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It was about 5 months after the virus incident. The four remaining phoenix members were now settled into the regular life of a cat; no enemy’s, no guns, no boss, no corporation to obey. It was their lives now, their choice of what to do with it, so they thought.

 

Demeter and Alonzo shared a small apartment on the second floor of an apartment building. The two had grown very close, and were now starting a relationship together. Alonzo hadn’t taken Cassandra’s death as hard as he had thought. Maybe that ment they were never truly ment to be together. When he was with Demeter, he felt that he could never allow any harm to come to her. His point in life was to support and protect her, and the family they planned to have.

 

“Alonzo, we’re out of milk, again.” Demeter called from the in kitchen as she rummaged through the fridge, “Must you use up so much?”

 

Alonzo looked over in the direction of the kitchen, “Of course, I need big strong bones.”

 

Demeter rolled her eyes, “Of course you do.” She stood up straight and walked into the living room, “Well, then I guess its up to you to go get more.”

 

“Oh fine.” Alonzo stood to his feet, “I’ll be back soon.” He kissed Demeter and left the apartment.

 

Demeter sat on the couch and began to think about Alonzo and the others who had survived the virus contamination. She prayed that was it, there was no more that they had to deal with. The corporation phoenix had a special thing going on. They were paid for every mission each member did. They were actually paid a very high amount. That was understandable considering the fact that they risked their lives to take out the cats threatening peace in the country, or anywhere else on earth. With the money they earned, (Which must have been at the max one million) they were able to start new lives and support them selves till new work was found. “I hope it’s the end of all that.” Demeter sighed.

 

As for Bombalurina and Munkustrap, they bought a large house, with 2 floors and a basement. Munkustrap had big plans for Bombalurina. He hoped she would agree with what he had to say. He knew what he was going to ask had to be soon, well he wanted to ask her as soon as possible, and well, 5 months he thought was a long enough wait.

 

Munkustrap laid beside Bombalurina on king size bed they had bought with the crisp white sheets and lively red comforter. He was deep in thought, wondering if he should ask her now, or later in the morning.  He looked over at the clock, 7:34 am. He returned to his gaze up at the ceiling. Bombalurina rolled over partly on top of him, “Morning Munkus.” She tiredly yawned, “What are you thinking about?”

 

“Stuff.” He replied.

 

“Wow, you’re very descriptive.” She smiled.  “What kind of stuff?”

 

“Us stuff.” He sighed, “You know, our future.”

 

“Oh. No worries hun.” She kissed him gently.

 

He looked straight at her, “There’s something I need to ask you.” He smiled, “And I think now is a perfect time to ask it.” He sat up and reached over to the nightstand, He opened the drawer and hid something in his fist. “We’ve gone out for how long? Almost a year?”

 

Bombalurina nodded.

 

“Well, I think our relationship can be… more then it is.” Munkustrap scratched the back of his head.

 

“Are you breaking up with me?” Bombalurina looked shocked.

 

Munkustrap laughed, “No, baby no.” He took her hand, “I was gonna ask you to marry me, but if you think we should break up.”

 

“You want to marry me?” Bombalurina looked very emotional.

 

Munkustrap nodded, “Bombalurina, will you marry me?”

 

“Of course! Oh Munkustrap…!” She flung at him with a hug,

 

Munkustrap hugged the weeping queen, “Is that a yes?” He smiled.

 

“Yes.” She whipped away her tears. “Munkustrap I’m so speechless right now.” She released him. He slipped the diamond ring onto her finger.

 

“You don’t really need to say anything. I’m just so glad you said yes. I’d never want to be with any other queen.”

 

“I’d never want to be with any other tom.” She replied, “I mean what other tom could make love so well?”

 

Munkustrap grinned, “I dunno, it be hard to find a match huh?”

 

“How about a demonstration of it right now?” She purred sliding closer to him.

 

“I can agree with that.” He smiled kissing her lips.

 

As for Tugger, he was settling in an apartment in the same building as Alonzo and Demeter.  He thought it best to stick with them; Munkustrap and Bombalurina would probably have killed him. It was funny because they were actually being nice to him lately. Tugger just began living a casual life as he had probably never did, he was most likely born into a war, which Demeter thought was very sad, and Alonzo thought must have been hard. So they agreed to watch out for him.

 

Tugger sat limply on his couch watching a football game, he didn’t really like football, but that just showed how bored he really was. The funniest thing was that the home Bombalurina and Munkustrap lived in was right next to the apartment building. Tugger’s apartment was a perfect view into their house. His curiosity always got the best of him, and he routinely went to see what the couple was up to. He stood up and walked out onto his balcony. Squinting he looked into the upstairs window. Realizing what they were doing, he looked away.

 

“Oh dear god.” He covered his eyes, “Even if it is Bombalurina, I couldn’t possibly watch.” He uncovered one eye, “Or could I?”

 

About an hour later…

 

Bombalurina rolled off Munkustrap, “Your so talented.” She panted with a grin.

 

“As are you.” Munkustrap stroked her cheek.

 

“I’m going for a shower.” Bombalurina stood up and walked into the bedroom washroom. Munkustrap put his hands behind his head.

 

Demeter and Alonzo sat on the couch watching TV. Alonzo had come back safe and sound and Demeter was very glad of that. Bombalurina thought she worried too much, but Demeter thought it was for the best.

 

“Alonzo, do you think I worry to much?” Demeter asked out of nowhere.

 

“Well…” Alonzo smiled, “You can be, but I don’t see it as a bad thing.”

 

Demeter looked at the coffee she was holding, “Yeah, I had a feeling you’d say that.”

 

“Is something bothering you?” Alonzo asked.

 

“I’ve just been having strange feelings.” She sighed, “But it’s nothing to worry about.”

 

Alonzo turned his body to face her, “Are you sure you don’t wanna talk about it?”

 

Demeter nodded, “Yes, I’m fine.” She forced a smile.

 

 

Tugger leaned back in the chair he was sitting in. He set down the binoculars he was holding, “Well Munkustrap, you do know how do please her.” He smiled, “I could do better if she’d only let me try.” Tugger looked back into the bedroom. Munkustrap was still lying under the covers resting. Tugger stood up and took the chair he had brought out inside. If Bombalurina wasn’t there, there was no real point in him being there ether.

 

He walked into his kitchen. He opened the fridge. He reached for a beer but there was none. “OH you must be fucking kidding me.” Tugger snapped. “I’ll just go buy more.”  He grabbed his black jacket slipped his sneakers on and opened his door.

 

Bombalurina was out getting a few things, and Munkustrap was tidying up the house. They were going to his mother’s house (more like mansion) and she was getting some things to bring. Munkustrap picked up the phone and dialed his mother’s number.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Hi mum, it’s Munkustrap.”

 

“Oh Munkustrap! I haven’t heard from you in years! You’ve been off working the army.”

 

“Yes something like that.” The alibi was that the Phoenix members were supposedly working for the U.S army.

 

“What do you need hun?”

 

“Mom, I met this queen in the corporation- I MEAN army.”

 

“I see, and you want to bring her around for me to see her?”

 

“Well yes, but we’re marrying.”

 

“What?”

 

Munkustrap made a little cough.

 

“Did you just say your marrying her?”

 

“Uh…Yeah.”

 

“Oh Munkustrap that’s fabulous! How is your step brother Macavity?”

 

“Oh… there’s something you should know about him.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“There was an accident. He was killed.”

 

“Oh my…”

 

“How’s dad?” Munkustrap knew it best to change the subject.

 

“Oh he’s fine. In fact he’s excellent.”

 

“That’s good.”

 

“So you’re bringing the queen around when exactly?”

 

“When do you want us to come?”

 

“Oh, today if possible.”

 

“Today, isn’t that a bit short notice?”

 

“Oh, the maids will clean up faster then usual, you’ll see.”

 

“I ment for us.”

 

“Oh, well do you think you’ll be ready today?”

 

“Well, I’d have to call you back, because Bombalurina’s out shopping.”

 

“Bombalurina?”

 

“Yes, that’s me fiancé’s name.”

 

“Oh. What a, unique name.”

 

“Yes, I know.”

 

“You haven’t had sex yet have you?”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

“You know how I feel about sex before marriage.”

 

“Yes, I know…” Munkustrap rolled his eyes, “Oops…”

 

“So you’ll call me when she comes around?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Ok, I’ll talk to you later sweetie.”

 

“Bye mom.”

 

“Bye!”

 

Munkustrap hung up the phone. He was a bit worried though. His mom was very stern about relationships. She had even offered to arrange a marriage for him. He shuddered from the thought of marrying some queen he had never even met. “Oh, Bombalurina, you best be on your best behavior.” Munkustrap whispered to himself walking over to put the phone on the charger.

 

Tugger walked into the beer store towards the stack of beer. As he bent down to pick up a case be bumped heads with a queen, “Oh, sorry miss.” He looked up.

 

Bombalurina gave him a sexy smile, “Tugger, hey.”

 

“Oh hi.” He stood up straight. “What’s up with the sexy look?”

 

“Oh nothing, just in a good mood I guess.” She shrugged picking up a case of beer.

 

“I wonder why.” Tugger mumbled.

 

Bombalurina gave him a sassy look, “What’s that suppose to mean?”

 

“Uh, nothing.” Tugger smiled guiltily picking up a case of beer.

 

Bombalurina shrugged, “Whatever. Do you have any plans for the weekend?”

 

“Na, just chilling in my apartment.” He replied. “Watching the game.”

 

“Oh you have a very interesting life Tugger.” Bombalurina laughed.

 

“What are you doing that’s so interesting then?”

 

“I’m going to meet Munkustrap mom, because we’re getting married.” She replied setting her case on the counter.

 

“You’re getting married?” Tugger lost his breath.

 

“Yeah, it’s a big jump huh?” She smiled.

 

“Big jump? You might as well be falling out of an airplane.” Tugger remarked, “Are you sure your ready for marriage?”

 

Bombalurina nodded, “I love Munkustrap.” She grinned, “And he loves me.”

“Are you sure he loves you?” Tugger was becoming jealous all over again.

 

“Of course he does, how could you say that?” Bombalurina astonishedly snapped.

 

“A lot of toms love queens for sex and looks. You’ve got both. Are you sure he loves you for you and not that?” Tugger set his case of beer on the counter to pay for it.

 

“Well… I’m sure he loves me a bit for sex and looks, but he loves me for me.” Bombalurina smiled, “Not to many toms do that.”

 

Tugger turned to her, “I just don’t want you getting hurt. If anything happens, you can just call me and talk, ok?” He handed her his phone number.

 

Bombalurina looked down at the piece of paper in her hand, “Tugger, I never thought you’d be so concerned.” She hugged him, “You’ve really changed, actually you’ve changed a number of times threw this experience.”

 

Tugger stood immobilized from the hug, “Yeah, I know.”

 

She kissed him faintly on the cheek placing something in his hand, “I’ll be seeing you around.” She picked up her beer and left the store.

 

Tugger looked down in his hand. It was a phone number. He looked over at the door, which she had left. He quickly picked up his beer and raced out after her. “Bomba!” He called. She stood up out of her car,

 

“What?”

 

“Why did you give me your phone number?”

 

“Cause you gave me yours.”

 

“Why did you kiss me then?”

 

“It was a friendly kiss, I kiss all my friends like that.”

 

Tugger gave her an interested look, “I see. Even Demeter?”


”Well, yeah Demeter’s my friend, is she not?”

 

“How good does the kiss get?” He gave her a crocked smile.

 

“Oh Tugger!” Bombalurina spat playfully, “Your such an idiot.”

 

“Yeah I know, you’ve told me that like 14 times already since we’ve met.”

 

“Where’s your car?”

 

“Oh, I don’t have one, I walk.”

 

“Why don’t you have a car? With all the money we got from the corporation-”

 

“I didn’t work for the corporation remember?”

 

“Oh yeah that’s right. Sorry my bad.”

 

“Nah, its ok.”

 

“Want a ride?”

 

“A ride?”

 

“In the car I mean.”

 

“If it’s ok with you.”

 

“Well, wouldn’t be asking if it wasn’t alright with me.”

 

“Ok.” Tugger sat in the passenger seat of the car. He put his seat belt on.

 

“I drive pretty fast sometimes, so don’t get scared.”

 

“Why would I get scared?” Tugger laughed.

 

“Because I make Munkustrap scared while driving.”

 

Tugger laughed, “Well, I’m braver then Munkustrap.”

 

“We’ll see.” Bombalurina reversed out of the parking spot and pressed the gas. She zoomed out of the parking lot and down the road. Tugger gripped the sides of the seats. “Scared yet?”

 

“No.” Tugger lied. She sped up. Tugger closed his eyes, “Ok, I’m afraid now!”

 

Bombalurina slowed down, “I told you I drive fast.” She pulled up in front of his apartment building, “Here we are.”

 

“What, no friendly kiss?” Tugger looked over at her.

 

She smiled and looked away, “Just get out Tugger.”

 

“Please!” He pleaded. “Can I kiss you then?”

 

“No Tugger, just get out.” She laughed.

 

“Can I kiss your hand like a gentleman?”  He smiled.

 

“Knock yourself out.” She raised her hand. He took her hand and kissed it, but he didn’t stop he just kissed up her arm. “Tugger!” She snapped pushing him away.

 

“Oh common.” He laughed leaning towards her.

 

“Tugger get out of my car!” She laughed as he grabbed her arm again. She undid her seat belt and jumped out of the car, “You are hopeless you know that?”

 

Tugger stood up, “Well, it was worth it.” He shrugged, “I’ll be seeing you around.” He held his beer in his hand and walked up the path towards the building. She sat back in the car and drove it into the driveway of her house next to the building. She got the beer and walked into the house.

 

She came into the kitchen to see Munkustrap standing in the kitchen with his arms crossed, “What was that?”

 

“What was what?” She asked setting the beer on the counter.

 

“That thing you and Tugger did in the car?” He walked behind her.

 

“Oh we were just playing Munkus, it wasn’t like we were flirting.” She laughed. When she turned around Munkustrap didn’t look amused.

 

“I don’t like it when toms kiss you like that.” He frowned, “I especially dislike Tugger.”

 

“I know, but he’s changed, he’s not a perverted tom any more, well that’s what I think.” She replied, “Munkus, if you think I’m cheating on you, I’m not. I love you way to much.”

 

Munkustrap smiled, “I’m glad to hear that. Please don’t let Tugger get to you.”

 

“I won’t.” She hugged him, “Did anyone call for me?”

 

“No, but I phoned my mom.” He replied, “Do you wanna go there tonight?”

 

“Isn’t that short notice?”

 

“Yeah, but I think we can manage. So do you wanna?”

 

“Of course.”

 

“Do you know what my mom asked me?”

 

“What?” Bombalurina walked into the living room.

 

“She asked if we had sex yet. She is strict about sex before marriage.”  He followed her into the living room.

 

“Oops.” Bombalurina made a guilty smile, “What did you say to her?”

 

“I just told her I knew how she felt about it. I didn’t really answer her.” Munkustrap picked up a blanket and put it in a bag to take with them.

 

“Oh, I see. Well, you being honest all the time I know you’d never lie to her. So it was best not to answer.” Bombalurina walked up the stairs.

 

“I’m not always honest.” Munkustrap argued.

 

“Well, to me you are. You need to lie once in a while.” Bombalurina picked up her bag and started putting things in it.

 

“Have you ever lied to me?” Munkustrap inquired.

 

“Yeah. Nothing huge though.” She replied, “Like maybe I ate your food, and said I didn’t.”

 

“We need to finish packing so we can make it there before night fall.” Munkustrap looked through his drawers. Bombalurina nodded.  “Have you told Demeter and Alonzo of our marriage?”

 

“Oh, no I forgot.” Bombalurina replied.

 

“Why don’t you phone them?”

 

“Alright.” Bombalurina picked up the phone and dialed Demeter’s number.

 

“Hello?” Alonzo’s voice began.

 

“Hi Alonzo, it’s Bombalurina, is Dem there?”

 

“Yeah hold on, DEM!”

 

“Hello?”

 

“Hi Demi!”

 

“Hi! What’s up?”

 

“I needed to call you and tell you something.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“Munkustrap and I are getting married!”

 

“You are! Bomba that’s wonderful!”

 

“Thanks!”

 

“When is it?”

 

“We haven’t decided yet. Tonight we’re going to his mothers so I can meet her.”

 

“Oh, I see. First impressions are always very important.”

 

“I know…”

 

“Your not nervous are you?”

 

“Kinda.”

“Don’t show fear! Mothers can smell fear.”

 

“… Thanks…”

 

“Any time, I have to go. Good luck!”

 

“Bye sweetie.”

 

“Bye.”

 

Bombalurina set down the phone. “Munkustrap.” She called.

 

“Yes?” Munkustrap walked into the room.

 

“Is your mom mean?” Bombalurina’s face signaled she was nervous.

 

“Oh, don’t worry Bombalurina, she’ll love you.” Munkustrap hugged her.

 

“Thanks Munkus.” Bombalurina was still nervous, even in the arms of Munkustrap she felt nervous. The two packed their 3 bags in the car and sat in the car.

 

“Ok, we’re off.” Munkustrap put the car in reverse and pulled out of the driveway. They drove down the road and into the city. After a long period of driving through the city, they came to a large open place that seemed like a country area, but without the natural smells and animals. There was a large mansion in the area. Munkustrap parked in the long drive way and popped the trunk. He took two of the 3 bags and Bombalurina took one. They walked up the driveway and Munkustrap opened the front door. They walked into the long hallway of the mansion.  Munkustrap set down his bags, “Wait here ok?” Bombalurina nodded. Munkustrap walked into the living room, “Hi mom.”

 

“Munkustrap!” His mother stood up to greet him. “Where’s the lucky lady?”

 

Bombalurina walked into the room wearing a nervous smile, “Hi.” She smiled.

 

“Bombalurina, this is my mom Jennyanydots, Mom this is Bombalurina.” Munkustrap introduced them.

 

“OH my, she’s gorgeous.” Jennyanydots walked towards Bombalurina inspecting the queen. Bombalurina was wearing a casual white t-shirt and some dark blue jeans.  The white t-shirt said in red sparkly letters ‘hottie.’ Probably an unwise thing to wear.

 

“Yes, she’s quite the wonderful queen.” Munkustrap smiled. “Can we stop talking about her like she’s not there now?”

 

“Oh yes. I’m very glad to meet you.” Jennyanydots shook her hand. “Why don’t you two go to the room I have prepared myself?”

 

“Ok, common baby.” Munkustrap walked towards Bombalurina. “I’ll be right back, I need to check something, go up and I’ll meet you up there.”

 

Bombalurina walked up the stairs to the upstairs area. It was like a hallway, but a railing was on the edge so you could see people standing in the front hall from the upstairs. The area was like a balcony, only inside for the upper floor. As Bombalurina walked an orange tom walked out of a room. Bombalurina froze with fright.

 

He looked at her with a pipe in his hand, “Hello.” He friendly grinned. “You must be Munkustrap’s fiancé.”

 

“Um… yes.” She smiled back shaking his hand, “And you are?”

 

“I’m Skimbleshanks, Munkustrap’s father.” He smiled cheerfully.

 

“Oh, it’s nice to meet you.” Bombalurina let go of his hand.

 

“I can see Munkustrap found a very beautiful queen.” Skimble started walking with Bombalurina.

“Oh thank you.” Bombalurina blushed.  Munkustrap ran up the stairs.

 

“OH, I see you’ve met my dad.” Munkustrap walked towards them, “Hey dad.” He gave a hug.

 

“Hey Munkus! How’s my boy doing?” Skimble gave Munkustrap a noogie.

 

“I’m good.” Munkustrap fought away. “Sorry dad, but Bombalurina and I are going to our room.”

 

“Alright, I’ll see you at dinner then.” Skimble walked down the stairs.

 

“Your father is very nice.” Bombalurina smiled walking once again.

 

“I know, much nicer then my mother.” Munkustrap nodded. They walked into the room his mother had prepared for him.  “Well, here we are.”

 

“Oh my Munkustrap its so big.”  She was astonished.

 

“Yeah, I know.”  Munkustrap replied.

 

Bombalurina sat in the bed, “Oh wow that’s so soft. Come sit Munkus.” Bombalurina motioned for him to sit with her. Munkustrap smiled and sat beside her, “Oh, isn’t it nice?”

 

Munkustrap nodded, “oh yes.” He leaned over and kissed Bombalurina’s neck, “I know what else is nice…”

 

“Mmm… me too.” Bombalurina purred wrapping her arms around him, “What if your mom comes in?”

 

“You sound like a paranoid teenage girl.” Munkustrap laughed.

 

“Yeah, but you said she’s strict about relationships.” Bombalurina stood up, “I don’t want to start anything before I get to know her better.”

 

Munkustrap nodded, “It’s brilliant why didn’t I think of that.”

 

Jenny stood in the kitchen talking to the cook, whom she was quite good friends with, “I mean, did you see the queen? A regular beauty queen…” Jenny hissed between her teeth.

 

“Pardon my asking but why are you getting so worked up about this? Isn’t it a good thing Munkustrap found a beautiful queen?” The cook inquired.

 

Jenny laughed, “You don’t get it do you? A beautiful queen is attractive, which means toms will always be eyeing her, what if she turns on Munkustrap?”

 

The cook looked at her puzzled, “Yes, but not all queens are like that.”

 

“Just you wait, he’ll find her in bed with another tom, probably another attractive one and BAM end of marriage.” Jenny replied very worked up about the conversation.

 

The cook didn’t want to anger Jenny, so she just said, “Jenny, Munkustrap will make the right choice.”

 

Tugger slouched on his couch watching the football game. He knew this was probably the way it was going to be for the rest of his life. He sighed loudly and reached for his beer.  I knock came to the door. Tugger rose to answer it. He opened the door to see no one there. “What the fuck?” He spoke out loud wondering what was going on. He looked down to see an envelope. He picked it up and went back into his apartment. He sat on his couch and stared at the envelope. He sliced it open and pulled out the rectangular piece of paper, “A check?” He was astonished, “I don’t even have a job.” A small note flittered out of the envelope to the floor. He looked down at it,

 

“With gratitude of your years of service to plan 67. We hope to see you soon.”  Tugger was speechless. They were alive and knew he was a live, and worse, where he lived.

 

Munkustrap was placing the couple’s things in the bathroom. Toothbrushes, towels, whatever else they had brought. Bombalurina walked into the bathroom. “I feel like we’re in a hotel, without the cheap soap and shampoo.”

 

“Yeah, I know.” Munkustrap stood up, “But it’s only for the weekend.”

 

Someone knocked on the door. Munkustrap walked by Bombalurina to answer it. “Hey man!” The tom hugged Munkustrap and just barged into the room. “I here your getting married. Who’s the lucky gal?” The strange tom inquired. Bombalurina watched them from the bathroom.

 

“Man I haven’t seen you in ages! Where ya been?” Munkustrap smiled.

 

“I’ve been around. Anyways, who’s the lucky gal you’re marrying. She isn’t fat is she?”

 

“I hardly think that would matter. Your still a jerk as always.” Munkustrap sighed.

 

“Hey, I don’t date chicks to marry’em. I date em to get to what really matters.” The tom sat back in the chair near him.

 

“Your such a dumb ass you know that?” Munkustrap made a small smile.

 

“Yes, yes I know that. Every queen I’ve been with has said that.”

 

“Shocker.”

 

Bombalurina walked out of the bathroom eager to know whom the tom was, “Munkus, who’s this?”

 

The tom turned around, “Oh baby! I’d like to meet you!” He stood to his feet, “What’s your name?”

 

Bombalurina started laughing, “Yeah ok.”

 

“Victor, this is Bombalurina. Bombalurina, Victor.” Munkustrap introduced the two, “Victor was my pal in collage.”

 

“Yeah until you went off to join the army. Ditched me for war. Make war not love I always said, but I didn’t think you’d take it seriously. Now you’ve gone to make love not war.” Victor shook his head.

 

“Yeah, anyways.” Munkustrap wanted the change the subject.

 

“So, Bombalurina, how do you feel about marrying my old pal Munkus?” Victor questioned.

 

“Uh…I dunno. It was unexpected.” She replied, “It’s a mixed emotion.”

 

“That’s it? We’re getting married and your reply is I dunno?” Munkustrap seemed kinda upset.

 

“Aw, common Munkus, you know how much I love you.” She smiled hugging him, “Well you better know how much I do.”

 

“Munkustrap! Dinner!” A maid called up the stairs.

 

“I guess your staying for dinner then Victor?” Munkustrap asked.

 

“Thanks for the invite!” Victor smiled walking out into the hallway.

 

“He seems rude enough.” Bombalurina smirked.

 

“Just go.” Munkustrap laughed. The two made their way to the kitchen. Munkustrap sat Bombalurina then sat beside her. “What’s for dinner?”

 

“Roast.” Jenny replied. “You aren’t a vegetarian are you Bombalurina?”

 

“No.” Bombalurina smiled trying to make a good impression. Jenny nodded helping herself to some roast. She was actually hoping she was a vegetarian; she wanted this to upset her.

 

 

As they ate, Bombalurina ate some of the mashed potatoes. As she swallowed, something got caught in her throat. She began choking.

 

“Oh my god!” Munkustrap cried. Without hesitation, he stood up and began giving the Heimlich maneuver. Bombalurina spat out a large chunk of plastic.

 

“Hey look at that dinner and a show.” Victor laughed. Bombalurina gave him a deathful look. He looked away somewhat surprised that her glare frightened him.

 

“Since when is plastic an ingredient in mashed potatoes!” Munkustrap snapped rubbing Bombalurina’s back as she coughed, “Who did this? The cook?”

 

“I dunno dear, I wouldn’t think so. She’s such a nice queen. What’s not to like about Bombalurina anyways? She’s so perfect.” Jenny sounded like a prick by her comment.  Munkustrap gave his mother an angry look.

 

“Mother, can I see you in the kitchen now?” Munkustrap scraped his teeth together. Munkustrap walked into the kitchen with Jenny close behind. Skimble went over to Bombalurina,

 

“Are you ok dear?”

 

“Yes, I think so. What’s a piece of plastic doing in my meal?” She grunted, “Someone obviously wants me out of the way.”

 

Skimble laughed, “You and Munkus have been in the Army to long. Thinking people are out to get you. Kids these days.” He sat back in his seat still laughing to himself. Bombalurina had a sour feeling in her gut.

 

Munkustrap glared at his mother, “You did this, I know you did!”

 

“Why would you think that honey?” Jenny made an innocent smile.

 

“You’re a crazy old bat, that’s why!”

 

“Ok, I’ll be completely honest with you love.” Her voice changed from corny fake, to serious. “Someone, not saying who, told me she worked for a secret agency and was out to kill you.”

 

“What!” Munkustrap laughed, “Who told you that?”

 

“I told you I’m not to sat who.” Jenny replied.

 

“Mom, she’s not part of a secret agency. I know that for a 100% fact.”

 

“How would you know? You met her in the fucken army! She’s probably crazy for all you know!”

 

“I didn’t meet her in the army!” Munkustrap blurted out, “Oh shit…” He though to himself.

 

“Where did you meet her then?”

 

“Um…. Ok I just made that up, I did meet her in the army.” Munkustrap covered up.

 

“Like I said, she could be crazy for all you know.” Jenny crossed her arms.

 

“Who told you this mom?” Munkus demanded, “If you don’t say, you could be in a lot of danger.”

 

“Calm yourself boy, there’s no need to fret, just forget I said anything.” Jenny smiled, “Now go finish your dinner before it freezes.”

 

“I’m not hungry.” He emotionlessly replied, “Who told you this?”

 

“Get out!” Jenny demanded.

 

Munkustrap scowled at her then left. He walked back over to Bombalurina, “Common.” He pulled her up. He dragged her up the stairs.

 

“What’s going on?” She snapped as he pulled her. “Munkus, I demand an answer!” He pulled her into their room and shut the door.

 

“My mom said something to me in the kitchen, she said someone told her that you are working for a secret agency and are out to kill me.”

 

Bombalurina busted out laughing, “Don’t fuck with me Munkustrap! That’s ridiculous!”

 

He gave her a serious look, “I’m not kidding. Someone knows we’re alive and it’s not good. My moms going to start getting suspicious. More suspicious then usual.” 

 

“Oh my god, you’re not kidding.” Bombalurina frowned. “Look Munkus, I’m sure its just some prank, some childish joke someone’s pulling and they got the best of your mother. You told me how serious your mom takes things. They probably knew she was like that and took advantage of that.”

 

Munkustrap was pacing back and fourth, “What if its not just a prank? What if we’re really fucked? What if you and I are putting everyone around us in danger!”

 

“Calm yourself!” Bombalurina smiled, “Its ok Munkus. No ones out to get us, I guess your years of service to the army is getting at you now.” Bombalurina grinned.

 

“Service to the army? Your getting confused again aren’t you?” Munkustrap laughed.

 

“No, the army, remember?” Bombalurina’s eyes shifted to the door signaling someone was there.

 

“Ah, yes, sorry I misunderstood you.” Munkustrap laughed, “The army, right.”

 

Victor walked into the room without knocking, “What’s up peeps!” He greeted.

 

“I’m going to change.” Bombalurina walked into the bathroom.

 

“Feel free to change right here if you want.” Victor offered. Bombalurina rolled her eyes and closed the bathroom door.

 

“How long have you been eavesdropping?” Munkustrap hissed.

 

“Only long enough to hear you talking about how the army is getting to your head or something. I dunno, I can’t remember.” He snapped.

 

Munkustrap could tell by his frustration in the question that he hadn’t heard much. “Pal, look it’s late. You should be heading home.”

 

“Oh, I’m chilling here. The room next to you. Your mom said I could.” He smiled, “You and Bombalurina planning on doing anything?”

 

“No. We had a little argument so the chances are minimal, but you never know. Maybe.” Bombalurina came out of the bathroom in her silky light blue nightgown. She flopped onto the bed. “That’s her sign she wants you out so she can sleep.”

 

“How do you know?”

 

“Believe me, I know.”

 

“Whatever, later Munkus.” Victor left the room closing the door.

 

Munkustrap rolled over beside Bombalurina, “So?”

 

“What?”

 

“Can we?”

 

“No Munkus, I’m tired as hell, that diner nearly killed me.”

 

“Common, just a few minutes?”

 

“Didn’t you get enough action at dinner? I did.”

 

“Not nearly enough.” He kissed her cheek.

 

“Go away Munkus! Your charm can’t help you now.”

 

“Oh fine.” Munkustrap pouted.

 

“Just wait till tomorrow when I’m rested, you won’t even be able to walk straight.” Bombalurina purred tickling his chin.

 

“I like being straight thanks.” Munkustrap gave her a funny look.

 

Bombalurina laughed, “Go to sleep!”

 

In the morning…

 

Munkustrap stretched out his aching muscles. Dinner had been quite frantic. He yawned and looked over to what he thought would be Bombalurina, but instead there was only pillows and blankets. He sat up and looked around. “Baby?” No reply.  He stood up and pulled his jeans on. “Baby where are you?” He approached the bathroom door. He opened it to see Bombalurina in the bathtub.

 

She screamed in terror. “Munkus!” She hissed, “You scared the shit out of me!”

 

“Sorry Bomby.” He scratched the back of his head, “I didn’t know where you were.”

 

“I guess you do now.” She stood up and grabbed a towel, “What’s the plans for today then?”

 

“I actually think it would be best for us to go home today.”

 

Bombalurina looked shocked, “Why? I thought you wanted me to meet your family?”

 

“Something’s wrong I can feel it.” He set his hands on her shoulders.

 

“Are you still worried about last night?”

