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Kitten Theater, I-5, Jojo's New Beginning By: Malissa Madison Jojo stood in the middle of the theater stage, sweat soaking into her leotard as she bowed to the empty audience seats. As the stage lighting dimmed out and the house lights came back up she was startled to hear the clapping and lifted her eyes to see a throng of people watching her. At the front were not Karla and Myrrh, but Miss Gwendolyn, Miss Malissa and her friend Erika Tyler. Fanned out behind them were a group of Kittens and students attired in dance outfits. "Oh my heavens, please tell me you didn't just watch that," she began. "I was awful." "On the contrary Kitten," stated Mistress Gwendolyn. "For someone who has not danced regularly, that was a most wonderful performance." "Jojo, you were beautiful up there," added Malissa. "I've had a lot of students asking when you were going to open." "Oh umm, I really need a few teachers to help me teach the way that I learned." She looked around at the groups of teachers from both schools. "Jojo, there are some of my teachers willing to help teach the kittens," she smiled as she turned to Malissa. "I have some teachers who are more versed in the modern dance styles, such as Jazz and something I am told is called Free Form. Plus there are those who wish to teach the classical styles of the other races, like the Stalk." "Oh, I hope they have Leotards and point shoes, and, and," she paused. "I don't have any dance supplies yet. I hope I can get a shipment from Omega or somewhere in time to open before next year's school term begins. But any who have their own, who would like to use the stage or one of the studios are welcome at any time." There was a commotion from the back as several kittens made their way to the stairs at the left of the stage. She was astonished as they peeled off their short skirts, and kicked off their heels before skipping out onto the stage as the music to the kitten prance began to play. As the kittens found their starting marks, one stepped forward. "This is our thank you to you, Mistress Jojo." They pranced around the stage, only a few minor errors, but none who didn't know the prance by heart would not have noticed. Jojo was in tears as they filed past, curtseying and handing her a little satin and lace collar. Temporary Kitten dance collars used to signify the unclaimed Kittens who were underage to be in the Academy. These had the Kittens own training collars as the Kittens had called them. "For the new Kittens, who will learn to dance and perform in the collaring ceremony," they told her. A group of young girls from Malissa's Academy made their way toward the stage, one who was older skipped toward the sound room where Myrrh and Karla were working the music and lights. "I hope they don't do something to offend you," said Malissa. "They've been practicing this in secret all week, and I really have no idea what they are about to perform." As she spoke she fixed her young ladies with a stern eye as if to say, "Do not embarrass me." The music began slow and the girls began to move in short jerking motions. As the tempo began to build the movements became more fluid, flowing in motion as they began to twist and spin, swirl and leap. It incorporated an intricate choreographed set of acrobatics that left everyone speechless. "Jojo, I'm so sorry," Malissa began to apologize. But Jojo was already at the edge of the stage clapping. "Oh my heavens, I've never seen the Frenzy done so gracefully," she said. "You mean that was a real dance?" asked Malissa. Jojo smiled. "I had the same feelings the first time I watched the Chopsticks performing without their blades." She grinned. They let the girls from both schools mingle as they began individual dance moves. Jojo and the headmistresses began working out a temporary class schedule, but Jojo insisted on leaning heavily toward the traditional Ballet for the majority of each weeks classes and they agreed pointing out that it was her Theater and dance school. The summer would be dedicated mostly to conditioning and class divisions. The next day as she was trying to get a list together for her first order a young woman entered with two little girls. "Jojo?" she looked up to recognize Spider Silk. "Yes may I help you Spider?" her eyes were lit up seeing the two girls as they looked at the photo's posted on the walls of some of yesterday's performers. "Amy and Tabitha were asking about learning Ballet next year. And I guess Uncle Jake and Shyhorse were talking with Torque about you needing dance supplies and such before you could fully open." "Oh, yes. Jake is going to go on the next run back to Earth and bring me back some of what I need. I just wish I had a way to order it through the original theater. That and maybe get some advice from my friend Sarah," she explained. Spider looked around sheepishly as if making sure they were alone first. "Do you have Sarah's Cell phone number by chance?" "You mean our phones still work from way out here?" Spider looked out to where Karla and Myrrh were busy teaching Tabitha and Amy some dance steps working at the practice