Cinders From Fire Will Save The Clan
Summary
What if Fireheart had been on the Thunderpath instead of Cinderpaw, and what if Fireheart had become Yellowfang's apprentice, but somethings are worth breaking the code.
Graystripe Finds Out
Graystripe was sneaking out to see Silverstream when he heard another cat making his way out of camp. Quickly ducking down into a bush surprised when Fireheart limped right past him looking uneasily over his shoulder every few minutes. He let his best friend disappear out of sight before he climbed out of the bush hesitating a few minutes before hurrying after Fireheart. He was a little surprised when his friends scent led him straight to four trees and he ducked behind a grove of tree curious to why Fireheart had come here. Then he stiffened in surprise when Cinderpelt rushed into the clearing and over to Fireheart, straining his ears to hear what they were saying to each other.
"So, you got away" Fireheart commented, with a purr.
"Of course I did Fireheart, why wouldn't I?" Cinderpelt meowed, giving a purr of amusement, as she brushed her muzzle against Firehert's.
"I knew you would slip away Cinderpelt, I was just worried if Bluestar had noticed" Fireheart meowed, twitching his tail and flicking his ears in the direction of camp.
"I love you" Fireheart murmured, pushing his muzzle into her fur.
"I love you too Fireheart" Cinderpelt purred, licking his ear.
The two cats lay down by each other unaware that they were being spied on.
Graystripe had heard their whole conversation and was stunned. 'I might be in love with Silverstream, but after Fireheart tried to break us apart... I never imagined that he would break the warrior code.' He thought. Then he shook himself, 'I'm breaking the warrior code, so I'm okay with Fireheart doing it, besides I want him to be happy.' He thought, taking a deep breath he calmly stepped out of the bushes. "Fireheart" he meowed, knowing that they would be able to hear him.
"Graystripe? What are you doing here? I thought you were on your way to visit Silverstream" Fireheart whispered as to not wake Cinderpelt.
"Well I was, but then I saw you and Cinderpelt outhere by Fourtrees and I got curious" Graystripe quietly admitted, looking down at his paws in embarrassment.
"Well, I guess now we've both broken the warrior code" Graystripe remarked with a small laugh and Fireheart flicked his ears with a sheepish smile on his face.
"Yeah I guess we have, but the question is, how long will our secrets stay... you know, secret?" Fireheart asked with a small frown and Graystripe simply shrugged in response.
"As long as we're careful no one will fond out. And I'm not telling anyone and your not telling anyone so I think that means we're doing a pretty good job of keeping our secrets a secret" Graystripe meowed with a cheeky grin on his face and Fireheart nodded his head in agreement.
"And I've got to say, hiding anything from Yellowfang is impossible, and the fact that she doesn't know about this is pretty impressive, I mean, she's a really smart cat, even if she's grumpy most of the time" Graystripe observed with a small laugh and a twitch of his tail.