Mistoffolees was abruptly awakened from his noon nap by someone calling his name. He had been having a very nice dream so he was very irritated.
“This had better be good “ he thought half asleep.
“OH ,WHAT IS IT.” he growled a little louder than he meant to.
“Mist, I need your help.” said Munkustrap.
Mistoffolees scrambled to his feet. “ I’m sorry Munkustrap. I didn’t know it was you.”
Munkustrap looked very worried. His fur was uncombed and his whiskers were a mess. He was usually so conscious about his appearance. There must be something terribly wrong.
“Munk, what is it?”
“It’s Kerrygillie, she’s....
“What about her! She’s okay isn’t she! If anything had happened to her he didn’t know what he’d do. He had grown very attached to the little kitten even if she did make you feel like throttling her a good part of the time.
“She’s crawled into the wall and won’t come out.” he blurted.
“She’s what?!”
“There’s a hole in the wall where she goes when she’s upset She went in there and won’t come out. She went to the vets this morning and things didn’t go very well. She got through the bath and flea dip fairly well but then the doctor tried to take her temperature....
Mistoffolees screwed up his nose, “Au”
“Things kind of went downhill from there.”
“Munk, please tell me she didn’t.”
The grey Jellicle raised his eyes to the sky and shook his head. “Oh, yes she did. She did it very well and very fast. I don’t think they even know what hit them. It could have been worse though, only the vet needed stitches they just bandaged the rest up and sent them home Our owner had to take her lunch break early to come pick Kerry up. They had to close the clinic early for repairs.”
Mist now knew why his friend looked so disheveled. “.Are your people mad?”
“No, they think she was scared and got hysterical. Query’s a little angel around them. She’s got them wrapped around her paw. They say she’s high spirited. I tried to lecture her but she said
the doctor “violated” her and she had every right to defend herself . I didn’t know how to argue that point so I just dropped it.”
“Hey, Munk!” Laughed Tugged, walking over to the two. “I hear that little monster of yours burned down the vet’s office!”
Munkustrap’s fur bristled. “She did not burn it down. Only destroyed a couple of rooms. And she IS NOT a little monster! She’s...she’s ...” stuttered the cat frantically trying to think of a word to describe his adopted kitten. “She’s....”
“High spirited!” shouted Mistoffolees
“That’s right .” said Munkustrap. “And she just got hysterical, that’s all!”
“Ha, that little wild cat hysterical! What she needs is a good swat on the butt!”
“You can’t swat what you can’t catch” said Mistoffolees.
“Well, someone needs to do something. There are only so many vets in England she can mutilate before we all have to get passports to get medical care. And with her around we’re going to need plenty of that.” said Tugged.
“She is NOT that bad!” snapped Munkustrap. He hated to hear them talk about her that way and he knew that all the cats, even Tugged were fond of her. She could be very thoughtful and loving but to be honest the was no controlling her when she was in one of her moods. He had to find a way to make that kitten behave for her own good and everyone else’s.
“We still need to figure out a way to get her out of the wall.” said Munk.
“She’ll come out on her own sooner or later.” Mistoffolees said, “She just needs a little time to cool off.”
“You don’t understand . She needs to take her medicine the vet gave her. It’s vitamins they say she needs to grow more. Our owner gave Kerry one right before she left to go back to work. As soon as she was gone Kerry spit it out and....”
“Disappeared into the wall faster than the speed of sound.” finished Tugged
Munkustrap nodded. “She has to take that pill so she can grow and get stronger.”
“Aren’t we safer with her this size?” quipped Tugged.
Both cats glared at him. “Okay, okay let’s go give the baby her medicine. And then we can call 911 to take us to intensive care with the vet.”
