Chapter Two – The New Home

River ran as fast as he could but he didn't let his guard down, he wouldn't dare do it. He peered around the corner of the alley, he was about to keep going when the expected had happened. Rain fell onto London like a ton of bricks, River groaned as his gray fur stuck to his body.

He heard his brother waking up in his arms, he had to pick up the pace or his brother wouldn't make it.

River ran with as much adrenaline and stamina as he could push through his lean gray body.

He stopped at the corner of the street; he scanned the area with his bright green eyes in sight of movement. He moved in front of the large gate, he smelt the air and after a moment prepared for the delivery. He looked at the molten colored kitten in his one arm; he really hoped this was a good idea. He found a bunch of cloth and wrapped the shivering kitten in a descent bundle of warmth. He placed the kitten on the sidewalk in front of the gate. He smiled at his brother and knocked on the gate as loud as he could. When he heard someone coming he ran, out of sight and out of mind.

Munkustrap groaned under his breath, 'who would be out at this time of night?' he thought to himself. He walked to the gate of the junkyard, he silver fur was already soaked from the waterfall of rain. He called out to the visitor but received no reply. "Anyone out there?" Munkus called again, but only could hear crying. He opened the gate and gave a puzzled look at the sight before him, a kitten.

Munkus walked over to the kitten and scooped him up into his muscular arms. The kitten stopped crying instantly, Munkus smirked a little; he looked the kitten over and brushed some mud off his face.

River was on the same corner and was watching the whole scene unfold. This was going good; this large tom was taking a liking to his brother. River smiled when he saw the tom take his brother into the junkyard. He walked forward a little and jumped onto a pub roof. He could see his brother in the tom's protective arms; he smiled and sang.

Brother your safe now

And safe may you stay

For I have a pray just for you

Grow baby brother

Come back someday

Come and deliver us too

River jumped down from the roof and headed home. He was happy now that his brother had a future, one with a really family and no suffering.

"Munkustrap, where did you find this kitten?" Old Deuteronomy had just arrived at the junkyard when he heard the news of a kitten.

"Outside the junkyard, last night sir." Munkus stood in front of his father with a strong stature and serious attitude.

Deuteronomy looked at the kitten with wise and gentle eyes, "Was he alone? No one was around?" He asked taking his eyes off the sleeping bundle of fur, Munkus nodded his head.

Munkus had taken the kitten to his den that he shared with his mate Demeter. When she woke up, she fell in love with the molten colored kit. In fact, Munkus had taken a liking to the kit as well and he and Demeter had always wanted to have a kitten.

"He must have been abandoned, poor fella." Deuteronomy shook his head in shame, Munkus agreed.

"Father, I want to ask for your approval to keep the kitten." Munkus stared into his father's brown eyes and waited for his response.

"Why? Are you attached to him?" Deuteronomy smiled lightly at his son.

Munkus really liked his kit for some reason and so did Demi, why shouldn't they keep him?

"Well, yes and Demeter loves him too." Munkus nodded and watched his father look over the kitten, Deuteronomy smiled at the tom-kit and nodded.

"Alright Munkustrap, you can keep him if you want. I guess this means I'm a grandfather." Deuteronomy smiled at his son's happy face, he stroked the kitten's face with his large paw and left the den.

Munkus sighed in happiness and picked up his new son, he looked really strong for his age. "Now, what to name you?" Munkus chuckled and held his kitten close, just then Demeter's gold and black figure entered their den.

"I just heard the great news, I'm a mother." Demi smiled an overjoyed smile as she walked over to her mate and new kitten.

"He's so handsome, what should we call him?" Demi took the kitten into her arms and stroked his white and copper face.

''How about Plato? I think it would suit him very well, what do you think love?" Munkus wrapped an arm around Demeter's shoulder and smiled at her beautiful face.

"Yes, I couldn't agree more. Plato, our son." Demi smiled as Plato opened his eyes and smiled at his parents.