Hey Girls and guys.

For those of you that have been keeping track in comments and on Twitter. I was well ahead of the game when I first started the story. So's why the updates were fast and furious.

I was about 8000 words into Chapter 8 tonight, and in a couple of words 'It Sucked'. So, I'm pulling back and starting over from about 3000 words. What a incredible waste of time and effort, but that's how it is sometimes. It's all plotted out and it looks cool on outline but in execution it's choppy, annoying, and even well beyond the realm of realism.

Since there are only a few chapters left of this particular portion of the story I didn't want to mess it all up now. Bringing together all of those clues, subplots, and odd little quirks is a little daunting. So, I haven't forgotten about you, and your wonderful insights via comments, emails, and PM's. Hopefully I can have something out late tomorrow or early Friday.

Now I just have to finish the scene where Miss Bonsai usurps the Colonel's power at the Center, and makes sure her pet (Kristyn) is well taken care of, and it should all run smoother. D8

Catnip for everyone!

Deleted scene from Chapter 5 (You might remember it as the scene from the Colonel and Kristyn's first meeting.)

(Original storyline: Miss Bonsai's voice from under the desk) Like a powerful, dark storm, I will make my presence known to the world. Like a seeping mist, I will creep into the humans' center of power, and make them quake in fear at the very mention of my name!

(Final Edit:)The Colonel jerked and I blinked. Then a frown came over his face. Scooting his chair back he leaned down, and returned with a hand full of Miss Bonsai. "Appropriate name for your cat."

"Sorry," I tried not to giggle, but it came out anyway. "Bonsai, don't bother the nice Colonel."

(Original storyline: Miss Bonsai's perspective)Oh, be nice? What an interesting philosophy. At what point did you forget WE'RE TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD?! With the Colonel out of the way, cats will overthrow the humans and you will receive your just reward my fateful pet. Wipe my nose dammit!

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Author's note: Miss Bonsai's lines were stolen from "Cat's and Dogs.