bar. "Would they mind watching my girls for a few minutes?" "Karla," Jojo asked, "Would you keep the girls entertained for a bit?" "Sure thing Jojo. Aren't they just the sweetest nieces you ever saw?" answered Myrrh. Spider took out her cell phone, "Why don't you give her a call?" Jojo dialed the number after looking it up on her own phone first. After a bit it was answered. "Kitten Theater and dance Supply," said a young girl at the other end. "Violet, is your Momma available? This is Jojo Lightfeather," she said. "Jojo?" "Yes Sarah it's me," she confirmed. "Oh my word, you sound like you're really far away. Where are you?" asked Sarah. "Uhh, actually I'm on Iridani Five." "Iridani? What in the world are you doing way out there if it isn't too hush, hush to ask?" "Sarah, did you get Racine's note about copying the theater?" "Yes," she answered curiously. "I, I took it over as the owner and head instructor. But I desperately need your advice. I don't have any dance supplies and I have no idea what to do for the grand opening. Can you help me please?" explained Jojo. "Oh my, yes of course. Just tell me what you need Honey." "Ask her if she's alone, I mean, not in the middle of a group of people," urged Spider. "Where are you now Sarah? I mean," "I heard and yes I'm nearly alone. I'm in the office with my Kitten Violet." She answered. Holding Jojo's hand she said, "Press 3, 6, 9." When Jojo had pressed the numbers she felt dizzy and then things got really blurry as Spiders Phone synchronized with her own and Sarah's. "What the!" began Sarah as they appeared in front of her, then as she looked closer she realized that it was a Hologram projected by her phone. Jojo looked around both confused as well as full of wonder. "Sarah?" Sarah's image and surroundings were being projected to Jojo as well Violet slipped quickly behind her Momma, unsure what was happening. "Jojo, how, how did you get here?" "I gave her a copy of the personal interface program on my phone," said Spider Silk. "She was needing to speak with you and I thought it best if she could do it in person." Spider leaned forward holding out her hand. "Spider Silk Lightfeather, Ma'am." "S, Sarah Owens," they shook hands virtually before Jojo hugged the young woman's Holographic image. They were surprised that the holographic images actually had a bit of substance to them. Spider Silk quickly explained to both women how the phones new VR Hologram program worked, then went to join the others in the rest of the theater. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The three were in Sarah's Theater store as Jojo was picking out what she wished to order to be picked up by Jake when he made his return trip. Violet was learning to use the new electronic tablet to keep track of the order as she recorded everything for her Momma. A soft chirping got their attention and both Sarah and Violet looked surprised. "Momma, that's the Kitten Lock on the back door," said Violet. Only it wasn't in their own theater, it was in Jojo's. With a happy chuckle Sarah said, "I should probably let you go find your new Kitten. And thank you for getting in touch with me." "Oh Sarah, I hope I can do as wonderful a job as you and your Momma." "I'm confident that you will. And you know the type of schedule I have, so you can use it." Sarah commented, then saw the pile of satin and lace collars on Jojo's desk. Her image crossed to the desk, "Now where did you find these? They look just like the ones my Momma used to mark the beginner Kittens." "They were a gift from some of Mistress Gwendolyn's older kittens," explained Jojo. After they finished their call Jojo decided to find the kitten who had entered through the back door using the kitten lock, triggering the Kitten alert system. She pulled up the monitors and found the footage as the door opened, but it was difficult to make out anything as the Kitten was covered in a cloak and never looked up toward the hidden camera. She next spotted her as she was climbing one of the set of stairs to the stage lighting. There wasn't any kitten safe rooms up there so she was even more curious. Why would a Kitten seek such a high place to hide? She went first to the back door to be sure the alert system was still active, then began looking to see if any of the food stocks had been taken, that would tell her if the Kitten was hungry. She found three self-heating meal packs and two bottles of water missing. As she started toward the access stairs she spotted a tiny feather at the foot of the stairs. Slowly she knelt and retrieved it. turning it between her finger and thumb, curiously. How had this gotten here? It was larger than a down feather, yet just as soft. Halfway up she found two more, then another at the top where the catwalk began. A soft vibration through the metal railing told her the Kitten knew she was there, even though she couldn't see the frightened face hiding back in the shadows. "It's ok, You're safe here Kitten. No one will harm you, but please be careful up here, ok?" she said, there was no answer. "I'm going to go down to the kitchen and fix something to eat if you want something besides those