Meet the Newly Crazed
We walked from room to room for about 2 hours, meeting about 30 cats. I was really starting to get fed up of this, until we met Echo. Echo was a skinny, slender male cat with dark gray and black stripes. He was quiet and sweet to me.
"Hello Max. I am Echo the Lost One. I was the one they had to give up for our future. I do not regret going, before you ask." He said with a cheerful manner. He laughed and then looked confused at Iggy. "Is he unable to see?"
"Uh, yah. I am sortah blind…but I can see color." Iggy replied softly. I felt bad for him, having to say that over and over. Echo seemed to understand.
"Come sightless one. I have someone for you to meet." He said. Iggy then followed him to another cave. I just sighed and walked to the waterfall, forgetting all about Leaf. When I reached the river, I stripped off my shoes and stepped in. The water was warmer that bathwater, ant it felt SO GOOD! I instantly relaxed and closed my eyes.
"MAX! MAX!" My eyes popped open to see Iggy peering at me with his bright blue eyes. So much for relaxing. "WOW! Meet Brook! She is my soulmate!" He yelped happily. WHAT? Voice? You there? I know, when did hell freeze over, I need your help.
Long time, no diss, Maximum.
No time for cattiness Voice. Did you hear Iggy?? He must be CRAZY! This is a CAT-PERSON! Two very different species!
Love has no boundaries Maximum. You will know that in time. Very shortly actually. Your burden will teach you.
WHAT BURDEN!? WHAT ARE YOU QUACKS TALKING ABOUT?
Maximum. Let Iggy love his own way. He is correct you know.
About WHAT?
She is his soulmate.
I just blinked.
"Yeah, that's great Iggy. So happy." I then looked at the she-cat. She had the prettiest blue eyes, with flecks of green, making them look turquoise. Her silvery fur rippled and shimmered, like a brook, what she was named for.
"Hi! You have GOT to be Max! I'm Brook!" She giggled. I was slightly confused. The later generation has obviously changed. A lot. She WAS pretty, but Iggy couldn't see that. They looked good together, so I left them, to rub noses, and chat. Then, I remembered,
"Leaf? Is there a cat named Leaf?"
"Um, yes, that's me." A small voice said. The owner was even smaller. She was only about 5 feet tall, and 6 feet long. Miniscule compared to the other cats. She was thin. Her tabby coat was dark, with white paws and chest. She was so cute! Her eyes were a fine shade of yellow.
"I am Leaf. Greetings, Max. Come into my cave." She waved her bushy tail in a beckoning motion, and I followed. We walked into her "office" full of herbs and other remedies.
"Max. I am a healer. I will help you with your burden if needed."
"OK! Woman, I have NO idea what you are talking about. What burden? When will I know? You are so confusing!"
"No, I am not confusing. AND, you will know…hmm…" she looked me over, "Tomorrow."