Macavity didn't know what hit him…he had just tried to teleport into Plato's den when it suddenly felt like a surge of electricity ran full strength through his body. Macavity dimly heard himself scream in pain before it went dark.

He thought he could hear Munkustrap…Munkustrap screaming…no, it couldn't be…not Munkustrap screaming.

Misto stared at the barely breathing Macavity in horror.

He had done this, this was his fault!

"Mistoffelees," Misto flinched, looking around. Deuteronomy was staring at him.

"Block his powers,"

"N-No!" Misto looked at the sobbing Munkustrap, who was reaching out for Macavity from Alonzo's arms.

"Sir, I-I can't do this," Misto whispered.

"Now, Mistoffelees," Misto sighed and walked over to Macavity, kneeling down beside him. Misto stared at Macavity's face…he seemed so peaceful. Misto sighed, placing his paws on Macavity's chest, muttering under his breath. Blue light flowed from his paws into Macavity's chest before it flowed back out. Misto pulled away, wincing as Macavity gave a hoarse cry, his eyes opening suddenly.

"Mac!" Munkustrap cried out. Macavity looked up at Misto.

"W-What did you do to me?" Macavity wheezed.

"I-I blocked your powers, Macavity…I'm so sorry," Misto whispered. Macavity reached up, his paw sliding across the back of Misto's neck before he pulled Misto down. Tugger watched as Macavity murmured something into Misto's ear. Macavity went still again, his paw dropping off Misto's neck. Misto straightened up, staring at Macavity in shock as Munkustrap's wail pierced the air once more.

"Take him away," Deuteronomy ordered. Plato nodded, walking forward and gripping Macavity's arms. Asparagus took hold of Macavity's legs and they carried the unconscious ginger Tom away. Munkustrap was struggling, tears running down his cheeks.

"Mac, Mac!" Munkustrap cried out.

"Alonzo, put Munkustrap back into his den," Alonzo glared at Deuteronomy before looking at Munkustrap softly.

"Come on, Munk,"

"Lonz!" Munkustrap sobbed.

"I know, Munk, but we can't help him…not yet," Alonzo whispered in Munkustrap's ear. Munkustrap gave a rough sob as Alonzo gently led him back into Plato's den. Munkustrap began pacing. Alonzo looked at him sadly as Munkustrap paced, wringing his paws in panic.

"Munkustrap," Alonzo moved away from the doorway, moving away from Old Deuteronomy. Munkustrap turned to look at him, angry tears spilling from his eyes.

"What are you going to do to him?" Munkustrap demanded to know.

"He'll be killed," Deuteronomy answered. Alonzo's eyes widened.

"Don't you dare, don't you dare harm him!" Munkustrap yelled. Deuteronomy eyed the collar which was back around Munkustrap's neck, he decided to let it go…for now.

"In a few hours, Munkustrap, he will be killed," and with Deuteronomy left the den.

"You bastard!" Munkustrap screamed after him, storming to the den exit. Alonzo grabbed him.

"You cowardly, emotionless bastard!" Munkustrap screamed. Alonzo stifled a laugh as he watched a scandalised Jelly ushering her kittens away. Munkustrap collapsed on the floor, crying heavily.

"I-I c-can't let him be killed, Lonzo!" Munkustrap sobbed. "I can't live without him," Alonzo sighed and knelt beside his friend, hugging him tightly.

"Misto," Misto looked up from where he was sitting on his den floor.

"Hey, Tugger," Misto mumbled, looking at his paws.

"Are you okay?"

"I…I feel so bad, Tugger…I can't believe I did that to Macavity," Misto whispered. Arms wrapped around him, hugging him tightly.

"What did Macavity say to you?"

"H-He said if he dies, we're to get Munkustrap out, to take him to Griddlebone…he'll be loved there," Misto whispered. Tugger was shocked.

"What?"

"He wants us to take him to Griddlebone because he knows he'll be safe there…" Misto murmured. Tugger hugged Misto tightly.

Munkustrap looked up as Alonzo, Jerrie, Teazer, Tumble, Tantomile and Admetus entered his den.

"W-What are you doing here?" Munkustrap asked hoarsely, rubbing his sore eyes. They all smiled at each other.

"We just wanted you to know we're here for you, Munkus,"

"Why?"

"Because we're you're friends," Admetus said, smiling as he took Tantomile's paw.

We're your friends

We're your friends

We're your friends to the bitter end

When you're alone

Who comes around

To pluck you up

When you are down

And when you're outside, looking in

Who's there to open the door?

That's what friends are for!

Who's always eager to extend

A friendly claw?

That's what friends are for!

And when you're lost in dire need

Who's at your side at lightning speed?

We're friends of every creature

Comin' down the pike

In fact we never met an animal

We didn't like, didn't like

So you can see

We're friends in need

And friends in need

Are friends indeed

We'll keep you safe

In the jungle forevermore

That's what friends are for!

Munkustrap managed a weak smile as he looked at them. They all looked somewhat pleased with themselves as they tried to cheer him up.

"Thank you," Munkustrap whispered. They all walked over to him, all sitting beside him and hugging him tightly. Tears slipped from Munkustrap's eyes as he was hugged tightly by all of his friends.

