Chapter 46: I Love Mommy just the Way She is (X'mas & Wedding Anniversary Special Release)
26th December 2018 - Mr and Mrs Mooncat 9th year anniversary :)
Mr and Mrs Mooncat Rant Corner
Yep..it has been that long..I feel like time really flies..before, during our anniversary, we would especially go for a special getaway or a fancy restaurant etcs..but now, what we really wanted was privacy and a small window of release. Can't wait on binge-eating junkfood and anime marathon watching XD As responsible parents, we of course can't do such things in front of kids (and mr mooncat was so busy with his work day and night). Since the eldest kitten was with her grandma, the little one just needed to be coaxed to sleep before we can do what we want yay! (evil laugh)
OOhhh..Mrs Mooncat hope something unexpected won't turn up..really needed this break XD (omg, I'm raising a flag!) O__O||||
Happy reading!
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Chapter 46: I Love Mommy just the Way She is
Hana was so scared!
As the fish got nearer, she realized it seemed bigger than before. She held on Shiro's antlers with a death grip while closing her eyes and screamed in panic. The action of the fish reminded her of a certain movie containing a murderous genetically-modified great white shark trying to hunt for its prey, showing off its gleaming sharp blood-stained teeth. The worse thing was, this predator could travel on land too, just like a creepy manga she once read by Ito-sensei. However, if it was seen by other people's eyes, it looked like a fat pink roundish fish the size of a football leaping through the air towards the scaredy-cat aunty. From a third person's perspective, it was quite a comedic scene to behold.
However, in Hana's eyes, the scene before her was too scary! She had never been hounded by a fish before! She could almost hear the background music of "Jaws" playing softly as her heartbeat beating loudly as she closed her eyes to brace for the attack.
She could feel Shiro's muscles tensed up under all those fluffy white fur as he prepared himself for the incoming fish's attack. Unknown to her, Shiro had seen Kuro just a step behind the fish. Hence, he chose to believe in his brother's ability to stop the incoming fish. Nonetheless, if something happened, he could always maneuver away to save their mistress in time while attacking the fish head-on.
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Hana waited for the clash to come, but nothing happened.
After a few seconds of waiting, she breathed deeply to give herself some courage before she opened her eyes.
Kuro was directly in front of her, blasting the bubble sphere with his electrical attack. Since water was a really good conductor, the fish inside was electrocuted badly. Once it lost its consciousness, the bubble automatically burst, as it flopped to the ground.
Hana heaved a relieved sigh while patting her weak heart.
Kuro slithered towards the fish as he wanted to give it the final death blow.
"Stop, Kuro. Don't hurt the fish. It's still alive right?"
[No! That stupid fish wanted to hurt you, Mommy. If the bubble touch you, you would've died, Mommy. Then, what'll happen to me? I'm so angry! Let me kill it, please?] Kuro sent over his thoughts while making a very pitiful face, with his shiny watery eyes and all.
All the traces of murderous intent were gone just like the wind. Kuro's words made Hana realized she had nearly harmed herself with her naive attitude. She sighed at her own gullibility.
Hana scooped the snake up and gave him a hug. "What can I do without you." She knew her pet snake really cared for her. However, the fish didn't attack her first. It was unintentional. She was the one who wanted to touch the stray bubble. Her mild personal experience had clouded her judgement. The second attack from the fish came from personal preservation. Hana understood that the fish could read the situation and had judged that by attacking her, it would have a chance to survive Kuro's attack. It meant that the fish was extremely intelligent!
"Let's not be hasty okay?" She stroked Kuro's single horn dotingly. "Is this fish special? Like you and Shiro?" Hana needed to clarify this with her favorite pet.
Kuro and Shiro looked each other. A second later, both of them nodded sheepishly while bowing low.
"Why didn't you tell me? We could've avoided all this if we could just reason out with the fish."
