The day of the hike, I was ready and willing and able. Checked the weather, life packs done and ready to go. I was to leave

At 6 am and meeting my partner soon. Off I went with adventures and hikes in my mind. It was a beautiful day and the

Sun was out as far as the eye could see. Little did I know my planned day was about to change.

My cell rang about the time I was about to pair up, and my hiking partner cancelled our hike last minute. Well it was too

Late for me to turn back. I started off with the sun shining off of the trees, Golden brown leaves falling around me, just

Beautiful. The birds, robins, blue jays, and cardinals chirping their song to guide me on the trail.

As I started to climb up the switchback, around and up the trail the sun disappeared behind the dark clouds. It suddenly

Got windy and blustery, maybe the feathered friends was secretly sending a message. Then the temperature dropped

And it began to snow.

I quickly put my snow coat, that I had packed for the ‘just in case’ situations, and started off. I noticed that the trails were

Quickly covering up with snow and disappearing. After 30 minutes of hiking I came to the realization that I was lost.

Traveling down the mountain or sliding was more like it, I finally got to the bottom and then I saw lights below.

The front of the snow house was brightly lit with yellow and orange different shaped lights hanging from the front

Area. It looked like autumn Christmas, or something like that you see on the hallmark channel. I dusted my coat

Off and bravely went for the front heavy knocker.

Just as I lifted it the wooden door opened, and I heard a throaty voice announcing my arrival. ‘Come in all is welcome’

Was echoed through the empty hallways. Only a voice was heard but no human or other type was around. I walked

Through the door, with my heart thumping excitedly in my chest, as I didn’t know what to expect. As the door shut

Behind me, I felt a cool hand on my back asking for my wet snow covered coat.

As I turned around to give it up, I saw my host in their glory. It was a beautiful woman who had long purple like hair

And green and blue eyes with a golden yellow tint in them. Cats eyes we called them in my day. She purred and

As she walked away with my coat, I noticed her long striped tail. Black and gold rings wrapped itself around her

Sexy tail and as she walked her padded paws left prints in the white carpet.

Now I love cats, and since I live alone I was thinking of getting one as a pet. Now this strange visit confirmed my

Desire. She meowed me into the other room, as she was curled up by the flaming large stone place of fire.

‘Come talk to me Sir human, since I have not had any visitors in a long time’ she purred to me in her own tongue.

It’s funny how I could understand her, and not be afraid of her shape or difference. I felt very comfortable and

At home here as she served my a bowl of hot milk mixed with chunks of chocolate. As I drank and felt the warmth

Travel through my chilled insides, I felt relaxed but noticeable changes were about to happen. She kept

Looking at me with those cats eyes and I felt suddenly sleepy. As I drifted off to sleep after my milk of chocolate

I felt my new tail wrapping around my body as I met my new mate for life.

I knew that I was finally home, safe, warm and not alone anymore. I guess I did get my new pet, and friend here

Up on the snowy mountain.