 

Munkustrap sighed, “Yeah…”

 

“Hun, don’t be! There’s nothing to worry about!” She smiled.

 

Munkustrap exhaled, “Yeah…Your right. I’d still like to go home though so I can relax.”

 

Bombalurina nodded, “Ok.” She went into the bathroom and grabbed all of their things and packed them away in their bags. Munkustrap packed away all their cloths. As they were walking down the stairs to put their things in the car, Jenny met them at the bottom of the stairs.

 

“Where are the two love birds off to?” She smiled, even though deep down she was stabbing Bombalurina with knives.

 

“We’re heading home now mum.” Munkustrap forced a smile.

 

“Oh, why? Things were just getting started around here.” Jenny smiled again. That remark made Bombalurina quiver.

 

“We just need to go home and relax.”

 

“Alright, I’ll walk you both to the car I suppose.” Jenny sighed. They all made their way outside to the car. “It was very nice meeting you Bombalurina.” Jenny shook Bombalurina’s hand.

 

“You too.”

 

Victor ran outside, “Munkus! Hey wait up man!” Victor ran up to the car.

 

“What is it?” Munkustrap looked over Bombalurina through the window.

 

“Man, I need a place to crash, can I chill at your place?” Victor smiled desperately.

 

Munkustrap sighed, “What happened to your apartment?”

 

“Yeah, did you know there are people who will come to you’re house if you don’t pay your rent?” Victor wasn’t even using sarcasm.

 

“Get in.” Munkustrap growled.

 

“Hey, don’t I have any say in this?” Bombalurina snapped.

 

“Look, its just temporary. He’ll leave in at the max a week” Munkustrap stroked her cheek.

 

“Whatever, just remember your not getting any tonight.” Bombalurina looked away quite irritated. Munkustrap looked back at Victor in the back seat and gave him a deadly glare,

 

“You owe me big!”

 

Victor smiled.

 

Back at the house…

 

Bombalurina immediately went up stairs and into her room to unpack and relax. Munkustrap and Victor made their way slowly. “Look Victor, I just gave up sex, so you awe me! This isn’t permanent.”

 

“I know man, I’ll be outta here by the end of the week.” Victor replied.

 

“I’m going upstairs to relax with her, now don’t go upstairs, stay in the basement. Theirs a couch, coffee table, TV, mini fridge and pool table. That should occupy you.” Munkustrap pointed to a door near the kitchen.

 

“Ok, go enjoy yourself. I’m sure she’s pretty wild.” Victor smiled and gave him a punch in the shoulder, before heading to the basement.

 

Munkustrap went upstairs to the bedroom, “Baby?” She was unpacking her things and putting her cloths into the dresser.

 

“Yeah Munkus?”

 

“I just wanted to apologize, for making that decision without your say in it.” He walked slowly towards her. “It was rude of me.”

 

She stood up and looked him in the face, “I know what you want. I always know what you want. I’m sticking to what I said. No sex.” She turned back to her dresser.

 

Munkustrap made a frown, “No sex? Damn...” he thought. “You don’t really think I’m apologizing for sex do you?” He lied.

 

She picked up her bag and walked into the master bathroom, “No, you apologized so you could have a shot at sex tonight.”

 

“Common, how can you be so biased?” Munkustrap inquired, “I just don’t want you to be mad at me.”

 

She unpacked the bathroom things onto the counter of the sink, “Alright Munkus. I believe you. Happy?”

 

“No, because I know you’re just saying that to blow me off.” He snapped.

 

“Blowing you?” She looked over at him, “That came out wrong.”

 

He made a tomish smile, “Well, as I see it…”

 

“Munkus!” She hissed playfully running past him, lunging into the bed. “Ahh feels nice to be back at home.”

 

Munkustrap jumped on the bed beside her, “Yep. I’m never taking you back to my mom’s house. Ever!” Munkus sighed placing his hands behind his head.

 

“Why not?” Bombalurina turned her head to him.

 

“She hates you! Despises you! Tried to kill you!” Munkustrap snapped.

 

“I know that, but she was just nervous I would screw your life up. Remember Munkus, this is the queen that said I’m out to kill you.” She rolled over so she wouldn’t have to face him.

 

“No matter what my bitch of a mother says, I’ll always love you. You know that right?” Munkustrap wrapped an arm around her.

 

“Yeah, I know.”

 

Victor was snooping around the basement. He found a few beers in the mini fridge. Luckily only two so he couldn’t get himself drunk, “Well that sucks.” He glared. He shut the mini fridge and flopped onto the couch. He flicked on the TV with the remote and watched part of the news.

 

“-Recent videos have shown that there are some form of secret agency going around killing what is thought to be, international criminals. Some have been found innocent. This next video was sent in by an anonymous individual.” The video played. It was of 2 different calicos, dressed in leather body suits, running out of a café with machine guns. “There was also someone who claims to have seen a red queen running from the café from behind. No one knows who these cats are, or whom they work for-”  The reporter continued on. Victor scratched his head, “Secret agency huh? More like x men.” He stood up and walked up the basement stairs.

 

Munkustrap and Bombalurina were now sitting up on the bed talking, “But anyways, Dem and Alonzo seem happy together so I think it’s a good thing.” Bombalurina smiled.

 

“Yeah, after that incident I’m surprised we came out alive.” Munkustrap smiled.

 

“Yeah it was a pretty close call.” Bombalurina leaned her head against Munkustrap’s shoulder. She could feel him making his hand up her back, “Munkus come on.” She looked over at him. He pushed her onto her back roughly.

 

“I just wanted a kiss.” He purred hovering over her.

 

“Yeah, and then you’ll wanna touch and that would lead to sex so...” She slid out from underneath him. He grabbed her arm and pulled her back underneath him.

“Nah, of course not.” He kissed her neck.

 

“Munkus, get off.” She giggled. He just kept kissing her. He felt her fingers tickling his back.

 

“Oh now you feel playful huh?” He smiled. He kissed her lips and her head fell onto the pillows. She put one leg up and kinda around him. “I thought you said no sex?”

 

“This isn’t sex.” She replied, “We still have our cloths on don’t we?”

 

“I can fix that.” He laughed. He stood up and ripped off his shirt and jumped back onto her, “See? No shirt. Now you.”

 

“No, I’m good.” She kissed him again.

 

“No, No I took mine off, now you take yours off.” He laughed. She sat up and pulled her t-shirt off.

 

“Happy now?” She asked.

 

“I didn’t know you had a black bra.” He looked at her puzzled, “is it new?”

 

“You’re an idiot.” She pulled him down again. After a long intimate kiss Munkustrap moved to her neck, Bombalurina purred loudly then opened her eyes in pleasure. Then, that pleasure stopped when she saw Victor standing in the doorway gamming popcorn into his mouth.

 

Bombalurina let out a small, “AHH!” and pushed Munkustrap off.

 

“Oh no, its ok, pretend I’m not here.” Victor gammed more popcorn into his face.

 

“Victor!” Munkustrap yelled, “What the fuck!” He stood up angrily.

 

“I came to ask you something and you guys were so into it I just waited hoping you guys would stop. She moans really quiet. I never would have noticed unless I came upstairs.” He took more popcorn.

 

“Dammnit Victor!” Munkustrap slapped the popcorn out of his hands, “You’re driving me up the fucking wall!”

 

“Don’t worry about it Munkus.” Bombalurina tried to sound calm. She walked by Victor still in her bra. Victor watched her intently.

 

Munkustrap punched Victor in the shoulder, “You fucking moron!”

 

“I’m sorry man.”

“No your not! Just stay away from her. Got it?” Munkustrap hissed pointing a finger at Victor.

 

“Got it.”

 

Tugger was sitting on his couch, staring at the small card that an unknown cat, had dropped off at his apartment days ago. He still hadn’t made up his mind weather to tell the others. He didn’t want them to be worried, or to do something stupid. He stood up and decided, “I’ll tell Demeter and Alonzo.”

 

He walked up to the third floor and went to the couple’s door. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Soft footsteps approached the door. Demeter opened it,

 

“Tugger? What are you doing-”

 

“I gotta talk to you. Now.” Tugger pushed her back into the apartment and shut the door behind them.

 

“Tugger, what’s this about?” She sounded startled by his actions.

 

He looked around kinda nervous, thinking someone was listening in to all of this. “A few days ago… I got this letter.” He replied not even looking at her, his eyes still darting around the room.

 

“What kind of letter?” Demeter curiously asked.

 

“I don’t know how to explain it.” He muttered. He handed her the note.

 

“Tugger…” She gasped as she red it, “You got this recently?”

 

Tugger nodded, “That’s why it’s making me wonder, is there something we missed?”

 

Demeter just stared at the note. Alonzo walked into the living room from the bathroom, “What the- Tugger what are you going here?”

 

Demeter rushed over to him, “Read this.”

 

“Holy shit! Are you fucking kidding me!” Alonzo cursed.

 

“Don’t tell Munkustrap and Bombalurina though.” Tugger added.

 

“Why?” Alonzo inquired, “There gonna wanna know this too. Their just as much a part of this as-”

 

“I don’t want them to worry. They already have enough going on, with there wedding and all.” Tugger looked at Demeter, “You have to keep this on the low. Ok?”

 

Demeter nodded.

 

“I dunno bro.” Alonzo scratched the back of his head handing Tugger back the note, “I think its wrong not to tell them.”

 

Demeter touched his arm, “This doesn’t seem like a huge problem. It’s just a friendly note to Tugger, well, it didn’t seem threatening.”

 

“Yeah, I mean I got a check from them.” Tugger added.

 

“A check? How much?” Alonzo asked.

 

“1.5 mill.” He replied, “It seems like a lot doesn’t it?”

 

“1.5 million! Tugger, that makes it more serious!” Demeter snapped.

 

“Why?”

 

“You usually don’t get 1.5 million dollars from people. It just isn’t… common.” Alonzo fretted.

 

“The part that bothers me the most is where it says ‘we hope to see you soon’ like, what is that suppose to mean?” Tugger asked.

 

“Tugger don’t be off your guard, even if you’re in your apartment. Watch out for anything.” Demeter frowned, “We won’t tell the others.”

 

Tugger nodded and showed himself out.

 

Munkustrap sat up in bed reading a magazine, while Bombalurina lay limp beside him. He flipped the page of the magazine and Bombalurina’s eyes opened. “Wow, light sleeper?”

 

Bombalurina sat up and looked at him, “I have a bad feeling Munkus.”

 

Munkustrap smiled, “Aw, don’t worry babe. Everything’s fine.” He hugged her.

 

“I hope your right Munkus…” She had fear showing in her face, as he embraced her.

 

Tugger locked the door to his apartment. He turned and looked around. “Always be on your guard, even if you’re in your apartment.” Those words would haunt him forever, unless he settled it. What was he going to do though? How was he going to do anything? He went and sat on his couch. He pondered for several minutes about those questions, as more came into play. Then ideas came to, and plans. It would be hard, but sometimes you have to take risks. Sometimes…

 

In the morning…

 

Munkustrap rolled out of bed and lazily made his way down the stairs. He went outside and stretched as he looked at the sun. He walked over and picked up the paper. He turned and went back into the house. He tossed the paper into the table and literally fell onto the couch and passed out again. Your typical morning.

 

Bombalurina rolled over on the bed, beginning to wake up. She sat up and looked at the window. Small beams of light showed through the curtains. The alarm clock started blaring. She jumped so high she toppled off the bed. She angrily smashed her fist down on the alarm clock. She stood up and made her way towards the stairs. She looked over into the living room, and saw Munkustrap’s feet hanging over the couch arm. She rubbed her eyes and walked over to him. She tapped his shoulder, not really expecting a response. She kissed his check and softly said, “Common Munkustrap, wake up. You have work.”

 

He grunted, “Work… Go away. Lemme sleep.”

 

Bombalurina stood up straight, “Your gonna be late, and then your gonna get fired. So its you who’s gonna be screwed.”

 

Munkustrap grumbled at her, “Lemme sleep for god sakes.”

 

Bombalurina walked into the kitchen and placed a pan on the stove. She then got some bacon out of the fridge and tossed it into the pan. It sizzled and made an appetizing smell float through the air. Munkustrap opened his eyes and looked up.

 

“Bacon?” He looked up through the open window going through the living room viewing into the kitchen.

 

“I knew that would make you get up.” Bombalurina smiled, “Now common, your gonna be late.”

 

Munkustrap sat up and yawned. He scratched his shoulder and walked into the kitchen, “Why don’t you get a job too?”

 

“Cause,” Bombalurina moved the bacon about in the pan, “I haven’t found one that suited me.”

 

“Why does being a teacher suit me?” Munkustrap inquired.

 

“I dunno.” She shrugged, “Maybe you are a slight bit smart.” She looked over at him with a grin.

 

“Yeah, I’m going for a shower.” Munkustrap walked up the stairs, “I’ll be back.” Bombalurina smiled to herself and continued cooking.

 

10 minutes later…

 

Munkustrap came back downstairs in business cloths. He adjusted his tie and walked into the kitchen. He grabbed some bacon out of the dish Bombalurina had set put for him and walked for the door grabbing the car keys.

 

“Your gonna eat and run are you?” She asked standing at the door.

 

“I’m late, I gotta go baby.” He grabbed his jacket from off the hook.

 

“Alright. Have a good day.” She kissed him on the cheek.

 

“I’ll see you after work.” He then left the house and drove to the high school.

 

Bombalurina slowly walked into the living room and flopped onto the couch. Another day of nothing; her favourite thing to do. It was better then dealing with social workers and employees. She started to daze off, before thinking about the Tugger. She opened her eyes after a long thought about him, “What am I doing!” she thought, “Why am I thinking about him? Do I… love him or something?” She sat up shaking the thought from her mind, “No! Of course not! I’m marrying Munkustrap! Stupid Tugger!” She held her hands on her head. “Stupid Tugger!” She snapped out loud to herself. She lay back down and calmed herself down. “I ‘m going to have a nervous break down!” She laughed to herself in her head. She looked over beside the lazy boy. Munkustrap’s brief case was sitting beside it. “I told Munkustrap to put it near the door so he wouldn’t forget it!” she grumbled. “I guess I’ll have to take it to him.” She grabbed the brief case, and her car keys and headed for the door.

 

At the high school….

 

Munkustrap put the papers he made done neatly in a pile waiting for the bell to ring. Students came in slowly, one by one. Any students late would be given detention. He sat back in his chair watching the students walk in. The bell rang. It sounded so irritating, Munkustrap was surprised he wasn’t going mad. He stood up and shut the door.

 

“Alright, I’ll take the attendance.” He picked up a book. After that he sent a student down to the office to give the secretary the attendance book. “Alright, I’ll be handing back your tests now.” The class whispered to one another. The usual things students would say to one another after hearing, “Test back.”

 

“ I so failed that test.” Or “I think I passed!” Ether way, it didn’t matter.

 

 Munkustrap looked around for his brief case, “Oh shit. I must have left it at home.” He mumbled to himself, “Sorry class, I’ve left them at home. So instead, lets talk about things that are happening now, that we think could lead to history.”

 

A student raised her hand, “I heard you were getting married. Are any of use invited?”

 

“Um… I don’t think so.” Munkustrap laughed, “Anyways back on topic.”

 

“What’s her name?” One student asked.

 

“Or his name.” Another remarked. The class started laughing.

 

“HER name is Bombalurina, but like I said, back on topic.”

 

“So, do you mean like, big things happening right now and stuff like that?”

 

“Yeah, stuff similar to that.” He replied. Someone knocked on the door. “Um, could someone get that?” He asked as he sat down at his desk.  A tom stood up and opened the door.

 

Bombalurina walked in and exclaimed, “Oh my god you won’t believe how many classes I went to trying to find you!”

 

“Bomba? What are you doing here?” Munkustrap looked surprised.

 

“You forgot your brief case after I told you to put it by the door like 5 times last night!” She snapped placing the brief case on the desk.

 

“Oh yeah. I forgot about that.” He smiled embarrassed, “Um, class this is my fiancé Bombalurina.” A few students said hi but it was oddly quiet.

 

“Ya’ll look like you’ve seem ghosts.” Bombalurina laughed.

 

“We were just starting a lesson, but since you’ve kindly brought the tests, I’ll hand those out.” Munkustrap opened the case and took out some papers. After 5 minutes of handing them out and students discussing their scores, they went back to their original topic. “Babe, are you staying or leaving?”

 

“I’ll stay, just to keep an eye on you.” She grinned playfully.

 

“Yeah, ok. Does anyone have anything?”

“How about that murder that happened from two teens in an argument over a t-shirt.” A tom said.

 

“I don’t think that would make history.” Munkustrap sounded shocked by such an answer.

 

“How about that thing about that Phoenix group?” A queen shouted out.

 

Bombalurina looked at her in shock, “Phoenix? What about it?”

 

“There was footage about it on the news the other day. Did anyone else see it?” The queen asked. A few other students replied.

 

Bombalurina looked sick. She didn’t want it to be like this; she wanted it to be over, forever. She pulled out her cell phone and dialed a number.

 

“Bomba who are you calling?” Munkustrap asked, “Cell phones aren’t permitted here.”

 

“Yeah well I’m not a student.” She hissed. She then went back to her cell phone, “Dem look we have to talk, come over to my place. Why? Just do it Dem! What? Work? Pfft! Just come over.”

 

Munkustrap looked confused, “Why are you calling Demeter?”

 

“Shut up!” She hissed, “OH no not you Demeter.” Munkustrap went quiet. “Dem fake sick! Stick your finger down your throat! How do I know that works… erm… I watch a lot of television. No I do not do that! Shesh, do we really need to discus this now! OK, see you in five! Bye sweety!” She hung up the phone. “Sorry about that Munkustrap, I didn’t mean to snap at you.” She kissed him; “I gotta go, see you at home.” She rushed out the door.

 

“She seems nice.” A queen remarked.

 

“She doesn’t always seem so paranoid.” Munkustrap made a sheepish face, “She’s usually nicer. But anyways, back to our topic- actually we’re gonna change the topic.”

 

“But what about the Phoenix thing? We were getting into that.” The queen who first brought that up stated.

 

“As long as we’re in this class we’re not going to speak of it.” Munkustrap firmly announced.

 

Bombalurina rushed home. She was going way over the speed limit. She went through six red lights (her own record). She was steadily driving and then saw a police car behind her. The sirens started flashing, “Fuck!” She hissed. She pulled over and took out her license. She unzipped her sweatshirt a bit (She wasn’t wearing anything under it). She could talk her way out of this, as long as it as a tom, or else she’d need a miracle. She looked in her side view mirror. A queen approached the car. She hit her head off the steering wheel. “I’m fucked…” She sighed. She sat back up straight. The queen looked into the window,

 

“License and registration.” She ordered. Bombalurina handed her the papers. The officer stared down her shirt. Bombalurina made a very shocked look and zipped her sweater up quickly. “You were doing 180 back there lady.”

 

“I was!” Bombalurina smiled, “Wow that’s record.”

 

“You find this amusing, ma’am?” The officer looked serious.

 

“No sir- ma’am.” Bombalurina replied.

 

“Are you intoxicated?”

 

“Uh, no. I’m not into drugs or alcohol. Well, ok, I did have an alcohol problem, but my friend doesn’t let me get my hands on beer unsupervised. I go nuts. You should see our party’s oh, there fun.”

 

“Step out of the vehicle please.”

 

“Oh shit… That was smart Bombalurina…” The police office checked Bombalurina for drugs or weapons. Bombalurina couldn’t help notice that while she interrogated her, she seemed to go slow and feel her in very strange areas. Bombalurina made faces by this, “I’m sooooo not into that…” She thought to herself.

 

The officer took a step back, “Please step back into the vehicle.” Bombalurina sat back down. The officer wrote down the information on Bombalurina’s information (address, phone number ect) and handed her back the papers. “I’ll let you out with a warning.”

 

“A warning? I was going three times the limit, and your letting me go with a warning?” Bombalurina snapped. “Why did you write down my information then?”

 

“To keep it on record, now please drive ma’am.” The office ordered.

 

Bombalurina made a sassy look and drove away, “That was so awkward.” When Bombalurina drove up the driveway, Demeter walked up to the car.

 

“Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for 20 minutes!”

 

“Sorry Dem, I got stopped by a lesbian cop.” Bombalurina grunted and walked by her.

 

“A lesbian cop? How do you know that?” Demeter didn’t sound like she wanted to know.

 

“Never mind that, come inside.” Bombalurina opened the door for her. “Dem, someone found out about Phoenix. Even students know now. Have you heard anything?”

 

“About phoenix? Na. Its all over.” Demeter smiled.

 

Bombalurina stared at Demeter for a moment, “You’re lying.”

 

“What makes you think that?” Demeter laughed.

 

“Your acting nervous that’s how. What did you hear?”

 

“Nothing, god Bomby, your getting paranoid again.” Demeter sighed.

 

“You’re the one who’s famous for being paranoid and your calling me paranoid?”

 

“Look the point is I haven’t heard anything. I swear. I wouldn’t lie to you.”

 

“Alright, I guess I’m forced to have to believe you.” She sighed.

 

“Now lets drink lots of water and take our pills.” Demeter took Bombalurina arm.

 

“I don’t take pills.” Bombalurina scowled.

 

“Well its time we started taking some.” Demeter escorted Bombalurina into the kitchen.

 

AT 5 o’clock…

 

Munkustrap walked through the door, and kicked his shoes off. He threw his case onto the floor and walked up the stairs. He went into the bathroom and took a shower. When he came back out, he saw Bombalurina lying on the bed passed out in her favourite nightgown. He walked over with a towel around his shoulders and kissed her cheek.

 

“Hi, Munkus.” Bombalurina mumbled.

 

Munkustrap jumped. “Oh my god you scared Me.” he laughed.

 

“Yeah, I can be pretty scary.” She stretched out, “How was your day? Do you students think I’m nuts?”

 

“A few of them think you seem paranoid but that’s nothing to worry about.” He walked over to the dresser and pulled out some boxers.

 

“Demeter thinks I’m paranoid.” Bombalurina frowned, “OH, by the way, I got pulled over by the cops.”

 

“Aw, again!” Munkustrap sighed, “You’ve been getting way to many speeding tickets.”

 

“I was going 180 and was sent off with a warning.” Bombalurina crawled over the corner of the bed sounding pissed off.

 

“You sound like that’s a bad thing.” Munkustrap chuckled.

 

“The cop was a lesbian Munkustrap. She practically molested me!” She hissed.

 

Munkustrap looked over his shoulder at her, “A lesbian?”

 

Bombalurina nodded, “A lesbian.”

 

“Well, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being gay or a lesbian, but did you tell her you were married?” Munkustrap replied.

 

“Munkustrap! What does that matter! I’m not a lesbian! She molested me! I demand justice.”

 

“OH, I’m sorry.” He picked up the phone and pretended to dial 911, “Yeah hello 911? My wife was pulled over by a lesbian cop and demands justice, could you send some over?”

 

Bombalurina slapped Munkustrap’s arm, “This is serious! Had it been a tom that molested me you’d be freaking.”

 

“Alright, I’ll phone the police department ok?” Munkustrap sighed.

 

“Alright, thanks Munkustrap.” She kissed him on the cheek before lying back down.

 

“The things I do for you.”.

 

In the morning…

 

The radio went off and began playing ‘breakaway’ by Kelly Clarkson. Munkustrap slammed down on the alarm clock with a quiet grunt. He exhaled and let his arm go limp over the side of the bed. Bombalurina rolled over somewhat over Munkustrap’s back, “You have to get up.”

 

“Why? It’s Saturday.” Munkustrap mumbled.

 

“Yeah, but you have to make the wedding invitations.”

 

“Me? We both have to, and it can wait.”

 

Bombalurina sat up and yawned, “I’m going for a shower.” And with that, she walked slowly to the bathroom. Munkustrap too sat up. He stood to his feet and headed for the stairs. He padded down the stairs and opened the fridge. He grabbed a pop and went to the basement. While down there he saw Victor sitting on the couch drinking a beer. He looked over at Munkustrap,

 

“Morning bro.”

 

“Why are you up so early?”

 

“I dunno, couldn’t sleep?”

 

“No, Bombalurina made me get up.” Munkustrap sighed flopping on the couch beside Victor.

 

“That sucks. That’s why I avoid moving in with queens.” Victor laughed.

 

“But then again, no queen would ever want to move in with you.” Munkustrap grinned.

 

“Can you believe this?” Victor let out a slight laugh acknowledging the TV, “A secret agency is said to be going around.”

 

“Was going around.” Munkustrap sighed to himself.

 

“What was that?” Victor asked looking at him.

 

“Nothing.”

 

“Do you really think that’s going on? I think it’s some X men wanna-be’s.” Victor laughed, “A bunch of bull shit.”

 

“Can’t you believe in anything that couldn’t really be true?” Munkustrap snapped.

 

“What?”

 

“Like aliens. There’s no proof they don’t exist, and no proof they do. It’s a fifty-fifty chance.”

 

Victor shook his head, “Army bit has been really getting to you. You need a beer.” Victor passed him a bottle. Munkustrap pushed it away. “Where were you really?” Victor asked setting the bottle back down.

 

“What do you mean where was I really?” Munkustrap looked curious.

 

“I don’t think you really were in the army all these years. Where were you?” Victor looked serious.

 

“How can you make snap judgments like that? You can’t just assume I wasn’t.” Munkustrap hissed.

 

“I’m sorry for asking a simple question.” Victor sounded insulted, “Your making such a huge thing out of such a small question. What’s up with you lately?”

 

Munkustrap looked down at the floor, “I dunno.”

 

Bombalurina opened the bathroom door and steam rushed out from the shower she had just had. She sat on the bed wrapper in a towel. She sat there for a moment before picking up the phone.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Dem, I’m making the wedding invites now. Wanna come help?”

 

“Sorry Bomby, I can’t. Alonzo and I are going out of town for the day.”

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“We’re going to the lake today. Alonzo and I need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a couple hours.” Demeter laughed.

 

“Oh, alright. Bye.” Bombalurina sounded a bit depressed.

 

“Is something wrong?” But by then she had hung up.

 

Bombalurina put some cloths on and went to the kitchen. She got some paper and a few pens and sat at the table writing down names of the people she wanted coming. She stopped a few moments after unable to think of more names. “Why isn’t Munkustrap helping me?” She thought. She went to the basement and saw that Victor and Munkustrap were deep in conversation.

 

“Hi baby.” Munkustrap smiled.

 

Bombalurina just stood on the stairs watching them.

 

“What’s wrong?” Munkustrap asked.

 

She shook her head, “Nothing. Could you come help me?”

 

“Sure.” He stood up coming towards the stairs. Bombalurina went and sat at the table again waiting for him to sit as well, “Ok, what is it you need.”

 

“I started the invitation list. I needed you to help me out. I need to know who you want coming.”

 

“Well, my family-”

 

“I already have that you silly twat.” She smiled.

 

“Well, who else then…” He sat thinking, “Honestly, I can’t think of anyone else to invite.”

 

“Nether can I.”

 

“Are you inviting your parents?” Munkustrap asked.

 

“My dads dead and my mothers a hooker.” Bombalurina replied.

 

Munkustrap looked speechless, “Right, I suppose not then.”

 

“My mothers not as bad as you might think, I mean… she did love me. She raised me. When I was 17 I went off on my own.” Bombalurina replied, “So maybe I will invite her.”

 

Munkustrap nodded, “Alright, that’s fine by me.”

 

“Good.” Bombalurina wrote down her mother’s name, “Anyone else you can think of?” The two went on for a few hours writing down names and deciding.

 

Victor sat on the couch in the basement still lazily watching TV. Another report came on:

 

“-Recent reports have told us that files were found about mutating cells. The cells continue to divide even after death, basically reanimating bodies. A real zombie story going here.” The reporter laughed, “Police do not have an idea where these came from, or who it came from. This is thought to be nothing but a sick joke. Whomever has pulled this together is ether genius, or asking to be arrested.”

 

Victor made a curious look, “Another report? Is this that serious?”

 

2 weeks later…

 

Tugger was walking through the park being downright bored. He had nothing better to do. He looked angry as he walked but really he was alert. He was still concerned about the note he had gotten. Was he being watch even right now? Was he a target? He stopped walking. All this was too much. He didn’t want to have to deal with it, not again anyways.

 

He sat on the bench and watched some kids play in the sand. There were two worlds: the common world, and the real world. The common world was nice. No one had to fear anything besides the regular murder. The real world was the one phoenix faced everyday. Hundreds of deaths to enemy’s and allies. Then a question struck him; “How could they live with themselves? Killing so many other people?” then he remembered that he probably had done worse. Then he remembered plan 67. What had happened to that? Had they stopped it? “They couldn’t have…” He muttered, “There were so many locations that they found information.” He shook the thought away, “I can’t live like this! Its over, there’s nothing more we could have done. There’s nothing left. The note was nothing more then a prank!”

 

Bombalurina and Munkustrap had sent out invitations and made preparations. They were marrying on the beach and then going back to dance hall for food and dancing. Steak and lobster dinner was what they chose for food. Lobster Bombalurina’s favourite and Steak Munkustrap’s favourite. The hall was in a fancy hotel, and the honeymoon was to be in the honeymoon sweet of the hotel. They were now done preparing and could now just… relax.

 

Bombalurina was sprawled out on the couch relaxing.  Munkustrap came in to sit and asked, “Could you move over?” She lifted her legs so he could sit and her legs would rest on his lap. Munkustrap sat down and turned on the TV.

 

“-The police have refused more investigation on the so called ‘Phoenix incident’ because of little evidence of it all together.”

 

“See? It is over. They have no real evidence besides Teazer and Jerrie jumping out the window of the café.” Munkustrap pointed out. He looked over at her. Tears trickled down her cheek, “What? What is it?”

 

“I miss Teazer.” She replied softly, “ And Jerrie.”

 

Munkustrap frowned, “Me too.”

 

4 months later…

 

It was July, the month of the wedding. In fact, the wedding was tomorrow. Bombalurina was somewhat nervous. What if someone messed something up? Munkustrap tried to calm her down ever few minutes. They had to pack to go to the hotel. All the guests were going to the hotel to stay there, since the beach was just a few minutes away from it. Demeter and Alonzo were going at the same time Bombalurina and Munkustrap did.

 

The phone started ringing and Munkustrap answered it, “Hello?”

 

“Hey Munkus, its lonzo.”

 

“Hey.”

 

“Demeter wanted me to call and see if you guys were ready?”

 

“Just about, we just gotta get our stuff in the car.”

 

“Same. So, we’ll so you in 5 min?”

 

“Maybe sooner, considering you live right next door pretty much.”

 

“Right,” Alonzo laughed, “We’ll see you then.”

 

“Bye.”

 

“See ya.”

 

“Bomby, we gotta go.” Munkustrap called up the stairs.

 

Bombalurina came down, “ I’m ready soon to be husband.”

 

“OH, I got a chill!” Munkustrap laughed, “I’m not used to that.”

 

“Well you better get used to it.” Bombalurina kissed him, “Victor’s coming with us right?”

 

“Yeah. He’ll stay quiet.” Munkustrap made a soft smile, “Well, he better…”

 

Victor rushed up the basement stairs with a knapsack, “Alright, lets boogie on outta here!” He rushed out the door. Bombalurina gave Munkustrap a charming look then they too went to the car.

 

After a period of driving, Victor pulled out his ipod and started listening to it. After awhile, he started throwing his head back and fourth and humming it to the couple’s annoyance. Bombalurina finally yanked the headphones out of his ears and snapped,

 

“I could throw you out right here ya’know.”

 

“I know, what’s your point?” He gave her an annoyed glare.

