then her hair altered. When she was done Darcie was surprised. “You could be Andi's twin sister.”

Constance, “I have a rather strange tale to tell. As a baby the doctors pronounced me dead and I was sent to the mortuary. My birth mother left the hospital believing I was dead. Several days after I had been declared dead they were going to do an autopsy on me when the assistant realised I was still alive. I was taken to intensive care. The hospital made attempts to find my real parents. They had moved from the address they had given. Over the years I have tried but each time I think I am getting somewhere a stone wall appears in front of me.”

The hospital eventually put me up for adoption and I was adopted by a very nice childless couple. They both got killed in the 9/11 twin towers. They were in the first aircraft to hit the towers.”

Darcie, “I know somebody who might be able to trace your missing family for you. For now please do not say anything to any of the others.”

Constance , “Constance is the name my birth mother gave me. Other than the tag from the hospital which I always hope will help me find my missing family with.”

Darcie, “You know your original name then.”

Constance, “Better than that I can show you it.”

Constance pulled the tag out of the purse. Darcie read it Constance Bond.

Darcie, “I think I know how to prove you are who you say you are. Have you a car we need to go to a clinic and get some tests done?” At the clinic they were seen to straight away.”

A blood sample was taken and shortly after that a girl came in and said, Darcie the sample we took is a perfect match.” She handed Darcie a letter and they went back to the Shopping Centre.

Darcie, “Let me deal with this after the speeches.”

Constance found she was sitting next to Andi. One or two of the others did a double take when they saw them sat side by side.

Gaby, “I like to welcome Constance to our select group. Up to now we have all comprised of family and today we take a stranger in. Although to see her sat at the side of Andi you would think they were identical Twins.”

Andi's mother looked twice. Gaby, “Aunt you look as if you have seen a ghost.”

Darcie, “Ladies please can you all sit down. Earlier today I got told a story which I had to prove or disprove. When I met Constance earlier today we hit it off like sisters. I soon realised she was an identical copy of Andi Bond. We went to Stephanie’s clinic where as you all know all our DNA is on file. I had them check Constance's DNA out and I find an identical match and others that are a 99% match. Andi meet your twin sister who because of a mistake at the hospital everyone believed she was dead.”

As Darcie was finishing speaking Constance looked at her wrist, “Oh no.”

Gaby, “Is there a problem Constance?”

Constance, “My late parents paid for the laser removal of a birth mark on my wrist, but apparently it has returned.”

Gaby, “Is it like this one?”
Constance looked at the mark on Queen Gaby wrist and compared it with hers. Andi , “We all have them.” She showed Constance hers.

Constance burst into tears, “So all here are my real family.”

Gaby, “Well you have spent all afternoon with your big sister and most of your other sisters and cousins.”

Constance, “I was born and named Constance Bond. My adoptive parents kept my first name but my last name changed to Christian. I apparently have family that I know very little about. I would like to change my name back to my original name but keep Christian as my middle name. Now please can somebody introduce those that are my sisters.”

Darcie, “Ladies will you please get into your pairs or Trebles and then we will start the introductions. “We will start with the youngest this is Brenda formerly Brian and her twin Sarah. The next are Gaby Lynn formerly Andrew, Renate and Maddy. This is Susan my twin. It gets rather confusing but the next two are our birth parents.”

Constance, “I seem to have a lot of brothers who have become girls.”

Tatiana and Tatiana took over, “We are your grandmothers and these are your Great Grandmothers. These are my sisters and their daughters.

Andi took Constance by the hand, “Had you not been declared dead then you would have been brought up like me and my sisters by our uncle and aunt as their daughter.”

Gaby , “I think we are going to have to double check what happened to those that apparently died as this is the third case where there has been a mistake made. So ladies I want a list from all of you that have lost children in or shortly after child birth.”

Gaby, “Mum as you have provided the greatest amount of children I will start with you.”

Constance turned to Gaby, “You sound more like a queen giving orders than a sister.” After her mother gave Gaby the details. She logged all the details on her laptop and proceeded to do the same with all the others.

Gaby, “Galadriel we need to talk can you come in here with me?”
Galadriel went with Gaby and found Peter was waiting for them.

Peter, “I got all the details and most are waiting for you. Several are missing though and apparently are still very much alive.”

Gaby and Galadriel walked into the room there were several girls in the room. One of the girls came and hugged Gaby, “Peter says you have come to take us home sister?”

Peter, “All off these are in limbo so it is easy for them to return with you.”

Gaby, “Let’s see who we have here and then we will decide what to do with you.”

Gaby read the names out and one by one the girls said, “Here.” Then they came and gave Queen Gaby and Galadriel a kiss.

Queen Gaby looked at those remaining on the list, “Peter have you any idea where these nine could be?”

Peter, “I have accessed the hospitals computer bases and found that this was the last known addresses for the missing nine.”

One of the smaller girls clung hold of Gaby’s Legs with a vice like grip. “Please Gaby take us back with you.”

Galadriel , “I never once thought to look and check they were all here so we have nine still missing and running about the planet.”

The others copied the small girl. Gaby and Galadriel found they were being clung hold of like limpets on a ship.

Gaby , “Sisters please I did not come here not to return without you.”
Gaby waved her hand and the girls found they were dressed the same as Gaby.

Galadriel, “Your mother had a lot more multiple births than I ever expected. Gaby all of these are your true sisters. We still have nine to locate. We have this list of addresses from Peter although we will need to check it with the voter’s index and census returns.”

Gaby, “We have done sweeps previously and we should have located them if they exist.”

Galadriel, “Remember Zelda had shielded some of hers with the necklace. The others readings where that low we could not detect them until we lowered the settings again.”

Queen Gaby pointed the scanner at each of the girls in front of her and got a reading of half the lowest they previously had. From the laptop Queen Gaby instructed the scanner to go to half the lowest figure. Galadriel watched as nine dots appeared with several very faint other ones.

Galadriel, “Some of them have had children of their own. “

Gaby came back through the door with Galadriel followed by a group of children.

Gaby, “Darcie and Susan we have a few more little sisters for you to look after. Please make them all welcome for they have travelled a long way to be with us.”

Gaby, “Mum and Elizabeth please stand here and will all my sisters stand here.” Gaby and Galadriel had put on nametags on each girl. Darcie and Susan came holding the hands of the youngest. When they saw Gaby they all ran to her and started to kiss her.

Gaby, “These are all my missing sisters that you thought you both thought had lost. With my sisters help we have also located at least nine others who are not my sisters but are related.”

Zelda, “I presume two of them at least are mine.”

Gaby, “After we have double checked who is who. It is very likely you will be paying a few visits to the little sisters.”

Little Lily came with Rose, “Gaby I can feel your new sisters are terrified you will send them back if you are not happy with them.”

Gaby picked up one of the youngest, “Ladies I accept these girls all as my sisters and all that it entails. As there are too many for me personally to look after. I am going to ask the girls if they will get in pairs.” The girls did this apart from the six youngest who went and sat on Queen Gaby, Maddy and Renate's laps.

Gaby, “Will all my true sisters please stand up in the centre of the room.” Queen Gaby looked around, “Constance you need to stand with Andi. Starting with the youngest pair I want them to choose an older sister to look after them.”

The first three pairs , “We have already chosen you, Maddy and Renate.” By the time they had finished one girl was left. She burst into tears “Not even my sisters want me.”

Little Lily and Rose came running up, “Olive you get to be our older sister instead and look after us.”

Constance , “I have request to make. As it is obvious we are all going to be one big happy family and my flat is too small to accommodate my new sisters. Can I have some help in emptying the flat of its contents and bringing them here. Darcie can you please sort out my contract and claim my deposit pack for me.”

Galadriel, “Constance your grandmothers have already dealt with your flat and Darcie has dealt with the tenancy agreement. Constance had you read the document carefully you would have realised you paid rent for the flat to the same company as your shop.”

Constance, “All this time I have been paying rent to my sisters.”

Gaby, “Now we have my sisters sorted out we have to sort out another two. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Crystal please stand up. This is the last time you will be referred to as Uncle Andrew. You were always my favourite uncle and you offered your support when I started changing. As from now you and aunt become my cousins. Aunt you can keep your name but now you Uncle are Penny as requested.”

Darcie handed them both documentation to sign. Penny read the documentation and started to laugh, “Gaby thank you. At least now I am no longer a none person who was using his daughters documentation. Please may I ask what happened to our parents.”

Andi, “That was easy they both perished in the twin towers. They were visiting friends at the time.”

Gaby, “I had intended getting you both a new wardrobe as the clothing Aunt brought will no longer fit her. We got rather distracted after discovering Constance. This means we will have to go shopping tomorrow without fail as my new sisters also need everything.”

Constance, “Considering the amount of us here it would be cheaper to place bulk orders for everything from clothing to food.”

Andi giggled, “Constance we have what you could say is a collective mind. If one of us finds something they like the others will also like it. That is why we will split into smaller groups tomorrow. It would take too long for us to go round every store.”

Penny started to laugh , “I think somebody had better give my wife some advice on what to choose.”

Andi, “Penny you will find you both are going for the trendiest gear you can find.”

Gaby , “It is Hair, Nail, Ears and shopping for my new sisters tomorrow but first we go to bed.” The following morning Gaby and Maddy where awakened by their four younger sisters.

One of the girls, “Gaby you taste like chocolate and Maddy is like Caramel.”

One of the others, “We noticed you both had sprung a leak so we decided to help you out.”

Robyn came in, “Gaby are you coming to feed the babies?”

Gaby, “Yes but I am not sure how much I have left after we have been feeding these four.”

Robyn laughed, “So you have another four now.”

Queen Gaby, “You four had better come with us and meet your nieces.” They got to the nursery and Gaby picked up two babies, “Girls these are your aunts and they have been having a meal.”

One of the girls looked round, “Who spoke.”

One of the sisters replied, “Nobody said anything you are imagining it.”

Gaby, “Tell me what you think you heard.”

“Somebody said, I prefer the chocolate to the Caramel but the cream chocolate is the best.”

Queen Gaby started to laugh and so did Robyn. Queen Gaby picked up Beatrice. “This is who was communicating with you she can read your mind and knew what you four had been up to.”

Renate came in looking as if she had been dragged through a hedge. “Do you know what these two have been doing to me?”

Gaby laughed, “We have a good idea as I have had all four do the same thing to me and Maddy.”

One of the little girls kissed Beatrice, “Sorry we took your breakfast.”

Queen Gaby fed both of her daughters and then Robyn, “I will just top her up so she will not be hungry for a while.”

The six girls watched what was happening. “Do you normally feed each other’s babies?”

Robyn, “All the adults take it in turn to feed the babies as Constance is soon going to find out soon. There is one exception and she will only have Queen Gaby, Maddy or I.”

The little girl, “You have to be the cream chocolate she described”. Renate is the coffee and Maddy the Caramel. Can we take them shopping with us I will push the pram.”

Robyn, “Most of the time we use what look like rucksacks but we do have some pushchairs if you want to take the twins.”

Gaby, “Ok we will take them.”

The girls noticed one by one other members come in and start feeding the babies. Little Lily and Rose came in, “Gaby we need somebody to empty your sister.”

Gaby, “All the babies have been fed but we can try Beatrice and see if she can do the job.”

Beatrice started to drink. The girl, who was feeding her said, “Somebody is saying you taste just like mum.” All the others burst out laughing.

Gaby, “In that case you can substitute for me with her as she is very picky as to whom she drinks from.”

Lily, “I presume we are in the same group for shopping”.

Gaby, “Yes but you will have to take a turn pushing the babies.”

Lily, “Cool I always like it when we get to take them out as a group.” Whilst they were all having breakfast.

Tatiana, “Is it bus or walking.”

Gaby, “We will walk to the centre today.”

Constance, “If we do that we will never get there before it closes.” Constance followed as they all crossed the courtyard and went into the gatehouse. Constance looked around and realised she was in the house of Nicole.

Andi took her hand, “Once you start work you will have to do this daily. For now we are shopping and the assistant can look after the store.

Constance, “Can we get anywhere like this because if we can then I would have liked to do the shopping in the Metro centre as I have looked in most of the stores in here.”

Gaby, “In that case that is where you shall go. I will have to follow in a little time with all my new sisters. All the others can go with you.”

Zelda, “I will stay with your group and help look after the girls.” Galadriel led the rest of then to the Metro Centre.

Gaby, “Isis you are the eldest and I am going to need your help now to look after our sisters. Once they have all had their hair ears and nails done we are going to join the others.”

Isis, “Would it be possible to have a quick look round here and a drink before we join them?”

Zelda, “I think that would be perfectly acceptable.”

Isis, “Zelda seems to treat us as if we are all her daughters.”

Robyn, “Well she did bring up quite a few of us as her children and she loves all children.”

Zelda, “Like my sisters I am here to help and guide you all. Remember though it is what Gaby says that goes.”

Isis, “I have enough knowledge to know that there was only one person who could bring us from where we were. We were collected by Queen Gaby and Galadriel and both of them had a regal glow about them.”

