Weeks went by and nothing unusual happened, Macavity still hadn't showed his face.

"Hey, Mali," Mali turned from where she was walking with Misto. Tugger, Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer bounded towards her.

"What's up?" Mali asked.

"It's Asparagus's tenth birthday, we're having a party tonight…no kittens," Mali hesitated slightly. Tugger looked at her.

"You can bring Quaxo if you're worried about him," Tugger told her. Mali smiled.

"Let me guess," Mali laughed as she saw the excited looks on Jerrie's and Teazer's faces. "We need party things right?" They both nodded. Mali turned and nuzzled Misto.

"Come on, let's go raid my humans house," Mali laughed. She waved to Munkustrap as they walked past.

"Where are you off to?" Munkustrap asked.

"We're going to go raid our human's house for party things," Mali said. Munkustrap frowned and shrugged.

"Have fun." Tugger, Jerrie, Teazer and Mali quickly reached Munkustrap's and Mali's humans house.

"Upstairs is where they keep the things they bring out for the human kittens birthdays," Mali said as she led them upstairs. Mali flicked open the cupboard door with a paw before she leapt up the shelves.

"Streamers, balloon thingies, whatever the hell this is meant to be," Mali murmured as she gather the things into a small bag.

"Catch," Mali warned as she smacked the closed bag off the edge of the shelf.

"Ouch!" Mali peered over the edge of the shelf and saw Tugger staring up at her, rubbing his head.

"I told you to catch," Mali laughed as she leapt from the cupboard.

"What in the world…?" Mali, Teazer, Jerrie and Tugger stared up in surprise as Tania walked towards them. Mali pawed the bag over to Jerrie, who grabbed it in his mouth and ran. Mali, Tugger and Teazer took off after him, laughing as they did.

Mali and Misto left Quaxo with Coricopat and Tantomile as they headed towards the party, Cori and Tant weren't feeling up to being social so they had offered to look after him.

"Princess!" Tugger laughed as Mali and Misto walked into Jenny's den, which was decorated with everything that Mali had stolen from her humans. Mali was engulfed in a large Tugger hug, he was smelling pleasantly like catnip.

"Nice job," Munkustrap murmured to her as he approached, indicating to the decorations.

"Yeah, we almost got caught by Tania," Mali laughed. "She was shocked." Munkustrap gave a laugh and nudged Mali's arm before walking over to talk to Alonzo. Misto nuzzled against Mali.

"This is fun," He murmured. Mali smiled at him and forgot about her vision as she mingled with the others.

Munkustrap and Mali were walking around the yard, talking quietly to one another. Tugger smiled as he watched them walk past him, Mali a mirror image of her father, both could be very serious when the situation called for it. Both of their heads turned at the same moment as Jellylorum came bolting up to them.

"Come quickly!" Jelly cried out. The two looked at each other before both running after Jelly. Tugger quickly followed. Tugger had trouble keeping up with Mali and Munk, even though Mali was slightly lame she was very quick. They stopped outside of Jenny's den. Jenny was sitting outside with Skimble beside her, checking a wound out on her head.

"What happened?" Munkustrap asked as Mali knelt beside Jenny, checking out the wound as well.

"I don't know, dear, I was tidying up after the kittens were napping and then I felt pain and then…nothing." Munkustrap watched as Mali's eyes widened and she dived into the den. Munkustrap quickly followed her. Mali was sniffing around.

"The kittens, where are they?" Mali asked, panicked. Jenny looked into the den.

"I don't know." Jenny admitted sadly. "When I woke up they were gone," Mali looked to Munkustrap, her chest rising and falling rapidly.

"Munk," Mali whispered. Munkustrap walked to her side and held her paw.

"Its okay, Mali, we'll find them." Mali looked around the den. Munkustrap ran his paw through his head-fur, his three kittens were being looked after by Jenny today. Munkustrap looked at Mali, who was in a silent panic. Quaxo was there that day as well. Munkustrap watched, surprised, as the expression on Mali's face changed and she cautiously headed to a corner. She pulled aside a cushion and sniffed.

"I know this scent," Mali said slowly. Munkustrap walked over and found the scent she was talking about.

"I'm not familiar with it." Munkustrap said. Mali frowned.

'Where do I know that scent from?' Mali thought. Mali looked at Munkustrap, realization dawning on her face.

"Yena," Mali breathed. Munkustrap frowned.

"That cat you met at the vets?" He asked, confused. Mali nodded slowly.

"What was she doing here?" Mali asked quietly. Munkustrap laid a paw on her shoulder.

"First, we need to see if we can find the kittens," Munkustrap told her. Mali nodded.

