To Compromise

By: jelliclesoul635

Summary: The sequel to Confessions. The two lovers are faced with relationship troubles triggered by . . . well . . . you will just have to see to find out. Will they overcome their differences? Or be split forever? =)

A/N: This is the sequel to Confessions. I repeat, this IS the sequel. There will be multiple chapters . . . OK, maybe not multiple, but at least three!

I hope you enjoy it!

Disclaimer: I do not own CATS.

Chapter One: The Argument

"I cannot believe you agreed to go!" Demeter hollered incredulous to what she was just told by her mate of two years. Things were going swell until about six months ago. And things keep getting worse as they push one another further apart.

"But Deme! You have known about my responsibilities for-"

"Oh enough! You are always using that as a crutch; some poor excuse for blowing me off all the time!"

"That isn't true and you know it!" he yelled.

"Oh no?" Demeter lifted her eyebrow at the question. "Then why do I never get to spend time with you? I understand that being the second-in-command requires a lot of patience and support but COME ON! You are busier than Old Deuteronomy and he's the frikin' leader of the tribe!"

"What do you want me to do? Tell him to shove it up his ass?" Munkustrap suggested sarcastically.

"Well if you do not then I will! This is insane! You are his personal errand boy! Why can't he go to the peace treaty meeting with the Jamboree Tribe?"

"HE IS OLD DAMMIT!"

"That's your answer to everything! If he is that old then why is he still living? Shouldn't he be dead or something then?"

"Demeter!" his eyes widened at her cruel comment.

"How do you expect me to feel? You keep neglecting me like a front lawn that gets put off until it grows into a jungle! Why did I even agree to become your mate?"

"Because you love me." he stated simply.

"HA!"

"Please stop fighting with me, sweetheart." He motioned to hold her face in his paws but she pushed him off.

"Do NOT touch me." she threatened. He could see the serious frustration in her expression.

"It's Old Deuteronomy's orders that I go tomorrow morning. I'll only be gone for one week this time."

Demeter scoffed.

"If I'm ever to become the leader of this tribe then I must prove to him that I can handle anything he puts in my paws. He wants to expand the tribe, increase our numbers. And by spreading peace we show that-"

"Stop rambling. Nobody is listening to you; especially not me." She had her back towards him with her arms folded across her chest.

"Quit it with the attitude!" He snapped fiercely; feeling hurt that he was interrupted in the middle of his explanation.

"Why should I? I have every right to complain. You never even seem to be concerned at how this is splitting us apart." A softer tone crept into Demeter's voice. "I do not want us to suffer because of the extremities of your occupation. Our relationship is more important than anything else right now. It's just . . . your occupation is ripping us apart and you don't even see it!"

"My occupation? Are you kidding?"

"NO!" she threw her paws up dramatically.

"I thought you were there to support my dreams. Not-"

"What about my dreams? Our dreams?" she interjected.

"LET ME FINISH! You were supposed to support me. Not throw a temper tantrum whenever I am not around to pamper you."

"OK first, I hate being 'pampered'. And second, I have been supporting you up until this very point! This is where I draw the line! I will not subject myself to this harsh treatment! If you do not change your-"

"What are you going to do? Bitch me to death?"

"No. I'll just stand in the middle of the street until one of those loud machines run me over. Or I'll go find myself some hungry Pollicles. What's the difference? I'll be dead and out of your way. That's all that matters to you, isn't it?"

He gave no answer.

"That's what I thought." She stepped towards the exit of their den.

"Wait." Munkustrap snatched her wrist as she was storming off and was met with a stinging slap across the face.

"I told you NOT to touch me." she growled.

"I cannot believe you! You have blown this so far out of proportion Demeter! How could you do this to me?"

"HOW COULD I DO THIS TO YOU??? Let me tell you Munkustrap. When a pregnant cat wants some affection from her mate I think she should have a problem when she does not get it." She ran into the waiting arms of her sister Bombalurina who heard the whole dispute.

"I cannot believe I did that." Demeter confessed as she held onto her sister and buried her face into her crimson fur. "I've never been so cruel." A batch of fresh tears escaped her forest eyes.

"It's OK Deme. Just give it time."

Munkustrap stood there dumbfounded; feeling the side of his face where Demeter's paw made contact.

Did she say . . . pregnant?

Oh Everlasting Cat . . . what have I done?

A/N: So that is the first installment of the sequel to Confessions. Stay tuned for more! Do not forget to review! The more reviews I get, the quicker I'll update the next chapter. :D