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Chapter 24: An ace under the sleeve,
Kitty was anxiously waiting to reach her destination hidden under those rags, only feeling the wagon's sway. It had been a long time since they had performed an "extraction", now that she thought about it, if she remembered correctly... it was before the attack on the lower sector. Over a month or so.
When it finally stopped, the female cat came out of hiding, looking everywhere as a precaution. She also saw that Carlos and Noah had gotten out and gone into a place to wait until they loaded the wagon. It was part of the plan.
Kitty made her way cautiously into the hold this one had two locks. She took out her blade to start struggling and open it, it took a few minutes until she made it, the female cat signaled and they went in.
They could see that they were huge barrels of this durable oil that would obviously be difficult to lift or transport. Noah and Carlos had an advantage, providing the group with some vases they used to carry milk or other liquid, these were medium and not so heavy.
Kitty opened the cover of this one very carefully and without making any noise. She felt that the oil had a different aroma.
- Give me the first vase - she said in a low voice, which they did, and also another one of the group opened another barrel to speed up the task and finish soon.
- Do you think we can come again for supplies? - asked her partner.
- I see it as difficult, although not impossible - replied the female cat.
- I don't know if we'll have another opportunity like this - said another.
- Yes, I was thinking the same thing - he agreed. I see it difficult.
- We'll see what happens - said Kitty.
It took them a few minutes to fill the rest of the vases, finishing this they left as they had found it and quickly went up in the wagon, hiding again. They finished the task a few minutes early.
Noah and Carlos left the site once their business was finished. Beginning their journey back to the tavern.
Puss was angry in many ways as well as pensive. All this because he was overwhelmed by this high society environment, princes and princesses everywhere, nobles, businesses, etc. Several times he had to evade Dulcinea, as he insisted on approaching her, she was being very persistent, besides other princes were approaching her to try to court her or try to have a conversation.
- Puss good that I catch you - said his friend and he was relieved that it was so since he was looking for him a long while ago.
- Hi Joey, how are you doing? - he asked.
- Very tired, we've been working for more than twelve hours - he said, exhausted.
- We are supposed to get out of here - he said. - My legs are crying out for a break.
- Let's move out! - he said irritably – We have to tell the Captain – added Joey and then he went off with him, and a squadron came trotting in from the other side.
- We have a situation in the middle zone - said one of them to an Elite guard.
Puss and Joey listened carefully, because that situation might be what the two of them knew.
- What's going on? - he asked.
- A problem in the warehouses - he answered.
The friends looked at each other instantly, nodded slightly and left. Before they left the place they notified their captain, with his approval they went up in smoke, ran to the barracks, and took off their Royal Guard costume and replaced it with their cloak and went into the holds, for they did not know what it was, they went over the roofs. They went through them all the warehouses and finally finding this one.
They were relieved to know that neither the group nor Noah and Carlos' wagon were there. They were just researching and making an inventory of the lost and found.
Puss and Joey wanted to make sure everything was okay heading for the tavern.
- Now they're unloading the merchandise - said Carlos - Everything went well and they didn't realize they were there.
- I'm so glad - said Joey.
- Any news there? - asked Noah.
- Nothing, everyone is hanging around at their party and denigrating people as usual - he responded with a certain amount of humour.
Puss and the others laughed, as he looked at the roof of that same alleyway, finding a pair of blue eyes similar to sapphire, the ones that always caught him every time he looked at them.
Kitty cocked her head to the side, pointing to the tavern.
- Joey, I'll go have a drink, I'll be right back - said the orange cat. His friend nodded without asking questions.
The couple entered in different minutes, in fact, the female cat went to the usual balcony, waiting for him with a fish sandwich that she had ordered for her boyfriend along with a glass of juice.
As soon as she saw him come through the door, she took him by the hand and pulled him close to give him a loving kiss. As they parted, she stroked one of his cheeks playfully.
- You look tired - she said, studying him with a smile.
- And you came anyway, even though I asked you not to go - said the orange cat, raising an eyebrow. Kitty rolled her eyes.
- There are tasks that I can't even stop doing, I told you once - he answered simply. - Besides, everything went well, don't complain.
- It's dangerous - defended Puss.
- I should complain - she raised an eyebrow.
- Why? - He wondered.
- Unfortunately, I witnessed the harassment of the devil's princess - answered Kitty.
- Oh that - he said sadly - I am very sorry, I tried in everything to get away from her.
