Sorry I Haven't updated in a while

This chapter was the hardest for me to write so far

I even surprised myself a bit

Here's chapter 6!

Chapter 6: Hanging On By A Thread

"WHAT?" Growltiger yelled. Macavity could sense the anger coming from Growltiger. Macavity had just told him what happened to Demeter.

"How could you Macavity? I trusted you to take care of her! But you let her escape! You will pay for this Macavity!" Growltiger yelled, releasing his anger.

"First, I'll take it out on that prisoner of yours-" Growltiger didn't have time to finish. Macavity grabbed Growltiger by the neck and slammed him against the wall.

"If you even dare put one paw on him, you can bet on the Everlasting Cat, I will personally kill you." Macavity snarled. Macavity let go of Growltiger, and watched him fall to the floor.

"Macavity, if I might say something, you have grown soft. Munkustrap has grown on you. First you wanted revenge on him, now you want to protect him? You can't keep him forever Macavity. The Jellicles might even be on their way. You have to kill him-"

"I'll deal with him when the time comes Growltiger. Munkustrap is mine, not yours. I decide what to do with him! Don't you ever step out of line again! This is my house. Not Yours!" Macavity snarled, his anger building up in him.

Growltiger couldn't help but smile. His plan was going smoothly so far. Except for Demeter getting away. He'll have to deal with that later.

"Get out Growltiger! Get out! I have no use for you anymore! GET OUT!" Macavity screamed, his anger unleashing.

Growltiger turned, his grin growing wider, and walked out of the throne room. His plan was one step closer to being done. But there was one more thing to do before he left. Growltiger walked down the hall to where the cells where. Growltiger stopped when he heard cries of pain and yelling. Growltiger quickly hide in the shadows.

I'll just have to wait until Macavity is done. It'll make this part of the plan much easier.

Munkustrap stared blankly at the wall. He had heard Macavity and Growltiger arguing. This is just want Munkustrap needed, an angry Macavity. He sighed and prepared for the worst.

A few minutes later, Macavity stormed into his cell, startling the sleeping Munkustrap. Munkustrap shrank back. He's seen Macavity mad, but not this mad. His golden eyes were filled with rage. Munkustrap was terrified. There's no telling of what he's capable of now.

Munkustrap back into the furthermost corner of his cell. Macavity walked closer and closer.

"Macavity, please-" Munkustrap whimpered as Macavity came closer.

"SHUT-UP! You did this to yourself. You thought you could play superhero for the day and save the damsel in distress! Well Munkus, superheroes always have their downfall. Yours has only begun."

Macavity grabbed Munkustrap by the neck and threw him against the wall. Munkustrap hit the wall, breaking a rib, and fell to the floor. Before he could catch his breath, Macavity grabbed him by throat, and slammed him against the wall. Munkustrap's head hit the wall hard, making him see stars. Munkustrap's lungs screamed for air. He saw the darkness creeping at the edges of his vision. Munkustrap fell suddenly to the ground, gaping for air. His lungs filled with much needed air. But that was short lived.

Macavity kicked him into his side, knocking the breath out of him once again. Munkustrap howled in pain as he felt Macavity claw his back. Macavity kicked Munkustrap onto his back, making Munkustrap hiss in pain. Macavity bent over him slowly moving his claws down Munkustrap' chest, leaving behind deep scratches. Munkustrap screamed in pain. Munkustrap begged Macavity to stop, but Macavity keep going. Never stopping. Each kick, punch, and scratch hurt worse than the one before. Munkustrap laid on his side, hoping darkness would come. He couldn't take anymore. Munkustrap closed his eyes, allowing the darkness to take him to a safer place. Macavity wouldn't have it. Macavity threw a bucket of cold water on him, waking Munkustrap.

The cell was already cold as it is, and the water just made it worse. Munkustrap curled up in a ball, trying to stop his shivering.

"You lost your privilege to sleep Munkus. I let you sleep, I fed you, hell, I even let you stay in the same cell with Demeter. I didn't have to do that Munkus. I TRUSTED YOU! You failed me two times already. I wont let you do it for a third time."

