Heyo! My name is Flame, but you can call me any variation of that. I wasn't planning on posting this, but I couldn't help it.
Also, just so y'all know, this is based after the Last Hope, but no one died because in this world, there was no big battle. Also because of this alternate universe, many of the characters will probably be a bit different from the book. This is how I portray them, ok?
And, I have to say, I'm a big Bumble x Dove fan. There will be some fluff on Tiger x Dove, though.
I woke up and stretched out my arms, giving a short yawn. I looked over at my sister who was already standing up and getting ready for the day. I blew a raspberry and stood up slowly, my hand blocking the light that was drifting through the window. I wanted to ask why she was up so early, but then I realized that it was our first day back to school. The day I was dreading to come due to relationship issues. Let me give you some background.
My name is Dovewing, to put it simply. I am a freshman at Warrior Boarding School, which is the place I lived my entire life. My family from everywhere lives in this area as well, along with some other families. I'm 5'4 with pale skin and black hair with dyed gray tips, while my eyes are a light blue. I live in the same room as my sister, Ivypool. Shes basically me with dyed silver hair and darker blue eyes.
And for my relationship issues... its to much to explain this early in the morning. I rolled up into a sitting position and absentmindedly drew my fingers through my shoulderlength hair. After actually waking from my trance, I stood up and looked at the clothes my twin sister had layed out for me. Darkwashed jeans with my new sneakers, a new dark blue top, and a black jacket-type-thing. I looked over to her and smiled.
"Thanks, Ivy. Don't know what I'd do without ya," I grinned while stretching once again. I slipped into the bathroom and took a quick shower before coming out and putting on my outfit for the day. Ivypool then tugged me into the bathroom to make me brush my teeth. Its nice to have a sister like her, seeing as shes awake the moment she opens her eyes and I'm still in Lala land, even after the first hour.
After we're done, I apply a little bit of mascara on both of us and braid my sister's hair. I had to admit, I was jealous of her hair. It was long and silky, bone straight too. Mine was straight until the ends, which decided to curl, alot. I hated the curls, so right after I was done her braid, I quickly straightened my hair. We then grabbed our bags and headed out, only to run into some of our friends on the way.
I waved my hand and called for them to slow down, as I was finally awake, and we caught up. Jayfeather, one of my older cousins, turned his gaze to my direction and gave a small smile.
"Nice to know you actually woke up today," he snickered. I gave his shoulder a play-punch, frowning a bit. Lionblaze, his brother, laughed along with him, while Cinderheart, a good friend of her and Ivypool, just gave a quick giggle before placing her hand on my shoulder.
"No need to get so worked up, Dovewing. Hes just joking, you know," she smiled. I shrugged and sped up a bit to catch up with Jayfeather's seeing-eye dog. I loved the golden-lab so much, he became a part of the family a few years back when he tackled fourteen-year-old Jayfeather just as a puppy. Everyone knew that he was the perfect dog.
"Hey, Stick!" I squeaked to the dog, who was in work mode. I frowned when he only acknowledged me with a sideglance. "I hate it when hes in work mode." I crossed my arms and looked back at Jayfeather, who was trying not to laugh. I just looked back at him before giggling as well. The rest of the walk to the school building was silent. Well, mostly. Lionblaze kept boasting about how he would be on every sports team.
When we entered the building, we were guiding to different lines to get out schedules. It was easier that way. Up ahead in my line, I spotted two guys. They were lazily looking about, talking idly. It was when the one with amber eyes saw me that the two traveled back to me and Cinderheart. I let out a somewhat frustrated grunt, looking up at him and his friend.
"Hey, Dovewing," Tigerheart, the amber eyed one, said, smirking. His friend, Ferretclaw, looked at us with disapproving eyes.
"Tigerheart.." I didn't want to get in a conversation with him. Not now, especially. This morning had been going so well... I guess he sensed that I didn't want to talk right then, because he stayed quiet while Cinderheart and I just waited.
Soon, we were at the desk. I repeated my name twice for the people at the front desk, who didn't even hide how they didn't care, and took my schedule. I waited for everyone else before looking at it.
"Woah, I got homeroom with Leafpool," I said, shocked. I had heard that only certain students got into that homeroom. What made me so special?
"Same here," Lionblaze and Jayfeather groaned. Leafpool was their real mother, even though they were raised by Squirrelflight, her sister, and her husband. Leafpool didn't think she had the maturity to raise triplets at the time. I know, there are a lot of twins and triplets in these families. I don't know why either.