"Quaxo," Quaxo blinked and opened his eyes. Leeway and Carbuckety were staring at him. Quaxo sat up and looked around the stone room.

"Where are we?" Quaxo asked. Leeway and Carbuckety shook their heads.

"We don't know." They answered, frightened. Quaxo looked around. Olivia and Sillabub were with Hecate, Riya and Reema.

"What happened?" Leeway asked. Quaxo winced as he suddenly realised a pain in his head, he placed a paw behind his left ear and found it was somewhat wet; he took his paw away from his head and saw blood.

"An orange cat snuck up on Jenny and knocked her out," Quaxo told them, he had still been awake when the cat attacked Jenny; he had had a really bad feeling and couldn't nap.

"I saw Jenny fall to the ground and jumped up the help her, the cat hit me across the head and it went black," Quaxo said. Sillabub and Olivia looked to Quaxo, looking scared.

"Is Jenny okay?" Sillabub asked worriedly. Quaxo nodded.

"She was still breathing," Quaxo said, rubbing his arms. He had just noticed how cold it was in there. Hecate, Riya and Reema shuffled their way over to him.

"What are we going to do, Quaxo?" Olivia asked. Quaxo looked at the other kittens, they were all looking at him expectantly.

"Why are you asking me?" Quaxo asked. "You four are all older than me," The kittens exchanged looks.

"Yeah, but you're Mali's son and Munkustrap's grandchild." Carbuckety said. Quaxo rubbed his head, wincing as he hit a bump.

"So?" He asked.

"And you're magical!" Sillabub spoke up.

"Not to mention you're Aunt Mali's kitten!" Quaxo looked at Carbuckety.

"What does it matter that Mali is my mum?" He asked, confused.

"Dude, it's Mali, battler of Pollicles, defeater of Macavity, one of the best planners and fighters of the Jellicles," Leeway said. Quaxo sighed. The door to the room opened and Quaxo pushed Munkustrap's kittens behind him. The orange cat walked in, holding a tray full of bowls.

"I brought you food," She said softly. She set the tray on the floor.

"Who are you?" Quaxo asked. The cat looked at him and tilted her head.

"What's your name, kitten?" She asked. Quaxo scowled.

"I asked you first," He snapped. The cat smiled.

"You wouldn't happen to know a silver and black cat called Mali, would you?" The cat asked. Quaxo was taken aback.

"She's my mum!" He hissed. The cat smiled.

"Quaxo, isn't it?" The cat asked. Quaxo hissed and the other four stood behind him.

"Who are you?" Quaxo yelled, annoyed. The cat frowned and walked to stand in front of him.

"My name is Yena, you will respect me when you speak to me!" She hissed, striking Quaxo across the face. Quaxo fell onto his side. He held his bleeding cheek and whimpered. Yena crouched beside him and took his chin in her paw.

"And don't go trying to use any of your powers either or the smaller kittens will pay for it," She warned before she stood up and left, shutting the door firmly behind her. Quaxo held his stinging cheek, sitting up. He stared at the door as Sillabub and Olivia sat beside him.

"What are we going to do, Quaxo?" Sillabub whimpered. Leeway wrapped his arm around her. Quaxo thought for a second.

"I'm going to send a message to Coricopat," Quaxo muttered before he closed his eyes and focused his attention on Coricopat's mind. The other kittens jumped back as he began to have a faint glow.

Coricopat shot awake as he heard Quaxo's message. Tantomile sat up beside him and sleepily rubbed her eyes.

"What is it, Cori?" She asked. Coricopat stared at her, wide eyed.

"A message from Quaxo!" He said, panicked. He grabbed Tantomile's paw and pulled her from the den. Mali and Misto were sitting in Munkustrap's den. The parents of the missing kittens were all there, silent as they thought about their missing kits. Pouncival was holding Jemima's paw, Plato had his arm around Victoria's waist. Misto was staring at Mali as she held her head in her paws. Munkustrap was kneeling beside Demeter. They all looked to the entrance of Munkustrap's den as Coricopat and Tantomile made their way in. Mali noticed the look on Coricopat's face.

"What's wrong?" Mali asked, concerned.

"Where is Quaxo?" Tantomile asked, looking around the den. "Or any of the kittens for that matter?"

"They're missing," Munkustrap said. Coricopat went pale.

"What is it, Cori?" Mali asked him.

"Quaxo sent me a message." Cori said quietly. "He and the other kittens have been taken by a cat called Yena, I think it was," Cori paused and looked at Mali. "He was in pain when he sent the message, Mali." Mali whimpered and buried her head into Misto's shoulder.