Kerrygillie was very upset. The vet thing was a complete disaster. At least her owner understood, she was still in good standing in that respect, but Munkustrap was really mad at her. She liked the older cat, okay she liked him A LOT, but there was only so much a cat should have to deal with before she put her paw down. That nasty pill was the last straw. She had considered escaping to another hiding place while Munk was gone but she knew that would only get her into more hot water later on. Maybe he would get bored after a while and leave her alone, but node; there he was, back with a swat team. She listened carefully. There was Mistoffolees and ...OH WONDERFUL!!! Mr. Ego himself, Rum Tummy Tugged. What a mess this was turning out to be.
“Okay Kerry, I’ve given you some time to think things over and calm down. Now, come on out.” said Munkustrap.
“No!”
Munk, winced. This was embarrassing.
“Let me try.” said Mistoffolees. “Kerry, you promised me you were going to behave. Remember?”
“I remember.” the kitten said.
Mistoffolees waited. “Well, what do you have to say for yourself?”
“That was last week. You never said how long you wanted me to behave.”
“Kerry, we are getting very frustrated with you. You need to take your medicine . I want you to stop stalling and come out right now.” said Mist.
“No!”
Mistoffolees ran his paws across his face and shook his head. Munkustrap closed his eyes and moaned.
“You guys are pathetic. You’ve got to show her who’s boss. Give me that pill, let me show you how it’s done.” said Tugger.
The big cat strutted over to the wall. Every move he made reflected confidence. He was disappointed in his friends, especially Munkustrap. To think that the future Jellicle leader could be stopped cold in his tracks by some spoiled brat barely bigger than a furball..There was only one way to deal with this situation and that was to get tough!
“KERRYGILLIE, This is RUM TUM TUGGER! This mess is going to stop right NOW! You get your fuzzy little butt out here and take this stupid medicine!!!
“No!”
“Don’t make me come in after you!!!!”
“You can’t fit in here and you know it.” said the kitten calmly. “You’re too fat.” she added.
The big cat went ballistic. “FAT! FAAAAT!!!!” He launched himself at the wall with such ferocity the other cats had to restrain him.
“I think she just means big. Please calm down.” said Misto hanging onto Tugger’s tail.
“FAT! What till I get my paws on you! I’ll......! screamed Tugger dragging both Misto and Munk across the floor.
“Stop it!” hissed Munkustrap between his teeth. “You’ll scare her and she’ll never come out!”
“Scare her!! I’m going to KILL her!!!”
“Tugger she’s just a kitten....” began Misto.
“I AM NOT!!”
Everyone started yelling at once Munkustrap’s head was spinning. If there was a cat Hell he was sure it couldn’t be worse than this. Throwing back his head and taking a deep breath he screamed, “SHUUUUUT UUUUP!!!!!!”
There was complete silence. Mistoffolees let go of Tugger’s tail and fell backwards. Tug’s mouth dropped open in shock. In the wall Kerrygillie gulped, “Uh Oh...I’m Police food now.”
“YOU!” Munk said, pointing at Tugged. “Get a grip!”
“YOU!” he said pointing down to Mist who was trying to get up off the floor. “Get ready to do your thing.” he whispered.
“And YOU” he hissed putting his lips right up to the hole in the wall, “Are in DEEP...DEEP... kitty litter!”
Silently, Munk motioned the other cats to get ready then he nodded at Mist. With a wave of his paw and a puff of smoke Kerrygillie found her self surrounded by three very ticked off cats.
She glared at Mist, “No fair! You ....”
“HA HA” laughed Tugged as her popped the pill into her mouth. “GOTH!”
“UGH! PHEWTUE!”
“Quick! Grab ....” Munkustrap began. But he was too late. There was not a trace left of the kitten except a little trail of dust leading out the cat door and a bit of wind that teased the three cats’ whiskers.
Munkustrap stared sadly at the pill that was melting into the fur on Tug’s forehead.
Mist put his paw on his friend’s shoulder. “Munkustrap. If it makes you feel any better I think any kitten with that much energy doesn’t really need a vitamin.”
