CHAPTER THIRTEEN: THE MYSTERIOUS PASSAGE

Hermione stared at the spot where Hardis had been turned evil. Heila was gasping. Uncle Hamilton had his hands over his eyes. Mrs HiggyFiggle had her hand over her mouth, but Hank looked as though nothing happened. “I told him not to go…” said Hank. “What do we do NOW?” asked Uncle Hamilton. “Yeah, with my son hypnotising cats, how are we going to get Hardis and Harry back?” argued Heila. “Now, we wait for this kitten to go away, then we can go visit my old friend…” said Hank. A lot of time passed. They were all falling asleep when Harper suddenly said, “Well, it’s time to go capture another cat…” He jumped off his throne and walked out the door, closing it behind him. “Don’t do it, you stupid kitten!!!” said Mrs HiggyFiggle, jumping up and down. Hank walked and stood in front of the throne. “Where’s that cat you were talking about, I don’t see him…” said Uncle Hamilton looking around. “I knew my son would run an empire, but not an evil one…” said Heila. Hank stretched, and then put his hands on the throne and pushed it forwards. Beneath the chair was a flight of stairs, leading down into the darkness. “Go down…” said Hank. They all walked down, and Hank pulled the chair over the entrance as he walked down…