CHAPTER 11
RETURNING TO THE CASTLE
After waiting an hour for the ladies the group found in the cabin to finally finish making an outfit for Puss, they were finally done. Puss was now fully clothed, wearing a white tunic and brown tights. By the time they got to the capital city of Mainland, people started looking in their direction. Girls stared at him, giving him cute looks and giggles. Villagers started throwing him gold and silver. There was even a horseman who offered Puss to take one of his horses. Accepting, Puss climbed on the horse, asking if he could spare another horse. The man gave Puss another horse, helping Shrek climb up upon it. Before they knew it, the both of them made the horses gallop their way to the kingdom. Once they arrived, they dismounted the horses and made their way inside.
"I'm going to find Kitty," Puss said.
"I'll go find Fiona and see if she knows where Kitty is," Shrek said.
The two split up, searching the entire kingdom for their wives. Puss kept calling out Kitty's name. The door to Kitty's room opened, revealing Kitty in a sparkling blue dress, matching shoes, matching gloves and a sapphire tiara. When she heard her husband calling her, she had to meet up with him.
"Kitty!" Puss called out, "Kitty!"
"Puss, I'm over here," Kitty said.
Puss turned around to look at his wife, his eyes filled with her beauty. She looked even more beautiful as a human than a cat. Kitty was beginning to notice that Puss looked even more good looking as a man than a cat himself. They both looked better as humans. It was the only thing on their minds.
Puss wrapped his arms around his wife. "Hello, my dear. Has anyone ever told you that you look beautiful as a woman?"
Kitty giggled. "Has anyone ever told you that you look handsome as a man?"
"There you are, you two," Fiona said.
"Looks like you found each other," Shrek said, "Fiona, you were right. Kitty is a beauty."
"Excuse me?" Kitty asked.
Laughter could be heard from above. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell were up in the air, having a little fun. "Look at us. We're flying in a castle."
"Is that Peter Pan?"
Peter stopped, looking down at Kitty. "You know who I am?"
"My mother's told me stories about you when I was young."
"Finally somebody knows who we are without having to explain it to them."
"What is going on?" Kitty asked, "How did this happen?"
"Well, Puss here drank some kind of potion called Dreams Come True," Shrek said, "He wanted to make you happy and not only did it change your dreams, it changed your life."
"That's how we became humans?"
Puss sighed. "I'm afraid so, Kitty."
"Kitty, has Puss returned?" Queen Lupe called out.
"We saw some horses out in the front," King Roberto said.
When they saw their daughter and her husband, the king and queen gasped. Kitty chuckled nervously. "I suppose you deserve an explanation?"
"That would be a good idea," Lupe said.
"Well, long story short, I drank some potion, it affected the both of us, and we turned into humans," Puss said.
"This should explain everything, your Majesty," Shrek said, handing the potion bottle to Roberto.
After Roberto finished reading the back, he handed the bottle back to Shrek. "Well, it certainly did change your life, but what about your dreams?"
"We haven't gotten that far yet," Puss said.
"Well, even though you both are now humans, which is slightly odd, I think this is the perfect time to make a fresh start for the both of you," Lupe said, "What do you think, Roberto?"
"Well, there is something good that comes from all this," Roberto said, "I will give my blessing to a human."
Kitty frowned. "What was wrong with giving your blessing to Puss when he was a cat?"
"Nothing. I would've done it either way."
"I still think that your father doesn't approve of our marriage at all," Puss said, "He still thinks that you shouldn't love anyone but him."
"Roberto, I thought we talked about this," Lupe said, "Kitty will have the same amount of love for both you and her husband."
"My heart has said what it is going to say," Roberto said, "It would've been better for Kitty to not be married at all. Unfortunately, I have to give my blessing to this scoundrel she calls a husband. I will never think of Puss in Boots as my son-in-law." He sighed, rubbing his fingers on his temples. "I will see you all at the ball tonight. I need a few minutes to think about things." Roberto walked out of the room, walking fast up the stairs.
Lupe sighed, placing a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Kitty. If it makes you feel any better, I will give Puss my blessing instead. I believe that he will make all your dreams come true. If you wish to go home first thing tomorrow morning, I understand. Your father is the one that wanted you to remain in Mainland."
"Thank you, Mama," Kitty said, hugging her mother, "You have always been the one that understands me more than anyone else."
"I'm always here if you need me. Now you all better freshen up. The ball starts at nine tonight." With that, Lupe walked away.
Puss sighed. "I knew your father would never think of me as part of your family."
"Puss, it doesn't matter what my father thinks of you," Kitty said, "What matters is how I think of you, whether you're a cat or human."
"What would you rather be, Kitty? A cat or a human?"
Kitty hesitated, not knowing what to say. "I really don't know. It's a tough choice."
Without warning, once again, Jane Blue brought herself in the conversation. "Oh, I am so, so, so, so, so, so, sorry again. I don't mean to barg in like I do. Looks like you two were able to find each other. That's wonderful. I have to say that you two are the perfect couple already. Now's not the time for talking, though. We have a lot to discuss."
"You just said we didn't have time to talk," Puss said.
"Oh, don't worry about what I just said. It's time to listen up. We all need to keep our eyes and ears on for Caterina. She could be lurking anywhere for all we know. That cat fairy has been on my tail for too long."
"Wait a second," Kitty said, "Did you just say Caterina?"
"Yes," Jane said, "Why do you ask?"
"That's the fairy that turned me into a cat. Only she wasn't a fairy. She was a witch."
"Oh, I should've known."
"A witch?" Puss said.
"Yes, she is a witch," Kitty said, "We need to make sure that she doesn't try anything suspicious."
"Why is it that I'm always being tricked?" Puss asked, "First it was my brother and now it's from some witch that's trying to get back at Jane?"
"Jane, why is Caterina always on top of you?"
"I don't know," Jane said, "She always trying to get me back for something. I guess maybe I was an overachiever. What's wrong with doing that?"
"I don't see anything wrong with that," Peter said.
"Well, at least someone thinks that."
"Okay, let's get back with Puss and I," Kitty said, "Is this permanent or temporary?"
"Being humans?" Shrek asked, "Oh, it's temporary. It'll last forever if you two kiss by midnight. Or before, if you wanted to."
"Why does everything have to happen at midnight?" Kitty asked.
"That's what I said," Puss said, "So what do you think, Kitty? Should we kiss or not before midnight?"
"Well, it has been fun being a cat, but I do miss being a human, but you were born a cat, Puss. Won't you miss your old life?"
"Yes, but I'll do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true."
Kitty hesitated, then smiled at her husband. "I'll think about it. If this is what you want as well, we'll kiss at midnight."
"Just think about it. No rush."
"Well, I'm glad you were able to straighten this out for now," Jane said, "Well, would you look at the time? I better go out and get some fresh air. See you all at the ball tonight." With that, Jane left.
Everyone made their way to different parts of the kingdom, preparing for the ball later that night.
I WONDER WHAT THE CHOICE WILL BE? STAY AS HUMANS OR GO BACK TO BEING CATS?
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