Author's notes: Ok this chapter's a little short but it has its purpose. Please R&R
Etcetera lay on the car boot, soaking up the heat of the sun. All around her the Jellicles rested, relaxing before the Jellicle ball that would take place that evening. Etcetera fidgeted nervously, this would be the year Tugger would ask her to dance… she prayed. Even though she hadn't liked him previously, ever since she'd changed her name and appearance he'd been all over her like an itchy rash. It wasn't as though she didn't like the attention, it was like he was now attached to her hip and Etcetera craved her own space.
Also, he kept trying to lure her into his den but Ebony usually turned up. Electra, being the great mother that she is, always made sure her daughter left them alone to 'bond' as she called it.
On the subject of mothers, it had been over a month since Etcetera had entered to junkyard and had heard no word from Griddlebone.
"Kira?" Etcetera turned her head slightly to catch a glimpse of pure white fur.
"Hello… Victoria is it?"
"Yes it is. Me and the girls where wondering whether you wanted to dance in our group at the ball."
Etcetera stood up a little too quickly and looked Victoria, a little stunned. In all her years, Victoria had never asked her to dance in her group; she was always left to make something up with Electra. The calico was always offered a place in the group but every time turned it down, 'If my friend Etcetera can't join then I won't either'. Etcetera smiled inwardly at how loyal Electra was to her.
"Will you join us Kira?"
Etcetera thought for a moment. "Err, sure."
Victoria looked immensely relived. "Great! Meet me here in half and hour, I'll go get the others." And with that, she sprinted away towards the old oven and then out of sight.
Etcetera smiled to herself. Life was going well, she hadn't come into too many problems or any that couldn't be fixed and she was popular! For the first time in her life she felt she truly belonged somewhere. Giving a satisfied yawn, Etcetera resumed her nap in the sun.
I'm writing the next chapter now. It should be posted in the next day or so.