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Chapter 3: An Inner Battle.

Claire ran cautiously through the streets of the kingdom, she hid her identity with a cape to go unnoticed. After a few minutes of traveling several sides she entered a tavern, that place was safe since was hidden and few knew the location. There were all kinds of people, there were those who belonged to the low sector but also the plebeians who found unfair measures of the kingdoms besides they said that in the past there lived quietly and thanks to that place they remember happy times.

The two-colored female cat went to the table in a corner, sat there and then took off her cloak and she waited. In the meantime, she took out the cloth with which the Royal Guard had made the tourniquet. Although that was deteriorate but meant a lot to her, so she kept it. Claire smiled.
Several things had happened since that event. Claire decided to search for that guard who had helped her, to know his reasons, obviously, there must be one! Those kind of people wouldn't risk their reputation and work for this and this entire thing was going around for several days so she began the search.

It wasn't easy, were several weeks lost and complicated because she didn't know what excuse give to Kitty, who isn't stupid.

Finally, she found him. Claire had to sneak into the kingdom, in the middle ring and caught him doing a night round in that sector. She only have a little and nothing about going unnoticed ... and in that place ... ugh ... even risking that she would suppose that he wouldn't do anything ...
The female cat hid in the darker area and caught his attention as he passed through that area.

The golden-colored cat was shocked to recognize the lady of the bandaged foot but he was glad to see that she was better since the wound was healing.

- What are you doing here? - He whispered.

- I need to talk to you ... - she replied softly.

He looked back to make sure no one was watching him and there was no danger to her.

- Well ... but not here - Joey told him - Excuse me - he added, then took her hand and led her away from there hurriedly. She barely follow him; let's just say she wasn't very fit. She promised that she would ask for help from her friend one day.

After Joey carried her through many streets and passages, they entered through a hidden area, a kind of labyrinth that with luck could see the way by the little visibility that there was. That's when she met that tavern.

This is ideal for talking, we won't be in danger - he said with a friendly smile. - I see your foot is better - he added. She nodded gratefully; the truth is that she didn't know how to react.

- Er ... I'll get right to the point ... Why are you treating me like this?

- We always have to treat a lady well, of course - he replied.

- I appreciate it but ... You know I don't mean this ... Why didn't you let me die? It's supposed to be our destiny ... we're the scum - Claire said, looking at him seriously.

He sighed in frustration, he didn't like that term.

- First of all, don't treat yourself that way - he said. - In the other hand... I hate this shit of classifying the rest of the people for not complying their "standards" of their stupid line. Every time I see this ... more anger gives me, it's unfair and I can't do much and when I saw you saving that little cat ... I couldn't stand it, I couldn't leave them like this- he answered.
Claire didn't expect a response like that; they weren't supposed to think that way.

I'm glad to know you're not like the rest ... I thought the Royal Guard were all classics supporting this kingdom ... - Claire said. - I appreciate what you did.

- You don't have to thank me - He said with a smile, she responded.

After a few more questions the conversation became pleasant all flowed normally even lost the notion of time.

The days passed and they met regularly, grew that friendship with the confidence to the point that took a risky step, began to go out together. Now Joey was helping Claire's circle, cautiously so his partner didn't suspect. He even wanted to help with the plans to escape from the kingdom.

Of course, none of his best friends knew about this.

Joey had finally reached the tavern, and the two-color cat met him with an affectionate kiss.

But…

- Claire! - Kitty shouted at the scene.

- Kitty! What the hell are you doing here? - She asked her friend, exalted by the surprise of seeing her there. Kitty and her crazy ninja skill ...

Joey was frozen on the floor and embarrassed at the same time, he didn't know how to react, he wasn't expecting that.

-I want to ask you the same! - Answered the cat.

What else ... she had already caught her.

Can you wait for me for a few seconds? It won't take long - Claire said to her boyfriend, he nodded.

Kitty was incredulous ... so that was the reason for those frequent absences, that's nothing! She wasn't even able to tell you! They're supposed to be like sister!

- Do you know what you're getting into? He's a Royal Guard and you're dating him! Don't you take the weight on that? And you hide it from me! - Kitty said, spitting all the words.

- Precisely, I was afraid that you would react that way and even if you don't believe ... I was going to tell you in a little while! - She tried to defend herself.

- Of all the cats that exist ... You had to choose the most complicated! - Kitty complained.

- Do you want to calm down? Let me explain at least! - Claire said, her friend grunted and then nodded – This is different! He's different! He saved me that day when we marched! - He added - He isn't like the rest ...