Macavity was very excited. He had heard of the new Jellicle kitten and was impressed. Oh what wonderful things he could do with her . Yes indeed, she would be a very useful tool. He had to think of a way to get his hands on her.
“I want that kitten here today, before those Jellicles have a chance to ruin her.” he said looking at Brimstone and Lucifer. “You two are the best cats I have and that’s why I picked you for this job. Now I don’t. care how you do it, or how many Jellicles you have to waste but I want her alive and unharmed. The last group of kittens you brought me, half of them did not survive one day. I DO NOT want that to happen this time. She is a valuable little toy and of no use to me if she shows up broken. DO NOT disappoint me. And with a wave of his paw he dismissed the two.
Jennyanydots and Jellylorm were resting on the hood of the old car in front of the Jellicle school.. Both had headaches.
“I am so tired.” moaned Jelly. “When did we get so old?”
“About a week ago .” said Jenny without opening her eyes. She could hardly move, even her fur hurt.
“Isn’t that about the time Kerrygillie started classes?” whispered Jelly.
“Yes.” said Jenny rubbing her aching forehead.
“Hello, Ladies.” greeted Munkustrap.
The two females looked down at the gray tabby.
“Hello Munches....Heavens you look a fright!” exclaimed Jelly as the two females struggled to their feet.
“Thanks.” replied Munk blandly. “You two look pretty lively ourselves. Rough day in class?”
“I’ll say.” said the Gummy cat. “ I never knew you could crochet micas’ tails together.”
Munkustrap felt his skin start to crawl. “Let me guess....Kerry?
“None other.” said Jenny
“Jenny, I’m so sorry. I’ll have a talk with her.”
“Don’t worry about it.” she said. “I never set up any rules about crocheting micas’ tails. It never occurred to me that someone would actually try it ...and succeed.”
“I don’t know what I’m going to do with that kitten.” said Munk flopping down on the ground despondently.
“I wouldn’t worry too much about her dear.” said Jenny sitting next to her friend. “She’s a sweet kitten really. She just needs to get rid of a lot of old baggage. Her life up until now has been very painful . She watched as the only one who ever showed her any love and protection was disposed of like any piece of garbage and she was helpless to do anything about it. Thank goodness we got our paws on her before she was on the street too long. Kerry is young enough to turn around, she just needs a little time.”
“You really think so?” asked Munkustrap hopefully.
“Of course.” said Jelly. “Kerry loves you very much.”
“Sometimes, I wonder .” said Munkustrap sadly looking down at his paws.
“Oh, Munkustrap.” said Jenny putting a comforting paw around the big cat. “She just has a very hard time showing her feelings. You’ve got to remember she’s never had to relate to male cats.
This is new and intimidating for her. She needs our help to learn how to sort out her emotions .”
“Tugged, says we need to teach her who’s boss.” said Munk. “He may have a point. She has to be the most stubborn kitten I’ve ever seen. Her favorite word is NO.”
“I’ll have to admit that she does need discipline.” said Jellyorum.
“And how do you discipline something that won’t stay still long enough for the dust to settle? Even if you did manage to get a good whack in you’d probably hit nothing but air.” said Munk.
“I just don’t understand why I can’t handle her like the other kittens. She won’t listen and I feel so bad when I have to yell at her.” said Munkustrap.
Jenny smiled. “Kerry is no more used to having a father than you are to having a daughter. You both will learn to communicate in time. Kittens always test their parents to see how far they can push the limits.”
Munkustrap’s eyes grew as large as baseballs. He was as close to a blind panic as they had ever seen him. Jelly and Jenny both had to cover their mouths to keep from laughing.
“FATHER” he managed to choke out.
“Of course. She may not call you “DADDY” but that’s what you are.” replied Jelly.
Munk staggered for a moment. Each cat grabbed one of his paws and helped him sit down on an old box.
“Take it easy. Just breath in and out slowly.” said Jenny patting him on the back with her paw.
“Congratulations, Daddy... It’s a girl.” Jelly giggled.
