Jellicles In Training Chapter 15: A River Of Blood And A Feral Friend, a cats fanfic

Jellicles In Training

A Cats Musical/CO world Crossover

Chapter 15 – "The River of Blood And A Feral Friend"

"Groan, are we there yet, Munk?" "For the last time, we get there when we get there, Tugger!" "Well, we'd better get there soon; I don't know how much longer I can last in this cesspool!"

Misto was getting anxious. For three days, they had sailed through the underground sewer system. The only thing guiding them was a couple of old maps that Splinter had brought along. Except for the occasional rats that would jump on the ship, the journey went according to plan. But it was taking longer than Misto expected. By now, they only had five more days until Maj's fate. The poor magical cat tried not to think about what might be happening to the one he loved. But ever since the vision he had, he couldn't help but pray to her each night.

It was nearly midnight. The moon shone bright through the single cell window of Maj's prison. Although Frisk and Bella tried to make her feel comfortable, the eerie gloom of the lair was over powerful. At least, she wasn't alone in this creepy place. It felt like forever since her capture. Although she knew Misto was coming for her, her heart longed to be in the arms of the one she loved. The Magic cat sighed as she looked up at the barred window. Suddenly a shooting star blazed over the hideout. Maj's tail twitched and the fur along her spine bristled. Through her eyes, she saw herself in what she thought to be the Heaviside Layer. She had been here before...within her visions. Felis stood before her. "What seems to be the trouble, Felis?" "No problems at all Maj, but I sense that you are greatly troubled." The angel cat spoke, his comet tail shimmering. "I...I just long for Misto. I hope his journey here isn't dangerous..." the Cat Star seemed to smile. "Maj, do you remember your life before you joined the Strays?" she thought hard before answering. "Just bits and pieces, like my mother...oh, and my creepy, cousin but they're both dead." "Not as dead as you think...Your cousin is still alive." "Masquerade?"

Misto tried to focus on the situation at hand as he headed towards the top deck. "How much farther, Splinter?" "Well, judging by my maps, we just got to pass through this tunnel, cross over this river, and we'll enter the sewage pipes under The Devil Cat's lair." He was right, for just as he spoke, a light shone ahead. As the ship sailed out of the dark pipe, Shadow felt a sudden chill down his spine. The river was dark and murky; now reflections shone on its surface. A crumbling old bridge was built over the river, casting a dark silhouette. As they sailed over the darkness, the sudden scent of cat's blood reached the Emo cat's nose. "AAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!" Everyone stared as Shadow broke down crying. "Shadow? Yo Shad, what's the deal man?" Burmie tried to calm him down. "N-nooo...never again...n-n-never again." "Whats th' matter wi' th' lad?"Morgan looked confused. "Heh heh heh, still crying about the past, cuz?" a voice came from above.

Upon the crumbling bridge was a thin, shaggy, black tom with a black bowtie in the shape of a bat. He stared down at the boat full of cats. His eyes were bright blue and what was supposed to be the white of his eyes, was a mysterious shade of light blue. "M-Masquerade? What are you doing here?" The tom could barely answer before Burmie butted in. "Whoa... Everlasting Cat! Y- You're Masquerade Jack! The Famous Acting Cat!" The black tom shook his head. "Oh not that old thing again." He walked past a bit of broken wood and disappeared. "I was only in one film!" He shocked the cats as he reappeared behind them. "Yeah," Burmie continued, still amazed. "A 3D film! You were a HUGE hit in Coraline! Not only that, you're the only cat in the world that can speak both the human and every language in the animal kingdom!" "Well, how else was I able to convince them to make a version just for cats?" Masquerade turned to Shadow. "Anyway, best get a hold of yourself, cousin. This may be the river where your siblings drowned, but crying isn't going to bring them back." "You know very well it scarred me for life. Not that stuff like this would affect you." "When you're born under a tombstone, you're kinda immune to emotions of sadness."

"What are you doing here anyway, Masquerade?" "I...heard about Maj..." "Oh, that." "*Sigh*, you know I love her as much as you do. Heck, I gave you most of the money I made for the movie when I heard about your abandonment. I want to help you find her." "Y-you do?" "Of course. And after we do, I intend on leaving my graveyard home and joining the Strays." "But I thought you liked your job as a Graveyard keeper's cat." "Only because I get to scare the heebie-jeebies out of the grave robbers." "Well, you're welcome aboard." Usagi said. "We need all the help we need." As the ship of cats sailed over the river, Misto gazed up at the moon. The memories of him and Maj flooded his mind as he sang quietly to himself.

Misto: If the heart is always searching,
Can you ever find a home?
I've been looking for thy someone,
I'll never make it on my own.
Dreams can't take the place of loving you,
There's gotta be a million reasons why it's true

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of Heaviside.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

How long will I be waiting,
To be with you again?
I'm gonna tell you that I love you,
In the best way that I can.
I can't take a day without you here,
You're the light that makes my darkness disappear.

More and more, I start to realize,
I can reach my tomorrow,
I can hold my head high,
And it's all because you're by my side.

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When I hold you in my arms
I know that it's forever
I just gotta let you know
I never wanna let you go

Cause when you look me in the eyes.
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of Heaviside.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes!

(spoken) ... I'll find you Maj... I promise!

"I know you will..." Maj had heard everything. Felis had opened a window in the Heaviside Layer. She had been watching the whole thing. No longer was she worried. Misto's words and Masquerade's appearance had given her hope. Who knows? Maybe the wait for her rescue wouldn't be so bad after all. A distant look came into her eyes as the vision ended. "Lightning and magic alone can save me."

Hope you enjoyed this chapter of Jellicles In Training. Sorry it took so long to upload. I've been writing this chapter as a school grade. Masquerade Jack is based on Cat from Coraline.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Cats The Musical. Credit for the characters Mistoffelees, Munkustrap, The Rum Tum Tugger, and Capt. Morgan goes to T.S. Eliot.

Credit for the characters Shadow, Maj-ology, BurmieoThief, Usagi Koneko, Splinterbanks, Felis, Frisk O'Malley, Bellastealer, Deravity, and Masquerade Jack goes to me.