The Enchanted Forest; The Dwellers

 Ever since Felix was put in the pound the neighborhood pets had formed a committee to keep watch over the neighborhood. Tiger, Patches and Belle were an active part of the committee. They had night duty because of their keen eyesight at night. Felix had been making his rounds but on a short leash because his human was not going for his nonsense as she called it. She decided that there would be no more spoiling him. No more crystal food dishes, lobster or tuna. Nothing more for him than a comfortable bed and good food to eat; nothing fancy. Plus she and her husband were both keeping a close eye on him. No more breaking into Marleewood for him.

"Look, there he goes! He is making a break for it. He is going into the forest. I'm sure he is going to see the witch. What shall we do now?"

"Well, to tell you the truth, I'm afraid Felix is going to get hurt in there. There are some animals that live in the forest that aren't particularly fond of cats. Plus I've heard that a witch can put a spell on a cat and make him quack like a duck. Yes, I think she could make Felix do that. I think we should break into Felix's house and wake his humans up, said Patches." "No, maybe we would get locked in there, said Tiger."  "Well, what's your bright idea then? asked Belle.  Mouse reached up and turned off the light. It was time to go to bed. There was much meowing and discussing, but nothing got done that fateful night that Felix disappeared.

 Felix had not come back out of the forest, but the dwellers of the forest all knew that he had walked right in without asking permission and without a human. Mr. and Mrs. House Finch were really upset, especially Mrs. Finch. She made it a point to tell her husband that by no means was that cat getting anywhere near their babies. Even though her husband had built their nest and fed their babies all by himself, she was the boss of the family and he quietly listened because he knew she was right; this time at least. He managed to get in a 'Yes Dear, 'No Dear.' He knew what he had to do. He was quickly on his way to tell Anna, the hummingbird. She would alert all the small animals and Adalynn the young good witch in training. She would tell her teachers and all would be well.

Mr. and Mrs. Bald Eagle also lived in the forest. He had the biggest and highest nest there. Mr. Eagle kept watch along with Moss. They were good friends and had kept peace there for many many years. Mr. Eagle looked down and watched as Felix made his way towards the witch's house. He just shook his head. "You are going to be ever so sorry, cat. You should have stayed home where you lived the good life. I had better let the rest of the dwellers know that you have entered into a dangerous situation. If I can fly high enough, I might be able to see Moss and give her the house cat alert. She has shooed many a dog and cat out of the forest to keep them safe.

When Sammy, the squirrel, and Bobby, the bear saw the eagle take flight they knew that trouble was brewing. They didn't know what, but they trusted their friend, Moss, to keep them safe. They went deeper into the forest.

Mama Deer and her baby were not feeling safe when they saw the eagle fly over. She knew that her baby needed her to protect her at all costs. She hurried her baby into the forest where she could find a place to hide. She hoped her husband would come home soon. She could sure use some help.

She quickly told her baby to be very very quiet and not to move. She heard laughter not far from the nest of leaves and twigs she had made. She had heard that cackle before; the wicked witch!