Sounds of paw steps awoke Cherry from her sleep. At first, she was startled to see an unfamiliar place around her, but then she remembered everything that had happened. She might as well get used to the feeling of waking up to be met with the feeling of no escape. Her matted, tortoiseshell spotted pelt told her she’d better figure out how to clean out her fur, it was like hair, right?

Leaving her empty room, she emerged into the main part of the large treehouse. At her arrival, everyone turned their heads toward her, murmuring “good morning” and “hello.” Cherry tilted her head, sure she’d only known the group for two days, but she knew well that they weren’t the silent ones- except for Whisper Rose of course.

“Is everything okay?” Cherry asked them, flicking her ears in curiosity. Snowdrop was the first to speak, “well, Cherry, you know that we all have powers-“

Cherry nodded her head.

“Well, you kind’ve need one,” she’d say wearily. Cherry didn’t know how to react, “why? Is something going to happen?” She’d fret, knowing that anything could happen in this strange world. Blade laughed slightly, “no, we just think since you’re one of us now, it might be best that you have a power like us.” He’d reply to her.

Cherry stood, slightly worried, “what’s the point in these powers anyway?” She’d ask. The group didn’t respond, but surprisingly, Whisper Rose opened her mouth to speak, “It’s a long conversation that Diamond can answer for you, speaking of her, we plan on tomorrow we make the journey to the kingdom.” She breathed lightly, closing her eyes as she tilted her head away. Cherry felt annoyed, “I just got here, went through the trauma of knowing I may never get out of this place, and already I have to go on some adventure?” She’d say, very confused.

Storm shrugged, “yea, I know this is suddenly pouncing onto you, but I think Diamond wants us to return to her as soon as possible, now would be the right time.” She meowed, flicking her dark tail. The others whispered slight agreements, “listen, all of us were confused when we got-“

“I get it! This is normal for YOU guys! But it’s not to me! Stop comparing me to your first time here! I don’t have to have a power- or whatever I supposivley need! Stop saying, “I’m one of you!”” Cherry wailed, her temper overflowing like a river. Gabby flicked her ears sympathetically, “that’s not what we meant! We just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone in this place.” She told her, “and just like us, maybe you woukd want to have a power like us as well?”

Cherry could clearly see there was more then just receiving a power, “you haven’t answered me, why do I need a power?” She asked, finally sitting down and flicking her tortoiseshell tail over her paws. Dude spoke up, “Diamond is the Queen, or ruler, of the kindgom of Epirisana, when there was only three of us,” he nodded to the first few cats who had arrived there, “Diamond spotted them while flying, she brought them back-“

“When she brought them- er, us back, she gave us these powers, then more people arrived, and we brought them to her, repeat.” Blaze put in, his tail waving for another cat to share their story. Gabby stood up to continue, “we’ve always enjoyed coming to visit Diamond, but now, I remember her telling us something about if we recieved another person, we must return to her as soon as possible. That’s why we want you to gain a power immediately.”

Everyone nodded, Raiden and Quail Song flicked their tails in sync, “indeed, and if you’re alright, tell us when you’re okay for departure.”

Cherry slowly nodded, “okay, just give me an hour or two before we plan everything out.” She’d murmur, rising and trotting back to her room. Cherry folded her ears against her head, closing out her strong sence of hearing.

She sat down on her new chair, which had suddenly appeared (Whisper Rose had most likely snuck it in to drop it off), Cherry looked through her window, and watched the swaying trees in the distance. Maybe Diamond knew how to get them out of this place? The others had said that she wanted them to return as soon as possible. Resting her head on her paws, she closed her eyes in sorrow, missing her old world and wanting to return to it badly. She missed being human, walking on two legs like normal and doing the usual things. But now everything had changed.

And who knew if it would ever be the same again.