Here is yet another CATS fanfiction! This one revolves more around Macavity and his past. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own CATS (sadly...) Everything belongs to T.S. Elliot and Andrew Lloyd Webber :)

One

The air was thick with tension and the smell of rain. Thunder cracked outside, making the young queen, who was already on edge, jump. Her brother turned to her and gave her a sad half smile. It was meant to comfort her, but it only made her heart feel heavier. The two of them were sitting soundlessly in another cat's den, waiting for him to return. The queen couldn't help but feel nervous. The cat that they were waiting on wasn't known to be cruel or frightening, but given their situation, she wouldn't be surprised if that changed. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw her brother smoothing his fur, giving him something to do to keep his mind off of what fate had in store for them. When the tom entered the den, she quickly straightened up and prepared herself for his lecture.

Munkustrap walked in front of the two cats and sat down in front of them. "Cats are notorious for causing trouble. But a smart cat knows where to draw the line. A smart cat knows that you can't go around and make problems for others every day. Mungojerrie, Rumpelteazer, I know that you both are very smart cats. And I don't want to see the two of you punished for something stupid that could have easily been avoided. I know how much you to love to cause mischief and I have no problem with that. It's in a cat's nature to be troublesome to those around them. However, when you put others in the Junkyard in risk… that is when I have a problem."

Rumpelteazer flinched at the word "risk". She had never anticipated that she and Mungojerrie's capers would have such consequences. It was all supposed to be fun and games. No one was supposed to get hurt, but now Mistoffelees was sitting in his den, nursing a few bruises and broken spirits.

"What happened may not seem like such a big deal," Munkustrap continued, "but you and I know that it could have ended much worse if Plato hadn't stepped in and helped Mistoffelees. Our friend could have gotten hurt even more than he already is." The stripped tom sighed disappointedly. "I have no idea what kind of tricks the two of you pull on the cats and people in Victoria Grove and, frankly, I don't care because they are not my responsibility. I don't have to take care of them. But I do have to care for everyone within this Junkyard. And if there is something that is putting the tribe in danger, it is my job to get rid of it."

Rumpelteazer heard Mungojerrie gasp beside her and tears filled her eyes. She couldn't imagine being kicked out of the tribe and forced out of the Junkyard. Where would they go? Sure, Victoria Grove was like a second home to them, but they felt most safe and comfortable in the Junkyard. The cats there were their family.

"I don't want to have to tell you two that you are no longer welcome in the Junkyard any more than I believe you don't want to hear it," Munkustrap said. "And that is why I've asked you to come here and talk to me. I don't think you exactly understand the severity of the situation we have found ourselves in and I plan to show it to you." He paused, looking very miserable for a moment and then he looked back at the two cats. "I have only known two cats to ever get banished from the Junkyard. The first was because she had been selfish and wanted nothing to do with the tribe. She left by choice, but was told to never return. However, the second case was much more serious and I think you need to hear this story so that you can see where you could be headed. I don't want to see what happened to my brother happen to the two of you as well." Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer inhaled sharply, shocked at what Munkustrap was referring to. "Yes, that's right," Munkustrap said with a sad nod. "I'm going to tell you what Macavity did to get him banished from the Junkyard."

I'm really interested in what you have to say and what you think will happen. Also, suggestions are always welcome! Please, tell me what you think! The more reviews I get, the sooner I'll update. Thanks for reading!

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