 

“Her point is your being annoying so stop being so loud,” Munkustrap budded in, “Or I’ll throw you out myself.”

 

“OK, ok.” Victor put his music away and prepared for a very boring trip. They soon came to a rest stop. Munkustrap stood up and stretched his muscles. Bombalurina was passed out and Victor was too lazy to get out.

 

“Alright Victor, I’m going inside to take a piss, you need anything?” Munkustrap inquired.

 

“Nope, I’m fine man.”

 

“Watch Bombalurina, make sure she doesn’t go anywhere.”

 

Victor looked at the sleeping Bombalurina, “Oh yes, she won’t go anywhere with me here.” He replied softly sounding very surprised by Munkustrap. How was she going to go anywhere?

 

Munkustrap came out of the large building walking towards the car. He rushed back and sat in the drivers seat. Bombalurina stirred in her sleep and she opened her eyes and faced him. He jumped when she faced him.

 

“What?” Bombalurina asked. It said ‘Spank Me’ on her forehead in marker.

 

“VICTOR!” Munkustrap yelled turning around to face him.

 

“I’m sorry but it was so tempting! I was just having a little fun.” Victor made a cheeky smile. Munkustrap growled at him. Bombalurina pulled out a small compact mirror and screamed. She jumped out of the car with a water bottle and started scrubbing at her forehead.

 

“Victor…” Munkustrap growled with flames in his eyes, “You’ve really out done yourself this time.”

 

“Hey, she looks like the type of queen that would have that on her forehead right? She might as well have it tattooed there.” Victor shrugged, “Ah well, I thought it was funny.”

 

Bombalurina sat back in the car, “Your lucky that came off.” She growled.

 

“Yes I am, you might go crazy on me.”

 

“I am not crazy!” She snapped.

 

“Whatever you say toots.” Victor winked at her.

 

She growled at him angrily.

 

“Can we please just get there and go our separate ways to our rooms?” Munkustrap sighed putting his seat belt on.

 

“Might I remind you guys, my room is right next to yours so if you have sex I’ll be the first to know. I mean, I’ve heard you and Bomba in the house and I’m all the way in the basement.” Victor explained.

 

“Your such a pervert you ass hole.” Bombalurina hissed.

 

“Yeah, I know. How many times have you told me that?” Victor smiled.

 

Many endless hours later…

 

“Oh my fucking god I’m glad to be done driving!” Bombalurina literally jumped out of the car before it stopped moving.

 

“What are you talking about? I was the one driving.” Munkustrap stepped out of the car when it had stopped moving.

 

“Do you know how irritating it is having the be in the car with Victor, even when he ISN’T talking?” Bombalurina hissed.

 

“Yes dear, I was there.” Munkustrap laughed. The hotel was very fancy looking. Everything was shiny and looked brand-new. Bombalurina was very impressed. After getting their rooms, the 3 went up to see them. The honeymoon suit was extremely large.

 

“I don’t know why we need such a big suit Munkus, I mean, all we really need is the bed.” Bombalurina said while she unpacked her cloths and such.

 

“For what purpose were you proposing?” Munkustrap grinned looking out the window of the suit.

 

“You only ever have one thing on your mind. A relationship based on sex dies the minute the sex does.” Bombalurina slid her fingers down his back.

 

“Well then it’s a damn good thing that that’s not what this relationship is based on isn’t it?” He smiled turning to face her.

 

She leaned forward and kissed him, “Your such a sweetheart. I remember when we first met. That wasn’t that long ago.” She hugged him.

 

“Yeah, I remember too.” He rubbed her back, “We had sex.”

 

Bombalurina laughed, “Yes, we did. We met in the main hall. You ran into me and I punched you in the face and called you a fucking idiot.” She smiled remembering the moment.

 

“My face still hurts you know.” He frowned.

 

“Ahh let me kiss it better.” She kissed his cheek, “You’re a wimp, you always have been towards me. Maybe it’s because you’re into being dominated. Does that make you hot Munkus?”

 

“Yeah, I guess.” He replied, “What makes you hot?”

 

“Everything.” She laughed stepping back breaking the embracement, “You do I suppose.”

 

He sat in the chair near the window, “I wonder if Alonzo and Dem arrived yet?”

 

“I’ll call them.”

 

“How? You don’t know the number to their room.” Munkustrap asked.

 

“Demeter has a cell, duh.” Bombalurina pulled out hers.

 

“Hello?” Dem answered the phone.

 

“Hey Dem.”

 

“Oh hey princess.” Demeter made a playful giggle.

 

“Oh you make me feel all to special.” Bombalurina laughed.

 

“Anyways, what’s up?”

 

“Are you at the hotel yet.”

 

“Yeah, we’ve been here for like half an hour.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Are you at the hotel?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“Oh awesome, maybe we should like meet up.”

 

“Yeah, come to our room.”

 

“Why your room?”

 

“Cause ours is huge.”

 

“Oh… in that case, we’ll be right there.”

“Where’s Tugger?”

 

“He’s at his room, why?”

 

“Curious.”

 

“Your not still hooked, are you?”

 

“Dem, at the moment that’s not exactly the type question you should be asking.”

 

“Sorry, we’ll be right there.”

 

“Bye.”

“Bye.”

“They’ll be here soon.” Bombalurina told Munkustrap, “They’re coming to our room.”

 

“Oh, ok.” Munkustrap replied, “Thanks for asking me if that was aloud.”

 

“Well, why wouldn’t that be?” She turned around and looked at him. He was laying the bed in a robe, probably that being the only thing. She looked at the ground and somewhat giggle.

 

“Aw common you want it as much as I do.” He smiled.

 

“I thought we were suppose to wait for our honeymoon?”

 

“Pfft fuck that. Come here.” He patted his stomach motioning for her to come lay on him.

 

She jumped on him, “Munkustrap what about Dem and Alonzo?”

 

“Well… we’ll wait for them to get here and then we’ll see.” He continued smiling as she took off her jacket.

 

“Wait…” She looked down on him, “You like being dominated. What if I say no, stud?”

 

He thought for a quick moment, “Then I would say you suck and hate you for five minutes.”

 

“Oh no five minutes.” She put her hand over her mouth sounding shocked, “In that case…” She said slipping off her pants. She could tell Munkustrap was excited from the smirk that went across his face.

 

Demeter and Alonzo walked down to the elevator, “Alonzo, do you think Bombalurina will hate me if she found out I knew something about Phoenix?”

 

“Um… I dunno. I mean she’s pretty unpredictable.” Alonzo chuckled.

 

Demeter laughed stepping into the elevator, “I can’t wait till tomorrow, Bombalurina’s gonna be freaking and deep down inside I’ll be laughing.”

 

“That’s mean.” Alonzo shook his head, “You’re her best friend. You should be stressing with her.”

 

“Yeah, everyone laughs at the other. We must admit.”

 

“Oh, sure. Every time you get cramps deep down inside I’m laughing my ass off.” Alonzo sarcastically remarked.

 

“You toms have no Idea what queens go through.” She glared, “Labor, Menstruation, toms… Shesh.” Demeter snapped.

 

Alonzo couldn’t help but laugh. When they got to the couples room there was a loud smash followed by a loud bang and a laugh. Alonzo gave Demeter a concerned look, “This is why we can never leave them alone too long.”

 

“Oh Munkus.” Bomblaurina was still laughing, “You’re a fool.”

 

“Yeah and your beautiful.”

 

“Aww… Bombalurina nearly squealed, “Your amazing. Except the part where you flipped off the bed. That wasn’t too amazing.”

 

Alonzo cocked a brow still looking at Demeter, “My point proven.” He knocked on the door.

 

“Oh shhh! Munkus quiet.” Footsteps raced across the floor.

 

 “Ah, ah, ah your not leaving yet, I’m not quite finished with you.” More footsteps raced and another loud thud.

 

“Munkustrap let go of me! I need to get the door!” Bombalurina hissed. There was another loud smash, “Now look what you did you idiot!”

 

“Alright! I’m done.” He laughed, “Go get the door…”

 

Softer footsteps came to the door. Bombalurina opened it, “Sorry.” She gave them a pretty smile, “Come in.” She was wearing her red silky housecoat.

“What was all that?” Alonzo asked.

 

“Ah nothing. Munkustrap and I were… playing.” Bombalurina replied, secretly smiling as they walked in.

 

“Where’s Munkustrap?” Demeter asked looking at the room. The beds sheets were twisted, a lamp had fallen and smashed and a picture as well had fallen.

 

“He’s probably in the bathroom.” Bombalurina replied scurrying around the room picking up articles of clothing. She then crawled onto the bed and sat on her knees.

 

“Ahem…” Demeter looked at Bombalurina’s Lingerie lying on the floor near the bed. Bombalurina kicked it swiftly under the bed before saying,

 

“So how is your room?”

 

“Oh its fine.” Alonzo replied sitting on a chair, “Not quite as nice as yours but still nice.”

 

Munkustrap came out of the bathroom in his boxers not realizing Bombalurina had actually let them in, “Holy shit!” He laughed and yelled running back to the bathroom tripping and falling over a chair. Bombalurina made a hysterical laugh.

 

“Common Munkus put some pants on.” Bombalurina laughed. Munkustrap had luckily fallen into a pile of cloths and slid some jeans on. He stood up and jumped beside Bombalurina on the messed up bed.

 

“So your drive here was, smooth?” Munkustrap asked lying behind her on his side.

 

“Oh yes. We didn’t get stuck in the traffic,” Demeter replied, “I was actually pretty surprised.

 

“Lucky you. I was stuck with Victor in the backseat. Whoopee.” Bombalurina sarcastically cheered. The two laughed.

 

“We were stuck with Tugger, but it isn’t as annoying as it may sound. He was actually pretty quiet.” Alonzo added.

 

“Wow, we’re talking about Tugger?” Munkustrap chuckled.

 

Someone knocked at the door. Munkustrap looked at Bombalurina, “Well get it.”

 

“You get it. I’m dominating you.” She growled and smiled.

 

Munkustrap made a tomish grin and got up to answer it. He opened the door to see Victor and Tugger, “Wow, my two favourite annoying people.”

 

“Someone obviously got laid by the lovely Bombalurina.” Victor laughed holding a beer.

 

“How can you tell?” Tugger asked as the two walked into the room.

 

“Cause he ain’t never nice unless he got laid by someone hot.”

 

“Oh…” Tugger laughed.

 

Bombalurina had a sour look on her face, “Victor, you make me so mad.”

 

“I thought I made you so mad.” Tugger budded in.

 

“Victor has totally outdone you. I’d rather sit with you for an hour then him.” Bombalurina gave Victor a glare.

 

“Wow that is a huge compliment.” Tugger smiled, “I don’t think I’ve ever felt my heart jump like that.”

 

Bombalurina gave him a slight smile. “Stop flirting with my fiancé you ass hole.” Munkustrap snapped sitting beside her.

 

“Munkus, its ok.” Bombalurina slide her fingers down his chest, “He could never please me the way you do.”

 

“I could!” Victor stood.

 

Bombalurina rolled her eyes, “Of course you could.”

 

“Baby I will rock your fucking world!” Victor was so serious Bomblaurina chucked a book at him.

 

“Anyways…” Tugger sat down in a chair near the bed. The group got talking about this and that for hours. After that, everyone decided to head back to their rooms.

 

“So um Victor, mind if I crash with you? I can tell we make quite the team.” Tugger laughed.

 

“Sure bro, its cool.” Victor smiled, “Our rooms beside this one. We will have fun listening to them go at it.”

 

Bombalurina grinded her teeth together, “Get out…”

 

“Aight.” Victor and Tugger then left. After everyone had left Bombalurina laid on her stomach moaning into the pillow repeatedly saying,

 

“I fucking hate Victor and Tugger…”

Munkustrap sat beside her on the bed patting her back, “Don’t worry. They just think you’re hot. Your should feel flattered.” He kissed her shoulder.

 

“I don’t like compliments from perverts.” She looked over her shoulder at him still lying down.

 

“Understandable.” He nodded. He couldn’t disagree. He didn’t like it when perverts eye humped his girlfriend. She turned over to face him.

 

“I’m lucky you ran into me.” She smiled stroking his cheek.

 

“Oh yeah, by the way, we aren’t aloud to sleep together the night before the wedding.” She stood up, “You’re staying with Alonzo.”

 

“Say what?” Munkustrap looked at her in shock, “Why aren’t we aloud to sleep together?”

 

“I dunno bad luck or something.” She shrugged, “Now pack your things and out you go.” She pointed to the door.

 

He gave her a rejected look, “Fine.” He walked around gathering his things. Someone knocked at the door. Munkustrap looked at her curiously. He jogged over to the door and opened it seeing Demeter holding her bags.

 

“Hey Munkus, Alonzo is expecting you. We pulled out the extra bed for ya.” She walked in and set her bags down near the door, and jumped beside Bomba on the bed.

 

Munkustrap finished getting his things and approached Bombalurina sitting beside Demeter, “Bye Baby.” He kissed her.

 

“Bye sweetie.” Bombalurina looked at Demeter, “Lets have lesbian sex.”

 

Demeter giggled, “Sure Bomba.”

 

Munkustrap looked back at them, “Well if you both are gonna start that…” He dropped his bags, “I wanna stay and watch.”

 

“I thought you might.” Bombalurina laughed, “Get outta here we were kidding.”

 

“Or were we.” Demeter wrapped an arm around Bombalurina.

 

“I dunno.” Bombalurina winked at her.

 

Munkustrap watched very interested, he shook his head,  “You have a weird friendship.” Munkustrap then left.

 

Demeter looked at Bombalurina, “I was joking you know.”

 

“Obviously.”   Bomba laughed.

 

Munkustrap went to Demeter and Alonzo’s room. He knocked on the door. He and Alonzo never got along well and maybe it was time they did.

 

Alonzo opened the door, “Hey Munkus.” He smiled.

 

“Hey Lonzo.” He walked passed him to the cot next to the window and set down his bag. He turned around to see Alonzo locking the door, “Lonzo we gotta talk.”

 

“Bout what?” he asked looking confused. The two sat down.

 

“We haven’t always seen eye to eye ya’know?” Munkustrap began.

 

“If your planning on bringing up that hostage situation awhile back please don’t. That is a bad memory.” Alonzo slightly laughed.

 

“No, no not that. You and I haven’t always been on the same page.”

 

“Got that straight. You love Bomba, I hate Bomba. Well I did until I started dating her best friend. I used to tease her all the time because she’s beautiful; calling her a whore and a slut and stuff.” Alonzo smiled.

 

“Yeah. You… you’ve really changed. You’re not as childish as you used to be. You know that right?”

 

“I’m not? What makes you think that?”

 

“Cause your more mature now. Even Bomba says so.”

 

“Yeah right. She hates me the same way I hate her, in a friendly way.”

 

“Exactly, and that’s why she thinks your more mature now. People grow at different paces and some grow in different directions. You turned out ok.” Munkustrap set a hand on the younger toms shoulder. He wasn’t younger by much; maybe 3 years or so.

 

A breeze blew in through the window. The ugly distasteful pink curtains blew along it.

 

“So… you and Bomba are gonna have a good time tomorrow night huh?” Alonzo elbowed his arm.

 

“Mhm… I’m hoping.” Munkustrap grinned.

 

Back at the honeymoon suit…

 

Bombalurina and Demeter sat on the bed talking, the sheets were still twisted up and the pillows scattered around the bed. They lights were dim and the room slightly eerie.

 

“Alonzo and I got together when we were at Tugger’s house. He and I met on the balcony.” Demeter made a dreamy sigh, “Alonzo is amazing…”

 

“I can imagine.” Bombalurina gave a sexy grin sucking on a lollipop, “Wanna hear something really cute and funny?”

 

“Of course.” Demeter got closer knowing Bombalurina always had juicy secrets.

 

“When Munkustrap and I first met…err… ran into each other we had sex.”

 

“That’s not funny and cute, that’s gross.” Demeter made a face.

 

“No, but even after we had sex, he always asks before he touches me; like my breasts and stuff.”

 

“Aww, see why can’t all toms be like him?”

 

“Like what? Shy and scared of rejection?” Bombalurina laughed.

 

Demeter laughed as well, “No, ask before they do something like that.”

 

“Oh… yeah… Munkustrap’s fantastic. I’m sorry I went out with him even though you liked him.” Bomba frowned, “That was bad of me.”

 

“Don’t worry. If you hadn’t stole Munkustrap for yourself, I wouldn’t have met Alonzo.” She smiled.

 

Bomba nodded, “Right.”

 

“Hey wanna go swimming?” Demeter asked smiling.

 

“Sure. Let me get my bikini.” Bomba jumped off the bed and went into the bathroom.  Demeter walked over to her bag and took out hers. She changed quickly and waited for Bomba who came out seconds later, “Ok we ready?”


Demeter nodded and opened the door. She held it for Bomba and closed it behind her. Suddenly Victor and Tugger came out. Bomba jumped in fright knocking Demeter over and landing on her.

 

“Sorry Dem.” Bomba apologized getting off of her, “What are you two doing?”

 

“What does it look like?” Victor sassed back. He was wearing swimming trunks.

 

“Um… going to swim with sharks?” Bombalurina smiled.

 

“Not quite. We’re heading down to the pool.” He replied. He looked Demeter up and down, “I see that’s where you’re going.” Demeter gave him a glare.

 

“Unfortunately…” Bombalurina mumbled, “Common Demeter, lets just go back inside.”

 

“No, its ok Bomba. They best keep their eyes to themselves, or I’ll rip their eyes out.” Demeter warned.

 

“I like that. I think I’m getting horney.” Bombalurina placed a hand on her cheek smiling. Demeter laughed loudly.

 

“Mmm…” Victor licked his lips.

 

Demeter slapped him harshly, “Eyes to yourself.”

 

“Bitch…” Victor mumbled as the queens walked by.

 

“Yo Vic I got an idea.” Tugger smirked, “And your gonna love it.”

 

The queens entered the elevator and pressed the bottom for the pool floor. The doors began closing when the two toms rushed in, “It’s tight in here.” Victor mewed his body up against Bomba’s back.

 

“This elevator is huge. You’re just being a pervert.” She kicked him away.

 

“Hey I got an idea… foursome!” Victor cheered.

 

“Eww, I can’t even stand you let alone sleep with you.” Demeter hissed.

 

Bombalurina rolled her eyes at Victor.

 

“You know you want it.” Tugger teased. The elevator doors opened and the queens exited, the toms in toe.

 

Bombalurina and Demeter sat at the edge of the pool, their feet and part of their legs dipped into the water. They were talking about this and that when Victor pushed them in. Bomba stood up shaking the water from her hair, “Victor!” She yelled.

 

“What? You look good wet.” He admired her, “Yes. Defiantly.”

 

Bombalurina narrowed her eyes at him, “Jerk.” Tugger came up and lifted Bombalurina out of the water in his arms.

 

“Hey beautiful.” He purred.

 

“Hey Tugger.” She slightly growled. He set her down in the water, “Don’t ever do that again. You’ll loose something very precious to you…”

 

Tugger grinned, “Loose what? You?”

 

“That’s cute Tugger…” Demeter muttered whipping the water from her face.

 

Victor jumped in creating a huge splash, “Hey! Lets have shoulder wars!”

 

“No, I- Ahh!” Bombalurina was lifted onto the Tugger shoulders, “Tugger put me down!”

 

“Common, it’ll be fun.” Tugger reassured her.

 

“Stop touching me!” Demeter hissed scratching Victor with her nails.

 

“Ow! Common we just wanna play a game!” Victor laughed, her scratching not hurting him.

 

“Oh Dem, just play. Maybe after they’ll leave us alone.” Bomba knew she’d regret saying that.

 

Demeter gave her a concerned look, “Ok… If you think it’ll be ok.” Demeter let Victor lift her onto his shoulders.

 

20 minutes later…

 

The queens were exhausted and laying at the edge of the pool panting. Their fur drenched and their chests rising and falling quickly.

 

Victor and Tugger stood in the water near them, “Tired huh?” Tugger asked.

 

“Yes.” Bomba panted.

 

“Leave us alone now…” Demeter closed her eyes resting. Bomba sat up and let Demeter rest in her arms. Their behavior a lot of the time seemed more sisterly then friendly. Victor watched Bomba pull her fingers through Dem’s hair soothingly.

 

“What are you staring at!” Bomba Spat.

 

“You two.” He replied, “Your both very beautiful.”

 

Bomba rolled her eyes. Had someone other then him called her beautiful she would blush and thank him or her.

 

“So Bomba… is it true that your mother is a hooker?” Victor asked after moments of silence.

 

She shot him a look that nearly killed him, “Don’t talk about her like that.”

 

“Sorry.” He apologized, “I was just curious”

 

“Well next time your curiosity gets the best of you I’ll kill you!” She hissed. Bomba’s irritated tone forced Dem to open her eyes and sit up fully, “I’ll rip your fucking head off your spine!”

 

“Bomba… calm down.” Demeter sounded astonished, “Does that topic really anger you so much?”

 

Bomba looked down at her own legs, “Yes. My mother’s not a bad person. She’s just…” Bomba stopped.

 

“Ok, we’ll stop talking about her if you want.” Demeter patted the scarlet queen’s back, “Wanna have a diving competition?”

 

“Sure…”

 

“Can we join?” Tugger asked, eyes pleading.

 

“No!” Bomba snarled.

 

The queens stood up and walked over to the deeper end of the pool, “Wanna go first?” Demeter asked.

 

“No you first.” She replied. Demeter nodded and dove in. Bomba waited till she was out of the way and dove in herself. When she resurfaced, she felt… lighter. She looked down and her top had fallen off! She shrieked and covered her exposed breasts.

 

Victor was giggling, “Wow… that was the highlight of the night.” He held her top in his hands handling it carefully, “Does this actually support your boobs? Yours are pretty big ya’know…”

 

Bombalurina growled so loud Demeter was surprised she didn’t hurt her throat, “Give that back!”

 

“Hmm… no.” Victor smiled.

 

“Why not!” She spat.

 

“Why do you think?”  He grinned.

 

“Cause you’re a perv who wants to see me topless…”

 

“That was almost all right despite the part where you called me a perv.” He smiled, “Everything else was dead on though.”

 

“Fuck Victor! Give it back!” She tried her best to swim over to him without exposing herself.

 

“Well that wasn’t very nice, now the next time you swim over, say something nice.” He glared at her.

 

She narrowed her eyes to slits, “Victor… give it back NOW!” She yelled. She was no up beside him.

 

“Ow, no need to yell, I’m right here!” He rubbed his soar ear.

 

“Please give it back.” She said slightly calmer.

 

“Lemme see’em and maybe I’ll consider it.” He made a naughty look.

 

“Victor, I’m your best friends fiancé. You give it back, or Demeter snaps your neck in two.” She warned.

 

“And how’s Demeter gonna manage that?” He laughed. He felt two hands on his head.

 

“Element of surprise my friend.” Demeter smiled, “Please give her top back.”

 

“Ok.” Victor handed Demeter the top. Demeter walked throw the water to Bomba and turned her around. Bomba put it on and Demeter tied it for her. Victor looked very shocked, “Would she have really snapped my neck in half? Does she really know how…?”

 

“Demeter, I want to leave now.” Bombalurina looked furious.

 

“Me too. Lets go.” Demeter guided Bomba out of the water to the stairs. They got into the elevator. When they were gone Victor turned to Tugger,

 

“What was that about?”

 

“You took Bomba’s top…” He replied.

 

The queens entered the suit. Bombalurina grabbed a towel, dried off and plopped on the bed. Demeter took a quick shower and sat beside Bombalurina who was face down on the bed mumbling things. Demeter laid beside her and hugged her, “No worries Bomba. You’re getting married tomorrow.”

 

Bomba’s head came up and looked at her, “That’s helping me calm down how?”

 

Demeter shrugged, “Sorry. Thought it might make you feel better.”

 

“Dem, if it’s ok with you, I really want to sleep now.” Bomba yawned.

 

“Yeah, its ok. I’m tired as well.” Demeter untwisted the sheets and covered her and Bomba. Bomba kicked them off and said,

 

“I need to get my nighty on.” She stood up and stripped. She walked over to her bag and pulled out her nighty and slid it on. She laid beside Demeter again and exhaled.

 

“Night Demi.”

 

“Good night Bomba.”

 

Munkustrap was sitting on his cot watching Tv. Nothing good was on. Figures, hotel Tv’s never have anything on. He switched it off and laid on his cot.

 

Alonzo came out of the bathroom, “You excited bout tomorrow?”

 

“Yeah… mostly nervous.” Munkustrap admitted, “What if something goes wrong?”

 

“Munkus, man… you sound like a bride. Leave the worrying to Bomba.” Alonzo laughed.

 

Munkus laughed nervously.

 

At 11:00 am…

 

Demeter woke up with Bomba nestled right against her, hugging her. Demeter sat there feeling very awkward. She finally pushed Bomba off and noticed Bomba had (as usual) stolen all the covers. Bomba sat up and yawned. She looked at Demeter who had a very odd look on her face.

 

“What?” Bomba asked curiously.

 

“You were… hugging me Bomba… And once again you’ve managed to steal all the covers…” Demeter replied.

 

“I was… hugging you…?” Bomba sounded as surprised as Demeter had.

 

“Yes…”

 

“Maybe its because I’m used to sleeping with Munkustrap.” She replied, “He and I always sleep like that.”

 

Demeter made a face, “Lets just hope that’s all you do while you sleep.”

 

Bombalurina laughed, “Believe me, I wouldn’t go lesbian on you Dem.”

 

“Lets hope not.” Dem laughed as well.

 

“What time is it?”

 

“11:03.”

 

“…What?”

 

“11:03, oh now its 11:04.”

 

“Oh my god!” Bombalurina sprung up and ran around the room.

 

“What?” Demeter asked confused.

 

“The wedding is at one Dem, one!!” She hesitated for a moment, “Call your room, and make sure Munkustrap’s awake.”

 

“Ok.” Demeter picked up the phone and dialed.

 

“H-hello?” A sleepy Alonzo answered.

 

“Lonzo! Are you awake!” Demeter asked nearly shouting.

 

“I am now.” Alonzo yawned, “Could you not yell into the phone?”

 

“Wake Munkus! You both have 2 hours to get ready for the wedding.”

 

Alonzo shot up, “2 hours!”

 

“Yeah, you guys best hurry.” Demeter hung up the phone.

 

Alonzo rushed over to Munkustrap, “Bro wake up!”

 

Munkustrap groaned rubbing his eyes.

 

“Common wake up!” Alonzo snapped. He looked around. What would make him get up? He then got an idea, he smiled, “Bomba’s at the door; she said she’s really horney and needs some love from her silver tabby.”

 

Munkustrap shot up and rushed to the door. He looked around and turned to Alonzo who was laughing his ass off.

 

“Oh Munkustrap! That was priceless.” He was laughing so hard he was crying.

 

“That was evil.” Munkustrap growled.

 

“You sure must be attracted to Bomba to wake up like that.” Alonzo smirked, “Especially if I said she was horney.”

 

“Why did you wake me then?” Munkustrap stretched out his arms.

 

“Your wedding is in 2 hours.” Munkustrap stopped and looked like stone. He ran like lighting around the room, and into the bathroom and took a shower.

 

“Holy shit! Why didn’t you wake me sooner!” Munkustrap spat.

 

“Dem just phoned me, if she didn’t I would still be sleeping.” He admitted, “No time to argue you got a wedding to get ready for.”

 

Half an hour later…

 

Bombalurina was in the bathroom applying makeup. She was in her bra and underwear, but she kept the bathroom door open anyways, she trusted Demeter.

 

Someone knocked on the door, “Dem can you get that?” Bomba called.

 

Demeter stopped what she was doing and jogged over to the door.

 

A white queen with black strips smiled, “Hi.”

 

“Um… hi.” Demeter smiled back, “Can I help you?”

 

“I’m here for my daughters wedding. I was told I could find her here.” The queen’s voice was soft but deep, like Bombalurina’s.

 

Bomba heard what the queen had said and while applying her mascara, poked herself hard in the eye, “Oh fuck!” She snapped.

 

The striped queen’s ears perked up recognizing her daughter’s voice. Bomba walked over to the door cautiously. She grabbed her red silky robe and put it on. Demeter moved out of the way and let Bomba see the queen.

 

“Mom?” Bomba sounded like she was going to cry of happiness.

 

“Bom!” Her mother hugged her tightly; “I haven’t seen you since you were 17. It feels like forever.”

 

“It hasn’t been that long.” Bomba replied embracing her mother.

 

Victor walked out with a camera, “Oh this is good shit.” He started snapping pictures of the two hugging.

 

Bombalurina turned to Victor and looked furious.

 

“Oh yeah show me the magic baby.” Victor continued to snap pictures and zoomed in on her cleavage, “That’s the million dollar shot.” He smiled reviewing it on the screen of the camera.

 

“Who’s this?” Her mother asked, “Your soon-to-be husband?”

 

“Yeah, I’m Munkustrap.” Victor lied approaching Bombalurina, “She’s a doll ain’t she.” He swiftly kissed Bombalurina’s lips.

 

“God Dammnit!” She hissed slapping him, “Get your ass back in your room!”

 

“Yes ma’am.” He coward back into his room.

 

Her mother looked shocked, “So… I take it that wasn’t Munkustrap.”

 

“No… that was his friend Victor. Perverted sums it up.” She growled in a low voice.

 

“Oh… I see.” She replied, “And who’s this?” She referred to Demeter.

 

“This is my best friend Demeter.” Bombalurina replied.

 

“Nice to meet you.” Demeter shook her hand.

 

“The same to you.” She smiled.

 

“Demeter this is my mother, Danica.” Bombalurina added.

 

“So… Are you ready dear?” Dan asked.

 

“No.” Bombalurina frowned.

Well then… I think it’s time I helped ya out.” Dan smiled gently.

 

Ten minutes before the ceremony…

 

Bombalurina was pacing back in forth in the suit. Her shiny red dress dragging on the floor as she walked. She looked very nervous. She was very jumpy every time someone said her name she jumped 10 feet. Demeter walked in and saw her, “Bomba you look so beautiful.”

 

“Mmmmmmmm…” She said looking upset, “Demi I’m nervous like hell.”

 

“Aww… Bomba.” Demeter hugged the taller queen, “It’ll be alright.”

 

“You look hot Dem.” Bomba smiled trying to hide that nervousness.

 

“Thanks sweets.” She made a flattered look.

 

“I personally think this dress makes me ass look weird…” Bomba looked back at herself in the mirror.

 

“Your ass looks fine Bomba.” Demeter laughed.

 

Bombalurina brushed off her bare shoulders, “Oh… I hope Munkustrap isn’t stressing like I am.”

 

At the beach…

 

Munkustrap was making sure everyone was being seated, for the ceremony was soon to begin. When everyone was seating, Munkustrap called the suit and told then to make their way over now.

 

 Danica took Bomba by the arm softly, “It’s ok dear.” She caressed Bomba’s arm.

 

“How would you know mom! You never got married.” Bombalurina spat.

 

“She’s just irritable cause she’s stressed.” Demeter explained. Dan nodded.

 

When Bombalurina was behind the bushes that were next the path they had to walk down, she took a deep breath, “I’m telling you Dem… His mother is gonna stone me…”

 

Dan laughed, “Come now! I’m sure she doesn’t hate you.”

 

“Mom, she tried to make me choke on some plastic.” Bombalurina gave her a concerned look.

 

Dan looked shocked, “Oh… that’s never promising.”

 

“Not to be rude, but that’s not helping Danica.” Demeter frowned.

