(Munk's POV)
I should have known that I could always count on Tugger. When he wasn't living up to his reputation he was a great guy, my best friend. Unfortunately he had once sworn me to secrecy about that side of himself and continued being the fun loving, irresponsible curious cat we all know and find irritating. Except for the kittens of course, for some reason they all adore him.
The ball was already in full swing and the Tugger was making his grand entrance. I stood off to the side trying to look disapproving of his antics but every now and then I had to force the amused smile off my face. Tug loved the limelight so much it was unbelievable. As the song continued I found myself mesmerized by Tugger's swinging hips. I had to turn away. Tugger is my friend, I shouldn't be looking at him like that, it's weird. My thoughts were distracted when the kittens' ear piercing shrieks filled the air, especially Etcetera's. That kit sure has a good pair of lungs on her. My ears were ringing after the final shriek that Tugger thankfully brought to an end.
The night had some surprises in store. Grizabella entered the clearing. As soon as Tugger noticed her he stormed off after saying something I'd rather not repeat, especially if there may be kittens present.
Tugger was Grizabella's son, she abandoned him in the junkyard quite soon after he was born and was never seen since. This I had always suspected was the reason for Tugger's mask. He needed the limelight, to be the center of attention to feel worthy, to feel wanted after being abandoned by the cat who should have raised and loved him.
Grizabella soon left after the hostility she received. I had originally stayed close to her to protect the jellicles. But it soon became apparent to me that I was also protecting her from the jellicles. I noticed that Tugger wasn't about and hoped that he wouldn't let this ruin the ball for him.
I was brought back out of my thoughts by the announcement that Old Deuteronomy was on his way. I began to sing and was pleasantly surprised to hear Tugger take over from me. He appeared to be calm again but even so I whispered,
"You ok?"
He nodded slightly and I decided not to take the matter any further. The arrival of Old Deuteronomy signalled the unofficial beginning of the ball. For reasons unknown Dad always showed up later than everyone else.
The ball continued like clockwork, there was another appearance from Grizabella but again this was dealt with. In fact you could say things were going great up until the third Macavity scare...
"Macavity!" Demeter shrieked.
A few seconds later came a laugh that practically made my fur stand on end. The Napoleon of Crime was in the junkyard. The jellicles grouped together and I stood ready to protect them. Macavity finally appeared but I found myself rooted to the spot as his henchrats catnapped Old Deuteronomy. I couldn't move until Macavity had disappeared into the shadows. I chased after him cursing myself for not taking better care of Dad.
"And Skimble...you go with Asparagus, right everyone we've got to find him!"
I rushed around the junkyard searching but Macavity wasn't there, neither was Dad. Stupid, stupid! Why didn't I stay closer to Dad? Protecting the leader is the first priority of a second-in-command and I'd failed already. I returned to the clearing as fast as I could, now that Old Deuteronomy was gone, I had to at least attempt to protect the jellicles if I can even manage that.
As I arrived Macavity's maniac laugher echoed around the yard, he was back. He appeared but merely gestured to the other side of the clearing. Old Deuteronomy was being led in by the henchrats. They had brought him back. I turned back and Macavity had gone, even so I looked round to make sure. Part of me realised I was only stalling so I wouldn't have to face Dad, I'd failed him. Some second-in-command I've turned out to be.
Suddenly I noticed Demeter acting very strangely towards Dad. When it came to Demeter, I had learnt to go along with her instincts. So I watched while keeping close in case I was needed. She dived on to Deuteronomy who revealed his true identity. It was Macavity in disguise!
I pulled Dem away from him and stood protectively in front of her. But not for long, Macavity hit me across the face causing me to stagger sideways and pulled Dem from behind me. I quickly caught hold of her legs as he dragged her along the ground. He wasn't going to catnap her again. When we rescued her from Macavity's lair after she was catnapped she wouldn't speak, didn't even seem to notice anyone not even Bomb. Eventually with a lot of work Bomb and I had helped her to almost come to terms with it. If Macavity got hold of her again, we'd lose her forever.
As Macavity and I were involved in what could only be described as a 'tug of war' over Dem, Lonzo swooped her up into his arms and carried her away. I smiled inwardly knowing that she would be loving every minute in Lonzo's arms.
I blocked Macavity's path to Dem and Lonzo. Lonz would keep Dem safe, while I.I just had to keep the rest of us safe. Macavity made the first move by slashing me across the face. Stars danced around my head but I managed to retaliate and then the fight got fiercer. I hated to admit it but as the fight continued I was getting weaker and Macavity didn't even seem tired. My energy just evaporated with each slash of Macavity's claws into my skin. He flung me to the ground like a rag doll and I was too weak to move. Luckily Lonz stepped in and he and the other jellicles drove him away. Strike two for me.
