Y1C10

The Jellicle Ball

AN(Author's Note): I ran into problems trying to continue with my story but make it similar to the video/Play. So this chapter is bad, in my opinon. (But any other 'Ball' Chapter will be a Hundred times better. ^.^

Jellylorum jumped out of bed and rushed out of the bedroom she shared with her mates, out the back entrance, to the outside. Both Gussie and Skimble had woken up with her. The brown tabby looked to Skimble with a worried expression. Skimble silently reached over to pet the tabby's paw, in reassurance. They heard the noises from Jelly, and Gussie's ears went backwards. Apparently, Jenny had heard them too, because she stirred in Skimble's arms. She peeked one eye open as she let out a groan.
Skimble gave her a half smile,"Shhh....Shhh...go back to sleep, beloved."
Still, she didn't listen to him, or didn't comprehend what he had said. She attempted to sit up and Skimble had helped her,"Skimble..." She let out a loud yawn,"Gussie, What's going on?"
Gussie pointed to the back door,"It's Jelly."
Realization dawned on Jenny's face, and she nodded her head. "What time is it?"
"Early mornin', beloved."
She pouted,"Well now that I'm up, I very well can't go back to sleep."
Gussie ran a paw through her shoulder fur,"The sun hasn't risen yet. If you'd like, we could go out and watch it."
She leaned back against Skimble,"That sounds nice. You and Jelly, too?"
Skimble rested his head against the back of hers,"Of course beloved. We wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Good it will be nice, just the four of us."
The white tiger tabby yawned again, then gazed sleepily into Gussie's eyes. The brown tabby leaned into her for a loving kiss. He pulled away looking at her confused. Maybe it was just because she was so tired, but Gussie was certain there was something different about her kiss. In fact, he was sure there was something upsetting her, and had been for some time now.
"Jenny, tell us what's wrong."
She sighed and rubbed her eyes of the sleep,"Well alright." She looked to Skimble and then back to Gussie,"It's really nothing. Just everything is changing. Victoria is going to be dancing at the courtship, Jelly....I'm no longer able to bare children. I just wish that it would never end. I suppose it's just a mid life crisis."
Both Skimble and Gussie embraced her, and then nuzzled both sides of her neck.
"Dearest, you may think you are getting old, but you'll never be old to us. Things are changing, but we should be happy about it, the good times are just beginning. The ball is tonight, so don't frown...We all love you."
"Thank you Gussie."
Skimble lightly purred in Jenny's ear,"I know in ah strange way yer jealous of Jelly, but if anybody knows what she is goin' through, ye would know, clearly. Do ye think ye can be there for her?"
"Of course, beloved. I love her as much as you and Gussie. All three of you share a special place in my heart, you know that."
"And you my dear hold a special place in all of our hearts as well."
She smiled at Gussie, just as Jelly stumbled back in.
The butter calico frowned at her quad,"I woke you all up, didn't I? I'm so sorry."
"No beloved, don't apologize."
"Gussie is right, dearest."
Jenny smiled at Jelly,"Come here Jelly."
Jelly obediently crawled into bed in between Gussie and Jenny. The white tiger tabby pulled the butter calico into her arms. "This is just the beginning, it's going to get better real soon. Not to mention, we were all going to watch the sunrise, and we're hoping you'd join us."
She smiled in Jenny's arms,"Sure."
Skimble nudged Jenny,"We might as well head on outside, otherwise we'll miss it."
The two males stood up first and then helped the two females get out of bed. The quad had made their way outside, and patiently waited for the sun to rise. While they waited, another jellicle approached them. The recently appointed yard guardian, Admetus, stood there. He started his duty every morning before sunrise, and would continue until every jellicle was in their den sleeping. Sometimes, he'd even give Alonzo a break and would do a double shift. This could be labeled as obssessive, but he did a good job. Many of the older jellicles agree that Admetus was the right jellicle for the job, as the yard guardian.
"You four are up early."
The quad each gave Admetus their own smiles. "We've come to see that sunrise, guardian."
He nodded his head, but still gave them a hard glance. Comfortable and satisfied, he looked to the quad,"May I sit with you?"
"Of course, lad."
"It must be lonely, no one is up, usually, this early...no one to talk to."
Admetus shrugged his shoulders as he settled down next to Skimble. He pointed off into the distance with a huge smile on his face. They turned to the east, and a small slit of the sun had peeked over the horizon. Admetus sighed at the beauty, knowing the quad felt the same way. Suddenly, Skimble tapped Admetus on the shoulder.
"Yes, Skimble?"
"Jelly has ah question for ye."
He gave Jelly a smile,"You have my full attention."
"Good,...Admetus, do you like children? How well are you with handling kittens?"
He jumped up and had gotten really nervous. "I, well...uh...ummmm..."
The quad had laughed at the uncomfortable tom. The silver quardian eyed Jelly, as she smiled and traced her paw over her belly. He looked to Gussie who shook his head and then to Skimble who smiled and wrapped an arm around Jelly's waist.
"OH!" Admetus had finally said in realization. "Skimble...you lucky guy."
Jelly and Skimble smiled, but Gussie and Jenny gave Admetus a nasty look,"Their kitt will be ours just as much as theirs."
"I know, I know...sorry, I didn't mean to offend."
"So?" Jelly asked.
Admetus stopped being funny and put his serious face back on,"I'm good at protecting those in need. So I'm sure I'll do fine, and when you're kitten comes, and I have to overcome an obstacle, that I have no clue in, I'll learn. So you four needn't worry, nothing bad is going to happen to your kitten after it is born."
"We have your word. You'll protect it."
He smiled again,"Yes, you have my word."
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The day had passed rather quickly, seeing as most of the cats had rested up for the big night. Munkustrap, Alonzo, Tugger, and Plato were at the north entrance. Tugger was holding on to Plato, who seemed more nervous than ever. Tugger didn't know why, but supplied the comfort for Plato anyway. Both Alonzo and Munkustrap knew it was a mixture of things. One from his recent encounter with Mungojerrie, two because he was nervous about metting his dad, again, and there was anxiousness and nervousness about the events that were going to unfold at the jellicle ball. The four toms heard a loud, joyful laugh, and acknowledged that it was their father. Old Deuteronomy walked into the junkyard with the black tuxedo tom with him. Immediately, he was greeted by his three sons, but Plato hung back.
"How was the walk father?"
He bore a huge grin,"With Mistoffelees here to keep me company...it was much better than last year."
