Ahhh! Finally I get a chance to update!

This week has been so busy, I had a butt load of homework and like 7 tests this week but I finally get a chance too! :D

Here's chapter 7!

Chapter 7: Rescued! Maybe?

The sun was out, providing a perfect day for sunbathing and cat naps. Everyone was peaceful and enjoying the rare sunlight. Except for two Jellicles. Cori and Tugger were laying beside each other on the tyre. Both were thinking about their unsuccessful mission yesterday. They spent all day and all night trying to find more clues to where Munkustrap is.

For two months, Tugger and Cori looked non-stop for Munkustrap. When they would find a clue that would lead them closer to him, they would always be lead back to square one. It was tiring and frustrating to the toms.

Cori sighed and started to doze off, when Tugger shook him.

"Cori, can you try and contact Munkus again? If it's too much, don't worry about it. I just have a feeling it will work this time."

"Tugger, I can try, but I can't guarantee and results." Cori said as he closed his eyes and let his mind wander. Soon Cori's mind felt a familiar presence and his mind raced towards it. Cori's mind soon collided, and joined with a very familiar presence.

Munkustrap woke suddenly as he felt something collide with his mind. He rejected it at first, but he let it through.

Munkustrap!

C-Cori?

Its me Munkus, are you okay?

I've...been better.

Its good to hear you again Munk. Everyone misses you, especially Tugger.

Tugger? How is he? And what about Demeter? Is she okay?

Whoa, slow down there. Tugger is doing fine and Demeter made it. She's recovered fully and she's made a lot of friends.

That's good to hear. Hey Cori?

Yes Munkustrap?

I-I'm scared. I don't know where I am. I can't take this anymore.

It's okay Munkus, We're going to find you. Don't give up, stay strong.

I'll try Cori.

Munkustrap started to drift off into sleep.

Munkus, go to sleep. I'll be here when you wake up. I promise.

Thank you Cori.

Munkustrap closed his heavy eyes, and let sleep take over. That night, Munkustrap finally had a peaceful night.

Cori felt the connection weaken as Munkustrap fell asleep. His mind slowly made its way back. Cori was snapped opened his eyes when he heard someone calling his name.

"Cori!"

Cori stared up into Tugger's worried eyes. Cori sat up and turned to look at Tugger.

"What happened?"

"You closed your eyes, and all of a sudden you just collapsed."

"Oh, sorry."

"Well, did you find him?"

"Yes Tugger, I found him. But we have to go rescue him. He's scared. We have to go and raid Macavity's lair. We can't wait any longer."

"I know Cori. We can sneak out tonight and go."

"That sounds good to me Tugger. We just can't get caught."

"Please Cori. How could we ever get caught with me around?" Tugger winked at Cori and walked off to his den. Cori soon followed Tugger and went into his den. All day they discussed a rescue plan that was sure to work.

"Macavity! Sir!"

Macavity looked up as he heard his name. A hench-cat burst through the throne room, breathing hard.

"What is it?"

"T-The p-prisoner sir."

"What prisoner? I have many"

"M-Munkustrap sir."

Macavity stood up suddenly and crossed the room. He stood in front of the hench-cat, looking deeply into his eyes.

"Munkustrap what?" Macavity asked slowly.

"H-he's gone sir."

Macavity stood in shock, his eyes going wide. He looked at the hench-cat making sure he was telling the truth. Macavity ran out the throne room and ran to where the cells were. Macavity stopped at the cell door, seeing two dead hench-cats lying on the ground.

"No..."

Macavity threw open the cell door and looked into the empty cell where Munkustrap should be. Macavity sniffed around, pickup a weak scent of Munkustrap and a very strong scent of Growltiger's.

"No, no, no, no, no, NO!" Macavity yelled.

"Curse you Growltiger! You will pay. Oh trust me, you. Will. Pay."

Macavity stormed out of his cell and back into his throne room. He sat in his chair, thinking of a way to get Munkustrap back before Growltiger did anything to him.

"Cori, is that you?"

"Yea Tugger, It's me."

"Okay, you ready to go get Munkus back?"

"I'd thought you'd never ask." Cori grinned and the two toms began to walk towards the gate.

"And where do you think ya'll are going?"

Cori and Tugger turned around and stared at the voice. Alonzo stepped out of the shadows.

"We were just going for a night time stroll Alonzo. Nothing to worry about."

"Sure you are. You wouldn't happen to be going after Munkus?"

Cori and Tugger's eyes went wide.

"Though so, I want in.

"Alonzo-"

"Cori don't. I'm going. No 'if', 'ands', or 'buts' about it."

"Fine," Tugger sighed' "Just don't ruin reputation."

"I don't think anyone ever can Tugger."

"Oh, be quiet Cori. Let's go."

With a new addition to the rescue team, they set off towards Macavity's lair, to save Munkustrap, not knowing he wasn't there.

Macavity jerked his head up when he heard someone burst through his throne room doors. Three toms stepped into the room, eyes furious.

