The First Kiss-A-Mouse as told by Juanny Part 2 of 3

Chapter One (he said)
Long long ago before anykitty can even imagine remembering, in a dark
forest in a cruel coldcold winter, with icemonsters and snowmonsters,
some little kitties were wandering about, lost and alone. The wicked
humans had abandoned them (booo-hissspit!). The humans had got them
(for some unknown human reason) and then not wanted them anymore.

I am sorry, little ones, to have to mention such horrible things and I
hope you're not too upset. That's the last time I will speak of the
wicked and evil humans (boo-oo-hissspiitt!).

Anyway, these little kitties were wandering about by themselves, each
one alone in the cold darklights, shivering and mewing pitifully. But
one by one they began to find each other as they heard each other's
cries in the forest. Soon there was a whole clowder* of them and they
bundled up together to keep each other warm and they began PURRING.

Well kitties, you know the power of PURRING, especially ALL TOGETHER
and especially LITTLE LITTLE kitty purrs. Well, before you knew it,
something strange happened. There was a funny sort of light and there
in the snow and icemonsters stood a beautiful ladykitty, with silken
grey fur and bright yellowy golden eyes, and she sort of.glowed! She
was wearing a red cloak with white bunny fur around the edges and she
carried a big wicker basket.

"What you got in your basket?" blurted one of the bolder kitties.
(His name was Jake and he was black with white paws.) The beautiful
grey ladykitty didn't seem to mind his question and by way of replying
she brought out of the basket a small pink toy mouse.

"This is a magic mouse, little ones," she explained in silken tones
with a faint purr behind each syllable, "and if you kiss his nose he
will bring your wish into this basket. Only one wish each, and be
careful what you wish for." And with these words the beautiful grey
ladykitty faded into nothingness leaving the basket and mouse behind.

"Well that's chapter one and I need a rest, kitties, so if you want
some more you'd better bring me some Kissamouse cheer!" said Juanny
with a grin. His own beloved Yarrow had crept in quietly during
chapter one and was curled up at his side. He lovingly licked the top
of her head and accepted the cup of Mild Nip Cider that Punkin
proffered.

"We want to hear more, we want to hear more of the wonderful story!"
piped Orson and Winston together. "Yes, yes, I'll continue soon. In
the next chapter you will discover the name of the beautiful grey
ladykitty. First I need to take a short nap, this is such a lovely
warm fire." and with that he curled around, his tail linked with
Yarrows and snoozed noisily.

After a short while Aurora came and batted him gently with her paw.
"Please do continue, dear Juanny, but first help yourself to these
tidbits. Four moths on a stick, and breast of mouse with nip sauce."
She said. Aurora then continued busying herself with the guests as
Juanny awoke from his catnap.

"Where was I" he murmured with a twinkle in his eye, ".and they all
lived happily ever after." The little ones squeaked in disbelief and
Juanny grinned at them and said, "No, haven't got to that bit yet have
I." The kittens giggled and tumbled over one another to get the best
seat.



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