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Here Kitty, Kitty - 8. Chapter 4.1

Kitryn watched as Simon faded into unconsciousness as soon as the sun started to become visible on the horizon. The kits had had so much excitement they’d been up half the night and hadn’t long crashed out on some blankets in the back of the cave. So Kitryn decided they may as well sleep when their host did and made himself comfortable in the dark recesses of the cave. He checked to make sure he was between the kits and the cave entrance before he allowed the long day and night to catch up with him.

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Kitryn woke with a start. What time was it? Why was he awake while it was still dark?

The sound of Simon’s voice talking to the kits kick-started his memory and he slowly pushed himself into a sitting position.

The fire came into view and Kitryn saw Simon sitting with one of the Kits in his lap and the other two cuddled close. From the words, he could hear Simon was telling them a story about a prince with long hair locked in a tower by a wicked wizard.

It was astounding. The three kits had been through so much and lost a lot recently. But they were still willing to open their arms to another lost soul.

“Along came a homeless person looking for shelter from the rain. He found the hidden door and decided to investigate.” Simon’s voice was low, and he was obviously pulling the kits into his story. “Suddenly a voice echoed out—”

“Who goes there?” Kitryn boomed making Simon and the kits shoot up in the air.

He doubled over laughing at the glares he received.

“Bad Kitty,” Fran scolded. This time Simon laughed while Kitryn scowled. The scowl didn’t last as Kitryn soon found himself being bombed by three kits wanting his attention.

The smell of cooking meat stopped their impromptu wrestling match and had Kitryn joining the kits sniffing the air.

“Breakfast is ready,” Simon sang out.

Kitryn followed the stampede, his stomach rumbling and his mouth watering at the wonderful food laid out for them.

After a hearty breakfast by firelight, Kitryn and Simon sat at the mouth of the cave and watched the kits playing.

“So, what are your plans?” Simon asked.

Kitryn felt a jolt go through him. “Do you want us to move on? I was hoping—”

“No, no, no.” Simon shook his head vigorously. “I like having the company. And the kits are great. Just, you must have been heading somewhere.”

Kitryn shook his head slowly. “Not really. We were putting distance between us and our old home in case the attackers came back. I really don’t know anywhere in the area that would take in shifters that are potential targets. What about you? Didn’t you ever think about trying to find other vampires?”

“No. Meeting one was bad enough. I know in my head that not all vampires are bad, just like not all humans are bad or all good. But, I am afraid that the rest of me hasn’t caught up with my mind and I don’t think I could be around any vampires without having a panic attack. Not yet.”

They both fell silent again, but it was a comfortable silence. The silence of two beings enjoying the company of one another and watching the kits play.

Prompt used - a picture looking down a mountainside. 
As always my thanks to everyone who reads/likes/comments:hug: 
And of course, thank you Timothy M for all your corrections. :hug: 
Copyright © 2017 Caz Pedroso; All Rights Reserved.
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I wonder where they will go? Staying in the cave will be a barren existence, but it's safe. Scary to head towards the unknown, especially considering the kits. 

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On 17/01/2018 at 1:52 AM, chris191070 said:

They make such  cute and unusual family. I wonder how long it will take Kitryn and Simon to realise that they have feelings for each other. Looking forward to the next chapter 😀

 

Who says they have feelings for each other? 0:) Not me :X  :P 

 

On 17/01/2018 at 2:54 AM, mogwhy said:

sometimes, family is made from the ones you choose to make families. can't wait for next chapters

 

I totally agree moggy. The family you chose is who you want and trust, not just who is related to you by blood.

 

On 17/01/2018 at 3:16 AM, LadyDe said:

They make such a cute family. :hug: But are they going to stay in the cave forever or venture out to find a place to build a home?  It can still be isolated but when winter comes, a cave is gonna be really cold. :,(

 

They haven't decided what to do yet. Of course, if they stay too long the decision may be forced on them :whistle: 

 

On 17/01/2018 at 6:56 AM, Headstall said:

A lovely little family is developing. I loved the fireside storytelling. And the peaceful feeling at the end of the chapter... well done, Caz... cheers... Gary....

 

Thanks, Gary. I want to take the time to develop the characters as much as possible with this story. I have a feeling it will be important later that we know them and how they would react to each other, later in the story. 

 

3 hours ago, Puppilull said:

I wonder where they will go? Staying in the cave will be a barren existence, but it's safe. Scary to head towards the unknown, especially considering the kits. 

 

I'm sure they will find somewhere suitable. I would really fear for anyone who tried to harm those kits with all the protection they now have. 

 

Thank you, everyone, for taking the time to read and comment. 

 

:hug: s for all of you :) 

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Speaking of character development, I keep wondering about Simon’s life before becoming a vampire & how he knows how to set multiple kinds of traps, skin & cook a dear in a cave, etc. Of course, the only wondering does not detract from the delight each time I see a new chapter appear. :P

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8 hours ago, Dr. John NYC said:

Speaking of character development, I keep wondering about Simon’s life before becoming a vampire & how he knows how to set multiple kinds of traps, skin & cook a dear in a cave, etc. Of course, the only wondering does not detract from the delight each time I see a new chapter appear. :P

 

I am trying to slowly reveal the character's background, and mix it with the story development. The word limit makes this difficult so it's taking some time to get the mix right :) 

 

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. 

 

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3 minutes ago, Sussins said:

Love the story chapters are short though 🤔

 

I'm so glad you like the story.

 

The short chapters are part of the Wednesday Briefs rules...All chapters are between 500 and 1,000 words. I am working towards posting another longer chapter on a Saturday but things keep coming up at home and getting in the way. 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting:hug: 

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I'm glad that Simon has the company of a shapshifting mountain lion named Kitryn as well as 3 Kits named Fran, Nelson & Peter. I hope that they'll decide to stay with each other for companionship and safety. I hope that Simon and Kitryn continue to hunt together because they make a great team. One reason I think is because Kitryn can go one way while Simon goes another and then Simon gets to drink the blood then he carries it back to the cave where it's skinned and then the meat is cut off the bone. When the Kits are hungry some of the meat could be cooked for Kitryn and the Kits.

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On 7/20/2018 at 6:34 AM, Butcher56 said:

I'm glad that Simon has the company of a shapshifting mountain lion named Kitryn as well as 3 Kits named Fran, Nelson & Peter. I hope that they'll decide to stay with each other for companionship and safety. I hope that Simon and Kitryn continue to hunt together because they make a great team. One reason I think is because Kitryn can go one way while Simon goes another and then Simon gets to drink the blood then he carries it back to the cave where it's skinned and then the meat is cut off the bone. When the Kits are hungry some of the meat could be cooked for Kitryn and the Kits.

 

I agree Simon and Kitryn make a very good team :) 

 

Thank you for reading and commenting :hug: 

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It is nice that Simon and Kitryn are planning to stay together.  Just want to add that I also like the short chapters that make it easier to remember what I want to say in the comments.  It also keeps the comments shorter.

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