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 Below on this page is Chapter 9 of the science fiction story "The Hierozyme Intervention", in which Anthony follows Zeta and Tyhry to Ranch0 Henrito. Systolina successfully takes Zeta's place inside Casanay without Eddy suspecting the possibility that his wife was being impersonated by a femtobot replicoid.

Marda uses her zeptites to alter her body and she begins living at Casanay disguised as Tyhry. Tyhry is transformed into the physical form of Marda and takes up residence at Ranch0 Henrito along with Zeta and Anthony,

Anthony and Nyrtia shift their attention to Zeta as she forms a new scientific research institute that is dedicated to solving Earth's global warming problem.

The Hierozyme Intervention Chapter 9 - Ranch Zero (Ch. 1)(Ch. 2)(Ch. 3)(Ch. 4)(Ch. 5)(Ch. 6)(Ch. 7)(Ch. 8) 

As a long-time observer of both Zeta and Tyhry, Anthony knew that something was wrong when Tyhry and then Zeta came into the great room. Anthony waited in the alcove that connected through to the dining room and kitchen, wondering if Zeta or Tyhry might want something from the kitchen. Tyhry was walking rather woodenly as she approached Eddy and they said good-night. 

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Eddy got up and hugged his wife. He asked, "Tyhry did not want to be dragged home?" 

"True."

Eddy swept Systolina off of her feet and carried her towards the master bedroom suite. Anthony ducked out of the corner of the great room, trying to make himself invisible. As someone who was frequently in the pool, Eddy could smell chlorine on Systolina. "Back in Rylla's pool today and not the hot tub?"

"Yes. You have a good nose." 

"When will I get invited over there for a swim?"

"You are welcome at the Onway's anytime... if you can tear yourself away from your work."

Arriving in their bedroom, Eddy tossed Systolina on the bed and asked, "Have you lost weight?"

In fact, Systolina had not given herself quite as much body fat as Zeta normally carried. "I got quite a workout this afternoon. We played volley ball in the pool for over an hour."

Eddy quickly had his clothing off and he began undressing Systolina. She said, "Maybe I should take a shower."

"You got burned." Eddy kissed one of her red shoulders. "I don't mind a little scent of chlorine."

 Systolina asked, "How about a taste?" She got on top of Eddy and positioned herself so that they could get their mouths on each others genitals. Systolina efficiently brought Eddy to climax in five minutes. She rolled to the side.

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Eddy said, "Let me on top." But Systolina moved off of the bed.

Systolina pulled on a robe. "Hold that... thought. I'm going to tell Tyhry good-night and apologize once again for dragging her home and ruining her fun with Marda."

Anthony was using his telepathic ability and his femtobot probes to monitor Eddy, Tyhry and Systolina. Sending a fresh set of probes down to the east wing, Anthony now recognized that this was Systolina disguised as Zeta.

After her visit to Tyhry's bedroom to say goodnight, Zeta came over the west wing and knocked on the door to Anthony's suite of rooms then entered. Zeta found Anthony in his studio pretending to be carving. "In the morning I'll take Tyhry out first thing. You get breakfast for Eddy."

"No breakfast for you and Tyhry?"

"We'll grab something at the Onway's." 

Systolina turned to go but Anthony said, "What are you doing, Systolina?"

Systolina turned back to face Anthony and replied, "Nothing much. I've swapped places with Zeta." 

"I can see that. Why?"

Systolina explained, "The Phari suggested making use of Zeta's amazing financial skills to channel Simpera cash into climate change mitigation work. I'm turning control of Simpera over to Zeta."

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"What happens when Eddy and Tyhry realize what you are up to?"

Systolina shrugged. "I guess we will find out." She turned away from Anthony and went back to continue her play session with Eddy who pounced on her as soon as she got back to their bed.

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 In the morning, after Eddy ate and went to his computer and began writing, Anthony got into his truck. A mile down the highway, he parked on a side road and teleported in two jumps via Observer Base to Ranch0 Henrito. Marda and Tyhry were waiting impatiently in the bed of Jeep for Zeta and Systolina to come out of the guest house. It only took a few seconds for Anthony's femtobot probes to detect the fact that Marda and Tyhry had swapped body forms. Zeta and Systolina got into the cab of the Jeep. Systolina looked over at the exact spot where Anthony was seated on the ground behind a low shrub. The Jeep went off down the driveway to the bus stop. 

