A/N: Okay, so I'm pretty bored, so I'll be doing a short thing about Dustpelt's jealousy of Sandstorm and Fireheart! (At the time Firestar was still Fireheart). Anyway, tell me if you want more! I can do Cinderpelt's jealousy of the same couple (LOL so many cats hate Sandstorm x Fireheart!). I can do more jealousy stories, even if they're jealous of rank, or something else other than love. Well, enjoy!
I yawned, stretching out and opening my eyes. Morning sunlight blinded me, causing me to blink sevral times. Soon, my vision became clear, and I took a moment to glance around. I was in the warriors' den, curled in my own nest.
I felt warmth rise in my chest as I noticed Sandstorm next to me. I purred. Her fur seemed to shine in the light, and the steady rise and fall of her sides made me happy. Sandstorm and I had been friends since we were kits, and throughout our apprenticeship. I sighed, eyes closing as I drifted off into a deep sleep...
Sandpaw and I ran through the forest, smiles on our faces. "Hehe!" She giggled, shooting me a friendly glance. I smiled back at her, happiness glowing in my heart. She was mine. All mine.
Leaves were kicked up behind us as we ran. "Haha!" I laughed, smiling lovingly at her. Sandpaw looked taken aback for a second, her expression fadding and her pace slowing. I stared. Awkardness filled the air between us. Suddenly, the silence was broken by her laugh. "Um, let's keep going!" She said unsurely, shifting her weight.
"Yeah, sure..." I mumbled, unease pricking along my spine. I sighed a little. How much more awkward would it be when he told her that-?
Sandpaw darted off into the brush, causing me to jump. My fur raised on my back, I began to trot towards her as well. I looked behind us. Good. Our mentors weren't following. I cleared my throat, and skidded to a stop. "So, erm, Sandpaw," I muttered, glancing away so that her eyes wouldn't meet mine. But the beautiful she-cat wasn't in front of me.
"Hey Sandpaw!" An all too familiar voice said. I felt a growl rise in my throat. The flame colored kittypet, Firepaw, was standing near Sandpaw. "Hi, Firepaw..." She said, no real emotion in her voice. I stared, angry, and padded over. "Um, hello, Firepaw..." I said, trying to keep from spitting the word 'Firepaw'. Firepaw was an idiot. A kittypet. But none the less, Bluestar accepted him into the clan. Yet still, Firepaw was kittypet at heart, at least to me. And I thought that Sandpaw was on the same page.
"Oh, hi." Firepaw muttered, eyes fixed on Sandpaw. I almost snarled. Sandpaw was mine. Mine! I glared at Firepaw. "I think it's time Sandpaw and I go off hunting again," I said with a grunt. "Okay, see you two later!" Firepaw said cheerfully. Sandpaw was smiling at him. I felt like snapping at her. But I didn't.
Firepaw bounded away, leaving Sandpaw and I. "So, Sandpaw, as I was saying..." I cleared my throat for the second... third time? I hadn't counted.
"Yes, Dustpaw?" She said my name with a slight grin. I sighed. I was ready. Ready to blurt all my feelings out to the cat I loved.
"Listen... We've known each other for awhile. We're friends, from the same clan. We have warrior blood. Firepaw does not... But my question is... Do you like him?" I spit out the words, a huge lump growing in my throat. Sandpaw smirked and chuckled as I spoke. "Oh Dustpaw..." The she-cat said in a sweet tone, looking lovingly at me.
"I'd never like such a cat. Kittypets are weak, puny, stupid. You and I are brave, strong and smart!" Sandpaw grinned. I felt my heart lurch with joy.
"Sandpaw, I love you. More than any other cat in the world. You're beautiful, strong, and brave. You're no kittypet. I've loved you for a long time now... But my only question is..." I sighed, sorrow glowing in my eyes. "Would you pick Firepaw over-over me?" I gulped down a sob. I couldn't bear thinking of her and Firepaw.
The she-cat purred. Her tail brushed against my chin. "Never in your wildest dreams!" She laughed, rubbing her cheek againts mine. I purred with happiness. "I would never, ever take a puny, idiot kittypet for my mate! I love you! You're the one I'll always love! Nothing will ever change that!" She smiled, and licked my nose. I felt a tingle of excitement prickle my spine.
"Oh Sandpaw! I love you too! I want you as my mate!" I felt that I was going overboard a little, but Sandpaw's next purr made me relieved. "I want the same, my love! But... we are only apprentices!" She looked down. I nudged her chin affectionately. "We can still love each other in secret! And when we're warriors, we can become mates! It's that simple!" I explained. Sandpaw grinned.
"Alright then!" She licked my neck, and I licked hers in return. I smiled. She was mine. Firepaw would never take her. No one would...
My eyes opened again. I sighed, happily. "It was just a dream..." I muttered, rolling on my back in lust. "But it was real... It still is."
That's right. The dream had been off the time I admitted my love to Sandpaw, now Sandstorm. We had returned 'hunting' in that forest for moons, licking, nuzzling and just being with each other. No, we did not do anything... Anything that might result in kits. Though, I did want to, and sometimes thought about it... But we weren't old enough to be mates yet. If an apprentice had kits, Sandpaw and I would surely be kicked from the clan. We had to wait.