 

“Yeah, that was a very wrong thing to say right now. Especially when I’m having a fucking panic attack!” Bombalurina yelled. The guests all faintly heard her. Munkustrap slapped his forehead. Alonzo leaned over where Munkus was standing,

 

“That’s never good.” He laughed. Munkustrap looked at him crossly.

 

“No really Dr. Obvious.”

 

“Look Bomba…” Demeter patted the scarlet queens back; “I’ll put this in a format you’ll understand… It’s like sex, you do it once and never have to do it again.”

 

“Are you talking about a one night stand?” Bombalurina hissed.

 

“Why, did it sound that way?” She looked at Dan.

 

“Yeah… it kinda did.” Dan replied.

 

“Ok bad example. Once you overcome this Bomba, nothing can stand in your way.” Demeter hugged her.

 

“Ok, that’s a little easier on me.” She breathed smoothly, “I think I’m ready.” The music picked up which ment that Demeter had to go out.

 

“Ok Bomba, I’ll see you up there.” She gave her friend a smile and walked towards the pathway.

 

After a moment Danica kissed Bomba’s cheek, “It’s ok baby.”

 

Bombalurina smiled, “Yeah. I’m marrying Munkustrap. Why wouldn’t it be ok?”

 

“I still haven’t seen this tom. Is he handsome?”

 

“Oh more then handsome.” Bombalurina smiled, “He’s amazing.”

 

“I can tell.” Dan grinned, “Good luck. It’s time to go.” Danica took Bombalurina by the arm and walked her down the isle.

 

The group of people sitting down arose and watched Bombalurina approach the alter.

 

“See Skimble, she’s wearing red instead of white! They have had sex.” Jenny spat crossly.

 

“Maybe she just likes red.” Skimble replied.

 

Jenny growled, “Sure take the whore’s side…” she crossed her arms.

 

Bombalurina could feel Jenny’s glare. It was like knives against her body. She didn’t hate Jenny. She just disliked that Jenny hated her. She took a breath and kept her pace. Danica looked around at the guests. She didn’t recognize anyone, but she did notice a tom that she thought was cute.

 

“Who’s that tom?” She whispered.

 

“Where?” Bomba whispered back.

 

“The one next to Victor.”

 

“Oh… that’s Tugger.”

 

“Tugger?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“He’s a fine looking tom.”

 

“No mom… he’s not…”

 

“Why do you say that?”

 

“It’s very complicated…”

 

“Oh… past relationship?”

 

“No!” She spat quietly.

 

“Oh… I think I know, but we’ll discuss it later.”

 

Bombalurina and Danica stood in front of the isle.

 

“Who gives this woman to this mans wife?” The priest asked.

 

“I do.” Danica replied. Munkustrap approached the two and gave Bombalurina a, “This is your mother?” She nodded to his look. Munkustrap gave Dan a quick peck on the check. He took Bombalurina’s hand and guided her to the alter.

 

Danica sat on the chair that was given to her. The priest told the two to say their vows and Munkustrap went first,

 

“Bombalurina, you’re the most amazing thing… no your not a thing. You’re the most wonderful queen, I’ve ever met. I don’t think any queen has ever made me this happy. You’re always watching out for me, or watching for every opportunity to embarrass me. You just want what’s best, even though you can be a bit over dramatic.”

 

Bombalurina nodded; she couldn’t deny that.

 

“I’m hoping this marriage lasts forever. Many marriages grow dull, but I have a feeling ours will burn forever.”

 

“Munkustrap, when I first met you, I thought you were one of those typical toms. But when you ran into me and spoke those charming words, oh Munkus I feel in love with you more then anyone. I literally felt my heart jump. Of course that could have also been triggered by the impact of the fall he had…”

 

Munkustrap and a few guests laughed.

 

“Our love is very strong. And it’s not just because of great-”

 

Munkustrap coughed before she said something she wasn’t suppose to.

 

“Oh right… not suppose to mention that… our love is strong because of how well we communicate and how well we get along. I love you stud.” She smiled.

 

They exchanged rings and the priest said, “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.”

 

Munkustrap turned to Bombalurina who was giving him a look. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her passionately. The crowd clapped. When he pulled away she pulled him back by the collar of his shirt, “We’re going to have fun tonight…” her sexy voice entered his ear. She licked his cheek sensually. He made a sheepish smile. The two walked down the isle. Demeter and Alonzo walked down arm in arm as well.

 

An hour later…

 

Everyone was eating dinner; chatter filled the hall where everyone was. The carpeted floor took in some chatter but most was echoed around the hall. The dance floor had not yet been taken over by anyone.

 

Bombalurina sat beside Munkustrap eating. She leaned over to him and whispered things into his ear. He nearly choked on his food. Jenny watched them disgusted. And shook her head, “Nasty whore she is.”

 

“Jenny, it’s time I did something about this.” Skimble narrowed his eyes.

 

“I agree. How do we get rid of the little wench?” Jenny asked darkly.

 

“No, Jenny. Bombalurina is our daughter in law and you better start getting used to it.” Skimble spat, “She makes Munkustrap happy, weather that be from sex or not.”

 

“Skimble…” Jenny sounded shocked, “I can’t believe that this whole marriage isn’t bothering you!”

 

“This marriage is bothering me. And by this marriage I mean ours!” Skimble frowned, “Why do you hate Bomba so much? She’s just a beautiful queen.”

 

“Yes. Too beautiful. Her large breasts and elegant curves…” Jenny spat, “Every time a tom walks by he eye humps her.”

 

“She can’t help that she has large breasts and elegant curves. It’s what her mother passed onto her, probably.” Skimble replied.

 

“You got that right.” Danica laughed as she held a glass of campaign.

 

Jenny turned to the queen beside her, “And who might you be?” She hissed through her teeth.

 

“I’m Bombie’s mother,” Dan replied, “You must be Munkustrap’s parents.”

 

“Yes, I’m Skimbleshanks, and this is my… wife Jennyanydots.” He smiled, “It’s nice to meet you. You’ve raised a gorgeous daughter.”

 

“Thanks but I didn’t raise her.”  Dan replied, “She raised herself.”

 

“What kinda of parenting is that!” Jenny spat.

 

“I couldn’t raise her. She was brought up in such a rough life on the streets.” Dan frowned.

 

Jenny’s eyes widened, “You’re a hooker… aren’t you?”

 

“Former hooker actually. See I got clean a few years back. I’m doing a lot better now.” Danica replied smiling sipping from her glass.

 

Skimble made a warm smile, “I’m glad to hear that. If you ever need anything, you can call us.”

 

“Thank you, that’s very kind of you Skimble.” Dan thanked him. Dan looked up at Bombalurina kissing Munkustrap at the table they were given. She shook her head in amazement, “She takes after me so much…”

 

Bombalurina was sitting on Munkustrap’s lap sharing a passionate and long kiss, “I think my mothers looking…” Munkustrap frowned.

 

“To hell with her. She can’t stop us from kissing.” Bombalurina nipped at Munkustrap’s neck.

 

“What are you a vampire?” Munkustrap cocked a brow.

 

“I could be one if you wanted me to be.” She smirked.

 

“Don’t you think we should wait for the honeymoon?” he made a pleased yet nervous look when her hands traveled along his leg. He jumped a little.

 

“Oh… I made you jump.” She purred in his ear.

 

“Yeah… well my moms looking.” He said a little nervously.

 

“Oh fine.” She got off of him and slouched in her chair sulking. She crossed her arms.

 

“Don’t be like that princess.” He rubbed his hand on her cheek. She pulled away, acting mad, although she wasn’t really. “Don’t be cross baby. When we get back to the honeymoon suit, we’ll make love to the break of dawn.” He kissed her neck.

 

“Now, we will now show the slideshow of the bride and groom.” Demeter announced over the microphone. Bomba asked that Demeter be the person who announces everything.

 

The first pictures were of the two as babies. Then they gradually went to pictures of them as teenagers, then as young adults and finally pictures of them together. Bomba had found a picture of her holding a gun and Munkustrap kissing her. He said that it wasn’t appropriate: having a gun in the picture but she used it anyways.

 

There were whispers when the picture was shown. Munkustrap turned to Bombalurina and whispered, “I thought we decided against that pic?”

 

“Oh well. Guess it was ment to be.” Suddenly a picture of Bomba and Teazer was shown. They smiled happily. Bomba stared at the screen becoming immobilized. She burst into tears. Demeter and Alonzo stood up. They knew that the image had created a very emotional moment for her. Demeter raced up to the table and took Bombalurina by the arm, “Rumpelteazer… oh god it was all my fault… I should have saved her… I should have done something…” She cried, “Damn Growltiger… Damn Tugger… Damn plan 67… Damn it all to hell!” She yelled as Demeter escorted her out.

 

Alonzo hoped that maybe everyone would think Bomba was finally loosing it and she was just babbling nonsense.

 

Jenny took a sip from her champagne, “Mood swing much…” Skimble shot her a glare.

 

Munkustrap was now standing. This wasn’t good. He felt her pain. He too was there when Teazer was killed. When they all were killed. Jerrie…Teazer… Cassandra... Coricopat… Tantomile… Tumblebrutus… Carbuckety… god even Pouncival… All, dead.

 

Alonzo approached him, “Bomba had an emotional melt down. The corporation is real hell. No one in here has any idea what she’s been through. What any of us have been through.”

 

Munkustrap was watching where the queens had went, “Pour baby. I should go see her.” Munkustrap and Alonzo walked over to where Bomba had been whisked away. Danica cocked a brow. Where were they going in such a rush? She scurried after then keeping out of sight.

 

Demeter was cradling Bombalurina in her arms in the hallway near the hall, “Teazer… Jerrie…” Bombalurina sobbed, “Pouncie…” She choked on her words.

 

Munkustrap knelt down beside her stroking her face, “Baby calm down.”

 

Bomba’s face was drenched with tears and sweat. Her make up running like crazy and her breathing quick and harsh. She was still muttering the names of her lost friends.

 

“Look at what the corporation has done,” Munkustrap stood up and faced Alonzo, “The Corporation is responsible for their deaths.”

 

“How Munkus?” Alonzo replied, “Not that I’m with the corporation but how is it their fault? It was plan 67 and anyone who had ever been in on it.”

 

“We were in on it.” Demeter replied softly.

 

“So now what?” Munkustrap spat.

 

“What do you mean, now what?” Alonzo asked, “It’s over remember?”

 

Munkustrap thought for a moment, “Wait… what ever happened to the city we blew?”

 

“What about it?” Demeter asked.

 

“Why hasn’t there been any news about it?” Munkustrap asked.

 

Alonzo looked very concerned.

 

“Someone’s covering it up.” Munkustrap growled, “What if there was any remains of those things? What it the virus is still spreading?”

 

“What if it was? Don’t you think we would have notice zombie cats running around?” Demeter added.

 

Munkustrap had a horrid feeling in his gut, “But… Something just doesn’t fit…”

 

Bombalurina managed to calm down, “Guys, we need to make some safety precautions now.”

 

Alonzo looked at her, “What do you mean red?”

 

She stopped talking, “Jerrie used to call me red.” Tears streamed down her cheeks.

 

Demeter felt tears build up, “Common Bomba, don’t cry.” Demeter’s tone sounded like she was going to cry.

 

“You stop too then…” Bomba sobbed.

 

“No you first.”

 

“Enough!” Alonzo budded in, “Cry your hearts out. You need to let it all out now.”

 

“We need to have weapons stored in our houses.” Munkustrap finished for Bombalurina, “We can take the chance that someone on the other side might have made it.”

 

Alonzo nodded and the 2 hugging queens seemed to have made some odd form of a nod.

 

Danica’s eyes were wide, “What?” She thought to herself, “Corporation? Weapons? Safety precautions? For what?” Danica was confused and somehow she didn’t think her darling had been in the army or ever been anywhere near any military base; and that made her fear that she had done something Dan knew Bomba would regret. She wasn’t sure if she should walk in. What if she now knew something she wasn’t suppose to? She’d have to try and act as if she knew nothing.

 

“Bomba dear?” she called turning the corner, “Baby? What’s wrong?”

 

“My… my friend…” She cried, “She’s dead…”

 

“Oh… baby… is that who was in that picture?” Dan asked petting Bomba’s head. Bomba nodded.

 

Bombalurina looked up at Munkustrap, “I even miss Mac.”

Munkustrap gave her a very odd look, “That’s just creepy.”

 

Bombalurina laughed, “I know… “

 

Demeter held Bombalurina tight, “Maybe it’s best that we forget about them. It’s time to move on. Come let me fix up your makeup.” Demeter helped Bombalurina up.

 

Alonzo, Munkustrap and Dan made their way back to the hall where the bride and groom were suppose to begin dancing. Alonzo went up to the microphone, “I’m sorry but the bride is having a…” he looked at Munkustrap for something t say, “A… very personal moment.”

 

Munkustrap nodded. “Good cover up Lonz.”

 

Bombalurina was washing off her old make up so Demeter could beautify her. Demeter then added the new make up and stood back admiring her work, “Beautiful as ever.”

 

Bombalurina forced a smile.

 

“Common babe lets go dance our hearts out!” Demeter took Bomba by the arm and escorted her back to the hall. When they entered Dan hugged Bombalurina.

 

“It’s ok sweety.” Dan cooed holding Bombalurina motherly. Dan looked Bombalurina in the face then down, “Hey! I think your breasts are bigger then mine! That’s not fair.”

 

Bombalurina smiled at her comment, “I’m sorry.”

 

“Don’ t be. Your gorgeous.” She kissed Bombalurina on the cheek, “Go dance with that fine tom before I snatch him up myself.”

 

“Mom!” Bombalurina sounded shocked.

 

“I was joking but go on.” She gave Bombalurina a little tap on the rump sending her on her way. Bombalurina ran up to Munkustrap and hugged him, “I’m ok now Munkustrap. I cried and I feel better.”

 

“Good to hear.” He rubbed her back, “Wanna dance?”

 

“Here’s better question, when don’t I wanna dance?” She took his hand. The two danced to the first song and then everyone clapped. Then the groom had to dance with the bride’s mother and the bride had to dance with the groom’s father. Danica stood up at the same time as Skimbleshanks. Danica began dancing with Munkustrap. Skimble looked at Bombalurina concerned.

 

“Are you alright dear? That was quite an exit.” He smiled warmly.

 

“Yes sir. I’m ok.” She took his hand and they danced as well. Then that song ended and many others joined in. Bombalurina made a dash for the booze.

 

“Hey, hey, hey! No alcohol!” Demeter swiped the beer from Bombalurina.

 

“This is my wedding I’ll drink what I want!” She hissed snatching it back.

 

“How about wine then?” Demeter offered her a glass of wine. 

 

Bombalurina eyed the drink for a few moments then took it, “As long as it tastes good…ok.”

 

Four hours later…

 

Munkustrap was sitting with Jenny, Skimble, Alonzo, Danica, Tugger and Victor.  The seven were chatting on about random little things.

 

“Oh yes, Munkustrap used to run around butt naked when he was young.” Jenny laughed.

 

“Mom…” Munkustrap mumbled embarrassed.

 

“Oh, whose kid hasn’t done that?” Dan laughed. Jenny laughed as well. She was beginning to accept Danica more then Bombalurina, “See, I used to dress Bomba in the cutest outfits when she was three, and she just ripped them off.”

 

“Did she now.” Victor sounded interested, “I’d like to see that.”

 

“Mhm.” Was Dan’s reply.

 

“So Munkustrap, plan on having a few kids?” Alonzo asked trying to change the subject.

 

“Um… I guess. I think Bomba would hate being pregnant though.” He made a face.

 

“Who doesn’t hate being pregnant? You toms get it easy.” Dan drank some campaign.

 

None of the toms could think of anything to say back to her.

 

“No but, Bomba said she’d hate to get stretch marks on her stomach.” Munkustrap went on.

 

“Oh no, not stretch marks on her perfect little body.” Jenny scoffed.

 

“That’s how I feel. When I had Bomba, I luckily didn’t get any.” Dan had to add.

 

“Say where is Bomba anyways?” Tugger asked.

 

Bombalurina walked over to Munkustrap holding a half empty wine glass. It must have been her sixth.  She straddled on Munkustrap, “Hey handsome.” She purred resting her back against the table facing him.

 

“Hi baby.” He tried to sound calm, “Um… why are you sitting on me?”

 

“Mmmm… doesn’t it seem obvious?” She teased.

 

He looked around, “Um… not really.”

 

She gave him a disappointed look, “Common why do you think I would be sitting on your… lap?” She gave him a peck on the lips.

 

“Hmmm…” Munkustrap knew he just didn’t want her doing something she’s regret when she wasn’t slightly drunk. So he pretended he had no idea.

 

“She wants to screw you half wit.” Victor finally interrupted.

 

“See? Even Victor knows what I want.” She smiled giving him a fiery kiss, forcing her tongue into his mouth. Alonzo looked away in an embarrassed way. Victor watched, wanting her. When Munkustrap tried to end the kiss Bombalurina didn’t let him stop.

 

“She wants to screw cause she’s probably really horney.” Victor had to add that, probably for his own enjoyment.

 

Jenny watched them in disgust. She couldn’t stand sitting beside them anymore. Bombalurina ended the kiss and licked her lips, “That was a good one.”

 

Munkustrap made an embarrassed look.

 

“I think you want some more.” Bombalurina undid his jacket.

 

“And I think you’re a little drunk.” He forced her up, “Common lets for get some water.”

 

“Wait…” She pushed him back into the seat and sat across his lap, like a young lady riding a horse, “I feel hot…” He took his hand and placed it on her chest, “Do I feel hot?”

 

“Err… no you feel fine.” He pulled his hand back.

 

“Feel it now?” He grabbed his hand back and placed it on her breast. His eyes widened and she gave him a, “ha” look, “I think you feel it now since you haven’t pulled your hand away.” She whispered.

 

Demeter ran over, “Oh god there you are Bomba! I’ve been looking everywhere for you!”

 

Bombalurina stood up, “Why were you looking for me?”

 

“Cause you need to sit down for a bit.” Demeter took her by the hand.

 

“Can I feel if you’re hot?” Victor smiled.

 

“Hey! I’m not that drunk…” Bombalurina snapped.

 

“Damn…” Victor looked displeased. Bombalurina and Demeter then left.

 

“What a disgusting display.” Jenny shook her head, “Groping in public… kissing like that…”

 

“That’s my girl.” Dan laughed.

 

Tugger chased after Demeter and Bomba, “Hey Bomba, would you…”

 

“Would I what darling?” She smiled taking campaign from a waiter. Demeter snatched it from her.

 

“No more alcohol, period.” Demeter firmly declared.

 

“Bitch…” Bombalurina muttered under her breath.

 

“Would you dance with me?” The Tugger finally inquired.

 

“Sure Tug.” Bomba took Tugger’s hand and pulled him out to the dance floor. He placed his hands on her waist and she placed her hands on his shoulders. They danced slowly together. Bombalurina rested her head on his chest. The Tugger felt calm and soothed. How could he have let her get away like that? He should have tried harder.

 

Munkustrap approached the two dancing and watched jealousy growing inside him. Tugger saw him and released Bombalurina, “Sorry Munkus.” He apologized and vanished in the dancing crowd. Bombalurina looked at Munkustrap and gave a sexy look, “Hey tall dark and…” She smelled his hair, “Handsome…”

 

He smiled, “How do you feel?”

 

“I don’t feel as drunk. I guess I didn’t drink as much as Demeter thought I did…” Bombalurina sounded a bit mad. Demeter took her campaign and there wasn’t even any need too…

 

“So… do you wanna go up to the suit and…” His tomish smile came out

 

“Oh… you want to make love hmm?” She moved closer then she was, “I think I can arrange it.”

 

“Good. I’ll tell Lonzo and Dem that we’ll be leaving.” Munkustrap smiled. He walked back over to the table the parents and friends were sitting at. “Bomba and I are heading up to the suit now.”

 

“Alright son. Go nuts.” Skimble winked at him. Jenny made a disproved look towards Skimble, “What? The boy can have sex with his wife.”

 

Bombalurina walked over to the table, “We ready handsome?” She purred. Munkustrap nodded, “Alright lets go.” She turned to leave but knocked a fork to the floor. She bent down to pick it up and pushed her butt against his groin. She stood up and looked at him. He looked stunned, “What?” She asked playfully. She walked towards the exit. Munkustrap chased after her picking her up and carrying her to the exit.

 

Victor had is jaw open, “That is some queen.”

 

“Mhm.” Dan agreed, “She turned out better then I’ve ever imagined.”

 

Jenny shook her head, “Did you see that? She pressed her butt to his-”

 

“I think we all saw Jenny.” Alonzo interrupted her. He stood up to go find Demeter.

 

Victor stood up and smiled, “I think I’ll head back to my room.” He then ran to the exit like lightening. Skimble looked at Jenny.

 

Munkustrap had stopped in the hall to kiss Bombalurina. He just couldn’t contain himself any longer. She had one leg perched up against his hip. Her leg was bare because of the style of her dress. His hand slide along her leg at first but traveled up and down her sides going along her curves. Several people passed by. Only one had the nerve to not stare. Bombalurina turned her head so Munkustrap began kissing her neck,

 

“Munkus…”

 

“Yes?” He paused only momentarily and continued.

 

“Victor is watching us.” She laughed.

 

He turned to see Victor standing there watching them, “Victor! What the hell!”

 

“I can’t help it, she’s so damn sexy!” Victor complained.

 

“Common Munkus, lets just go up to the suit now.” She managed to slip out of Munkustrap’s embrace. Munkustrap scowled at Victor then followed her. When they arrived at the suit Munkustrap closed the door and literally pined Bomblaurina to the mattress, “Little anxious are we?”

 

“Oh Bomba, I’ve wanted you so bad for the past 5 and a half hours!” Munkustrap mewed, “Your so pretty.” He smiled biting at her dress.

 

“Well I’ve been horney for five hours so I don’t know if I’m still in the mood.” Se teased him.

 

“Don’t disappoint me baby doll.” He laughed.

 

Her fingers traveled along his chest. She undid his jacket fully and took it off of him. She undid every button on his dress shirt carefully taking her sweet time. He finally just ripped it off. She stood up, “Munkus undo my zipper please.” He reached over an unzipped it. Her dress fell to her ankles revealing secret black lingerie that had been hidden underneath it. He pulled her down on top of him. She bit at his ears playfully. He flipped her onto her back. His hands slid under her breasts, “Can I?”

 

“I’m yours Munkus, do what you want with me.” She purred licking his ears. His hands slid over her breasts. His purr grew louder; “You like that don’t you Munkus?” he nodded blushing. “I know what else you like.” She spread her legs apart letting him join with her. “God you feel god Munkus…” She mewed. She let out a loud sensual moan.

 

Victor was listening in on them through the wall, “Damn he’s getting it good.”

 

“What do you care? Stop listening in on them that’s nasty.” Tugger looked at him crossed.

 

“Hey, you’re the one that was obsessing over Bomba not to long ago so you have no say in this.” Victor put his ear to the wall again, “Now shhh!”

 

Bombalurina let out another moan. Munkustrap grunted quietly working his way into her, “Don’t stop Munkus…” She panted. It was fortunate that he didn’t plan to.

 

 “Damn…” Victor made a dirty smile, “I’d kill to be Munkus.”

 

“Your disgusting.” Tugger shook his head.

 

“Ok, you cannot tell me that hearing her like that doesn’t make you want her to.” Victor shot back, “I thought we were on the same page!”

 

“We are. We’re both hearing Bombalurina moan, but your going further on that page and listening with your head against the wall!” Tugger replied.

 

“Tugger…” Victor sat down on the his bed looking at Tugger laying on the other bed, “I Know about you past with Bomba. I know it was rocky… What does it matter if she’s married or not? She’s still hot and I can think about her any way I want. So can you.”

 

Tugger gave him a nasty look, “That’s low Vic, that’s really low.”

 

“Not as low as you man. I know about you and her. I know everything.” His voice sounded serious.

 

“Everything?” The Tugger looked a little uneasy, “What does he know?”

 

“I know you were like completely obsessed with her and shit.” His tone changed to laughable.

 

“Oh, yeah.” Tugger scratched the back of his head. He thought Victor had known about the corporation for second there, “I’m gonna hit the sack now.”

 

“Now? They just started.”

 

Tugger made a tomish smile, “I know. Dreaming always seems more real.”

 

In the morning…

 

Munkustrap sat up with a start. He heard a loud noise, like a bang. He looked over the edge of the bed. Bombalurina had rolled off again. Munkustrap made a smile that said, “Don’t laugh…”

 

Bombalurina’s head poked up from the edge of the bed, “God Dammnit…” She growled. She pulled herself back onto the bed next to Munkustrap.

 

“You stole all the covers.” Munkustrap referred to the blankets that had gone over the bed with her. She reached over the edge of the bed and pulled them back up.

 

“Sorry, I sleep violently.” She replied.

 

“I know. One of these nights your gonna wake up and I’m gonna be moaning and holding my groin.” He laughed.

 

She laughed as well, “Well I’ll be sure to laugh my ass off when that happens.”

 

“I knew you’d say something like that.” He pulled her against him.

 

She closed her eyes feeling his heartbeat. The breeze blew in through the window playing along both their fur. Munkustrap purred from the feeling.

 

“What time are we leaving?” She asked breaking the silence.

 

“I dunno. Whenever you want to I guess.” He rubbed her shoulder with his hand.

 

“Ok. I’m going for a shower. I’ll be back.” She kissed him gently then walked to the bathroom. He lay on the bed with his hands behind his head. He’d never gotten it that good. Not even from her. Maybe she was saving it. He grinned, “probably…”

 

Knock Knock

 

Munkustrap looked at the door. Who would honestly be knocking on the door? All their friends knew they were having their, special night. Maybe that was the problem. Quickly he put his sweat pants on. He opened the door to see Victor. He immediately shut it.

 

“Common man! I was just coming to see how you were doing.” Victor’s voice managed to get through the door. Munkustrap sighed and opened the door again.

 

“What do you want?” He asked lowly.

 

“Just to see how you are and ask how your night was. As a fellow tom, I have a right to know.” Victor winked.

 

“I’m sure you do.” He narrowed his eyes. Victor walked in and sat on a chair near the bed.

 

“So where’s your wife?”

 

“In the bathroom.”

 

“Oh, that’s cool that’s cool.”

 

Bombalurina could hear Victor outside and wasn’t to pleased. Her cloths were in the dresser. She grabbed a hotel towel. Hotel towels are always so small. She took a breath then walked out into the room.

 

“Well hello there.” Victor smiled, not in a sexual way but in a regular greeting way.

 

“Hi.” She replied walking past him. She could feel his eyes on her. He couldn’t help but notice that the towel just barley covered her. She grabbed her cloths and scurried back into the bathroom. She leaned her back against the door. God that was humiliating.

 

“So… how was your night?” Victor asked.

 

“It was good.” Munkus replied.

 

“I could hear you both you know.” Victor laughed.

“No…” Munkustrap’s eyes widened.

 

“Oh yeah… Oh Munkus, don’t stop!” he made his voice high pitch mocking Bombalurina.

 

Munkustrap narrowed his eyes. He crossed his legs and his arms, “Your such a bugger…” Munkustrap glared, “Why are we even friends?”

 

Bombalurina walked out of the bathroom in some Jeans and a tight white t-shirt that said FLIRT on it, “What was that Munkus?” She asked running her fingers through her hair searching for any knots.

 

“Nothing… Hey Vic, why don’t you show Bomba your impression of her.” Munkustrap seemed a bit more content.

 

She sat on Munkustrap’s crossed lap and rested her head against his shoulder, “What impression?”

 

“No, it’s really not that good.” Victor scratched the back of his head nervously.

 

“Common, I’m sure it won’t kill you.” Munkustrap made a ‘pay-back’ smile.

 

Victor shifted in the chair nervously, “No, but she might…” 

 

“Well?” Bomba finally said when no one was saying anything.

 

“I was making fun of how you told Munkustrap not to stop.” Victor blurted out.

 

“What?” She looked confused.

 

“Common do it. I think she’ll like it.” Munkustrap laughed.

 

“Wait, last night?” Her look became angry.

 

“Maybe… “ Victor stood up keeping his distance.

 

She looked at Munkustrap, “What are you talking about?”

 

“Do it.” Munkustrap demanded Victor to do it.

 

“Oh yeah… Oh Munkus don’t stop…” Victor used the high pitch tone. He began laughing at himself. “Wow, now that I do that a second time, it makes it twice as funny.”

 

“You little!” She shot at him and pinned him to the floor, “You sick perverted poor excuse for a tom!” She held him down with her foot to his throat.

 

He went red from lack of air.

 

“Bomba stop it!” Munkustrap grabbed her and pinned her to the floor. She hit it hard losing her breath. She coughed and breathed heavily.

 

Victor sat up gasping for air, “Holy shit… Crazy fucking nut case!” He hissed at Bombalurina who was lying on the floor with Munkustrap kneeling beside her.

 

Danica had been walking by and heard her daughter yelling something about a perverted tom. By instinct, she opened the door and ran in, “Baby?” her voice was filled with concern. She went straight to Bombalurina’s side and forced her to sit up, “What happened?”

 

“I tried to choke Victor then Munkustrap tackled me.” She replied rubbing her sore back.

 

“I didn’t want you to go to jail for killing him.” Munkustrap kissed her forehead.

 

“Yeah as if I haven’t killed someone before and gotten away with it.” Bombalurina snapped back. Then she fell silent “Oh Shit…”

 

“Hold on what?” Dan’s voice was now confused, “You’ve killed someone before?”

 

“Yeah I mean… I worked in the army right?” She replied back nervously.

 

“Oh… that’s right.” Dan sat up straight again, “Sorry forgot.”

 

“It’s ok mom.” She hugged Dan, “Munkus… I want to go home. Now.”

 

“I agree.” He helped her up.

 

 

1 month later…

 

The couple was happily at home with no one to bother them.  Munkustrap was lying on top of the covers watching TV in the bedroom. Pretty early for him. It was only 9: 40. Bombalurina came in and undressed. Munkustrap kept his eyes to himself. He wasn’t interested in watching her dress. He was more respectable then that. She crawled into bed beside him in a t-shirt and cotton pj pants.

 

Munkustrap rolled over onto her, surprising her, “Hi baby.” He purred kissing her nose. She gave him a never convincing smile. “What’s a matter?”

 

“Nothing…” She replied softly.

 

“Oh come now, every time I even give you a signal that I want to share love with you your always interested.” He frowned and stroked her cheek, “You can tell me.”

 

“I’m pregnant.” She looked up at him with big eyes.

 

Munkustrap sat up a bit, “Your… what?”

 

“Please don’t make me repeat it.” She frowned, “How do you feel about it?”

 

He sat up completely and smiled, “I’m gonna be a daddy.”

 

“Aww.” She hugged him, “I’m glad you’re ok with it, cause I don’t want another abortion.”

 

Munkustrap gave her a very strange look.

 

“I was just kidding.” She laughed.

 

He sighed relieved, “Oh thank god…”

 

“I’m going to be a mother…” She exhaled while Munkustrap lay with his ear against her stomach.

 

“Yeah… And your gonna make a great one.” He rubbed her stomach, “Just be careful. Don’t fall down the stairs anymore.”

 

“What, you think I do that for fun!” She spat back laughing.

 

“Yeah, you do it often enough to have someone think that.” He laughed.

 

“I can’t help it… I’m clumsy…” She hated to admit that.

 

“Yeah. You’d trip over your own tail if it were any longer.” He kissed her stomach.

 

“We’ll have to contain ourselves.”

 

“Contain ourselves? From what?”

 

“No sex.”

 

He stayed quiet, then replied, “I know. I’ll just… get a hooker.”