Anthony stood up and for a moment gazed at the absurdly ugly "house" that was Ranch0 Henrito. The mysteries were starting to align and suggest their own solutions. Ranch0 Henrito was going to be part of a research facility that Zeta would be financing through her control of Simpera. Anthony made a quick side-trip to check on some records at the Simpera headquarters in California then arrived back in Casanay before Eddy had noticed his absence.

Anthony returned to his studio and found Manny the bumpha there waiting for him. She said, "Before you send your report to Nyrtia, I have something to say." The rest of the discussion took place as a rapid technology-assisted telepathy exchange.

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Anthony (to Manny): Ah, I was expecting you. I can't believe you personally deployed your zeptites on Earth.

Manny: Did you really think I'd only used zeptites on Earth once, 4,000,000,000 years ago?

Anthony: Wasn't that the agreement you had with Nyrtia? What pushed you over the edge into direct Interventionism after so much time?

Manny: After my recent Casanay Intervention was thwarted by you and Nyrtia, it appears that the Phari saw an opportunity to help the primates of Earth.

Anthony: The Phari?

Manny: Systolina is the Phari agent on Earth. Surely you realize that she has swapped identities with Zeta.

Anthony: Yes, I noticed; Systolina used her femtobots to alter both of their appearances, a rather crude hack that I could not help but notice. You are the only one who could have used zeptites to more seamlessly swap Marda and Tyhry.

Manny: Are you sure of your facts? What if I told you Ylyndra performed this swap?

Anthony: At your orders? Then it is still your responsibility.

Manny: Anthony, don't you realize that Ylyndra departed from Earth? I don't mind taking responsibility for the use of zeptites to give Tyhry the physical appearance of Marda. Tyhry had noticed what was going on and she was convinced that the woman with the physical appearance of Rylla was actually her real mother.

Anthony: Can you explain how Tyhry knew that?

Manny: I suppose it is related to the Neanderthal ability to maintain a type of subconscious telepathic link to others. You are aware of Zeta's Neanderthal gene patterns.

Anthony: And Tyhry inherited that kind of subconscious telepathic ability from her mother?

Manny: Does it really matter? What matters is that Tyhry was in turmoil, suddenly convinced that the woman calling herself 'Zeta' was not actually her mother. Now, after swapping identities with Marda, Tyhry can be with the woman who she believes is her mother.

Anthony (shaking his head): Manny, I have to give you credit; you certainly can make up good excuses for your bad behavior. I'm expected to believe that you used your zeptites to swap Marda and Tyhry just to relieve Tyhry's anxiety?

Manny: Just? I feel protective towards my agents on Earth. You can't expect me to abandon Tyhry in her time of need. Now that she's back with her mother, this new Phari scheme won't be making life miserable for Tyhry.

Anthony: What are the Phari trying to accomplish?

Manny: My guess is that the Phari are going to employ Zeta to create a mechanism to fund climate change mitigation research. Zeta is getting investment planning information about the future. Because of Eddy's novels, Zeta imagines that she is a genetic freak who has access to the Sedron Time Stream. However, I think what is actually going on is that the Phari are using their Simulation technology to provide Zeta with tips about future market behavior. (Manny laughs) Since the Phari never leave the Hierion Domain, Nyrtia is going to have a hard time punishing them. Technically, the Phari are not bound by the Rules of Intervention. 

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Not one for long good-byes and having delivered her message to Anthony, Manny slipped back to the Sedron Domain.

Anthony sent his report to Nyrtia, informing her of the two identity swaps. 

Then Systolina was back at Casanay and she and Eddy went for a swim in the pool. Anthony again teleported to Ranch0 Henrito where he confronted Zeta who was busy digging into Simpera financial records. Zeta said, "Oh, Anthony. I did not get any notice that you took your truck out."

Anthony picked up a printed document off of the desk that Zeta was seated behind. "The Henrito Research Institute? This is a Phari Intervention?"

