...okay, fanfiction fans and Cat Return fans, This is what happens when you mix a Cat Returns fan with a Lord of the Rings fan. This might be a little off, but I think that Baron deserves another adventure, but more intense and more creatures like elves, dwarfs, wizards, goblins, dragons and other creatures that I can't think of right now.

Hope you enjoy the story!

Fantasies

Ch.1 The Silver Scale

It was a normal day at High school in Japan. A girl stares at her latest drawing. It was a dragon staring at the horizons from the mountains.

The drawing of the dragon was green with a lighter shade of green on the chest. It's magnificent bat wings were spread out as it perched on a mountain top, gazing at the beautiful horizons. She smiled sadly.

The girl was named Hana. Hana Tsushiyota.

She had beautiful black hair that fell perfectly to her upper back. Her left eye was a sapphire blue but her right eye was a intense emerald green. She was little pale on her skin, but after being in the hospital after an car accident happened. She lost both of her parents from the accident, but it was a miracle that she had survived.

The bell ringed.

Hana went through her locker and took out her book that she was reading about myth and legends. She always had her head in books and drawings. It was the only thing she felt comfortable with. When she was about to leave, she thought about what to do when she got home.

"I know that there's leftovers from yesterday. Maybe I should make that pasta salad my friend, Shizuka gave me." Hana thought-

She accidentally bumped into someone. She looked up and blushed. It was Drake Moshimota. She was the cutest boy in school. He had brown hair with green eyes that seems to look straight into her soul. "H-Hey, Drake." Hana stuttered.

He stares at her and sighs. "Hey...Shana, right?" He asked. Hana stared at him. "It's Hana." She said with a soft smile, but deep down, her heart is in pain. He smiled. "Well, Hana. It's nice to meet ya. You new here?" He asked.

Scratch that. Her heart is now shattered to tiny pieces until it's a pile of ash.

"No...uhhh...I was here for two years now. I have you in all of my classes." She said. Drake stares at her confused. "Oh, you had? Well, I gotta go." He said as he walked away. Hana sighed deeply, her heart in pain from what just happened.

Was it her, or is she just invisible to the entire world now? She felt like she doesn't belong here. Everyone just ignores her, so why does she even bother-

Something glistered outside near the tree. Hana walked over to it and picked up the object. She stares at it.

It was a silver scale. It was shining in the sunlight. Hana stares at the scale.

"I wonder what type of animal has this kind of scale. It doesn't look like a snakes." She whispered to herself. Hana looks around, to see if she can find the animal that the scale belongs to. Seeing no animal around, she puts the scale into her pocket gently inside a small box that had a lucky charm in it.

Hana walks inside her home. She sighed as she cooked leftovers. When she sat down on the chair, she took out the box and let the scale out. She picked up a book and started to look through the reptile section to see which it belongs to.

None of them fits the scale. She sighed of irritation. "This is going no where! How am I suppose to know what animal it belongs to?" She asked herself. She then thought of the possibility. Could it be one of them?

Hana got out a different book. It was the Book of Dragons, it was titled. Hana opened the index to search for the scale. She found the page and turned it to see the scale matching the dragon.

Silver Dragon

This special dragon is known as the most powerful dragon of it's kind. It was known as well to wield any element that it can contain; even space and time. This intelligent creature is kind to it's dragon siblings as well to humans back during medieval time. It can grow up to any size or transform to anything it can come to it's mind to.

The Silver dragon can only be found near rivers, or vast forests. Once every century, this dragon chooses it's mate and marries it on the Dragon New Years exactly at midnight when the constellation, Draco the Dragon, is aligned straight at the full moon. The scale is suppose to protect the dragons since they were purified by the god dragon, Dulesius the Magnificent. It can protect the dragon from any weapon, element, or magic from evil dwellers.

If one touches the Silver Dragon's scale, either human or dragon, they will meet the Silver Dragon and asked for it's hand in marriage.

The picture was shown in the middle.

The dragon's scales were glistering in the sunlight as it was perched near the waters. It's bat-like wings were glittering in the sunlight as it's tail curled up near the dragon's feet with amazing talon claws. A sapphire jewel was encrusted in the middle of it's forehead.

