[Okay, so this is the eleventh chapter in our story... please please let it go well. once again i only own Rimabeth and Ripton... so here it goes!]

*Rimabeth POV*

"Mistoffelees," I started, but I couldn't think of anything to say.

"You should step away from that door girl" I heard his cold voice, venom hanging on every word. I turned slowly to the brother who stood behind me. His arms behind his back, those stone hard eyes staring me down. I swallowed and stepped to the side, Victoria mirroring my movements. Macavity came between us, undoing the door and stepping aside to let me in. The white queen gave me a pitiful look as she was ushered away. I plopped down to sit against the wall, holding my arm sadly.

"You okay Rima?" Admetus asked, his eyes wide and anxious.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just-" I was cut off as a high pitched screech echoed in the warehouse. I cringed as Mistoffelees reached his paws through the slits and screamed for his sister. There was another scream and I flinched. Another shriek, another wince. It was horrifying to listen to, my blood running cold, the thought of what he was doing . I shuddered and put my face in my hands. Mistoffelees last yell died out as he collapsed against the door, a sob wrenching through him. The screaming stopped and silence over took the air. "Mistoffelees I-"

"Don't... don't" He whispered, I shrank down into my spot, attempting to blend into the wall. I recoiled as his fist flew into the wall, perceptibly cracking bones. I'd never seen him so angry, his nostrils flared as his breath came in sharp and ragged. He began to pace and I stared at the ground.

"Misto, I'm sorry.. but-"

"But what? What Rimabeth! Everlasting Cat knows what he's doing to my sister, and here we are, a screwed up bunch of cats who have been taken hostage because of my damned mistake..." I didn't know what to say to his rant "WHAT!"

"Stop yelling, it's not helping anything and it's giving me a migraine" I whined, rubbing my head for a second. He scoffed and began to pace again. "You know, ever since you came back you been a real ass"

"I just..." He sighed sitting on the ground, linking his fingers as he stared at me "I'm so sorry Rimabeth"

"I am too"

"Really?" His eyes lit up as he propped himself up against the wall.

"No" I answered coyly "But I'm sure that somehow I'll find a way to forgive you" I slinked over to his side silently, curling up beside him. His body tensed and I chuckled to myself, shaking my head as I closed my eyes.

*Mistoffelees POV*

Her body curled up next to me, her soft and bloody fur rubbing up against mine. My paw gently stroked her back, a deep purr echoing in her throat subconsciously. She was already asleep. I closed my eyes, waiting for the slumber to come.

knock knock knock knock knock knock

My eyes cracked open as the persistent pounding continued. I watched as the other Jellicle Toms awoke, rubbing their eyes and sitting up groggily. I saw Munkustrap glare at the door as his claws came out, ready to attack his older brother.

"Mistoffelees?" That was not Macavity's voice, but it wasn't my brothers either. It was someone who'd I'd been waiting to attack since Rimabeth came back for me. "Come out come out and play" The door flew open and Ripton stalked in, grabbing me by my head fur, and yanking me upright. My paws instinctively went to hit him away but he just jerked and began to drag me away. There wasn't any use in fighting.

*Rimabeth POV*

I woke up with a start, watching Misto disappear behind the door. I crawled over to Munkustrap and sat idly at his feet.

"Munkus?" I whispered

"Hmm?"

"I'm so sorry, I will get you back to Demeter" I pledged, he flinched at his mates name. Making me feel even worse for bringing him into this. "Tug, I will get you back to Bomba. Admetus... I will get you back to Tantomile" I stood up and ran to the door. "MACAVITY! Come here you coward!" I yelled through the slits. I kept yelling his name until his wild mane covered up the light that came through the door.

"I can't be called upon like some pollicle" He snapped.

"Apparently you can brother" He threw his paw through the door and I leaned back until his arm could go no further. "Let them go"

"I can assure you I haven't the slightest clue to whom you're referring to" He smiled as he pulled his arm back to himself.

"Let our brothers and Admetus out. They have nothing to do with this" I demanded, my eyes narrowing.

"No! Rimabeth we're not leaving without you" Tugger was instantly by my side, shaking me by my shoulders. I looked at him appreciatively, and taking his hands I removed them from my shoulders.

"Why should I?" Macavity asked coyly as he leaned into the bars.

"Because..." Was there a good reason? "Because... why are you keeping them here in the first place?"

"I have to use something against you don't I?"

"Is that it? You're too afraid that I'm going to revolt?" I laughed. That was the worst reason I'd ever heard for keeping someone's family hostage. I had no intention to rebel against my older brother.

"No that isn't just it," He said coldly and I went silent. Looking at him worriedly " But I'm not going to tell you"

"Please Mac.. I swear to you, I'll do whatever you say. Just... just let them go..." I whispered, my eyes pleading as my height shrunk a little. My eyes darted around his face, looking for an answer in his expression.

"You really swear to that? Whatever I say?" He asked, tilting his head slightly. This wasn't going to end well. Every single body in the room tensed waiting for my reaction. I felt like this was some sort of game that would be played by kits.

"Yes"

*Mistoffelees POV*

Ripton was strong, stronger than Macavity. I was tossed across the floor carelessly, my head rolling along loosely. I could feel the pressure of broken bones as I shifted my weight to look at the door. The exit, the escape. It yelled to me to get up and walk out, to be rid of this hell. But I stayed, silent and unmoving.

"I have a proposal" Ripton said, crouching down next to me. "If you stay silent for this next part, I'll let you see your pathetic little siblings."

"Yes"

[I seriously and deeply apologize for Mistoffelees OOC'ness. I mean his cute and all when he's shy and quiet, but this just seemed like the side he'd get from being under Macavity for so long. My apologies. But isn't he appealing when he's dark and temperamental? So my neck really hurts, and I'm really writers blocked.. so i'm going to go work on the next chapter okay? Oh joy that should end really well! Cross your fingers! No flames when reveiwing! ]

He reached his arm over to Misto and ruffled the top of his head for a second. Munkustrap grabbed the arm and yanked it over to him, pulling Macavity a little until they were looking into each others eyes