Munkustrap stared at him, wide-eyed. Macavity crouched down in front of Munkustrap. Munkustrap backed away, but Macavity grabbed his chin and forced Munkustrap to face him.

"You can protect the Jellicles. You can protect your family. You can protect your loved ones. But you fail to protect yourself. You were always the one hurt. You always threw yourself into danger. Not seeming to care-"

"I do care Macavity. That's why I do the things I do. I wouldn't expect you to understand anything." Munkustrap growled at Macavity. Macavity clawed Munkustrap across the face, causing Munkustrap to hiss in pain.

"Shut-up! I could kill you right now! But I haven't! I care about you Munkus! Nobody else does. If they care, why haven't the Jellicles come to save you yet?" Macavity snarled. Munkustrap eyes filled with tears, as he realized that no one had come to save him yet.

"They obviously don't care about you anymore Munkus. Stay here with me, I care."

Macavity let go of his chin and walked out of the cell. He heard Munkustrap whimper as the hench-cats went into his cell.

I hope you figure it out soon Munkus. I'd hate to hurt you even more.

Growltiger watched Macavity exit the cell.

Finally. Growltiger thought. He waited for the hench-cats to leave the cell. Once they left, he hurried into the cell to find a beaten up Munkustrap huddled in a corner.

"Munkus, look at me. I'm going to get you out of this place. You'll be safe with me. I promise." Growltiger said. Munkustrap looked up t him. Growltiger held out one of his paws to Munkustrap. Munkustrap hesitantly took it. Growltiger help Munkustrap stand up. Munkustrap leaned on him and they both walked out of Macavity's lair.

Munkustrap woke up to find himself in a normal room. He was lying on pillows. He yawned and stretched his sore muscles. He looked out the window in his room, curious. Munkustrap froze. He had perfect view of Macavity's lair, and he could see part of the junkyard. Munkustrap stared at the junkyard. He wanted to go home. He wanted to see Tugger. He wanted to see Jenny.

Munkustrap felt tears come to his eyes. He still looked out the window, and started to sing:

Dead star shine Light up the sky I'm all out of breath My walls are closing in Days go by Give me a sign Come back to the end The shepherd of the damned I can feel me falling away No longer the lost No longer the same And I can feel me starting to break I'll keep me alive If you show me the way Forever - and ever the scars will remain I'm falling apart Leave me here forever in the dark Daylight dies Blackout the sky Does anyone care? Is anybody there? Take this life Empty inside I'm already dead I'll rise to fall again I can feel me falling away No longer the lost No longer the same And I can feel me starting to break I'll keep me alive

If you show me the way Forever - and ever the scars will remain I'm falling apart Leave me here forever in the dark God help me I've come undone Out of the light of the sun

God help me I've come undone Out of the light of the sun I can feel you falling away No longer the lost No longer the same And I can see you starting to break I'll keep you alive If you show me the way Forever - and ever the scars will remain Give me a sign There's something buried in the words Give me a sign My tears are adding to the flood

Just give me a sign There's something buried in the words Give me a sign My tears are adding to the flood

Just give me a sign There's something buried in the words Give me a sign My tears are adding to the flood Forever - and ever The scars will remain

Munkustrap closed his eyes, and put his head against the window. For the first time in years, Munkustrap cried. He cried for his family. He cried for his friends. He cried to be home. Munkustrap soon cried himself into a peaceful sleep.

Growltiger stood outside Munkustrap's door, hearing him sing. Growltiger smiled. Munkustrap had finally broken. Growltiger knew his weakness now, his family.

Step two complete, now on to step three. Growltiger thought as he left Munkustrap to cry himself to sleep. Soon, there will be no Macavity to fight. Soon there would be no Munkustrap to defend the Jellicle throne. He would soon be at the top. His grin grew wider.

Soon.

okay, the song is Give Me a Sign by Breaking Benjamin, I did change a few words so I could make it where Munku was singing the whole thing.

This chapter took me a while to write. I hope ya'll like it and review!