Damn it, Rue!
What do want me to do?
You knew
From day one
Who you were betrothed to?
Yes, his name is JuJube.
I knew of him since I was three.
I didn't question I knew my place,
But it's been years since I'd seen his face.
So, what are you saying? That you forgot?
"Is this really the time for this conversation?
I think not."
Gordita still lay dead on the floor
And Rue's nerves... well she did not believe
She could take anymore.
"Certainly, you have to know how I feel?"
"Truthfully, Rue. I have no idea what is real?"
He knew it was the wrong thing to say
But now he couldn't take it away.
He wounded her as he had been
But to do so felt like some kind of sin.
He'd seen the slight tremble to her chin
She quickly looked away and said,
"We best get back to Ah Jin."
Outside the girls and the wagon was gone
AJ not noticing anything was wrong
Volunteered for another fight
But then sensed something was not right.
"I think that it's best
The law handles the rest
AJ can you see her home?
Make sure she doesn't roam?"
"Ms. Rue what is it you wish to do?"
Ruechari thought she knew
But resigned, said "I'll go with you.
I'm no longer wanted here."
She got that message loud and clear.
Billy grabbed her hand
How to make her understand
None of this was what he had planned
He did not know what to say.
He let her go. He could not stay.
He damned the obstacles in their way.
Rue watched as he walked away.
"Come. Let's go home, AJ."
"What do you think we should do
If we run into a bandit or two?"
That got a grin from Rue
"Come now, AJ. I know you got moves.
If they're smart they'll let us pass
Or let's face it we'd kick their..."
"Ms. Rue?!"
"What? You and I know it's true."
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Busted Gulch vol. 4
مغامرةThe Gulch is changing. The town is growing. Nothing seems the same anymore, a storm is brewing in the tent city as a new villain Tex Mex has shown he will not be pushed around. Are the heros of the Gulch ready to take on such a formidable foe? Will...
