(This is set a year after the previous chapter)

(The toms are playing football whilst the queens sit at the side keeping score)

Elizabeth: Hey everyone! (She walks into the junkyard where they are playing)

Tom: Elizabeth! You came!

Elizabeth: Of course, I wouldn't miss this for the world.

Jingo: So, what have you been up to in the last year?

Elizabeth: Nothing really, got bored loads of times, but my parents are thinking of moving near the junkyard, so that's good.

Aggie: Won't your owners notice?

Elizabeth: They never seem to when we've gone away before, so I'm guessing not...

Miyela: As if anyone would notice her anyway.

Dan: Miyela! You can't just say that about cats, they could get seriously offended.

Seraphina: But she didn't seem to so...

Jell: It's still rude.

Seraphina: (in a mocking manner) It's still rude! (she laughs hard with Miyela, high fives her then they walk off together)

Harmonia: Guys, my parents talked to Old Deuteronomy and she said it was ok if Astraea joins us for the ball next year!

Calypso: That's amazing!

Cassius: Now she can join in all the fun with us!

Astraea: I can't wait for next year! It's going to be so fun!

Per: It definitely will be with you around. (she cuddles Astraea)

Em: Ok, so shall we carry on with our game?

Harmonia: Sure!

(Timeskip)

Victoria: So, all the kittens seem to be getting on with each other, don't they?

Cass: They do, although Miyela is being a bit moody lately.

Alonzo: I think she just needs to settle in more.

Tanto: Yes, Calypso and Cassius had to when they first met everyone.

Jelly: What do you think they're doing now?

Jerrie: Last time I checked on the kits, they were playing with a ball.

Tugger: The toms were, but the queens were keeping score.

Deme: The queens never liked to get their paws dirty did they.

Jemima: I think it's so sweet that they were all wondering if Astraea could join in with the ball next year.

Socrates: Yes, although some weren't so keen on the idea.

Teazer: I guess it's because she's so young.

Plato: Probably.

Misto: Do you think they'll actually pay attention when learning the dances and songs?

Bomba: I doubt they will. (They all laugh)

(Timeskip to after the ball)

Tom: Has anyone seen Elizabeth?

Miyela: And why would you care?

Jell: Because she's our friend!

Per: I think she went over to the car...

(Tomtuggery runs over to the car and finds Elizabeth crying)

Tom: Elizabeth? What's wrong?

Elizabeth: (She looks up and wipes away her tears) Oh, nothing...

Jingo: Something has to be wrong.

Em: You don't have to hide anything from us.

Elizabeth: (She bursts out crying again) My owners are moving away to their other home this weekend...

Tom: But they're leaving you behind?

Elizabeth: No... They're taking me away with them!

Jingo: We can visit you can't we?

Elizabeth: No, it's too far away...

Em: When will you be back?

Elizabeth: That's the problem... Never!

Tom: That's not fair!

Jingo: Well before you go, why don't we go and tell the others?

Elizabeth: Alright then...

(Timeskip) (All the kittens are sat in a circle and all look sad as Elizabeth delivers the news)

Elizabeth: And that's why I've been quite upset...

Per: Wait, so you're really leaving?

(Elizabeth nods)

Astraea: No! Don't leave me! (She hugs Elizabeth tight and Elizabeth picks her up)

Elizabeth: Don't worry, you'll forget about me pretty soon.

Aggie: Of course we won't! You're our friend!

Tom: We'll be missing you everyday.

Seraphina: Not everybody will...

Em: Stop, even you will miss her!

Calypso: (Walking towards the group with Cassius) Elizabeth, your parents are looking for you...

Cassius: They sent us to get you...

Elizabeth: Well... I guess this is goodbye...

Jell: Oh no!

(They all join together for a group hug)

Elizabeth: I have to go...

Tom: We'll never forget you!

Elizabeth: Goodbye...