Zelda, “That is because either could have brought you back. Queen Gaby is your sister first but she also is Empress and Queen as is Robyn. Most of the time Gaby will do.”

One of the younger ones, “We used to tease Isis she was named after an Egyptian Goddess.”

Isis, “They used to tell me that I should lead them back to our family. In the event I was the biggest baby and started crying when all my younger sisters chose an older sister to look after them.”

Gaby, “You may not know it but you have two very special sisters to look after you. They are also my companions and cousins.”

Maddy, “With the exception of Constance and all the rest of your sisters are the eternal companions of Queen Gaby.”

Isis, “Do we get to sleep with Gaby?”

Maddy, “It is always me and usually Darcie that sleep with Gaby. The others take it in turns.”

The four little ones, “Darcie will be cross because we pushed her out.”

Gaby, “She and Renate where equally as happy as us this morning.”

The four youngest giggled and said to their sisters. “What did you get? We got Chocolate and Caramel?”

The next four giggled, “Coffee and Cream. We recommend Darcie.”

It took a while for the others to realise what the others were talking about. The youngest took Isis hand, “Please relax we all love you.”

Gaby, “We will get done quicker if we split the group into three. It did not take long before all their ears where pierced and their nail and hair had been sorted out.

Zelda, “Right we are going to the Orient for a drink and then it is a quick look round before we join the others. They all settled for a coke in the American Diner. After that they made their way back to the third floor and House of Nicole. They followed Queen Gaby through a door and they were into a funfair.

Gaby, “It is a while since I was in here, who wants to go on the funfair?”

Zelda,” I am game are you coming Isis?” They all went on the Roller coaster. As they were going round on it they spotted the others shopping and shouted to them. By the time the Roller coaster had stopped the others had joined them.

Elizabeth, “I take it you all are enjoying yourselves?”

Galadriel, “We got most of the shopping but Constance wanted to take all her sisters to a shop and so we waited to do that.”

Lady Anne and Lady Margaret, “We have been having a great time here. We were wondering if we could visit Alnwick castle again Gaby.”

Gaby, “Yes we can do that but not today as other things are planned.”

Constance , “Good I am glad you are all here as I want to show you off.” They followed Constance to a very large shop. Constance spoke to the assistant, “Tell Miriam Constance is here with friends.”

The assistant disappeared and then returned. “She will be with you shortly.”

Constance, “Miriam was brought up as my cousin and we did everything together and she encouraged me to trace my real family and helped me with my shop.”

A girl turned up in a wheelchair, “Constance is that you? I was hoping you would call because I could do with your help. As you can see I am rather incapacitated at the moment but things will eventually get better.”

Constance, “You know you encouraged me to try and locate my parents. Well I have gone one better and located my sisters.”

Miriam, “You mean real live sisters?”

Constance, “My mum must have been constantly expecting as I have rather a lot of real sisters.”

Constance went and gave Miriam a kiss, “What have you been doing?”

Miriam, “John left for a younger model and I have been in a car crash with the girls in the back seats. I had a head on crash with a milk tanker. Luckily I only have a few broken bones but it makes working in the shop hard. I was going to ring you and ask if you could help me out.”

Constance, “If you had rung me early yesterday I would have agreed straight away. As from yesterday afternoon I am working for somebody else and I am not sure if they will allow me the time off.”

Constance noticed Queen Gaby playing with her toy but said nothing. Andi, “Constance are you going to introduce me to your cousin?”

Miriam, “Well I can tell you are definitely her twin sister. I was hoping Constance could help me until I got back on my feet.”

Andi, “By help I presume you mean in the shop and at home with your daughters.”

Nicole was looking round the store and said, “You and Constance have similar taste in clothing.”

Miriam, “I try to sell the best at reasonable prices rather than like the boutiques that over charge for tat. Before my accident I had intended getting some decent designer wear like, Dior or House of Nicole in to sell with my other lines.”

Nicole, “I take it you like House of Nicole items.”

Miriam, “I went to Scarborough last year and found a stall in the market hall was selling the previous year’s designs. If I could get hold of the same supplier I could sell loads at a similar price.”

Andi turned to Gaby, “Do you think Constance new boss would mind if she helped Miriam out instead of starting work on Monday.”

Gaby , “Miriam how would you and your daughters like a break away with us and we will ensure the shop is staffed for you? We will be stopping not too far away and we would be thrilled if you came to stay with us.”

Constance, “My new job was due to start Monday.”

Nicole, “Constance family always comes first. Gaby has already said you will look after your cousin and she and her daughters are to be our guests until she is better. As to Manchester and here we can get the staff to cover the stores.”

Before they were due to leave three Chinese girls came in and spoke to Gaby.

Gaby, “Miriam these will look after the store while you recuperate.”

Miriam handed her keys over, “This is the bank book so that you can bank the money.”

Gaby, “You know where to forward all the bills.”

Andi, “Now we can take turns push you around the centre.”

Miriam, “Constance we need to go to the nursery in the centre to collect my girls.”

Maddy, “I could do with some lunch if there is some where half decent in here.”

Miriam, “Once we have collected the girls we can go and get some in the Orient. There are many cafes and restaurants in there. The largest and the best is Uncle Neptune's. All their meals are fish based although they also do Vegetarian dishes for the vegan's.”

Gaby, “Uncle Neptune’s will do us fine in fact it could not be more appropriate.” The others started to giggle.

Miriam, “I presume this is an in joke or something.”

Gaby, “Our uncle is called Neptune that is why they all giggled.”

Three little girls came running out of the Nursery. “Mummy, Mummy we are going to be fairies.”

The nurse , “Sorry when they saw you they ran away from me.”

Miriam, “What is this about them going to be fairies?”

The nurse, “We planned to put on a show for the parents but we need some slightly older girls to go on stage with the little ones.”

Miriam, “What sort of older would you mean under teens of over teens?”

The nurse, “We were wanting some under teens to help out if they can.”

Little Lily spoke up, “Would me and my sisters do? We can all dance if you want. We will be stopping around here for a little while until Miriam has recovered.”

The nurse looked at Little Lily, “I believe you will fit the costumes we have.”

Lily, “Do you mind if we try the costumes and see if they fit us.”

The nurse looked at Lily, “The fairy Queens costume should fit you.”

Lily started to shake and she said, “May I have permission to try the costume.” She looked at Queen Gaby.

The nurse looked at Queen Gaby, “Your little sister is very polite.”

Gaby, “Lily I think you will make a great fairy Queen.” Some of the others giggled as Gaby said, “A Queen needs attendants to help look after her children. So you had better try those dresses on.”

The girls all came out wearing the dresses and Miriam three daughters had also changed along with all the other little girls. The children came running back to their mother.

“We are good fairies and the fairy queen has commanded we make you better. In the name of the Empress of Heaven we command you be healed.” They touched Miriam with their wands. Miriam felt a tingle flow through her body.

Lily, “We will go on stage with the little ones.”

The Nurse, “They had me believing that they were asking the Queen of Heaven to heal you.”

Gaby, “That is not what they asked.”

The nurse, “I am only a novice and that chant did not come from a novice Wicca.”

All the other mothers collected their children until only Miriam and the nurse where left. The nurse looked at Queen Gaby, “You are the one Lily asked permission from to put on the dress.”

Gaby, “Lily is quite capable of thinking for herself. How would you like to join our group for lunch and you can tell us about your coven. My name is Myra but I am forbidden to say anything about my group. I will though come to lunch with you.”

Lily, “Myra has already told me all we need to know. She has only recently been introduced to the Sisters of Venutias.”

Gaby, “When is your next meeting.”

Myra, “I will answer but as you are all able to read me I am at a disadvantage. Miriam I think you will find the damaged bone has already healed.”

Myra looked at Queen Gaby again and curtsied, “Please how should I address you.”

Gaby, “It all depends on where we are but here it is Gaby or Gaby Lynn.”

Miriam, “You would not be the GB who bought this centre from the Church commissioners would you?”

Darcie, “She might be.”

Miriam got up out of the chair. “When my daughters touched me I felt a tingle flow through my body.”

Myra looked at Miriam, “Each time I see you I think we could be sisters but until now never had the courage to mention it to you.”

Miriam, “Constance was brought up as my cousin and she is all I have as far as I know. I tried to trace my real parents after mum died and I realised I had been adopted as had Constance. All I could get was a blank wall.”

Constance, “My birthmark is back again.”
Miriam, “Look at mine and it is different from yours it has a Z on it.”

Myra, “Just like this.”

Gaby, “Myra do you know what the mark means.”

Myra, “When I was taken to the coven the others looked at my wrist and started to curtsy. Some of them looked scared but I have never been permitted to learn as yet. So I presume it has something to do with rank or station.”

Gaby, “Well Myra that birthmark tells me a lot. It tells me you are one of two missing twins that were thought to be dead. Miriam you are sister to Myra and she was correct about you. Lily though is quite capable of doing her own healing.”

Myra, “Lily you healed Miriam.”

Lily. “Actually the power came from the Empress as there were too many breaks for me to deal with.”

Gaby, “Just to set your record straight the hospital told your mother you both had died. It was only two days ago that we realised there was some children missing and we are attempting to locate them.”

Myra, “We will go for lunch and I will leave a note to say I have family problems and will not be back today.” They went into Uncle Neptune’s. All the others met them there.

After eating Queen Gaby announced, “We will have an official visit to the local chapter of the sisters of Venutias and give them a surprise.

Amanda, “I presume one of my daughters must be running it.”

Gaby, “Second I would like to introduce Myra, Miriam and her daughters. Aunt Zelda please can you come here I wish you to help me out. Zelda can you read these marks for us?”

Zelda looked at the marks and hugged both girls. The three little ones said, “Why are you crying?”

Miriam, “Girls this is your grandma.”

After the meal they went to the fun fair and had a great time. Gaby looked at her watch, “Myra what time is your meeting due to start?”

Myra, “It is at midnight in Stanley near to the Beamish Museum.”

The little one, “Gaby can we call at McDonalds for a snack as we are hunger?”

Gaby, “Right we will get ready for tonight and I think somebody is in for a surprise.” Queen Gaby and the others prepared themselves.

Myra looked at the dress laid out before her, “I am not allowed to wear that.”

Zelda, “You are one of my daughters and they all will be wearing that colour.”

Myra put the dress on. “The high priestess will not be happy with me.” Myra gasped when she saw Queen Gaby and the others.

Zelda , “You walk with me and your sisters. We will take turns to carry the little ones but they come with us.”

Queen Gaby set the co-ordinates on the sceptre and at midnight they all found themselves in Stanley at the site of the meeting.

The High priestess , “Where is Myra? “She was told to be here tonight.”

As she spoke Myra appeared, “I brought a few friends with me.”

The high priestess went ballistic when she saw the dress Myra was wearing. The high priestess went into verbal abuse and had not noticed the arrival of the others. “I should strip you and leave you naked for wearing that robe.”

Zelda, “If you were to try it would be you that found yourself naked. I suggest you show my daughter the respect she is due from the likes of you. As for your wearing of the wrong dress that also needs correcting. You say the words but cannot do as you are only a novice yourself and you have never been presented either. You knew enough to use the name of your mother’s coven.”

“You know mum?”

Zelda, “Had you looked carefully you would have seen your sisters and mother watching your antics.”

Gaby noticed all the other girls were wearing white robes.

Zelda. “Empress as we are here at the gathering of the sisters can I present my daughters and granddaughters to you?”

The little girls were all very sleepy but said, “It is you Gaby who is the fairy queen”. Queen Gaby kissed each one of them.

Amanda, “Empress may I present my daughter Gelda who is supposed to be in university up here. I tried to get her interested but she would never take on. Now I find she has surrounded herself with likeminded friends and calling themselves the sisters of Venutias.”

Gaby's parents, “We might as well introduce all your remaining sisters while we are here.” All that was left was the novice friends of Gelda.

One of the girls spoke up. “The rest of us are sisters and friends of Gelda and Myra we do not bear a birth mark like Myra or Gelda. We were interested because of our late Grandmother she taught us how to use herbs and potions to heal.”

Gaby, “What was your grandmother called?”

“Please mistress she was called Samantha Stevens.”

Galadriel, “It is getting rather windy, I think Sam it is time you materialised for your grand -daughters and present them yourself my old friend.”

Samantha. “Cannot an air sprite have a bit of quiet time.”

“Gran.” the girls mobbed their Gran.

Sam, “Empress Galadriel will you take care of my granddaughters and see they do not get into mischief.”

Galadriel, “Sam my friend you are addressing the wrong person.”

Sam looked around, “Sorry I see there are three who have been the Empress but you are the one who wears the crown.”

Gaby, “We have Simone with us.”

Samantha, “Where is my sister? Tell the girls I will be always there for them but will you take them as your sisters?”

Gaby, “Can I have all my new sisters and the daughters of Zelda and the Grand Daughters of Samantha. I have some presents for all of you. First though we have a ceremony to perform. Gelda lead the prayers for the joining of new sisters as you desire to be a high priestess.”

