Hi! Finally I bring the new chapter (Excuse me, I have not had much time) I hope you enjoy it and remember about possible orthographic errors

Chapter 16: It doesn't rain but drips

Kitty had trouble leaving the house, because with an injured hand it made her plans a bit difficult, she always had happen the same thing when something left with some "memory" in her body. Although she learned to ignore details like that, Mike always said "It will hurt if you let", and was truth... Likewise, she was in pain, but nothing that she couldn't tolerate, she even took off the sling and walked only with bandages.

The female cat came to the corner that she had agreed with the orange cat and saw Puss was waiting for her.

-Psst - she called from behind a wall, her boyfriend looked at her and Kitty signaled him to come.

When Puss was in front of Kitty, he couldn't take a second more and kissed her affectionately, that gesture had been full of emotions while caressing her cheek, the female cat put her hand on top of it.

-I love you - he said, between kisses.

- I love you more... - the female cat replied, when they finished kissing. Puss embraced her tenderly, there he realized she wasn't wearing her sling.

-Why did you take it off? - He said looking at her and at the same time took her hand carefully.

- I was uncomfortable - she answered neutrally, Puss raised an eyebrow.

-You must take care ... - he scolded slightly, but Kitty looked at him in a way that distracted him, between charming and innocent - Stop doing that.

-What thing? - she asked laughing - I'm not doing anything.

- Yes, of course - he said ironically, reminding when he was little and did that, but it was different. The female cat laughed again.

- Come, let's go to another place - she said.

They went to an area that before had been a house, there was only the frame and it hadn't roof. Puss could appreciate that in some walls they had tiny holes caused by something sharp.

- Here I come to practice my throws with my knife - she told him when she saw that her boyfriend had noticed - Nobody comes here.

- You're still full of surprise - he said amused.

-I suppose like you- she said- I think I have things to discover ... - she insinuated and the orange cat looked at her in an accomplice way.

- And one of those secrets ... there is one that we are both involved and another one that you didn't tell me, but I understand - he said taking Kitty by surprise.

-Which? - She asked, it suppose the female hasn't hidden anything from Puss, unless ...

-I knew about the escape plan ... Joey told me, of course - he replied - I was going to surprise you that day of the escape, but with all this I prefer to tell you.

-Ah ... that ... I'm very sorry - she said sadly.

-Don't worry, I understand - Puss assured her.

- Of course I wanted to ... I wanted to tell you these days since the plan is insured, I also wanted a surprise for you, I think it didn't work - said Kitty taking it with grace, her boyfriend smiled.

- Something Joey told me about the plan - said Puss - And speaking of surprise, well, half surprise that didn't work. Do you think we tell our relationship to them that day of the escape?

-I think that would be a good idea - agreed the pensive the female cat – Although, Claire will hate me for hiding something like that - she added in a joking tone, again he laughed –For a moment, I thought about telling her after you arrived. It was a real shock to see you on this side - Kitty said laughing, giving him a wide smile.

- Do you think I would have stood by idly and waited for you to show up at the tavern? - he asked.

-Of course not - she replied - I only worry, I don't want that you be caught or I don't know ... you had never come here - she added.

- Yes, that's true ... - he agreed.

-The other thing is… we don't know what the kingdom will do now that they did this ... - said the female cat.

- Let me find out about that and tomorrow night we get together in the tavern, whether or not have news - said the orange cat.

-What will you do? - she asked cautiously.

-Don't worry, I won't do anything risky - reassured him - Ah, I bring you another good news now that I remember - he added to divert the topic - It's about Princess Amelia.

-Really? - she asked interested.

-With Joey, we find enough backups about her and her father, biography, family tree, some other detail, but we'll discover more about that.

-Oh! That's cool! - Kitty said with a smile from ear to ear, she couldn't believe how much they had advanced, that is, the female cat thought it would take longer.

-When we get out of here, we can look for her, we don't know where she was, nor if she met with her partner ... but at least we have a starting point - the orange cat counted.

-Finally good news! You don't know how much I rejoice! - Kitty said excited, she want that day arrive soon, was very anxious.

- Although with what happened today ... What will happen to the escape plan? - Puss asked.

-That we'll see tomorrow, it will depend how our sector, assess damages and see how alert the kingdom will be - said the female cat – I'll tell you as soon as possible.

Suddenly she remembered a detail. The kittens she had rescued with Mike that same day, she wondered how they would be. Has something happened with the orphanage?

-What's going on? Is something happen to you? - Puss asked when he noticed the face his girlfriend had put on.

-Is nothing, don't worry... But this afternoon, we rescued a newborns, we took them out of jail so the kittens were supposedly safe ... - Kitty said - And this happens ... I have no idea if the orphanage is okey ... I need to know if they are well ... - she added, determined and dismayed at the same time.

Puss looked at her surprised, he couldn't believe what he had just heard. It happens that they also separated family in that way, because of those damn beliefs of the kingdom. He already felt repudiation belong there.

