Yes, this is a pairing that I've seen before. It is uncommon, but I feel it should be addressed, regardless.
Dear Fanfiction,
I have no feelings for Ashfur. I will never have feelings for Ashfur. He threatened to kill me and my siblings just so he could get back at Squirrelflight! I could never love a cat who would do that.
Why do you twolegs pair me with him? I will admit, killing him was not something I should have done, especially since I revealed who my parents were at that gathering anyway. Both were grave errors in judgement.
However, in the end, if I, a cat who murdered a clanmate, can get into StarClan, Ashfur deserves to, as well. He was a cat who loved too much, to the point of obsession, and let his feelings consume him.
I've heard a twoleg saying about love. I believe it was something like, "It is better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all." While you may disagree, I believe that experiencing love, and the feelings and actions that come with it, is worth the pain of rejection, or of the death of your mate. Love can change your view of the world for the better, and provides wisdom and experience that can't be obtained any other way.
Sincerely, Hollyleaf
QOTC: If you could spend a day with any character from a book, movie, or video game, who would it be, and why?