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I SIT IN MY CHAIR, ROCKING PRECIOUS AND STROKING BIG KITTY. SAM JUMPS UP AND SETTLES.
PTG HAS GONE TO THE BAR AND IS TALKING KATT, NOT A VERY FRIENDLY CHAT I NOTICE. BECKI IS GRINNING, SHE STARTS TO MOVE TOWARD PTG WITH A HOT CUP OF COFFEE. I THINK TO HER, NO BECKI SHE STOPS AND SETS THE CUP DOWN. THEN I SEE THAT KATT IS LOSING SOME CONTROL. I WONDER. THEN I PICK UP THE THOUGHTS. OH!!! OH!!! HE DID NOT SAY THAT. NO WONDER BECKI WANTED TO THROW HOT COFFEE ON HIM. THE CUP ON THE BAR STARTS TO RATTLE ON THE SAUCER. I LOOK AT BECKI SHE SHAKES HER HEAD NO. SO SHE IS NOT DOING IT. I LOOK FOR ANNALIESE, NOPE NOT HERE.
THEN I GET THE TONE AND WORDS KATT IS NOT AT ALL PLEASED. THEN SHE STARTS TO CHANGE. WHAT!! SHE IS TWO NATURED. HOW DID I NOT PICK THAT UP. I LOOK AT THE OTHER SPIRITS IN THE ROOM THEY ARE JUST AS SURPRISED.
SO, MAYBE THIS IS HER FIRST CHANGE.
BIG KITTY LOOKS AT HER, I COULD SWEAR SHE SMILED. SETTLES BACK DOWN TO TAKE A NAP.
WHEN KATT HAS FINISHED PTG. CLEANS UP THE MESS HE MADE QUICKLY.
GATHERS HIS TEA AND LEAVES. I LOOK AT KATT GIVE HER A NOD AND  SHE IS TRYING TO ACT AS NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. THE OTHERS IN THE ROOM ARE A LITTLE TAKEN ABACK. WHY I HAVE NO IDEA. AFTER ALL THIS IS MIDNIGHT CASTLE. HOME OF THE STRANGE AND STRANGER.
HOPE THAT IS THE LAST WE SEE OF THAT MAN FOR AWHILE.
HE HAS NO APPRECIATION OF ANIMALS. I MAY JUST BRING EGOR BACK TO THE TEA ROOM THE NEXT TIME HE STARTS IN ON EVERYONE'S FUR FRIENDS.
OR MAYBE BEAU, AND BABY. COULD STAND OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND TRUMPET THE NEXT TIME HE GET BOSSY.
I SETTLE AND FINISH MY COFFEE.
THEN ASK THE OTHERS IF THEY HAVE BEEN TO SEE THEIR FUR FRIENDS SINCE THEIR RETURN.
I HOPE YOU ALL WILL HELP ME WITH THEIR CARE. I DO HOPE ALL THE ONES WHO WERE HERE HAVE FOUND THEIR WAY BACK TO THE ENCLOSURE AND NOT LOST IN THE CASTLE.
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That sudden return to full size was quite a surprise as was the ride on the large carpet. As soon as we got back, I did what I could to help with Grim before heading to see Buddy. Wickerbat and Cash wouldn’t leave Grim’s side once she was settled so I got them a bit of food and water. Then, I discreetly tossed the pills and headed outside and called Buddy.
He came as soon as I called him and we were both happy to see each other. He was all over me with excitement and kisses.
Suddenly, there was a commotion coming from the direction of the tea room. When I looked up, there were cats and dogs being ejected from there by a broom, correction, PTG’s broom. To shocked to react, all I could do was watch the cruelty taking place. I saw them herded to the pet enclosure and locked in.
Without thinking about it, I headed to the tea room to give PTG a piece of my mind. As I entered, Charlie was already at it so I stood next to the door and just watched what was going on as I seethed with anger. It was a pleasure to see PTG get scared, quickly clean up the mess he caused and retreat.
After he was gone, that was when I realized that there had been changes made. I liked the new look with the 2 bars and the mini dining area that must have been for the gnomes.
I had forgotten that Buddy was still with me and to my surprise, he sat nicely and quietly next to me until I turned and nearly stepped on him. Remembering that the guards were gone, I took Buddy to our room, it was time to get my belongings, find a tent and camp out.
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HUMMM, I think BOTH PTG and CAP'N RANDY, although very welcome back, are in for a bit of a rude surprise  upon their return.
