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The Warmth of a Touch
Birdsong
We didn't cover much ground. Most of the cats dropped down in exhaustion after a little bit. Only I was the only one strong enough to hunt for prey. Fortunately, there was an abundance of that. But even so, my energy was depleted from having to do that twice. I was able to make a decent pile when Ashheart and Pinetail arrived.
Both toms seemed slightly startled, but in one piece. ''We didn't cover much.'' I reported. ''Everyone was tired.''
''Thanks, Birdsong.'' said Ashheart. He smiled and said,''I knew I could count on you.'' I was really hit by this. Like I said before, not many have thanked me.
''Oh... it was nothing at all. It's not like I did anything amazing.'' I replied.
''Yes, you did. I ran off and dumped all the responsibility on you.I'm very surprised, but very pleased about the fact that you actually managed to get the rest of the group to move. Again, thank you.'' He looked at the prey pile. ''Did you get all that prey by yourself?'' I nodded. He shook his head. ''And you also got food for everyone else. You're amazing.''
I shrugged it off, not knowing what to say to his praise. I felt all glowy inside, which was weird.
''Pinetail, you should get some sleep,'' said Ashheart.
Pinetail shook his head. ''I don't know if I'll be able to sleep. I think I've had quite the scare of a lifetime.''
Ashheart laughed nervously. ''I-I guess you're right.''
The scare of a lifetime? What had happened back there? I want to know.
''Birdsong,'' Ashheart laid his tail on my shoulder. ''You should get some sleep. You've done quite a lot.''
''I'm alright,'' I said defensively. ''I'll hunt with you. Actually, I've already gathered all the prey. All that I need to do is bring it here. I'll show you where I hid it.'' I had to ask him what had freaked him out.
''Uh... sure...'' his eyes shifted around. Ha, he's scared. This should be easy.
''I'll come along!'' chirped Flowerstep.
Ugh, not her! If she tags along, I won't be able to Ashheart in private about what happened back there!
''Oh, uh... you don't have to,'' said the gray tabby quickly. ''I'm sure you're tired. Birdsong is only going to show me where she hid her prey.''
''What if it wasn't her prey?'' she asked ominously. ''What if she were stealing the prey?''
Where in StarClan did she get that idea?
''Uh... is there any other cats in the area? No. So how is it possible that I stole the food? I would never do such a thing!'' I replied angrily.
Flowerstep sniffed. ''Well, I'm coming.''
Ashheart looked uncomfortable. ''No, Flowerstep. I trust Birdsong. I don't think that...''
''You chose a WindClan warrior over me?!'' her eyes were slitted with anger. ''Why? Why? WHY?!'' Geez, this girl is scary.
''Do you know where the prey is?'' piped up Ravenwing. ''No? Right? Unless you got any prey. Which I hate to say, you haven't. All you've been doing is complain. 'Oh! I want a mouse!'' then ''I want a vole!'' or ''hurry it up!'' Birdsong here has been working her butt off for everyone! So, show some respect for her.''
The reason Ravenwing is awesome; she leaves you tongue tied. Flowerstep had absolutely nothing to defend herself with. The only thing she could do is withdraw. Ha! In your face, Flowerstep! ''Follow me, then,'' I motioned him to follow me with my tail. He nodded and followed.
When we were out of sight of the others, Ashheart started to look nervous. Not the way he was with Flowerstep. He seemed more scared. ''Something up? What's bothering you?''
''You.'' His amber eyes shown with a gentle fear. ''I'm... sort of worried that...''
I snorted. ''Do you think I'm going to kill you or something?'' The look on his eyes told me the answer. ''Uh... bad question. Sorry about that. No, I'm not going to harm you.'' He gave a sigh. ''Instead, I have a question.'' he tensed. ''What made you run away?''
''You wouldn't believe me.''
I abruptly stopped. I shoved my face into his. ''Try me.'' I said coldly.
His fur bristled. ''I don't think you want to know.''
I slitted my eyes. ''I lead the group. I have the right to know.''
''No. And no amount of scaring will break me. I'm not moving from my decision.'' He gently put his muzzle on mine. ''It's better you don't know.''
I was slightly dazed by his bold move. It wasn't that I disliked it. It was simple gesture filled with gentle warmth. I was so dazed, I only said, ''Okay.''
Ashheart smiled sadly. In that moment, he looked like someone I knew a long time ago. A painful memory stabbed me.
''I can't be with you."
''What? Why?'' I asked. I looked up into his amber eyes. They were filled with sadness. Why? Why? Why? "But you said that..."
"Birdpaw, I... like someone else...''
"Oh, that's it?! Is that why you've been so distant? Why? Why? Why?''
He smiled sadly. ''You'll understand someday.''
''No! I want to understand now!'' I stamped my paw on the ground.
He shook his head. ''I'm sorry, Birdpaw...''
''Birdsong? You okay?'' Ashheart's voice snapped me out of the memory. My heart was suddenly heavier. ''Is something bothering you?''
''Oh, it's nothing. Don't worry. Well, I should show you were the prey is. Can't keep the others waiting.'' Ashheart nodded. He seemed to be satisfied that I was able to the memory filled up my entire head. The details, the words, the sounds, everything. I was only able to show Ashheart where I had left the prey. I was terrified that if I spoke, I would say something about. No one knew about it. Well, that's a bit of a lie. A cat or two know, but they wouldn't say anything about it. At least, that's what I dearly hope.
I only realized that I hadn't asked Ashheart what had freaked him out when we came back with to the group. I curse the fact that I'm such a sucker for warmth. I've had so little of that contact that any that come by, I just gobble it up.
''Here's the prey!'' announced Ashheart. Almost immediately, everyone jumped up and grabbed a piece. Exhausted, I took a piece and plopped myself beside Ravenwing.
''Something on your mind? You seem out of it,''
I was surprised that she only spoke two sentences. ''Uh, no. I'm... fine.''
''No you're not. Something happened back there. Something that's bothering you. I'm not trying to be nosy or anything, though. I won't ask what happened, 'cuz it might be personal. Who knows? Oh, wait, you know. Of course you know. And Ashheart. But I won't ask him either. He might think I'm a stalker or something like that.'' She giggled. ''I think I know what freaked him out. Maybe some crazed cat was in the area and started to stalk him. He got so freaked out, he made us go forward. But he had to go back for Pinetail, hoping that the stalker would go somewhere else.''
I grinned. Ravenwing's idea was so far fetched that it was silly. ''Maybe.''
''Ha! I knew it!'' She smiled at my puzzlement. ''I knew that you could smile.''
''Why? I've smiled before!''
''Yes, but those smiled seemed... well, forced.'' She was right. I smiled because I was forced to. I've never done well in lying, so it doesn't come as a surprise. I'm sure that others saw that. ''At any rate, I knew you had one. Glad I was able to see it.''
Ravenwing was truly a nice cat. She had no problem with showing kindness. I really admire that. Why was it so hard for me to like that? Why?
''I don't think we should go any further for today,'' announced Ashheart. ''I think that we should rest up until tomorrow. That way, we'll go father.'' I think he said more, but I was too busy sleeping.
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