Munkustrap held his kitten in his arms as he ran through the streets. The Jellicles had just been attacked by Macavity, and Munkustrap had been forced to run with his only surviving kitten. Munkustrap slowed to a jog as he managed to put some distance between him and the yard. He looked down at his daughter, who was staring up at him with her large crystal blue eyes…his eyes. Munkustrap gave a small smile as he continued to walk through the streets, trying to find somewhere safe to rest. He finally found a small place to stay, it was safe from the elements and safe from any predators. He set his daughter down on the floor.

"Daddy," Munkustrap looked at the small kitten.

"Go to sleep, Shima," Munkustrap told her softly, rubbing her silver head. She nodded and cuddled against his side. Munkustrap watched her as she slept. She was so small, so innocent, and yet she had witnessed her mother and siblings being murdered. She looked exactly like Munkustrap, except for the fact she had the same colouring on her stomach as her mother did…as Tantomile did. She had the same markings on her tail as Tantomile did as well, not to mention she had inherited some of Tantomile's powers. Munkustrap sighed. He had no idea how many of the others had died, how many of the others had managed to escape. Munkustrap curled up beside Shima, wrapping his larger body around her very tiny one. Everyone had been surprised when Munkustrap had asked Tantomile to be his mate, Bast, even he was surprised, but there was something about Tantomile, she was sweet, kind, smart and funny. They had just managed to have a litter of kittens, a litter of five. Three Queens and two Toms. Shima was last born and the smallest, she captured Munkustrap's heart the moment she was born. She had surprised him when she sneezed sparks though; Tantomile had just laughed and said she was going to be something special. Munkustrap looked back at the entrance to the small hiding place they were in. He was worried about the others. He didn't know what had happened to his younger brother, the Rum Tum Tugger, he didn't know if he was still alive, or if he had been killed by their eldest brother, Macavity. He didn't know if Tantomile's brother, if her twin, Coricopat was alive…but he was hoping he was. If anything happened to him, then he wanted Shima to go to Coricopat. It would be easier for Munkustrap if Shima found Cori. Munkustrap closed his eyes, thinking of the events that had happened earlier that night.

Munkustrap fended off the hench-cats that tried to attack him. The attack had been so sudden, no one was prepared. The Queens with the kittens had run off to their dens, protecting their young kits from Macavity and his hench-cats, while the Toms and the Queens without kittens defended the yard and those Queens. Tugger ran past Munkustrap, scratched and bloodied, he was heading out to help his best friend, Mistoffelees, who was fending off the hench-cats with his magic and was quickly exhausting.

"Munk, I saw some hench-cats headin' in the direction of your den," Tugger yelled as he ran past. Munkustrap nodded, before taking off to his den. He stopped outside his den. Something was wrong. He cautiously entered his darkened den.

"Tants?" Munkustrap called cautiously. There was no answer, but an overwhelming smell of blood hit him instead. He let his eyes adjust and collapsed to his knees with a choked sob. Tantomile and the kittens were lying in the middle of the den, bloodied…and not breathing. Munkustrap moved closer to Tantomile, shakily rubbing one of her bloodied cheeks.

"Oh, Tant," Munkustrap whispered. He looked around at his kittens, lying dead around their mother. Samson, Tyli, Camus and Po were all there…but Shima was missing. Munkustrap stared around the den, trying to find his little baby, his little kitten. He got to his feet when he saw something moving in the corner. He crept over, he was still unsure of what it was. He lifted the pillow and was greeted with a shocked squawk.

"Shima, sweetie," Munkustrap breathed in relief as he knelt beside his frightened kitten.

"Daddy!" Shima wailed, throwing herself at him. Munkustrap held his kitten close, before checking her over to make sure she wasn't hurt. He picked her up again, making sure her face was pressed against his shoulder as he carried her from the den, he didn't want her to see the dead bodies of the other. He got back to the clearing and looked around. The Jellicles were still fighting…and losing.

"Jellicles, run!" Munkustrap yelled above the fighting. Cori darted over to Munkustrap.

