A Magical Romance

By Robin Gurl

Chapter 9

(d00d...*grins and dances* I made it to NYC!! XD And like half the stores (the good ones) have CATS stuff in it!! ^^ I'm soooo excited!! To bad Jake's in MI with Access Broadway. But just in case he wasn't I've brought my camera and my CATS CD Paper thingie everywhere. My mom says I'm paranoid. LOL. I just shake my head and go 'No, not paranoid. Smart. Down right Smart.' Mr. Webber has two Musicals (that I've seen advertised) around here. It's Bombay Dreams (right..? o_O *memory gone blank*) and POTO (which I really really really wanted to go see!!! But couldn't since my mom said 'We've already seen it!! Lets go see something else!'. *bounces* Now I own a CATS Sweat Shirt AND T-Shirt!! I'm really hoping that I'll find an old CATS program with Jake as Misto!! *prays*)

(Story Alert: I'm sorry, but this chapter may be it for you nonslashers. ^^;; I apologize but I can't take it anymore!! I was writing a scene at the end and well, I can't help it. That is the time I want it to happen. ^_~ You'll see as you read...through!)

Disclaimer: *raises and eye brow and crosses her arms* What do you think??? *toasts with a pepsi* Cheer's to the nuts!! I.E Andrew Lloyd Webber, T.S Elliot, Jacob Brent (a cute nut at that! ^_~), All of Rug and more! *chugs* WHEE! XD Caffeene! It rawks! LOL.

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Tugger sighed covering the black kitten up. Quaxo whimpered softly reaching out two paws and wrapping both around Tugger's arm. The Maine Coone smiled sympathetically and carressed the kittens ears. "It's alright, we've just got to keep your fever down."

"Tucker, it's cold." Quaxo replied curling close. Earlier Munkustrap was very mean and told Tugger to put him a big box of water. And get this! The water wasn't even warm. How mean!! The kitten had protested and wailed loudly clinging to Tugger. His tail had hit the water first and immediately he decided that this was not cool at all. Tugger had persisted and Quaxo found himself submerged in ice cold water.

"I know, but it's going to help, I promise!!" The Tom looked to the doorway nodding at Munkustrap. He covered the kitten up with two more blankets then laid down beside the kitten. "Close your eyes, Quaxo. I'm not leaving." Which was the truth. There was no way that Tugger was leaving the kit alone, now. It was just unthinkable.

"Tugger, how is he?" Munk asked kneeling down beside his brother.

"The fever hasn't moved up or down. Think we should tell Jenny?" Tugger asked softly pulling the kitten closer to him. Quaxo took this chance to bury himself in Tugger's warmth not wanting to leave.

"No, Quaxo didn't want us to, so maybe we should lay off that idea." Munkustrap was worried, most kittens came down with a cold or the flu, but this was more. Then an idea came to mind. It didn't make sense entirely but well, it was an idea. "Could it be his magic?"

Tugger looked up confused, "What?"

"Could his magic be doing this? Maybe since he hasn't used it in awhile it causing the fever and fatigue." The Tabby explained. "I'll go ask father."

Before Tugger could interject Munk was gone. Could it be Quaxo's magic??? He'd personally only seen Quaxo use it once. And that wasn't even Quaxo's choice so to speak. Tugger sighed turning on his back. Why'd he have to raise a kit? And a Magical one at that. Then to make things worse he was falling in love with the kitten. Man, did the Ever Lasting Cat have something in for him. What did he do to deserve all of this? Sure he got a life and a reason to live, but he just wasn't cut out for playing Mommy 24-7. It was tiring. But then again at least the black kitten was plain adorable making it easier to give TLC to him. And it would have been different if Quaxo hated him, or maybe it'd be easier to let him go once Quax was old enough.

But, no, Quaxo had to be most adorable kitten Tugger had ever seen in his short lived life. One batted eye lash or one word from Quaxo's mouth and Tugger was groveling at his feet in seconds. To make it even harder, Quaxo was just to innocent, he didn't know that he did all of it to Tugger. He just loved Tugger and wanted to never leave his side ever again. Quaxo's life practically revolved around 'Tucker' and Tugger couldn't figure out why, out of all the cats he was chosen.

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"Father!!" Munkustrap pounced over breathing hard. "Quaxo, he's ill. But it's not normal."

Old Deteronomy turned around to see his eldest son running towards him. "Munkustrap...? What do you mean it's not normal?"

"His fever, it's to high to be normal. If we don't do something quick, we're going to lose him. Please, come help."

"Alright, help me up."

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"Tugger?" Old Deteronomy asked, "Is Quaxo alright?" Infront of him Tugger laid on the ground curled around a small kitten. The kit had grown up a little but his size still made him a kitten.

"He's so hot, father." Tugger looked up tears in his eyes. Quaxo's unmoving body on the ground in front of him. "Help, father. Please."

