Don't Trust Them

Chapter 4

Haruka had woken me up early in the morning so we could go do the things he spoke about yesterday. I didn't know what a doctor was, or why I had to go. Haruka explained it was to make sure I was healthy and was not sick in any way. I didn't think it necessary but he insisted that it was required now. So I didn't fight him as he dressed me in some of Hana's clothes that she let me borrow. I was exhausted so today I felt very small and fussy for just about everything. He even put that stupid collar thing on me.

Haruka carried me around the house since I didn't want to walk. It was quiet in the morning, either everyone was asleep or gone off to work. Well at least that's what Haruka had explained to me as he made us something to eat. Hana came in looking tired as she scratched her ear lightly.

"Good morning little one, Haruka" She greeted kindly.

I whined as Haruka chuckled out a small good morning.

"Someone is fussy this morning isn't she?" Hana cooed at me as she came over to pet my head.

I nuzzled into her hand liking the attention at the moment. I was very clingy in the mornings but Haruka said he didn't want me to get burned so I had to sit down. I tried to protest, but he was firm in it telling me it would hurt if I did get burned. Hana ended up staying with us entertaining me as Haruka cooked and the two spoke freely together.

"Oh there you are Hana" Haruka's brother, Ki, commented as he also joined us in the kitchen.

He gave me a warm smile as I was sat in Hana's lap playing with a feather she would tickle my nose with.

"How's this one doing this morning?" He asked scratching one of my ears.

It caused me to purr and lean into his touch. "A bit fussy but she is okay" Hana stated with a smile.

We all sat down and ate before Haruka told his brother we had to leave. Stated that he had made an appointment and had to keep it. We got in this weird thing that roared to life, Haruka chuckled at my scared demeanor.

"It's just a car Shinju, you're okay" He soothed as he pet my head.

It began to move and I watched the outside pass us so quickly. I liked the car, it got us placed faster than our feet did.

When we arrived at a new building I was surprised that it was another short but long one. I wanted to go in the big tall shiny buildings. When we went inside and to another human woman he gave her my name.

"The doctor will call you when she is ready" the woman spoke.

Haruka led me to some chairs and sat down before pulling me into his lap. I smiled and leaned into him feeling warm and fuzzy. Only a few moments passed by of him petting my head before another woman came out calling my name. Haruka stood placing me on his hip and following the woman behind the door she came out of.

"Okay, I need her to stand on the scale without shoes" the woman said.

Haruka looked at me and nodded as he set me down. I went to what she was pointing at and stepped on it.

"She's a bit underweight. When did you rescue her?" The woman spoke to Haruka.

"Uh, yesterday."

The woman smiled, "well as long as during her next appointment she improves in weight gain then we should be fine. Alright, now for her height."

Haruka showed me how to stand so the lady could take my height. I was confused on why these things were so important.

"She's very small for her age, you stated she's sixteen correct?"

"Yes, that's what she told me, sixteen two months ago."

"When we look at her teeth we will be able to make sure. Follow me this way."

Haruka picked me up again much to my enjoyment, and followed the woman down this long hallway. We reached a small room that she gestured us to and Haruka sat me on a table looking thing. They spoke some more but I was not very interested in what was being said. Then the lady left and Haruka turned to me.

"Okay Shinju I need you to be on your best behavior. These people are trying to help you not hurt you. I will be here the entire time" He spoke like I was scared.

I wasn't, at least at first I wasn't. Then another woman came in poked at me shined a light in my eyes stuck her hands in my mouth and made me feel icky. The worst part was when she poked me with this sharp thing and put some kind of liquid inside my arm. I squealed and hissed at her as it had hurt me.

"Shinju, I said no hissing" Haruka stated firmly toward me.

"No no, she's quite alright. I can understand not feeling safe here and getting her first shot. These things can be overwhelming. I've studied Neko's for years, and I know she's only about five or six in that brain of hers. She's actually very well behaved for someone coming from the wild. It's rare to see a Neko so young be this patient" the woman talked to Haruka making him relax visibly.

"She should be good to go, I do want to schedule you another appointment in about a month to check on her weight gain, sound good?"

"Yes ma'am, thank you."

Haruka picked me up and we left the room, speaking to the first lady again before finally leaving that building. Haruka took me to the car again setting me down beside it while he did something before the door opened. He sat me down and kneeled next to me a very sad look on his face.

"Shinju, you did so good in there, but you can't hiss at people. Neko's get harmed when they hiss, and I don't want anyone putting their hands on you. I will protect you but hissing needs to stop, understood?"

"But it hurt!" I whined.

He lightly smacked my thigh causing me to fall further into my kitten side as I let a pout form on my lips.

"Hurt or not, you do not hiss, understood?" He stated more firmly.

"Otay" I whispered looking down.

"Good girl" He kissed my forehead before shutting the door and going around.

I don't like the doctors office, it got me in trouble!