The Wandering Whisker:- A Cat's War Odyssey

Chapter 2: Dawn of Civilization

After the death of its companion the cat went with different companions time after time as it saw the death of the humans while hunting, old age and diseases. It learned about the difference between males and females with time as it stayed with the species.

The orange cat blinked, and the scene shifted once more. It found itself in a familiar yet transformed landscape. Many Sun's and Moon's had passed since it first woke up in the wild, untamed world of early humans. The dense forests and sprawling plains were still there, but now they were dotted with signs of human resources and progress.

The cat watched as small groups of humans moved through the landscape, no longer just surviving but beginning to develop. They had learned to hunt more efficiently, using sharpened stone tools and coordinated group tactics. The cat observed a group of hunters silently stalking a herd of deer, their movements synchronized and purposeful. With a swift and well-aimed throw, one of the hunters brought down a deer, and the group erupted in quite celebration. They went hunting for animals from their size to the size of a giant tree with their hunting tactics, they even hunted the wild animals which were on top of the food chain.

Nearby, another group was gathering edible plants, roots, and berries. The cat noticed that they had become more selective, choosing only the ripest and most nutritious foods. They had learned to identify which plants were safe to eat and which were not, a knowledge passed down through generations. As the Cat itself had seen people die due to eating poisonous food taken from trees and from ground with time the humans had sorted out the food they could eat and which they couldn't.

As the cat wandered further, it came across a small settlement. The humans had begun to build more permanent structures, using branches, leaves, and animal hides to create shelters.From traveling  in groups and living on open land sticking together to staying inside the caves with the warmth of fire and now to building these structures. These early homes were simple but provided much-needed protection from sunny, rain, cold and windy weather. The humans had started  to live with small numbers rather than staying with all of them together which could be known as family.The cat watched as a family worked together to reinforce their shelter, their cooperation a testament to the growing complexity of their social structures. Each house had its own fireplace now rather than having a big fire.

The cat's attention was drawn to a nearby cave. Inside, it found evidence of early human creativity and expression. The walls were adorned with paintings of animals and hunting scenes, created with natural colours. These images told stories of their daily lives, their struggles, and their triumphs. The cat marveled at the human's ability to capture the world around them in such a vivid and enduring way.

Outside the cave, the cat noticed a small plot of land where humans were experimenting with early forms of agriculture. They had begun to plant seeds and cultivate crops, a significant shift from their previous nomadic lifestyle. The cat watched as they tended to their small garden, carefully watering and weeding the plants. This new way of life promised a more stable and reliable food source, allowing them to settle in one place for longer periods. It noticed how females stayed behind at home with the kids who would play, cultivated the farm land and gathered sticks for fireplace, while the males went out for hunting animals and gathering fruits.

The cat went out with the males for hunting as it saw the new weapon which was developed by the humans which worked as a rope made from the animal hides they had killed before. The stone spears were sharper which were connected to the sticks with the hide rope. It saw a human using something curvey which would shoot the small spear to a long distance (Bow and Arrow).

The cat reflected on the incredible progress it had witnessed over the several cycles of Sun and Moon (Century = 100 years). Humans had evolved from simple hunter-gatherers to a society on the brink of civilization. They had learned to harness the resources of their environment, to work together, and to express themselves in new and profound ways. The cat knew that this was just the beginning of their journey, and it was eager to see what the next hundred years would bring.

As the sun set over the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape, the cat settled down to rest. It had seen so much, yet there was still so much more to come. The cat closed its eyes, ready to continue its eternal watch over the ever-changing world of humans.

---Roro >.<