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The day passed by without Pouncival returning to Mitzi. Ann came home and after her 'homework' was finished she and the kitten curled up by the fire and watched flashing pictures on the 'television.'
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"So you say you've found another kitten who would like to become a part of our tribe?" Munkustrap asked after hearing a long convoluted story that barely made any sense from the kitten. He had come running the day before but Munkustrap had no time to listen to him, it was early the next morning. Pouncival nodded his head vigorously and smiled. "Well from what you've told me," this was a lot of gibberish, "I'll have to meet her…" Munkustrap concluded. Pouncival leaped up in joy but soon collected himself and cleared his throat, "That seams…. Plausible," he started trying to use a big fancy word, "I'll bring her immediately! You'll love her I promise, she's just like me!".
Munkustrap interjected, "Now hold on, you shouldn't be leaving alone and Heavyside knows you shouldn't lead that kit here by yourself." He looked around, A few feet away The Rum Tum Tugger, as per usual he was shamelessly flirting with Bombalurina and any other Queen that crossed his path.
"Tugger!" Munkustrap yelled as an idea popped up in his head. Tugger turned his head and smiled hearing his brother summon him, he said goodbye to the awed Queens and sauntered over to Munkustrap. "What's up Straps?" Tugger asked coolly, "Pouncival is going to fetch his friend, she has interest in joining our tribe, would you please go with him and make sure the two safely return?" and by please the silver cat meant 'you have no choice but to'. Tugger sighed, "Sure why not, it's not like I have anything else to do," he started sarcastically "besides I always have time to help out a young Queen." He finished snidely. "She is a kitten and you are merely to escort her, not to… whatever." Munkustrap replied knowing his brothers nature. Tugger shrugged and nodded at Pouncival, who, although intimidated, gave a cheeky grin.
And with that the kitten raced off, Tugger right behind him. Munkustrap smiled seeing the kittens delight, he could relate to when he first pursued Demeter, but at the same time he hoped that Pouncival wasn't right. Heaven forbid there be two of him.
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As Pouncival raced back to visit Mitzi, Munkustrap pondered the idea of a new kitten. Several had already been accepted this year but there were more males than females, which could present a problem. He approached Jennyanydots for a second opinion.
The motherly cat was in her den, knitting as usual with a pair of chopsticks, she turned her head and smiled at Munkustrap before turning to yell at Electra and Tumblebrutus who where wrestling a few feet away.
"Oh That Pouncival, always sticking his nose where he shouldn't and going away where he shouldn't for that matter, but he seems to be safe…" Jenny started after Munku described his plight. "Well it's up to you dearie, that's why Old Deuteronomy appointed you in charge while he is away most of the time. And besides, Pounce needs a female feline friend, he tends to shy away from the rest of the girls, and when he comes of age he'll need a mate." She winked and chuckled a bit to herself. Munkustrap thanked Jenny for her wisdom and left back to patrolling, talking to Jennyanydots had helped but he would need to meet the kitten first before making a final decision.
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Pouncival ran at a steady pace with Tugger lagging behind him, he was a full grown Tom and lacked the kittens stamina. Once outside of the fence Pouncival turned to Tugger practically jumping, "This is it!" he said excitedly. Tugger replied with a look saying 'thank god we are done running" and quickly hopped over the fence alongside the kitten.
In the back yard Mitzi sat behind a bush, she had heard Pouncival and was now in a stalking position, ready to surprise him.
"Mitzi! Mitzi!!! Mitz…OOF" The female kit pounced onto his back and pulled him into a wrestling match. They rolled around frantically for a moment, both laughing, until they bumped into the impatient Tom sent to take care of them. Mitzi looked up….and then down again, and then quickly up again. She had seen, beauty, and immediately shut up and sat up awestricken by the cat. "Bu.. ba… ge… who's he?" she asked blushing as she turned to Pouncival. Tugger coyly smiled, Pouncival rolled his eyes "Boring, his name is Tugger, but anyway Munkustrap said maybe you can join our tribe and he wants you to come back with us to meet you and, …Mitzi?" she had vaguely heard what Pounce had said and responded with a nod that kept going on and on until Tugger placed a paw on her head, "Hey kid" he said with a wink, "So are you ready to go?".
Mitzi grinned, "I'd love to… But, I'm not really sure what's going on…" she admitted with a blush. "I explained it all to you… come on lets go, you'll understand once we're there!" Pouncival said matter-of-factly. Mitzi didn't quite know if she would, but the two cats where already over her fence and she decided to follow anyway, she was afraid to leave her backyard but at the same time excited, so she jumped, missing a few times, but eventually getting over as Tugger and Pouncival both laughed at her attempts. And then they where off, walking this time, and talking, or at least Pounce talked, Mitzi stared, and Tugger winked.
Eh I know, a bit short but with AP exams and all this school work I've barely has time to think! I'll update it with a long chapter next week, and one that makes more sense, this one seems a bit jumbled. But soon everything will pick up. Thanks for reading!