The Magic Keys of Tanglewood

With that, Calico turned around and growled at the soul eater. Barbara and Constance reluctantly resumed their flight. They knew their friend Calico had the only plan that would work.

The soul eater laughed and said, “Silly cat, you are a little ball of fur with tiny teeth and small claws. I will take your soul to Hades. I’ll enjoy smelling your fur burn in the eternal fires.”

“Not before I tear out your red eyes,” Calico challenged.

The soul eater, now close to Calico, stopped and started taking enormous breaths. Calico’s soul began to move toward the beast, but Calico strongly held on to his soul, his entire soul body straining against the powerful beast. Soon a light appeared above Calico.

Calico, laughing, said, “Heaven has always been my destination. I’m not going to your world, soul eater. I’m going to heaven.”