Note: I do not own Rita and Runt. Instead, they both belong to the Warner Brothers. However, I do own Alex and Kitty.

Second Note: I don't own the song "Hey You". Instead, the song belongs to No Doubt.

Chapter 1

"Alex, do you think that we will make it to the party just I time?"

"I think so, if this piece of crap car doesn't die on us first!"

The car was moving at 35 miles per hour on the highway. It was going so slow that Alex had to move to the slow lane.

Alex and Kitty were in what Alex called the crappiest car in the world. In reality, it was just a '94 white Toyota.

"I can't believe you took your Dad's car without permission!"

"Relax, Kit. He has to work late again tonight. Besides, by the time he shows up, the car is going to be there as if nothing happened.

Kitty just sighed in looked out the window on her side.

After looking at the scenery for a couple of minutes, Kitty couldn't help but notice that Alex was drooping her head a little.

"Uh Alex," Kitty said calmly as she reach her paw towards the steering wheel. "Do you want me to drive?"

Hearing this, Alex recovered herself and politely pushed Kitty's paw away. "No, I'm alright."

"You sure?" The curvy, red hair feline asked.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I just need to listen to some music, but none of that crap that's on the radio and none of the slow stuff either. Those slow songs and ballads will make me worse!"

"How?"

"By making me fall asleep faster!" By now, Alex was more alert and paying attention to the road.

Since she was not in the mood to argue with Alex, Kitty pulled out Alex's CD case from the glove department.

"Which CD do you want?"

"Anything but that R&B crap! I'm not in the mood to listen to some lonely, kitty cat singing about how she hate's folks, complaining about her own problems, how she found someone special, and that I hate you, but I love you bullsh-"

"Alex! Tone down on the language! And I'm sure R&B is not that bad."

"What? It's true. Most of that stuff is boring and repetitive. And with the language, I can say whatever the hell I want hypocrite."

Kitty already forgotten that Alex had heard her cursing a couple of times too.

After she found a CD that she thought Alex would stay awake to, Kitty placed I in the CD player.

Kitty was getting ready to close the CD case when a particular CD caught her eye. The CD had a dark blue background with a cat's silhouette head. It also had some black musical notes. Kitty also noticed the singer's name in black, bold and cursive: Rita.

Being filled up with curiosity, Kitty Asked, "Alex, who's Rita?"

"Some singer that Mom and Sara really like." Alex shrugged with indifference.

"Have you ever listened to it?"

"Bit's of pieces." The slender, petite black-and-white cat said honestly.

"Then why and the heck did you buy the-"

"I didn't. The CD was actually given to me as a high school graduation gift."

"Oh I see."

A few minutes later, Alex and Kitty were singing out loud to one of their favorite songs:

"Hey you with the eyes full of hope
You think you can rope your desire
Hey you, you native thing
Your patience is in time will tire…"

…

After playing sing-a-long for a while, the two cats rode in silence. The music was definitely helping Alex to stay awake.

Kitty was the first to say something.

"Can I borrow that Rita CD?"

"Sure, if you don't-"

She was soon interrupted by what sounded like a boom from underneath the car.

"Damn!" Alex said with a hint of anger in her voice. "The car is dyin' on me! Don't die! Don't die! S***!"

It was only a matter of time. Kitty thought to herself.

Before Alex could curse some more, Kitty pointed out to the windshield in front of them and said:

"Look!"

"Huh?"

"I mean look at that house that's near the exit. Maybe we can stop there and get some help!"

"Kitty, I don't think-"

"We're in the middle of nowhere, Alexandra." Kitty said seriously. She always said Alex's real name when she is serious, much to the annoyance of Alex. "We don't have a choice. The next gas stop is about 13 miles. By how this car is going, we won't be able to make it."

Before Alex could protest, another BOOM went off.

Now, the car was going at a much slower rate, like around 20 miles per hour.

Kitty gave Alex I-warned-you look. Alex just sighed and took the exit.

Several minutes later, the cats found themselves near the house. From the outside, it looked like an older house, but there was evidence that it was well taken care of.

When Alex parked in the driveway near the house, Kitty took the CD out of the CD player. Then the car made a huge and final BOOM!

At this point, both Kitty and Alex knew that they're were in a difficult situation.

"I guess I have to call Dad about this stupid car." Alex said with annoyance after a long pause. "I'm just not looking forward to getting yelled at for ruining his "beloved" car!"