This is my first go at publishing Warriors fanfiction. I was inspired by the song 24 by Jem. It is set after about Hollyleaf wondering how much time she had left and how the Clans would punish her for killing Ashfur. I disclaim Warriors, the four Erin Hunters own it and all the characters. I also disclaim 24. I am aware this is extremely short, but since I am a Hollyleaf fan, I just had to. and if anyone wonders, the flash of amber Hollyleaf sees are Brambleclaw's eyes, because he said he saw her kill Ashfur when she confesses in TFW, but she thinks it's Tigerstar. Wow, long AN...

Hollyleaf knew the clans would kill her for what she'd done. How much time did she have left? Enough to tell her brothers she was sorry?

Ashfur's blank eyes gazed up at her, desperation still shining from them. Silence pressed down on Hollyleaf's ears. The birds were flying but she couldn't hear their song. The stream was babbling but she couldn't hear it. She fell into a low bow, and dipped her paws into the water, washing them, leaving the evidence behind. She pushed Ashfur all the way into the water and watched the gray cat float gently down the stream. I had to, she told herself. For my clan. For my brothers.

Hollyleaf stood, chiding herself. If she only had one day left, then she had to spend her time wisely. And she wanted to run, run away from the clans and her secrets and the red that still flashed in her gaze.

Hollyleaf had been wasting her time in ThunderClan. She took everything for granted. Her family, the code, her friends.

Hollyleaf knew that soon, maybe not today, but very soon, she'd be dead for what she'd done and her clanmates would be rubbing mint and lavender into her fur. She walked slowly back into the forest, mentally asking her brothers to forgive her.

She hoped they would move on, unburdened by her crime.

The cat wondered if there was there someplace other than StarClan for her. There had to be. Cats like Tigerstar and Darkstripe of old had to go somewhere, right?

Her favorite places, her Clanmates, the images flashed in her head. Brave Lionblaze, blind Jayfeather, lying, horrible Leafpool, the camp, Squirrelflight silhouetted by a blaze.

Hollyleaf gritted her teeth. She thought she would be a loyal leader of ThunderClan someday, to have nine lives and after that, to live in the ranks of StarClan. It wasn't to be. After she had murdered Ashfur, all her plans had faded with the gold glow of the setting sun.

And Hollyleaf couldn't believe how she had been wasting her time. How much did she have left?

The black she-cat felt a disapproving gaze on the back of her neck. She turned, snarling and peered into the bracken. There was a flash of amber and then it was silent. Her voice cracked, but grew stronger, dripping with venom. "Have you come for me, Tigerstar? Will you take me to where you are? I'm not leaving yet."

Hollyleaf made her way back. With a deep breath, she stepped into the camp, and tried to blend in.

In just 1 hour they'll be
Laying flowers
On my life, it's over tonight
I'm not messing no I
Need your blessing
And your promise to live free
Please do it for me