Tantomile quickly hurried back to her den, wiping the tears from her eyes. She walked into the den, finding Cori lying on his nest on his stomach, reading a book.

"Cori," Tantomile croaked. Cori looked at her, his eyes narrowing at the state she was in.

"We have to leave," Tantomile said quickly, not letting Cori say anything. Cori's eyes widened.

"B-But…Tants, why?" Cori asked. "I-I like it here,"

"I told Munkus what we are," Tantomile whispered.

"What?" Cori yelped, sitting up.

"H-He told me he loved me…I needed to tell him," Tantomile gave a rough sob. Cori was immediately on his feet, hugging her tightly.

"H-He just ran off on me!" Tantomile cried. Cori nuzzled her comfortingly.

"It's alright, Tants, it's alright," Cori murmured. Tantomile nodded, pulling away from his hug to wipe her eyes.

"We need to pack," Cori said sadly. Tantomile sighed.

"I don't think there's time for that, Cori," She murmured.

"Just be quick," Cori told her, grabbing a sock and shoving blankets into it, along with some things Alonzo and the others had given him. He picked up a sock and tossed it to Tantomile.

"Come on, Tants," Cori sighed sadly. Tantomile nodded, wordlessly picking up items that they would need on the street and shoving it into the sock.

"Ready?" Tantomile asked Cori, looking at him. Cori was looking around the den sadly, looking vulnerable.

"I don't want to go back on the streets, Tants," Cori whispered, his voice breaking. Tantomile walked over to him, resting her paw on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry, Cori…but we have to go…I don't want you or me to die," Cori nodded and went to follow her from the den.

"Cori, Tantomile," They both froze as they looked up at Alonzo, Admetus and Plato, who blocked their exit from the den. They all looked a little shocked and confused as they stared at Cori and Tantomile.

"Old Deuteronomy wants to see you…now," Plato told them. "Put your stuff down," Tantomile clutched her sock tighter, staring at them fearfully.

She and Cori were going to be killed, she just knew it.

"Tantomile, please, just come with us," Admetus murmured. Tantomile dropped her bag of belongings, looking at Cori, who did the same. Tantomile grabbed Cori's paw tightly and they followed the three Toms from their den. Admetus and Alonzo walked on either side of the pair while Plato led the way.

Tants, I'm scared.

'I know, Cori, I'm so sorry…this is all my fault.'

Don't blame yourself, Tants…you didn't know Munkus was going to run off and tell.

'I feel like such a fool,'

You were in love, Tants,

Tantomile looked at her twin, giving his paw an extra squeeze. Cori looked at her, giving a nervous smile.

"We're here," Alonzo murmured from where he was walking beside Coricopat. Cori gave a small whimper. Alonzo put his paw on Cori's arm. Cori looked at him, scared. Alonzo gave a small smile.

"It's okay," Alonzo said quietly.

"Come in," A deep voice called. Plato went in, followed by Admetus.

"Go on," Alonzo told the twins. Cori and Tantomile went inside the den, still clasping onto each other's paws tightly.

Old Deuteronomy was standing there, with Tugger and Munkustrap by his sides. Munkustrap looked at Tantomile, his blue eyes sad. Tantomile just looked away from him.

"Tantomile, Coricopat…I have received news that you two are mystics," Deuteronomy said, his voice deep.

"Is this true?"

"Yes, sir," Tantomile mumbled, knowing it was useless to deny it.

"What was that?" Deuteronomy asked. "An old cat can't hear as well as he used to,"

"Yes, sir, Cori and I are mystics…our parents were hanged in front of us when we were six months old because we were discovered to be mystics," Tantomile told him, holding onto Cori's paw tightly as Cori began crying softly.

"You have been on the run for all of your life?" Deuteronomy asked them softly. Tantomile nodded.

"W-We've always been hunted down…C-Cori's been so hurt in the past because of what we are…no matter how hard we try to hide it, we've always been discovered," Tantomile said, looking sadly at her brother.

