Cat Everlasting

Chapter 1

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I gazed at the woodpecker, watching it peck into the decaying tree bark.  Just like me, it was looking for something new, something special.

'Your first life,' My mother told me. ' Use it wisely. You only have nine. Nine may see like a million lives, but your lives are limited. I feel terrible for the two legged creatures ( humans, for short I'll call them TLC), because they only have one.

                 'But that's their problem. Focus on what matters to you in every life, like supplying the Courageous clan with food.' Our clan had a river next to it. It was our drinking source.

                My mother has taught me other things about our clan, like our leader, Merida(get it?!), who has been in many fights with other clans, like the Fireweeds and the Evolving. Over the years, they have taken over sixty percent of our food in this territory, so Merida unhappily lay down the law: ( you will find out soon! I'm cruel, I know so deal )No cat has disobeyed so far, and she hoped it will stay that way till enough prey was available.

            I have two siblings, Sara and Clover. They are both on their eight lives due to being kidnapped ( or catnapped?!) by the TLC. They were treated very poorly, and as a result, are always alert.                 

'Hey, my brother! I got a surprise for you!' Clover's voice danced to me, stopping my thoughts.

'Oh really? Where?' I had a feeling that her surprise would be unpleasant , but I had my nine lives and was being reckless as always, so I followed her. Who would I be to not to? I mean, I am quite the curious.

'Just come and you'll see!!'

I groaned inwardly but followed her through the bushes. Suddenly, though, Clover warily glances at me.

'Maybe we should just leave. Forget about the su-' she says. But I interrupt her.

'No. Not now! I'm actually want to know now! You can't stop!'

I had no idea what she had in mind, but I knew, that I would find out soon. I am too gullible for my own good, and now she's just giving me a clue and not going any further? I swear on our river I will find out Today.

I just realized how demanding I am. But hey, how would you feel? Anyways, she points to a specific bush with fear in her eyes. I can only wonder what I will see. I take a step forward, and another, and another, and step in, behind the bush.

The whole place is warm and cozy. A TLC blanket lay on the ground before me. There was , in the far corner, a big bowl with food and water. What is she planning? I wonder. Is this a shelter for rouge cats? And , if so, why would she be so scared? And why did she even mention it in the first place?!?! I feel extremely delirious.

What is going on?