It has been six months since Demeter has gotten back to the tribe after she ran away from Macavity. She has since had her kitten and Munkustrap has agreed to take them in.
Earlier in the evening at Munkustrap's den Munkustrap and Demeter have just finished sealing their agreement to be a bonded-mated pair...
Munkustrap purrs and Demeter looks up at him, there is a smile on the silver tabby's face. Demeter smiles back. "That...that was...amazing..."
The tom cat purrs "I'm glad my dear. You know I will not hurt you". The queen smiles and cuddles into him as he held her close. Demeter kisses him softly. "Munkus..."
"Yes?"
Demeter threads her fingers through his fur. "Do you...I mean...eventually...will you...want a kitten of your own?" she stammered.
Munkustrap smiles down at her "It is possible, that yes, one day I might. But for now I'm content with Jemima".
Demeter lays her head on his chest and Munkustrap rubs her back. Demeter purrs. Her ears perk as she hears soft crying from the next room. Munkustrap lifts his head as well "you want me to get her?" Demeter kisses him. "I'd appreciate it." Munkustrap gets up to take care of Jemima. The three month old kitten was lying in her crib, crying, she was frightened from a bad dream. The silver tom cat picked her up and rocks her as he carried her back to Demeter. Demeter lies in the bed, smiling at them. Jemima whines softly, grabbing a tiny fistful of Munkustrap's chest fur. Munkustrap smiles and coos to Jemima, as the little kitten smiles up at him and gurgles. "Dada..."
Demeter looks up. "What did she say?"
Munkustrap smiles and flicks his tail, then whispers "She said..." he cannot finish because he is so happy.
Demeter gets up and goes over him. "Her...her first word..." she is beaming.
Jemima smiles up at them both. "Dada!"
Munkustrap beams as Demeter wraps her arms around him.
Jemima giggles and gnaws on her fist. The silver tabby kisses them both. Demeter is grinning, she takes Jemima from him. The kitten yawns and rubs at her eyes. Munkustrap takes her back and carries her to her own room and puts her down. He goes back and curls up with Demeter. Demeter curls into him. "Did you hear that, Munkus?" He smiles and she leans up. Demeter kisses him. "That...that means you're her father...at least...at least in her mind.' The gold and black queen pauses 'Ever since I came back...things have gotten so much better."
Munkustrap purrs and rolls onto his back "Oh, like what?"
Demeter lays her head on his chest. "You...Jemima being safe...and...I haven't had any nightmares in a few weeks..." Munkustrap holds her close as she smiles and they both start to drift off...