 

“Munkustrap that’s not even funny.” She grasped his wrist hard.

 

“Ow ow, baby release.” He twisted his hand. She let him go, “I’m sorry. I wasn’t serious though.”

 

“You better not have been!” She frowned, “I love you way to much to loose you to a hooker.”

 

“Don’t worry… I love you way to much to need a hooker…” He hugged her.

 

4 Months Pregnant…

 

Bombalurina was hanging over the toilet seat vomiting. Munkustrap sat beside her patting her back. “The pour queen.” He thought to himself. She had been shedding a lot and had a painful headache. “It’s ok sweety.”

 

“Ok?” She looked up at him, “Why don’t you try being-” She was cut off by having to put her face toward the toilet again. He helped her up,

 

“Would you like to go lay down?” He asked softly.

 

“No,” she shoved his hand away, “I want to stop vomiting and stop shedding!”

 

“Yeah you need to go lay down.” He guided her back into the bed, “You need to rest.”

 

“Oh fuck off!” She hissed swatting at him. He backed off immediately and left the room. She was so moody lately. He hated it when she was mad all the time. Usually that only came once a month but now it was 9 months straight. He picked up the phone.

 

“Hello?”

 

“H-Hi Alonzo, is Dem there?”

 

“Sure… Why do you sound so shaken up? Is everything ok?”

 

“Bomba’s just in a bad mood.”

 

“Oh… DEM!” Alonzo yelled.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Dem! Oh thank god!”

 

“…Huh?”

 

“I need you over here, now!”

 

“Why?”

“Bomba’s so moody, she tried to scratch my face off.”

 

“O-k… I’ll be right there.”

 

Munkustrap set the phone down and walked back into the room, “Baby?”

 

“What!” She snapped. She was lying on her back. You could see her stomach had grown quite a bit.

 

“Demeter’s coming over to uh… comfort you.” He looked slightly frightened of her.

 

“Oh, you call Dem cause you can’t handle me?” She sat up and crawled to the edge of the bed.

 

“No, you just don’t seem to want me around right now.” He replied frowning.

 

“You’re the kits father of course I want you around.” She softened her voice, “I’m just mad cause I don’t like to shed and vomit!” She hissed pounding her fist on the mattress.

 

Ding Dong

 

“Be right back.” Munkustrap raced down the stairs. He opened the door, “Hi, come in.” He pulled Demeter into the house. He rushed her upstairs and opened the door.

 

“Hi Bomba.” She smiled. The red queen was curled up in a ball on the bed.

 

“Leave me alone…” She moaned.

 

Demeter sat beside her, “Want me to rub your back?”  Bombalurina nodded. She lay on her stomach gently letting Demeter’s hand go under her shirt rubbing her back. Munkustrap left after that, hoping girl time would make Bombalurina calmer. “Have you been vomiting a lot?”

 

“Yeah…” Bombalurina replied sounding miserable.

 

“Have you been having headaches?”

 

“Yeah…”

 

“Have you been loosing hair?”

 

“Dem look around! My fur is everywhere!” Bombalurina snapped.

 

“Yeah I guess that’s hard to miss.” Demeter laughed still rubbing her back, “What about Breast pain?”

 

“No… I haven’t had that…” She sniffled.

 

“Ok.” Demeter took her hand out of Bombalurina shirt. “Do you need anything else?”

 

“No… I just want you hear to suffer with me.” She smiled sitting up.

 

“Munkustrap really wants to help you. You’re making this really tough on the pour guy. He must have totally run out of options when he called me.” Demeter hugged her friend, “You need to be easier on him.”

 

“I know but I can’t help it… Why can’t he get pregnant?” He snapped.

 

“Bomba we’ve been through this…” Demeter sighed, “Tom’s can’t get pregnant.”

 

She narrowed her eyes at Demeter, “I know that. I was asking why couldn’t they get queen parts and we get tom parts?”

 

“That would defeat the purpose of calling them queen parts and tom parts wouldn’t it?” Demeter laughed.

 

“Shut up…” Bombalurina hissed and buried her face in the pillow.

 

9 months pregnant…

 

Bombalurina was sitting in the hospital bed. Munkustrap had nearly had a panic attack when she said her stomach was hurting like hell. He rushed her to the hospital. Turned out it was just cramps. She sat in the bed, Demeter at her side with Alonzo and Munkustrap.

 

“It’s ok babe.” Munkustrap patted her hand.

 

“I know.” She smiled kissing his hand. Victor and Tugger came in. Tugger was holding some flowers.

 

“Hi Red.” Tugger smiled, “These are for you.” He handed her the flowers.

 

“Aww! Thanks.” She pulled him closer and kissed his cheek thankfully.

 

“Ha ha your fat!” Victor pointed at her and laughed.

 

Demeter slapped him in the back of his head, “Shut up you prick!”

 

“Thanks Dem.” Bombalurina smiled.

 

“Just think Munkus, she’s carrying your baby.” Alonzo smiled patting Munkustrap on the back. They were away from the new crowd.

 

Munkustrap took a deep breath, “Yeah… I’m kinda nervous.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Well Bomba said she wants me there with her. What if I do something dumb like pass out?” he frowned.

 

“Look, you’ve seen people get their heads blown off and your worried about Bomba having a baby?” Alonzo laughed.

 

“Oh god!” Bombalurina cried grasping her stomach. She groaned.

 

“Oh my god she’s going into labor evacuate the room!” Alonzo yelled dashing out of the room.

 

“Alonzo that’s not helping!” Munkustrap yelled after him. He rushed to Bombalurina’s side.

 

Demeter began to leave when Bombalurina asked her to stay, “Ok. If you think you need me.” She smiled.

 

A doctor rushed in, “What’s wrong?” She asked.

 

“I’m in excruciating pain!” Bombalurina yelled.

 

“Someone get me some towels!” The doctor ordered.

 

Bombalurina took Munkustrap’s hand, “Munkustrap…” a tear trickled down her cheek.

 

“It’s ok baby…” He kissed her forehead, “I’m here.”

 


7 hours later…

 

Bombalurina was trying not to scream, but it was hard not to, with a baby coming out of her. She held onto Munkustrap’s hand tightly. Demeter whipped the sweat from her forehead with a damp cloth.

 

Munkustrap felt her grasp growing tighter. Soon, his finger snapped. He didn’t care though. He wanted Bombalurina to be ok. Even if that ment a few broken bones. Bombalurina let out a loud scream and the baby was forced out.

 

Out in the Hall…

 

“That sounds really, really painful.” Victor frowned.

 

“Pour Bomba.” Tugger looked sad for her as well.

 

Alonzo had his head between his knees, “Oh god…”

 

Danica rushed over to them, “Where’s my baby?”

 

“Your baby, its Bomba’s baby.” Vic laughed.

 

“Is she in there?” Dan referred to the door nearest them.

 

“Nah that’s just some other queen who screams just like Bomba.” Vic teased.

 

“Oh Bombie…” Dan frowned, “She’s in so much pain.”

 

In the delivery room…

 

The Doctor handed Bombalurina her baby. She looked at the little bundle of fur in her arms. Mostly black with red showing through. She looked so darling. Munkustrap’s hand was released and that’s when he yelped in pain.

 

“OH Munkustrap, are you ok?” Bombalurina looked concerned.

 

“Yes, I’m ok.” He rubbed his obviously broken hand, “She’s so beautiful. Takes after her mother.”

 

“Thanks but maybe you should get your hand checked out? I don’t want you loosing a hand because I’m to violent.” She frowned. Munkustrap nodded and went to find someone who could help him.

 

Demeter looked down at the kitten in Bombalurina’s arms, “Oh god she’s gorgeous.” She smiled.

 

“Hey, get your own baby…” Bombalurina teased. She cradled the kitten that had not yet even cried. It was amazing that she didn’t. Bombalurina was thanking the heavyside layer that the baby was quiet. The kitten nestled up against Bombalurina chest.

 

“What are you going to call her?” Demeter inquired.

 

“I dunno…” Bombalurina didn’t take her eyes of the kitten, “Defiantly nothing stupid like Demeter.”

Demeter scowled at her.

 

“I was kidding, Demeter’s a beautiful name.” Bomba laughed softly not wanting to startle the baby.

 

Demeter smiled, “Thanks Bomba, yours is nice too.”

 

Danica walked into the room, “Bomby?” She began softly, “Are you ok?”

 

“Yeah. My parts are just hurting.” She smiled getting a kiss from her mom.

 

“Oh she’s adorable!” Dan sounded like a teen girl talking about some boy, “Wait where’s Munkustrap?”

 

“He went to get an x ray.” Bomba replied petting the kits head.

 

“Why?”

 

“I kinda… broke his hand…”

 

Dan laughed, “That’s still my girl.”

 

Munkustrap got his hand bandaged up. It was nothing serious, but it was painful. He rushed back to the delivery room. Bombalurina was breast-feeding when he came in, “Oh uh… sorry…” He mumbled embarrassed for having walked in on her.

 

“No, its ok. Come here.” She patted the bed telling him to come sit. “Look at what you created.” She softly moved the young queens face from her chest and showed Munkustrap the kit.

 

Munkustrap got up and danced around like a fool and then sat back beside Bombalurina who went back to feeding. “Wow, I feel great right now!”

 

“I can see that.” Bombalurina laughed, “Want to hold her? She’s finished feeding.”

 

“Yes, please.” Munkustrap held out his throbbing hand. He placed the queen in his arms and felt like he was never going to let her go. So much emotion went through him that moment. He never wanted her to leave him. Ever.

 

“What should be call her?”

 

“How about… Jemima?”

 

“Jemima… I like that.” Bombalurina smiled, “Jemima.”

 

4 years later…

 

Bombalurina and Jemima sat on the living room floor playing with some toys. Munkustrap walked in, “Anyone home?”

 

“Daddy!” Jemima stood up and ran to the door.

 

“Hi Jemmy!” He picked her up and cuddled her. He hadn’t aged much. He was 35 and still looking young. Bombalurina was 30 and still as beautiful as ever. You’d never be able to tell their age.

 

He set her down and let his still gorgeous wife kiss him, “Welcome home.”

 

“Thanks.” He smiled, “Anything new and exciting happen today?” he asked.

 

“No, but your daughter learned her ABC’s.” She hugged Munkustrap.

 

“Did she? Wanna sing it to daddy?” Munkustrap asked Jemima.

 

She nodded, “A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…um…” She forgot what came next and looked to her mother for help.

 

“Oh you haven’t mastered it yet.” Munkustrap poked her in the stomach playfully, “But you’ll defiantly be the smartest once you start school.”

 

Jemima danced around happily then scurried up the stairs to her room. Bombalurina shook her had smiling, “I love how you talk to her like a father.”

 

“I am her father.” Munkustrap laughed.

 

“I know. It’s just so cute.” She wrapped her arms around his waist, “You’re a daddy.”

 

“And you’re a mommy.” He rubbed his nose against hers.

 

“I promised Jem I would go swimming with her, wanna come?”

 

“Sure. Mind if I invite someone?”

 

“No, go ahead. I’ll see you in the pool. Wear your Speedo.”

 

Munkustrap laughed, “No, that’s for special swimming.”

 

Bombalurina went upstairs to find Jemima, “Jem?” She looked around, “Jen where are you?” She then jumped out from under the bed and scared Bombalurina to death making her fall.

 

“Got you mommy.” She crawled over and hugged Bombalurina.

 

“Ha, you got me, again.” Bombalurina laughed stroking Jemima’s head, “Get your bathing suit so you can go swimming.”

 

Jemima bolted towards the dresser and searched for her bating suit. When she found it she brought it to her mom still sitting on the floor, being too lazy to get up. She put it on Jemima then stood up, “Ok, time for mommy to find hers.” She took Jemima by the hand and took her to her room where she put hers on too.

 

“Mommy why does your bathing suit show your tummy?” Jemima asked as her mother, chewing on her own tail.

 

“Cause that’s how my bathing suit was made, stop chewing on your tail.” She replied picking up 3 towels. “Common baby lets go to the pool now.” She took Jemima by the hand. Jemima stuck her thumb in her mouth as they walked. They went into the back yard and walked around the pool to the shallow end. She set the towels down and stepped into the shallow water that just went up below her knee. Jemima walked in slowly. She sat down and started splashing around. Bombalurina sat beside her splashing some water onto her.

 

“NO stop it!” Jemima fussed covering her face, “Stop it mommy!”

 

“Hey you splashed me first!” Bomba laughed discontinuing.

 

“Hello ladies.” Munkustrap greeted

 

Bomba looked over her shoulder at him, “Hi handsome.” She smiled. Her tail rose out of the water and fell back down into it.

 

Victor walked from behind Munkustrap, “Hey Red.” He winked at her.

 

“Hello Victor.” Her voice was femininely deep as always. In a way sexy though.

 

  “Mind if I join you?” He asked taking his shirt off.

 

“Uncle Victor!” Jemima stood up and went her fastest over to Victor.

 

Munkustrap went into the shallow water and sat beside the scarlet queen, “The waters nice.”

 

“Yeah.” Her reply seemed dreamy. She was looking up at the sky pondering.  He pushed her down into the water and swam away swiftly. She sat up water dripping from her, “Big fat jerk.” She spat standing up.

 

“Common I was just playing.” He swam back towards her, “Can’t you take a joke?” He rubbed his head against her leg.

 

“No.” She shot back walking through the water.

 

He grabbed her ankle tripping her, “You just came in. Stop being such a sour puss.”

 

She growled sitting back up, “Stop teasing me then.”

 

“I’m not teasing you.” He pulled on her tail.

 

“Munkus!” She snapped. She pushed him into the water and sat on him, “Payback’s a bitch ain’t it.”

 

“I think you put the ‘bitch’ in payback.” Victor remarked.

 

“What’s bitch mean?” Jemima asked.

 

“Mean’s a female dog.” Victor covered up.

 

“Victor stop cursing in front of her.” Bombalurina snapped at him.

 

“What? You were the on that said it!” He shot back.

 

Munkustrap finally pushed Bombalurina off him, “God trying to kill me or what?” He gasped for air.

 

“Common you could have easily pushed me off.” She was surprised at him, “I don’t weigh that much you know.”

 

Munkustrap laughed, “So you say.”

 

“What’s that suppose to mean?” She narrowed her eyes at him.

 

“I think he’s calling you fat.” Victor whispered very loudly.

 

“Mommy’s not fat.” Jemima replied scratching her ear.

 

Bomba smiled, “Aw thanks Jemmy.” Munkustrap picked Bomba up and threw her into the deep end.

 

“You know what? Your right, you don’t weigh that much. Ether that or I’m really strong.” Munkustrap flexed his arms, “I think I’m just strong.” Bomba hadn’t surfaced yet so she didn’t hear his remark. She came up.

 

“Munkustrap I hate you.”

“Aw you don’t mean that.” He slowly made his way to the deep end as well, “Just you wait tonight you’ll be saying ‘I love you Munkustrap’ and I’ll be laughing at you cause I was right.”

 

She splashed water in his face, “Yeah right.” He pulled her into his arms, “Let me go! I don’t want you to drown me!”

 

“I won’t drown you!” He chuckled, “I might get you a little wet cause, ya’know we’re in a pool.”

 

She crawled into his back, “I’d rather be back here so if you sink I can get off of you.”

 

“Thanks babe. Glad to know you’d save me if something happened.” He struggled to stay afloat.

 

“Aw is lil Munkus not strong enough to keep me up?” She mocked him.

 

“I can keep you up.” He became steadier, “See?”

 

“Mhm.” She purred, “Your so strong.” She slid her hands onto his chest, “You have strong hard muscles.” Munkustrap blushed smiling.

 

“Oh god here we go.” Victor rolled his eyes. He had become less interested in her ever since her kit was born apparently, “Wanna go for a swim Jem?”

 

“Yeah, I’ve been waiting for you to go in forever now!” She crossed her arms very displeased.

 

“Well I’m sorry mommy was being very distracting.” He laughed. He took her by the hand and went into the water with her. Victor floated on his stomach and Jem ran around the shallow end splashing.

 

Munkustrap swam to the shallow end and sat against a wall that pinned Bombalurina against it. She sat behind him rubbing his shoulders watching Jem play. Munkustrap rubbed Bombalurina’s legs that were on each side of him.

 

Jemima sat on Victor’s back and repeated, “Payback’s a bitch ain’t it?”

 

Bombalurina’s jaw dropped. Munkustrap laughed and said, “Looks like she’s gonna take after her mother.”

 

Bombalurina laughed as well and spat, “Jemima that’s a very bad word.”

 

“Then why did you say it?” She asked tilting her head to one side.

 

“Cause Mommy is an adult.” She replied swimming out from behind Munkustrap.

 

“Daddy says you don’t act like one.” Jemima giggled when Bombalurina kissed her forehead balancing on her hands and knees.

 

“Oh, is that so?” She looked back at Munkustrap, “Well daddy’s not much of an adult himself.” Jemima giggled again and tugged on Bombalurina’s ear, “Ow! Mommy needs that!” she grabbed Jemima’s wrist and took her hand off of her ear.

 

Munkustrap laughed, “Yeah she defiantly takes after you.”

 

Victor laughed as well, “She’s the violent type.”

 

Bombalurina rolled her eyes at both remarks, “Your both hilarious.” She stood up and got out of the pool.

 

“No mommy you need to stay in the pool.” She demanded.

 

“Why?” Bombalurina began drying off with a towel.

 

“I don’t want to be in the pool with stinky boys.” Jem stuck out her tongue.

 

Bomba laughed, “She does take after me!”

 

Jemima ran out of the pool and hugged her mom, “Wanna play tag?”

 

“No running around the pool, remember?” Bombalurina knelt down.

 

“On the grass silly.” She giggled.

 

“Ok, I guess I’m it right?” She gave her a smile.

 

“Yep!” She dashed over to the grass. Bombalurina ran after her and grabbed her.

 

“Now your it!” She played.

 

“No your it!” she touched Bomba’s shoulder.

 

Bomba set her down, “No way, your it.” She then dashed away. Jemima surprisingly managed to trip Bombalurina and she fell to the ground on the grass. Jemima jumped on her back. Bombalurina rolled over making Jemima tumbled off. She jumped onto her stomach and laughed, “Got you mommy!”

 

“Yeah I felt that.” Bombalurina sounded baffled.

 

Jem put her ear to Bomba’s chest, “I can hear your heart talking.”

 

“Can you?”

 

“Yeah it’s going thump, thump, thump.” She imitated the pumping sound.

 

“It’s saying that it loves you.”

 

“Mine says it loves you too.” Jemima curled up on her stomach, “I’m tired.”

 

“Me too. Lets go take a bath.” She picked her up and walked towards the house, “We’re going in now Munkus.”

 

“Kay, see you soon.” He replied. He looked at Victor, “She’s such a sweetie.”

 

“Who? Bomba or Jem?” He inquired.

 

“Both.” He smiled.

 

“You have a beautiful family Munkustrap. Your one lucky tom.”

 

“Thanks.”

 

Bombalurina was running some water in the tub. She felt it to make sure it was a good temperature. Jemima pouted, “I don’t want a bath!”

 

“Your fur will get all smelly from the chlorine.” She replied turning off the tap.

 

“I don’t care.” She answered crossly. She was lifted and set into the water. She sat there with her arms crossed the whole time while her mother washed her. She was rinsed off and then taken out. She was wrapped in a towel and taken through the master bedroom and into hers.

 

“What PJ’s do you want to wear?” Bomba asked, “Rainbows or flowers?”

 

“Flowers.” She slid on the pants and shirt. Bombalurina picked her up and tucked her into the bed.

 

“Good night Jem.” She kissed her forehead, “Have nice dreams.”

 

“Night mommy.” She yawned and turned over nearly asleep already.

 

Bombalurina left the room closing the door leaving it open a crack so light still went in. She went back to the bathroom and ran another bath for herself and laid in the warm and clean water. She stuck one foot out and rested it on the tub side.

 

Munkustrap walked in, “Oh sorry Bomba.” He blushed.

 

“Don’t worry Munkus. No harm done. I think.” She laughed, “You always see me naked why are you blushing you big baby.”

 

“Well it’s not like your always naked.” He replied, “I’m sorry for blushing.”

 

“Does me being naked make you embarrassed or something?”

 

“No. I was just embarrassed for walking on you when you were naked. Why are we even arguing over this? It’s stupid.”

 

“What do you need hun.”

 

“What?”

 

“Well you came in obviously looking for something. Was it me? Were you coming to see me naked? And you made yourself blush to hide it… oh you are sneaky Munkus.” She smiled raising a finger and shaking it at him.

 

“No, I came to use the bathroom.”

 

“Why didn’t you knock?”

 

“The door was hanging open, because you never close it.”

 

“I have nothing to hide.”

 

“Then why did you just lecture me on, oh never mind.” He laughed leaving.

 

“God toms are so confusing…” She mumbled repositioning herself to get more comfortable.

 

10 minutes later…

 

Munkustrap walked out of the other bathroom down the hall and into the bedroom closing the door behind him. He jumped onto the bed and buried his face in Bomba’s pillow. It smelt like her. It was a nice smell. Bombalurina walked out of the bathroom in a white robe with her hands on her hips, “Why are you smelling my pillow?”

 

He turned his head to face her, “It smells nice.”

 

She laughed putting some PJ pants and a random t-shirt on, “Ok Munkus.” He moved over letting her sit down.

 

“Come to that you smell pretty good too.” He started smelling her hair.

 

“Knock it off.” She laughed a little and pushed him away, “of course I smell nice I just took a bath. Something you might wanna consider doing.”

 

“I did. When I went to the bathroom I took a quick one.” He replied moving towards her again.

 

“Oh… I see…” She replied letting him smell her no matter how strange it seemed to her. He started grabbing at her tail. “Hey leave my tail alone.” She swiftly moved it. He tried grabbing it again. She jumped out of the way watching him tumble off the bed. “Teach you to grab my tail.” She teased hanging off the side of the bed.

 

He watched her from the floor watch him. He stood up to get back on the bed but she went up on her hands and knees and didn’t let him. He tried getting on over and over but she resisted. Finally he just gave up and pinned her down getting into the bed. She dashed under the blanket hiding. He followed her and made her fall off the end of the bed from under the blanket by kicking her. He laid on his side his arm on his pillow waiting for her to come back up. She slid back under the blanket from the end of the bed and her head poked up near him under the bed, “Your really playful tonight huh?”

 

“Yeah… Now I’m tired…” She pressed her body against his getting comfortable. She yawned and kissed his nose, “Night Munkus.” She closed her eyes.

 

“Good night.” He replied.

 

In the morning…Very early in the morning…

 

Munkustrap was lying on his side sleeping. Bombalurina kept moving around because she was feeling restless. She rolled over hanging over him. Her hand starting rubbing his leg, “Munkus you awake?”

 

He yawned and replied, “No…”

 

“Aw come now, you would love to be awake.” She purred kissing his bare back.

 

“Why’s that?” He questioned.

 

“Because I need some love.”

 

He sat up and looked at the clock, “Babe, its 3 in the morning.”

 

“I know.” She replied sitting up as well, “I was to tired to when we went to bed and now I feel better.”

 

He chuckled quietly, “It’s always up to you weather we do or not. Why can’t I ever say when we have sex?”

 

“Because I feel more comfortable when I declare it. You have a few times. Enjoy those few times while they last.” She smiled with a laugh. He kissed her on the lips gently and then slowly brought her down on her back, “Besides I just wanna mess around.”

 

“What if Jemima wakes up?” He asked. That wouldn’t have been the first time she walked in on them.

 

“Well then I’ll just put her back to bed.”

 

Munkustrap pulled up her shirt revealing her white and red stomach. She had gone to the gym to rid of any stretch or other marks from giving birth. He kissed along her stomach feeling her flinch under his lips “Does that tickle?” He looked up at her.

 

“Yeah. My stomach is ticklish. So are my legs but you already knew that.” She rolled over on her stomach, “Tickle my back.”

 

“Demanding tonight are we?” He purred pulling her shirt up again revealing her white and red back now.  The scarlet queen purring under his touch, it was sensual and smooth. He laid on his back and patted his stomach to tell her to come on. She slid onto him and rubbed her chest against his. That really set him off and he gave her a very violent and fiery kiss that even made her shocked. Munkustrap had his moments, and she loved those moments.

 

“Ow Munkus, that hurts.” She mewed removing his hands from her chest, “Do we have to go over how those are fragile and you need to be gentile again?”

 

“No ma’am.” He replied kissing her cheek, “I’m sorry baby.”

 

“It’s ok, it was nice till you started twisting.” She giggled as he kissed her all over. There was a little thud and the two stopped and sat up. She looked at Munkustrap who looked at her. “Ok, I’ll go check on her.” She forced the covers off and went to the door. She walked down the hallway and opened Jemima’s door. She was still sound asleep. Exhausted from swimming probably.

 

Munkustrap snuck up on Bombalurina and grabbed her. Before she screamed he turned her round and covered her mouth with his hand, “Don’t scream or I’ll kill you.” He teased holding her firmly to the wall.

 

“Don’t rape me you criminal.” She swatted at his ears. He held her up pinned between him and the wall. She wrapped her legs around his waist and let him ‘rape’ her against the wall, “Shouldn’t we go backing the room? What if we wake Jemima?” She asked as he gave her a moment of rest still against the wall.

 

“Ok fine.” He growled teasingly letting her down. She picked up her PJ pants and his boxers that he had taken off. She rushed back into the room. She slid her Pj pants back on quick and hid in the closet. He opened the door because he actually saw her run in, “Found you.”

 

“Aw…” She lowered her brow, “that was no fun.”

 

He picked her up and sat her on the bed again, “Why not?”

 

“You didn’t rough me up a bit or anything. You’re a bad rapist.”

 

“Yeah, I’m sorry my acting isn’t as good as yours.” He laughed, “I’m not an expert on acting the role of a rapist.”

 

“Maybe I should be thankful for that. I’m tired now.” She yawned hugging him.

 

“And I just got into the mood. God I hate it when you do that. Sometimes I think you do it on purpose.” He shook his head.

 

“I’m sorry to disappoint you.” She purred kissing him lightly. She crawled over to her pillow and collapsed on it, “G’night.”

 

In the morning…

 

Munkustrap was the first to wake up. He went straight downstairs and made something to eat. He then went down to the basement and sprawled out on the couch: one leg up on the top of it and one leg hanging off the side. He was watching the news.

 

Bombalurina sat up and yawned. Where was Munkustrap? Probably in the basement drinking a beer. She made her way slowly to the basement and padded down the basement stairs. She saw him and took her time walking over to him. She slid her body against his laying on top of him getting comfy, “What you watching?”

 

“The news.”

 

“The news is boring.” She replied.

 

“Maybe, but I still like it.” He rubbed her back soothingly. “So… Where did we leave off last night? You big tease.” He kissed her head lovingly.

 

“We left off with me telling you you were a bad rapist.”

 

“I see…” His hand slid down onto her butt, “So um… wanna finish up?”

 

She put her head so she was facing him, “Is that all you ever think about? I’m not here so you can have a go whenever you want.”

 

“Have you ever heard that song called ‘I want your sex’?” He asked.

 

“No.”

 

“It goes… I want your sex…” He purred into her ear.

 

“Clever lyrics…” She laughed, “I don’t think I’ll ever like that song or you’ll ever catch me singing it around you.”

 

“You sing everything else, why not that?”

 

“Cause you’ll come running out of dead no where and be all over me… again…” She smirked. She hugging him and sighed. Munkustrap went back to watching TV as she rested on his chest, “Someone should go wake up Jemima.”

 

“Go on then.” He jerked up a bit telling her to go.

 

“I’m not going. I checked on her last night.” She snapped.

 

“I went too, so it makes it your turn again.” He shot back.

 

“No it doesn’t!” She sounded irritated.

 

“Just go.” He pushed her to the floor. He looked down at her sit up a bit balancing on her elbows. She was giving him a very angry glare. She stood up shaking her head having the angriest expression on her face. “Aw common baby, that didn’t hurt. You’re tougher then that. Come here I’ll kiss you better.”

 

“Bite me…” She snarled walking up the stairs.

 

“If it’s what you want.” He replied yelling up to her.  “Geese what got her thong in a twist.” He sat up completely staring at the TV.

 

She walked through the living room towards the stairs. She wasn’t hurt; she just couldn’t believe he had pushed her to the floor like that. She opened Jemima’s door, “Jem? Common time to get up.” She looked on the bed and she wasn’t there. “Jem?” She repeated louder. She looked all over the kits room for her and couldn’t find her. ”Jem!” She shouted down the hall, “Mommy’s getting scared baby.” She sounded as if she was going to shed a few tears, “Jem!” She yelled louder.

 

Munkustrap came up the stairs, “Could you stop yelling!” He snapped.

 

“Shut up you ass hole.” She hissed.

 

“Why are you so mad at me now?” He gave her a curious and angry look.

 

“You shove me to the floor demanding me to do something because you’re to lazy to do it.” She growled.

 

“I’m sorry ok? I was just playin baby.” He hugged her trying to kiss her.

 

“No stop it.” She pushed him away. When he tried to hug her again she yelled, “Stop touching me!”

 

“God would you stop freaking out! I just don’t want you mad at me.” He frowned. She burst into tears and buried her face into his chest, “Are you PMSing?” He asked. It was so weird to watch her switch moods like that.

 

“Jemima’s missing.” She sobbed.

 

“No she’s not.” Munkustrap denied.

 

“Yes she is.” She sobbed softer, “She is Munkus! Someone took her!” Munkustrap walked into the room with Bombalurina sobbing in the hallway. He came back out and asked softly,

 

“Look at this…” he handed her a piece of paper. She opened it and it said’67’ and that was it. There was a long pause where everything stopped. Everything froze and the couple just stared at one another. Then Bombalurina snapped. She stomped down to the basement and into the laundry room. She grabbed crowbar and went back up to the hallway where she and Munkustrap was were first standing. “Baby? What are you doing?” he asked sounding edgy when she walked towards him.

 

She raised the crowbar into the air above her head and slammed it against the hardwood floor smashing the wood open. She grunted as the crowbar impacted.

 

“Hey stop that!” He grabbed her by the waist and pulled her away from the smashed open wood, “There’s no need to be crazy about this!”

 

“I will blow their fucking heads off!” She snarled fighting to get out of his grasp.

 

“You don’t even know who ‘they’ are.” He countered.

 

“I’ll find them!” She twisted in his hold, “I’ll find them and rip their skulls off their spines!” She stepped on his foot forcing him to loosen his grip on her and yowl in pain. She knelt down beside the torn up wood and started ripping it up more. She pulled out instillation and bits of wood digging for something. She pulled out a large wooden box and pulled it up onto the part of the floor that wasn’t wrecked up. Munkustrap knew he had lost and just let her open it.

 

She pulled out a fully assembled AK 47 (her personal favourite) and loaded it with some ammo. She stood up and went into the bedroom. She pulled open the closet almost taking the doors off the hinges. “Now what are you doing?” he inquired walking up behind her. She pulled off her shirt and slid off her pants not caring that he was obviously watching her. She grabbed some articles of clothing out of the closet and slammed it walking past Munkustrap. She pulled the shirt down over her head and the pants up resting them on her waist. A white spaghetti strap shirt and camo pants. She went into the bathroom and rinsed off her face.

 

She walked out of the bedroom, the gun shouldered and eyes flaming. She bent down near the wooden box and pulled out a magnum and slapped a clip in. She marched down the stairs and opened the hallway closet near the door. She pulled out some boots that resembled army boots but looked easier to walk around in. Munkustrap watched her from the top of the stairs. When she opened the door he started to panic. She was walking out in public with an AK 47 slung over her shoulder. He practically jumped the entire staircase and ran after her out the door. She tossed the guns into the backseat of the car on the floor hidden. She sat in the car only to be roughly pulled out of it by Munkustrap. He tripped her on the grass and pinned her to the ground.

