Disclaimer: As hard as it is to admit it, I don't own CATS or any of the CATS characters. I DO own Tabis and Drake though:)
Yes, I've kept you people waiting and I am proud of that! No, no, just kidding! Me been real, real, realm REAL busy, but rest assured! All is going well at the moment and I shall be updating this as soon as possible. Now! Onto the fic.
I must admit it. That night I had been absolutely terrified! After Jemima had told me who her father was, I hadn't said much. We finally got ourselves sleep. I leaned onto Draco, curled up on his side. He didn't even stir, and I was glad. You know that verse, 'let sleeping dogs' lie?', well I knew for one that it was true. Never, ever wake a sleeping dog. Their morning breath is horrid. So I let the big baby dream as I myself fell asleep, wondering what I was going to do when Munkustrap decided to show up.
Surprisingly, things turned out okay. Well, we had a little help, because everyone knew it would be hard to convince Munkustrap to let a dog stay in the junkyard, but we got lucky this time. All Drake had to do was show a little Doby charm and he was well on his way to becoming a welcome and appreciated member in the junkyard.
Here is how it happened.
It seems that when we had woke up, Munkustrap and the other toms had yet to come back. So we had time to introduce everyone to Drake.
First he won over the kittens. They were fascinated with him, who wouldn't be, and he told them stories of our adventures, of course with little twists, and he listened to their silly stories and laughed at the stupid jokes. He even taught them a few pranks, which I didn't know he knew, but of course he told them to promise not to tell anyone that it was he who told them.
Then he won over Jennyanydots and Jellylorum when he helped them find their knitting supplies. Apparently, Pouncival and Tumblebrutus had been trying to do pranks of their own and hiding Jenny and Jelly's knitting supplies seemed good and they hid them well too! Unfortunately, they hadn't known that a dog had probably one of the best smelling systems ever. I guess that since he was a polite dog would've helped him too. All those Miss and Ma'am's he had said.
Demeter and Bombalurina had been won over from the start, Demeter having lived with a dog, and meeting Drake. Bombalurina had believed her sister, especially after meeting Drake in person.
Then, the biggest miracle of all happened to help Drake! When the toms returned, it seemed that Munkustrap had gone to patrol the outside of the junkyard once more. Without Munkustrap to tell them what to do, the toms are pretty much worthless and were notsure what to do when they saw Drake telling stories to the kittens with Jennyanydots and Jellylorum sitting near by, both sowing away, looking unbelievable calm. Even Demeter and Bombalurina were sitting with the other queens, chatting quietly to themselves, also seeming calm. Jemima and I were both sitting, half listening to Drake, half waiting to be ready to jump up when the toms came back and protect Drake, but with all the cats near him, he had as much protection as he needed, surely the jellicle toms wouldn't hurt there own kind.
I was right, they didn't hurt there own kind, in fact, they kind of sat there in a daze. It was quite hilarious actually, but no one laughed. Demeter was the first to say something to the toms.
"Welcome back, I suppose. Tabis and Jemima managed to find there way back." She said conversationally. No one even looked up, it wasn't there business. "Where is Munkustrap? Surely he went with you?"
"Of course, Demi." Stammered the black and white tom called Alonzo. "He just went to check the junkyard again."
All the toms still seemed to be staring at the huge Doberman chatting with the other jellicles. I watched them with a slight smirk on my face and I slid from my spot next to Jemima and strutted over to where to toms stood, stopping a few feet in front of Alonzo.
"This my friend, Drake."I waved a lazy paw in the Doberman's direction. "You know, the Doberman you chased away and almost killed the other day? Yeah, he was my friend and helped Jemima and I escape the clutches of some psycho black cat."
In spite of themselves, the toms blushed and looked away. I waved my paw again for Drake to come join us and introduce himself more properly. The toms were once more shocked as they watched the huge Doberman tower over them. Drake watched them with a slightly amused grin, which I could barely smother myself.
"Pleased to meet you, I'm sure." Drawled Drake who had sat down. "I suppose you are a bit shell shocked, if you would like I can explain the whole thing."
Alonzo nodded numbly, along with the other toms behind him who hadn't said a word since they'd arrived. I smirked and crept back over to the junk pile where the kittens demanded another story of the adventure's of Drake and Tabis. Of course, I told them another exciting tale and we heard no more of the toms after that.
