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| A warm breeze blew through the junkyard. It was a warm August afternoon. All the jellicle's were out playing, or doing their daily chores. There was one tom who seemed to have the weight of the world on his shoulder's though. Still, he secured the junkyard and kept his senses on alert. Being the top sentinel kept his mind busy so he didn't have to think about antyhing else. He loved his mate more than anything else in the known world, but that was his problem. Demeter had been acting differently for a long time now, but he wasn't sure when it had truly begun. He knew he had been acting different as well, but that was becuase he sensed something missing from Demeter and himself. He wasn't exactly sure what it was, but he had a distant hunch. That still left Demeter and whatever was bugging her. He assumed much of it was the same thing on his mind, an emptiness, something missing. However, he knew that there had to be something else troubling her mind. Perhaps it was a recent dream, he didn't know. He hoped that if it was a dream, that was upsetting her this much, she would come to him and tell him about it. He thought long and hard, thinking about what else could be bothering her besides her dreams. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't think of anything. Then, Bombalurina had suddenly popped into his mind. Not too long ago, Munk had gone to Demeter asking her about becoming a triad with Bombalurina. Triads weren't unheard of, and only certain jellicles could make the triad work. Demeter said that she loved Bomba as a friend, and nothing more. She got into a rant over why she didn't want Munk being with Bomba, but she had soon become upset and started crying. He held her close, promising her that a triad wouldn't work and that she was his and he was hers alone. Yet, for some reason that had made her even more upset. He had even got out of the habit of calling Bombalurina, Bomby, since that would be the name her mate would call her. Still, he could sense something troubling Demeter, and it only got worse from then on. The silver tabby continued down the path, deep in his thoughts. He brushed aside the Bombalurina issue, going back to his hunch. He knew that it had to be true, but he wasn't sure who. Munkustrap walked down the east path. Up above, on the balcony, the dark twins sat. It was obvious that the silver tabby wasn't aware of their presence. Or, he was too wrapped up in his own thoughts to acknowledge them. Coricopat stood up, but was stopped by his twin sister. **Just what do you think you are doing, Coricopat?** **To greet our top sentinel. Why? What does it look like I am doing?** Tantomile crossed her arms. **I know you too well, to know that you aren't just going to greet Munkustrap.** **Maybe we shouldn't spend as much time together as much as we do.** She could sense the laughter in his voice, but still frowned. **Coricopat, I'm warning you. Don't get involved.** **I'm not going to get involved. I'm just going to give him a gentle push.** **But Coricopat-** **Relax, Tantomile. I'm not going to give anything away. But if no one gives him a push, it'll never happen. This'll do him some good.** **Fine, but don't count me out. I'm going with you, make sure you don't say the wrong thing.** He rolled his eyes as she followed him off of the balcony onto the ground. The twins smiled at Munk, cutting off his retreat. "Good afternoon, Munkus." He nodded,"Hello Coricopat, Tantomile." Coricopat blocked Munks move to escape,"Going somewhere?" Munk nodded his head,"Yes. I'm sorry, but I've got a lot on my mind." Tantomile joined her brother,"If you need to, you could tell us. We'd be glad to help." He glanced at them oddly,"I know you'd help, but it's not really your business. Now if you'd let me pass." "Munkus, you look stressed, just let us help. Some things might become clear if you do." He gave Tantomile a confusing stare,"You already know what's bugging me, don't you?" The twins nodded solemnly. Then Tantomile placed a paw on Munks shoulder,"You should just talk to Demeter, and ask for straight answers, but don't be harsh with her...you are her mate." He gave them a greatful smile,"Thanks you two. I'm beginning to understand why my father relies on you so much." Coricopat smirked,"You should go talk to Demeter, now, then things will be better for both of your-" "CORICOPAT!!" "I meant for the both of you...you and Demeter." Munk shook his head,"No, I know what you said, and that's not what you meant. You both know something, so tell me please." "Jemima know, too-" "Coricopat..."Tantomile sighed. "I can't help it,"Coricopat protested,"It just slipped out." The silver tabby gripped Coricopat in his arms,"It's so obvious that even Jemima knows?" "Well Munkus, she's a teenager, and does have powerful mystic abilities, even if we are still unaware of what she can do." He nodded at Tantomiles statement and then focused his attention back on Coricopat,"Well...Coricopat, tell me what you know." Coricopat sighed, and Tatnomile growled a warning to her brother. He looked directly into Munks eyes,"I'm sorry, Munkustrap, but you need to find out for yourself." "I was afraid you'd say that." The silver tabby let go of Coricopat,"Sorry, but thanks for your help. I'm going to go pay Deme a visit." They wastched as he walked back towards the square. **Good job, Coricopat.