Jellicles In Training
A Cats Musical/CO world Crossover
Chapter 9 – "Tribes Unite part 2"
Meanwhile, Burmie had finished drying off from Koja and Loki's little hoax. He spotted Jemima walking passed and gave her a little 'point and wink'. She blushed. That was the last straw, Tugger couldn't take any more. "Alright Fuzzy, I don't know why Maj paired us together, but if we're gonna be neighbors we'd better set some ground rules."
"What'dya mean, Fluffy."
"Well, how 'bout I can only flirt with the Jellicle queens and you with only the Strays."
"Sigh, Dude look, I only flirt with the Stray queens for two reasons, 1. They think I'm cool and 2. It's the only way my girlfriend will notice me."
"Who in the world would want to be your girlfriend?"
Suddenly, a Maine Coon Bengal cross queen with a wild mane jumped out.
Tonka: Meow, Me-ow!
All: The Top Tonka Topper is a curious cat
Tonka: If you offer me pheasant I'd rather have grouse
If you put me in a house I would much prefer a flat
If you put me in a flat then I'd rather have a house
If you set me on a mouse then I only want a rat
If you set me on a rat then I'd rather chase a mouse
All: The Top Tonka Topper is a curious cat
Tonka: And there isn't any call for me to shout it
All: For she will do as she do do
Tonka: And there's no doing anything about it!
Maj: The Top Tonka Topper is a terrible bore
Tonka: When you let me in, then I want to go out
I'm always on the wrong side of every door
And as soon as I'm at home, then I'd like to get about
I like to lie in the bureau drawer
But I make such a fuss if I can't get out
All: The Top Tonka Topper is a curious cat
Tonka: And it isn't any use for you to doubt it
All: For she will do as she do do
Tonka: And there's no doing anything about it!
Burmie: The Top Tonka Topper is a curious beast
Tonka: My disobliging ways are a matter of habit
If you offer me fish then I always want a feast
When there isn't any fish then I won't eat rabbit
If you offer me cream then I sniff and sneer
But I only like what I find for myself……No
So you'll catch me in it right up to my ears
If you put it away on the larder shelf
All: The Top Tonka Topper is artful and knowing
The Top Tonka Topper (Tonka: Doesn't care for a cuddle)
So I'll leap in your lap in the middle of your sewing
For there's nothing I enjoy like a horrible muddle!
All: The Top Tonka Topper is a curious cat
The Top Tonka Topper doesn't care for a
All: The Top Tonka Topper is a curious cat
Tonka: And there isn't any need for me to spout it
All: For she will do as she do do
Tonka: And there's no doing anything about it!
"WHA?"
"Oh yeah, that's my gal!"
"B-but…she looks just like m-me without the curl!!!"
"Yeah, her owners pampered her all the time. She only joined us 'cuz she heard them talking 'bout getten' her fixed, if ya know what I mean."
"Human vets these days, it's just sickening!"
"Wait a minute, are WE AGREEING?"
Just then, the Curious Queen walked right up to the toms. "Hu-hey Burmie."
"Tonka, baby." He said winking.
"Who's your new friend?" The Bengal turned to Tugger.
"Humph, friend is hardly the word." He hissed.
"Hmmm, nice mane."
"Ummm th-thanks…" Tugger stuttered. He was astounded at the new queen. They were almost identical, except she was lighter in color and had a leopard spotted scarf as a belt.
"What ever you do, don't get her angry, Dude. She can roar like a lion when she's mad." Burmie whispered.
"So, your one of the Jellicles, ay?"
"Uhhhh, y-yeah."
"Hee hee, well, I'll see ya later, Jellicle, as you can see, I like manes."
"W-wha?"
"T-Tonka!!!!!!"
"Later Dudes!" she ran off.
"You just Stole My Girl!"
"But I…"
"GRRRRR, I got my eye on you…"
Meanwhile…
"Tonka, must you always do that?"
"Do wha?"
"Make toms fight over you."
"Hey Ruby, I give the word Cat Fight a new meaning. Toms are so easily fooled."
"Hmm, I should know…I used to date toms like them."
* * * *
After settling in, Munk looked around. There were so many Strays he could barely keep track of the ones he already knew. "This is going to be a tough change." He thought, "I'm only used to protecting my tribe. Here I have to protect two." He looked over at Usagi, who just happened to be his new neighbor.
