Cinderpelt put a paw on Sorreltail's swollen and compulsing stomach. Sorreltail's breathing grew rapid. Cinderpelt knew that her kitting isn't the only thing frightening her,out of the nursery den,brave ThunderClan warriors were battling with fierce and large badgers. Cinderpelt's stomach churned with worry.
I hope Firestar's okay!
She shook her head to clear it as she spotted Sorreltail's eyes glistening with worry.
"It's okay Sorreltail,your doing fine. Drink some of your water."Cinderpelt ordered.
The young tortoise-shell picked up her moss and began to lap at the cool refreshing water. Suddenly Sorreltail let out a shriek. Her body convulsed as a kit slid out of her. It was a young golden tabby she-cat. Pain stabbed Cinderpelt's heart like a claw.
I wish I had kits. I wonder what they would of looked like? What if they were Firestar's!
Cinderpelt thought excitedly. Her happiness was interrupted by a roar. Cinderpelt whipped around. A large badger lumbered out,it's beady eyes resting hungrily on Sorreltail. Cinderpelt stood in front of Sorreltail,teeth bared,claws unsheathed,her fur spiked. She hissed at the badger,but it payed no mind to Cinderpelt's courage.
Cinderpelt quivered in fear. A image popped in her mind. A young ginger tom was looking at her with warmth in his bright green gaze.
He smiled at her."Cinderpelt,I'm in love with you,more than Sandstorm or Spottedleaf."
Cinderpelt's chest puffed in and out,her face grew hot."I loved you ever since I was an apprentice,Fireheart."She whispered.
Fireheart licked her on her muzzle.
The scene faded and Cinderpelt was trembling with happiness. Though Firestar never loved her and Cinderpelt never told him her true feelings,she still would give her life to save his Clan.
She leaped at the badger's sunk her teeth in it's wide neck. Blood flowed to her mouth. The badger growled in anger. It flung Cinderpelt to the wall. Cinderpelt recoverd herself and attacked the badger again. The badger used it's paw to swipe her away. Pain hit Cinderpelt's side almost as much as the monster did when she was just an apprentice. Suddenly,the badger grabbed Cinderpelt's neck in it's jaws.
"StarClan help me!"Cinderpelt yowled.
Though she knew StarClan couldn't help her now.
She closed her eyes and braced herself for the pain about to come. The badger thrased her side to side,tearing at her neck with each swing. Black clouds clouded her vision. Blood scent hit the roof of her nose.
Cinderpelt could hear Sorreltail scream out in horror."Cinderpelt!"
A battle cry was heard.
Firestar?
A scent hit the roof of her mouth.
Leafpool!
Cinderpelt saw a blurred brown shape leap and drive the blurred badger away. Leafpool's blood was scented as well. Pawsteps were heard.
"Cinderpelt?Wake up!I'm back,you can't leave me,please!"Leafpool wailed.
Cinderpelt looked up."T-tend to Sorreltail Leafpool p-please."Cinderpelt rasped.
Leafpool whimpered.
"I'll check the nursery!"A voice called outside.
"Firestar!Come quick!Sorreltail has kitted and Cinderpelt's dying!"Leafpool bellowed back.
Firestar? He's alive?! Thank StarClan!
"Cinderpelt?!No!"Firestar wailed.
A rush of pawsteps was heard.
"Where is she?Where is Cinderpelt?!"Firestar demanded.
Lefpool nodded to where she lie."Over there."
A heartbeat later there was a gasp from Fireheart.
Firestar trotted to Cinderpelt.
"Cinderpelt,I'm sorry I failed you for so many moons."Firestar sobbed."You were my best friend,I wish.."
Wish what?
"..I wish you never got hit by that monster. I could have trained you and you could be the greatest warrior ever known. I would have made you deputy by now since Graystripe is gone." Firestar's head drooped.
Cinderpelt coughed out blood. "Oh Firestar,you have always been my f-friend. I have a confession to make before I die..."
Cinderpelt's body shook with anxiety.
Firestar leaned closer,Cinderpelt could feel Firestar's whiskers on hers,as well his soft warm breathe on her cheek.
"..ever since I was an apprentice,I h-have always l-loved.." Cinderpelt's breathing became quick and shallow.
Firestar's ears twitched in utter confusion.
"Who were you in love with?...Littlecloud?"Firestar asked.
Cinderpelt tried to laugh at the absurdity that Firestar actually thought Cinderpelt had affection to the young tabby tom of ShadowClan.
"No,Firestar..I always have and always will love y-you."Cinderpelt rasped.
It was silent.
She could feel Sorreltail's amber gaze filled with surprise,Leafpool's amber gaze filled with shock,and Firestar's bright green gaze filled with confusion and...warmth,burning in her pelt.
He's not angry with me?!
Firestar gave her a sad smile."Cinderpelt,I'm flattered.I just wish...Cinderpelt?!"Fear appeared in Firestar's voice. Cinderpelt felt herself fading.
No,StarClan please!
But it was too late. She already was gone in the darkness.
Disclaimer:I do not own Warrior Cats or it's official credit goes to Erin Hunter :3