Munkustrap's breathing was ragged as Macavity climbed off him, dragging his claws down Munkustrap's chest. Munkustrap just tried to blink back at the moisture blinding his vision as Macavity stroked the side of Munkustrap's face. Three weeks, three weeks of this hell. Munkustrap gave a small cry of pain as Macavity dug his claws into Munkustrap's hips. Munkustrap blinked and his vision cleared. Macavity was hovering above him, his gold eyes staring intently at Munkustrap. Munkustrap looked at him, his paws grabbing absently at Macavity's chest fur.
"I…" Munkustrap rasped, his throat raw from screaming in pain. Macavity placed his paw over Munkustrap's lips.
"I know you hate me…I know you can't do this anymore," Macavity murmured to Munkustrap.
"Why do you keep doing this to me then?" Munkustrap cried. Macavity pulled Munkustrap up and Munkustrap's head fell against Macavity's chest. Macavity raked his claws down Munkustrap's silver black-striped back, making him shudder.
"Because I love you…and I like watching you break and suffer under my claws," Macavity hissed in his ear. Munkustrap was trapped in Macavity's embrace, unable to escape. Emotions were rushing around Munkustrap; he was unable to get a grip on one emotion when the next one surfaced. Anger surged, fear made him tremble, panic for Tugger made him scared. It was one emotion after the other. Munkustrap shoved Macavity away and drew his knees to his chest, burying his head in his arms as he shook. Macavity ran his paws down Munkustrap's back and sides, making him shiver. Macavity's paws rested on Munkustrap's hips and he pressed his lips against Munkustrap's neck.
"What's wrong, baby?" Macavity purred in Munkustrap's neck. Munkustrap shuddered as Macavity's purr vibrated against his neck. Munkustrap whimpered as Macavity's paws slid lower.
"What do you want?" Macavity asked, his fangs itching along Munkustrap's neck.
"I want to go home," Munkustrap whispered. He howled in pain as Macavity sunk his sharp front teeth into Munkustrap's neck. Munkustrap's vision swam as pain overtook him. He could barely feel the blood rushing down his shoulder from the bite wound on the nape of his neck, where his neck met his shoulder. He dimly felt Macavity's tongue make its way over the wound, licking up the blood that was still pouring from the wound. Munkustrap slumped back into Macavity's waiting arms, his head lolling weakly against Macavity's shoulder. Macavity's tongue continued to wind its way over the wound on Munkustrap's neck.
"You're not leaving me…" Macavity murmured as he rubbed his head against Munkustrap's. "I know I've said it before…but this time, I'm not letting you go," Munkustrap gave a weak groan as his vision continued to swim and he felt light headed. The blood was still trickling weakly from the wound, soaking into Munkustrap's fur. Munkustrap's eyes rolled back briefly in his head as he lost consciousness briefly.
"Don't you pass out on me, Munkus," Macavity growled. Munkustrap gave another weak groan, his head turning weakly against Macavity's shoulder. Macavity pulled Munkustrap partly onto his lap, cradling him in his arms. Munkustrap gave a pained whimper, his head resting in the crook of Macavity's ginger arm. Macavity cleaned Munkustrap's fur.
"I don't like you being dirty," Macavity muttered. Munkustrap gave a small sob, turning his face to hide his falling tears in Macavity's arm. Macavity looked down when he felt his arm becoming wet. Munkustrap's body was heaving slightly. Macavity ran his paw down Munkustrap's face, gently cupping one of his slightly damp cheeks as he stroked Munkustrap's face.
"Everything will be okay, Munkus," Macavity smiled. Munkustrap gave a shudder in response.
"It'll just be me and you…always," Munkustrap couldn't bear it. He couldn't listen to this anymore. He succumbed into the darkness, just to escape Macavity's chilling words and promises.
