So, this was originally a chapter in my story flashbacks, but I wanted to see how it would stand on it's own. Also, it's a lot longer than I anticipated, and would have to be comprised of several chapters. So why not?

I don't own CATS the Musical.

"Jerrie! Gimmie it back!" Rumpleteazer whined loudly, trying to shove her way over her brother's shoulder. This was rather difficult, considering her seatbelt was on and was holding her in her seat.

"Not a chance! This is roight gold, it is!" Mungojerrie exclaimed, as he flipped through his twin sister's diary. He held it out in front of him, making sure it was just out of Rumple's reach.

"Oh... Looks loike somebody's got a li'l crush on Mu-" he was quickly silenced by a paws over his mouth.

"Don't ya dare say anotha woird!" She hiss, snatching the book back, and stuffing it into her backpack.

"Would you two shut up for like ten seconds?" Macavity hissed angrily. He was in an incredibly sour mood today. He wasn't able to sit up front like he usually did, because that was where Skimbleshanks now sat. He and Jennyanydots were taking the young Jellicles to go camping in the family log house for the week. Macavity was not enthusiastic about the trip, but was not permitted to stay at home. Instead, he was cramped against the window of the van, with the dynamic twins beside him.

Behind him, Demeter and Bombalurina, his current queenfriend, sat with Munkustrap. They (mostly Demeter and Munku) were chatting about the pros and cons of eating fish over mice. Bombalurina was just staring out the window distractedly and adding a few mumbled "mhmm"s to the conversation.

Behind them, Tugger, Cassandra and Alonzo were asleep. The ride was now reaching it's 4th hour, and it was nearly 11:00.

The others, Admetus, Asparagus Jr., Coricopat, Tantomile, and Exotica, were riding in a separate car with Jellylorum and Gus. Macavity was sure that he would rather be in that car, with all the quiet people. Anywhere but here.

"Alright, here we are!" Skimbleshanks exclaimed. "The Poconos!"

The twins gave ecstatic cheers, and some soft snoring came from the back.

Jenny quickly parked the car, eager to get out of the confined space. She loved the adolescent cats, but they could really raise a storm if they wanted to. She had to end at least seven fights during the drive, and had to pull over twice to stop them from killing each other. Honestly, they were worse than the mice were before she cured them! And she still had to survive a whole week with these cats. Just the thought of it made her nearly swoon with fatigue. She needed a nice rest, and fast.

The younger cats all poured out of the car, eager to get inside the cabin. It was a Jellicle tradition that when they went camping every year, the bedrooms were not claimed beforehand. This resulted in mad scrambles over who had to share rooms with whom, and who got the best room.

Bombalurina and Demeter, determined to take the best room for themselves, were already perched at the front doors, ready to battle to the death if need be. Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer were stationed on the other side of the door.

Munkustrap and Tugger were also readying themselves, having decided that they should be the ones with the best room. After all, they were Deuteronomy's sons, thus needing the best of the best. At least in their mindset.

The second car pulled in, just in time, too. The young cats spilled out, relieved that they had not missed the chance at a good room.

Jenny tiredly put the key in the lock, very wary of the cats around her. Why they couldn't just pick rooms civilly was beyond her, but based on the car ride she supposed she shouldn't be surprised.

The door gave a soft click, signaling that it had been unlocked, and then the madness began.

Demeter and Bombalurina quickly turned the nob and dashed in, the twins and brothers hot on their tails. Bombalurina pulled ahead, an turned down the second hallway, ignoring several rooms.

"Don't you think we should check the other rooms?" Demeter asked, following her sister.

"No way! Skimble told me the floor plan. The master bedroom is back this way!" She exclaimed, charging down the hallway. The twins behind them exchanged glances, and on cue, they both tackled the queens.

"Ungh! Mungojerrie get off of me!" Bombalurina hissed. He pinned her down, holding her wrists on the floor.