Old D nor Munkustrap had ever seen Tugger actually cry before. Tugger was just to cool to cry. No one had seen Tugger cry. Munkustrap choked on his next sentence not knowing what to say. "Tug..he'll be fine."

Old D knelt down and ran a hand over Quaxo's body. "The fever is unbelievable. Go find Corpicat and Tantimile, hurry, Munkustrap. I need their help. His magic is definitely causing this."

Munkustrap stood back up and ran off. "Hang on Quaxo, I'll be back for help."

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Two cats who looked exactly alike turned around. Both were strange cats and both were new to the Junk Yard. They didn't like to communicate with others and liked to keep with themselves. "You hear that?"

"I heard it. Sounds like that Tabby."

"Sounds like he's in distress."

"Should we go find out what's wrong?" The female asked.

The male nodded, "He did help us after all. With out him we wouldn't have a home."

"True."

Both cats stood and walked out in sync with each other in every move. "Munkustrap?"

Munkustrap stopped in his tracks and saw the two he was looking for. "Tantimile, Corpricat! I need your help!!"

"Why our help?"

"I have a kitten, that I love dearly. He's magical an-"

"The one, we were asked to help when we first arrived, correct?" Tantimile asked her face not showing any emotion.

"Yes, it's Quaxo. His magic i-"

"It's causing him problems? Hasn't used it for awhile has he?" Corpricat inquired.

Munkustrap nodded and let out a huge sigh of annoyance. "Wait a minute? You knew about this? And didn't do anything about it??" Suddenly the Tabby was angry at these two strange cats.

Both cats gave no answer only staring. Munkustrap hissed and growled, "I am going to ask nicely. Please help me. Help him. He's only a kit. My brother, Tugger? Well, he's finally opened up and became sociable again. I've never seen him so happy before. Now Quaxo is sick and he's sad again. Please!!!"

Tantimile looked to Corpicat who nodded. "Fine we will come. Lead the way."

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"Kid, hang in there. Munk's gone to get help." Tugger whispered a tear running down his cheek followed by many others. Quaxo whimpered in pain and didn't verbally reply. "Please, Munk, hurry."

Over by the side Old D was praying to the Everlasting Cat silently. "I know my son, has done bad things. I know he's not perfect. But he's tried so hard to raise this kitten. I know you don't believe in this sort of love. But please! Tugger loves Quaxo and Quaxo loves Tugger. Don't take this away from Tugger."

"Tucker.." Came a weak whisper. The kitten turned onto his back and stared up with glossy brown eyes.

"Yeh?"

A black paw weakly lifted up and wiped a tear from Tugger's eyes. "Don't cry."

"I'm crying because I don't want to lose you." Tugger replied holding the paw close and nuzzling it. "Please, just stay awake. Look, you've grown up a little Quaxo. I can't hold you anymore."

Quaxo laughed then wound up coughing. A purple/blueish spark jumped around his chest fur. He whimpered in pain. "Tugger..."

Tugger looked down. The kid had said his name correctly. "Quaxo?"

"TUGGER!! I GOT HELP!!" Munkustrap came bounding in with two strange cats behind him. They calmly knelt down beside Quaxo. Tugger didn't budge and stayed in his spot.

Tantimile put a hand on Quaxo's foehead. "...Wow. His Magic level is high. He's got to much magic. We need to drain him."

"Tanti, draining him could kill him!" Corpricat exclaimed wide eyed.

"WHAT?" Tugger shouted squeezing Quaxo's paw reassuringly, "You aren't doing it."

Tantimile turned and glared at Tugger, "Do you want him to die? Tugger, I presume? If you love Quaxo as much as I think you do, you'll let us do it. You have two choices. This or death. He's to close to dying as it is."

"Dying?" Tugger whispered tears ran down his cheeks. "No. He won't die."

"Tugger? What's wrong?" Quaxo opened his eyes and tried to sit up. His Tugger needed help. No one else but him could help Tugger. He fell from lack of energy and fell into Tugger. "I won't die...will I?"

"No. You won't." Tugger whispered wanting to kiss Quaxo so badly. But he contented to kissing Quaxo's forehead instead of the target he was after: the lips. "I won't let you!"

"So? What's your answer?"

'We'll do it!" Quaxo whispered holding Tugger's hand. "I'll be ok after this. I promise Tugger."

"Kid?" Tugger nodded and let Quaxo get comfortable. The kid had grown up. And he had never noticed it. "Get on with it."

Tantimile and Corpicat both took one of Quaxo's arms and closed their eyes. Tantimile whispered something in a different language under her breath, Corpricat followed as well. Soon a strange glow was emitting from Quaxo and the two strange cats. Tantimile's eyes flew open. "Quick!! Corpricat, do it! Cut the link!! We'll lose him!!"

