Ben's POV

Ever had one of those days where one person has to make your day miserable? This is my day. As soon as I had walked into base,Magister Paletiday kidnapped me. So now here we are in the training room. I had called out to Rook for help so now Paletiday's hiding us from him. I have no idea where Rook is but I know I'm getting more annoyed as time passes. Any more petting, cuddling, and cooing from Paletiday, and I'm going to bite him. It also doesn't help that everyone in the training room had stopped what they were doing and now crowded around us and petting and/or cooing at me. I would get away but Paletiday's got me trapped on his lap and he has his arm around me.

"Someone save me from this Hell!" I yelled.

As if the heavens had heard my plea,Rook walked in. I could have cried in happiness if I wasn't hissing at everyone. Rook spotted us,not like he could have missed a crowd,and walked this way. He pushed his way in until he got to Paletiday and I. He grabbed me,throw me over his shoulder, and walked out of the room. I sighed in relief. I put my hands on Rook's lower back to keep me steady and looked at my surroundings. People were staring at us and I hissed at them. That got them to go back to what they were doing. I smirked. I went limp again and folded my arms, but out of the way so Rook wouldn't get uncomfortable. I watched Rook's feet as he walks and I was also enjoying the view too. I frowned so people wouldn't see me smirking. I purred in glee and I heard Rook give a snort.

A few minutes later, we walked throught a door and Rook put me down. I looked to see where we had gone to and realized we were in Grandpa's kitchen. I turned to Grandpa only to see he had an eyebrow raised and looking WAY too amused.

"Paletiday finally got you?" Grandpa asked stirring something in a pot.

"Yea. What's up with that guy? I thought he would stop after I've been avoiding him since this happened." I said as I walked up to him.

When I got to the counter,I took a sniff of what was in the pot. Was that fish I smell?

"Afraid not kiddo. He's going to keep on at it." Grandpa said taking the pot off the stove.

"What are you cooking? Fish stew?" I asked eyeing the pot.

While me and Grandpa talked,I can feel eyes on me. I shift my feet in uneasiness. My tail curls around my leg and I press my ears against my head to show my uneasiness. Grandpa looks at me in worry but it's not him that's making me uneasy. I turned my head towards Rook,who hasn't move, to show Grandpa he wasn't making me uneasy. He hums his understanding and snaps his fingers to get Rook's attention. It works. Now with Rook's attention on Grandpa;I tail uncurls and I put one ear on Grandpa and the other on Rook.

"Ben,Rook and I were talking and we want to see if anything else became cat-like." Grandpa said pulling tongs from somewhere.

"Like?" I asked raising an eyebrow as he dug into the pot to grab something.

"Your eyes for one thing." Rook replied.

I snapped my neck so fast in Rook's deriction I heard it creak. Rook must have heard it too because he was giving me a worry look. I blinked at him.

"What do you mean my eyes?" I asked blinking at him again.

I heard Grandpa give a "AH HA" in triumph. He must have got whatever he was looking for in the pot. I hope it's fish...What's up with me and fish right now?

"Your eyes had turned 'cat like', as your people call it." Rook said turning back to Grandpa.

"So we want to see what else about you became more feline." Grandpa said.

"Okay. I can see what your getting at but why are we doing in here instead...of...in." I trail off as Grandpa pulls out a nice size fish from the pot.

I start to drool a little as I eyed it. Both Rook and Grandpa become amused by this and Grandpa starts waving the fish around. My eyes follow it's every move. I put my hands on the counter, crouch a little bit, and wiggle my butt. A sure sign I'm about to pounce. Both older males notice this and Rook gets ready. For what? I don't know and I don't care. I just want the damn fish.

With that thought,I pounce. I was quick enough to grab the fish in my mouth from Grandpa but not fast enough for Rook. He grabbed me around my waist and jerked hard and we both fell backwards to the floor. I hear Grandpa laughing and I growl. I still had the fish in my mouth so I purred in delight at my prize. A tap on my head got my attention and I realized I was on top of Rook. I blush in embarrassment and quickly get off him. Rook got up before I could even offer my help... Is it just me or is he a darker shade than usually? Oh well. I haz my fizh! :3

"Looks like you were right,Rook. It seems Ben's gotten some more feline changes than just his appearance." Grandpa declared snapping me into reality and out of my fishy daydreams.

"Huh?" I got out and I dropped my fish.

"I have read some books on your Earth felines and I have learned a lot. For an example,Earth felines walk on their toes, the love to sleep in the sun or warm spots,see in the dark,and are consider excellent predators. I also read the like fish. I had wish to see if any of those traits also represent you." Rook said putting his hands on his hips and looked down to the floor by my feet,where I dropped my fish,in thoughtfulness.

"Oh come on,Rook. Do you honestly believe I could have gained a few cat traits from turning into a Neko?" I asked in disbelief.

Rook looked at me seriously before repling, "Ben,you just POUNCED Magister Tennyson to get a fish a few moments ago."

I paled. I looked to Grandpa Max and saw the same seriousness on his face. I think I paled some more. Any paler and I'll look like a ghost. I sighed.

"So what other test do you want me to put me through?" I asked both older males.

"There is one thing I learned about felines that has me concerned the most. I read in the books that there is a plant that makes your Earth felines act strangely." Rook replied,sounding uneasy.

"And that plant would be?" I asked even thought I have can give a good guess,as I only know of only one plant.

"...What is catnip?" Rook asked.

I really wanted to laugh right now. Not at his question but at his look. He looked like a clueless child. It's too cute but as I said before, I want to but can't. It's a too serious atmosphere for that and I can't believe I'm going to do this. I know I'm going to make a fool out of myself. Damn. Life just gets better and better.