"We can't rule out that Macavity had some part in this though," Plato spoke up. Mali looked at him.

"Yes, we can." Mali told him. The other cats looked to her. "He has no interest in any of the kittens," Mali explained. "He has no use for them." Misto nodded in agreement. Mali looked to Munkustrap.

"We need to find our kittens," Jemima said.

The search went on for days, trying to find some scent to follow of any of the kittens or even Yena's. So far, there had been no success. Mali and Misto were searching the left side of town with Buster when Mali picked up a trace of Yena's scent. She ran, following it until it disappeared at a river. Mali hit the brick wall in frustration. Misto rested his paw on her back.

"We'll find them, Mali, don't stress," He reassured her. He was surprised when Mali looked to him, her eyes filled with anger.

"I hate that it has to come down to this," She muttered angrily. Misto and Buster exchanged surprised looks as Mali stalked off. They followed her as she came to a stop in front of an alley.

"My, would you look what the cat dragged in?" Misto startled and leapt back as Mali stood her ground. Macavity slunk out of the shadows.

"Now, what would a sweet queen like you be doing out in a place like this?" Macavity drawled, his silver eyes looking from Buster, to Misto and finally Mali.

"We've come to talk." Mali answered boldly. Macavity looked over his shoulder, surprised.

"To me?" He asked. Mali nodded. Misto stared at her in shock.

"Um, Mali?" He piped up. Mali looked at him briefly before looking at Macavity.

"We need your help." Misto was taken aback.

"Mali, are you sure this is the best idea?" Misto asked, shocked. Mali sighed and lowered her head.

"It's almost been a week and we've gotten no where," Mali said. Macavity sat down and stared at her.

"Why do you need my help?" Macavity asked. Mali looked back to him.

"The kittens have been taken; we can't find a trace of them." Mali said. Macavity gave a thoughtful hmm.

"Why should I help you?" He asked slowly. Mali stared at him.

"Consider it repayment for me not killing you," Mali snapped. Macavity nodded.

"Okay, I'll help but you never tell anyone about this," Macavity agreed. The four went back to the yard. Misto looked at Macavity, Macavity flashed him a satanic grin and Misto quickened his pace to walk with Buster.

"Stay here," Mali said when they reached the yard. Macavity sat down and Buster watched him. Mali and Misto went to find Munkustrap.

"I can't believe you're doing this," Misto muttered. Mali looked at him.

"You have officially lost it, Ma," Mali chuckled as they approached Munk's den. They took Munkustrap to where Macavity was waiting. Munkustrap stared at him in shock.

"Tell me again why you thought about this, Mali?" Munkustrap asked, tearing his eyes off the sitting Macavity to look at Mali.

"It's almost been a week, Munk, and we have found no trace of our kittens…we need his help." Munkustrap sighed and rubbed the back of his head as he stared at his younger half-brother. Macavity waved.

"Why did you agree to this in the first place?" Munkustrap asked him. Macavity shrugged and looked to Mali.

"She raised a good point." He said. Munkustrap looked at her.

"I told him to consider it payback seeing as I didn't kill him when I could have." Munkustrap nodded, still looking unsure. Macavity sighed.

"Look, I know you don't trust me because of some of the things I've done," He ignored Munkustrap's glare. "But as soon as I help you find these damn kittens, which does include my new nephew and nieces and Mali's son, I'll go back to being my vengeful self…this is just a one off thing." Munkustrap sighed and his shoulders slumped. His head rose suddenly and he looked at Macavity.

"How did you know about my new kittens?" Munkustrap asked slowly, he glanced at Mali, who shook her head. Macavity grinned.

"How could I not know about Riya, Hecate and Reema?" Mali grabbed Munkustrap's arm as he went to lunge. Mali shot Macavity a warning glance. He quieted; he knew Mali could actually kill him if she wanted to.

"We're going to get them back, Dad, don't worry," Mali murmured to Munkustrap. Munkustrap relaxed. Munkustrap looked at Mali in worry as she gave a low gasp, her back arching in spasm. He grabbed her shoulders as her knees buckled under her and her head was thrown back. Macavity leapt to his feet and helped support her. Misto watched apprehensively as Macavity and Munkustrap lowered her to the ground.

"Mali?" Munkustrap asked quietly. Macavity lightly tapped her cheek with his paw.

"Don't try and wake her, Munk, she's having another vision…a painful one." Misto spoke up. Munkustrap looked back at him before looking at Macavity, whose silver eyes were wide. Mali's eyes remained open even though they weren't all there. She gave a shuddering breath and her back arched once more. Buster stared wide-eyed at Mali as she gave a deep breath and she relaxed. Mali blinked and stared up at Macavity, whose head was hovering above hers.

