Munkustrap looked around uneasily at the junkyard as he slowly walked around. He glanced behind him, making sure no one was following him. Munkustrap shivered nervously as he walked into the clearing, looking around at the high junk piles.
"All alone, Munkus?" Munkustrap turned, as the chilling voice echoed from behind him. Munkustrap frowned when he saw no one behind him.
"Macavity, where are you?" Munkustrap demanded to know.
"Here," Munkustrap shivered as Macavity's voice whispered by his ear, his breath rushing against the side of Munkustrap's head. Munkustrap slowly turned around, looking at Macavity. Macavity just smirked, taking a step back, looking at Munkustrap.
"What have you done to Coricopat and Alonzo, Macavity?"
"What, no hello?" Macavity pouted, acting hurt. Munkustrap just glared at him. Macavity smirked once again. Munkustrap sighed, shoulders slumping.
"Macavity, please," Munkustrap whispered, his voice weak. Macavity tilted his head, looking at Munkustrap in interest.
"They're fine," Macavity told Munkustrap. Munkustrap looked up at him.
"Both are alive, being fed…Coricopat does what I ask and he isn't hurt," Macavity said, looking straight at Munkustrap, his gold eyes glinting strangely. Munkustrap was staring back at Macavity,
"Macavity…just let them go, they're of no use to you," Munkustrap said.
"Actually, they're very useful," Macavity smirked. Munkustrap's paws bunched into fists before he sighed, trying to relax himself. Macavity looked at Munkustrap, tilting his head as he looked his old best friend up and down. Munkustrap just stared at Macavity.
"So, my old friend," Macavity ignored Munkustrap's growl, "How is the yard coping with the loss of Alonzo, the loved second Protector?" Munkustrap looked at Macavity.
"What do you think, Macavity?" Munkustrap spat, his fur bristling. Macavity just smiled.
"You know, Munkus, if you join me, I can make Alonzo and Cori's lives easier," Macavity smirked. Munkustrap just stared at him.
"I won't join you," Munkustrap told him. Macavity leapt at Munkustrap, grabbing him and forcing Munkustrap's back to his chest before Munkustrap even realised what was happening. Munkustrap was snarling, struggling to break free.
"You were stupid to come here alone, Munkus," Macavity hissed in Munkustrap's ear. Munkustrap struggled more furiously.
"Let me go!" Munkustrap growled, thrashing back and forth in Macavity's grip.
"Nah," Macavity smirked, licking up Munkustrap's cheek.
"Ah, gross, Macavity…let me go!" Munkustrap yelled. Macavity laughed and licked at Munkustrap's cheek again, just to irk him. Munkustrap growled, struggling to get free.
"What's wrong, Munk?" Macavity asked, licking Munkustrap's cheek again. Another growl erupted from Munkustrap's throat.
"Don't you like this?" Macavity purred, nuzzling at Munkustrap's neck. "Don't you miss me?"
"You're disgusting…let me go," Munkustrap growled.
"No…" Macavity simply said, gripping onto Munkustrap tighter as Munkustrap struggled harder.
"Addie!" Munkustrap screamed out.
"Don't ruin my fun, Munkus," Macavity chuckled, slipping his free paw over Munkustrap's mouth quickly. Munkustrap struggled even more, but Macavity, though skinny looking, had a very strong grip. Macavity just laughed. He suddenly gave a growl and dragged Munkustrap back slightly.
"Munkus!" Munkustrap struggled, biting down on Macavity's paw, getting him to yelp.
"Why you…!" Macavity snarled, wringing his bitten paw.
"Addie!" Munkustrap yelled out again, struggling to break free of Macavity's grip. Macavity was suddenly pulled away from Munkustrap and he released his grip on the silver tabby. He growled in frustration when he lost his grip on the tabby. Macavity swung around, hitting Plato and making the red-haired Tom stumble back.
"I'll see you all soon," Macavity promised, looking at Munkustrap who was being held back by Admetus, smirking before he ran from the yard.
"W-We should tell the others," Admetus murmured. Munkustrap nodded, frowning as he stared after the ginger Tom…even long after he had disappeared.
"What the hell were you thinking?" Munkustrap winced at that. He looked up at Skimbleshanks from where he was sitting in Jenny's den. They had come back to the main clearing and Munkustrap had immediately been taken to Jenny's den where the whole story had been explained.
"I-I wasn't," Munkustrap mumbled, looking back at his paws.
"Everlasting Cat, boy, you're meant to be smart…you're our Protector," Skimble said, outraged.
"Do you think I don't know that?" Munkustrap hissed.
"Then why did you do it, you idiot?" Tugger spoke up, angry that his brother had walked off alone.
"Because I'm worried as hell!" Munkustrap yelled before getting to his feet and stalking out, his tail puffed out in anger and annoyance. He walked into his den, growling, before striking out, hitting his claws against the wall.
"Ahh!" Munkustrap yelled in frustration, collapsing to his knees. Arms wrapped around him, cradling him to a large chest.