- Don't worry, I know that it is not your fault - she said smiling - I would just like to let her know one day that you are... busy.
- I know - said Puss, kissing her forehead in a loving way, and she took his hand again.
- Come - she said, bringing him to the improvised table she had made where she had the food bought for him and encouraging sitting down.
- Oh, thank you, my señorina - he said lovingly, and the female cat sat beside him to accompany him, resting her head on his shoulder.
- You're welcome - responded Kitty, enjoying his company.
- Did you have any problems? - he asked as he ate.
- Only at the end, when we hid in the boys' cart, a group arrived because of a complaint about "strange noises" in a house - she answered - Of course it wasn't us, a very bad coincidence, that's why they checked the cellar.
- Luckily they didn't notice you - agreed Puss - We heard there was movement and that's why we came to make sure that everything was all right.
- Although I prefer that you rest, this is the sixth time that I have seen you yawn in less than a minute - she added with concern. Puss looked very, very tired.
- Don't worry about that, I'll be fine - he answered, playing down the importance. She shook her head.
- After this, you'll go to sleep... it's been a very heavy day, tomorrow night we'll get together so you can rest all day - proposed Kitty.
- I can really stay another while - he insisted.
- Even if I wanted to, I can't... Claire is waiting for me at home and if I don't arrive... - insinuated the dark female cat.
- Already, it' s fine - accepted resigned Puss yawning again, she nodded.
The female cat accompanied her boyfriend to finish his sandwich and drink his juice. They stayed for a few minutes enjoying a moment before saying goodbye. Again they left at different times, Puss met Joey and went to the barracks, while Kitty left with her group by the hidden road.
Dulcinea was called by her father the day after the event, she wondered why he wanted her, the worst thing is that he woke her up early, she hoped to get some more sleep, at least before the farewell lunch, because she had slept so late last night.
The princess arrived at her destination, she was in front of the big door of her father's office watched by two Elite Guardsmen one on each side, they greeted her with a bow and opened the door.
- Hello Father - she greeted.
- Good morning daughter - he answered sitting on his big chair, dressed as he usually did with his big cape and huge crown.
- You called me... What for? - asked the white female cat.
Her father stared at her and thoughtfully he put his elbows on the desk and put his hands together.
- Father? - she insisted.
- You worry me - he answered, even as he looked at her.
- Why? - she asked confusedly again.
- It happens that you are the only one who has not engaged... of all my daughters - he answered - What is happening to you?
- Ah, that's it - she said, downplaying the issue - I'm a bit complicated, but it will come out.
- We can't wait any longer - he warned - Who is your interest? - asked the King, but he knew, or rather suspected, who it might be.
- Puss, the Royal Guard that you descended from his job, he interests me - she answered confidently.
- You know more than anyone else that this is impossible, I can't tolerate or allow it because he has nothing to offer you, much less that he has anything to do with our class - answered his father bluntly.
- I love Puss, don't you understand? I don't want a "better candidate! - she argued - I don't need something like that.
- Of course you do. It's your future! - he insisted a little upset.
- Of course, it will depend on your interest, you mean - said Dulcinea.
Her father looked at her a little annoyed because she had hit the target.
- You have to find someone - he insisted - Your sisters are ready.
- I already told you who I chose, I remind you that you took care of taking me away from him - she said stubbornly.
- Dulcinea, in the hypothetical case that I let you have that engagement... Puss hasn't even shown any interest in you, besides, since when do you have any appreciation for him?
- We have always been very close, father, and you know it, that is the best security I can give you - said the Princess - Puss is away from me for fear that you would notice that closeness.
- It is good that he did it because he would never be elected, not even as a joke - said his father.
At that precise moment Dulcinea became angry, her eyes were on fire, literally, her own father was burying any possibility she might have with the Royal Guard.
- So you want to force me to be with someone I don't want, just like Camila, just for your convenience, don't you? - she claimed.
- I will not allow this impudence of yours - exclaimed the King, pounding the table with a fist which startled the Princess, but she did not lose her position.
- I will choose your fiancé, and your little game of platonic or impossible love is over - he said.
- I'm not sure about that - said the white female cat, challenging her father.
- What are you talking about? - he asked angrily - You obey my orders, I am your father, and that's it.
