Mali walked around the junkyard, thinking to herself.
"Now, this is what you should do to impress her," Mali's head turned towards Talia's voice. Mali gave a small cry of outrage when she heard Talia mutter something to Leeway.
"Leeway, don't you dare say that to Sillabub," Mali said, walking over. Talia scowled deeply in Mali's direction.
"She's a sweet, innocent kitten, and so is he," Mali growled at Talia. "Don't get him to say that to her…it's disgusting." Talia shrugged, drawing young Leeway close to her.
"Don't listen to her, she doesn't know anything." Mali raised an eyebrow.
"I'm the one with a mate, aren't I?" Mali asked coldly. Talia tittered.
"She's old fashioned, she doesn't know anything." Talia muttered to Leeway. Leeway stared at Mali.
"Go away!" He muttered. "You don't know anything." Mali sighed and shook her head, before walking away, feeling hurt.
"Go away you jerk!" Mali winced as she heard a loud slap. She turned from where she had been walking to find Leeway holding one of his cheeks as Sillabub marched away. Mali looked at Leeway who was trembling, she sighed and walked over to his side, taking his paw and leading him away. She sat on the ground in an isolated part of the yard. Leeway kept his brown eyes away from her. Mali took his chin in her paw and turned his head to face her.
"Didn't I tell you?" Mali asked gently. Leeway's bottom lip trembled and he started crying. Mali took him into her arms, hugging him tightly.
"S-She called me a jerk," Leeway mumbled. Mali sighed.
"Because you weren't yourself, Leeway, if you hadn't tried to be someone different she wouldn't have slapped you." Leeway nodded into her chest.
"You just need to be who you are, Lee, and you'll find the one that you belong with," Mali told him truthfully.
"Like you and Unky Misto?" Mali smiled.
"Yes, like me and Unky Misto," Mali sighed, standing up and taking his paw.
"Come on, you need to apologize to Sillabub." She said softly. She stood to the side as Leeway stuttered his way through an apology to Sillabub. Sillabub nodded.
"Its okay, Lee, you just acted like a jerk." Sillabub said, smiling. "I like it when you're you." Leeway flashed a nervous smile towards Mali who smiled and walked off.
The next night was the Jellicle ball, Mali was taking over what Demeter usually did seeing as she was so pregnant she couldn't do much.
"Macavity's a mystery cat, he's called the hidden paw
For he's the master criminal who can defy the law
He's the bafflement of Scotland Yard, The Flying Squad's despair
For when they reach the scene of crime Macavity's not there!" Mali finished her first verse, and for once she felt very uncomfortable about singing.
"Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity
He's broken every human law; he breaks the law of gravity
His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare
And when you reach the scene of crime, Macavity's not there!
You may seek him in the basement; you may look up in the air
But I tell you once and once again, Macavity's not there!" Mali fell to her knees, listening to Bombalurina sing her part. Mali's heart was racing in her chest. What was happening? Why was she so afraid? Mali rose to her feet.
"He's outwardly respectable," She sung.
"I know he cheats at cards," Bombalurina sang as she sauntered to her side.
"And his footprint's are not found in any files of Scotland Yards," Mali sang as she and Bombalurina turned.
"And when the larder's looted," Bombalurina began.
"Or the jewel case is rifled," Mali began after her.
"Or when the milk is missing,"
"Or another Peke's been stifled!"
"Or the greenhouse glass is broken,"
"And the trellis past repair,"
"And there's the wonder of the thing, Macavity's not there!" Mali and Bombalurina sang together.
Leroy and Talia watched as Mali and Bombalurina finished their song. Munkustrap had a faint smile on his face as he watched. Misto looked up to where Leroy and Talia were sitting, side by side, watching the proceedings. Misto frowned; they seemed a little too interested.
Munkustrap elected Gus to go to the Heaviside layer that year. Everyone watched him go with tearful eyes. Gus had been gradually dying from a disease over the year; he wasn't going to live much longer anyway. Gus stopped by Mali, taking her paws in his shaky own.
"Take care, Mali," His voice shook, he had always had a fondness of Mali, she always listened to his stories. Mali inclined her head.
"I will, Gus," She murmured before he moved on. After the ball, Mali frowned as she searched the crowd for Quaxo. She spotted his white tipped tail and followed it.
"Don't please!" She heard him whimper. Mali leapt around the junk pile and saw Leroy holding his paw tightly.
