Morning came fast for Mike although he wasn't exactly refreshed,he snatched his phone and quickly dialed a number, a familiar high pitched voice of a lady responded with an exaggerated yawn.
" It's so early, plus it's the freaking weekend let me rest in peace for goodness sake." She said.
" Yeah I get that but I'm a little curious, is it normal for pets to wake you up in the middle of the night just because they've got to go?" Mike asked half asleep.
" You know a 'good morning Veronica' now and then wouldn't hurt, anyway no it's not unusual, Crystal clawed at the door to get out the first night I had her, silver on the other hand wasn't nearly as mannered, he did it right in my flour and to make matters worse he hid it, honestly the nerve of that cat, anyway why do you ask?"
" Hey don't you talk about my silver like that, he's peculiar and that's what I like most about him, and also petting him to make Silky jealous is always worth it." Mike replied already feeling energized because of talking about cats.
" Whatever you should pass by and get those strays checked, I can't have my cats getting depressed because you got rabies." She replied.
" Aww is the cold hearted Veronica worried about me? Gosh I'm touched." Mike teased.
" Whatever bye !"
" Ok good bye- hey she hang up on me ! Anyway time to gat the day started."
Mike got out of bed and into his bath, as he changed he heard sounds coming from the living room and he assumed his new pets were having fun, that was until he heard a crash, there was no denying it that was glass, quickly he got out and saw his cat on the mantle the dog barking at it from the ground playfully pushing a jug that looked ancient.
" Hey stop that, the man won't be happy about you messing around, just look how many many glass mugs you broke!" Chelsea the former hero barked.
With a sneer the cat responded " it's not my fault they were so shiny and yet so fragile, besides with the way they were placed along the edge of the table, they were basically begging to be pushed off."
Chelsea tried to protest but she stopped mid sentence because she suddenly felt a terrible itch behind her ear so she stopped to scratch it.
" Haha you fleabag." The cat commented.
" I'm am not a fleabag ! How dare you call me one." The dog defended.
" Then tell me why you're scratching so much?"
" It's a perfectly normal reaction, even humans get itches."
" I guess you make a fair point- ooh what that, it looks like a jug, but it looks as ancient as the ones I stole from the tombs of the desert kingdom... Very interesting " the cat said while playfully pushing the jug.
Eventually it reached the edge and toppled, suddenly mike dashed and the much anticipated crash was narrowly avoided, Nike who still had her eyes closed, bracing for impact opened one eye to see why nothing happened but she was immediately met by Mike's angry face, this scared her to the point she slipped of the mantle and just when she thought she'd land head first on the ground she found herself on all fours, before she could get excited about this Mike's towering figure loomed over her and this reminded her how small she was in this new world.
" Bad kitty, very bad !" He shouted,
Nike was frozen in place, something about those words struck deep to the point she was sure if she was still human she would have been brought to tears, her ears dropped and she lowered her head in regret, suddenly Mike's hand made its way towards the cat who closed her eyes in fear of what was to come but instead she felt herself being lifted and put on a somewhat soft surface, and soon felt a gentle stroke along her neck and before she could stop it a gentle pur escaped her lips as her eyes became half lidded, seeing the cat so sad and frightened softened Mike's heart and this was his way of apologizing, he then bent down to pick something but he was interrupted by a lick from a jealous Chelsea and even she was surprised by her own actions and feelings of envy towards the cat, Mike also stroked her neck but soon continued to pick what he wanted to earlier which was a picture frame that Nike had dropped earlier during her mischievous game in that picture was a young boy and an older lady, both were holding the jug that Nike nearly dropped a few moments ago, judging by the similarities in appearance Nike guessed that the lady was Mike's grandma and if that was the case then he clearly valued the jug very much, even as he looked at the picture a deep sigh escaped his lips and it clearly held a lot of sadness. Despite being infamous for being the demon lord, Nike was surprisingly empathetic although she only let her subordinates and people she trusted see that side of her and right now Mike was one of those people, she placed a comforting paw on his hand and although small this act brought him great comfort, he smiled and pat her head suddenly a pop-up screen appeared in front of and she flinched but before mike could worry about her his attention was stolen by Chelsea who was desperately scratching her neck, he gave her a worried look before getting up.
