Wherever You Will Go, I'll Be There Beside You

Summary: Sequel to "Wherever You Will Go". Demeter has returned to the Junkyard after being mistreated by Macavity. These are Munkustrap's thoughts about it all.

Disclaimer: I do not, nor will I ever, own CATS.

I once silently prayed to the Everlasting Cat that you would return to me, but I would never have wanted you here at the expense it has cost. That rotten beast tortured you, bossed you around and abused you. And to think I watched you walk through the Junkyard gates all those months ago with a smile dancing on your lips and his paw slung around your waist. If only I'd done something, perhaps I could've prevented this disaster from ever falling upon you. I could've changed everything if I told you how I felt, that I loved you from the very first moment I saw you.

It's my fault you're cowering from everyone, hiding out in your old den and refusing food. You're hurting deep inside and it's because of me. I once wanted to be the shoulder you cried on, well now I just wish you wouldn't cry at all. That seems to be all you do now, ever since you escaped and returned here. Of course he followed you, tracked you down like the sick and twisted maniac he is. And without hesitation you're family protected you, including me. We fended him off and took you in. I thought that it would prove to you that everything would be okay, and that you were well protected from harm. But I guess not.

The crimson danger whose name I will not mention has crossed a forbidden line. All I ever wanted was for you to be satisfied, and I stupidly thought that being with him would bring you such joy. It was a joy I could not comprehend, but you seemed pleased enough. I didn't want to alter your composure of serenity and candid happiness. But now I know I should've stepped in. I could've, but decided against it.

I see you exhausted and utterly torn to pieces. Knowing that I'm the reason behind your suffering does not help. The face that once shimmered in absolute perfection and grace is now splattered with tears and old scars. Your soft and gentle voice only screams and wails; laced with terror and fright. Your dreams and restful slumbers, once qiuet and peaceful, are now nightmares full of haunting sights and dreadful memories.

If only I could rewind time, reverse the damage he's caused. I know it cannot be accomplished. I know I have to accept the fact that the fatal flaw in my judgment lead us both here. Believe it or not Demeter, we're both in agony; you for the obvious reasons, and I for letting it all happen. We need one another now, Deme. From this moment on, I vow to protect you indefinitely. I will be there for you, and perhaps even some day in the future, I'll admit my feelings for you vocally instead of restraining them to the district of my brain.

Wherever you will go, I'll be there beside you.

I promise, Demeter.

A/N: Ok, that's it. I wasn't actually intending on posting this, the idea for a sequel didn't occur to me 'til this morning...

Let me know what you think, please!