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Chapter 14: Something unexpected
Puss was dying of sleep in his room, since after Joey went to leave the papers; they had to continue with their work until the end of the shift. Puss really felt that at any moment he would faint from sleep, he was very exhausted. But it was worth it, he wanted to know what he had researched with his friend.
Although anyway the orange cat fell asleep while waiting for Joey, who supposedly would come soon to visit him.
A couple of hours later, Puss woke up after feeling that he was being called insistently at his door. He got up quickly stretching.
-Yes? - he asked, still sleepy.
-Puss, it's me - said his friend. The orange cat opened the door for him.
-I'm sorry Joey, I was exhausted - he apologized – Don't get me wrong, I'm very interested in this.
-Don't worry - he said - I couldn't come before, I was a little stuck thanks to one of our companions and then I also fell asleep - he answered - The same was useful, because now there is nobody in the barracks.
-Oh great! - He responded with enthusiasm - Ok, it's time to go straight to the point, I want to know everything - he added enthusiastically.
-I already mentioned you about the family tree where this support that King Antonio has a sister, Princess Amelia and we also have the letter - Joey summed up - In the other documents it gets more interesting - he said in a low voice.
- Spit it out now! - Puss exhausted and his friend looked at him badly.
-In one of the papers talks about the deeds that King Sebastian did, here this will give us reasons why - said Joey - He prevented several lives from being lost in the kingdom, his brother wanted to build a commotion against him and those who weren't pure race or whole colors, wanted to eliminate them. He and Tuxedos managed to discover the intentions.
- ...It was Rey Antonio's uncle… Who helped him ascend the throne? - deduced.
- So it seems - said his friend.
-I don't even want to imagine what they put together - said the orange cat. - How despicable - he added, and Joey agreed with him.
- Let's go - said the golden cat - King Sebastian financed the Tuxedos who had ancestry of a tribe-race with abilities of sigils and other attributes, it's said that they took advantage of their dark fur to hide, they dominated various arts, such as archery , great riders, skilled in close combat ... The King valued this very much.
"That explains a lot" - thought Puss, remembering the many times he had fought with Kitty before they were dating.
- ... and so they rendered these services to the kingdom, there was no Royal Guard like ours ... - he explained.
-I don't understand why they got rid of them ... -said Puss.
-It sure they feared that Tuxedos would rebel… being faithful to that King and his daughter. From what we could see in the letter one of them was engaged to Princess Amelia - Joey said.
- You're right, I hadn't thought so - said Puss.
- As for the princess - added the golden cat - She helped a lot socially and educationally. This kingdom had all the signs of prospering and growing, although there were those who were poor and rich, Princess Amelia sought a balanced way that everyone had a chance. For example: She looked for the way that the artisans could sell their things to other kingdoms. The big families made obligatory donations, of any kind and whatever they wanted, the amount didn't matter, it could be money, construction of house, etc and of in return an incentive arrived or they asked to the kingdom for something that they needed from outside and managed it. They also received gifts from the artisans and peasants, even made just barter - he said - A balance of finances and needs.
-It seems hard to believe - said the orange cat, not even light years this kingdom would be like this -Something more about the princess?
-Yes, she was good at deciding and good strategist besides being more mature than her brother is. The Amelia's wisdom was enormous because she read a lot and taught little ones while she could, being simple and humble, she was the right hand of the King together with the counselor, of course. People loved her very much, the opposite of Antonio, in adolescence his father perceived that he was petulant and discriminating. He always craved power, but his father saw this ... sadly ... - Joey added - King Sebastian never made a distinction between the two brothers, but he got along much better with his daughter, he saw that it was ideal Amelia to follow his legacy ... but there is a problem.
-What happened? - He asked interested, almost on the edge of the chair because of what was involved in the story.
- He wrote an act determining the heir to the throne, but here it isn't...
-Yes ... normal, it was very nice to be true, find the paper and solve everything - complained Puss - Was it expected or not?
- Exactly ... although with this background is more than enough to give us a push - said Joey - And here is the other thing that I have to tell you.
Puss could see that his friend behaved as if he had a secret that had been around for a long time and wanted to tell.
-Please, don't take it the wrong way - he warned him - Claire and her friend have a group who are organizing a getaway from the kingdom, a very fat plan, that is why they have stolen several things to do it ... I have long since I'm helping because I joined them.