** **Don't get mad at me, it worked didn't it?** **Yes.** **Do you think he'll figure it out soon?** **Well, you practically told him, so it'll happen soon, I hope. I just hope he doesn't try to get Jemima to talk.** **Awww, Tantomile. Jemima's a big girl, she can handle herself.** Munkustrap thought over what the twins had said as he made his way back to their den. He emerged out into the square. Demeter was sitting on the tire with Bomba and Cassandra, most likely gossiping about different thing in the yard. Tumble, Pounce, Misto, Plato, and Admetus were hanging out by the bleachers. Munk had no idea what they were doing or what they were up to. He walked up to the tire with a smile on his face. Cassandra purred, and then winked at the tabby. Beside Deme, Bombalurina gave Munkustrap a sexy meow,"Hey handsome, have you come for just Cass and I?" She was teasing him, they both were, because he knew that they knew his smile and sexy look was meant for Demeter. She gave him a questioning stare, but was more uneasy by the way her two friends were acting. "Deme, beloved, do you mind if we go somewhere private to talk?" Cassandra and Bombalurina whistled and made cat calls. The scarlett calico nudged the golden queen,"Is that what you're calling it now?" Demeter rolled her eyes, and strutted toward the den,"Sure Munk. Is everything alright?" "I'm not sure, but I hope everything will be." He held her paw as they went back to their den in silence. As soon as they entered the den, Demeter forced a smile,"So what is this about?" Munk thought over his words carefully, before he spoke to his mate. "Deme, I know something has been bothering you, so please don't deny it anymore." Deme looked at Munk with worried eyes,"I-I don't know what you are talking about." Munku resisted the urge to growl, and instead kept Tantomile's words in mind. "I love you so much Deme, but there is obviously something upsetting you...Deme, there's soemthing upsetting me as well. Don't you think we should talk about it?" She fumbled with her paws nervously, and glanced to the ground,"Alright...yeah, I guess that wouldn't be so bad...let's talk." "Good,"Munk lead Demeter to the blankets, and they both sat down. "Now Deme, what's going on?" She was still a little hesitant, Munk could tell. "I do love you so much, but I...how do I explain this? ...I feel incomplete." He nodded,"It's the same feeling I have...is that all that is bugging you?"'Deme shook her head,"No, there's something else." "Well whatever it is Deme, you can tell me." She pouted,"Do you remember when you mentioned the triad idea?" "With Bomba?" Munk frowned,"You're still upset about that? Oh Deme. You know I love you and only you. I wouldn't even dream of being with Bombalurina. You don't need to worry about that anymore." She jumped up,"But that's just it! That's what's upsetting me!" Munk glanced at her confused,"You do want us to be with Bomba as well?" "NOOO!" Deme shouted. "Deme, calm down, don' get mad at me...what exactly are you saying?" Her eyes began to water,"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell. I keep having this reoccuring dream..." "How bad is it? Was someone in trouble?" Demeter sighed,"No. My dream was a good dream...I had so much fun in my dream...there was so much love..." "Deme, what's so bad about that? You're not making any sense." "It wasn't with you." Munk went silent and Deme let it register. He growled and jumped up to his feet,"You're thinking of leaving ME!!??" Deme backed up,"Munk, please." Tears streamed down both of their faces. However, Munk still hissed, and his ears went back,"Well, who? Who are you going to leave me for?" "Stop yelling at me!" Deme shouted. "Stop? I think I have the right to yell!!!!!" Deme sobbed harder,"I can't speak to you when you're like this." "Then LEAVE!!!" "FINE!" Deme screamed as she stormed out. As soon as she left, Munk fell to his knee's sobbing. **** Cettie, Leccy, and Jemmie were in the clearing outside the Quad's den. They were playing with Rumpleteazer, Viccy, and Sillabub. Buck, Bill, Jerrie, Victor, and George were in the clearing