Lost In The Storm

[Coricopat]

The Jellicles were on Tantomile's and Coricopat's owner's boat. They were enjoying a nice cruise. But things got really rough for them when they got too far out to sea, and a storm came out of nowhere. The winds were too much for the Jellicle Cats to handle, so Tant's owner instructed them to go into the cabin. So they did so. The ship sounded like it was breaking in half. It was an old boat, but it had a few good qualities about it. But what he didn't know was the boat was getting to be in bad condition. It was really old, and he really didn't have the money to fix it up. He knew that the Cats would be alright down inside the cabin, or so he thought. Skipper Timothy tried everything he knew to get the ship under control, but it was no use. He fell overboard. The storm was too much for him. He tried yelling for the cats, but they couldn't hear him. Soon, Tantomile peaked outside for just a second to see what was going on. She couldn't find her owner anywhere, and what worse, the ship was craking. They were sinking.

[ringer04]

Munkustrap woke to the sounds of loud mewling. He hopped from his perch and ran to see what was happening. "Tantomile!" He shouted. "What's going on?" He asked, 'oof'ing as two small bundles curled against his sides. "Shh...it's alright little ones..." He soothed, holding on to the frightened and shaking bodies of Jemima and Pouncival.

"W-what's g-g-oing on?" Pounce asked, bright green eyes looking at the two older cats in fear.

[Silvan]

Tugger was awakened as waves tossed him from where he'd been sleeping and fell to the floor of the cabin. "Ow! What happened? What's going on?" He quickly looked around, wondering why the ship was moving the way it did. It was ruining his beauty sleep.

[demeymisto]

Bomba slowly got up and moved out. She soon saw Tugger "hey Tugger" she said smiling as she does. She then looked at Munku "what happened"she asked in a very grown up way.

Teazer got up and was sick over the side "i was not right for this"she said. She then looked at the others "were are we?".

Ecty sat there crying "i wanna go home and i am scared". Her tears were like rivers down here face.

[Alonza]

Skimble gently went over to Etcy and hugged him to her. "It's all right, lassie," he said, comforting her. "There's no need to cry, we're going to be just fine."

[Coricopat]

"I'm not sure Munk, but I think we're sinking. The water is rising. We need to get all the Jellicles out of here, and swim for shore. We'll need life boats and life jackets for all of us. I don't know where Timothy is. I'm going up on deck to see if I can see him."

[Silvan]

"Swim?!" Tugger exclaimed. "Are you crazy?!"
He shook his head fiercely. "There's no way I'm swimming."

[ringer04]

Munk shook his head. "Most of the kittens can't swim. We'll each have to take one." He looked at Tugger. "And that includes you...take Jemi." He said, gently ushering the shaken kitten toward Tugger's side.

Jemima looked up at Tugger. "You'll take care of me won't you?" She asked quietly, terrified of what was about to happen.

[nutty]

Tumblebrutus staggered around the boat. He held Bustopher Jones' upper arm tightly as he assisted the large tom onto the deck.
"My word," Bustopher exclaimed. "What is the meaning of all this. What's all this cracking I hear?"
"There was water at the bottom of the boat," Tumblebrutus said, ignoring the respected elder tom's questions in the panic of the moment. "It's filling up pretty fast."

[Alonza]

Skimbleshanks frowned, looking around. "If we stay aboard much longer, we're nay gonna make it. There's just one lifeboat, it can hold maybe eight, ten tops. I'll take me chances in the water," he said to Munkustrap. He gently lifted Etcetera over his shoulders and made sure her arms were tightly around his shoulders. "Hold tight now, lassie," he said, nodding a good-bye before jumping overboard, Etcy in tow.

Electra hurried to the bow as her best friend was taken overboard, searching for any sign of cream or orange fur in the black sea.

"Ele, get away from there!" Plato shouted above the squall, pulling the kitten from the deck. He pulled her over to stand near Bustopher and Tumble, his face even paler then normal. "I'll take someone if I need to," he said resoloutly to Munkus.

[ringer04]

Munkustrap nodded curtly. "Keep Ele close to you." He told Plato. "Any strong swimmers we have must swim...anyone who is not can take the lifeboat. Bustopher, sir, if you would kindly gather all the non-swimmers and get them to the boat, I would be most appreciative." He looked down at Poincival. "Can you swim by yourself?"

