"Missy?"
The cream Queen opened her eyes and looked up at Mistoffelees. He smiled down at her.
"Wanna go back to the party?"
Mysteria nodded and stood up. She attempted to wipe her face clean of tears. She blushed when Mistoffelees' paw reached up to wipe one of her cheeks.
"Umm, thanks Misto."
The tuxedo Tom nodded at her, smiling, took her paw, and walked her back into the crowded room. Missy couldn't help but giggle at the sight of her little sister Lizette flirting shamelessly with Misto's little brother, Quaxo. The small black and white Tom was covered in a deep blush.
"Poor Quaxo," Mistoffelees chuckled. "Helpless against Lizette's charms."
Mysteria sighed and shook her head. She had no clue why her sister was so flirty. She was far off from becoming a Queen. Technically, she should still think Toms have cooties!
"She's growing up too fast," Mysteria murmured.
Mistoffelees nodded, seeing Quaxo put one arm around Lizette's waist.
"I know what you mean," he sighed.
Nonchalantly, he slipped an arm over Mysteria's shoulders. She blushed slightly. Her blush and her smile disappeared when she noticed Alonzo stagger into the room, rubbing his head. He caught sight of the two cats and started towards them, glaring.
"M-Misto?" Mysteria whispered.
Mistoffelees turned around and hissed at the harlequin Tom. Some of the other cats were starting to stare. Mysteria stepped behind Misto, eyes fearful.
"What do you want?" Mistoffelees hissed, obviously furious.
Alonzo tried to push Mistoffelees out of the way, but was obviously either too intoxicated or high to.
"Misty!" he roared at the cream Queen. "Y-you get over here right now, o-or I'll…"
Mistoffelees stood up to his full height. He was actually much taller than he appeared. Victoria and Etcetera moved forward and stood protectively in front of their "sister".
"You'll what?" Misto hissed.
Alonzo looked darkly at Mysteria. He suddenly grabbed a stray knife and raised it threateningly at Mistoffelees. Mysteria screamed when he plunged the knife into the black Tom's shoulder. She ran forward as Plato, Admetus, and Coricopat grabbed Alonzo, holding him back. There were surprised screams from some of the Queens and a lot of the Toms started yelling.
"What the Fell is wrong with him?"
"Oh my EC! Is Misto alright?"
"Damn Alonzo. Damn nip."
"Dear EC, what just happened?"
Mysteria dropped next to Mistoffelees, whose eyes were squeezed shut in pain. Mysteria examined where the knife had entered. It had actually gone through his bone. Not too far through, but just enough to make it difficult to get out.
"Pounce! Tumble! Jerrie! Over here! Now!"
The three Toms pushed through the crowd and knelt next to her.
"I need you guys to hold Misto down while I get this out."
They nodded. Mungojerrie held down the tuxedo Tom's legs, while Tumble and Pounce each grabbed an arm. Mysteria leaned close into Misto's face. The Tom was now whimpering softly.
"Misto," Mysteria murmured. "I'm gonna pull the knife out, okay?"
Mistoffelees nodded, eyes still shut. Mysteria put one paw on his shoulder and the other on the hilt of the knife.
"One, two, three!"
Swiftly, she yanked the knife out of Misto's shoulder. He yowled loudly in pain. Mysteria winced at his pain.
"Shh, shhh," she whispered to the black Tom. "It's okay Misto. I just have to bandage it up now."
Misto nodded, biting his lower lip. Mysteria looked around.
"Jem, does anyone really care about this table cloth?"
The calico Queen shook her head. Mysteria grabbed the white cloth and ripped it into strips, carefully bandaging Mistoffelees' shoulder. Pouncival, Tumblebrutus, and Mungojerrie got up and moved away to comfort some of the Queens. Mysteria finished bandaging Misto's shoulder and threw her arms around the black Tom.
"Misto! I'm so sorry!"
Mistoffelees returned the hug, pulling Mysteria into his lap.
"What for Missy? There's nothing for you to be sorry about. I'm fine!"
Mysteria rested her head on Misto's chest.
"I should have noticed that catnip stench sooner. I-I shouldn't have danced with him. I-I…"
Misto pressed his lips softly to hers, quieting her. There was a chorus of 'awws' from the Queens in the room and a few cat calls from the Toms. Mysteria's brain went fuzzy as Misto deepened the kiss, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist. Misto broke away.
"Now Missy that was your first kiss. No matter what Alonzo says, that was your first kiss."