Chapter 34
Ashes don't kill me please! I know last chapter was a cliff hanger, but it was pretty awesome! (high-fives self) Anyway, this is the last chapter of the day so enjoy! –Majesty
Cinderblaze found her self in the valley where she meets Pouncer. I must be in Starclan now! No no no! I need to see my kits! Pouncer came running over to her.
"Cinderblaze, you're not dead! Wake up now! I need you to wake up!" Pouncer cried as he shook her. Pouncer's voice was soon replaced be Iceheart's.
Cinderblaze felt Iceheart's sharp teeth dig into her pelt as he pulled her to the shore. The storm was starting to clear, but Cinderblaze was still unconscious. "Cinderblaze wake up! You can't leave me like this, I'll never forgive you if you do! Our kits need you, I need you!" Iceheart's voice rang though her ears. I'm trying so hard my love! I'm trying!
Cinderblaze coughed up water. Her body shook with sobs, as Iceheart's tears stained his face. "You're alive," he whispered, holding her close. Cinderblaze yelped when he nudged her leg. I hurt my leg! Iceheart flinched, but carefully looked at her leg. His gaze softened.
"Thank the stars your leg isn't broken, it's just hurt from your fall," he said calmly. Cinderblaze nodded weakly, and rested her head on the sand. I'm going to be ok. Iceheart nuzzled his mate gently, and licked her fur.
"We need to get back to camp," said Cinderblaze hoarsely. "Badgerkit needs us!" Iceheart nodded and helped her up. She leaned on his shoulder as he led them to camp.
When they arrived, Featherstone quickly fixed Cinderblaze up. "You're very lucky Cinderblaze, your leg isn't broken," said Featherstone. I know that! Tell me about my kit! "Also, Badgerkit is going to be ok, she only ate some od my cat mint, and it caused her to sleep very long. The cat mint didn't hurt her."
Cinderblaze sighed happily. Iceheart's eyes were filled with happiness as he rushed to the nursery, Cinderblaze trailing behind him. My baby is ok! Cinderblaze walked into the nursery to see Iceheart nuzzling all of his kits, and Rosefall and Sparrowflight checking their kits. Thank Starclan everyone is ok.
Pouncekit's head popped up from the moss. "Momma is your leg ok?" Cinderblaze nodded and licked her kits until they protested.
"We're too old for that," hissed Falconkit. Cinderblaze laughed and pushed him lightly with her tail. He squeaked as he fell in the moos.
"You have some moss on your fur," laughed Stripekit. Falconkit hissed and started clawing the moss. All three kits laughed as Falconkit ran around with moss on his fur. Cinderblaze and Iceheart shared a loving glance, and laughed with their kits.
The last half of the story will be told in Iceheart's POV…
Iceheart was curled up with his family when Stripekit woke him. "Daddy, can we talk outside for a minute," the small kit asked. Iceheart smiled.
"Of course my son, follow me." Iceheart carried Stripekit carefully across his sleeping family. He accidently stepped on Cinderblaze's ear, but she only grunted.
Sorry my love. Iceheart and Stripekit snuck out of camp to find a quiet place to talk. Once they found ne, Stripekit asked his father a question.
"Daddy, where is Tallstripe, because Tallstripe said he was my real daddy." The question made Iceheart's heart crumble.
"My son, Tallstripe died when you and your siblings were born. He died to protect you, and he loves you very much. He used to be in Starclan, but an evil cat took his life away from him. Tallstripe isn't in Starclan anymore, he was reborn somewhere else, as a new cat." Iceheart said shakily.
Stripekit's were wide with terror. "S-So it's my fault that my dad died," he squeaked.
Iceheart's heart sped up with fear. "Starclan no my son! He died because he loved you, and he never would have done it any other way." Stripekit nodded sadly. Iceheart nuzzled his small son. "Come on let's go back to the nursery, it's to cold out here," he said.
He carried Stripekit all the way to the nursery, and nuzzled in with his family. "I love you daddy," said Stripekit before he curled up and went to sleep. I love you too son! Iceheart smiled, and sleep finally overcame him.
He was in a valley, by a stream. I recognize this place! Suddenly, a small dark grey tom appeared. Iceheart jumped in surprise, willing his fur to lie flat.
"Hello I'm Pouncer," he said happily. Iceheart nodded. Cinderblaze's older brother! She is very fond of this tom. "Yes I'm her brother, and if you ever hurt her, I'll come down from Starclan and tear your throat open!" Pouncer hissed.
"I would never hurt her, I love her too much," said Iceheart firmly. Pouncer nodded proudly.
"I'm impressed mountain cat, she also loves you," he grumbled. Watch the tone Pouncer. Iceheart felt a growl stuck in his throat. "But, I personally think that you two are the cutest couple in all clan history. In fact, I want to tell you a story." Iceheart settled down to listen to Pouncer.
"Go ahead," said Iceheart. Pouncer snorted annoyed. I see where Cinderblaze gats her personality. Iceheart snickered. Pouncer glared at him, and he shut right up.
"Now where was I before I was so rudely interrupted," snorted Pouncer. Iceheart rolled his eyes. "Anyway," Pouncer continued totally ignoring Iceheart.
Many moons ago… Screw it I hate stories!
Pouncer totally dropped his story and started walking away. Wait what?! "Pouncer what about the story?!" Iceheart asked as he chased Pouncer.
"Didn't you hear me? I said I hate telling stories, and I forgot how it went! Being a rouge for 5 seasons changes you!" Pouncer hissed. I think I like him more now. Iceheart laughed, and eventually so did Pouncer.
"Iceheart, I truly believe that you and Cinderblaze love each other. Treat her right," Pouncer whispered as he vanished.
"Forever and ever," Iceheart whispered to himself as his dream ended.