The Cat's Eye Preservation was the perfect place for cats to live out their lives in peace, and a great deal of money was put into it to maintain the facility. None of the staff realized, however, that the Wandering Witch was behind the funding the entire time. Micah and Isaiah were the first to greet her, unknowing that they would be reduced to mewling, wild cats themselves and retreat to their species' enclosures.
Micah had already returned to the Tiger enclosure, quite content to belong with his own kind. He lay on his flank, chuffing contently as the latest tour went on beyond the safety glass. Charity Iggins sat right next to the glass as she talked about basic facts on the bengal tiger to the small crowd, and promises were made that these were some of the most docile wild cats in the States. They were so confident on this, that they were making offers to give handouts to the Tigers at the cost of some money.
Becky Kendall and Evelyn Ashton, two college graduates, were intrigued by this offer. If they were truly so sure that the tigers would not attack visitors, then it was something they had to see. So, of course, like several other daring adults, pleading children, and brave parents, they had their wallets out to hand over money to Mrs. Iggins.
As Charity reached out to the hands giving away the money, the Wandering Witch stepped forward with a smile on her rosy lips. They had never met before then and since it was not commonly known who was funding this sanctuary, Charity was inclined to tell her to go back in the crowd.
“Unless you're offering money to feed these cats, I would stay in the back so the others may,” Charity said.
“You seem to not know who I am, so I'll let that slide,” The Witch said, the smallest bit of venom oozing off her words. Her smile did not fade as the Witch began stroking Charity's head, as if she were her pet. Charity struggled initially, but soon, as if by some unheard command, turned limp as she rubbed her head in the Witch's hand, purring and licking her fingers. “You ought to be telling them that some of those cat treats will be for you. Such a sneaky little...hmm(let me see, which one?)...Caracal. Yes, that's what you are.”
Despite her indecision on what to do with Charity, the species she chose to bring out of her had stuck. Reddish sandy fur spread up her arms as her ears stretched long and tall, tufts growing at the tips. Her face grew a puggish feline's snout as her fangs came in. Sitting back down against the edge of the tiger exhibit, she purred contently as she looked up at her new Mistress with golden, endearing eyes.
“I only would've had some of the treats,” Charity mewed as her uniform got very baggy. Her tail was writhing behind her as her footpaws slid out of her socks and work shoes. “I work very hard for my food. I have to be a good Caracal!”
“Oh, I'm very certain that you do, my dear,” The Witch said, watching with delight as the shrinking caretaker began holding up her thick paws to her chest. She then looked behind her at the crowd of humans. All of them looked aghast at what they were seeing. Any with the sense to flee did so while she wasn't looking. Others were paralyzed with terror and a few were amazed by what they saw as a magic trick—something that was part of the show. She would now take away their fears but also provide clarity.
“Hold your applause. I'm sure you may seem impressed,” She started pacing around the crowd, stroking the cheeks of a few children, whispering in the ears of one woman after another, and even kissing the occasional man. “That was no trick of mine. I brought out that woman's inner cat, and now, like her, I urge you to do the same.”
Charity, having finished crawling out of her smelly uniform, paused for a moment to watch her Mistress beautifully orchestrate a metamorphosis on a moderate scale. The Caracal had no words to describe what she saw or smelt beyond it being glorious. From his enclosure, Micah watched what was happening and chuffed a gruff, “Beautiful. Just absolutely purr-fect...”
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bobbyj251, story written by me
For more accounts of The Wandering Witch, check out the Hub here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14243848/
Micah had already returned to the Tiger enclosure, quite content to belong with his own kind. He lay on his flank, chuffing contently as the latest tour went on beyond the safety glass. Charity Iggins sat right next to the glass as she talked about basic facts on the bengal tiger to the small crowd, and promises were made that these were some of the most docile wild cats in the States. They were so confident on this, that they were making offers to give handouts to the Tigers at the cost of some money.
Becky Kendall and Evelyn Ashton, two college graduates, were intrigued by this offer. If they were truly so sure that the tigers would not attack visitors, then it was something they had to see. So, of course, like several other daring adults, pleading children, and brave parents, they had their wallets out to hand over money to Mrs. Iggins.
As Charity reached out to the hands giving away the money, the Wandering Witch stepped forward with a smile on her rosy lips. They had never met before then and since it was not commonly known who was funding this sanctuary, Charity was inclined to tell her to go back in the crowd.
“Unless you're offering money to feed these cats, I would stay in the back so the others may,” Charity said.
“You seem to not know who I am, so I'll let that slide,” The Witch said, the smallest bit of venom oozing off her words. Her smile did not fade as the Witch began stroking Charity's head, as if she were her pet. Charity struggled initially, but soon, as if by some unheard command, turned limp as she rubbed her head in the Witch's hand, purring and licking her fingers. “You ought to be telling them that some of those cat treats will be for you. Such a sneaky little...hmm(let me see, which one?)...Caracal. Yes, that's what you are.”
Despite her indecision on what to do with Charity, the species she chose to bring out of her had stuck. Reddish sandy fur spread up her arms as her ears stretched long and tall, tufts growing at the tips. Her face grew a puggish feline's snout as her fangs came in. Sitting back down against the edge of the tiger exhibit, she purred contently as she looked up at her new Mistress with golden, endearing eyes.
“I only would've had some of the treats,” Charity mewed as her uniform got very baggy. Her tail was writhing behind her as her footpaws slid out of her socks and work shoes. “I work very hard for my food. I have to be a good Caracal!”
“Oh, I'm very certain that you do, my dear,” The Witch said, watching with delight as the shrinking caretaker began holding up her thick paws to her chest. She then looked behind her at the crowd of humans. All of them looked aghast at what they were seeing. Any with the sense to flee did so while she wasn't looking. Others were paralyzed with terror and a few were amazed by what they saw as a magic trick—something that was part of the show. She would now take away their fears but also provide clarity.
“Hold your applause. I'm sure you may seem impressed,” She started pacing around the crowd, stroking the cheeks of a few children, whispering in the ears of one woman after another, and even kissing the occasional man. “That was no trick of mine. I brought out that woman's inner cat, and now, like her, I urge you to do the same.”
Charity, having finished crawling out of her smelly uniform, paused for a moment to watch her Mistress beautifully orchestrate a metamorphosis on a moderate scale. The Caracal had no words to describe what she saw or smelt beyond it being glorious. From his enclosure, Micah watched what was happening and chuffed a gruff, “Beautiful. Just absolutely purr-fect...”
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Commission done by
bobbyj251, story written by meFor more accounts of The Wandering Witch, check out the Hub here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14243848/
Category Artwork (Digital) / Transformation
Species Feline (Other)
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