"Munkustrap, my boy,"
"Dad…I can't do this anymore," Munkustrap whispered, turning his head to press his face against Deuteronomy's shoulder. Deuteronomy rubbed Munkustrap's back soothingly.
"What are you talking about, Munkus?" Deuteronomy said softly.
"I-I can't stand doing nothing while my two closest friends are in danger…" Munkustrap whispered. "I'm slipping up on my duties…"
"Says who?"
"Everyone…" Munkustrap mumbled. Deuteronomy sighed, resting his head against Munkustrap's. Munkustrap was holding onto Deuteronomy's fur, trying to get closer to him, needing comfort.
"Munkustrap, you are doing just fine for someone who has two friends missing," Deuteronomy told him gently.
"I messed up big time, Dad," Munkustrap hiccupped. "I walked alone…and met up with Macavity, alone,"
"Munkustrap…" Deuteronomy sighed, sounding disappointed.
"I-I know, Dad…but I-I needed to get answers, and there was no other way," Munkustrap mumbled.
"There is always another way, Munkus…"
"No, Dad, there wasn't," Munkustrap interrupted. "We're running out of options," Deuteronomy tightened his hold on Munkustrap, just holding his son close.
"Dad…I can't do this!"
"Yes, you can, Munkustrap…you have us to help you,"
"No…Dad, I don't, I've angered everyone because of what happened with Macavity," Munkustrap admitted. Tears began falling from Munkustrap's eyes.
"Dad, I've let everyone down!"
"Oh, no, no, no, no," Deuteronomy whispered gently, cooing softly to Munkustrap. "You haven't let anyone down, Munkus, you've done all you can," Munkustrap gave a rough sob. Deuteronomy's heart felt like it was breaking. He had never seen his son cry before…and then Coricopat and Alonzo were taken and his son just broke down, he couldn't hold up his strong self any longer.
"It's alright, Munkustrap…you haven't let anyone down," Munkustrap just sobbed quietly against Deuteronomy's chest, gripping onto Deuteronomy's fur tightly as Deuteronomy rocked him back and forth, trying to reassure him.
Cori looked up into Alonzo's eyes as Alonzo crouched above him. Cori blinked tiredly.
"What's goin' on?" Cori asked sleepily.
"You were having a nightmare," Alonzo said, looking at him worriedly. Cori blinked, rubbing his eyes.
"Oh…" Cori murmured. He smiled contently as he was gathered into Alonzo's arms and nestled against the strong chest. Cori looked up at Alonzo, tilting his head curiously as he ran his paw up the side of Alonzo's face and into the soft black and white head fur. Alonzo closed his eyes at the touch, purring softly.
"I love you, Lonz," Cori smiled.
"I love you too, Cori," Alonzo smiled, opening his honey eyes to look into Cori's dark green orbs. Cori's eyes caught sight of the moon shining through the window in their room.
"Wow…that's a gorgeous moon," Cori murmured, distracted. Alonzo rolled his head around to look at the moon.
"That is…but it's not as gorgeous as you," Alonzo smiled at the blushed that appeared in Cori's cheeks. Alonzo gently ran his paws up Cori's sides, getting a loud purr from him. Alonzo tilted his head, kissing Cori softly…before it grew in passion. Cori purred as Alonzo rolled him onto his back. Alonzo kissed the silver stripes on Cori's body, making the calico Tom purr madly. Cori wiggled as the stripes were tender and sensitive.
"I love you, Cori…I love you so damn much," Alonzo panted as he hovered above Cori.
"I-I love you too, Alonzo…so much," Alonzo purred, nuzzling Cori furiously. Cori held onto Alonzo tightly. They kissed again, passionately. Alonzo rubbed Cori's leg, making him purr furiously.
"A-Are you sure y-you want to do this?" Alonzo panted. Cori nodded, looking around.
"J-Just…keep it down," Cori smiled slyly.
"Oh…you," Alonzo growled, laughing, kissing Cori once more. Cori wrapped his arms around Alonzo's neck, holding him close to him. Alonzo just smiled against Cori's lips as he slowly ran his paws down Cori's legs.
Afterwards, Cori smiled as Alonzo collapsed on him, breathing heavily. Cori panted slightly, but ran his paw through Alonzo's sweaty head-fur.
"Bast, I love you," Alonzo groaned. Cori smiled as Alonzo rolled over to lie beside him instead.
"I love you too, Alonzo," Cori murmured, rubbing the side of Alonzo's face. "If I didn't there'd be no way I'd let you be…"
"Let me be what?" Alonzo questioned as Cori trailed off. Alonzo perched himself up, looking at Cori, who was blushing slightly.
"I was your…first, wasn't I?" Alonzo questioned softly. Cori gave a small nod. Alonzo gave a small smile, nuzzling Cori.
"I love you…you're just too cute,"
"Lonzo, stop it!" Cori laughed, swatting at Alonzo playfully. Alonzo just pulled the exhausted mystic into his arms, letting Cori snuggle and rest against him. Alonzo kissed Cori's forehead before letting his eyes slip close. He smiled as he heard Cori's even breathing and soon fell asleep after him.
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