"What did you see, Ma?" Misto asked, coming to her side. Mali slowly sat up.

"The kittens…they were screaming," Mali frowned, her eyes flickering. "A fight, maybe," Mali's blue eyes rose to meet Misto's green ones. "Quaxo was hurting," She whispered. Misto lowered his head.

"And because he was hurting, you were, right?" He asked quietly. Mali nodded.

"I don't know if any of the other kittens were hurt, Munk, I can only feel Quaxo's pain." She added as Munkustrap opened his mouth. Macavity looked at Munkustrap.

"And you thought I was weird," He muttered. Munkustrap looked at him, eyebrow raised.

"You are weird, Mac," Mali looked at them. Munkustrap seemed a little taken aback at how easy he was talking with Macavity. Macavity seemed confused as well.

"Will you be staying in the yard?" Munkustrap asked Macavity quietly. Macavity shook his head.

"No, I'll help from outside." He said. He rose to his feet and looked at them, his eyes lingering on Mali.

"You know where to find me," Macavity said before he disappeared. Munkustrap helped Mali up before Misto helped her into the yard. Mali was distressed, her kitten was in pain and she couldn't help him.

Quaxo pushed himself off the floor, pain coursing through his small body. The other kittens trembled as they stared at him. Yena had yanked him from the room when she had saw him glowing and beaten the living daylights out of him, he could hear the other kittens screaming, before throwing him back into the room with the other kittens. Quaxo was confused though; it didn't seem to hurt so badly when he was getting beaten, it had also felt like there was a presence in his mind. Quaxo's blue eyes widened.

"Mum," He whispered. Leeway and Carbuckety exchanged glances.

"Dude, she isn't here," Leeway said. Quaxo looked to him.

"She's stopping me being in pain," Quaxo breathed. The others looked confused. "It didn't really hurt when Yena was beating me and I felt a presence in my mind…it was my mum, she was taking the pain for me," Quaxo stretched out his limbs, feeling the pain now. Quaxo looked to the others. Sillabub had Reema and Hecate in her arms while Olivia was holding Riya. Quaxo rubbed his eyes before curling up in the corner, yawning. The other kittens cuddled around him and they fell asleep.

Mali slowly walked across the yard, in deep thought.

"Mali!" Mali looked up to see Alonzo and Cassandra walking towards her, both holding a kitten each. They stopped in front of Mali and Mali rubbed one of the kitten's heads. The two kittens were Cassandra's and Alonzo's. Apollo was an exact copy of his mother, sleek and brown while Artemis was a copy of her father, black and white.

"How are your two going?" Mali asked quietly, scratching Artemis behind the ear as she squirmed in her father's arms.

"They're doing okay, Mali." Alonzo said softly. Mali took her paw away from Artemis and looked at Alonzo.

"Any word on the other kittens?" Alonzo asked hesitantly. Mali shook her head. Alonzo passed her Artemis. Artemis stared up at Mali with large honey eyes and tilted her head.

"You're not going to turn out like your dad, are you?" Mali asked her softly. Artemis looked behind her at her dad, who was shaking his head, laughing softly. Mali handed Artemis back to Alonzo when she spotted a dark brown cat standing off to the side. Alonzo looked behind him to see what Mali was looking at. Alonzo gave a low growl and crouched.

"It's alright, Lonz, relax," Mali murmured before she walked past him and to the brown cat. Alonzo watched in surprise and shock as the cat muttered something to Mali before she nodded. The cat turned and walked away and Mali walked towards Munkustrap who had now come to stand beside Alonzo. Mali looked at Munkustrap.

"I need to go," She murmured. Munkustrap nodded.

"Alone?" He asked. Mali looked at him as though he was insane.

"No, I'm not an idiot, I'll take Percy and Cinnamon," Mali told him. "I think I may have freaked Misto out enough the last couple of days," Munkustrap gave a quick smile before Mali walked off and gathered Percy and Cinnamon. The three walked across town.

"How much longer?" Cinnamon whined. Mali glanced over her shoulder.

"He's just up here," Percy answered for her. Mali looked at him surprised.

"Yes, I know we're going to see Macavity," Percy said, sighing. Macavity and Griddlebone appeared at the end of the alley.

"You called?" Mali asked, coming to a stop a few metres from Macavity.

"I have some news about my deranged sister," Macavity said slowly. Mali froze.

"You-your sister?" She stuttered. Macavity tilted his head.

"Half sister, same mother different father," He yawned. "Slightly deranged, slightly mental," Mali gave a slight growl. Macavity stared at her.

