[My apologies, somehow SOMEBODY got into my document and changed the names during the disclaimer on the last chapter. No clue how that happened *cough cough*. But, I do not own Rimabeth or Acenith. So there will be no sueing involved. Also, when reviewing, no flames please! And without further adieu : ] - look! a smiley face!
Mistoffelees was having a agitatingly horrid day. Just when he thoughts things couldn't get worse [between Rimabeths closeness, and having a not-so-helpful conversation with Electra] he stumbled upon something that made his heart shatter. On top of one of the junk piles, sat Pouncival and Rimabeth. The Tom of the two, edging closer to the Queen. Rimabeth had been here for one entire day, and by the way she'd requested to talk in secret to Munkustrap, it looked like she was planning to stay.
Mistoffelees cheeks burned with anger as he stormed off in the other direction, hoping to burn off steam.
"Oi! Misto, what's wrong pal?" Mungojerrie said hopping down from ledge.
"Oh... nothing much I guess" Misto answered solemnly looking in the other direction.
"Now, theres gots ta be somfin wrong. Ova'wise yah wouldn' be sittin hea sulkin 'bout now woulda?" Mungo said in his thick accent, his face turning to his friend.
"To tell the exact truth..." He couldn't finish his sentence, it was a slight bit embarrassing being the only Tom in the 'yard with problems with Queens.
"Girl trouble" Jerrie said nodding his head (A rhyme!) "Now lookie hea mate, we've ll 'ad it, well, 'sides Tugger, but 'ats besides the poin'. Just go up, an' tell 'er 'ow yah feel."
"She's got someone already... that's the problem"
"Oh, now 'at isa problem" Mungo pursed his lips and stared out over the junkyard, the sun was just barely setting. An ackward silence fell over the both of them, as they gazed at the last rays of day.
"The sunsets beautiful" Misto murmered, setting his head on his fists. Another silence fell over the two. "Mungo?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you really love Teazer?" He said looking at the other Tom dead in the eye. A small smile flickered across Mungo's face, and stayed.
"From 'ere till the end of eternity" He sighed laying back. "Com' on, the rest of 'm will be wonderin' where we are"
Everyone had been sitting in the opening of the junkyard. Queens were gossiping and Toms were ruff housing or attempting to talk with their mate. Everything was normal, sort of. Mistoffelees was lying low, attempting to talk to no one at all.
"Hey. Wheres Pouncival?" Skimbleshanks asked loudly. Everyone stopped what they were doing, Munkustrap looked at him sort of dazedly, before snapping into reality as the Jellicle leader.
"Rimabeth?" He yelled "Pouncival?" No answer came, everyone exchanged worried glances. The younger queens whispering. "Toms, start a search party around the junkyard. I want them found and-"
"Calm down Munk! No need to get yerself int' a tizzy" Rimabeths voice came in her thick English accent that only happened every now and then. Normally during a fight, but sometimes just for certain reasons. Tantomile and Coricopat exchanged wary glances as Rima and Pounce came into view.
"Pounce? Where were you?" Plato asked striding up to his friend.
"Around" He brushed off the question as he seperated from Rima to be with the other Toms. The black and white Queen strode off to be with another outcast, sitting down comfortably having a chat with her.
"Hey Teazah" She said as she plopped to the ground. Rumple wasn't exactly and outcast, but she wasn't one of the group either. "What's new?"
"I could ask you the same Rima" She snidely stated "What d'ya think yah were doin' with Pouncival then?"
"Nothing, we were just out for a walk"
"Jellicle cats don' walk, they roam" A quick silence followed after. Then Rima decided to change the topic of conversation.
"Why don't you and Mungo show us your dance?"
"What? Why?"
"Cause I wanna see it" Rima shrugged.
"Well we're not doin' eet'"
"Whateva.. you never did tell me what was new with you" Rima tried to steer them back onto the original topic.
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
"Macavity!" Bombalurina and Demeter screeched in unison, as they went scattering about the junkyard. People gasped and ran away in fright. Tumblebrutus grabbed Pouncival, Electra ,Etcetera, and Exotica as they quickly went to hide somewhere. Coricopat and Tantomile hissed and made identical movement as they dramatically strode away into the shadows.
Now the only Jellicles left in the opening were Alonzo, Mistoffelees, Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, and Rimabeth.
"Why is it that I'm always the only Queen ever left?" She pouted as she clung onto Misto. He gently hugged her, his eyes frantically glancing around for a threat. Munkustrap took charge.
"Rima. Come here" He commanded. The young Queen did as told and went to go hug onto her brother. "Tugger, Lonzo, Misto, get out of here. Rima and me will go out an opposite way" He said as he lightly pulled along his little sister.
"Do you really think you can get away from me that easily? " Macavity's voice was clear as a broken bell. His horrid face flashing in plain sight before he disappeared again. Something knocked Misto across the clearing.
"Misto!" Alonzo yelled after his little brother, reaching out to him, Tugger held him back just in case. Munk held Rima in front of him, holding her close and protectivally.
Macavity materialized out of the air, holding Misto up by the throat. His claws where about to slash the magical tom, when Rima let out a nervous shriek. Her hands flew up to cover her mouth. The Hidden Paw dropped the young tom and headed over to his little sister. His twisted claw trailed down her jaw line, his menacing gray eyes glaring at her electric blue ones.
"Your numbers gone up, hasn't it?" He whispered to the small Queen. Munkus hissed and pushed her behind himself, crouching down to threaten his older brother. Macavity ignored his original plan, and disappeared from the junkyard.
Everyone in the clearing forgot everything and looked questioningly at Rimabeth. Her mouth agape as she tried to think of an explanation, her head twitching ever so slightly as she glanced at each of the Toms.
"Rimabeth?" Alonzo broke the silence " Rimabeth, what did he mean 'your numbers gone up'?"
"I-I don't know" She stammered backing up slightly. Everyone returned at once as they all advanced on her. They all stalked towards, staring. "What? I don't know what he was talking about" She said backing up against Pouncival.
"I think you do Rima" Tugger accused, glaring.
"I don't know" She repeated, not being able to back up anymore.
"Rimabeth, what did Macavity mean?" Jennyanydots said in her sickly sweet voice.
"She said she doesn't know!" Demeter yelled, stepping in front of the accused, guarding Rima from everyone. They all seemed offended that she'd take Rimabeths side. She hissed at Pouncival who left to go and stand with Bombalurina. Jellylorum stood protectively over Jemima. Hiding her from her own mother.
Jemima stepped around Jelly and stood by her mother. "Which means she doesn't know." Jemmy turned to Rimabeth, but she'd gone.
Rimabeth ran as fast as her feet would carry her, flying over anything that stood in her way. Her destination was unknown as she made her way across the junkyard. Her figure a blur at the speed she was going. She looked over her shoulder to see if anyone was following her, when she ran into someone. Their strong arms grabbing her wrists and holding her in place.
"Lemme' go! Let me GO! LET GO!" She struggled with all her might to get free. Her captor shook her and she opened her eyes to glare at them, when she stopped moving. She looked up into the brown and demanding eyes of Tumblebrutus.
"And just where. are you. going?" He said holding her wrists above her head.
"I-I was"
"Nevermind" He said through his teeth as he dragged her back to Munkustraps den.
[BUM BUM BUUUUUUUM! So who thinks they know what Macavity meant and why he said it to Rima? You should review and tell me! Will have the next chapter up as soon as possible! PROMISE!]