Hana dropped the book, staring at it in horror. She was going to meet the dragon and it will asked her hand in marriage.

She was breathing fast. It was impossible! She can't marry a dragon! Not a chance! "What do I do!?" She asked-

"Hana..." A voice said.

Hana looked around. There was no one to be seen. "Who's there!?" She asked. The voice was silent. "...are you the silver dragon?" Hana asked.

"Hana...go to the Cat Bureau. You must find the Cat Bureau before the dragons come to you and take you to their Kingdom." The voice said again. It was a girl's voice, but it was a beautiful voice. "...How do I find them?" Hana asked.

"Go to the crossroads and follow the white cat. He'll lead you the way. Hurry! You don't have that much time before the Dragon New Year comes!"

The voice was gone.

Hana stares at the scale. She sighed. She grabbed the scale and place it in the pocket. She pulled out her lucky charm necklace. It was a minature crow with a black diamond encrusted in the middle. She the put on a leather trench coat before grabbing her backpack that had the book of Dragons inside after locking her door behind her.

She had to find the Cat Bureau.

She collapsed on a chair outside a restaurant. She sighed in irritation. "I've been at the crossroads; searching for the white cat. It's been five hours and I can't find him! It's getting dark and I can't find him! I need to find the Cat Bureau." She said to herself.

She then heard a meow.

She looked down and saw a ridiculous fat cat with creaminess white fur with a dark shade of brown on it's left ear. She stares at him. "What? Are you hungry? Well, I don't got food on me and the restaurant is closed. Sorry, buddy." She said.

The cat kept meowing at her; patting one of her legs with his paws. She then saw the cat left. It took ten steps, then turned it's face towards her. He took a couple of more steps, then staring at Hana. She then got the message that it wanted her to follow him.

The cat went through different alley ways; twists, turns, alleys, and top of roofs, keeping a fast pace with Hana right behind him; keeping a fast pace. It was a good thing that she got an A+ in gym. After it seemed forever, the cat came out of the last alley way towards a courtyard.

She then gapsed.

The cat was standing and walking on it's hind legs. Just what was going on here!?

The white cat pulled out the mail from the mailbox; revealing a magazine. It went over to the chair and sat as it reads the magazine. Hana walked inside the courtyard. She then felt a magic surrounding her. Before she knew it, she was small; the town grew bigger. She wasn't know if she was dreaming or not.

Her mind then clicked.

Could this be the Cat Bureau?

Just then, lights started to reflect on the windows from the setting sunset. All of the lights then showed to the small white house in the courtyard.

"Enough, Baron. Turn it off. No one is impress by your cheesy light show, okay?" The white cat asked as he turned the page of the magazine he was reading.

That did not just happened. That cat did not just talked in English! In human English!

"I knew it...I lost my mind." She said to herself; panicking that there was a talking cat.

"I'm afraid that you haven't lost your mind, miss. But I assure you that Muta lead you here to the Cat Bureau for a reason?"

Hana looked and saw another cat, but this one seems different from the white cat called Muta.

This cat had rich orange fur with a hint of ivory near the bottom of his chin. His deep emerald green eyes with warmth and comfort in them. He was wearing a crisp beige suit that went perfectly with his crimson red vest and navy blue tie. His gloved hands had fingers like humans and wearing brown classic shoes. He held one cane in one hand as he held his top hat to his chest.

"Good evening. Welcome to the Cat Bureau." His English accent hypnotizing her. Hana took a step forward, her mind coming back to the present. "Sorry, sir. It just overwhelmed me is all." Hana confessed.

He smiled slightly. "I can completely understand that. You see, this refuge is made for Creations." He said. Hana cocked her head. "Creations?" She asked.

"Yes. When someone creates something, with all of their heart, that object is given a soul. Just like me," he said. "And Toto over there." He guided his head towards a pole that had a crow gargoyle. Just then, the gargoyle glowed and revealed as a magnificent black crow. He flapped his wings before tucking them in as he stares at Baron.