"Let go of my kitten!" Mali snarled. Leroy pulled Quaxo to his front, holding him tightly. Quaxo trembled. Mali leapt forward, yanking the kitten from his hold.
"Find Munkustrap!" Mali whispered to him. Quaxo nodded, running off. Talia appeared. They circled Mali menacingly.
"You were lying about hiding from Macavity, weren't you?" Mali asked darkly. Talia grinned. Mali had barely time to duck as Leroy soared over her head. Mali fought off the two cats. Mali kicked Leroy away and pounced on Talia, clawing her sides.
"Now, Talia!" Mali heard Leroy hiss. Talia let out a pained yowl and Mali was pulled off Talia and restrained. Jenny knelt beside Talia, examining her wounds. Munkustrap appeared in front of Mali, shocked.
"What did you do?" He asked.
"They attacked me, Munk!" Mali panted, relaxing in the hold on her arms. "Leroy was terrorising Quaxo and when I pulled him away from Leroy, and told him to get you, Talia appeared and they both tried to attack me!" Munkustrap sighed, shaking his head.
"Alonzo, take her to my den," He said quietly. Mali was led away from the growing crowd. She turned her face away when she saw the group of kittens crying and shaking, because of what she had done. Alonzo helped her into Munkustrap's den and left her. Mali paced waiting for her father to appear. She turned when she heard someone coming up, Alonzo peered through the hole, beckoning Mali. Mali followed him.
"Lonz?" Mali asked quietly as they walked towards the clearing. Alonzo paused, looking back at her for a moment before sighing and continuing on. Munkustrap was waiting for her with Tugger, Percy and Jenny. Mali stopped in front of them and Alonzo went to stand beside Tugger, who had his head turned away. Mali stared at them.
"Mali, in the time Leroy and Talia have been here you have been opposed to them," Munkustrap said heavily. Mali remained silent. Munkustrap sighed.
"You attacked them, Mali," He said. Mali lowered her head.
"They were hurting my kitten," She said quietly. Munkustrap lowered his head.
"Mali, you have to leave the yard," Mali looked at him, shaking with emotion.
"Munk…don't," She whispered. Munkustrap sighed.
"Mali, I'm sorry…it's the rules," He said quietly. Tugger gave a small scoff. Munkustrap glared at him.
"Misto and Quaxo can remain here though?" Mali asked, her blue eyes teary. Munkustrap nodded.
"Good, don't let them leave, Tugger, even when I do," Mali said, turning her attention to her uncle. Tugger bit his lip. Mali turned her focus back onto Munkustrap.
"Thanks for nothing, Dad," She whispered angrily before turning heel and running off. She sought out Misto. He was waiting for her.
"What happened?" He asked, taking her paws in his own. Mali looked into his worried green eyes and turned her head away.
"I have to leave the yard," Mali whispered.
"What?" Misto asked, outraged. "Munkustrap can't do that!" Mali sighed.
"He just did, Mist," Mali looked at him.
"You and Quaxo need to stay here," Mali told him even though it broke her heart. Misto shook his head.
"No, I don't want to be here without you." Mali sighed.
"Macavity will be waiting for me out there…I don't want you and Quaxo to become his targets," Mali told him. Misto's chin dropped onto his white chest, even though he hated it he knew she was right. Misto looked up at her.
"I'll be with you always," She said, gently pressing her lips against his before turning and leaving.
"Tell Quaxo I love him and I tried," Mali called back softly. Misto collapsed onto his knees, sobbing loudly. An arm snaked around his shoulder, startling him.
"It's alright, Misto," Tugger said quietly.
"Why did Munkustrap have to do that?" Misto wailed. "She was just protecting us!" Tugger rubbed Misto's back comfortingly.
"I know, Misto, I know," He murmured.
"Plan successful," Leroy said as he and Talia walked towards their den.
"A definite success, Macavity will be pleased," Talia agreed. None of them noticed a slim dark gray queen listening in.
Mali ran through the streets and towards her human's house. She slipped through the cat door and headed up to Tania's room. She grabbed a small toy mouse she had hidden that entertained Munkustrap endlessly as he watched Mali play with it. She slowly walked to the study and placed it onto the cat bed. She walked back downstairs and out the cat door. She walked down the garden path and looked back at the house one more time.
"Sorry, Munkustrap," She murmured before turning around and walking off, not looking back.
