A Tail of Wandering Cat

Part 2

   ''The Start of the Quest''

Whiskers knew that time was running out. He had to find a way to see Amelia before the five days were up. He looked up at the Grim Reaper and pleaded with her.

"Please, I have to see Amelia. I can't leave this world without seeing her one last time."

The Grim Reaper sighed, "Very well, but you must remember that your time is limited. You have five days to complete your quest, and then your soul must come with me."

Whiskers nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. He took a deep breath and looked around, trying to figure out where to start.

He wandered through the castle, passing by the grand dining hall where the baron and baroness were having breakfast. They looked up at him with disdain, and Whiskers shuddered at the memory of their cruel treatment.

He continued on, passing by the stables and the gardens, until he reached the castle's entrance. As he stepped outside, he felt the warmth of the sun on his fur and the gentle breeze ruffling his whiskers.

Whiskers took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air. He knew he had to start his quest somewhere, and he decided that the best place to start was the nearby village.

The village was a bustling hub of activity, with people selling wares in the marketplace and children playing in the streets. Whiskers wandered through the crowds, searching for any clues that might lead him to Amelia.

As he walked, he overheard two people talking about the baron's family.

"Did you hear about the baron's daughter?" said one person.

"No, what happened?" asked the other.

"The family's in deep debt, and they're trying to sell her off to pay it all off. It's a shame, really. She's such a sweet girl."

Whiskers felt a pang of sadness in his heart. 

He knew that Amelia was in.