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Happily Ever After?  

Chapter 2, part 2 of the White Cat Sequel.

Researching

Even though they hadn't yet determined what exactly was going on, the Wizard and Willie thought it might be prudent to start working on a Transformation Spell to help everyone who had changed back to their cursed states. It wasn't going to help everyone, but they figured it was a good start.

So, in which book was the formula for that powerful Transformation Spell?
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"Hmmmm....I know it's in one of these books..."
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"This book looks vaguely familiar...."
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"It would be nice if we didn't have to leaf through every one."
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"I agree. Unfortunately my memory isn't what it used to be."
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"So I'm hoping it might be in here..."
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So he sat down to look, and sure enough the formula he had been thinking of was in the book.

"There's just one problem. It requires a very special magic mushroom, that only grows in a certain fairy wood."
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"And I'm not sure I remember exactly where that is."
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So Willie, who was always eager to help, went to look through the Wizard's maps....
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"I know you've used those mushrooms before, and you keep detailed notes on everything, so you must have a map here somewhere."
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"I think I found it!!"
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"The label says 'Magic Mushroom Forest'"
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"That's great. Now we just need to go and pick some!"
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A Letter

The Wizard took out a sheet of paper and started to write....
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Willie was curious....
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"I'm writing a letter to Princess Kassia and Prince Adrian...."
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"I thought I'd keep them up to date on our progress."
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No sooner had he finished writing the letter, but Winston arrived...
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"I have a letter..."
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"..I'd really appreciate if you would deliver it."
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"It's for Princess Kassia and Prince Adrian."
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"I'd be happy to."
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A Letter Arrives

Kassia was reading, when Lucy, the maid came in....
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"A dragon just delivered this, my Lady.  He said it was from the Wizard."
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"Yes, it's from the Wizard."
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"Any news my Lady??"
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"What news? From who?"
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"It's from the Wizard...."  and she started to read it aloud....       'Your Majesties….
 
We regret to inform you that even with our best efforts, we have still not been able to determine the exact cause of the situation you currently find yourselves in.  However it would seem that your Highnesses are not alone. There would seem to be many others who also find themselves back under evil spells which had previously been broken. There does not seem to be a unifying cause at present. So we have decided that the best course of action at this time would be to work on creating a powerful Transformation potion, in hopes of returning everyone back to their true selves.'"
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"He goes on....Unfortunately the main ingredient for the potion is a rare magic mushroom that only grows for a few days in late autumn. So, unfortunately, it will still be several months before we can harvest the mushrooms. So please, in the meantime, try to relax, stay safe, and we will deliver the potion as soon as we are able to make it. But it will take some time.  
​Sincerely, with best regards, Nick & Willie'"
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PS. My cats have welcomed Rags into their home, and he seems quite happy here.
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"Well, it's not exactly what we were hoping to hear, but it is somewhat comforting knowing we aren't the only ones affected.
And it's nice to know that Rags is happy."
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Changing Seasons

Kassia and Adrian tried to make the best of their situation, and went on with their lives, continuing to do all the things they used to enjoy. Summer seemed to pass quickly, and change was in the air. 
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Days were getting shorter, and the leaves were starting to colour. Fall was in the air...
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It had always been one of the favourite times to have a picnic in the woods...
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"It's so nice to get out to the woods."
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"It's so beautiful here in fall....."
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"...so calm and serene."
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Adrian's Birthday

It was Adrian's birthday, and Kassia decided to throw him a party.
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"I know you aren't too happy about how things are right now, but some day you'll be able to think back to the one year you celebrated your birthday as a cat, and laugh about it.  Just think of the story you'll be able to tell."
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"So I decided to throw you a party."
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"The cook has even made a special cake for you...."
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"Happy Birthday, your Highness!"
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Everyone gathered round to sing 'Happy Birthday'
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"Now make a wish...and blow out the candle..."
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"I wish we were all back to normal."
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"Don't we all..."
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the Party

With so little to celebrate at the moment, Kassia had invited everyone in the castle, including the guards....
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...and even the maid and the cook...
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...who had outdone himself with all manner of special desserts....
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"Wow, look at that cake."
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It was a great time to just relax...
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...and enjoy each other's company.
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Adrian was really enjoying himself...
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...and was happy that everyone else was as well...
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After everyone left, Adrian took Kassia in his arms....
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​"Thank you, for the wonderful party."
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Autumn Picnic

As the weeks turned into months, Adrian and Kassia rekindled the love they had seemed to have lost. They were really enjoying each other's company again, and going out of their way to surprise and please each other. So, on a glorious autumn day, Adrian invited Kassia out for a ride....
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He had planned a surprise...
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"This looks like the perfect spot..."
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"...for a picnic...
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"This was such a great idea."
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Posing for a Painting

Adrian had always enjoyed the arts, so one day he thought he'd try his paw at painting again. He had hauled out his easel, set out his paints, and picked a bouquet of flowers....
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"I can pose for you if you like..."
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"Just give me a minute.."
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And she went to gather some cushions....
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...piled them on the sofa....
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...and struck a pose...
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Adrian offered her his bouquet....
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"Maybe you could hold these?"
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"That's perfect!"
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Adrian's Painting

With Kassia reclined on the sofa, Adrian started work on his painting...
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The hours went by....
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"Well, I think I'm done..."
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"But you only painted the flowers!"
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"After I sat there for hours, I'm not even in the painting!"
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"Sure you are...this is your sleeve right here..."
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* Continued in Chapter 2 - part 3

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