A/N: On a side note, before I even begin, I really hate my sister's bird lately. He flies over to wherever I am JUST so he can scream at me if I make a single movement. He also continually tries to steal my food. So, now that that's out of the way, here's another chapter of Pepper.

Ch 12: Chosen

It was the longest week of our lives. The judging panel had been meeting every day, trying to decide which couple would perform at the Ball. We were instructed to wait outside until they had reached their decision, or until it was time to go home.

Finally, after a week of waiting, my father and grandfather walked to us.

"We've decided which couple will be performing the Invitation and the Mating Dance this year. It was a very hard decision, as all of you performed outstanding dances. However, we can only have one couple. The couple we have chosen are Tumblebrutus and Pepper, with Electra and Admetus in close second. Thank you for waiting, and good luck on the dances!" my father announced proudly. What? Brutus and I were chosen? OH MY EVERLASTING CAT! YAY! I wanted badly to run around in circles, screaming in delight. However, my reserved nature kept me from it.

"You are not to discuss this with ANY other cats, save those that already know. Understood? Good, you are dismissed," my grandfather added, crashing my train of thought. The lot of us got up and strolled to the main clearing, chattering about the results.

"Congratulations, guys! I know you'll do just great," Vicky said, genuinely.

"Thanks, Vic!" Brutus and I replied, together.

"So, Pepper, do you know who you have to train choreography with?" Lecty asked.

"You know, I don't know yet. I'll ask Dad tonight before I go to my human home," I replied. We walked the rest of the way mostly silently. When we got there, we were bombarded with questions. In the mix, all I heard was who's, what's, where's and how's. I'm sure there were some when's and why's in there, but I didn't hear them.

"We can't tell you. So, stop asking," Plato said. He looked like he was getting very annoyed, very fast. All the kittens clamped their mouths shut. "Thank you," Plato said, smiling.

"So, who's up for a game of Freeze Tag?" Addie asked. Addie?! Wow, Lecty's really getting him out of his shell. And thus, Freeze Tag ensued. We played queens versus toms, this time. Queens won, of course. We played several games of Freeze Tag, but then it was sunset.

"Victoria and Admetus, come home now!" Uncle Tugger shouted. Similar calls went out for all the kittens. Jem and I walked home in basically silence. When we got there, I went to find my father.

"Dad, who do I go to for dance training?" I asked him.

"Your mother will be teaching you the dances. I will be teaching Tumblebrutus his. After a week and a half, we'll start having joint practices so you two can practice together," he replied.

"Oh, okay. Well, I'm going to my human home. I'll see you tomorrow, Dad. I love you," I said to him. He gave me a hug and bid me goodnight, as did the rest of my family. As I left the Junkyard, I couldn't help but think about what lay ahead. I had a rather peaceful journey, and my human was already home when I reached the house. I jumped in through the dog-flap and ran to her room. I jumped on her bed, and went to sleep, dreaming of the future.

A/N: Sorry this chapter was so short, but I felt this was an appropriate way to end it. Though, I don't much like this one either… I promise to try and make the next chapter longer. PLEASE, review and tell me what you think. I open constructive criticism with open arms!