Rumpelteazer, and her small kitten, a creamy calico called Axipa, huddled together for warmth, in the abandoned cab they lived in, with Mungojerrie. Rumpel was beginning to get worried. Her brother had been away for ages, and, should danger approach, in her 'current condition' she would be unable to defend herself or the kit.
Suddenly, she heard a noise outside, and instinctively crouched low, over her kitten. For a second, all was strangely silent. Then, a shadow descended over Rumpel. She looked up - and gasped as she saw Macavity standing, an evil grin on his face, balanced on the edge of the broken window.
Rumpelteazer was on the verge of screaming, but Macavity was too quick for her. In the blink of an eye, he had jumped down onto the seat of the cab, and had his paw across her mouth. The next moment, he had seized the kit out from under Rumpel, and thrown her roughly to one side. Rumpel tried to grab her kit, but Macavity clamped his hand more firmly over her mouth. She tried to get away, but he pinned her against the door, still preventing her from screaming. Seeing the fear in her eyes, and knowing the condition she was in, he laughed evilly, and, drawing his claws, placed them against her throat.
Just as Rumpel believed she was done for, and Macavity believed he would get his revenge, there was an anguished yell, and Macavity found himself being thrown to one side. Looking up, he growled when he saw Munkustrap, his eternally-hated half-brother, standing protectively, and accompanied by Alonzo in front of Rumpelteazer, who he saw, with a hiss, was being comforted by Mungojerrie. He turned to get the kitten, but was met by a hissing Tugger. Knowing he was beaten for now, but swearing it would not end here, Macavity turned and leapt up to another window, disappearing in a cloud of grey smoke before he reached it.
Rumpelteazer stared, panting and shaking, after him, then suddenly remembering, looked around for Axipa. She gasped as she saw Tugger pick her up in his mouth, but when he brought her over and dropped her at Rumpel's feet, she realised that this strange tom was here to help her. At the same moment, the full impact of how narrow a shave she'd just had hit her, and she collapsed in her brother's arms.
Rumpel awoke to find herself in what appeared to be an old oven, with a curtain of material covering. Looking around, she relaxed when she realised Axipa was curled up next to her. The kit was sleeping peacefully. Rumpel put her paw to her belly, but everything felt fine. Looking around again, she realised soft voices were deep in discussion outside, and wondered where she was. Before she could find out where she was, the curtain was drawn back, and an older queen appeared there. Rumpel stiffened, but the old queen bore a kind look. She smiled reassuringly at Rumpel, and the young tiger tabby queen relaxed a little. The queen came all the way into the oven, and said, in a soft voice "How are you feeling dear? Any better?"
Rumpel nodded. "Yeah, thanks."
The old queen right. "Right. Your brother's just out there, so no need to worry. He's told us your name, and your kitten's name. I'm Jennyanydots. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me, or Jellylorum, my friend. She's a cream tabby, about the same age as me. Ok? You can probably have a little bit more rest, but I would think that at some point today, our leader, Munkustrap will want to talk to you. Just so you know, your brother has agreed that you and he will become Jellicles. If you have any questions, for any of us, just come and ask, Ok?"
Again, Rumpel nodded, and, her part said, Jenny left.
Ok, that was chapter 2. Hope you enjoyed. Please review, I rely on you loyal, yet slightly strange people for feedback!