"Macavity! Where is Munkustrap?"

"My dear Tugger, long time no see? Cori and Alonzo, what nice surprise!"
"Cut the chit-chat Macavity, where is he?"

"Where is who Cori?"

"Munkustrap. Where is he?"

"I'd hate to disappoint you all, but Munkustrap was taken by someone. I don't know who."

The three toms stared at Macavity, mouths open.

"W-what do you mean 'taken'?"

"You know, physical taken from my lair by someone. Kidnapped, again."

"Macavity, do you know who has him?"

"Growltiger has him! Okay? Are you all satisfied? Leave now. You have over stayed your visit."

Macavity stood up and pushed them out the door, wanting them to just go away. Macavity will save Munkustrap and not them. Munkustrap doesn't deserve to be with Jellicles who didn't care for him. Munkustrap had been with Macavity for two and a half months. Now, they want to show their face and save him? It's too late. Macavity planned to raid Growltiger's layer and get Munkustrap back. Even if it cost him his own life.

Growltiger walked down the street. He was walking back to his old lair, after taking care of Munkustrap. Growltiger had to put him in a cell, he was taking his kindness for granted. He knew Macavity or at least the Jellicles would be after him, but so far it has been quiet. Growltiger froze. He felt someone walking up behind him. Before he could turn around, he was knocked to the ground, and he felt a claw on his neck.

"Macavity."

"Growltiger. Where is he?"

"Why would I tell you? I said you would pay, now you are."

"Where is he you bastard? I don't have time for you stupid tricks and games."

"Sorry, but I can't tell you."

Growltiger pushed Macavity off of him and went for Macavity. Macavity saw it coming and jumped out of the way. Macavity clawed Growltiger's back and smile when he heard Growltiger yelp. Growltiger turned around, claws ready, and began to fight back.

Macavity wasn't prepared for what hit him. Growltiger came at his, claws ready, and hate in his eyes. Macavity crouched, ready for his attack. Growltiger pushed Macavity to the ground and clawed him across his chest. Macavity let out a hiss of pain and tried to puss Growltiger off. Growltiger held on and continued to claw Macavity, not giving up. Macavity fought back trying to get Growltiger off of him, trying to get free. Macavity soon felt his body go heavy. He couldn't move anymore. Darkness closed in on him. The last thing Macavity saw was Growltiger over him, a wide grin on his face, as he watched Macavity.

Growltiger stood up suddenly when he heard other approaching. He looked towards the new arrivals to see three Jellicles. He cursed himself and looked down at Macavity. He looked back up, turned and ran for it. Growltiger couldn't let them see who he is, anyways, Macavity is as good as dead anyway.

The three toms were walking in the street, not wanting to go back to the junkyard empty handed. Alonzo stopped suddenly.

"What is is Alonzo?" Cori asked and he stopped and turned around to see Alonzo behind. Cori looked at Tugger and saw he stood still, listening. Cori listened, hearing distant fighting.

"Lets go" Alonzo said an took off during the direction the noise was coming from. Soon after, the other two followed in pursuit.

They soon spotted two cats fighting. One cats was sitting on the other, clawing him. The other cat was trying to get away, but couldn't. Soon, the cat getting clawed went limp. The other cat stood up and turned towards them. The three toms ran at the cat when he saw them. The other cat turned around and ran for it.

Tugger knelt over the injured cat.

"G-guys," Tugger looked up from the cat to looked up at Cori and Alonzo, "It's Macavity"

"No, we just saw him. That can't be him!"

"It is Cori." Alonzo bent down and picked Macavity up in his arms.

"We have to get him to Jenny."

"Alonzo! We can't! We-"

"I don't care Cori! He's still a Jellicle! He hurt. He needs our help. He tried to say Munkustrap, so I am going to try and save him."

Alonzo turned and looked a Tugger. Tugger nodded in agreement. The three toms took off in the direction of the junkyard.

They slipped into the junkyard unnoticed. Cori ran ahead to alert Jenny. When they reached her den, she was ready for them. Jenny didn't question why it was Macavity, or why they brought him here. She got to work and pushed the three toms outside.

" I hope he's okay. He possibly knows where Munkus is, and it appears Munkustrap has softened Macavity. Hopefully, he can become one of us again, and be our ally again." Alonzo said as he looked at Tugger and Cori. Cori couldn't believe what Alonzo just said, but he still felt like Macavity was still part of the tribe. Tugger nodded at Alonzo and walked to his den. Alonzo went back on guard and Cori went back to his den as well. All they could do is wait and try to keep Macavity a secret. Also hoping, that Macavity has finally changed his ways.

geez!

I feel so horrible for not updating sooner!

I've been so busy with school and homework, and now our soccer tournament team is starting up so I don't know how often I'll update, but I hope ya'll with stay with me and not give up!

But of course, while im gone, i'll still be writing the story, and when I get a chance.. i'l type it up and post it here!

Please review!
(I hope this chapter was worth the wait!)