THE SECOND FLOOR
Labby leapt through the spirit grass, lightning flaring all around her. Qiburned within her with a fervent crackle, and her fur shimmered fromthe sparkles of lightning. She let herself run wild through the heaven ofspirit herbs.Her great master had created a miracle! Labby was almost dizzy from theexcitement at being so thoroughly surrounded by spirit herbs. Her core achedto bask in the Qi and her instincts screamed to tear through the stalks andchew through the spirits down to the roots.She resisted. Her great master had instructed her not to eat through thespirit herbs. And she knew if she waited, her great master would turn thespirit herbs into wonderful pills for her to eat.Labby crackled once more in delight, envisioning sitting on a pile of spiritpills, on a throne she'd lay claim to, under none but her great master.The idea pleased Labby greatly and she found her desire to eat the spiritpills growing. Labby shook the thoughts off, walking through the stalks ofgrass and beautiful spirit herbs her great master had grown as she patrolledthe area for safety.She may have lost control and taken a couple of bites, but surely her greatmaster wouldn't mind such a small amount?As Labby was about to eat another stalk of spirit grass, she heard ascratching noise come from the door. Her ears perked up, swiveling towardthe sound as she rose to stand on her back legs to look above the tall grass.Orange paws peeked through the gaps of one of the windows in thechamber, and the furred form of her nemesis revealed itself to Labby. Theevil orange cat had made an appearance