Macavity gently moved Munkustrap off his lap and onto the mattress, before grabbing the blanket and covering Munkustrap's still frame. Macavity gently stroked Munkustrap's face. Macavity did love him, he really did…but Munkustrap had thrown it back at him so many times…Macavity wanted Munkustrap to suffer and break as well. Macavity liked Munkustrap to be what he used to be, but he liked it when Munkustrap was broken and did whatever he wanted. Macavity absently brushed at Munkustrap's dampened cheeks and sighed.
Griddlebone startled awake as the door to her room burst open. Her dark eyes widened when she saw who was standing there.
"Growltiger?" Griddlebone yelped. Growltiger gave a somewhat evil grin.
"Hello, Griddle, dear," He laughed gruffly. Griddlebone shivered when she heard his rough voice, it always sounded like he was growling. Griddle turned when she heard a thump. Pan had slipped off Cori's back and was sitting on the floor, rubbing his eyes. Coricopat yawned, having been woken up by Pan falling off his back, and stretched, opening his eyes. Cori froze when he caught sight of Growltiger.
"Oh, you've got to be kidding me," Cori muttered, looking at the rough-looking pirate.
"Who is he?" Growltiger snarled, looking at Cori. Cori quickly grabbed Pan and pushed the kitten behind him, guarding Pan with his own body.
"Coricopat…he belongs in my services," Griddlebone answered quickly, rising to her feet. Growltiger looked at her through his one good eye.
"Does he now?" Growltiger asked, looking at Cori differently. "Why's he in here then and not in one of your cells?" Growltiger looked at Griddlebone.
"He's only for special customers," Griddlebone answered hesitantly. Growltiger looked back at Cori, leering at him.
"Is he now?" Growltiger laughed. Cori shuddered. Growltiger walked over to Cori and examined him closely. Cori held Pan behind him as he stared apprehensively at the pirate looming above him. Growltiger suddenly lunged forward, grabbing Pan and stalking back across the room.
"No!" Cori yelled and lunged forward. Griddlebone watched as the chain, attached to Cori's collar, went taught and threw him back. Cori rolled onto his stomach, coughing and wheezing. Pan was screaming as he struggled in Growltiger's grip.
"Who's this runt?" Growltiger growled. Griddlebone was regretting bringing the kitten into this more and more.
"Coricopat's son," Griddlebone answered quietly. Growltiger looked at the squirming kitten with dislike before thrusting him into Griddlebone's arms. Griddlebone held the trembling kitten close, rubbing his back.
"Where's Macavity?" Growltiger asked loudly. Griddlebone winced.
"I'm right here," Growltiger turned around and saw Macavity standing in the doorway, looking at Growltiger with dislike.
"What brings you here, Growltiger?" Macavity asked, his gold eyes flicking over to Griddlebone, who was holding Pan. Growltiger shrugged. Macavity looked at Cori, who was holding his throat, gasping and wheezing still. Cori's watery green eyes were fixed firmly on Pan.
"Griddlebone, let Pan go back to Cori," Macavity ordered. Griddlebone nodded and set Pan on the floor. Pan ran back to Cori and lunged into his arms. Cori hugged Pan tightly to his chest. Macavity turned on his heel and walked from the room.
"Come, Growltiger," Macavity called back. Growltiger glanced back at Cori before following Macavity. Growltiger told Macavity why he had come back and Macavity grudgingly let him stay for a little while…until he could throw the Siamese off his trail, repair his ship, get a crew and get the hell out! Macavity had just finished beating the living daylights out of both Plato and Mistoffelees and was returning to Munkustrap's room. He opened the door and froze. Growltiger had Munkustrap pinned against the wall, his paws roaming over Munkustrap's body. Munkustrap was crying out, pleading with him to stop. Macavity ran in, grabbing Growltiger and throwing him off Munkustrap. Growltiger landed roughly on the floor and looked at Macavity.
"What was that all about?" Growltiger asked. "I was just havin' some fun," Macavity snarled.
"Have fun with Coricopat!" Macavity snarled. "Munkustrap is off limits!" Growltiger got to his feet, brushing his already dirty clothes down. Growltiger glanced behind Macavity.
