It was a sunny day in the small town of Burrows Village. On a windowsill of one of the town's markets, a small black and gray kitten was curled up, soaking in the sunlight. Suddenly, she was spotted by a group of dogs, who began to bark at her. She woke up, arching her back and hissing. The dogs leapt up, barking. Just then, they turned into a human form, and reached for her. She jumped off the windowsill and took off down the street, the dogs run after her.
Meanwhile, walking down this same street in her direction, eyes closed, was an older boy. He had white hair, and wore a white jacket, shirt, and pants. He continued walking, odd to the world, as the kitten dodged and weaved through humans and obstacles then ran through the boy's legs. The dogs had transformed back into dogs to hide their demon forms from the humans. The boy's eyes opened, off guard. He saw the huge group of dogs coming towards him. He held up his hand with a "stop" motion. A small portion of the dogs stopped and sat in front of him. But the demons of the group ran past him, continuing after the kitten. He follows them to a nearby park.
The kitten had scurried its way up the highest tree of the park to avoid the dog demons, whom have all transformed to expose their true forms. The boy charged in, with intense combat skills. He cause each dog to fly back and run away with their tails between their legs. The other dogs sat back and watched patiently. The boy walked up to one of the dogs, pets him, then sends them on their way. After they ran off, he walked up the tree towards the kitten, who looked at him with awe.
"M…meow?"
"Mew," the boy smiled and returned the greeting. The kitten's fur smoothed out slightly.
"You're no normal mortal…are you?" she spoke and asked.
"And you're no normal kitten," he smirked. "Are you demon?"
"Yes. I am. But no mere mortal knows that," she glared slightly.
"And yet you've been calling me a mortal this whole time?" he asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Well…you could be one of those who are different," she said, looking away.
"Rare occasion. Unfortunately, I'm a more rare sight then that," he said looking at her with eyes of crimson and white pupils.
"You're no mortal…" she said, eyes opening wide. He laughed slightly and tilted his head to inch her down.
"Obviously not…now you better come down before someone notices I'm talking to a kitten," he pointed out.
"Why are you here? In the tree?" she asked as she slowly made her way down the tree and within arm's reach of him.
"Because I'm here for human research," he answered, reaching for her.
"But I'm not human," she said as she jumped into his arms.
"No…you're not. But you were a demon in danger…besides, it's not just humans I'm researching," he said.
"I didn't realize I was in danger," she pointed out.
"So…" he said as he set her down on the ground, "the demon dogs weren't dangerous?"
"No…they do that all the time. They pick on me and tease me," she answered.
"I don't think they'll be bothering you again," he smirked as he looked where he took care of the dogs.
"Thank you," she said, smiling a kitty smile.
"You're welcome," he answered as he began to walk away.
"Where are you going," she asked.
"Going 'home'," he answered, raising his hand as if to wave her goodbye.
"'Home'?" she asked, as she started to follow him.
"Yes…" he said, looking back at her. "My apartment complex."
"Oh…" she said quietly.
"What?" he asked, giving her a funny look.
"Nothing…" she answered, still following him. He continued walking down the sidewalk, eyes closed. People began to show up again. The kitten weaved around people trying to avoid young children who wanted to pick her up or pet her. The boy catches each step, trying to mast the technique of a blind man, and maneuvers through people with ease. The kitten meows, knowing the boy can understand him, "What are you doing?"
"Practicing," he said, speaking through her mind.
"What?" she asked. He black flips over a couple people to avoid a huge group of people. They stare in awe at his flexibility. He opens his eyes and looks at the kitten.
"A simple trick," he answered simply.
"Are you trying to draw attention to yourself from the mortals?" she asked, looking at him as if he were crazy. He smiled and bows as people clap. He then turns to walk away.
"Eh…well sometimes they need a good show," he answered straightly.
"That is relatively impressive…" she admitted.
"Thanks," he smirked. The crowd began to thin again. "So…why is it that you're following me?"
"Something to do?" she shrugged.
"Don't you have a family to tend to?" he asked, putting his hands in his pockets.
"No…" she answered, looking away.
"Oh…sorry," he stopped, then looks at her. "What about owners?"
"No," she shook her head.
"Oh…" he said, frowning. "How depressing."
"Nah," she answered. It's not too bad. I got used to it."
"Bet it sucks when it rains," he smirked.
"Not as bad when I'm in this form. Humans feel sorry for me."
"Sure they do…" he smiled walking up to an apartment building. It was really run down. "Well…this is me. See ya later cat," he said, unlocking the doo and goes in.
"Yeah…later," she said, looking after him.
The boy walked up to his room, unlocks the door, and walks in. he talks off his white shoes and jacket, hanging it on an old rack. His sleeveless shirt exposed his right arm, which was bandaged all the way up to his shoulder in gray gauze.
Meanwhile, the kitten began to walk back to the closest park. She began to hope that maybe she may be able to get a treat or two from the neighborhood kids. The second she arrived at the park, a dog demon comes up ot the corner, growling at you.
"Really mutt?" she sighed, "don't you get bored of chasing my tail?
"No. I don't," he grins evilly. "And now your little friend is gone…and your mine." He snarls, and goes to attack her. But she suddenly transforms into her true form, dodging him. He also shifts into his true form and attacks her once again. He pins her against the nearby brick wall, grinning evilly.
