Raven diary #9: The Trial pt. 1

Dear diary,

Raven here.

Finally, I’ve had a nice nap in the pink bed and am now ready to tell the truly tumultuous and tortuous trial tale.

So… we pile into the back of the CatMobile and zoom off. As we drive, we file our complaints, in which we will give to our lawyers for them to make agreements. The whole ride, as we both file the papers, Lollipop is muttering words of disagreement under his breath. But we both manage to file our papers and arrive at CatCourt Headquarters.

We walk our separate ways to meet our lawyers. A brown and black striped and spotted cat by the name of Augie greets me at the back entrance.

“Hello”, Augie says. He has a kind, wisdom filled voice that penetrates through my whole cat body and soul. “Hy name is Augie, and I shall be your lawyer for today’s trial.

“Raven Hanson”, I say. “Thank you for representing as my lawyer sir.”

 

We walk in, and the sight is very perplexing. We’re walking through an isle between two sets of chairs where spectators will sit and watch. Near each set of chairs are two tables, one on each set. Lollipop and his lawyer, a cat wit very complicated patterns of white and different shades of brown who introduces himself as Elio are already sitting in chairs across from each other on either side of the table. Augie and I  sit down, and in our brains, we are rehearsing what we are all will do and say for this trial.

Finally, cats of all shapes and colors start filing in.  I even see a human here and there. Lawyers are looking over at their papers, and a couple minutes later, Judge Watson walks out with pride in his step. He slams his gavel on the countertop to quiet the chatter.

“Welcome, welcome”, Watson purrs when everyone has quieted down. He is pure black, from his ears to the tip of his tail. “We have reason to belive that these two friendly felines, Raven Hanson.” He points in my direction. “and Lollipop Arielius.” now he points his paw towards Lollipop. “have sternly disagreed on a truce.”

 

“That’s your last name?”, I whisper over at Lollipop.

“Yup”, Lollipop nods. “I think it came from a series that humans like called Star Wars.” He puts his paws in air quotes around the words “Star Wars.” “No idea which character though.”

“Now”, Watson meows. “You may cringe at who I am about to introduce, but I am extremely sorry to tell you that there is a national shortage of cats who are willing to be bailiffs in this town, so I have no choice but to welcome Roux Bridger up to the court.

A gigantic black dog bounds up, his booming barks echoing through the room. This sends all the cat spectators, lawyers, and even me and Lollipop into pandemonium.

“ORDER, ORDER!!!!!!!” Watson shrieks

“Do not worry”, Roux says in his low, booming voice once everyone has calmed down. “I assure you I have been working as a bailiff for many, many years now. Mostly with dog cases, but I will make an acceptation for cats.”

“Thank you very much Roux”, Judge Watson continues. “Now, arguments must begin.” “Augie Stansbury, will you please step fourth and state your case for Raven Hanson?”

 

My lawyer stands up, staying in the chair, and the crowd meows in support.

“Raven has informed me”, Augie begins, “that Lollipop has been trespassing on her property since May of 2021. Her battles with Lollipop have been very enjoyable, but she has been getting bored with them, as they always go the same way. So, Judge Watson, I think, with all my cat heart, that this truce should be agreed upon by this court. Raven and Lollipop deserve a break. They can’t go on fighting forever. I strongly belive that this truce WILL help these two fantastic felines think about their battles and even help improve them in the future.”

 

“Thank you.”

Augie bows and we all meow and clap paws as he sits back down in his chair.

 

TO BE CONTINUED..