Munkustrap ran back to his family's home. Mali might be there and he needed to tell her that even though he hated to do it he had had to and he still loved her.
"Mali!" He called as he ran through the cat flap. He listened and got no answer. He frowned, her scent was still fresh. He headed upstairs and into the study, poking his head into the room. He froze briefly before heading to the room, staring at the cat bed. He stared at the small brown toy mouse and collapsed.
"Oh, Mali, what have I done?" He sobbed.
Mali padded through the streets, starting to feel the cold, it had began pouring rain an hour ago and Mali was soaked to the skin.
"Lass!" Mali turned around and saw Skimble running up to her.
"Skimble, what are you doing here?" Mali asked surprised.
"I came to find yer, Lass," Skimble said. Mali backed away slightly.
"I've been exiled from the yard, Skimble," Mali said quietly. Skimbleshanks sighed.
"I know, lass, I know," Skimble sighed sadly. Mali stepped closer to Skimble, cautiously.
"Come on, lass," Skimble said, Mali followed Skimble to the rail way station. He showed her to the luggage department.
"Stay hidden in there, lass, I'll be back soon," Mali nodded and found a nice spot to sit.
Skimbleshanks headed to the junk yard, a weight on his heart. He passed by Munkustrap, who was looking stunned as he stared at a brown toy mouse on the ground in front of him. He headed towards when his mate Jenny was, she was sitting with Jellylorum in front of the infirmary.
"Skimble," Jenny smiled. Skimble walked over to her.
"What is it?" Jenny asked, sensing something was wrong with him.
"I found Mali," He said quietly. Jenny looked at him sadly.
"Where is she?" She asked.
"In the luggage carriage of the night mail," He said quietly. "She's pretty heart-broken," Jelly nodded.
"Well, I can understand that when your own father exiles you," Jenny fixed Jelly with a stern glare.
"It's destroyed him, Jelly, especially when he found out she's left him for good," Jenny sighed. Skimble looked back at Munkustrap who had the toy mouse in his paws.
"I'm going to tell Mistoffelees that she's safe with me," Skimble said, rising to his paws.
"Be careful, dear," Jenny called after him. Skimble went to Cori and Tantomile, who were both inside their den with Quaxo. Quaxo was sleeping soundly in between Coricopat and Tantomile. Cori watched as Skimble made his way into the den.
"Have you seen Mistoffelees?" Skimble asked softly as not to disturb Quaxo. Cori shook his head sadly. Tantomile sighed and looked to the ground.
"No, we have not," Cori answered.
"He is probably with Tugger," Tantomile added. Cori and Tant both looked at Skimble.
"What is it?" Tantomile asked.
"I've found Mali," Skimble said quietly. Tantomile's eyes brightened.
"Is she okay?" She asked worriedly.
"She is heart-broken, cold, wet, and in shock," Skimble said. "I'm going to take her with me this week," Tantomile nodded.
"Tell her our hearts are with her," Tantomile said quietly. Skimble nodded.
"Of course, lass," and he left the den. He found Misto in Bombalurina's den with Tugger.
"Mali is with me," Skimble told Misto. Misto perked up.
"Is she okay?" Misto asked. Skimble gave a slight nod. Misto settled back down on the floor, smiling.
"Good," He murmured. Skimble watched as Misto nodded off.
Skimble paused by Munkustrap on his way out. Munkustrap looked up at him, his eyes empty. Skimble sighed and continued on his way.
Mali was perched on a luggage rack, staring out a small window. Skimble looked up at her.
"Are you okay, lass?" Skimble called. Mali tore her blue eyes from the rushing scenery and looked down at him. She was in one of the passengers dens, a young couple that had taken a liking to her as she and Skimble wandered down the aisles of the train, Skimble doing his checks, Mali just following him.
"Yeah, Skimble, I just miss them," She sighed. Skimble looked at her sympathetically.
"This might give Munkustrap the time to come to his senses," Skimble said. Mali sighed and looked back out the window.
"I hope you're right, Skimble," She murmured.
Munkustrap slowly walked towards his den, Demeter had gone back to Bombalurina after Munkustrap had sent Mali away. Munkustrap spun around when he heard something near him.
"Who's there?" He asked, his green eyes searching. The junk yard was practically deserted, everyone was either at their human's homes or in their dens. Munkustrap startled when a tall, slim dark gray queen stepped out to stand in front of him.
