This is my first Cats fic, that I'm allowing to be seen in public. It's
unfinished, and I'd desperately like your review. Please tell me what
needs improvement, and if you have any wonderful ideas for the next
event…Thanks! Nephele
1 Sunlight and Shades
Tantomile stood up and walked over to the door. It was a dark and stormy night, and the other Jellicles were hiding from the rain in their homes across the Junkyard. She glanced back at her twin, who was smiling in his sleep. "He's dreaming about Exotica again, " she thought in amusement.
Coricopat had been with her since they were born, but it was time to change. She knew that he had chosen a mate in his heart, but was afraid that they'd lose their special bond. Maybe Deuteromny could explain it to him. Then Tanto could also have a mate…and kittens. Jellylorum had Victoria, and Jennyanydots had Rumpleteazer and Electra. Tantomile was starting to feel just a little lonely.
She looked across the junkyard and saw a pregnant cat limping in. She stepped out, and prepared herself to meet the cat. It was time…
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Grizzabella crept across the junkyard until a sharp pain grabbed her side. "Help," she whispered to the presence she sensed nearby.
"Come," was the reply, and she followed the mysterious voice behind the tire, where a dry shelter had been set up.
"Hurry, there isn't much time," Tanto said gently, and she eased Grizzabella onto a cushion.
The delivery came swiftly, and soon the female kitten was laid next to her mother. Grizzabella gazed down at the nursing kitten, and sighed with bittersweet joy.
"She's beautiful," Tantomile remarked as she too looked upon the scarlet tabby. "What is her name?"
"Sillabub," Grizzabella said softly, "Her name will be Sillabub."
"Perfect for a young Jellicle queen," Tanto admitted as she gathered a few things together. "Here's all you will need until I can make it back here again. Stay in here, and no one will harm you. Not even Macavity…"
Grizzabella looked up with a smile of gratitude, but Tantomile was already gone.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Tantomile returned to them almost nightly, and the time flew by quickly. As soon as it was safe, Grizzabella had to leave. If she didn't, the tribe would eventually discover the secret. And who knows, what trouble that would lead to. Grizzabella was already an outcast, but little Sillabub, Macavity's heir, wouldn't stand a fair chance. She'd be hated just for her heritage.
Tanto visited the two for the last time, one Spring day. "Say your goodbyes, Grizz. I don't know when you can see her again."
"Never," murmured the Glamour cat as she stroked the cheek of her sleeping baby. "Goodbye my darling. Look at the moon, and remember my legacy in your heart." She pressed Sillabub against her heart one more time, before disappearing into the night.
Tanto sighed, as she picked up the now crying kitten. If only she could keep her…But Tanto knew her duty to the tribe, and she left quietly for Deuteromny's home.
Well? What did you think? I'd love any suggestions, criticisms you have… PLEASE REVIEW!!!
1 Sunlight and Shades
Tantomile stood up and walked over to the door. It was a dark and stormy night, and the other Jellicles were hiding from the rain in their homes across the Junkyard. She glanced back at her twin, who was smiling in his sleep. "He's dreaming about Exotica again, " she thought in amusement.
Coricopat had been with her since they were born, but it was time to change. She knew that he had chosen a mate in his heart, but was afraid that they'd lose their special bond. Maybe Deuteromny could explain it to him. Then Tanto could also have a mate…and kittens. Jellylorum had Victoria, and Jennyanydots had Rumpleteazer and Electra. Tantomile was starting to feel just a little lonely.
She looked across the junkyard and saw a pregnant cat limping in. She stepped out, and prepared herself to meet the cat. It was time…
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Grizzabella crept across the junkyard until a sharp pain grabbed her side. "Help," she whispered to the presence she sensed nearby.
"Come," was the reply, and she followed the mysterious voice behind the tire, where a dry shelter had been set up.
"Hurry, there isn't much time," Tanto said gently, and she eased Grizzabella onto a cushion.
The delivery came swiftly, and soon the female kitten was laid next to her mother. Grizzabella gazed down at the nursing kitten, and sighed with bittersweet joy.
"She's beautiful," Tantomile remarked as she too looked upon the scarlet tabby. "What is her name?"
"Sillabub," Grizzabella said softly, "Her name will be Sillabub."
"Perfect for a young Jellicle queen," Tanto admitted as she gathered a few things together. "Here's all you will need until I can make it back here again. Stay in here, and no one will harm you. Not even Macavity…"
Grizzabella looked up with a smile of gratitude, but Tantomile was already gone.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Tantomile returned to them almost nightly, and the time flew by quickly. As soon as it was safe, Grizzabella had to leave. If she didn't, the tribe would eventually discover the secret. And who knows, what trouble that would lead to. Grizzabella was already an outcast, but little Sillabub, Macavity's heir, wouldn't stand a fair chance. She'd be hated just for her heritage.
Tanto visited the two for the last time, one Spring day. "Say your goodbyes, Grizz. I don't know when you can see her again."
"Never," murmured the Glamour cat as she stroked the cheek of her sleeping baby. "Goodbye my darling. Look at the moon, and remember my legacy in your heart." She pressed Sillabub against her heart one more time, before disappearing into the night.
Tanto sighed, as she picked up the now crying kitten. If only she could keep her…But Tanto knew her duty to the tribe, and she left quietly for Deuteromny's home.
Well? What did you think? I'd love any suggestions, criticisms you have… PLEASE REVIEW!!!