lil' Tuggoffelees centric oneshot. it doesn't really have Misto talk in it, the pov is Tugger and Munk ig. Takes place during the show lol
Munkustrap turned his head to see his younger brother, The Rum Tum Tugger running towards him.
"What is it, Tugs?" Munkustrap asked, slightly exasperated. "I'm kind of busy right now."
Tomorrow night was the Jellicle Ball, which meant planning. Lots and lots of planning. And all that planning fell on Munkustrap. Sure he had Alonzo, and even Tugger to help out, but a good portion was still Munkustraps' responsibility. As the Jellicle protector and Old Deuteronomys' heir, Munkustrap had to make sure everything went perfectly.
"And I'm sorry, but I just had a great idea!" Tugger said beaming.
"Are we talking about an actual great idea, or Tugger great idea?" Munkustrap asked sarcastically.
"Haha." Tugger deadpanned. "But seriously, I was wondering if I could have another song?"
Munkustrap paused. "Another song?"
"Tugger," Munkustrap sighed. "You already have your song, you and I sing about dad, and I put you in the Pekes and Pollices number, not to mention Growltiger's Last Stand!"
Honestly he was suprised he got Tugger to be in the last two. The brothers had gone back and forth, with Tugger saying that there was no way he was gonna dress up like a Pollice. Munkustrap had eventually compromised with him, saying he could perform the bagpipe solo. And he desperately needed someone else for the Raffish Crew in Growltiger, and Tugger had agreed when Munkustrap said he could use the fake gun.
"I know, but Munk this one is really important!" Tugger explained.
"What? To outdo your hip thrusts in your song?" Munkustrap asked scoffing. "Tugs, no."
"Munk, please!" Tugger pleaded. "And no it's not for that at all!"
"Really?" Munkustrap cocked his head. "Then what is it for?"
Tugger opened his mouth to say something, but no words came down. "I can't say." He said shyly. "It's a suprise. It's really importa-"
"How could I even give you a new song now?" Munkustrap asked. "The Ball is tomorrow, you'd never have time to rehearse!"
"Oh, I wouldn't need to!" Tugger explained. "I've had the song for years, and I sing it by myself anyway."
"A solo?!" Munkustrap shouted. "You come up to me, one night before the Ball to request another solo?!"
"Well, I mean they're ensemble bits." Tugger explained. "I've never sang it in front of anyone el-"
"Tugger!" Munkustrap cut in. "I said no, and I meant it. I have other cats to worry about right now! You can't have another song!"
Tuggers' ears went down, and he began to pout. Munkustrap had already gone back to what he was doing.
"Everything can't just be about you, Tugs." Munkustrap remarked, as he walked away.
Tugger stuck his tongue out, even though Munkustrap couldn't see, and stormed off. He layed on top of the old TSE-1, as he watched everyone else go over their numbers for the Ball. A certain tuxedo tom caught his eye, as he danced and leaped around the junkyard. Tugger smiled quietly to himself.
"It's not about me though..." He muttered sadly, as buried his face in his mane.
The Jellicle Ball hadn't quite gone as planned. There were two unexpected guests: Grizabella and Macavity. The Glamor Cat wasn't much trouble, more of a pest if anything, but The Mystery Cat was nothing but trouble. Macavity had showed up, attacking several Jellicles, and attempted to kidnap Demeter, which Munkustrap put a stop to. The worst of all however, was successfully kidnapping Old Deuteronomy. Everyone panicked, while Munkustrap tried to calm everyone down. He saw Demeter, and ran over to her, making sure she was okay. They nuzzled, happy to know the other was alright. The other cats came out after realizing that if was safe, and looked to Munkustrap for guidance. The junkyard was dark, their leader was gone, and Munkustrap, Alonzo, Mungojerrie, along with some of the others were injured from the run in with Macavity. For the first time in his life, he didn't have a plan. He had no idea how to fix this. Jemima rubbed against him, scared. He nuzzled her back, as reassurance they'd be fine.
"We have to find Old Deuteronomy..." the Jellicles sang.
Suddenly, a bright light shone from above them. It was Tugger laying on top of a pile of trash, without a scratch on him.
"Oh now he shows up." Munkustrap thought.
"You ought to ask Magical Mr. Mistoffelees," Tugger suggested. "The original Conjuring Cat! There can be no doubt about that!"
A couple of the cats snickered down below.