survival packages." She turned and carefully went back down the stairs to the kitchen. "What do have there, Jojo?" asked Myrrh. "Those look like the feathers we keep finding," added Karla. "How do the birds keep getting inside?" "Karla, Myrrh, please. It isn't birds hiding in the theater. we seem to have acquired an Avian Kitten somehow." "A Kitten? A real flesh and blood kitten?" "I thought the only Avians on this planet were Sugar and Talia," said Karla. "Myrrh, where are you going?" Jojo asked. "Remember how frightened you were when Jake found you?" "Oh," she giggled. "You're right. We'll wait for her to come to us." answered Myrrh remembering how terrified she was when Jake had found her. "Is she pretty?" asked Karla. "I'm sure she is, but I haven't seen her yet." Jojo was picking up her phone as she put a fresh Vegetarian Pizza in the oven after sprinkling it with Catnip. It was really Oregano, but Karla and Myrrh having started out as Jojo's undeclared Kitten's had taken to calling it Catnip. "Ute Trucking, this is Darlene," giggled the girl. "How can I help you Aunt Jojo?" "I was hoping to talk with Sugar about something. How are the girl's doing? Any interest in Ballet?" "We thought we'd bring them by later this week so they can watch you perform, and see what they think," Darlene told her. "Oh here's Sugar now." "Sugar, Jojo wants to talk with you about something." "Jojo, a pleasant surprise," said Sugar as she took the phone. "Sugar, I really need to know if you've seen any other Avians since we got here?" "Other Avians? No Jojo, as far as I know Talia and I are the only two, why?" "I, I found some Down feathers, and I have a young girl hiding out up in the lighting loft," answered Jojo. "Are you sure they are Avian Down?" "Sugar they are larger than Talia's, but not quite as long as yours. And there were some here when we first opened the place, but we keep finding a few here and there. And then this afternoon the Kitten alert notified me that someone had used the back door by way of the Kitten lock. And I found fresh ones leading up into the loft." "Oh, have you called Mistress Gwendolyn to ask if she might be one from her school?" "No, but if she was from the Academy she wouldn't be hiding out in the loft." "We'll be right there, try not to frighten her, if she's losing down feathers enough to leave a train she is molting, and can't fly," warned Sugar. While they waited Jojo decided to call Racine to ask about the building in more detail. "Jojo, are you having problems with the building?" Racine was concerned. "No, no problems. It's just that I've discovered that I have an Avian Kitten hiding out in the lighting loft," she answered. "Romancer to Nyobi, get me the Captain now," demanded Racine instantly. "I don't want to get anyone in trouble Racine," Jojo began. "Jojo, please I'm just trying to find out how she could have gotten in the theater." "Felisha Kitten, be a love and bring up the security files from the Nyobi's last stop over at Aviara." "Why would they stop off there?" asked Jojo. "Captain Trenton, is Avian. He made a three hour stop to retrieve his wife enroute to Iridani," answered Racine. While they were waiting on the other captain, Sugar and Talia showed up with Darlene and Daffodil in tow. "Mommy, can I fly with the other girls?" asked Talia. "Other girls?" both Jojo and Sugar asked at the same time. then Sugar picked up the down feathers and grinned. "These are from different," Sugar almost said girls. "A boy, Mommy," Talia giggled catching the difference in the feathers. "Yes, Sweetie, some of these are from a boy," said Sugar. Talia giggled in delight as she skipped out onto the stage, her wings spreading open as she danced around in joy. There were other Avians here, and one was a boy. High in the rafters three sets of eyes watched her as she danced and spun, leaping high to flutter down lightly. Her giggles reached those overhead. "Roamy," whispered Nochi. "Shhh, we have to wait for Izzy to come back. Or did you forget we're molting?" "But Izzy's been gone for three days. What if she got eaten by something?" "Will you two be quiet," said a voice behind them. "Izzy, you're back!" Everyone below could hear Roamy's excited voice. Before sugar could stop her Talia took three running steps sweeping her wings until she was hovering beside the girl. "Hi, I'm Talia." Roamy shrieked in fear and lost her balance. Talia dove for her but Jojo was there to catch her. the weight of the falling girl was only marginally lessoned by her desperately flapping wings, still her weight bore Jojo to her knees on the stage. Suddenly both Sugar and Izzy faced each other over the top of them. "Let her go," demanded the teen. "She, she fell," Jojo said. "I, I caught her." "You can't keep us here," argued Izzy. "Izzy, no one will force you to stay," said Sugar. "But Jojo did save her life." The girl began to stir in Jojo's arms and she loosened her hold to let her fold her wings. As she struggled to get away Jojo let her go. "Roamy, let's go!" demanded the older girl. "She caught me Izzy. She saved my life." "Yeah big deal, let's get out of here, I found us a cave," said