The Royal Guard was surprised, he didn't expect something like that… He knew that his friend wanted to leave and with more reason with Claire but he didn't expect it, the plan and all that, it wasn't a small thing. Besides ... Kitty is involved ...
-I couldn't tell you earlier at their request, because the plan has to be safe and advanced - he explained.
Surely, that's why Kitty couldn't tell him for that reason.
-Well, someday you had to fulfill your desire to leave here - Puss said to his friend, he couldn't complain if he also had a secret.
-Yes... I want to be happy with Claire - said Joey - But ... apart from this, I'll need your help.
-How? - He asked, surprised.
-You go with us, outside you can help me to investigate and find Princess Amelia - he proposed - Come with us.
- Do you think they accept me? - Puss asked doubtful.
- Surely, more with this information and that you helped me get it - answered Joey.
Puss liked the idea of the getaway, also wanted to disappear from that kingdom, besides wanted to help change things in this place, as before and better. He would already like to see the face that Dulcinea would put on this. Also, what better than to be able to go with Kitty to live in tranquility.
By the way, he would surprise his girlfriend with the latter, he won't tell her that he'll go with them.
- So, I think it's a great idea - agreed Puss.
Kitty was in the orphanage with Claire who she accompanied to visit the children, because some of them were sick so they went to help, well more her friend than her because she had no idea about medicine. The black female cat was in the courtyard of the place, who had brought the bow that belonged to their ancestors and tried to learn how to use it.
- How difficult! - She complained because couldn't shoot an arrow decently.
-It's because you're holding it wrong, little girl - said a familiar voice, Kitty turned to see who was.
-Mike! I'm not small anymore! - She argued with him, always bothered her with the same thing - What's up, what are you doing around here? - she asked, he was her mentor, thanks to him she learned many things, it was the closest thing she had to a father.
-I'll tell you later, I need your help - he answered - Improve that bad posture you have, you wouldn't hit even if you had a watermelon in front of you.
-Wow, thank you very much - she said ironically. Mike laughed lightly.
-I'm sorry - he said - You have to improve your position - he added approaching her - You have to have your back straight... You're not an old woman!
-And you continue with your compliments ... - Kitty said rolling her eyes, he shook his head, amused. The female cat obeyed his instructions after that.
-The art of the bow is based on the posture that is why it is important, stretch the arm well with which you have to hold that bow, with your other hand, tense the cord next to the arrow, with delicacy. Firm shoulders Kitty! - He demanded.
-OKAY! - The black female cat shouted she had forgotten how hard he was to teach.
- That's the way I like it! - exclaimed - If you want to hit the target, close an eye for better precision - explained - Now you see that apple in that tree?
-Yes ... - replied slightly to not lose concentration.
- Hit the mark and I don't disinherit you - he said.
-You aren't even my father ... - she answered raising an eyebrow.
-Ha ha but you're something like a daughter, maybe a pet - he replied in a good mood.
The black cat rolled her eyes and then focused as much as possible on her goal.
-Don't forget to breathe - Mike said - When you're ready, release the arrow.
Kitty breathed slightly and released the arrow, watched the path of this and could hit the target,
-All right! - celebrated the cat.
- OK! You are ready to use the bow, better said, you already know what is necessary, just have to practice, you can even throw arrows doing acrobatics.
-Thank you - said Kitty.
- You're welcome - Mike replied.
At that moment, Claire came to the courtyard, surprising herself to meet her beloved almost-father there.
- Mike! - She ran to greet and give him a bear hug - Time without seeing you!
-Uf, yes, a long time - he answered in agreement.
- The truth that has been a week only - said Kitty raising an eyebrow again.
- As party-pooper as ever - said Mike.
- You owe me - the female black cat said maliciously.
-Hey, I haven't seen him like a month ago - accused her friend sticking her tongue out - How did you go?
Both Kitty and Claire treated Mike as if he were their father, when they were younger, he brought food and equipment to help them survive in the orphanage. They loves him very much, although lately he has been a bit far away and they didn't know the reason.
- I'm not complaining - he answered -I've heard of your plans to escape from here.
- Will you come with us? - Claire asked.
- I'm afraid not, I have a debt to these people and I won't leave until I can free the lower area - he answered seriously.
- We can help you from the outside - proposed Kitty.
- It can be, although you know that I prefer that you two go outside as soon as possible - said Mike.
-We know - said the two-colored cat.
- Now that we're here, Kitty, I need your help - the cat asked.