Kerry ‘s favorite part of the day was her dancing and acrobatics lessons with Rumpleteazer and Mungojerrie. Nothing she did ever ticked them off. They were the most fun adults she had ever seen. Why couldn’t all the cats be like them. All the unfortunate events that happened earlier in the day were forgotten as she neatly backslapped across the part of the junkyard that was used as the gym.
Jerry and Teaser watched her in amazement.
“Did you catch any of that Lug?” he asked his mate.
Rumpleteazer was shaking her head and blinking her eyes. “Not a bit.”
Jerry motioned the kitten over to him.
She was staring him in the face in an instant. “How was I ? Was I good...Huh?” she asked eagerly.
“You’re going to have to slow it down a bit Lug. We can’t see what you’re doing at that speed.” said Jerry.
The kitten’s face fell. Teaser patted her on the shoulder.
“I’m sure you did it just fine but lets try it slower so Jerry and I can see it again..” said Rumpleteazer diplomatically . “We enjoyed it the first time so much” she added.
The kitten’s face brightened. “Okay!”
The duo watched the little cat practice the move over and over trying to get it just perfect.
“We’re going to have to watch her very carefully.” said Jerry. “Macavity has probably gotten wind of her by now and I know he will be dying to get his paws on her.”
Out of all the kittens Kerrygillie was their favorite. She was the only one who came close to getting into as much trouble as they did.
“He’s out there just waiting to get his filthy mitts on her . I can just feel it. So help me if he so much as comes anywhere near her I swear I’ll kill him.!” swore Mungojerrie with his paws clenched.
“Maybe we should talk to Munkustrap about getting her a body guard.” suggested Rumpleteazer.
“Good idea. We can go find Munk now .” replied Jerry. “I want to take her with us though. I don’t want her out of our sight until she is safe with Munkustrap.”
“Kerry, Class is over.” said Jerry. “Come on now, we’re taking you home.”
Kerry looked at the two cats. “You’ve never walked me home before.”
“We want to talk to Munkustrap.” said Jerry.
“Was I bad or something?” asked the kitten.
“No. It’s just that sometimes there are bad cats that hang around and we just want to make sure you get home safe.” Jerry replied.
Kerrygillie’s ears begin to burn. She could not believe it. Here was the BABY thing in her face again! She thought they understood.
“I thought you were different but you’re just like all the others! I’m not a BABY . I’M NOT!!!!
The kitten’s leg muscles tensed as she got ready to run. She felt tears trying to force their way out of her eyes and a lump rise up in her throat. She fought to push them back. Right before she
took off she turned to the cats.
“I thought you were my friends!!!” she wailed, and disappeared over the junkyard fence.
“I think we handled that rather well.” said Rumpleteazer
“I’m going to try and follow her.” said Mungojerrie., “You find Munkustrap...FAST!”
Kerrygillie knew she was out of line . She had been told strictly NEVER to leave the junkyard. She also knew she didn’t care. Let them rant and rave all they wanted, she was going to prove to them how silly they were for once and for all!
Lucifer and Brimstone were nervous. They knew about the kitten’s speed and they had no idea how they were going to catch her. They also knew what would happen if they failed.
“The only way to snare the little not is to catch her by surprise.” said Brimstone sharpening his claws on a tree.
“You know those kittens never leave the junkyard and we’ll be beaten to a bloody pulp if we go in there after her. Those Jellicles guard their young like lions” whimpered Lucifer.
“And I suppose you’d rather face Macavity and tell him why we didn’t get the brat?”
“We might as well go and get this over with. Come on.” said Brimstone.
“Wait, something’s coming down the alley”
“Yeah, I hear it. Something’s coming and fast .”said Lucifer grinning
Both cats smiled. “Do you smell kitten?” Brimstone said, sniffing the air.
Lucifer nodded getting the bag ready. “Special Delivery!”
