That afternoon, the Junkyard was filled with the buzz of good news. By now, most of the adults had heard about Victoria and Mistofelees, but some had been out and about the past few days, and hadn't been around. Because of this, Munkustrap called a meeting, to which Old Deuteronomy would be there to bless the new found loves.
"My, how time sure does fly", Jennyanydots said to her sister Jellylorum. Both queens were a bit sad, but more happy than anyone else.
"Oh, I know, my dear. It seems like only yesterday they were big balls of fur and fluff!!", Jelly replied to her sister.
Just then, Munkustrap walked in, helping his father to the old tire. Tugger ran down and took his place on the other side, and together, father and sons sat on the tire.
"Friends, today is a day which brings much celebration!! It has been a long while, but we finally have new changes in the Junkyard….changes that will bring new life and new loves.", Munkustrap said to the tribe, a wide smile on his face. He looked over to his left and saw Victoria and Mistofelees cuddling with each other. He motioned for them to stand up and join him.
"My fellow Jellicles, Victoria and Mistofelees have chosen each other for nine lives of love, happiness and compassion.", Munkustrap announced. He then called Jellylorum and Bustopher Jones to stand next to their children.
"Jellylorum, do you approve of your daughter's choice in a mate?", Munkustrap asked.
"Yes, with all my heart!!", Jelly exclaimed, hugging Misto. Munkustrap smiled and turned to Bustopher.
"Bustopher, do you agree in your son's choice in a mate?", Munkustrap asked.
"Yes, yes, quite!! I say she's as lovely as any!", the Twenty-five Pounder said, kissing Victoria on the cheek.
Munkustrap stood aside as Old Deuteronomy stood and started to bless the new couple, but was interrupted when Etcetera and Tumble came bounding in, hand in hand. They stopped in their tracks and looked a little embarrassed when they noticed they had interrupted something quite important. Etcetera leaned back against Tumble, who held her protectively and lovingly.
"Um, we're right sorry!! We'll just, um, be on our way…", Tumble said, smiling sheepishly.
Munkustrap looked at Old Deuteronomy, then back at the two kittens standing in front of him, and then smiled knowingly.
"Wait, before you go, is there something you want to tell the rest of us?", Munksutrap asked, raising an eyebrow. Tumble looked down at Etcetera and they smiled at each other before Etcetera giggled.
"Well…I think we would like to tell the tribe that….Tumble and I are in love!", Etcetera said, as Victoria rushed forward and hugged her sister with all her might.
Old Deuteronomy, unable to contain his happiness, laughed a hearty laugh and motioned for the next new couple to join the others on the tire. He patted Munkustrap on the back, and then sat next to his other son, Tugger.
"Friends, it seems as if today is even happier than intended, for here before us is another new couple. Etcetera and Tumblebrutus have chosen each other for nine lives full of love, happiness and compassion.", Munkustrap exclaimed as cheers rose from the crowd.
"And I thought he'd never stop being a troublemaker!", Jenny said happily, tears forming in her eyes. She leaned against her own mate, Skimbleshanks as they watched both of their nieces come of age before their eyes.
Munkustrap motioned for Jellylorum again, and Asparagus, who was Tumble's father.
"Jelly, do you approve of your daughter's choice in a mate?", Munkustrap asked Jelly for the second time.
"Yes, of course, of course!", Jelly exclaimed, giving her new son-in-law a hug as well.
"Asparagus, do you approve of your son's choice in a mate?", Munkustrap asked the happy Tom.
"Yes, I'm quite pleased! Someone to keep him on his toes!", Asparagus said, nuzzling Etcetera.
Old Deuteronomy stood then, blessed both couples in the name of the Everlasting Cat, and was about to sit back down when the happy laughter of Jemima and Plato were heard, followed by the oven door opening and Electra and Pouncival falling out. They were met with happy cheers, and Skimbleshanks and Jennyanydots saw their daughters come of age.
"Now, oi don't know if oi loike me own sistas growin up…it makes me feel koind of old!", Mungojerrie said, witnessing his little sisters newfound love. Rumpleteazer just laughed and swatted him upside the head. He was so emotional sometimes…
As Old Deuteronomy blessed Jemima and Plato, and then Electra and Pouncival, in the name of the Everlasting Cat, the Jellicles rejoiced, for the blessings of new life was about to be bestowed apon them.
~*~A/N: coming up….new kittens for your entertainment!!!