Hey guys….this is a HeatherXLion fic…in a way….

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Lionblaze and Heathertail continued seeing each other, and Heathertail got pregnant. To protect the kits, Heathertail and Lionblaze both takes mates within their own Clan, and stop seeing each other. But can they stay apart? And how will StarClan punish another forbidden love?

I looked around the dark camp, making sure every warrior was asleep before I even thought of moving. The other warriors needed to think I was asleep. Breezepelt was beside me, snoring like a lazy old elder, and cuddling as close to me as I would let him. Every cat in the Clan thought it was him that made my eyes sparkle, and my heart soar, but no…it wasn't. My love, his muscular, well built body, his golden pelt, his deep amber eyes…He was waiting for me at the stream, dividing our territories. He was a proud ThunderClan warrior, with a young apprentice, Ivypaw, and was a easy qualification for deputy, since Brambleclaw had died. Graystripe had been named in his place, but he was planning to retire in the next season. He was the best fighter in all the Clans, the greatest hunter, the most efficient tracker…He was perfect in every way. Lionblaze was the greatest tom ever born.

I gracefully dodged my other Clan mates sleeping forms, and soon was out of the den, and into the large camp. Luckily, the moon was covered by a large number of dark clouds, keeping the night pitch black. I kept perfectly motionless, making sure Antpelt, who was on guard tonight, didn't spot me. Luckily, the camp was very open, no brambles surrounded it like the ThunderClan camp, and it was easy to sneak out of. I waited until Antpelt turned his head, and I bolted out of camp behind the nursery. After a moment, I was on the dark moor, and my paws knew the way to the meeting place by heart, so I let my mind wander.

Lionblaze didn't know I was expecting his kits yet. I planned to tell him tonight; though I wasn't entirely sure he should know. Part of me wanted to end it, lie, and tell him I loved Breezepelt…that way his loyalty to his Clan wouldn't change. That way, he wouldn't feel obliged to join WindClan. Though him in WindClan wasn't a bad thought…No. He would hate the moors. But the other part of me wanted to tell him, to purr, and make him see how excited I was. I knew he would be thrilled. He would want to discuss names, and he would lick my stomach softly, telling me how beautiful I was and how much he loved me. Then, he would start by telling my how amazing little Ivypaw was doing.

I remembered when we started meeting again. Hollyleaf had just died, and Lionblaze was devastated. He had been sitting on the edge of the stream, staring into the water below, a lost look on his face. I had been angry, and hissed for him to get off our territory. But then I looked into his eyes. They were heart broken, lost, and looked as if he hadn't any reason to remain in the world. By instinct, I had to take care of him. I leaned in, and told him every thing was going to be fine.

After that, some unspoken agreement between us was to meet there every 2 sunrises, at moon high. For 3 seasons we had done this, just sitting there, talking, when he told me he loved me. I had known he had long before he told me, but I was still so happy…I thought my heart would burst. It took us another moon to do the most forbidden act…and then another moon later, here I was. Pregnant. And beyond happy about it.

I thought about the kits, and how amazing they would be. Every one thought I was pretty, but my favorite feature of mine were my eyes. Dark violet, and shining, almost sparkling. I hoped they would get my eyes. But I wanted them to get his fur, his thick, golden coat. And his fierce determination. That alone would make them assets to WindClan.

Moments later, I reached my destination. I sat on a flat stone, along the side of the stream which was the border between us. That one little stream kept me from sleeping with his golden pelt next to mine, and that made our love one of the worst treacheries imaginable against the warrior code. But I didn't care. All I cared about was Lionblaze.

I heard a twig snap, alerting me my love was near, and a heartbeat later, he burst from a small bush, smiling widely. His golden pelt looked almost silver, as it glowed in the faded moonlight. He let out a low purr, and quickly bounded to my side. In his husky, deep voice, he whispered, "I love you Heathertail." My heart instantly melted, and I purred.

"Love you too." I leaned into the warmth of his muscular, thick coat, he nuzzled my head. "I have amazing news!" I purred, smiling widely. His eyes widened, and he smiled, nodding his head for me to continue. "I'm expecting your kits!"

His eyes darkened, and he sprang from my side. "No! No…." Instantly, my heart broke in two. My breathing stopped. He wasn't happy? Where was the pride, the happiness? All I saw in his eyes was anger.

Lionblaze jumped in my face, and hissed, "Don't you know what this means? All forbidden loves are punished! StarClan is going to-The kits are going to die, or you are! I can't…I cant lose you!" I shrank back, and I could feel the pain burning in his eyes. "Heathertail…we can't…ever see each other like this….again. We can't love each other….Icewing has been padding after me for a while, and Breezepelt adores you, take him as your mate. I'll take Icewing as mine. No one will ever know about us, and you and the kits will be safe. Our Clans will trust us, and your Clan will love the kits."

Anger flashed in my eyes. "I will not take that rude…obnoxious tom as my mate. You're my mate. I love YOU. Not him." I replied, my voice surprisingly steady for the pain threatening to break through.

"I love you too Heathertail…but do it for the kits. They won't be safe unless you do this." His voice was thick with emotion, and his eyes were pleading. He was obviously feeling more pain than I was.

Not trusting myself to speak, I nodded slowly. Tears spilled from my eyes, and my heart ached. The pain I felt was worse than all I had ever endured. It rose, and peaked, and rose again. I would rather had all four of my legs snapped like twigs, my fur burned off, been buried alive, than lose this. Lose Lionblaze. I loved him more than my Clan, more than my brother, more than my father…Lionblaze gently stepped to my side, in an attempt to comfort me, twined his tail with mine, and murmured. "This is our last night together.. Lets make it last." He gently curled me close to him, and I relaxed, breathing in his sweet, forest scent.. We didn't say a word, just stared into each others eyes. Every now and then, we would press our faces into each others fur, or nuzzle each other. Lionblaze licked my face, licking away any trace of tears. He murmured soft, I love you's every few moments, and purred. I actually felt happy, forgetting all the heartbreak that was due any moment now. I didn't want this moment to end, ever.

But it had to. Eventually, the sun began to rise over the horizon. I looked at my love, and whispered, "I'll always love you. I'll wait for you in StarClan. No one can keep us apart there." He didn't say anything, just pressed his face into my fur, and stepped away slowly.

"In StarClan." He promised, and padded away slowly, taking my heart with him. I stood there, watching him walk away, until I couldn't see his large form anymore. Finally, I turned to go back to camp, my heart breaking in pieces at my feet.

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