I hope you enjoy this chapter: Firestar x Sandstorm.
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Firestar and Sandstorm padded steadily through the unknown territory. For both cats each step could be putting them in danger. And even though the words had never passed between the two cats they both knew that if one of them was in danger the other would risk their life to help them, no matter what.
Firestar stopped and opened his jaws, allowing unknown scents pass over his scent glands. He smelt kittypets and rogues, which wasn't surprising seeing how close they were to twoleg-place. He also smelt mice squirrel. The scents making his mouth water and making him realize how tired and hungry he was. But he still didn't want to stop; they could make it a little farther before sunset. And underneath all those scents he could just detect the very faintest smell of RiverClan.
Firestar's spine tingled with excitement. We'll be home tomorrow! He thought to himself. His imagination filled with thoughts of what the clan would be like. How they had changed since he and Sandstorm had left.
Graystripe and Cinderpelt will have everything under control. He mused. It will be fine.
He thought for a moment about the cats. What if they elders have died? He thought worriedly. Then he remembered Brightheart, She will have had her kits. And if the other clans think ThunderClan weak for having their leader gone having more kits will show them we are just as strong as before.
Firestar felt Sandstorm's speed slow. And he slowed his pace to match hers. Usually Sandstorm didn't get tried easily. She's probably exhausted from the journey. He thought.
Firestar turned his head to look at his mate. And she turned so her green eyes were staring into his. "Do you mind if we stop for tonight?" she asked, "I'm getting tired. And I think I smell RiverClan faintly. We'll probably be able to make it into clan territory tomorrow."
Firestar nodded, "Of course we can stop." He looked around, "How about I find a place for us to sleep and you can hunt."
Sandstorm agreed and stalked of into the undergrowth, knowing that she was the better hunter of the two of them.
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Firestar curled up next to Sandstorm. They were nestled tightly together between two rocks. It had begun raining and this was the only spot that he could find that was dry.
But Firestar didn't mind. He was tired and the warmth of his mate beside him and her steady breathing calmed him. His eyelids were getting heavier and he could barely stay awake. Then he felt Sandstorm's tongue rasp gently over his ears.
Had she not said anything he would have been asleep in an instant, "I love you Firestar." She meowed lovingly, "And I'm glad you let me come on this journey with you. It's brought us closer together."
Both cats were remembering Spottedleaf's visit that had taken place just one moon ago. She had fixed so much between them. Firestar himself had not realized the strain his first love had caused between himself and Sandstorm. He realized that Sandstorm knew about Spottedleaf but he hadn't known that it had bothered her so much.
The last thing Firestar felt as he drifted off into sleep was the gentle rise and fall of his mate's flank as she slept peacefully beside him.
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Firestar and Sandstorm had woken especially early. The stars were still in the sky and the full moon was just beginning to dip below the distant horizon.
The two cats had already been walking for what seemed like hours. In the distance Firestar could just see the outline of the four great trees that were raised above a great sea of forest. Sandstorm broke into a run, and seeing her lead Firestar did the same.
The two cats raced towards the familiar territory they called home, their pelts brushing the whole way there. Once they were at the edge of the forest they stopped running and stood, looking at their surroundings. Watching the leaves blow above their heads, the smell of prey drifting over their scent glands. The sun was rising now, and the golden sun was bright and awake, setting the mood for the coming day.
Sandstorm pressed herself against Firestar. Then she sat down, and looked at her mate. His ginger pelt turned fiery red in the light of the sun. She was so proud of him.
Firestar was thinking about Sandstorm too. I don't know if I could have finished the journey without her. I know for sure that I wouldn't have made the same decisions. And she saved me in the barn. If she wasn't there then they would have chosen Rainfur and I would never see my clan, my friends, my home… or her. I would never see Sandstorm again.
Firestar looked at his mate. She was staring into the sun. Finally she looked up at him. Their eyes locked for a moment. And Firestar could see in their green depths something he hadn't seen before. Was it hope? Was it happiness? Sadness? Joy? Secrecy? What did this mean?
Sandstorm gave him one last loving look and turned her head away. She got up and padded a few paces ahead so she was sitting directly in front of Firestar about three tail-lengths in front of him.
She raised her head and looked him in the eyes again. The she meowed something Firestar would surely remember the rest of his life, "I'm going to have kits." Sandstorm meowed plainly.
Firestar stared at her for a moment. Not quite understanding what she had said. Memories went through his mind. He remembered the first day he had come to ThunderClan and how Sandstorm had treated him. He remembered when he saved her from falling over the cliff. He remembered the battle with BloodClan, and how worried he had been for her. He remembered the first time she had told him she loved him.
Firestar looked up at Sandstorm to see her eyes watching him. Telling him it was okay. And that she was sorry for everything she had said before. Firestar padded forward and placed his muzzle lovingly on the top of her head.
So much passed between them in those moments while they sat there in silence. So much that could not be put into words. He loved Sandstorm. And Sandstorm loved him. There was no doubt in the forest of that now.
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I hope you enjoyed that chapter. I chose the word carefully to try to make it as accurate as possible.
Please review and tell me how you liked it! If you suggest another pair I'll do them. Everyone who reviews gets a Leafkit plushie!
Next up: Whitestorm x Willowtail