I need him.

Squirrelflight's POV

I wonder, does he still love me?

I still love him.I still wonder, while I sing this lonely hymn.

A hymn to hurt, and love and trust

A world of pain, due to Leafpool's lust.

Must I find out, though the pain it will bring?

But if he says yes, I swear that I could sing.

This lonely night,

This aching fight,

A fight against all I knew,

I knew it would happen, yet I must confess,

I did not think I would lose you.

Through the night, I endure

Through this pain I must bear,

The worst pain of all,

Is your not being there.

There is a time for understanding,

And a time for You.

So please, love me , and love me anew.

I can't understand, yet I still know,

The pain you must feel, the courage you must show,

And the hurt, deep in the snow.

I spend my nights, now, staring at the full moon, and Silverpelt. The moon was shining tonight, and StarClan granted me a soft, warm breeze to comfort me. The crickets were chirping loudly, so I could not hear the soft footsteps from behind me. I was only thinking, "Will he come back? Will he forgive?" I was dimly aware of a presence next to me, and I was startled to hear a soft mew from next to me.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" I glanced at him, my eyes shining with sorrow. "I- I am so sorry-" I began, but Brambleclaw silenced me.

"Now is not the time for an apology," he meowed, gently. "Now is the time for forgiveness, and the time to forget." I stared at him, for only a moment longer, and meowed,

"I love you"

I know he still loves me!

I still love him!

And I know, while I sing this joyous hymn!

A hymn to love and trust,

to a world of joy, due to Brambleclaw's trust.

And I found out, though no pain it brought!

And he said yes, and I will sing!

This happy night,

No aching fight,

No fight against all I know,

I know it had happened, yet I must confess,

I did not think I would win you back.

Through the night, I endure

Through this joy I bear,

The best joy of all,

Is your being there.

There is a time for understanding,

And a time for You.

So you love me , and you love me anew.

I can understand, and I still know,

The pain you felt, the courage you must have shown,

And the love, joyous and known,

I love you