The Hungry Kitten - Part 2

Five decided that if he started from the top of the hierarchy it would make the tasks ahead of him much easier in the long run. That meant older brother had to go first. But first he needed a fridge to store all his of his siblings decomposing dead bodies. He didn’t want to eat maggots! So the first task in order was the purchasing of a new fridge. He had rung The Cooling Factory.

“Good evening. I would like to purchase one of your finest refrigerating appliances.”

“Ok sir, our finest fridge costs $2500, free delivery.”

“What! That’s absurd. How dare you offer me such a lousy arrangement. Your customer service skills are appalling. Where is your manager? I wish to file a complaint! I will write to the consumer watch dog straight away! Breach of care! Breach of care!”

“I’m so sorry sir. We will give you the fridge straight way for a tenth of the price.”

“That’s better! I expect the fridge delivered by tonight!”

Five slammed down the receiver, crackling maliciously.

Five decided that the best way to prepare his brother was to have him fall down the empty well by the forest. Unfortunately, the well was so deep that it was almost impossible to get anything out from the bottom. So the kitten drew up plans to have a tunnel and underground shafts constructed from a secret location to bottom of the well. He required the assistance of a group of miners, so he called a company that provided those types of services. A team arrived the next day, bringing with them an excavator, hammer drills and all other types of equipment. They wanted to give Five a quote before they began work.

“What! That much! Who do you think I am! Do you think money grows on trees! Get out of here, now! Meow!”

And Five began to hiss and spit so ferociously that he gave the miners such a fright that they ran away, forgetting there equipment behind.

“Ugggh! Why do I have to do everything myself!”

The kitten began toiling day and night, operating the excavator and hammer drills, setting up the tunnel pillars and constructing the shafts. After a busy weekend, the kitten was able to walk from his secret location to the bottom of the well and vice versa. Now all he needed was to convince his older brother to come to the well. He didn’t have to think hard. All kittens loved balls of wool, even Five. So he went off to find his brother.

“Come on brother” Five said innocently, “Let me show you this ball of wool I found at the bottom of the well.”

So off they went, Five barely keeping down his excitement. They arrived at the well. Five explained to his brother that you have to lean over the side of the well to see the ball. His brother complied.

“I can’t see a thing Five”

“Lean a little further”

“I still can’t see”

“A Little further”

“Still can’t see”

“How about now! Meow!”


The shrill meows of the falling brother were overshadowed by the evil laughter of Five. He went down the shaft too collect his booty, visited his hidden fridge and went back to the pen to sleep with the other sitting ducks. One down, three to go.