So, I guess this is where all the drama begins. Please do enjoy.
"Hi Plato!" Cressida waved at the Calico who gave her a nod, "How have you been?" she asked as the tom chuckled. "Been busy with the ball" Plato smiled, "Is it almost the ball already?" Cressida inquired as the latter nodded; "That's great!" Cressida clapped. "I heard we're performing The Aweful Battle of The Pekes and Pollicles again" Plato purred as the queen nodded, "That's what Etcy told me too" Cressida sang. "We really can't do anything 'bout it, its grandpa's favourite story" Cressida giggled as the tom laughed, "You're coming of age this year!" Plato beamed as the queen nodded. "Has your dad agreed with your relationship with Misto?" Plato asked, "Or will he make you wait a year?" he teased. Cressida and Plato were the best of friends, they were like siblings even – they were close to each other and it was Cressida that helped bring Plato and Victoria together.
"You'll be a full-fledged queen, time flies so fast" Plato chuckled as the two made their way on top of the pipe which was their favourite spot as kittens. "It seems like only last year when it was you and Victoria that got mated" Cressida reminisced memories of the last Jellicle Ball; she was one of the younger kittens like Jemima when Victoria and Plato got mated. The Queen shrugged upon remembering the Macavity incident that happened last year, she looked at Plato and remembered how he helped fight Macavity during the Jellicle Ball.
"You know, I never thanked you last year" Cressida spoke as the Calico looked at her, "For what?" he asked. "For protecting the tribe" Cressida chimed, "It was nothing, the toms did the same too" Plato replied as the queen nodded. "Cressie!" Misto ran to her and Plato, "I'm sorry I came back late yesterday" he panted as the queen giggled. "It's okay, I'm sorry I fell asleep waiting for you to get back" Cressida remarked as the tom nodded, "Hi Misto" Plato smiled as the Calico nodded. "Anyway, Jenny's going to fetch Skimble from the train station in a while" Misto smiled, "And she was asking if any of you wanted to go with her" he continued as Plato and Cressida exchanged glances. "Where's Teazer and Electra?" Plato raised an eyebrow as he scratched his ear, "Teazer is with Jerrie and Jenny doesn't want to bring Electra" Misto explained as Cressida moved towards him. "I'd be happy to go with Jenny; I have to visit my human anyhow so…" Cressida smiled as Plato nodded, "I'll go tell my parents, can you go tell Jenny?" Cressida asked as Misto nodded. "No problem love" Misto gave her a quick kiss before heading off to Jenny's den, "Can you come with me to my parents?" Cressida asked as Plato nodded. The two headed to an old cabinet not far from the heart of the junkyard, Cressida opened the door to reveal Tantomile seated in the living room with Coricopat's head on her lap.
"Mom, Dad" Cressida entered the den with Plato following her, "I'm going to my human for a few days" she said as her parents looked at her. "I'm heading there after me and Jenny pick-up Skimble at the train station" Cressida stated as Tantomile looked at Coricopat, "How many days?" the tom asked as he sat upright. "3 to say the least, It's my human's birthday in a few days and I want to be there" Cressida spoke as Coricopat and Tantomile nodded in unison, "Alright Bells, see you in a few days then" Tantomile smiled as Cressida and Misto left the den to see Jennyanydots waiting for Cressida outside the den. "Are you ready dear?" Jenny asked as the queen nodded, "I'll go to my human when we get back from the station" Cressida smiled as Jenny nodded. "Let's hurry then, Skimble's about to arrive in a few minutes" Jenny sang as the two queens made their way to the North Express.
The two queens walked across the street to the Train Station where Skimble would arrive at about 5 minutes according to Jenny, "I brought you kits here on a field trip if I recall" Jenny chimed as the latter nodded. "I remember" Cressida responded as they arrived at the station where Skimble was waiting for them in his waist coat.
"Skimble!" Jenny beamed as the two met and nuzzled, "Hi Skimble!" Cressida waved as she neared them; "Hello Bells" Skimble greeted as Cressida made her bell ring with a giggle. "Did Jenny bring you here for another field trip?" Skimble asked as Cressida shook her head, "I wanted to see you and I have to go to my human for a few days" she explained as the mates nodded. "Do you want us to bring you to your human?" Jenny inquired as the other shook her head; "I'll be fine on my own, you guys get back to the junkyard" Cressida smiled as Jenny looked at Skimble. "The last time you went on your own, Rumpus had to bring you back to the junkyard" Jenny remarked as the railway cat looked at her, "What happened Bells?" Skimble asked as Cressida pursed her lips.
"Pollicle" Cressida bluntly replied as she turned to Jenny, "I take it; you guys won't let me go on my own" Cressida scratched her head as the two older cats nodded. "Alright then" Cressida agreed as they made their way to Victoria Grove.
"So, you live in Victoria Grove?" Asked Jenny as the queen nodded, "Does Teazer and Jerrie know?" Jenny raised an eyebrow as Cressida nodded. "They go to my human's place, but they don't steal" Cressida stated as they walked to an alley, "What did I say about alleys?" Jenny lectured as Cressida giggled. "It's a quick shortcut, I promise" Cressida beamed as she bumped into a tall figure.
"Get out of the way" Cressida hissed as the figure looked at her, "Well aren't you a pretty cat" he loomed over her as Skimble stepped in front of Cressida. "The railway cat?" The taller cat looked at Jenny, "And the Gumbie Cat" he added before turning to Cressida; "Then you must be Jellicles" His voice boomed inside the alley. "Run!" Skimble ordered as Cressida looked at Skimble, "We can't leave Skimble behind!" she ran towards Skimble who was already having a cat fight with the other. "I told you to run Cressida!" Skimble shouted as the queen turned to him before being thrown against the wall, Cressida turned to the attacker before being thrown over his shoulder. "Let go of me you son of a Pollicle!" Cressida boomed, "Jenny!" she called out to the Gumbie Cat who came running back in the alley, "Cressie!" Jenny exclaimed as she ran after the two, but it was too late. Cressida and the cat disappeared into the darkness.
Jenny went back to her mate who was leaning against the wall, "Where is she?" he snapped as Jenny shook her head. "What do we tell Coricopat and Tantomile?" Jenny asked as Skimble was back on his feet, "We can't lie to them, and you know that" Skimble took a deep breath as his mate linked her arm with his. "They might already know anyway" Skimble quaked as they made their way back to the junkyard.
I'm sorry for that very... awkward(?) fighting scene - I don't really know how to write one. Sorrryyy.