"Why do you get the best ones?" Growltiger asked grudgingly. Macavity gave a threatening growl.
"You won't come into this room again and you will not lay a paw on Munkustrap again…or else I will end you," Macavity warned. Growltiger nodded.
"As you command, Macavity," Growltiger growled, his eyes dark as he gave an exaggerated bow.
"Out!" Macavity barked. Growltiger left the room. Macavity turned to face Munkustrap. Munkustrap had slid down the wall once Growltiger's paws had left his body. Macavity crouched down in front of the violently trembling Munkustrap.
"H-He wouldn't get off, he wouldn't stop touching me," Munkustrap whimpered, staring at his shaking paws. Macavity took Munkustrap's shaking paws in his own, stopping their shaking.
"He won't touch you again, Munkus," Macavity told him. "He will never touch you again," Macavity looked around as the door opened. A hassled Griddlebone walked in, holding Pan. Griddlebone gave Pan to Munkustrap. Pan buried his head in Munkustrap's chest. Munkustrap rested his head against the kitten's. Macavity rose to his feet and walked over to stand by Griddlebone.
"Why is he here?" Macavity muttered. A piercing scream shattered the silence. Griddlebone winced.
"Growltiger," Griddlebone whispered. Macavity nodded in understanding.
"I'm regretting bringing the kitten here even more, Mac," Griddlebone sighed, staring at the crying kitten as another one of Cori's screams pierced the air. Macavity looked at her.
"Why did you bring him here in the first place?" Macavity asked, trying to ignore Cori's screaming, screaming for Tantomile to help him. Even though Cori had Teazer now, he still cried out for Tantomile…their bond was still strong. Griddlebone hesitated.
"I thought he'd be good…leverage against Cori," Griddlebone murmured. "And he is…but Cori has almost strangled himself more times than I can count when I've taken Pan from him," Macavity leaned against the wall and Griddlebone leaned against it beside him. Cori's screams continued to pierce the air.
"How long can he go for?" Macavity asked himself, muttering darkly. Griddlebone shrugged.
"You seemed surprised…and scared to see him here," Macavity said, looking at Griddlebone. Griddlebone seemed uncomfortable. Macavity looked at Munkustrap, who was hugging Pan, rocking him back and forth. Macavity took Griddlebone's paw and led her from the room, shutting the door behind him. They walked to the roof, escaping from Cori's heart piercing screams. Macavity gave a slight shiver as the cold night air hit his body. He and Griddlebone sat on the edge of the building, staring out over the lit up town.
"Why'd you bring me here?" Griddlebone questioned.
"You need to talk…now talk," Macavity answered bluntly. "Why are you afraid of Growltiger…weren't you lovers once?" Griddlebone winced.
"Once…but," Griddlebone sighed. Macavity looked at her.
"I told you about Tantomile, you tell me about him," Macavity told her. Griddlebone took a deep breath.
"We were lovers…but once the Siamese attacked, I ran for it…but it turns out I wasn't the only one who escaped." Macavity nodded.
"Tumblebrutus senior," Macavity murmured. Griddlebone looked down at her swinging legs.
"Did you ever wonder why I didn't want Tumblebrutus or Pouncival put in my services?" Griddlebone asked quietly. Macavity gave a slight shrug, his long, unkempt fur shifting slightly in the wind.
"I didn't really care," Macavity told her. "I thought you were happy with the strays you found…and with Cori," Griddlebone sighed, tilting her head up to stare at the stars.
"I found Tumble senior, and we…we became lovers," Griddlebone murmured. Macavity stared at her, slightly shocked.
"A few months later, I discovered I was pregnant," Griddlebone looked at Macavity. "A little while later, my two kittens were born…" Macavity looked at her, shocked.
"That's the reason you never put Tumblebrutus or Pouncival in your services…the reason why you never let the hench-cats near them, the reason why you threatened the hench-cats as they so much as looked at them because…" Griddlebone nodded.
"Because Tumblebrutus and Pouncival are my kittens,"
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