"Where's Tant?" He asked loudly over the noise of fighting. Munkustrap gave a small shake of his head.

"I'm sorry, Cori," He said sadly. "Shima is the only one left," Cori looked at him sadly, but gave a small nod of his head.

"Back up?" Cori questioned. Munkustrap nodded. The back up was the back up living quarters the Jellicles had if something like this ever happened to the yard.

"The back up," Munkustrap told him.

"I'll tell the others, get Shima out of here," Cori told Munkustrap. Munkustrap looked down at Shima. He had a duty to protect his daughter, but he had a duty to protect the yard as well.

"Get her out of here, Munk!" Cori yelled at him before going back to the fighting. Munkustrap nodded, tightening his hold on the trembling Shima before darting around the other cats fighting, to get out of the yard. He had his daughter, which was all he had, he had to protect her.

Munkustrap blinked as he felt something nudging his side. Shima was awake, staring at him with her large blue eyes.

"Hey, sweetheart," Munkustrap murmured, nudging her head. She rolled over onto her back, looking up at him.

"Daddy, where's Mummy?" Munkustrap winced.

"She's…she's somewhere good, Shima…she's with your brothers and sisters," Munkustrap tried to tell her. Shima rolled back over, looking back at Munkustrap. Munkustrap looked at her. She reminded him so much of Tantomile.

"Has she gone to the Heaviside layer?" She questioned. Munkustrap gave a small smile; this was one smart kitten…much like Tantomile.

"Yes, sweetie, she has," Shima sighed, resting her small head on Munkustrap's paw. Munkustrap smiled. His paw was just about as big as Shima's head. Munkustrap winced as pain tore through his side. He looked around and saw large, deep gashes on his left side.

"Damn it," Munkustrap muttered. Shima looked up at him. Munkustrap smiled softly.

"What's wrong, Daddy?" Shima asked, looking worried.

"It's nothing, Shim, just a little hurt," Munkustrap reassured her as he sat up to clean his wounds. Shima watched her blue eyes watching him intently. Munkustrap finished cleaning his wounds and looked back at Shima. She reminded him so much of Tantomile. She was wise for her age, she was quite sharp, she was quiet, she was stubborn…well, Munkustrap had no idea who she got that from, probably both of them. She was pretty quiet except she made the strangest noises when she was surprised or scared, like when Munkustrap had found her cowering in the den before and she squawked. He loved her for it though, she was so damn adorable. She was very protective of others as well, even though she was the smallest, she would stand up to those taller than her, to those stronger than her. She may of inherited some of Tantomile's powers…they didn't know, she was still too young to show any signs. The only reason they knew she would eventually develop powers was that she sneezed out sparks when she was first born.

"Come on, Shims, time to make a move," Munkustrap smiled as they both left their hiding place and into the early morning sun. They walked down a few streets. Munkustrap turned and looked at Shima, unable to keep the large smile off his face, as her stomach growled loudly. Shima was sitting down, looking at her stomach in surprise, surprised that it would make such a noise.

"Breakfast," Munkustrap told her. They found a small fast food joint; there was usually food around there. Usually Munkustrap would say no to these kinds of places, but times were desperate. They found a half-eaten burger on the ground. Munkustrap nudged it towards Shima, who looked at it before looking at Munkustrap.

"Go on, Shim, quickly before they notice us," Munkustrap told her. Shima ate half of it before pushing the rest to Munkustrap.

"Eat," Shima told him stubbornly. Munkustrap smiled and ate it. They walked off again, heading towards the Jellicles back up living area.

"Daddy, my paws hurt," Shima whimpered a few hours later as they kept walking.

"I know, kitten, but I can't carry you," Munkustrap told her. Shima nodded and kept walking. Munkustrap sighed. They probably would have been at the back up by now, except Shima was only small and couldn't walk as fast or as far as an adult Jellicle could. Munkustrap looked at Shima, and saw how in pain she looked. He sighed and crouched down.

