The goddess gives him his sister, and promises him his mother. He helps his sister revenge a friend's rape, and cops a cherry. if you haven't read Astarte Ch. 1, it tells how she gave our hero his power. it is under 'Mind Control' stories. enjoy. comments welcomed; signed ones answered. jb7
Friday morning, Deon got up late and threw some clothes in a bag, grabbed his laundry and hopped in his car to make the three hour drive home. First, he needed to get some breakfast and some coffee for the long drive. He stopped at the same diner where he had learned of Astarte's gifts. He had missed the morning rush at the diner, and it was nearly empty when he arrived.
He took his favorite booth, toward the back of the diner, next to the kitchen door. He could hear Donna in the back, telling someone to stop whatever they were doing. When she came out of the kitchen, she looked upset, her face flushed, the top of her uniform slightly askew, she was shocked to see him there, and blushed. "Deon, I didn't know you were here. Have you been waiting long?"
"No, I just sat down. Everything alright?"
"Yeah...no, not really," she said, sliding into the booth, opposite him. "The cook is the owner's brother, and he is always making some kind of suggestive remark, or touching me. This morning, when he saw we were alone, he tried to put his hand down my top. The owner says she can't do anything; if she fires him, he won't be able to get another job because of his prison record, and he won't listen to her when she tells him to watch his mouth."
"Damn, that's too bad. If there's any thing... Hey, the museum is looking for docents. Each room will have one plus a few more to serve a tour guides. I bet you could get one of the positions in the art wing. I'm not sure what the money is, but it has to be more than you make here, even with tips. "
"Thanks, I'll look into it. I can afford a little cut. It'd be worth it to be free of the tattooed octopus in the kitchen." She gave him a wide smile as she rose from her seat. "What can I get you today?"
"Mostly coffee. I'm driving home this morning and need lots, plus whatever you don't have to go into the kitchen to get."
That earned him another smile. "I can grill you a danish, with some coffee and juice. And a large coffee to go?"
"Sounds great. Terri Stein is the woman in charge of the docents, and is the person you will need to talk to. I've talked to her several times and helped her train the guides and area docents in the Middle East displays. She's a pretty savvy lady. Tell her I suggested you apply."
At that moment the door to the diner opened and the owner walked in. Donna nodded to Deon, and went to get his coffee. After she delivered it, she went to talk to the owner, at the cash register. He saw the owner's head jerk up and look toward the service window behind the counter.
Her face was grim. Donna continued to talk. The owner looked at her, surprised. The owner's shoulders slumped, her head dropping as she nodded. She turned and started for the kitchen. She nodded at Deon in greeting when she passed his booth.
Moments later he heard what must have been the stockroom door slam. A minute later, he heard, "... miserable ass out of here before I call the cops! And stay away!" A short, stocky bald man, sporting numerous tattoos on his arms and shoulders burst through the kitchen door.
"Fuck you!" he cried. "You, too, bitch! Too prissy to take a little teasin', huh? We'll see how you and this place do without me! Fuck all of you! Right up your prissy asses," he called as he stormed out the door. The owner came out of the kitchen, her cheek bright red where she had obviously been hit, her eye beginning to swell closed. Deon sprang up and yelled to Donna to bring a towel and some ice. He made the older woman sit at the counter.
Gently holding the ice pack to her cheek, Deon asked if she were okay otherwise. She put her hand over his and pressed a little harder, wincing slightly. Deon heard Astarte giving him some directions about hand placement and some gentle caresses. He did as she instructed, and was surprised to see the swelling and redness quickly disappear. "Good boy," he heard her say and felt her fleeting kiss on his cheek.
The owner felt her cheek and eye, a look of wonder on her face. "What did you do? He's hit me like that before, and I usually have a bruise for a week."
"Nothing. Probably, he didn't hit you as hard or as directly." He gave her the ice pack and straightened up. "Well, I have to get gone; my sister is expecting me to be there when she gets home from work today. Donna, what do I owe?"
"Nothing, Donna, and take what ever he says for a tip from the till. Thank you, young man, for the 'first aid.' From now on, whenever I'm here, you eat for free."
His sister's car was in the driveway when he pulled in beside her. A stranger's car, to him, was pulled up, blocking her. Leaving his bags in the car, he let himself in the house. He heard his sister in the living room, telling someone to stop.
"Holy shit, Astarte! What's going on? Are all the women I know going to be assaulted because of what you gave me?"
"Don't despair. It's that long-nosed cow, Neffi. She knows I'm free and is trying to mess with me through you. Just follow your instincts, and be strong. We'll prevail, I promise."
He stepped into the living room. The sight immediately caused a flashback to his freshman year in high school. He had asked a classmate to a dance. A second-year senior who had designs on her had accosted him on the way home after school and pounded on him until he had promised to break the date.
That bully was now holding his sister face down on the couch while he tried to pull her slacks and panties down her legs. "What's the matter, Harry? Won't the women in this town have anything to do with you? Some reason you have to beat up the young girls to make them put out, like you did Sue Swenson?"
In turning to see who was talking, Harry relaxed his grip on Sally's arms, allowing her to break free and turn over. Her knee came up rapidly, crashing into his perineum and adjacent structures, doubling her assailant over.
Her well placed kick on his ass sent him sprawling across the floor. He landed at Deon's feet, in a fetal position, cradling his testicles in his hands.
Deon flashed his sister a grin as she stood up and pulled her clothing back on. Harry's pants were around his ankles. Deon reached down and pulled them off, carried them to the front door and threw them into the yard, after tying the legs closed. When he returned, Harry was just struggling to his hands and knees.
"I don't think you should try to stand up, yet, Harry; do you, Sally?" asked Deon.
"I think you're right, brother. I don't think he should stand up. If he does, I think I may kick his ass again, all the way to his car. In fact, I know I will." She put her foot on his ass. "Knees and elbows, you son of a bitch, and be glad I don't call the cops. Although, I may. I'm sure I could find a number of women to corroborate my story."
Deon dropped to his knee by Harry's head. He lifted Harry's chin so he could look the hurting sod in the face. "Harry, I want you to crawl to your car and drive away, naked.
"I want you to drive downtown, and find a place to park your car on Main Street. Ignore the passers-by. Just sit there and pleasure yourself; jack off, play with your asshole, scratch your balls, if you can reach it, suck your cock, whatever turns you on.