Author's note: Hello everyone, this is the second chapter of my first fan fiction, please give me some advice~~~constructive criticism is welcomed! Thank you very much! :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Puss in Boots, Kitty Softpaws, Pinocchio, Gingy and the Witch.

Puss in Boots: Into the Dark Forest

Chapter 2

The night wind blew fiercely; Puss and Kitty were heading toward the dark forest to figure out what was causing the explosion. The atmosphere in the

dark woods was mysterious and dangerous. A lot of tiny sounds could be heard in the forest. The deeper Puss and Kitty went into the forest, the

darker and creepier it became. At the very moment, Kitty heard something. "Hey! Shh! Listen!" Kitty whispered to Puss. It was the sound of a little boy

sobbing. They prick up their ears and went carefully toward the source of the crying sound. Under a huge tree, they saw the sight of a little boy's back.

Puss walked slowly toward the tree. " Hey, señor, what happened to you?" Puss asked the boy with concern. "Help! Help me! Ohhhh~~~my nose!"

the boy spoke in panic with a familiar voice. "Pinocchio? Is that you?" Puss asked with surprise and slowly walked to his front. "Ohh! Puss! Thank

God!" Pinocchio shouted thankfully with relief. "What are you doing here?" asked Puss. Pinocchio began to sob again after Puss's question. "Gingy…

Gingy and I were going to Shrek's swamp, but we got lost. We were so nervous. Suddenly, an old woman in a black cloak came toward us. Seeing us

trembling in the forest, she invited us to her house. We refused her for she looked really scary. However, she turned angry suddenly and grabbed

Gingy away and left me behind with my nose stuck in the ground. Please save Gingy, Puss! And your friend..?" Pinocchio looked at Kitty. "Kitty

Softpaws, nice to meet you. Let me help you out." "Ohhh…thank you." Pinocchio thanked Kitty, still sobbing. "Alright, let's move on! I will find that old

woman and rescue Gingy! Meow! Now, Gingy, tell me which way the woman went!" Puss ordered. Gingy pointed a way. The three companions rushed

toward the direction. Not long after, they saw a beam of light in the front. "Boom!" again they heard the sound; but this time, they saw the smoke of

the explosion as well. "Oh no! Gingy must be in danger!" Puss took his sword and rushed toward the smoke. " Oh, my, my!" Puss was amazed by what

he saw—a house made of candies and cookies, a garden made of jelly, and a pure milk fountain. As soon as Puss saw the milk fountain, he went

insane and rushed toward the fountain and started to lick the milk, so did Kitty. They had fun around the fountain. It was not until they heard Gingy's

scream did they realize it was not a right time to enjoy. "Boom!" once again, something exploded. It was behind the candy house. As they approached

the house, shockingly, they saw Gingy being trapped in a cage and the old woman was standing beside a huge black plot, murmuring to the pot. At

that moment, Gingy saw Puss and could not help but shouted loudly "Ohhh!Puss!" "Shh!" Puss whispered to Gingy. However, it was too late.

Gingy's sound had caught the witch's attention. Puss, Kitty and Pinocchio hid immediately, but in vain. "Well, look who's here? Huh? It seems that I am

going to have a big meal!" The witch laughed out loud with a fierce expression. "Come on, little kitties, come over me! Be my meal! Hahahahaha!" Puss

and Kitty gave each other a glimpse and Puss said, "Here we go, señorita!"

To be continued...