A short chapter, and new updating day…. Life is being insane again….
"The moon isn't out tonight," Jade told her, staring out the window. "Does that mean MoonClan can't come out?"
"I don't think so."
"I don't like new moons," the Human said after a pause.
Pearlpaw jumped onto the window sill. "Why not?"
"New moons are when the monster in the attic comes out."
She wasn't sure just how she could understand Jade and not the Human's parents. The same seemed true for the adults, as if they understood her, she doubted they would've kept staring at their "computers". The moon had been nearly full the night she arrived here and Pearlpaw still hadn't asked to leave.
She knew what Rustpelt's reaction would be: "Where's your sense of loyalty?"
Icefall would assume the worst. "You've been planning to run away for a long time, haven't you?"
She didn't even want to think about what Hawkstrike would say. She knew what she should do. Pearlpaw knew that she should focus on getting back. The barrier and dens needed strengthening, the Tribe needed to be defeated, and Nightfeather needed some cat to talk to. The white-furred apprentice knew too well, exactly what she should do. But why?
RogueClan didn't truly need her, did they?
Things had been peaceful. She was developing a taste for the food, and Jade gave her water that wasn't disgusting. The air inside was cool and there were a number of places softer than moss where she could sleep. Pearlpaw had for the first time in moons, felt completely safe. Until now, that is. Fear quickly settled into her heart.
If I had a piece of fresh-kill for every time this has happened….
"A monster?"
The normally lively Human simply nodded.
"Have you tried to tell your parents about it?"
"Yes, but they won't listen to me. They don't hear the scratching at night. Or the footsteps."
Light flooded into the room, followed by a belligerent voice. As the adult Human ranted at Jade for still being awake, Pearlpaw's emerald gaze hardened. Before she could think about leaving her new friend, she had to do something about this creature. The younger Human timidly stared at the floor. Pearlpaw jumped down and bolted from the room. If she thought anymore about her plan, she'd just lose her nerve.