too. The five toms were attempting to help Buck and Bill organize a party, equivelent to the jellicle ball, with only limited members. So far the two toms, buck and Bill, were discovering how hard it really was to organize something that big. However, in just a monthes time, they had gotten a great deal of it organized. They decided that the member list was not going to be limited to just their siblings. Of course, they didn't know who else they were going to invite. George did give the idea of having the member list change every year, them and their siblings would always be at the party, but his way would give all the jellicles a chance to be invited at on point to their party. It wasn't set in stone, but they all liked that idea. Of course, as they got older and found their own mates, their mates and eventually children would be attending the party every year. Because they were trying to prove their parents wrong, the quad was not invited, and Victor and George were going to be the supervisors of the party. They also knew that it was going to last all night just like the jellicle ball. They were going to worry about the details later. There was only two basic things left to worry about, where this party would take place, and when. They didn't want it too close to the jellicle bal, so April, May, June, July, and August were definitely out. That gave them seven monthes to choose from. Jelly's baby was due in November, so they ruled that month out as well. Then there was the issue of where to hold the party. They debated on having it in the clearing oustide the quads den, but Bill complained that it was more in the open and completely ruined the whole feeling and aura that they were putting into this bash. That's when Victor mentioned the northwest corner, it was secluded enough to keep the mystery and feeling intact, plus there was enough room to run and dance around. Buck didn't agree with him, since that place was pretty popular to get away. That was when Jerrie explained that if it was going to be a yearly thing they might be able to sector that section off for the night for their private party. Buck thought over Jerrie's words, carefully, and Billie nodded. "That sounds great! Good work, Jerrie. We know where we are going to have our party, that just leaves when we are going to have it." "What about September?" "Next month? Sorry, Jerrie, but we won't be ready in time..." "How about in December? It gives us enough time to get the details, it's a month after Jelly gives birth, plus it about half-way in between each jellicle ball." Bil smirked,"That sounds good to me, Buck?" "Me too." The quad stood just outside. Jelly was leaning against Skimble, he stomache showing a small bulge. They snickered at their toms,"Ye insult them a little and thae suddenly act like they're more wise than their parents." "Hush Skimble." "Do you think they know we purposely gave them incentive to organize their dance?" "Not a chance, Gussie,"Jenny smiled,"But Victor might suspect so." The quad nodded their agreement. The queens squealed in delight as they talked about Tugger. Leccy, though, quickly changed the subject. "What about you, Viccy?" The white queen blushed,"Tugger is cute, and sexy." "That's not what I meant." "What did you mean, then Leccy?" The tortie smiled with her paws on her hips,"You're old enough to get a mate. Are you and Plato official?" Teazer rolled her eyes,"Sh' danced the courtship wi'h 'im...they alreadah made it official." "Actually,"Victoria started,"Plato and I got permission from Old Deuteronomy to dance the courtship, but not become mates." "So you're not mated with him?" "I'm afraid not, Cettie." Leccy had an even bigged smirk,"So you're still single...what tom do you want as your mate?" Viccy shrugged,"One that I can see myself spending the rest of my life with, a tom that I love and who loves me...a tom who shares the other half of my soul." The other queens gave a dreamy sigh, and Jemmie nodded,"You shouldn't settle for less." Cettie glanced at the white queen,"Viccy, put that aside for now. If you had to choose one of the toms in this tribe which one would it be. You can pick anyone, even if they're already spoken for." Viccy thought long and hard as she went through all of the toms in the tribe in her mind. A cheeky grin formed on her face,"I'd have to say Mistoffelees." "Really?" Cettie questioned. Teazer gave her sister a confused grin,"Oi would've thought tha' yah'd say Platah." She nodded slowly,"I thought that's who I would have said too. That's a weird surprise." Jemmie kept a blank stare,"That's not surprising at all. It's simple...its because Mistoffelees is her Chayyah." They gave he an odd glance, but no one dared to ask her. Sillabub just quietly listened to them, but