Just incase you get confused, which I sure hope not and really doubt. Misto and Quaxo are the same cats so yeah. Sorry for the delay but couldn't be bothered doing it.
Misto stayed in the turn-pipe and no one was sure when he was going to get out. They often tried to go and talk to him but he would just ignore everyone. After a while, it started to rain and the cats left one by one, or two by two, until it was only Munkustrap, Tugger and Misto left. Tugger and Munkustrap ran to the den that they often shared.
'Purr' Tugger cried while drying himself off. 'It's freezing out there.' Munkustrap smiled meekly before looking at Misto. Even Munkustrap was a tad scared of the thunder but Misto was acting as if here was nothing going on. There was something really peculiar about him.
'Hey Tugger, how do you know Misto?' he asked, not paying attention to Tuggers rant about the rain. Tugger stopped midsentence but hesitated for his response. 'Well…?' Munkustrap said, irritated, taking his eyes off Misto and onto Tugger.
'I asked him what his name was and he told me.' Tugger replied. Well, it was true. Munkustrap raised his eyebrows suspiciously.
'Oh yeah, then why did he run out of the nursery crying?' Tugger shrugged his shoulders.
'Well obviously, I asked him some questions that he didn't feel he was able to answer.'
'What type of questions?' Munkustraps interest in Misto was getting bigger and bigger and Tugger didn't like it.
'Just, questions' Tugger responded, looking away. He hated it when Munkustrap tried to get information out of him. Munkustrap sighed, there was no use.
'Well, I just hope that the rain clear up soon. There's nothing to do when it rains except for just sit and do nothing.' He heard a snigger coming from Tugger. 'What?'
'Well, it seems as if someone must have been paying attention to my speeches.' Munkustrap smiled at Tuggers stupidity.
'I kinda drift in and out.' Tugger pretended to look hurt, causing Munkustrap to laugh. 'Everlasting cat, you're an idiot. Plus, it's not like you've never done that to me. I mean, how many times have I told you that you're too big for the turn pipe and you'll probably get stuck? ' This time, Tugger actually was hurt. Before he cold respond, out of nowhere, Misto appeared.
'Tugger, can I talk to you?' He asked very softly.
'Sure, I guess.' He looked at Munkustrap with authority in his eyes, like they were telling him to leave. Munkustrap muttered something under his breath. He didn't like it when Tugger was the boss. After a split second of hesitation because of the rain, he left.
After a few seconds of uncomfortable silence, Tugger decided to say something. 'So, uhm, what do you want to talk about?' Mist was startled, as if he had forgotten why he was there in the first place. His eyes were looking at the ground.
'Oh yeah, uhm, listen' He took in a deep breath, calming himself down. 'I just wanted to say sorry about earlier. I just got a bit overwhelmed by it all I think. And thank you. I know that you know who I am and I really appreciate it that you didn't tell anyone.' Tugger smiled.
'It's alright. But, if you don't mind me asking, why don't you want to them to know? I mean, it's been five long years. Everyone misses you. Munkustrap and Bustopher have been spending every second looking for you.' Misto looked up at Tugger and smiled slightly as soon as he mentioned Bustopher.
'What about my mum. Is she ok?' Tugger wished he hadn't said anything. He didn't want to say it but he knew that Misto wanted to know what happened.
'I'm sorry, but a few months after you disappeared, she died.' Mistos' smile left immediately and he just stared blankly.
'How?' he asked.
'She killed herself. She blamed herself for what happened. '
'Oh' Misto said. Tugger moved closer to him.
'Again, I'm really sorry.' He gave Misto a warm and comforting hug.
'There's no need to apologize. You didn't do anything. Unlike me.' Tugger looked at him and saw how guilty Misto was feeling.
'Quaxo, it's not your fault. You didn't do anything wrong. It was that damn Macavity.' Misto flinched at the name. 'Listen, you can stay with me and I'll help you with everything. I won't tell anyone about you and I'll always be there to protect you.' Misto smiled slightly again.
'Promise?' He asked, causing Tugger to smile.
'Promise.' He replied.