Author's note: Hey, sorry about the delay. I wasn't home, therefore I had no computer… Anyways, here's the next songfic! TigerGolden tragedy to Never Again by Kelly Clarkson. It was great fun to write, with crazed jealous Goldenflower… you'll see!

I hope the ring you gave to her

turns her finger green

I hope when you're in bed with her

you think of me

The usual sounds of the ThunderClan camp thundered in Goldenflower's ears, and for the first time she noticed how noisy it was. A faint hiss escaped her lips, and she turned around to see Leafpaw looking at her, concerned. "Do you feel sick?" the apprentice asked.

"No, just a bad day," Goldenflower reassured her, then went back to staring at the ground, brooding. As if betraying the Clan wasn't enough! Who in StarClan's name is this rogue?!

I would never wish bad things

but I don't wish you well

Could you tell

by the flames that burned your words

To tell the truth, she had always felt a bit sorrowful, even after all Tigerstar had done to betray the Clan, that he was trapped in the Dark Forest, never to come out. But now… it was a blessing, really. By these three cats he had brought her—a rogue, a medicine cat, and an unfriendly warrior—she would never regret his punishment again.

I never read your letter

'cause I knew what you'd say

Give me that Sunday school answer

tryin' make it all okay

Last night, that cursed cat had appeared in Goldenflower's dreams. His eyes, rather than evil and fierce as they had been last time she had seen them, were now innocent, seeking forgiveness. Disgusted with his pathetic act, his attempt on shifting her anger, she had run off, awakening to find that she had let out an enraged snarl in her sleep, waking Mousefur and Longtail.

Does it hurt

to know I'll never be there

Bet it sucks

to see my face everywhere

It was you

who chose to end it like you did

She wasn't going to think of him. She wasn't going to think of his betrayal—either of his betrayals. She wasn't even going to look at Brambleclaw, for he would remind her too much of him. He was dead. Forever. And, right now, he was paying.

I was the last to know

you knew

exactly what you would do

"Goldenflower, are you sure you're all right?" Now even Cinderpelt was looking at her. Longtail, who was currently being treated for bellyache, gave a grunt to move the medicine cat's attention back to him.

The golden she-cat didn't even respond. All this time… even from when his two kits were born, did he know that this would happen? Goldenflower felt her vision blur with tears.

And don't say

you simply lost your way

She may believe you

but I never will

never again

Ignoring the other cats' startled cries, Goldenflower rushed out of the elders' den. Her feet carrying her faster than they had for moons, the elder ran. Once she was far from the camp, somewhere in the woods, she wasn't entirely sure, she collapsed out of exhaustion. She took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air fill her lungs, before letting out one great yowl of pain and rage to the stars twinkling above her.

If she really knows the truth

she deserves you

A trophy wife Oh, how cute

Ignorance is bliss

That rogue! She would never be forgiven. She deserved to rot in the Dark Forest along with her precious Tigerstar. "Kill her, StarClan," whispered Goldenflower icily.

But when your day comes

and he's through with you

and he'll be through with you

You'll die together, but alone

"KILL HER, STARCLAN!!" roared Goldenflower, feeling her sanity melt away to form one great lump of anger. "KILL HER!! SEND HER TO THE DARK FOREST!! TIGERSTAR, LET'S SEE YOU CLAW HER YOURSELF!!" She let out a spine-chilling cackle.

You wrote me in a letter

you couldn't say it right to my face

Give me that Sunday school answer

repent yourself away

Tigerstar watched silently from his place in the Dark Forest, the shadow of a great oak tree making his presence seem even more ominous. "Goldenflower, I always thought you were stronger than that. You shouldn't lose yourself in one tiny slip." His eyes flashed. "Now, even I waited to lose myself. I had control."

Does it hurt

To know I'll never be there

bet it sucks

to see my face everywhere

It was you

who chose to end it like you did

Finally, exhaustion silencing her, Goldenflower looked quietly up at the stars. "Make them both pay, StarClan." She whispered. As her vision dimmed and her consciousness slipped, she only faintly heard Brambleclaw's call as he rushed to her side.

I was the last to know

you knew

exactly what you would do

Again, Goldenflower was stuck in that horrible place with Tigerstar. "So, come to betray me again, dearest?" she called, her eyes probing for the dark tom. "Can't you at least leave a dying cat alone?"

"It was you that did it to yourself…" replied Tigerstar, finally emerging.

"Hmph. Shifting the blame." Her gaze bore into his. "Tigerstar… it was you who betrayed the Clan. It was you who found that rogue. It was you who brought Mothwing and Hawkfrost to the Clans. Don't tell me it was my fault!"

And don't say

you simply lost your way

They may believe you

but I never will

never again

"Very well then. Leave. I never cared for you." The tom hissed, turning back to the shadowy forest.

"Finally showing your true colors, Tigerstar? Glad to see it."

Never again will I hear you

Never again will I miss you

Never again will I fall to you

Never

Leafpaw looked sorrowfully at the elder. "Is she dead, Cinderpelt?"

"I'm afraid so. The odd thing is, she has scratches all over her. It looks almost like another cat clawed her."

Brambleclaw stood over his mother's body sadly. "No… I saw her. She did this to herself. Why she did… that's something I don't know." He shook his head sadly.

Never again will I kiss you

Never again will I want to

Never again will I love you

Never!

She felt herself moving to StarClan, and it was no surprise. She had saw this coming, ever since those three cats had plagued themselves on the Clan. She would never be able to take it. To have a traitor for a mate was bad enough, but to find out that another cat had been his mate? No. No cat could take that. But now, she was free. She didn't have to think about it. Never again.

Does it hurt

to know I'll never be there

Bet it sucks

to see my face everywhere

It was you

who chose to end it like you did

And of course, he would pay. All evil cats got what they deserved. Goldenflower smiled at Bluestar as she finally arrived. "Bluestar, you'd never know what a relief it is to see you…"

I was the last to know

you knew

exactly what you would do

Moons later, Goldenflower watched over her Clan. Hawkfrost was dead, Tigerstar's plan foiled. Of course… all evil cats got what they deserved. Her usually gentle eyes flashed with anger for a moment, but then she returned to herself.

And don't say

you simply lost your way

They may believe you

but I never will

I never will

I never will

Now she could see Sasha walking through the forest silently. The mouse-brained rogue… did she even know where she was going? Her death, here… no cat she ever knew would notice. Her eyes flashing again, Goldenflower began her descent to the earth.

never again