Never love an Anchor

Chapter 5

"Do you see him?" Rumpleteazer asked.

"He'll be here soon, Teazer." Mungojerrie sighed. While the twins were waiting by the junkyard entrance for their adoptive father, Munkustrap and Demeter left their den, both in good mood. Demeter ran to her sister's den while Munkustrap followed. "Wonder why they're in a good mood."

"Well, it would be rude to just listen in on their conversation." Rumpleteazer shrugged. "So, I'll be right back." She gave her brother a quick nuzzle and ran off. She stopped at the entrance to Bombalurina's den and listened.

"Oh, Deme, that's amazing" Bombalurina nuzzled her sister. "You must be excited."

"I am." Demeter was smiling ear to ear. "You have no idea." She stepped away from her sister and sat next to Munkustrap.

Rumpleteazer entered the den. "What's going on?"

Demeter walked up and licked her daughter's forehead. "I'm pregnant."

Rumpleteazer's eyes went wide. "Congratulations." She nuzzled her mother which almost brought Demeter to tears.

Demeter curled her tail around her stomach. She could just barely feel her unborn kitten purring. She was so glad to have another chance at motherhood after her life with Macavity. Munkustrap wrapped his tail around her and the two touched noses.

"Hey, Teazer!" Mungojerrie called for the clearing. "Get over here!"

"I have to go, Skimbleshanks is coming." Rumpleteazer flicked her tail. "Can I tell him and Jerrie you're pregnant?"

"Of, course." Demeter nodded.

"Teazer!" Mungojerrie yelled. Rumpleteazer ran out of the den and joined her brother. Skimbleshanks got two inches into the junkyard before he was tackled by his adoptive daughter.

"Dad! Dad!" Rumpleteazer nuzzled and licked her adoptive father. "Demeter's pregnant!" Mungojerrie forced a smile, but his eyes showed a quick flash of fear. Macavity was going to lose it.

"Oh, she must be so happy." Skimbleshanks smiled and licked her forehead. "I don't have any gifts for you two this time. Nothing fell out of luggage."

"Stupid humans, making sure their luggage is secure," Rumpleteazer mumbled.

"I know," Skimbleshanks laughed. "I'm going to check up on Jellylorum, do you want to come with me?"

"No," Mungojerrie grumbled.

"Sure!" Rumpleteazer ears perked up.

Meanwhile, Demeter went back to her nest and curled up. Munkustrap sat next to her, his tail wrapped around her.

"You told her to tell two cats. I'm pretty sure that 75% of the tribe overhead her screaming." Munkustrap sighed.

"She's just excited." Demeter smiled while curling her tail next to her stomach. "I can't wait to be a mother again."

"I know, and I can't wait to be a father." Munkustrap purred. "I love you."

Demeter touched their noses together. "I love you too."

At night,  the twins were in their den. Mungojerrie sat up and turned to his sister. "Teazer?" He whispered. Rumpleteazer gave no response, so Mungojerrie left the den. He looked around at the junkyard and ran to the entrance.

Macavity was waiting for him, smiling devilishly. "Hello." Mungojerrie nuzzled him. "Ah yes, I missed you too."

"So, The tribe, " Mungojerrie took a step back. "Jellylorum should have her kittens soon, probably within a week. Also, speaking of kittens, oh-" Mungojerrie gulped. "Demeter's pregnant."