FerncloudxDustpelt
I knew from the moment she was made an apprentice that I was in love. I had had other crushes before, like Sandstorm, but that was just in my kithood. This was love. Everything she did, I couldn't help notice how well she did it. Even to the elders, she was kind. I was infatuated with her, her kindness, her everything. My only hope was she could love me as much as I loved her. She probably wouldn't want to be my mate. Who would? To most cats I was grumpy. Why would she want to be with grumpy old Dustpelt? I wouldn't.
She came up to greet Darkstripe. Her mentor. Luckily I was sitting next to him. I analyzed her every move. She was so graceful. At that moment I realized what a creep Darkstripe was, how cruel. Anything Fernpaw was afraid of, I would protect her from. Anything. And I meant it. Ashpaw, her brother, became my apprentice. I was happy about it, but not nearly as happy as when I was with Fernpaw. Not even close. Fernpaw cowered before Darkstripe and I tried my best to look genial, but without coming on too strong or looking creepy. Her eyes seemed to stare into my soul, making me regret every time I had been grumpy, every time I had broken the code, every time I was mean to Fireheart.
Darkstripe grunted a gruff hello to her and ambled away. Fernpaw didn't deserve a mentor like that. She deserved better. She came up to me, trying to hide the shyness in her eyes. I looked down. She still looked forward head on. I noticed her eyes were the most delicate shade of green, so beautiful. Most cats only looked at me for a few seconds before going to talk with another cat. I had a sharp tongue and I knew it, but sometimes I just couldn't control it. Most of the clan saw me as grumpy, including the apprentices. But not this one. No, Fernpaw seemed to look past all my grumpiness and find something to love. I couldn't help but be amazed at her gentle nature, something so often lacking in a cat, including myself.
By then Ashpaw had settled down near her and Cloudpaw, Firestar's fluffy nephew and their foster brother, came up to congratulate them on being apprentices.
The next day I woke up for the Dawn Patrol with Ashpaw. I bribed Darkstripe into coming along and with him Fernpaw. I'd choose Fernpaw anyday over some mice. I wanted to know everything about this kind and caring and gentle creature. I couldn't put into words, the love I felt for her. One thing that surprised me though, none of the other cats seemed to appreciate her. During battle practice Darkstripe yowled at her for being too gentle, but I don't see how being gentle is a bad thing. With Fernpaw, my whole perspective changed. She changed me. From a grumpy creature to a cat. A happy cat, at that.
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