Chapter 6

After Bombalurina's departure, Demeter was once again beside herself, trying to let all of this sink in. It wasn't easy, accepting the fact that Bombi had reunited with her old lover and now was in jeopardy of leaving the tribe. She just couldn't believe this was happening.

"Are you all right?" Munkustrap's voice broke through her thoughts, which was perfect timing for her. Just like Bombalurina used Macavity to let out her tears, Demeter did the same with Munkustrap.

"Oh, why did Bombi do this! Why did she have to do this to herself?" The black and gold queen wrapped her arms around him, burying her face into his chest. Munku was stunned to say the least, but finally swallowed his nerve and embraced her.

"I…I don't know Demi. I don't know what to say right now. I'm just as shocked as you are about all this."

"Oh, the Everlasting Cat, please don't have her leave!" Demeter wailed uncontrollably, "I can't lose the last of my family!"

The silver tabby slightly separated from her and tilted her head up, looking into her eyes, "She won't leave the tribe. I'm sure of it."

Demeter couldn't keep her eyes off of his, and the two keep staring at each other. Slowly, they inched closer to each other, then their lips finally met. It slowly melted into a more heartfelt one, and they slowly put their arms around each other. The kiss ended, but not the embrace. All of Demeter's worries melted under his touch. She felt more secure and happy than ever. She knew now that her sister would be staying, and that she was finally going to be in a relationship with her crush. All seemed right…

Bombalurina returned 50 minutes after she left. Without saying a word to anyone, she went to her niche, where she stayed for another hour. The kittens kept on playing, but quietly, so not to disturb the silence that had overtaken the junkyard. Each of the adults would quietly talk to one another, questioning what the red queen's choice would be.

Finally, she appeared, aware that everyone was staring at her. She avoided their eyes and walked over to the tyre, where Deuteronomy was. Nodding with the understanding that her choice was being made, he backed away, letting her speak. There was no need to get anyone's attention; they had been watching the whole time. There was a long, lingering silence, before she spoke.

"I know that what I have done in the last few days has been forbidden, and I must make a choice, and so I am," She stayed quiet for a moment, before making the statement that would last forever, "I love Macavity, that I truly know, and I also know that regardless of the consequences, I can not leave him. That is my choice. I will not be separated from him ever again."

Her words caused gasps to echo all across the junkyard. Eyes were practically popping out. Bombi could see all the color drain from Demeter's face. Even Deuteronomy was shocked, so much that he had to catch his breath several times. Finally, he stood forward and looked at Bombalurina.

"Very well. You have made your choice. Since you will not end your affair with an outcast, I am sorry to say that you have been banished from the tribe, never to return. Please leave the junkyard, now."

Bombi nodded, and got off the tyre, everyone else backing away, as if she could kill them with her touch. Most of the other queens and toms looked at her with distain and anger, while the kittens were still shocked, some were eve crying. She went to the washing machine and pulled out a sack that she had filled with all of her personal items. In the hour in there, she had been packing, knowing already what her choice was. As she reappeared, she saw Demeter looking at her, Munkustrap by her side. Bombalurina quietly walked to her and sighed as she saw the anger radiating from her eyes.

"Just you remember, we will always be sisters."

Demi shook her head, "No. We were no longer sisters as soon as you said that you wouldn't leave him. Good bye…Bombalurina," With that, she walked away, then she ran to her own niche, Munkustrap gave the red queen one final glare before following. With that, Bombi quietly turned away and walked off, never looking back. She could hear Deuteronomy lecturing the rest of the tribe, but she couldn't hear his words, though, she knew that he was saying that her name was going to be forever forbidden to be spoken of or used ever again. Any mention would be considered a curse, any use an offense.

As she walked to where Macavity was, she let it all sink in. She was no longer part of the tribe. She had no family, no blood. All she had left was an empty heart, which was only going to be filled, in her opinion, by the one she loved the most, who was now in her sights, his facial emotion changing as he realized what choice she had made.

Well, the choice has been made, and the final chapter will be made soon. I have been busy of the late, so that's why it took so long for this chapter to come out. I am planning a sequel to take place 2-3 years after this story, title TBD. Keep readin'! Hope you enjoy this chapter.