Tugger's ears drouped,"I walked you here, last year."
Again, Old Deuteronomy laughed,"Yes, and you should know by now that I'm too old to find another queen to settle down with."
Tugger grinned,"I thought she was cute."
He snickered,"What would I do without my youngest, Tugger?"
"I'm not your youngest, dad,"Tugger protested.
"What? You mean you know about Amity?"
All five toms, including Mistoffelees gasped.
"WHAT!??! We have another sibling? A sister?"
He cracked a smile,"That was a joke, but I did have many mates, so I wouldn't be surprised."
They still gapped at their father. Mistoffelees saw Plato hiding behind the other three, and knew this was more of a father-son moment, and not for show. So he silently crept away to get ready for the fun to start.
"We want you to meet one of the new members."
He smiled,"Ah yes. George told me we've gotten seven new member's."
"And an eighth is on their way."
He looked to Munkustrap,"An eighth?"
"Yes, Jelly is pregnant."
He smiled,"Alright, so who is this new jellicle that you want me to meet?"
Uncertainly, Plato crept out from behind Tugger, and faced Old Deuteronomy. The jellicle leader had taken only one glance, before he pulled Plato into an embrace. Plato was still uncomfortable, but soon relaxed in his father's arms.
"Plato, it's been so long. Last time I saw you...you were younger than Sillabub is now."
Plato nodded,"I never thought I'd see you again, father."
Old Deuteronomy looked to his other son's,"How come George didn't tell me?"
"He wanted to surprise you."
"Who else is here? Anymore relatives that I should be aware of?"
They all exchanged smiles,"I'm afraid not."
Plato finally let go of his father, who smiled at him.
"You're all grown up, and you look so much-"
"Please dad, don't say it."
He heard Munkustrap's warning, but continued on anyway,"So much like your mother."
Plato forced a smile,"I never knew her."
Old Deuteronomy placed a comforting paw on Plato's shoulder,"Well she-"
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Admetus came forward and bowed to Old Deuteronomy,"Jellicle leader."
Old Deuteronomy eyed the silver tom,"One of our new member's I assume."
He nodded but Alonzo was the one who corrected Old Deuteronomy,"His name is Admetus, and he's not just one of our new member's, he's the yard quardian."
Old Deuteronomy nodded his head.
"About that, Munkus, Alonzo."
They gave Admetus their full attention.
""I caught sight of an older cat trying to tresspass into the yard, by the west entrance. Should we allow her in?"
Munk and Alonzo shrugged,"We'll go check it out. You stay here, you work too much."
Admetus chuckled,"Fair enough."
Not too long after the two sentinels left, the small group was approached by two more jellicles.
"Good evening, leader."
He saw the borwn tabby and the white tiger tabby in his arms,"Evening Victor, Mungojerrie."
His smile for the two toms had faded quickly. Plato had jerked away, leaning into the protective embrace of his best friend, Admetus. The silver tom purred in Plato's ears, hoping that would calm him down. It did, as he concentrated on that noise instead of the two toms walking towards him. Admetus had glanced at Victor, expecting an explaination. The leader had just stood off to the side to observe the scene. Victor gave Jerrie a stern look and then a push towards Admetus and Plato.
"Jerrie has something that he'd like to say."
Plato gazed up at Admetus with a grim look on his face. The silver guardian nodded and gestured for Jerrie to speak. The white tiger tabby bit his lips as he observed Plato. Then instantly his eyes fell to the ground, and he began to sway uneasily.
"Pl...Plato. I know that anything I say won't change what happened, but I'm real sorry, and if I could take it all back, then I would." He looked up into Plato's eyes before wiping his watering eyes on his arm," I really am sorry."
Plato didn't say anything and actually crawled deeper into Admetus' touch.
Victor nudged Jerrie,"Alright, come on Jerrie, the ball's about to start."
"But-"
"Don't Jerrie, it's okay. Just give him time. See you at the ball leader."
Old Deuteronomy nodded, as the two left.
Admetus tightened his grip around Plato,"We should get going too. You up for it?"
He nodded, but Admetus knew him better than that,"Yeah, I'll be fine. Let's go."
Admetus hated to do that, but he didn't want to argue with his friend. So he accepted Plato's answer. The silver guardian nodded to the leader, who nodded back.
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Demeter was the first jellicle to pop out into the square. She was excited, but at the same time skittish and paranoid, she was sure something bad was going to happen. It wasn't the actual ball, yet, but it was just as good. Each jellicle came out one by one, each making their own dramatical scene. As soon as every jellicle was out they had all raised up onto their feet,"If you were and you are, you're a jellicle cat."
The jellicle's were in a big group dancing under the light of the jellicle moon. A smile was found on all of their face's as they danced, but that wasn't enough. The others got together into one big group to sing about the wonders of being a jellicle cat. As they stood together in that pyramid, George began to sweat. He felt a little cluttered being that close to so many of the jellicle's. Plus, he was practicing dance lessons with Victor, and was supposed to lift and twirl Victoria in the air very soon. Victor had told her that he was looking for a queen to dance with George at the jellicle ball and she had eagerly agreed. So they had talked and Victor told Viccy how good he was at lifts. So she decided that, that's what she wanted. George nervously danced out away from the group. All the jellicle's had spread out, but there was a little room in the middle next to George. Victoria looked over her shoulder at George with a smile on her face. He glanced at her nervously, but still gave her a forced smile. Her body spun around and came at him. He grabbed onto her waist and lifted her up over his head with ease. Her eyes shot open at the contact, but she wasn't scared, it just felt different. He put her down, but kept ahold of her paw. She had gone down into the splits, but he had helped her back up quickly. It was a short little duet, but for a few seconds all eyes were on him, including the proud eyes of his parents.
"You are good,"Viccy whispered, before they started to dance with the rest of the group again.
All of a sudden, Gussie rushed forward,"I have the strangest feeling, Munkustrap?"
The silver tabby moved from his spot and joined Gussie in front of the other's.
He squeezed Gussie's shoulder,"I think it's time to inform are new member's about the naming of us Jellicle cats."
The group smiled and eeriley changed positions. The group began the naming of cats. Peter, Augustus, Alonzo, James, Victor, Jonathan, George, Bill Bailey, Plato, Admetus, Electra, Demeter, Munkustrap, Quaxo, Coricopat, Bombalurina, and Jellylorum were the names mentioned. The jellicle's there whose names were mentioned, did a little move or pose when their names came up. They were showing off a bit, and gained a few laughs from the other's. Towards the end, Victoria had branched away from the group. Jemima had told her that this was her ball, and was her time to shine. The others went off to the sides, and Mistoffelees sat on the pipe as Munkustrap stood on the tire.