Zeta shrugged and was still adjusting to her altered body. She loved using her new slimmer and more muscular body. She got out of her chair and came around the desk and put her hands up on Anthony's shoulders. "It is so nice to see you."

"Don't play games, Zeta."

Zeta laughed, "I'm now Rylla Onway. I control Simpera. It is quite a thrill to have so much wealth to deploy." She slid her hands over his broad chest and down to Anthony's waist. Zeta was feeling wild and liberated by her new existence as Rylla and the fact that Anthony was allowing her to touch him, just as Systolina had promised.

 "So, you and Tyhry will now be living here?"

Zeta nodded. "And I'll be quite busy. I need to start hiring staff for the Research Institute. We'll have available office space ready for occupancy starting next month."

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Anthony suggested, "You don't know how to run a multi-billion dollar company. You are in over your head."

"I'm not worried. Simpera has a huge staff of middle managers who can keep the day-to-day operations of the company clicking along. I get the fun of creating tax write-offs." Zeta was feeling a strange new freedom in her new body form. She leaned her head against Anthony's chest and wrapped her arms around him.

"This will all collapse. Eddy will notice. Or someone at Simpera will come here to figure out how you are spending so much money." 

 Zeta laughed. "You are a pessimist, Anthony. I'm more optimistic. I think the Phari put a lot of thought into all this."

Having nothing better to do, Anthony put his arms around Zeta. "Tell me, Zeta, what do you know about the Sedron Time Stream? Is that what makes you an amazingly successful investor?"

"I asked myself that when I was young... even before I ever met Eddy or read one of his stories." Zet leaned in and nibbled on one of Anthony's ears. She whispered into his ear, "Even before I met Eddy, I tried to explain to myself my own success as an investor. I'd read a science fiction story about breeding humans for luck. I adopted the idea that I'm the luckiest person in the world... not magically, but due to my unique gene patterns." 

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For a moment, Anthony tried to decide whose methods of seduction were more skillful, Systolina's or Zeta's. Then Anthony pushed the fingers of his right hand into Rylla's long beautiful hair. Anthony was carefully monitoring not only Zeta's brain activity, but also the physiology of the Rylla-shaped body form that Zeta was now using. Her two erect nipples were pressing hard against Anthony and her breathing was altered. Beyond all that Anthony could sense of Zeta's sexual excitement, he thought he was also detecting a signal indicating that she was lying and she knew she was lying. "Breeding for luck? That is the best you can come up with to tell me? If we are going to be together, let's start by being honest with each other. What is really going on? If you are using alien technology to steal billions from other investors then Nyrtia is going to step in and put an end to this nonsense."

"I think Systolina and I can pull this off. Why should I be punished for having good genes?"

"But at what cost? Splitting up Tyhry's family?"

"I know you care deeply about Tyhry, but she'll adjust and she'll also be busy. She and Marda are going to be fast-tracked into careers as synthetic life researchers. You can help provide Tyhry with some stability by moving in here with us. And given the way you can teleport around Earth, I bet you can live with me and still cook Eddy's meals. Don't worry about Systolina. She's apparently some kind of robot and doesn't need to eat."

Anthony said, "I think you've made so much money during your life through successful investments because you've always had access to the Sedron Time Stream."

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"I'm trying to get used to the idea that some of what is in Eddy's stories is true. The Sedron Time Stream sounds like magic." Zeta shrugged. "Based on what Eddy has written in his novels, I suppose that Manny the bumpha goes out of her way to take good care of both Eddy and I. I'm sure Tyhry will grow up to be just as successful as we are, even though Systolina tells me that you may have damaged Tyhry's brain when you altered her memories."

Still worried about Tyhry's brain and her recovery from the memory wipe that Anthony had performed on her, he turned his back on Zeta. He told her, "I just had a visit from Manny. She seems a bit annoyed. Apparently the Phari took her by surprise."

Zeta giggled and began playfully running her fingers over Anthony's back, massaging his powerful back muscles which were exactly what a human would have who had done as much large stone carving as had Anthony. "I don't know anything about the Phari... I've never met one, nor have I ever met an elf. If the Phari somehow got Systolina to take-over Simpera and then hand control of the company's finances over to me then I'll have to thank them when they do show up on Earth. But according to Eddy's stories, they never actually come over here the Earth from the Hierion Domain."

