"Gummibean!" A tuxedoed tom called. "Gummibean, come here! Your mother needs you!"

A small gold, orange and white calico sprinted out from the pipe. She was only a kitten, about fourteen or fifteen months old. The kitten skidded to a halt as she approached the black cat.

"Awww, Dad." She whined as he picked her up by the scruff of her neck. "Coffee was just about to show me something really cool."

"Well, it'll just have to wait." He mumbled through his teeth. "Your mother needed to talk to you." He set her down as they approached the old oven. A white queen was sprawled out in the sun atop the oven, her silky fur shining in the light.

"Victoria, I think I found what you were looking for." Misto called up to his mate. "She was off with that misfit, Coffee."

"Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer's son?" Victoria asked, climbing down from the oven.

"The one and only."

"He's not a misfit!" Gummi yelled. "He's my friend!"

Victoria looked down to her daughter. "I know, honey. What your father means is—"

"I know what he meant!" she shouted. "Just because he might steal or lie doesn't mean he can't be my friend!"

"Honey—"

"No, mom! If you and daddy can't approve of my friends, then maybe I shouldn't be your daughter!" She cried, taking off through the pipe. Victoria made to go after her, but Misto grabbed her shoulders.

"Just let her go." He whispered. "She needs to be alone."

"Oh, Misto. I can understand her, but I'll never be able to understand you." She climbed into the blankets within the oven.

"What do you mean?" he crawled in next to her.

"Why did you come to me after Jing was taken? Why didn't you keep searching?" she turned her tear-stained face to her mate.

"I couldn't—" he began.

"Couldn't what? Couldn't go out and fight for the one you love? Oh, Mistoffelees, I don't think you understand what love is anymore." She stifled a sob. "I remember the way you smiled at her when she was near. I remember the way you felt. You loved her. I don't think what we have here is as good enough as what you lost—"

"—Victoria—"

"—No, Mistoffelees! I can't be with you knowing you didn't care to look for your true love. I'm sorry. I don't feel the same way about you, Misto. I.....I don't love you."

Mistoffelees backed sadly out of the oven. His blue eyes shining with tears. He left the white queen, her sobs echoing in his ears. He leaped onto the old car, thinking about what she had said. Then, he remembered Gummibean. Quickly, he jumped from the car and darted out through the pipe to find his daughter.

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This one was even shorter than the last, but this is all I wanted in the chapter. Mistoffelees will be in the story still, don't worry. And you will be seeing a few of the other Jellicles as well! Review!