"What happened to him?" Demeter asked, worried after seeing Etcetera and Pouncival trying to carry the much older kitten. As soon as Demeter took the crying Admetus out of Pounce and Etcy's arms, they fell to the ground.

"Tumble and Plato. It was so horrible Demeter. They stole me," Pouncival started.

"Then they said if we wanted him back, Admetus had to tell Electra how he killed his mommy," Etcetera added.

"And his brother," Pounce reminded her.

"Oh yeah. Then he told us what really happened and started to cry. So we brought him back here," Etcy finished. Demeter shook her head, rubbing Admetus' back.

"Boy, those two. I'm going to have to have a talk with Jellylorum. They still keep tormenting Admetus. It never stops," Demeter murmured to herself, feeling exhausted.

"I think they're going to leave him alone," Pouncival said. "They seemed really surprised when he started to cry. And sorry when he told them what really happened." Etcetera nodded, agreeing with what Pounce was saying.

"I sure hope so. Those kits have ruined so much for Admetus." Demeter glanced at the said kitten and saw he was asleep now. She grabbed the pillow she had made out of cotton balls and slipped it under Admetus' head.

Swiping at a tear, Demeter turned back towards Etcetera and Pouncival. Her mouth smiled at them, but her eyes betrayed her true feelings. They looked worried and sad, even sort of haunted. Looking into her eyes made the kittens uncomfortable, and they averted their eyes.

"You two don't have to stay here. Go back out and play." Both kits shook their heads.

"We'd rather stay here and make sure Adme's ok when he wakes up," Etcetera informed her. The three sat in silence for awhile, Etcy and Pounce getting more fidgety, Demeter swiping at more tears. Finally, a knock on the side of their box broke through the silence.

"Who is it?" Demeter called out unenthusiastically. Electra peeked around the corner of the door.

"It's me, Electra. Is Admetus ok?"

"He's fine Electra. Just sleeping. Would you like to come in?" Demeter asked.

"Sure." Electra stepped into the box and sat down next to Etcetera. "This is a nice box Demeter. Much bigger than your old one," Electra said, trying to make small talk.

"Thanks dear. It's a lot better for raising kittens in." Admetus stirred in his sleep, causing everyone to look at him. When he didn't awaken, everybody averted their eyes to a different place on one of the walls.

Demeter sighed, realizing it was time for dinner. She didn't want to leave Admetus though.

"Are you staying for dinner Electra?" Demeter asked, standing up.

"I don't think so. Mom probably wants me back now. Can Etcy come get me when Admetus is awake?"

"Sure. I'll send her over when he's up," Demeter promised. Electra stood up and waved good-bye as she headed out of the box. "What do we want for dinner tonight?" Pouncival shrugged first, leaving the choice up to Etcetera.

"Hmm, I guess some type of bird tonight."

"Ok. Don't go anywhere. Somebody will be over to watch you guys in a minute. I'll be home soon." Etcy and Pounce nodded their promise to stay put as Demeter walked out of the door.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/N: Woohoo! I finally have some time to put up another chapter. Thank you late start days. I love them Well, I hope you all like this chapter.

Krissy-Lids: Dropkicking Tumble sounds fun. Have you found him to do it yet?

Etcies: Of course I like you. I don't think it's your fault. He's really just a loser, isn't he?

Mystitat: Sorry if I scared you with that. That's just the way I talk.

Jemima-luvah: I didn't rewrite this. It's exactly the same as how I wrote in July. I like Ms. Hanson. She's so funny sometimes. Or should I say 'Spunky?' Our school is pretty gay sometimes, isn't it?

Demigold: Yes he is. I'm pretty sure I already posted what happened to his mother. Chapter Five, I believe.