Message Received

Rue feeling weaker than ever

Trying to help Jacob in his endeavor

Maybe her idea wasn't so clever.

Jujube had Josie, saddled her up to bring her home

That's when Rue decided to roam.

Still transformed as she was, as a golden leopard

She watched Jacob from afar, guns shots were heard

He killed the man,

Got on his horse and ran

Heading toward Crusted County

Must have learned where Brandy may be. 

Rue thought to follow 

But lacked the strength.

She needed to get back to town

But at this moment all she could do is lie down. 

Jujube waited for Rue or Jacob to come back.

So much information did he lack.

Josie too, feared for Jacob

but didn't know about Rue.

"What was that beast?

It thought it would on me feast

But then it protected me

I don't understand Jujube.

How can that possibly be?"

Jujube boosted Josie to Rue's horse.

He couldn't tell her the truth of course.

"My people believe when a spirit is truly brave

Their totem animal will come to save

Should they ever find themselves in serious trouble.

I would say yours was double."

He tried to smile but still worried over Rue

Hoping she didn't go after Jacob

That she thought things through.

She's been so weak of late.

He didn't know if she could handle this state.

Still, he knew if she were dying he would know

So, for now, he had to let this go.

He'll get Josie back to the hotel.

But he couldn't shake the feeling, all was not well.

He got back to town

Jacob not being there had both

Josie and him wearing a frown.

"Where the hell can he be?" asked Josie.

Jujube wondered the same of Ruechari.

He got Josie settled in.

"I don't want to be alone."

"I'll go get Gyn.

There will be guards at your door.

I won't let anyone harm you.

You don't have to worry anymore."

Josie hugged Jujube.

He stroked the girl's hair. 

She obviously needed to know

There was someone here who cared.

He had a bath sent to Josie's room.

Two guards were now at her door.

He couldn't shake the feeling of impending doom.

He thought to talk to Ronan

But no, he was needed to run the casino floor.

He half thought to bring in Billy.

And Alert the sheriff and his deputies?

No, Jasper, it would have to be.

Jujube found him in Tent City.

Walking the alleys playing kitty.

In a flash, Jasper was back into a man

Jujube had seen him do this before

But getting used to it, there was no way he can.

"What is it? What's wrong?"

"Come along,

It's Ruechari.

I fear she may have taken on more

Than she can handle.

If she's found out or discovered it be a scandal."

"Leave her to me,"

Said Jasper to Jujube.

"I'll bring her home, you have nothing to fear. "

"I'll go with you."

"No, I'll track her much faster, if you stay here."

Jujube did not wish to agree but saw the sense to his words.

Even though he had his concerns he knew in this

Jasper would stay firm.

"You best bring her back to BG.

Or so help me..."

"Message received."

Jujube took him to the falls

Jasper transformed into a black Jaguar

and roamed around on his massive paws.

In no time at all, he let out a call.

Jujube knew he was hot on the trail.

He prayed in his quest he did not fail.