A/N: Sorry if this is a bit short.

A Peculiar Love Story

Chapter III:

Kidnapped!

Why do I have to be always to be the center of attention? Those kids are either goading me to chase my tail or to run after a passing, rice field mouse. They always rub my chin and pat my head when I do what they want. When I refused, the children would cry so hard that it breaks my eardrums until I do it. That's so annoying! Miku-san doesn't mind as long as those children aren't breaking my bones. But my life isn't supposed to be this way. I am a shinobi of Konohagure, not a plain, stray cat.

How I regret the day I became irresponsible. It had cost me greatly. Now, I am stuck in this form with these freaking kids around me. Luckily, Miku-san is kind enough to tell to those kids that I am NOT a clown nor an entertainer. Maybe they are attracted to me because I am much smarter than an ordinary cat. I wish they could get another cat smarter than I am so they would leave me alone and I could make my escape.

"Guys, look at this!" the eldest called excitedly outside. "Another cat I found here."

Another cat? Wow, I cannot believe my prayers were answered that fast. At last, those children left me for the first time to see the new cat. There are many 'oohs' and 'ahhs' that made Miku-san and I rush outside to see what is happening with those children.

Good news: the cat looks smart and nice. He's also injured—that means he'll stay at the house a little longer. Bad news: he has a collar around his neck. His master might be looking for him right now but I pray that he doesn't come here and take that cat away before I can make my move. I am just desperate to go back to Konoha and find a cure that would make me back to normal.

Fortunately, they were so occupied with the newcomer that they didn't notice me. This is the best time to get away from here and get back to Konoha. I turned quietly and headed for the door but Miku-san caught me and placed me back in my basket.

"Sei, you stay here while I treat this poor, little cat, ok?" Miku whispered to me.

Miku-san, followed by the curious little children, started to treat the cat of his injuries. It's a good thing that nobody was looking at me while they were hard at work. I jumped quietly out of my basket and ran away from there as fast as I can. I'm sorry Miku-san for not telling you but I really have to go.

Ah, at last, I am home bound! I can't believe I could get away from these annoying kids that easily. You're one lucky shinobi, Kakashi!

I haven't gotten far when I heard people talking. I traced the sound and ran to that direction. Mysteriously, I have seen about six cats forming an exact semi circle, that's really unusual for a group of feline creatures. I hid myself in one of the large trees to know what's really happening. To my surprise, I heard one of them speak in human language, not in cat language!

"So, is he in?" one of the cats asked.

"Yeah, he located the witch." the reply came curtly

Witch? Hm, I think one of the children mention that their parents believed that Miku-san is a witch. Could that be her?

"What happened to the shinobi?" their leader asked next.

Shinobi, which shinobi?

"He got away." The messenger silently replied

I heard a low angry growl but he returned to his normal voice.

"He's not really our main target." The leader said, "But he knows that we were there that night in Konoha. But we'll dispatch him later. He might cause trouble. What's important is we have her on custody."

So it was them! What do they want with Miku-san now?

I suddenly heard a piercing cry back to the direction where I came from. Could that be…?

"It's been awhile when she ran away from us." I heard him mutter, "Let's go. Our former acquaintance waits for us." Then they vanished.

Worried, I ran back to Miku's house. When I got there, everything was a mess. Could that newcomer abducted Miku-san and the kids? I rushed outside and I saw some bits of clay pot pieces lying around like they formed a trail. Maybe one of the kids left it accidentally. I followed it and without any difficulty, I found the lair where they hid Miku-san! It looked like a huge cave camouflaged by leaves. Deep inside that cave, I heard some cries from the children. I've got to do something.I advanced cautiously into the darkness. I'm going to make myself clear: I am doing this because they were victimized by some kind of people not because I love them ok?

A/N: I hope you liked it. Reviews are welcome