UPDATE: I am no longer writing anything else other than this story, so it's my main focus. I had taken a long hiatus, but no more, there will be a new chapter out every week. :) However, if it is to continue on a steady flow, I will need prompts (I accept any and every one and give credit.) Thanks!
Now, this is going to be a series of one-shots of sad, happy, or funny times that may have happened throughout certain cat's lives.
****Spoilers will happen throughout... I'll put time frames of when certain chapters take place (Never too much spoiled though).****
Thunderclan, Mousefur & Purdy
After the Great Journey
"Mousefur, have you ever had a thorn stuck right in b'tween your claws? 'Cause once, there was this old, gnarled, tree…" Purdy began on yet another one of his tales.
Mousefur buried her graying muzzle deeper into her mossy nest, trying to block out the sound of Purdy's rambling. She, of all the cats in the hollow, had heard the most of his stories, since she shared a den with him. There were no other elders other than her and Purdy, ever since Longtail joined Starclan.
"Now, I was smart enough to know that I had to get the thorn outta my paw, b'fore it got infected…" He continued, turning over his left paw and examining it, as if the thorn was really there. She sighed in defeat, realizing that once again, she would not be able to escape this tale. Reluctantly, the old she-cat got a little more comfortable and set her green gaze on Purdy.
However, he had stopped talking.
"Continue, Purdy. I'm listening." She mumbled nonchalantly.
"I finished the story, Mousefur." He mused, scratching one of his ears.
"You….finished?" she meowed, dumbfounded, "you've never finished before!"
"Mousefur, I finish all my stories. What's a tale without a great ending? You just haven't always been listenin'." He bubbled, starting to lick his bony flank.
Mousefur felt a little guilt clawing at her heart that she hadn't always paid attention. Well, most of the time.
"Sorry, Purdy…" She murmured, her rough voice echoing off the bramble walls.
"It s'all ok." He purred, playfully batting her left ear. She groaned at his touch, making him laugh, but secretly felt a little warmth inside her old heart.
I know it was short. Others will be longer.