The Great Meeting

We walked back to Molotov's alley in grief. Blossom died such a horrible death, and only a few saw her before she died, including Jay. Maybe something happened and she didn't want to come home. Anyway, we made it back and we saw two other leaders. One was a tortoiseshell queen named Queen Leila, and the other was a pet with torn orange pants and a blue tank top on. His tail and ears were white, and his name was Sir Cloud.

Jet said, "Only one more left. Sir Sea and Queen Firefly." Jet sat me down with Molotov and the two greater leaders, King Sun and King Dark. Molotov asked, "So what happened?" Jet explained the fire and how one of the cats told him that there was a bomb, and it killed Blossom. The kings bowed their heads and they both said in unison, "I'm sorry for your loss."

My tail grew a little heavier. I glanced down and noticed that another sapphire appeared. I was glad that my gems were growing back, but my tail was getting kind of heavy. Finally, the final cat announced, "Sir Sea and Queen Firefly have arrived!" Then Jet shouted, "Alright! Let's get this meeting started!"

Soon, everything was set up. A large table made out of boxes, and the seats were sturdy wooden boxes. The King and Queen of the Night sat on the very left side, and The King and Queen of the Sun sat on the right side. Every other leader sat in random spots, and the other cats that aren't involved are to guard the alley at all costs. The meeting has officially begun.

King Dark asked, "So Molotov and Jet... why have you all called us here? This is the first time we've ever had a meeting like this." Jet said, "We need to discuss about moving away from the alleyways and into the forest." There were gasps of shock and some leaders murmured some things amongst themselves. King Sun said, "But why? We're fine here, aren't we?"

Molotov said, "We've lost more cats and kittens to humans than we've lost to natural causes. Including today, in Moon's domain, we lost six cats and three kittens to a human throwing a bomb!" Moon said, "He is right, and sadly, Rudy has lost most of his kits to, and only, humans." I flattened my ears. He must've heard Jet talking about it to Molotov.

Sir Cloud said, "It's true. Most cats under my protection have died to disease called the Artificial Super Sickness. According to one of the cats who survived, it's a sickness created by humans specifically for pets." Molotov said, "Jet has been taken by humans, and has been infected by the disease as well. We were not aware of it until cats started dying, but Jet hasn't died, so it has slight affect on pets until later on."

Others murmured in surprise because they have never heard of it before. Then Queen Leila shouted, "How do we know you aren't lying? We need proof!" Molotov said, "It's too dangerous. I don't want to risk anything because multiple sick corpses are still there. We can't take the risk of the disease spreading again."

Queen Leila stood up and shouted, "But-" Then King Dark stood up and said, "Enough Leila." She pouted and plopped back into her seat. King Sun said, "It's true that we had many casualties due to humans, but there's no way we can save other pets, cats, or dogs. Some are even accustomed to humans and the abuse along with them."

What he said was unbelievable. Was he a captive bred cat? From looking at everyone else's expressions, it looked like that they were thinking about the same thing. King Dark glared at him and asked, "What do you, of all cats, know about pet life, O Forest Born one?" King Sun realized what he had said, and he looked down. Even his mate was confused.

Then King Night's mate, Star, said, "It seems that this meeting has revealed something that was intended to be buried away. You are aware of the rules of the Cat Clans, right Sun?" Queen Spring, Sun's mate, stood up and shouted, "Now hold on! If he was-" But Sun raised his hand, and silenced her. He then stood up, and took a deep breath.

He then said, "Yes it's true. I know about human life because I was a human's pet once as a kitten." Most of the cats started growling at him, but his kin had looks of shock and distrust in their eyes. He continued, "I ran away a few weeks after I turned into a pet, and I walked through the alleyways. Soon, I crossed paths with the Cats Of Sun's King. The one and only, King Scorch."

Some cats yowled in anger because of the spoken name. I heard Sir Cloud say, "He doesn't deserve to speak that name." Ignoring the criticism, Sun continued on with his story. "He adopted me, and took me to his alley. Soon, he grew old, and passed on the torch to me instead of one of his two sons, Jake and Isaac. Sadly, they both committed suicide because of his choice, and he eventually died of sickness." Everyone grew silent as they listened. His story was quite saddening, but what was done was done.

King Night said, "Your story was truly tragic, but that doesn't change the rules. In the name of King Raven, I declare that Sun's name is removed from the higher class. He will still be King during this gathering though." Spring said, "Very well. Our heir-" Then Night growled, "No! No kin from that liar will never be King!"

Jet groaned and said, "Let's this over with already! Okay... so we can't save the pets and we will get the dogs after we make it to the forest. Are you in or out your majesties?" It took a few seconds, but King Night and Sun both said, "I am in." I smiled, and now peace was finally within our reach.