"I just don't get why you're asking me for permission" Mungojerrie stated, trying his hardest not to smile.

"I want to do something right for a change" he said as he rubbed his nose. "And make my parents proud."

"Your parents? Quaxo, they are proud of you. You're respectable, well mannered and you're at lest trying to embrace your powers, which is more then I can say for Victoria. Trust me, I knew Tantomile and Mistofelees for a while and I know when they're proud."

"Thank you" Quaxo said as he nodded, only to hide the color that rose to his white face. "So... can I?"

"I'm not the one who can tell you that; she has to. I won't give my daughter away to someone she doesn't want. I do have one question though" Mungo stopped to take a breath before looking the Tom in his dark eyes. "Do you love her?"

He watched as Quaxo's mouth drop as he tried to form words. "I don't know if... it's love. She does mean more to me then any other cat... in the world."

Jerrie allowed his smile to show this time as he nodded. "That's love Buddy."

"I'll – I'll ask her tomorrow. Good night Mungojerrie; and thank you" Quaxo smiled as he left the box. Mungo waved a paw at him as he watched him get swallowed up by the black. He turned back around and looked at the sleeping form of his daughter and sighed.

"You're getting a good Tom to love" he said as he mussed her fur. "He's getting a better Queen though... I love you kitten"

"One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight. One and Two, Three, Four" Teazer chanted as she tried to give last minute pointers to the smaller kittens who were about to witness their first Ball. The kittens tried their best to follow her movements as she walked them through a dance one more time; most of them could fake their way through it while others needed more work. The sun was set and the dark sky was alight with the large Jellicle Moon and millions of small stars. Bombalurina and Demeter, who mated last year, were off to the side talking with a small group of Queens as Tugger, Alonzo and Quaxo began to help Rumpelteazer with the kittens.

"Quaxo's going to be a good Tom-in-law" as voice whispered above Mungojerrie. He turned around sharply and saw Munkustrap looking down upon the Yard.

"How did you know it was going to be him" Mungojerrie whispered, hoping not to have attention drawn to him.

"I can tell" Munkustrap said simply as he jumped down and turned towards the Tire "They way that they carry themselves around each other gives it away big time. And because I betted for Alonzo. Long live the losing streak."

Mungo watched as Quaxo lifted the small calico over his head and allowed his paw to run down her thigh. His legs felt as shaky as hers looked as he walked towards them, to assist with the dance. His and Rumpel's noses touched for a moment as she smiled warmly at him. He contorted himself like a table and felt his daughter being laid over him. Quaxo ran his paws over her chest as the rest of the Tribe crowded around, getting ready for a nap. Rumpel was lifted off of him and he felt as if she was spiritually removed from him; as if she was no longer his; she was now Quaxo's. Everyone curled up, nuzzled together and fell asleep.

"Congratulations" Jennyanydots said as she hugged Rumpelteazer and Quaxo rather tightly. "The two of you are perfect for each other."

"Can we get through" Mistofelees asked as he tapped her on the shoulder. Jennyanydots stepped aside and allowed him and Tantomile to get to the two, now adult, cats. "Welcome to the family Rumpelteazer" Mistofelees said as he hugged her.

"Thank" she said, smiling widely. Mistofelees released her and went to hug his son as Rumpel slipped away out of the crowd. "Hi Dad... Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, why" Mungo asked, looking up at her.

"Well, you aren't joining into the festivities... well, the group at least. Isn't it tradition for family of both parties that participated in the Mating Dance to be in attendance?"

"Yes my little know-it-all" he said as he poked her nose, emitting a giggle from her.

"...Is it Quaxo" she breathed uncertainly. "Is that why you aren't over there?"

"What... no. It's not him; I just wish that you had your mother here as well." He sighed. "You know, with tradition and all."

"She didn't know Dad..." Rumpel said simply. "And it's her lost. Now come on, before Quaxo starts to think that I ran out on him."

Jerrie laughed and allowed himself to be dragged into the after Ball celebration. He walked in front of the small Tuxedo Tom, who looked up at him fearfully, and gave him a big warm hug, making him relax, knowing that it was a sign of acceptance. "What say we all go out to High Street tonight to celebrate? I know a restaurant where we can get some great food."

The small group agreed as they set out into the rising sun, everyone going their own way. Rumpelteazer hugged him after Misto and Tantomile were gone. "Are you going home Dad?"

"Yeah, I don't want our humans to start to worry about us" he said as he placed a kiss on her forehead. "Quaxo, you take good care of her."

"Don't worry" Quaxo said as he put an arm around her waist "I will"

Mungo turned around and faced the sunrise, walking down the street. He left her there, she was gone, she wasn't his or at least not just his anymore. He made sure that no other cat was around and allowed a tear or two to run down his face. He didn't wipe it away, there was no need to. He slipped inside of their human's house and curled up. "It's not the without you here kitten. It's better, now I get the whole bed to myself" he said, laughing to himself.

A/N: I don't know if I should stop it there or not. Something doesn't seem right about that being the ending but I'm not too sure what I could add to it; maybe a visit from Griddlebone? Or I could just move on to my next story. Your choice, have a vote on it. Campaign if you wish. I have to go make spaghetti right now, eh. Then go to meet the teacher with Maa, and then I have the TV line up with Daa.

They posted the cats list for Drama eh. I didn't see it but Poet told me that I'm Adam's maid again. Grrr. It was bad enough being his maid during Annie. Laughs. Now I got to do every whore like thing he tells me to... or I can kick him. I choose kick. It'll be fine though, just like when we were backstage during the Wizard of Oz. The light down the bra... That was horribly funny. I brought little blue lights with me so I could find my way across the stage in the dark. I get there and I press the button to turn it off, my dress not having pockets I decided to stick it down my bra. It was still lit up though, Adam and all the other stage crew peoples laughed. I, luckily, found that out before I went on stage. So I gave it to Adam to sick in his pockets. He told me he had pockets on the second night... I think that he just like watching me stick my hand down my top.

Kassoro – I hope you didn't die while waiting. I bet that there's going to be a bundle of Mungo as her Dad fic now. Who knows?

Chimalmaht – I'm going doing it because it's you Love; and because you gave me the idea to have it as Quaxo. It wasn't just your hopes; you were the first to review so I decided to let you name the Tom. I could have gone either way.

Seravenia Briar Rose – Briar Rose... Isn't that what the three fairy people called Sleeping Beauty? Anyways, I'm glad that you like it. You're totally awesome

Super Poet Gurl – Yes, I was there as you wrote, and where were you at Lunch? And I don't get pissed when you don't read them, I get lonely. I don't hit you harder wither, that's just your imagination. As for the evil part... well you're dead on there. I knew you'd love it. You were kind of close though, it was Misto's son. And I won't stop laughing...

TigressJellicle – Thanks. I got my lyrics now.

I don't wanna work, I just wanna bang on me drums all day. I don't wanna play, I just wanna bang on me drums all day...