" Ok let's go to Veronica's.... After I clean this place and get us something to eat, ok let's get to work." Mike quickly got to work meanwhile Nike went closer to Chelsea to show her what startled her earlier, in front of her was a pop-up screen with a message on it that said.
[Owners affection for the one named Nike has increased, Reward : Regained ability to use human speech...]
Upon seeing this Nike didn't hesitate to put it to the test.
" I can talk again, you see that mutt !" Said the cat in actual human words.
" How is that possible? What did you do." Chelsea barked in surprise.
" Nothing special, this just proves you ain't built like me, I'm special and you're a mutt." The cat responded proudly.
" You're really starting to piss me off calling me a mutt." A smirk tugged at the cat's lips as a condescending look spread across her face, she took a breath ready to retaliate but to her shock a meow is all that came out, she tries again and the same thing happened.
" What's wrong cat got your tongue?" The dog teased.
" Haha very funny." The cat meowed sarcastically then her eyes bulges when she saw the part of the pop-up she didn't read
[... Limit: two sentences per day]
" You have got to be kidding me!" She exclaimed.
The dog took advantage of this and dramatically cleared her throat. " I think you meant are you kitting me."
" Enough with the cat jokes already, nya!" Nike protested.
" Why did you do that ?"
" Do what nya ?" The cat responded in confusion.
" See that 'nya' you're adding at the end of your sentences?"
"I don't know, nya huh why can't I stop myself from saying it nya, oh wait there's an extra pop-up, it says"
[Penalty for wastage of reward: rewarded one will involuntarily say nya at the end of her sentences for the next two hours]
" What kind of penalty is that, nya ?" She meowed or should I say nya'd in surprise. "Haha you sound like the young beastmen I met in that one village!"
" Don't make fun of me nya!"
Before the dog could continue a familiar clank was heard and both new that clank was the sound of their food bowls, both remembered their hunger but maintained composure as they approached their bowls, once again it was milk and both began to lick their milk savouring the refreshing taste of the milk. Mike patted both their heads and went to eat his own breakfast, before long he came carrying two strange items, one was a cage and the other a leash, he then put his hands around Chelsea's neck, she expected pets but to her shock he put a collar on her and began to fasten the leash but Chelsea began to evade him while trying in vain to remove the collar.
" I may be called Chelsea now but thay doesn't erase the fact that I was the empire's chosen one I will not be leashed that's the highest form of disrespect!" She barked in protest.
Suddenly mike lowered his hands like he was holding something and curiosity got the best of her so she tried to get a closer look but in a swift motion he caught her and fastened the leash on her collar, she tugged but it was quite apparent that ther attempts were futile, after a while of pointless struggle she just sat her head hung in shame as she grumbled to herself. In the background the cat was on her back laughing.
" The great hero of the empire reduced to such levels, my how grace has fallen, how I wish the empire could see you now-." Soon her laughter was interrupted when the carrier was placed tight in front of her and the door was opened, he was clearly suggesting she enter but she snuck into a corner snarling each time Mike's hand approached her in the end he pulled out another strange device and clicked a button, at first she wasn't sure what he did but she caught something in the corner of her eye and instinct took over and she caught it with her paws but when she checked there was nothing and centimeters ahead she saw a red dot and lunges at it but somehow it evaded her and just when she thought she caught she heard a click behind her and when she looked she realized she in the cage.
" let me out, how dare you treat the great Nike I mean Juri like some lowly beast !" To her dismay he simply smiles at her and soon the cage was lifted.
" I guess laser really are cat's one weakness." he thought to himself.
Meanwhile Chelsea unwillingly followed as he held her leash in that moment both had the same thought.
" this man is dangerous, he is never to be underestimated again."
Before long these thoughts were forgotten when they both got distracted seeing the new world, a car close by hooted and Chelsea took a sturdy stance barking wildly, " Back you vile beasts, don't you dare think a leash is enough to stop me from laying waste to you lot- ooh what's that lovely scent ." Cars forgotten, Chelsea moved in the direction of a nearby butchery, the smell of fresh meet aroused her senses and she'd be drooling if she didn't retain composure, soon they reached a strange store in an area a small distance away from the busy street, they soon walked up a lawn and Mike was invited by a white cat with a patch on its left eye, it brushed against his leg craving attention which it recieved gratefully in the form of head pats and chin strokes but the cat's bliss was interrupted by two ominous stares, one from the dog and the other from the cat in the carrier, the other cat retreated reluctantly because it felt outnumbered, Mike made his way to the door and clicked a button that produced a melodic chime which fascinated Chelsea, soon footsteps could be heard and a beautiful lady walked out, she greeted Mike with an affectionate hug, seeing this caused Chelsea to unconsciously snuggle up against him like she was declaring he was hers.