- I know something that you don't want to hear, my dear father - she said calmly. I know what you did to my grandfather and my Aunt Amelia... I wonder... What will my sisters think of you if they know about it? - she warned thoughtfully. - Also that you and my uncle planned how to take this kingdom and kick my aunt out of here, that we are not the rightful heirs of this palace and everything else... although it would not matter if I shut my mouth and nobody finds out about it...
King Antonio was in shock, he never thought that one of his daughters knew such a truth, which he took so much trouble to hide and that nobody knew anything.
- From your face I think I am right - added the Princess.
- How did you know? - he asked perplexed.
- From some conversations of my cousin, I don't know what grade belongs to the family, I suppose the Elite one or not? And my uncle, I had the good fortune to hear that information - she answered leaving her father pensive - Look, I don't care what happened with grandfather or that Amelia, but if I am interested in staying with Puss, and that is all I will ask for my silence, nothing will come out of my mouth.
- Clearly, you have an obsession with him, it's not affection, as you say - he said.
- Well, what do you think about what I just said? Or would you rather I told my sisters? - asked, ignoring what his father said.
- Fine... - He agreed without any other option, he was not very happy with the idea - Let it be as soon as possible and let him make the commitment official, besides I will have to promote him to the Elite and have, at least, more weight in this.
- I'll take care of that, dear father - said Dulcinea in triumph.
- Do not sing victory, daughter - he warned her - You have limited time for that.
- That's for sure - he ironized - Otherwise you'll marry me to whoever is most convenient, even to my cousin, I wouldn't be surprised - she added in the same tone.
- Dulcinea! - He scolded her - Get out of here immediately before I regret it!
The Princess bent down to say goodbye, turned around subtly and smiled widely. She had solved the most important thing, her father would not bother her again, now comes the next part of her plan and she will have to have help from another character. That's because whoever she had hired went straight to jail, the one captured by the Royal Guard in suspicious circumstances and he had come to her for help telling the truth and that he wasn't spying. Of course ,she denied everything saying that she had never seen him, so she didn't count on him, he was useless.
It's time for the game to begin.
Kitty was running quickly with a small group, they were in the cave on the road that led to the middle area directly to the square, had very little time to make their plans,
It turns out that Joey was able to find out that a lot of merchandise was coming in near the square, because the Moon Festival was coming up and they were storing it near the square. But Joey warned them to be careful and take those things as ant stealing, even though it was a lot of merchandise and it won't be inventoried, they wouldn't notice if they took out a few of each kind and it was food that wouldn't be ruined.
- They realize that this will be our last little job - said the Tadpole, quietly and enthusiastically.
And he was right, since from now on it would be much more complicated because of all the guards, they only had to wait for the day of the escape to come.
- It is true - agreed his partner - I must admit that I shall miss these little jobs.
- Bullshit, no one will miss all this - he said jokingly, bringing up a few laughs in the group.
- Hey Kitty, what's the next step? - asked another.
- This exit takes you to a basement of a big house; Joey left a clear exit on the first floor, through a window that will lead us to an alley. They will casually unload there," she explained. "Take what you can and we will take turns bringing you to this place. Remember it will be used only once, after that it will be closed.
- Understood - said the group.
- It should take us fifteen minutes at the most, I want you as quiet as a shadow," said one of the group.
- Let's get to work - said the dark female cat and the others nodded.
Kitty was directing because she was the only one who knew the way well, Joey had shown her what was done and the exit he enabled, also showed her how to leave before abandoning the place and close the door of the basement and the road. They wouldn't need that place anymore and they would also do it to prevent.
When she entered the basement, it was dark, but thanks to one of her colleagues, she lit up the area, only until Kitty opened the second door that was on a staircase, taking you to the first floor.
They turned off the torch, from there it was a piece of cake, the group clearly saw the signs that Joey left, they went out carefully, one by one pointing out that he was clearing. They saw the huge hill of merchandise, between boxes and barrels. Best of all, there was no one there. They organized to make the robbery in order: First, one chose and went to the hiding place and the next one left until the fifteen minutes were up.
Kitty had never climbed a hill of supplies, a little more and arrived at the third floor of the house with a small jump. By the way, she was the last one who would close the robbery.
When she left everything in order, headed for the door that leads to the basement. Suddenly she felt that someone was taking her hand, quickly with the other one she was going to defend herself with a punch. Luckily, her boyfriend stopped her in time before she planted the punch.
- Puss! You scared me! - she complained quietly - How could you think of doing this? - she complained and he smiled playfully.
