It was the evening of a special annual occasion where lights shone, music blared, and cats celebrated: The Jellicle Ball. Since ancient days, Jellicle cats harnessed the power to unlock the Heaviside Layer, a heaven, and send a special individual to be reborn there and come back in a different Jellicle life. Usually this special tradition was preceded by dancing and singing.
Jellicles had to wait until they reached a certain age to participate in these activities, though. And a certain cat named Jemima was one of them. Being the youngest in the tribe, Jemima had to wait the youngest out of all of her friends who teased her endlessly about it. Or at least Alonzo did. Jemima sighed. She loved that tom with all of her little heart. But he, unfortunately, had a date to this year's Jellicle Ball: Cassandra. Jemima cringed at the thought of that snooty, stuck-up, abbysian queen. But no matter. Jemima was full to the brim with excitement. And no snooty queen was going to ruin her excitement.
As the Jellicles made their way to the clearing, Jemima shivered with anticipation. This was going to be the time of her life and she knew it.
And the ball began. Jemima lost herself in the music and dancing. And when she sang the Moments of Happiness with her grandfather, she was absolutely overcome with adrenaline and nearly squealed. It was a night to remember. And an exciting one at that. She even shared a private, little waltz with Alonzo. Thinking back to all, Jemima would shiver with excitement and nostalgia. And it was just the first of many Jellicle Balls.