It would be so sweet of PTG to gather his wits about himself, and prepare to give The Cap'n a report about all of the changes to the Tea House, it's new owner, and it's new occupants, not to say the least, the NEW menagerie of hoofs, paws, feathers, fur, and just about any other "animaly-type" creature that has taken refuge there, ESPECIALLY BIG KITTY. I do so love kitties, big and little, don't you
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Annelliegram wrote:Shortly thereafter, they arrived safely at the Tea Room. Since PTG could not continue to provide the protective barrier while assisting with unloading Grim, he knew they had to hurry with getting everyone safe inside ..... especially, since he heard a very LOUD rumbling in the direction of the Dark Tower ..... SOMEONE had noticed their escape!
Seeker burst into the Tea Room ... he had already become his enlarges size of 4 foot 8 inches, so everyone in the room had no problem seeing him......none of them had seen Seeker so frazzled, concerned, upset, and ..... frightened!
PTG heard the commotion and came out of Grim's room to investigate.
I'm so glad all of you made it back safely, but in the end, it will not matter. Adrian has become enraged at the rescue of Grim and he is throwing a MAJOR temper tantrum, the likes of which no one has ever seen...... The ground already breaks away from the Palace Square in the East; the Fairy Forest is seeing numerous signs of destruction; the Dark Tower itself has the ground in front of it in embers at Anabel's feet and the Iron Knight is faced with crumbling stairs up to the Guest Room.
The Chapel ceiling has fallen in......and the Tavern has even been hit (OH, what has happened to that Armored Bear should be punishable by death!) ..... The Castle is already crumbling on the outside ..... the floor in the Castle Entry is disintegrating...... even the Ice Rock is being destroyed.
And the Throne Hall...... the head has been returned to the Eagle and it is breathing fire ..... soon to break free from its statue nature and become a flying destroyer.
The Gnomes have packed and departed to other lands only the last few remain until I return ..... I urge each of you to do your best to gather your animals and belongings ...... see if someone can contact Captain Randy so his Dragon can open the portal for your escape.
You only have a few days left!
With that, Seeker quickly departed to join his remaining clan members as they left for a more secure land.
Edited on 04/16/2018 at 6:06:52 PM PST
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Just as Seeker flees out the door, PTG hears the familiar buzzing next to his ear .... His Fairy Godmother has come to his rescue! ..... but then she speaks:
My dear, dear Playingthegame......how I wish I could use my magic wand to do battle with Adrian, but he is far more powerful than even the Genie and I am when combined. There is nothing we can do to prevent this destruction. He has given an ultimatum that Grim must be returned to him .... and you have 2 weeks in which to comply. Yet, Grim must never be sacrificed because after he gets her, he will carry out his destruction anyway.
AND there is no way for us (the Genie and me) to leave through any magic portal that your Captain's dragon can provide for you.
So, please, please ..... take heed to Seeker's warning.....you have only 2 weeks to make your arrangements.
I shall miss you beyond words, my beloved god son!
With tears in her eyes..... Playingthegame's Godmother flew toward the East to at least be with the Genie when the end arrived.
Edited on 04/16/2018 at 6:17:00 PM PST
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Surprisingly, Buddy and I made it to my room unbothered. While he nosed around, I pile my stuff on the bed and get out the travel bag I used to bring my stuff. I packed it all in there and closed it up. Then, I gathered the few things that I have for Buddy and packed them in the extra spaces. Taking a last look around, I say goodbye to my room.
“Come on, Buddy, lets go.” We head back down to the tea room and arrive just in time to hear Seeker’s announcement/warning. With Buddy sticking close to me, I head to an empty chair and sit down. Looking around the room, I spot the carpet bag where I left it and get up and retrieve it. Now, all I need is a place to go and a plan to get there, but first, I need a snack and a drink.
Getting up again, I head to the coffee bar and order a caramel latte and grab a pastry and a serving of the pavlova. When I nearly drop my snack getting the coffee, the cup appears to rise on it’s own. “Okay, follow me” I say and go back to my chair. The ghost gives me the coffee after I set the snack down on the light table next to the chair, “Thank you,” I say but because I can’t see or hear them, I have no idea if there is a response or if the ghost is still there. Enjoying my needed food and drink, I try thinking about what I am going to do but just can’t bring myself to even consider permanently leaving.
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I received a message from Sebastien.
"The inmates of the Special Room are in danger.
Annaleise is furious."
I asked Sebastien to transport me back …
.. and was immediately bowled over by Big Kitty.