Gelda, “Mum will you say it with me in case I go wrong. “

Darcie, “You all wish to be united with us.”

Gelda, “We already have said we will be sisters to each other.”

Amanda. “You all realise that you will be eating, Sleeping, Living and Working with us for a very long time. So if you have any problems with that it is better for us to know now.”

Miriam and Myra, “Will we be able to return to our jobs.”

Gaby, “Myra as far as I know you are still looking after the children and you have a show to put on with some help from the family.”

Little Lily, “Yes you promised me I could be the fairy Queen.”

“Miriam as to the shop it is still there and your managers are doing a fine job as are the ones in Scarborough, Manchester and Monmouth. You are on vacation until I decide differently. Myra you also are on vacation with your sisters but with Anna's help you are going to train up your fairies so they at least know what they are doing. As to the rest we are to be living in Alnwick for a short while.”

Gelda turned to Queen Gaby, “I have talked it out with the other please can we have the full ceremony and become the brides of the Empress”.

Gaby, “I promised Samantha I would look after her granddaughters. From now you are my sisters and will dress accordingly. Aunts as it is my cousins desire to be united with me I accept them. Grandma Galadriel as you are the most senior here please will you perform the binding ceremony.”

Galadriel took over. “Maddy and Darcie as no1 and no2 are there any objections.”

Maddy, “How can we object to our sisters and cousins been reunited with us.”

Galadriel looked at the girls, “This is a big event for you all and you should be in wedding dresses as all brides are.” She waved her hand and the girls found they were all holding a bouquet of Roses and where in White gowns.”

Myra , “I want to get married and will always remain loyal but I am sad that I will never feel an infant on my chest or in my tummy.”

Maddy, “Both problems are easy to resolve without you breaking your vows.” All the sisters were married on block then Darcie, Maddy and Lorelie came round and placed earrings and necklaces on each of them.

Gaby, “As we are not sure on all your abilities we will start tomorrow with some swimming.”

Myra, “There are no baths nearby.”

Ariel, “Silly your lesson is in the North Sea.”

Gaby, “There will be no buts we are all going swimming and diving.”

Ariel, “We have a few contracts to fulfil and we will have to do these before we go looking for the last seven sisters.”

The following morning quite early they all found themselves in Alnwick bay. Lorelie and Ariel made sure they took in Myra. As Myra got in the North Sea . “Usually I hate to get in as it is so cold. Today I have not even noticed if the sea is cold or not.”

Ariel giggled, “Come dive down with us.” Myra found she could dive ok. Back to the surface they came.

Ariel, “Right Myra you have had your lesson. Now we had better start working on the wreck.”

Myra, “All the divers I have ever seen have needed wet suits and tanks. We seem to be just in our swimming costumes when do we get the tanks and masks?”

Ariel, “We can get the job done quicker and safer than any other diver.” The wreck of the German ship the Prince Hogan was just in British waters. The girls started to dive on the wreck and attach airbags to it. Eventually it broke free of the mud and rose to the surface. It was taken into tow by the awaiting tug. The tug took the Prince Hogan to the awaiting dock in Teesside.

Myra, “ I know enough of my history to know that was a German ship that accompanied the Bismarck and sank the Hood. Is it not a listed war grave?”

Gaby, “We have a few more ships in this area and then we have cleared it of wrecks.”

Darcie, “It was listed as a war grave however we have requests from the British, French and Germans to carry salvage work out in the Mediterranean Sea. They have asked us to recover as many ships as possible”

Gaby, “In 1941 the British lost over sixty ships in the area of the Mediterranean alone. In addition there are the remains of the French and Italian fleets that the British put out of action.”

Whilst raising the Prince Hogan the girls came across several Spanish Wrecks. Gaby notified the receiver of wrecks and got permission to continue diving. Cannon and gold Coins where coming up by the bucket full. Those working on the site recorded where everything was and then lifting it. The Bronze cannons where in good order and had coat of arms on them. The girls discovered shot and cannon balls. A few skeletons were also found and they were bagged and handed to Amanda who had DNA tests done on them. All the human remains turned out to come from the Mediterranean and most likely where of Spanish origin. The remains were handed to the Spanish Embassy for disposal in the new cemetery they had created.

The Ambassador, “Can I help you?”

Queen Gaby, “Yes you can as we have lifted these cannon and I have taken impressions of the coat of arms from each one. One has Lady Isabelle on it.”

The Ambassador , “The Lady Isabelle was the pride of the armada. She along with two of her sister ships went missing with all hands. The Lady Isabelle was on board with her treasure. She was found alive on a piece of wreckage along with her daughter they were the only survivors.

Gaby, “What was the daughter called?”

“Well I suppose the nearest translation of her name is the Lady Amanda. They both lived for a long time and then vanished and to be honest her money is still held by the state for any who can prove they are her heirs.”

Barbara, “Is there a finder’s fee if we are able to trace her descendants?”

The Ambassador, “Yes we would not expect you to find them for nothing.”

Gaby, “How can we be sure that we have the correct person?”

The Ambassador, “We have a DNA profile and anybody who has a 99% match is eligible to claim the money.”

After he had gone Gaby turned to the seated females, “Will the lady Amanda stand up and tell me where the Lady Isabel is. “

Amanda stood up, “She is in the North Sea along with the Lady Iolanthe and Lady Isolde.”

Queen Gaby, “Just who is the Lady Isabelle? I suppose the treasure we have lifted belonged to the lady Isabelle. I was always puzzled Amanda as to who your mother was. Your mark is so indistinct as if somebody was hiding something. All your daughters marked as yours and show the queens crown. Until a few moments ago I had not even though to check your DNA and then we will finally know. “

Amanda, “All I ask is you check our entire DNA.”

Dr Jones took all the DNA samples. It did not take long for the results to be known. Dr Jones, “Gaby I have the results but they are rather confusing. Amanda will match 100% the results the Spanish have. We have several other who match Amanda 100%”.

Gaby, “Who are they?”

Dr Jones,” This is what is confusing, Your Twins and Ariel Twins match perfectly.”

Gaby, “Well we know I have not given birth to Amanda. So Ariel must be the mother? Ariel the Dr seems to have the results confused as she has the both of us as the possible mother of Amanda.

Lorelie, “Queen Gaby you know we live a long time. Many years ago the mother Earth decided to take a walk upon the earth. She decided that it would be safer if she went as a man. After a little while she met a girl and they hit it off. Mother Earth did not know that the maid she met was a daughter of the sea. They settled down and had a daughter they both loved. The draw of the sea was too much and the mother returned to the sea. Mother earth returned to her normal state and brought up her daughter. They had to keep moving to prevent people realising they never aged. The daughter eventually got married and had daughters of her own. Mother and daughter where reunited and they lived in Spain but their goal was to return to England. Three ships crashed into each other and started to sink the crews abandoned the two females and got into the little boats but paid with their lives.”

The maid of the sea and her sister rescued the two and dragged them to the shore. There they tended to them and ensured they were safe. Eventually the imperial guard came and carried them to the palace where they were treated as to their station. Mother Earth had to eventually vanish as did the daughter.”

Ariel took Queen Gaby's hand, “Mother Earth has had many names and lives, be it Helen or Queen Gaby. I do think our daughter should carry the same marks as her younger sisters and so should her daughters. You are Helen and she is in you. That is why she appears when you need her the most.”

As Ariel spoke a voice said, “Very good Ariel, Yes I am always with you Queen Gaby. As all here are my daughters and granddaughters your promises to each other still stand. I propose that Amanda puts the claim in to the Spanish Government and also registers a claim on the goods found on the wreck.”

Gaby telephoned the Spanish embassy and stated they had found a descendant of Isabelle called Amanda. The ambassador was round like a shot. “We have one older female who is a perfect match and four babies who also fit the profile. “In addition we have several that are 99% of your profile. “Amanda her fits your profile 100% and therefore we have decided to go with Amanda.”

The Ambassador, “If she fits the profile 100% then I will process the claim.”

Queen Gaby, “There is something else. As you know we recovered quite a treasure trove from the wreck. Amanda can claim it all as a descendant of Isabelle. We may need your help with that.”

The ambassador, “What you mean is you do not want the British government getting their claws into it although it is now in Northumbrian waters. I am sure we can work something out.”

Two days later Queen Gaby received a telephone call asking her and the ladies to go to Madrid. They took a flight from Yeadon International Airport to Madrid. There they were met by King Carlos and his family. Unknown to Queen Gaby a full report of those tested had found its way to the Spanish Government.

King Carlos, “Welcome ladies you caused some excitement when we realised that you had found Isabelle as well as Amanda.”

Gaby, “I never did say we had found Isabelle.”

King Carlos, “No but my Special services checked all the results to be sure.” “There are far too many of you with almost the same genetic structure for you all not to be related. We have two perfect matches for Isabelle and five for Amanda. The strange thing is the two sets of twins are the daughters of the two who match Isabelle. For this to happen the two have to be either Isabelle or a direct descendant. As it is impossible for two people to be one then we have to assume they are the true descendant and inherit all Isabelle fortune. Likewise the five who match Amanda they all inherit the fortune of Amanda. As to the British government you were salvaging your own property and so they have no claim. It was also found in your own territorial waters.”

King Carlos, “Queen Gaby may I speak to you privately?”

They both walked to a side room. “My special services uncovered quite a few discrepancies. I also have a problem and I think you may be the best to advise me on it. This is my problem my son Prince Henry.”

Queen Gaby, “All I see is a very pretty princess playing with her dolls.”

Carlos, “That is the problem. I love my child with all my heart and soul but look at her she should have been a girl not a boy.”

Queen Gaby went into the nursery and picked up the child. “You are far too pretty to ever be a boy I think somebody has made a mistake and will not admit it.”

King Carlos, “I hope you may be able to help me with my problem.”

Queen Gaby, “Well to hold her and talk to her she sound and looks like a girl and short of seeing her naked I could not believe she is anything other than female.”

Carlos turned to the nurse, “We need to prove to our guest that it is Henry and not Henrietta that is in front of us.”

The nurse stripped of the child, “Ma Ma Mia. It has gone.”

Queen Gaby, “She looks like a perfectly happy little girl to me.”

Carlos, “Thank you the doctors must have made a mistake at birth.”
The nurse came back with the Princess dressed as a fairy.

Queen Gaby, “Take her to my children and let them play together.”

Carlos, “I do not know how you fix her but thank you again at least now she will no longer be a boy who looks like a girl.”

Queen Gaby touched Carlos on his head, “Nobody will remember Henry all they will remember is the pretty princess. Carlos are you ok for a minute there I thought you were going to blank out on me. I have sent the nurse with your daughter to play with my daughters.”

Later that night Maddy said, “That was a quick fix.”

Gaby, “In fact everything was there to start with. It just needed a shrinking spell and a forgetful spell.” After much merriment it was time to return home.

Carlos, “I have a special request from my wife. We have decided to get the Princess baptised and need god mothers for her. Queen Gaby will you, Maddy and Ariel agree to be god mothers? and we have also asked Renate. The baptism is in four weeks’ time.”

Ariel, “We will love to be god mothers to the princess.”

On board the plane home Ariel asked, “Gaby do they know what we all are?”

Gaby, “I think that the Queen suspects but is not sure.”

Little Lily, “The Queen has given the doctors an ear bashing as to how they could say the princess was a boy when it is obvious she is a girl. The queen also practises Wicca and worships the goddess Helen in private.”

Gaby, “I think we can all visit Oberon and the rest of our family.” Soon they found themselves in Laxey and by the great wheel called the Lady Isabelle.

Gaby, “Even here I cannot get away from her.”

Tinkerbelle, “Father is expecting us in the fairy glen.” In the glen they were made welcome.

Queen Gaby, “Uncle I want to bring a couple of guests here to chat with them and this is the only place where time will stand still.”

Oberon, “Bring your friends.”

Queen Gaby vanished and returned a second later with the Queen and Princess. “You are our guests here and are in no danger.”

“Gaby I know that and that is why I choose you and the others to be god parents. As you know my country is very religious and it would not do for them the realise I worshiped Helen in my rooms.”

Queen Gaby, “You could say it was Mother Mary or the queen of the Heavens and you would not be telling a lie.”

Maddy, “You could say you are praying to the Queen of Heaven.” This brought a smile on the young queen’s face.

“I think I will change my prayers slightly and make them to the Queen of Heaven in future.”

Gaby giggled, “It is obvious to us you have an interest in Wicca and that is why we brought you here.”

The young Queen burst into tears, “If you can read me then others will as well.”

Queen Gaby, “How long have you been interested in Wicca?”

The young Queen, “I suppose I was born with it in my blood as the lady I knew as my mother turned out to have adopted me. Carlos tried to get the secret service to trace me back but they drew a blank at the hospital where I was born. Carlos did find my real mothers name but no trace of her. My real mother was called Lily Spellbinder. Or something very similar to that.”

Big Lily was looking after Little Lily when she heard the name mentioned. “Little Lily can you do me a favour and probe the queens mind and find out if she is who she says she is.”

