Macavity walked back into the room, having been away for the last three days…for business. Munkustrap was curled around the small Jemima, both of them asleep on the mattress. He paused and hesitated. He leaned against the wall and watched them both sleep, Munkustrap curled around Jemima protectively, his paw on Jemima's small one. Macavity gave a small smile, it was quite cute…his mate, and his daughter.
Cori sighed, resting his head on Admetus's shoulder. Admetus opened a tired blue eye and looked at him.
"You alright, Cori?" Admetus yawned tiredly. Cori gave a small nod against his shoulder.
"I'm sorry you got dragged into this," Cori mumbled against his shoulder. Admetus rolled over on the cushions, looking at Cori. Cori stared back, his green eyes sad. Admetus shuffled over to his brother in law and pressed against his side, trying to offer Cori some comfort. Cori sighed and closed his eyes, relaxing slightly. Admetus cast his eyes around the room. Griddlebone was asleep on one side of the mattress while Tumble and Jemima were curled together on the other side. Admetus let his eyes slip close, his last thought of Tantomile.
Cori was murmuring to Admetus as Macavity and Griddlebone talked by the door. Tumble and Jemima were with Munkustrap.
"Well, he's all yours," Cori and Admetus froze, looking at Macavity as he said that. Griddlebone grinned. Macavity left the room and Griddle stalked over to Cori and Admetus. She looked down at them both. She put a paw under Addie's chin.
"You get to work in my services," She told him. Admetus froze, shocked.
"No!" Cori cried, grabbing Griddlebone's arm. He couldn't let that happen to Admetus, he just couldn't.
"Griddle, put me back in there…don't do this to Addie, please," Cori begged. Admetus stared at him, speechless. "I'll do anything, please, just…just don't," Griddlebone stared at him, before a smile appeared on her face.
"Fine…but I'll hold you up to that, Coricopat," Griddlebone told him before walking from the room. Admetus finally regained his senses.
"Why did you do that?" He snapped at Cori. Cori looked at him, green eyes filled with pained and scared tears.
"Why would you put yourself through that again?"
"Because I've already broken," Cori whispered, looking away. "You don't need to go through what I did…trust me," Admetus paused, breathing in, before wrapping his arm around Cori's shoulders.
"I-I just couldn't let you go through with it," Cori whispered. "I just couldn't deal with you going through what I went through," Cori started heaving with silent sobs.
"It's alright, Cori," Admetus mumbled, hugging his brother-in-law close. Cori continued to cry, he was terrified about what Griddle would do to him…but he was relieved that Admetus wouldn't go through what he went through.
Griddlebone held to her promise, the next day she sent everyone, but Cori, from the room. Admetus threw Cori a worried look as he was pulled from the room by Magma, who had survived the Siamese attack. Griddlebone locked the door once everyone left. Cori's ears pressed flat as he kept kneeling on the mattress, his eyes fixed firmly on the mattress. Griddlebone turned and purred as she stared at Cori. Cori trembled. She sauntered towards him, hips swaying teasingly. Cori felt sick, he missed Teazer. Griddlebone sat on the mattress behind him, her paws massaging his shoulders. Cori felt like being sick as Griddle nuzzled his neck with her nose.
"I've always liked you, Cori," She murmured into his neck. Cori shuddered. She pushed him onto back, straddling his middle. Cori turned his head away, claws digging into the mattress below him. He felt so sick, so nauseous…he felt guilty, though he knew he shouldn't. Griddlebone was doing this to him…he wasn't consenting. Griddlebone's paw ran down the side of his face when she had done with him. She was purring madly, nuzzling his chest. Cori kept his face turned away…not wanting to show Griddlebone how much she had just destroyed his spirit.
Admetus sat, legs crossed, as he watched Tumble and Jemima purr as they nuzzled each other.
"Thinking about Cori?" Admetus looked around as Munkustrap sat beside him. Admetus gave a nod.
"I'm scared about what that Peke is doing to him!" Admetus hissed, clenching his paws. Munkustrap rested his paw on Admetus's shoulder, looking at him worriedly. Admetus looked at Munkustrap, noting the expression on his face, before turning his head away, sighing.
"How can you bear it, Munkustrap?" Admetus murmured. Munkustrap tilted his head in confusion.
"You're not fighting anymore, you just…accept it," Munkustrap lowered his head.
"What else can I do, Addie?" Munkustrap whispered. "One of the last times I fought back, Macavity ordered for Tugger to be killed…I-I can't risk anyone's lives for my own comfort," Admetus stared at Munkustrap, shocked.