Pounce looked out, body shivering. "I don't think so..." He said quietly.

Munk nodded. "Hold on to me then. We've got to get off this boat quickly!" He told the others.

[nutty]

Bustopher nodded to Munkustrap and raised one hand high in the air. "All who can not swim gather round!" he shouted loudly over the storm. "We'll see who we can fit in the boat. Queens and kittens first."
At that moment, Quaxo and Carbucketty burst out onto the deck, both looking panicked and confused.
"We're evacuating the boat," Tumblebrutus told them. "Can either of you swim?"
They shook their heads, both seemingly to scared to speak.
"I can take you, Quaxo," Tumblebrutus said. "Car, you stay with Bustopher and get in the boat."
Tumblebrutus knelt down and Quaxo climbed onto his back. Tumblebrutus took a deep breath before following Skimbleshanks overboard.

[Alonza]

Electra started off towards the lifeboat.

"Ah, not you Ele," Plato said, pulling her back. "You're with me."

"But... I d...don't want to go in there!" Electra said, looking at the water, terrified.

"What, are you afraid?" Plato hissed.

"No!" she said instantly. Plato squatted down so she could ride piggy-back. Giving one last, terrified look at the water, Electra climbed on and held tight, squeezing her eyes closed. Plato straightened up and approached Munkustrap. Around them, the boat gave a high-pitched squeak.

"Ready when to jump overboard when you give the word, cap'n," he said quietly, and Electra felt him shaking beneath her.

[ringer04]

Munkustrap nodded to him. "Go now...I'll stay until everyone is off. We'll be right behind you." He said. He gave Electra a little pat. "Plato will take good care of you...no need to be scared." He promised as he hoisted Pounce on his back. "Hang on tight."

[Alonza]

Plato nodded and stepped over to the bow, looking at the water with wide eyes. "Hold on tight," he said hoarsley to Electra, stepped up onto the rail and toppled overboard into the raging ocean below.

[nutty]

Carbucketty watched as Plato jumped overboard with Electra. He was shaking violently, partly because of the cold but mostly because he was down right scared. He felt a strong hand hold onto his shoulder and looked up into the brown eyes of Bustopher Jones.
"It'll be alright, son," Bustopher said, maybe with a little more confidence than he had. "We'll get through this."

[demeymisto]

Bomba siged and nodded. Shelooked around "anyone want to go of with me?" she asked.

Ecty nodded at Skimble and held on. She was happy that she was getting helped so much. "thank you".

Teazers feet were as if they were in floor. She looked round and sat down. She was so scared she could not swim but she was way to scared to move. She sigh oh someone help me.

[Coricopat]

Misto woke up from his dream soaking wet. He was afraid of water. He paniced. He didn't know where he was, or what he was doing there. "Someone help me," he cried. "What's going on? Where am I?" He said. "Help!"

Sillabub was also sleeping. She woke up and she didn't know what to do. "Help me," she cried. "Uncle Skimbnle help me," she cried out.

[Silvan]

Tugger looked down at Jemima with a confident grin. "Of course! You'll be in good hands. The best in fact. Woah!" he exclaimed as he was thrown off balance once more.
Making his way back up he glanced toward the life-boat, sighing, then looked back at the kitten he was currently in charge of. "Come on, Jemi. I suppose, we've got no choice but to swim."

[ringer04]

Jemima looked up at him and nodded. "I trust you." She said in a soft but firm voice. She wrapped her arms around his waist, ready as she ever could be.

Munkustrap's ears perked at the cries of some of the tribe. He looked at Bomba and made a quick decision, putting the tomkitten down. "Pounce...I have to go back and make sure everyone's ready to go. I want you to go with Bombalurina. She'll take care of you." He said, taking him to the striking red queen. "Bomba, if you would be so kind as to take Pouncival with you. I'll be right behind you guys."

Pounce nodded and looked up at Bombalurina. He took her paw. "I'm ready when you are." He said a little nervously.

Munk left them together and began moving toward the sound. "Tugger, get going! You're in charge of those who've already arrived on the island. I'll see you soon." He said, heading back toward the cabins. He moved into each different room, searching for any signs of whoever was crying. "Hello!" He called. Entering one room, he spotted Mistoffelees, drenched to the bone. "Misto! Come with me." He called, grabbing the tom's paw and pulling him out of the rapidly flooding room.