"Reema?" He hissed. The queen inclined her head, her blue eyes tired. Munkustrap noted how ragged she looked.
"The yard is in danger, Munkustrap," Reema said. Munkustrap growled.
"What would you know?" Reema gave a humourless smile.
"I know you exiled our daughter," Munkustrap turned his eyes towards the ground.
"You need to get her back, the yard is falling apart without her and it leaves you an open target," Reema said. Munkustrap looked back at her.
"What do you mean?" He asked.
"Those two cats were sent by Macavity to turn the yard against Mali, so you would send her from the yard," Munkustrap bristled.
"How would you know?" He growled. Reema sighed.
"I've been around, Munkustrap, and besides have you ever known Mali to take a swipe at any cat for some stupid reason?" Reema asked. "For jealousy?" Munkustrap froze.
"No," He whispered.
"She only attacked when her family was at risk or threatened," Reema continued.
"Where is Mali, Munkustrap?" Reema asked. Munkustrap raised his tortured eyes to her.
"I don't know," He whispered. "She's left me," Reema cautiously placed a paw on Munkustrap's shoulder.
"She's gone away with Skimble," Reema sighed. "When she comes back welcome her with open arms and an apology," Reema took her paw off Munkustrap's shoulder, looking at him sadly.
"Munkustrap!" Munkustrap turned around to see Alonzo walking towards him.
"What are you doing out here?" Alonzo asked gently. Munkustrap turned back to where Reema had stood seconds before. She was gone.
"Nothing, Alonzo, nothing," Munkustrap lied as he walked away with Alonzo.
Leroy and Talia lounged in their den, celebrating a victory.
"It isn't long now, Talia," Leroy gloated.
"No, the Jellicles will not know what hit them." She laughed. Talia froze, listening carefully.
"What is it?" Leroy asked his sister.
"Munkustrap's planning something," She murmured, moving closer to the den exit.
"Our cover has been blown, we need to leave," Talia said, looking back at Leroy. Leroy shook his head.
"No, you go and tell Macavity of everything, I'll stay here to look inconspicuous," Leroy said. Talia nodded and ran out of the secret entrance to the den. Leroy exited the den and was grabbed by two strong Jellicle Toms. Munkustrap was glaring at him.
"How long have you worked for Macavity?" Munkustrap asked darkly. Leroy shrugged.
"Did he threaten your sister?" Coricopat asked, walking to Munkustrap's side. Leroy scowled at the psychic cat, he and his sister were the only ones, that weren't Mali's mate, kit or Tugger, that were on Mali's side about Leroy and Talia.
"No," Leroy snarled.
"Why target Mali?" Munkustrap turned back and saw Misto approaching. Leroy looked at him.
"She never did anything to you!" Misto snapped. Leroy grinned.
"My boss wants her and my boss will get her," Leroy said. Munkustrap turned on his heel.
"Lock him in his den and look for his sister!" Munkustrap ordered. Misto ran up to Munkustrap.
"Munkus, what are we going to do about Mali?" He asked worriedly. Munkustrap placed his paws on Misto's shoulders.
"She'll be safe with Skimble and when they arrive back I need to apologize to my daughter for doubting her." Misto offered a weak smile before scooping Quaxo into his arms and heading for their den.
Munkustrap kept Leroy under guards every hour, but as the days passed there was no sign on Talia. He and Tugger were talking in undertones when cries of fright and yells echoed through the yard. Munkustrap and Tugger ran toward the source where they found Misto on the ground in front of the kittens with Macavity standing over them. Munkustrap threw out his arms in front of the running crowd. Macavity grinned at them.
"Good choice, Straps," He purred. Munkustrap winced, looking at Misto who had weakly rolled onto his knees, his arms spread out protectively in front of the kittens. Macavity yanked Misto off the ground, wrapping one arm around his throat and the other around his chest. Munkustrap looked at Misto, who was now pinned against Macavity's chest. Macavity rested his chin on top of Misto's head, who shuddered.
"What's your choice, older brother?" Macavity hissed. Munkustrap stared in shock as Macavity towered over the kittens while still retaining his hold on Mistoffelees.
"What?" Munkustrap asked breathlessly. Macavity pulled on his most satanic grin.
"Save either the magical Mr. Mistoffelees or save the kittens," Munkustrap froze.