"What is she doing?" The tuxedo tom asked the silver tabby.
He shrugged his shoulders,"Let's just watch."
If Victoria was nervous she masked it well. She carefully raised her leg with her arms gracefully raised out in front of her. Then, she hesitantly brought her leg around and then close to her body, but it never touched the ground. Carefully, she lifted her leg, and it stretched straight and above her head. She smiled, just as she brought it back down, to go down directly into the splits. She did a few more graceful moves before she nervously went into the butt-sit. Almost as if she had called out to him, Mistoffelees ran towards her, and she immediately changed her pose.
He briskly ran his paws lightly down her side,"That was gorgeous, Viccy!"
He gave her a look and pointed his paws at her. She raised up and gracefully danced next to him,"Thank you Misto."
"Hey all!" He cheered. Victoria and Mistoffelees exchanged looks,"Come one come all. This is the invitation to the Jellicle Ball."
The younger jellicle's, and the ones who had never attended the ball before slowly stepped out into the square, with confused expressions. On que, Munkustrap stepped down from the tire, looking at the tribe with protective eyes.
"Jellicles meet once a year."
"Really? I thought we met in the square everyday...Why only once a year? I just don't get..Eeep!" Sillabub clammed up at Munk's look.
The silver tabby shook his head chuckling,"Yes we are here everyday, but this night is a very special night. The Jellicle Ball is held only once a year."
"And the Jellicle Ball is now?" Pouncival asked.
Tumblebrutus bopped Pounceon the head, scolding him,"Munkustrap is trying to speak. We really should interrupt him."
"Ouch Tumble!" Pounce hit the older tom back.
Before Tumble counter Pounce's attack, Gussie intervined by seperating them.
Munk sighed,"It's alright you two, it's not quite the jellicle ball just yet. We can't have the ball without the jellicle leader anyway."
"Old Deuteronomy isn't here yet..."Pounce stated in a whisper.
Munkustrap nodded,"Anway, at the Jellicle Ball, we will all celebrate and rejoice. Once the Jellicle leader appears-"
"That's Old Deuteronomy!" Cettie giggled.
Electra smacked the side of her face,"Aw Cettie..."
"What? What did I do?"
Munkustrap eyed the pair,"He'll make what is known as the Jellicle choice. He'll make it just before dawn, announcing the cat who is most worthy to be reborn into a new and happy jellicle life." He paused for a dramatic effect,"For up there is the Heavyside Layer, full of wonders only one jellicle will see. And we all ask and dare to know, which one of us will it be?"
"Who will it be?" The others said in a chant as they gazed up at the jellicle moon.
Munkustrap turned around and smiled at the jellicle tribe.
Electra crossed her arms,"You better not forget about me."
He smirked,"No one could forget you."
Satisfied, the brassy queen went off to the side and fat down. He turned and saw Jemima innocently staring at him.
He gripped her paw in his,"Now are you sure? You can change your mind, but it has to be now."
"I'm sure. I wouldn't have any tom to dance with me, and if I did I don't think I'd like it. The other half of my sould is out there somewhere and I won't settle for less...sorry."
"That's understandable."
He then saw Jelly and cupped her cheek,"Both Alonzo..." He muttered under his breath,"Tugger." He cleared his throat,"And I wanted to congradulate you and your mates on your pregnancy."
She smiled,"Thank you, that means so much to me."He continued on.
"Care to dance later?" The scarlett queen winked at him. He gave her a half smile, but saw Demeter frown behind her,"We'll see."
He then motioned for Demeter and she cuddled herself into his arms,"I love you Munk."
"And I love you Deme."
Bomb held out her paw, and she and Deme walked away. Skimble came forward next with a huge smirk on his face.
He put a paw on the golden tabby's shoulder,"Are you excited?"
"You bet I am, but Jelly wants another girl. I'm hoping for a boy."
"I'm sure whatever it'll be you'll both be happy with it."
He agreed with him, when Mistoffelees stepped up beside him,"You're pregnant?"
Skimble laughed,"Jelly and I are, yes."
Mistoffelees gave Skimble a nod and then saluted Munkustrap. All of a sudden the tabby felt frantic paws on his backside.
"Heeey!" Cettie cried.
Playfully, he rolled Cettie to the side,"Hey yourself, little lady."
As soon as she rolled right into Electra's arms, Munk paid a visit to Alonzo. "Better keep your eyes open for old Griz."
"Don't worry about it Munk, it's under control."
He rubbed his cheek against Alonzo's in a loving way, catching the brown tabby off-guard. He then looked around at the tribe, and smiled. His smile soon faded, when Mistoffelees stood up next to him.
"Alright Munkus, I get it, I'll go next."
He gave the conjourer a hard glance,"I beleive Jenny is performing next."
"Jenny?"
"Yes, it's her gift to Jelly, Gussie, and Skimble."
"...Right..." Mistoffelees ears flattened and a few kittens pawed at him, while others gave catcalls. He made his way off to the side, embarassed.
"Would you do me the honor's?"
Munk licked his lips,"I have a Gumbie cat in mind..."
She rolled off of the trunk, ready to dance her heart out for her mates.
" I'm not really a Gumbie cat, but my mother was, and so was her mother before her. She was fat and lazy, and would sit with her humans sleeping all day."
"Whenever her humans were in bed sleeping, she'd tuck up her skirts and creep to the basement."
Bomb picked up where Demeter had left off,"And listen to me kitts. It's been said that she used to keep the mice in line."
"Ewww mice? Really??" Sillabub said with a sour face.
Cettie stuck her tongue out,"I agree with Silla, why not just eat them? Yummy."
"Maybe the Gumbie cat had better uses for them Cettie,"Jemima said quietly.
Electra laughed,"Yeah, maybe Gumbie was queen and all the mice were her slaves, and did everything for her."
Victoria rolled her eyes,"Mother, what really happened? Mother Jenny, would you please continue?"
Jenny smiled at her daughter,"The Gumbie cat taught the mice good manners. She also taught them music, crocheting, and tatting."
Rumpleteazer giggled at Sillabub,"You thought mice were gross, wait till you hear what's next."
Jelly jumped up,"Old Gumbie also kept the cockroaches in line."
"Eww! Eww! Ewww!" Cettie screamed.