The Queen was talking to Queen Gaby. “Empress I think I am one of your lost cousins.”

Queen Gaby, “Show me your wrist?” There for all to see was the Mark of Lily.

Queen Gaby, “That is an interesting necklace can I see it.” The young Queen took it off and handed it to Queen Gaby as she did so she felt the energy flown into her.

Queen Gaby, “I wondered why you could not help your own daughter. This is very important you must never kiss Carlos on the lips or anybody else outside this group. You can safely kiss your daughter. If you kiss Carlos he will start to turn into a female.”

The Queen, “Is that all. Ever since the baby was born Carlos has been acting a part. Shortly after we got married he started developing breasts. He even helped me feed the princess. We decided to try for another child and where practising. I swear it just dropped off and was no more. Carlos has continued to play the role but in private she now is Carla.”

Gaby, “I make that six missing children still to find.”

The queen , “I may be able to help you there but there are far more than six. I got the secret Service to scour all the schools and colleges in Spain to look for anybody with this birth mark or similar. There are about 30 in my special school.”

Ariel. “Gaby can I take Little Lily and we will collect them and try and sort out who is who.” Shortly after they returned with the children and three teachers all who had the mark.

Gaby, “You all have been attending the queen’s special school for gifted children.”

One of the girls, “What you should have said is, you have been attending the queen’s school for displaced witches.”

Gaby, “So you think you are a witch then.”

The young girl, “Well to be honest I would prefer to be a good fairy. In Spain they were all scared of us because of the birthmark.”

One of the other girls, “We are all sisters now and have learnt not to kiss boys. Each one of us has kissed at least four boys and they became our sisters.”

Gaby, “Would the six original girls stand up and show your wrists to me. As they did so Queen Gaby directed them to the six awaiting females. Then Queen Gaby directed the others to their mothers. “It might be a good idea to continue to monitor the schools and colleges and send any gifted child straight to me. There is nothing I can do for Carlos. If either of you ever need a bolthole then you know where we are. In the meantime we are going to have intensive lessons here so you at least have the means to protect your family.” They all had what appeared to be years of training

“Well we had best get you both back before you are missed.”

After she had returned Maddy asked, “How can she contact you?”

Gaby, “All three of them are now been monitored 24 hours a day and if help was ever needed we could be there very soon.”

Little Lily, “It is easy to monitor them and include them with the others.”

Gaby, “Miriam, Myra, Gelda and all my new consorts. We are going to Crete and making that the base of our operations. From there we will be salvaging. Gelda I am putting you in charge of the nursery and all the under 16s. The older girls will help look after the younger ones and Lily here will be all you need if there is any emergency. Anna will be staying with you and she will be putting the girls through their dance steps. As to the rest of us we start work in the morning. The first we raise is the Arc Royal and then we go for the Invincible. After that we look for the rest of the British fleet and bring them up. It took them a day to find and recover the Arc Royal and Invincible. Tug boats were ready to take both in tow and transport them to Teesside.

Maddy, “The dockyard has never been as busy as it is now.”

Gaby , “We get a premium for recovering these as they were the first Aircraft carriers ever built.”

Over the next few days once great ships were recovered. Some of the ships were marked with a D to be dismantled. Others had an R placed on them for restore. Whilst diving other artefacts were recovered and placed in the awaiting barges. It took the girls two months to search and recover in the Mediterranean Sea. Eventually the finds dried up. Whilst they were there they had a break for the baptism of the Princess in Spain. The child was to be called the princess Violet, Rose, Lily, Henrietta, and Petunia. After the vows where taken.

King Carlos, “In about six week we were thinking of going on holiday to a private resort and wondered if you would all like to come.”

Gaby. “We should have finished by then and I am sure the rest of the group would appreciate a break.” At the end of the two months they joined Carlos and Family on a secluded Island off the Canaries. There they found they were on their own and could talk freely. For the whole time they were there they were entertained by Carla. Eventually everything came to a halt and they all had to return home.

Gelda, “I know I promised the children I would help them with their play. Once it is over I am going to give my notice and look after all our children. In the meantime can you find me an estate agent to sell my house.”

Maddy, “Have you forgotten already the house was sold before we went to Crete and all you’re belonging have been already moved.”

Gelda kept her promise and Little Lily was the Fairy Queen for the night. Queen Gaby handed her a wand, “You may need this before the night is out Lily.” All the parents where there also there were some other special guests like Oberon and family.

Oberon, “Gaby I thought we had better come and see how she manages.”

Just before the show went on Lily noticed a little boy sat on the side crying away. Lily, “Tell me why you are so upset?”

The boy, “Gelda made a mistake and put me with the girls to dance in the fairy ring. The other boys get to be pirates and have swords and things. Mummy says there are no boy fairies only girl fairies.”

“Your mummy knows that for sure. I know at least one boy fairy. You have to be very brave indeed to become one and only the very special get chosen.”

The little boy perked up, “So Gelda chose me because I am special.”

Lily, “You will dance for me.”

A young woman came in, “There you are I thought I had lost you. You are the girl they brought in to be the fairy Queen?”

Lily held her hand out. “Yes my sisters and I have been asked to look after the children tonight.”

The mother, “I better go and get my little fairy ready. You know he makes a very pretty girl. Life would be considerably easier if he had been born a girl. The boys torment him because of his looks.”

Lily, “I have special powers for tonight only and I will grant you a wish.”

The mother, “My wish is that the show goes without a problem and everyone has a good time.” Lily felt a tingle as the mother left.

Lily, “Lesley tonight you will dance your last dance as a boy in the morning you will be all girl with many friends.” She waved the wand. The show progressed and was a resounding success.

Lesley’s mother came across to Lily, “They all did very well. I was wondering if Lesley could have her photo taken with you.”

Little Lily handed the mother a card, “Yes we can have our photos taken together. If you ever need any help just ring that number on the card and help will come.”

Queen Gaby and Maddy came up as the mother burst into tears.

Lily, “Lesley’s mum please stop crying.”

The mum looked up and took hold of Lilly’s hand, “I wish you were a real fairy that could grant my wishes.”

Gaby, “We may be able to help and if we cannot then friends may be able to.”

The mum, “I need help now. Last week I lost my job and Lesley’s father walked out because he wanted a son and not a pansy. I am going to lose the house because I cannot keep up payments on the house. I got a letter telling me that I was in default from the bank and all the money had been withdrawn. Apparently my husband had emptied the account and taken everything leaving us with nothing to pay the bills or even eat.”

Gaby, “What was your job?”

The mother, “I was well paid as I was a computer programmer and systems controller. Unfortunately there is nobody at the moment wanting that sort of person.”

Gaby, “If you are desperate for a job I know where there is one with accommodation and nursery. The job it is for the inputting of data into a data base.”

The mum thought for a moment, “Who do I see about an interview as I will have to make a good impression if I am to secure the job.”

Gaby, “You will need to pack up all your belongings ready to move if you get the job.”

The mum s, “Funny you should say that as that is what I have been doing when I realised I could not pay the bills. I even went to the second hand shops to sell what I could to raise some money.”

Gaby, “I take it you want the job although it is not what you did before.”

The mum, “At least once I am working again I can go and replace all that I had to sell off.”

Gaby, “You get all your meals provided and a clothing allowance. Health and beauty treatment is also provided as is legal aid.”

The mum, “I could do with somebody finding my husband and leaving him with nothing and a child.”

Maddy, “Did we mention there are also free holidays and travel with the job.”

Gaby, “You have not yet asked where the job is or who you will be working for. Neither have you asked how much you get paid.”

The mum perked up, “ With the perks on offer I presume the pay will be low. As I will not be paying out for those items then low pay would be acceptable. Also those in the tax office will not be taking their share.”

Gaby, “Have you claimed the child tax credit or the working parent tax credit?”

The mum shook her head, “I get the family allowance but that is all.”

Little Lily, “Lesley’s mum the job is yours if you want it.”

Andi, “You have just had your interview.”

Zelda, “You will be working for all of us. As Lesley already knows Myra and some of the girls she should have no problem settling in.”

The mum, “I am called Anthia. I accept but I have a small request. Can your legal team salvage something from my house so that I have something to buy Lesley new clothes as all her’s are done and in tatters.”

Gaby, “I have been thinking it out and your husband could empty the account again if you continue to use it.”

Darcie, “We can open you a new account and get you a card for the morning.”

Anthia thought for a moment, “If you can get me an account can you arrange for me to be called Anthia Spellbinder.”

Darcie looked at her, “Are you sure?”

Anthia, “I want to be called spell binder after my Nan. To be honest she was a family friend who became my god mother along with her sister but the both moved away and I lost contact with them.”

Darcie, “Your Nan what was her first name?”

Anthia, “The sisters where called Tina and Tammy.”

Gaby, “They apparently have not done a good job of keeping an eye on you.”

Anthia, “It was rumoured they had been abducted. Shortly after they went missing so did their mum Gladys or something like that. I never saw the family again. I have some pictures of them and me.”

Queen Gaby looked at the Photos, “Maddy look at these.”

Maddy came across and looked at the photos, “These are Tina and Tammy your god mothers Anthia.”

Anthia nodded her head. Then Queen Gaby said, “Mum and Elizabeth look at these.”

Elizabeth giggled, “Look at those two and the dresses they are wearing.”

Elizabeth, Gran come here and look at these photos.” Galadriel came across and looked at the photos.

Galadriel, “They look old fashioned in those dresses. Where did you get them?”

Anthia, “These are my godmothers.”

Galadriel thought for a moment, “The only time those two where both God mothers together was on the 1st August 1952.”

Anthia looked at her, “I was christened with the two children of Tina and Tammy. I was an older mother and you have met my child Lesley.”

Elizabeth, “Annie I understand you wish to now be called Spellbinder.”

Anthia, “Only two ever called me that, one was a boy and the girl was his cousin.”

Elizabeth, “Yes they got married and had lots of children. The boy is now a girl though although they still are together.”

Anthia looked at them and Queen Gaby and then burst out laughing. Anthia,

“We used to pretend we were sisters. Will both my sisters give me a kiss and cuddle.” They did as requested.

Elizabeth, “As you are our sister then you should be a Bond.”

Anthia, “You really want us.”

Gaby, “Well I better call you Aunt from now on.”

Darcie, “Can you sign all these documents for me and I will process everything.” Anthia signed the lot.

Elizabeth, “I know it is late but most of us have not had any tea and we were going to go to Peggy’s pantry for a bite.”

Anthia, “I would love to come but as I said before I have had to sell almost everything to raise some money to pay bills and now I have nothing left.”

Gaby , “Aunt I will be paying for the meal for us all and I have already told you all meals are included.”

After they had eaten Queen Gaby said, “Lily bring me my cousin and let me see her. Lesley came skipping up with Rose and Lily holding her hand.”

Gaby, “Are you a good fairy Lesley?”

Lesley, “I am trying to be good for mummy.”

“How would you like your own fairy dress.”

Before Anthia could stop her Lesley replied, “I would like one like Lily and the others.”

Gaby, “In that case we had better get you one.”

Maddy, “I noticed Little Angels we could go there and get what we need.” Anthia was in a right tizzy.

Elizabeth, “ Anthia stop fretting about money. You have plenty of cash to pay for the dress.”

Darcie, “Aunt Anthia, All your outstanding bills have been paid off and you currently have  £ 185,895.67 in your account.”

Gaby, “The documents you signed changed your name and also closed all your accounts. You sold the house and the remaining contents have been transferred although all Lesley’s have been dumped and we need to get her a new wardrobe.”

Darcie handed Anthia a card, “If you want some cash then you can get it with this.”

Lily, “Well Lesley are you going to join little angels now?”

Lily and Rose took hold of Lesley, “Come on you are in our group now.”

Elizabeth, “Not you Anthia you need your hair and nails doing. Gaby and Lily can quite adequately look after Lesley in the shop.”

Anthia, “You two used to gang up on me before and I would never win.”

Elizabeth, “We did and still do love you.”

Jenny, “As you are to be our sister then you had better look the part.” She then gave the hairdresser instructions.

Meanwhile the other group was at little Angels and Lesley was trying on dresses. She said which dresses she liked. Then asked if she could keep one of the outfits on.

The assistant, “We have matching shoes for all the outfits if you are interested.

Lily, “Have you outfits that would fit us to match the one she is wearing?”

The assistant, “I only have two larger ones and they might fit you if you are interested.”

Lily and Rose tried the costumes on and they fit like a glove. Gaby, “I presume you two want to keep the costumes on?”

Maddy, “To see them together you would believe it was a younger sister with her twin elder sisters.” Eventually they went looking for Elizabeth and her group. They had taken Anthia into Diva and where persuading her to get some outfits.

Anthia was taken back for a moment when she saw Lesley as she realised she looked like a younger copy of Lily and Rose. “They look like sisters.”

“Mum you and those two look like sisters now.”