Corpricat nodded and Tugger guessed the link was 'cut'. But afterwards, Quaxo didn't move. "Quaxo?" Tugger shouted, "QUAXO!!"

"Damn." Corpricat replied hanging his head. "I think I was to slow..."

"WHAT?" Tears started to stream down Tugger's cheeks and he held Quaxo's body close crying. He didn't feel any life at all. What had he done to deserve this. "No, Heaviside, wake up!! Damn it! Wake up!! QUAXO OPEN YOUR EYES!!"

"Tugger, stop this! If he's gone he's gone." Munk choked on a sob as well standing to walk out. Before he could he heard Tugger shouting at the two new cats.

"YOU DID THIS! If you hadn't come in here, he could...have..could..have..." Tugger sobbed Quaxo's unmoving body still in his arms. His lover was gone. They weren't even lovers yet...but he wanted to be Quaxo's lover. He did. Never again would Tugger ever fall in love. Never again. He already decided. No one else. "I loved you kid and you never even knew it." He ran a paw through Quaxo's fur gently. It was still kitten soft.

Then his eyes caught something...a change in Quaxo's facial expression. "Oh Lord...."

"Tug?" Munkustrap stopped and looked over. "What?"

"His face...it just twitched...There it is again!!"

"Tugger, stop this. You are just seeing things." Munkustrap whispered.

"No, I'm not..." Quaxo's face once again fluttered. And then a soft groan was heard. "Quaxo?"

"Tucker...?" Came the weak reply. Quaxo's eyes fluttered open.

"....." Tugger just stared down tears running down his cheeks. One of his paws still caressing the kid's fur. "Quaxo....? Are you alright?"

"I don't hurt anymore..." Quaxo whispered nuzzling the paw that was caressing his fur. "Don't cry..I'm ok now!"

"Thank Heaviside!!" Tugger held Quaxo close crying once again. This time for being happy. "God, I love you." Quaxo pulled back brown eyes staring down into blue ones.

"What does that mean?? What kind of love?"

Tugger blushed. Was Quaxo old enough for this? "What kind do you want it to be?"

"Am I allowed to love you how I want to?"

"How do you want to, Quaxo?"

Quaxo hugged Tugger, wrapping his arms around Tugger's bigger frame and snuggled close. "I think you know and I think you've known..." He whispered.

"But you are still a kit.." Tugger replied.

"I'm almost a Tom, thank you. And it doesn't matter when you're in love. If Pounce can court Bomba...then I can have you...I love you Tucker. I don't want a Queen and I'll never want a Queen. I'll only want you!!" Quaxo pulled away again and stared up. His gaze was serious and sincere. "I've known that since I first met you..."

"Same for me. It broke my heart to think of you mating with someone else..." Tugger decided this was the time. He bent down and kissed Quaxo gently on the lips ready to pull away if the kid wasn't comfortable. But surprisingly it was the oppisite. Quaxo didn't pull away and didn't until he ran out of breath. "I don't want to love anyone but you. And I'll give you my love until you don't want it any longer."

Munkustrap helped Old D up and smiled. "Finally."

Tugger smiled back at Munk, Old and the Two New cats. "I'm sorry for yelling, Tantimile. Corpricat. It's ok now. I'm happy again. Thank you for helping Quaxo out."

Tantimile nodded for once a smile crept across her face. "You are welcome Tugger. Quaxo, we'll be back later once you are back to normal strength and teach you how to use your magic."

Quaxo nodded grinning. "I'll be waiting."

After everyone left Quaxo let out a tired sigh and flung himself against Tugger. Tugger let out a low moan and fell backwards. "So, now what do we do?"

"Quaxo, I want you know this, alright? Until you're older we will do no more than kiss, alright?" Tugger wanted Quaxo to know that right away. He bent down and kissed the white lips gently.

Quaxo nodded understanding. "Ok.."

"Now, I want you to get some sleep." Quaxo made a face but Tugger shook his head, "I don't want a repeat of today. Now you need to get your strength back and I have to go talk to Munkustrap about us. I have a feeling that some of the older Queens will know soon and when they do, We won't be on their top 10 list of cats they want to be nice to."

Quaxo nodded a tad confused but layed down on the blankets and waved at Tugger. "Love you..."

"As always, kid.I love you dearly.." Tugger blew him a kiss then made his way out. He wondered exactly how the other cats were going to react? He hoped that for Quaxo's sake, not as bad as they could be.

End Chapter 9

(*cringes* I'm sorry!!! I really am!!! XD But I warned you at the beginning, Don't worry. _ I don't know how to write two cats having sex yet *has to go research* I have to make sure they have the same body parts. LOL. And that won't come until later (three chapters at least) anyway. Tugger isn't that sick. XD Oh? Did I scare you when I said that Quaxo had died? *snickers evily*)