Izzy. "Did, did you get any food Izzy?" asked the boy finally reaching the stage and going to younger girl. "There's Pizza in the kitchen," said Myrrh. "Roamy is your wing alright?" she noticed how the right one hung slightly lower. "Izzy," sugar spoke up now. "Roamy is injured. You need to let us help before her wing heals wrong." Seeing the confused look Sugar continued, "Do you want her to be crippled the rest of her life." they were ignoring Izzy now and guiding the other two toward the kitchen. Finally Izzy joined them keeping a cautious distance staying near the open door. "Jojo, are you still there?" they heard Racine. "Oh, Racine. Yes they're safe. Sugar Lightfeather is here to help," she answered. "How many did you find? We counted nine slipping aboard the Nyobi." "Oh, so there are six more out there someplace. Thank you Racine, we'll find them and make sure they're safe," said Sugar. "Jojo, if you get any requests from Aviara," began Racine. "We'll ignore them," said Sugar. "Avian children do not run away from home without reason." She was taking in everything about the three in front of her. the fact that both Roamy and Nochi were molting as young As they were showed signs of severe neglect. Izzy showed signs that she'd been abused, she flinched away from even the slightest contact. Jojo could see it in Sugar's eyes, she was worried about the other six children. Izzy's dark brown hair had streaks of white in it, and she couldn't be more than fourteen or fifteen at the most. Those streaks of white were telltale signs of Dilithium exposure. Sugar had been carefully examining Roamy's injured wing and found the mark from the badly placed clip which had already been removed. Her fingers gently felt the leading edge of the undamaged wing finding no trace of a wing clip. Izzy was watching her intently, worry filling her face. "Nochi, were you clipped as well?" she asked. "Iz, Izzy took it out," he confirmed "Sugar what is it? What's wrong?" the three young women could see the tears threatening to spill from her eyes. Sugar examined one of the fallen feathers closer then dropped it in the refuse chute. "Izzy, you three need to shower now. Your feathers are infested with Dilithium Mites. And we need to get Roamy to Dr Tsing so she can try to repair the damage that clip did to her flight ligament." "What do we need to get rid of the Mites?" asked Jojo. "Selenium based Shampoo. It won't damage any feathers, but will kill the mites. Talia, go with Karla and show her what she needs to get." Myrrh was already calling Dr Tsing. "Izzy, how long were you working in the mines? And were the other children working the mines with you?" "I, we only worked there for three months. We ran away when Luna got sick," the girl was crying now and finally let Sugar hold her. "Where's Luna now Sweetie, we have to hurry if she's gotten sick from working the mines." "She, she didn't make it to the ship," the others were crying now as well. "Where are the rest of you? We have to get you all treatment to get the crystal dust out of your systems." "Th, they left as soon as we got here. I don't know where they are," answered Izzy. "I don't know where they are." Sugar used her phone to call her father inlaw. "Dad, we have six Avian children out there someplace. We need to find them fast." "Sugar, what's wrong? Your crying, is Talia alright?" "D, Dad She's fine. It's the other children we have to find." "Dad," Myrrh took the phone from Sugar. "Nine Avian children hitched a ride in the theater when the ship stopped off on Aviara on its way here," she explained. "Sugar says they were working in mines there. One, one of them died before they got to the ship Dad. I'm worried." "We'll get a search started," he assured her. "We'll see them if they fly anywhere." "Th, they can't fly Dad." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Captain Trenton knew the moment he saw the security footage of the children stowing away on his ship that they had been working in a mine. He also knew that it was illegal to employ children in a mine, they didn't make protective suites that small, or that would fit over an Avians wings. "Captain Demure, I assure I had no knowledge that they were aboard. But even if I had I wouldn't have let them be returned to that situation." "Trenton, I don't care if you knew or not. In fact I am erasing the security footage once we get a clear picture of each one. What I want you to do is to alert the Authorities to the illegal mining activities. How you do that is up to you," she told him. "If you can get one of the children to tell you which mining company they were working for it will help," he said. "But I doubt it was one those operating legally." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ They had the children in their first ever shower. Even Sugar and Talia showered, Sugar didn't want to chance letting the mites get rooted into her or Talia's feathers. Doctor Tsing was examining them and getting ready to give them the first treatment to flush the Dilithium from their systems when the sound of trucks could be heard outside. "Sugar," began TooTall. "How are they?" "Lady Justice has just exited the portal," Mackenzie informed them. "Reaper is Enroute to Aviara." