Written by,Mio, Ayumi, Suzuya and Shiori

Writing IBC-July17th

The cats, the friends [Introduction]

ere is the Kingdom of Mine. The king is

so unfair and strict for cats and the people who have a cat. Because when he was a child, a cat scratched his mother’s eye and she got sick. She died because of that wound, and he began to hate cats. Four people, Suzuya, Shiori, Mio and Ayumi, thought they should protect cats from the king and decided to fight with him.

Many years ago, they were good friends with the king because they are part of the aristocracy, and really liked cats. After the king’s mother died, their relationship collapsed. The king began to get cats away from the kingdom and punish the people who have cats or kill them.

Shiori can use magic, has a strong sense of justice and loves cats especially among that people. Suzuya is a genius man. He always says right things, and is quite familiar with cats. Mio is strong woman and good at fighting with anyone. It is she that began to think the

king was wrong. Ayumi is a considerate woman for, of course, people and cats. So, she could understand the king’s feeling and stood by him though she likes cats.

When she voluntary visited the palace to persuade him about cats, the friends misunderstood that he kidnapped her. So, Shiori, Suzuya and Mio decided to help her and solve the problem about cats. The king thought that he could use this chance to eliminate the people who are against him.

In the Shiori’s house, Suzuya was telling the plan to help Ayumi. Suzuya said, “Do you understand this plan? We have to get her back as safely as possible. We should use any skills which we have, of course your magic power, Shiori.” She replied, “Yes. I’m ready to use it, but I don’t have confidence because I haven’t used magic long time.” “That’s no problem. Your skill is still wonderful, I think.” Suzuya said to her kindly. But she couldn’t smile. “I’m afraid that I’ll hurt someone because of my power. When I

was a child, you know, I used power and deleted Mio’s little finger by mistake. Since then, I’ve not used it.” Mio 　 said “Never mind. You should not care about it anymore, I said before. You can use your magic not to hurt someone but to help someone.” She stood up and said, “Let’s go to the palace. His plan is strong. Shiori, can you make us fly to the top of palace?” “Okay.” She said and used magic to fly. And they left for the palace where the king and Ayumi are.

A few hours later, they arrived there. Suzuya said “Be careful. There are many guards in this palace, and one computer is watching all rooms carefully. We have to go to the king’s room with paying attention for them; otherwise, we will be killed.”“We know that. Which way is to the room?” Mio asked. “We should divide up the work. I’ll go that way. You can go this.” Suzuya said.

“Okay. I will. Shiori, please follow him because he is too kind to fight with anyone!” Mio said, and Shiori accepted that.

In the king’s room, Ayumi was persuading him as hard as she

could. “Please reconsider! I can understand your feeling, but you are too strict for cats and people who have them!” The king replied, “Yes, I know I’m strict. But I don’t think it is bad thing.” Then, a guard knocked the door, came in and said, “A few people broke in this palace!” He turned on the screen in the king’s room, and they could see Suzuya and Shiori run. “Where are they going to?” The king asked to him quietly. He answered, “They are coming to this way. Another woman is going to the security system room with beating some guards.” Ayumi couldn’t understand why they do it, but the king noticed.

Suzuya and Shiori were running to the king’s room. Suzuya said, “Maybe, Mio couldn’t keep her under control, so guards have already noticed us.” He laughed with a sigh. “What should we do from now?” Shiori asked to him.“This way is to the king’s room, I think. And probably some guards are waiting for us in front of the room. You can use magic against them to help me there.” He said.

Mio could go into the security system room and fought with some guards in the room. Of course the guards were strong, but it was easy for her to beat them because she had a strong sleeping sprayer. After she beat them, all security systems, for example monitor, microphone, and surveillance camera, were controlled by her. When she saw the monitor, she saw some guards with guns approach Suzuya and Shiori. She spoke through the microphone, “Suzuya! Shiori! Guards are approaching! From behind!” Of course this voice also could be heard by the guards, so they accelerated. Suzuya and Shiori had to run away from them faster. She looked for the button to make guards fall into a trap while they were escaping from them. When the guards almost caught them and Shiori shouted Mio’s name with pray, she could find the button, and all the guards fell into a trap with their screams. At the moment, they noticed they could come in front of the king’s room. “Wow, Shiori, we could get to the king’s room, and probably have to thank Mio.” Suzuya said. “Yeah, but it is too fast to say that.” Shiori said.Suddenly, the king’s voice came, “You can come in.” And the door

