Disclaimer: CATS does not belong to me, it belongs to ALW, TSE, and the RUG.
Chapter 1: The Start of a Rough Day
Mistoffelees woke up to a brilliantly sunny day. It was the night after the Jellicle Ball, and he was very tired. All the magic he had performed the night before, though he had regained some strength while sleeping, had drained him. He got up and stretched luxuriously, then as he turned to walk off and find food he sensed something. He whipped around and peered at the washing machine. "Who is there?" Misto said in a clear voice. There was no answer. Misto began to conjure a lightning bolt, but did not release it, "Come out or I'll fire," he said. "Whoa! Hold up Misto it's just us!" And the twins Tantomile and Coricopat came slinking out from behind the washing machine, "Munkustrap sent us to keep watch over you." "What? Why?" Misto said with indignation. "He thinks after that Conjuring Turn you did last night, to bring Old D back, Macavity is going to be out for revenge." Coricopat said. "Doesn't he know that I'm not a kitten anymore? I can take care of myself," Misto said, infuriated. "He knows that doing that much magic drains your strength," Tantomile told him. "That doesn't matter, I can still take care of myself!" "Well we have our orders, and we are going to keep guard over you,"the twinssaid in unison with a tone of finality. Misto caughttheir note and, thinking he could escape later, said, "Fine." And with that the three of them walked off. While they were walking Victoria came up to Misto. "Hey Misto!" she said happily, "Hey Vicki!" Misto said, happy to see her seeing as he had a crush on her.
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They walked along a while when Victoria asked Misto in a low voice, "Why are Tantomile and Coricopat following us?" "They're following me because Munkustrap feels I need protection from Macavity," Misto said disdainfully. He looked at Victoria, and seeing the look of horror on her face said hurriedly, "Don't worry about me, it's fine." They walked along a little longer. Then Misto leaned close to Vicki's ear and whispered, "Let's lose Tantomile and Coricopat." "I don't know, Misto. What if we run into Macavity? "We won't," he assured her. "Okay," she said. Misto put his paw on hers, muttered something, and they disappeared.
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Misto and Vicki reappeared outside the fence around the junkyard. Though Misto was trying not to show it to Vicki, that disappear and reappear trick had drained his energy a little more. He knew they had to be careful, he wasn't sure if he could protect them with his magic while his energy was so low. "Where do you want to go Misto?" Vicki asked him. "Let's just take a walk," he replied. So they began to walk, their feet automatically took them toward the docks, a favorite haunt of the two. When they finally reached the docks they sat down and looked at the river. Suddenly, and without really thinking about what he was saying, Misto spoke, "You know Victoria," Vicki's ears perked up. Misto never called her "Victoria" unless it was something important, "I really like you." Vicki and Misto remained silent for a moment or two then Vicki replied, "I really like you too, Mistoffelees. I've had a crush on you for a long time now." "Me too!" Misto said excitedly. "Really!" Now Vicki was excited too. "Yeah! I…" Misto stopped short. "What?" Vicki asked, alarmed, "Sh!" Misto said urgently and put his finger to her lips, and he listened. He thought he had heard something and he was listening to hear it again. Suddenly he heard it again, he took Vicki's paw and led her away from the water. He felt that was an unsafe area. Slowly he made his, and Vicki's way, to exit the docks. Again and again he heard the sound, they had to get out. He knew he didn't have enough magic to do a double disappearance and reappearance again today. Suddenly a ginger fur ball jumped in front of them, "MACAVITY!" Vicki screamed, terrified.
A/N: Mwahahahahahaha! ILOVE suspense! This is my second fanfiction, and I'm kind of proud of it. Please review and give me your opinions.