KITTY PUDDING
By misterebony
 
 
"... Tom kitten bit and spit, and Meredith and wriggled, and the rolling pin went roly-poly, roly..."
 
Ratalie was salivating. The rat girl was in the Fairton public library, reading a book from the Earth dimension about a rat named Samuel Whiskers. And what she was reading made her HUNGRY.
 
Ratalie, as I bet you can guess, was a rat girl. Tomboyish in appearence and predatory in nature, she loved twisting the old ideas of what pred and prey were. After all, rats and mice and so forth were prey, right? Food for cats, dogs, foxes, wolves, and even humans in some cases.
 
Ratalie didn't believe that. Preds are too delicious. And this story helped prove it, as the title character, Samuel Whiskers, and his wife Anna Maria, were making Tom Kitten into a tasty pastry for dinner.
 
"I have to admit the idea sounds so delicious." The rat girl said aloud. "I should try it some ti......"
 
She stopped mid sentence as she looked up, and saw another patron of the library. He was tall, with jet black fur, wearing a red vest and glasses and nothing else. No need, the fur was nice and thick.... and so was the kitty it seemed. Ratalie licked her lips at the sight of him.
 
As it turned out, at the sight of me.
 
*******
 
"The sight of you?" The doctor said, taking notes as I lay on the couch.
 
"Doc, don't interrupt please. The whole incident is embarrassing enough. I mean, I go cat form to visit my old home for one week, and what happens?"
 
Scribble scribble. "Well, what happens?"
 
I sigh. "I'll tell you."
 
*************
 
As I was looking through books on new alchemical potions, I was unaware of Ratalie eyeing me up and down, mentally thinking of how much of each ingredient she would need. She wanted to pounce right then and there. She easily would have caught me.
 
Thankfully for me, the Fairton Public Library has a few rules: no talking out loud, no running or disruptive acts, no sex except in special rooms, and most importantly no predation. The overseer of the library was a big dragon, so it was wise NOT to tangle with her. But Ratalie was patient, clever, and a first rate hunter. She would bide her time.
 
Besides, she liked the book. She kept it and one on recipes for felines. I didn't know it, but she actually loved up right behind me at the checkout counter.
 
If only I had known. If only I knew what she was up to. If only I had turned around when I walked out the door. And if only I had dodged that bag of heavy books she slammed against my head.
 
I'm not sure exactly what happened to be honest, but from what I understand Ratalie clapped her hands happily, stuffed me in a big bag, and hauled me away to her home.
 
**********
 
"You mean... you, a cat... got caught by a MOUSE?!" The doctor began to laugh, and I growled.
 
"Yes I got caught, but she is a RAT! Not a mouse! Now don't interrupt please, it's hard enough!"
 
**********
 
When I awoke a short time later, I was on a massive countertop. Ratalie was wearing an apron with a picture of a cat in a sandwich on it, and licking her chops as she felt me over.
 
"Man oh man oh man! You sure don't skimp on the meals huh?!" She teased, poking my belly. "Good! I like em plump!"
 
"Who.... who are...?"
 
"I'm Ratalie sweets. And you are my dinner. I just couldn't resist after I read that book, Samuel Whiskers. What an inspiration!"
 
I groaned. "You know, rats are technically prey for cats, so this is kind of..."
 
"Embarassing? I know right? That makes it all the better! Now, I washed that fur of yours and got a bunch of melted butter ready, so hold still. Oh right, you have to because while you were out I tied you up!"
 
I looked down and gasped, seeing that indeed I was bound like a hanging ham, struggling and squirming. Ratalie laughed some at the sight.
 
"Bit of a refinement of the story. Anna Maria had to fight with Tom and tie him up after removing his clothes. You? I removed your red vest and cleaned you and tied you up with no worry at all!"
 
"Why I oughta.... mmmph!"
 
I said nothing more as a big apple was jammed in my mouth.
 
"Not in the regular recipe, but I improved it some. I like my kitties a little sweeter."
 
I watched as she smeared my form with butter, rubbing it in with care like a massage therapist, but adding spices to my buttered form as she worked. She chuckled as she worked, licking her lips.
 
"Oh you're a plump one aren't you! Oh really squishy and tender. You're already making my mouth water!"
 
Let me tell you, I complained hard about that. But she just laughed and licked my cheek. Then, with a bit of effort, she lifted me onto the dough. She wrapped one edge over my left side to my chest, then rolled me over, sealing me in the gooey dough.
 
"Now for the fun part!" The rat said, taking a big rolling pin and smoothing the dough out all over me, making it so I couldn't move. I wiggled and squirmed but couldn't break free.
 
"Oh yum yum yum yum... I can't wait to gobble you up kitty. It won't be long now, just a trip into the oven then into my stomach!"
 
She finished with the rolling pin and went to the stove. When she opened it, the scent of apple wood came out.
 
"Nothing like an old fashioned wood stove to bake in. Cooks faster and with more flavor, don't you agree?" She laughed. "I'm just kidding, I'm doing it because it's how Samuel Whiskers would have done it. Or at least Anna Maria his wife. No matter, in you go!"
 
With a bit of effort, she placed me on a pan, then into the oven. Flames whipped around me as I slipped unconscious, overwhelmed by the aroma. I hated to admit it... but it smelled good.
 
**********
 
There was silence for a moment. "So?" The doctor said.
 
"So what?"
 
"What do you mean, so what? How does the story end?"
 
"Doctor I'm not trying to tell a story! I was baked and eaten by a rat girl when I wound up eating whole rooms of people! Seriously, I'm here because I'm too embarrassed to go home!"
 
The doctor smirked. "You were that good huh."
 
I sighed. I knew where this was going. So...
 
*************
 
After a few minutes I awoke, smelling the sweet smell all around me. But I was no longer in the oven. Instead I was on the dining room of the rat girl, and she was wearing a bib and licking her lips.
 
"Hi scrumptious." She said, removing the apple from my mouth. "I'll save this for dessert. But for now, it's meal time. Thanks for the meal!"
 
"I'll....get you.... for this...." I said. But she chuckled.
 
"Yeah right. You're clearly enjoying this. So just hush up and enjoy being rat fat kitty cat!"
 
Ratalie opened wide, and I couldn't even finish cursing once at her before her jaws clamped around by shoulders, moaning as she began to eat. I felt her bite once, and for me it was all over.
 
Sadly, I got to see a recording she had that had all the details. And apparently I was very tasty, as she took big bites, but chewed each one very slowly, getting her pants wet a couple times. She especially got very slow around my...
 
**********
 
The doc winced. "Don't say it."
 
I nodded.
 
**********
 
Finally, she finished the pudding, looking very round indeed. With a giggle, she smacked her belly a few times. She sighed as she digested her meal, laughing a little.
 
I was lucky she didn't see me reform. I snuck out of there upon reforming in the kitchen, careful not to be seen. When I got out, I immediately headed for the doctors office.
 
And the rest.... well the rest you know.
 
*************
 
Around this time, there was a knock on the door. The doctor went to answer it. But when he did, I went wide eyed.
 
There was Ratalie. She had a big bun in her hands and was licking her lips. She motioned me over with a single finger. I gulped.
 
"Well well well, who said we were done kitty? I am a greedy rat after all."
 
I swallowed hard and had a funny feeling I might not get back to my Applejack just yet. The doctor just watched and laughed.
 
I can only hope when I do get back to my wife she doesn't get too upset ..... or laugh too hard about why.
 
One thing is for sure.... I think I am going to be staying clear of rats for a LONG time. I might never challenge a rodent bigger than...
 
 
A MOUSE.