I've got to run! Need shelter...
A whimpering young creature ran through the streets of London, avoiding carriages, people, dogs. There was no doubt in this creatures mind they were after her. What was so strange about this creature, was she was running on all fours. She wasn't completely human.
A red tuffed tail behind her twitched in nervousness. She was keeping low to the ground now. It was darker. She could hear random rats scurry about in the dark. The further she walked into the dark, the quieter it seemed to get.
The young woman was a Neko. A rare creature. Not much was known about them, only that they appeared human for the most part. But the tail, claw looking nails, twitched cat ears, gave clue to their true nature. Also including the slitted pupils.
Red furry cat ears on the top of her head twitched about. She found herself outside a small building. Her glowing golden cat eyes scanned the sign that read "Under Taker." Luckily, the little neko could read. But she didn't understand the name naturally. She peered into the windows, seeing the place looked abandoned.
She shivered, it was becoming much too cold. Her fur couldn't keep her warm this time. She needed to get inside. She slowly stood up on her two feet, joints cracking softly. She wasn't used to standing like a human. And where she lived previously before she wasn't allowed to. Images of her past crept into her mind. And she shook her head like a wet cat.
She went to the doorknob, silently turning the knob and opening the door, only to hear a jingle noise. Her ears perked up. Her pupils widened into round circles. She knew that sound. A bell. Her instincts wanted to find that bell and play with it. But she needed to hide.
Her eyes scanned the room, finding many coffins laying about, seeming to be forgotten. What was this place? It was strange to her.
The sounds of pounding footsteps were caught in her ears. And without thinking she lifted the lids to one of the many coffins in the room, and slipped inside.
This place isn't abandoned! I have to be quiet!
She held her breath and crouched down, her tail becoming poofy and curling around her legs. Fear, fear was on her mind...It overrides everything else. And now she was hiding in a coffin. She felt completely helpless.
"Oooh?~" Cooed a deep voice which of course, she didn't recognize as someone she knew. The stranger must have saw the door open. Now she felt stupid. Why didn't she shut the door?
The stranger's heavy footsteps where heard from everywhere. She couldn't pinpoint which angle he was from. But every footstep made her ears go back. It was overwhelming. Her little kitten heart was beating so fast she thought it would explode.
"Could it be...The little guest is still in here? Hmm?~" Cooed the dark voice again. Closer this time. The little neko's eyes widened, her pupils enlarging even more. And in her fear, she emitted a cat sound.
"Mreeeeew..."
The little neko covered her mouth. She had just given away her hiding place. Her life was now in this strangers hands.
The stranger, shrouded in darkness, was alerted by the cat sound. In his mistaken notion, just assumed a cat made it's way into his shop for shelter. It was common occurrence in London. The stranger emitted a low chuckle, before walking slowly to the coffin. "Kitty kittyyyyy? Mroooew? Did the kitty kitty want warmth?" Snickered the stranger.
The neko woman's eyes widened. Her natural response was to meow back. But she couldn't. She was frightened. She was going to need to bolt out of there soon...
The footsteps stopped just next to her coffin. Her sanctuary...Slowly, her legs tensed up, getting ready to spring. Her hands were ready to defend herself...You never cornered a cat.
Through the slightly open lid, she could see a tall looming figure. It made the hair and fur on her body bristle with fright. She had to believe she could make it out of there in one piece. She had to believe she would be alright.
Slowly, the coffin's lid was pulled back, revealing a strange sight. A tall man with silver hair, pale skin, wearing a tailed top hat, a robe and a sash. And his eyes were hidden...One thing that terrified her. The look on the stranger's face was one of complete shock. He didn't expect such a creature to be in his shop.
"Oh my my...Hihi~...What a delight this is..." Chuckled the strange man. Suddenly the neko felt a strange compulsion to stay where she was. The fear was fading. Her huge eyes were staring at him, up and down. She was trying to find signs of threats towards her, but found none. This tiny neko was dumbfounded. What was this creature? He clearly wasn't human himself...
They continued to stare at each other for the longest time, not one of them making a move. The neko was still as a statue. The figured leaned down slightly, a grin covering the bottom of his face.
"Hee hee...Aren't you a pretty sight~."
((AN: HEY GUYS! This is completely different from what I'm used to. I decided to try a neko fanfic because well. It's ironic to my username. And I love nekos! I'm trying to make this cute as possible. Please tell me if I'm doing it right.))