46 Trapped (2/2)

'What happened?'

'It's not like Boss is a stupid...'

Tarou's thought process stopped suddenly and he used a paw to poke the cat in front of him. The animal did not move. He tried to use more force this time, but there was still no response. The grey mouse panicked, and he stomped around with both paws on his head.

Tarou eyed the cat's extended paw. When he placed both paws on the leg, he noticed the animal's temperature. The cat felt cold to the touch.

Running out of ideas, Tarou did the first thing that crossed his mind.

”Please, please don't kill me!” the mouse chanted as he bit the cat's paw as hard as he could. He could feel the deafening sound of his heartbeat as he did the daring feat but there was still no response.

Scared but still impatient, Tarou waited, expecting the cat to stir or make any movement but nothing happened.

”BOOOOSSSS!!!!!” Tarou called out while holding the cat's ear up. Losing all sense of fear, Tarou crawled under the cat and pounded just behind the cat's front leg.

”NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Tarou could feel something clouding his vision as he continued to pound the cat. He didn't remember how long he assaulted the cat's body but he did not get any response. With a clearer mind, Tarou thought about his next move.

'Nightmare!'

Tarou could only shake his head. Looking at Boss who covered the entire opening, Tarou knew it would be impossible to get out to ask for help.

When he turned, a small opening on one side of the log caught his eye.

'If I gnaw everything off, it might work!'

Tarou mouse was about to start doing real work when he felt a gentle push.

As he felt the familiar falling sensation, Tarou could only wince.

”Ugh! Not again!”