Hey everyone! Thanks for all the amazing reviews for my first chapter! This is the second story, a little different from the first one. My friend and I had decided to restart our Warriors rp and this time Featherstar, formally known as Nightfeather, is now leader. Lilystar is still in the picture but she had to retire from leader because of an injury to her eyes, making her permanently blind.I also changed Rosepetal's name to Roseleaf. So now she's an Elder but still Featherstar's mate. Warnings for possible lemon… Or not.
Chapter 2: We'll Be Together Forever.
Why did this have to happen? What did I do to deserve this?! Those were the questions I wanted answered but it seemed I would never get those answers I so desperately needed. With a long sigh I rolled over on to my side, listening to my fellow Elder snore a tail length away. Boulderclaw was much older than I. He'd been an Elder back in ThunderClan before NightClan had been created. I am.. Was.. The first leader of NightClan. But after a cruel twist of fate I was forced to retire from having my eyes nearly gouged out of my head. I knew my mate, now leader, Featherstar was worried for me, blamed herself for the sneak attack perpetrated by the horrible leader Brokenstar but I did not blame her... I blamed myself. I let my Clan down and I let my mate down.
Unable to sleep I stood up, shaking out my white pelt. Featherstar used to say I had the greenest eyes of any cat. Brighter than the leaves during Newleaf and Greenleaf, but now they were permanently sealed, deep claw marks across my eyelids and muzzle. I feel my way out of the den, bumping into a wall and cursing quietly. I hated this. I really, really did. I manage to make my way out of the den, without too much difficulty. I open my mouth to taste the air; I could scent my brother Autumnpelt laying with his male mate Cloudstripe. I had to purr a little at that. I always had a feeling that my brother liked toms. He was a handsome calico and white long haired cat with eyes as green as mine was. Continuing to taste the air, I scent the new deputy Moonlight, sharing tongues with the Medicine Cat Roseleaf.
I sigh quietly and follow my nose to the fresh kill pile, taking a small mouse for myself. It wasn't much. Only had a little meat on it but I really wasn't that hungry. I carry it a few tail lengths away to a clear spot and sit down to eat it. "You should be eating more than that." Came a quiet mew from in front of me. I sniffed the air. It was my mate. "I'm not that hungry." I grumbled, despite my stomach growling. I hear her chuckle and feel her lick my scarred face. "I could hear your stomach from my den… Why aren't you eating?" She asks, concern filling her beautiful meow. She was more observant than I give her credit for. I sigh and tilted my head down. "StarClan has given up on me. Why should I care anymore?" I growl, digging my claws into the soft dirt. "I barely begun my life as leader and I am forced to retire?! Why even bother to choose me to lead then?!" I hiss, becoming even madder. "Stop that! You know why, it was part of the prophecy!" Featherstar snaps, sounding more like a leader than I ever was which made me jealous.
I freeze, realizing I was jealous over my own mate! I should be proud of her, not jealous! I immediately became ashamed of myself. "You deserve someone better than me." I murmur and stood, turning my sightless eyes to my mate. "I'm useless. I can't even look after myself. You deserve to be with someone that's strong and healthy, able to defend you and the Clan." With that I turn and walk away, needing to get out of the camp. With my head and tail low I find my way out of the camp and head down the already worn out path. I didn't plan to go far. I knew I had to stay close to the camp but I needed to be alone with my thoughts. I stop when a scent washes over me and I hear the tiny, minute heartbeat of a mouse. Acting on instinct alone I drop into the hunters crouch and slowly slink forward, my ears alerting me to a bush over my head, so I keep my body low, to prevent the rustling of the leaves.
Once I could hear the heartbeat loud enough I carefully judged the distance. Maybe a tail length ahead. I tense my muscles and I spring, landing squarely on the mouse. Shocked I quickly kill it with a bite to its spine. I couldn't believe it… I killed a mouse while blind! My ears swivels back, to hear someone yowling my name. It was Featherstar, purring I pick up the mouse and follow my mate's voice until I found her. "Look! I caught this mouse!" I said, dropping it at my paws and feeling pleased with myself. I squawk in surprise when she pounces me, licking my face frantically. "Do you realize how worried I was about you?!" She mews, her voice trembling. "Don't you ever go off like that again! And how could you say that stuff? You know I love you! You and I belong together… Forever!" She whimpers, pressing her muzzle into my white fur. My heart seems to lift at her undying love for me. I purr and turn to lick the top of her head consolingly. "I'm sorry Featherstar… I was so upset because of what happened I didn't think of what this has done to you. I love you too my mate, my soul, my heart."
I say, nuzzling her cheek gently. I may never get my answers, I may never be a true warrior again or see my amazing mate again either but she is right on one thing. We belong together and nothing will ever tear us apart. Forever.
Woot! Another chapter finished! Please review. Sorry this chapter was more serious and without a lemon. Hee hee.