But, I had the chance. We were warriors. The thought of asking her struck me like lightning. That was it! I leaned over towards Sandstorm, my shoulders touching hers. I smiled warmly, relaxing as I lay down beside Sandstorm. Our pelts touched, and I pressed closer. I breathed in her warm, comforting scent. Our tails entiwned.
Suddenly, I felt Sandstorm move. "D-dustpelt?" She asked, half-asleep. I flinched as she pushed herself up, muscles tensing. "S-s-sandstorm?" I asked warily.
"Oh... Um, hi..." She muttered, unsure. Didn't she remember? We were together. We loved each other! Why wasn't she pressing against me as well? I purred lightly, nuzzling her sides. "Remember? Today we can-" Sandstorm pushed away and sighed. "sorry, um, not now..." She said before padding out of the den. I stiffened. Why was my love acting this way?
I got up and exiting the den too, drowsy since I'd planned on sleeping with Sandstorm the rest of the morning. "What could she possibly have to do-?" I stopped, eyes wide. "No way..." I thought aloud, fur standing up. I snarled loudly to see my love walking towards Fireheart. That kittypet was sitting there, flashing her joyfull glances. I stared, anger rising in my throat.
"Hey Fireheart!" Sandstorm said cheerfully, making me outraged. She sounded so much more happy around him!
"Hey, Sandstorm!" The flame colored cat responded, smiling. I continued to watch from afar. "What's up? How's your day going?"
"I'm great, thank you!" Sandstorm purred, gazing happily into the former kittypet's eyes. I glared, unoticeably. How could my soon-to-be mate be hanging out with such a... a weakling!? I was outraged more than ever. The two began talking, but I was too mad to notice what they said. Anger swelled in my heart.
Later, I watched Sandstorm return to the warriors' den. I was furious. I stormed over towards the den, glaring. As I entered, I saw Sandstorm's joyful gaze turn into a confused one. "What's wrong, Dustpelt?" She asked, tilting her head to the side. I glanced around to make sure no one else was in there, and then blurted it all out.
"How could you!? After all the things we've done together, you're friends with a kittypet! A kittypet!" I almost screamed it out. Sandstorm flinched in surprise, fur standing on end. "Calm down!" She hissed, glaring at me. I stared.
"What have I done wrong?! I can hang out with Fireheart if I want, Dustpelt!" She spat my name like poison. I gasped. "I'm sorry but... I thought you loved me!" I almost cried the words, embarrassed. "I-I..." Sandstorm choked the words out.
"I... I thought we would become mates!" I snarled, my fur prickling on my back. I couldn't belive my one and only, the love of my life, was acting this way!
"You agreed with me! You said you hated Fireheart!" I continued. Sandstorm hissed, arching her back at me. "Well-Well..." She stammered, tears forming in her eyes and streaming down her face.
"That was in the past! I loved you with all my heart, but now... now I love Fireheart! I can't deny it anymore! He's the one I want!" Sandstorm blurted out with a hiss. I gasped, anger and tears shinning in my eyes. "You-you... After all we've been through, you're turned your back on me for a puny kittypet!" I cried, feeling like I could just lash out on her.
"Things can change, Dustpelt! Love can change! But you... You cannot change! You don't care about how I feel! You only want to love me, even if I don't like it!" Sandstorm snapped. I snarled fiercely at her. "That's NOT ture! I care about you more than anything else in the world! I love you!" I screamed, glaring at her.
"I... I loved you. I did. With all my heart, Dustpelt. But you have to accept that I'm with Fireheart now. He's not any better than you... I'm just in love with him." Sandstorm retorted. I stopped, so many emotions swelling in my heart. "But... I..." I stammered. It couldn't be! She didn't love him! Did she?...
"Face it. You can find someone else, Dustpelt. I'm sorry, but Fireheart is the love of my life. My will be my mate, not you. But have hope, my friend. Have hope that you'll find another, sweet and caring she-cat to love." Sandstorm concluded, and began to exit the den.
"I'm sorry... I love you more than anyone or anything else in this world, but I understand. I hope you and Fireheart are... are happy together. Bye, Sandstorm, my love..." I felt a large lump of sorrow growing in my throat. I knew I was making the right choice, but it ached to let my love go. Sandstorm nodded politely, before exiting the den. I sighed. I still hated Fireheart, more than anything. After all, he stole my love from me.
He stole Sandstorm from me. I shall never forgive him, but am happy that I found another cat to love. Ferncloud is beautiful, kind and sweet, and I wouldn't trade her for any she-cat... Yet I miss Sandstorm. I miss all the memories we made. But I know that I made the right choice, and did the right thing. I will always love Sandstorm, as well as Ferncloud, and will never forget the cat who stole my love.
A/N: Wow, turned out to be longer than I thought! Poor Dustpelt, I feel bad for him now... But then again, Fireheart and Sandstorm are meant to be together. I hope you all enjoyed this! Please review, and tell me if I should do more jealousy stories! Until then, bye! XD