- Let's see them if you wish, I can accompany you - the orange cat proposed. Kitty smiled at him again, grateful.

-I thank you, but if we go ... - she said thoughtful - Claire will know I was outside and she will make me of those interrogations ... - she said rolling her eyes - Tomorrow I will go early in the morning.

-You're right - agreed and took a healthy hand of her girlfriend - I didn't know that besides you are very skilled in fights and robberies, you are also a rescuer - said Puss causing laughter to her.

-I suppose I am multifunctional - she joked and he joined her laughter, but internally he was saddened for what he had heard. If he know another type of injustice like that... it's just he wouldn't tolerate it. He knew there were problems in that area but he never thought they were so bad.

Kitty put a hand on his cheek forcing him to look into her eyes, it wasn't necessary to ask, or comment anything. Now the roles had changed.

-I feel very naive. How could I be so blind? - He said.

-Hey ... Don't be surprised that the kingdom hides this kind of thing, because the more ignorant are their commoners better for them - said the female cat.

-I don't want to belong anymore to this ... I can't tolerate it anymore - Puss added annoyed. All that stupidity of the oath in the Royal Guard to protect the kingdom. What for? Protect the kingdom from what? What others people say?

-I understand, but ... remember, we can help everyone here and for that, we need eyes in the palace, only you and Joey can help us with that, counts as a very big support - encouraged Kitty. He was silent.

- Thanks - he said, a little more cheerful.

They were talking for a while longer, Kitty tried to encourage him with other things so she distracted bringing other topics to talk. Both sat with their backs against the wall. Puss passed one arm behind Kitty as she rested her head on his chest, enjoying those minutes that they could be together.

Puss couldn't stay too long, he had to go back to the barracks, otherwise, they would notice his absence and Joey's, and he had to add an excuse for that.

The orange cat crossed to the middle sector for other side, only for prevention, in case he meets with teammate or another guard of another squadron. Until that moment, he hadn't realized it was about to dawn, that meant, within a couple of hours, he would have to work again and was already very sleepy. He didn't care because all that was worth it, was more important find out and make sure that Kitty was well and also he could spend time with her, regardless of the circumstance, he didn't care, he would put up with anything.

Puss could sleep a short time, something he could rest, but he was exhausted as well, like his friend Joey. Again, they had to make rounds together and they were in the entrance of the palace, in the great gate.

- How much time did you stay with her? - asked the orange cat.

- Quite late, I didn't want to leave her there ... - he answered – I swear Puss, I prefer to escape this moment, right now, I feel if we spends more time here, more danger she will be. It leaves me uneasy.

-You have to be patient, remember what you told me - his friend supported him.

-Yes, but with this, we don't know if they were delayed ... - he said equally worried.

-We'll think it won't be like that - encouraged Puss. He waited anxiously for that day to come. Just thinking he could be with Kitty without hindrance ... it made him very happy, in addition they would tell the surprise to his friend - Meanwhile, we 'll investigate about the situation of last night.

- You're right, let's focus on what's important - agreed his friend.

They couldn't continue talking, because at that moment the royal squad was arriving with them, it seemed they were coming from one of their meetings.

In the middle of the squadron, the King went with his daughters. Puss realized the King had a smile on his face, as if he had heard very good news.

-In position! - His supervisor shouted at them. Puss and Joey maintained their posture when they passed, both guards bowed in greeting.

Puss didn't even look at them when he returned to his initial position, but he could see that Dulcinea was watching him. The orange cat didn't look back, he knew immediately she wanted some kind of contact. Was she never going to give up?

To their bad luck the group stopped next to them, because one of the king's advisers came running towards him, perhaps with news.

-Why do you keep avoiding me? I just want to say hello, I haven't seen you for some time - said the princess, taking the opportunity that she was next to the orange cat.

- I'm not avoiding you - Puss lied - I'm on duty and I follow protocols, which by the way I should not break and less behave as if it were something casual - he added.

- Well, that's true - she said - I need to talk to you.

- I don't want to be disrespectful but… - Puss said - I think we already talked and we told each other everything- he said.

-Come on Puss, I talk to you in peace, just a few words - the white female cat said. On this occasion, she was behaving differently and that was suspicious.

Although ... He could use this circumstance to get some information that they need right now...

- Ok, if you say that, I will believe you - said the Royal Guard.

- Fine, so, in an hour, in the gardens - said the princess. They didn't say anything else since the King had finished talking to the counselor and they continued walking.

Dulcinea was in her room sitting on her dresser and on top of this was a letter. She opened it carefully and began to read it.

"Princess Dulcinea:

Here's the week report on the job you asked me, so I've investigated so deep but I haven't found anything suspicious, nor that he is in a relationship.

Should be mentioned, he frequents the taverns a lot when he can and returns very late to the barracks. Of course, there is a tavern in particular that spends more time, apparently it is more private because they don't let anyone in (by the way, I don't blame him, there are many beauties in that place) But nothing serious.