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Calls were made to the Academies and every other place to be on the lookout for the children. "There's a lot of unexplored planet out there, we're going to need a lot of help." Donnie was saying. "It would really help if we had some overhead searching going on to help." Her phone started ringing, and Jojo answered it on the second ring. "Jojo's Kitten Theater and Dance Instruction." "Jojo, Erika called and said you were looking for some Avian Children," began Marissa. "Yes have you seen them?" she asked anxiously. "My Kittenettes have been hiding them, they're safe. But how did they get here?" she asked. "How many are there Honey, are there six of them?" "Oh, Six? No only four. Do you want me to ask about the other two?" "Please, I'm sending Dr Tsing to see them. They need treatment for Dilithium Poisoning, and Mites. Do you have any Selenium based Shampoo? That will kill the mites that are damaging their feathers." Explained Jojo. Word quickly spread that they only had two children still missing. Jojo found her theater had become search central as Wolf and Lorelei began coordinating the searchers. From talking with the others they learned that the two missing were the oldest, a boy and girl both about sixteen years old. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Two weeks earlier; "Kealani, are you sure we're still going the right way?" asked Strummer. "It's getting cold." "I can feel it too. I think it's getting ready to rain, let's keep moving," she answered him. "The others are safe where they are. Izzy won't let Roamy and Nochi leave that damned building until she finds a cave to live in." They were making their way through the dense forest behind the Kitten academy, having scouted all three earlier. They were staying well off the path even though it would have been easier going. "And where do you two think you are going?" asked a voice behind them. Before they could turn though two more people stepped out on each side of them. Seeing the twin swords standing above the shoulders Kealani started to panic. 'All this way to be caught by human's," she thought. 'So much for becoming strong and going back to rescue the rest from that damned mine," thought Strummer. "You wish to defend the weak? To learn to be just, and strong?" asked a young woman barely older than themselves. They looked at each other a moment, and the woman made a motion to the other two. "If you are hungry come with us, we will teach you to hunt. If you would learn the ways of the sword to uphold justice, come with us," the other two had now joined her. "But if all you seek is vengeance turn around and go back to one of the schools." The three turned and made their way to the path, walking away from the newly sprouted town. Three more sword bearing people passed silently by. "You have about ten minutes before the storm hits." They saw several others as they stepped onto the trail heading the way the rest had gone. Then an elderly woman paused and said, "Here one should not be without a weapon." She handed Kealani a wooden staff. "Dinner will be in thirty minutes if you are hungry." Cautiously they followed and soon found themselves in the midst of crude looking huts. In the center stood a strange looking covered arena. Off to the side near a cliff face they saw a forge, there was an open air kitchen and long roughhewn tables with benches. "Welcome to the Followers of the way," they were greeted. Another young woman stepped in front of them. she was wearing four crossed swords. "Natalie, who is this you have invited among us?" she extended her hand. "My name is Stephanie Wolfe, some others know me as Alpha Core 13." The first few spatters of rain began to fall and they were invited inside. "Natalie will be your guide while you are with us. please feel free to explore and ask questions. If you wish to learn the sword, Natalie will be your Master." Natalie, the first one they met stepped forward. "This way, you should wash up before we eat." The rain was coming down harder now, and the temperature had dropped. They soon found themselves being included in the little group of sword people. They watch them training, learning to use the sword, the staff, the bow, and all manner of weapons. But they also heard quotes of wisdom throughout each day. It had been two weeks since they were found on the trail, and they were beginning to find that they were less angry at the Universe. Kealani noticed that their daily ritual of showering under the hot spring waterfall had helped with the growth of new feathers. They no longer itched from the mites, which were now gone. One afternoon Stephanie came to see them where Natalie was beginning to teach them something she called Judo. "Natalie, it is time for a decision. Please bring your students to the Pagoda." She strode in its direction. "Kealani, Strummer, you have come among us freely. And I now ask you, do you wish to join us of your own free will to learn the ways of Peace and Justice?" asked Stephanie. "Yes Sabenam," they each bowed to her