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Chapter 2: AtThe Docks
When she finished Munkustrap and Misto stared at her. "Let's go!" she said, impatiently, and the three ran back to where Jemmi had left Electra and Etcy, but they weren't there, nor was there a trace that they had ever been there. "This is where I left them," Jemmi said. "This is why I warned everyone about going out after dark, Jemima!" Munkustrap yelled at her, "You do realize who the only cat who could possibly pull this off and leave no trace of doing it is!" Jemmi froze as the realization hit her, "Macavity!" she whispered, and burst into tears. Misto put his arm around her as he stared at Munkustrap, "What are we going to do?" he asked. "First we're going to go get back up, starting with Tugger and Alonzo," Munkustrap replied, "Then we're going to find Macavity." Misto and Jemmi nodded and the three set off. They found Rum Tum Tugger first; Jemmi roused him and told him what had happened. Tugger leaped to his feet and said he would do anything he could to help. Then they found Alonzo who was just as eager to help. In addition to Tugger and Alonzo they found Plato and Demeter's best friend Bombalurina, who had insisted on coming. "Okay, what's the plan Munkustrap?" Tugger asked. "To find Macavity," Munkustrap answered simply. "Why doesn't Misto just use his magic to bring everyone back?" Plato asked. "I tried," Misto said dejectedly, "But I think Macavity must have done something to keep me from performing the Conjuring Turn." "Like what?" Bomb asked, surprised and interested. "I wish I knew," Misto replied hopelessly. "What are we going to do!" Jemmi cried. "Well, knowing Demeter, she would have tried to leave some sort of clue as to where Macavity would take her," Munkustrap said, matter-of-factly, "So let's see if we can find a clue where she was catnapped from," they all looked at Jemmi, who then led them to where she and her friends had been playing hide-and-go-tag.
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"I don't know where she was hiding at," Jemmi said apologetically. "I do," Bomb said helpfully, "Whenever Demeter hid, it was always behind that piece of burlap she pointed and they all headed that way. Munkustrap pulled back the burlap and everyone began searching for a clue. After a few minutes Jemmi yelled, "I found something!" she pointed to something at her feet. Munkustrap, Misto, Plato, Alonzo, Tugger, and Bomb came over and examined the etching on the ground. The symbol was sloppily done, as though in a hurry with the claw of a back foot. "It's a fish," Jemmi said, confused. "The Docks!" Munkustrap and Bomb yelled in unison. "Are you sure?" Tugger asked. "Positive," Bomb said. "Yeah, I mean who knows Demeter better than us?" Munkustrap added. The others agreed and then they all ran towards the docks.
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When the seven of them neared their destination they slowed down and kept an eye out for Demeter, Vicki, Electra, and Etcy, as well as Macavity's henchcats. "Okay," Munkustrap whispered, "You two stay here," he gestured at Jemmi and Bomb, "And—" "What!" Jemmi whispered, cutting him off. "We want to come too," Bomb finished. Munkustrap opened his mouth, but Tugger and Plato beat him to it by whispering, in unison, "NO!" The two girls stared at them, shocked. "I don't want anything bad to happen to you, Bomb," Tugger whispered, "And that's how I feel about you Jemmi," Plato added. The two girls stared at the two boys, then at each other, and then back to the boys, "Okay," Bomb said, "We'll stay," Jemmi completed. Right after Jemmi spoke Misto perked is ears up and whispered, urgently, "Listen!" Everyone else froze and they too perked their ears up. They heard footsteps, and the seven formed a circle of defense, their backs facing the inside of the circle and their eyes watching all the crates that lay on the docks around them. Plato, still keeping watch, bent low and whispered to Jemmi, "If something happens you and Bomb run. We'll meet you at the entrance to the docks." "But—" "Promise me!" Jemmi looked into his pleading face, "I promise," she said. No sooner had she said it Misto spoke, "Show yourself!" he said firmly, for he had sensed someone's presence. At least twenty cats stepped from the shadows around them, Griddlebone at the head. "Well, well, well what have we here?" she said maliciously, "I guess Macavity was right, Mistoffelees, Munkustrap, and Rum Tum Tugger took the bait," she paused for a second and looked at the others, "And they brought more victims." Tugger, Misto, Munkustrap, Plato, and Alonzo arched their backs and nudged Bomb and Jemmi into the middle of the small circle. "How noble of you boys, protecting the ladies," Griddlebone said in mock admiration, the cats around her laughed. While they laughed Munkustrap whispered, "Get Ready!" the boys got on the balls of their feet, "NOW!" Munkustrap yelled. The five boys ran at Griddlebone, who screamed as Munkustrap hit her dead-on. At this sudden attack the other cats ran to Griddlebone's aid. This distraction was enough time for Jemmi to grab Bomb's arm and run.
A/N: I was so excited about the first chapter that I posted the second chapter sooner than I thought I would. Thanks to my reviewers!
Bombalurinasara: Thanks for your review, and I will review Chapter Five of The Flames Within when my stupid computer let's me access it. I promise. (Demetergirl shakes computer and yells at it, wanting to read the story.)