Confused for 100 lives
The cat's internal hourglass of reincarnation had malfunctioned, trapping it in an endless desert cycle. For one hundred consecutive lives, it padded across endless dunes, forgetting its cosmic purpose as it adapted to the harsh terrain. Its paws grew wider, its fur took on the color of sand, and its once-domestic instincts were replaced by the cunning of a desert hunter tracking scarce prey across the timeless landscape.