Confrontation at the docks & April finds out about Bubbles & Dinah's arrangement.
Since I've a lot of characters in this saga, it's probably time to re-familiarize readers of the cast and their part in this story.
I will be bringing back many more characters from AGFHF (A Gift from His Father).
Cast of Characters
John Smith
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The most powerful and creative Master of the Ring of Power", according the Trio. At the age of eighteen inherited "Ring of Power", a magical ring, from his father Dr. Zachary Smith. The ring endows its owner with god-like powers such as mind reading and mind control, allowing him to become anything he can imagine. Having the ability to convert anyone into "agents" of the ring, John has over 200 agents and still recruiting more. The more agents he has, collecting sexual energy, the more powerful he becomes. At the end of
AGFHF, he'd captured the other four ancient rings, reinvented them and promoting his most loyal lieutenants to masters of the ring, bestowing on them similar powers to his own, but at a fraction of his power.
The Ring of Power
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Is the most powerful of the five ancient rings. No one really knows the origins of the rings; some experts suggest that they are extraterrestrial. Most agree that they are very old. The wearer, also called the master or mistress, has the power to control minds, change and alter physical shapes and more. The Ring of Power is fueled by sexual energy transmitted to it by the agents of the ring. It is unknown specifically how the other rings are powered, but is likely related to the unique properties of each ring. It is also a prison for all the former masters who have abused its power. It is there that their consciousness is kept until they are considered honorable to ascend. Only a few have proven worthy. The master or mistress of the Ring of Power is able to convert ordinary people into agents (or slaves as some think of it) by affixing a jewel to the agent. Diamonds are the most powerful, and found on every agent. Emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other precious stones have other purposes. But diamonds are used to collect sexual energy either by direct connection or by being in the vicinity of a sexual act.
Dr. Zachary Smith
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Former Master of the Ring of Power and now imprisoned within the ring for abusing his powers and the only man who's escaped from this imprisonment, (only to be later caught and returned). Although not completely disclosed, it is believed that his abuse of power had something to do with his unborn daughters (triplets) and attempting to duplicate the powers of the ancient ring. He communicates telepathically with his son John and acts as a guide and mentor. This is one of the greatest secrets of the ring; no one but the masters and former masters knows this truth.
Agents of the Ring of Power
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Former masters and mistresses used to enslave the people of their choosing - those then served as an extension of themselves, increasing their reach and power. Masters of the modern era refer to them as agents, and grant them special favors for their service. John Smith (the current master of the Ring of Power) believes in treating his agents more like employees. Special diamonds are affixed to the agents, (labia for women, ears for men) through which sexual energy is collected and then transferred to the Ring of Power. The converted sexual energy is what gives the ring's master strength, power, and allows them to do amazing things. In return for their service, John Smith, like his predecessor, has given his agents many benefits (favors) such as long lifespans, increased beauty and physical attractiveness, immunity from diseases, and limited mind control powers. To some of his special agents, John had granted extraordinary powers, such as shape shifting or telekinesis. His agents have the freedom to live their lives as they choose, as long as they maintain their regular quota of energy transfers and answer when summoned.
Carmen and Maria:
Two of John's first and favorite agents, once undocumented indentured servants of his stepmother Jacquelyn Winchester Smith, John transformed them into ravishing tall succulent beauties endowed with all the powers most of his agents enjoy to assist him in the capture of sexual energy. In Chapter 27, they were given enhanced mind reading powers, the ability to communicate telepathically between each other and John. They were also given enhanced speed and agility and formable knowledge of hand to hand combat. However, since these skills weren't needed in they are both untested and forgotten.
April Martin-Smith
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Childhood sweetheart, newlywed wife of John Smith and
Mistress of the Ring of Chastity
. John had sheltered April from a lot of his life until she was abducted and turned into a butch dyke forgetting her true life, by one of the former mistresses. Dinah was responsible for her abduction and corruption. Since becoming a "ring slinger" April became able to punish the lawyer by splintering her mind into another personality, the bimbo known at Bubbles.
Candace Martin:
The mother of April Martin-Smith, a former nurse and divorced mother. Having a crush on Candace while he was young, John rejuvenated her body and she has become one of his favorite agents and lovers.
Elizabeth Brooks:
The one of the oldest of John Smith's agents (well over a hundred years old) and was one of his most trusted agent (John's right-hand). She has the power of invisibility, total recall and a few other enhancements. She Is now the
Mistress of the Ring of Temperance
.
Mary Smith:
The mother of John Smith, and secret lover of Dr. Zachary Smith (former Master of the Ring of Power) and in many ways was his prisoner. He controlled her and she had limited freedom until the death of Dr. Smith. Through no fault of her or John, they become intimately involved and eventually she became one of her son's agents. Although they speak frequently and maintain a mother son relationship, they meet weekly as lovers.