As promised, the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I totally own Warriors . . . not.


I watch her as she sits there, on the edge. After what seems like seasons she rises to her paws but doesn't turn. I watch, almost in slow motion as she takes a step forwards.

"No!" I whisper as she steps. Before I know what I'm doing, I lunge forward and grab her tail. I pull her backwards, as gently as possible, and when she is safe I pad back into the forest, saying nothing. I can feel her eyes watch me as I pad away.

I couldn't scarcely belive she would do that. I couldn't belive Squirrelflight of all cats would do something like that. Then again, I had believed that Jayfeather, Hollyleaf, and Lionblaze were my kits, so I guess anything was possible.

But why had I saved her? Did I still love her? No, I can't. She doesn't deserve it! I thought angrily. She didn't trust me, she doesn't derseve a mate!

I let out a low growl. But then why did you save her? A small voice in my head whispers. I saved her because... becuase...

I shook my head, I couldn't think of a good answer! Just admit it to yourself! You still love her. The voice said in a mocking tone.

Shut up! I thought to the voice. Then I shook my head to clear it. Voices in my head? I'm going crazy!

I pad back to camp and pick up a mouse from the fresh-kill pile. I slowly chew the mouse, watching. Waiting.

When she walks in, she tries to catch my eye, but I ignore her. Just becuase I saved her, doesn't mean I love her.

Or do I?


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