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Chapter Two: The Rum Tum Tugger Is a Terrible Bore

The little camouflaged-colored kitten leisurely opened her eyes. Her mouth formed an oval as she yawned. Bits of the sun were shining through holes in the junk. Gradually she slumped off the mattress and walked out into the morning air. As she was walking, something light and feathery graced her shoulder. She shivered.

"Good morning, my dear, Electra," Quaxo smiled brightly. Knowing that it was just Quaxo, Electra felt a bit warmer. She smiled and softly nuzzled his shoulder.

"Um, if you don't mind, Quaxo, I still haven't eaten my breakfast," Electra shyly muttered. She looked up at him with her brown eyes.

He looked ahead of him for one second, and then turned towards her. "Don't worry. Follow me." Quaxo gently grabbed her arm and led her down a cleared path of junk to another small opening. In this area was a bowl of milk and some tuna. Electra greedily dug in.

Once she was done, she asked, "How did you get all this?! It's delicious!" Quaxo had a twinkle in his eye. He simply smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, does it? As long as you're happy…"

"Hmmm," she said. "I guess it doesn't, because I am very happy!" Electra sat in wonder, again. How does Quaxo always do all this fantastical stuff? she thought. Electra's mind some how wandered back to last night with her best friend, Etcetera. She then thought about the Tugger, and how she had been swooning over him.

"Um, Quaxo," Electra continued. "I have something to tell you…" Quaxo looked up, his face saying that he already knew, but Electra went on anyways. "Last night, Etcetera and I, well, we were talking about the Tugger and I guess we got a little carried away. He, uh, overheard us and came to talk. I'm sorry, but, he is, well, irresistible, for lack of a better word…"

Quaxo smirked. "My dearest, Electra," Quaxo sighed, looking at her with his black eyes, "The Rum Tum Tugger would make the most loyal of companions turn. I know that you, however, are different. You would never trade your mate for someone who, might I say, is out of your reach. I trust you."

This made Electra feel even worse. She stared down at the ground, tears decorating her eyes. How could she feel so attached to one person, collapse over another tom, and then have her first person have unconditional love towards her still? Electra's mind raced and it made her feel like she had eaten a barrel full of catnip. The dizziness forced her backwards, but instead of landing on the hard piles of junk, a pair of soft hands gently caught her.

"Don't worry, my dear, I will always love you," Quaxo smiled. Electra let one tear slip and forced herself into a smile. I love you, too Quaxo. And I am very sorry, Electra thought. "It will all be alright. Everything will be okay in time. But, please, do tell me what you find so attracting in the Tugger?"

Electra blushed. "Well… He is quite a 'mature' tom. He's also funny, smart, and looks good," Electra gushed. She smiled at the thought of him.

"I've said it before and I'll say it again, The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore!" Quaxo chuckled. Says you, Electra contemplated. "Please, my kitten, I know so."

Electra suddenly gasped. Her eyes widened at what he had just said. I know I didn't just say that out loud! How had he known?! Electra pondered. She sat in amazement and stared at Quaxo.

Suddenly Quaxo looked out the tunnel they had come down. His eyes grew wide, almost as if he saw something incredulous. A hiss formed at the back of his throat. Quaxo tried to compose himself and turned back to Electra.

"Darling Electra, please listen to me," said Quaxo in a very serious tone. "I have to go now and I want you to hide and hide well. Do not come out until you are absolutely sure that it is safe. Please, please follow my directions; I do not want you to get hurt." Quaxo's face was so serious, that Electra wasn't sure whether or not to believe him.

"Fine," she eventually said, "I'll do as you say, but please hurry back!"