RED neon lights blinked repeatedly as loud music and cheers accompanied by people dancing to the beat of the music like a wild animal in heat. The place stinks of liquor, smoke, sweat, perfume, and ladies cosmetics mixed to create a smell familiar to those night owls enjoying the fun at night.    In a table, far from the dance floor sat a man drinking his fourth shot of mojito, face focused as his hands scribbled on his notes. He didn't wish to be here again, but after the commemoration, they invited him to an 'after party night' and he couldn't say no because his aunt is there.    He's waiting for she'll get drunk then leave her alone.    It's his fifth time writing the same concept again but every time he tries to create the narration, he feels dissatisfied.    Maybe it's because he's not in the right mind?    Or the plot seems too personal? 

Unbeknownst to him, Aegir is also staring at him, reminiscing the same memory he'd been thinking. Aegir whimpered. The cold water from the rain seems to be seeping through his skin. He could feel the terrorizing shivers that chills him to the bone. In his secured arms are two kittens: Tibby and Tabby, who unlike him, are noisy and crying.  He doesn't even know if he's crying because of the coldness that makes him feel numb. The same coldness he always feels whenever he lies in the cold cement of his alley—the freezing feeling of sadness.  'Maybe it's better this way—it's always this way. ' he thought as he blinked his tired eyes at the surroundings.  <

THEY'RE inside an antique looking vibe building. All of their belongings (like Anthony's stuffed toys) are placed in a nice locker. The building's interior is colored gold and brown with classic flower patterns carved into its pole and walls. There's also hanging photos in the same motif frame of strange eerie symbols of violet stars, creepy looking animals, and flowers depicted like some sort of monsters with big gnashing mouths and large bulging eyes. A large mirror placed at the side of one of the frames gave it a more distinct creep when someone suddenly decided to look at his reflection after viewing the pictures.    In the center lies a red sofa and a glass center table. The sofa is so red that one might think it's made from blood. Apart from its color is the weird placement. Why in the middle? Is it to give a better access to the 'piece of arts'?    But one thing is certain, it gave chills to both Anthony and Saint that they

THE sound of digging could be heard. Two pairs of hands rummaged over the rich soil like they're finding a treasure beneath it. The first guy, the one who digs carelessly and sputters bits of dirt all over—a man with ashen hair tied in a ponytail and matching cat ears atop keeps on singing a song full of, "nyanyanya" as the lyrics. Aegir's pink shirt drenched in sweat, white long appendage on his back sways back and forth as he sings.  "Hey, watch it! I already told you! Be gentle. Gardening isn't just a play thing! " The other guy scolded him. The guy swatted his hand, lips tight and serious.  Aegir's eyes watered. His pink lips started to pout. "B-But! I'm already doing it right! I'll plant catnips here. " He raised both his index fingers and joined them together; green orbs twinkling, asking the other man's sympathy.  The other man, on the other hand, remained serious, eyes sharp like gold spikes.

Mr. Pat So looked at him, eyes unreadable. "So, you are not that useless trash, hmm? This story has potential even though cats as the subject and protagonist are weird, like you, " Mr. Pat So paused, brows creased. "I will check this further for thorough evaluation but be ready for major revision. You improved, you trash! But it's still trash!" Anthony couldn't help but to smile, he could feel his heart flutter as he restrained himself from jumping and shouting in joy.  If he'd known that cats would help him with his problem with his agent, he should have met Aegir and his cats sooner.  When he was about to thank his devilish agent, he snarled at him. "Do not be happy yet, fool! Remember this, if this would not pass the evaluation, your contract is over! I had enou