Jelly ignored the white tabby's outburst and continued on,"The Gumbie cat forms the cockroaches into troops of well disciplined, helpful boyscouts. With a purpose in life, and a good dead to do!!"
Jenny smiled,"She even created a beetles tatoo!"
The group had really gotten into her performance, especially Jelly, Gussie, and Skimble. However, Jenny's dance sequence was cut short by a sexy meow. Tugger strutted into the middle of the square, turning every single head in his direction.
"You all know me as the Rum Tum Tugger, and how I'm the most curious cat around. I fuss over everything, and change my mind constantly."
He zeroed in on Etcetera, Victoria, Sillabub, and Electra. Yet, a growl followed by an equally sexy meow turned their heads as well as Tuggers at Bombalurina.
Munkustrap found himself beside Tugger,"If anyone asks me, you really are a bore."
Tugger gave Munk a look, but that didn't stop him,"I'm really not, Munk's just jealous of my good looks."
"Sure, but I'm the one with a mate, you-"
"I think that's enough from you,"Tugger covered his older brother's mouth.
Alonzo chuckled a bit as he came up next to Tugger's otherside,"You know what's funny is when he wants in the drawer, but can never manage to get himself out of it."
"Hey, that only happened once!" Tugger protested.
"Don't lie, you do it all the time, and you always make such a fuss-"
"Okay, you two are really dramping my style." Tugger had covered Alonzo's mouth as well.
"The Rum Tum Tugger is such a sexy, curious beast."
He raised an eyebrow over at Bombalurina, who giggled evilly. "I'm just trying to save your poor show. It's starting to die."
"No it's not!" "Yeah, Tugger keep dancing!" "So sexy..." Three out of the four kittens said, the other one, Cettie just drooled.
He sighed, and curled his paw in Bomb's and then dragged her into his arms,"You know maybe it's just the ball, but you've never looked hotter."
"Really?" Bomb asked seriously.
"I'm just kidding with you,"Tugger said bitterly as he dropped her on her butt.
Plato came to his half-brother smiling,"You know you really are artful and knowing."
Tugger smirked, but before he could compliment Plato, Admetus cut in. "Yeah, but you really don't care too much for cuddling."
He raised an eyebrow at the silver guardian. Still, he ended his song with Viccy, Silla, Cettie, Teazer, Leccy, and Jemima at his feet, and Bomb and Cass standing offf to the sides, behind him. At his ending note, Cettie had fainted at his feet. Then as planned, all mayhem broke loose in the yard, as Tugger ran wild. The quad didn't seem too pleased with how the leopard tom had riled everybody up.
"That's it!" Jenny scolded.
"Tugger, you're a bad example for our kittens."
"He's not listening, Jelly."
"Tugger that's enough. Munkustrap contain yer brother,"Skimble was chasing after Tugger. The fun and wild music stopped so suddenly, that the other jellicles glanced around confused.
"Wha-? Munkus, what is SHE doing here?" Tugger hissed.
Victoria reached to the older cat, but was pulled away by Jelly,"Don't touch her."
"But why?" Sillabub asked as she followed in Victoria's footsteps, tying to touch the old queen. However, Skimble intervined and stopped her.
"She was banished from our tribe long ago, for doing something so awful."
Munkustrap frowned still in pain over what she had done,"You were sentenced to never come back here. Leave."
Her ears flattened a bit, but stubbornly stood where she was,"Not until I speak with the Jellicle leader."
"Who are you to make demands?" Munk hissed, but Alonzo placed a paw on the silver tabby's shoulder.
"Munk...Munkus calm down,"he purred.
The old queen watched in fascination. She knew that Alonzo had just called Munkustrap by his mate name," Still the only one who can calm Munkstrap down..."
Alonzo's ears went flat in anger, he was still upset with what she had done and he hated the fact that she leisurely called him by his name,"Munk...Munkus is right. You are no longer welcome here. Please leave."
The olg queen folded her arms.
Silently, Demeter stood behind her,"She was once so beautiful and now look at her. You'd never guess that that was Griz-"
"Grizabella, the glamour cat,"Bomb aided Demeter.
Munkustrap gave Grizabella a stern look,"Alonzo, Admetus, escort Grizabella away."
She growled at the three toms,"I can escort myself."
Just as she left Bustopher Jones had waltzed in. The other jellicles were still worked up from Grizabella's appearance.
"You guys! Bustopher Jones is here!"
Jenny, Jelly, and Bomb were up instantly. "As you can see Bustohper is not skin and bones."
Bomb nudged Jenny,"He is pretty fat!"
"Well one reason may be because he owns eight or nine clubs." Jelly insisted.
"Everytime he walks down the street, you'll see everyone running up to greet him."
Pouncival tugged on Skimble's mane,"Why does everyone greet him?"
Before the golden tabby could respond, Tumblebrutus tugged the otherside of his mane,"If I get fat, will Bombalurina like me then? Does she like the fat cats?"
Skimble chuckled at the white toms,"Don't fatten yourself upp. You two just watch Bustopher work. He's just got a natural charm, it's hard to explain."
Bustopher Jones sat down as the rest gathered around him. He began to talk about himself a little, though the majoritiy of the time he was talking about all kinds of foods. He had made the other's laugh and at one point jump up in fright. He sighed, and Jenny took that as he sign to continue.
"He can be found at anyone of his clubs, and he looks awfully round, I'm betting a twenty-five pounder." Jenny gasped.
"And I'm putting on weight everyday,"Bustopher said proudly.
Bombalurina stuck her tongue out as the others gasped and made sour faces. He went up to his three leading ladies and bestowed his flower to Jenny. "It was nice to see you all again, and it was nice to see the newer faces, but I really must be going now." He gave a final salute to Munk and Alonzo, and then left.
Jenny turned to Jelly giving her the rose,"This is for you Jelly."
Jelly embraced Jenny, and then kissed the tiger tabby. Just then a loud boom, followed by sirens, filled the night sky. Demeter was the first to look around, paranoid. Not two seconds later, Bombalurina had soon joined her in freaking out.
The golden calico shouted,"MACAVITY!"
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Lucifer, and Lucious paced the northwest part of the junkyard. Rhade was sitting up on a drawer, patiently waiting. He had his arms causually laid across his lap, as he waited for Macavity to come.
"I'm so bored,"Otrox whined.
Lucious gave the tom a harsh look,"Be quiet. We wouldn't want any of their protectors sensing us and come running, would we?"
"Well it definitely would be more fun then sitting around."