"I can't run, I can't fight back, I can't complain because I am his mate…whether I like it or not," Admetus just blinked as Munkustrap kept his head lowered, Admetus could see the hurt and disgusted emotions flowing across Munkustrap's face for the first time.
"I…" Admetus broke off, unsure of what to say. Munkustrap's paw rested on his right hip bone, where the bite mark scar was placed. Admetus looked at it, the scar was shining in the reflected light. Munkustrap shifted the fur on his left thigh, showing the puckered 'M' scar. Munkustrap looked at Admetus sadly.
"He has claimed me for his own," Munkustrap whispered, looking back down at the puckered M scar. Admetus gingerly put his paw on Munkustrap's shoulder.
"I'm sorry, Munk," He murmured. Munkustrap looked at him, sighing and leaning back.
"You didn't do this to me, Addie," Munkustrap told him. "I've just accepted my fate," Admetus was shocked again. Munkustrap smiled sadly at him. Admetus looked up as Griddlebone entered the room, looking smug. Macavity looked up from where he was sitting at the desk, sifting through papers. Macavity raised an eyebrow and Griddlebone nodded. Admetus tore from the room, going to find Cori. He ran into the room and found Cori huddled up in the corner, his body heaving. Admetus fell to his knees beside him.
"Cori?" He questioned quietly, putting a paw on his shoulder. Cori shrugged the paw off. Admetus slowly pulled his paw back.
"Don't touch me…please," Cori whispered. Admetus was shocked.
"What did she do to you, Cori?" Admetus asked. Cori shook his head.
"I-It meant nothing!" Cori sobbed. "I-I still love Teazer!" Admetus's blue eyes widened. He guessed what Griddlebone had done to Cori. A snarl broke free from Admetus's throat. Cori flinched at the sound of the guttural snarl. Admetus stiffened when he heard Griddlebone's laugh. Cori just sunk down lower, green eyes fixed firmly on the floor. Admetus rose slowly to his feet, looking around. Griddlebone was leaning against the door, looking smug.
"What the hell did you do to him?" Admetus snarled slowly. Griddlebone raised an eyebrow.
"A-Addie…don't," Cori whispered, pleading. Admetus ignored him, stalking towards Griddlebone, his hackles raised in pure anger. Griddlebone's eyes hardened.
"What did you do to him?" Admetus yelled at her. Griddlebone struck him, clawing his chest. Admetus fell in his surprise and pain.
"A-Addie!" Cori whimpered. Griddlebone stalked over to Admetus, grabbing his chin roughly. She forced him to look at her.
"Magma!" She called.
"No!" Cori croaked, trying to help Admetus.
"Molten!" Both red cats came into the room. Molten walked over, grabbing Cori and holding him back. Magma grabbed Admetus and looked at Griddlebone.
"Take him to the cells," Griddlebone said coldly, letting go of Admetus. Magma nodded and dragged Admetus away, ignoring Cori's pleads. Griddlebone looked at Cori, who looked back at her, his green eyes wide.
"What did you tell him?" She asked Cori, growling. Cori tried to move back…but couldn't due to Molten standing behind him.
"N-Nothing," Cori stammered. Griddlebone glared at him, scrutinizing him. After a while she shrugged and motioned for Molten to let him go. Molten walked over to Griddlebone, she murmured something in his ear. Molten nodded and walked from the room. Cori's ears were pressed flat against his skull, his green eyes scared and wide. Cori lowered himself further onto his stomach as Griddlebone walked towards him. He averted his eyes to the floor.
"Griddlebone!" Cori almost cried in relief as Macavity yelled for her. Griddlebone looked at him once more before stalking from the room. Molten came in moments later, pulling Cori up and taking him to a different room. It was smaller, a mattress pressed against one wall. Molten pushed Cori onto the mattress and attached a shackle to his ankle. Cori looked up, his eyes wide. Molten shook his head.
"Relax, I'm not going to do anything," Molten murmured to him, making sure the shackle was attached right.
"What is she going to do to Admetus?" Cori asked, his voice breaking. Molten looked at him.
"No idea," Molten answered before he left the room. Cori sighed, looking around the empty room. At least now, he was away from Griddlebone…at least now he was somewhat safer.