"Choose the kittens, Munkus," Misto gasped through the grip around his neck. Macavity tightened his grip.
"Shh, the choice is up to my older brother." Macavity growled in Misto's ear. "Got it?" Misto nodded. Munkustrap stared at the scene. Save his daughter's mate or save the five kittens which included his daughter's kitten. Munkustrap sighed, defeated.
"The kittens," He muttered. Macavity grinned.
"I'm sorry, I didn't hear that," Macavity said. Munkustrap raised his head, growling.
"I said the kittens," Munkustrap said louder. Macavity looked at the kittens and flicked his domed head toward Munkustrap.
"Scat," He hissed. The kittens bolted toward Munkustrap and Tugger. The kittens hid behind Tugger. Macavity laughed and began dragging Misto away.
"Macavity," Munkustrap growled. Macavity smiled.
"You chose the kittens, now I get Mistoffelees," Macavity laughed.
"Get him!" Munkustrap yelled. Alonzo, Percy, Cinnamon, Munkustrap, Pouncival, Tumblebrutus and Plato all lunged forward but were thrown back as Macavity and Misto began glowing. They all sat up and looked at the spot where Misto and Macavity were seconds before.
"Macavity's not there!" They whispered, shocked.
"Skimble, I don't know," Mali murmured, standing outside the yard. Skimble pushed her inside.
"Go, lass!" He sighed. Mali and Skimble paused when they saw no Jellicles.
"I'll go check Jenny," Skimble said. Mali nodded.
"I'll go see Munkustrap, he's sure to be around," She said before they both ran, going their separate ways. Mali fell to the ground as she ran into a Jellicle.
"Oh, Tumble, I'm so sorry," She gasped. Tumblebrutus helped her up.
"Mali, you need to come with me, now," He whispered, taking her paw and leading her away. They went towards Alonzo's den. Munkustrap was sitting in the middle on Alonzo's den, head in his paws. A group of Toms plus Jenny, Jelly and Demeter surrounded him, murmuring quietly to him.
"Dad?" Mali asked softly as she and Tumblebrutus entered the den. Munkustrap raised his head slowly to look at her. Munkustrap rose slowly to his feet, his arms opening slowly. Mali forgot whatever anger she had for him as she collapsed into his arms.
"I'm so sorry, Mali, I should've believed you," Munkustrap murmured. Mali shook her head.
"It doesn't matter now, Dad," She whispered. Munkustrap sighed and pulled away. Mali looked at him.
"What is it?" She asked.
"Macavity attacked the yard again," Tugger spoke up from the corner. Mali looked at the small gathering.
"What happened?" Mali asked, feeling the dread rise in her. Tugger explained what happened. Mali stumbled back as he finished. Tumblebrutus caught her as she fell. Mali buried her head into her paws, shaking. Tumblebrutus was on his knees beside her, an arm around her. Tumblebrutus took one of her silver paws and held it tightly. Mali looked up at the group staring at her. Demeter was standing off to the side, her paws on her swollen stomach. Not only had Macavity taken Misto but during the chaos Leroy had gotten free.
"Mum!" Mali looked around and caught Quaxo as he threw himself at her. He was trembling badly. She hugged him tightly, holding him close.
"Dad's coming back, isn't he?" Quaxo trembled. Mali nodded silently.
She and Quaxo were in their den later that night; Quaxo was sleeping on the small collection of shirts Mali had managed to take from her family's house. She watched him sadly, praying that Misto would hold out until they came for him.
Misto opened one of his green eyes weakly and twitched his back left foot, which was chained to the floor. He sighed and remained on his side on the cold floor, breathing heavily. Countless claw marks marked his sides and he was covered in several large bruises. Macavity was finally getting his revenge on the young conjuring cat for several occasions, one was ruining his plan when he catnapped Old Deuteronomy and the others were to do with Mali. Misto closed his eyes once more.
"Psst, Mali," Mali opened her eyes wearily. Cori and Tantomile were looking into her den. Tantomile carefully lifted Quaxo into her arms, not waking him and carried him outside. Cori took Mali's paw in his own and led her outside. It was early dawn.
"Where are we going?" Mali asked. Cori put a finger to his lips. Mali went silent and followed. They stopped outside a certain den, one that was deserted on the outskirts of the yard. Cori gently knocked on the den door, before Tantomile entered and Cori led Mali inside. A slim dark gray queen walked out of the shadows.