"Get on my back, sweetie," He told her. Shima looked at him, unsure.

"Just for a little while, until your paws don't hurt," He told her, playfully pressing his nose against hers, making her giggle. Shima nodded.

"Kay, Daddy," She murmured as she got onto his back. Munkustrap walked along, thankful that Shima was only light. After a while, Shima leapt down to walk beside him again.

"You can stay on for longer if you want to," Munkustrap said, surprised. Shima shook her head.

"I'm alright, Daddy," Shima told him, smiling brightly. Munkustrap gave a small laugh, rubbing his head against his daughter's. They were walking across a road, nearing night, when Shima's foot got stuck in a can. She stopped in the middle of the road, shaking her back right leg, trying to dislodge the can. She froze when she felt sudden danger, she looked around and saw two lights heading towards her.

"Shima!" Shima was knocked out of the way. She blinked, hearing screeching and a low thump. She jumped to her feet.

"Daddy!" Shima cried out as she ran to her dad's side. Munkustrap was lying on the road, his breath coming in breathy gasps. Shima rubbed her head against Munkustrap's.

"D-Daddy," Shima whimpered. Munkustrap looked at her, his blue eyes finding hers.

"Find Coricopat, Shim," Munkustrap whispered, lifting his paw to rest on her small head.

"H-He'll look after you," Munkustrap murmured.

"Oh, dear God!" Shima was knocked out of the way as the human, who was driving the car, came running around to look at Munkustrap. She picked up Munkustrap, who was trying to get the human's attention on Shima. The human didn't notice the small kitten that scrambled after her, calling for her daddy. The human got in the car, once again knocking Shima back before driving off with Munkustrap. Shima raced after the car, as fast as her small paws could carry her.

"Daddy!" Shima cried out as she ran down the road. She slowed to a stop as the car raced out of the sight. Shima lowered her head, tears falling from her eyes.

"Daddy," She whispered.

"I'd get off the street, little one, it's dangerous out here," Shima turned around, stumbling back as she heard the low voice.

"W-Who are you?" Shima stammered, looking around the darkness from the safety of the sidewalk. A tall, skinny, mangy looking cat came out of the shadows, his dark red eyes focused on her.

"Macavity," The cat answered. Shima backed away; she knew who this cat was. Macavity walked forward, towering over the small kitten.

"Let all alone, are you?" Macavity asked. Shima looked up at him, looking scared. Macavity had seen everything that had happened. He had just been walking when he heard Munkustrap yell.

"Is Munkustrap your dad?" Macavity tried. Shima gave a small nod. Macavity frowned. He didn't know Munkustrap had had kittens.

"Who is your mum?" Macavity questioned, curious.

"Tantomile," Macavity was surprised. He never expected his younger brother to choose her as a mate.

"What's your name?" Shima shook her head with that question. Macavity sighed.

"Why won't you tell me?"

"Cause Dad said never tell your name to cats you don't trust," Shima said stubbornly. Macavity laughed loudly. Shima looked around, looking for a way out. Macavity knew what she was thinking because he put a heavy paw on her tail. Shima winced, looking up at Macavity.

"Spell your name out then…don't tell me, spell it," Macavity murmured.

"S-H-I-M-A," Shima spelt out. Macavity frowned.

"Sheema?" He pronounced it. Shima shook her head.

"Shima…as in Shimmer," Shima said, sounding very much like the kitten she was. Macavity smiled, looking quite evil.

"Well, Shima," Macavity laughed. "Looks like you're coming home with me," Shima shook her head.

"Nah-uh, gotta find my uncle," She said, trying to get away. Macavity sighed, annoyed, leaning over and wrapping his large mouth around the middle of her small body. He picked her up and she went limp, looking sadly at the ground as Macavity carried her off towards his lair.

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I'm still going, oh my god! Lol, this is my second story in two days…but don't worry, I'm still writing Obsessions can be deadly. I think I'm trying to write as many stories as I can before I have to do exams, and then orientation for next year…before the whole VCE subjects next year…sigh, ah well.

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