Chapter 29
So, Keeper gave me a suggestion that when the war brews, to make it really long so we can get the feels of it. I agree with that, so I'll try to make the war long, but not dragging to where everyone is bored with it. So, we still need an animator, but I think I'll take a class to learn to animate but I don't know yet. Listen to me ramble :D Last chapter was full of drama, and craziness. But yeah, today's chapter is in Whiskershadow's POV, and Runningkit-now Runningpaw is his apprentice. Super cute bunch, she's in love with him (like a little girl loves a toy love) And, Skyflower is now in labor. Also, Terror and his bunch (Sanguis) is living on the outskirts of Memoryclan's territory. Bye! –Majesty
Whiskershadow and Runningpaw ran into the nursery, jaws full of herbs when they heard Skyflower shriek. Whiskershadow burst into the nursery while Sparkheart, Moonfire, and Foxflame kept Timberfrost out. "Let me see her! She is my mate!" He roared. Whiskershadow heard a loud smack, most likely from Moonfire.
"Shut up you baby! Everyone's mate stays out of the nursery," hissed Moonfire.
"Momma I want to see! Please," Sunkit begged. Windkit, Firekit, Daisykit, Midnightkit, and Dapplekit poked their tiny heads into the nursery until their mothers grabbed them.
"Skyflower only two kits will be born, push now!" He said calmly but assertive. Runningkit was giving her herbs and soothing her. After a few spasms, two tiny, delicate kit were born. "They're beautiful sister," he said gently. A deep black she-cat and a light brown tabby tom with a white belly, paws, and muzzle.
"Thank you little brother, for so much," she nuzzled him pulled her close to her belly. "I want to call my daughter Crowkit, and my son is named Poolkit, for Vitapool." Whiskershadow's heart melted when she named her daughter after his love. Runningpaw gave her some herbs to bring her milk, and for strength.
"Sleep well Skyflower," said Runningpaw. She liked her forehead. "Come on teach, I have to organize so herbs!" She ran to the medicine den. Whiskershadow smiled. No cat is that excited to organize herbs, even Runningpaw! He smiled and followed her into the den to sleep.
Whiskershadow soon woke up the next morning to Skyflower wailing. Oh no, what's wrong?! He ran to his sister's side, ready to help. Her nest was wet from her tears, next to her head, little Crowkit lay next to her, not moving. "What happened?!" Timberfrost was crying, trying to hold his mate.
"Don't touch me! Our daughter could be dead by now! W-Whiskershadow she stopped breathing the second I woke up, she's not moving!" She wailed. Heart thumping against his chest, he raced over to Crowkit.
Whiskershadow placed his ear against her tiny chest to hear for a heartbeat. Heart heavy when he didn't hear a thing, and her body was chilled to the bone. "S-She's gone to Starclan, she-s with mom and dad now Skyflower," he said sadly. Timberfrost held her close to his chest, licking up her tears, and trying to stop his own from falling.
"No!" Skyflower wailed and leapt to her small daughter. "Crowkit don't leave me!" Skyflower cried, and cried. Timberfrost was there for her while Whiskershadow buried Crowkit. Poor darling, too young without any life in her paws, gone just like that. Whiskershadow dug a roomy hole for Crowkit, his own tears wetting the dirt. Once she was buried, Whiskershadow lied a small flower on her grave, and then entered the medicine cat den.
"Are you ok Whiskershadow?" Runningpaw asked, her amber eyes wide with grief. He nodded numbly and settled into his nest, praying for dreams. "I'm going to check Briarstar and her ear, and then sort our new herbs I gathered. Sleep well Whiskershadow," she licked his cheek and ran out of the den.
The sound of Skyflower's silent sobs kept him awake for a while, until sleep finally claimed him. Whiskershadow woke up in Starclan, Vitapool waiting for him. "Vitapool!" He cried running into her flank. Licking her cheek, Vitapool nuzzled close to him. "I'm so sorry! I've dishonored Daisymist, I leapt to you right after her death, I'm a terrible cat," he cried. Tears stung Whiskershadow's eyes.
"Hush my love, Daisymist is gone, there is only Daisykit. Our daughter." Her voice felt like honey on Whiskershadow's heart. "Starclan gave her another chance for love and a family. She wouldn't have had that with you," she whispered. Tears blurring his vision, Whiskershadow nodded. I'll never forget you Daisymist. You are now my daughter, and nothing bad will happen to you, ever. "I love you Whiskershadow, take care of our kits." Vitapool touched noses with Whiskershadow.
"I love you to Vitapool," he whispered as the dream ended. Tears formed in his eyes, but Whiskershadow blinked them away. No more tears over them, they are both with me, in my heart. Heart heavy, Whiskershadow walked over to Foxflame.
"Foxflame, I just wanted to ask you, that I want you to tell Daisykit about her past," his voice quivered.
"O-Of course! I would love nothing more than to tell her." Foxflame nuzzled Whiskershadow. "Thank you Whiskershadow, I love you as if you were my son." Purring, Whiskershadow licked her forehead and walked away. Instead, he walked over to see Juniperfrost.
"Hey leaf-face!" She walked over and quickly nuzzled him. "Guess what?" He tilted his head, trying not to eye her stomach. She saw him and smacked him. "No stupid! Not yet, the nursery is way too full! I just wanted to say that I got to teach a new battle move, and I did pretty amazing!" He watched as Juniperfrost demonstrated a cool new battle move.
When she finished, Whiskershadow's jaw hung in surprise. "That was amazing Juniperfrost! How did you learn that?!" She snickered.
"Because I'm awesome, and I'm my own teacher!" He smiled and licked her cheek. "Awe, your too sweet! Now get out of my sight leaf-face!" Juniperfrost stuck her tongue out and raced over, and toppled Grayfur. He watched as they played together like kits, flirting and challenging each other. Smiling, Whiskershadow ran into the forest to collect herbs.
Bye guys! Also, I still really love to receive fan art so please don't hesitate to give me some! Bye! –Majesty