was still quite young and really wasn't that interested. Viccy smirked,"Well, what about all of you?" Cettie yelled,"Tugger!" They chuckled, but Viccy shook her head,"Let's pretend Tugger isn't an option...then who would you choose." Cettie and the others grew silent. It was Leccy who spoke first,"Anyone right? Except Tugger..." "Right,"Viccy responded. The tortie glanced aways from her group of friends,"...Munkustrap..." The queens whistled,"Leccy's got a crush on our silver tabby sentinel." She blushed,"Fine, I do! But who would you pick?" Cettie closed her eyes, obviously thinking too hard. They were all staring at her, when she finally opened her eyes,"I've got it...Bill or Buck." Immediately, Bill and Bucks ears perched up, and it was obvious that the toms were evasdropping on their conversation. "Buck? Mah brothah, Buck?" Teazer questioned. Cettie innocently nodded her head,"Yes, or Bill...but I think Buck's cuter, plus he seems to be a lot of fun." Teazer frowned,"Bu' it's Buck..." "What's so bad about Buck?" Jemmie asked. She shrugged her shoulders,"Oi don' know...'e's mah...half brothah." Jemmie smiled,"If I didn't know better, I'd say you have a small crush on him." "EWWWWWWWWWW! 'E's mah half brothah!" Buck's ears flattened when he heard Teazer cry out in disgust. "Am I gross?" Buck whispered. Jerrie patted the brown tiger's shoulder,"No, not at all." Jemmie gave teazer a long stare,"You do realize that some cats fall in love with their silbings, true or half, and mate with them." She wrinkled her nose and looked to Viccy. The white queen nodded,"If you think about it, most of us are all related in some way. Plato is our cousin...but what Jemmie says is true, and very common." Teazer's brow was twisted in thought,"It still seems weird ta meh. Alroight, Oi know who Oi'd choose...Oi'd choose Coricopah." "One of the dark twins?" Sillabub gasped. Teazer nodded,"Cassieh told meh wha' ah great tom, Coricopah is. Tha' 'e's ah real gentleman, knows 'ow ta treat ah ladah, an' tha' 'e's reallah loyal. Oi'd wan' ah mate loike tha'." "Fair enough. Your turn Jemima." "Well, I don't believe the other half of my soul is here...but at this moment, I'd choose Admetus." The girls made their cat calls, except Cettie. "She's a dreamer like you, Leccy. The silver guardian...he's never expressed any romantic feelings for any queen here. Plus he's older." "You forget, Jemima is old enough to get a mate as well,"Viccy countered. "But why Admetus? Why not one of them? Or Tumble and Pounce?" Jemima snickered,"Tumble and Pounce? I know I wouldn't be able to handle two toms." They laughed with her,"I know at least one queen who could handle two." "Whose that Leccy?" "That should be obvious, Bombalurina of course." They laughed again, and even the toms were lightly giggling. " 'Ey!" Teazer cut through their laughter,"Sillabub 'asn't gone yet." "Yeah that's right. Now Sillabub, we know you're young, but who would you choose to be your mate? And you can't pick Tugger." She giggled,"Alonzo." Leccy hollered,"Yes! We've got another one reaching for the stars!" Cettie suddenly jumped up,"Leccy, we have to leave!" The tortie was dragged to her feet,"Hey Cettie, where are you taking me?" The other queens stared after them, but Cettie with Leccy dragged behind, had walked away from them fast. "Cettie!" Leccy yelled, as they reached the square. To their right, Admetus, Plato, Mistoffelees, Tumblebrutus, and Pouncival sat whispering. They stopped talking when they arrived, but then started talking again. "We did not mean to be rude. We just thought you were someone else." Cettie suddenly stopped and smiled at Admetus,"Who did you think we were?" Mistoffelees looked around, before responding,"We thought you were on of the quad's children." Leccy didn't understand,"Do you have some sort of quarrel with them?" Plato shook his head,"Not at all." "But we heard a rumor that they are planning a big party...and only certain members of the tribe are invited,"Pounce said shockingly. Cettie shrugged her shoulders, he eyes never leaving Admetus. Leccy spoke,"Well they're not sure who they are going to invite to their party." The tom nodded with their ears flattened. "But hey, I'm sure all of you guys will get invited." They gave Leccy a 'come on be serious' look. She crossed her arms,"Don't look at me like that! We're in the same boat that you guys are in." Tumble agreed,"So...Hey Leccy." He reached out to her, but she quickly dragged Cettie away,"Come on Cettie, let's go." "What was that about Tumble?" Misto questioned. He giggled,"She's still upset with me and Pounce. We always corner her to torture her with tickling." Leccy headed down the east path, but Cettie tugged hard on her amr. "You're going the wrong way." "Well if