Phoebe got to Shadow and Thom’s place at 3:30 PM. She was overly excited and forgot to give her Uber driver a tip. She rushed out of the Uber and ran like a leopard to Shadow and Thom’s front door.

Knocking heavily and repeatedly, Phoebe shouted, “I’m here. Let me in. Shadow, let me in.”

Shadow lay reclined on a couch staring at disbelief as Captain Cattitude glowing with a green aura was levitating in her family room. Before she could answer the door for Pheobe, Phoebe let herself in. (Shadow forgot to lock the door.)

“OMG, OMG, what is that,” she said with her mouth gaping in shock and her hand pointing toward the floating cat in the living room. “That is Captain Cattitude; apparently, he can levitate,” said Shadow non-plussed by the floating Captain Cattitude.

More hard knocking on her front door… “Shadow I know Captain Cattitude is in there with you. I tapped Pheobe’s line. I heard everything. Now let me in before I break the door in”, said CIA Agent Baudelaire.

“it’s unlocked”, said a scared Shadow. “Come on in.”

CIA Agent Baudelaire threw open the door only to be shocked at the scene he saw before him. No words came out of his mouth he just looked dumbfounded as he stared at Captain Cattitude floating in the middle of the family room. Finally, words came to him…” “I’m sorry, but I need to call President Trump and report back what I have found,” said Baudelaire. “NO,” screamed Phoebe and Shadow simultaneously. “You can’t do that. Captain Cattitude will be put in danger. I can just imagine what Trump will say about his levitating. They’ll want to dissect him and experiment on him,” said Pheobe as she jumped up and down trying to wake Captain Cattitude from his trance. “He’s done no harm here. He is not violent. Mr. Trump however is,” said Shadow afraid for her new friend.

Agent Baudelaire thought about what the girls said. “Ok, suppose you’re right about Mr. Trump. I tend to agree with you. I tell you what I won’t tell the President. I’ll make up a story about the phone call. It will be our secret and I’ll do everything in my power to keep you girls and Captain Cattitude safe, for now,” said Baudelaire. Now catch me up on what has happened and how he got here, he said as he made his way to the dining table and proceeded to sit in a chair. “Come join me girls and if you could get Captain Cattitude to come down and join us also. I have a feeling this is going to be a long and interesting story…

An upset Phoebe called her best friend forever (BFF), shadow. She wanted to know why she hasn’t heard from shadow since Christmas Eve. Shadow decided it was time to come clean to her BFF about what happened to her.

“Why haven’t you returned any of my calls? I’m worried about you. You just disappeared on me. We were supposed to see Green Velvet perform. I went by myself. It was not as fun without you there with me,” said Phoebe.

“I’m sorry. I have been sick,” said Shadow.

“You’ve been sick for a whole month? Why didn’t you call me? This is not like you at all. What’s really going on? Did you get a boyfriend?” said Phoebe

“No…no boyfriend. I know I can trust you, but I was asked not to tell anyone…” said Shadow.

“What are you talking about? It must be a pretty big secret if you couldn’t make it to Green Velvet. I mean he is one of your favorite artists, obscure as he may be. So, what is your BIG secret?” said Phoebe interrupting shadow mid-sentence.

“Captain Cattitude came to Earth on New Year’s Eve. He has been staying with Thom and me…” said shadow in a quick cadence.

“WHAT? Captain Cattitude is with you and you didn’t call me?” said a shocked Phoebe.

“I had to keep it top-secret, so Trump couldn’t poke his nose it and make it a big deal. I’m also going through what Captain Cattitude calls the changeling. Apparently I have Eygpytian and Catmoon Ancestral blood in me and that I am a descendent of Catmoon by inbreeding of Captain Cattitude and Catmoon species.” I know it is a lot to take in. Why don’t you come over, and we can chat and you can meet Captain Cattitude,” said Shadow.

“I’ll be right over, I just need to catch an Uber, say in about an hour,” replied Phoebe it a super-hyped voice…

Mafdat hit Shadow with his staff last night. He whispered to her to wake up. Shadow screamed from the pain. Captain Cattitude came running into Thom’ s bedroom.

“Shadow what happened,” said Captain Cattitude to a now crying Shadow. “Something hit me in my head. It felt like wood. It then began to talk about two universes coming together. Its last word was Jack, just Jack. What is it talking about?” said an exhausted Shadow. “Hmm very interesting. I think he’s suggesting you dance under a blood moon and worship the god Mafdat. On Catmoon, we have a red moon. To celebrate our lives, we dance for Mafdat to ensure are crops are bountiful.

