Okay, guys, I feel really bad about this. Just read this note, the actual chapter will be below this. I am so sorry for not updating like I promised. I know this happened two chapters in a row, except I didn't update in over a month for this. Honestly, time has been passing by quicker with each day, and I do have some time in my schedule, but when I sat down to work on the chapter, nothing would come out. Here's the summary:
I'm losing inspiration for the story.
I know, it's bad, right? I'm losing it for the mountains part. I just don't know what to write. For after the mountains, I've got loads of ideas, but now I don't know what to do.
When I decided to write this story, I just had a sudden idea, and decided to write it down. It didn't really have a structured plotline or anything. I just had random ideas, which I put into the story. I knew what would happen at the beginning, middle, and end, but the middle was shaky. The idea with the mountains was just something I threw in there.
I also felt like my writing was getting worse and worse, so I took a break from this and worked on my Hobbit fanfic, which helped me get back in the groove of writing actually good. Anyways on with the inspiration issue:
Well, now I actually have an plot for what to do, but it's after they get home from the mountains. I just don't know what to write about the mountains.
So, here is a request I have to ask of you. SEND ME IDEAS FOR THE NEXT FEW CHAPTERS PLEASE! I need your help. Plllleeeeaaaassseeeee help!
Review Replies will be at the bottom.
Sorry if the chapter seems sort of forced. I honestly didn't know what to do.
Oh, and I made a new poll that will basically decide the future of the story. GO VOTE! :D
Chapter 22
Runningpaw's POV
I just don't get it! Runningpaw thought furiously, twitching her tail as she plopped down beside Stormpaw. What does she have that I don't?! The gray tabby she-cat glared in Rainpaw's direction, but smirked as she felt waves of jealously wash over Stormpaw as the tortoiseshell leaned her head on Ashwhisker's shoulder.
"Um, e-excuse me. M-may I sit here?"
A quiet voice severed into Runningpaw's thoughts. She glanced to her side, surprised to the the loner- Willow, was it?- hesitantly scuffling her paws a fox- length away from Stormpaw.
"No. Get out-" she started, only to snap her jaws shut and Stormpaw cut across her.
"Sure," he answered wearily. "Ingore this fleabag next to me, she's too grumpy for her own good."
"T-thanks," Willow stuttered, drawing herself a tail-length away from the dark gray tabby tom.
Runningpaw glared at Stormpaw, about to retort when someone meowed, "Hey, Willow."
She glanced up, biting back a hiss as she saw the target of her jealousy herself. "Go away, Rainpaw," she spat. "No one wants you here."
Instantly Stormpaw sprang to his paws. "That's not fair!" He protested. "I do!"
"Y-yeah," Willow mewed. "She's nice!"
Runningpaw rolled her eyes. "She's a lazy, selfish bonebag. Very nice."
Rainpaw's eyes stretched wide. "Hey there, wait a second. What did I ever do to you? And I am not selfish." She added.
"Fox-hearted weasel," She taunted. "Crow-food eating-"
"Runningpaw!" Stormpaw meowed forcefully. "Stop that this instant. That is not how you treat someone you're allied with."
"Allies?" Runningpaw snorted. "If you think I'm her ally, you're insane."
"W-well, you should be," Willow whispered. "Y-you have to fight t-together and-"
"Stay out of this, rogue!"
"I..." Willow trailed off, eyes portraying the hurt she felt.
Runningpaw whipped around to face Rainpaw. "So strong, aren't you," she sneered, backing Rainpaw into a wall. "The wittle kit has to have her wittle wittle friends defend her!"
"Runningpaw, shut up!"
The gray tabby spun around, lips parted back in a snarl as she spotted Stormpaw, hackles raised and fur bushed out.
"If you were half the cat Rainpaw and Willow are-"
"If I was half the cat-"
"What's going on here?"
Rainpaw's POV
Rainpaw watched, hurt aching in her throat as Runningpaw turned slowly around, giving Rushingwind an innocent smile.
"Oh, nothing!" She replied cheerfully. "We're just practicing!"
"For what?" Stormpaw's father glanced around.
"For what we'll say when we meet Shadow, of course!"
"Just stay out of trouble," the huge black and white tom muttered, walking over to another clump of cats.