somebody would tell me where we're going..." Cettie was confused at first,"OH! I heard Tugger got some new carpet in his den." Leccy smirked,"Anything to see Tugger, huh?" Cettie jumped up, shaking her head enthusiastically. "Well we'll go the long way...come on." **** Tumble sat comfortably behind Pouncival on the bleachers. Plato was sitting in front of Admetus, who had his arms protectively wrapped around him. Mistoffelees was facing the other four toms. After Leccy and Cettie left they began to think of ways to ensure that they would get invited. However, they had heard distinctive yelling, which caught their attention. The five toms gazed at the tire, where Bomb and Cass still sat. And sure enough, a few moments later, Demeter came from behind the tire. She ran as fast as she could oblivious to the jellicle's there. "Demter! Dmeter, wait!" Bomb jumped up, but Cass placed a shy paw on the scarlett queens leg. "Bomba, let her go. She looks too angry and sad. Anything you might say won't phase her or it will only make her worse." She reguarded the burmese words, and walked the other way. "Where are you going, Bomba?" "To see what happened. I'm going to speak with Munkus." Cass glared at her. "What? A queen has the right to know what's going on with her best friend." The toms watched her go, and witnessed Cass putting a paw on her head, sighing. "Looks like things are heating up today." Plato chuckled at Pounce,"Things are always heated at the yard." Misto turned back around to face them,"So how will we be able to get into this dance party?" Tumble snorted,"We could become one of the quad's children's mates." Misto rolled his eyes,"Come on guys, be serious." Admetus shrugged,"Well, Plato and I are pretty close to Victor and George. They'll probably come up with the solution of inviting them and their closest friends or they'll invite themselves and other's in their age groups. Either way I think we'll get invited." "Excuse me..."Pounce said above a whisper. Plato gave them a brief glance,"Don't worry. You and Tumble are good friends of Buck and Bill. And those are the two who are doing the actual organizing." "How do you know?" He smirked at Admetus,"Your busy a lot with being a guardian. So you don't get to see them as much as I do. George told me." Admetus smiled,"Well, see there you go, Tumble, Pounce." "What about me?" They all chuckled at the black tuxedo tom. "Relax Misto. You used to babysit Sillabub...besides she likes to as a friend. You're good to go, too." Misto rolled his eyes, but before he could respond, Bomba came back in a hurry. Her tail was sponged in anger, and a deep intimidating growl escaped her lips. "Are you okay, Bomba?" She hissed at Cass,"I hate when toms reject me..." "I thought you went in there to talk to him, not to hit on him." "Not that kind of rejection. I went in there, and beleive me, Munk is a mess. But he instantly started throwing things at me! If he wasn't emotionlly hurt, I would've ripped him to shreds." "You should calm down. And as soon as Munkus calms down, I'll go talk to him about the whole throwing objects at other jellicles." Bomba glared at her friend,"There's only one thing that can calm me down...and you can't help me in that area." She stormed off, and Cassandra stared at her until she disappeared. The toms glanced at on another more confused than ever. "What is going on Admetus?" "Why ask me?" "You are the guardian." "I thought being a guardian was just a waste of time." Plato sighed,"You know I didn't mean it." He tightened his grip around Plato lovingly,"Sorry, but it's my day off. So I'm just as confused to what's going on as you four are." **** Tugger stood in his den, with a broad smile on his face. He had spent all morning in the south-east of the yard. Any new junk that the humans dump off at the yard, they dump it off at the south-east wall. He had found some worn out carpet, but it still looked better than his current carpet. So he spent his entire morning moving it back up to his den, near the north entrance, well more towards the square, which is in the central part of the junkyard. He had also found some other trinkets that he brought up and placed into his den. He had put each trinket in it's own little place, making his den feel more homey. He had just gotten everything perfect, but was rechecking just to make sure everything looked in place. There was a couple things he trashed out into another pile of junk. There was a decent sized room when you first entered the den, which was more like a living room. Then there was a side room, much smaller, where Tugger slept. In the back center of his living room, there was a big pile of blankets. It was very comfortable and flet and looked almost like a bean-bag chair. His head bobbed