"If you did that, then Macavity's whole plan would be ruined, but hey, then at least I could say it was you're fault."
Lucifer smirked at his twin brother. "This is one of the moments where I'm proud that you're related to me."
Otrox glared at the twins, as he sat down. However, he turned his attention and anger to the tom in front of him. "Can't wait until you're gone."
Jerrie pouted,"I'll ignore that for now."
Rhade cleared his throat,"Otrox it's time. Jerrie, it's your que to dance, don't be late."
Jerrie got up, and ran to the square. While Otrox joined him, but stayed back enough not to be sensed but any of the jellicles. He played the loud boom, and then the sirens. After the other jellicles ran into the shadows Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer danced their way out.
"We're Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, and we're a couple of notorious cats."
"We're knockabout clowns, quick change comedians." "Tight rope walker's, and acrobats,"Jerrie countered.
"If there's disorder and chaos in your den, you can be sure we're the cats that caused it."
Jerrie pulled Teazer into his arms,"But we look so much alike, you'll never be sure which one of us did it. It could be me, Mungojerrie."
"Hey! Or me, Rumpleteazer."
The jellicles had at that point came out and trapped the twin tigers,"And there's nothing at all to be done about that."
The tiger twins sighed and then smiled.
"Old Deuteronomy?"Mistoffelees whispered.
The dark twins approached Munkustrap,"Sentinel, I believe the leader has finally arrived."
Cettie nudged Leccy, and the rust colored tortie spoke up,"Munk, can you tell us about Old Deuteronomy?"
"Of course I can. Gather around." He motioned for them to crowd around him, and he gave them all a soft smile. "Old Deuteronomy is the jellicle leader, and is said that he is very old. One of the oldest jellicles, possibly even older than old Gus."
Gussie chuckled,"I wouldn't be surprised."
Jelly smiled,"I'm going to go get Gus. I'll see you all later."
"Be careful beloved."
"Ye better listen tae him Jelly, dearest. Ah donnae want anything bad tae happen tae ye."
Munkustrap began again, after Jelly left the square,"Old Deuteronomy has lived many lived, and was famous long before Queen Victoria's accession."
"Don't forget, he had nine wives,"Tugger commented proudly. "But I wouldn't be surprised if he had many more. He's got numerous progeny, though most are unknown." Tugger chuckled to himself.
Mistoffelees jumped up,"It's Old Deuteronomy."
The jellicle leader sauntered in, and Munkustrap was the first to him. "And how are you father?"
"Excited about this years jellicle ball."
Alonzo stepped up to his father next,"Good evening father."
He hugged Alonzo to him, as he eyed Munkustrap, like he knew something that they did not,"Alonzo my boy. You keeping Munkustrap in line?"
He smirked,"I believe Demeter does most of the work now."
Old Deuteronomy placed a paw on Plato's shoulder,"I'm glad that you're a part of the community, again, son."
"Me too." He gave his father a quick hug and then went right back to Admetus. The leader then looked to Tugger.
His son smirked,"You're looking good this evening. Too bad you don't have mate by your side."
The whole tribe including Old Deuteronomy, didn't look the least bit amused. He bowed,"I mean, how are you, oh father of mine?"
The leader took his seat on the tire,"I may be old Tugger, and I might not walk as fast, but I can still flip you over and spank you, son."
"Okay, point taken father."
Munkustrap cut in,"Now that the leader is here we can all rejoice!"
Again, the loud noises were heard in the junkyard, and Demeter and Bomb looked around. Demeter shouted,"MACAVITY!"
Up above the oven, Chaos appeared. He glared down at the other jellicle's and laughed. However, to everyone else, it looked like Macavity was there.
**Hey, has Macavity arrived yet?**
The other's had fled into the shadows, except for Old Deuteronomy and Munkustrap. Exotica sat in the shadows but rolled her eyes.
**No, he isn't here yet. He and Griddlebone are still fooling around at the empire.**
Exotica heard Chaos' mind growl and faught the urge to laugh. Bravely, Victoria and Jemima wandered back into the square. The white queen dance off to the side, while Munkustrap rechecked the area's surrounding the square. Jemima looked to Old Deuteronomy, who nodded his response.
"It's time for the call."
Both Old Deuteronomy and Jemima spoke in unison,"Jellicle cats come out tonight. Jellicle cats come one, come all. The Jellicle moon is shining bright. Jellicle's come to the Jellicle ball."
The official jellicle ball had finally commenced. It was a great ball, lined with wonderful dancing. However, it soon became a free-for-all. Whoever wanted to dance, would get up and dance. Mistoffelees and Alonzo were the first ones to dazzle the jellicles. He finally got to show off his dance moves, but the one queen's attention that Alonzo wanted, seemed preoccupied. That's when he noticed Bombalurina watching him and Mistoffelees. She got his look as he danced towards her.
"Not in a million years,"She hissed.
He shrugged his shoulders, but felt a tap on his shoulder.
"You can always dance with me, handsome."
He twirled Cassandra in his arms and then danced away from the square. In the background, Demeter and Munkstrap sat together. They had seen Alonzo dance away with Cassandra, and something deep down inside of them, made them realize that they didn't like it. Afterwards, Pouncival and Tumblebrutus had joined with Mistoffelees dance.
Before the end of their dance, Bomb sauntered to the center,"It's my turn now, boys."
She wayed her hips to a new beat of music. She taunted the toms with he curvey body. Her arms brushed passed her breasts and up over her head. She was starting the couple's dance. Tantomile danced it with her brother Coricopat. Plato had asked for a dance and Demter accepted. They were an odd pair, the most skittish female, and the most skittish male, together. In the center, Bombalurina was with Tugger. The silver quardian was smoothly dancing with Cassandra. He obviously knew how to please her, and was rumored to have learned it from Tugger. Then the most oddest couple dancing was Alonzo and Etcetera. But by their appearance, the two were just having fun. Victoria was sitting down watching the couple's dance. After they were finished, it would be the courtship dance. Jemima sat down next to Victoria and wrapped her in her arms.
"You'll do fine,"She whispered.
Then before she knew it, the jellicle's cleared the sqare. The quad sat off to the side, patiently waiting for their daughter to dance. Old Deuteronomy sat on the tire, while Munk stood next to Old Deuteronomy with Demeter sitting behind him. Alonzo was standing up on the other side of his father. Victoria entered the ring, slowly. Her dance was, as expected, slow, beautiful, and graceful. She really was a sight to see, and made all the queens jealous. Even Demeter who had a mate all to herself that she loved dearly. All the toms were gazing at Victoria, full of desire for her. She held her breath.
