Macavity's point of view:
I ran from my den, grinning as I did. I snuck out, my momma didn't want me to go out but I did! I collided with something hard and we both fell over. I leapt to my feet, snarling, trying to do what my dad always told me. The other kitten sat up, rubbing his silver head.
"What was that for?" He asked. I stopped snarling when his hazel eyes landed on me.
"I didn't see you," I told him. He gave a small shrug.
"Oh well," He murmured. I stared at him, intrigued. He was quite small and his fur was really really fluffy. His fur was silver with black stripes. I tilted my head slightly to the side as the sun caught his silver fur. I looked back up and stared at him. He stared back.
"What's your name?" He asked me. I hesitated. Momma always told me not to talk to cats I don't know.
"I'm Munkustrap," He tried. I looked back at him, surprised. I heard Momma and Father talking about Munkustrap; he was Old Deuteronomy's and Persephone's son. He was looking at me pointedly.
"I'm Macavity," I answered quietly. He grinned.
"Wanna play?" He asked. I nodded. He laughed and pounced on me. We tumbled around on the ground for a while until my father found us. Munkustrap immediately backed away, ears pressed flat against his skull as my father towered over us. I sunk to my stomach. My father stared at us for a few minutes before picking me up and carrying me back to my den.
"Bye," Munkustrap called sadly after me. I glanced over my father's shoulder and gave a small wave. My father set me on the floor of our den and glared at me before going over to my mother. I looked back at the den door longingly. I liked Munkustrap…he was different.
-2 months later-
My mother disappeared. One night she was there and the next morning she was gone. I miss her. My father's angry, he blames me and he hits me. Munkustrap helps me as best as he can but we're still kittens, we can't do anything. I wandered over to Munkustrap's den to see if he wanted to play but he said he was busy. I followed him as he went back inside. I watched him as he settled down beside a nest of blankets. I startled when I heard a low meow and watched Munkustrap nudge the small bundle gently. The meowing turned into a loud purring.
"Who dat?" I asked, moving closer to see the new kitten.
"My brotha," Munkustrap answered, his hazel eyes focused on the black kitten.
"He's name is Rum Tum Tugger," I glanced behind me to see Persephone walk in. She was tall and skinny with black fur. She had a few silver stripes here and there.
"Rums!" Munkustrap chirped happily, nudging at his small brother. Persephone laughed.
"Yes, dear, Rums." Persephone told him affectionately, smiling. I felt angry, I don't know why, but I wanted to hurt Rum Tum Tugger! He was stealing Munkustrap away from me! I padded over to sit by Rum Tum Tugger's side. My tail swished behind me angrily as I stared down at the mewling kitten. I hated this kitten and I was never going to let him forget it.
-5 months later-
I watched angrily as Munkustrap and Tugger rolled around. They were closer now since Persephone had died. Coricopat and Tantomile sat off to the side with Alonzo, Bomba and Demeter, watching Munkustrap and Tugger with a smile on their faces. I glanced over at Jennyanydots, who was always watching. I turned my angry glare back to Tugger. Munkustrap was mine! I startled myself at that thought. I looked back at Munkustrap, who was grinning, as he gave Tugger a small push as they panted. The anger flared up in me again as I watched them look at each, a large grin on each of their faces. Something had to be done. Munkustrap was mine!
-3 months later-
The perfect time came for me. Tugger was alone as Munkustrap was with Coricopat and Tantomile, talking to Skimbleshanks. Tugger was balancing along a bar between two high junk piles. I watched from underneath as he pranced along the bar.
"Show off," I growled under my breath. He glanced down at me and quickly went to the safety of one of the junk piles.
"What do ya want?" Tugger asked, his brown eyes staring at me. I leapt up the pile.
"I came to see you," I told him. Tugger stared at him, his brown eyes disbelieving.
"Don't ya always follow Munkus?" Tugger asked, glancing around. I gave a grin.
"No adults are around, Tugger," I told him, my tone jeering. "It's just me and you," Tugger trembled, I hit him.
"Toms don't show fear!" I told him angrily, repeating the words of my father. Tugger burst out crying. I hit him again and again.
"Toms don't cry!" Tugger slipped down the junk pile and landed in a heap down the bottom. I leapt down to stand beside his shaking body.
"D-Don't…!" He whimpered. I kicked him.
"Stay away from Munkustrap!" I hissed at him as I cruelly pulled at his large mane. He looked up at me with wide eyes.
"He's my brotha," He murmured. I hit him again.
"Stay away from him!" I warned Tugger before I dropped him on the ground and stalked off. I could hear Tugger's cries from behind me as I walked away. I smiled to myself. Munkustrap was mine.
-2 months later-
Munkus and I were walking around the yard. We walked around a junk pile and froze. A large Pollicle turned to face us, drool dripping from his growling lips. I stared at him, frozen. The Pollicle gave a grin and walked towards us slowly. I heard a loud hiss from beside me and watched Munkustrap fly at the Pollicle, clawing at his face. The Pollicle managed to grab Munkustrap and I cried out. Munkustrap was tossed at my feet. He was unconscious and bloody.
"Munkus!" I cried out in fear. I looked at the Pollicle. All I wanted to do was kill it! It hurt Munkustrap! I'm going to kill it, I'm going to kill it! It was all that ran through my mind. I could dimly hear the dog yelping and smelt burning fur before I heard movement behind me. I turned around and snarled.
"Macavity, I need to help him," I growled at the voice.
"Macavity, look at Munkustrap…he needs help!"
'Munkustrap' I thought desperately. I glanced down and instantly calmed down when I saw Munkustrap's bloodied form. I collapsed to my knees, trembling, and tried to explain what happened to Jenny. I followed Jenny back to the infirmary and watched fearfully as Jenny checked him over.
