Dis Gonna Be Gud.

Oh ya, this is for the 20 love stories (duh) challenge by the Children of the Shadows forum (aka Clan of Darkness). I chose a random number and I got... Tigerstar?!

Yep.

Funny since I once did a Goldenflower oneshot once. It's on our Wattpad (Gray_stars)

Let's get this show on the roll!

Blood welled in a wound on his flank. ThunderClan had been defeated in a battle against RiverClan. His fur bristled with anger as he remembered the jeering taunts of the RiverClan cats as the ThunderClan patrol fled to camp. But not him. His mouth twitched into a smile as remember how he slammed Oakheart into a pile of boulders. His wide amber eyes as the rocks grumbled, annoyed that they were disturbed.

A feeling of satisfaction swept over him as the terrified yowl of Oakheart echoed in his ears. And even more greater feeling made him smile as he remembered the other death he caused.

Redtail's.

Before he could replay the image of the deputy's death, he felt the gorse leaves tickle his fur, and knew he was outside the camp. He dragged the tortoiseshell's body into the clearing, where all eyes turned on him.

Ravenpaw was laying on the floor, and his beautiful mate was focused on him, but everyone else's attention was towards him. He bent down and lowered the body with great respect, and said the speech he had planned since the battle.

"Redtail is dead, struck down by Oakheart. But I managed to avenge him, by killing him while he was gloating his victory."

He lowered his head, as if it was weighed with grief, but inside he was triumphant. Yes!

Goldenflower looked up, her gorgeous amber eyes dancing with delight. "You're ok!" She exclaimed as Spottedleaf took over. She ran to him and pressed against his blood-coated pelt.

Tigerclaw felt... extremely uncomfortable. He wanted to be known and respected by all, feared by all the Clans as Tigerclaw the great. Yet here his mate was acting like he was any other soft-hearted warrior.

She deserves a cat like you. He told himself, as he allowed a small smile to escape his lips. He glanced around at the mass of cats, but one caught his eye. His pelt shone like embers after a forest fire. He was whispering softly to Graypaw, his fern-green eyes wide. He slid away from his loving mate towards the new cat.

"Who are you?" he said, trying to sound interested.

"I'm Firepaw!" the orange cat piped up. Firepaw. He sounds innocent enough. That when he noticed his scent.

"You smell like a kittypet!" he spat, his amber eyes blazing. Bluestar you fool!

"I was, but now I'm training to be a warrior!" he cheered. Tigerclaw's tail twitched in an effort to keep his cool. He glanced over his shoulder. Goldenflower was watching him. Better keep my cool. I'll be doing that alot.

"Then I'll watch your training with interest." He bowed his head and padded to Goldenflower.

"You met the new apprentice?" Goldenflower said, smiling. "He used to be a kittypet."

"I don't like him," he confessed, which he rarely did. "Too innocent. He's gonna get in trouble." Wow, Tigerclaw. You sound like you care! Good.

"One day he'll learn," Goldenflower said sweetly, twining her tail around his. "But you better go see Spottedleaf when she's done with Ravenpaw." He didn't notice a scar on his flank was still bleeding."I'll be fine."

"No you won't. You can't be the loyalest and best warrior in ThunderClan if you die of blood loss," Goldenflower meowed, her eyes bright. Tigerclaw sighed in defeat. "Ok." he said simply, walking to Spottedleaf.

Loyalest? Best warrior in ThunderClan? His heart felt a stab of pity as he remembered the real cause of Redtail's death. Him. I'm none of those! Goldenflower was as oblivious as everyone else. His eyes fell downcast as he thought of what would happen when the real truth came out. Goldenflower would never trust me again!

Well, it's your choice Tigerclaw. There's nothing stopping you.

Goldenflower heart is stopping me.

It's your decision. You can lead your life for Goldenflower, as vulnerable as you are right now. Bluestar could decide to kill her right now and you couldn;t stop her. Or you could have more power than ever, and sacrifice some for Goldenflower's wellbeing.

His inner voice found his soft spot.

Fine. For Goldenflower.

A decision he'd regret for the rest of his life after he saw Goldenflower's heartbroken gaze.

:D

I know, he's out of character. I wanted to write about his soft side. And I'd suppose he'd only show that whenever he's with Goldenflower. Alone :P

- Stormy