Luna III
By: Tiggertailz
Music could be heard in the night air. It stirred Luna, and she opened her eyes. It was happy music. It made her forget about her troubled slumber. She stood up and peered out of her barrel. Luna thought she saw movement and decided to investigate.
As she neared the central area of the junkyard, the music grew louder and she saw several cats dancing about and singing. She recognized Mistoffelees perched on an old car. He was shaking his head at the whole display before him. Happy to see her new friend again, Luna hopped up and joined Mistoffelees. "Hi, Mistoffelees! What's going on?"
Surprised at the sudden appearance of the golden kitten, he stared at her wide eyed. But then he shook it off and said, "Oh, hi, Luna! Good to see you again. I was just watching Tugger and the others make fools of themselves." He shook his head again.
"Who's Tugger?" she asked. "Rum Tum Tugger," he responded, "He's the lion-like cat that you see in the center. The other cats, Pouncival, Tumblebrutus, and Alonzo, are the others. They are tying to be like him. All the kittens love Tugger."
The dancing had stopped because Tugger noticed the sparkling new arrival. Interested in this new kitten, he headed in Luna 's direction.
Luna was unimpressed. "What's so special about him?"
"I wish I knew," Mistoffelees groaned under his breath.
Alonzo, Tumblebrutus, and Pouncival were not far behind Tugger. They were equally curious about this new golden beauty in the yard. Tugger flashed his famous smile and winked. "Hello there, my little sparkler." Luna raised an eyebrow. He continued, "I am the Rum Tum Tugger." Luna did not want to be rude. "Hello. My name is Luna."
"Ah, of course it is. You have a sparkle to rival the moon."
Mistoffelees rolled his eyes. Tugger pretended to just notice him. "Mistoffelees! I did not see you there. I must have been blinded by the beauty of this golden creature."
"Uhhuh," was all Mistoffelees said.
Luna eyed Rum Tum Tugger. Is this cat for real?
Tugger continued with his admiration. I am so glad to have found such a glowing example of feline beauty," he said in a voice coated with honey. "Would you like to see another dance?"
"Uh, yes. I guess so," Luna replied.
"Oh, good," cried Alonzo. "Then you can tell us who is the most like Rum Tum Tugger."
"Oh yeah, would you mind, Luna?" asked Tumblebrutus with a smile.
"Um, okay," Luna said. Oh, how did I get myself into this?
"Very well, then. Follow me, Toms." Tugger and the others went back their places to start the performance.
Mistoffelees decided that he couldn't take anymore. He offered Luna an apologetic smile and went to search for something more interesting to do.
Luna rested her head on her paws and prepared herself for the testosterone brigade.
Tugger began his dance and the others followed suit. They were all excellent dancers. Luna had to admire that, but she could not help but laugh at the shows of masculinity. What hams!
Alonzo took a different step in hopes of getting Luna 's attention. And it worked, because he lost his balance and fell flat on his butt. Tugger and Pouncival both stopped and laughed at him. He stomped off angrily. They continued their laughter as he left, but Tumblebrutus was not finished with the dance. He continued to spin and flip with incredible skill and grace. He leapt, spun, and landed on one knee in front of Luna. He was gasping for air but he had a bright smile of satisfaction on his face. Luna could not help but be impressed by him. She smiled back and said, "That was really great. Better than Tugger." Tugger looked disappointed at this. He and Pouncival left, both grumbling in frustration.
Luna laughed at them and Tumblebrutus joined her. Luna smiled again and said, "That was a very impressive dance. Could you teach me some time?"
"Of course, my lady," he said with a bow. "And thank you."
Luna giggled.
"Have you met Old Deuteronomy yet?" Luna shook her head. "Then I shall introduce you to him tomorrow night. All new cats should visit Deuteronomy. Maybe he will make you a Jellicle cat. I hope so." He gave Luna another bright smile.
"Thank you," said Luna shyly.
"Until tomorrow night, my lady." He bowed and left.
Luna 's heart glowed as she watched him leave. "I can't wait till tomorrow night!" Luna did not even remember that she was going to meet some one important. All she cared about was seeing Tumblebrutus again.
The night was not wasted after all.
Now up to part three - Luna's and Mistoline's story go on together!