The Cold

By Robin Gurl

Chapter 3

(Hmmm an update :P whoda thought LOL)

"I am NOT staying here! Play! Want to Play!" Munkustrap couldn't conceal a chuckle when he heard that little voice resounding all over the junk yard. It made everyone look up and smile then shake their heads and go on. It had been over three days and Quaxo was almost over the cold but not well enough to play outside, which prompted Jenny to tell Tugger to keep Quaxo in the house no buts.

That's good and all, but Quaxo was a stubborn kitten. He doesn't care what people want him to do, he only cares about what he wants to do. It made Munkustrap reconsider leaving Tugger to fend for himself. Even suprisingly enough Jenny had left after giving her orders. So now there was Tugger, who is not a parent, no where near a baby sitter, and most definitely doesn't need to be raising a kitten, ALONE with a supposedly sick kitten and a stubborn one at that. Where that gave something to look forward to for Tugger, Munkustrap couldn't see. However, where it gave some endless amusement was obvious. Maybe he'd better just go 'visit' and see how everything was going.

He stood up and walked lazedly towards their home wincing when he heard Tugger curse at the kitten.

"Kid, I said lay down." Tugger grunted hands on hips and foot tapping like an old Queen who was mad at her kitten. His ice blue eyes glared down at the black kitten in front of him who was staring equally hard with arms crossed and bottom lip pouted out. Both were clearly up for each other to fight and no one was going to let down any time soon.

"And what if I don't want to lay down?" The kitten shrieked eyes were wet from frustrated tears and tiny claws were out ready to do some damage if only his mind wasn't telling him 'you do that now you'll regret it later'. Instead though he just sat there and cried and pitched a fit ready to get his way and any cost.

"Don't make me come down there."

Quaxo shrugged and moved backwards making more room between he and the half Queen/ half Tom in front of him. "I want Rummy." He finally said quietly more tears spilling.

"You've got Rummy, kitten.." Tugger sighed exasparated. Everytime he had asked Quaxo to do something, the kitten would lash out in tears and then tell him that and start to cry more. Tugger couldn't figure it out. This was it. He was out of options. Tugger flopped backwards on the ground and propped his legs up staring at Quaxo. "Well?"

"Well what?" Quaxo sniffled using his paw to wipe his nose.

"Well what is the problem? You won't listen to me. You want me but I'm here. What is it?"

Quaxo was silent and a faint blush appeared on his cheeks. He looked anywhere but at Tugger and sniffled. Tugger didn't say a word and watched waiting for his answer. Finally Quaxo spoke up, it was quiet and hushed. "Well...since..Jenny gave..the..the orders...you've..been..been...kinda mean.." The studdering was like an arrow right into Tugger's heart. When the kitten studdered, more than usual, it meant he was scared and nervous of getting hurt by who ever he told his thoughts to.

"I'm just making sure you're well enough so if you do go out and play you won't hurt yourself." Quaxo looked up when Tugger's tone changed back to normal. Well, normal for Quaxo. This was the tone that was only used around Quaxo. Tugger smiled at him and opened his arms, "Come 'ere, kitten.."

Quaxo stared for a moment then gave a kittenish smile and pawed over to Tugger collasping at his side and purring continously as Tugger stroked his stomach. "You do understand that if I let you out now and you aren't better that you can get worse?" The purring ceased and Quaxo looked up wide eyed. He shook his head silently. Tugger smiled softly and stroked the white tipped ears. "Well, you could. And I don't want that to happen. And in order for it not to happen, kitten has to stay inside for a few more days with Rummy, ok?"

"Ok..."

Just as Munkustrap got to the door he heard it go quiet. When he opened the flap he saw Tugger curled on the ground with Quaxo nestled deep in his arms both of them purring insync with each other. One deeper and longer than the other. "Darn so much for the amusement.." He muttered softly still smiling. He walked over and took Quaxo's red blanket and laid it on top of both of them then walked out.

End Chapter 3

(Yeeeh..er..just..cutenes..:P..plot..who needs plot..right! ..er..)