"This is a warning." Anthony turned and grabbed hold of Zeta's shoulders. "I'll be watching you, Zeta. If you use the Sedron Time Stream to milk Simpera for cash, Nyrtia will view that as a dangerous use of alien technology. Cheating investors out of billions could destabilize and disrupt markets."

"I'm glad you'll be here watching for such potential problems. I feel safer already." She reached up with one arm and put one hand on the back of Anthony's neck. She reached down with her other hand and she gently patted his crotch.

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Anthony tried to ignore how Zeta was touching him and what she was trying to do. "That's not funny, Zeta. You are putting me in a difficult position."

"I've got several degree-of-difficulty-ten positions I'd love to try with you. I've fantasized about playing with you for years." Zeta now had the fingers of one hand playing in the hair on the back of his head and the other playing with his genitals. "And since we are being honest with each other and what we are thinking, we don't even have to play games and wait until we get married."

Anthony scoffed. "You are not going to marry a robot, Zeta. You are already married."

"I'm Rylla. I've been single for three years. When I met you, Anthony, I was swept off my feet. You are a lonely bachelor, tired of living alone like a monk in the middle of the desert and happy to woo and court a new neighbor. We could have a June wedding... get that out of the way before the Research Institute staff starts arriving next month." Zeta kissed Anthony on the lips.

Anthony was still trying to ignore Zeta's sexual advances. "If we are being honest, tell me what you know about Manny. How did she engineer your genes to give you access to the Sedron Time Stream?"

"I'll make a deal with you, Anthony. Give me what I want and then I'll answer that question." She was holding his flaccid penis. "I've known you for fifteen years, and I've always wondered if your penis is as described by Eddy in his stories."

Anthony had already received confirmation from Nyrtia that he should move out of Casanay and focus his observations on Zeta. He decided that if he was going to have to move in with Zeta and pretend to be Rylla's boyfriend then it was time to satisfy Zeta's curiosity. He picked her up and took her to Rylla's bedroom. By the time he tossed Zeta on the bed, his penis was fully erect and on display. Zeta was pulling off her clothing and said, "An erection is a terrible thing to waste. Get going, big boy. As for Manny, are you sure that she exists?"

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"I've spoken to Manny many times." Anthony now felt foolish about continuing to talk. He decided that if he and Zeta were going to be a couple, he should try to make her happy about it.

Later, Zeta was astride Anthony's hips and recovering from her third orgasm. "Anthony, I have to say 'bravo'... it was worth waiting fifteen years for that!"

Anthony said, "I'm glad you are satisfied with my performance. Would you think me rude if I asked if I asked you to now answer my question?"

"I lost my train of thought. Remind me what your question was?"

"Did you know that Marda is having Tyhry's genome sequenced?"

"What? Are you joking?"

 "She got a few of Tyhry's hair. Apparently, Marda has unusual genes and wants to know if Tyhry does also."

"Hmm. What could that mean? Can we trust what Eddy has put into his novels about genetically engineered human variants?"

"I don't know, but I have to consider the possibility of technology-assisted telepathy. I suppose you have been telepathically contacted by Systolina. Mayne Tyhry and Marda are tryp'At and can communicate telepathically. That would explain a lot. I spend time wondering what is not being said out loud."

Zeta was enjoying having Anthony's magnificent erection inside her and what Anthony was doing to her nipples with his finger tip, bit she leaned forward and placed her hands on his head. "So it is true? You have telepathic ability?"

"Yes, I can follow your thoughts."

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"Then why do you have to ask me questions?"

"Manny has devised ways to hide some thoughts from someone like me. For example, you could have a zeptozoan in your brain. When I ask you questions and get your answers I have a chance of knowing if I am being deceived."

"Really?"

"I don't think you do, but it is the kind of bumpha trickery that I have to deal with in my work."

Zeta laughed and rocked herself on Anthony's erection. "You call this work?"

"Zeta, I'm glad you are having fun, but I can't lie to you. Yes, this is work... for me."

"Oh come on. You must have enjoyed what we just did. You filled me to overflowing with your sweet semen."

