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Wonder Meets the Jellicles Part 2
By Roalee

"Don't get into trouble, Blue."

"Me? What about you?" asked the tan tomcat slightly affronted.

I laughed, "Me, trouble? Never."

By this time, we had gotten far enough away from each other so that we couldn't see each other. I looked over at Tantomile. "So, how many cats are there in the Junkyard tonight?"

"Quite a few have gone to their human homes, but there are enough. I believe you have already met George?"

I nodded my head. Tantomile's melodious voice had mesmerized me slightly. We headed towards a group of young cats that sat huddled together. I could hear snatches of conversation as I neared them.

"Did you see her collar?"

"She is so beautiful and the tomcat is a hunk!"

"Shh... here she comes with Tanto."

A mostly cream colored kitten poked her head up. she was smiling from ear to ear. "Hiya, Tantie. Hi, there! I'm Etcetera. Are you going to be here long?" she asked me excitedly.

"I'm not sure how long I'm staying. Hello, everybody. My name's Wonder."

There was an appreciative meow from above. "You sure are one," purred a low voice.

"Tugger, Tugger! Come down here and meet Wonder! She's pretty pretty," Etcetera said matter-of-factly.

As a lanky, mostly black cat with leopard spotted mane jumped down from where he was, Etcetera and another darker colored kitten ran up to him. The tomcat kittens of the group made way for him and looked on him with a mixture of envy and admiration.

"Um... Tantomile. What exactly is that tomcat doing?" I asked incredulously.

The tall cat was swaggering up, confidence emanating from his very being.

"He's just being himself," Tantomile sighed. "I apologize in advance for anything he does that offends you."

"What do you mean? He can't be any worse than Blue. Once Blue..."

"Hello there, lady cats," the tomcat interrupted. "I'll take it from here, Tant, baby. You can run along now to be with Cori if you like," he said with a grin.

"I am fine right here, thank you very much," she said coolly.

"Ah, I knew you'd come 'round to my charms." He gave her a smug look.

She growled at him lightly. Suddenly, he focused all his attention on me. I had to admit, he was definitely good-looking, but absolutely egocentric. I gave him my best smile, just to be nice.

"I'm the Rum Tum Tugger. No need to introduce yourself again. I know that you're... the most beautiful thing on four legs I've seen in a long time."

I bit my tongue to keep from laughing. The little queens that rested against him sighed like he had spouted poetry. I tried very hard not to laugh in his face. I decided to trade compliments instead. "Why, thank you, sir. I think you must be the handsomest tomcat I've been introduced to so far."

Tugger preened his mane. I snickered. "Of course, I only met two other toms and I haven't been properly introduced to these fine gentletomcats here. Rum Tum Tugger, if you would be so kind?"

The maned cat opened his eyes wide and his mouth dropped in shock. Tantomile burst out laughing. Her fellow Jellicles looked at her like she was crazy. Rum Tum Tugger glared at her.

"Tant, what are you doing?" he asked acidly.

The queen calmed herself and gave me an approving gaze. She laid a delicate paw on my shoulder. I shivered at the slight shock of energy that ran through me. If Tantomile felt it too, she showed no sign of it. She spoke to the bewildered tomcat.

"Rum Tum Tugger, haven't you heard laughter before?"

"Not from you."

"Well, I am sure you will get over it. Now, introduce everyone like Wonder asked, please."

He gave her his patented 'I'll do it because I want to, not because you told me to' look. "Okay, these little cuties are Electra and Etcetera," he said indicating the ones attached to his side. They looked up at him adoringly as he turned to the other kittens. The male kittens nodded as they were named. "Carbucketty, Bill Bailey, Admetus. So, sweetheart, what do you think?"

I flicked my ears in surprise at the Rum Tum Tugger's sudden question. Cocking my head, I squinted at him and the younger males, comparing. They fidgeted nervously as I smiled at them. I caught Tantomile's eye and winked. We both rose to our feet.

"I think that I'd need to meet everyone else. It's obvious there are some fine young toms around here. You little queens, remember that, okay?"

I smiled sweetly at the maned cat's shocked face. The young toms had more confidence in their demeanors as the little females looked at them thoughtfully.

"It was nice meeting you all. Wait up, Tantomile!"

She made her way into a pipe and I followed.

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