up and down and then he finally put his paws on his hips, smiling,"Just perfect...It's just so me." A few seconds later, he heard Cetties laughter,"Knock, knock." He didn't have to ask, but he did out of courtesy,"Who is it?" "Cettie, and Leccy! May we come in?" His flirty grin fell into place on his face, and his shoulders slouched in the cool way. He ran his tongue over his teeth to make sure nothing was on his teeth. When that was clear, he ruffled his curl a bit. "Come on in." The two rushed in as if a pollicle was trying to bite their feet. Their eyes lit up as they observed every inch of Tugger's den. "Wow,"Cettie said in amazement. "I know I can't believe I'm in Tugger's den!" Leccy turned to Cettie, and they let out a girlish scream. "Ladies, ladies, calm down." They pouted. "Munkus is next door, and not in a good mood I might add." He curved his arms around them and instnatly their frowns turned upside down. He lead them to his beanie chair and offered them a seat. They hurriedly sat down and patiently waited for him to sit down in between them. He did, with his cool demeanor intact. His arms were naturally slung around their thin waists. They giggled and put their paws on his arms. "So what brings you two to my den?" Cettie smiled,"We just wanted to come see you!" Leccy pinched Cetties arm. "Ouch! Leccy, what was that for?" "We actually came to see your new carpet." Tugger eyed the two queen and chuckled,"Whatever you say Leccy." He nodded toward the carpet."That's it. Plus some other trinkets spread around my den." Cettie jumped to her feet pulling Tugger and Leccy up with her. "Could you show us?" Tugger shrugged his shoulders,"Sure." He walked to the far wall with Leccy, but noticed that Cettie didn't follow. "What's in here?" Cettie started to open the curtain, when Tugger frantically jumped in front of her. He nervously chuckled,"That's my bedroom...well let's just say it's off limits." "To just us?"Leccy asked sadly. "To everyone." **** Rumpleteazer had jumped up after Cettie and Leccy ran off. "Where are they goin' in such ah hurrah?" She chased after the two, but had tripped over her tail and fell flat on her face.The toms were automatically on their feet, and Viccy went to her fallen sister. "Oi'm Alroight." She whispered. However, Buck helped her up and Teazer leaned on him and Victoria. Victor looked hard at Teazer,"You've scrapped up your knee, and it looks like you may have twisted your ankle." He looked to George, who backed up a bit,"Come on Teazer, let's get you to Jelly." Jerrie winked at Teazer,"Yah'll be alroight, Teazah." They headed to the quad, who was already getting ready, since they witnessed Teazer trip. Jemmie got up and held a paw out to Sillabub,"We might as well go. We don't want to be the only two to miss something." Sillabub took Jemimas paw as she looked around. "What does Chayyah mean?" She questioned, once they were out of the other's earshot. "Chayyah is roughly translated to soul." "I don't....get it." "Mistoffelees is Victoria's soul, or soul-mate." She nodded her head,"If that's true, how come they're not mates?" Jemima sighed,"They'll find each other soon enough. Now lets check up on your sister, Teazer." They headed for the quads den and into the infirmary. There were quite a lot of jellicles in the infirmary, making it a little tight. It was obvious that George was uncomfortable, being so close to the other jellicles. Teazer was laying on one of the tables, with Jelly standing next to her. Gussie was behind Jelly, to give her extra support, just in case she needed it. Jenny and Skimble were close by, ready to jump in and help Jelly however the could, if they were needed. "Skimble..."Jelly commanded. The golden tabby handed her a wet cloth. Jelly graciously took the cloth and began to clen the blood on and around Teazer's knee. She winced a bit and grabbed the closest paw she could find. She gasped when she realized whose paw she was holding,"Buck?" He nodded sheepishly,"Yeah, it's me...the disgusting tom." She frowned,"Ya heard tha' huh?" He glanced away,"Yeah." "Oi'm sorrah. Oi didn' mean it ta sound cruel. Ouch!" Jelly gave Teazer an apologetic smile,"Victor was right, you twisted or spranged your ankle. I'll just wrap it, and you'll be good as new in a few days, maybe a week. Depends on how much rest you give it." Teazer nodded,"Thank ya, Doctah Jellah." She gave Teazer a weird glance. "Mothah Jellah. No need ta get upset 'bout it." Sillabub cheered,"Yay! Teazer's alright." "Ya can tell by the wah 'er mouth constantlah moves." " 'Ey!" Teazer yelled,"Tha's not fair, Jerrah. Ya talk jus' as much. We are twins, ya know." "Wow, gee, 'ow did Oi evah forget tha' aspect?" She growled as she flung her pillow at him. "Try an' forget tha'!" Jerrie