"I see that you have a visitor, Baron." Toto smiled gently. Hana stares at the Cat Creation.

"Baron?" She asked.

He smiled as he stared at her. "I am Baron Humbert von Gikkingen. The artisan who created me gave me that title." He said as he bowed. Hana bowed back. "My name is Hana. Hana Tsushiyota." She said.

"Now then, care to explain your problem?" Baron asked as he walked up to her. She then remembered her problem. "...I'm not sure that you'll believe me. I can't even believe it myself." Hana said as she rubbed the back of her head nervously.

"What? You came from a loony bin?" Muta asked-

Toto swiped at Muta in the air. "Don't try that again!" Muta said as he held his paw up in fists. But Toto ignored him and swiped at him again. Hana didn't know either to be terrified or be amused. Just then, a hand rest on her shoulder. She turned to see Baron standing next to her.

"Are you trying to say that your problem is hard to be believable, Miss Hana?" He asked. Hana hesitated, but nodded.

"I see. Well, then...please, step into the Bureau." Baron said as he walked inside the Bureau. Hana was confused. "Don't worry about those two." Baron said as Hana stares at the the fighting duo.

Hana sighed as she followed Baron inside the Bureau. Inside the Bureau, it was decorated in a victorian era. she stared the Bureau in awe. "Milk or lemon with your tea?" Baron asked. Hana noticed Baron. "Milk, please." Hana said. Baron smiled.

"Excellent choice." He said as he started to boil the tea in the tea pot. Hana sat down on the couch. Baron came with two cups of tea. "Here you are." He said as he handed Hana one of the cups. She smiled and thanked him. "It's my personal blend. Its a bit different every time, so I can't guarantee the flavor." Baron warned her.

Hana took a sip and her eyes became soft. It tasted refreshing and warming; the best blend she had in a long time. "It's delicious, Baron." Hana commented. Baron smiled warmly. "Then, you're lucky." He said as he sat next to her.

"Now then, what is the problem that is hard to be believable, Miss Hana?" He asked. Hana didn't know where to start.

"Do you know about the Dragon New Years?" She asked. Baron smiled warmly. "Yes, I am aware that it is in a couple of days. Why do you ask?" He asked. Hana sighed and pulled out the Book of Dragons and hands it to Baron. "Turn to page 36." Hana said in a sad tone. Baron turned it. "Out loud or by myself?" He asked.

Hana sighed. "Don't matter. I know what it is, anyway." Hana said. Just then, Muta and Toto came inside. Toto perched on the railing near the top window of the house. Muta stares at Baron as he reads the book of Dragons. "How is the Silver Dragon significant to you, Miss Hana?" He asked. Hana sighed and pulled out a silver box.

She then opened it; revealing the Silver Dragon's silver scale.

Baron stares at Hana. "I found it near my school under a tree. I tried to find out if it matches with any reptile animals today, but none of them matched. It only left me with one option since scales don't shine brightly like it could now. I don't know if it's the Silver Dragon's scale or something else." Hana confessed.

Baron stares at the scale. "Mind if I see it for a moment?" Baron asked. Hana places the scale in Baron's gloved hand. He held it against the light. It wasn't transparent, but it did a significant glow from the light's reflection. Baron then thought of one more test. "Toto, can you sense if it's something else?" Baron asked.

Toto glided down next to Baron and took a look at the scale. He stares at it carefully and sighs. "It's a dragon scale alright. It can't be anything else." Toto said. Hana clentched her hands into a fist. She was actually engaged to a dragon she doesn't know.

She felt a warm hand rubbing her back in soothing circles. "So you came to the Cat Bureau to make sure it wasn't a trick?" Baron asked. Hana felt tears running down her cheek.

She suddenly felt a handkerchief rubbing the tears off of her cheek. She stared at Baron. "Please don't cry, Miss Hana. I will help you in anyway I can." Baron said in a gentle voice. He then held her hands in his. She sighed deeply. "...someone told me to find the Cat Bureau before...they find me and take me to the Kingdom." Hana said.

Baron stared at her. "Who told you to seek help from the Cat Bureau?" Baron asked. Hana looked away from Baron.

