From then on, life was good...

I no longer had to worry about going hungry or if a dog was waiting for me around the corner.

Shows Thimble and Alastor living life together, Thimble no longer being a kitten.

They do things such as Thimble watching Alastor cook, Thimble sitting on Alastor's lap while he does his radio Broadcast and Alastor chasing Thimble because she took his cane.

Ignoring the fact that he was a serial killer...

Shows Thimble getting excited zoomies because Alastor came home from murdering someone and she gets to lick the knife.

...Alastor was the best. He kept me clean, cooked me food and gave me chin scratches. (Which I love!!)

But of course, like any other person, Alastor had his own troubles...

Shows Alastor laying in bed, his back resting against the headboard. In his lap, he's holding a picture of his late mother.

Still holding the picture, Alastor sighs, closing his eyes, and rests his head back against the headboard.

Thimble wanders past the doorway, licking food from her chops.

She pauses, noticing Alastor's sad state. She tilts her head, ears perked.

"Brrp?"

Eyes still closed, Alastor shakes his head.

"I'm fine, Thimble." He muttered.

No...you're not...

Thimble's ears lay back and she flicks her tail, concerned.

She trots forwards through the doorway and stops in front of the bed. And, after doing a little butt wiggle, she jumped up onto the bed.

Paws barely sinking into the bed, she wandered over to where Alastor was sitting.

"Mrrp"

Alastor didn't respond, merely staying as he was, sitting back against the headboard of the bed, eyes closed, yet not asleep. He was still holding the picture frame in his hands.

Thimble stood there, looking at him for a moment, before her gaze traveled down to the picture frame.

Ears perking in realization, Thimble looked back up at Alastor sadly.

You miss your mom... don't you?

Thimble flicked her tail, trying to decide what she should do.

After a few moments, she stepped forward, her front paws stepping up onto his lap. She then leaned forward and, using her nose, nudged one of Alastor's hands from the picture frame so it was resting on her head.

"Mer-ow" She meowed softly.

I'm here for you

Eyes closed and still leaning back against the headboard, Alastor cracked a small smile as he felt Thimble nudge his hand onto her head.

He gently started to pet her, causing the cat to purr.

...But I helped him through it.

After a few moments of petting her, Alastor sighed and opened his eyes again, smiling softly at Thimble.

"Thank you, Thimble." He said quietly.

The cat's tail flicked as she gave a happy purr.

You're welcome!

Alastor sat back up, gently setting the framed picture of his late mother back on the nightstand.

He then reached over and picked up Thimble.

Whoa! What are y-!

He then set Thimble down onto the spot beside him on the bed, near the pillows.

Oh...

Alastor then settled down into bed, laying on his side, facing Thimble. He pulled the blanket up over himself before relaxing with a sigh.

Thimble sat, watching as he settled down, giving a small yawn herself.

Sleep sounds pretty good right now...

Seeing that he was settled down and comfortable, Thimble stood up.

Scoot over, I want cuddles.

She then made her way over to Alastor, curling up against his chest with a purr.

Alastor smiled, giving the cat a few small pets before reaching over and turning off the lamp.

"Goodnight, Thimble." Alastor said, closing his eyes.

Goodnight Alastor...

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I even got to meet a few of Alastor's friends.

Shows a scene of Thimble meeting Mimsy.

Alastor opens the front door, and Mimsy walks through.

Immediately spotting Thimble, Mimsy rushes forward and scoops the cat up before she had a chance to run, hugging her tightly.

Whoa lady! Ever heard of personal space?!

"Well aren't you just the cutest little thing!" Mimsy cooed, still hugging Thimble close, petting her.

Alastor shut the door and turned to see Thimble trying to scramble out of Mimsy's hold as Mimsy continued to baby talk her.

Alastor! Help me! She's gonna squeeze me to death! Ack!

Mimsy was definitely not a favorite of mine...

The next scene shows Thimble meeting Rosie.

Alastor welcomes Rosie into the house, the two of them immediately striking up a conversation.

Remembering what happened with Mimsy, Thimble had dived under the couch to hide once she heard Alastor and Rosie stroll into the living room.

You'll never take me alive!

Rosie sat in a cushioned chair while Alastor sat on the couch.

As their conversation died down, Rosie looked around the room a bit.

"Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard you have a cat now?" She said.

No he doesn't...

Alastor chuckled. "You heard right...the little ball of fur is probably hiding around here somewhere... she's a little wary of strangers."

Hearing that they were talking about her, Thimble poked her head out from under the couch, orange eyes narrowed.

I have good reason to...

"Ah! There you are...Rosie, meet Thimble. " Said Alastor.

Seeing Thimble's head poking out from under the couch, Rosie's expression softened.

"Awww, aren't you a little precious thing?" Said Rosie.

Thimble looked up at Rosie for a second, then glanced at Alastor.

Please tell me this lady knows personal boundaries....

"Don't worry Thimble, she's nothing like Mimsy." Said Alastor with an amused grin.

She better not be... or I'll pee in your bed..

Ears perked, Thimble slowly crept out from under the couch, her gaze never leaving Rosie.

"Here, I even have a gift for you." Said Rosie, reaching into her purse.

Thimble sat, head tilted curiously as she watched Rosie reach into her purse.

"Here we are!" Said Rosie, pulling out a small stuffed mouse toy.

Must... attack...mouse

Thimble's eyes widened, pupils dilating as her gaze locked onto the cat toy.

Alastor chuckled, seeing Thimble's reaction.

"I think she likes it, Rosie."

Rosie grinned and tossed the mouse toy on the floor, Thimble immediately pouncing on it.

Rosie immediately became a favorite, to say the least...

Me and Alastor's life together went on for a few years or so.

He took care of me, and in return, I made his life better.

But little did we know...

      That both our worlds...

            Were both about to come crashing down...

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DUN DUN DUNNNNN >:)

Hey guys! Sorry it's been a bit, life's pretty crazy!

So you can basically say that Alastor now has an emotional support cat lol

The chapters WILL definitely get longer from here on out. This one was a little longer than the last one though, so we're working our way there.

So what do you guys think of the story so far?

What do you think is gonna happen next?

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