A/N: Thanks to my reviewers so far; Tragic Memories, CharmedOneForever, and XxXcatXxX.

I'm glad you all enjoyed.. Here's chapter three:

(Munkustrap)

The sun was high in the sky as Munkustrap watched his father discussing in the shade with Jellylorum. A couple of the Tom kittens tussled in the sunlight near them. He smiled at them, marveling in the idea that less than three moons ago he was at that age, scuffling around with Alonzo and Tugger. He was broken away from his daydream when he noticed his friends chatting with Demeter nearby.

"So Cassandra and Exotica said you have a crush on me, Demeter, " purred Tugger staring down at her. Her head sprung up from her paws and stared back at him, eyes wide in shock.
"She told you that!?" She spat in mock indignation. "Oh no! My biggest secret out in the open! I, along with the rest of the Queen population have a crush on The Rum Tum Tugger!"

Tugger stared at her in confusion…and then smirked, "So it's true then?"
"Noooooo!"
Alonzo laughed satisfyingly at his friend, "You tell him, Demeter. You're so full of yourself, Tugger. I mean you're not the only Tom around you know?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Asked Tugger, giving Alonzo a dirty look.
"Well," he began pretentiously "What about me?" He winked at Demeter and she scoffed and went back to grooming herself.
"I think both of you are maybe, just maybe a little bit full of yourself."

"Really Miss Demeter," Alonzo meowed at her. "Well do tell; Which Tom do you prefer?"

That's when Munkustrap stepped in, thinking the conversation had gone past awkwardness, at least for Demeter.

"Come on guys," he interjected "Leave her alone."
"Ooh, the Protector Munkustrap strikes again!" Teased Tugger.

Alonzo laughed along, "Looks like we know which Queen he prefers!"

The two narcissistic Toms sauntered off, leaving Demeter and Munkustrap in an enhanced awkward silence.

"Thanks Munkustrap," she mewed quietly to him.

"No problem." He replied, not making eye contact.

The truth was, Munkustrap really did like Demeter, he was even thinking about asking her to be his mate for the the next Jellicle Ball, where they could perform the mating dance together. But he felt incompetent next to her. He knew she was beautiful, but so did every other Tom in the Junkyard. And compared to them, he just didn't feel like he had any upper hand. He knew that he was the protector of the tribe and was supposed to be a leader, and he was….just not in the romantic department.

Just then the silence was broken ('Finally!!' thought Munkustrap) by Bombalurina galloping at top speed towards them, coming to a breathless halt next to Demeter.
"Demeter," she wheezed "Need to…talk…now!"
"Uh…okay," said Demeter uncertainly to her friend. "Excuse us, Munkustrap."
"Sure," he called as the two queens walked away. 'She's a strange one,' he thought, as he began to clean himself. But then he also couldn't help but wonder what was so important Bombalurina had to tell Demeter, that she had entered and whisked her away at such a speed. He sighed thinking 'Queens…will I ever understand them?'

(Demeter)

Demeter followed quickly after Bombalurina to a secluded part of the Junkyard.

"What, Bomba?" she asked.
"Ssh! Not so loud, will you!"
"What?" she asked again, in a more hushed tone. "What is it?"
"I saw him." Bombalurina stated simply.
"Who?" queried Demeter, having no clue what her friend was talking about.

Bombalurina looked around a moment, as if someone was going to pounce on her at any moment. And then finally whispered into Demeter's ear the name: "Macavity!"

Demeter pulled away from her friend quickly eyeing her up and down, not really believing her. Bombaulrina was her best friend, but every now and again she loved to play little tricks on. Like the time she swore she had seen and almost hooked up with The Rumpus Cat. "Are you sure?" she asked slowly.

Bombalurina looked at her like she was mad.
"Of course I'm sure!" she spat out. "Why would I joke about something like that!? Have I ever lied to you!?"

"Well…" Demeter began "You may have….you know, once or twice…"
Bombalurina stared at her and then said "Yeah…well maybe…but it's different this time I swear! Come on, I'll show you where." With that the red queen began to sprint off in the direction that she had come from.
"Wait Bomba!" called Demeter dashing off in front of her to spot her. "I don't know if I want to be hanging around a place that Macavity is near. I know you're not…but that Tom sorta scares me. "
"Don't worry, Dems," Bombalurina purred knowingly at her. "As long as we're quiet and careful, we'll be fine."

Demeter searched her friends' face, her eyes, and finally gave into her eager look and way her paws were completely zealous and couldn't stay still for a moment.

She sighed tentatively, and then finally said "Oh all right, let's go.

"Yes!" Bombalurina. "This way, Dems. And don't worry, okay! This place is awesome!"

Demeter kept close to Bombalurina as she padded her way out of the Junkyard, trying to ignore the sinking feeling that she was already sorry about it all.