Note: I got the inspiration for a story like this from a post made on this very site. Hope you like it. It is meant to be a parody, funny, and light-hearted.
A Story About Cats & Go Episode 1: A Surprise By: Christopher Goss
"And what a surprise we have for you in the 67th edition of the Honineko (Honinbo) Title Match," exclaimed Oreo excitedly. "For the first time in history, two kittens have reached the Finals! The previous champion is currently ill and has forfeited his title. So, we have Felix and Larry! These two are relative newbies to the pro scene, but they're currently battling for the biggest title in the country!"
"Yes Oreo, this is going to be a fascinating match," said Oreo's co-commentator, Fudge. "But would you please sit down and quit giving yourself a bath? You're shedding and getting your fur all over me!"
"Sorry, sorry," Oreo said, sitting down, and wrapping his tail around himself. "Oh how I do get overexcited at these games!" Oreo and Fudge were color commentators for professional matches. He was named Oreo because his legs were white and his body was black. His face was a mixture of both colors.
This was a big match up between two large up and coming professional players and were both expected to achieve even greater heights. Felix represented the Angorian Professional Go Association, and Larry represented the Tabby National Go League. Both leagues fought tooth and nail for control over Catopia.
Watching the big match on television was a young Calico by the name of Leo. He was about the same age as the two kittens competing for the title, but he was incredibly weak in comparison. He was only a 1k. The two playing were his best friends.
"And the game has begun," Oreo said, more reserved. "This is Game One of the Honineko Finals. The career tally between these two favors Felix with 10 victories to Larry's 6."
"It should definitely be a good game," added Fudge. Fudge was an all brown cat. He was an older cat who had once dominated the professional Go scene by earning a record setting 460 titles. He retired four years ago. "And Felix opens with the Chinese Opening. This opening has really plagued Larry throughout his lifetime. In professional matches, he is 12-39 against it."
These two were renowned commentators for their ability to constantly churn up fun fact after fun fact.
Watching the television raptly, Leo gulped. This was a huge match and would be the first time these two met face to face for a title. Their faces were so serious, more serious than he'd ever seen them in his life.
Seconds became minutes. Minutes became hours. Leo's heart seemed to pound faster and faster as each stone was played. The stones were smacked smartly against the board, but Leo could already see a look of desparation in the eyes of Felix when it showed his face. The commentators noted that it appeared as if the game was settled already.
Leo's father walked in through the cat door and glanced over at the TV. "Hey son, I was just watching this in the pub. Looks like Felix lost Game 1."
Leo nodded, "yes it does. It's surprising considering he usually doesn't do well against the Chinese Opening."
His father was a Calico like Leo, but obviously much older. He also had a small part of his ear missing. But how that had happened, Leo had never been told.
His father gave Leo a look. "When are you going to take Go seriously? It's our national pastime. Your brother-"
"Stop," Leo nearly shrieked. He was sick and tired of always being compared to his brother. His brother had turned professional just last year, and was already in the Honineko League. The small town of Lion Paw was immensely proud of him. His friends who were currently battling for that very title were from the city next to theirs.
His father didn't say another word about it.
"And Felix launches a daring assault on Larry's top left group!" Oreo was standing on all four paws, eyes wide. "From my reading, I don't think this will work!"
"Oreo, for the love of Egypt, please sit down."
Oreo sat down again, apologizing profusely.
"Anyway," Fudge sighed, "this is a doomed effort. Felix cannot hope to survive there. Indeed. As I thought. Felix has resigned, and that is the game!"
The camera zoomed in on Felix. Felix was a white Angora with really fluffy fur. With his small size, he looked more like a ball of fur than a cat. A look of deep disappointment was on his face.
Leo turned off the television.
"Son," his father began, "I forgot to mention. I signed you up for lessons with Miyo."
Leo spun around, mouth hanging open.
"Miyo? Your tutor? But..." Miyo was also the current Juneko (Judan) title holder.
"Don't worry about it, son. I know you don't like being compared to your brother, but I know you have the passion to become a professional Go player just like him. I won't make you take the lessons, so think about it."
Leo frowned and then thought about the disappointed expression on Felix's face.
"I'll do it."
_________________ Slava Ukraini!
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