Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men and Cats

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based on the world of Firefly by Joss Whedon

Cat was hunting, her nose to the wind as she smelled for the prey, a mixture of sandalwood and engine grease and whatever else might have found its way on to the one she was hunting. Her bare feet stepped daintily and silently as the blowing wind carried with it the fresh smell of promised success. With a bound off the large bed that stood in the center of the room, she tore open the curtains as a giggling River burst forth, Cat hot on her heels.

They raced out the door and along the hall, dodging patrons and employees alike. If they noticed the glares and harsh whispers bursting forth, the two paid it no mind. Down the stairs, the women sailed taking them two at a time while men called for them to slow. Instead, River flew over the couch in the lobby with Cat no more than a breath behind her. Into the lounge, they ran, jumping over tables and chairs like a pair of school girls out for recess.

River's target was in sight as she barreled toward it, the empty chair next to where Mal and 'Ski were having a drink. Both looked toward the on coming females and just shook their heads. Cat, her legs slightly longer than River's, got ahead of the young girl, stopping dead in front of the chair. Letting herself fall back, her left leg caught her as the chair ceased to be.

With a smile and a giggle, River looked down at Cat, her bottom firmly planted in the object she had just swept away. Cat grinned up at her and shook her head. "Little sisters are sure brats."

"I'll say." Simon laughed as he walked in with Kaylee by the hand. He ruffled River's hair as she dodged it before looking to Cat again.

"Guess I hide again." She grinned wild and took off back up the stairs. Cat just pushed herself up right and licked the barely exposed fangs that seemed unwilling to go back.

"Guess I seek."

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