Mungojerrie had never ran so fast in his entire life and let’s face it he had done plenty of running. Following the kitten’s dust trail was the only way he was able to even to figure out which way she was going. He silently prayed that he could get to Kerry before Macavity did. Jerry also knew what he was going to do to that kitten once he got his paws on her little butt. Suddenly he heard a kitten’s scream. Through pure adrenaline he increased his speed. His heart pumping and lungs burning he turned into an alley just in time to see two of Macavity’s cats disappear over a chain link fence. In one of the monster’s paws was a burlap bag with a tiny form struggling inside. He collapsed to his knees.
“Oh Kerry!” he whispered.
Rumpleteazer vaulted over the junkyard fence and headed for the big tire where she knew Munkustrap usually hung out. The kitten had gotten herself into a serious mess this time. She was so angry at Kerry right now it almost made her crazy. That little devil was going to get herself killed and if she did a little piece of every cat in the tribe would die with her. She found
Munk right where she’d thought he’d be...deep in conversion with Mist and Tugged. They looked up in surprise just in time for Tugged to grab her before she collapsed to the ground.
“Teaser, what is it?” cried Munkustrap. “Where’s Mungojerrie and Kerry.”
The female took a gulp of air. “Kerry got mad and ran off....my Jerry went after her!”
As the males started to groan, she continued, “That’s not the worst of it....we believe Macavity is after her.!”
The felines sprang into action. “Show us which way they went!” Munk said, grabbing Teaser by the paw. “Let’s hope we find them fast. Come on guys!” he yelled over his shoulder they disappeared over the junkyard fence.
“Welcome to your new home my dear.” said Macavity smiling evilly at the kitten. “I’ve heard quite a bit about you and I’m thoroughly impressed.”
The ginger cat smiled to himself. This was going to be so easy. She was no more than a little ball of lint. With her speed as well as size there would be nothing he couldn’t do with her.
Kerrygillie knew she was in deep trouble. She also knew that it was nothing she couldn’t deal with on her own. The key was to keep her cool. There was no way she was going to show this jerk how scared she was.
“You can’t make me stay here you know.” she stated with her paws on her hips.
Macavity’s eyes widened slightly., but he said in a velvety voice, “Oh but that’s where you are wrong my dear. You belong to me now and will do anything I say.”
Kerry calmly cleaned her left claws as she replied, “No I won’t. I don’t do anything I don’t want to do . And I don’t want to do anything for you and I never will.”
“I can see that the Jellicles have not done a very good job of teaching you respect for your betters.”
“Yes they have.” replied the kitten as she carefully groomed her right paw. “I’d respect you if you WERE my better but you’re not.”
Snickers were now breaking out among Macavitiy’s cats. This was not good for his image. He had to get control back from this little brat.
“You need to be taught a lesson!” he said suddenly lunging at the kitten. He found his claws hitting nothing but air.
“Not very fast are you.”
Macavity spun around to find the kitten smiling at him from the other side of the room.
“Gus moves faster than you.” giggled Kerrygillie
Macavity’s cats were loving this. Most had been abused by the bully and all of them hated him. Seeing this baby make a fool out of him was too good to be true.
Seeing he was losing control of his own men to this kitten enraged the cat so much he became completely unglued.
“Come here you funny looking little not!” he screamed.
“Come and get me Bozo!” she replied.
The cats watched as Macavity charged across the room only to find himself smashing into the wall.
“Missed again. Tag, you’re it” she cried as she neatly whipped around and bit the mystery cat soundly on the tail.
His strays were rolling on the floor now. Some were laughing so hard they had tears in their eyes. Others were even cheering for the kitten.
“I’m going home now.” Kerry announced “I’m tired of playing with you. Bye”
As she zipped out the door Macavity screamed. “Don’t let her get away!” Nobody moved they were too busy laughing. He would deal with them later, he charged out after the little pain himself. When he caught her she would wish she were never born! Now ,which way did she go he thought, looking around.
