Oh my gosh! I can't believe the response I am getting to this story. I hope I haven't been to pushy for reviews, but my ceativity thrives on them. Before I post the next chapter I would like to get to at least 30 reviews to know that people are still reading and enjoying this story. I am sorry for the long wait on the update, I'm sure we all know what it's like having writers block. A major secret is revealed in this chapter, and it is this that has had me contemplating where I was going to put it into the story for several weeks now. So, without further ado here is Chapter 10. I hope you enjoy ^^

Chapter 10- Contemplations & Realisations

In the junkyard Munkustrap suddenly sat up, something didn't feel or seem right. Glancing around he noticed it was nearing morning. Well the sun was already rising. He realised though that that was the problem, he had woken up on his own accord. There was no indication from the three queens that they had arrived back. Making sure Demeter was still asleep he quickly jumped out of bed and dashed to the tyre and then to their meeting place, he made detours to their den first and still had no luck. As he approached their area he noticed none of them were there. He felt his stomach drop and he threw up.

Running a paw through his headfur he grimaced. it was his fault. Something must of happened. Why else wouldn't they be here? What happened to them? He panicked and bolted off towards Skimbleshanks den.

Jemima was wondering around the bar aimlessly, yet on a mission. She couldn't find Sillabub or Olivia. Where were they? Trying to sniff the scent of them over the smell of cigarettes and alcohol was impossible so she concentrated on sensing Sillabub. She didn't know how they did it but on rare occasions if they concentrated they could sense each other. Probably something they inherited from Macavity.

Suddenly she caught a scent. Macavity, he was there, in the bar.

Jemima made her way slowly to the steps being extremely delicate on her paws. Just as she recahed the top stair a door opened and Olivia stumbled out. She was obviously very drunk and uncoordinated. Jemima grabbed her as she passed out. Trying to hold the taller queen in place she struggled hoping for Sillabub to appear. Her prayers were answeed when Sillabub was thrown out of the room. Jemima almost dropped Olivia when she took in the sight of Sillabub.

Sillabub was bleeding and was limping. Noting that not many cats were left around she struggled to help Sillabub and Olivia who was slowly coming to her senses. The three of them half stumbled half walked out of the bar and into a dark alleyway. The sun was just starting to creep over the walls of the alley.

Sillabub unable to support herself any longer fell to the ground in a crumpled heap while Olivia slid down against the wall holding her head. Jemima glanced down at the two of them. She had no idea what had happened. She could tell Olivia was drunk, and possibly high as well, that was obvious, but why? But what really worried her was Sillabub. The cream calico was bleeding fairly badly and was very messed up. And she was limping. Jemima didn't even want to think about what had happened to her.

Biting her lip she she noticed a broken pot that held some water in it from the previous nights rain. Forcing Olivia to drinnk some to help her come to her senses and using the rest to clean up Sillabub a bit. Glancing around she knew they were safe in the alleyway, but Munkustrap would be worried. Hardly any of the tribe was aware of what the three of them were doing, and in turn they always returned before the others would awaken. This morning that was unlikely.

Around two hours later Olivia started to become more aware of her surroundings. Groaning she sat up and glanced around. The sun was nearly fully up and she noticed they weren't in the junkyard. She faced Jemima who was stroking the fur between Sillabubs ears. Olivia glanced at Sillabub worried.

'Jemi, what happened to Sil?' She asked panicked.

Jemima nearly jumped out of her fur at the sound of a coherant Olivia but shook her head. 'I don't know. After you stumbled out of a room upstairs Sillabub was thrown out, she keeps whimpering about hurting and saying stop.' She said trailing off giving Olivia a sad glance. 'I think she was raped.' She said before turning her head back to her sister.

Olivia gasped and suddenly felt sick. 'Oh god, if I hadn't been preoccupied I would of noticed that something wasn't right, it's all my fault. I was meant to keep you guys safe.' She said numbly before turning and throwing up.

Jemima rubbed Olivia's back gently, 'It's not your fault, we weren't to know what was happening. All we can do is get her back to the junkyard unnoticed.' She said.

Olivia nodded. But before she forgot she turned to Jemima, 'I, I spoke with Macavity.' She said.

Jemima widened her eyes, 'What?'

The dungeons hid a lot of things, espescially in the darkness, but what couldn't be hidden was the crimson coloured fur on both Griddlebone and Amber's mother.

Lurina felt calm suddenly. For some reason she had no idea of, this strange queen made her feel oddly at ease.

Amber glanced at Lurina and grinned happily. 'Rina come here!' She squealed happily.

Lurina walked slowly towards her, taking note of the shining tears in Giddlebone's eyes. 'What was going on?' She thought perplexed.

Amber smiled, 'Lurina, this is my mummy.' She said indicating the blood splattered queen. Only to find she wasn't completely covered in blood, but that her fur matched the colour of the blood.

The queen smiled gently as she stepped into the light while Lurina remained hidden.

"Hi Lurina, I'm Bombalurina.' She said softly.

Lurina froze and took a step backwards only to be nudged forward gently by Griddlebone. Luina stuttered but remained hidden. 'You, you're meant to be dead.' She said shocked.

Lurina could see in the light that Bombalurina was confused, 'What do you mean? Who would think I was dead, apart from...' She trailed off. 'You're, you're from the junkyard?' She asked nervously.

Lurina whispered quietly, 'Yes.' She said turning to Griddlebone who now ahd Tilli in her arms.

Bombalurina tried to make out the tiny queen, 'Step, into the light please.' She asked quietly.

Lurina tentatively stepped into the light and Bombalurina raised her paw to her mouth.

'Oh heaviside.' She whispered shocked taking in the sight of the young queen. It suddenly hit her.

Lurina watched the Red queens face wash over with a splash of realisation and heard her mutter one word.

'Demeter...'

Hmm, so the secret is out, well at least one of them. WHat do you guys think? Should I continue? Or is the story to predictable? Reviews are greatly appreciated and feedback on my work is always helpful. I apologise for any spelling mistakes as I am typing this in WordPad -_- (and at 2am) So I hope you enjoyed this chapter ^^

Kassie xx