"I really don't know. She had a beautiful voice, though." Hana said. Baron can tell she wasn't lying, since she had sincerity in her. Hana can barely tell a lie now a days, knowing that people will be on to her.

Baron then thought of an idea. "Maybe King Lune might know about the Silver dragon and their rituals that involves the Dragon New Years." Baron thought out loud. Muta grunted.

"Don't tell me that I have to watch over the kid?" Muta complained. "That's why you're coming with me, Muta. Toto, can you keep an eye on Miss Hana while me and Muta go to the Cat Kingdom?" Baron asked.

Toto smirked. "Don't worry, Baron. I'll keep an eye on her." Toto said. Baron stares at Hana. "We'll only be gone for only a few hours. You can stay here inside the refuge and then we'll figure the next step." Baron said. Hana nodded.

Baron stroked the top of her head, then went to grab his top hat, cane and jacket before pulling out a purple crystal. He whispered unfamiliar words into the stone; making a portal opened. After awhile, the portal disappeared, with Muta and Baron inside.

Toto stares at Hana. "So, Hana. Tell me about yourself." He asked. with a gentle smile. She blushed slightly from his smile. No one smiles or noticed her before if she makes a comment if the teacher makes a mistake on a myth or legend. "What do you want to know?" Hana asked.

Toto shrugged. "What you like, what you hate, what you admire, your hobbies; anything particular." Toto said. Hana sighed.

"Well, as you can tell...I like to read about myths and legends all the time. It's the only thing that can keep me focus. I also like to draw as well. Only when I feel like it, I draw what I feel like, but mostly I draw what I'm feeling." Hana said. Toto stared at her.

"Do you have any friends you share your pictures with?" He asked. Hana was silent.

"...I take that as a no." He said as he right next to her since she was sitting near the arm of the couch. "...they think that I'm different from everyone else. I always have my nose in a book. I never got a chance to talk to someone." Hana said.

So slowly, Toto nuzzled the side of her head. She didn't realized that she had tears rolling down her cheeks. "...I'm just a nobody...no one admires me or anything. They think I'm just a ghost in the school." Hana confessed.

She then felt herself in a feathery warm embrace. Toto had wrapped one wing around Hana; pulling her close to him in a warm embrace. Hana returned the embrace as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Toto looked at the time.

It was already pass midnight.

"You better get some sleep. It's late." Toto said as he pulled Hana away. He got out the blanket that was behind Baron's chair and pillow and places it around Hana's shoulder. She gently laid down.

"...I feel better now...thanks for listening to me, Toto." Hana whispered before she fell into a deep sleep. Toto brushed one wing against her forehead. "...you're welcome, Hana." He said.

He gently flew up to the rail and perched there; keeping an eye on both the Bureau and Hana.

Few Hours passed...

Baron and Muta came back from the Cat Kingdom, having all the information Baron needed about the 'special' kingdom.

Not only did it have dragons, but other mystical and legendary beings like wizards, elves, goblins and many more. If Hana does get kidnapped, he would have to go to the kingdom to rescue her, and also encounter many beings that might do harm or aid him on the quest.

When he walked inside the Bureau, Baron walked by the couch and noticed Hana was fast asleep. She had a pretty calm face, something that somehow warmed him up and Muta's.

"She just recently fell asleep awhile ago." Toto whispered. Baron stares at the sleeping girl. The blanket nearly slipped off from Hana.

Baron gently grabbed the blanket and pulls it up to Hana's shoulders. He felt Hana shifted a little, but then cuddled deeper into the blanket while sighing deeply.

He smiled slightly and stroked Hana's hair. It was soft and smooth; even if he was wearing his gloved hand.

Baron then noticed something about Hana. A single tear ran down her cheek. She was having a dream, but he didn't know what. She then whispered something that gave it away.

"...dad...mom...don't go..." She mumbled in her sleep. She then clentched onto the blanket. Baron kept stroking her hair; letting her know that everything will be alright.

He had to solve her case. They need to let the Silver dragon know that this was all just a misunderstanding.

I will update this story as soon as possible. But I think this will be fun! ^^