"Why are you crying, Coricopat?" Deuteronomy asked. Cori took a step back, but was stopped by Alonzo.

"Coricopat?"

"B-Because I-I don't want to be hurt…I don't want to lose Tantomile, I-I don't want to be killed," Cori whispered, scared.

"What gave you the idea you were going to be hurt, killed or that you were going to lose your sister?" Deuteronomy asked.

"B-Because it's always like that!" Cori sobbed.

"Now, Cori, stop being so foolish," Deuteronomy said firmly. "You will not be hurt or harmed in any way," Cori looked at Deuteronomy, still sobbing softly.

"Tugger, will you go get Quaxo?" Deuteronomy asked.

"Of course, Dad," Tugger quickly left the den. Tantomile looked at her crying brother. She knew he was terrified, he didn't trust Deuteronomy's words…not after everything that had happened to them in the past; no…they couldn't trust anyone.

"Here, Dad," Tugger appeared in the den, a sleepy Quaxo following him, yawning largely.

"Quaxo…can you show them Mistoffelees?" Deuteronomy asked. Quaxo froze, mid rub of his eyes.

"S-Sir?"

"They're mystics, Quaxo," Deuteronomy told him softly. Quaxo suddenly grinned at the twins.

"Watch him," Alonzo murmured in Cori's ear. Cori looked at Quaxo. Quaxo's form suddenly began shimmering, the white on his legs and arm disappearing, his tail shortening, his fur becoming a lot more shinier…it almost looked like it was glittering. The shimmering stopped and Quaxo stood before them…but he didn't really look like Quaxo anymore.

"This is Quaxo's alter-ego, he is called Mistoffelees," Deuteronomy explained. "Mistoffelees is a conjurer," Mistoffelees waved, still grinning. Cori and Tantomile blinked, still in shock…small sobs were still escaping Cori's control.

"My tribe does not kill or harm anyone because they are different, because they are magical," Deuteronomy told them, reaching out and pulling Cori into his arms, hugging the sobbing Tom close. Quaxo changed back into himself, smiling at them both.

"As long as you live in my tribe, you will be safe from harm," Deuteronomy murmured to Cori. Cori sobbed, shaking in shock in Deuteronomy's arms. Deuteronomy sat down, pulling Cori with him. He held the young Tom in his arms, trying to calm him.

"Y-You're not going to kill us…even though we are mystics?" Tantomile questioned, shocked.

"No, you will not be harmed at all," Deuteronomy answered, gently rubbing Cori's back. Tantomile stared at Coricopat, who was held closely in Deuteronomy's arms.

"Tantomile," Tantomile looked at Munkustrap, who was walking towards her. She shook her head, looking back at Cori.

"He's fine here for now, Tantomile," Deuteronomy murmured, looking at Cori, who was starting to fall asleep, before looking at Tantomile. She nodded and left the den. Munkustrap stood there, unsure of what to do now she had gone.

"G-Go after her, Munkus, she's angry at you," Cori whispered. Munkustrap looked at Coricopat, who was staring at him sleepily. Munkustrap left the den, going after Tantomile.

"Tantomile!"

"Munkustrap, just leave me alone!" Tantomile snarled. A paw caught her shoulder.

"Tants, please just listen to me!"

"Munkustrap…you ran off and told your father that Cori and I were mystics,"

"Only because I wanted to protect you!" Munkustrap cried out. Tantomile looked at him, her eyes dark.

"I needed to tell my dad so we could organise extra protection, so there was no chance anyone could find out and take you away from us…I can't lose you, Tants," Tantomile sighed, shaking her head as she went to walk away.

"Tantomile, listen to me, please!" Munkustrap pleaded with her. "The only reason I ran to my father was so I didn't lose you as well!" Tantomile paused, her ear twitching.

"Lose me as well?" She questioned, not turning to look at him.

"Y-You, your brother and Quaxo aren't the only magic cats we know," Munkustrap said quietly, sadly.

"I have an older brother, Tantomile, his name is Macavity," Tantomile blinked.