"Reema?" Mali gasped. Reema smiled tiredly. Quaxo stirred in Tantomile's arms, she rocked him in his arms, trying to get him to doze off again. He did. Reema took Quaxo from Tantomile's arm and smiled at the sleeping form.
"I'm not interrupting anything, am I?" Mali turned around to see Munkustrap heading into the den. Munkustrap didn't seem surprised to see Reema there. Reema handed Quaxo back to Mali. Mali sat on the floor with him dozing in her lap.
"No one else knows you are here, Reema?" Tantomile asked. Reema shook her head.
"Macavity and his followers believe I am dead, I plan to keep it that way for a while," She answered. Mali frowned at Quaxo. Cori noticed her look.
"What is it?" Mali placed her paw on Quaxo's white forehead.
"He's burning up," She murmured, lifting him into her arms. Quaxo gave a weak moan and shivered. Mali looked up at the others. Tantomile reached for Quaxo and Mali handed him to her. She sat on the floor with him, muttering under her breath. Cori watched in fascination. Tantomile held Quaxo out to Munkustrap, who took him, before she leaned against Cori's side tiredly.
"He has a small fever, Mali," Tantomile said wearily. "He should heal from it within days." Mali nodded, looking at her gratefully.
"Thank you, Tanti," She murmured.
"I would take him to Jenny, Mali, while we go out for Misto," Cori continued. Mali looked at them.
"What?" She asked, surprised.
"You, Tanti, Reema and I are going to look for Mistoffelees," Cori said slowly. Mali looked at Munkustrap, who didn't seem to happy with the idea.
"Why do you have to go?" Mali asked them. Reema looked at Mali.
"You can't expect for us to let you go alone," Reema said. Mali sighed.
"I know we all have powers but we can't take Macavity's henchmen," Mali said. Munkustrap looked at them.
"Tumblebrutus, Alonzo and Pouncival will go with you as well," He said. Cori and Tantomile nodded.
"Maybe we should get Percy as well, he is the best tracker next to Skimbleshanks," Mali suggested. Cori, Tanti and Reema nodded in agreement.
"Coricopat, will you go get them and bring them here?" Munkustrap asked, shifting Quaxo to a more comfortable position. Cori exited the den and was back in moments with Tumblebrutus, Alonzo, Pouncival and Percy. They all hissed when they saw Reema.
"Calm down, she isn't here to hurt us," Munkustrap said. The others cats calmed down.
"What's wrong with Quaxo?" Alonzo asked, spotting him in Munkustrap's arms before walking over and placing a paw on Quaxo's forehead.
"He has a fever," Reema answered quietly. Percy stared at the grouping.
"Why did you call for us, Munkustrap?" Percy asked.
"You are going after Mistoffelees," Munkustrap answered. Alonzo nodded.
"Alonzo, are you sure that you want to come?" Mali asked. Alonzo looked at her.
"What?" He asked.
"Your and Cassandra's kitten," Mali said. "It's due in the next couple of weeks; you don't want to leave her, do you?" Alonzo stared at her.
"I think she'll be fine without me," Alonzo said slowly. Mali looked to Munkustrap. He sighed and looked to Alonzo.
"Perhaps you should stay here, Lonz," Munkustrap said quietly, shifting Quaxo once again. Alonzo looked at him.
"Straps, I want to get Shorty back," Alonzo said. "And I'll return for Cassandra and my unborn kit," Munkustrap sighed.
"You leave tonight," He said, before looking at Mali. Mali sat with Quaxo as Jenny checked over him in the infirmary.
"He'll be alright, dear." She said lightly. Mali looked at Jenny.
"Will you watch him for me tonight?" Mali asked quietly. Jenny stared at her, concerned.
"Why?" She asked suspiciously. "Where will you be?" Mali hesitated.
"I'm spending the night with Cori and Tant, we need to go over a few things that I rather Quaxo not be there for." Mali lied, she felt bad for lying to Jenny but she knew it had to be done. Mali left the infirmary as sunset approached. Munkustrap walked up to her.
"If anyone asks I'm spending the night with Cori and Tantomile," Mali muttered to him. Munkustrap gave a small smile as he walked beside her. Munkustrap left her and she headed for the hidden den. The others were already waiting for her.
"Shall we?" Mali asked. They nodded and silently left the yard unnoticed.
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