"WHAT THE FREAKIN' HELL!"
I knew at once who it was and my eyes shot over to Demeter who was looking in the direction the voice had come. It was Munkustrap who had finally arrived from scouting the junk yard's borders and he must've just discovered the huge pollicle talking with the toms by the tire.
My fur bristled and I leapt from my seat, surprised when Jemima came with me. Demeter also jumped from her seat and slowly made her way over, but I knew there was no hurry. It seemed the toms had settled down and were actually talking with Drake, so they would at least defend him, I hoped they'd defend him.
"Get off the tire, you beast!" Came the harsh growled Munkustrap. Drake was looking at him calmly and the other toms were unsure of what to do. "Don't just stand there!" He was now addressing the toms. "Get this giant pest out of the junk yard!"
"Hey now!" Yowled a tri colored cat. He had a slight accent when he spoke. "He ain't doing any harm, Munk!"
I suddenly interrupted, my chin lifted proudly. After beating Davrik I was sure I could take on anything, even this lousy cat called Munkustrap. "He's right. He isn't doing any harm, he never was." I growled harshly, my eyes blazing. "But you won't here a damn word anybody else has to say, will you! I tried to tell you Drake was my friend, that he wouldn't harm anyone, but no! You had to go and try to be a hero, didn't you. So far you have given me a reason to respect you. You've mocked me, you've mocked him. You've mocked your mate for heaven's sake! Anything that you don't define as normal isn't okay, is it Munkustrap? You don't care about what other people feel do you?"
He stared at me, everyone was staring at me. Munkustrap was the first to move and he growled angrily. "Your mental!" He growled and made a grab for my wrist. "You and your damn dog!" He caught it and twisted it hard, his claws starting to sink into my wrist. "Get the hell out of my junkyard!"
I was totally unprepared for this and my eyes widened. I should've known he was a bad one! Under all those smiles and kind helping voice. But then, I again, I couldn't blame him could I? He was trying to protect his friends and family. The only problems was that his friends and family were against this whole thing, yet he seemed oblivious to it all.
I tried to yank my wrist from his grip, but his was like iron. There, that was the difference. Munkustrap was experienced. Davrik had been a youth with way to much ego. I narrowed my eyes and got ready to spit at him again when a voice from behind Munkustrap demanded.
"Munkustrap!" Came the sharp voice of Jennyanydots. "You let that poor girl go and what is the meaning of all this screaming?"
I'd have to admit, the glare Jenny was giving Munkustrap was dangerous, if not murderous almost. He just kept my wrist and growled. "Look at the trouble she has brought of Jenny! Leading Jemima away to who knows where! Bringing in this damn dog! For all we know she could be a spy for Macavity!"
At that I yanked my paw right out of his grip, of course not without a consequence. Blood covered my wrist in a sort of bracelet like fashion, but it was anything but beautiful. Several gasps could be heard, but no one moved. I wondered vaguely if they were all to afraid of Munkustrap. No one moved in and tried to stop him physically. Munkustrap knew that he held the obvious power here and grabbed my arm once more. Though I struggled he dragged me towards the entrance. "Let go of me, you freak!"
Drake growled as he got up from his spot. Everyone flinched slightly as the large dog marched over to their gray tabby leader. His eyes were narrowed and he had a dangerous look like I'd never seen before. "I believe she said," He growled coldly. "For you to let go of her."
"Shut up beast!" Yowled Munkustrap in frustration. "I will not, WILL NOT!
Have these two troublemakers wandering around my junkyard!"
But I wasn't looking at him anymore. No one was looking at him anymore. A figure had appeared beyond Munkustrap and was looking quite appalled by what he saw. Munkustrap stopped when a booming voice called to him.
"Munkustrap! What in everlasting cat's name are you doing!"
All right faithful reviewers, I need your help 'cause I want to make the next fic good(if there is one!) anyway...
The sequal should be about...
a. Tabis in love and Drake leaving(somewhat, you'll see ;))
b. Tabis in love and meeting up with her crazy family and friends -shudder-
c. Tabis in love, Drake leaving(somewhat...), meeting her crazy family and friends.
Now I have atwo questions for you to make sure you've been paying attention.
a. tell me the three villians that are mentioned/have a role in this story.
b. who is the mysterious cat that adressess Munkustrap at the end.
