~Author's note: Ahh finally a new bit of story put up, am really sorry for
taking so long, I'm not having much luck with balancing uni work and
writing fanfics at the moment. Anyway thank you so much to everyone who's
reviewed so far, Presto I loved ur really long review, it made my day, so
um you can get carried away more often lol. That's pretty much all I've got
to say for the moment so enojy this chapter and hopefully I'll have a new
chapter for you soon.
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(Tugger's POV)
Bomba offered to escort me back to the infirmary but I declined. Best to always leave them wanting more, that's what I always say. I caught up with Lonz and Grid who were also on their way back.
"Where's Munk?" I asked.
"He already went back, wanted to rest. Dad went to see how he was a little while ago," Grid explained. So she had already settled in to the role of a daughter. It seemed a little strange to me, I'd need a little time to get used to the whole idea.
As we walked in we saw that Munk was lying on one of the beds,
"Hey Munk, wassup?" I sat down on the bed. He looked up.
"Just thinking."
"About?"
Munk had an irritating habit of never elaborating on anything until you asked specifically.
"Something Deuteronomy said."
"Munk, don't make me hurt you. It's bloody annoying when you do this."
"Huh? What?"
"Earth to Munkustrap. What is up with you? What did Old D say?"
"He told me about my destiny, as a future Jellicle leader," he said, still looking dazed.
"Hold up. You? The Jellicle leader? How did you manage that one?"
"It's birthright apparently. Always the firstborn son of the Jellicle leader, or failing that the nearest relative."
"Wow," I breathed out.
"Yeah."
Now that was something to think about.
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(Munk's POV)
It was about a week later when I felt strong enough to venture out again. My injuries were healing nicely and didn't cause me much pain. As for our hunger, Jenny had been feeding us practically none stop. I could see the rest of my siblings begin to fill out, and I was sure that I was too.
"Aunt Jenny, I'm gonna go out today," I told her. We now affectionately referred to her as 'aunt' because she was the one who had decided to take us in and look after us while Deuteronomy was busy with his duties.
"Are you sure you feel up to it?" she asked with a concerned look.
"I'm positive," I gave her a quick hug before going outside.
"Well be careful then," she called after me. I grinned. It was nice to feel cared about. I had tried not to fall into that trap again, of feeling as though anyone cared but Jenny had reassured us time and time again that she was not going to leave us and neither was Old Deuteronomy or the other Jellicles. So I let my guard down Jenny was someone who I felt I could trust, someone who was the complete opposite of Grizabella.
"Well look who's finally up and about," Lonz said as he spotted me.
"Lazybones himself," Tug grinned.
I rolled my eyes and jumped up onto the bonnet of an old car. I lay down, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin.
"So Munk, just swapping lazing about indoors for lazing about outdoors?" Tug jumped up beside me.
"It's a start isn't it?" I yawned, "I've been inside so long I almost forgot what outdoors looked like."
Demeter popped up in front of me,
"Hello, I was beginning to think a vampire had got you," she giggled.
"Yes, I get the idea," I said, "I haven't been outside much."
"Hope you feel better. No more close encounters with the ground?"
"I'm happy to say I'm now always conscious unless I'm sleeping."
"I am glad," she gently rubbed her head against mine. I was blushing bright red and my silver fur probably wasn't doing much to hide it.
"Are you ok enough to come and play," she asked and looked over to where my brothers and sister were playing with other Jellicles.
"Playing," I smiled nostalgically, "I haven't done that since I was a kitten."
"You're not exactly over the hill yet, you're still only young," Dem reminded me, playfully trying to catch my tail.
"Oh yeah, I forgot," I paused for a moment, "I don't know whether I'm up to it yet. I thought I'd start off slow."
"I understand," Dem said then squealed when someone pulled her tail. Bombalurina appeared giggling like mad.
"Bombi!" Dem got to her feet, "I'm gonna get you for that!"
Bombi got a head start and Dem quickly chased after her,
"See you later Munk," she called. I just watched with an amused expression on my face but that quickly faded once I heard Macavity's voice,
"Don't you remember our little chat?" he hissed.
I clambered up to a sitting position,
"Yes, but that wasn't just about Demeter was it?"
"So you've worked it out, no matter. Don't get too comfy in the role of second-in-command because you won't be there for long. As for Demeter, keep away from her or you'll live to regret it."
He stalked off into the shadows while I sat there fuming. How dare he tell me what I could and couldn't do. Demeter wasn't even interested in Macavity in that way, as far as I knew she felt too young to go after anyone, and yet he acts as if she was his property. As for the position of second-in- command, I knew what I would do. I jumped off the old car and went searching for Deuteronomy. I found him with Aunt Jenny just outside of an old oven.
