Victoria was slowly waking up. She had yet to open her eyes for the grogginess of her hang over still lurked in her head. But Victoria's hearing was working perfectly, no grogginess in that area of her senses. Her ears shifted and twitched as they picked up something in the distance.
She concentrated on the noise, trying to clear up the rest of her senses. It was a continuous steady beat. The beat was faint, but she could swear it was growing louder and louder. The white queen couldn't exactly place her claw on it, but it was a familiar sound. Victoria thought about what it could be.
Footsteps. That's what it is. She eventually concluded. But now they were oh so very close now, and they still getting louder.
Someone is coming. The sober part of her mind seemed to whisper. The footsteps stopped.
"Exotica I need-" Victoria could hear that whoever spoke was interrupted by their own sudden intake of air.
There was a stiff silence. Victoria inhaled and a hauntingly familiar scent filled her nose.
I know that scent.
"Oh Everlasting Cat…."
I know that voice too
Victoria snapped her eyes open. She had forgotten that it was daylight outside, the sunshine blinded her. She closed then on instinct, but Victoria forced her eyes open once again. Her vision was still blurry, but after rapidly blinking a couple of times, she could see clearly.
She couldn't believe that it was actually Plato standing in the entrance. Her blue eyes scanned him from head to toe. He was still as fit and tone and as hansom as she remembered. His ginger and white fur was messy and Plato was taking quick and shallow breathes. He had been running.
Victoria slowly got up, still fully aware that her hangover lingers. She didn't want any sudden movements to make her sick. Not here, not when she finally found him.
"Plato…" Victoria whispered. His green eyes widened. Why was that? Victoria didn't know for sure, but she wasn't let that stop her from what was on her mind.
Kill her now
"Plato" she called out louder. He froze.
Kill her now
Plato couldn't move, he could barely think. He watched in practically slow motion as Victoria rose from Exotica's bed. He noticed her fur was in disarray from sleep, but her blue eyes were alive. They held certain energy in them; it was like a fire burned within those eyes. A burning blue spark. Her movements were slow, deliberate. Almost seducing…
Kill her now! Macavity hissed inside of Plato's mind. He could feel his father's presence even though he knew the crime lord was on the far side of town. In icy feeling began to creep and spread into Plato's body. Macavity was taking control over, slowly but surely.
"Plato." Victoria called him once again. She stood up straight, proud and addressed him in confidence.
"What are you doing here?" He asked, unsure whether he was speaking to the young queen slowly advancing towards him or to his deranged father trying to possess him. Victoria took a few hesitant steps toward Plato and stopped.
"I never thanked you for saving my life." She said calmly.
Look Plato she's so close. All it would take would be one good leap and a slit of the throat, Macavity reasoned.
"There's no need to," Plato told her, trying so hard to ignore his father. Victoria smiled sweetly and took two more steps towards him.
"Plato you stopped me from making a terrible mistake." She replied taking another step "You saved my life."
Plato's blood was pounding. Victoria was really close to him now.
This is your chance for freedom, Macavity purred, a once in a lifetime opportunity. You're not going waste it now are you?
"Please let me thank you" Victoria was only inches away, pleading to Plato with those beautiful eyes of hers.
Plato's heart was racing. He knows killing her would be wrong, but the temptation was great. Almost too great. All his life all he ever wanted to get away from his father. And this is his chance to actually do that….
Macavity gave a purr of satisfaction and he gain complete control. Plato was helpless as he felt his claws come out.
Don't worry son, you'll discover killing those who get in your way is more satisfying than you think
I can't believe I'm about to do this, Victoria thought to herself as she looked up at Plato. He's a complete stranger; I don't know anything about him.
She studied his face, marveling how he made her knees weak and her stomach flutter.
This is crazy.
She gazed into Plato's green eyes.
But damn it those eyes are hard to resist.
So without a second thought Victoria closed her eyes, got up on her toes and kissed Plato on the lips.
Plato didn't see it coming. He was too busy on Macavity and what he was about to do to realize what Victoria's intentions were.
The moment her sweet lips touched his, a jolt ran through him. It was like a rubber band snapped; a bolt of lightning, slamming into a concrete wall, there wasn't a way to completely describe it. The raw power of whatever it was hit Plato with such magnitude that he stumble back and lost his breath.
Victoria practically melted when she felt his lips against hers. It was blissful; nothing she had ever known had felt this amazing. But just as quickly as they met, they were gone yet again.
Victoria slowly opened her eyes, and was surprise to find Plato in the ground.
"Are you okay?" Victoria asked bewildered. She knelt down beside the dazed tom that seemed to be staring off into space.
"He's gone" Plato said in a breathless whispered "He's gone for good. I'm free."
"Who's gone Plato? Are you okay?" Victoria gently shook his shoulder, trying to get Plato out of his dazed "Do I need to get some help?"
"No" Plato answered. He blinked a few times and finally looked at Victoria. His green eyes studied her as he said,
"Thank you." Victoria blinked in surprise at the ginger and white tom.
"Um, for what?" She asked. Plato got back on his feet and offered a hand to Victoria. The white queen blushed and she took it and Plato gently pulled up back onto her feet.
"For everything." He said sincerely, as he still held Victoria's hands. Victoria was still confused. Plato sighed and asked, "You don't know who I am, do you?"
"I know you're a Jellicle, and your name is Plato." Victoria answered. Plato gave a small smile that seemed to make her heart flutter.
"That's true, but that's not all."
"What do you mean Plato?" Victoria asked him, with her big innocent blue eyes.
Plato's mouth felt dry. How could he tell her? Would she hate him, fear him like everyone else? Maybe she won't find out. No, He has to tell her, she would find out eventually. Its better she heard his side of the story first.
Before she would hate him forever, there was one thing he wanted to do. Slowly the tall tom rose to his feet, not once taking his eyes away from Victoria's.
Plato felt his stomach flutter. Victoria was mere inches away, but that wasn't what was making him nervous. It was her gaze, the way those blue eyes looked at him. He couldn't stand the distance anymore. Hesitantly he leaned down, to where his lips were almost touching hers. He paused for a moment, giving Victoria a chance to back away. She didn't so Plato kissed her.
Victoria fell into bliss when Plato's lips gently touched hers. It was so soft, so cautious but she could feel a passion he was holding back…a passion she felt herself.
So she kissed him back, hoping to bring out what Plato was holding back. She wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing their bodies into and even closer embrace. A shiver went up her pine as she felt his solid abs, and his strong arms wrapped around her waist.
Plato couldn't believe it was happening. He couldn't believe the snow white queen didn't try to pull away or anything, but actually seemed to want more.
He broke off the kiss, but remained only inches away.
"There's some-,"
"What the hell" a third voice spoke. Both Plato and Victoria snapped their heads to see three toms standing in the entrance. Plato saw the three earlier today at the pub, but they weren't nearly as furious as they were now.
That's when Plato realized that Victoria was still pressed up against him, arms around his neck.
Oh shit…
DUH DUHH DHUUUUUUHHHHH...
I apologize for taking so long to update, but life has been keeping me really busy. I haven't forgotten about my stories or abandoned them so don't worry ^_^
I also want to say sorry for switching between Plato and Victoria so much, but I was trying to incorporate both of their perspectives as much as possible
So please feel free to review, I looove feedback and even critism (But only if its constructive!)
