******** "Well... my birthday is in two days... and It just reminds me how much I miss my family..." I said, my eyes tearing up. Everything seemed to suddenly weigh heavily on my heart, and I was no good at hiding it. This was going to be my first birthday away from my home, and the thought of never returning was always nagging in the back if my mind.What if Pete couldn't find a way to get me home? What if I had to be a cat for the rest of my life... what if... My tears flowed freely now, letting all my fear and sadness out. "It can't be all that bad..." King said. "Yea, you have us" Fox said smiling. I couldn't help but smile as I wiped my tears away. Even though Fox barely knew me he was so caring, and King was starting to become somewhat nice as well. "I suppose I do" I smiled back. *************** When me and King entered the house I had started feeling better from earlier. We entered the living room and saw Pete watching TV. "That's the news for January 23rd, this has been your evening report. We'll see you tomorrow when..." I hate the news,I walked over to my bed and lazily fell onto it. Pete switched the TV off and stood up, "Ready for dinner?" "You mean that same old food you serve us every night?" King said walking to the kitchen."Yea I'm ready" Pete started to leave the room but stopped, "Coming Shadow?" he asked. "I'm not hungry" I replied. "Something the matter?" "Besides the fact that I'm here and not at my home, nope everything is just perfect." I said sarcastically. "I see... If you change your mind just tell me" he said before leaving. I curled up in my bed trying to get comfortable, though it was difficult with all my worries banging around in my head. What if I never see home again? Could I be happy living the life of a pet the rest of my life? I closed my eyes, trying to quiet my thoughts... ********* I opened my eyes and yawned, looking towards the window I could see that it was early morning. Guess I fell asleep... I got up and went to the kitchen, climbing onto the table I could see King's bowl empty, and mine was almost over flowing with food. Looks like King already ate, but why do I have so much food? I moved my bowl closer to myself, and saw a small piece of paper emerge from underneath it. I picked it up and unfolded it. Dear Shadow, I will be gone most of the day, I'm trying to recover the location of an old associate who might know something to help you. I gave you a few extra helpings of food for later. P.S. This note will disappear after you read it. After I read the last part, the note turned into a cloud of smoke and dissipated. At least I know he is trying to help me. I felt a lot better about my situation now, maybe there was hope. I ate some of my food and got down off the table and came to a realization. I hadn't seen King since getting up! I can go see peanut and grape now that he isn't breathing down my neck! I excitingly ran back to my bed and retrieved my scarf before dashing out the doggy door. *********** I knocked on the door and stood back, Peanut answered it. "Hi Peanut, I was wondering if I could hang out with you and Grape." "Uh, sure come in." I walked in and went to the living room, where I saw Grape and King talking. "King? What are you doing here?" I asked. King turned around and faced me "Oh uh..." ********