Sorry it took so long.
"Cat… literally," said James, eyes popping out of his head. It often gives one a shock when their bodyguard morphs into a cat before their eyes. Her little blue friend, Cylon, James thought its name was, stalked over and seemed to hold a conversation with the tabby.
Then Cat grabbed her shirt and began strolling out of the clearing. Cylon followed suit with her breast band and began to follow Cat out. After a second though, she stopped and glared at James, ing her head towards Cat's pants, which, like the other clothes, had fallen off during her transformation.
Not understanding, James asked, "What?" though he felt slightly foolish for talking to a cat.
The cat stalked back over and nudged the pants with her nose then walked over and rammed her head into James's leg. Sensing what she was asking, James bent over and picked up the pants. Cylon started out to where Cat was, turned to make sure he was following her and continued forward. Behind the trees the cat form of the was sitting and swishing her tail with impatience.
James set down the garments and waited for further instruction. Obviously realizing it was a good way to communicate, Cylon forcefully hit his leg with her head and walked back into the clearing. He followed, totally oblivious to what was going on.
He sat at the tree he had sat at before and waited for her to reemerge. A few minutes later Cat approached him, straightening her shirt and looking slightly guilty.
She sat next to him carefully, obviously still sore. They sat in silence until James could bear it no longer. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"You expect me to give away a secret I have kept my whole life because you suddenly become my charge?"
Well when she said it like that… James looked back in the fire. "Sorry," he muttered. "It was just a shock, you know?"
She nodded and spoke, "For me too. I didn't mean to show you, even though you've been great. It's just-"
A loud voice cut her off. "I'm back!"
James whipped around to find Nathan trotting into the clearing. "Nathan!" he exclaimed in greeting before jumping to his feet.
A quick glance at Cat told him that he was not expected to share the information he had discovered. He nodded slightly in confirmation and went over to greet his best friend.
"How was the trip?" he asked as soon as he had reached his friend.
Nathan rolled his eyes. "Those two were fine. I don't think they could have escaped those bonds you made. Your father told me to tell you that we need to hurry for the king in Malvint will not be happy if we are late."
James nodded, "I had been thinking those same things."
"How's she doing?" asked Nathan in a lowered voice with a quick glance at where Cat was propped against her tree.
"Better. She won't admit it, but I don't think she's ready for the ride yet. Maybe tomorrow. You both need rest," James said, slinging an arm around Nathan's broad shoulders. "I think it's time for you to have a nap," he taunted good-naturedly.
Nathan shrugged him off with a laugh. It was good to have him back.
I need ideas. What should happen on the rest of the trip? Should I skip ahead to their arrival? Your input is greatly appreciated. Over 110 reviews! Sorry nothing really happened in the last few chapters. :(