Admetus groaned as he rolled over, body in pure pain. Griddlebone was angry, really angry, that he stood up to her…that he yelled at her. Griddlebone had decided to torture Admetus…and had told him exactly what she made Cori do. Admetus tried to lunge at her, tried to attack her but Magma had attacked him. Admetus stifled a cry of pain as he shifted his back right leg, which he guessed was broken. He sat up, paw pressed against his side. Broken ribs. Admetus leaned back against the wall, closing his eyes. He missed Tantomile, he hoped she was okay…and he hoped Cori wouldn't bear the brunt of Griddlebone's anger.
Misto stood off to the side, watching as Donnie played with the other kittens. He glanced over at Tugger, who was talking to Tantomile, Bomba and Demeter. Misto looked around as Millie and Jenny walked to the kittens, herding them towards Jenny's den. Misto smiled as he watched Donnie stumble along with the other kittens.
"Mistoffelees," Misto jumped at the sound of the gravelly voice. The Rumpus Cat stood behind him, fiery red eyes fixed firmly on him.
"Uh, hi?" Misto said nervously. Rumpus grinned, revealing jagged and sharp teeth.
"Where's Ghengis?" He asked, scratching his muscled chest with the long, sharp, black claws.
"In his den with Gilbert," Misto answered, pointing towards the den. Rumpus stared at him for a few more moments.
"Hey, Mist…uh, whoa," Tugger said as he joined Misto, eyeing the Rumpus Cat up and down. Tugger wrapped his arm around Misto's shoulders. Rumpus Cat eyed Tugger for a moment before slinking off towards Ghengis's den.
"Um, what was that about?" Tugger asked, shocked.
"He's helping us find the others," Misto murmured. Tugger stared at him. Misto and Tugger both looked towards Bomba's and Demeter's den when they heard a choked sob. Tantomile had spotted the Great Rumpus Cat and had broken down. Rumpus had heard the sob and stared at Tantomile, shocked. He had no idea why the Queen had just broken down when she saw him. Rumpus continued off towards Ghengis's den. Misto shook his head sadly. Tantomile had seen Rumpus and it had reminded her of Admetus, who dressed up as the Rumpus Cat during the Jellicle Ball, when Munkustrap did his account of The Aweful Battle of The Peke and The Pollicles.
"Where's Donnie?" Tugger asked suddenly. Misto shook himself out of the thoughts running through his head.
"Huh?" Misto asked. Tugger rolled his eyes.
"Where's Donnie?" Tugger asked slowly, making sure Misto heard it that time.
"With the other kittens…nap time," Misto explained, seeing the look on Tugger's face. Tugger gave a purr, nuzzling Misto's neck. Misto chuckled.
"Not now, Tums," Tugger gave an annoyed growl as Misto used Donnie's name for Tugger. Tugger sighed, digging his nose into the fur on Misto's neck.
"I wonder if Rumpus has found Munk and the others," Tugger murmured. Misto looked at Tugger, seeing the heart-broken look on Tugger's face. Misto turned around, putting his paw on the side of Tugger's gold face. Tugger's sad brown eyes looked at him.
"We'll find him, Tugger," Misto murmured. Tugger sighed, resting his head against Misto's as he wrapped his arms around Misto's waist.
"We'll find them all," Tugger nodded against Misto's head.
"I hope you're right, Misto," Tugger mumbled. "I don't think Munkustrap can last all that long,"
Munkustrap watched as Macavity paced around the room angrily. Munkustrap's stomach dropped when Macavity suddenly turned to face him, gold eyes furious. Munkustrap sunk back, his eyes shutting as his back hit the wall. He didn't bother opening his eyes. He could hear Macavity marching angrily towards him, hear Macavity's claws slipping out, and hear the angry breathing coming from Macavity. Munkustrap bit his lip to stop from crying out as Macavity clawed him across the chest, leaving deep, bleeding wounds on his silver black-striped chest. Munkustrap kept his eyes closed as Macavity kept beating him, hitting him, biting and kicking him over and over.
"Open your eyes!" Macavity snarled, digging his claws in Munkustrap's shoulders. Munkustrap reluctantly opened them and looked up at Macavity. He met Macavity's gold eyes and cringed. His gold eyes were still furious. Munkustrap kept his eyes open as the beating continued. He struggled not to cry out as the beating continued.
Tugger, where are you? Munkustrap couldn't help but think desperately.
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Two- Three more chapters until it's finished…I know, sad right?
I have exams tomorrow, then I'm done for two weeks…and when this is done, the first chapter of 'Cat and Mouse' will go up…and I have to warn you, it does contain some Cori and Munkustrap angst :P…not like this, but still angsty :D
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