as they had learned to do. Stepping forward she presented each with their own short blade. "You are Apprenticed to Natalie. She is responsible for your training," they were told. "But now we must make a quick journey to show others that you are safe and cared for." She made a motion with her hands and her own three apprentices flanked her in a wedge. "Mistress, where are we going?" asked Natalie. "I just received word that others are searching for these two. We will show them that they have chosen to follow the ways of the great Master Musashi." She led off down the trail. Natalie knew that they would be running very shortly, physical conditioning was one of the things the Masters believed in. Since the two newest Apprentices were not in as physically good shape as the rest, they practiced a method of run, walk, run, walk all the way there. At the edge of the town Sword Mistress Stephanie slowed to a brisk walk. "We will walk from here. Natalie, I am pleased with how well they are coming along," praised Stephanie. They passed a group of people who held maps and looked like a search party, who just stood and gawked as they strode past. "Sword Mistress, you found them already!" said a young man at the head of another group. "We'll take them to the Theater for you." Stephanie stopped this time, realizing that word was quickly spreading ahead of them that they were on their way. "They are Followers of the Way, and have our full protection," she said before continuing. At the theater they stopped outside the doors and waited. "Why don't we go inside?" asked Kealani. "This a place of peace and refuge, one receives permission before entering armed," the girl Destiny answered. Jojo stepped outside and welcomed them. "Come in please. I am so happy that you found them so quickly. We need to get them treated for Dilithium poising." Sugar stepped forward then, "And we need to treat them for the Mites that are destroying their wing feathers." The examination only took a few minutes and Dr Tsing said they were cleared of any poisoning, and had new pin feather growth beginning. There were no mites found on either of the pair. "We have chosen to follow the way," they both said. Stephanie then walked to Lady Justice. "We will go with you to locate the Illegal Mines on Aviara. I believe there are more children at risk." Wolf let Lorelei do the talking woman to woman. "Reaper is inbound with two more Rigs of the Intergalactic Police Force. We will meet them as they pass between the portals," she said welcoming them aboard. Then realized there were more followers of the way who had just joined the group. The small crowd watched as the truck headed for the main highway. Jojo, held out her hand to Izzy who hesitated a moment. She looked and saw Roamy with Karla, and Nochi with Myrrh. "Go ahead Sweetie, you will be loved and cared for," Sugar told her. "She keeps calling me Kitten," said the young teen. "It is a term of endearment, but there are many kinds of Kittens in the world. I suggest that the two of you decide together what kind you will become." Said Erika Tyler. "What do you mean, Ma'am?" Jojo drew her up into her lap. "What Miss Erika means is that there are Daughter Kittens, and there are Pleasure Kittens. And in between the two are a whole array of Kittens variations. But do you know what every Kitten has that other young girls do not always have?" Izzy shook her head slowly. "She is loved and cherished for herself. She is cared for, taught to be a proper young lady. And yes she is disciplined when it is needed, I won't lie to you. but you will never go hungry, never be abused. You won't be expected to do something beyond your abilities. And you will have the freedom to leave of your own free will at any time." "But, but if you are giving me all of that, what do I have to do? What will you expect of me?" Izzy asked uncertainly. "Give me responsibility for you, your complete trust that I will always do what is right and just. That I will guide you to become the best Kitten you can possibly be. You will do everything that I tell you to do. You will trust in me, as I will trust in you. you will be known as Kitten Izzy when in public. And you won't have to worry about the things other less fortunate girls worry about." "W, will I have to wear one of those collars like those other girls?" Izzy asked. "Izzy, the Collar is symbolic of the many traditions of the Cougar/Kitten traditions. First it tells everyone who sees you that you are cared for. That you have chosen freely to give over your complete trust to me. that I am responsible for you in every way. And that I will fight with every fiber of my being to protect you." Jojo had held her gaze throughout the entirety of the explanation. Izzy couldn't understand why there were tears forming in the older woman's eyes, or why she felt them in her own. But Miss Jojo had not broken eye contact with her the way other adults in her life had done. She could see so many things in those eyes. Love, hope, adoration. "Izzy, the choice is yours, and yours alone," she said. Izzy looked at the other two Avians, the two youngest of the group she had escaped the