The dance performed is a jerky and what you humans would call ‘erotic’ movement involving jumping and jerking our butts up and down while we levitate. Mafdat’s visit is a sign the changeling is coming soon and your first power will be revealed, said Captain Cattitude. “You must be exhausted. I suggest you take it easy today. Oh and I see your fur has thickened a bit. The changeling seems to be happening fast for you,” concluded Captain Cattitude. “Whoah, are you saying Shadow can levitate?” Said Thom. “Yes, but not quite yet” said Captain Cattide…

Shadow tried to follow Thom and Captain Cattitude into the house, but her legs felt heavy like a large boulder was on her shoulders with each step she took. In her mind echoed Captain Cattitude words ” Egyptian ancestral souls will visit her.” She was terrified of what was coming.

“Shadow are you coming?” Said Thom as he held the door open for her. He noticed Shadow seemed to be weak. “Here, let me carry you,” Thom said as he scooped Shadow up into his hands and began to carry her into the house. “Is she alright,” Thom said to Captain Cattitude. “She’s good. She’ll just feel wiped out for a couple of hours. It’s all part of the changeling. The first step is the Electrapsyche. Each time she is visited by the souls of Egyptian-catmoon hybrids ancestors, She will feel weak. It lasts about a week and then the next phase will appear- soul reader- the stage when she will be able to sense the energy of souls.

” I’m putting Shadow to bed. This all seems like too much for my baby girl. Can’t we stop the process?” Said Thom in an overly concerned tone. I’m afraid once it starts, it must finish. That is the way it is,” said Captain Cattitude. “SCREW your process. If anything happens to her, it’s on your head ,” said Thom as he headed for the bedroom to lay Shadow down…

“Shadow, Shadow, wake up, Shadow, wake up. We are home now,” said Thom to the still not quite awake Shadow. You were thrashing about and yabbering in your sleep then you screamed, “Are you safe,” continued Thom as Shadow become more awake. Shadow sat upright on the upholstered seat and spoke excitedly and with a bit of fear in her voice:

“Something kicked me in my back. I felt it. “Why did you kick me in the back,” Shadow asked Thom. “Shadow, I am afraid your changeling is taking place and your Electrapsyche process is beginning. This is what happens to our species when our secret powers are ready to show themselves to us. It’s a sign that we are ready to learn about our secret powers. I’m afraid you’ll have Egyptian ancestral souls visit you in your sleep as they attempt to wake up your hidden secrets. We should go inside where we could talk more freely about why you go through the Eletrapsyche transformation,”concluded Captain Cattitude.

The ride home was most interesting to Thom and Shadow. Captain Cattitude talked about Egyptian culture and how it has affected his species on Catmoon.

“In Egyptian times cats were considered gods and goddesses because it was thought we protected the home with our hunting skills. Back on Catmoon, all cats are taught how to hunt for food at an early age. In Egypt, we hunted snakes, rats, mice, and scorpions. We helped reduce the population of these perceived pests. The cat, Mafdet, which goes back to the fourth millennium BC, was thought to protect people and their homes against these dangerous or food spoiling pests. When we came to Earth, Eypgytians thought we were the new gods come to protect their families. They immediately realized we were different from Earth Cats. They quickly saw we had logic and felt feelings. Thus, we were highly intelligent and brought knowledge to the Egyptians. As I told Shadow before, the pyramids existed because we had the knowledge and brainpower to help the Egyptians carry through their plans. On Catmoon, we still mummify our deceased and create mini pyramids to bury them in, We have no crime and murders as you do on Earth. Each cat is considered to be a god and should be treated with respect and love,” said Catpain Cattitude. “Shadow, since you are female, on Catmoon inhabitants considers you a priestess, and you are highly regarded as a mystical creature that has magic powers, which you do,” he concluded.

That last comment got Shadow on the “power” one-track mind again. “What powers do I have. When will you show me how to access them?” said an enthused Shadow.

“When I think you are ready. Now, please don’t bring it up again until I bring it up,” said Captain Cattitude.

The ride to the ocean took about an hour due to traffic; however, Shadow chatted non-stop about her so-called hidden powers. As usual, she was chattering fast and most of what she was saying became garbled.