- I had to come and see you, by chance, Joey told me about today's plans - he replied and the dark female cat shook her head, took the opportunity to look around to make sure none of her mates had returned.
- I didn't even feel you. How long were you here? - she asked.
- It has to be something that I have a stealth master girlfriend - he whispered. Kitty laughed slightly.
- I've been here since you started, besides I had to make sure that all this would work out," he said.
- You scared the hell out of me - she complained - They could have seen you - she accused him.
- Relax - he said casually, taking her by the waist and holding her chin with his other hand.
- Don't you like danger? - provoked the orange cat in a whisper.
She smiled raising an eyebrow, accepting his challenge - Of course, I love it - she replied in a soft, playful voice. Suddenly she lunged at him, climbing on his hips and holding onto her boyfriend's neck.
Puss could barely react in time, caught him by surprise receiving her in his arms, he had to hold her and try not to fall.
- Naughty - he accused her.
- Why do you provoke me, you know what can happen - replied Kitty, caressing her with one hand behind his ear, running along his cheek and finally passing by his chin, forcing him to look at her. The orange cat smiled mischievously, then tilted his head to the side and quickly bent over his girlfriend's neck to chew playfully and tickle.
Kitty had to restrain herself and not make any sound, as well as not attract the attention of her peers.
- Kitty! Is everything okay?! - shouted one of her teammates in the distance.
- Yeah! All right, I'm done! - she responded as normally as possible.
Puss laughed slightly as she got off.
- I'll get revenge, you know that, right? - she whispered.
- I imagine so - he answered in the same way. - Before you go, I left you something at the oasis, near the waterfall.
- What is it? - she asked.
- You'll see - she answered.
- I hate intrigue... Puss... - said the female cat, staring at him.
- I know - he said, smiling - It's a surprise, the idea is that you should be surprised...
- All right, I'll wait - she whispered resignedly.
The orange cat approached to place a tender kiss in his girlfriend's mouth.
- Take care of yourself - he said.
- You too - said Kitty.
She said goodbye with another kiss before leaving the place. Kitty hurried back to her group.
Of course, she made sure everything was locked up before she left the road, she also helped to arrange the merchandise with the reinforcements that would arrive to help move it to the oasis and hide it.
Kitty waited for everyone to leave making sure no one was there at the oasis, even the female cat made an allusion that she would return to the lower area but she obviously didn't, the female cat hid herself waiting with a bit of anxiety as it was eating away at her curiosity.
Kitty didn't take long to find the things her boyfriend had left her, it was a medium sized package wrapped in brown paper. When she opened it an envelope fell down, she immediately picked it up discovering that it was a letter.
"My dearest señorina:
I can already imagine your face of curiosity and wondering what I intend with this surprise.
-Aw Puss... Can you get to the point? - she asked, talking to herself in a low voice.
"Well, I'll get to the point. I warn you that the real surprise is tomorrow and for that you have to take this package near the entrance of the tavern at six o'clock. It is important that you do not open this, please, I trust that you will not.
I love you very much.
Puss
P.S. I can tell you in advance that we'll be able to walk freely, so be patient.
The tavern? But they haven't been able to go there for several days because they are supposedly repairing some things and in fact with Puss, they have only met in the training area she has. That Kitty knew about the place is not yet qualified.
The worst thing is that she would have to wait until tomorrow! Why did Puss do this to her? He knows that patience is not her best virtue, she wanted to know what he was up to.
She breathed out in frustration, without any choice she hid the package, even though she was dying to know what it was. Without further ado, she left quickly.
When Kitty arrived at the house, she threw herself on the couch exhausted, closing her eyes. The recent scene with Puss immediately came to her, that feeling of being pressured to be caught by someone or rather her partners while they spent a little time together, gave her a pinch of adrenaline and even became funny.
- Exhausted? - asked Claire as she entered the house after a few minutes.
- Too much, but the important thing is we made it - she answered as she sat down.
- I'm glad to hear that - said her sister - Would you like to prepare something for you?
- No thanks, I'll do it in a while - she answered. But Claire went straight to the kitchen, completely ignoring her friend. Kitty rolled her eyes.
- I don't know why I am answering you if you will do the opposite - she said.
- Because today you have worked a lot together with your partners and if I can prepare something for you, I will do it - she said arriving at the living room again with a glass of milk and a piece of bread.