 

“I think your taking this to hard.” He panted.

 

“They stole my baby!” she kicked her legs furiously. Munkustrap had just barley managed to avoid being kicked in the back of the head.

 

“I understand you’re pissed off, and very angry at whoever it is, but we need to think this through!” He snapped, “Rushing into town with a gun like that isn’t going to go by unnoticed.”

 

She stopped struggling and stayed still, “You got a better idea?”

 

“Lets think this through.” He softly began, “Lets call Lonzo and Dem. They might be able to help.” Munkustrap pulled her inside. He picked up the phone and called them, “Dem? I need you over here now!” then he hung up.

 

“What was that about?” Demeter looked at he phone curiously before hanging it up.

 

“What’s a matter?” Alonzo asked looking over the top of the couch at her.

 

“Munkustrap wants us over there now.” She replied setting the phone down.

 

“Maybe Bomba’s having one of her mood swings.” Alonzo laughed.

 

“It could be serious you know.” Demeter scowled at him.

 

“Oh, fine. Lets go.” He grabbed his jacket.

 

Munkustrap was sitting beside Bombalurina who was crying softly again. Demeter just walked in having been over there so often to play with Jemima. “Bomba?” She called.

 

“In here Dem.” Munkustrap shouted back. Demeter walked into the living room and saw the two. Before she could ask Munkustrap said, “Something awful has happened.”

 

“We can see that.” Alonzo shot back, “What happened?”

 

“Jemima’s been kidnapped.” He frowned holding Bombalurina tighter.

 

There was a long pause that pretty much explained that everyone was frightened and wondering what the hell was going on. “Who did it?” Alonzo asked quietly.

 

“Who the fuck do you think?” Bombalurina snapped, not really at him but just for the fact that she was pissed off.

 

“Whoever it was left a note.” Munkustrap budded in handing Alonzo the note that said 67 on it.

 

“Well this is a start,” He began, “But it doesn’t really get us anywhere does it?”

 

The Tugger sat up in his bed. He had a nightmare that some people from plan 67 made him choose weather he wanted to Bombalurina himself, or have them kill her. The dream wasn’t really scary just depressing.

 

He got up and went tot the door to see what mail he had gotten. He picked up 3 envelopes. “Bills…bills…bills- wait…” He looked at the envelope curiously. Not bills. He opened it and read:

 

Dear Tugger,


You may have heard that dear Jemima has been kidnapped. It’s time to choose you who you stand with: Them, or us. You better take action fast. Young Jemima won’t last long without her mother’s guidance. We wouldn’t want her to rot in a cell would we? If you do wish to come back to us, come to the location given below. Otherwise share the location with the remaining Phoenix Members.

 

We hope to see you soon.

 

He stopped reading. We hope to see you soon? Wasn’t that written on the other note as well? Wait, had this all been planned out? No that couldn’t be. They couldn’t just plan out Bomba having a baby. That would be just weird.

 

“Wait.” He said out loud to himself, “I need to tell the others.” He rushed out of his apartment. He knocked on Demeter and Alonzo’s door frantically. Why weren’t they answering! Wait, if Jemima had been kidnapped, they would most likely have gone to Bomba’s house. He ran out of the apartment across Bomba and Munkus’ lawn and banged on the door, “Open up!” He yelled still pounding on the door.

 

Munkustrap opened the door looking annoyed, “Tugger, what the hell are you doing?”

 

He walked in past Munkustrap, “I know who took Jemima, and where they are.”

 

“What?” Munkustrap asked looking shocked. “How would he know?”

 

“Take this.” He handed Munkustrap the note, “Guys I want to help.” He walked into the living room. Demeter had sat beside Bomba when Munkus had left.

 

“Wait a second Tugger, this note says that you could be helping them. How are we supposed to trust you? For all we know you could be working for them?” Munkustrap snapped.

 

“What note?” Bombalurina asked. Demeter looked at Alonzo who looked at her. They both fell silent. “Wait a second…” Bombalurina growled, “You know something. You knew something and you didn’t even tell me!”

 

“It’s not like that Bomba,” Alonzo began, “We didn’t want you to get all paranoid. It’s bad enough having Demeter around, her being paranoid and all.”

 

“What did the note say?” She asked angrily.

 

“It was for me,” Tugger interrupted, “They sent me a note and a check of 1. Million dollars.”

 

“What?” Munkustrap snapped.

 

“You guys should have said something. You guys know how bad things get!” Bombalurina stood up.

 

“Please Bomba, at the time we thought it was best.” Demeter frowned looking up at her.

 

“Because of you my baby has been taken from me!” She hissed tears in her eyes again, “Jemima has been kidnapped, and it’s all your fault!” She sat down crying into Demeter’s shoulder.

 

“Shhh… its ok.” She cooed patting her back.

 

“What does the new note say?” Alonzo finally asked.

 

“It says that Tugger can go back to them, or help us out. It was his choice, weather he’s telling us the truth or not is another story.” Munkustrap shot Tugger a glare, “You still haven’t explained to me how we can trust you.”

 

“I gave you the location, what more do you need?” Tugger snapped.

“You could be leading us into a trap. Even if you weren’t aware of it, that all could be a trap that they set up.” Alonzo explained.

 

“That’s something we’ll have to take chances of.” Bombalurina spoke.

 

“What?”

 

“Who knows what there doing to Jemima! Who knows what their planning on doing to Jemima! We need to get to her now!” Bombalurina yelled, “I need to know that she’s alright!”

 

“Well then…” Munkustrap walked over to her, “I guess we’re going to Florida.”

 

The next morning at 6 am…

 

The place where the cats of plan 67 was supposedly in Florida. The 5 left the next day in a van. Munkustrap was driving with the devastated Bombalurina next to him holding her hand. Demeter and Alonzo sat in the back and Tugger alone in the far back.

 

Alonzo was arming many guns and checking the ammo clips making sure they were all full. He handed back all the guns had been checking to Tugger who put them behind him in the trunk. They were all hoping they wouldn’t get pulled over and searched on their drive.

 

Many hours later…

 

They got pulled over several times, but were never searched. Sleeping bags and blankets had covered the Guns. Their alibi was that they were going camping. When in the city, they found a small motel where they could all use as a place to stay. They parked the car right outside the motel room they got. They left the guns in the car. What was the point of taking the guns inside if they were only going to be taken back outside when the time came?

 

Bombalurina, Demeter, Alonzo and Tugger sat in the motel room talking, but Bombalurina was passed out beside Demeter who was stroking her back. She knew that would calm her down. She would have gotten Munkustrap to do it but he wasn’t here, He was out trying to get some blue prints of the place they were suppose to go to.

 

“You know she’s sleeping and you can stop rubbing her back.” Tugger softly told her.

 

“I know she’s sleeping but Bomba has been so angry. Takes a lot of energy out of her.” She smiled looking at Bomba.

 

“Maybe you’re a lesbian.” Alonzo teased.

 

“Your funny.” Demeter spat. “I know she likes it. She denies it unless she’s feeling sick.”

 

“I don’t care to be honest.” Alonzo laughed, “I know you like back rubs too though.”

 

“Her and I share a lot on common.” She giggled. Bombalurina squinted her eyes and sat up. “Welcome back to reality.”

 

“I hate reality.” She sat up putting her back against the bed frame. “Where’s Munkus?”

 

“He’s out getting things.” Demeter replied.

 

Munkustrap then opened the door, “Sorry I took so long folks.” He apologized, “I went through a lot of hell getting the blue prints. I am not explaining how cause it would take forever to explain it all. The point is I got it an that’s that.”

 

“Good enough for me.” Alonzo replied.

 

Munkustrap sat beside Bombalurina on the bed and let her wrap her arms around him. He rolled put the scroll like papers and examined them. It was an old warehouse; similar to one they’d gone to before. “The best entrance would be the roof.”

 

“How are we gonna get up on the roof? Do you have a compact ladder you carry around everywhere?” Alonzo sarcastically asked.

 

“Well we have to find a way, there has to be away, like a fire escape or something. The thing is two floors high and is old. There must be a fire escape.” Munkustrap answered flipping through the papers.

 

“They would have taken it off. I’m sure they would have thought it over.” The Tugger added.

 

“What about a grapple hook?” Alonzo asked, “We could probably get one somewhere around here.”

 

“Like the neighborhood spy shop?” Tugger growled. Munkustrap shot him an icy glare.

 

“No, a sports store might sell them for rock climbing.” Alonzo explained, “We could get a couple.”

 

Bombalurina was falling asleep on his shoulder and Demeter was falling asleep on Bombalurina’s, “Alonzo, could you get Demeter off Bomba?” Munkustrap laughed.

 

“Sure.” Alonzo stood up and picked up Demeter in his arms and set her on his bed and pulled the blanket over her. “So which side are we coming from?” He stood over the blue prints.

 

“The best way would be the side with no windows.” Munkustrap pointed out.

 

“Yeah but you’d think they’d have Camera’s on that side.” Alonzo scratched the back of his head. For that moment he hated to be right, “You know… You’d think most those guards would me men right…?”

 

“Somehow I don’t like where this is going…”

 

“I’m sure Bomba could distract them long enough to get inside and then take care of them.” Alonzo frowned, “I know she’ll hate the idea and you probably hate the idea but it’s worth a try ya’know?”

 

Munkustrap sighed, “So we’re going on straight on? Through the front door?”

 

“The way I see it…” Tugger walked towards them, “You should go to the side door.”

 

“Why?” Munkustrap asked, “For all we know you could be leading us into a trap.”

 

“Look Munkustrap in case you haven’t noticed, I love Bomba too.” Tugger admitted. Munkustrap growled, “And I know I’ll never ever get to be with her so the least I can do is help her get her child back right?”

 

Alonzo looked at Munkustrap, “He’s got a point Munkus. I hate to admit it but I believe him.”

 

“I hate to admit it as well but so do too.”

 

In the morning…

 

Demeter rolled over and opened her eyes seeing Alonzo. She smiled and kissed his black nose. He opened his eyes as well and yawned.

 

“Morning Lonzo.” Demeter purred hugging up against him.

 

“Morning Dem.” He kissed the top of her head, “Sleep well.”

 

“Yeah it was ok.”

 

Alonzo looked over his shoulder at the clock and I said 7 am. He turned back to Demeter, “It’s to early to wake up.”

 

“I’ll wake up Bomba.” Demeter smiled getting off the bed.

 

“Hey get back here.” Alonzo yelled in a whisper sitting up showing his bare chest.

 

Demeter ran around to Bomba and Munkus’ bed and jumped on Bomba, “Wake up Bomba.” She giggled sitting on the other queen’s back.

 

Bomba began mumbling, “Get off me Demeter…”

 

“Aw common its 7am. We have a lot to do today.” She laughed bouncing on her back.

 

“Get the hell off me! That hurts!” Bomba pushed Demeter to the floor.

 

“Why was the bed going up and down?” Munkustrap looked up from his pillow at her.

 

“Demeter was bouncing on me.” Bomba replied laying beside Munkustrap again.

 

Demeter crawled back over to where Alonzo still was on their bed, “Told you not to do it.”

 

“How did you get Munkustrap awake for the wedding?” Demeter asked.

 

“I told him Bomba was at the door and she was really horney.” Alonzo replied, “It worked really well.”

 

“I can imagine.” Demeter thought for a moment, and then made a funny grin, “Bomba, Macavity’s horney and he’s coming for you!”

 

Bombalurina shot up out of the bed and hid behind Demeter, “Where!” She cried holding onto Demeter in her PJ’s.

 

Demeter started laughing, “Bomba you and Munkus I tell ya…”

 

“Shut up!” She hissed pushing her into the night table.  “Your such a bully!”

 

“I know. I’m sorry Bomba.”

 

Munkustrap was now sitting up, “Come here babe.” He smiled motioning for her to come to him. She walked over to him and was pulling back onto the bed by him, “In the mood?”

 

“Constantly.” She replied cheekily.

 

“God you two make me sick.” Alonzo stuck out his tongue, “Get a room!”

 

“We’re in a motel room Alonzo, why don’t you get out of the room?” Bombalurina laughed, “We were just playing anyways.” Bombalurina stood up, “Anyone need the bathroom before I take a shower?” She asked. No one replied.

 

“I want a shower after you.”  Demeter spoke.

 

“Alright. I’ll be back.” She went into the bathroom.

 

“Alonzo maybe you and I should go get the things now.” Munkustrap suggested, “We need to get going to the place by nightfall.”

 

“Alright. Lemme throw my shirt on and we’ll get outta here.” Alonzo grabbed his shirt and headed for the door with Munkustrap.

 

Demeter sat in the bed until 5 minutes later Bomba came out in her towel, “Get your tail in there little missy.”

 

“Ok, ok.” Demeter stood up.

 

“Where are the toms?”

 

“They went out for the stuff.”

 

“What a relief.” She dropped her towel to her ankles, “Its a lot easier dressing on my own appose to trying to with them in the room.”

 

“I agree.” Demeter grabbed her towel off the bed, “I’ll see you in a few minutes.”

 

Bomba walked over to her bag and pulled out some cloths. She slid on her underwear and jeans. She looked around for her bra and couldn’t find it. She started looking around for it when the door opened. Bomba froze when she saw Tugger and quickly covered herself.

 

“Hello Tugger.” She greeted.

 

“Nice abs.” He complimented.

 

“Thanks.” She turned around and picked up her bra.  She put it on and turned back around, “Tugger… you’re staring very awkwardly.”

 

“Oh, uh sorry.” He turned around.

 

She pulled her shirt over her head and patted the Tugger on the back, “Good boy.”

 

“Look, I uh… I’m sorry about Jemima.” He frowned, “I should have told you about the first note.”

 

“It’s ok…” She took a breath, “Oh…” She began crying.

 

“It’s ok come here.” He hugged her. “There, there.” He patted her back. She cried into his shoulder and eventually stopped.

 

“I’m sorry.” She stepped back.

 

“Don’t worry about it.” He smiled, “It was nice, to share a hug with you.”

 

“Yeah…”

 

Demeter came out of the bathroom, “Oh hi Tugger.”

 

“Hi Demeter.”

 

“Are the other two back yet?”

 

“No. There still out.”

 

That evening…

 

The five were gearing up and preparing to go. They all wore black suits, similar to the phoenix ones but they weren’t made of leather. It was just black pants and black t-shirts. The pants were water resistant and made of the same material as a windbreaker jacket. They had multiple pockets for things such as ammo. They were kinda baggy but not too baggy so they wouldn’t catch onto things or anything. The t-shirts were thin for easy movement and breathing. The sleeves went down just above the elbow. They had also bought belts similar to ones police use but with more of a swat look to them. It had a pouch for a magnum, ammo pouches and a knife pouch.

 

When the belt had the magnum in it and the knife it wasn’t easy to notice. They stayed hidden pretty well which would be a bonus for Bomba. She had to drive up to the front doors on a motorcycle, ask for directions, seduce them and kill them. She didn’t approve of it but she didn’t have a better plan. She wasn’t able to take her battle rifle in with her so she had to give it to Munkustrap to bring in after.

 

They all drove over in the van with Munkustrap driving the motorcycle behind them. When they were far enough away they parked by some trees. Bomba’s shirt had been toyed around with so it went lowers in the front and it showed part of her stomach. Demeter had done it so Bomba knew she wouldn’t make it to bad.

 

“I still don’t agree with this…” Bomba complained sitting on the motorcycle.

 

“Don’t worry, Alonzo will be keeping on eye on you from here with the binoculars.” Munkus hugged her, “Anything happens I have sniper ok?”

 

“Ok…” She gave him an unsure look.

 

“Ok now you have to do it quick, they might be smarter then they look.” Demeter was watching through the binoculars.

 

“Now you’re sure both of them are toms? I don’t want to be going lesbian…”

 

“I’m sure Bomba.” Demeter replied, “There wearing black tees that are fairly tight, unless there queens with no breasts.”

 

“That would be weird…” Tugger commented.

 

“Ok Bomba, time to go.” Alonzo looked at his watch. “Good luck.”

 

“Ok.” Bomba got into position to go to the building. She then fell off the motorcycle by accident.

 

“Smooth.” Alonzo smirked.

 

“Hey shut up I slipped!” She stood up and got on it again. She then drove towards the building. She pulled up towards the door. Both toms had pistols on their belts. They looked at her curiously and interested.

 

“Can we help you?” One asked. They had to act casual. They were being secretive and acted like some company that had just recently bought the warehouse.

 

“Yeah, I need directions.” She replied pulling at her shirt a little.

 

“Where are you suppose to be going?” The other asked.

 

“Hopefully somewhere nice.” She smiled.

 

Both remained quiet when the first one spoke up, “Pardon ma’am?”

 

She got off the motorcycle and flipped down the kick stand, “Can’t you tell I’m interested, take the offer before it expires.” She purred approaching them.

 

The two looked at each other, “Sorry, we’re not interested.” The first tom shook his head.

 

“Aww common.” She pouted pressed against him.

 

“Hold on just a sec Carl, I kinda like this.” The second tom gave Bomba a look, “I mean how often does a hot queen come up to you and ask for sex hmm?”

 

“Well when you put it that way…” His hands crept alone her back. She felt really uncomfortable, but one wrong move could blow her cover. The other tom grabbed her and threw her to the wall. His hands went along her waist and his fingers felt the knife. He jumped back.

 

“She’s a spy!” He cried.

 

“Surprise…” She purred seductively and swung her knife slicing open his neck watching his blood pour out. She turned to the other tom, and sliced his throat as well so he couldn’t cry for help. She dragged the bodies into the long grass near the building. It was dark but only a bit. It was that time of day when you could see things fine but the sky was a blue colour.

 

She then stepped out of the grass and made a hand signal for the team to move up. The four others came to her, “Guys that was really nasty, never make me do that again.”

 

“Slit someone’s throat or seduce someone?” Demeter asked.

 

“Seduce someone… god I feel gross right now…” She looked sick.

 

“We’ll worry about that after. Now how are we getting in?” Alonzo interrupted.

 

“The door needs a code and probably if the wrong code is entered more then once the alarm will go off.” Munkustrap examined the keypad.

 

“Plan B then?” Bomba asked. Munkustrap nodded. Munkustrap had a bag slung over his shoulder that had equipment in it. He pulled out a grapple. He threw it up and caught it on something.

 

“Alonzo go first.” Munkustrap ordered. Alonzo nodded and climbed up the rope. When he was near the edge of the roof he pulled out his magnum that had a silencer on it. He peered over the edge and saw two toms guarding a door on the roof. He examined both. One was walking back and fourth watching for anything while one watched over the side of the building for movement on the east side of the building. He took aim at the one watching over the grass and shot him in the back of the head. He fell over the side of the building unnoticed by the other guard. Alonzo made a fist telling the team to hold for a minute. He crawled over the edge of the roof and silently walked over to the guard who was pacing towards the west side where the bodies of the other guards were. He wouldn’t be able to see them because of how dark it was now. Alonzo hit him with the pistol knocking him out. He dragged him to the edge and threw him over. He walked back over to where the grapple was and motioned for the others to follow up the rope.

 

Once they were all up Demeter looked t the door, “If we go in there, won’t the alarm still go off?”

 

“I doubt it, I mean how would those guys get in? There’s no keypad so they were probably just grunts.” Munkustrap pointed out. Demeter nodded. She had a bad feeling, “Lets go.” Munkustrap went in through the door and down the stairs that were there. They entered an open room and walked in slowly. There were a few crates but that was it.

 

“This place looks dead.” Bombalurina spoke cutting the silence, “Where is everybody?”

 

Suddenly cats poured in through the door across the room and the team dogged bullets going every which way and ducked behind crates.

 

“Answer your question baby?” Munkustrap yelled over his gunfire.

 

Bomba was firing as well and turned to Demeter, “We aren’t you firing as well?”

 

“I’m a medical officer not a marine! I don’t know how to use a gun.” Demeter admitted.

 

“You tell me this now!” Bombalurina shot her an angry look. Suddenly she fell to the floor and everything went blank. Good things never came of that. She woke up on the floor of a holding cell. “Oh… my back of my head…” She rubbed her head, “Dem? Munkus? Alonzo?” She whispered.

 

“Mommy?” Jemima’s soft voice came.

 

“Jem? Where are you honey?” Bomba looked around.

 

“Over here.” Jemima replied sounding upset.

 

Bomba saw her in the cell next to her, “Oh Jem!” She cried of happiness, “I’m so happy you’re alright.” She was trying to hug her through the cell. She then looked around, “Dem?”

 

“Over there Bomba.” Munkustrap replied from the cell in front of her, “Demeter’s in the cell beside you still unconscious.”

 

Bomba rushed over to the other side of her cell seeing Demeter on the floor, “Oh this sucks! I can see everyone but I can’t get to everyone.”

 

“Erm…” Demeter moaned sitting up a little, “Holy shit my head.”  She rubbed both sides of her head, “What happened?”

 

“We got really drunk.” Bomba replied sarcastically, “Why didn’t you tell us you couldn’t use a gun before so we could explain it!”

 

“I thought you’d be mad.” Demeter softly replied, “Obviously this way was a worse idea.”

 

“Obviously.” Bomba hissed, “Come here.” She motioned for Demeter to come to the side of the cage closest to Bomba. Bomba. She her through the cage and smiled, “I’m just glad that your alright.”

 

A door opened in the room and two toms came in. they walked over to both the queens cells, “Which ones best?”

 

“The golden ones most vulnerable.” The other replied, "The scarlet
ones feisty. I like feisty so she's mine."

"What?" Demeter tightened her grip on Bomba, "What are you talking
about?"

"The boss said we had to torture the lot of you, and to start raping
you two queens would not only be unpleasant for you but also to your
toms over there." the tom replied, "Not to mention the images that
will be going through your kits head over there."

"Don't you dare! You stay away from us!" Bombalurina snarled as the
second tom unlocked her cell and to get in. He locked the door
behind him.

"Come here pretty queen." He grinned walking towards her.

"Bomba don't let him get me." Demeter whispered in fright.

"I won't hun." She frowned, "I need to kill this tom so we can get
outta here, that means I'm going to have to let you go."

"No don't! Please don't!" Demeter tightened her grip.

"Just hold on to the bars, I'll get you outta there in a second."
Bombalurina stood up.

"I'm gonna enjoy this." The tom smirked.

"No your not!" Bomba hissed backing away from him, "Because your not
gonna make it outta here alive."

"I like your enthusiasm, its making me hot." He grabbed her by the
arm roughly, "Your so hot." He pushed her against a wall and kissed her neck.

"Get the fuck off of me!" She kicked him in the groin. He groaned and fell to the floor curled in a ball.

"Ohhh..." He groaned in pain, "You bitch..."

"Damn straight!" She kicked him in the back, "Don't you ever touch me!"
She grabbed the keys out of his pocket. Unfortunately he hadn’t been as badly hurt as she had hoped. He gripped her ankle and tripped her crawling onto her.

"Not so clever eh red?" he smirked sitting on top of her. She rubbed her head. It had hit the rock ground hard it now it was throbbing. His hands rubbed around her chest.

"Stop touching me!" She hissed slapping his hands. She kicked him off of herself and grabbed him in a headlock, "Show you to try and rape me you sick mother-"

"Bomba don't curse when Jemima's right there." Munkustrap called to her. Bomba looked over at her young kit watching her through the bars.

The door the two toms had come in opened and a tall handsome tome walked in followed by several other toms. The handsome tom looked like an important guy, dressed in a tux and bow. Reminded Bomba of James Bond. She wasn't all that impressed; she wasn’t a 007 fan.

"I send you two in to do a simple task and yet again you have failed! I'd send you to the dungeons but you’re already in there." He chuckled, "Perhaps these queens would have more fun torturing you." He looked at Demeter still clutched to the bars.

"Who the hell are you?" Bomba snapped releasing the tom that had passed out from lack of air.

"That's none of your business Ms.Red." He replied sharply, "I'd like you to come with me; you and Munkustrap."

"What about her?" The tom in the cell was referring to Demeter.

"Leave her be. She's not worth it." He replied deeply, "Let them out." A tom let Bomba and Munkustrap out but cuffed them. They were led out of the room by the handsome tom. The corridors were dark and damp and smelt funny. The lights were very dim but that was probably from the age of the building. The couple was now in an office sitting in two chairs facing the handsome tom. Two toms stood beside his desk, one on each side guarding him armed with machine guns. The two were uncuffed.

"Why did you drag us here?" Munkustrap snapped, "What do you want this us? And where's Tugger?"

"Tugger is fine. He's at the medical office being treated." The tom replied.

"Treated?" Munkustrap repeated, “Why treated?”

" Tugger is going to be given a choice later. He needs to be at top status to make it." the tom smirked.

"Enough of this, tell us your name." Bomba hissed angrily.

"My name is Plato." He answered finally. Bomba made a shocked face, "Oh, you've heard of me." He made a pleased smile.

"You were Macavity's friend." Bomba replied calmly.

"I know, I remember." Plato nodded, "Until we went our separate ways. Now all that’s left of his work are you four. I bet your regretting joining his corporation huh?" He grinned evilly.

"Not really." Munkustrap replied, "See I met Bomba there. Otherwise I might not of met her."

"Speaking of Bomba," Plato snapped his fingers and a tom brought in Jemima.

"Jemima!" Bomba cried.

"Mommy!" Jemima wailed.

"What did you do to her?" She shot a glare at Plato.

"Nothing. She just misses you that’s all." Plato replied, "Let the kit go."

The tom released Jemima's hand and Jemima ran to her mother. "Jem!" Bomba cried, tears streaming down her face, "I'm so glad you’re alright!" Jemima cuddled against her mother burying her face in her chest wanting the protection of her mother. Munkustrap leaned over and stroked Jemima's head.

"You two remember the last time you saw her? Munkustrap was 'raping' you against the wall." Plato chuckled. "That was a fun video."

"What? How-" Bomba was cut off.

"We had spies in the house at the time. They were watching your every move. Every single movement they made they got it on camera." he went on, "You two live a very sexual life. Ever thought about getting a hobby?"

"You bastard!" Bomba hissed, "You’re a pervert too!"

"Why is that? I wasn't watching it for the pleasure of me. I was watching it so my men would get their jobs done right. Ms. Red you’re not the main attraction. We don't come to your house to see you. You have to get it out of your head that toms only want you." Plato explained, "Your so vain..."


"I'm not vain you sick fuck!" She snarled letting Jemima sit with Munkustrap.

"Please take Munkustrap out of the room." Plato narrowed his eyes at Bomba. She had really drawn the line. He motioned for all the toms to leave and take Jemima as well.

 

“Don’t touch her!” Bombalurina hissed leaping at the toms taking her daughter.

 

“Restrain her before she hurts someone.” Plato sighed putting his hand on his forehead. She was getting on his nerves like crazy. After she was retrained and all the other toms including the guards out of the room, Plato stared at her pondering. His eyes didn’t say much. They were dark and unreadable. His eyes almost seemed dead.

 

“Well what do you want?" Bomba finally spoke.

 

“It’s not what I want, its what you want. You want your daughter back. You want to live your normal life with Munkustrap, correct?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Well my dear I’m sorry to say but that’s not how it works. Your not going to get your happy ending.” Plato made a chuckle.

 

“What was the point of even asking what I wanted if I don’t have a say in anything?” She grunted.

 

“Well its fun to make you angry.”

 

“Why did you bring us here? Why did you kidnap us? Capture us to be more precise.” She questioned.

 

“You see,” He leaned forward in his chair, “I don’t like Macavity. He’s a little shit.”

 

“So why attack us? As if we liked Macavity any more then you did. I just wanted the money.” Her honesty was kicking back in.

 

“I see. Weather or not you liked him or liked working for him, you still did and that’s all I need to want you all to suffer.” He stood up walking to the window. Outside it was pitch black.

 

“But Jemima, she has nothing to do with this.” She snapped, “You have no right to do this!”

 

“Don’t I?” He growled. He turned back and leaned over the desk being face-to-face with her, “You killed many of my partners. Growltiger, Admetus… but not Tugger.” He stood up straight, “See from what I hear, you and Tugger had a little thing. He was crazy about you.”

 

“As if I didn’t know that.” She mumbled.

 

“There was also a rumor going around that you two had sex.”

 

“We did not!” She yelled, “I would never let that idiot touch me, let alone have sex with me!”

 

“What about at your wedding, when you two danced?” He raised an eyebrow.

 

“I was drunk.” She paused, “How did you know we danced?”

 

“We’ve been watching you for a long time. We were waiting till you got pregnant. We kinda figured that would happen.” He leaned against his desk.

 

“Go to hell.” She muttered under her breath.

 

He approached her and slapped her harshly, “Hell?” He shook his head, “My dear you don’t know what Hell is.”

 

“No… I think I do.” She smirked, “Being you must be hell.” He slapped her again on the other cheek. She spat on the floor.

 

“Watch your tongue. I have all night to slap you around.” He warned.

 

“Do your worst chicken shit. I’ve already suffered enough.” She looked at him challengingly, “Hell why don’t you just go ahead and rape me.”

 

“You’d like that wouldn’t you?” He made his face inches from hers, “It’s a shame I’m not that kind of tom.” He straightened his back, “I’m just one to kick people around for a bit.” He kneed her in the stomach knocking the wind out of her. She groaned in pain. “Aww seems Bombalurina can’t take the pain.” He mocked kicking the chair over. Her hip hit it hard. Pain shot all through the left side of her body.

 

“Fucker…” She grumbled.

 

He kicked her in the stomach watching her black out for a minute. He pulled the chair that she was tied to back up and slapped her lightly on the cheek making her come to her senses, “Stay with me red, I’m just getting started.”

 

Munkustrap was brought to a dark square shaped room with one light that hung above him like some old fashioned questioning chamber. There were 2 chairs facing each other. He was put in one with his hands behind him. A queen came into the room. She was tall and a dark brown. She had dark and evil looking eyes. She sat in front of Munkustrap in a black skirt and a white dress shirt. She looked at him for a few moments getting a good look at this tom.

 

“Hello Munkustrap.” She spoke, “You don’t know me but I sure as hell know you.”

 

“I didn’t realize I was so popular.” He wasn’t in a good mood so smart talking was a natural reaction to that.

 

“Are you not curious as to who I am?” She gave him a puzzled look.

 

“Honestly…” He looked around then back to her, “I couldn’t care less bitch.”

 

“Well for any inquiring minds, I’m Exotica. I work for Plato.” She crossed her legs and got comfortable on the chair, “I know about your wife as well. What was her name?”

 

“Nothing concerning you.” He growled quietly, “What do you care anyways?”

 

“Well Plato wanted me to interrogate you. Maybe Mac had some backup plan, like another site for HQ.”

 

“Well sorry to rain on your fucking parade but I don’t know of any other HQ.” He narrowed his eyes at her, “We through?”

 

“The only problem with your answer is that anyone could tell me that. You could be hiding something.” She leaned forward staring him down.

 

“I was no commanding officer lady. I wouldn’t know of anything like that.”

 

“You still might know something. If you refuse to talk… You’ll regret it immensely.”

 

Bombalurina hissed at Plato angrily as he slapped her again, “Stop slapping me you asshole!”

 

There was a quiet beep and Plato picked up a walkie-talkie that was sitting on his desk, “What is it now? Oh… I see.” He set it back down and turned to Bombalurina, “I have a surprise for you.”

 

“Oh I’m so joyful.” She rolled her eyes. He turned her chair around and turned on a TV behind her. It showed Munkustrap sitting with a queen in front of him. She began talking to him:

 

“Why would I regret it?” He questioned.