Anthia look at the three of them side by side in the mirror. “Do you two remember when we were about Lesley’s age we got hold of a razor and cut our thumbs and promised we would be blood sisters forever. Your gran was very cross with us. You girls do not realise what you have just done.”

Gaby, “I have just thought of something when you mentioned that.” Gaby made a phone call to America requesting the child psychologist who had treated her while there to come across to the UK immediately. Also to bring a full list of all her clients.

Gaby, “I have just realised why gran was angry. Aunt Anthia I need to ask you some more personal questions. The first is about your marriage.”

Anthia, “I was very surprised when Sebastian abandoned us. I thought we were the perfect couple He adored Lesley. He was not what you would call very masculine in fact there was times when I wanted to try and put him in dresses.”

Gaby, “Am I to take it that your husband is feminine?”

Anthia , “We were attracted to each other and at first I never noticed how much like me he was.”

Gaby, “Aunt Anthia I want you to think of your husband and Lily and Candy will hold your hand.”

A few seconds later Lily said, “ I have found him, but we will have to go there straight away or he will be dead.”

Gaby, “Will you look after Anthia this calls for Darcie, Maddy and Little Lily. Queen Gaby transported the four of them to the co-ordinates Lily had given them. There they found Anthia's husband unconscious on the floor. Queen Gaby got him to the hospital where he was put into intensive care.

Maddy, “You could have sorted it out straight away.”

Gaby, “The two of them have a lot to talk about.” Whilst they were at the hospital they received a phone call to say the plane had arrived and the psychologist was awaiting collection.

Gaby, “I will go and collect her and bring her here.” Queen Gaby's mode of transport was a big surprise to the psychologist.

Then the psychologist said, “Nothing should surprise me when you are concerned Gaby.”

Gaby, “I have to ask you some serious questions and I need honest answers. Have you cut your finger and done the blood ceremony with any other patient since I did it with you? Secondly have you kissed anybody on the lips since we did the blood ceremony.”

The psychologist. “No I have not done that and neither have I donated blood. As to the second question the only person who I have done that with is with me now.”

Gaby turned to the young woman, “Sorry but I have to ask you the same questions as it is possible my blood may have contaminated your partner and you.”

The young woman, “The only person I have sex with and kiss is next to me as to donating blood we were about to do it when you called so we decided not to do so.”

Gaby, “As from now you are our guests. It is possible that we may have to have you both stay in a permanent capacity. If your blood test proves positive. When we did the blood ceremony it is possible that you got my blood into your system and if so then you both will no longer be normal but like us all. Our doctor is going to need a sample of your blood to test. If the result is positive then I am going to have to find you both a job.

Dr Jones returned, “Gaby both these two are positive also Anthia's husband was positive and has completely transformed.”

Gaby, “Ladies I know this is hard to come to terms with but genetically you both have become my sisters and all that entails.”

Dr Jones, “Ladies let me show you Gaby’s DNA results and then yours.”

The girl who was with the psychologist looked at them, “They are all identical. Sorry I should have told you my job and name. I am a geneticist and my name is Veronica.”

Gaby, “If one of us comes into contact with normal people that person Male or female will gradually change to become female. Some of us apparently do not seem to be affected until we start puberty. Others change straight away.”

Veronica, “Am I to take it that we will change to look like you?”

Gaby, “Other than becoming younger nothing nasty will happen to you.”

Veronica, “How young will we become?”

Gaby, “You will look like teenagers like the rest of us. Also you will live rather a long time. Also you have the ability to feed children on demand.”

Veronica, “Without having a baby?”

Gaby, “Yes. Dr we need your help with one who is going to be transferred back to us as he was infected by his wife and child. He tried to kill himself as he did not understand what was causing the changes to him. I also owe you both an apology for what has happened and I will try and make it up to you both. I only just realised recently that our blood could affect a normal human.”

Veronica, “Well as far as I am concerned I will be very happy to live with you all and that goes for my partner. Especially as we get to be young again.”

Gaby, “This is Anthia and she used to live next door to my parents. She did the blood ceremony with the both of them as a child. Nothing seems to have happened until she married her childhood sweetheart and they had a child. The parents were originally told the child was a boy but as you can see she is definitely a girl. Sebastian has had a breakdown when he realised he was turning into a female and could not talk to his wife about it. He emptied their bank account and tried to cope on his own. We found him unconscious and had to have him transported to the hospital. Once he was stabilised he was transferred back to our care.”

Veronica, “If we were to share our bed with some of you would we be ok?”

Gaby , “We all are perfectly safe with each other. Liaisons outside the family are not recommended because of what will happen.”

Anthia, “Gaby tell me honestly how much longer has Sebastian got.”

Gaby, “Sebastian was not with us when we got to her.”

Anthia, “In that case we had better call her Anita from now on.”

Veronica, “Do you mind if I do tests on you all? My partner here is looking forward to a new start.”

Gaby, “As far as I know we have located all who have come into direct contact with us.”

Veronica, “If we are now sisters then I suppose then it would be permissible to take my sisters to bed.”

The Psychologist, “I like your reasoning. First though I need to have a chat with Anita and Anthia. Also Gaby I would have been contaminated by the person before you at my clinic.” She looked across at Andi.

Andi, “I was the patient before Gaby and therefore it must be me that is responsible.”

The Psychologist cuddled Queen Gaby and Andi, “At least I get you both as my sisters.”

Gaby, “You both agreed to become my sisters.”

Anthia, “I have become your aunt.” and giggled.

Gaby, “Anita will also have to be my aunt. It may be a good thing to have a resident councillor on site considering the amount of Males that have transformed into females.”

The following morning. Anthia, “Gaby can you recommend somebody to teach Lesley to swim as Lesley has never learned to swim yet.”

Gaby, “That is one thing I forgot to tell you. Lessons are included with the job. Lesley is expected at the pool to begin her lessons.”

Anthia, “Do you mind if I watch the first lesson?”

Gaby, “I will just get my daughters and they can go in as well.”

Anthia, “But they are only babies.”

Gaby, “Babies they maybe but watch them swim.”

Anthia, “I would not have believed it if I had not seen them swim myself.”

Gaby, “You will find all of us are excellent swimmers. Now watch Lesley.” Lesley jumped in the pool and Ariel and Lorelie both swam at the side of her.

Anthia, “She has never been taught yet she is keeping up with the others.”

Gaby, “Watch this.” She blew a whistle and one by one the children dived to the bottom and recovered a small coin and then held it up and put it on the side. Lesley followed the example of the others and dived and collected her coin.

Anthia, “Can I look at it please.”

Gaby, “They are old half pence pieces and quite worthless other than for training. They will be swimming all morning.”

Anthia, “I better have a look at this job I have agreed to do.” When they got to the office all the others were waiting. Anthia looked at the set-up. “You had no real need for me and created this for me.”

Gaby, “Lily has certain abilities that enable her to know all about you. Lesley was in turmoil until Lily sorted her out and also Lily realised you needed help so we gave it. There is a lot you need to know but first the computers and then we will have some lessons with gran. You will have to go back to school along with the rest of us. These are special lessons for the family and all have to attend.” Anthia noticed Anita was sandwiched between the Psychologist Raven and her friend Veronica.

Gaby, “Let them work on her she will come round eventually.”

Anthia, “It sounds as if you are speaking from experience.”

Gaby. “I had a nervous breakdown caused by my changes and it was the support of my family and friends that help me out. Maddy was my main support followed by Jools. All the others also looked after me. Maddy though would not even let me go to the toilet on my own in case I did something stupid. Maddy was to become my number one partner.”

Anthia, “It sounds as if you have more than one wife.”

Gaby, “To be honest I have multiple wives and companions. I got over 200 from Nepal alone. They were married to me in my absence. “I returned and collected even more. From Japan I have got just over 1000. They have now all arrived. China is giving me 10,000 wives although they are still to arrive.”

Anthia, “Is not Maddy your sister?”

Gaby, “When we took our original vows we thought we were cousins. It was not till later we found our true relationship. After that all my sisters decided they wanted to be married to me so we all went through a ceremony together. Most of my aunts now are married to my parents but there are exceptions like Amanda.”

“Just so you know Anita is now your identical twin sister and no longer your husband. He died some time ago. We had to change all the records and Sebastian was to die in a car accident and was cremated. As to which group you join is up to you.”

“Queen Gaby I apparently have already gained Raven and Veronica as companions.”

Anthia, “I have just realised there was Myra, Miriam, Gelda and the others.”

Queen Gaby giggled, “ Yes they all have united with me. Other than Maddy all the others take turns. Darcie also usually shares with us but sometimes she is with Rachel.”

Anthia, “If you are a girl then where did all the babies come from?”

Gaby, “My parents managed to get the hospital to save a sample or two and apparently now their appears to be an endless supply.”

“So I could have another child to play with Lesley but it would be yours.”

Gaby, “No it would be the child of Andrew Bond as all the others are.”

Anthia, “I hope Anita and I can agree to both have children together.”

Shona entered the room, “Nester wants to know if we still require the four weeks in August.”

Gaby, Remind her we will all be at the Crown-Imperial. Also I want to see how the Hunters are doing at the new Empress Gardens Hotel.”

Shona, “The new development is going great all the shops have been taken and the hotel is full to capacity. The museum and Sealife centre are attracting more visitors than ever. Sharon asks if we can spare Simone as they have a glut of baby seals at the moment.”

Anthia heard this, “Is it possible for Anita and I to go with Simone and help out.”

Gaby, “You have to realise you will be spending a considerable amount of time in the water with the baby seals.” In the end Raven and Veronica decided to go with them. Sharon was pleased to get the additional help.

Simone, “All four are novices but they wanted to help you.”

Sharon , “We have twelve babies that need feeding the others we have managed to mother on. If you ladies just put your bags in here as you will not need them for a while. This is the pool and Willie will bring your food for you. I will have to join you.” She started to strip off and was wearing nothing. “You will find it is more comfortable.” They neatly folded their close and Anita checked the door was locked. Sharon dived in followed by Simone.

They had been in the water a while when Veronica noticed what they had grown, “We all have tails like fishes.”

Sharon, “Sorry I did not realise that other than Simone you did not know.”

Anthia, “I can understand now why Lesley was swimming and diving like she was.”

Raven, “Do we bottle feed the babies?”

Sharon, “I will let them tell you themselves.” She pressed a button and let out a low pitch cry. The next second the pool was alive with baby seals.

Anita, “One has bumped into me. OH”.

Sharon, “it is a surprise the first time.”

Veronica, “This is not what I was expecting but it sure is fun.” Before long all six of them where were feeding away.

Anthia, “I understand now why you wanted us to wear nothing at all.”

Sharon, “We have to do this at least three times a day until we can find some foster mothers for them.”

Raven, “How do you find foster mothers.”

Sharon, “I will show you after we have eaten.”

Veronica , “There appears to be a lot of fish in here.”

Sharon, “Just copy me.” She grabbed hold of a fish and swallowed it in one go. “Your turn now.” They noticed Simone was already doing the same thing. They all followed their example.

Sharon, “We better chase the remainder through that grill.” The seals will make short work of them.”

Anthia, “Gaby did not tell us we would become mermaids or actually be feeding the seals ourselves.”

Sharon , “Once on dry land you will have your legs again.”

Anthia, “I have just realised that Lesley will be missing us.”

Sharon, “That is easy to sort out.” She got out and touched a screen on the wall. A viewer came on. Sharon spoke.

The person at the receiving end promised they would get Lesley. Lesley came back with Gaby, “Mum I miss you and love you. Gaby and Maddy are looking after me. I have been having a great time playing and swimming with Lily and Rose. Gaby tells me you are looking after some children who have lost their mums. Make sure you read them bedside stories like you do to me. Myra read to me last night and tonight it is going to be Ariel and she is going to read the little mermaid.”

Anthia blew a kiss, “We will call each day while we are here.”

Lesley. “Mummy my friends want to go swimming and I am racing them.” Anthia was in tears as the screen closed down.

Sharon , “Now we go round the rest of the complex before we go for a swim. After showing them round the complex. They all returned to the same room. Sharon closed the door, “We do not want anybody walking in on us like this do we.” They all dived in to the pool and followed Sharon down a very long passage. “Ladies stay here something is wrong. I will use the other exit and walk up the stairs. Once on the island Sharon saw the seals had been attacked by something.

The great Bull seal spoke to Sharon, “We need to get away from here or we will all be breakfast. Willie and family have gone to deal with one but a second has appeared and has done considerable damage.

Sharon , “Can you get all your family to come down this hole and you will all be safe. Sharon called the others to come and help her search for injured seals.

Simone, “So there is still a great White out there. We better put the security shutter up so it cannot break through. Sharon pressed a button and the Steel Shutters came in place. On the rock they found several dead baby seals and four injured ones and also an injured porpoise. They managed to carry the baby seals and the porpoise to the entrance and then they took them down the tunnel to the hospital.

Sharon called Gaby, “We have had another Great White shark attack on Gibb Point and could do with all the help we can get.” Before long additional help was there.

Ariel, “I am I to understand there was more than one this time?”

