Author's note: There's a little story behind this story; it actually started off as an experimental piece of writing for a story I was originally planning; the only problem is that now I can't seem to stop writing this one rather than the original, lol.

I'd like to have people's opinions on it so I can improve, and make any changes. I've been reading a lot of Sherlock Holmes lately and I thought that the Jellicle world needed a cat detective, so without further ado here is the first part.


"Well Admetus, you are a welcome addition to the tribe." Deuteronomy smiled as we touched paws, "And I have no doubt your skills will be valuable to us."

He was referring of course to my medical expertise. My human had been a vet, and so I had diligently studied his methods until I was confident enough to go into practise, as it were, a feline medical professional.

"I am glad to hear that," I replied, "I'm certain this tribe will be good for me."

"Of that I am doubly certain," the grand old tom glanced around the yard, "I would introduce you to my second-in-command, but he seems to have his paws full at this moment," Deuteronomy chuckled, and I turned my head in the direction he was looking.

Deuteronomy's second, a silver tabby known as Munkustrap was scolding two young kits.

"Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer," Deuteronomy explained, "A likeable pair of kits, but a bit of a handful."

The young kits, who looked alike enough to be twins, stared down at the ground and each chewed their bottom lip as Munkustrap's lecture continued.

"Well, kits will be kits. Getting into a bit of mischief is ordinary."

"Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence as the word ordinary," Deuteronomy said with a wry grin, "Those two are the best cat-burglars this side of London."

I stared at him, my mouth agape,

"You cannot be serious. They are so young."

"They were strays before they found their way here, and in their time on the streets they were trained and employed as cat-burglars by Macavity. It is well known his morals are well, a little lax. Those pair are just finding it difficult to break old habits."

I looked over to the kits again; they had worked for Macavity? I had heard of him before and so I knew what Deuteronomy had said regarding his morals was a slight understatement.

Due to the spectacle of the second-in-command scolding the two mischief- makers I had neglected to notice a forth member of their party. Catching Deuteronomy's eye the young brown and white tom strolled towards us, a look of self-satisfaction upon his features.

"What have they done now?" Deuteronomy asked the tom with a sigh.

"A Ming vase was stolen from Mr. Bustopher Jones, needless to say I found it in the possession of those two."

Deuteronomy groaned,

"Bustopher will be furious with them."

The other tom smiled, a roguish twinkle danced in his eyes,

"I happen to think otherwise, Deuteronomy. My orders were merely to find the vase, which I have done, and return it, which I shall do shortly. I see no reason to inform Mr. Jones of the culprits. In truth, I imagine he would prefer a tale about an international smuggling ring, rather than one about those two rascals."

"Well that certainly takes a lot off my mind," Deuteronomy said, and patted the tom on the shoulder, "Sometimes I feel that you are almost too good at spinning these tall tales."

"All part of the job, Deuteronomy."

Upon remembering my presence, the leader introduced me, "Bailey, this is Admetus, a new member to the tribe. Admetus this is Bill Bailey, crime solver extraordinaire."

Bill Bailey bowed, flattered by Deuteronomy's praise of him,

"Well I must be off to return Mr. Jones' vase. It was nice meeting you, Doctor."

He left, leaving me open-mouthed and rather confused,

"I say, how did he know I was a Doctor?" I asked Deuteronomy.

"It's his little peculiarity. I dare say that there are a good many Jellicles who would like to know how he works these things out."

From that moment on I was determined to find out more of this tom who could pull facts out of the air. My innate curiosity as a feline had been aroused and I wasn't prepared to let the matter rest, however I wasn't as yet aware of the adventure my quest would soon lead me on.

Author's note: Hi, me again, please, please, please review, I'll give you a cookie.