Chapter 5: The Den
Ghostclaw woke up to find Pell eating a vole. Pell gulped his scrap of meat and handed her a rabbit. She dipped her head in thanks and he nodded back. She devoured it and finished at the same time as Pell. "Ready?" Ghostclaw asked and Pell stood up and nodded. They trotted outside and broke into a run as they entered the forest. Ghostclaw and Pell stopped at around noon in front of an old den. "I'll stay here" Pell annouced. Ghostclaw mannaged a nod as a tear trickled down her cheek. She slowly walked in the den and memories flooded in
" We'll never leave you guys" Blackfire purred to his two kits. "Promise?" Ghostkit squeked "Cross your heart, hope to die?" Novakit squeked. Blackfire purred and nodded. Silentsong licked Blackstone's ear, smiling. "I love you daddy" Ghostkit purred as she pressed against him "Me too" Novakit declared as he climbed Blackfire's back. Blackfire laughed and Silentsong grabbed Novakit by the scruff and put him besides her "Be nice to your father" she purred. "Yes mommy" Blackstone looked at Silentsong"I'm going hunting" "Alright don't be long." she whispered, making sure not to wake the kits. A whole day passed and Blackfire didn't come back. Silentsong started getting worried. She sneeked out, leaving her kits behind
Ghostclaw opened her eyes, tears rolling down her cheeks. She wipped them away then walked outside, where Pell patiantly waited "Let's go"