Sharon, “From what we can gather there was two and Willie and family have gone after one but that still leaves one in this area.”

Ariel, “Dad said we have to get Nessie to deal with the problem.”

Simone, “On no not that.”

Gaby, “Who or what is Nessie.”

Simone, “It is one of my altered selves which I do not like becoming.”

Gaby, “Will it help deal with the great White?”

Simone, “Yes but I do not want to stay as Nessie for too long.”

Ariel and Gaby, “Simone whilst the others are dealing with the injured we will go back to the Isle.”

On the Isle Simone said, “First we gather up all the dead seals and place them on a pile.” After they had done that Simone instructed Ariel and Gaby, “To the gate and close it and watch but do not open until I tell you it is safe.” They watched as Simone changed into a many headed sea dragon.

Gaby, “She looks rather fearsome.”

Ariel, “She needs energy and the dead will provide it.” They watched as Simone consumed all the dead seals as she did so her size increased.

“Right you two it is safe now and I will not eat you. Get on my back both of you we are going hunting.” Queen Gaby was surprised at the speed Nessie could go. They eventually spotted the shark.

Ariel, “It is a monster even Willie would be finding it difficult to battle with that.”

The Shark was making an attack on a Blue Whale and did not see the approaching danger. The first it knew was when the five-headed dragon sunk its teeth into it. Great lumps of flesh where ripped out of the shark and the sea was red with the blood of the shark. Nessie attacked again and again until all that remained was the skeleton.

Ariel, “We had better search the area and make sure there was only two.” Eventually they found Willie and family attacking an even great white Shark. Nessie did not need an invitation as she dived straight in. Willie called his family back to safety as Nessie took over the attack. Soon there was nothing left but Nessie was even larger.

Willie, “Nessie you will need to lose some weight before you can return to your normal self.”

Nessie, “Before I do that I need to check the whole area and make sure there are no more around here. If there are then I will become even larger.”

After searching for the rest of the day they found no more Great Whites had strayed into the North Sea. The blue whale came and said, “Thank you for saving me from the attack.”

Willie and family escorted Nessie back to the island. Trawler men returning to Scarborough from Iceland had witnessed the fight between the shark and sea dragon. The Captain went and got a video camera and filmed the Whales and Sea Dragon Attack the Great white. He got the whole film of the battle. One of his Crew noticed there were two girls on the back of the dragon and they appeared to be directing the attack.

The captain, “If we had not had this with us they would think we were telling another sailors tail.” Simone could go considerably faster than the ship and she got back to the Island and let off Queen Gaby and Ariel.

Queen Gaby said, “ We will open the door so you can get in.”

Simone, “First I better change again to Killer whale and then I can get through the Tunnel.”

Once they returned all but the injured seals returned to the Isle.

Gaby, “Simone can you feed a porpoise and about thirty baby seals?”

Simone, “That will help me to reduce my weight considerably.

Gaby, “Simone we will have to keep you in here until we can get your weight down and that will be some time.”

Simone, “This is the part I hate about becoming Nessie. I can take the Largest of them out but I have to eat them. The last time it took me two years before I was small enough to change back.”

Gaby, “What do we do over food for you.”

Simone, “You do not need to feed me as I can live off the reserves I now have for years. If you bring all the babies they can feed and that will help me get slimmer quicker.” The babies came in and found a nipple and soon where feeding quite happily. Eventually they had had enough.

Simone, “Even with them it is going to take a while.”

Maddy, “What about Beatrice and sisters they might be able to speed things up.” Darcie brought the children and they all attached themselves to Simone. Soon all of them had had their fill of Simone.

Simone, “Unless we can find another way I am going to be here for at least nine years.

Gaby, “You are still providing milk? I know how to get you down.” Simone noticed a constant stream of Mermaids coming to suckle on her. Eventually all the baby seals and the porpoise where returned to Gibb point. Simone managed to change herself to a Dolphin.

Simone , “At this rate I will only be another week if you all continue to feed off me.”

Simone found she could change herself to a porpoise. In the meantime the captain had called the local press and said he had filmed a Sea Dragon and Killer whales attack and kills a massive Great white shark. The local television studio showed the film on their local news. They even managed to get a close up of the two girls who were riding the sea dragon. The local paper compared the photos to ones on file of Queen Gaby. The Film was double-checked but there was a date and time code on all the film. The reporter from the press went to see Queen Gaby to get her statement. He was invited in and asked Queen Gaby about the Sea dragon.

Queen Gaby looked blank , “When did you say this happened?” The reporter came up with a time and day. Queen Gaby looked at the diary and said, “Ariel and myself and the pack where at a meal given by the Lord Mayor of Leeds in the City hall and it was all recorded by Look North.

The reporter, “We blew up the film and got these enlargements.”

Gaby, “I have to admit they look remarkably like Ariel and myself. Personally I think somebody has had a great time with a computer. Look carefully at the two girls. The reporter looked and could not see what Queen Gaby was implying. “Obviously somebody has spliced photos of Ariel and myself on to a Dolphin or seal body.”

The reporter, “If it got out that it was mermaids on the back of a sea dragon we would be the laughing stock of the media industry. As it is the rest of the industry think we have mocked up the tape.” After double checking it was found Queen Gaby had been at the reception in Leeds.

Gaby, “If you want a story we are going to release an injured Porpoise we have been caring for. The reporter went with Queen Gaby to the centre. “I need to check all is in order before we let you in. All is in order so you may take all the photos you need in here and then we will go to the boat and ride out to Gibb point where she will be released. Two of the assistants will accompany the porpoise down the tunnel and then join us on the boat.” The reporter followed Queen Gaby to the boat and along with the remainder of the sisters boarded the Glass bottom boat. It took the Empress of the seas 30 minutes to get to Gibb point shortly after this a girl boarded the boat.

“Gaby Simone will be along soon.” As they were watching the porpoise swam under the boat and appeared to be playing with some young seals.

The reporter, “I have never seen them play like that before.”

Gaby, “They think she is their mother. Around the time we found the porpoise we had a glut of baby seals. The porpoise was injured but was also lactating and needed relieving and the baby seals did that for her.”

The reporter, “You managed to foster all those babies on to her?”

Queen Gaby said, “Yes she did need a rather lot of babies.” The seals vanished and Simone climbed on board the boat.

The reporter , “ How long would another boat like this take to build and be ready.”

Gaby. “About two years from scratch. It would be quicker if an existing boat was adapted why?”

“Well not many people will have seen a porpoise swimming with seals and playing with them. I was wondering about putting an extra boat to Gibb point specifically to see the seals Dolphins and Porpoise.”

Simone, “There is no way you could be sure that they will turn up.”

The reporter, “Seals for most of the day will be laid sunning themselves on the rocks. Morning and evening they tend to feed so there is a good chance of finding them with the porpoise then.” Simone looked at Gaby.

Gaby, “So are you proposing I run trips at that time of day.”

The reporter, “ Well not exactly I want to give up this job. I was thinking if I could buy a boat and Sharon sold the tickets we could both take a boat out at those times of day.”

Gaby, “I have a better suggestion. Invest all your money in GB Cruises and come to work for me as a captain of our latest boat the Empress of the Heavens. If you want to live on board it has everything.”

The reporter, “I do have a captain’s licence and I do know these shores.”

Simone , “Gaby I think you and I need to have a little chat about me becoming a porpoise twice a day.” The reporter ran a story about the centre saving a porpoise and how it in turn had fostered baby seals. The following day the centre was full of people wanting to see the porpoise.

Sharon, “We will be running the first trip tonight at 18.00. Tomorrow we take delivery of a new ship and we can double the capacity of Visitors.

The reporter returned with a briefcase and asked to see Gaby. He said, “I have sold my car and handed my notice in and closed all my bank accounts. Other than my clothing I have sold everything off including my flat. I wanted you to realise I was serious about this and I have staked everything. If this goes belly up I have nothing to fall back on.” He opens the briefcase, “This is all I have and I am investing the lot in GB Cruises.”

Darcie counted it all out and got Maddy and Queen Gaby to double-check the total.

Darcie, “I will give you a receipt for all this.”

The reporter, “I have handed it over and you do not even know my name. I am called Max Binder. As my future employer there is something else you should know about me. I am using this job to break away completely from my old life. I have a hobby that I have done since I was a child. I find I am relaxed and rested if I do It but very stressful if I do not. I have been to see my psychologist and she has recommended I do it full time. I have to live full time for a year before I can be considered for surgery. So to save money for the operation can most of my wages be invested back in the firm until I need it for the surgery.”

Gaby, “You are telling us you are a CD or Transsexual.”

Max, “I already have had all my body hair removed. I also need to legally change my name to Maxine. I am sorry I did not tell you before but to tell such pretty girls as you that all you have ever wished for since being a child was to turn into a female and become a mother.”

Gaby, “First I think Maxine had better meet the family and have your interview and then we will take it from there.”

Gaby showed Max to a room, “You can get changed in there.” Eventually Max came out looking presentable.

Gaby, “Raven I need you to do an assessment on Max. “Sandy Max will need the works. Darcie Max is going to need a legal change of name, we can do that for her. Max as you are required to live full-time there is no point in retaining any male clothing at all.”

Little Lily and Rose returned, “We have unpacked the cases and placed everything in the wardrobe and drawers.” Lily whispered something to Queen Gaby.

Gaby, “Lily tells me you will have insufficient clothing to do your job.”

Max, “I had intended to buy some more once I had settled down in the job.”

Max went into another room with Raven and Sandy they talked while Sandy was doing her hair. She chatted away with the both of them. Sandy behaved herself and was quite pleasant to Max.

Sandy , “Are those real or silicone.”

Max laughed, “Neither yet. I have had Collagen inserts put in and each week I have to go for an extra amount added until I get to the D cup I want to be. Over time the collagen is absorbed by my body and becomes real flesh.”

Raven, “I did not realise this treatment had become available. I thought Dr Smythe was still trialling it.”

Max, “She is. The trial is over next week and I will be full size by then.”

Raven, “Is she still going to monitor you after next week?”

Max, “For the next year I have to get somebody to monitor me once a month and send in the findings to her. Otherwise after next week I doubt that I will be seeing Dr Smythe again other than to collect my fee at the end of the year.”

Raven went to talk to Queen Gaby and the others. “We will have to wait the year before she can be changed fully.”

Gaby, “Rachel can you go and see how long they will be?” After Raven had left the room Sandy turned to Max, so you have to live as a girl for a year before you get the chop. I may be able to help you a friend of mine was just like you. A friend showed me how to make them look like a girl without removing anything.”

Max, “Great if you can do that I will be in your debt for ever.”

Sandy, “Please go and lie on that table and leave your pants off. Sandy lifted Max’s legs into the stirrups.

Just then Rachel walked in, “Gaby has recommend we perform the procedure but I see you have started. Max we are going to numb you as it may hurt a little.” The needle went in and they started work first there was one pop and then another. “All finished now but you will have to remember to wipe yourself in future.”

Max burst into tears. “At least part of my wish has been fulfilled. I look like a girl she ran over and kissed Rachel and Sandy on their lips. “Thank you, Thank you.” At the time Rachel and Sandy thought nothing more about it.

Once they had returned to the room Gaby was in, “We have to get you sorted with your uniform as captain.” Maddy, Little Lily and Rose, Shona, Leslie and Beatrice you are coming with us.”

Galadriel, “Gaby Myra, Miriam and the others could also do with extra clothing.”

Queen Gaby turned to Max, “You are going to experience shopping the GB way. I had hoped to take a small group but as you can see they all want to accompany you.”

Max turned to the ladies, “I would be honoured to have you accompanying us on the shopping trip. I wish you were my real blood sisters. Ever since meeting you all I have felt at home and relaxed with you all.”

Raven and Dr Jones, “Gaby we have a problem. We have tested Max like we test everybody else. We have discovered Max has same gene in his system that caused you and Brian problems. It currently is dormant but could be soon triggered.”

Gaby, “I had intended letting Max finish her year before finishing the transformation. Can you both do a weekly check on her and see if she can complete the year first.”

Whilst they were down town Max asked her friends to accompany her to the clinic, “Gaby, and Raven can you both accompany me. I need to get my final injection with Dr Smythe.”

Max introduced the doctor, “This is my new boss who will ensure I live full-time as a girl. This is my doctor who will send you the reports you require.”

Dr Smyth, “I am hoping we can get the go ahead to use it for ladies that have had Mastectomies and transsexuals. I have to find another backer as the previous backer has pulled out of the trial.”

Gaby, “Why not come round to the Empress Gardens tonight and tell us all about your project. We may be able to help find you new backers.”

After they left Max said, “She has been very kind to me. It means a lot to her to be able to help other less fortunate than herself.” The first shop was the boat shop in the marina.

Gaby, “We need a Captains uniform.”

The assistant, “Will that include full dress uniform or not.”

Max, “Yes we better have that as well.” After trying on they settled for three uniforms and one dress uniform.

