"Mungojerrie is the greatest of all cats" Mungojerrie sang as he walked down the dark streets with his daughter. He swung his sock over his other shoulder, the other one was starting to hurt from the weight of it. Rumpelteazer jogged slightly to catch up with him, coin purse clutched with in her paws.

"What about me" she asked as she tried to match her steps with him.

"That's right" he said as he stopped for a moment to think and then started singing again. "As for Rumpelteazer, well, she is a brat."

Rumpelteazer's fur bristled slightly as she looked up at him angrily. "I don't like that song" she fumed. Jerrie tried not to laugh as she kept glancing up at him waiting for an apology. He continued walking down the street with her and stopped to rest on a bus stop's bench.

"Good run tonight eh Dad" she asked, apparently she had forgave him already.

"Yeah, it wasn't too bad" He said as he messed up her head fur. "If only you wouldn't giggle."

She began giggling as she tried to put her coat back in place. "Good luck with that."

Jerrie laughed as he looked up into the sky. 'Here it goes...'

"Teazer what- what do want to know about your Mother?" His heart was beating so hard in his chest he didn't even notice that the giggling has stopped.

"My mom..."

"Yeah your mom. Is there anything you want to know about her?"

"Who was she" she asked as she looked up at her father.

"Her name was Griddlebone... She was beautiful, just like you. She was a white Persian and loved to dance and sing. She also loved traveling and the ocean. Anything else?"

Rumpel looked down at the ground, lost in thought. "Did she like me?"

Mungo sighed; he knew that she was going to ask that. "She did; very much."

"So why did she leave?"

"Because... because she wasn't ready to have kittens. She told me that once but then when she held you it was as if you were all that mattered, I though that she was over it. One morning she wasn't there, just a note saying she met back up with Growltiger and that she was going to go sailing with him."

"So if you didn't have me you two would still be together" Teazer said as it dawned on her.

"Probably" Jerrie agreed as he hugged her. "But I think I like it better this way."

"Don't you wish you were still together though?"

"Yes, I wished that a lot, but if it means that I'll have to give you up it's not worth it."

Jerrie felt drops of water fall on to his furry arms; he cast a quick glance to the sky and noticed that it was still as clear as it ever was. He tightened the hug he had on the crying calico, partly in comfort for her and partially so she wouldn't see the tears that appeared in his own dark eyes.

Mungojerrie walked through the Junkyard the next morning, there was only one more day until the Jellicle Ball and a lot of the cats were excited; mainly the kittens. It seemed that everywhere he turned there were cats talking about the Ball, he couldn't blame them. It was the highlight of the season. Dancing, Singing, excitement, the new mates... Alright so there was a downside in his eyes. He was going to loose his little daughter; she was still going to be his daughter but she wont be the little kitten who'd run to him when scared by the storms; she'd run to her mate.

'I wonder if Munk placed his bet yet' Mungo thought with a smile as he began to scan the area for the Tom. He caught sight of a patch of silver and black fur peaking out through the rubbish. Mungo approached it, being sure to be light on his paws and tapped on the Tabby's back.

"AUGH" Jerrie screamed in surprise as he came face to face with a black one; bright blue eyes being the only thing visible against the dingy garbage background. A paw flew to his mouth to muffle his yell.

"Shh" Munkustrap shushed. "You'll give away my position"

Jerrie raised an eye brow at the Tom as the paw left his mouth. "What are you doing?"

"I'm watching Rumpel, Alonzo and Quaxo. I'm trying to find out who she's the closest with so I can place my bet and win. But she is being such... such a flirt. She's being so affectionate towards them, hugging both of them, giving each of them kisses, joking with them; it's as if she knows I'm watching." Munkustrap poked his head back through the junk, accompanied with Mungojerrie and looked down at where the three kittens were. The two Toms ran off as Teazer cover her eyes for a minute and then set out after them; obviously playing hide-and-go-seek.

"So how did you do that to your face?"

"Charcoal" Munkustrap whispered as Rumpelteazer found Alonzo who was hiding in paint can.

'That's a good idea; I'll have to try that sometime....' Mungo thought as he continued to watch them, Munkustrap was true to his word, Rumpelteazer was rather affectionate with both of them. 'I'm starting to doubt placing a bet myself...' The two continued to watch in silence, Munkustrap casting glances at the sun in the sky.

