Problems With Curious Kittens
By Robin Girl
Chapter 2

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"Come on Tugger..." Bombalurina moaned as he kissed her again. "Stop doing this to me?"

"Doing what my dear?" Rum Tum Tugger replied pulling the Queen closer to him and placing his lips on hers.

Both fell off the 'bed' and onto the floor rolling around together. Bombalurina purred happily and stradled her boyfriend stroking his hair. "We'll have to tell the others our wonderful news."

"Oh? Or shall we keep it a secret?"

Bombalurina giggled and kissed him again. "I don't know."

"Tugger..."

The Tugger sighed and sat up to see Alonzo standing there. "What is it Alonzo?"

"There was an accident in the junkyard."

"And?"

"Mistoffelees and Tumblebrutus are stuck under a pile of junk."

Tugger stood quickly straightening his belt and then he grabbed Alonzo by his arms and pushed him hard agaisnt the wall. "He is alright? Right?"

"W..Who?" Alonzo asked scared.

"Misto." Tugger already knew the answer when he saw the look in Alonzo's eyes. "He's not dead is he?"

"We don't know anything yet. Munkustrap is pretty upset about it though. The Toms are over there right now trying to move enough debri to pull them out."

Bombalurina squeezed Tugger's arm gently, "It's alright, Mistoffelees is strong. So is Tumblebrutus. They'll make it through."

Rum Tum Tugger pulled away and let go of Alonzo, "Let's go."

*~*~*~*~*

Munkustrap was near tears and he and the other Toms dug through the mess. "Anyone find anything yet?"

"I see an arm." Skimbleshanks shouted. He started digging again and this time faster. It was Tumblebrutus. "Brutus? Answer me lad."

Tumblebrutus opened his eyes in pain. What the heck happened? He saw Skimbleshanks staring at him. "Skimble? Everything hurts."

"Hang on." A few more moments of digging and they had enough to drag Tumblebrutus out of the pile.

Once out Plato took him and held him close. "Plato? Where is Misto?"

"Don't worry, they will find him."

"Are you sure? I promised I'd catch him and I didn't..." Tumblebrutus whispered then blacked out.

"Search around the same spot that Tumble was in. Misto will probably be there."

Munkustrap and Skimble obeyed not noticing the arrival of Alonzo and The Tugger. Bombalurina had stayed with the other Queens getting everything ready for them when they found the kittens.

"I found him. Mistoffelees, answer me." The black kitten made no move to reply. Rum pushed Munkustrap and Skimble out of the way kneeling in front of the hole. "Come on Misto, it's me Tugger, come on answer." Still the black kitten made no reply.

Early morning in the Junkyard The Tugger snored loudly. It had been the Jellicle Ball the night before so all of the cats were tired. "Tugger." Came a whisper.

"TUGGER!!!"

Rum jumped a mile when a small paw swiped at his nose. "Wha?" In front of him two black eyes stared at him."Mistoffelees, you silly kitten, go back to bed."

"Tell me about the ball."

"Why? Oh that's right...you're not old enough to come yet." Rum turned over on his back, which gave Mistoffelees an invitation to hop on top of the other Cat. The kitten giggled as Rum moved up and down giving him a little ride.

"Tell me please!!"

"Tell me first, what were you doing tonight?"

"Listening to stories told by Jelly's mom." Mistoffelees sighed and leaned on his elbows on Rum's chest. "It was very boring. In two years I get to join you at the Jellicle Ball."

"Oh? Really? And who gave you permission to join me at the Ball?" Rum asked poking Mistoffelees nose.

"You did. And when I do, I'll do all of my magic tricks for everyone."

"You know the rules, no magic. It makes you one tired kitten remember? Or have you forgotten?" Rum gave a serious father like glance at the black kitten.

"No," The black kitten sighed, "I haven't forgotten. How could I after I got screamed at by You, then Demeter, then Munkus, and then Bombalurina?"

"And what did I say?"

"No magic at all unless it's important." Mistoffelees replied. "If I do then I'm in trouble and you will put me in a closet forever."

"Exactly." Rum reached up and carrassed the kitten's hair. It was soft. "You, my cat, are going to be a hit with the Queens when you're older."

"Like you?"

"Exactly like me."

"Really?" Mistoffelees yawned and leaned forward. His head resting on Rum's chest.

"You're tired."

"Nuh-uh...I'm not tired."

"Yes you are... Go back to the kittens box."

"No," Mistoffelees replied sleepily, "I want to sleep with you."

"Fine." Rum sat up and took Mistoffelees in his arms and laid the kitten down beside him. "Go to sleep or I'll send you back to the kitten's box."

"Ok..."

"Mistoffelees..." Rum whispered as he pulled the kitten out. Mistoffelees was unconsious and his head laid on Rum's shoulder.

"Is he?"

Rum shook his head, "No, he's not dead. I can see his chest moving up and down. He's alive."

"Thank Goodness."

End Chapter 2