-You know you can always count on me - she answered and Mike smiled.
-Claire, you stay attentive - he said - We will need your help when we arrive.
-Ok, no problem - she said cheerfully.
Mike nodded and addressed Kitty - Follow me, we're on time.
- At least update me something - said raising an eyebrow, but she didn't get an answer. Kitty rolled her eyes, he always did the same to him, and without any other remedy she followed him.
Mike was that kind of cat with a firm and reserved character, it was not many words, but if he said it was just and necessary. With them he was always a bit overprotective, so he reserved some answers, although something he always did was joke them, more to Kitty than to Claire.
The cat could see that they were moving away from the lower area and were about to enter the middle ring, they were also heading to the side that Kitty had never visited, but she did know that there was in that direction.
-You can tell me, why do we go to jail? - The female cat told him.
-Yes, I can, but I didn't want to tell you about Claire or... surely, she would scream to heaven - he replied - This is delicate, I'm doing a big favor to a friend, the truth is I ask you a lot of discretion.
The dark female cat nodded and he continued his story - It happens that he and his wife were captured in the protest and taken to jail to both ...
-Do you want to rescue them? - surprised Kitty as it was impossible to get out of there and less to make a break, unless it was a well-made plan and with time to organize it.
- Something like that - he answered - I want to get their babies out of there ...
- What?! - She exclaimed, unable to believe it.
- They discovered that were expecting children when they had been in jail for a few weeks - He said - They don't want their kids to grow up there or worse, to be discovered and taken away… If it happens, it's sure that they won't fall into good hands, the kingdom gives them away because they don't take responsibility for them ... it is a very uncertain future for the kids - added Mike, sadly.
-I can't believe it ... - said the cat in consternation – At least, free her or I don't know ... how horrible ...
He nodded in agreement - That's why I need your help and discretion.
-What will we do? As far as I know, it's hard to get in there - she asked.
- There's a guard who owes me a big favor - Mike said.
- Can we trust him? - Kitty asked again doubtful.
-He have to do this, believe me, if he don't help me ... there will be consequences - the cat answered seriously.
-Something tells me that was the reason for your absence - the black female cat ventured.
- Yes, of course - confirmed.
- So... The plan is…? - She asked.
-We have to wait until nightfall. There is a blind spot between the watchtowers - he said.
- And we'll wait somewhere hidden at that point - she continued.
-Exactly - he agreed - Good thing those neurons still work - he joked.
- Thank you very much - Kitty said ironically.
They continued on their way, could see how slowly the sun was hiding.
-It's here - he said after a while of prowling, the female cat discovered that they had reached the limit, the houses were aligned to finish a passage, beyond it was a desolate site for several meters where she could see the beginning of the prison the walls were gray and neglected, there were also barbs above the walls.
-Look, right between those two towers that I mentioned, there is that blind spot - he said - He will come when it has gotten dark, in that part they won't see us.
-And... When were they born? - Kitty ask.
-Yesterday they were born ... - he answered.
-What a pity to have to separate from their parents - the female cat said sadly - Although I understand that they prefer a better future for them.
- A real pity ... but I'll do the impossible to release them as soon as I can - said determined.
Kitty was silent, felt helpless ... Until when did they run over them in that way? For that stupid belief, this family was in there ... and maybe how many other situations were there.
They waited half an hour until Mike saw the guard with bundles in his arms.
-Follow me - he told and Kitty listened to him.
It was running very windy, revealing the proximity of the rains soon.
The guy whistled slightly. Mike moved with Kitty to him.
-They are three - the guard said, he carried them with a sort of "scarf" improvised with some weaves, he had the babies fastened to his chest with this cloth, as if it were a backpack in reverse, he was affirmed in his shoulders - Soon they'll have hungry - Mike nodded.
-Kitty, you'll take one - he said and the guard took one of the babies and the dark cat held him in his arms. He was very small and was sleeping peacefully oblivious to what was happening around him.
-Take this blanket, use it so you can carry it, like me - the guard said. Quickly the cat did it, passing the cloth over her shoulders and she left a little loose in the chest area to fit the little kitten, in addition to making sure the baby was well attached. Mike did the same with the other two.
-With this we are at hand - the cat told the guard.
-Everyone on our side. This never happened - he said dismissing himself with a gesture.
Both cats were returned to the lower area, they were hurried because it was dark and could camouflage better.