Sebastien helped me up and led me over to a chair. Blackie and Chris jumped up in my lap (not you, Big Kitty) and soon all three were purring. Becki came over and handed me a cup of coffee.
Sebastien pulled up a chair and sat down facing me. He then calmly filled me in on the situation with Adrian. But that was the least of his concerns.
Annaleise in her zeal to help me and the other inmates had pushed the management of MC too far. In order to recapture the inmates, and rid themselves once and for all of Annaleise and her “glitches;” they have decided to shut down all the access portals to the Castle. No longer would a player be able to immerse themselves in the world of MC. They would open the game, play, may spend some money, and leave. Midnight Castle would then become a simple game. Just like any other.
Or as Annaleise would say, boring.
And of the inmates of the Special Room? Even if they defeated Adrian, they would become frozen in time as the last portal closed. Their exploits will be there for future generations of MC players to read (if they are interested).
But unlike Sebastien, Becki and the other ghostly deleted players, there will be no one to come by to wake them up and bring them back to life.
There will be only oblivion. And Sebastien, for one, was having none of that.
“I can always send you back to the Real World. However, neither I, Big Kitty, the kittens nor the others can come with you. I have been practicing with the mirror, seeing if I can find a portal to a plane of alternate reality where our story can continue. The ghost players have been packing up the Secret Library in readiness to move on. And maybe Annaleise has one final major glitch up her sleeve.”
Annaleise appeared and smiled.
I looked at the three ghosts before me. I then looked around at the other inmates and wondered what they were going to do.
Edited on 04/17/2018 at 12:12:36 AM PST
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"MY DEAR LADY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY OFFER TO RESCUE ME AND MY FRIENDS.
I HAVE NOW FOUND THE PORTAL TO OUR NEW HOME. ALL I HAVE TO DO NOW LEAD THE GHOST PLAYERS THROUGH THE PORTAL AND HAVE THEM SET UP A NEW SECRET LIBRARY. ONCE THE MIRROR IS SECURED THERE, I CAN USE THE SMALLER MIRRORS TO LEAD OTHERS THERE. "
AS SEBASTIEN WAS SPEAKING, HE BEGAN TO BE SURROUNDED BY EVERY CAT AND KITTEN IN THE AREA. FROM FAR OFF, I COULD HEAR A LION ROAR.
"I AM SURE THAT SAM CAN NOTIFY HIS MISTRESS THAT THE GHOSTS WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST HER IN HER PACKING. AS FOR YOUR ITEMS . . . THANK YOU GRAMMI G . . HERE IS YOUR CARPETBAG AND KNITTING YARN.
I BELIEVE IF YOU SEND OUT NOSE AND NIX WITH A MESSAGE, THEY CAN LOCATE YOUR ELVEN FRIENDS. THEY BECAME GOOD FRIENDS WITH NIX WHILE YOU WERE TRANSPORTING THEM.
THE OTHER INMATES HAVE PETS YOU MAY NOT HAVE MET BUT CAN ASSIST YOU. DOC POPPET HAVE TWO DRAGON COMPANIONS, CINDERS AND PUFF. AUNTIE ROO HAS A MONKEY NAMED FEZ. THERE IS A GERMAN SHEPARD NAMED TYREE WHO ANSWERS TO AN INMATE NAMED RIDDLER.
THE MESENGER PIGEONS YOU SEE FLYING AROUND BELONG TO PTG' S FAIRY GODMOTHER.
AND PTG HAS A PET OWL NAMES HOOTIE AND A RAVEN FRIEND WHO CAN COMMUNICATE MENTALLY.
I AM QUITE SURE THAT YOU WITH YOUR WAY WITH ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL WILL KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THEM."
SEBASTIEN PICKED UP HIS NOTES AND STOOD UP. THEN HE WALKED OVER TO ME.
" I HAVE TO BACK TO THE LIBRAY AND BEGIN THE MIGRATION. I WILL RETURN SOON. MEANWHILE, YOU WILL BE PROTECTED."
SUDDENLY ALL THE FELINES THAT HAD SURROUNDED SEBASTIEN WERE NOW SURROUNDING ME (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PRECIOUS AND SAM, WHO REMAINED WITH CHARLIE). ONCE AGAIN THERE WAS A FAR OFF ROAR.
SEBASTIEN DISAPPEARED. ANNALEISE REMAINED, STILL SMILING.
"I WONDER WHERE PTG AND HIS BROOM IS NOW?"
Edited on 04/18/2018 at 5:54:51 AM PST
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