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Children Of The Shadows - What is Love?
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Words: 500 minimum
Words Used In Story: 645
Description: A cat who cannot show emotions falls in love with another cat.
First, let me introduce myself. I am Silentsoul, warrior of Shadowclan. Why this name, you may ask? I don't talk much. And when I do...Who am I kidding? I never talk too much. Never shown much emotion either. I wish I did. Because he would've loved me.
Leaves crackled under my paws as I ran. Shadowclan needed this rabbit. Mother needed this rabbit. The ground has changed to dried up grass at this point. All of the sudden, I stumbled and felt claws slashing my cheek. "Get up runt!" I heard a cat say. I did what I was told. I stood up. I looked up in horror as I saw three Windclan warriors surrounding me. Never have I ever seen cats this menacing. "What are you doing on our land, kit?" The fourth cat of the Windclan patrol padded up behind me, his voice muffled by a rabbit he was carrying. My rabbit. "My clan needs that rabbit," I retorted. Bad idea. The muscular tom dropped the rabbit instantly and raised his paws. He brought them down on me faster than a heartbeat. I felt his claws pierce my skin. "You do not disrespect our leader," I heard another cat breathe into my ear. Leader? I glanced up to see the face of the cat that's still pinning me down. Of course! How did I ever forget? He was Eaglestar. Mother told me to stay away from him, for he is a very violent cat. I then felt the pressure on my back lessen. "Stand up!" Eaglestar ordered. I stood up. I should've ran, but I didn't. "Name?" He demanded. "Silentsoul," I mewed weakly. "Now, you want this rabbit?" Eaglestar asked. I heard mock pity in his voice. I don't trust him one bit. I should've left, but I stay and said yes. Bad idea. Eaglestar picked me up by the scruff and threw me back into Shadowclan territory. I struggled to stand up. And as I tried, I felt the weight of the rabbit thrown on top of me. I collapsed once again. I heard those Windclan foxhearts snickered at me as they returned to their hunting. I picked myself back up and carried the plump rabbit back to camp.
The sun was beginning to set as I trot back to camp. Have I really been out for this long? I pushed that thought away. Mother would be so happy! I squeezed through the barrier of the camp and was instantly greeted by my best friend, Birchleap. He glanced at my 'catch' and looked up back me again. "Add that to the freshkill pile, then follow me," he mewed simply. Confused I was, but I did what I was told. I followed Birchleap to the middle of camp. I caught the strong scent of herb. Did Cloverfall spill the herbs? Do I have to help clean them up? No. I saw the whole clan gathered there. No! No no no! I was too late. I pushed my way through the crowd to see Mother's body. I looked up to Silverpelt. "Mother, I'm so sorry," I breathe. I wanted to cry but I didn't. I felt Birchleap pressed up against me. "I'm so sorry, Silentsoul. But remember, I will always be there for you. I promise," he spoke,"Silentsoul, I love you."
No, he didn't. He had broken the promise. But it was my fault. I haven't talked to Birchleap since Mother's death. I haven't talked to any cat since Mother's death. What type of cat am I? My heart broke as I watched Birchleap's family from the ferns. He was curled up against his new mate, Featherberry. Their kits sleeping right beside them. No, I didn't cry. I never cry. But maybe if I cried, we would still be friends. And maybe if I actually said "I love you," he would still love me.