- What if it's a trap? - She asked suspiciously.

- Do you think he would be here? If it were the point I'd be in jail - Claire replied.

- You look like a teenage girl in love - Kitty scolded.

I think so ... Oh! What a relief you already know - added the two-color cat embracing her.

- Of course... I had to follow you - she said.

- How annoying you are ... - Claire said as she parted and looked at her. - Ah ... I need to tell you something else, through Joey ... I was looking for a medicine for a child whose health is serious. Do you remember?

- Yes, perfectly - she answered sadly.

- Take this - said the two-colored cat, passing a paper - He brought me the location of that and told me to go at night

-Wait…

- Yes, you came at the right time - she said with a smile - Our meeting was going to be short and I was going to tell you all of this tonight. The constellations line up! And you didn't believe me!

The black cat rolled her eyes.

-Ok, I'll stop - she said with a slight laugh - Just be careful.

- I'll have it and you'll still enjoy your evening - Kitty said, and left quickly.

Who could have imagined it! So much information in one night, her friend in a sentimental relationship with a Royal Guard. Could this be more crazy? On the positive side, now they had a kind of spy in the high area who could help with the escape.

She glanced at the paper to read the location, it was piece of cake since it was relatively close to where she was besides it was already night. The sooner she acted faster she would get the medicines for the little one.

She made her way through the different streets of the place and thus reach the target. It was a drug store but it was locked at the front door. Kitty decided to go to the back.

The dark female cat watched to see that there were no moors on the coast, she slipped into that place. Luckily there was a back door that could easily break it. She pulled out her knife and began to force, it only took a few minutes.

Kitty came in and found that there were several shelves with lots of medicines, she thought it would be late but she saw that it was sorted alphabetically. She checked the name and more or less calculated where the medication might be. With much patience, she began to search.

After several minutes, she finally found the bottle. She smiled relieved.

- Stop! - She heard a familiar voice and turned to recognize that cat with orange shades and green eyes ...

- Stop intruding on my way - she snapped coldly challenging him with the look, at that moment there was eye contact like the other opportunities.

-Why are you doing this? - Asked Puss, hesitating.

- Is not it obvious? I only survive, unlike you, I wasn't born in a cradle of gold - she answered sharply.

Puss looked at her, was surprised by the bravery of how she faced him, he had never met anyone like that.

But feeling sorry for her was a mistake ...

- I've given you several opportunities but you insist on trying your luck - he replied.

- Well, stand aside and your life will be easier - she replied.

- Get that back! - Puss demanded.

- Never! - She answered stubbornly.

She tried to run but Puss saw her intentions and quickly jumped to grip her wrist tightly.

- Get your hands off me! - She threatened as she struggled to break free, and again they looked back, lost in those eyes ...

Even Puss didn't know what he was doing, it was normal to arrest her and it was over. But no, there was that contact, that tension ... trying to understand with his eyes. After a few seconds Kitty was the one who cut the contact. Things were happening to her and it wasn't a good idea to allow them.

She released herself from his grasp in a single movement, was ready to escape from there, quickly turned around and before she could leave, as if she were a deja vu, a sword was in front of her making her stop abruptly.

Puss lunged to catch her. This caused them to fight on the ground, melee, without any weapon in hand as he struggled with the female cat fell medicine and knife.

Hastily, the female cat with her two legs and with all her strength pushed her opponent to one side. Once Kitty was released from him, she ran in her four paws to reach for the weapon and medicine. The female cat had to dodge with difficulty an orange cat who was trying to catch her. She circled a piece of furniture to get out the door.

The chase continued outside ran fast for several streets, for Kitty was difficult as this was drawing much attention so she preferred to climb a few walls to reach the roof and try to lose the guard.

Obviously Puss wasn't going to stop, he focused so much on following her that he didn't notice that they reached their "territory", that was complicating him as the environment grew darker but anyway he concentrated on not to lose her, on several occasions almost cornered her but she managed to escape. This changed when the orange cat worked the plans and now they were face to face.

And over there it starts to rain, now it will be more complicated to move.

They fought again despite the conditions, they could hardly fight since they were fatigued and they were breathing hard ... The atmosphere was tense. It was several minutes like this. Kitty knew that if they continued this way they would never end, neither of them would give in. The female cat glanced around to see what she could do.
She could see a rope that was stretched between two houses that crossed a small square below this, there she noticed how much it had rained by the puddles of sludge that formed.