mines with. Jojo trembled with fear as Izzy slowly stood up, was she about to lose this young girl who needed her as much as she needed the girl? Izzy quickly crossed to the shelf holding the lace trimmed satin collars used to mark the un-collared kittens during classes. Picking one up she carried it back to Jojo. "Oh Sweetie, Kitten, that is a promise collar for a kitten who is under age, or one who is still seeking the love of a Cougar. But if you wish to wear it until I can get you one of your own, one that you won't need to worry about it falling off, then you may wear it." she took it from her hands and stepped behind her. Gently gathering the hair she said, "Please lift your hair for me." Izzy lifted her hair up from her neck as Jojo gently fastened the collar in place. Leaning slightly forward Jojo kissed the closure where it touched her neck. "Turn around, let me see my pretty Kitten," Jojo said. She was in Jojo's arms, both crying openly. Then they reached out drawing the others into the hug. "Shhh, shhh, Kitten, Momma's here, you'll be safe now." Jojo said, echoing the same words her own Cougar Mother had said to her those many years ago in streets of Chicago. She never dreamed before that day that a White woman could love a scrawny, malnourished, foul mouth little black girl as her own. But she had. Momma Noelia had stood her ground against the street gang that was forcing her at thirteen to sell herself in the alley. Noelia had taken her to a doctor, and then after taking her home, she filed for adoption. Less than a year later Jojo found herself in school once again, but it wasn't like any other school she had ever been to. This was the Kitten Academy, and she found herself surrounded by other girls. Even girls like herself that had started life trapped in boys bodies, girls from different countries, different cultures, different races. She worked hard all week at school to earn her weekends with her Momma. She remembered too, seeing her first Terrellian, Racine Demure was one of her roommates. Her other two roommates that first year were Erika Tyler, and Sarah Owens. And the things they learned together, the Ballet, the interaction with other races, the special Pleasure classes. She felt guilty now that she'd let her fears keep her from sending Karla and Myrrh to the Academy. Now she was thinking about sending Izzy. She knew that Jake would understand, he viewed Karla and Myrrh as her Daughters, as his daughters. And now they were nieces. She knew he would welcome Izzy with open arms the second he returned from this run to Blaylockes Anvil. It was a week long run taking supplies to settlers there. Seeing his holo-picture on my desk Izzy asked, "Who's that?" First biting my lip, unsure of how she might react I gathered her into my lap and answered her. "That is Jake Lightfeather, my husband. And he would like to be your Daddy," I said unsure what reaction to expect. "Is he nice? He won't be mean to me?" "No Kitten, he loves children," I told her. She reached forward and touched the holo-image. Then let out a startled gasp when it moved. "Jojo?" Jake asked. "Is everything alright Love?" Reaching out I tapped the base and the image grew larger, the background showing Warrior's cab. "Jake, I'd like you to meet Izzy," I told him. "Izzy? You're absolutely adorable. Are you learning to dance? That's a pretty lace collar you're wearing, are you someone's Kitten?" "Jake, I want to adopt her," I told him. "I've claimed her as a Kitten Daughter." Jakes shock was short lived as it gave way to joy. "And to think you didn't think we would ever have a child together. Come closer Izzy, let Daddy have a closer look." "So Pretty, just like your Momma." he was tapping something into the computer off to the side. "I'll be home in two days, and we can get to know each other." He must have seen Karla and Myrrh in the background then. "Shy, I think your wives have a surprise for you," he said to his nephew. "I already know Jake, that's why I wanted to make that stop over at Toy World on the way," I heard Shyhorse comment. "I'm going to get my two those little remote control trucks. And then take them to meet the horses when I get home." Shy really sounded excited. Now all three children looked at us wanting to know if they were really getting presents. I saw Nochi yawn, and it was contagious as soon we were all yawning. Karla and Myrrh joined me in picking up our new children in our arms. "Come on let's get you three into bed, then we'll go find you something pretty to wear in the morning." We carried them up the back stairs to the loft apartments. The top half over the teaching studios were actually more like hotel room suites than Apartments. Each having a living area as well as three separate bedrooms. The bedrooms each had a walk in closet and its own bathroom. Izzy was almost asleep in my arms by the time I reached my bed. she stirred a little bit as I slipped off the ballet flats before pulling up the covers and snuggling up to her. There would be time enough to learn her past if she wanted me to know it. but truth be told, all I cared about was that she was mine by her own choice.