Warriors A Tale Of Two Brothers

Chapter 7

Dawn and Violet left the hollow of apprentices and went out into the clearing of their camp. Violet still seemed quite shaky so Dawn placed his tail on her back. She looked over her shoulder at him and smiled but didn't stop shaking. Her blood had soaked her ear and Bark's attack had left a nick out which would forever be scarred. Violet stopped where she was and turned to face Dawn. He tipped his head sideways in confusion.

"I don't want to face the clan," Violet admitted. Dawn frowned but then he thought of somewhere they could go, somewhere only two other cats know about.

"Follow me," He ushered, crouching low so they could slither through the clearing unnoticed. Violet just followed him willingly and Dawn felt a warm feeling from his heart because this meant that Violet trusted him. They had arrived at the spot quickly and Dawn slid downwards into a small hole in a bush. He hadn't remembered the passage being so small but he had grown since the last time he, Speckle and his brother had gone into this place. Soon the space opened up and Dawn and Violet were in a slightly lit up cave.

"What is this place?" Violet asked, looking around in amazement in the beautifully carved area. Each of the walls looked as though they had been dug out by large beasts, which just made the place cooler for the two of them.

"I'm not sure to be honest, my brother and Speckle found it one night and then showed it to me," Dawn chuckled. Violet didn't respond. Dawn looked over at her and she was looking at a small puddle in the ground. Dawn walked over to her cautiously. Violet looked at him while he walked over, her eyes were filled with sadness. She looked away from him and back at the puddle.

"Look at me. I'm filthy," Violet whimpered. Dawn sat beside her and looked in the puddle as well. They both were locked in contact for a few moments but Violet looked back at herself quickly in embarrassment. Dawn felt his cheeks flush slightly. He looked at Violet's reflection and saw her beautiful purple eyes glistening in the light that was shining on the puddle, no matter how dirty she was, her eyes would always shine through.

"You're beautiful." Dawn hadn't realised he had said that aloud until immediately after. He stood up and looked away from the she-cat. He heard her sit up and move towards him, he was ready to be laughed at but she sat down next to him and pressed her flank against his. He looked at her and saw her warm gaze staring back.

"You're beautiful too," She purred. Dawn's ears became hot and he felt as though he could say anything to Violet right now and she would just listen. He felt like he could do anything with her by his side. Violet was still staring at him and went with his instinct. He gave Violet's nose a quick lick. Violet sat back and her fur went hot.

"I… I'm sorry, I just…" Dawn stuttered, but he was cut off by Violet who had pressed herself onto his chest. Dawn placed his chin on her head.

"Don't," Violet ordered calmly. Dawn began to purr but he also felt a bit uneasy because he remembered the way that Flame had talked about Violet. He obviously liked her. Dawn scowled at himself, he loved this she-cat and he had been there for her. No tom or she-cat could stop him from feeling this way.

"I'll never let you get hurt again," Dawn promised. Violet just purred louder and lied down on the ground so Dawn went down with her and they both shut their eyes to have a rest.

Dawn woke up and felt an unusual heat on his side, he looked over and saw Violet sleeping silently against him. He smiled and began to clean her wounded ear, most of the blood was dry so it came off a lot easier than before. Eventually he heard a purr coming from Violet and he saw a small smirk rise from her cheeks but her eyes didn't open. He chuckled and put his mouth closer to her ear.

"Good morning sleepy head," Dawn whispered. Violet opened her right eye and gave him a silly grin. She reached a paw out and pushed his head away from her. Dawn stood up and stretched his legs out in front of him, while opening his jaws in a gaping yawn.

"You were so warm," Violet joked. Dawn gave her a gentle nudge with his nose. The grey she-cat sat up and began to clean her pelt, so Dawn flicked a pile of dust over to her. She reared back in disgust and smirked back at him. She started to flick loads of dust toward him and he quickly bolted out of the cave laughing. Violet followed shortly after, coughing and laughing along with him. Luckily no cats were around to see them leave the secret place.

"Come on, we should get back into camp. The hunting patrol has probably just returned," Dawn advised. Violet nodded and gave her pelt a shake to get rid of the dust. Dawn did the same and then they went into the centre of the clearing.

"Ahh Dawn. My trusted companion," Dawn looked up in surprise to see Flame walking toward him with a big grin on his face. He walked up to Violet and gave her cheek a lick. She cringed at first but then just went with it. Dawn nearly growled at the tom but he wanted to know why he was in such a happy mood.

"So, why the mood?" Dawn asked bluntly. Flame looked at him for a few moments then nodded. Flame sat down next to Violet and wrapped his tail around her shoulder. Dawn dug his claws into the ground but didn't say anything.

"Ok, so Spider and I were talking yesterday and he decided to make me a warrior!" Flame bragged. Violet sat up and stood away from him. Her face pure shock.

"But you're still an apprentice!" She exclaimed, her neck fur beginning to raise slightly. Flame chuckled and now Dawn was intrigued.

"Not anymore, I'm a warrior!" Flame boasted. Violet groaned and then stomped away. Dawn and Flame shrugged at each other and followed her.