Leopard walked back home, with a single mouse. 6 moons old, and she became an apprentice a few weeks ago. Now, she and Foxpaw meet at the border, exchanging prey and news.
Just a bit further, and I'll be out of camp. Leopard thought. No Blackstar to tell me what to do, no chores-
"Leopardpaw!" Blackstar said, "Foxpaw is here to see you. Something important. He'll only say it to you."
Leopard sighed, and walked over to the edge of camp. Foxpaw indeed was there. He seemed to be shaking a bit.
"Foxpaw? What's wrong?" Leopardpaw asked Foxpaw.
"Bramblestar...he wants to declare war on ShadowClan."
"What?" Leopard shouted. Now everyone knew. Maybe. Whoops! Leopard thought. War? But why?
Two moons had passed since Leopard became an apprentice. She and Foxpaw met frequently, in moonlight, at the borders of their clans. Eventually, it would lead to a new war. To Leopard, it didn't matter. She and Foxpaw would still be in love, and when they're old enough, have kits together. The love wouldn't last forever, though.
"ThunderClan has declared war on ShadowClan."Bramblestar said one gathering.
"ShadowClan will not give up it's territory."Blackstar said, "The war begins tomorrow."
Afterwards, the clans return to their territories.
What have we done? Foxpaw thought after the gathering. What have we done?
Leopard never wanted to fight her friend. So, the night before the battle, the two met for the final time.
"Foxpaw?" Leopard said, "Are you there?"
Leopard shortly afterward saw Foxpaw's white tipped tail, and knew he was nearby.
"Yes. Why did you want to meet now? There's going to be a war."
"I know." Leopard said, "That's why I want to escape this risk of losing you during this war."
"You mean...you want to...leave the territories? But that's going to be impossible-"
"No, it isn't. We can start now. See the island? We can sleep there for the night, and begin the journey at dawn."
"Okay, let's go, my little Leopard." Foxpaw said.
The two swam in silence to the island, sleeping together.
Author's Note: Thanks for reading this story so far! So, yes, Foxpaw and Leopardpaw are in love. They didn't want to be killed, remembering the tales of the warriors that did (Code 1), they ran away. Sorry, if that wasn't put in there. I just wanted to make it clear of why they ran away. Anyway, don't forget to review, favorite, and follow this story if you like it!