A/N: See? I waited till the next day to update.
Tiherina: Thank you! ^_^
Musicgal3: Oh, it was such a horrible joke when I wrote it. But I couldn't dare to take it out, because those are the kind of jokes I come up with. I'm still thinking about romance… dunno yet. What do you think?
Jennyanydots was up early, as always, and surprised to find that Dell and Tantomile were there to ask if they could borrow food. Of course, she had jumped at the chance to help them – it wasn't often one got to converse with the mystical twins, especially when they wanted your help – and for one of the first times Jenny noticed that they weren't just dolls, the dark twin did have a personality of her own. She seemed quite sarcastic, even.
Once the two had left she was free to do what she normally did before the rest of the Jellicles awoke – plan the Jellicle Ball.
It may have been months away, but it was the way she worked. She would plan far ahead, help everyone practice, and sometimes wake throughout the night with a brilliant idea, ready to jot it down (human pens were quite difficult to use, but she managed).
"Morning, Jenny." Skimbleshanks yawned, standing to meet his mate. He nuzzled her cheek and she smiled at him.
"Planning already?" He asked. She raised an eyebrow, smiling.
"Why do I even ask. Who was just here?" He asked again. Jenny put her pen down and turned to face him, wanting to see his reaction.
"Dell and Tantomile." Skimble tripped over the small rug in the center of the den.
"Tantomile? Really? Why?" He asked, dusting off his jacket and knees.
"She said it was too early to go hunting, and wanted to borrow some mice for her, her brother and the new kits, Silhouette and Dellfore." She explained, giggling at her mate.
"Ah, see? I told you they trusted you." He said, approaching her.
"Oh I know, I know, sometimes I just need proof. I'm a very self-concious cat." She sighed.
"The Great Gumbie Cat? Oh, who could not like you?" He chuckled. She playfully swiped at him as he checked his watch.
"I'm going to check the midday train today. I have a feeling some of the porters are slacking…." He said, raising a brow. She giggled.
"Go on. Go work, lead on --"
"Bring bacon?" He questioned.
"All that jazz." She laughed as he stuffed his pocket watch back into his vest and strutted out the door.
Sil stepped out into the sun, reveling in its warmth on her fur. She got caught up for only a moment, before her thoughts again directed her. She slowly walked through the junkyard, looking at the unfamiliar setting until she came to a familiar den. Jennyanydots had taken care of her, even when she was certainly being a pain. She watched as an orange tom in a vest strutted out the door, smiling, and slowly passed him.
"Morning, lass. Welcome to the junkyard!" He said in a jolly voice, with a Scottish accent.
"Thank you… erh…" She mumbled.
"Skimbleshanks." He offered. She smiled.
"Nice to meet you Skimbleshanks." She said, and they passed each other, Skimble humming merrily.
"Knock knock!" Sil said, rather than knocking on the den's entrance.
"Oh dear, aren't I popular! What can I do for you sweetheart?" Jenny said, looking up from a piece of paper she appeared to be writing on. Sil slowly walked up and wrapped her arms around Jenny, hugging her warmly. Jenny, in a seemingly motherly way, hugged the small queen back.
"I'm sorry for being so bothersome yesterday. I just wanted to thank you, for your advice." She said, slowly unraveling herself from the Gumbie cat's arms.
"Why dear, it was my pleasure. I couldn't stand to just leave you there." She said. In a matter of moments Jenny had Sil in her arms again, her fur getting wet from Sil's freshly sprung tears.
"I just miss her so much. Mother, and Shock." She sobbed. Five minutes later Sil was walking out the den again, face clear and slightly monotone.
"If you ever want to come talk about it, just come see me dear." Jenny said, a hand on Silhouette's shoulder.
"Thanks Jenny… I really trust you." She said, smiling and walking into center. It was the time that the kittens woke up, and she had to find a certain kitten named Etcetera.
A/N: I am FAR to lazy to write anymore just now – I have homework anyway. So, review! :p
