Jellicles In Training
A Cats Musical/CO world Crossover
Chapter 6 – "A Thief With Style And A Villain Without!"
"Are we there yet?!?" "We get there when we get there, Pouncie!" "Hey, what did Mom tell you about calling me Pouncie?!!?"
"Pounce, Tumble, quit fighting." Jenny broke in.
"He started it."
It was the 4th day of the voyage and they were nearing their new home. Maj, Flip, and Shadow had done a great job of guiding them, but already the two youngest kittens were starting to get on their nerves. Although, Flip kinda had a little soft spot for Tumble's droopy puppy-dog face and Maj thought Pounce's emerald green eyes were adorable. But Pounce wasn't the only one she had a soft spot for. Ever since the night of the Pollicle's attack, Misto stopped hiding from Maj and they started to understand each other better. Not because they were both magical, but because they shared more then just looks and abilities. They both had one sibling, felt high in class, were very shy, loved sugary stuff, hated violence, and liked to make fun of Tugger behind his back. Soon the two were inseparable, not that Viki or any of the other cats minded. They all thought it was cute.
"We should be there by afternoon." Maj told Munk as they all passed under a broken fence. "Everything's going according to plan."
"I wouldn't be too sure of that." Tanto interrupted. "I have a feeling we're going to hit a dead end."
"But what could possibly go wrong, Tanto?" They turned out of an alleyway and into a seaside district. All of a sudden, Flip stopped. He sniffed the ground and sniffed the air but didn't move. His eyes darted everywhere while his feet stood still. Shadow could sense something was wrong. "This isn't like Flip at all." He thought. "Flip? What's the matter, boy?"
"Whine…I-I'm just so confused. E-everything smells the same in this area! Whimper…"
"Of course, this is the fishing district. It always reeks of fish. Flip's nose won't be able to help us now!" Maj cried.
"Oh No!" "What are we gonna do?" "We're LOST!" "We'll be stuck here forever!" "What do we do, Maj?" "Yeah, Maj will know what to do!"
"W-what…me?!?"
"Yeah, Sis." Shadow stared down at her. "You brought us into this mess; you can get us out of it."
"Yes, Maj!" "What do we do?" "We have to find our new home!" "Come on, Help!" "Tell us Maj!"
"D-don't look at me…" she sobbed. "I-I'm not that smart…I'm n-not even a full queen y-yet!" Tears rolled down her face.
"I just knew you were going to get everyone in trouble. You're always getting in trouble Maj-jie!"
"Hey, leave her alone!" Misto said, standing up for his new friend. "It's not her fault, she tried her best."
*sniff sniff* "I just w-wanted to help"
"Well, I knew this would happen, that's why I came along."
"You mean you know the way, Shadow?"
"No, like Maj I teleported. But what I do know is that some of the members of our tribe visit this district often. All we have to do is wait for someone to come and find us."
"How long do you think that will take?" Munk asked.
"Who knows? I usually never leave my house so I don't know when anyone leaves."
"Never leaves the house? Maj, your brother's completely Emo!"
"Tell me about it!"
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Meanwhile in a cold, dark, abandoned apartment on the rough side of the city, a big, terribly matted, red and ginger colored Selkirk Rex cat was lying on an old desk, his tail twitching to the tick of the clock. His whiskers were half combed, fangs glistening in the dim light, and his amber eyes tinted with evil. But what was most frightening about this devil of a cat was the claws of his left hind leg were completely shattered. Suddenly, two Norwegian Forest Cats with markings and colors of two Dobermans rushed in. "Deravity O' Boss, those Jellicles from the Junkyard you destroyed, they escaped!" the first one said as he bowed before the terrifying beast.
"What!? That's impossible Roscoe! No cat could have survived that Wrecking Ball I sent the humans to use." He said in a wicked voice.
"It appears they were warned by another cat!" the 2nd one said, also bowing.
"WHAT?!? WHO!?!?"
"Ummm…I can't quite remember her name…"
"All I remember is that she's white with a black spot."
"And her black brother sliced my paw with a knife while we were spying on them."
"GRRRR! That Mista Maj-ology and the rest of her friends! They'll ruin everything."
"Well, they do think it was the humans who did it. That means you have the perfect chance to attack them, master."
"Grrr let us wait for further orders from our new 'Partner in Crime'. After all, he's the one who called for the attack on these…Jellicles. Now leave me be!"
"Yes master!"
Once alone again, Deravity looked out through the broken window. "RRRR, you'd better keep you end of the bargain, Macavity. I want my claws back to normal so I can finally rid myself of the Strays, ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!"
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"Is someone coming yet? We've been here for hours!!!!"
"Pounce, it's only been 20 minutes."
"But it feels like forever!" Everyone hated to agree with Pounce, but waiting for someone to show up DID seem like forever. Luckily no one blamed Maj for it, except of course Shadow. Suddenly, *Honk, Screech!* noises came from the road. There jumping from car roof to car roof was a handsome, young Burmese tom wearing a huge, red bandana. As he maneuvered through the traffic he sang:
Reow!
One minute I'm in Central Park
Then I'm down on Delancey Street
From the Bow'ry to St Marks
There's a syncopated beat
Sing: Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo
I'm streetwise
I can improvise
Sing: Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo
I'm street smart
I've got New York City heart
Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
I may not have a dime
But I got street savoire faire
Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
It's just bebopulation
And I got street savoire faire
"Meow, who's that talented tom?" Bomba asked not taking her eyes of him.
"It's Burmie!" Maj cried. "Hey Burmie, over here!"
The tom jumped over two more taxis and a bug before landing on the sidewalk in front of them. "Yo, Maj! We've been wondering when you'd get here!" Up close, the tom cat was very handsome. His fur was creamy white with light brown face stripes, ears, tail, and front paws. His bandana which had a fish embroidered on the front was so massive you would have thought it was his mane! But the cutest part was the little curl in his hair looked just like Tugger's only it was curling the other way.
"We're so glad you came this way Burmie. We're lost!"
"Humph, I was just on my daily raid. I can take ya home."
"Wha? Raid? You meen like thieving?" Teaser butted in.
"Of course! I'm a natural cat burglar, Burmieo Thief as I'm called."
"Why, weer also notorious teeves. May-bee we can steel togetter sometime?"
"Sure, no problem-o. It's not everyday I meet a fellow thief." He said, winking at Teaser.
Tugger who had had enough butted in, "Nice curl."
"Same with you."
"OK, listen her Bub! The…"
"The name's Burmie!"
"Whatever! The only cat around here that can woo the gals is me! Got It? So just stay out of my way!"
"Humph, you're forgetting whose turf you're on now, Fluffy! My Territory, my Rules!"
"GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!"
"GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Back at the Harbor Junkyard, Usagi was on brake with Toppi. Suddenly, a strange chill went down his spine. "Usagi, what is it, dear?"
"I just had the feeling another ladies tom was joining the tribe."
"Well, he can't be as bad as Burmieo…"
"Actually Toppi, he's exactly like Burmieo!"
*Gulp* "Everlasting Cat forbid!"
Disclaimer: Song belongs to Huey Lewisand Cats the Musical belongs to Andrew Lloyd Webber.