I would like to discard or find out more about a particular activity, but I need time and bring you information of good quality and accurate for the most beautiful princess of this kingdom.

Goodbye"

- Idiot… - she said softly, then read a note at the bottom of the letter.

"Remember: Build a friendly relationship with your Guard, so that he will trust you again"

And that's what she was in, usually she didn't follow anyone's advice, but the princess was so desperate to see Puss was getting further and further away that she didn't know what to do and surrendering wasn't an option.

But playing the role of friendly fool? It was definitely not her thing, she wasn't going to get anything out of it, Dulcinea had to invent a pretext to talk to him, and now, about what?

She looked at the clock and realized it about the hour to meeting with him... Well, she will have to improvise. The princess got ready quickly and put on her cloak before leaving.

- And what does she want from you? - Joey asked suspiciously.

-According to her, she just wants to talk - he answered.

-You know, everything that comes from her is bad, please Puss, don't fall again in her game - his friend told him.

-Don't worry about that, I have it under control - he assured him - I'm not interested in talking to her either.

-So? For what you do? - he asked again.

-It's time to learn to play her game - he said - I have something in mind ... I want to see if I can get a little information about yesterday ... something she should know.

His friend looked at him surprised - Wow! I wouldn't have thought of it!

-I know - he teased.

- Always so funny - he said raising an eyebrow and the orange cat laughed slightly.

-Wish me luck - he said, once he saw Dulcinea approaching the gardens.

- I do - he replied. – After, we have a round in the palace.

-Finally, I was drying up in this place - said happy Puss and his friend nodded in agreement. The orange cat walked where the princess was.

Once they were close, the Royal Guard stood at a distance and spoke.

-Good afternoon, Princess Dulcinea. What do you want to talk about? - He asked directly.

-You know that with me… there are no formalities - said the female white cat trying to be friendly.

-I want to remember you that our last conversation hasn't been ... not at all friendly - he said neutrally.

-Yes, it's true - she said - But that's what I want to change, I want to recover our beautiful friendship.

Puss was surprised that sudden change of her, she never interested in that kind of thing, indeed, he could bet that she never appreciated everything he did for her. And now, she wanted to remedy it?

Nothing good she is plotting, that's for sure.

- If you want... - he said.

- I want to fix everything, this distancing doesn't help us at all - she said trying to give the best excuse. "It is important to regain the thrust" - thought the princess.

-It's never too late to remedy matters - said Puss, following the game, he wouldn't be fooled.

- Good thing you're not spiteful - said Dulcinea,

-I never was - he defended himself carefully and she laughed as if it were a joke.

Puss didn't know how to approach the topic he wanted to consult, without it appearing so obvious ... He decided to take a risk.

- Can I ask you something? - the orange cat asked.

-About what? - she asked.

-On the kingdom... I have a little doubt - he answered and the white female cat was curious.

-I was a little worried, yesterday at the end of my round, I was eating in the barracks and I noticed that several of my companions were missing. Don't know if something happened? Not even my boss was there and I thought something serious happened - he invented the Royal Guard.

- Why did not you hear about anything? - She answered - My father ordered to clean that disgusting place and needed their help. So we can build a few watchtowers and a panoramic view platform for the low sector - she said without problems - Although I don't understand what landscape they could see there in that horrendous sector.

Puss didn't like at all how she was referring to the place where Kitty lives ... If they didn't like it so much visually... should keep it in good condition for the people. Or not?

He urged him to answer, but ... he had to be calm.

- I already understand. Well… I was worried - he said.

-I thought you would participate in that activity - said Dulcinea.

No kidding.

- No, at that time, I wasn't even aware ... - he answered.

- Puss ... Can I try to approach you again? - she asked suddenly.

The mentioned took him by surprise, since the change of subject was radical; really, her intentions were other, beside she didn't act like this, he knew how the princess was.

-I don't want more problems ... I would prefer to maintain this friendship only - he answered.

Dulcinea had to bite her tongue to keep from getting rushed, but what it cost her to stay friendly, that was definitely not her thing.

-You insist on rejecting me - she said angrily.

-Don't get me wrong ... - said Puss calmly.

- I already told you my intentions! - Dulcinea yelled.

-You must understand, you have hurt me and used me. Don't you think it's normal for me to react in this way? - He said.

The princess looked at him angrily - You reject my goodwill - she said.

-I just want to keep distance, I don't want the same thing to happen and less lose our friendship ... - said Puss, but he was silent because she left him talking alone, leaving the place.

Although the orange cat thought it had gone better than he expected, at least he could get information, very little, but valuable. Of another thing, he was sure Dulcinea wanted to get something with that kind facet and in fact, she couldn't keep it than a sweet to a child.

He returned with Joey where he told the details just happened and his friend agreed with it and thought the same. They didn't keep talking about that the and went back to their work.

Now he was anxious, since tonight he would see his beloved Kitty.