She had heard of Macavity, otherwise known as the Hidden Paw, he was the only cat with powers that no tribe dare go near to kill him.

"I lost him a long time ago…and I never want to lose you like I lost him," Tantomile turned and looked at Munkustrap, who was staring at the ground.

"What happened to him?"

"His powers drove him insane," Munkustrap said, his voice broken. "He lost control and destroyed a lot of the yard…once he realised what he had done, he left…and he was never the same,"

"He's insane?"

"Yes…but there are days when he isn't insane…when I can still see my brother," Munkustrap whispered.

"You can't see him?" Tantomile asked quietly.

"No…Dad forbids us to see him, afraid that Macavity will hurt us…Macavity doesn't even like it when I find him when he is sane…he's scared he's going to hurt me," Munkustrap said quietly. Tantomile slowly moved closer to Munkustrap. He lifted his head.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you what I wanted to do, but time was of the essence, I had to let Dad know so we can add extra security, so we can save you and Cori," Munkustrap said.

"I'm so sorry if I hurt you, Tants…I just couldn't lose you too," Tantomile hugged Munkustrap tightly. Munkustrap held her closely.

"D-Do you still see Macavity?"

"Yes…I try to find him on his sane days," Munkustrap answered. "But they're hard to find, his sane days…"

"How do you know then?"

"I know one day of the year that he is sane," Munkustrap smiled against Tantomile's cheek.

"What day is that?" Tantomile asked, nuzzling at Munkustrap softly.

"My birthday," Munkustrap whispered. Tantomile smiled, hugging him closer.

"I'm sorry, Tants,"

"It's okay, Munkus," Tantomile murmured against his neck. Munkustrap sighed, holding her close.

"I love you…I really do," Munkustrap told her, rubbing her back.

"I love you too, Munkus," Tantomile said, smiling as she pulled back slightly so she could rub his cheek.

"Should we get back to the others?" Munkustrap asked. Tantomile nodded, taking his paw before they walked back to Old Deuteronomy's den. They walked in, finding Alonzo, Admetus, Tugger and Quaxo sitting in the corner, chatting tiredly, while Cori was asleep in Old Deuteronomy's arms. Tantomile was surprised at how peaceful Cori looked. She did a gentle look in his mind and found he was sleeping peacefully, with no nightmares.

"Oh my," She murmured, shocked.

"What?" Munkustrap asked, worried.

"It's…Cori's not having nightmares," She whispered, shocked.

"What does that mean?"

"He's never had a night with a nightmare before," Tantomile smiled at Munkustrap. Old Deuteronomy smiled at the Tom asleep in his arms.

"He can stay here for the rest of the night, if that is easier for you both," Deuteronomy suggested.

"I-I think that would be the best option…thank you, sir,"

"It's just Old Deuteronomy," Old Deuteronomy smiled at Tantomile. Munkustrap gave Tantomile a small nuzzle.

"Why don't you all go and get some sleep?"

"Tugger's already asleep," Quaxo laughed, stretching out to settle beside his friend. Deuteronomy smiled at them both, watching as Quaxo began to doze off, snuggled against Tugger's warm fur. Alonzo and Admetus got up, waving as they left the den, yawning.

"Coming, Tantomile?" Munkustrap asked softly. "Or do you want to stay with Cori?"

"He'll be fine without me," Tantomile smiled. Munkustrap smiled and they both left the den together, paw in paw.

"D-Do you want to stay with me tonight?" Munkustrap asked, stammering slightly.

"I'd love that," She smiled, purring.

It had turned out for the better.

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Well, there is Mistoffelees and an explanation about Macavity...don't worry I plan to have Mac involved soon :D

I am so so sorry I haven't been updating as much as I usually do…it's just I've been sick, I've had a ton of homework (damn VCE), I've been working on my Alonzo costume, I've had VET and rehearsals as well…and I haven't had the energy to write after all of it…Once my school's drama production is done, it should free up some nights…and I've almost finished my Lonzo wig, so that'll free up more time as well :D

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