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Reviving Blood

Chapter 10: A Chained Heart

Lightningfur groaned weakly as he slowly woke up. His head hurt. It throbbed continuously, not giving him a moment's respite. A wet rag was gently pressed against the lump that had formed since he had been injured. Those deep blue eyes opened. The world was a blur of various colors. Slowly, painfully, it came into focus. He was in Trenton's private office. His bed had been placed on the table where bottles of alcohol were usually placed. A thick, warm blanket had been wrapped around him. His ears turned as they picked up the sound of dripping water. The wet rag pressed into his head again. A spike of pain made him wince. Trenton's hand pressed into his side as a comforting gesture. Carefully he pulled the rag away. That's when Lightningfur heard the soft, pain-filled whimper. The memories of that night came racing back.

"Dominic?" he meowed weakly, voice hoarse. His head lifted off the soft pillow it had been on.

Trenton instantly stopped him, speaking softly, "Easy, Poppy. You hit head pretty hard. You need to take it slow."

"What happened…to Dominic?" Lightningfur asked as Trenton guided his head back down.

His master sighed, "Flash's attack had been a distraction so some of his allies could slip in. They hid themselves in an apartment down the hall. When the guards were sleepy and we were relaxing, they snuck in and attacked. One sent your cage rolling off the table. The others attacked Dominic. He's in bad shape." Trenton ran a hand through his hair as he looked at his loyal dog. His gaze hardened, "When I catch those cats, I'm going to skin them alive."

A scratch on the office door made Lightningfur's eyes dart in that direction. His pounding heart declared a threat. It only succeeded in worsening his headache. Trenton calmly walked to the door and opened it. A fluffy, pure white female dog came in with a bag in her mouth. A dark ginger female dog followed right behind her with some clean bandages carefully laid across her back. The Twoleg took the bandages and the bag from the dogs. Then he knelt down near his desk where Dominic's bed was located. The ginger female lifted her black right paw and licked it casually. The snowy dog tilted her head as she watched Trenton work. Lightningfur heard Dominic whimpered weakly several times. When Trenton was done changing the bandages, the snowy dog jumped forward to clean up the old ones. The ginger female remained in the room. Soon the other dog returned and joined her side.

Trenton gingerly scratched Lightningfur's right ear as he spoke, "Scarlet, Crystal, the attack last night proved to me that my enemies are growing bolder. Not only that but they are targeting Poppy and Dominic." He looked at them, his hand moving to scratch Lightningfur's jaw. "I won't see their legacies fade away once they are gone. Therefore, certain policies of mine will have to change. But I need your help."

Scarlet let out a low rumble, "Whatever you need, master."

"What must we do?" Crystal yipped, her voice soft and gentle.

Trenton smiled at them, "I need one of you to become Dominic's mate. I need you to bear his pups."

Lightningfur stiffened at that statement. Trenton never let his pets, both cat and dog, breed before. He had killed Sophia for it! Now he was actively looking for a mate for Dominic. It made no sense. He watched Scarlet and Crystal share a shocked glance. Everyone knew of Trenton's commands. Everyone knew the story of Sophia. They understood what a turn-around this was. Then they looked at Trenton and dipped their heads. Like all dogs, they were loyal to the core and Trenton was their master. Dominic whimpered in his sleep, making three pairs of eyes turn to him. Trenton sighed again, anger clearly evident. His eyes turned to Lightningfur. A finger lifted the tom's head higher onto the pillow by pushing into his chin. Then messed with blanket, making sure it was perfect. Lightningfur felt his heart twist as he saw the worry in his master's eyes. When Trenton's hand came near his paws, the cat put his right paw on the hand. Carefully he curled it around the thumb. Trenton gave him a small smile and closed his hand around the paw.

Scarlet's voice cut through the silence, "Which one of us will be Dominic's mate?"

Trenton put Lightningfur's paw down, covered it with the blanket, then turned to the dogs. "Dominic will be the one to decide. I know he is closest to the two of you. All I want is for him to have pups, to have a legacy. As long as he is happy, I don't care which of you he chooses."

The ginger female shrugged her shoulders. Her brown eyes showed how much she didn't care about the situation. Dominic was a friend. She was happy with her lot in life, regardless of the male dog's decision. Crystal had a worried look on her face. Her icy blue eyes were locked on the male dog. Trenton went to his desk and started working on paperwork. Lightningfur watched as Crystal rose and padded softly towards Dominic. She sniffed at his injuries. Her floppy ears were pricked as she listened to his ragged breathing. The dog had breathed in his own blood after the cats clawed opened his throat. He was still suffering the consequences. Scarlet padded over to the door and curled up in front of it. Her eyes closed but the tom knew she wasn't asleep.