 

The queen grinned and snapped her fingers. The door opened and a tom brought in Jemima, “You’ll harm your little girl that’s why.”

 

“You can’t force me to harm her and if you lay even a finger on her I’ll rip your head off.” He warned.

 

“Oh well said Munkus.” Bombalurina smirked.

 

“Oh is he making you horney?” Plato mocked.

 

“Shut up fuck face.” She shot Plato a nasty look. She always did enjoy saying that.

 

Exotica picked up a needle, “See this?” She referred to the needle, “This is plan 67. You don’t tell us what we want to hear, I inject you with this and leave the kit in here with you. We’ll watch you turn and devour your sweet Jemima.”

 

Munkustrap’s eyes widened and his jaw opened a little and he gasped quietly, “No…”

 

“We will if you don’t answer all of our questions. Did I forget to mention your wife is being beaten right now?” Exotica grinned, “I’ll be going to see her soon.”

 

“You bitch!” He snarled shooting towards her but was restrained by his chair, “I’ll fucking kill you!”

 

“Ah, ah, ah.” She shook a finger at him, “You have to behave or your kit will be eaten alive by you. We could bring your wife in too for you to kill if you want.” Munkustrap stopped struggling. He didn’t want to eat his family alive, “Ok my pet. Where to start?”

 

Bombalurina screamed, “You fucker! You sick fat ass bastard! I’ll kick my foot so far up your ass you’ll be sucking my toes till your funeral!”

 

“Now that isn’t very friendly.” He pushed her chair making it fall backwards. She hit the ground closing her eyes enduring the fiery pain racing around her head and back, “Maybe I would like to rape you. My mood as changed rapidly since five minutes ago.” He smirked.

 

“All of a sudden I regret saying anything to you.” She struggled to free her tied hands underneath her and the chair.  She rolled over onto her side still strapped to the chair. She tried to crawl but didn’t get very far until Plato pulled the chair upright again.

 

“You fight to much. Maybe you need time to hang back and relax.” He turned the chair around and walked back to his chair looking very deep in thought, “What to do what to do…” She watched him with blood trickling out of her mouth. “Oh dear you’re bleeding.” He approached her with a tissue.

 

“Touch me and I’ll bite your finger off!” She warned.

 

“I don’t doubt you would do that.” He stopped walking, “Which is why I’m going to keep that warning clear in my mind.” He placed the tissue back in his pocket. He walked around behind her and untied her hands.

 

“What are you doing?” She questioned feeling ill to her stomach. Maybe it was from being kicked there to hard.

 

“I’m untying you.” He replied simply, “It’s easier to throw you around without the chair attached.” He grabbed her by the hair and pulled her up out of the chair. He kicked her in the back sending her onto his desk and sliding over it. She growled angrily as she stood to her feet. He grabbed her by the shirt and flung her into a picture pinning her between him and the wall, “Being tortured isn’t fun is it?”

 

“I’ve been tortured before dip shit. You aren’t very good at it.” She spat at him. He glared at her and threw her into the wall harshly listening to her cough trying to catch her breath, “Oh your real tough, throwing me into walls and shit.” She stood up shakily.

 

He had to admit she had a lot of endurance in her. She could take a hit and get back up no matter how bad it hurt. Maybe she got that from Macavity. He approached her slowly, “You think your tough don’t you red?” He punched her in the gut. She cringed at his impact and groaned curving her back. The pain was unbearable. She wasn’t sure she could put up with much more of it.

 

“Ohhh…” She groaned using the wall to steady herself, not wanting to fall to the floor.  She refused to show weakness. Especially not to him or any other cat working for him. He stepped towards her and pulled her into his arms.

 

“Your broken Bombalurina. No ones going to save you now.” He softly spoke to her, “You might as well just give up now.”

 

“I… I don’t think so.” She pushed him away with what little strength she had left. She didn’t really push him away. It was more like her pushing against him and falling back against the wall. She breathed heavily. Every breath she took increased the pain she felt in her stomach. She threw up beside herself gasping for air.

 

“Dear Bomba… Look at how beaten you are. Why bother trying to fight it? You’re just hurting yourself more.” He shook his head.

 

“I don’t care…” She whipped her mouth with the back of her hand, “I won’t let you harm my baby.”

 

“Jemima? I won’t be harming her. Didn’t you hear? Munkustrap will be if you two don’t obey.” Plato took a step away from her, “Come lets get you back into the chair before you hurt yourself.” He put out his hand to help her.

 

“No… Don’t… don’t…” She felt herself growing weaker every word she spoke, “Don’t…” She collapsed on the floor.

 

Plato shook his head, “Your such a fool. You and your husband both.” He picked her up and walked for the door.

 

Munkustrap was becoming very irritated, “Look lady, I don’t know anything! How am I supposed to give you a good answer! Do you want me to make something up so you have something to go on?”

 

“It would get us somewhere at least.” Exotica rubbed her forehead impatiently, “So your telling me during all your years of working for them, you never heard anything about a second HQ? Not once? Not even talk about them planning one?”

 

“No I didn’t. I have nothing to tell you.” He snarled, “You can ask anyone else here. We know nothing.”

 

“Maybe I should ask your wife.” Exotica pressed her finger to her ear, “But from what my sources say, she isn’t in much condition to talk.” From how she had put her finger to her ear it was obvious she had a walkie-talkie in her ear. He didn’t understand. Why wouldn’t she be in much condition to talk?

 

The door opened slowly with Plato carrying Bombalurina into the room. He set her down on the cold hard floor and stood up fixing his jacket, “Hello Munkustrap. I’m sorry about your wife. I can’t stand people that are full of themselves.” Exotica left the room.

 

Munkustrap couldn’t respond. He was just staring at his broken wife on the floor. He wanted to cry. He wanted to cry so hard for her. He wanted to hold her and tell her it was ok, that back up was coming, but no back up was coming. They were all they had.

 

“Mommy!” Jemima cried tears streaming as she saw her mother lying on the floor bleeding from her mouth. Her shirt was torn a little from Plato. “Mommy!” Jemima started crying harder, “Mommy wake up!”

 

“I’m sorry kit, your mother isn’t getting up any time soon.” Plato’s cold voice told her, “She’s been beaten.”

 

“Jem…” Bombalurina muttered as more blood poured from her mouth.

 

“Mommy! Get up! Help Daddy!” Jemima pleaded.

 

Munkustrap was still traumatized by the sight of his wife. He finally found it in himself to look away and at Plato, “You sick little shit!” He yelled.

 

“Mommy…” Jemima’s voice trailed off into a long sob.

 

“Let the kit go.” Plato ordered. He couldn’t stand her whining anymore. Jemima ran to her mother’s side.

 

“Mommy! You’re bleeding.” Jemima pointed out the obvious, “Do you hurt?”

 

“No baby, Mommy’s… mommy’s going to be just fine.” Bombalurina coughed up a little more blood.

 

“Stop lying to your kit Bomba. Your obvious hurt pretty bad if you’re coughing up blood.” Plato icily remarked.

 

Jemima used the bottom of her shirt to whip away some of Bombalurina blood. Tears trickled down the scarlet queens cheek. Jemima was so sweet and caring even if she was just four years old. “Don’t cry mommy. I just wanna help.” Jemima cried whipping away her own tears, “I don’t want you to bleed no more.” Jemima lay beside Bombalurina who was unable to move. Bombalurina wrapped her arm around the kitten and hugged her as tight as she could.

 

“You have to be strong Jem.” Bombalurina told her, “You have to be strong for me.”

 

“I will mommy.” Jemima whipped away more tears, “I will be strong. I’ll go to the gym like you.”

 

Bombalurina laughed quietly spitting out more blood, “No, you have to be strong emotionally. Never let anyone tell you anything you don’t believe.”

 

Munkustrap was glaring at Plato staring him down, “You are disgusting!” He hissed.

 

“What can I say? Technically I’m the ‘bad guy’.” Plato replied before exiting the room leaving but 2 guards outside the room. One untied Munkustrap letting him go to his wife on the floor. The guards stayed by the door guarding it.

 

“Baby, oh god your bleeding.” He rested her head on his leg as he sat down, “What hurts?”

 

“My head, my stomach and my back.” She replied coughing harshly.

 

“I think your going to be ok Bomba.” He patted her sweaty forehead, “We’ll get out of this.”

 

Demeter sat in the corner of her cell holding her knees to her chest being spoken to by Alonzo, “It’s ok Dem… We’ll get out of this. I’m sure Munkustrap, Bomba and Jemima are fine.” He reassured her.

 

“You really think so?” She asked quietly looking up from her knees.

 

“I wouldn’t count on that.” Exotica entered their view, “Plato did quite a number on that queen. I don’t know if she’ll even make it out of here alive.” The two cats stared at her wondering who she was and how she knew all that. The queen continued walking and went through the door at the end of the corridor that was lined with cells.

 

“You don’t think that was true… do you Alonzo?” Demeter looked over at the tom with tear soaked eyes.

 

“I… I don’t know Demeter. What I do know is that we need to get out of here soon. I can’t stand the thought of them being tortured.” Alonzo rubbed her eyes. Images floated around his mind, haunting him. Teasing him.

 

“Alonzo… I just want you to know… If we don’t make it out of here… I love you…” Demeter flicked away a tear off her cheek.

 

“I love you too Dem, and because of that I promise that we’ll get out of here.” Alonzo stood to his feet. He wasn’t going to rest till they were safe.

 

Exotica stood in the infirmary talking to one of the nurses. Tugger’s stats were fine. He was in great health. When they had been jumped he suffered minor injuries. He was unconscious at the moment. The cause was from the butt of the gun that had hit him in the head.

 

“So he’s going to be ok?” Exotica asked.

 

“Yes. He’s perfectly fine. He should wake up soon, or in a few hours. It’s best to let him rest.” The nurse explained.

 

Exotica nodded, “Ok. I think I’ll stay with him for now.”

 

“Alright. Call if you need anything,” The nurse then exited the room to her office.

 

Exotica watched her leave then brought a chair up beside the Tugger’s bed. She watched him lay there motionless: Almost dead. She stroked his cheek with her dark brown hand, “Oh Tugger what have you done to yourself?”

 

Alonzo was walking around his cell looking for a weak spot in the wall. Maybe he could kick his way out. What was he thinking? He couldn’t kick through a wall! Being trapped in there was really getting the best of him. Last time he was captured he hadn’t taken it so well and now he was able to cope better. He had to; he didn’t want Demeter to panic as well.

 

“I can’t find a way of this cell…” Alonzo grunted kicking the bars angrily, “God this sucks!” He hissed.

 

“Wait.” Demeter looked in the other cell. The tom that Bomba had knocked out was still on the floor. “If I could just reach…” She put her arm through the cell reaching for the keys that had been dropped on the floor. She managed to get a finger through the hoop and pull them in her cell.

 

“Way to go Dem.” Alonzo smiled as she unlocked her cell. She walked to his and unlocked his.

 

“There’s probably camera’s in here.” Demeter whispered.

 

“Yeah, there’s on right there.” Alonzo pointed to one looking right at them. Demeter walked towards it.

 

“Can you give me a boost?” Demeter asked. Alonzo picked her up high enough so she could reach the camera. She pulled some tweezers out of one of the pockets on her pants. She clicked all the wires just in case.

 

“I thought you said you were just a medical officer?” Alonzo asked setting her down.

 

“I am. I was trained in several other fields as well. I was trained with a pistol at one point but I hardly remember anything about that training.” She admitted sadly. “Come.” She took him by the hand and knelt down beside a vent, “If we travel through the vents, no camera’s will pick us up.”

 

“Good plan.” Alonzo nodded, “That’s using you brain.”

 

“Common, we might not have much time.” Demeter crawled in through the vent.

 

“Wait.” Alonzo grabbed her foot after they had crawled at least 20 meters around the vents “Here.” He handed her a pistol.

 

“What’s this for?” She whispered.

 

“Pistols are easy to use. You’re going to need a gun to defend yourself.” He whispered back, “Just make sure the safety is off before using it.”

 

“Thanks.” She smiled thankfully before crawling on.

 

Munkustrap was holding Bombalurina in his arms sitting with Jemima sitting beside him watching him with big eyes. He could tell she was frightened. He couldn’t blame her. He was too. Bombalurina had stopped bleeding and her future looked bright. She was feeling better as well.

 

“Are you feeling better?” He asked stroking her cheek.

 

“Mommy? You better?” Jemima asked watching her mother sit up on her own beside her father.

 

“Yeah, I think I’m ok.” She rubbed her stomach. Jemima crawled up beside Bombalurina and kissed her forehead.

 

“I love you mommy.” Jemima sat in front of her mother sucking her thumb.

 

“I love you too. Get your thumb out of your mouth.” Bombalurina purred. She saw the blood on Jemima’s shirt. “Oh god did they hurt you?” She picked Jemima up in her arms pulling her shirt up looking for wounds.

 

“No, she was trying to wipe away the blood that was coming out of your mouth. Don’t you remember?” Munkustrap asked.

 

“Not really. I sort of do.” She looked down at Jemima with loving eyes. “Thank you Jem.”

 

“Your welcome mommy.” She replied putting her thumb right back in her mouth. Bombalurina pulled at Jemima’s arm telling her to take it out. She quickly did and looked at her mother rubbing her stomach again.

 

“We really need to get out of here.” Munkustrap stated looking at Bombalurina as she picked up Jemima in her arms again.

 

“How?” She asked, “As you can plainly see, I don’t have my gun anymore. I don’t have anything anymore. No one does. We were unarmed when they put us in the holding cells.”

 

“Well we better hope Alonzo and Demeter somehow managed to get out and are looking for us now.” Munkustrap sighed.

 

Plato walked around the infirmary for the Tugger’s bed. He saw Exotica sitting beside him watching him sleep. He stood behind her watching her watch him, “Having fun?”

 

Exotica jumped up and turned around, “God damnit Plato you scared me.” She growled.

 

“I’m a scary kinda guy.” He smiled evilly, “How is our friend doing?”

 

“Fine. He’s slept like a baby.” The brown queen replied looking back at the Tugger then back to Plato.

 

“Do you think he’ll remember you?” Plato asked her knowing it was something she hoped for.

 

“I don’t know. It’s unclear what he’d remember since Growltiger totally wiped his mind clean.” Exotica grunted angrily, “There’s a slight chance still.”

 

“I’m sure your hoping that that chance will pull through.” He could read Exotica almost like a book.

 

She looked at him not being able to hide that she did want him to remember her, “Who was it that he had fallen for in the phoenix group? Bombalurina?” She left the topic dead.

 

“Yes. Why, do you want to kill her?” Plato asked curiously raising a brow.

 

“I’ll spill every drop of blood out of her body.” Exotica hissed with a grin.

 

Plato grabbed Exotica by the arms violently, “You lay a hand on her and I’ll spill every drop of your blood out!”

 

Exotica looked at him in fright then with curiosity, “Why can’t I kill her?”

 

“I have plans for her.” Plato smirked, “Believe me, she’ll leave here a whole new queen.” Exotica didn’t understand his words. Was he going to rape her? Beat her leaving her an inch away from death? It wasn’t clear what he planned to do. It didn’t matter.

 

The Tugger’s eyes twitched, and he groaned sitting up, “Where… where are the others?” He rubbed his eyes. He looked right then left. He then saw Plato and Exotica. “Who are you?” He asked with narrowed eyes.

 

“I’m Plato. You may remember me.” He held out a friendly hand.

 

Tugger didn’t shake it, “What’s your purpose?” He looked at him through angry eyes.

 

“My purpose? To make sure you’re feeling at top health of course.” He smiled very friendlily.

 

“Who are you?” Tugger looked at Exotica just as angrily.

 

“You may remember me as well.” She smiled with a purr, “I’m-.”

 

“I don’t care. I don’t remember ether of you and I doubt if I did I’d like you any more.” He scowled at them.

 

“Wow, they really ground you down.” Plato sighed, “We’re friends of your fathers.”

 

“Growltiger?” That could only mean one thing: they weren’t good cats. His instincts told him not to trust them.

 

“Correct.” Plato nodded, “Good memory. Do you remember us?”

 

“No.” Tugger replied dryly, “And honestly knowing you knew my father I couldn’t care less.”

 

Exotica frowned.

 

“Tugger it was your father that told us he wanted you to continue what he had started. All his work is being left to you.” Plato explained.

 

“If my father wanted me to follow in his footprints, why did he wipe my memory? Why didn’t he just let me stay along side him?” Tugger questioned.

 

“It’s better to leave the unanswered for now. Please rest. If you need anything just call the nurse.” Plato went for the door. Exotica stood up with a frown and slowly left as well.

 

Alonzo and Demeter had been listening in through the vent. “Do you think he’s going to side with them?” Alonzo asked looking at Demeter.

 

“I doubt it. We have more important things to worry about.” Demeter crawled away to searching for Munkus and Bomba. They crawled through the vents quietly. They saw Bomba, Munkus and Jemima sitting on the floor of an interrogation room. “Psst!” Demeter whispered through the slits in the vent. Munkustrap looked up and saw golden fur shimmering from the light glowing through the went.

 

“Dem?” He whispered back.

 

“Hey from up here I can see cleavage!” Alonzo voice teased. Bombalurina looked up curiously.

 

“Alonzo this is no time for your stupid comments! Oh my god you can!” Demeter laughed softly. Bombalurina adjusted her shirt crossly.

 

“Munkustrap, can you get up to us?” Demeter asked watching him stand, “Is there anything you can stand on?”

 

Munkustrap looked around. He saw the chair he had been tied to, “Oh, here.” He brought it under the vent, “This will work.” He went back over to Bombalurina and helped her up on her feet. Jemima stood up watching him guide Bombalurina toward the chair.

 

“I don’t think so.” Exotica flung open the door with a smirk, “You think that will work? We have cameras all over this place. Even hidden ones in the vents. We’ve been watching you ever since you went in there.” Some marines rushed in from behind her and grabbed both adults and threw them to the ground. They cuffed them and pulled them back to their feet. A marine took Jemima by the hand and pulled her away.

 

“Jem!” Munkustrap watched her frustrated by the marine holding him back. Exotica motioned her hand towards the vent. A marine opened the vent door and there was a loud bang and he fell to the floor blood gushing out of his face.

 

Demeter was kneeling in the opening of the vent holding her pistol grimacing at them all. Alonzo smiled widely, “Nice shot!”

 

“Get them!” Exotica ordered. The marines charged toward the vent above floor and one by one they fell until Demeter and Alonzo both ran out of ammo. They were pulled out of the vent and they hit the floor making a loud noise. They were pulled back up and cuffed as well. “Your such a waste.” She shook her head in disgust, “All that power and will being wasted.”

 

Bombalurina snarled at her, “Bitch!” She was obviously feeling better because she was struggling like mad.

 

“Hey Bomba, remember don’t struggle because they’ll start to dislike you. You told me that when you and Munkustrap were making out during that one mission.” Alonzo said.

 

“Shut your face! We weren’t making out!”

 

“Whatever.” Alonzo rolled his eyes. She glared at him angrily shaking her head.

 

Exotica looked at the marines holding the Phoenix members back. She shook her head angrily. “This would have never happened if we had kept them locked up.” She hissed through her teeth, “Take them back to the cells. You two stay outside the door and make sure none of them get out.” She pointed to two marines standing off to the side, “Go!”

 

Tugger threw the covers off himself. He was still wearing what he had been before they caught him, “Ok, I need to find a way out of here.” He looked around. “What would Alonzo do?” He thought out loud. He caught glimpse of a vent and smiled, “Bingo.” He pulled a chair under the vent door and opened it. He pulled himself up and closed the little hatch behind him. He was unaware of the hidden cameras.

 

He crawled toward another hatch and peered through the slits. There were a few marines sitting at a table, playing cards and smoking. That defiantly wasn’t where they were. He continued on. He went by several different hatches. He had gone by Plato’s office and the main room. He finally found the holding cells and opened the hatch.

 

Bombalurina was holding Jemima close to herself, cradling her. Munkustrap sat in the cell beside them were Demeter was originally. He watched Bomba sadly. He wanted to be there with them. Alonzo was in the same cell he had been and Demeter was in Munkustrap’s old cell.

 

“We’re fucked…” Alonzo grunted sitting on the ground against the wall, “We’re so fucked…”

 

“Positive Lonz.” Munkustrap shot him a nasty glare. “We need to focus on finding a way out of here.” There was a loud metal clang and the four jumped. Tugger fell from the vent and hit the floor with a loud grunt.

 

“Tugger?” Bomba looked at him in shock.

 

Tugger stood to his feet dusting off his shirt, “That’d be me! I’m here to rescue you.”

 

“Good luck…” Demeter mumbled, “They have cams all over the vents.”

 

Tugger looked up at the vent he had just fallen from, “No way.” He looked back to Demeter, “Are you serious?”

 

Demeter nodded.

 

“Why wasn’t I told this before we came in here?” He snapped looking at Alonzo and then Munkustrap.

 

“We didn’t know.” Alonzo replied with a low growl, “Demeter and I just had the pleasure of finding out.”

 

“Oh…” Tugger replied quietly, “Well now what? They obviously know I’m here. What do I do now?”

 

“Make yourself useful and try and find a way to get us out of here.” Munkustrap hissed.

 

Plato walked down the hallway towards the holding cell. He was aware of Tugger’s being there and was going by himself. He opened the large heavy door, walking in past the two guards at its entrance. He looked around the room in confusion; Tugger wasn’t there. He walked more into the room and looked at the Phoenix members in their cells.

 

Tugger had been holding onto the vent on the ceiling above the door. He let go and landed on Plato. Plato hit the ground. He reached for his gun but Tugger grabbed it first. Tugger hulled Plato to his feet and slammed him into the wall.

 

“Tugger wai-“

 

“No more bullshit!” He yelled, “I want answers and your gonna give me them!”

 

Plato looked at Tugger who was holding him against the wall, “Ok. What do you want to know?”

 

“What was I like before my father whipped my mind?” Tugger asked poking Plato in the chest with the magnums tip.

 

“You were a bad guy Tugger. You killed for money, just like your friends here.” Plato referred to the Phoenix members, “You were evil Tugger. Just like your father; just like me.”

 

Tugger was quiet. He couldn’t believe he had been like that. He hated them now, just the thought of having been like them made him sick.

 

“Anything else?” Plato snottily inquired.

 

“Why did my father whip my mind?” He asked more calmly.

 

“You did the exact same thing you did now.” Plato replied.

 

Tugger looked at him puzzled. “What?”

 

“You turned on him! You turned on me! You fell for a queen. Luckily, we got her to come around to our side. We hoped you’d remember her, so she could convince you that our side was the place to be.”

 

“Who was it?”

 

“Exotica. The queen you met in the infirmary.”

 

Tugger took all this in. It made sence, and it came to Plato to quickly to be made up. “Your use for me is done.” Tugger turned Plato around and snapped his neck. Plato’s lifeless body fell to the floor. Tugger looked at it for several second. He felt satisfied, in an odd sick way.

 

He looked at Bomba sitting in the cell covering Jem’s eyes. She didn’t want her to be exposed to any more violence. He walked to Munkustrap’s cell and unlocked it. Munkustrap swiped the keys from Tugger and rushed to Bombalurina’s cell. Munkustrap ran to Bomba and hugged her tightly.

 

“I love you…” Bomba purred tears streaming down her face.

 

“I love you too…” Munkustrap’s hug on her tightened, “We’ll get out of here.”

 

“I love you both.” Jemima smiled from Bombalurina’s arms.

 

“I little help, here?” Alonzo spat from his cell. He stood at the cell door holding the bars. Munkustrap handed Tugger the keys and Tugger unlocked both Alonzo and Demeter’s cells.

 

“Alright lets go.” Munkustrap went for the door.

 

“Jem!” Munkustrap watched her frustrated by the marine holding him back. Exotica motioned her hand towards the vent. A marine opened the vent door and there was a loud bang and he fell to the floor blood gushing out of his face.

 

Demeter was kneeling in the opening of the vent holding her pistol grimacing at them all. Alonzo smiled widely, “Nice shot!”

 

“Get them!” Exotica ordered. The marines charged toward the vent above floor and one by one they fell until Demeter and Alonzo both ran out of ammo. They were pulled out of the vent and they hit the floor making a loud noise. They were pulled back up and cuffed as well. “Your such a waste.” She shook her head in disgust, “All that power and will being wasted.”

 

Bombalurina snarled at her, “Bitch!” She was obviously feeling better because she was struggling like mad.

 

“Hey Bomba, remember don’t struggle because they’ll start to dislike you. You told me that when you and Munkustrap were making out during that one mission.” Alonzo said.

 

“Shut your face! We weren’t making out!”

 

“Whatever.” Alonzo rolled his eyes. She glared at him angrily shaking her head.

 

Exotica looked at the marines holding the Phoenix members back. She shook her head angrily. “This would have never happened if we had kept them locked up.” She hissed through her teeth, “Take them back to the cells. You two stay outside the door and make sure none of them get out.” She pointed to two marines standing off to the side, “Go!”

 

Tugger threw the covers off himself. He was still wearing what he had been before they caught him, “Ok, I need to find a way out of here.” He looked around. “What would Alonzo do?” He thought out loud. He caught glimpse of a vent and smiled, “Bingo.” He pulled a chair under the vent door and opened it. He pulled himself up and closed the little hatch behind him. He was unaware of the hidden cameras.

 

He crawled toward another hatch and peered through the slits. There were a few marines sitting at a table, playing cards and smoking. That defiantly wasn’t where they were. He continued on. He went by several different hatches. He had gone by Plato’s office and the main room. He finally found the holding cells and opened the hatch.

 

Bombalurina was holding Jemima close to herself, cradling her. Munkustrap sat in the cell beside them were Demeter was originally. He watched Bomba sadly. He wanted to be there with them. Alonzo was in the same cell he had been and Demeter was in Munkustrap’s old cell.

 

“We’re fucked…” Alonzo grunted sitting on the ground against the wall, “We’re so fucked…”

 

“Positive Lonz.” Munkustrap shot him a nasty glare. “We need to focus on finding a way out of here.” There was a loud metal clang and the four jumped. Tugger fell from the vent and hit the floor with a loud grunt.

 

“Tugger?” Bomba looked at him in shock.

 

Tugger stood to his feet dusting off his shirt, “That’d be me! I’m here to rescue you.”

 

“Good luck…” Demeter mumbled, “They have cams all over the vents.”

 

Tugger looked up at the vent he had just fallen from, “No way.” He looked back to Demeter, “Are you serious?”

 

Demeter nodded.

 

“Why wasn’t I told this before we came in here?” He snapped looking at Alonzo and then Munkustrap.

 

“We didn’t know.” Alonzo replied with a low growl, “Demeter and I just had the pleasure of finding out.”

 

“Oh…” Tugger replied quietly, “Well now what? They obviously know I’m here. What do I do now?”

 

“Make yourself useful and try and find a way to get us out of here.” Munkustrap hissed.

 

Plato walked down the hallway towards the holding cell. He was aware of Tugger’s being there and was going by himself. He opened the large heavy door, walking in past the two guards at its entrance. He looked around the room in confusion; Tugger wasn’t there. He walked more into the room and looked at the Phoenix members in their cells.

 

Tugger had been holding onto the vent on the ceiling above the door. He let go and landed on Plato. Plato hit the ground. He reached for his gun but Tugger grabbed it first. Tugger hulled Plato to his feet and slammed him into the wall.

 

“Tugger wai-“

 

“No more bullshit!” He yelled, “I want answers and your gonna give me them!”

 

Plato looked at Tugger who was holding him against the wall, “Ok. What do you want to know?”

 

“What was I like before my father whipped my mind?” Tugger asked poking Plato in the chest with the magnums tip.

 

“You were a bad guy Tugger. You killed for money, just like your friends here.” Plato referred to the Phoenix members, “You were evil Tugger. Just like your father; just like me.”

 

Tugger was quiet. He couldn’t believe he had been like that. He hated them now, just the thought of having been like them made him sick.

 

“Anything else?” Plato snottily inquired.

 

“Why did my father whip my mind?” He asked more calmly.

 

“You did the exact same thing you did now.” Plato replied.

 

Tugger looked at him puzzled. “What?”

 

“You turned on him! You turned on me! You fell for a queen. Luckily, we got her to come around to our side. We hoped you’d remember her, so she could convince you that our side was the place to be.”

 

“Who was it?”

 

“Exotica. The queen you met in the infirmary.”

 

Tugger took all this in. It made sence, and it came to Plato to quickly to be made up. “Your use for me is done.” Tugger turned Plato around and snapped his neck. Plato’s lifeless body fell to the floor. Tugger looked at it for several second. He felt satisfied, in an odd sick way.

 

He looked at Bomba sitting in the cell covering Jem’s eyes. She didn’t want her to be exposed to any more violence. He walked to Munkustrap’s cell and unlocked it. Munkustrap swiped the keys from Tugger and rushed to Bombalurina’s cell. Munkustrap ran to Bomba and hugged her tightly.

 

“I love you…” Bomba purred tears streaming down her face.

 

“I love you too…” Munkustrap’s hug on her tightened, “We’ll get out of here.”

 

“I love you both.” Jemima smiled from Bombalurina’s arms.

 

“I little help, here?” Alonzo spat from his cell. He stood at the cell door holding the bars. Munkustrap handed Tugger the keys and Tugger unlocked both Alonzo and Demeter’s cells.

 

“Alright lets go.” Munkustrap went for the door.

 

“No wait, when I was going through the vents, I saw two guards outside the door.” Tugger stopped Munkustrap, “We need to use the vents.”

 

“The vents have camera’s.” Demeter reminded him.

 

“Yes, but the camera screens are in Plato’s office.” Tugger looked to Demeter, “I saw another door in Plato’s office. Inside were the camera screens.”

 

“So… Plato was the one who sent Exotica back to the interrogation room?” Munkustrap asked.

 

Tugger nodded.

 

“In that case,” Alonzo went to the vent he and Demeter had used before. It was located on the floor. Alonzo took the vent cover off and looked to the three, “After you.”

 

Now that the group was safe from any camera problems, they knew it wouldn’t take much to get out of that place. Although, the plan was to wipe out everyone in that building and get Jemima. So far the plan was going in reveres: Save Jemima then whip out everyone.

 

“We need to get some weapons.” Munkustrap spoke as they crawled through the vent. “See if you can see an armory or something.”

 

“An armory would be guarded.” Tugger replied.

 

“Yeah, from the outside. We’re not going through the door.” Munkustrap added.

 

“Oh right.”

 

“Guys look!” Alonzo interrupted, “There’s our stuff!”

 

Munkustrap looked through the slits in the vent. It was the room where the marines were relaxing. “Good job Alonzo.” Munkustrap’s voice became irritated, “Why don’t you do the honors of going down and getting them?”

 

“Munkustrap’s right, going in there is suicide.” Demeter whispered, “We’ll have to keep looking for an armory.”

 

“But what if there isn’t an armory?” Bomba came into the conversation.

 

“Of course there would be an armory. Why wouldn’t there be?” Alonzo asked.

 

“Because they already have-“ There was a loud screech that sounded like metal scraping together that interrupted Bombalurina, “What the hell was that?” She asked startled. The vent shook and the bottom of it gave out and Bombalurina, Alonzo and Demeter tumbled out of the vent. The metal bottom smashed into several marines. Three marines remained. They fell back in terror at the loud and sudden occurrence.

 

“Well…” Bombalurina stood up dusting herself off, “Not what I had in mind but ok” She looked at the marines watching them.

