Jellicles In Training
A Cats Musical/CO world Crossover
Chapter 11 – "A Tragic Fate And An Angel's Help!"
It was night by the time The Magical Cat awoke. "Misto? Come on, Brother, wake up." Victoria gently shook him as he slowly regained consciousness. "Viki, what's going on?" he mumbled as steadied himself on her shoulder. "Usagi and Munk are holding a meeting. They're trying to figure out what to do." The Conjuring Cat tried not to think of what terrible things might be happening to his new friend and mate. "I hope they thing of something soon." He worried. "SHHH," Mallie interrupted, "Usagi's talking!"
Both the Orange Bobtail and Silver Tabby were sitting on an old boat, which said TSE 2, overlooking both tribes. "OK Munk, from what you've told us, this Macavity sounds like one nasty tom, but we can't just let Deravity kill Maj."
"He'd torture her, give her hell!" Shagg butted in. "I should know…he's done it to me before!" It was true, for poor Shagg had the mats and scars to prove it.
Tugger, concerned for his own life, added his two cents, "Aww come on! He doesn't look that bad! Believe me, there's nothing worse than being in the clutches of The Hidden Paw!"
"CAN IT Fluffy! You don't know what we've been through with this guy."
"Come on! Just how bad could it be?"
Ruby and Malurina, who had once been hostages themselves, told everyone what they went through.
Mallie: Deravity's a devil cat
He's called the Shattered Paw
For he's a master criminal who can defy the law
He's the bafflement of Scotland Yard
The FBI's despair
For when they reach the scene of crime Deravity's not there!
Deravity, Deravity, there's no one like Deravity
He's broken every human law
He breaks the law of gravity
His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare
And when you reach the scene of crime Deravity's not there!
You may seek him in the basement
You may look up in the air
But I tell you once and once again
Deravity's not there!
Ruby: Deravity's a Selkirk Rex
He's very tall and thin
You would know him if you saw him for his eyes are sunken in
His brow is deeply lined in thought
His head is highly domed
His coat is dusted from his master's neglect
His whiskers are half combed
He sways his head from side to side
With movements like a snake
And when you think he's half asleep
He's always wide awake!
Deravity, Deravity, there's no one like Deravity
For he's a fiend in feline shape
A monster of depravity
You may meet him in a by-street
You may see him in the square
But when a crime's discovered then Deravity's not there!
Mal: He's outwardly respectable
Ruby: I know he cheats at cards
Mal: And his footprints are not found in any files of Scotland Yard's
Ruby: And when the larder's looted
Mal: Or the brave cop had falled
Ruby: Or when the milk is missing
Mal: Or another Cat's been mauled!
Ruby: Or the greenhouse glass is broken
Mal: And the trellis past repair
Both: There's the wonder of the thing:
Deravity's not there!
Deravity, Deravity, there's no one like Deravity
There never was a cat of such deceitfulness and suavity
He always has an alibi and one or two to spare
Whatever time the deed took place, Deravity wasn't there!
And they say that all the cats whose wicked deeds are widely known
Mal: (I might mention Shaggy Matter)
Ruby: (I might mention Burmieo)
Are nothing more than agents for the cat who all the time
Just controls the operations
The Master of Sins & Crime!!!!!!!
All Queens: Deravity, Deravity, there's no one like Der-avi-ty
He's a fiend in feline shape
A monster of depravity
You may meet him in a by-street
You may see him in the square
But when a crime's discovered then Deravity, Deravity, DERAVITY, DERAVITY!!!!!
When a crime's discovered then,
Mal & Ruby: Deravity's not there!
Their song sent chills down Misto's spine. From the way they put it, Deravity sounded like a cat that HELL itself had spat back out. To him, it sounded like things weren't looking to good for Maj. "M-maybe we could sneak in and r-rescue her." He said, trying not to give up hope.
"Sigh, you got guts kid, I'll give ya that," Burmie said rolling his eyes. "But Deravity's lair is full of traps, henchmen, Pollicles, not to mention The Devil Cat himself! If you want to die a young life, be my guest. Going in there, is asking for a Death-Wish!"
Suddenly, Rosuto started holding his head, a look of pain on his face. Kyuu was the only one who seemed to notice. "Rosuto, you ok?" He seemed to calm down, "Oww, oww, I-I just remembered the time Ruby and Mallie were taken hostage…and…I think I have an idea!" "Yeah, I think you're just nuts!" Koja giggled. "I might not remember that far, but I just know he was dropped on his head at birth!" the forgetful kit thought.
