Tugger had waited till the Ball's events had come to a close before taking Misto to Munk and Demi's Den. He made sure to hide Misto from curious eyes until he talked with Munk about what to do. He was greeted by his father forgetting for a moment he would be staying with them the night.

"Oh, uh, Dad…I'm actually you are here. Where's Munk? We need to talk." Tugger muttered entering with Misto wrapped up in a blanket to hide him…her.

"I'm here, Tugger." Munk said, standing next to Old D. "What's wrong? Why weren't you and Misto at the Ball?"

"Well, it's about Misto actually…" He started, before pulling the blanket off her. Both Munk and Old D were silent, wondering who she was and yet knowing they knew her. Misto was still sniffing trying to stop crying. Before anyone could speak Demeter walked in and without a second glance at Misto said.

"Hello, Misto…What happened to you?" She asked in horror realized what had happened. "Tugger, what did you do to him?"

"I didn't do anything! I was trying to get advice from Dad and Munk!" Tugger protested, getting lost in his argument with Demi.

"Mistoffelees…are you alright?" Munk asked, stepping closer to her and gently laying a hand on her shoulder.

"Yes." She mewed wiping her eyes.

"How did this happen? Was it an accident…or something more?" Deuteronomy asked her.

"Well…Munk you remember that day you tried to get me and Tugger to patch things up? Well, the truth about that day is Macavity had come to me that day and…well, this happened." Misto explained, parting her fur to show the mark. "But he had told me his magic was infused in it and that tonight I'd know what it was to do and then this happened. It's my fault Tugger was gone tonight. He was worried about me."

Deuteronomy nodded his head, smiling kindly down at her. "Yes, that sounds like my son's doing. I'm sure we can all tell his intentions with this. We'll keep a closer eye out for him. Don't worry little one, we won't let him hurt you." He comforted her.

"What about living arrangements? Surely it's unwise to let her remain with Tugger." Munk pointed out.

"No, Misto is staying with me." Tugger interjected hearing him. "I don't trust the others with him…her…this is getting confusing…"

"It's her now." Misto whispered to him, staying close to him. "I want to stay with Tugger."

"Munkustrap, in this case I believe we can make an exception. After all knowing Tugger he'll do all he can to turn Mistoffelees back to normal." Deuteronomy said with a knowing glance.

"I suppose…" Munk muttered, before turning away. "I believe that is all we can really help you with, Tugger. Perhaps tomorrow you can talk to the twins. They should be able to help you more."

Demeter gave Misto a hug before joining Munk in the next room. Deuteronomy paused a moment to gently hug Misto. "Don't fret; we'll get you back to normal." He smiled seeing them out.

Tugger held Misto close as they walked back to their den. His conscious was already setting up boundaries in his mind for while Misto was like this. He felt horribly guilty for all the small Tom…Queen had been through, especially when he could have avoided this one.

"Misto, I'm so sorry about this." He muttered, lightly kissing the top of her head.

"Tugger, it isn't your fault…I was being stubborn." She sighed. "Before you go changing on me again, this doesn't really change things between us, ok? It's still me."

"Are…Are you sure about that?" Tugger asked. "I mean if you're comfortable with it and all…"

"Tugger, I love you and just because I'm a Queen now, doesn't change that." Misto said, leaning up to kiss him. "I promise I'm ok with it."

"Ok, I'll try my hardest though to fix this." He said before laying her back in their bed. "For now, however, you need rest. You've had a hard night."

"Alright." Misto giggled, curling up next to him and falling asleep.

Tugger didn't sleep at all that night. He was afraid if he did Macavity would take Misto from him and he wasn't about to go through all that. He held Misto gently as she slept. His mind trying to create a plan for the next day as the sun began to rise. Unconsciously he began to gently stroke Misto's head fur, concerned that Misto was just putting on a brave front for him.

Quaxo sat alone in the moonlight not far from the junkyard scowling. He didn't mind the change to Queen. However she was infuriated that Misto had changed as well. Quaxo fumed knowing Macavity would take her useless sister and forget about her again. She sat there a good while thinking of going to Melanna for help, but then realized if she let it plan out in time she could get Tugger's help with it all.

"Quaxo! Where are you?" Macavity called out angrily trying to find the young Queen. "Here you are. What are you doing?"

"I was merely checking on Misto. It worked on him as well. Though Tugger and Munk are determined to keep you away." She lied easily, having watched the entire scene just moments before.

"I see. Well, for now let them think that. We have some unfinished business." Macavity grinned wickedly, taking Quaxo back home. As they left Quaxo noticed Bombalurina sitting not far off. She appeared to be waiting for someone. He had a feeling who knew who.

Bombi was getting very impatient with her unknown "friend". A few days before she had found a letter in her den from an unknown source telling her they both had a similar plight and needed each other to get what they wanted. She was about to leave when an unknown voice called to her from the dark.

"Bombalurina? It's nice to see you again, sister."

"Who are you? My only sister is Demeter." Bombi called irritably.

"No, Demeter's family adopted you after I killed our parents." It said as a Queen stepped into the light. Bombi was stunned silent. The Queen looked amazingly similar to her.

"You…" She muttered, the Queen's sudden appearance bringing back many repressed memories. "You killed our family and now you want to ask me for help?"

"I left you alive, didn't I?" Melanna said. "You were the only one in our family that mattered. You're my sister."

"Why would I ever help you?" Bombi hissed, about to leave.

"Because I can free Tugger up for you." She said simply. "For some help on your part that is." Bombi thought a moment before looking back to her.

"What help?"

"I want you to get Quaxo out of my way with Macavity, though I should say she and her sister now." She sad with hate filled eyes. "He and his brother are in the way and I can't take it anymore. Macavity cares more about them than me and our daughter!"

"Why the change?" Bombi asked in disgusted, realizing how alike she was to her sister.

"Macavity had them changed to Queens. He hopes to have kits with at Misto so the kittens will inherit both their magic. It's disgusting!" Melanna hissed.

"That's horrible! I'll help you…after all sisters have to stick together. We can't depend on each other, who can we trust?" Bombi grinned wickedly.

"And we both deserve the Toms we're after." Melanna added with a wicked giggle. "I'll meet with you tomorrow night to start planning. It's almost morning and I can't be seen here, especially with you." She said, before leaving.

Bombi went back to her den with mixed emotions. She had hated her sister for killing their family, but now she was helping her so she could have Tugger all to herself. She started to feel guilty realizing if Demeter ever found out the truth it would destroy their friendship. She thought for a moment if it was worth it, but as the image of Tugger and Misto clouded her mind, she became strong in her resolve to help Melanna.