“Oh, Macavity!. Come and get me !” sang the little kitten’s voice from an old warehouse. Snarling he dashed into the old building desperately looking for some kitten bones to snap.
The interior of the old warehouse was dark and damp. Several large vats stood in the middle of the room.
“Hey Police breath! Up here!”
Macavity climbed up the side of the largest vat to where he thought the voice was calling. He was enraged almost out of his mind. His reputation was shot. Oh, the things he was going to do to her once he caught her! Standing carefully up on the edge he looked around. She had to be somewhere in this area..
“Tag! You’re it again.” there was another bite to his tail. He spun around. But he was too late...and too careless...
Mungojerrie swore under his breath. He had lost the trail long ago. “Where had they taken her!”
He was worried out of his mind. What horrible things were they doing to her. She was just a baby. He shivered to think of her at the mercy of those fiends. She was probably scared to death. He HAD to find her. Suddenly a blood curdling scream made him almost jump out of his skin. Running in the direction of the scream his mouth dropped open in shock as he saw Kerrygillie coming out of an old warehouse. When she saw Mungojerrie she ran and did a double forward flip landing neatly in front of him.
“Hi, Mungojerrie!”
“Kerry!” he cried. “Are you all right.?” he asked turning her around and looking for injuries.
“Sure. Why wouldn’t I be?”
“But Macavity...”
“Oh I got away from him. I told you I could take care of myself.”
The kitten sudden found herself hanging from Jerry’s paws just inches from his face.
“Hey, put me down!”
“Do you have any idea how worried I was!” he said giving the kitten a shake. “You could have been hurt or DEAD!” I have half a mind to smack you silly! Just wait until I get you back to the junkyard. Munkustrap is going .....”
“THERE, you are!” Jerry turned around and saw, his mate, along with Munkustrap, Mist, and Tugged charging up the alley.
“We’re both okay.” said Mungojerrie, still holding the kitten in front of him.
“Thank goodness!” said Mistoffolees.
“Munkustrap!” the kitten grumbled, “Make Jerry put me down!”
“Put her down.” said Munk.
Mungojerrie set the kitten down in front of Munkustrap. The kitten turned around and shook her paw at Jerry. “See!...I told you he would......Wow hey!”
Munkustrap had grabbed the kitten by the ear and spun her around to face him.
“Do you have any idea how worried we’ve been...How worried I’VE been!!! What were you thinking!!!
Munkustrap was a just a tangle of emotions. He was so relieved that Kerry was safe but at the same time he was so angry. She did not seem to be a bit sorry for all the trouble she had caused...
How in the world would he ever get through to her. She was just a kitten, why did she insist on putting herself in danger. Why couldn’t she be happy playing like all the other kittens...?
“You could have been killed! You know how dangerous Macavity is! Why do you do these things..what are you trying to prove!?” he shouted and then swatted her hard on the backside to make his point.
Kerry gasped. This was NOT happening. No one, not even her mother had ever spanked her . This was not the outcome she had wanted at all. She wanted to show how grown up she was. She wanted them to be proud of her...especially Munkustrap. Now they all hated her.. they might even send her away. What had happened?
Munkustrap was sorry as soon as he had hit her. He had lost control...he had NEVER done that before...especially with a kitten. Kerry looked up at him and it took his breath away. The pain and disbelief in her eyes was incredible. He watched as hers eyes seem to turn to liquid . He let go of her ear and she sank to the ground like a wet rag.
She couldn’t stand it...it hurt too much. She wanted to run...to escape the pain but she couldn’t move. The kitten felt like she was drowning...she was loosing control. Feelings erupted out of and surrounded her. It seemed as if they would consume her completely. She was so frightened and miserable and had absolutely no one to turn to. Kerrygillie curled up on the ground and sobbed into the dirt, truly wishing, with all her heart that Macavity had killed her.
The cats stared at Kerry.
Tugged spoke up. “You might have been just a bit too tough on her Munk... She is just a little kitten.”
