“Rarity, your cat hissed at me! I’m scared!”

“Opalescence is just establishing its territory. That’s how cats act, Sweetie Belle.”

“Rarity, Opalescence sliced a piece of my tail! Again!”

“Opalescence is just playing. It’s what cats do. Don’t worry about it”

“Rarity, Opalescence scratched me! I’m bleeding!”

“Don’t concern yourself with that. It’s just animal antics.”

“Rarity, Opal bit me! It’s sucking on my blood now!”

“Cats go into hunting mode whenever they see weak prey. Don’t mind it. It’s just what cats do.”

“Rarity...”

“Sweetie Belle! Will you stop stealing food from Opalescence’s bowl already!?! That’s cat food, meant for cats.”

“But it’s so crunchy...”

Author's Note

This story participated in the 2021.05 writing competition.