Reply to reviews: Bookworm45669: Yes, this is a PetalfootxTigerstar fic. This chapter is not going to have as much "mushy-gushy" stuff in it, though.
KatieK101: Well, this story takes place in the Omen of the Stars. But thanks for mentioning your confusion, I guess it's a bit vague.
Leafie: No, I actually like Tigerstar and think that he would have been a great warrior if things had been different. Good guess!
IKhandoZatman: I'm not a huge fan of Brokenstar either. But he's not my least favorite. Good guess!
Congratulations, Bookworm45669! You were the first reviewer who got my question right. My least favorite Dark Forest Warrior is…Thistleclaw! He taught Tigerstar vicious methods! You get a voodoo Thistleclaw doll to torture in any way you choose. I suggest throwing it on a highway, feeding it to dogs, or showing it the Percy Jackson and the Olympians movie until its eyes fall out.
Wow, how long has it been since I updated this? A month or so? I don't remember… Anyway, I'm not going to give any excuses as to why I haven't updated sooner, because I don't like reading them. So, yeah.
Disclaimer: I own warriors in a world where pancake-loving, flying purple pigs chase me. In other words, in my dreams. (Yes, I often have dreams about this. It's freaky.)
Claimer: I do, however, own Petalfoot, Sunheart, Mintpaw (the Thunderclan version), the prophecy, and the idea for this fic.
Petalfoot's POV:
I padded out of the warriors den before I realized I was shaking. Desperately, I tried to calm my nerves before I attracted attention to myself, but it was too late, Mintpaw dropped his squirrel and looked at me with concern.
"Are you all right, Petalfoot? Why are you shaking? Are you cold, or sick?" He inquired, his eyes widening more with each suggestion. "Do you have Whitecough, or Greencough, or-or Blackcough?!" At this point, His icy blue eyes were the size of berries, and his fur was on end so much, he looked like a big gray ball of moss.
Lilypaw padded up beside her friend after depositing her mouse on the fresh-kill pile and flicked her tail. "Mintpaw, she's not coughing, so she doesn't have Whitecough or Greencough. And Blackcough doesn't even exist. How could a cat have a sickness that isn't real?" The she-cat reasoned, amusement dancing in her eyes.
I gave Mintpaw a reassuring smile. "I just had a bad dream, that's all." I replied, amazed at how calm I sounded, considering all that had happened during my brief nap. "I think I'll get some thyme from Jayfeather, though. Just to calm my nerves a bit. Nice squirrel, by the way." I said, flicking my tail as I turned toward the medicine den.
Jayfeather was sorting his herb stores when I came to the entrance. He paused for a moment, then said, "Come in, Petalfoot." I padded inside. Jayfeather looked in my direction so accurately, I momentarily forgot he was blind. Then, I reminded myself, that was probably the point. I imagine he despised being treated differently from other cats just because he was blind. That was like treating a cat differently based on their pelt color. It didn't make sense.
"To what do I owe this unexpected encounter?" He mewed jokingly. I narrowed my eyes in amusement. Me and Jayfeather had been close as kits, and this hadn't changed. "I need to talk to you about something…" I replied nervously. Maybe I was losing my mind, and making a big deal out of nothing.
I soon found myself spilling everything to Jayfeather. How I felt I was being watched at Sky Oak, how I had fallen asleep and went to the Dark Forest, how I had seen Bluestar and heard her mysterious prophecy. Jayfeather seemed to take this all quite well. Occasionally, he'd tilt his head, or nod, but mostly he absorbed.
"Maybe it's all in my head, Jayfeather. Maybe I ate a bad piece of freshkill." I said hopefully. Dare I dream my words were true? No, but I dare not think my dreams were true as well. I simply hoped that I was losing it. That would be better than the truth.
Jayfeather gazed away thoughtfully. "Maybe, but unlikely" he murmured. "It couldn't be a real prophecy, right? Those aren't for normal cats." I continued. He looked towards me again. "Normal cats wouldn't see Starclan cats in dreams, Petalfoot. But you definitely saw Bluestar, from what you told me. And the Dark Forest warriors only recruit cats who are strong."
I stared at him. Most cats I knew would say something like "Don't worry, It was just a dream" Or "don't be mouse-brained, that didn't really happened." But then, Jayfeather knew what he was talking about. I could tell. Maybe not being able to see like most cats had opened up a different sight for him, so he could see things that others couldn't.
Just then, a thought struck me. "Jayfeather, should I tell Firestar? I mean, we both know that Tigerstar's plans often revolve around him." The gray tabby shook his head. "Not now, we don't know enough." He replied. "I could get some more information. Tigerstar seems to… trust me." I replied.
Jayfeather seemed slightly surprised when I said that. "Really? Well, if you really want to get more information, it would help if he trusts you. But you don't have to, you know." He mewed.
"What could be a better way to show my loyalty? I have a chance to help my clan in a way where I don't have to deal with everyone questioning my loyalties." I had a tendency not to fight when it came to border skirmishes, since I saw no point in clawing in biting over things that could be avoided by simply having courtesy. Jayfeather knew this well.
He sighed. "Your mind's made up, Petalfoot, and I think we both know that when your mind is made up, you're as stubborn as a tick. Only difference is that ticks will yield to mouse bile." I narrowed my eyes with amusement, for what he said was completely true. I was quite stubborn, but was that necessarily a bad thing?
"Alright, Jayfeather, I'll let you know what I find out." I meowed, before exiting the den. I would be hunting later today, and I had to appear like there was nothing wrong, for the sake of my clan.
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Ok, the ending is pretty cheesy… but hey I finally finished. Ok, so in your reviews this chapter, please tell me your favorite warrior cat (or one of them) and why you like him/her. That way, I know what my readers may want to see in future updates. Read and Review! Thank you!
P.S. Sorry if Jayfeather is OOC