Kitty dodged a Puss thrust, rolled over, and jumped a good leap onto the rope, with effort began to cross it hanging from it. The orange cat did not give up and followed her until he caught her step, he was determined.

The female cat without thinking and with difficulty, the hand in which had the knife cut the rope. While her opponent took a good mud bath on the floor, she swayed and jumped to the other end hardly.

Puss removed the excess of mud in his body and watched as the thief escaped.

Great ... again, he felt very frustrated cursing internally.

- What happened to you? - Joey asked as Puss entered.

- It's better that I do not tell you - he replied, and went to the bathroom to clean himself.

This time he was sorry he had let her go that day he could not defeat her, he had the opportunity to finish this topic ... But no! His bewitching blue eyes would not let him. It is the form that could define that look.

Had he said enchanting eyes? It was not right!

He could not help it, he was struck by the fact that a lady like her would struggle with that determination and courage. Puss was very confused, he did not know what was going on with his head, he did not know why this was happening or how to control this. He had to solve all this problem that had caused, this clearly is a mistake.

He sighed heavily.

- Puss, the princess Dulcinea calls you! She needs you in ten minutes! - His friend warned from the other side of the door. –Watch out! Don't fall for going after her! - He joked.

- Shut your nose! - He replied, pissed.

The orange cat got ready as quickly as possible, then waved at Joey and headed for the palace just outside Dulcinea's room.

He knocked softly on the door and within a few seconds she opened the door.

- Good evening, they told me you called me - Puss said.

- Hi, yes, come inside - said the white cat, pulling him out on one arm.

The orange cat was nervous at that moment ... He was alone with the princess Dulcinea in her room! And if they caught him there ... that would be a problem.

-Tell me… What do you need? - he asked.

- A great favor, if you help me with this ... - she said, seductively approaching the ... - You will have a great reward.

What? Why did she flirt with him again? It wasn't the first time ...

The green-eyed cat looked straight at her ... her face so fine and delicate ... so sweet ... make him lost his head. Although… never as cute as the face of that particular thief ...

Wait… What?

The white cat hugged him and pulled his face closer ...

He had a terrible mess in his head and did not even know what to do...

- Whatever you need, I will - said the orange cat, she smiled broadly.

- I want you to accompany me on a journey ... - he said suggestively.

Puss swallowed nervously.

- When would it be? - He asked once more.

- I'll let you know in a few days, I'll have to sort things out. We'll travel alone - she added.

Dulcinea tenderly kissed Puss's cheek very close to his mouth, tempting him.

- Thank you - she said.

- Anytime - he said with difficulty.

She laughed slightly at his reaction, she had him in her hands, practically ...

- I don't want you to risk your skin anymore, go away. I'll keep you abreast of everything - said the white cat.

He nodded slightly and left the place.

What a day…

The rain had stopped and Kitty was outside her house kicking very irritated everything she caught in her way

Damn moments of tension! Damn those stupid eye contact and that lovely look!
She could not be having this! Yes it was an inevitable chemistry but no! Although they were not very intimate moments like two lovers ... it was that strange and inexplicable atmosphere that formed ...

She would have to find a way to not allow that madness! Exactly ... Madness is the correct qualifier He is the enemy!

Claire came out of the house feeling all this noise surprised to see Kitty "kicking" the bitch (it was the way they referred when someone was very angry).

-Kitty what's wrong? - she asked, waited a few minutes and when she did not answer Claire added - It's okay if you couldn't get the medicine, I can tell Joey.

- I got the medicine - she finally answered.

- Then why are you like this? - She asked.

She was silent again, debated in her mind if it was a good idea to tell her what was happening to her...

Kitty decided not to tell anything, most likely that this nonsense would soon happen to her as well that she was unlikely to meet him again and if it was the case would fight, it was not a subject to worry about.

She chose to lie to him.

-You don't know how angry I get when I see those idiots abuse their power!

-Everyone ... but we'll be leaving soon, you don't have to react like that - Claire said tenderly.

- I needed to vent with something ... it was this or going to fight to improve my ability - she tempted, she knew her sister-friend didn't like.

- Don't go back to those stupid battles - she said angrily. - You're already good at what you want more.

- Then let me be - she said playfully. Claire shook her head.

- Come on in, we'll have some tea and we'll leave the remedy to the orphanage - she offered. Kitty nodded.

While the female cat was accompanying her friend to give medicine to the child, she drank her water thoughtfully. Yawned heavily and within her swore she would seek a solution to remove this "charm".