AN: So, with Tansyfeather pregnant, she has to go tell Ravenstrike. But, he isn't on the stream bank waiting. Or is he? Read to find out!


Chapter 8

Tansyfeather raced through the darkening forest. She needed to find Ravenstrike. But they had already met that day; he wouldn't be there again, would he?

Actually, he was. She ran towards him, pressing her nose into his black fur. He stepped back, surprised.

"Tansyfeather? What's going on?"

"The most wonderful thing... and the worst."

They sat down, facing each other. Green eyes met pale amber, and Tansyfeather choked out, "Ravenstrike, I- I'm... with kits."

Ravenstrike stared at her, struck speechless with the news. He composed himself and asked, "How?"

"Remember that night, on the stream bank... It was then. I'm sure of it."

"O- okay. What are we going to do?" Ravenstrike asked quietly.

"I- I don't know. The Clan will know something's up. They've never seen me with a mate, they'll wonder who-"

"Sh. It's okay." Tansyfeather hadn't realized her voice was growing in volume. Ravenstrike continued. "A she-cat doesn't have to tell who her mate is, right?"

"N- no."

"Okay. Just... have the kits, and never tell."

She stared at him. "But, still... Okay. I will."

Ravenstrike sighed. "Okay. But, if you need me, I- I can join ThunderClan... if you want."

Tansyfeather gasped. "No. I won't make you leave your Clan for me. Besides, you would be ridiculed, and ostracized. I couldn't let that happen."

"Okay. If you say so." He pressed his nose against her's, and murmured, "Don't worry. We'll get through this, okay?"

"Yeah." By now, she had relaxed considerably, and purred. "Yeah," she repeated, "we'll get through this."

"That's the way." he said. "I've gotta get back to camp now. You too. Go on. I'll meet you at the Gathering, alright?"

"Only if I'm chosen to go. I probably will be. Go safe, my love."

"Go safe." he replied, and bounded off across the moors.

Tansyfeather sighed. Okay, she told herself, It's gonna be fine. Just have the kits, and no one will know.

Once again she sighed, then turned and ran into the forest.

AN: Ooh, conspiracy! She'll have the kits, but no one will know the father, right? Wrong.

Reviews answered:

Ally1998- Mm-kay. I didn't know I had amazing writing skills; I'll try to keep that standard.

Waterstar03- Thanks! I try not to use names from the original series, just my own.

zestia240- I didn't mean for it to be funny, but now you mention it, yeah it is, isn't it?

URGENT ALERT! I need a warrior name for Faithkit. I know, I reply on every Create A Cat, but I can't find a name for one of my own. PLEASE HELP! Also review. That's good. ~Bou