Michael Alvarado

to be starting soon." It was Thumpers voice she heard as she slowly clawed her way back to the world of the living. She hadn’t realized just how tired she had been to sleep so deeply. Stretching luxuriantly between the cool sheets with her arms stretched above her head, she asked, "How long was I asleep? I feel wonderful." Thumper chuckled and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. "Not long, about an hour, but it is time to get up. You will need to get ready." "Ready?" Kitty asked bemused. "Well," Thumper answered mischievously, "You do have to put your mask back on." "Oh you!" she exclaimed laughing as she threw back the covers, bouncing to her feet and looking around for her mask. "Where did I leave it?" "Here", Thumper said handing it to her. "Make sure