It was the big day, the day when a new protector was to take place. Macavity had a lot of self confidence, knowing it would be him. While Munkustrap, didn't think the same. He was lying in his bed , in the room he shared with his brother , looking at the sealing , deep in thought... Until Tugger came.

"Relax Munku , I'm sure they'll choose you." Munkustrap looked at Tugger, skeptical.

"No, I'm not worried about if I'm chosen or not. I'm worried about them choosing me." Now was Tugger's turn to look skeptical. Well , skeptical and puzzled . He sat beside his big brother , and asked,

"What do you mean? I'm sure if they choose you, you'll do great!"

He sighed , and sat up. "Sons," Deutronomy said , " I'll see you at the center of the city in five minutes, it's time ." Tugger smiled at his brother's face. Nervous , frustrated , and wanting to fake sickness. But it wouldn't be faking. He was so nervous , he felt like throwing up. "Tugs, how do you do when you don't want to go to school , and you fake sickness?"

Tugger looked offended. " First, I don't fake sickness, and second, why would I tell you if I did?"

They walked together to the center of the city. Macavity was sitting confidently , with the biggest grin and gleam in his eye. "He is such a nuisanceā€¦"

Tugger muttered. Bomba nodded, and Misto looked at Tugger. "Don't say that! what if he hears you? you know how he gets."

"And that, my dearest friend, is my plan." Bombalurina and Mistoffelees looked at each other , then shrugged.

"What do you mean by plan, Rum Tum Tugger?" His mother asked , suspiciously , and Tugger's eyes widened. Coricopat , Tantomile, Demeter and Munkustrap , had to hold a laugh , they had listened to Persephone.

"You know mom," Tugger said nervously "I have to show Bomba and Sparkles something'" With that , Tugger grabbed Misto and Bomba , and led them rapidly to the woods. They suddenly arrived at a hidden part of the woods , far away from the center of the had beautiful tall trees, with birds and butterflies . It was a peaceful place , with a singular spot of a pale green tree , in which sunlight shone perfectly. There were unnies , frogs in the east pond , birds in the nests , and a small cottage in which Deuteronomy and his family lived. They arrived there, panting and sweating. "So, which plan were you talking about?" Macavity suddenly appeared behind them. "And I'm not a nuisance." Munku , Cori , Alonzo , Tantomile,Demeter , Skimble and Persephone had seen Macavity wasn't there anymore, and knew he would instantly appear where the ten year olds had gone. They had to go, but they couldn't. They didn't know where they had gone. Replying to Macavity's question , Tugger thought wisely what he was going to say for his plan to work.

"NOYB" Tugger said. Macavity looked puzzled.

"What on earth doe mean?"

"None of your business." Tugger explained .That was Macavity's last straw. People had been bugging him, some saying that he would never win, he had too many anger problems to win. Even though they thought he was going to win , just not ,letting him know seemed a better idea at the moment. He had been bottling up everything. Macavity's eyes were burning with anger , his claws starring to get out , he started growling. He was in attacking possession , when he exclaimed: " There are no adults, no evidence, no proof," Bomba and Misto grabbed Tugger's arms.

"What in the world were you thinking when you said that?! He is going to kill us!" Bomba hissed at Tugger.

"When I say NOW , you run , go for help, I distract Macavity, they'll see he is attacking me, and then he will be expelled , and there will be no other option but Munku taking place." Tugger smiled. Bomba and Misto nodded "now" Tugger whispered. Misto and Bomba were yelling and screaming, pretending to escape, so Macavity wouldn't notice they were going for adults. "Hey ! Guys ! What are you doing? Help!" Tugger pretended not to know they were following the plan.

"It's only you and me now." Macavity said, laughing maniacally, ignoring the fact that they were heading to the center of the city. Macavity launched at Tugger , when Munkustrap arrived. He launched at Macavity too.

" GET THE HECK OFF MY BABY BROTHER!" Munkustrap screamed.

"Augh! What are you doing here!" Macavity exclaimed.

"It is all my plan" Tugger muttered, sure Macavity wouldn't hear it. Munkustrap looked at Tugger suspiciously. Quickly , a lot of questions rushed into his head. What was he up to? What plan? Do the others know what's happening? Most importantly , was it getting them in trouble? Munkustrap snapped out of his thoughts when Deuteronomy came to the scene.

"WHAT IN HEAVEN'S NAME IS GOING ON HERE!?" He screamed , at the sight of his youngest son beneath Macavity , Macavity was with his hand up , ready to claw the one beneath him "Macavity , you'll have to leave the Jellicle city and never come back." Tugger's lips wore a small smile. Macavity was no longer a jellicle, and only his brother was to be the protector, no doubt. "Munkustrap, congratulations, you are the new tribe's protector, second-in - command , and my successor.." Deuteronomy said happily. Tugger's smile grew wider, Munkustrap, almost fainted, and he went paler than he was before. Macavity's jaw dropped , and his eyes burned with anger. He looked at Tugger.

"YOU!, YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS! THIS WAS YOUR PLAN ALL ALONG!" Macavity hissed, clawing The Rum Tum Tugger's face. Then he left, with that awful memory, that embarrassment, that anger, the anger that would last forever, the anger that would turn him, into a non-stop cat criminal.