Super-cat

My cat just saved my life.

Technically, my mom did too, but right now, i think i'm more impressed with the cat...

Tonight, I had decided that I was going to clean under my bed. Which is a task that I resign myself to every few weeks or so. I like for things to be neat and tidy. So I was pulling out the various suitcases and books, and other objects that had somehow managed to lodge themselves underneath my mattress. Just as I was reaching to pull out a bicycle shoe I saw it. It was skittering across the carpet poised and ready to strike.

Spider.

I quickly withdrew my hand and shut my eyes, praying that it wouldn't be there when I opened them again. But no! it was there! Watching me as I tried to regain my composure! I scooted backwards a ways in order to formulate some sort of plan. Then, as if he knew I was in mortal danger, my cat comes sauntering by my bedroom door. I coerced him into coming closer and pointed him in the direction of my nemesis. Immediately he attacked! Batting with his clawless feet, forcing the monster to retreat into the deepest corners of the underworld. (By underworld, I mean under my bed). I started to panic, what if my cat gave up the chase! What if the spider would lie in wait, planning his revenge? How would I sleep knowing that at any moment he could make his move?

At this point, my mom entered the room and got down on the floor to watch the fight.

I was trying to support my dear furry friend, removing obstacles where the menace could hide. I used my trusty hanger to pull old handbags from the corner, knowing that he would appreciate the advantage.

My mom suggested that I should get a flashlight so that we could see who was winning.

Somehow that crafty spider managed to hide himself so well that neither me or my cat could discover his sinister location. But the cat did not give up the chase! He kept at it and spun himself in circles awaiting to see if the spider would resurface. And indeed he did. The cat managed to chase him into the light. My mother, knowing my paralyzing fear, took it upon herself to remove the spider from my presence.

We shall raise our feline friend on our shoulders for this glorious victory! He who refused to give up, even when circumstances looked so bleak, he shall be rewarded for his service.

Even now, he is purring contentedly underneath my bed. Such bravery... I am proud.