As Whiskers skipped along the sidewalk, chasing a butterfly, a loud noise suddenly broke the calm air. A car's engine roared, and in the blink of an eye, the kitten was caught in its path. The car's tires screeched as they rolled over him. The world seemed to stop for a moment—there was a horrible silence before the sound of screeching metal filled the air.

Whiskers was thrown to the side, his small body battered and bruised. His legs were sore, and a sharp pain spread through his tiny body. His once-beautiful coat of fur was torn, with a large patch missing from his side. The pain was intense, and the world around him seemed to spin. His heart raced with fear, and he could barely move.