"Hmmm…might as well ask my new colleague. Maybe if I know more about the tribe members, I can protect them better." After talking for about an hour, Munk had made this list:
The Tom Strays:
Usagi Koneko – Tribe Protector (Once owned by a fencing school master.)
Flip – Guard Cat and Second-hand-cat to Usagi (Grew up at a dog boarding home, thinks he's a dog.)
Shagg – The Hobo Cat (Was mistreated and abandoned, which is why coat is all messed up.)
Shadow – Emo Cat (family belonged to 2 illegal cat fighters, he and other sibs thrown in river, only he and Maj survived)
Burmieo Thief – Cat burglar (Found on streets, town menace.)
Wonton Mushu –Food Supplier (Not a stray, lives in a Japanese restaurant, brings food from different restaurants every day.)
Tito El Calico – Gymnastics Pro (Used to live in a electronics shop)
The Queen Strays:
Tabby Li – Kitten Protector (Came from China with cousin, wanted to live a city-life)
Ruby Raps – Scarlet Stray (Mistreated by owners, ran away with sister)
SnowyOwySpots – Kitten Sitter (Used to live w/ a cat breeder, wanted to live a city life.)
Toppi Neko-shi – Stray Warrior (Was a Japanese warrior, fell onto a passing ship and ended up in America)
Top Tonka Topper - Curious Queen (Owners pampered her all the time, ran away so she wouldn't get fixed.)
The Strays in Training (Kittens):
Sparta Saborfang – The Biter (Born with oversized fangs, Tonka's little brother, warning BITES HARD!)
Loki the Jokie – The Prankster (Always playing pranks, wants to be a Cat Burglar)
Malurina –Best Singer (Joined the Strays with Ruby, wants to be like her Sister)
Fido – Pup Kit (Son of Flip, very obedient, wants to be a Guard Cat)
Rosuto Meiki – The Forgetful One (Joined with Snow, lost memory during a Pollicle attack, headaches are normal for him.)
Koja Tsubasa – The Jokester (Rosuto's little brother, Loki's best friend, a real nuisance.)
Kyuu Myou – Young Warrior (Mother hit by car, very well behaved, uses tail as bow and arrow.)
Mouse Fa Li – The Shy One (Tabby's cousin, very shy but not afraid to fight, hits hard, never make fun of her name.)
* * * *
That night when Wonton had arrived with McDonalds for dinner, Misto looked up from is McNuggets. Maj was off talking to Tito. "Groan, I hope she's not talking about me doing more work with that Spanish Weirdo." After a while, Maj returned to her food. "What was that about, Maj?"
"Oh, you'll see…"
"Oh great…"
She hurried to finish her fries and took off. "Maj, where are you going?"
"Just stay here Misto, you'll see what's going on." She ran towards the beach.
He looked over at Tito who had an old walkie-talkie. "What is going on?"
All the kits gathered at the highest point of the yard where they could all be seen. Curiosity got the better of everyone and they all looked their way. "Fire away, Señora Maj!!!" Tito yelled. Suddenly, fireworks started going off where Maj had gone. Tito pressed a button on an old stereo and the kits started singing:
Now it's always once upon a time
In New York City
It's a big old, bad old, tough old town, it's true
But beginnings are contagious there
They're always setting stages there
They're always turning pages there for you
Ain't it great the way it all begins
in New York City?
Right away you're making time and making friends
No one cares where you were yesterday
If they pick you out you're on your way
To a once upon a time that never ends
So, Jellicles, don't be shy
Get out there, let go and try
Believing that you're the guy
They're dying to see
'Cause a dream's no crime
Not once upon a time
Once upon a time in New York City
If it's always once upon a time
In New York City
Why does nightfall find you feeling so alone?
How could anyone stay starry eyed
When it's raining cats and dogs outside
And the rain is saying, "Now you're on your own"?
So, Jellicles, don't be scared
Though yesterday no one cared
They're getting your place prepared
Where you want to be
Keep your dream alive
Dreaming is still how the strong survive
Once upon a time in New York City
Keep your dream alive
Dreaming is still how the strong survive
Once upon a time in New York City
Keep your dream alive
Dreaming is still how the strong survive
Once upon a time in New York City
And it's always once upon a time
In New York City…
Well, that's it for the Tribes Unite chapter. Up next, Deravity's Plan! Stay Tooned!