Leafpool. She was—is my life. I will love her always. I can't take my mind off her… Leafpool… Her beautiful fur, her loving eyes…
"Wake up, mouse brain."
That's what I hear every few seconds. My clan hates me, they call me a traitor. I can't deny it, as my love for Leafpool still burns strong.
"Want to share a rabbit?"
I snap out of my daze, and I look up. Nightcloud is politely asking to eat with me, she always does. She and my mother seem to be the only ones not bothered to be around me.
"Sure" I shrug, the word coming meaninglessly off my tounge, but she seems not to notice. She happily picks up the rabbit and drops it by me, and starts chatting about something I could care less about. I count how long it's been, how long since Leafpool and I came home.
Many days, perhaps a moon?
I sniff sadly, knowing that I can never be with her—the love of my life. I will forever be mistrusted in my own birth clan, unless I can think of a way to prove my loyalty.
But how? How can I do this?
"Crowfeather," I snap back to attention of Nightcloud mewing merrily, "Wanna go hunting?"
I almost say 'not in the mood', but I realize that would hurt her feelings, and if I keep declining, our friendship will shatter.
"Sure" I answer lifelessly, and again, she pays no heed.
"Let's go!" She mews, and I get up and have to run to keep up with her.
After a few catches, I have to admit, I am having fun.
A few days later Nightcloud looks nervous. I question why, but she ignores me asks to go hunting. As usual, I agree, but keep an eye on her. After a bit, I demand to know what is wrong.
"Crowfeather…" She sighs, "I-I love you." She looks up hopefully for my answer.
It takes me a moment to realize what she said. I knew I didn't love her, though I did like her very much, but I also knew that if I answered correctly, few cats would mistrust me. They would think I moved on. And, why not try to move on? What is wrong with that? I can still love Leafpool… Just hide it. I can even have a family with Nightcloud.
But she deserves more than a two timer like me. I thought bitterly. If I did answer correctly, I would also be lying.
But looking into her eyes… I realize she doesn't care if I still love Leafpool—she will still love me.
Now all I have to do is to say the right words.
Author's note;
Just a little short I had stored about Night and Crow. Sure, I don't like Nightcloud, but you have to give her a chance, as she has given Crowfeather a chance. Review?
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