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Mentioned: Kayla Brooks


The Lost One
Black and Fuzzy


Alaska was chilly, at about six Celsius (42ºF)… which made sense because it was the first week of October. But then again, Picton was about thirteen (55ºF) degrees. It was the evening, so my boyfriend would be ‘rising’ soon. I’d been home for a day since Impulse. The bruises from Reno and Heck had faded into yellowish markings that could be hidden beneath… well… you know… cover-up. My arms were a different story. The bruises from the mosh pit were still present, brownish blue on my porcelain skin. (insert injuries sustained this week here)

I stood in the kitchen against the corner where two countertops intersected. My arms were crossed over my chest that was held snugly in a black t-shirt with Metallica in silver letters across the top and a red, skull with its spine wrapped in a straight jacket down the middle. The back was covered in the same sort of skull/spine lunatic, with all the dates of concerts beside it. A pair of black, cotton, track pants hung from my hips with two red lines down the side. My feet were naked against the linoleum floor. It wasn’t a wise decision considering the old stains on the floor. Both burn marks and blood stains covered the tiles. I knew they were old but it was still a bit of an irking feeling to step across someone’s blood. And I wasn’t about ready to get down on my hands and knees and scrub like some old wash maid. Do I look like that type to you? I thought not.

The coffee was brewing. I was tired and needed a good cup o’ Joe. My chin was tilted downwards, eyes closed. There was a soft ‘mew’ behind me which caused my eyes to open. I felt a small pressure against my back and I turned to see my new kitten nuzzling my arm. The kitten was small, perhaps about seven weeks old. I’d found her last week on my property and instantly fell in love. Her coat was entirely black and her eyes were yellowish-green. And she was absolutely adorable.


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(Credit to R.D. also known as ‘Darkstar’ for helping me out on posts.)

Kitty