Cinderheart was smiling greatly, because she had gotten into Leafpool's homeroom as well.
Ivypool frowned visibly. "I only got Cloudtail..." Hollyleaf, who had joined them a few seconds later, nodded with Ivypool.
"Same," the raven-haired female mumbled coldly. Hollyleaf was Jayfeather and Lionblaze's sister, but I had heard that her brothers got the special treatment all their lives while she didn't. Her green eyes flicked up and I had heard footsteps coming towards them. I turned around and spotted Bumblestrike, Foxleap, and Mousewhisker. The latter of the three through his arm around Hollyleaf.
"Look, babe, we have the same homeroom," Mousewhisker grinned before she peeled his arm off of her. Everyone was trying hard not to laugh.
"I'm not your 'babe', Mouse." Hollyleaf murmured, though I saw a slight smirk and some blush.
"Why not?" The gray-and-white haired teen asked.
"Because I'm not anyone's 'babe'," she replied. I watched as, despite the rejection, Mousewhisker slowly wrapped his arm around her waist and fiddled with the hem of her shirt. Nobody else seemed to notice, and Hollyleaf didn't seem to care.
Foxleap was chatting with Ivypool when I looked around at the group. I had to admit, they looked cute together. But I knew who Ivypool really longed for, and who Foxleap really wanted. The only people who weren't talking to a possible mate (its a term we use for relationships here) were Jayfeather and Bumblestripe.
I knew Jayfeather wasn't talking to any possible partner because his last one had died when they were three years into the relationship. Her name was Half Moon. She was from a different type of family, but we loved her the same. She had been swept away by a river current one day and somebody found her on the shore, gasping for air. She was battered and bruised and everything about her screamed that she wasn't going to make it. But she held on for Jayfeather. I remember that day.
I was walking down the sterile hallways of the hospital, guiding Jayfeather. He hadn't been allowed to bring his dog, since Stick was still in training. I found her room and lead him inside.
"Half Moon..?" He called into the dark room. His call as met with a painful groan. I led him to the bed, where she as connected to machines with wires and tubes. I wish I was blind, but I was glad he didn't have to see all of it.
I didn't pay attention to their conversation until I heard struggling. I looked over to see Half Moon reach up and touch Jayfeather's hair. He leaned down, and she used her hand to guide his lips to hers. I drew out my phone and took a quick picture. What I heard next surprised me;
"Half Moon..." the young man looked down at her slowly closing eyes. "... Marry me."
She looked up at him, tears pricked her eyes and a tear fell out of Jayfeather's blind ones. All I saw was her mouth 'yes', but soon her last breath left her. Jayfeather stayed there for a good ten minutes, just silently crying. He then stood up when the nurse came in and pulled the blanket over the teen girl's face. I felt like I was going to cry as well.
Jayfeather stumbled to me, and I wrapped my arms around him. "I won't tell anyone. I promise." I murmured, talking about the proposal. I felt his hands grips the fabric of my shirt tighter, like a child would do to their parent if they were scared. We were soon escorted out of the room.
I kept my promise for him, and I don't plan on telling anybody. I looked at Jayfeather and I knew he knew what I was thinking about, because his hand was gripping Stick's leash a little more.
I looked away, Bumblestripe catching my eye. I looked up at him, he being 5'8. He gave me a genuine smile.
"Look, we have the same homeroom." He grinned. I couldn't help but smile a bit. The silver haired teen always made me smile because of something he did. That's what made my feelings for him grow, after all. Hes funny, cute, and knows what to do when she feels down. All the while her ex, Tigerheart, was cute as well, but he was all to serious, and was convinced that they were to marry. There was also something else about him that made me dump him.
If you haven't guessed yet, Bumblestripe and Tigerheart are the sources of my relationship issues. And speaking of Tigerheart, he was walking over to the group without any of his comrades. His gaze went straight to her schedule, and he grinned.
"Dovewing, lets talk." He murmured while grabbing my wrist and tugging me away. I followed quickly, eyes narrowed.
Hoped you liked it!
If there is a certain couple you see here that you want me to elaborate on, just tell me by reviewing!
Just so you know, there are still many 'relationships' that I haven't thought about touching on. So, say instead of Breezepelt and Heathertail together, you think Heathertail and Onestar together would be such a great scandal, just suggest it! I might add it into the story if I can! C: