Part 1

The Voice

 

Chapter 1

 

A Voice from above.

 

Gideon is a cat.

 

A white cat, with a long black tail.

 

He loves to sleep and he loves to eat.

 

By day Gideon spends hours cleaning his shiny white coat, whilst lying in the sunshine. By night he curls up tight on the bed, keeping himself warm and cosy.

 

He has a comfortable life.

 

One day Gideon was strolling along the garden path when he heard a strong voice calling his name. He spun round, and made a dash for the kitchen. ‘It’s breakfast time!' he thought with glee as he ran inside. But there was no one in sight, and his bowl was empty.

 

“Well that is strange!” Gideon frowned, as he made his way back out into the sunshine.

 

Then he heard the same voice calling his name, and he shot inside.

 

Still no food in sight!

 

Now, Gideon is a good cat but he has been known to get a little bit moody, especially when he feels hungry. So when he heard his name a third time, he stayed exactly where he was, washing his paws in the sunshine.

 

“Gideon!” The Voice called. Gideon raised his little white head and let out a loud Meoooow saying: “Who are you and what do you want!?”

 

“Gideon, I have chosen you to take part in a Quest for Truth.” The Voice boomed! “Your discovery mission, should you choose to accept it, will help others to find The Truth too!”

 

“My discovery mission?!” Gideon thought, “I only like to discover when my next meal is, I don't really want to go on a 'Quest for Truth!'”.

 

Before he had time to speak his thoughts, The Voice proclaimed: “Gideon, your quest for Truth is vital, and people's lives are depending on you! You will be known as Gideon the Super Cat. You will be given gifts and abilities far beyond your power, and you will go where no cat has ever been before!”

 

Gideon gulped “GULP!” and stood up proudly to attention.

 

“Do you accept your mission?” The Voice boomed loudly.

 

With his head held high and his back straight, Gideon meowed a massive: “YES!”

 

He did not know why, but he felt this was his destiny. He knew it was going to change his life forever. Just the thought of it made his claws tense, his fur puff out.  He was a little bit scared.

 

“Do not be afraid,” spoke The Voice more gently, “I will always be with you and I will give you the strength to succeed in every mission, if you just trust in me. Your quest has now begun. I will show you the way you must go, until then, keep watch and wait for me.” With that The Voice was gone.

 

And so the story of Gideon the Super Cat begins, in a little back garden on a bright and sunny morning. Gideon's life would never be the same again.

 

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The next day Gideon woke up extra early. He sat on the window sill waiting and watching. He was so excited about his new mission he hardly even thought about food!

 

He sat, and he waited. He looked, and he waited, he cleaned his paws and he waited, but no voice could be heard.

 

Then suddenly a voice called out “Gideon.” He pricked up his ears and sped off.

 

“What's this?” the voice cried again.

 

Then Gideon realised it was the voice of his owner. His heart sank. His owner had never been so shocked; usually when she shouted “what's this?” Gideon was in like a shot. But today he walked slowly up to his bowl to eat his food.

 

“What's wrong Giddy Goos?” she asked with a surprised voice.

 

Gideon looked up and gave a pitiful “mmmeow”. His owner stroked his head and said “Good boy Giddy Goos, here is your food.” Gideon ate it all up.

 

All he could think about was hearing The Voice again.

 

“I know,” he thought, licking his lips, “perhaps if I go outside I will hear more clearly there.” So he walked out into the garden, and sat, and waited.

 

The birds chirped, the bees buzzed and the trees swayed in the breeze, but no voice could be heard.

 

Feeling quite full from his breakfast, Gideon was a little sleepy, so he walked over to his favourite spot in the garden for a cat nap. He walked round and round to soften the ground and curled up to sleep; putting one paw over his eyes to block out the sun.

 

“It can't do any harm if I have a little cat nap.” He thought, as he dozed off into a deep sleep!

 

While Gideon was sleeping he had a dream. In the dream he saw a paradise garden filled with beautiful trees, full of delicious fruits. Beneath the trees were all kinds of animals. The animals relaxed in the cool shade of the trees, as their leaves glistened in the glorious sunshine. A crystal clear river flowed through the garden, giving refreshment to all that called this garden their home.

 

There were two people in the garden, walking and enjoying the sun. Then Gideon heard The Voice. It was the same voice that had called him yesterday. His ears pricked up as he heard The Voice talking to the people, they were laughing and walking together in the beautiful garden. Gideon had never dreamed of anywhere so lovely.

 

His eyes flicked open, “Well that was a funny dream; I usually dream about fish and chasing mice through fields!”

 

Just then he heard a voice calling his name. Thinking it must be dinner time, he got up, slowly stretched his back like an arch and walked towards the house. Then he stopped and he waited. He gave out a quiet, almost silent “meow?”

 

The Voice spoke: “Would you like to visit the garden?”

 

Gideon's eyes narrowed as he thought; it all seamed a little strange. “Does The Voice mean the garden in my dream? The paradise garden? How could The Voice know about my dream!?”

 

After thinking, he agreed. After all, it was the most amazing garden he had ever seen, and he had slept in lots of beautiful gardens!...........................................

 

 

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