Chapter 5: Cat Chat

A slim grey tabby with a pair of small hoop earrings and a bright red bandana stared out into the setting sun as she sat on the roof of the Academy. She closed her sapphire blue eyes and took in a deep breath before opening them once more to look at the presence coming from behind her.

Hello professor, she whispered towards the pudgy golden furred tabby that was headed her way.

So you saw me coming, Banner pointed out as Pharaoh sat beside Gypsy.

But of course, Gypsy responded as she stared back into the sunset, everyday I stare into the sun. When it first rises into the sky, I see what has already happened. When it reaches its highest point, I see what is currently happening. Finally, as it sets I see what is to come in the days yet to happen.

Do you usually speak in riddles? Banner asked in deep amusement and curiosity.

Mystery and riddles are my life and my religion, professor. I could no more live without them than a person could have their heart removed and continue to live. We gypsies are more alluring that way.

You gypsies always did have a unique code of group and self honor. What is your reason for being here with Deanne? Gypsy looked at him and sighed before she turned back toward the setting sun.

I am here to help make sure that her future is secure. Everyday in the setting sun I see either one of two futures for her. One of happiness and one of complete darkness. I, of course, wish for the best future for her but we gypsies know that the future is always changing. It always depends on the paths the person takes that lead them to the future they are meant to receive. The fact that Jaden has yet to reveal how he feels about her is a very big influence on the paths she'll take.

How will it influence her future if Jaden does finally confess his feelings for her?

If he does, all of the weight of the pressure of feeling more towards Jaden will be released from her shoulders and she'll reveal how she feels for him back. When that happens, she will have already chosen the path to a brighter future.

I see your point,, Banner answered thoughtfully, but they're both not willing to tell each other how they feel yet.

I know, and that's what concerns me. How will they reach the destiny they are meant to have with each other when they are both unaware of the others feelings?

I'm concerned as well as you are. I want Jaden and Deanne to be happy as well.

We could help that girl with her plans to bring them together. At least there is someone who is taking decisive action.

You mean Lauren, Deanne's cousin?

Yes, if we influence the events enough it could possibly make them want to express how they feel and eventually have them together.

It's worth a try. They need to do it soon or some sort of disaster will strike.

Here's to hoping this plan will work and that we'll not cause any problems along the way, Gypsy said as she entwined her tail with Pharaoh's and gave it a good shake.

Quite right. I also want to say here's to Deanne and Jaden future together, that it will always be bright.

I hope this works.

You and me both, sister.

A/N: Hope you like the kitty kats' talk, and yes I know that's not the way to spell cats. Go ahead and review what you thought of the Cat Chat! R&R!