"Deuteronomy," I greeted him, "I'm ready."
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(Old Deut's POV)
Munk was doing well. He was taking his training seriously and really working hard. He had surprised me by initiating the training so soon. I would have expected that he'd need more time to get used to it all and even more to feel ready enough to start the training. But nevertheless he was doing fine. Skimble and I had been training him for the past three months now. Skimble was my choice of second until first Macavity, then Munkustrap came of age.
As for my other kittens they had all settled in nicely. Griddlebone however was going through a bit of a rebellious phase. As she was in her teens it was almost expected but that didn't stop me from worrying. Jenny and some of the other queens said they'd keep an eye on her for me. Which I had to admit was a load off my mind.
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(Munk's POV)
I noticed Demeter watching me while I was training. Skimble was teaching me to fight, as I would have to defend the tribe. But just knowing that Demeter was there made me blush bright red. Skimble glanced over in her direction and smirked knowingly,
"Just pretend she isn't watching lad, I need all your attention on this."
"Sorry Skimble," I mumbled, turning an even brighter shade of red.
"It's ok, tell you what. Take a break but after that I want you back here ready to put in 110% and I mean it."
"Thanks Skimble," I sighed and walked over to Demeter. It's amazing how just one person can throw you completely off track and float through your mind all day. I sat beside her,
"Spying on me are you?" I asked jokily.
"Of course, what else is there to do around here?"
I shrugged.
"Enjoying your training?"
I made a face, "It's hard work, but it's ok."
"I miss you," she said wistfully, "You're hardly ever around anymore."
My heart leapt, she actually missed me.
"I'll have to make more time for you then," I grinned.
"You better had, good friends aren't easy to come by."
My face fell, that's all she saw me as, a friend. It would probably be the only thing she ever saw me as. Dem continued not noticing my expression,
"Anyway, the ball is coming up soon, and I'm really hoping," she lowered her voice, "That Macavity will ask me to go with him."
That caught my attention, Macavity? She wanted to go with Macavity? I had a hard time comprehending that,
"Macavity?" I asked.
Dem blushed, "Yeh, um there's just something about him. You won't tell anyone will you?"
"No, of course not," I sat in stunned silence for a moment before making my excuses, "Well, I'd best get back. Skimble will be wanting to get back to training," I said before getting up and walking away. I couldn't help but feel jealous. Demeter and Macavity?
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~Author's note: Yep me again, so what did you think, love it? hate it? anywhere in between? Whatever you think please review and I'll take all comments into account. I worship reviewers so go on, make my day, pleeeeeeeeeeeease.
(Tugger's POV)
Bomba offered to escort me back to the infirmary but I declined. Best to always leave them wanting more, that's what I always say. I caught up with Lonz and Grid who were also on their way back.
"Where's Munk?" I asked.
"He already went back, wanted to rest. Dad went to see how he was a little while ago," Grid explained. So she had already settled in to the role of a daughter. It seemed a little strange to me, I'd need a little time to get used to the whole idea.
As we walked in we saw that Munk was lying on one of the beds,
"Hey Munk, wassup?" I sat down on the bed. He looked up.
"Just thinking."
"About?"
Munk had an irritating habit of never elaborating on anything until you asked specifically.
"Something Deuteronomy said."
"Munk, don't make me hurt you. It's bloody annoying when you do this."
"Huh? What?"
"Earth to Munkustrap. What is up with you? What did Old D say?"
"He told me about my destiny, as a future Jellicle leader," he said, still looking dazed.
"Hold up. You? The Jellicle leader? How did you manage that one?"
"It's birthright apparently. Always the firstborn son of the Jellicle leader, or failing that the nearest relative."
"Wow," I breathed out.
"Yeah."
Now that was something to think about.
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(Munk's POV)
It was about a week later when I felt strong enough to venture out again. My injuries were healing nicely and didn't cause me much pain. As for our hunger, Jenny had been feeding us practically none stop. I could see the rest of my siblings begin to fill out, and I was sure that I was too.
"Aunt Jenny, I'm gonna go out today," I told her. We now affectionately referred to her as 'aunt' because she was the one who had decided to take us in and look after us while Deuteronomy was busy with his duties.
"Are you sure you feel up to it?" she asked with a concerned look.
"I'm positive," I gave her a quick hug before going outside.
"Well be careful then," she called after me. I grinned. It was nice to feel cared about. I had tried not to fall into that trap again, of feeling as though anyone cared but Jenny had reassured us time and time again that she was not going to leave us and neither was Old Deuteronomy or the other Jellicles. So I let my guard down Jenny was someone who I felt I could trust, someone who was the complete opposite of Grizabella.
"Well look who's finally up and about," Lonz said as he spotted me.
