Chapter 7: Matter of the Heart

Kat ran down the street as she exit the place. As the bottom of the skirt of the dress trail around her feet. She had manage to slip away when Belle and Ratigan were talking to each other.

She didn't stop till she saw that she was lost and no clue where she had gone to. For the bulidings are much grander and spendid than her own home. As the gardens had rare flowers or ones she hadn't seen in bloom. She watched from the safety of where she stood in wonder. For a couple were walking past with their child as they held each other's hands happily. If only Kat thought I could find someone who care and loved me too.

She saared at her own face in the puddle of water nearby. ''Oh who will ever love someone like me'' said Kat to herself outloud. Suddenly she heard someone heading towards her. Panic in case she would end up in trouble as she search for a way out or to hide.

Her hopes were dashed as she saw no escape as the person got closer and closer. ''Katherine is that you'' came a familliar voice that warmed her whole soul. ''Robin'' said Kat as she turned round.

For he had walked out a two storey building coming down the steps that lead up to the door. ''You live here'' asked Kat staring at the building standing by itself. ''Yeah it is for the time being I am studying since I left my parents they lived a few miles away'' said Robin pointing forward to the grand houses behind her.

Kat stared aew silence so Robin used to stay in one of those houses. ''So what are you studying'' asked Kat. ''Law I hope one day to rid all the rodent world of those who wish to bring harm to others'' said Robin calmly folding his arms.

Kat was impressed by this so he was willing to put his neck on the line for others. ''And soon I will have seeing that rat behind bars that is what everyone desires of him Ratigan that is'' said Robin. Suddenly Kat shuddered in fear that name again as alarm bells rang in her head.

''Robin strengely enough I met him'' said Kat in a low voice. ''Really did he try to hurt you Kat'' asked Robin rushing over her as he exmained her whole body. ''No no Belle is working with him now and they wanted me to join them'' said Kat softly. ''And you must had said no Kat'' said Robin. ''Actually Robin I didn't give him an answer'' said Kat.

Robin turned to face her seeing sorry and frighten in case of her getting hurt. ''Let me guess that dress he gave you as some reason to trap you into working with him'' said Robin. Kat was confused by this. ''Robin what you mean by trapping me'' asked Kat.

''It means he can do whatever he pleases with those born with gentle hearts like you Kat oh you are so much different than her find a way to break free from her'' said Robin. Kat thought it odd he had called her by the short form of her name the way Belle did. Not by her full name as she felt these strange changings inside of her.

Also Kat heard him call her different she didn't fell different from her sister for they were both born with the same white fur, the same green jade eyes even if Belle's were holding a wicked glint in them, the same height and wieght. She tried to think this through as they didn't wear the same colour dresses or shoes. Maybe London had brought the Belle that was sleeping inside of her sister all this time. And the protective and supporting one had disappeared when they left Boston.

But still Kat felt there was some of her still in there. Kat saw Robin begin to walk back in as she rushed after him. ''Please don't leave me'' said Kat. ''I am not going anywhere Kat'' said Robin.

''I know but I can't bare to be alone especially at night'' said Kat. ''Why'' asked Robin as they looked deep into each other's eyes for the first time. ''It is hard to explain'' said Kat as Robin felt he didn't need to ask anymore questions as he led Kat inside.

Soon he locked the door. Kat was hit by the warm blast of heat from the fireplace. She had never once in her life since moving into her new home had she once felt such warmth. Belle told her it was a waste to keep a fireplace. Also in the room was a chair, a sofa and a clock ticking away. She saw in the back was a stove on top of some burning logs. with some plates standing at the sink.

''I sorry if it isn't your liking without a table or such but it is the best I can live with the money I get'' said Robin. ''Oh it is wonderful it beats my house by far'' said Kat beaming at him. ''Well I think I can still hear my mother groaning when she comes by to visit me with father oh how can you in such a place she tells me or how I can't find a suitable girl to settle down with'' said Robin.

Kat giggled at this. She felt he was lucky to have someone to come round and speck to him. It must be nice since Kat never remembered a time when her and Kat had anyone coming to their house for tea or for mindless chat.

''I would like to met her someday'' said Kat as Robin smiled at her. ''I wish you would'' said Robin. Kat smiled at him then he snapped into action. ''Kat hand me that briefcase over there'' said Robin pointing to the case by the sofa as Kat picked it up.

As soon both their hands touched a strong wave flowed from the two of them. ''Robin how old are you'' asked Kat curiously. ''Eighteen I turn nineteen in spring'' said Robin. Kat's eyes glowed at that. ''I will be eighteen in autumn'' she said happily.

''Really'' said Robin as he felt the thrill of this knowledge. ''Well Belle and I will be exactly'' said Kat as Robin's face fell. ''What exactly are you doing anyway'' asked Kat talking about the case in her hands. ''Well I am suspecting the death of Joseph who died in Boston'' said Robin as the call for adventure entered him.

