Author's Note (2022): I'm alive and I finally graduated college. Now that I have a full time job, I won't be able to wrote or update these stories like usual. I wish I could but it is what it is. I'm re uploading the old alternate ending where Nate(the main character mouseboy) survives that I wrote years ago. It's a bit long so I broke it up into individual pieces for easier view. Stay cool everybody :D I added a bit more LORE to the Cat and Mouse Universe lol.
1."Well well well." I hear her voice behind me as I stare vacuously at the bright LED screen. It shocks me at first, but then I start to shake, uneasy.. I looked behind me at Anna who smirks.
"I admit, it was a good plan." She starts off. Her compliment surprised me as she rarely gave them out to tiny ones like me. "Kinda sucks about the timing though". I hear a bit of sarcasm that lingers on her tongue.
"So what are you going to do?" She asks me. Personally, I never thought that far ahead. Now I feel stupid and hate myself for making such a rash decision. Anna taps her foot and smiles even more. Her expression growing smuggler by the minute.
"Were you this stupid or is this a mouse boy thing? I swear, you little guys go off and do anything to get yourselves killed." She rambles on and on, and I start to believe she was right. Although there were around 10 mouse boys for every 1 catgirl; a typical mouseboy wouldn't last a day outside on his own. He'd only be safe with a good owner. If not, then when the time comes; a catgirl, big or small; would swallow them like candy. It was in their biology. I look at her and she stares at me like I'm an idiot. I hear her sigh like she's caught an idiot in the act. Not that I can argue with her anyway.
"Alright! Since I'm in a good mood; I'll bring you to Zoey tomorrow." The sudden sound of those words made me look at her, puzzled and confused. She responds with an agitated voice.
"Don't believe me? I may like eating you guys, but Zoey's a dear friend of mine. I can't swallow her pet." She said, "Or do you actually want to stay here? I don't mind." I shake my head and she looks hurt.
"Ouch." She said, but her voice still stood strong, "I almost don't want you to leave now that you've done that." I stand my ground. I put my foot down and look her in the eye."
"Ok, Ok. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to see her." She said, "But be warned, some of the cat girls at school won't be as gentle with you as Zoey is, nor I." I decided to heed her warning, even though she did toy with me for the last few days.
"Be ESPECIALLY careful around a certain girl. Her name is Harribel." said Anna , "If you see a girl holding a pink umbrella. Do not, under ANY circumstances, attempt to go near her. Got that" I nod my head, even though it seemed like a lot to take in." Anna doesn't look too convinced, but continues her warning anyway.
"I've heard stories about what she does to your kind. If you thought I was bad. Then man, would having harribel for an owner suck for you." She said to boost up her own spirits, "At least I'll give you a chance." While Anna had some questionable arguments, she was right on her own merit. Yes, she would have duels, yes she would make a maze challenge. Sure, she would give out quiz-like problems; but she was fair in her pickings. She often gave out hints or flat out said there would be competitions in a few days. She let everyone know beforehand so no one could argue against her. I look hopeful at her, but then think for a second and look over by a door. It was the door to the basement.
"Are you worried about the other mouse boys?" She asks you, "I don't have to do this, you know. I'm only doing this for Zoey, not you." I hear her tone shift to serious for a second and lose all my will to protest.
"Of course,...I could always eat you." She gives the comment a slight giggle at the end. Opening her mouth, she points to her gaping maw and wet tongue. I see the darkness shroud her pink uvula. "You'd likely enjoy it though, you creep." She closes her mouth and looks at me.
"So do we have a deal?" She asks me. I look down and back up to her. She smiles, but it was more of a business smile; not one of love. I reach out my hand, and she points a finger towards me. I grasp her pointer finger and shake.
"Ha ha, that's so cute no matter how many times I see it" She giggles to herself and laughs at me. my cheeks grow a shade of beet red with embarrassment. This implies that this isn't the first time she's made a deal with ones' size.
"Feel free to do whatever you want, but tomorrow; be ready and be on guard. It's a Cat eat mouse world out there"