**This is it.**
She arched her back in the end pose, and jumped back when a paw slid down it. She looked and saw Plato there with worry in his eyes, but a half-smile on his face.
"You...You're going to dance with me?"
Plato smirked,"Of course. I didn't want to let you down. You wouldn't want it any other way, would you?"
"No, I wouldn't" She kissed him, gentley, so she wouldn't startle him.
Old Deuteronomy watched with pride, as his youngest so danced. The quad accepted their daughter's wishes as long as she was happy. He touched her in all the right places, as they danced, and she mewed at all the right moments.
"You sure know how to please a queen,"Victoria sighed.
He smiled, as he twirled her one more time. The ball continued as planned, but Grizabella interrupted at the end.
"Tugger..."
"Don't talk to me. I don't even want to look at you." He walked away.
The younger ones had given upp on Grizabella, but not Jemima. She reached for her, but Skimble pulled her away.
"Go on Buck, do it,"Pounce enticed.
Tumble joined him,"Are you chicken?"
Buck looked to Bill. Bill just stood there with a blank face,"Well the elder's all hate her."
The three of them gave him a push. Buck blushed,"Hey lady."
He started to dance with her and she smiled, as soon as she did he pushed her, and she nearly fell over.
"Griz, are you alright?" Demeter paused, when Bomb put her arms around her.
"Go ahead, Bomba. I'll take care of this."
She dragged Demeter away. He only looked at her, with blank eyes.
"Munk-"
He quickly turned away from her and left himself. Grizabella was left alone, with Old Deuteronomy silently sitting in the background.
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Victoria looked around the path. She was down the path where Plato, Cassandra and Exotica, Elect, Etcetera, and Jemima's dens were located. She finally spotted Jemima sitting atop of her den. She walked into the calico's den without thinking. She looked around confused, half of her den was filled with dark color's, the other half was filled with light colors. She didn't have time to think about it as she rushed up the steps that lead to Jemima's 'roof'.
"Jemima..." She joined her friend.
Jemima was looking off into the distance at Grizabella. The old queen was singing, and Viccy could even hear the sorrow in Grizabella's voice.
The black calico sighed,"Hey Victoria."
The white queen knew that Jemima had the same thoughts she did. "I have some troubling thoughts,"She started.
Jemima nodded in agreement,"I do as well, Viccy."
"I believe we are having similar thoughts."
"Are you talking about Grizabella?"
"Yes!"
Jemima finally looked to Victoria,"We should help her. We need to."
She frowned,"But what can we do?"
"Viccy, according to the tribe, we are now thought of as adults. You'd be surprised how much influence we could display together."
Victoria's ears perched up,"Alright, let's create a plan."
"No plan is full-proof..."
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Most of the rest of the jellicles were back in the square. Jemima was with the dark twins, and the three seemed to be engaged in a mental conversation. Old Deuteronomy sat, hunched over in sadness.
"Things aren't always as they appear. How can we deny the truth to one particular soul, but give it to another?"
He sighed as he observed the rest of the tribe,"Often times, the moments of happiness are staring us in the eye, but so many of us just pass it by."
Jemima didn't know if it would work, but she stood up to voice her opinion,"Moonlight, turn your face to the moonlight. Let the your memory lead you. Open up, enter in. If you find there the meaning of what happiness is, then a new life will begin."
The other's were now gazing at the moon, like Jemima sung, but Old Deuteronomy, Victoria, and Jemima knew that it would take more than that to convince the tribe.
"I hope we've come at a good time,"Jelly said. She had ahold of Gus senior.
He smiled at his leader,"Good evening brother of mine."
"Gus!!"   "Grandpa Gus!!" Was heard among the tribe.
Sillabub giggled once her grandfather sat down,"Tell us a story, please grandpa."
"Let's see, did I ever tell you that I used to be a theatre cat?"
Bill Bailey, and Carbuckety frowned,"Yes."
"NO!"Sillabub whined.
Leccy and Cettie backed Sillabub up,"We haven't heard it, could you tell us please?"
He smiled,"Way back when I was a youngen, I started a career in acting. Did I mention that I had such a voice, that was told could soften the hardest of hearts? Even if I took the lead, or just regular character parts."
"And his name was pretty famous, well at least in his time." Gussie his son, had said.
Jelly rolled her eyes,"And whenever he was with his friends at the club, which was really behind a neighboring pub. He'd always get drinks and tell of his life, haha, but someone else always had to pay for those drinks."
Gus ignored Jelly,"I was once a star of the highest degree. I've acted with Irving, but my grandest creation was Fireforefiddle the Fiend of the fell."
Jelly could see the elder cat beginning to think back,"And if somebody gave him a toothful of gin, he'd glady tell you of his part in eastland. It was at a shakespeare perfomance, right father Gus? When an actor suggested the need for a cat."
He gave Jelly an appreciative glance,"As an actor, I have played every possible part. One was the part of Growltiger."
"Gus?" Jelly questioned.
""Growltiger, what's that about?" Bill asked.
Buck shrugged his shoulders,"Who cares, it sounds awesome!"
"Father, Are you sure?"
Gus eyed his son, Gussie,"I could do it again, you just watch me, my boy."
The older jellicles who knew the number, took their positions.
"So what did he look like?" Cettie asked.
Munk, Skimble, Tugger, Alonzo, Plato, and George were the main storytellers for Growltiger.
"Well, he was a bravo cat, who traveled by sea."
"He was also the roughest cat's that you'd ever meet."
"He would often rejoice in his title of-"
"The Terror of the Tames!" Gus bellowed.
"His manner and appearance were uneasy on the eyes."
"His coat was torn and seedy, it was baggy at the knees."
"One ear was somewhat missing, no need to tell you why, and he scowled at the entire world with only one eye."
"But one night when Griddlebone appeared, Growltiger decided to show his sentimental side."
Gus as Growltiger and Jelly as Griddlebone did their performance. Chaos was still up above, unnoticed, watching them.
**They claim to hate outsider's and the empire, and don't trust anyone, unless they're a jellicle. But yet they sing songs. This one is about Queen Griddlebone.**
**Well it is strange, but I think it's more for entertainment.**
**Whatever you say, Xottie.**
Coricopat gallantly came in as Genghis and battled Griddlebone. Growltiger's number was soon done. As soon as it was, Sillabub ran into Old Deuteronomy's arms,"Skimbleshanks the railway cat!"