"High Noon" Munkustrap sighed as if he was from an old Western Movie and was about to duel. "Tugger's waiting to hear my bet, I have to go..."

"Who are you betting for" Mungojerrie asked as he poked his head out of the hiding place.

"I don't know... I'll just have to do Eeinie Meanie Miney Moe and hope for the best." Munkustrap said as he brushed the charcoal off of his face.

"Good Luck Buddy" Mungojerrie said as he patted the tabby on the shoulder. He poked his head back through the hole and saw three pairs of eyes staring back at him.

"Dad... What are you doing" Rumpelteazer asked, scrunching up her brow.

"I'm... I was looking for you. The three of you in fact" Mungo said, trying not to pause for too long between his words. "I'm going for a walk –into town- and I was wondering if you would like to come with me."

The three looked between each other before nodding collectively. "Sure, Love to."

"Get to bed will you" Mungojerrie said as he turned around. Rumpelteazer was already curled up into a ball, fast asleep. "Oh... Alright then; who was making that noise?"

"Sorry I tripped coming up the path" said the Tom in the doorway.

"Oh, it's just you.... shouldn't you be asleep?" Mungojerrie asked as he motioned to him to come inside.

"I'm on my way there, I just wanted to check in on Teazer and make sure that she's okay after that Pollicle... attacked."

Mungo laughed out loud as he thought back to earlier that day when he brought the kittens into town. He let them wander around the park, Mungo was enjoying a rather nice piece of sun, when Alonzo woke him up saying that a Pollicle knocked down Quaxo and was attacking Teazer. When he got there Rumpel was pinned to the ground by a Poodle who was licking her face. The Toms modified the story thought when they got back to the yard to make it seem like it was a life and death struggle to save one of their Queens.

"She's fine" Mungo reassured. "I'd let her tell you that herself but she's already asleep."

"Oh" the black and white Tom nodded as he saw the calico in the corner of the room. "Tell her I dropped by when she wakes up tomorrow. Um... Mungo, I was wondering if I could ask you something else; before I go to bed."

"Anything, what can I do for you" Jerrie asked as he sat himself down.

"Well, I was wondering- If it's alright that is. I mean, I'd like you permission to... todancewithTeazerattheBall." The Tom shut his eyes, as he rambled off the last part. Mungojerrie continued to look at him, a smile spreading across his face although no one's eyes were opened to see it.

"Dance with Teazer at the Ball?" Mungojerrie asked, trying to keep his voice neutral. "Why would you need my permission? You danced with her at all the other Balls" Mungo removed the smile from his face as he the cat's eyes open. "Or- is this a different sort of dance? I don't know the Mating Dance perhaps."

The black eyes went down to the ground as he drew circles with his paw. "...Yes."

A/N: I think I'll leave it there for now. It's like, 10:30 at night right now. I want to get this up today! It would have been up earlier if I had not babysat, and even earlier if I waited until I finished writing the whole fic before putting it up. It would be longer too. Oh well, back to this.

Who do you think the Tom is? Alonzo, Quaxo... Mistofelees or Bustopher Jones perhaps? I hope not. Shudder I think I know but I'm not too sure.... I'll try to have the next chapter up before I go in for my tests. I can't make promises but I'm sure I'll have something up for you all. Ack! I sound like a Glace Bayer.... Curse Cireana and her strong accent and my ability to pick them up.

Chimalmaht – She may mate with Quaxo, you'll have to wait longer. Sorry Love. And you'll have to wait to see if Munkustrap breaks his loosing streak.

Armitage – I tried that and it wasn't working for me. I did eventually find it though. Thanks for your help.

lozzypop – Yeah, I find the pairing unusual too. That's why I had to do it. No, not really, this just came to me. As for Munku, he made be brave, dead gorgeous, and.... silver? But somewhere in there must be some self-doubt. I did try your site but the site was down. I found a site though. Surprisingly it's one of my favorite sites, I just never explored it enough to find the lyrics.

DemiGold – I'd like to hug Jerrie because of what Griddlebone did to him... And if that lead to a date then I guess I'll just have to try to live through it. Teazer, in general is a cute character to me she reminds me of meself... Laughs And you too will have to wait to see who the Mystery Tom is.

Little Lulu, Little Lulu, with freckles on her skin. Always in and out of trouble; but mostly always in... Wow, it sounds like Teazer. Using her mother's lipstick for the letter she writes, Lulu, what a surprise.