Tugger looked quite offended. "Please, listen to me! And don't scoff." He said coldly. "All his inventions are off his own bat!"
Tugger then went on to sing about The Magical Mr. Mistoffelees. His appearance, his talents, his tricks, pretty much admiring the cat.
"And we all say oh, well! I never! Was there ever a cat so clever as Magical Mr. Mistoffelees?" Tugger sang
"Presto!" shouted Mistoffelees, appearing out of thin air. He wore a a sparkly jacket with rainbow glitter. He shot lightning from his fingers left and right. And Tugger didn't take his eyes off him.
Tugger continued the song, and Mistoffelees ran to grab a large red sheet. He brought it back over to where the cats and kittens had gathered to watch the spectacle. He picked Cassandra out of the crowd, as a volunteer. He layed the sheet down, and waved his hands over it, spreading glitter everywhere. Mistoffelees gave Tugger a little smirk, before he picked up the sheet. Underneath was none other than Old Deuteronomy. Tugger ran to his father happy to have him back, and know he was okay. Tugger turned around and looked at Mistoffelees with his soft brown eyes. He walked up and began to to softly sing.
"Oh, well! I never! Was there ever a cat so clever as Magical Mr. Mistoffelees?" Tugger held on to Mistoffelees' own hands, as they looked into each other's eyes.
Munkustrap couldn't believe what he was seeing. His brother, The Rum Tum Tugger, the most egotistical cat who had ever roamed the junkyard, was praising, complimenting, and was in absolute awe of another Jellicle.
Tugger wrapped up the song quickly, linking arms with Mistoffelees. When it was over everyone clapped for the two. Everyone realized how late it was and began to gather around the main part of the junkyard for the The Jellicle Choice could be announced. Victoria came up and stole Mistoffelees away from Tugger for a moment, so Munkustrap thought now would be the time to talk to his brother.
"Tugger." Munkustrap said walking up to him.
Tugger turned around smiling like an idiot. "Yes Munk?"
"That was some performance you gave." Munkustrap complimented. "For Mistoffelees."
"Yeah." Tugger sighed. "I've had it for a while now."
Munkustrap paused for a moment. "Tugger," he started, grabbing the Maine Coons arm. "Was that the song you wanted to sing, the one you asked me about yesterday?"
Tugger was quiet. "Yeah," he admitted quietly.
Munkustrap rolled his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"Tell you what?" Tugger asked.
"That it was for Mistoffelees!" Munkustrap explained. "I would've let you!"
"Why?" Tugger cocked his head.
Munkustrap shook his head, chuckling. "Because first, it wasn't about you. Second, because you obviously love Mistoffelees and you wrote that song just for him."
"What?!" Tugger awkwardly laughed. "I-I well I-"
"Tugs," Munkustrap took a deep breath. Everlasting Cat, his brother was stupid. "You basically just serenaded him in front of the whole tribe."
"I know." Tugger replied. "It's just, weird. I've never really felt like this before. Like, in love?"
Munkustrap smiled sweetly. "You'll be fine. He likes you back, I can tell."
"He does." Tugger agreed. "We were talking about that, I'm just nervous I'm gonna mess it up."
"You won't." Munkustrap reassured. "Now go, he's probably waiting for you."
Tugger looked ahead and saw Mistoffelees looking around for him. Tugger turned back, giving Munkustrap a hug.
"Thanks, Straps." He said. "You're the best." He ran off to join Mistoffelees, and the two sat together for the Jellicle Choice, intertwining their tails, as Mistoffelees layed his head on Tuggers' chest.
Munkustrap smiled watching the two of them. He hadn't remembered the last time he saw Tugger so happy. He had such this lovestruck look in his eyes when he looked at Mistoffelees. Who would've thought the most self centered cat, would fall for the most vauge and aloof cat. He had even sung an entire song, just for him.
"Oh, well I never..." Munkustrap commented quietly to himself.
"What's up with Tugger?" Demeter asked walking up to her mate. "I mean, wow, he hugged you?!"
Munkustrap laughed, taking her hand. "Eh, he's just in a good mood tonight."
"Why?" Demeter asked smirking.
Munkustrap looked back at Tugger and Mistoffelees. Mistoffelees blew Tugger a glittery kiss, and rainbow glitter stuck to Tuggers' mane as they laughed.
"Beats me." Munkustrap shrugged chuckling. "Magic?"