Skimbleshanks came out on que sporting his vest,"Don't I know it."
Victor and George would mimic his moves during the song, while Teazer, Victoria, and Sillabub followed him around. Jerrie sat in between Bill Bailey and Carbuckety, as they watched their father. He sang about working at the train station, and the jellicle's even attempted to create their own version of Skimble's train, but everything fell apart.
**Chaos! Macavity's here!**
**Finally...**
A loud crashing sound was heard, followed by sirens. All the jellicles went rigid.
"MACAVITY!" Demeter screamed.
Munkustrap, Alonzo, and Admetus stood up, while the other's found safety near them.
"Admetus, get Plato to safety."
He nodded to Munkustrap and then grabbed ahold of Plato. The tom didn't move, and stood there frightened.
"Come on Plato. I need to get you to safety."
At the sound of Admetus' voice, Plato stood up and left the square with him. He was headed to Plato's den, when another feline stood in their way. Chaos stood there, his tail curled in anger, with a twisted grin on his face. "Not so fast."
Admetus kept eye contact with Chaos, but couuld sense the esculating fear in Plato.
He then growled at the mystic,"What is your obsession with Plato? Why do you continue to torture and torment him?"
Chaos' grin was even bigger now,"He is Macavity's only true brother, whether he admits it or not. Neither Macavity, I, or the rest of the empire will ever stop hounding Plato. Besides, he's my favorite."
Admetus guided Plato behind him,"Why don't you just move on, find someone else to torture?"
"You mean like you!" Chaos' eyes dialated and he immediately used his power on Admetus. However, Admetus was ready for it, and Chaos had stumbled back.
He looked up confused,"How...I couldn't enter your mind."
"Surprised?"
"Yes and pleased." With that said, Chaos disappeared, probably back to the empire.
Plato roughly turned Admetus around,"Do you know what you've done?"
"I saved you...?"
"Now Chaos will come after you. He couldn't get into your mind, and he won't stop until he does...And even then, he'll still hound you, torture, and torment you. Until he gets bored or finds someone else, he just won't stop."
Admetus frowned,"Well, better me than you."
"How is that better...just to protect me?"
Admetus gave Plato a smile, and then embraced him,"I wouldn't say that. Sure, he might come after me, but I'm sure you're still top on his list. Now let's get you to your den."
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Old Deuteronomy stood on the tire calling out to his tribe,"Don't panic. If we stand together, we'll be strong."
"Stop preaching,"Otrox drawled out. He was relieved now that he got to see some action.
Macavity jumped out waving his paws. "Just watch me, like the good little puppets that you are."
"All set, boss?"
"It's clear."
Lucifer, Lucious, and Rhade joined Otrox, throwing a net over Old Deuteronomy.
"You'll be coming with us now,"Lucifer scouffed.
Then Otrox added,"Some leader, huh?"
Rhade ignored them,"It would be best to cooperate."
Old Deuteronomy did, half expecting Lucious to add something, but he did not.
"Let's go, boss."
Macavity nodded as he chased after them.
"Bast! Everytime....always avert or close your eyes,"Munk hissed.
"Munk, dad is gone!"
The silver tabby directed his attention on the toms,"We're going to look for him. He couldn't have gone too far, search every area of the junkyard." He gave Alonzo a peculiar look,"Alonzo, I want you to stay here and keep an eye on the queens."
"Can do,"He said firmly, though deep down he was sad, though unsure why.
All the toms left in a hurry in search of the leader. Bombalurina had a tight grip around Demeter, and the two were huddled in the center of the square.
"Who was that?"Electra bravely whispered.
"That was Macavity."Bomb replied.
"Leccy, whose Macavity?"
She shrugged her shoulders, she had heard Admetus and Jemima talking about him when they first met, but she honestly didn't know who Macavity was. Bomb felt Demeter move in her arms,"Do you think you're up for this Deme?"
"Yes." She turned to the younger queens, since the older ones were well-informed. "Macavity is a mystery cat, and can be called the hidden paw. He's a master criminal, who only lives to disobey the law. Whenever you reach the scene of crime, Macavity's not there."
She paused as she looked around,"There is no one like Macavity."
"What about Plato?" Sillabub asked.
Viccy glared at her sister,"He may look like Macavity, but he is nothing like Macavity."
"Macavity has broken every human law, and the laws of gravity,"Demeter continued on.
"You can seek him in the basement, in the air...really anywhere. But I'll tell you once again, Macavity's never there!"
"Macavity's a ginger cat, he's very tall, thin, his brow is always lined in thought, and his head is highly domed."
Bomb smiled in disgust,"His coat is dusty from neglect. He'll move his head from side to side, just like a snake. And when he looks half asleep, he's really wide awake!"
Demeter took over again,"Macavity has done many unthinkable things, that all of you should never hear or see."
Alonzo jumped up and the queens cowered again. Macavity appeared as he presented Old Deuteronomy to them. The other toms flooded back in, Admetus, too. Munkustrap went to Demeter, and Alonzo reached for Bomb, who appreciated the comfort.
"Alonzo, where'd Macavity go?"
"I don't know, Munk..Munkus. He was right here a minute ago."
"It doesn't matter now. We have Old Deuteronomy back."
Bomb glanced nervously at Demeter, who seemed more paranoid than ever.
She pushed Munkustrap away and hissed,"That's NOT Old Deuteronomy!" She jumped onto him, and tore off his disguise.
"Macavity!" The jellicle's yelled.
He laughed and flaunted his body in front of them. Many of them cowered, but he noticed that some of the queens were checking him out.
**I've still got it.**
**Show-off.**
He eyed Exotica, before going after Demeter,"Out of my way, Munkus!"
He slashed Munk's face, before gripping Demeter's arms.
**What are you doing, Maccy?**
**Just having a bit of fun, Xottie.**
However, as he dragged Demeter away, Munk grabbed Demeter's legs. "Give it up, Munk."
"No! You will not take Demeter!"
"You're demanding, me? You've got guts."
Suddenly, Alonzo jumped in between them, gripping Demeter's waist, and carrying her away from the square.
He looked down at Munkustrap,"Well beating you up could be just as fun."