"Yes, Rushingwind," she purred sweetly. As soon as he was out of earshot, she smirked at Stormpaw and brushed her tail against his cheek. "See you later, sweetie."
Runningpaw padded away, halting beside Rainpaw. "Watch out," she murmured, casting her a dark look before vanishing around a pillar of rock.
Rainpaw shuddered, fur prickling as she wondered what she meant.
"U-um... Rainpaw?" Willow stammered. "A-are you okay?"
Rainpaw nodded hesitantly. "Yeah. Thanks for asking."
"I swear," Stormpaw muttered. "Someday I'm going to lose it around her."
Rainpaw opened her mouth to reply, but started as a voice called across the cave. "Hey, Rainpaw! Want to share this?"
"Oh, um, sorry Ashwhisker," Rainpaw answered. "I think I'm just going to go to my nest."
"But it's only past Sun High," Ashwhisker mewed, puzzled. He dropped the squirrel to the floor. "We only get one meal a day. We might want to make the most of it."
"Sure," Rainpaw agreed reluctantly. She sighed, turning to her friends. "I've got to go. See you soon."
"Okay," Stormpaw and Willow replied in unison.
She padded over to the gray tom, taking a few half-hearted bites out of the prey. Her mind felt fuzzy from the argument, and Ashwhisker's talking buzzed into the background. What went wrong?
And now for replies:
Doglovermastiff- Thanks! :) XD
LakeStream- Here you go! I haven't seen that but it sounds cool :)
Tiny Author Life xx- Aww, thank you so much! :3 You have no idea how big I smiled :D
gms14- I never plan to stop until I have at least 30 chapters (probably more by now)
Amberflame805- xD Yeah, I meant it to kind of be a sad, recap chapter. GAHHH! COOKIES! WHAT DO I DO?! XD
Winxclubfan1- Yep! :D
guest- :D Yay!
Dawnlight25- That's good. I love HTTYD as well :) You'll have to wait and see :D When I pick OC's, I will ask for names and put them into a hat or something and draw them out XD so that way, it's fair. And everyone can submit up to three OC's. I actually like all the Clans XD it's so hard to decide! And OHMYCOOKIE I WATCHED THE HOBBIT ON TWO DAYS AFTER IT CAME OUT AND IT JUST KILLED ME! *cries for an hour* PETER JACKSON WHY DO YOU DO THIS?! SO MANY FANGIRLS ARE SAD! LEGOLAS WAS AS AMAZING AS EVER! *coughs* I may or may not be in love with him :3 I had a Hobbit marathon too! Before BOTFA came out, my friend and I watched the Hobbit movies one night XD And I am so sorry for not updating :,( That was addressed at the top. I'd just like to thank you for keeping up with the story and telling me to update, because I've been having trouble with writing this, and you are always there with an awesome review to make me smile ;) Thanks so much for sticking with me! :D
Shira the Mage- OMG I LOVE THAT MOVIE! :D AND COOKIES ARE YUMMYYYYYY!
Bobbie1776- Jelly...XD
ZM- Oh well. Poor Moss. And YAS! :D
Snowfall16- I haven't seen Harry Potter or read it yet, but my friends tell me all about it XD And that was THE BEST REACTION EVAH! XDXDXD And The Hobbit killed me! #Legolasisamazing
Pikachudragon- I did end up watching it Friday. It was so sad! :,(
Catbooklover- Thanks!
Frostdawn- exactly X3
guest- oopsy XD
ScipioPB- GOLDFISH MWA HA HA!
Chickenisgreattt- XD
Guest- I'm so sorry! XD
Celtic Silver- YAS! #crepesinCAPS
Guest- no I haven't XD
Mapleshade Returns- THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D CAPS WOAH XD
Venomstorm of VineClan- XD thx! #FABULOUS! XD
ZionCat2500- Lol thanks! :D
Jaguarstar- Thank you!
Silverwillow of the Freljord- Don't worry, something will happen ;) Did I portray Willow's character correctly?
Wow, 336 reviews? You have got to be kidding me. I am so shocked and pleased! :D Excuse me while I pass out.
Remember, give me ideas for the next chapter! AND VOTE ON MY POLL! IT WILL DECIDE THE VERY FUTURE OF THIS STORY!