opened quietly. They were surprised and looked at each other, but they decided to come in. When they did that, they saw Ayumi be tied to her arms with a rope and her mouth covered with gummed tape.“Ayumi!” Shiori shouted.“We haven’t seen long time, Suzuya and Shiori.” The king said.“Yes, more than ten years. You changed a lot, since that day.” Suzuya said.“Yeah, our relationship has been bad since my mother died, right? But, why is it strange to change? A cat killed my mother, and I began to hate cats. I know you guys still love cats and want me to stop eliminating them, but I won’t. If you continue to resist me, I will kill you guys together.” The king said, and several guards who look stronger than usual guards came in the room from back room.

“My turn has come.” Shiori said. “Is your magic okay to beat them?” Suzuya asked.“To beat them is to help you and me, of course cats and people, right?” She answered and had a gum to recover her power she used. “I can do it.”

The king’s guards started to attack them, and Suzuya and Shiori accepted the challenge.The king said to Ayumi, “Stay focus on watching this fight. Your friend’s end is coming.” Ayumi stared at him.“Shiori! Behind!” Suzuya shouted, and Shiori could

escape a guard’s attack by the skin of her teeth with her magic barrier, and said “Thanks, Suzuya!” Their combination was nice.“Hey, Suzuya, how about using the ultimate weapon now?” Shiori asked to him.“It may be too fast, but you can use it now, I think.” Suzuya replied.“Okay, I’m sorry if I involve you in the big power.” Shiori said and smiled.“Ah, please don’t be so hard on me.” He said.“I will do my best.” She said and drank a drink which she brought.When a guard tried to attack them, suddenly dazzling light was given by her.

After the moment, king and all his guards were knocked down and fell flat.“Wh, what happened?” The king said.“The king, your guards can’t fight anymore, I think.” Shiori said. “Then, can you fight with us more?”She walked to Ayumi and released her.

The king pushed the button with all his power. “What did you push?” Suzuya said. “It is disintegrating button. This palace collapsed in a few minutes! ” After he said, he groaned and fell down. “What!?” everyone screamed. Then the palace shook and big stone fall down from the ceiling. “It’s not good. Get out of here!” Suzuya shouted. But Ayumi did not move. She watched the lying king.

“What are you doing? Come quickly.” Shiori called Ayumi. “I can’t abandon him. Let’s take him out!” “Are you sure? He kidnapped you and droved cats out of the kingdom.” Shiori said. “But we were friends. No we are still friends!” Ayumi said. “We don’t have enough time to talk. I’ll carry him. Please help me.” Suzuya set the king on his shoulder. They went out the king’s room. When they were running through the passage, a person appeared. “Mio!” Shiori called the person’s name. “Ayumi! You’re safe! What happen to the palace? And why did you bring the King, Suzuya?” Mio asked angrily. “You know we are…” Ayumi said emotionally, but Shiori cut her words and said, “This palace will collapse soon! We don’t have enough time to talk about it. Let’s escape from here first! I’ll explain it if we can get out!” “OK, I understand. Let’s go!” Mio said, and they began running through the palace as fast as possible with the unconscious King. They ran desperately.

Finally they could reach the entrance and get out. Just then, the palace collapsed and the horrible sight spread in front of them. Everyone could not say anything for a moment. Suzuya said “Oh, my god… I can’t believe it…” seriously. Everyone could not accept the fact and were at a loss. Suddenly the King woke up and sat up abruptly. “Oh… Am I alive? Why…?” He murmured. “You must say thank you to Ayumi! She is the person who saved your life. If she were not there, you would die! Is that what you want?” Shiori said emotionally. But the King couldn’t answer. “Mine, why did you do such an unfair thing for the cats and people? I expected this ending. And we are still friends, aren’t they? If you are thinking same thing, please reconsider it!!” Ayumi said. Nobody did say for a short while. Suddenly, the King stood up and sad “I’m sorry, everyone. I did not mean it that way. I was in the wrong. I will never do such a bad thing!!” “But I can’t trust you.” Mio said. “I know you can’t believe me right now. But I promise you I’ll never do it again!” The King answered. Suzuya said “OK, I believe you, Mine. We should believe him.” “Thank you, Suzuya.” The King said with his tear.

A few years later, cats came back to kingdom, and everyone in the kingdom is living happily with cats.