Hey guys! I have been super busy with work, moving, and my laptop dying. I brought it back to life, but it is a bit of a zombie and I need to get a new one. I'm getting ready to go to Anime USA in November and assembling my costume etc. I had to rewrite the first intro chapter because bringing my laptop back to life required wiping the hard drive... all files lost v...v but I kinda like this version better so here ya go. I will make it a new story as soon as I get the next chapter written, just letting you guys know what I've been up to and that I am trying to catch up! Here is your teaser, I haven't thought of a story name for it yet... ideas are welcome!

She flexed her claws into the cool dirt with each stride. Adrenaline surged through the feline, anger and bitter sadness mixed together. Reaching the dimly lit stone streets, she relaxed. Head hung, tail low, it had been a bad day. The cat paced through the back alleyways, until she came upon a lone lantern outside a shop. A bell jingled, the door was shoved open by her slender shoulder. Damp paws left a trail on the dusty floor. Her door creaked closed behind her, she meekly leapt onto her bed, nesting in the blankets. The cat closed her golden eyes, falling asleep in a pool of moonlight.

Rain pounded against the window, waking the cat. A few stretches and yawns later, she was padding down the hall, and into the main room.

"Leaving so soon my dear? I made breakfast." A voice sang from the back room. She grumbled in response, following her paw marks from the past night, back out the door, disturbing the bell.

Loping lazily through the woods, her fur was drenched by the rain. Mud slopped under her pounding paws. It was a quiet journey, all the creatures were hiding from the rain. Her thoughts beat in time with her stride.

Alone...still...alone..alone..alone

The feline washed off her paws in the mansion's fountain and trotted to the servants door, pawing gently and letting out a chirp. She was greeted by a black suit and fresh towel.

"It's a shame such soft fur is so wet." He teased, but got a growl in response.

"Oh is that the mood we are in today? Very well, go dry the rest of you off." He finished drying her paws and watched her tail sway away. The tip of her tail curled around his door frame as she disappeared inside his room.

The butler followed and saw the large cat laying in front of the fire. She had the lithe frame of a cheetah, but like a tiger in her paws and fur, with golden markings that matched her eyes. He knew a beautiful cat when he saw one. Kneeling beside her, he started to help dry the cat with the towel. She started to purr, closing her eyes, and resting her chin on the cold floor. The man chuckled and continued to dry her fur.

"Shall I let the master know you are here or is it a quick visit?" The butler asked.

"Yes" The cat replied.

"Yes to which Dahlia?" He sighed.

"Yes, I don't know yet Sebastian." She sneered teasingly.

"Very well, shall I get you some breakfast?" He began towards the door. The cat sat up and shook her coat.

"How about you be my breakfast?" She purred and swished her tail, changing back into a woman.

"That sounds delectable" Sebastian said, as he shut the door.

To be continued...