"What did you find out?" Percy intervened. Macavity looked at him briefly.

"I'm meeting my sister tomorrow," Macavity drawled. "I'll find out about the kittens and tell you everything," Mali sighed, rubbing her head.

"Okay, then," Mali murmured, feeling uneasy. Macavity watched as Mali's body spasmed again and she fell forward. He caught her before she hit the ground. He laid her on the ground and waited for the vision to end. Mali gave a shaky breath as she came to herself once more. Macavity watched her wearily.

"Your sister better stop hurting my son," Mali growled softly. Macavity tilted his head.

"How do you know she's hurting him?" Macavity asked. Mali flexed her back.

"I've got a connection to my son; I'm taking the worst of the pain when she hurts him." Mali murmured. Macavity stared wide eyed at Mali as the three Jellicles turned and left. Macavity paced around the alley a few hours later, Griddle watching him intently.

"Macavity," Macavity turned around to see Yena slowly walking down his alley. Weird, she was a day early.

"Yena, to what do I owe the pleasure?" Macavity asked, confused. Yena leapt up onto a bin beside him.

"I know you are helping the Jellicles," Yena told him. Macavity was taken aback but regained his composure.

"Why would I help those spoilt fur balls?" Macavity asked distastefully. Yena offered a wry smile.

"Hm, I don't know just a feeling I guess," Yena said slowly. Macavity stretched.

"So when are you going to take me to see the little fur-balls that include Munkustrap's three new kittens?" Macavity asked. Yena tilted her head.

"How about now?" Macavity nodded and followed Yena to a small hut she had the kittens in. Macavity could see a small black mass in the long grass outside, when he got closer he saw it was Quaxo, a chain on his collar tying him to a wooden post. Macavity winced and walked closer to him. Quaxo crouched low and growled at him. Macavity saw how hurt the kitten was. He turned to Yena.

"Is that really necessary?" Macavity asked, indicating to Quaxo. Yena shrugged.

"He's a pain," Yena looked to Macavity. "Undo him if you want and bring him inside," Yena pulled a key out from under her collar and tossed it to Macavity. Macavity picked up the key and slowly approached Quaxo. Quaxo moved back to as far as he could go without being throttled by his collar because the slack had gone from the chain. Macavity unlocked the chain from Quaxo's collar before scooping the startled kitten into his arms and carrying him inside. Macavity looked down at see wide blue eyes staring back up at him. Quaxo was in pure disbelief, Macavity had freed him from that damn pole and was carrying him inside, no threats or anything. Yena opened the door to the room the other kittens were in. Macavity set Quaxo on the floor and gently pushed him forward. Quaxo stumbled over to the other kittens, who quickly hugged him. Macavity looked around at the eight kittens. He slowly moved forward and sat near them. The kittens stared at him wearily. Macavity looked at the newer three kittens. Reema, Hecate and Riya stared at him. Macavity leaned forward and picked up Hecate. The other kittens watched apprehensively as Macavity set Hecate down and stared at them all.

"W-what do you want?" Quaxo asked. Macavity turned his silver eyes to him. Macavity leapt to his feet when he heard the door shut behind him.

"Yena, what the hell do you think you're doing?" Macavity yelled, pounding on the locked door.

"You've seen the kittens and were going to tell the Jellicles where I was," Yena's voice floated from outside. "I won't let you take my kittens," Macavity slammed his ginger fist against the door.

"Damn it, Yena, they aren't your kittens!" Macavity yelled.

"Yes, they are and you won't take them from me!" Yena said stubbornly. Macavity snarled.

"They aren't your kittens!" Macavity told her. "Two of them belong to Pouncival and Jemima, another two belong to Plato and Victoria, Quaxo belongs to Mali and Mistoffelees and the youngest three belong to the tribe's Protector!" Macavity yelled at her. The kittens exchanged looks.

"They are mine!" Macavity listened as Yena walked away. He sat on the floor, growling to himself.

"Quaxo, what are you doing?" Macavity turned his head to see Quaxo slowly walking up to him. Macavity lay on his stomach to show he wasn't a threat.

"You were going to help us get out of here?" Quaxo asked quietly. Macavity nodded.

"What? Why?" Macavity gave a humourless smile.

"For a complicated reason, Quaxo." Macavity said quietly. Quaxo stared at him, not believing that this was the cat that had abducted and hurt his mother and his father. Macavity closed his eyes and tried to sleep. He startled when he felt someone press into his side. Quaxo was curled against his side, his eyes closed and his face peaceful. The other kittens cautiously walked over and cuddled against Macavity. Macavity stared at them all in surprise. He soon fell asleep after the last kitten did.

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