chuckled, and got ready to pounce, but Jelly eyed her son,"Jerrie, you're in the infirmary...no rough housing." Victor put his paw on Jerrie's shoulder,"You heard our mother." Jerrie nodded,"Oi was jus' havin' fun." "Alright, lets go have fun outside."Bill commented. All the toms, and even Sillabub, Jemima, Teazer, and viccy headed oustide. All the toms except one. "Are you coming George?" Buck asked. The quad looked at George, and he shook his head. "No, I'm not..." He took a lon pause,"I want to become a healer...like you, mother Jelly." **** Alonzo sat along the south wing in silence.He would've gone to the north wing, by the small meadow, and pond, that was his favorite spot, but it was too close to Munk and Deme's den. After all that had happened, Alonzo was finally sick of tormenting himself over Deme everyday. He hated to do this, but he thought it would be easier if he just avoided them for the time being. However, a noise from behind alerted him to another presence, and he knew exactly who it was. Alonzo got up to leave in a hurry, but it was too late. Demeter came into view, runningg, to nowhere, and crying hysterically. The brown tabby sighed and chased after her. She was trying to escape the yard, but Alonzo pulled her against his body. "No! Let me go!" Alonzo tightened his hold on her, but in a gentle way,"I can't do that Lady Demeter." Her head turned around, once she recognized his voice. She wiggled her paw free, just enough to slap Alonzo across his face. He dropped his hol on Demeter and just looked at her, shockingly. "After all that has happened...how dare YOU call me, Lady Demeter!!! This is all your fault, all of it!" He still looked at her with wide, shocked eyes. He had no idea what she was talking about and didn't know what to say. He did know that Munk and Deme had a fight. Every jellicle knew by now, but no one knew why or what it was about. It she was talking about the fight she had with Munk, then he didn't understand how it was his fault, or what that had to do with him. Demeter began to cry harder and then started pounding on Alonzo's chest. At first he didn't move and just let Demeter pound away her anger. Finally, she stopped hitting him and only cried. Automatically, Alonzo wrapped his arms around Deme and let her cry in his chest. -------- After Bomba had deflected Munkustraps throwing frenzy, she had left to go find some comfort. She needed the comfort that only a tom could give. It had been awhile and she was now over her grudge with Alonzo. So she sought out the brown sentinel knowing he wouldn't reject her, not the way Munk had done. She remembered the way Alonzo was looking at her at the ball. Plus it's not like she wanted to mate with him. This time it would be different, she had wanted to only talk with him, and there was nothing wrong with talking. -------- Everytime he thought Demeter was beginning to calm down, the loud violent sobs would start up again. He did everything he could to calm her down. After awhle, she was calm enough to speak. "It's still all your fault." Alonzo continued to rock Demeter,"That's okay, it wouldn't be the first time...but could you tell me what I did?" Demeter frowned,"You! It's you, it's Munk, it's me..." "Deme, I've never done anything to get in between you and Munk. It was just a fight Deme, you two will be back in each other's arms before you know it." "You've never done anything,"She laughed,"Haven't you?" "No, I haven't,"Alonzo said firmly, but as lovingly as possible. "You...you called me Deme." He tried to speak, but she intruded,"You've fallen in love with me." She tried to kiss him, but he jerked his head back,"It slipped out, sorry Lady Demter." "Answer me, please Lon. Do you love me?" She saw Alonzo shake his head no, and an eyebrow raised. "Really? You don't dream about me every night. You never take a second look when I'm with Munk, you're okay with the thought of Munk kissing me, and me whispering his name on me lips. You're-" Alonzo couldn't help it, when a hiss came out of his mouth,"NO! No, I'm not okay with it. How can I be okay with it? I love you more than anything in this world. More than words can say. I love you with all my heart and soul!" She unexpectantly kissed him, and he jerked back. She frowned, glancing up into his eyes, until, Alonzo pressed his lips against hers, and then deepened the kiss. Demeter gasped into his mouth,"Take me...Lon, I'm yours." Alonzo's body shivered with those words, but never broke away from their kiss. Bomba stood in the background, shocked, and was still standing there long after Alonzo dragged her away in a heated passion. ****FIN -Chayyah: Is roughly translated in referance to the word Soul. (I looked it up, trust me.)) -Illustrations for Year One: By Extwo |