Maddy had been looking around the store and noticed underwater sleds and metal detectors. “Are these expensive she asked the assistant?”

The assistant , “The Sledge is a new line I can arrange a demo if you are interested.”

Maddy, “Tomorrow morning at 07.00 I will try it out in the North Bay Meet us by the naval museum.”

The assistant, “The metal detectors work ok under water. The manufacturers guarantee them to depth of two miles under the sea. As no diver is ever going to go below that depth I feel safe in saying they will last under the water.”

Gaby, “How many have you in stock?”

The assistant, “We have plenty we bought 50 and so far have not sold one.”

Gaby, “Can we test one with the sled?”

The assistant, “I will bring one with me and make sure it is charged up.”

Off to the other shops In to Marks and Spencer’s, Then to the House of Fraser. Then after trying on countless outfits Maddy asked, “Have we arranged lunch down by the Harbour?”

Then the others laughed, “Maddy you are always thinking of food.”

Maddy, “Well I for one could eat a full plate to myself today.”

Max, “What is funny about eating food from a plate?”

Gaby, “Maddy I booked us all in there. Max you can either share with me or you can do the same as Maddy.”

Max, “I will do the same as Maddy.” He was sure in for a big surprise when the meal came. “Now I understand why you proposed we share a meal.”

Gaby, “Next time you will take notice.” That night Dr Smythe came round with her laptop.

Gaby, “We will go to the lecture theatre and connect the laptop up there.”

The first was an introduction by Dr Smythe who told them about her work. The first picture was of a teenage girl. This girl was the subject of a sex attack and had her right breast cut off in the attack. The next was a series of photos showing the new tissue forming.

Dr Smyth, “I now have both sides matching but she still needs considerable counselling. The next client is as the result of a double Mastectomy due to cancer. The next is the photos of her as she has regained her femininity. The next is the result of a sex attack. He was assaulted and his manhood removed by a group of Muslims. The next is of his transition to being a woman.”

Queen Gaby and the others gasped, “We would never have recognised you as you currently are. The last pictures are of Max we can clearly see as he originally was and currently is.”

Dr Smyth, “I have other patients but only I have permission to use these photos. Max was greatly distresses when he came to me. I did all the tests I could on Max and found some surprising things. Max as you can clearly see looked like a man when he first came to me. These though are the interior pictures of Max. and this is the interior of a genetic female. I decided to take on Max and become his friend as he was very suicidal and he needed help. Under my guidance he has bloomed. Although certain aspects of his transformation have me puzzled. The next shots where all of Max and how she currently is.”

Shona, “I presume the process you used could also be used to increase a normal woman’s breast size.”

Dr Smyth , “Depending on the size required the breast will become real ten days after the last injection. These are the photos of the breast tissue a week after the last injection. I am looking for somebody to sponsor me so that I can continue my work. What I need is somewhere that could be used as an office and reception area. I have to get out of the place I am currently using. I want to keep the process under my own control so that it is not abused.” There was some talking with the girls.

Gaby, “Dr Smythe we will provide the office accommodation you require. We want you to sign a contract with us. We want you to work entirely for us and nobody else. In return we will provide everything you require. Also we would require you to work closely with Raven and Dr Jones. We will provide the funds for the first two categories but the last will be billed unless there is a medical reason for it. Also I want Dr Jones to show you some of our developments and see if both can be combined.”

The following day.

Gaby, “Shona can you accompany Maddy, Max and I we have some additional shopping to do.” They set off and first call was the bank. They had just walked in to the bank when armed robbers burst in. They had balaclavas on their heads, “Shouted get down get down.”

Gaby was quick to dive down on the ground. Max was not as fast and took a shot in her body. Shona shouted, “They have shot her.”

As they were leaving they grabbed Gaby as a hostage.

Maddy, “Let them take her we can get her back soon.”

The men took Gaby to the getaway car with them. It did not take Andi long to log on and trace where they were holding out. Max was taken to the hospital and the bullet was removed.

Dr Smyth had Max transferred back to her care, “We will have to keep her sedated for a while so the gun shot has time to heal.”

Meanwhile Gaby found she was being held captive in an old farmhouse. She contacted Lily who recorded everything for future reference. One of the robbers was left with Gaby while the others went to hide the stolen cash. The robber decided he would make use of Queen Gaby whilst his mates where away.

As he got close to Queen Gaby she said, “Sleep”. She stripped him of his clothing and then fastened his arms behind his back using a roll of industrial tape. Then she fastened his legs with the same tape. Eventually the other two returned to find their bound colleague. They both were soon put into sleep mode by Gaby.

It did not take Maddy and Andi to arrive with the rescue team. Gaby, “These three require our special treatment.”

The girls giggled, “Can we start straight away.”

Gaby, “They will answer to 1, 2 and 3. Otherwise they are in sleep mode and you can do what you want with them.”

Dr Smyth came into the room , “Are these the ones who shot my Max?”

Gaby, “This is the one responsible for that.”

Dr Smyth, “Do you mind if I gave the three of them massive enhancements.”

Gaby, “No in fact I think that is a good idea”. Rachel can you give them permanent changes?”

Rachel giggled. The girls all worked on the three Robbers.

Gaby, “We have conditioned these three and they must be returned to the farm. I am going to have to break free and call for the police.

Gaby and the girls made sure the three where tied up again. Maddy tied Gaby up and then she had to free herself while the others watched. Maddy phoned the police, “We have located the robbers hideout and there appears to be hostages and will need an ambulance for them.” The police arrived.

Maddy, “We have a transmitter on Gaby but it still took us some time to locate her. It appears that those girls have also been taken as hostages. The police found the evidence to tell them the names of the men they were looking for and their finger prints where all over the farm.

Gaby, “I found this. I presume it is the stolen money.”

The police officer, “You will be in line for the reward for locating it and returning it.”

Gaby, “I think these girls have been brain washed or something for none of them make sense.”

Dr Smyth , “Once they have been checked over at the hospital. I would like to offer the three girls a home until their families can be found.”

At the hospital the doctors reported, “We found traces of semen in each of them and presume it must be from the three men.”

The police had raided the homes of the three men and found evidence of several robberies including this last bank job. That night the police went on crime watch to say they were looking for these three men in connection with robberies across the North of England. As the programme went out Queen Gaby took the men out of their hypnosis. They watched as their photos where splashed across the television.

One, “That is us well and truly beggared we might as well go and hand ourselves in now.” They had not noticed Queen Gaby in the corner of the room.

One of the men, “We will probably get 5 to 7 while you shot that girl and that could carry a life sentence.”

The one who had fired the gun. “I hope that girl is ok she was really pretty and I could have fancied her if the circumstances where different. I hope I get the chance to apologise to her for what I did. I thought I had the safety on and I did not. I deserve to have the book thrown at me for what happened. The only good thing is we have no family to bring disgrace on.” He looked at his mates, “Have you two seen what you look like if we go to the police like this the boys in Strangeways are going to have the time of their lives with you two.”

They went over to the wash basin and tried to scrub their faces. They did a bit of cursing and then they all realised they had breasts and rather large ones at that. They tried pulling them off each other and gave it up as a bad job.

The one who had fired the gun, “I appear to be the largest and they seem to be real and not just glued on.”

Gaby decided to speak, “Gentlemen or should I say ladies please be seated.” They spun around but then did as told.

Gaby, “At the moment all three of you are wanted for armed robbery and the kidnapping of young women and rape. Each of you is looking at a minimum of a life sentence. I am going to offer you all chance to wipe your slate clean. All three of you will live and work for me as you currently are for a minimum of seven years. This period will be extended for all of you if any one of you is disobedient or does not do what you are instructed to do. If on the other hand you do everything you are instructed to do without complaint then your time will be cut correspondingly.

Gaby, “Until further notice you will be referred to as one, two and three. You will never use your old names again.”

The crook who fired the gun, “I have just realise you are the girl we abducted. Please is your friend ok it has been on my mind ever since I shot her. I genuinely did not mean for that to happen.”

Little Lily came in, “Can the others come in now?”

Gaby, “These three have decided to work for us and their wages are to be used to pay back the money they stole. Two I believe you have something to say to Max.”

Two apologised.”

Max, “You actually did me a great favour. That bullet caused a defect to be rectified so I bear you no malice. As to the robberies and for what you needed the money for is different.”

Little Lily, “We know everything about you three and the reason why you felt you had to turn to crime.”

Gaby, “The money you stole has been returned and I have received a reward for recovering it. This will be used to offset your treatment costs. All food, clothing and health care will be provided. All you have to do is prove to us you are worth the effort to rehabilitate you.”

One, “At the end of our term do we get to stay as we are or will we be returned to as we were previously.”

Gaby, “If you want then you can be returned but there will still be a warrant out on you.”

Three , “I accept your offer but there is something I must know. When I was a youngster I used to play a game with my sister and she could get into my head. Somebody here has been into my head and they keep leaving me strange messages. I do not understand the messages but they say Darcie is bitter coffee, Gaby is Chocolate and Robyn is Milk chocolate. Then the message in my head says tell mum Isadora is my new sister and playmate for all eternity.”

Robyn brought in Beatrice and her sister.

Gaby, “This is who was talking to you Isadora.”

Isadora said, “Now I am getting two messages telling me to say ask nicely for a drink of milk. I feel as if I am compelled to say Mum please can I have a drink as I am rather thirsty.”

Gaby, “Isadora you should know by now you can have a drink whenever you need one come and here and help yourself. Isadora did as she was instructed and found she was changing to a baby. The other two stood there with their mouths open wide.

Queen Gaby said, “Isadora what you did previously has been wiped clean now you are my daughter and will grow up at the same rate as your sisters.

Simone, “Gaby can I borrow one of them to help me out at the Sealife Centre?”

Two, “I used to work on a farm and working in the centre will not be much different.”

Queen Gaby turned to two, “Working with Simone you will get rather wet so you will need a wetsuit, which we will provide. Do all Simone requires and you will be ok.”

One looked at three, “Can she remember anything and will she ever be returned to normal.”

Gaby, “Your friend will age and grow at the same rate as the others. She though will never return to her former male self.”

Simone could see one was getting very scared, “Empress with your permission I would like to give this one several options.”

Gaby agreed,

Simone, “Option 1 is I capture you and claim the reward for your capture. Option two is you work your sentence off and then are released if you want to be. Option three I need a for life partner to help me with all the tasks I have to perform. It is very hard when you are the only one.”

One was deep in thought before he replied.

Gaby, “So there is no misunderstanding if you agree to option three You and Simone will equally share all tasks assigned. Also you would be bound to each other for perpetuity.”

One went up to Simone and kissed her, “Simone I previously have done wrong. At the moment I still have some masculine traits left. You gave me three options and I am not sure on your interpretations of them so after much deliberation I need to ask a few questions.” He turns to Gaby. “I noticed the others refer to you as Empress so I will do the same” and Bowed. Empress it is customary in Britain for the Queen to give her consent. Simone has offered me an extra option. She is a very pretty girl and I cannot understand why she would ever want me as a partner. I had dreams of having lots of children of course that will never happen. One went down on his knees, “Simone I may be wrong in the interpretation but will you be my wife and I will be yours?”

Gaby, “One from this day you are engaged to be married as is our custom. Simone you now have your soul mate and helper. Barbara can you arrange their marriage for this weekend and then after two weeks honeymoon they both can start back at work.”

This just left Two to be dealt with. Before Queen Gaby said anything else,

Max, “Empress may the Dr and I be bound together. We have decided on the punishment and would like Two to be our bridesmaid and we would require her to go and kiss everybody on the lips and finally kiss me on mine. Then I will consider her future.”

Queen Gaby turned to two, “It looks as if you have to wait until after the wedding to find out your fate. As Max has requested you I suppose you had better stay with her and get to know her.”

After the others had gone Maddy, “Currently she could live a life as a normal female but once she kisses us all.”? She receives her sentence and there is no going back.”

Gaby, “The wedding will be the last time for quite a while that any of us see two and by the time she returns she will be very different.”

Maddy. “Whilst you were kidnapped the salesman came with the sled and Metal detectors. After trying them out I ordered 10 Sleds and took all 50 metal detectors. I got a good deal on the purchase and Darcie has confirmed it all.

The two weddings took place that weekend in the Ancient parish church with Barbara performing the services. Two was the only bridesmaid as requested. Simone and One took their vows and promised to be true to each other for all eternity. They then embraced one felt a tingle as they embraced.

Simone, “Do not worry that is only our energies merging as one.” They slipped a ring on each other’s fingers. Barbara turned to one, “from this day you are Simone Lynn a daughter of the sea.” “Simone will be your teacher and friend and partner.”

The next three made their vows to each other.” then it was off to the reception. After the speeches Max said, “My bridesmaid will come round and give you all a present of Almonds in a bag she will also give each of you a kiss on your lips from me.” Working her way round she eventually got back to Max.” She gave Max a kiss on her lips.

