Since she had been nothing but a she-kit, she was a warrior. Daughter of the leader? Yes, that's who she was. S she had to live up to her Clan's expectations, of course. Had to be a warrior.
Then again, it wasn't an element of need. More like a want. So she became a warrior. Hunted, fought, patroled, and picked ticks off of elders. Didn't say a single word of complaint. Or maybe she did, but she had the grace to do it in private. She believed herself to be the best of the warriors.
So why, she asked herself, as she stared at the tom in front of her, who had picked this fight, and listened to the angry screechs and pained yowls, why can't I fight?
He propelled himself toward her, bowling her over, she finally found her heart. She plunged her muzzle into his throat... And killed him.
When she raised her head, nose splattered with blood, she smiled. Look at me. I'm a warrior.
The Oneshot Mahem Challenge by Waterstar at the Warrior Challenge Forum. ^^ Genre is War.