Munk was the first to make his move, but Macavity was too fast and cut Munkustrap's back. The silver tabby recovered quickly, spinning around to face the ginger tom, again. Munk had gotten a few thrusts in, but then Macavity kicked him, hard. The silver tabby stumbled as he focused on standing straight. That's when Macavity took advantage of Munk and lifted him up and threw him. The ginger tom rushed to the fallen tabby and picked him up again, with his claws. Munk winced at the pain and noticed that he was seeing double of everything. Macavity got a few more punches in, and then slashed him across his chest. Munk fell down, panting, as Macavity loomed over him.
"MUNK!!!" Alonzo yelled.
He ran and jumped onto Macavity's back. Macavity grunted, when Alonzo shoved his claws into Macavity's back. Macavity backed up, squashing Alonzo between his back and the tire. Alonzo dropped to the ground, but twisted Macavity's legs under, and he, too, fell to the ground. Their fight went on, and he lasted longer than Munk did. However, he too, failed up again Macavity.
The ginger cat stood over him,"I'd just love to kill you, but you're not first."
Alonzo pleaded with Macavity,"No, not Munk. Please...not Munk. Kill me."
He looked at Alonzo, then at Munk, and then back to Alonzo,"Interesting."
A tap on his shoulder caught his attention,"See how good you are against me."
Macavity studied the tom,"Admetus, I assume."
He nodded his head, and noticed Macavity's intense gaze,"What is it?"
Macavity smirked,"Oh, I think you already know."
Admetus growled,"We should stick together. Macavity can't fight us all at once."
The jellicles nodded as they all got up and went after Macavity.
The ginger tom jumped onto the car,"At least I still have your leader."
The jellicles gasped when Macavity disappeared,"Macavity's not there!"
Munkustrap sat up dizzily as he gazed around. He saw Alonzo gripping his head.Then, Demeter came to Munk. "Deme, are you alright?"
She nodded,"I should be asking you that question."
"I'm alright, Deme."
She licked his wounds, and then the contact got more intimate. Alonzo weakly looked at them and sighed, his ears flattened. He felt a jellicle cleaning his wounds, and his head snapped in the opposite direction. Jemima sat there with the dark twins sitting next to her.
"Hold still, Alonzo, you're hurt."
"No I'm fine. How's Admetus?"
She pointed, and he saw Plato shyly sitting beside the silver quardian.
"We have to find Old Deuteronomy,"The dark twins pronounced.
"I've got an idea!" Tugger exclaimed,"We can get Mistoffelees to get him back."
"Mistoffelees...he's just a young teen,"Jenny protested.
"Yeah Tugger, last time I checked Mistoffelees still didn't know how to use his power."
"Relax Munk, he's a bonafide conjourer. I have full confidence inhim, and so should you."
The black tuxedo jumped out from behind Tugger.
'This cat can do it all. He can disappear only to reappear over there. He can locate any missing object with ease. His magic sparks out of his paws, creating the illusion, or gift of light. And if you think that's all, you'd be surprised to learn that he once pulled seven cats out of a hat!"
All the jellicles, including Mistoffelees, gave tugger the look.
He chuckled to himself,"All of there stories are of course exaggerated."
Mistoffelees got himself a blanket in paw,"I'll need an assistant." He thought long and hard,"Cassandra, I choose you, if you'd like to assist me."
"I'd be honored to."
He placed a blanket over her, before looking to Tugger. "Tugger, I'm not sure."
"You'll be fine, you get it right almost every time. He needs a little support."
The jellicle's cheered him on, as he worked his magic. As soon as he pulled the blanket off, Old Deuteronomy was found. Tugger helped his father to his feet,"I'm so glad you're back with us, pops."
"I can always count on you, no matter what."
"Well yeah, but not me...him."
"Mistoffelees?" He and Mistoffelees nodded.
The tuxedo tom cheered,"I can't believe it worked Tugger. I did it!"
Old Deuteronomy raised an eyebrow,"What is he talking about, Tug-"
"Grizabella, she's back."
The other's turned away from her, bbut not Victoria. She was nearly there, when her two mothers stopped her. Grizabella surveyed the other jellicles when she laid her eyes on Old Deuteronomy.
"You may speak, Grizabella."
"But dad-"
"Hush now Munkus. Everyone deserves a chance to speak."
She gave him a half smile. "A time not too long ago, I was part of a community, surrounded by loved one's and my family, who I miss dearly. But I left them, something felt wrong, I felt empty. I went among the huan's and other nameless cats in search of something."
She paused to catch her breath,"Only, I had not idea at the time, what I was looking for. I've had a rough life, never knowing what I'd eat, if anything, or where I'd sleep. The only comfort I had was with other toms, that is until I got too old. My search eventually lead me back here, back where I started. Leaving was the only thing I regret in my life, and I know I can't do this anymore."
She fell to her knees, and covered her face.
"Don't give up Grizabella. Stand up, I'll help you..."
She looked around and saw Jemima with an outstretched paw so close to her. She uneasily stood up on her own, suddenly getting the strength from this unknown kitten.
"If you re-accept me, I know you'll all learn what real happiness is all about."
Slowly, Victoria went to Grizabella relieved that no one was stopping her. She gripped Grizabella's paw in hers,"Welcome back, Grizabella."
The jellicle tribe crowded around her, but opened a path for Old Deuteronomy to approach her.
"My dearest Grizabella, it's been too long."
She blushed when he kissed her cheek,"Thinking of you, and out kittens kept me alive out there."
Alonzo smiled, as he stood next to Munk. He nudged Munk, and the silver tabby smiled, too.
She enveloped her two sons in her arms,"What about Tugger?"
She saw him in the distance, arms folded, glaring at her.
"Don't fret over Tugger. He's got your stubborness."
She nodded when a thought struck her,"Where's Neit? The last time I saw her, she was pregnant."
Old Deuteronomy shook his head,"Plato, come here." He focused on Grizabella,"Neit died Griz. She died during child-birth. Her kitten did survive though, this is him."
She smiled at Plato,"You do look so much like her."
He gave her a nervous smile and then looked up at Old Deuteronomy. Munk and Alonzo nudged their father.
"Right, the choice. I am bestowing the choice onto you Grizabella, you deserve it."
She said her good-byes as old Deuteronomy lead her to the tire. Before long, Grizabella was lifted up as her body and soul ascended to the heavyside layer. The cats most affected where old Deuteronomy, Munk, Alonzo, Plato, and Tugger. Although, Tugger would never admit it.
"She will return to us again,"The dark twins spoke.
The air was cool, and the sun slowly began to rise.
Old Deuteronomy nodded,"A new day has certainly begun."

****FIN

-Year One Illustrations by Extwo