True Love

Summary: What if Spottedleaf hadn't died, and she and Firepaw got together? True love finds a way...

Disclaimer: I only own the plot.

Chapter Two: Change

a/n: this chapter will probably not be accurate. can't remember why Spottedleaf was killed, or where Firepaw was.

I saw him trying to steal the kits. Right there. That repulsive Shadowclan scent...

"Clawface!" I yowled in challenge. Rosetail was dead. My turn.

I ran at him, trying to barrel him over, but my battle skills were dulled. He began to claw and scratch at me, and I felt my blood flowing. That thought came to me.

I am going to die.

As Clawface's fangs fangs sank into my throat, I saw her again.

"Spottedleaf," Glassface purred. I looked around, wondering where Clawface had gone.

"Am I... dead?" I asked.

"No," Glassface meowed, "Spottedleaf, Starclan is giving you a second chance to live."

Her face became stern. "But remember, do NOT interrupt."

"In what?" I asked.

"You'll see..."

I was back in my battle, feeling the life seep out of me when...

"Spottedleaf!"

I felt the weight hurled off of me.

Emerald green eyes looked into my own. "Thank Starclan! How badly are you injured?"

"Firepaw?" I rasped.

"Yes," He replied, "Hold on, Spottedleaf. Hold on..."

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I awoke in my den. Goldenflower stood over me.

"Ah, you're awake," She purred, "Firepaw will be glad."

My whole body seemed to ache, and some of my fur was stiff with dried blood.

"You nearly died," Goldenflower continued, "And since you're the medicine cat, it was decided that I treat you."

"Thank you," I meowed, "What happened at the battle."

"Thundeclan drove Brokenstar out. Rumors tell that Firepaw and Graypaw will be getting their warriors' ceremonies."

"What about Ravenpaw?" I asked.

Her face darkened. "It's sad, but the poor thing got killed by a Shadowclan patrol."

Interesting.

I heard Bluestar's yowl. And knew what was happening.

"I have to see their warrior ceremonies," I begged, "Please help me!"

Obediently, Goldenflower helped me up and took me to watch.

"And from now on, you shall be known as Fireheart."

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Fireheart padded into my den the night after his vigil. I felt so self-concious...

"How are you doing, Spottedleaf?" He asked politely.

"Fine," I sighed, "Just fine." I took my amber eyes up. "Thank you, Fireheart. You truly saved my life."

He looked at his paws. "It was nothing." But then, he looked at me. "But... Spottedleaf, you're a medicine cat, maybe you can tell me this: why do I feel so different."

"Well," I said, "You aren't from the clan-"

"No," He sighed, "It's like... something didn't happen. I'm not sure if it was supposed to happen or not, but it didn't happen."

I thought about my dream from Glassface...

"I don't think it was supposed to happen, Fireheart."

"Good." His gaze was warm on me. "I feel so close to you, Spottedleaf. Like... well, I'm not sure."

I had to do it.

"Fireheart?" I murmured.

"Yes?"

"Look," I whispered, "This is wrong. I am a medicine cat. But... I love you."

Fireheart stared. Then, regained his composure.

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Spottedleaf..." I felt my heart sink. "I have feelings for you, too."

He purred, likcking my ear, and I purred back. For the first time in my life, I thought that everything was perfect.

What a fool I was.

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So? OK, this is not a vote, I already have the couple for this story set in stone, but which couple do you TRULY like better. Firestar/Sandstorm, or Firestar/Spottedleaf? R and R!