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Maj woke up to find herself in a strange dungeon. There was almost no light, just what shining from outside the door and the glitter of the stars from a window in the ceiling. Her hind legs were on the floor while her front paws were chained to the wall, loose enough for her to hunch forward. She felt weak as the memory of the morning's battle returned to her. "*huff huff* Of course, how could I forget?" Using what strengthshe had, she looked up at the stars, "Felis, you really were trying to warn me…grrr how could I be so stupid?" Her thoughts were interrupted by two evil chuckles coming from outside the door. "Boss, she's awake!" She recognized those voices as Roscoe and DeSoto, Deravity's right-hand-men (Roscoe being the smarter one). There was a loud creak and the Devil and Mystery cats entered the room. Gazing into the eyes of her captors sent shivers down her spine, making her look away. As she did, she could help but feel proud as she stared at the few burn marks she had inflicted on them during the struggle. "GRRR, did you really think it would be that easy?" the wicked ginger tom hissed.
"RRRR, What the heck are you talking about, you fiend?"
"Think, you little fool! Why did that wrecking-ball come in the first place? Didn't it ever occur to you that someone might be behind it?"
"It was you……you destroyed the Jellicles' home!"
"Humph, looks like you can't see everything that happens in the future, Maj-ology." the Devil Cat snickered.
"GRRRRR, CAN IT DERAVITY!!! You don't know what I'm capable of!!!" she spat.
The Selkirk Rex became enraged. He unsheathed the claws of one good paw and slashed at her face. "DON'T YOU DARE TALK TO ME THAT WAY, YOU LITTLE BRAT! AFTER ALL, YOU WORK FOR ME NOW!!!!!!!!!"
Maj winced with pain, "What makes you think I'll ever work for a fleabag like you!?"
"HA, you may be a hostage, but you really think I'd give-up a cat with your power? Your capture is nothing more than a trick to get them to not only give up the Jellicles, but to get the Usagi and the other stronger cats away from the yard. Once they're gone, my army of Pollicle Cats will have no trouble eliminating the rest of the strays. MWA HAHAHAHA!"
Maj was infuriated, "NOT IF I CAN HELP IT!!!" The supernatural feline tried to blast the two corrupt criminals with a fire-ball but instead released nothing more than a small puff of smoke. "Wha? W-what's happening?"
The disastrous duo threw their heads back laughing. "You won't be able to produce any kind of magic in here. This cell is completely magic-proof. While my men are out annihilating your friends, you won't be capable of anything! However, you are the only cat we will spare. The Strays and Jellicles will die and your power belongs to me!"
Tears came to her eyes as she heard her friends' catastrophic fate."Never! I'd rather die alongside them, a Stray till the end."
"If that's the way you want it, then suit yourself. Best enjoy life while you can, for yours and your friends' days are numbered." And with that, they turned and left, leaving the poor kit in the darkness.
Tears rolled down her face stinging her wound. "How could this happen? Misto and the other are all going to die now because of me!"
"Don't blame yourself for this, my dear Maj." A voice echoed from above, a voice only she knew. She stared up at the night to catch sight of a star falling from the the heavens. As it fell, the room filled with a blinding light and a strange figure appeared before her. It was the figure of a tom cat with fur as black as the night sky and eyes as bright as stars. Upon his brow was a white four-pointed star and his tail was shining like the tail of a comet. "F-F-Felis?!?" she shook with fright. The large tom stared at her with a gentle look in his eyes. "Do not be afraid, young one," he spoke through telepathy, "You are but my most strongest follower, Maj. I cannot afford to lose you. Which is why I have left my place in the Heaviside Layer to help you."
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Sorry for the long wait readers, writer's block is such a "punch in the pants"! BIG Thanks to IzumiTheMoogle for helping with the suspense. New Stray characters are in the next chapter along with a "Jellicle" almost no one mentions, Capt. Morgan! Just wait and see how Felis will help Maj out and what Rosuto's idea is! It's gonna be good!
Also, I've been getting a bit creative and have started putting up drawings of the Strays. Already up is Usagi, Ruby and Shadow. I will let everyone know when I get more up.
http:// straysintraining. deviantart. com/
Check it out! See ya next chapter readers!