A/N: Sorry for the short chapter and long wait. I will try to update soon!

To my reviewers (didn't have time):

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Note: Loosely based on Sacrifice and Clowns, by t.A.T.u.

Dying is easy. Being a lesbian is hard. - Mary Pat Hooligan.

I wanna believe in tomorrow. - SCANDAL.

Where there's a will there's a way. - Anonymous.

I will sacrifice
I will sacrifice
All I have in life
To clear my conscience

I will sacrifice
I will sacrifice
All I have in life
Sacrifice, sacrifice

From previous chapter:

"This is really interesting and all, but you're kind of in my property", a sarcastic mocking voice called to them. It was sort of a deja vu, except the voice definitely did not belong to Alonzo or any other Jellicle they knew.

Victoria looked to the rooftops and saw an unfamiliar tom sitting watching them with an impassive expression. Jemima gasped lightly and stuttered, "Sorry for intruding, I didn't know this was yours."

"That's fine", the tom drawled lightly, "I'm Kave."

"Um…I'm Jemima and this is Victoria", Jemima said hesitantly. Victoria narrowed her eyes at the alleycat, ready to pounce if he posed even the smallest of threats.

"I'm not going to hurt you guys", Kave trailed off and looked at Victoria purposefully.

"You can say whatever you want, but that doesn't mean I'm going to believe you", Victoria looked away hoping she seemed like a high-class snob.

"It's really none of my business", the tom looked about lazily, "But what were you singing about?"

"Well, it's a long story", Jemima ventured to be friendly with the rough looking alleycat.

"And I've got a lot of time", Kave scowled. The calico gulped and started, "Well it's compli-"

"You don't have to say anything", Victoria started to lead Jemima away. Kave sighed heavily and called to them, "I think I get the gist of it. Do you need help?"

"Why would you want to help us?" Victoria didn't even turn around to face him.

"I'll always help others when they need it", the tom said expectantly.

"How can you help us?" Victoria hissed, "Not like we need it or anything."

Kave snorted lightly and said, "I can give you a piece of advice."

"That will really help", Victoria rolled her eyes. Kave nodded, "Maybe it will help."

"And maybe I'm a purple unicorn", she muttered with heavy sarcasm. Then as they left Kave shouted, "If they can't see what is right in front of their eyes, make them see it!"

Jemima stopped abruptly anchoring Victoria back a bit. They both listened on. Kave continued, "And if that doesn't work, keep on trying until you die."

Victoria whispered something quietly that Kave barely caught.

"Thank you, Kave."

"Let's go back to the Junkyard and try again", Victoria boldly stated and Jemima agreed wholeheartedly.

Jemima arrived at the Junkyard gate pushing Victoria out of sight. She called out, "Admetus!"

A few seconds passed before she heard an answer, "Jem?!"

"Admetus, please let…me in", she pleaded in a soft tone. Admetus opened the gate and promptly Jemima pulled Victoria along with her. They pushed past the surprised Admetus and into the Junkyard with long strides.

"Wait, Jemima!"

No use, she was gone…just like flower petals left, floating away in the wind.

Jemima pulled Victoria after her with a fire burning in her eyes. They reached the middle of the Junkyard to the astonishment of everyone.

"Old Deuteronomy", Jemima addressed the Jellicle Leader, who was sitting on the platform as always.

"This is a surprise", Old Deuteronomy paused for a second. Taking advantage of the momentary silence, Jemima began to sing.

Can you see me now?
Can you see me now?

All this weeping in the air
Who can tell where it will fall?
Through floating forests in the air
'Cross the rolling open sea

Old Deuteronomy furrowed his brow as he listened to the song. Just like the other songs, it had a sad defiant air about it. The lyrics were truly a riddle to him.

Blow a kiss, I run through air
Leave the past, find nowhere
Floating forests in the air
Clowns all around you Clowns that only let you know
Where you let your senses go
Clowns all around you
It's a cross I need to bear

Jemima took a deep breath and Victoria took the chance to jump in.

All this black and cruel despair
This is an emergency
Don't you hide your eyes from me
Open them and see me now

Can you see me now?
Can you see me now?

They sang the last two lines together. Old Deuteronomy sat there with an expression of slight amusement.

"Very interesting", Old Deuteronomy spoke softly. Victoria snorted in disbelief, "You didn't hear any of it, did you?"

"I assure you, I am not deaf."

"You only heard the words and notes, but you didn't hear the meaning, did you?" Victoria raised one eyebrow in challenge.

"Would you care to explain the song to us then?" Old Deuteronomy sighed half impatiently. Jemima stopped Victoria and said, "When you understand the meaning of the song, maybe then you'll accept us."

Alonzo inhaled sharply, wondering about the lyrics. Why had they mentioned clowns? There was much to learn.

"They're not ready", Victoria told Jemima and nodding to each other they began to leave. Suddenly Demeter reached out and begged, "Please stay. Don't leave again."

"Demeter, if you wont accept me the way I am, then you are no sister of mine and I will have no will to stay", Jemima whispered quietly.

"Just one more night, think it over", Demeter whispered with watery eyes. Jemima looked away.

"Fine", Victoria answered. Jemima and Demeter looked at her totally unprepared for that. Victoria said, "We'll stay this one night and think it over."

Jemima and Victoria stayed in a separate den together for the night. Victoria explained to Jemima that it was the last favor for Demeter. Morning came too soon and the pair walked out the den fully prepared to leave. Alonzo stopped them halfway and sadly looked at them both.

"What's wrong?" Jemima asked anxiously.

"Old Deuteronomy…was poisoned last night", Alonzo gulped nervously watching Victoria intently.

"Is he…alright?"

"The Jellicle Leader…is unfortunately…dead", Alonzo managed to stutter out. Jemima's eyes went wide in disbelief while Victoria could only gape.

"The worst part is…you two are the main suspects."

Again, apology for the short chapter and any mistakes I made. This was written a little too quickly. Sorry! Please review!