separated

The trio bolted for the nearest window, their escape route cut off by the sound of the door finally giving way. They could hear the footsteps entering the building, getting closer with each passing second.

Ferey spotted an opening in the boards and flew through it, scouting for a new path.

"This way! Quickly!"

As they reached the window, a bright light flooded the room, blinding them momentarily. A voice shouted from behind.

"There they are! Don't let them escape!"

Leo felt a surge of panic as he realized they were trapped. The only way out was through the window, but the catchers were blocking leo's path.

Leo took a deep breath, his instincts kicking in. He knew he had to create a distraction to give Velva and Ferey a chance to escape.

With a fierce determination, he turned and leaped at the nearest catcher, claws outstretched and teeth bared.

The catcher let out a startled yell as Leo's attack connected. The other catchers hesitated, momentarily thrown off by the unexpected assault.

Leo used the distraction to his advantage, darting between their legs and creating chaos in the small space. He heard Velva and Ferey scrambling through the window above.

One of the catchers managed to grab Leo, but he fought back with all his might, scratching and biting until the man let go with a curse.

The rest of the catchers were closing in, their nets at the ready. Leo knew he couldn't hold them off forever.

Leo turned and sprinted through the streets, his heart pounding in his chest. He glanced back to see the animal catchers hot on his tail, their flashlights cutting through the darkness.

He called out for Velva and Ferey, but there was no response. Panic threatened to overwhelm him as he realized he was alone again.

Leo pushed himself harder, his paws barely touching the ground as he dodged around corners and leaped over obstacles. The chase was on, and he knew he couldn't stop running until he lost them.

The city blurred past him as he ran, the sounds of the chase echoing in his ears. He could hear the catchers cursing and yelling, but they were slowly falling behind.

Leo's lungs burned, and his muscles ached, but he refused to slow down. He had to find Velva and Ferey, to make sure they were safe.

As he turned another corner, he spotted a familiar alleyway and a glimmer of hope.

Leo darted into the alley, his heart racing as he searched for any sign of his friends. He could hear the catchers getting closer, their footsteps echoing off the walls.

Suddenly, he heard a soft rustling sound from behind a dumpster.

Leo's ears perked up as he cautiously approached the dumpster. He sniffed the air, catching a faint whiff of Velva's scent.

He pawed at the dumpster, trying to get a better look. "Velva? Ferey? Are you in there?"

Leo's heart sank as he realized it was just a possum hiding behind the dumpster. He let out a frustrated growl, feeling a wave of disappointment wash over him.

The sound of the catchers' footsteps grew louder, and Leo knew he didn't have much time left. He had to keep moving, to find a new hiding spot before they caught up to him.

Leo darted deeper into the alley, his senses on high alert. He spotted a pile of cardboard boxes and slipped inside, curling up into a tight ball to hide his white fur.

He held his breath as the catchers rushed past, their flashlights sweeping the alley but missing his hiding spot. Leo could hear them muttering to each other, clearly frustrated at losing his trail.

Once they were gone, Leo peeked out from his hiding spot, scanning the area for any sign of Velva or Ferey. The night was still, and the only sound was the distant hum of traffic.

Leo emerged from the boxes, his heart heavy with worry. He had lost his friends, and he was alone again in a city that seemed to be against him.

He began to wander aimlessly, his thoughts racing. Had they been caught? Were they hurt? Would he ever see them again?

The weight of his new reality settled on his shoulders as he realized that he couldn't rely on anyone but himself. He had to be strong, to survive in this harsh world.

Leo wandered for what felt like hours, his paws aching and his stomach growling. He found a quiet spot under a bridge, where he could rest and try to make sense of everything that had happened.

He curled up, his tail wrapped around him for warmth. The night was cold, and the shadows seemed to close in around him.

As he lay there, he couldn't help but think of his old life, of the comfort and safety he had taken for granted. He missed his human family, their gentle touch and soothing voices. But he knew he couldn't go back. This was his life now, and he had to find a way to make it work.

Leo closed his eyes, trying to find some semblance of peace in the darkness. He knew he would have to be more careful from now on, to avoid the animal catchers and other dangers lurking in the city.

As he drifted off to sleep, a small part of him still held onto hope. Hope that he would find Velva and Ferey again, that they were safe and waiting for him somewhere in this vast, unforgiving world.

The next morning, Leo woke to the sound of birds chirping and the smell of fresh rain. He stretched, his muscles sore from the previous night's escape.

He poked his head out from under the bridge, scanning the area for any signs of danger. The streets were still wet from the rain, and the sun was just beginning to rise.

Leo knew he had to keep moving, to find food and shelter. He couldn't afford to stay in one place for too long. The city was a jungle, and he had to be quick and clever to survive in it.