Jan was on his way back to the car after escorting Joshua to one of his royal duties. On the way back something had caught Jan's eye. Instead of going straight back to the car, Jan started to walk in a different direction. Jan carefully crouched down while slowly reaching out a hand. In front of Jan was what appeared to be a stray kitten. Unable to just leave the poor thing, Jan attempted to befriend it. It didn't take long for the kitten to warm up to him. Jan gently put his hands around the kitten and lifted it into the air. He decided he'd bring it back to the car with him. While Jan knew Joshua held a great fear of cats, there was no way he was just going to leave it behind.

Jan stroked the tiny kittens body, it began purring affectionately, it seemed like it was enjoying every stroke.

"Aren't you a cute little one."

Jan started talking to the little kitten and it responded by rubbing it's head against his hand.

Jan stayed in the car like that for some time. Talking to the kitten and softly stroking it. The kitten seemed to be in heaven with it's gentle purrs.

Joshua had finally finished with his royal duty and was on his way back to the car. He was only a few feet away when he caught sight of Jan and what he was holding.

"I-I-Is t-that a c-c-cat!?"

Joshua began freaking out. Jan was completely unaware Joshua was a few feet away from the car as he was absorbed into playing with the kitten.

Joshua didn't know what to do. He didn't want to get any closer to the car. Not as long as that thing was in there with Jan.

Joshua started pacing back and forth, he was trying to form a plan but nothing was coming to him. But he wasn't ready to admit defeat and let the kitten get a victory over him.

"Maybe I should open the door and yell at Jan to throw it out? No, that wouldn't work... I know Jan. He'd refuse."

Joshua leaned down a little to get a closer look and peered at Jan's face and slightly flinched, "Ugh. How can he look so happy when he's holding a monster on his lap!?"

Jan oblivious to Joshua outside had a big smile on his face as he continued to pet the little kitten. It seemed like they had grown attached to one another in that short space of time. Jan knew it would be impossible for him to keep it but he wasn't about to throw it out or get rid of it, not until he found a suitable home where it would be loved.

Joshua continued to freak out. All kinds of thoughts ran through his head like if Jan wanted to keep the kitten. That was a big NO In Joshua's mind but Jan does like to do things his way sometimes. Joshua just couldn't allow it.

Deciding he couldn't let this go on for another second Joshua began to approach the car. He gulped as a shiver ran down his spine and sweat trickled down his forehead. He was preparing himself to open the car door. Joshua had it all worked out in his head, if the kitten at all tried to jump on him he would immediately bolt in the other direction.

Joshua looked a little pale as he stood in front of the car, hesitantly he opened up the door.

Jan immediately stopped what he was doing and looked in the direction of Joshua. Jan didn't know whether he should laugh or be worried as Joshua looked like he was about to pass out.

"Your Highness!"

Joshua tried to keep himself together, he didn't take his eyes off the kitten. He didn't want it jumping him while he was off guard.

"What are you doing with that thing!?"

Jan grinned at Joshua and picked up the kitten in his arms, "It's a stray. It has nowhere to go so I'm going to take care of it until I find it a loving home."

Just as Joshua had feared. Jan planned taking it home with them. Joshua felt his heart beat speed up. He was terrified at the thought of riding home in the same car as the kitten.

"I thought you'd say that... You are a cruel one, Jan."

"Whatever do you mean?" Jan grinned, he seemed to be teasing Joshua now.

Joshua shook his head and sighed as he folded his arms, "You really expect me to ride home in the same car as that thing?" Joshua said as he pointed at the kitten.

"Of course. How else do you expect to get home?"

Joshua furrowed his brow, he was not amused, "I am your prince! You are supposed to listen to me. I don't want to ride home with it!" Joshua huffed, he was acting like a child not wanting to do what they are told.

"Okay but I don't know how you think you would get home. It's a pretty long walk."

Joshua's head immediately perked up at those words. As if he was going to walk back. Why should he be made to walk back over a kitten!? Since when was a kitten more important than a prince!?

Joshua sighed, he knew there was no changing Jan's mind. He reluctantly got into the car grumbling about how a cat had defeated him and next time he wouldn't give up so easily.

Joshua was sitting in the back seat, he thought he'd manage as long as the cat stayed in the front. It wouldn't be able to touch him if it wasn't near him. But his worst fears came true as Jan placed the kitten on the seat besides Joshua.

"Ahhh! What do you think you are doing!?" Joshua cried out as his body was practically up against the side of the car.

"It's too dangerous to be at the front with me while I drive. It's safer back here with you."

Joshua's eyes opened wide, he didn't like that idea one bit, "Safer!? Safer for who!? I'm not sitting besides that thing!"

Joshua's whole body was shaking as he yelled at Jan but he just ignored him as he started the car.

Joshua sat in the back with the kitten besides him. Joshua never took his eyes off it as he gave it the death glare.

"You stay away from me now, you hear. That's your side and this is my side. Don't cross over the line."

Joshua traced a fake line down the car seat with his finger as he talked to the kitten. Joshua had talked to the kitten for a bit giving it clear warnings though of course it had no idea what Joshua was saying.

"Wait... What am I doing talking to a cat!?"

Jan was grinning in the front, amused by the fact Joshua was talking to the cat and it took him a little while to even register he was talking to a cat.

Joshua finally started to relax a little as the kitten stayed on its side of the seat but it didn't take long for that to change.

Joshua had only taken his eyes off of it for a minute when the kitten decided to walk over and nuzzle itself against Joshua's lap.

Joshua looked down when he felt the sudden weight on his leg and the warmth through his pants. As soon as he laid eyes on it, Joshua nearly screamed but he was in too much shock that nothing came out.

Joshua pressed his body hard against the seat but no matter how much he moved the kitten stayed on his leg.

"W-W-What do you think you are doing!?"

Joshua questioned the little kitten, it looked comfortable snuggled up against Joshua. It began to purr sweetly. Joshua was at a loss, the kitten had attached itself to him and he couldn't remove it.

Jan had been watching Joshua from the front highly amused from his reactions and how he was dealing with the kitten.

Joshua hesitantly reached out a hand to the kitten and when it was only inches away the kitten raised its head and nuzzled it against Joshua's hand. Joshua flinched slightly from the sensation of the kittens fur but he quickly adjusted and realized how soft its fur was.

"Hmm. Maybe you aren't so bad..." Joshua started to stroke the kitten and it purred happily in response. It didn't take long for Joshua to warm up to the kitten. He thought maybe not all cats are bad well at least this one wasn't but only this one.

It was quite the eventful ride home and as soon as they got back Jan tried to take the kitten but Joshua wouldn't let him which shocked Jan.

"I'll take it in. You know, you don't have to rush to find it a home. I guess, it is okay if it stayed around for a little while. But only a little while!" Joshua was slightly blushing as he carried the kitten snug in his arms back towards the castle.

Jan watched on, chuckling as he rubbed the back of his head, "Wow, things sure can change fast. I never would have thought he would have warmed up to the kitten. Life sure is always full of surprises."

With a smile on his face Jan followed behind Joshua, pleased with the days events.