Hey guys. 2 chapters in one day, at least(one of the advantages of having the first part of the story types up)! Yeah, this is still only part 1. And by the way, see how 'friendship' is the first genre, and 'adventure' is the second? That's for a reason. It doesn't get actiony until part 3 (mostly. There are some minor, everyday action type things before that, just not real adventury ones.) I'm sorry I got you all worked up about the action part, but I have a time frame for when it'll be actiony. Judging by Mady-candi's publishing schedule(I remembered to mention I was writing for her net-paper, too. Right?) the actiony part will be full-printed on March 5 and will be put on in the shorter parts here whenever I can. But here's another hint: I still have Nitty right here!

Nitty: Unfortunatly. (joking)

My New Life Begins

"Hello, Diana. What can I do for you today?" a voice said. I looked around, trying to find the source of the voice. Suddenly, a cat jumped down from the desk in front of the store and walked over to us.

"Hello, Rufus." Diana said, stooping down. Her knees cracked as she sat back on her heels. "How's Ian doing?"

"He's doing okay, I suppose." The cat said. I hid behind Diana, clinging to her black spaghetti-strap top. "But you didn't come to make small talk, did you? You never do. Now tell me, were you planning on buying something, or are you just going to look at clothes you don't think you'll ever afford as you usually do?"

"Actually, I was wondering if you had any clothes around Nitty's size." she told the cat. She pushed me in front of her. A rip in my tights caught on the studs in her pants, ripping them more.

Rufus stared at me for a few seconds, then replied, "I'm sorry, Diana, but I'm all out. In fact, I think your friend bought the last set a few minutes ago."

"Oh, that's ok. I was going to fix one of her toys, anyway. I guess I could fix her clothes, too." Diana picked me back up and carried me back outside.

"Have a nice day and come back soon!" the cat shouted before going back to the desk and taking a nap.

"Where are we going now?" I asked, staring up at her.

"Home, I guess." she said, "I'll fix your clothes, and then we'll go to sleep. It's getting late anyway." We walked the rest of the way in silence.

When we got back to Diana's house, she reached into a bag and pulled out a burlap sack. "I guess you can use this to sleep for now." she said. Then she went to her closet and pulled out a large t-shirt and gave it to me.

"What's this for?" I asked, staring at it.

"I thought you could use in as a night gown and wear it while I fix your clothes. It's too big for me, anyway."

"Oh." Was all I said. I changed into the shirt, which reached my knees, and gave Diana my old clothes. She was sitting on her bed, surrounded by needles and colors of thread, fixing my cat.

"Here," she said, smiling, as she handed it back to me, "I fixed your cat while you were changing. Well, that's probably obvious, but yeah."

I sat on the floor, hugging my cat, watching her sew. It looked so interesting to me. The needle going in and out of the fabric and closing up all the holes. I sat there for hours, just watching, until Diana's voice interrupted my thoughts.

"You don't have to stay up. I'll be fine." She told me, smiled down at me. I could tell she smile a lot. I laid down and closed my eyes, but I didn't fall asleep. Instead, I stayed up, thinking about things.

Suddenly, Diana's cell phone rang. She took it out of her pocket and pressed a button. "Hey, Eve. What's up?" she said. She was silent for a few minutes, probably listening to her friend, then said, "I'm taking care of my orphan. You doing ok with yours? Seen any you may keep?" More silence. "I don't know. I told you what happened to Ronnie. It may be hard. I still cry every time I think of her." Silence for a few more seconds, then. "I'll give you an update on Nitty, that's her name, tomorrow. I've gotta finish fixing her clothes, anyway. Big day whether I keep her or not. See ya."

She doesn't want me. I thought, trying to hold back tears. I didn't want her to know I listened to her entire conversation. She's just going to abandon me, just like Ronnie! I'll have to go back to hiding from Mrs. Cooper and trying to protect my kitty from that darned Mr. Raccoon. I thought she liked me. Why's she giving me up? I fell asleep asking myself questions like that.

Sorry if it seems short. I like having the end slightly foreshadow the next chapter when it's the same part(that's how you can tell when I'm going to a new part.) Anyway, the next part is longer, and has the first hint of action. Promise. girl-scout hand sign(Yes, I'm a girl scout)

Nitty: And just in case you don't believe it's really Diana posting this, try messaging her! She's just Dianashadowcaster. Couldn't you figuring out when she said her name as Diana Shadowcaster? Anyway, bye everyone! cute smile

Yeah, just message me! I don't bite. See ya!