I should have known that I could always count on Tugger. When he wasn't living up to his reputation he was a great guy, my best friend. Unfortunately he had once sworn me to secrecy about that side of himself and continued being the fun loving, irresponsible curious cat we all know and find irritating. Except for the kittens of course, for some reason they all adore him.
The ball was already in full swing and the Tugger was making his grand entrance. I stood off to the side trying to look disapproving of his antics but every now and then I had to force the amused smile off my face. Tug loved the limelight so much it was unbelievable. As the song continued I found myself mesmerized by Tugger's swinging hips. I had to turn away. Tugger is my friend, I shouldn't be looking at him like that, it's weird. My thoughts were distracted when the kittens' ear piercing shrieks filled the air, especially Etcetera's. That kit sure has a good pair of lungs on her. My ears were ringing after the final shriek that Tugger thankfully brought to an end.
The night had some surprises in store. Grizabella entered the clearing. As soon as Tugger noticed her he stormed off after saying something I'd rather not repeat, especially if there may be kittens present.
Tugger was Grizabella's son, she abandoned him in the junkyard quite soon after he was born and was never seen since. This I had always suspected was the reason for Tugger's mask. He needed the limelight, to be the center of attention to feel worthy, to feel wanted after being abandoned by the cat who should have raised and loved him.
Grizabella soon left after the hostility she received. I had originally stayed close to her to protect the jellicles. But it soon became apparent to me that I was also protecting her from the jellicles. I noticed that Tugger wasn't about and hoped that he wouldn't let this ruin the ball for him.
I was brought back out of my thoughts by the announcement that Old Deuteronomy was on his way. I began to sing and was pleasantly surprised to hear Tugger take over from me. He appeared to be calm again but even so I whispered,
"You ok?"
He nodded slightly and I decided not to take the matter any further. The arrival of Old Deuteronomy signalled the unofficial beginning of the ball. For reasons unknown Dad always showed up later than everyone else.
The ball continued like clockwork, there was another appearance from Grizabella but again this was dealt with. In fact you could say things were going great up until the third Macavity scare...
"Macavity!" Demeter shrieked.
A few seconds later came a laugh that practically made my fur stand on end. The Napoleon of Crime was in the junkyard. The jellicles grouped together and I stood ready to protect them. Macavity finally appeared but I found myself rooted to the spot as his henchrats catnapped Old Deuteronomy. I couldn't move until Macavity had disappeared into the shadows. I chased after him cursing myself for not taking better care of Dad.
"And Skimble...you go with Asparagus, right everyone we've got to find him!"
I rushed around the junkyard searching but Macavity wasn't there, neither was Dad. Stupid, stupid! Why didn't I stay closer to Dad? Protecting the leader is the first priority of a second-in-command and I'd failed already. I returned to the clearing as fast as I could, now that Old Deuteronomy was gone, I had to at least attempt to protect the jellicles if I can even manage that.
As I arrived Macavity's maniac laugher echoed around the yard, he was back. He appeared but merely gestured to the other side of the clearing. Old Deuteronomy was being led in by the henchrats. They had brought him back. I turned back and Macavity had gone, even so I looked round to make sure. Part of me realised I was only stalling so I wouldn't have to face Dad, I'd failed him. Some second-in-command I've turned out to be.
Suddenly I noticed Demeter acting very strangely towards Dad. When it came to Demeter, I had learnt to go along with her instincts. So I watched while keeping close in case I was needed. She dived on to Deuteronomy who revealed his true identity. It was Macavity in disguise!
I pulled Dem away from him and stood protectively in front of her. But not for long, Macavity hit me across the face causing me to stagger sideways and pulled Dem from behind me. I quickly caught hold of her legs as he dragged her along the ground. He wasn't going to catnap her again. When we rescued her from Macavity's lair after she was catnapped she wouldn't speak, didn't even seem to notice anyone not even Bomb. Eventually with a lot of work Bomb and I had helped her to almost come to terms with it. If Macavity got hold of her again, we'd lose her forever.
As Macavity and I were involved in what could only be described as a 'tug of war' over Dem, Lonzo swooped her up into his arms and carried her away. I smiled inwardly knowing that she would be loving every minute in Lonzo's arms.
I blocked Macavity's path to Dem and Lonzo. Lonz would keep Dem safe, while I.I just had to keep the rest of us safe. Macavity made the first move by slashing me across the face. Stars danced around my head but I managed to retaliate and then the fight got fiercer. I hated to admit it but as the fight continued I was getting weaker and Macavity didn't even seem tired. My energy just evaporated with each slash of Macavity's claws into my skin. He flung me to the ground like a rag doll and I was too weak to move. Luckily Lonz stepped in and he and the other jellicles drove him away. Strike two for me.