"Not a chance, sweetie cheeks!" He grinned. "Teaza' get the door!" He yelled at his sister.

"I can't I'm holdin' Demie!" She yelled back. Mungojerrie huffed in frustration. Clearly their plan was not as thought out as they had originally believed.

"Well, I can't hold both of 'em!" Mungojerrie complained. This was turning into a mess. Why hadn't he thought past capturing the Queens?

"What are you doing to them?" Came a deep voice from behind them.

Munkustrap stood dauntingly in the hallway, his arms crossed over his chest. Tugger glared at Mungojerrie from beside him.

"I don't think the ladies appreciate being man-handled." Tugger said.

The twins looked at each other, and then back at the two large Toms in front of them. Sure, they could take care of the two Queens, considering they had the element of surprise, but they weren't quite sure they could handle the sons of Deuteronomy. Not to mention, Mungo didn't want to know what kind of torture Tugger was clearly imagining in his head.

Jerrie was the first one up, backing off from on top of Bombalurina, who hissed at him, and Teazer followed suit. The pair quickly scrambled away, off to find another room to take.

"Thanks." Demeter said, as Munk gave her a hand to help her up. His brother mirrored the action with Bombalurina, and wrapped his arms around her waste, making her giggle. She knew she probably shouldn't be enjoying it as much as she was, considering she had a tomfriend, but she wasn't really thinking about Mac right now. Besides, it was just harmless fun, right?

Demeter&&&&&7 was surprised when Munk held her by her waste as well. He wasn't anywhere near as audacious or affectionate as his brother- she wasn't even sure if he liked her! She tried to back away, but his grip on her was firm. Her eyes widened with fear. What was going on?

"Come on, Alonzo!" Tugger yelled. Alonzo came around the corner, several bags weighing him down.

Bombalurina, realizing that they had been set up, struggled against the Mane Coon's grasp, but he held firm.

"Tugger&&&! Lemmie go!" She hissed, trying to use her paws on his chest to push free.

"Not a chance." Tugger said, grinning evilly at her. "That room is ours!"

Alonzo finally made it into the room, and dropped the bags in the middle of the floor, and poked his head out the door.

"Come on, boys!" He yelled, and went back inside. Tugger dropped Bomba, resulting her to fall on her backside, and quickly joined Alonzo with a triumphant whoop. Munkustrap looked apologetically at Demeter, and let her go gently before following his brother and closing the door.

Bombalurina huffed and picked herself up off the ground and turned to her sister.

"Well, isn't this a fine how-do-you-do!" $&&&&&She growled. Demeter was also in disbelief. Munkustrap never did anything like that. She wasn't sure whether or not she liked this side of him.

"Deme, we can take this room." Bombalurina said, motioning to her right. In all the confusion the room adjacent to the master bedroom was forgotten. It might not be the best, but when they opened the door and went in, they were pretty pleased. Like the master it had it's own bathroom, a few shelves and bureau, and two beds. Sure it didn't have the TV or jacuzzi bath tub, but to be honest, as long as they didn't have to share a bathroom they were happy.

Demeter put a "DO NOT ENTER" sign on the door, and the sisters left to get their bags from the car.

Meanwhile, Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer were not having as much luck. After their little scuffle with the two Queens, they had been out of luck with rooms. So far, every room was occupied by at least one cat. And the one empty room they had found turned out to be Jenny and Skimble's. Today was clearly not their day.

"What are you two doing in the hallway still?" Said a voice behind them. They turned to find Jellylorum, who was looking rather perturbed and sleepy. "Shouldn't you two be in bed?"

"We can foind a room, Jelly!" Mungojerrie exclaimed.

"Well, Rumpleteazer, you can room with Exotica. And Jerrie, you can room with Macvity."

"But-"

"No buts. That's the end of it."

The two sighed dejectedly and stalked off to their respective rooms. They were sure that this camping trip was going to stink.