Closing his eyes, Lightningfur felt his heart race. His thoughts jumped from one question to another like a hummingbird. If Trenton was working so hard to find Dominic a mate, did that mean he was doing the same for him? Or was he planning to do something to Forestclan? After all, Nightfur and his kits lived with the Clan in the north. Had Trenton forgotten Lightningfur's promise to his mate to never love another cat? Was the Twoleg hoping he would break his oath? Or did he want Lightningfur to mate with a she-cat he didn't love? If Trenton did chose a cat for the tom to mate with, who would he chose? What would the she-cat think of all this? Would this hurt her? A snarl touched Lightningfur's face. He didn't want to hurt another cat. He didn't want another she-cat to suffer because of his relationship with Trenton. Sophia had died because of it. He had been forced to abandon Nightfur, tearing her heart apart. No other she-cat deserved to suffer.

A whimper made his eyes open. Crystal's black nose was only inches from his face. Her icy blue eyes shined with worry. She had sensed a disturbance in his rest. She didn't know if it was because of pain. Lightningfur gave her a weak smile. He was alright. Just thinking and worrying about Trenton's plans. A small smile pulled at her lips. It was awkward and shy but more genuine than many of smiles Lightningfur received. Dropping to the ground, Crystal padded over to Scarlet. She sat down with her eyes locked on the door and ears pricked. The ginger female completely ignored her. Another smile touched Lightningfur's lips. Scarlet reminded him of Wildfire from his Clan. Distant and fierce but with a loving, loyal heart deep inside. You just had to get past the rough exterior.

At sunhigh, food was delivered to the office by several servants. Scarlet and Crystal left to complete their other duties around the castle. Lightningfur yawned as he woke up from his dreamless nap. Trenton carefully pulled the blanket off him, making sure he didn't jostle the tom's sore body too much. The cat grunted as he pulled himself into a crouch. A servant placed a bowl of food beside his bed. Lightningfur glanced at Trenton, desperately trying to hold back a snarl at the smell. He noticed Trenton's narrowed eyes. The Twoleg pulled the bowl of food closer to him. He snapped his fingers and held out his hand. A female servant quickly handed him a fork. Lightningfur watched his master pull apart the meat. Then he picked up the bowl and smelled the food. Shrugging, he put it down beside the cat's bed and signaled for him to eat. Tongue curling at the taste of cooked meat and herbs, Lightningfur silently ate. He watched his master mess with Dominic's food just as much. Obviously Trenton was worried that someone was going to poison his pets. Satisfied, he knelt down and gently woke Dominic so the dog could eat. Lightningfur felt his heart twist as he saw the dog's strong legs shake with effort as he rose into a crouch. Only after both animals were fed and put back to bed did Trenton sit down to eat his own meal.

A fire crackled that night. Lightningfur was happily curled up in front of it. His cage had been badly damaged in the attack. Trenton was having it fixed. Until it was finished, Lightningfur was free to wander around the apartment. The tom knew that this was a test. He hoped to get back on his master's good side. Trenton was currently talking with several of his advisors in his private office. Dominic was inside with them because Trenton refused to let the dog out of his sight. The tom was different matter. Besides sore muscles and occasional dizziness, he was perfectly fine. So he had wandered over to the nice fire. A small smile touched his lips as he dreamed of catching a mouse.

His eyes flew open as a silver paw pressed into his side. He looked up into the light blue eyes of the silver she-cat before him. Instantly he recognized Chloe. She gave him a shy smile. A smile touched his lips. He opened his mouth to thank her for saving his life but Chloe brushed her tail over it, silencing him. A slight shrug told him that she hadn't thought it through. Under her silver fur, Lightningfur could see the red scars that were still healing. Several stitches were keeping the wounds closed so they could heal properly. The she-cat curled up beside him, her eyes locked on him.

"I'm glad to see you're healing well," Lightningfur meowed quietly.

Chloe's smile only grew as she looked down at her tucked in paws, "Didn't think I would make it through. Trenton's healers are really skilled."

"They certainly are. You can't imagine how many times they've pulled me back from the brink of death," the tom laughed.

Chloe laughed too. She looked at him, eyes wide, "I grew up hearing the stories about you. I never believed them until I watched you fight off those foxes. I wish I could fight like that."

"You're young, Chloe. You'll get better with experience," he replied, tail draping over her back.

The she-cat purred weakly. With a sigh, she pressed into him. Lightningfur instantly froze, heart stopping. His deep blue eyes stared down at her with shock. He hadn't expected this. His mind couldn't comprehend what was going on. Chloe's paw rested on top of his. Lightningfur felt his heart beginning to pound. It hurt as her tail entwined with his. The she-cat's purr grew louder as she snuggled deeper into his white fur. Her cheek rubbed against his neck. Those light blue eyes were closed with pleasure.

