Chapter Four

Upon dropping down to his knees, (MN) had burst into tears and started sobbing, his (E/C) orbs shedding beautiful and bright droplets of tears. For this reason, he hadn't noticed something strange sitting atop the four-poster bed, scrutinizing and studying him in a curious manner. After all, he had been through terrible torment and terror earlier, threatened and terrorized relentlessly by his captors just a few minutes ago. "I don't like those two brothers. But I must admit Alfred and Rupert have good taste," someone chuckled, while (M/N) gasped and started scooting backwards, as his (E/C) orbs searched around the bedroom for predators. "You shouldn't be frightened of me. I'm not your enemy."

Once he had stood, (M/N) slowly tiptoed towards the bed, his teary (EC) orbs opening wide in bewilderment and disbelief. After all, he had identified the mysterious voice, which belonged to the classic and chic cat sitting atop his bed. So, he had hesitantly approached the puzzling and peculiar cat, with his heart pitifully pulsating and pounding in a nervous manner. "You're a cat. How can you talk, then?" (M/N) asked, while sitting down beside the elegant looking cat, as the cat chuckled and simply stared back at him. "Who are you?"

However, (M/N)'s new acquaintance again just laughed at him, with his beautiful black sleek tail twirling around energetically. But, (M/N) did not surrender in his pursuit for answers, which sparked the mysterious creature's curiosity and interest. So, (M/N) roughly wiped his tears away, just before deeply inhaling and glaring at the classy cat. "I like you. You're different from the others. There's a fighting spirit in you. My name is Spade - a humble cat who resides in this tragic place," Spade purred, while (M/N) frowned at Spade's reply, as Spade snickered and offered to help him escape. "Since I like you, I'll help you escape from the brothers alive. I tried to help others before you, but none of them trusted me or my advice. It's your choice, then. You can use my help to escape or not."

In an instant, (M/N) agreed and accepted his help, especially because he has no other options or means of survival. After all, he is all alone, not a familiar face in sight. So, he had found solace in the mysterious cat, like he would seek comfort from friends or family members. "Spade, I'll take your help. I have no other choice," (M/N) admitted, while Spade sat up and held his paw out, as (M/N) smiled and shook Spade's cute little paw. "This place is horrible. I'm scared of those two brothers, but I'm scared of Alfred the most. He's a maniac. How can I leave this place, Spade?"

As Spade started speaking, (M/N) listened closely and took notes inside of his head, memorizing every word Spade said in his deep voice. For this reason, he had also started searching the bedroom for pen and paper, cheerfully rushing towards the desk where he had found a journal and quill and ink. So, he had quickly began writing Spade's ideas, which lifted his hopes for escape and encouraged Spade to talk more. "A rose garden lies within this castle. You must find it," Spade explained, while (M/N) dipped his quill into the inkwell, as Spade continued emphasizing on the importance of the rose garden. "It will lead you out of the castle. You'll find yourself in the woods again, then. However, I don't know where this rose garden lies. That is something you must find on your own."

Of course, (M/N) wanted to question Spade about the rose garden, which will lead him home safely and soundly. However, he had been interrupted, with impatient and loud knocking coming from his bedroom door. So, he had froze and looked towards Spade, not knowing if he should stay silent or answer their irritated requests. "What should I do, Spade?" (M/N) whispered, while looking towards the mysterious cat for a suggestion, as the loud knocking stopped and his bedroom door started slowly opening. "No ... "  

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