Max, “Kiss me better where you shot me.” Two went down on her knees and Put her head on Max.’s dress. She found the dress had a small hole where she was to kiss it? Two started to kiss Max on the wound. As her face made contact she felt a great suction and then nothing as she vanished from sight. Max turned to the other two, “Congratulations we are now mothers.” Nobody was the least bit surprise that only the dress was to be found and two had vanished completely.

The others took bets on if Max would go to full term or be sooner. In the end Max went into labour exactly nine months after the wedding and gave birth to three identical daughters.

Max said, “Barbara can you perform the christening for us.” Queen Gaby, Maddy, Robyn, Tatiana, Tatiana and Galadriel will you please are the godmothers.

Galadriel, “Yes we agree but I want to know who the ladies you first kissed on the lips were?”

Max, “I am not sure but think I threw my arms around Maddy and Ariel.”

Sandy, “It was Rachel and I.”

Max, “I was that excited that I looked like a girl I did not notice who I had kissed.”

“Secondly who told you to get two to kiss us all.”

Max, “Did I do wrong.”

Galadriel, “No but I would like to know who told you to do that.”

Max, “Nobody or at least nobody living to my knowledge. I got a picture in my head and it was my Great grandmother she was dressed in white and spoke to me. She informed me, she would always be with me and if I truly wanted to be a mother that was what I had to do. I was just followed instructions. The same as when she told me to sell everything of value and seek out Gaby. Each night she comes to me and gives me instructions. She told me I had to tell you the truth when you asked today. She also told me all three of us would have children to Andrew. As none of us have any intention of going with a man that is unlikely.”

Galadriel , “What was your great Gran called?”

Max, “We always called her Gran Fullolove. I think she came from a rather well off family that disowned her or something.”

Zelda , “This is getting interesting as you have no markings.”

Max, “When I was clearing out I found these photos and cannot place any of them. On the back are some names in pencil the photo is very old and none of them will be alive now.”

Queen Gaby looked at the photo and on the back Constance Spellbinder and sisters. Queen Gaby watched the reaction as the photo passed from Zelda to Gaby and finally Galadriel.” Gaby and Galadriel both burst into tears when they saw the photo.”

Gaby, “One of you better explain for there is something to resolve here.”

Gaby , “I will tell as much as I know. Constance was our older sister and would have been Queen. She was just as powerful as Galadriel. She met Clarence Fullolove and got married against her father’s wishes. He disowned her and removed the mark. We were instructed never to speak her name again or else we would also be banished. One of us did and was heard and she also got banished but not before father put out she had gone evil. After that none dare mention Constance until today.”

Gaby, “Galadriel I presume your sister is still with us somewhere and perhaps close by if she can affect Max.”

Max, “My mother and her sister and daughters and my three sisters and Gran all vanished one day and I have not seen any of them since. The only help I have had is when Constance comes to me in my dreams.”

Gaby, “Tonight you will have company while you sleep and we will try and contact Constance and the rest of your family.”

Galadriel, “There is no trace of her here and no trace of the other missing members.”

Gaby, “Tonight we all sleep in the great Hall of Valhalla and see if she can contact Max there.” One by one they all dropped off asleep until only Queen Gaby was left. There was a whoosh and Queen Gaby looked up and said, “I presume you must be Constance.”

Constance, “I have watched you for quite a while you are doing a great job far better than I would ever have done.”

Gaby, “This could have been Max.’s job.”

Constance, “No he was never suitable.”

Gaby, “Where are you hiding out and where are the others?”

Constance, “You nearly ran into me when you collected your sisters. You forgot to check to see if there could be any others related to you in Limbo.”

Constance, “I knew what I was doing when I deliberately went against father. Galadriel was going to make a far better Queen than I ever would have.”

Queen Gaby, “Well I have rescinded your banishment and I require your attendance with all your family in the hall of Valhalla. I expect them all to be presented to me tomorrow evening here in the great hall.”

Constance , “My you can get bossy but I will ensure everybody is here.”

Gaby, “Until then Aunt I think we must have a chat.”

Constance went and gave her sisters a kiss and said, “I missed them all although Zelda was the one most affected by my banishment and had not she been banished herself. Would not have stopped searching for me. It was easy for me to free the bonds of the captured. I could not show myself to them. I liked how you dealt with Satan she sure makes a fine daughter.”

Gaby, “How about spending the day with us without the others realising you are there.”

Constance, “What have you in mind?”

Gaby, “Maddy, Renate and Myself have done it often just let your body merge with mine.” They did they could communicate by thought.

Gaby, “There is only one drawback and that is we may establish a permanent link between the two of us and in that case you will become as Lily and Maddy one of my partners.”

Constance, “Before the others awake do I get chance to ask you to become my partner and that all our children can bear your mark.”

Gaby, “Once I take you as a partner then Max and the others all will bear my mark and their genes will change accordingly.”

Constance, “Do you not need to ask the others?”

Gaby, “The consent has already been given they all have read your mind.”

Gaby.” All my dearest are linked to me and what I see they will see also. I could not initially understand how Max could sell everything and be back the next day to us.”

Constance. “Sorry I was using him to test the water for I have wanted to return for quite a while.”

Gaby, “Like kissing Maddy and Ariel I suppose that was one of your ideas.”

Constance, “No that was accidental as the thoughts just came flowing into my mind. It though triggered the final changes in Max.”

The following morning Max awoke, “I am disappointed Gran did not make her appearance last night.”

Gaby, “Never mind perhaps she will soon put in an appearance.”

Zelda, “I was hoping Constance would put in an appearance. Queen Gaby you will tell her she has been forgiven.”

Gaby , “Aunt Zelda I promise that Constance is as welcome here as you are. As for any banishment orders I have rescinded them.”

Zelda kissed Queen Gaby, “It is strange but as youngsters when we played tricks on each other she used to vanish but I could always feel her. Those feelings have been getting stronger again ever since Max came into our lives. There are only the two of us in here but I feel her presence. Until a brake was put on me I was all for using the legions of hell to find her. I was probably the closest sister to Constance. She would be taken on with you and would promise you anything to become your spouse.”

Zelda left and Maddy entered, “I thought I better say that we will accept Constance if that is what she wants.”

Constance, “Maddy you know I am here?”

Maddy, “Most still do not. Little Lily, Darcie, Renate, Jools and Ariel all do. Then we are all the closet linked.”

Constance , “Shall I come out then?”

Maddy, “No. Let see what all the others have to say.”

Galadriel came into the room, “Last night was a disappointment we expected Constance to turn up.”

Gaby, “Well tonight we go back and take our seats and try again.

Tatiana and Tatiana came to talk, “Could you come shopping with us to get matching outfits for the christening of Max and the children.”

Gaby, “I presume it will be the parents and Godparents doing the shopping.”

Raven, “For a family to be divided over a boy is silly. Could they not have just accepted him? I hope she contacts Max again we would welcome her with open arms even if she were a spirit.”

Dr Smyth, “I could not find any record of her been dead and neither could I locate the rest of Maxi’s family but we would like them all to be here for the christening and if they were we would have additional god parents. They went shopping and all got matching dresses and hats. That night

Gaby, “ Gaby I have been thinking it out and Constance must be able to monitor us. Perhaps if we all tried to contact her at the same time we might get some response.”

Queen Gaby, “I propose we all dress in our finest gowns and pray”.

Gaby, “Like on a presentation day.”

Queen Gaby, “Exactly Galadriel and Gaby unless Constance shows up to do the job somebody has to present Max and family. That should by right be Constance but as you are the two next senior I ask you both to share the responsibility.” Queen Gaby could feel Constance giggling away.

Queen Gaby, “Are the others all prepared?”

Constance, “They are dressed and ready as per their station. They await your command Empress.” In the hall of Valhalla everything was prepared.

Gaby, “Before we present Max we will try one last time to contact Constance.”

Zelda put her arm on Gaby, “She will be with us when she decides to come. For days I have felt her near me and I know she is close by. As a child she could never hide from me and she cannot now.”

“Constance and all your family I command you in the name of the Empress of the Heavens and Queen of all to appear before us your family and siblings.” A rumbling sound was heard in a side room and the others were distracted for a minute or two.

Sharon, “A shelve with books on has just gave way.” The others did not notice Constance separate from the Queen Gaby.

Gaby, Let the candidates be brought forward.”

Galadriel, “Gaby could we not wait a minute or two longer I am sure she will be here soon.”

Gaby, “If Constance is not here now then I presume she has no desire to come at all. Grandma please commences the presentation.” Gaby brought out Max.

Galadriel started to say Empress. There was a shout of “Stop. That is my right and I claim it but Max had better get to the back of the queue. Empress I am Constance and the eldest of the sisters.”

Zelda ran to greet her. “Sister you can share my seat with me.”

Constance, “Although I was never crowned Queen I was the eldest and as such claim the right to present my family to the Empress and her consorts.” Zelda took her seat again. “I first will start with my daughters and ask my sisters Gaby and Galadriel if they will look after them for this is all new to them. Next I will present my Granddaughters and ask Titania and Tatiana to look after them. Next are Max and her siblings. Finally we have the three daughters of Max. I forgot I must also present the two wives of Max.”

Constance went and sat with Zelda. Zelda, “I will share everything I have with you.”

Constance, “Everything.”

Zelda, “Everything. Like I said before you could not hide from me. We both liked the same things and still do. You know and I know where you have been all day. Like I said before I am willing to share everything with you. Unlike my sisters I am one of the Empresses eternal companions. So I know and approve of your acceptance.”

Constance, “Please give the others chance to know me again before it is broken to them that I am to become a companion.”

Zelda, “I will not tell but it is possible that they all already know due to our broadcasting system.”

Constance, “I never saw any speakers.”

One by one the others came up, “Congratulations on your future marriage Constance.”

Zelda, “Sorry Constance it has already been broadcast.”

Little Lily came up, “Well Constance how did you like your day with us.”

Constance, “There was only Queen Gaby and myself in the room when we merged.”

Lily. “You were warned you might be linked to the other companions. Queen Gaby is never ever alone. She can be monitored even when apparently alone.”

Constance, “The system slipped up when the Empress was abducted.

Zelda, “Actually the three were taken within minutes of getting to the farm. Sister Queen Gaby herself took all three of them out.”

Lily, “Constance you are looking rather puzzled and are wondering what I will come out next with. Like the promise an elder sister made to a younger one that one day they both would have babies on the same day to the same person.”

Constance looked at Zelda, “Have you told them everything?”

Zelda, “I have no need to. You told Lily.”

Constance, “ I never said a word to Lily.”

Lily, “Constance I am going into the other room. I want you to tell Zelda all the thoughts however silly that come into your mind.”

Little Lily left. Constance started to tell her thoughts to Zelda and then said, “Zelda can you tell me where the nearest toilet is I have suddenly got a real bad tummy ache.” Constance went to the toilet.

Lily came back, “Where is Constance?”

Zelda,” She needed to the toilet.”

Lily giggled, “I projected the thought I want a wee wee to her.”

Zelda laughed. Constance came out from going to the toilet, “I never have had tummy ache like that for a long time. Can we continue with the test now Lily?

Lily, “There is no need I can get you to do almost anything.” Constance kissed Zelda, Lily giggled and Constance kissed her.

Zelda, “Lily stop playing with Constance she has no protection against you as she has never learned how to protect herself. It is a good job Lily is a friend and not an enemy she can get you to do anything even if it is against your will.”

Constance gasped. “The toilet was Lily.”

Lily nodded her head. “The kisses also came from me. Not only can I read all your thoughts but I can control everything if I chose to do so.”

Zelda, “Sister I think I better take you in hand until such time as you can protect yourself. Even then Lily and others will monitor you.”

Ruth came with Nicole, “Is it true what the Lily broadcasting system has put out?”.”

Queen Gaby, “Is what true Ruth.”

“That you want Constance to be united with us.”

Constance, “Only if all other partners agree.”

Ruth, “Great and Nicole can design you a dress fit for a Queen or at least an almost Queen.”

Nicole, “Have you given thought as to who can give you away.”

Constance, “I know there is still both Oberon and Neptune around. I would prefer it if Galadriel and Zelda both jointly gave me away.”

Galadriel, “The task will have to fall to Zelda then as I have to give Queen Gaby away.”

Queen Gaby, “Lily please summon all to the great hall.” They all appeared and took their seats.

Gaby, “Ladies I have called you all here to make an announcement. First I would like to welcome Constance and her family to their first meeting. As some of you may have gathered from the Lily Broadcasting system with my other companion’s permission I have decided to take another companion.”

Maddy, “As head of the companions we are looking forward to being united with Constance. She will join with Amanda and Zelda and share their rooms.”

Zita, “Is it just Constance this time or are there others?

A teenage girl came forward, “Please may I speak.”

Queen Gaby, “Yes you may.”

“Empress I am the youngest sister of Max. I was presented to you the other evening. Ever since the presentation I have been getting strange thoughts in my head and all I want to do is cuddle up to you and Maddy.” Lily came and took her by the hand, “Come sit with me you have an acute case of Gabyitis.”

Maddy, “No Lily if a cuddle is what she needs, then that is what she will have.”