Predawn light woke Heathertail, making her jaws part in a yawn. Newleaf had brought good prey, and a few mice lived by ThunderClan border, hawk chicks were carelessly left behind; and occasionally a warrior would return with an eagle grasped in his or her jaws. Heathertail had never felt so full, and content in her life!
Beside her, Sunstrike was stirring. The tortoiseshell pulled herself up to a sitting position, before glancing at Heathertail.
"Would you like to hunt with me?"
Heathertail turned to her friend in surprise. It was obvious that Sunstrike hadn't forgiven her for being so close to Breezepelt; so she hadn't expected her to welcome her so easily again.
"Sure," she blinked, before following her Clanmate out.
The moors stretched out invitingly under Heathertail's paws. She smelt the familiar scents of rabbit, moorhen, falcon, hawk, hawk chick, and eagle. Beside her Sunstrike inhaled deeply.
"The moor's have always smelt so nice, don't you think?" The tortoiseshell warrior asked, licking a paw.
Heathertail nodded, "The open sky out, no trees to cover it…" She smiled.
Sunstrike paused, and stopped briefly. "Heathertail, I got over Breezepelt." She blushed, and glanced at her paws. "I'm expecting Antpelt's kits. He was so happy to a father, and he loves me… and I love him too. We'll have a family in WindClan…" Her gaze shone with warmth.
Heathertail touched her nose to her friend's ear. "I'm so glad," she smiled. "Actually; Antpelt has loved you ever since you became a warrior, Sunstrike." When the tortoiseshell blushed, Heathertail smiled warmly; she was happy for her friend, but she envied her. She could never have a happy family in her Clan; only with another tom who was in ThunderClan… Lionblaze.
Suddenly a white bobtail flashed.
Without a word, the tabby she-cat chased after it.
Author's Note: Briarpaw is Lionblaze's apprentice, and Blossompaw is Dovewing's apprentice; as well as Sunstrike and a few other cats aren't listed in the Allegiances
~ Passionatekit