“Tellmehowmypowerscanactivate. I really want to know. Will I be a superhero now? WhatpowerswilIhave? Will I be abletofly? Can I see through buildings? said Shadow.

“Shadow you must be patient. The powers you have in you are not to be treated as a toy. You should treat these powers with respect and only use them for good,” said Captain Cattitude feeling overwhelmed by all of Shadow’s quick-fire questions.

Aren’t we here to enjoy the ocean and for us to get to know more about Captain Cattitude and more about his species world view?’ said Thom.

I guess you’re right. I’ll be more patient and wait for when Captain Cattitude is ready to teach me. But, boy oh boy is it going to be hard”, said Shadow.

They arrived at the ocean and spent all day admiring the ocean and all its beauty. Shadow and Captain Cattitude ran around chasing each other and laughing the entire time. I was worried that Captain Cattitude might draw attention to others that he was a special cat. His meow sounds different, like alien-sounding. They finally stopped playing and just sat next to the water’s edge looking over back at me. It was a cute scene that needed to be captured…

“Good morning, Captian Cattitude. How’d you sleep?” said Thom as he tried to wake-up from a deep sleep. “Pardon me, I’m still not quite awake yet,” he continued. “I slept great. This couch and blanket were quite comfortable,” said Captain Cattitude. At that moment a hyperactive Shadow emerged from the bedroom running and sliding all over the place. “Good morning guys. Are you ready for an adventure?” “Shadow what are you talking about and what do you have in mind?” said Thom softly slapping his face in attempts to fully wake-up. “Well, I thought since Captain Cattitude has a spaceship, we could take a ride in it and go to San Francisco. I know how you love SF and how much you miss it, Thom” said an overly excited Shadow. “The drive to the spaceship will take a couple of hours, so Thom you should hop in the shower to help you become more awake. Captain Cattitude and I in the meantime will make breakfast. We should be on the road soon if we do this, continued Shadow in a fast, quick voice. “Whoah, Whoah, said Captain Cattitude. “We should not do this. My ship is my way back home. I don’t want to take any chances of my ship being seen during the day. It’s safer at night when no one is likely to be around.”

“Well, then let’s go to the ocean. I’m sure that would be fun and I don’ think Captain Cattitude has seen the ocean,” said a disappointed Shadow. “Now that sounds more reasonable Shadow,” said Thom. “Yes, I agree. Thom, you take your shower and Shadow and I will make breakfast,” said Captain Cattitude…

“So tell me how you are breathing our air without any respiratory support? It’s been puzzling me all night. I mean you look like a house cat, yet you are alien. Let, alone, how do you speak our language if your from another planet, Catmoon, I think Shadow told me. I guess what I am saying is I don’t want you hurting my Shadow as I love her as if she were my only child. I will protect her if I have to, ” said Thom her owner. Captain Cattattude interrupted Thom in mid-sentence, “I have no plans to harm Shadow or your people. My species have visited your planet before during the time when Pharaoh’s ruled this world. We were considered royalty and like kings. In fact, we gave your people the knowledge to build the pyramids. When we left your planet, some of us remained behind. As a result, we have bred with your domestic cats. That is why cats are so mysterious and intelligent animals. I can speak your language because your language is our second language among our species. I can breathe your air as our planet has the same atmosphere as Catmoon’s. You see Shadow is royalty on our planet and is protected as such. Locked in her DNA is our DNA. Shadow doesn’t know this but she has magical powers deep within her, a power that Catmoon inhabitants also have,” said Captain Cattitude. “What?” said Shadow in shock. “I don’t have any special abilities” “But you do Shadow. I just need to teach you how to reach them. They are in you, you just need the training to access them,” said Captain Cattitude. Thom just looked dumbfounded as he looked back and forth between Shadow and Captain Cattitude. “We should talk about sleeping arrangements. Shadow usually sleeps next to me in my bed. Captain Cattitude you can have the couch. We can talk further tomorrow morning. It’s getting late and I’m sure we are all tired,” said Thom as he stood up to get Captain Cattitude a pillow and blanket. “I’m assuming you use a litter box also, right?” said Thom as he lay the pillow and blanket on the couch. Um no, I can use your toilet. We have never used litter boxes,” said Captain Cattitude. “Oh, OK, well, goodnight. Come on Shadow. Let’s go to bed,” said Thom as he made his way to his bedroom…