He saw Kat's eyes had a new emotion in them it was longing. ''Robin that was my father's and I have a funny feeling it could be the same one'' said Kat slowly. Robin eyed her at this. ''Really I didn't know'' said Robin.

''It is alright I never got a chance to know him even if I wanted to strongly'' said Kat. When she touched the case flashes of her past of when her and Belle were born. Kat saw in horror of how Brenda had burnt Joseph to death.

Kat's heart beat so fast so their own mother murdered their father in cold blood. If Brenda could kill that must had given Belle the drive to do so. ''Kat what did you see'' asked Robin holding her hand as she felt the softest of him leading her out of the dark.

''Robin you mind I stay here just for the night I don't know when Belle will be home'' said Kat. ''Sure you can stay in the spare room'' said Robin. As Kat felt that was better. ''Kat what exactly did you see'' asked Robin.

Kat turned to face him. ''Robin I saw my own mother murder my father'' said Kat as Robin felt he was about to feel sick and dizzy wanting to grab anything mostly Kat. But the knowledge he had was he bare to break her heart.

''Kat did you read the papers'' said Robin as Kat shook her head. ''It said Brenda took her own life for she couldn't bare knowing the powerful secret she held inside of her'' said Robin.

Kat trembled at this that meant the only person she had left in her life was Belle. No that wasn't true she had Robin too which meant she was completely alone. After dinner as they ate on their knees. ''Kat that was the best meal I had in ages'' said Robin. ''Why thank you Robin it was all I learned from my time growing up'' said Kat.

She felt a huge lump in her throat. Wodering should she tell Robin about her and Belle's talent. If she didn't then she would one day end up losing him. ''Robin I have something to say it made be hard to take or uneasy to be prepared for'' said Kat. ''Will say Kat I won't see how if you keep it bottle inside of you'' said Robin.

She sat Robin down after she had cleaned the dishes. She explained everything her birth, how her family was untreated fairly, the boys who picked on her at school, her and Belle's strange drawings and the death of the boys. Plus the dreams she had of hearing other voices in her head.

''I know you think I am mad or a witch I don't blame you but Robin you were the only good thing I had when I arrived here - '' said Kat as Robin stopped her. ''Kat I think what you are is strange but it is also beautiful it is who you are don't hide yourself forever'' said Robin.

''The spare bedroom is still free if you want it'' said Robin. ''Oh yes that would be lovely'' said Kat as she began to leave the top room after Robin told her where to go. She is enchanting Robin thought i hate how creeps like Ratigan can treat her the way Belle does how she can easily push poor Kat around'' said Robin as the blood in him boiled and raged.

Kat entered an empty bare floor room as it had a singled bed and a bedside table with a wardrobe. Kat didn't mind as her body was too tired to leave and Robin had been so nice to her. As she fell on top of the bed closing her eyes to sleep.

The following morning Robin awoke to find Kat awake and waiting for him with a full cook breakfast. ''This is my way of showing thanks'' said Kat sweetly. Robin wondered who had taught her to cook not Belle. For he knew he had only met her a while it felt he knew who she was. The type that avoided getting their hands dirty. Probably Brenda taught her how to cook before passing away.

''Robin I would like to see what your world holds teach me about it'' asked Kat after they had eaten. ''Oh right wait right here'' said Robin as he went up the stairs and return with a few books under his arm.

For the next few days as Kat felt for the first day the feeling for doing something for herself rather than to what Belle told her to do. As she sat by Robin's side as he taught her things that went on in London. His culture, the people around them, the things around them, the places.

He taught her so much in that short space of time the two were becoming too close sometimes Robin would take Kat outside to see what else was in London. Also he taught her how to dance. It felt right being with Robin. But in her mind something was holding her back Belle.

She had to go back to her soon. One early morning she slipped out the spare room as she walked into Robin's room. His clothes were spread on a chair by the wooden desk as the curtains were drawn with a bed as she saw the figure she was looking for slept.

She walked tiptoe to his bed as she knelt down giving him a kiss on the cheek. ''I love you Robin'' Kat whispered in his ear as she slipped out the house before leaving a note. She didn't want Robin to worry when he woke up to find her missing.

She walked down the street with the warm sun down her back as she had arrived back at her house. Somehow it felt cold and lonely when she came nearer to it. Somehow the love in it had vanish. She opened the heavy wooden door into the hallway.

''Belle'' called Kat in case her sister was still out. As Kat stopped seeing her face in the hall mirror as it looked different as it was glowing for the first time in her life. ''Kat where have you been'' shrieked Belle's voice as her eyes narrowed at her with her hands on her hips.

''I am sorry for leaving you and Ratigan like that it won't happen again'' said Kat. ''It will certianly not he is coming round for dinner tonight I want you to be on your best behaviour Kat is that clear'' said Belle angrily.

''Yes Belle very clearly'' said Kat lowering her head. ''Oh now look what you done by ruining my beauty sleep'' snarled Belle.