Munkustrap threw his head back and moaned.
Mungojerrie studied the kitten a moment....“I think you hurt her feelings Munk.”
Rumpleteazer rolled her eyes at her mate, “Ya think!?” she said sarcastically.
Munkustrap looked at Mistoffolees. The black and white cat was just staring at the kitten in shock...no help from him.
No, Munk was on his own with this one. He did exactly what his heart desperately wanted him to do...he gathered up his kitten in his arms and held her close to him.
“It’s okay” he whispered, I didn’t mean to hurt you. I was just so scared. I thought I had lost you and that would kill me Kerry. It would truly kill me.”
The sobbing softened...he could tell he was getting through to her.
“Kerry, please try to remember that we all love you and worry about you. Please don’t scare us like that again. We are already proud of you . You have nothing to prove.”
Kerrygillie listened to Munkustrap with her face buried in his fur. His words reached into her and slowly began to take her pain away.
The kitten took a breath and managed to whisper, “Then you don’t hate me?”
“Of course not! I could NEVER hate you. I love you. We all care about you so much.”
“Kerry, look at me .” said Munkustrap lifting the kitten’s chin with his paw. “You are like my own daughter...”
Kerrygillie just stared at Munkustrap. He was smiling at her...he really wanted to be her Father! She wasn’t sure what to next do so she smiled back and buried her face again in his fur...she really liked doing that it made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
“WHERE ARE YOU...YOU LITTLE #@*&^^%!!!!!!” the peace was broken by an unearthly howling.
All the cats looked at the direction the noise and saw the strangest thing they had ever seen. A
creature was coming up the alley heading in their direction. It was large with dayglow pink fur spiking out in all direction. Wild eyes rolled and stared in a truly terrifying fashion. Obscenities and drool erupted from it’s mouth. The sight made their blood run cold.
Munkustrap instinctively handed Kerry to Tugger and took his place in front of the others.
“What Is that!” whispered Tugger
“I have no idea.” said Jerrie holding Rumpleteazer protectively.
“It sounds sort of like Macavity.” said Misto peeking out from behind Munkustrap.
“Macavity! No way !” said Tugger.
“Sure it is” spoke up Kerry .
“Kerry, you PAINTED Macavity pink!” said Misto
“He started it !” stated the kitten defensively
They looked at the kitten then at Macavity.
“How....” began Teazer
“ Luv, I don’t think we really want to know the details.” said Mungo hugging his mate close. “Let’s just be happy she did and got back in one piece.”
Macavity was getting closer and everyone looked to their leader for orders.
“What do we do now Munk.” asked Tugger
Munk thought for a moment looking at this crazed thing coming at them...
“Let’s get back to the junkyard....fast!” he said.
“Running sounds good .” said Mungo
And they all took off for home
The sun was now setting ,shadows began to bath the junkyard softening and feathering images.
The Jellicles had decided to all spend the night here...”for safety” Munkustrap had said. In reality they were all just too worn out to move.
Munkustrap lay exhausted on the old car. Misto was trying out some card tricks and Rumpleteazer was rubbing Mungojerrie’s back. Tugger, half dozing next to his friend spoke up.
“What a day! Thank Heavyside it’s finally over!”
Munk nodded.
“Your kitten did okay today you know . They will be telling this story at The Jellicle Ball for years.” said Tugger.
Munkustrap smiled proudly. As tired as he was he felt good all over.
“He’s right “ said Jerrie. “ You should of seen her come out of that warehouse...like she had been to the Jellicle Ball instead of having been captured.”
Munk looked over at a sleeping mass of kittens. Somewhere under there was Kerry...HIS daughter. He sighed happily....life was good!
“Someday that kitten is going to be a great asset to this tribe”. said Tugger And all the cats nodded in agreement.
“That is if we don’t all die of heart failure first.” he added.
And with that the Jellicles slept...they would need all the energy they could get.
The End
Kerry's brave isn't she...