"Lazybones himself," Tug grinned.
I rolled my eyes and jumped up onto the bonnet of an old car. I lay down, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin.
"So Munk, just swapping lazing about indoors for lazing about outdoors?" Tug jumped up beside me.
"It's a start isn't it?" I yawned, "I've been inside so long I almost forgot what outdoors looked like."
Demeter popped up in front of me,
"Hello, I was beginning to think a vampire had got you," she giggled.
"Yes, I get the idea," I said, "I haven't been outside much."
"Hope you feel better. No more close encounters with the ground?"
"I'm happy to say I'm now always conscious unless I'm sleeping."
"I am glad," she gently rubbed her head against mine. I was blushing bright red and my silver fur probably wasn't doing much to hide it.
"Are you ok enough to come and play," she asked and looked over to where my brothers and sister were playing with other Jellicles.
"Playing," I smiled nostalgically, "I haven't done that since I was a kitten."
"You're not exactly over the hill yet, you're still only young," Dem reminded me, playfully trying to catch my tail.
"Oh yeah, I forgot," I paused for a moment, "I don't know whether I'm up to it yet. I thought I'd start off slow."
"I understand," Dem said then squealed when someone pulled her tail. Bombalurina appeared giggling like mad.
"Bombi!" Dem got to her feet, "I'm gonna get you for that!"
Bombi got a head start and Dem quickly chased after her,
"See you later Munk," she called. I just watched with an amused expression on my face but that quickly faded once I heard Macavity's voice,
"Don't you remember our little chat?" he hissed.
I clambered up to a sitting position,
"Yes, but that wasn't just about Demeter was it?"
"So you've worked it out, no matter. Don't get too comfy in the role of second-in-command because you won't be there for long. As for Demeter, keep away from her or you'll live to regret it."
He stalked off into the shadows while I sat there fuming. How dare he tell me what I could and couldn't do. Demeter wasn't even interested in Macavity in that way, as far as I knew she felt too young to go after anyone, and yet he acts as if she was his property. As for the position of second-in- command, I knew what I would do. I jumped off the old car and went searching for Deuteronomy. I found him with Aunt Jenny just outside of an old oven.
"Deuteronomy," I greeted him, "I'm ready."
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(Old Deut's POV)
Munk was doing well. He was taking his training seriously and really working hard. He had surprised me by initiating the training so soon. I would have expected that he'd need more time to get used to it all and even more to feel ready enough to start the training. But nevertheless he was doing fine. Skimble and I had been training him for the past three months now. Skimble was my choice of second until first Macavity, then Munkustrap came of age.
As for my other kittens they had all settled in nicely. Griddlebone however was going through a bit of a rebellious phase. As she was in her teens it was almost expected but that didn't stop me from worrying. Jenny and some of the other queens said they'd keep an eye on her for me. Which I had to admit was a load off my mind.
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(Munk's POV)
I noticed Demeter watching me while I was training. Skimble was teaching me to fight, as I would have to defend the tribe. But just knowing that Demeter was there made me blush bright red. Skimble glanced over in her direction and smirked knowingly,
"Just pretend she isn't watching lad, I need all your attention on this."
"Sorry Skimble," I mumbled, turning an even brighter shade of red.
"It's ok, tell you what. Take a break but after that I want you back here ready to put in 110% and I mean it."
"Thanks Skimble," I sighed and walked over to Demeter. It's amazing how just one person can throw you completely off track and float through your mind all day. I sat beside her,
"Spying on me are you?" I asked jokily.
"Of course, what else is there to do around here?"
I shrugged.
"Enjoying your training?"
I made a face, "It's hard work, but it's ok."
"I miss you," she said wistfully, "You're hardly ever around anymore."
My heart leapt, she actually missed me.
"I'll have to make more time for you then," I grinned.
"You better had, good friends aren't easy to come by."
My face fell, that's all she saw me as, a friend. It would probably be the only thing she ever saw me as. Dem continued not noticing my expression,
"Anyway, the ball is coming up soon, and I'm really hoping," she lowered her voice, "That Macavity will ask me to go with him."
That caught my attention, Macavity? She wanted to go with Macavity? I had a hard time comprehending that,
"Macavity?" I asked.
Dem blushed, "Yeh, um there's just something about him. You won't tell anyone will you?"
"No, of course not," I sat in stunned silence for a moment before making my excuses, "Well, I'd best get back. Skimble will be wanting to get back to training," I said before getting up and walking away. I couldn't help but feel jealous. Demeter and Macavity?
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~Author's note: Yep me again, so what did you think, love it? hate it? anywhere in between? Whatever you think please review and I'll take all comments into account. I worship reviewers so go on, make my day, pleeeeeeeeeeeease.