A/N: First fanfic! Expect delayed updates and empty apologies for those delayed updates :)
Jake lay on his raggedy red nest. The twoleg who had cared for him all these years was asleep nearby. In the darkness of the den, Jake knew his time was slipping away. Yet he was still hopeful, even now, that Talltail would come back. After the two had drifted apart all those moons ago, Jake hadn't been left the same. He had tried relationships with she-cats, but felt nothing. Talltail had made him proud to sport his rainbow collar, because no matter his lifestyle, Jake was a brave and kind cat. But a sadness still lingered in his heart. He was only reminded of Talltail by the similar pelts of Tiny, one of his and Quince's kits, and Smudge, a friend of his and Nutmeg's kit Rusty.
A purr rumbled in Jake's throat as he reminisced. 'Twas a mix of fondness and grief. He could feel his breaths become shallow and his heartbeat soften.
Oh Talltail, he thought to himself. Will I ever see you again? Jake gave a last wistful sigh.
Anticipation washed over Jake's starry pelt. Finally, he could be reunited with his dearest Talltail. Even if it was in such a different setting. The giant lake seemed to be a pool of moonlight surrounded by a fence of trees and streams.
Tallstar now, Jake thought. He chuckled. Once Tallstar had been running away from WindClan, but look at him now. He's a changed cat, thanks to me. But I guess I am too.
Tallstar's amber eyes lit up as they met Jake's emerald gaze. The two were star-crossed in every possible way.