"Chloe, what are you doing?" he asked softly.

Her quiet voice replied almost sleepily, "Being close to you. I love you, Poppy, with all my heart."

"You shouldn't," Lightningfur meowed, wincing at her words. "I already have a mate. I already have kits. Plus, Trenton won't like you being this close to me."

Chloe looked up at him with wide eyes, "Why did you return if you already had a family?"

"Because I didn't want Trenton gaining control over them. Living here would have hurt them, driven them insane. It tore me apart to leave them but I had to in order to protect them. I made a promise to my mate, Chloe, that I would never love another cat but her." He licked her cheek gently, "Find a tom that makes you happy. Find true love as I did. I'm sorry, Chloe, but I'm spoken for."

The she-cat's tail pulled away from his. Her eyes misted over. Then she began to tremble against him. Lightningfur felt guilt tear into him. He didn't want to hurt her like this but his vow to Nightfur came first. Chloe was a good cat. She would find a good mate. She would find true love one day. It just wouldn't be with him. Then he noticed the fear in her light blue eyes. Her eyes looked towards Trenton's private office. Horror and rage began to fill Lightningfur, clouding his vision. His ears perked as the office door opened and voices could be heard. Quickly he turned to the she-cat at his side.

"Chloe, is Trenton the reason you are here?" he hissed in a whisper.

Chloe looked at him and nodded weakly, "He came to me shortly after the attack here. He said that he knew of my love for you. Trenton wants you to have a legacy. He told me…ordered me to make you happy. If I didn't…I didn't…he would kill me."

Lightningfur growled softly. Footsteps rang out as the men walked down the hall. A snarl appeared on his face. Then he made a decision. No other she-cat would be hurt because of his master's decisions. His tail entwined with Chloe's. He pressed into her. Softly he ordered her to lay her head down and close her eyes. Pretend to sleep. His right paw slipped under her's. Chloe breathed a deep, steadying breath, then closed her eyes. Lightningfur closed his eyes part way. He watched as Trenton escorted his advisors out of his apartments. Then headed back to his office. The tom's body filled with rage as his master stopped outside the hallway. He looked back at the two cats. Both blue eyes narrowed with suspicion. Lightningfur felt his stomach twist with guilt.

He moved his head so that his nose touched Chloe's cheek.

The she-cat sighed and snuggled closer to him.

Trenton smiled happily before heading to his office to check on Dominic.

"He won't hurt you, Chloe. I'll find a way to get you out of here before you are forced to bear my kits."

I seriously hate Trenton. He's an ass to everyone.

Please let me know who's POV you want: Blizzardsky or Forestclaw!

Cats (in order of experience/training):

Lightningfur: pure white tom with deep blue eyes, long legs that make him tall, and a long, flexible tail. Nightfur's mate. Father of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.

Adder: tan tom with dark brown paws and green eyes. Long scar left shoulder to right haunch (going over his back).

Tom: long-furred black tom with a white muzzle and hazel eyes. Three scratches crossing his face.

Bridget: white she-cat with black rings on her tail and amber eyes. Right ear is missing.

Dagger: storm gray tom with blue eyes and a black muzzle. Half of his tail is missing and front left paw is badly burned.

Silver: a silver she-cat with white ears and green eyes. Scars striping her back from a whip.

Range: orange tom with pale yellow stripes, white paws, and amber eyes. Blind in left eye and a torn right ear.

Misty: dark gray she-cat with a silver muzzle, white paws, and green eyes. Scratch scars on her shoulders.

Chloe: silver she-cat with light blue eyes.

Red: red-orange tabby tom with black stripes, white paws, white tail tip, and green eyes.

Hymn: white she-cat with black and brown patches along her back and sides, hind paws are black, and green eyes.

Jackal: light tan tom with dark brown ears, dark brown top of tail, and amber eyes.

Many more.

Dogs (in order of experience/training):

Dominic: massive dark brown male with large folded ears and brown eyes. Faint pale scars cover his entire body. Black collar around his neck.

Reaper: golden male dog with brown pointed ears and striking blue eyes. Scar crossing his chest.

Scarlet: dark ginger female with brown eyes and a black right front paw. Both ears have been bitten to small stubs.

Collie: mottled black, gray, brown, and white female with brown eyes flecked with green. Three scratches on muzzle crisscrossing each other.

Crystal: fluffy pure white female with icy blue eyes and floppy ears. (Mistleaf)

Many more.