[*SIGH* so not in the mood of typing right about now. I mean I want to write and stuff, I just don't want to type it all up. One day someone will invent something so that we can just think and it will go on the computer... okay so I only own Ripton and Rimabeth... m'kay? No sue...ENJOY!]
OH I FORGOT! IN THAT LAST CHAPTER, THE TWO SONGS I MENTIONED, WERE REALLY SUPPOSED TO BE FOR THIS AND THE NEXT CHAPTER... SO YEAH... JUST TAKE THOSE TWO DISCLAIMERS AND ADD THEM HERE AND IN CHAPTER FIFTEEN... OR JUST IN HERE. BUT PROBABLY IN THE SEPERATE TWO
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
That which does not kill us makes us stronger -Author Unknown
*Rimabeth POV*
"Promise me" I whispered into his fur.
"I promise Rimabeth..I promise"
I swallowed my pride and stood up to kiss him on the cheek. "Thank you" I whispered.
"For what?"
"I was so.. closed off, I was so malicious and hateful. And you still waited for me, you still loved me. No matter what I said to you."
"That's what forever means dearest" He whispered in my ear, a laugh behind his voice. I closed my eyes, trying to burn the moment into my memory. To remember how it felt to be held in his arms, to hear his breath rushing in and out of his lungs, the pounding of his heart. I smiled as he kissed my forehead, letting out a shaky breath as he always did.
"Misto.. I love you"
*Mistoffelees POV*
If she had wanted I could've flied. She just told me something I never thought I'd hear again, she said she loved me. My heart beat sped up, my hands cupping her face, I pulled her away from me. She stared at me, anxious and uneasy. I pressed my lips to hers, and soon she'd melted into it. At first just subtle, but soon I could feel the overwrought and on edge energy that was flowing through us both. I could smell the sweetness of her scent; and even through the blood and staleness, she still smelled like the sweet cedar wood of our den. Her arms encircled my neck, her paws weaving their way into my head fur. My arms wrapped around her waist, picking her up with me as I stood. I spun her around and she broke away from the kiss, her smile lighting up my world. I hugged her to me as I whirled about some more. I felt as though I'd never loved before.
"You are everything I never knew and always wanted. Rimabeth, darling, I love you more than I love life itself"
*Rimabeth POV*
Oh no. No no no no. This wasn't happening. I wouldn't fall for this, not right now. If this happened, my plan wouldn't work. No. If Misto was saying this, he would overhear, and then everything would be ruined. But Mistoffelees will be crushed when he learns what is going to happen tonight. I swallowed, my head bowing as a tear ran down my cheek. This was all my fault.
"I.. I need to talk to Ripton.." I whispered, glancing upwards at him.
"Excuse me?" He muttered, all joyous emotion draining from his face. I didn't dare look up at him again.
"I.. I just.. I just need to-to talk to him"
"Why?" He demanded - whether it was anger or jealously that filled his voice I shall never know.
"I just.. need to" I murmured. Walking up to the slits in the door and looking out. I saw Ripton, Everlasting Cat be praised, cleaning up a blood spill. "Ripton" I said, just loud enough for him to hear me. He glanced up, his green eyes piercing mine. He slowly stood up, walked over to me, his dark eyes never leaving mine. He got up to the door, slamming his forearms against it, leaning in until his face was just a breath away from mine.
"What?" He purred.
"C-can I talk to you?"
"Alright. Talk" He said snidely, smirking. Glancing over my shoulder, I could actually see Misto, glaring angrily at me.
"Somewhere more private perhaps?"
"Of course" Ripton shrugged, his paw already working on opening the locks. I stared down at his claws the entire time, my irises following his limb the entire time. The door opened and I left without hesitation. No backwards glances, no waiting, no wavering. I just walked out.
*Mistoffelees POV*
The door shut behind Rimabeth. I felt like my heart was broken in two. The hole punched through my chest was deeper. She just admitted her feelings, and she lied. She lied and I died. I understood now though, the image and plot became clear in my mind. This is what she was trained for. To lead on a Tom and drop them, moving on to the next heartbreak. It was what she was meant for, what she was qualified to do. Breaking down Tom after Tom, working her way up the reputational chain.
I glared daggers at the door, hoping they would make their way through to Rima. I hissed into the dark as I sat down.
"You know..." Macavity's voice came in cold and rigid. "My brothers really do owe you"
"And why is that?"
"Well... the only reason they're free is because your beloved made a deal with me. And that deal just happen to be choosing between you or Ripton... you'll never guess what her choice was"
*Rimabeth POV*
This was my only chance. This was the one shot that I had, if I messed up, all hell would break loose.
"What a dog" I noted
"What. a. dog" I stepped into the empty room, turning to face him.
"He's tramp
but they love him
breaks a new heart, every day
he's a tramp
they adore him
and I only hope he stays that way" I grabbed his arm and pulled him towards me, wrapping my arms around his neck. He looked down at me.
"he's a tramp
he's scoundrel
he's rounder
he's a cad
he's a tramp
but I love him
yes even I have got pretty bad" I spun around him, my back to his. My hands trailing up his sides, feeling his fur stand on end.
"you can never tell when he'll show up" My claws dug into him, causing him to yelp. I smiled at that.
"he gives you plenty of trouble
I guess he's just a no town pup
but I wish that he were double
he's a tramp
he's a rover
and there's nothing more to say
if he's a tramp
he's a good one
and I wish that I could travel his way
and I wish that I could travel his way
wish that I could travel his way" I went back to confront him face to face. My lips brushing against his. I grasped the back of his head and forced his lips to mine. Please let this work. His lips opened up to mine, willingly falling into the kiss. The only way I could tolerate his touch, was to think of him as Mistoffelees. But even that didn't help; knowing that I was snogging one of my worst enemies.
A wolf whistle interrupted the forbidden kiss. I backed away suddenly, staring at my older brother. Macavity stood in the door way, clapping his hands together.
"That was wonderful" He still clapped as he approached us "Just wonderful"
"Macavity, what are you doing here?" Ripton asked boldly, shock overtook me as I looked up to the Toms concerned.
"Were you not expecting me to interrupt on your little party Ripton?" The Hidden Paw asked, faking innocence. Ripton kept silent, glaring down my brother. "Come with me"
Closing the door behind them I was encased in darkness. I just lost everything at the cost of my brothers freedom. Which was okay. It was okay that I'd lost my dignity, that I'd never see the light of day again, that I'd never see my family, or friends, I'd never feel truly happy again. But it was worth knowing that Munkustrap, would go home and hug his little girl and kiss his mate. To know that Tugger would be back with Bombalurina, happy. Tantomile and Admetus would finally get mated, have beautiful children and live out their lives. Happy and idealistic with their romances.
'I promise Rimabeth... I promise' Mistoffelees. He promised! He did promise me! Thank Everlasting Cat, something good in my life was still around. Nothing could take this away. He promised.
*Mistoffelees POV*
"What do you mean?" I asked tentivaly. He just stood there, leaning against the wall, carelessly examining his paw. "Damn it Macavity tell me!
[Narwhal! Sorry random outburst there. But I was forced to go to volleyball camp for five hours today... and then I was forced to eat fajitas. Which were actually quite tasty. But point being. Anyhow. I'm sorry I didn't get this chapter up sooner but.. yeah.. you already read it... so... yeah. REVIEW!]