" so these are the strays you found, so tell me what are their names?" Veronica asked. " The puppy is Chelsea and the kitten is Nike."
" Hey wait aren't this the names of your waifus from that game you used to play?"
" How do you know that."
To Chelsea's disappointment disappointment a large number of cats emerged and also began to snuggle up against him, mike bent down and released Nike from the cage meanwhile Chelsea was too busy trying to assert dominance. " Hands or rather paws off him this human is mine leave him alone."
Nike suddenly felt possessive. " Stupid mutt, he's my human. And same goes to all you other cats."
" But he was ours before he picked you two strays." A voice said from the crowd of cats. " Yeah hands off his ours." Another said. Meanwhile Mike who was oblivious to the war taking place was enjoying every bit of attention, after a while he finally got into the and took a seat on a sofa and all cats surrounded him, Nike and Chelsea sat on his laps but at one point Chelsea began to scratch her neck and she lost balance and and fell and yelped when she hit the ground, this caught Mike's attention and he stood up and lifted her, this made Chelsea the target of hundreds of jealous stares from the cats.
"See this is why I hate dogs." Some cats said.
" Yeah they could at least try to land on their feet it's not so hard ." Others said.
" I don't get why such incompetent creatures were nicknamed man's best friend it makes no sense..." More insults were hurled at Chelsea but unfortunately for then those words were landing on deaf ears, Chelsea was too busy enjoying being fondled, suddenly she was put on a flat table. Mike addressed Veronica.
" Hey Veronica, do you have anything for ticks, I think Chelsea has some."
" Fleabag!" Nike shouted.
" I'm not a fleabag these are ticks it's different!" The pets continued to argue while the humans had their own conversation.
" Oh now that you need something you've finally acknowledged my existence." Veronica said with a pout.
" What's that supposed to mean?" Mike asked.
" You always come here for the cats and never for me, I get lonely too you know." This left mike speechless for a bit but he soon found words.
" Ok how's about we go for lunch next weekend, my treat." Mike suggested.
" I'll hold you to that." Veronica said looking happy. " Ah you said you want something from ticks, here just spray this on her and take her for a walk I can't have her shaking off the ticks in here."
" Thanks Veronica, you're the best." Mike complimented.
" Just get out of here, flattery will get you no where." After pushing him out the door she took a few breaths to regain her composure, clearly Mike's words got to her and this left her beet red. Meanwhile Nike was busy with the other cats,
" Ok guys I have an important declaration so pay attention, I hereby claim this domain, all who oppose step forward." Nike said.
A manx cat stepped forward. " What makes you think you're so smart you can't be so different from us."
" Can you speak the human's tongue, I can although not for the rest of today but I can, I can say two whole sentences, can you do that ?"
" You can speak the human tongue? Do it!" The manx cat demanded.
" I can't right now it requires a lot of power and I've used too much today." Nike lied.
" I guess that makes sense."
" Wait she believed that , hehe if I play my card right I can manipulate all these idiots and make them my underlings!" Nike thought to herself then she decided to continue. " Anyone else, oh and if you plan on challenging me then at least have a tail." The manx cat shot her a dirty look. " Hey it's that's how manx cats are."
" Hey hey I didn't point fingers so why are you suddenly so guilty, anyway you there naked! Have some decency." Nike addressed another cat.
" You talking to me ?" " I don't see any other naked cats oh alwait there are two more."
" I'm not naked I'm a sphinx." The cat defened itself.
" Surely you jest I've seen a sphinx and they are part woman and part lion and you're none of those." Nike responded.
" You make no sense."
" Anyway if you can't do anything about then I guess you can stay like that , ok now you what are you ?" Nike asked another cat,
" I'm a Siamese cat." The cat responded.
" Siamese sounds like a disease or something..."
Meanwhile Mike took Chelsea through a park, he soon found himself interested in some ducks in a pond nearby but suddenly Chelsea chased after some pigeons and the leash slipped out of Mike's hand. " Huh, wh- what the hell, Chelsea get back here !"