DISCLAIMER: I don't own warriors. Here's a sort of side story while I'm working on the other one. :)

*Takes place in The New Prophecy, before they meet the tribe.


Crowpaw gazed into the rippling pool of starlight, his thoughts straying to Feathertail. He tentatively dipped his front paw into the icy water, feeling the fresh liquid smooth his sleek fur.

He twitched his ear as he barely heard light paw-steps approaching from behind. He breathed in her sweet scent.

"Getting acquainted with the water?" Feathertail purred softly, sitting lightly beside Crowpaw and letting her paws dangle into the pool. "I was just out looking around. I found an ancient cave; nobody's there. I could show it to you."

Crowpaw blinked and smiled at her, "Sounds good."

They stood, and he added, "Water's not too bad." She chuckled.

She padded in front of him, taking a few steps ahead. She twitched her tail, looking slightly over her shoulder at his soft-edged figure standing in the darkness. "Come on."

A million thoughts drifted through Crowpaw's head. But mainly one stood out to him. It's our first chance to be alone. Will I seize it?

Feathertail was thinking, I hope Crowpaw will like the cave. I want our first time to be magical...

He nodded, and she once more beckoned with her tail, stepping gingerly across some stones, passing by their friends, who were curled up together and sleeping silently.

She led him down a narrow path, and he realized that they were slowly heading underground; the darkness growing seemingly deeper and darker. He bounded forward to keep up, and pressed himself to her soft, silver fur. She tilted her head to him and smiled faintly. Her silver striped fur emenated a glowing sheen in the shadows.

Suddenly, their path grew less steep, 'til it wasn't at all. She halted slowly, then brushed her tail along his hind leg.

Crowpaw gazed around in wonder. All sides of the cave were teeming with shimmering crystals, reflecting rainbow across the room. In the center lay a still pool of pristine water, wrinkled only by quiet fish darting to and fro.

Crowpaw stumbled past her, blinking at his surroundings...Now's the time...

"Feathertail," he whispered, "There's something I've been meaning to tell you."

"Go on," she murmured, blinking softly in fondness.

"I'm in love with you. You're always kind, optimistic, and friendly. Nobody else gives me a chance; no one but you. You always believed in me, and the rest of them are always so harsh..and...and..." Crowpaw gulped, feeling adrenaline course through his veins. He blinked, then spun to face her.

Suddenly, she was only a whisker's length away, her's were brushing tauntingly along his cheek and neck. "Crowpaw," she whispered back, "I love you too. So much. I always knew who you really were. You're funny, sensitive, shy, and you need love. I've never felt this way before. I've thought I was in love once or twice, but never like this. I just know you're the one..." Feathertail brushed her mouth against his, and he stepped closer, closing the distance finally.

They embraced warmly, and he swept his hot mouth passionately over hers, sliding his tongue in between her lips, as she pulled him closer. He found himself tumbling forward, gently laying her down beneath him. She smiled, and kissed him again.

He felt deep hunger awaken in him. His heart pounded and melted all at once as he felt her sweetness envelop his body. He trailed kisses along her neck and collarbone, then suckled shortly on her beautiful, glossy pelt.

She wrapped her fore legs around his back, drawing him in, and licking his cheek. She moaned in ecstasy, and he groaned along.

He slid down her body, slowly tracing his mouth down her stomach, slowly, and stopping to emphasize certain parts. He found a nipple, and softly nibbled and coaxed it, flicking it with his tongue. She moaned in pleasure, tightening her muscles and squirming.

He kept going down, reaching her ready core. He licked his lips, and dove into her. She whined loudly, caressing his head with her tongue. She rocked slightly, restraining from releasing.

He sat up, then nodded, cuing her to turn over. She gracefully turned her back to him, crouching down on her small paws. He climbed on to her back, feeling the elegant curve of it underneath him, and his lust grew.

She felt his erection against her core, and shivered.

He grasped her scruff tightly with his teeth, careful not to hurt her. He positioned his legs on either side of her. Crowpaw licked her neck in between his teeth, purposely teasing her. She groaned lowly.

Then, after building up steadiness, her entered her. Her whole body quivered, and she let out a little squeak. He tensed again, then relaxed.

Crowpaw bucked rhythmically against her, and she soon joined in, caterwauling to the heavens. He finally climaxed, and she too. They joined in in a fierce and somewhat defiant cry, falling limp, and she dragged him tenderly down beside her. She closed her eyes, letting out soft pants.

"I love you," he breathed.

She whispered back, "I love you too."

They burrowed against each other, closed their eyes, and fell into a deep cocoon of sleep.