[We could defeat it. It's not strong at all, Mommy. Its flesh is delicious and is good for you.] Kuro sincerely came clean after a moment of silence. He tried his best to look extremely pitiful.
Unknown to Kuro, his award-winning action did tug at Hana's heartstrings again. This aunty's defense was really low. "Awww...it's okay. Mommy is not angry with you. Thank you. However, next time, please tell Mommy first, okay?"
Kuro nodded while he silently celebrated in his heart.
"Well now, do you know anything about this fish? Is it possible that it could have a family member who's stronger than my lovely Ku-chan and Shi-chan?"
[Em..I think this little one is one of the Crystal-veined Stream Lord's younger generation.] Kuro answered sheepishly.
"Hmm? Crystal-veined Stream Lord? What is that?" Hana tilted her head to the side, unable to comprehend Kuro's answer.
[It's the owner of this stream, Mom. This stream is known as Crystal-veined Stream.] Shiro added from the side to help Kuro clarify.
"Seriously? And you guys let me covet the family member of this stream's owner?" Hana was disappointed with the kids' judgement. She had read enough Xianxia stuff to know that once they killed this little one, more will come later, until finally, the big boss will show itself. No! She can't let this happen even if both of the kids were strong enough to oppose the big boss. Her idyllic calm days will be over if it happens.
[If myself and the fox work together, I'm sure we can kill off the Crystal-veined Stream Lord..] Kuro's words trailed off once Hana gave him a hard stare.
"No means no! Do you want me to spank you? If you continue this folly, Mommy won't care about you anymore." Hana folded her arms and pretended to be angry as she turned to the other side.
Kuro slithered slowly and begged for forgiveness with tears in his eyes. [Mommy, I'm sorryyyyy..please don't abandon me..I love you..don't leave..I won't kill it. So sorry..]
Hana scooped the snake and brought him to her eye-level, "Ku-chan, Mommy loves you too. Sometimes, killing is not the answer. Maybe it is something that you used to do. But Mommy dislikes gory things. Let's just all be friends together, okay? The more the merrier. Don't provoke others if they didn't provoke you first." She stroked Kuro's head dotingly. "Mommy will not abandon you, ever. Once Mommy finds a way to return to Daddy, you and Shiro are coming with me. Of course, if that's what you wanted."
The little black snake lit up with delight as he replayed the word, "Mommy loves you too" many many times in his mind and the rest of the sentences sounded like a music to his ears.
Beside Hana, Shiro was feeling touched too. Hana's sincere words made he feel wanted and loved.
[Let's just follow whatever Mom's wants. We don't have anything to lose.] Shiro sent his thoughts directly to Kuro in private.
[Yeah. Gosh, why is she so kind... I don't understand… She could've gotten stronger faster if the whole hoard come over...] Kuro complained a little.
His way of doing things has always been simple and sweet. Kill or be killed. Devour or be devoured. That was the cycle of life over here. He had performed his fair share of ruthless killings to get to where he was right at this spot. If not, with lack of intimidation, other beasts would've intruded his territory as they liked.
[She must've come from somewhere peaceful without any killings whatsoever. It is understandable. If not, she won't treat us like this, just mere spirit beasts.] Shiro answered quietly.
Kuro pondered Shiro's words seriously. [True. I love Mommy just the way she is…]
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Author's Note:
(1) Ito-sensei (Junji Ito) = A mangaka who writes and draws horror mangas. It was pretty scary to Mrs Mooncat. We had tried the 'Uzumaki' and 'Gyo' manga. Fans of horror manga should try them out. The story about fishes with legs is known as 'Gyo'.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
mrandmrsmooncat
mrandmrsmooncat Sweet Kuro and Shiro..the chapter is oozing with love and sentimentalness haha..just perfect to highlight today's special day.
Mr and Mrs Mooncat were married on this day 9 years ago. Just a day after Christmas haha :) I dare say our love had keep on going strong all this while. Hopefully will be so until the day I die..cewah! (bashful)
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