Claire couldn't believe what she was seeing ... Mike and Kitty brought three newborns from jail. Immediately, together with the one in charge of the orphanage, they gave them the first care, fed and cleaned them up. Luckily, all three were healthy and without any problem, the care of the little ones would happen through some nurses of the place.
- I don't even want to imagine the pain that those parents are carry - Claire said when she got back together with Kitty - It must be terrible, I couldn't separate from my babies if it was like that.
- It is horrible, I wish we could do something - the dark female cat agreed.
- At least, Mike could do his strange maneuvers to rescue them - said the two-colored cat.
- It's true - she said in agreement - By the way, where is he?
- Guess - said Kitty.
- He disappeared as usual? - Claire dared to guess.
- Exactly - she answered.
- Well, the important thing is that the children are already safe, and Mike is fine after not seeing him in weeks.
- Yes, it's true - said Claire - Let's go home?
- Ok - she replied.
Both said goodbye and went walking quietly, they realized it was very late and was very cold ... Kitty and Claire wanted to get home soon, but there were still a couple of streets for that, the two female cat were in the square that have the low sector.
At that moment, Kitty heard something.
-What was that? - she asked.
-What thing? - Claire said but her friend was looking around.
Suddenly an explosion was heard in one of the houses near them, many who were there jumped to cover the debris.
- Claire! Stand up! - She said helping her to stand - Run!
Again another house exploded, the female cat held her hand to guide to an alley.
- I don't like this ... I don't have a good feeling about this Kitty! - She barely shouted at her friend as they ran.
- Me neither! - She said worried since it was the first time they attacked the lower area.
Again a thunderous explosion was felt, but this time very close to them who sent to the ground. They quickly got up to run, stumbling. Kitty realized early on that some debris was falling on top of them. With no other option, she pushed her friend tightly while she jumped back in time. Now they were separated for the rubble.
Puss was in the dining room of the barracks, had recently awakened from his break and was interrupted because he was hungry, also didn't know how, but Joey got to give the day off to the two.
Speaking of his friend, he entered the dining room and Puss could guess he was out a while ago.
-Hello how are you? - Joey asked.
-Here, I'm reviving - said - Want to eat something? I had some food left.
-Vale, it's okay - he answered and Puss got up to go find another plate of food and returned in minutes.
- You went there? - he asked once the orange cat sat down.
But his friend didn't manage to respond because at that moment several of his partners entered, making a lot of noise. They were surprised of the situation since the hour, they shouldn't be awake, less those who were on duty. Some left the dining room annoyed and others were chatting cheerfully, as if they were celebrating.
- What did we miss? - Joey whispered.
-It would be better if we shut up to listen - said Puss and they both closed their mouths, were very curious.
-Who wants a drink ?! - asked one of them very animated.
- Me! - several answered.
- We finally leave those marginal people in their place! They won't bother us in another time ... - said another.
Both cats caught their attention immediately, because obviously it was the low sector, they were extremely worried.
-The best way to put them in their place is to break some things - said another, despicably - Well, better to exploit some houses - he added with a mocking laugh.
- Not that they supposedly wanted to build something? And that's why we destroyed those houses? - asked another.
-They are justifications, don't be foolish - he replied.
Puss was static and held his breath, as if someone had dropped a bucket of cold water in him. Puss was distressed. He immediately thought in Kitty ... and then remembered that his friend didn't know about their relationship, had to hide, looked at him.
-Claire ... - he whispered almost inaudible, he was stuck watching the plate of food. The orange cat stood up and took it from a wing to his room.
- Do not want to share with us? - offered the despot.
-No thanks - he said as if spitting acid.
Once they left there and entered Puss's room, his friend spoke to him instantly.
-I have to go see Claire! – Joey said determined.
-Joey, calm down, let's think with a cold head – the orange cat said calming him down.
-Puss, I don't know what I'll do if I find out if something happened to her - he said - I have to go now - his friend said anguished.
-We have - he corrected him.
Joey looked at him strangely and the orange cat realized that he said it without thinking.
- Do you think you will go alone? I'll go with you, idiot - he replied, quickly leaving the impasse.
-Thanks - he said.
-Not mention it - he replied - Let's go now.
The two cats waited for the right moment to go to the lower area without attracting attention, in fact, they weren't with the clothes of the Royal Guard, but used black layers to go unnoticed. They didn't wait any longer and left quickly to know Claire's status and indiscreetly for Puss to see his beloved Kitty.