 

Alonzo rolled to his feet swiftly grabbing one of the machine guns one of the marines had before they were crushed by the metal. He held down the trigger and it fired at the marines. The three fell instantly. “That works.”

 

Munkustrap was still in the vent with Jemima. Watching the scene as it unfolded. Luckily it had all gone well.

 

Alonzo helped Demeter up, “You alright Dem?” She nodded as he hulled her to her feet.

 

Bombalurina stood under the vent, “Pass Jem down.” Munkustrap passed the kit to Bomba. She held Jemima close. Munkustrap jumped out of the vent and landed n the metal that had fallen.

 

“We ready to go?” Alonzo asked shouldering the gun.

 

“Let us get our weapons too.” Munkustrap went to the table that had their stuff on it. They put their belts back on and slung there AK 47s, except Alonzo who already had one slung. “Now we’re ready.”

 

“What about Jemima? I can’t fire and carry her.” Bomba pointed out.

 

“Let her walk.” Alonzo suggested.

 

“You can’t make her walk! She’s just a child!” Demeter snapped, more then she had intended to.

 

“Oh yeah… that’s right…” Alonzo replied softly.

 

“Keep your gun with you. We’ll just cover you while we go.” Munkustrap explained, “If you need your gun, you can set Jem down in cover and take down whoever is firing at you. Then I’ll take Jem. Ok?”

 

Bombalurina nodded, “That’s a plan.”

 

“Alright, lets move out.” Munkustrap ordered. Alonzo went into the hall first, making sure it was clear. They had to be extra careful now that they had Jemima with them. The team traveled through the halls. It was all quiet.

 

“Where the hell is everyone?” Tugger asked peering into the rooms as they went, “Why haven’t we run into anyone?”

 

“Who cares why? I’d rather have not run into anyone then to have run into someone.” Bomba replied walking past him still carrying Jemima. Tugger tilted his head checking out the scarlet queen’s butt. Alonzo walked by and smacked him in the back of the head. As if they needed any more conflict from Tugger and Munkus.

 

Munkustrap stopped and looked around a corner down a hallway. There was a door with a sign that said ‘EXIT’ above it. He turned back to the others, “I think I found a way out. Wait here, I want to go make sure it’s safe.” He slowly made his way down the hallway towards the door. He was aware that marines could burst through the door any minute or that the door could be connected to explosives. Sweat built up on his neck, as he grew closer to the door. When he reached it he placed a nervous hand on the metal bar. He pushed it open slightly and felt a cool breeze blow away his nervousness. He let out a sigh of relief. He motioned for Alonzo to follow with the others.

 

The group went outside and moved through the tall grass towards the dirt road. “God lets not do that again.” Alonzo whispered.

 

Demeter had a horrible feeling in her stomach. She wasn’t sure why. Something was wrong. There had to be more people in there. Why hadn’t they been detected? It didn’t make a bit of sence.

 

Alonzo opened the door to the van and hoped into the driver seat. Demeter sat up front beside him and strapped her seat belt on. Tugger jumped in the far back between the boxes that were back there. Bombalurina, Munkustrap and Jemima sat behind Demeter and Alonzo. Bomba strapped Jemima in on her left and turned to Munkustrap who was on her right. He looked like he was ill, but it was probably just from what they had gone through in there. He pulled Bombalurina towards him and kissed her passionately. He had wanted to do that the entire time they were in there knowing it could be there last moment together, but he knew the time was appropriate.

 

Tugger watched them, feeling the jealousy building up inside him again. That fire began to grow again. He wanted Bombalurina as his wife, and he lost her to… him. He wanted to kill Munkustrap. He found to ignore it.

 

Munkustrap released her and smiled. Bomba turned around to face Tugger. She could tell from the way he was glaring that he was jealous, very jealous. She gave him a little wink, just so he didn’t feel to unloved. Tugger smirked and Bombalurina turned back around and kissed Munkustrap again.

 

“Can we not make out?” Alonzo finally stated after a few minutes of kissing, “I’m sure that can wait till we get back to the hotel ya’know?”

 

“Nah…” Bombalurina teased kissing Munkustrap’s nose gently, “We can do it now.”

 

“And by ‘do it’ you mean what?” Alonzo asked curiously but really he was playing. After the drive back Bombalurina brought Jemima to the hotel room and collapsed on the bed. She was too tired to do anything other then sleep. Demeter collapsed beside the red queen and the kit. The three laid there looking almost dead, except Jemima who was sitting up playing with her toes.

 

The three toms walked in. Tugger went to his cot where he collapsed himself, but nearly missed the cot all together. Alonzo and Munkustrap looked at each other. “Um… Babe? I’d really prefer it if you’d let Munkustrap sleep there.” Alonzo spoke to the dead looking Demeter.

 

Demeter replied but it was muffled because her face was against the pillow.

 

Alonzo picked Demeter up himself and placed her on their bed. Alonzo went under the covers as well. He yawned loudly and closed his heavy eyelids. Sleeping was priority number one.

 

Munkustrap crawled beside Bombalurina and laid on her, “Hey beautiful.” He purred into her ear.

 

“Oh don’t start.” She growled trying to turn on her side. It was hard since Munkus was laying on her. “I’m tired, banged up and we’re in a room with 4 other cats.”

 

“You don’t really think I’d want to do that do you?” Munkustrap looked at her in shock, “I just called you beautiful. Am I not supposed to?”

 

“It sounded to me like you were flirting.” She grinned at him.

 

“Oh, my apologies for flirting.” He rolled his eyes. He slid off her and laid beside the queen. “God I’m so happy it’s over.”

 

Bombalurina cuddled up against him, “Oh me too.” Jemima cuddled up against her mother and fell asleep.

 

Demeter heard their comment and it made her feel sicker. It wasn’t over. There was still something out there, waiting. She just wanted to die. It would be over then, but not for everyone else. They would still suffer, and she didn’t want that. She wanted everyone to be ok. Demeter closed her eyes. Reality was nice but dreams were safer.

 

 

Very Early in the morning…

 

 

Demeter was the first to wake up. She sat up in the still dim light and just stared. She was deep in thought wondering what would happen next. She was afraid she’d become paranoid or something.

 

Alonzo sat up beside her, after he noticed she was just sitting there.  “Dem?” He whispered softly, “What are you doing?”

 

Demeter was shot back to reality and felt like that shot had been right into a wall, “Nothing…” She almost groaned. “Just tired.”

 

“Then why don’t you go back to sleep?” Alonzo asked kissing her shoulder.

 

“I can’t sleep.” She frowned. It was a lie she knew it, but she didn’t know what was wrong herself. She was hoping it would go away soon.

 

Alonzo hugged her, “Common. You’ll feel better with more sleep.” He brought her down on her pillow gently, “G’night Dem.”

 

She let that hang in the air and then replied, “Good night Lonz…”

 

 

Later that morning…

 

Munkustrap woke up with Bombalurina and his young kit Jemima snuggled up against him. That was all he ever wanted, a happy family that loved him. Things were different now though. Times had changed. He knew they would never be safe. Not ever.

 

Bombalurina’s eyes twitched and the scarlet queen looked at him through green eyes. She smiled at him happy to see his handsome face. He kissed her and smiled, “Good morning precious.”

 

“Good morning tiger.” She kissed him back.

 

“Good morning Tugger, Oh good morning to you too!” Tugger sounded jealous as ever and he was sitting at the small table reading something.

 

The two looked over at him unaware that he was awake, “Oh, hi Tugger.” Munkustrap said out of pure humanity. Bombalurina sat up and stretched out her back. Munkustrap did as well but stopped and cringed, “Oh my back…” He groaned rubbing his lower back.

 

“What’s the matter sweety?” Bombalurina asked.

 

“I think I hurt my back last night.” He continued to rub his back that was killing him. It felt like a knife had just been gabbed into him. It wouldn’t be a surprise if it were Tugger who did it.

 

“Oh I wasn’t that rough.” She teased. Tugger rolled his eyes.

 

“No seriously, it really hurts.” Munkustrap frowned.

 

“Aw my poor big handsome guy.” She purred, “Lay on your stomach and I’ll rub it for you.” It didn’t take much to get Munkustrap on his stomach. Bombalurina’s finger’s massaged Munkustrap’s swollen and bruised back. He grunted a few times from pain, but otherwise loved the attention. “How’s that feel?” She asked.

 

“Oh it feels wonderful…” He purposely drooled on the pillow. She took her hand out of his shirt and stood up. “What are you doing?” He questioned somewhat disappointed that his back rub was over so soon.

 

“I would love to change. I’m still wearing the cloths I was yesterday.” She headed for the bathroom with some cloths and a towel. She closed the door quietly behind her making sure not to wake up sweet little Jemima. The shower turned on. Munkustrap stood up afterwards and grabbed a towel himself. He reached for the doorknob.

 

“What are you doing, she just went in there. Are you stupid?” Tugger spat in a whisper aware of Jemima’s resting.

 

“That’s the point you idiot.” Munkustrap hissed, “Mind your own damn business.” Munkustrap opened the door and quietly shut it. He set down his towel and took of his cloths.

 

Bombalurina could hear something but ignored it. She was concentrating on washing her hair with that cheap motel shampoo. Great stuff. She felt something touching her back but thought it to be water.

 

Munkustrap kissed her neck startling her, “OH god Munkus you scared me!” She held her chest in fright as she turned around.

 

“I’m sorry.” He looked at her with loving eyes.

 

She looked at him naked there with her. She eyed him up and down and smirked, “I came in here to get clean not dirty.”

 

He shrugged, “Can’t we do both?” He looked at her with that tomish smile that only came out when he was feeling playful. He kissed her neck again. She wrapped her arm around his shoulders still feeling the water run down her. She purred in delight from his touch.

 

Tugger had a nasty expression on his face. He had heard a few things coming from the bathroom and was disgusted. He had his little ‘fantasies’ about Bombalurina but listening to her and another tom was making him sick. He threw the small book he was reading off the table and looked angrily at the wall in front of him. He was starting to hate Bombalurina.

 

An hour and a half later…

 

The two walked out of the bathroom with some clean cloths on. Munkustrap had an arm around Bombalurina’s waist and she was playing with some fur on his bare chest. Bombalurina jumped onto the bed, but not enough to have woken up the kit. Munkustrap laid beside her and looked at her.

 

“That was fun. We should do it more often.” He purred sliding a hand over her cheek.

 

“What kind of person takes an hour long shower!” Tugger snapped still sitting in his chair.

 

Munkustrap looked at Tugger oddly. Why would he care how long of a shower they took? Bombalurina pulled Munkustrap’s head back down so he was looking at her again, “Don’t listen to him.” She kissed him. He smiled through the kiss.

 

Tugger stood up and stomped to the door. Bombalurina sat up and looked over at the aggravated Tugger, “Where are you going?” She asked.

 

“I’m going out to get something to eat.” He grunted at her. He left slamming the door behind him. Bombalurina looked over at Jemima hoping it hadn’t woken her. The kit still slept as soundly as ever. She let out a sigh of relief.

 

“Munkustrap can you go with him?” Bomba asked.

 

“What? Why?” Munkustrap was astonished that she even cared.

 

“I don’t want him getting hurt.” She frowned at the silver tabby. “Or hurting someone else.”

 

He looked at her surprised, “Since when do you care about Tugger?”

 

“I don’t know. Since this whole thing happened. I don’t know I have mixed emotions now.” She burred her face in her hands.

 

He looked at her almost angry, “…what do you mean ‘mixed’ emotions?”

 

“I don’t know! If you won’t do it I’ll don’t do myself.” She stood up and went for the door. She slammed it loudly ensuring it would wake up the kit.

 

Jemima sat up and looked at her father, “Daddy? Where’s mommy?”

 

Munkustrap sighed, “She’s gone.”

 

Bombalurina kicked anything she saw on the ground angrily. She wasn’t mad at Munkustrap or Tugger. She was mad with herself. Why was she so messed up! Why was she such a whore! Well maybe not a whore but having a little thing for Tugger was making her think that.

 

She walked into a small restaurant near the motel. She opened the door and saw it was literally almost dead. She walked in slowly. She saw Tugger drinking some coffee at a table reading the newspaper. She approached him quietly and waited for him to notice her. She didn’t know how to start.

 

He looked at her with an angry and glum expression, “What do you want?” He growled.

 

She sat beside him on the soft bench like chair and looked at him, “Tugger… I’m in trouble. I need your opinion.”

 

“What’s a matter?” He asked a little less rude.

 

“I…I…” She stopped. She buried her face in her hands. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me! Oh god…”

 

He looked at her concerned. He placed a hand on her back, “It’s ok.”

 

“No Tugger it’s not! It’s not! I’m a whore! A filthy disgusting whore!” She nearly yelled.

 

“No, your not.” He smiled softly, “And even if you were, at least you would be taking after your mother right?”

 

“This isn’t time for jokes.” She frowned.

 

“I’m sorry. Would you like to tell me why you’re so upset?” He rubbed her back comfortingly.

 

“Tugger, I love you. I love you. I love Munkustrap. I love you both…” She blurted out.

 

He stared at her for a moment. He loved her? But she loved Munkustrap. She had a kit. He saw her dilemma. “You… love me?”

 

“Yes Tugger. I do.” She looked at him sadly, “I do and it’s killing me.”

 

This was what Tugger always wanted; Bombalurina to love him. But why was it making him feel so ill? Was it because she had a husband already? He wanted so badly just to take her away there and then but knew she couldn’t run away from her problems. That just, made things worse; he saw the Lion King. He knew these things.

“God what am I going to do?”

 

“Well… maybe you should find a way to not like me?” It killed him to say that but he wanted what was right for her.

 

“Not like you? Tugger did you just do something for someone other then yourself?”

 

He scratched the back of his neck, “Yeah…”

 

“You must really care about me then.” She purred resting her head on his shoulder. He felt so relaxed the second she touched him. This was all he ever wanted since that happening at the coffee shop way back when.

 

“Yeah…” He wrapped on arm around her and purred softly to himself. 

 

She looked at him, “Tugger?” She purred.

 

He looked at her, “Yeah?” She leaned forward and kissed him. If she was going to get over him she might as well try by giving him some love. Some.

 

He was completely shocked by her sudden outburst like that but had to kiss her back. He liked her after all. She pushed him on his back and kissed him some more. Tugger lay there letting her do whatever she wanted with him. She could slap him there and then and he’d probably say, ‘Do it again!’

 

He brought up her shirt a little feeling the soft fur on her stomach. She giggled a little from his touch tickling her.

 

A waitress walked in with what Tugger had ordered. She froze seeing the queen on top of him. She slowly left the room. She hadn’t excepted to see something like that.

 

Tugger pulled her shirt up more seeing her black bra. He smirked. She hadn’t fought back yet. She sat up pulling it off completely. She laid back on top of him, “I see you smirking.” She teased.

 

Tugger managed to pull his shirt off to and kissed her again. She pulled her long nails down his chest and he held back the pain. Did Munkustrap have to go through this every time she felt… affectionate?

 

She grinned knowing he was holding in his wanting to yelp. She kissed his chest where she had left some minor marks. Tugger closed his eyes enjoying the attention. She sat up and moved off of him.

 

Tugger sat up as well, “What? Why’d you stop?”

 

“We’re in a public place Tugger.” She began to pull her shirt back on.

 

“I know…” He kissed her shoulder, “But… I want you.”

 

“I know you do.” She kissed him gently on the lips. “But see… I… I can’t do this. I’m married remember?”

 

Tugger nodded somewhat disappointed by that fact, “Yeah… I know…” 

 

“But don’t worry.” She kissed his cheek gently, “Maybe one day… you can have me. But for now, I’m Munkustrap’s.” She stood up and walked out of the restaurant. Tugger watched her leave then exhaled miserably.

 

Bombalurina opened the motel room and walked in quietly. Munkustrap sat on the bed with Jemima, both of them watching her. Jemima with more of a cute confused look but Munkustrap with an angry disappointed look.

 

She closed the door slowly then looked to Munkustrap, “What’s wrong?”

 

“What’s wrong is I can’t trust my wife to go out for five minutes without her fucking everything in sight.” Munkustrap snapped standing up.

 

“Watch your tongue!” She snapped at him referring to Jemima’s presence, “Anyways what are you talking about?”

 

“I know what you and Tugger did. Alonzo told me.” He growled. “My mom was so right about you.”

 

“No! It’s not, wait you sent Alonzo to spy on me!” She hissed putting her hands on her hips, “That is so low!”

 

“No what’s low is that you left to go screw around with Tugger!” Munkustrap hissed back.

 

“Look, Tugger and I were talking and he… I… Forget it! Why don’t you go ahead and just fucking shot me in the head!” She tossed Munkustrap a magnum.

 

“What?” he asked softly. What was she doing? Was she asking to be killed?

 

“Go ahead shot me in the head. Blow my brains out. I don’t fucking care. Looks like you don’t ether so, please go ahead.” She hissed again. He could see tears building up in her eyes and she was struggling to hold them back.

 

“But… why did you and Tugger…” He mumbled fiddling with the gun in his hands.

 

“I just wanted to get over him so we could live without this complication.” She cried wiping away a few tears, “I just want us to be a normal family. I don’t want you mom to think I’m a whore. I want her to like me.”

 

“Aw, babe.” Munkustrap tossed the gun on the dresser near him. He enclosed Bombalurina with a hug, “It’s ok.”

 

“Munkustrap I want to be a good wife!” She cried into his chest.

 

“You are a good wife. You just need to stay away from Tugger.” He purred softly. He patted her back soothingly.

 

Jemima sat on the bed still watching the two, “Are you getting a divorce?” She asked. Knowing her she probably didn’t even know what it ment.

 

Bombalurina and Munkustrap looked down at the kit, “No Jem.” Her mother replied wiping one more tear away.

 

“I think someone’s been watching to much TV.” Munkustrap laughed.

 

Alonzo knocked on the room door, “Um, are Demeter and I aloud to come back in?” He asked.

 

“Yeah.” Munkustrap called. Alonzo opened the door and he and Demeter scampered in. “Guys I think it’s time to go.”

 

Tugger came into the room as well. He saw everyone just standing around. “Um… Hi?”

 

“Tugger we’re leaving now, pack up your things.” Demeter told him.

 

“Why are we leaving now?”

 

“Because we’re still in trouble!” Demeter’s voice was in a panic although she didn’t look it.

 

“Huh?” Tugger and Munkustrap both said.

 

“She’s been like that all morning.” Alonzo frowned, “She’s been freaking out.”

 

“I have not!” Demeter snapped, “I was just saying something’s not right.”

 

Alonzo looked at Bombalurina, and it almost looked like he was saying ‘Help me!’ Bombalurina nodded at him and took Demeter by the hand, “Dem, why don’t you and I go for a walk while they pack up the car?”

 

“I wants to come!” Jemima jumped off the bed and wrapped herself around her mothers leg, “I wants to come too!”

 

Bombalurina looked down at the kit, “Alright Jem.” Demeter looked at Bombalurina uneasily. “It’s ok Dem.” She smiled. Bomba took Jemima by the hand and her and Demeter left the motel room.

 

Munkustrap and Alonzo looked at Tugger. Alonzo then broke the silence, “Alright, let’s get packing.”

 

Bombalurina and Demeter walked across the street towards a park. Jemima raced across the grassy field towards the playground. “Dem, is everything ok? You don’t look so good.”

 

“I… I don’t know. I just feel like something’s wrong. I was hoping I’d wake up and I’d feel better but, I think I feel worse!” Demeter stared at her feet as they walked.

 

They sat on a bench near the playground where Jemima was playing. Bombalurina wrapped an arm around Demeter, “Don’t worry. Everything’s fine now.”

 

“So you say. You can’t be so sure.”

 

“No, but being so negative isn’t making things any better.”

 

“Being positives not making things better ether.”

 

“But its not making things worse.”

 

Demeter paused for a moment. “What?” Bomba had managed to confuse her.

 

“Dem, being negative all the time is not a good thing. Being more positive can make the future look better, even if it turns out not to be. But the time before that bad thing happens can be spent doing other things that don’t make you paranoid. You follow?”

 

Demeter shook her head, “No.”

 

“My point is, stop being negative.”

 

“Right, and you couldn’t have just said that?”

 

“Crouse not, “ Bombalurina smiled, “Seeing you confused is so much more fun!”

 

“Of course.” Demeter rolled her eyes with a smile. The sand in front of them flew into the air as a loud bang echoed through the sky. Gun shot. Demeter and Bombalurina shot towards the playground. Bombalurina grabbed Jemima and they three hid under the playground. “Oh my god what was that!”

 

“A gun shot.” Bombalurina replied pulling a magnum out of her pocket.

 

“What the- you brought a fucking gun out in public with you!” Demeter snapped.

 

“Hey one can’t be to careful.” Bombalurina smirked, “It doesn’t make me paranoid though.” Bombalurina peered out from behind the plastic wall she was up against. She could faintly see someone on a building, but couldn’t see who it was.

 

“See anything?”

 

“Yeah, on one of the far buildings someone has a sniper.” She put a full clip into the magnum.

 

“That’s fantastic.” Demeter slapped herself in the forehead, “Now what?”

 

“We call for back up.” Bombalurina pulled out her cell phone.

 

“You’re just ready for everything aren’t you?” Demeter teased.

 

Munkustrap threw some cloths into a bag. His cell phone started ringing and he pulled it out of his pocket. He flipped it open and spoke into it, “Hello?”

 

“Munkustrap!” Bombalurina cried. There was another loud bang. Munkustrap could hear it in the distance and even louder through the phone.

 

“What the hell was that!” He yelled.

 

“We’re getting shot at, could you and Alonzo please come save our asses?” Bombalurina panicked.

 

“Where are you?” Munkustrap asked approaching the door.

 

“We’re across the street at the park. There’s a sniper on one of the roofs to the east. I’d suggest going around him and taking him out with a battle riffle. He may have some buddies so please be careful.”

 

“You know I will be.”

 

“Ok, call me later.”

 

Munkustrap made an odd look. Call her later? “O…k.”

 

“Love you.”

 

“Love you too.”

 

“Bye.” Bombalurina then hung up.

 

“Ok, what do we do till he takes out that sniper?” Demeter asked.

 

“We try not to get shot.” Bombalurina replied holding Jemima tightly.

 

“Mommy… I’m scared.” Jemima whimpered.

 

“It’s ok. Daddy’s going to save us.” Bombalurina kissed Jemima on the head.

 

Munkustrap ran outside, and Alonzo ran to him, “I heard a gun shot.” Alonzo looked at Munkustrap almost scared.

 

“I know! We got to go save Dem and Bomba.” Munkustrap opened the van’s trunk. He grabbed a battle riffle and passed it to Alonzo then grabbed one for himself. “Let’s go!” The two toms rushed into the street, trying their best to keep the large guns hidden.

 

The toms soon found themselves hoping over fences to avoid being seen by the sniper. They went to the fire escape on the buildings side and climbed it quietly. Munkustrap was the first one up and he walked slowly to the tom facing the direction of the park, watching for one of the queens to do something stupid. Munkustrap hit the tom in the back of the head knocking him to the ground. He kicked him onto his back and saw the toms face.

 

“Victor!” He yelled in complete shock, “What… what… No fucking way!” He yelled again.

 

“Hey Munkus.” He made a little solute from the ground, “Nice to see ya buddy.”

 

“What the fuck are you doing here?” Munkustrap snapped aiming his firearm at the tom.

 

“Same as you; working.” He replied coyly.

 

“I’m not working, I was saving my little girl.” He growled.

 

“Oh I see.” Victor smiled, “I thought you just came to work your wife.”

 

Munkustrap kicked the tom in the ribs angrily.

 

Alonzo ran over and took the sniper away from the toms reach. He then cuffed the tom. “What are we going to do with him?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

“We should kill him.” Alonzo hated to admit it but it was the right thing to do.

 

“No, we interrogate him.” Munkustrap looked at Victor with angry eyes, “And if he doesn’t talk… we force it out of him.”

 

When everyone was back at the motel, they tied Victor to a chair and sat on the beds talking with him, or snapping at him. Whichever it was.

 

“Victor what the hell are you doing here?” Bombalurina hissed.

 

“I’m working.” He replied dryly.

 

“For who?” Munkustrap hissed.

 

“Not for Plato if that’s what you’re thinking of.”

 

“Who then?” Munkustrap hissed again but more aggressively.

 

“I’m not answering any of your questions unless you’re nice about it.” Victor scowled at him.

 

Bombalurina sighed and turned to Munkustrap, “Well this is hopeless.”

 

“Let me change my request: I’m not answering any of your questions unless I get to bang your wife.”

 

Bombalurina glared at him, “In your dreams asshole.”

 

“Actually, that’s funny because on the night of your honeymoon, Tugger dreamed about banging you.” Victor laughed.

 

Bombalurina looked at Tugger. Tugger was nearly as red as her then he spoke, “Lies…”

 

She rolled her eyes. As if things weren’t bad enough between her and Tugger, Victor had to bring something like that up. “Victor, seriously now, who are your working for?”

 

“Can I bang you afterwards?” Victor raised a brow curiously.

 

“Yes you can do whatever you want, just answer the question.” Bombalurina flicked her wrist at him.

 

“What!” Munkustrap snapped looking towards Bombalurina. She gave him a look that told him to chill. He nodded slightly then looked back to Victor.

 

“Well in that case…” Victor smirked, “I work for the same people as you.”

 

She looked at him confused, “What?”

 

“That’s right hottie, I work for Phoenix.” He smiled.

 

Munkustrap raised an eyebrow, “You do?”

 

“Yeah. I was sent to spy and eliminate you. After awhile though, I decided I didn’t want to kill you guys. You took me in; treated me like family.”

 

“I bet the corporation didn’t like that.” Munkustrap muttered.

 

“No, they didn’t, and they came after me.” He snapped, “All because I didn’t want you guys taken out.”

 

“So what happened after that?” Bombalurina asked.

 

“They took me back to HQ.”

 

“Wait, how could they take you back to HQ if the HQ was destroyed?” Munkustrap gave hi ma funny look.

 

“It wasn’t blown up, it was just abandoned.” Victor added, “But believe me, Phoenix wasn’t to pleased after they had to cover up for you guys after you blew up that city.”

 

“So HQ is still the same place?” Alonzo asked.

 

“No. It’s still abandoned. Phoenix is working on getting it taken down.” Victor replied, “The new HQ is on an island in Canada.”

 

“Canada?” Demeter raised a brow.

 

“Yeah. I guess they didn’t want the back up HQ in the states.” Victor shrugged, “Oh well.”

 

“Why did Phoenix want you to kill us?” Munkustrap questioned.

 

“You guys knew to much. You still know too much. They couldn’t risk you guys going to the media or something. I guess they figured after all that bull shit you went through you’d leave Phoenix.”

 

“Well, we didn’t really leave it. We didn’t know if there was a back up HQ.” Munkustrap replied.

 

“The new HQ wasn’t ready then. You guys were going to me informed a few weeks before the outbreak of plan 67.” Victor explained.

 

“How long have you been in Phoenix?” Munkustrap questioned.

“I don’t know…five years or so. I joined it a year before you came back home.”

 

“So you were aware of the new HQ?” Munkustrap asked.

 

“That’s where I started off. They asked if I wanted to be apart of their little corporation and I agreed. They told me about you and what you were doing and I wanted in.” Victor smiled, “After the incident, they told me if you were alive to keep an eye on you and do whatever it took to stay in your house.”

 

“And that’s why you were at my parents house.” Munkustrap shook his head smiling, “Wow it’s funny how that all adds up. So anyways, when they took you back to HQ, what happened?”

 

“They questioned me and asked why I wasn’t doing my job. I told them you guys weren’t doing anything they’d disapprove and just to leave you alone. Course, they didn’t like that ether. When they heard about Plato taking you kit, they saw it as an advantage.”

 

“How?”

 

“Not only would you take care of the Plato problem, they’d be able to take out all of you since they knew we’re you’d be.”

 

“And you were sent to take us out right?” Munkustrap asked already knowing the answer.

 

“Right.”

 

“What now then? What are we going to do now?” Demeter asked. “I don’t really think we can go back and live life as we did before.”

 

Alonzo nodded, “She’s right. Not only would we be endangering everyone we know, but also ourselves.”

 

“This is just a suggestion, but what if we rejoined Phoenix?” Munkustrap suggested.

 

“Rejoined Phoenix? Are you kidding this is what started this whole mess.” Bombalurina turned to him appalled by his idea.

 

“Yes, but they’d also grantee our safety. We’d be better off going back off Phoenix.” He countered.

 

“Have you forgotten about your daughter? We can’t just let her live in HQ. I don’t want her exposed to so much violence.” She added.

 

“I’m sure they could work something out.”

 

“I still think the idea is stupid.” Bombalurina glared.

 

“We’re in this together.” Alonzo stepped into their conversation. “We started out as a team and we still are a team, if not a family.”

 

Demeter nodded, “I really think we’d be better off with Phoenix Bomba.”

 

“That would mean one less thing to worry about.” Munkustrap smiled, “We wouldn’t have to worry about Phoenix trying to kill us.”

 

She looked at the others then back to Munkustrap, “We don’t even know if they’d accept us back. For all we know we could step in there and get blown to pieces.”

 

“Well at least we would have known we tried.” Alonzo joked.

 

“It’s our best option. Please baby?” Munkustrap asked taking her hands, “I just want Jemima to be safe.”

 

She let out a sigh. “Ok. We’ll try.”

 

“I’m still tied up here. Plus, I get to bang you.” Victor gave Bombalurina a little wink.

 

“Do you know how to get to the HQ?” Bombalurina questioned him one last time.

 

“No, they brought a Heli and picked me up.”

 

“Then call them up and get them to come.” She demanded.

 

“Alright, lets finish packing and go home. We’ll pack up some things and prepare to go back to living at HQ.” Munkustrap explained to everyone.

 

“This will be hard.” Bombalurina sighed, “I’ll miss living freely.”

 

“We all will Bomba, but at least we got to experience it.” Demeter smiled. “It and all its wonderful problems.” Alonzo and Munkustrap chuckled at her last remark.

 

Back at home…

 

After a long period of driving, the tired and banged up former Phoenix members arrived home. Bombalurina and Munkustrap were packing up a few things and bring with them (cloths and other things), while Demeter, Alonzo and Tugger did the same. Victor already had a place at HQ so he didn’t have to worry.

 

After a few days, Munkustrap called up his mother and told her about his moving up to Canada with Bombalurina, not mentioning Demeter, Tugger and Alonzo’s going too. His mother didn’t approve of it but really it wasn’t her decision. His father said he would miss him but wished him the best. He gave what was left in the house to his parents.

 

Bombalurina called her mother and told her as well. Her mother was very hurt by the news. She had just recently found her daughter and now she was leaving again. After a long period of denying the whole thing, Danica came over. After her good byes, Bombalurina gave whatever Dan wanted to her. Bombalurina promised to call and told her once she arrived at her new home, she’d call from her cell and give her the number.

 

Munkustrap had to quit his job as a teacher and lave the students he had grown so attached to. They had a ‘Good bye’ party for him and his wife. They made them a large sign that said, “Goodbye, we’ll miss you!”

 

Now, the six were ready. Victor called HQ and told them about the situation. HQ was displeased with his failure, but also very pleased that their top members were coming back. The six was told a jet was sent to pick them up at the airport.

 

Things were going to be hard. They all knew it. They were returning to the life as ghosts. This time is was different. They weren’t forgotten ghosts. All those they fought, met and loved would remember them.

 

The second they set foot off the jet that landed right at the new and very much improved HQ, a very sleek looking tom greeted them, “Welcome back Ma’am.” He spoke to Bombalurina with a solute, “Glad to have you back.”

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