Today was your warrior exam, and everything was going well. So far you'd caught a few squirrels and birds, leaving them safely buried so you could collect them later. Greenleaf had blessed ThunderClan well, and you we're pleased with the plentiful meals.
But you had plans on catching something in Twoleg Place, you'd please the whole of ThunderClan if you found something in this chaotic place. Not to mention impress your mentor, Cloudtail, which was one of your first priorities. You'd fancied him for a few moons, and he didn't seem to notice your affections. Pleasing the bright warrior would be great.
Passing twoleg homes, you slowly became nervous. Weren't kittypets supposed to be vicious cats that sharpened their claws on their victim's bones? Trying to drive that thought away, you reminded yourself that you were going to be a warrior! Nobody could hurt you, you had skills to fight off rouges! Cloudtail had taught you all he knew and you refused to let him down!
It wasn't long before you passed a tall alleyway, bound to have rats. Curiously, you sniffed the air, making your way into the dark space. Ahead, you could see a tomcat, sitting beside a patch of silverthorn, two large twoleg wastebaskets loomed along the left wall.
"Hello!" You called to the cat, careful to sound friendly, yet strong.
Slowly, the black and white rouge turned around, yellow eyes narrowed. Growling softly, he flicked his tail, "Who're are you? Why're you in BloodClan territory."
"My name is (y/n), I'm just passing through," you nodded quickly, "I'm just a traveler in need of a meal."
"You smell of the damn forest," the tomcat barked angrily, "Forest cats don't belong in Scourge's land. You shall not leave. I am Bone, an assistant to Scourge."
"But I just need prey or something," You shook your head, "Food!"
"You'll be a starving prisoner if you don't shut the hell up now!" Bone snapped, crouching as though to leap at you.
"So its true? You kill your enemies and use their bones as playthings!" You shivered as he laughed at your spoken thoughts. Cowering before him, all courage dissolved, he was going to hurt you. This cat was twice your size, obviously had confidence, and clearly had allies in the area. There was no doubt that you'd never escape.
A flash of white appeared nearby, Bone's eyes wide as he was knocked backwards.
"Get out! (Y/n), quick!" you recognized your mentor's voice.
Shocked that he'd come to help, "I refuse to abandon you, here, Cloudtail!"
The black and white tom crashed against a wall, knocked away by Cloudtail's attack. Nodding quickly, the white tomcat ran past you, gesturing for you to join him. Following his lead, you sped away from the alleyway, you didn't stop for a breath until reaching the forest.
"Thanks," you panted softly, slowing to a halt beside him, "I owe you my life."
"No need to thank me," Cloudtail shook his head, licking your forehead, "I'm just looking out for a clanmate."
"But how did you find me?" You asked quickly, still shocked.
Smiling, he touched noses slowly with you before walking away. "I'm a pretty talented warrior, I can see and scent things rather well. I've got skills," He flicked his tail, "Not to mention I was following you." He purred nonchalantly, disappearing behind a tree.
"Don't get cocky!" You yelled after him, pretending to be aggravated with the adorable tom, but giving way to your amusement. "That's my job, dammit!"