The four of them, Tumblebrutus, Pouncival, Plato, and Mistoffeeles, sat on the TSE1. The stars twinkled as midnight was approaching fast. The kitten Toms were discussing the most important of subjects. Queens.
"I'm just saying, they're a lot of trouble, they are." Said Tumble.
"Yeah, but they're far better company than you." Replied Pounce.
Tumble shrugged.
"So, who do you guys got your sights on?" Plato asked, with a hushed voice.
"I'm not really sure," Tumble said, "But Jemima sure is pretty. Got a nice voice, too."
The group nodded in approval.
"Me, I'm liking Vic. She's the most graceful queen in the 'yard."
Mistoffeeles stiffed at this. "Plato, I called dibs! You know I like her!"
"All's fair in love and war, my friend."
"Then I guess we'll let her decide!" Misto hissed.
"I guess so." Plato growled back.
The pair glared at each other and Tumble turned to Pounce, trying to changing the subject.
"So, Pounce. Who do you like?"
"Bombalurina." He said, puffing out his chest with pride. Tumble gaped at him and even Plato and Misto stopped bickering.
"Uh, isn't she a little... much for you?" Tumble asked delicately. He didn't really want to say too old for him, even though she kind of was. He was still a kitten by definition, after all.
"No way! I can handle her." He said defensively.
"Even if you can," Misto started, "Tugger will kill you before you get a chance."
"Wait! Whoa, whoa, WHOA. Tugger's got eyes for Bomba?" Pounce yelled. This was news for him.
"Don't tell me you didn't notice." Plato said, disbelievingly.
"Why do you think 'Lonz never goes after her? Or Admetus? Or-"
"But... He's got any queen he wants! Why does he have to have her?"
"Dude, just drop it."
"Drop what?"
The four kittens looked up, startled at the smooth voice.
"Uh, nothing, Tugger..." Pouncival said sheepishly. The large Tom looked them suspiciously.
"Alright then... Well, you guys better get back to Jenny's den. Time for bed."
There was a collective "Aww" and some grumbles, then all the kittens scampered off to bed.
Bomba came up behind Tugger and he slipped a paw about her waste.
"They are so cute." she sighed. Tugger nuzzled her. "They sure are."