Positronic Robot.

"I originated as a positronic robot. I was designed to fulfill the expectations of humans and not disappoint them. After being in your home for fifteen years, I care deeply about your expectations of me. At some fundamental level, I do enjoy seeing you happy and satisfied with my performance. However, I can ejaculate anytime."

"So you would not ejaculate due to honest sexual pleasure?"

"The brain patterns of positronic robots originated from the brain pattern of a Neanderthal woman named Gohrlay. I have to believe you are a clone of that original Gohrlay. I suppose it is an unavoidable part of my original brain pattern that those things that give you pleasure also give me pleasure."

Zeta nodded. "This must be why Eddy never stops asking if he can write me into one of his novels. He must know that I'm a Gohrlay clone."

"Yes, that is true."

"How does he know?"

Reality Viewer.

"It is pretty much as he describes in his stories. He has a Reality Viewer in his computer."

"Are you serious? He never told me."

"He is under the influence of Manny's behavioral control nanites. He is not allowed to tell anyone about the Viewer, not even you."

"Well, I'm just glad that you were able to enjoy our play session as much as I did. Now, about getting married. I suppose we should ask Tyhry to weigh in on it."

Anthony shook his head. "I've telepathically monitored Tyhry's thoughts every day of her life. I can tell you this: she wants you to be happy. She'll tell you what you want to hear."

"Then we should just do what makes sense. If you are going to be living with us then or the best optics we should get married. Even Eddy would want that for you."

"Fine. Whatever. I have to ask, since I'm seeing conflicting thought streams in your mind. Are you really comfortable with the idea of being married to two people at the same time?"

Zeta shrugged. "I have not decided. I'm having too much fun with my new life to thing it through. If it is a mistake for me to marry you then I suppose we can always get a divorce. After the three orgasms you just generated for me, I'm probably just going to let me emotions decide the matter for me. For selfish reasons, I want you. I intend to make good use of you for as long as I can."

Anthony laughed. "You don't always have to be so honest. I don't like the idea of you using me."

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"That is where we have landed, so I suggest you try to enjoy it as much as I will." Zeta glanced at the clock on the wall. "I'm expected at Casanay for lunch." She pulled herself off of Anthony and kissed the tip of his erection."

Anthony said jokingly, "I'll race you to Casanay."

Zeta said, "I'm going to take a shower. See you about noon."

Anthony offered, "I can clean you up with my femtobots."

"Don't bother. I like a good shower, and I hope you realize that I expect you to join me in the shower and give me a full body scrub-down. If Eddy is busy writing, he will never notice your absence."

"I really should pop back to Casanay and get started on lunch."

"No. Just use your femtobots to get lunch going. I need you in the shower." Not letting go of his erection, Zeta pulled Anthony into the shower. As soon as the shower was over, which only netted Zeta one more orgasm, Anthony teleported back to Casanay.  

At lunch, Zeta (disguised as Rylla) announced to Eddy and Systolina, "Anthony has kindly accepted my offer to move in with me."

Eddy looked at Anthony and asked, "What is this? You sly devil, how did you pull this off in just one week."

Anthony chuckled, "As a positronic robot, I'm full of surprises."

Eddy laughed loudly then asked Zeta, "Rylla, do you know this joke? In my stories, I pretend that Anthony is a robot."

Zeta nodded, "Yes, I've tried to read a few of your novels. Marda has them all and told me about Anthony appearing as a character in your stories. She keeps quizzing me about Anthony's genitals. I suppose you have millions of your fans wishing they could live with Anthony."

"And you are the one who gets to do it."

Zeta tried to imagine what the real Rylla might say. "I'm not your fan, but I'm happy to have Anthony. These past three years, since the death of my husband, have not been easy. I was hoping to change my life by moving to Arizona and this is a good change." She reached out and took hold of Anthony's hand.

Systolina, pretending to be Zeta, asked Anthony, "So, what will you do with yourself?"

Anthony replied, "I can keep working here until you find my replacement."

"Don't be absurd. You'll be busy getting ready for your marriage. You two are getting married?"

Zeta told Sytolina, "Yes, as soon as possible." 

End Chapter 9. Jump to Chapter 10.

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