"Please don't die," I whispered. "I need you," I could feel Jenny looking at me but I didn't care. Munkus was hurt and it was all my fault! I should've been stronger, I shouldn't have been scared! My heart thumped in my chest as I looked at Munkustrap's face.
Did I love him?
-4 months later-
Cori, Munkus and I were at the lake. We were forced to baby-sit Quaxo who was Alonzo's cousin because Jenny was watching the other kittens. We were sitting under the shade of a large tree. Coricopat and Munkustrap were smiling as they watched Quaxo tumble around. I listened as Munkustrap laughed as Quaxo sat up, shaking his head dizzyingly. Something snapped inside of me as I saw Munkustrap's bright hazel eyes looking softly at Quaxo. I grabbed Quaxo and ran for it, ignoring Coricopat's and Munkustrap's yells. I got to the lake and plunged the kitten into the icy cold water, holding him under. I could feel the kitten squirming under my claws as I held him under. I was tackled off of him and I let the kitten go. I fought with Munkustrap, though something screamed at me to stop. I could just see Cori leap into the river and swim after Quaxo.
"What the hell do you think you were doing?" Munkustrap snarled, clawing at me. I kicked him off me and swung a claw at him. I looked at Munkustrap. Fury was blazing in his hazel eyes. I ran off, I couldn't face him.
-Two days later-
I was banished from the yard. My attention was focused on Munkustrap as Deuteronomy told me that I was to be banished. Munkustrap had his head turned away from me, not able to look at me. So what that Quaxo no longer remembered who he was?
"And because of that…you have to leave the yard," I glared at Deuteronomy, standing tall.
"Fine," I growled. I looked at Munkustrap. "Munkustrap?" He turned to look at me for the first time. I could see the deep hurt in his hazel eyes.
"Are you coming?" I asked him. Shock flashed across his face.
"No! I would never go with you!" I lowered my head slightly, snarling under my breath.
"I'll get you all back for this," I promised as I turned to leave. I glanced back at Munkustrap to see that he had his head turned away again. I disappeared from the yard.
-3 months later-
I came back. I had to. I couldn't stay away from Munkustrap. I was perched on top of a junk pile, watching as Munkustrap was named Protector. I smiled.
"Good boy," I murmured. I watched as he thanked his father and turned out to face the crowd, a smile on his face. My smile quickly disappeared as I watched him hug Tugger and the others before going to hug Demeter. I snarled. Demeter was going to become his mate soon. I leapt from the junk pile and stalked away. I was going to find a cat to disembowel. Munkustrap was mine and soon, and soon, everyone would know.
-4 months later-
I found my father. I found the cat who made my life a living a hell, the cat who made me who I was today. I stood above him, an evil grin on my face as I watched him plead for his life. I had made the last hour of his life a living hell, ten times worse then what he ever put me through. I made him regret the day he laid a claw on me.
"M-Macavity, don't do this," He pleaded. I ran a claw across his bloodied face.
"Sorry, Daddy," I snarled and ended his life. I turned when I heard something move behind me. I was stopped in surprise. Munkustrap was staring at me, wide-eyed. He turned and went to run. I ran and pounced on him.
"Munkustrap, wait!" I pleaded. He tried to push me off of him.
"Get off me!" He cried and clawed at me. I gripped his arms tightly, my claws digging into his arms. He gave a small cry of pain and I let go.
"Munkus!" I pleaded with him.
"Get away from me!" He yelled and kicked me off of him. I watched him run back to the yard. I crouched down, claws digging at the side of my head in anger.
"You idiot!" I snarled at myself. I stood up and looked coolly at the yard gates. I was going to get Munkustrap back, even if it was the last thing I did.
-6 months later-
I attacked the yard. I was looking for Munkustrap. He, of course, came after me as the other Jellicles fought my hench-cats. I watched him flinch as I reminded him of being best friends. I have to admit, it stung a little when he told me I was no friend of his. We started to fight. I gave a grin as I clawed him across the chest and he fell back. I hit him over and over before I pinned him to the ground. He looked up at me through dazed hazel eyes. I held my claw above my head, ready to bring it down and end his life…but I couldn't. I looked into his soft hazel eyes, his handsome, caring face and I just…couldn't. I couldn't live without him! If I killed him then my life would be forfeit! I was tackled off Munkustrap by Tugger, interfering fur ball, and I fought with him for a few minutes before I called the attack off. I ran off, silently promising return to get what was mine.
-3 days later-
I watched Munkustrap sit on the tyre with others, laughing. He was so adorable when he laughed. I tilted my head, watching him intently as he watched Tugger and Alonzo wrestle. I could hear his carefree laugh from where I was hidden and it was the best sound I have ever heard. I was so drawn to him, what made me so drawn to him? I stared at Munkustrap for a little while longer before slipping off. I needed Munkustrap and I was going to get him. I was going to show him that I loved him…that I always did.
-Two weeks later-
This was it. The day I took Munkustrap for my own. My heart beat in my chest as I watched Munkustrap look around at the captured Jellicles. I watched surprise flash across his face as I told him of my offer. His shoulders slumped when he accepted and he surrendered to me. I smiled, feeling smug, Munkustrap was mine and he would become mine. He would love me…I would make him see that we were meant for each other. I tried to resist bouncing from the yard as Munkustrap was forced to follow me.
Munkustrap was my obsession and he would always be.
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This is probably it for my freaky prequel :D But I have another idea that kind of goes with Obsession once again. It's a series of one-shots of how the other Jellicles saw Munkustrap when he was rescued from the pub after Tyrant's and Macavity's abuse. Tell me what you think and I'll do it!
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