Hi guys! So you might have noticed that it's been TWO WEEKS since I updated, and this chapter is really short. Well there is a reason. You see, I originally started this story for fun. And recently it hasn't been quite as fun. I mean, I still love to write and it's fun updating, but it feels more like a chore. And I don't want that. So if I update less it's because I'm only going to update when I feel like I should. So please don't review saying, "Great! Update soon!" Please. I'll update when I update, and no amount of asking will change that. (Now bribes might work... I'M KIDDING!) Now, thanks to:
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Hollyleaf snorted. "I think we'll be okay. We got this far."
Key glanced at Jayfeather. "Looks like just barely."
"Stop it," Hollyleaf said, stepping into Key's line of vision. The white she-cat blinked. "Listen, you don't know what happened. Just leave it."
"Fine," Said Key, sitting down. "Tell me about it. Why does he look like he's been tortured?"
Hollyleaf glanced at her brother hesitantly. Then she took a deep breath and said, "Because he was."
"What?" Key couldn't believe it. She wouldn't believe it!
"He was tortured." Hollyleaf could barely say it twice. Just thinking about it caused her pain.
"Why?" Key asked, "Cats don't just go around torturing each other! They aren't crazy!"
Hollyleaf sighed, and when she spoke again she sounded like she'd aged a thousand moons in one moment. "This cat was. He hated my family because his father was also our father."
"But you're siblings!" Key protested.
"Please, just wait until I'm done," Hollyleaf said impatiently. Key sighed, but nodded. "Anyway, this cat was insane. He hated us because our mother was… well…" Hollyleaf paused, trying to think of the easiest way to describe a medicine cat to a non-clan cat. "She… healed cats. And she wasn't allowed to take a mate. But she did and she had us. And Breezepelt was convinced that Crowfeather, that's our father, cared more about us than he cared about him. So,"
"Did he?" Key asked.
"Did who what?" Hollyleaf asked impatiently.
"Did Crowfeather love you guys more than he loved Breezepelt?"
"Oh." Hollyleaf hesitated. "I… I don't know." Suddenly she couldn't think. Had Crowfeather cared more about them than he did about Breezepelt? Breezepelt was his son. And he belonged to one clan. But…
"Breezepelt thought he did." She said at last. "But… I just don't know."
The two she-cats sat in silence for a moment, then Key, without looking at Hollyleaf, spoke. "Chi was abandon by her mother. She had barely opened her eyes. I have no idea how she survived. But she did, and if you asked her about her mother today she wouldn't tell you anything. She'd close up. Because she doesn't want to admit what I know is true. Her mother hated her enough to let her die."
Key suddenly blinked and turned her head. Their eyes met, and Hollyleaf couldn't force herself to look away as Key spoke again. "I can understand why knowing that would drive a cat to do mad things. I'm not saying it's right, but I understand."
The pair was silent again as Hollyleaf looked down at her paws and let the pale she-cat's words sink in.
What Breezepelt had done would never be forgotten. That much was obvious. He had hurt their family too much for that to happen anytime soon. But maybe, just maybe, they would be able to understand it. And maybe that would help them all heal.
. . .
The sun was only just peeking over the horizon when Dovewing woke. She yawned, then sat up and stretched. Around her, she could hear the noises of the forest. She longed to jump up and race through the trees, no worries in the world. But she knew she couldn't. Not right now.
Sighing, she stood and tasted the air. Not too far off she scented a vole. Smiling to herself, she padded slowly off in the direction she scented it.
Once she'd caught and eaten her prey, Dovewing set off in the direction she'd been going yesterday.
Thank goodness I got such an early start, she thought as she walked. I bet the others haven't even started moving yet.
Feeling pleased with herself, Dovewing began jogging. Who knows? Maybe, if I'm lucky, I can catch up with them today! Grinning, Dovewing increased her speed, and before she knew it she was racing passed trees, the rest of the world a blur in her mind. Oh StarClan how she'd missed being able to just run for the sake of running.
Then, she suddenly wasn't running anymore. It took her a moment to realize what had happened.
She'd run into someone.
Dovewing jumped up, just as the other cat, a she-cat, leaped back, her fur on end. An angry hiss escaped her mouth. Dovewing's eyes widened, but she quickly examined the other she-cat.
She was a brown tabby with black paws that matched tips of her ears and tail. Dovewing noted that she had a similar build to a prey hunter from the Tribe.
The grey she-cat looked up and met the other's eyes. Instinctively Dovewing took a step back as deep amber eyes glared at her.
"Sorry," Dovewing said. "I… I guess I didn't see you there."
The she-cat's gaze softened slightly. "It's alright, dear." The brown tabby said gently, obviously sensing Dovewing's fright. "It was an accident." The cat's ear flickered slightly, the black tips quivering. The she-cat sighed. "There goes my mouse."
Instantly Dovewing felt guilty. "Let me help you catch something." She offered.
The she-cat flickered her tail dismissingly. "It isn't a big deal," She insisted. "I can just find something else."
Dovewing hesitated, then extended her hearing. She heard the leaves on the trees rustling, and somewhere nearby a brook bubbled passed a Thunderpath. But Dovewing didn't hear any prey.
"Please." Dovewing said. "It'll make me feel better."
The she-cat sighed, then paused.
"Fine." She said at last. "But we're catching something for you too…" The she-cat paused. "I don't know your name!" She realized. Dovewing smiled.
"Dovewing." She said politely.
"Nice to meet you, Dovewing." The she-cat said. "My name is Hawk. Now, shall we hunt?"
Do you have any friends who are also on FFN that write Warriors like you? Yes I do! I didn't know she had an account till about a month ago, but she writes Warriors stuff too. I don't know if I should name her... Hmm... Well if y'all think I should I'm sure you'll let me know. ;) Lol
If you were a pokemon, which one would you be? Hm... I would be... Giratina from Platinum! (Which I just caught! XD) It's freaking awesome and it has its own dimension. :)
Speaking of other dimensions... I can't believe I never asked you guys this, but does anyone else watch the brilliant show, Doctor Who? If so, tell me which Doctor was your favorite! Mine was David Tennant (He was the tenth)
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