They helped him, they loved him, they would be there for him…Munkustrap was happy, somewhat, it did make him happy to know there were friends there for him…but he was still so worried about Macavity.

Macavity groaned, his eyes fluttering open.

"G-Good, I-I t-thought you were d-d-dead," Macavity frowned, looking up. Cori was looking at him nervously. Macavity sat up, feeling weird. Cori was staring at him. Macavity tilted his head, seeing how…unkempt Cori looked.

"Cori…are you okay?" Macavity asked, a little worried. He knew how much Munkustrap cared for Coricopat, and he knew what Cori had risked going to Macavity to tell him the truth about Munkustrap.

"I-I don't know,"

"Why are you stuttering?"

"S-S-Seems to b-b-be the g-general question these d-d-days," Cori gave a weak smile.

"Cori," Macavity growled.

"I-I f-feel so guilty," Cori whispered.

"About?"

"D-Deuteronomy m-made me tell Mytos t-that y-you bewitched Munkus and m-me," Cori mumbled, looking at his paws. Macavity stifled a growl, his claws itching against the floor angrily.

"Why?"

"He…Deuteronomy th-threatened T-Tantomile," Cori said. "I-I c-couldn't risk h-her." Macavity sighed, relaxing.

"Macavity,"

"Plato…get out before I rip you to shreds,"

"Ha, you have no magic," Plato smirked. Cori rolled his eyes.

"Y-You're an i-idiot, P-Plato," Plato looked at the stammering Cori, lifting an eyebrow and smiling cruelly.

"R-R-Really, C-Cori?" Cori turned his head away, his cheeks flushing with anger and embarrassment.

"Fine," Macavity lunged, pinning Plato to the ground before biting and clawing into him.

Plato howled, he howled like a Pollicle.

Asparagus ran in with Gus and Skimbleshanks, they pulled Macavity off Plato.

"C'mon, lad, that ain't that smart!" Skimble whispered to Macavity as he pulled Macavity back.

"He asked for it," Macavity growled. He was surprised when Skimble patted his back.

"I know, lad…but think of Munkus," Skimble murmured, watching as Asparagus and Gus dragged the bloodied Plato from the den. Macavity sat back down, looking at his bloodied paws.

"Skimble,"

"Mm?"

"Tell Munkus I love him…and not to do anything stupid," Macavity said quietly. Skimble looked at Macavity sadly.

"Will do, lad…but hopefully you can tell him that yourself again soon," Macavity looked up at Skimble, somewhat suspiciously. Skimble just smiled softly and left the den.

"A-Are you a-alright?"

"Yes, Cori," Macavity murmured, sighing.

"J-Just m-making sure,"

"Cori, why are you stuttering?"

"I-I d-don't know…Deuteronomy…h-he," Cori trailed off, unsure of what to say.

"He tormented you, mentally, that much?" Macavity asked. Cori gave a nod. Macavity gave a growl, leaning back.

Munkustrap sniffled, rubbing his eyes.

"How are ya, lad?"

"Not good," Munkustrap mumbled. Skimbleshanks gently rubbed his back.

"Macavity told me to tell you that he loves you, and not to do anything stupid," Skimble looked up when he heard his name being called. He quickly left. Munkustrap blinked, shocked but gave a small smile.

"Mac," He whispered.

Griddlebone paced around angrily.

"Griddle…"

"It's been three hours, we're going now!" Griddle snapped. "Gil, please, gather the hench-cats, I have a feeling we need to move fast," Gilbert nodded and ran off to gather the hench-cats.

"Hang on, Mac," Griddlebone whispered.

Macavity winced as he was dragged out from the den and tossed on the ground in front of the tyre. Cori slowly followed, going to stand beside Tantomile. Tantomile wrapped her arms around him, nuzzling his cheek. Admetus patted Cori's shoulder.

"Macavity,"

"What?"

"You have been sentenced to death,"

"Great," Macavity spat. Deuteronomy walked up, his claws slipping out on his right paw. Macavity looked around, he saw Misto staring at him, shaking. Macavity looked back at Deuteronomy, swaying slightly as the loss of his magic started to get to him…as the fatigue got to him.

Munkustrap looked up as Alonzo and Skimbleshanks entered his den.

"Get out there and stop your dad, now!" Alonzo said, pulling Munkustrap up and pushing him towards the door.

"What?"

"Go, Deuteronomy is gettin' ready to kill Macavity," Skimble said, that was all that was needed to have Munkustrap dart from the den.

Macavity slumped onto his side, unable to hold himself up anymore. Deuteronomy raised his claw and Macavity closed his eyes.

"NO!" Macavity's eyes snapped open, just in time to see Deuteronomy stumbling back and Munkustrap landing in a crouch in front of him.

"Munkus," Macavity whispered. Munkustrap gently took Macavity's paw.

"Move, Munkustrap!" Deuteronomy ordered, snarling.

"No," Munkustrap hissed, looking back at Deuteronomy. "If you want to kill Macavity, you'll have to kill me first,"

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Song is Friends from the Jungle Book, I believe.

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