A/N-This is killing me. For the last time, all prophecies are revealed in THIS CHAPTER. So just… calm, peace, shut up. Okay? Okay. Also, if you are reading this story, review.
Iceheart: You have no idea what you're doing, are you?
Me: Nope!
Iceheart: Good job. Dani, you're an idiot.
Me: SHHH! Never say my real name, okay? So just—
Iceheart: Blah, blah, blah! Get ON with the d--- story!
Me: Hey, that is illegal! Cats are NOT allowed to say that word! Grr… On with the story!
Chapter 8: Why
The crickets chirped quietly. The tiny kit curled up farther. I opened my eyes when I heard a noise.
"You think she'll be the right mother?"
"Of course, Roguefeather."
I never heard the muffled reply. There was a shuffle of paws and then the sounds faded away. I shrugged. Comet shifted beside me. The kit squeaked slightly in its sleep. I purred at their similar actions. They looked nothing alike, yet they had the same heart.
"Nyghhna!" Comet mumbled in his sleep, pawing at the air.
I sighed deeply. I licked him. He jumped and his eyes snapped open. We stared at each other for a long time. He seemed to know what I meant. We got up and padded away again.
"So... you know... about this journey..." Comet began.
"Yeah... and about the uh... the kits..." I added softly.
There was a bit of silence.
"StarClan lied."
Comet seemed stunned to hear me say that. "Wh... What?"
"StarClan lied about me being 'the cat'. The warrior code is nothing to us anymore. They hate us; they left us."
"No they didn't! They never lie! They never lied about you being 'the cat', they never lied about the warrior code, they never ever lied to us at all!"
"How do you know? You're not Karakisha!"
"Karakisha was a traitor!"
"Not to everyone; just to ShadowClan. And now he's part of the hiarchy of StarClan! You're just jealous because you're not ever going to StarClan! You have always been pathetic!"
"Well, if you're going to act this way, then... then I'll leave! The journey is over! You will tell the leaders what happened, okay? That you got angry for no d--- reason!No one is getting in your path to return to StarClan!"
I was completely silent. Path to StarClan?
"That's right! You died when you fell! You're still dead! All you have to do is get to the Moonstone and say 'bye-bye' to us!" Comet roared.
Regret for what I said filled my heart. I opened my mouth to say something, but Comet turned away and stalked off.
It's 3 AM...
I returned to camp with tears in my eyes. Comet was already there. He looked sad as well. But he was looking at the sky when I came back, not bothering to talk to me.
And I finally say...
I lay down just as he began padding over to me.
I'm sorry...
"I'm sorry," he murmured.
"For what?" I whispered, turning my head away.
For acting that way...
"For saying what I said."
I didn't really mean to make you cry...
Tears spilled down my furry cheeks as he smoothed my fur on my shoulders. I jerked away, disturbing the kit.
Oh baby, sometimes I wonder why
Does it always have to come down to you leaving...
My paws were hitting the ground so hard they left bloody pawprints on the hard, rocky ground.
Before I'll say I love you...
Choked, raspy sobs escaped my throat and filled the midnight air. My heart was pounding in my chest. I never stopped.
And why do I always use the words that cut the deepest...
Echoes of those words were extremely loud. The ringing of his voice never left my head even when I said "Go away!"
When I know how much it hurts you...
I coughed and wheezed when I stopped. The world was blurry. I stumbled along, swinging my head to see my surroundings; to find a good shelter.
Oh baby, why do I do that to you...
I saw a hollowed-out cave in a huge rock. I climbed in just as it began to rain.
I know I'd never let you walk away...
I curled up in some moss. Stale scents of creatures hung in the air.
So why do I push you 'til you break...
I broke down. I put both paws over my eyes to try to stop the pain in my face. My sides heaved from running.
And why are you always on the verge of good-bye...
I'd have to leave them. That was my only choice at the time. I'd just say good-bye and leave. But it looked like I had already done all that.
Before I'll show you how I really feel inside...
I wondered what would have happened if I had stayed there... with Comet... and Moon... and Falcon... and that kit...
Why does it always have to come down to you leaving...
I felt like screaming at nothing. Yet I did nothing but sit in my own sorrows.
Before I'll say I love you...
The rain kept coming down. It was dark outside. Maybe StarClan did leave...
And why do I always use the words that cut the deepest...
Or maybe it was just my inner Scourge keeping me from believing in StarClan.
When I know how much it hurts you...
I stopped crying and sniffled.
When I know how much it hurts you...
The rain eased a bit. I could still hear faint thunder in the distance.
Oh baby, why do I do that to you...
I slowly raised myself to my paws, cautiously peering outside. No.
Why do I do that to you?
No! No! NO! I started to mentally scream. I didn't want to go! I wanted them to go away! It wasn't time yet!
Why do I always use the words that cut the deepest...
"Leave me alone! Why can't you understand I need to stay!"
When I know how much it hurts you...
"You belong with us! You belong with us!" The chanting whispers chilled me to the bone.
Oh baby, why...
Blood red with a black aura. Just go away...
Do I do that to you?
"WAKE UP!"
I opened my eyes. The rain had stopped. Those evil things were finally gone. I was okay. I was with my true love.
"Comet, I'm so sorry!" I wailed.
"No, I'm sorry," he mewed. "I never meant to say those things. I never meant to scare you. I never meant to make you run away..." The list went on and on.
I froze. Forgivness. That was it. "Chaos will reign, but forgivness will rule. Ice will always burn, yet it will never melt."
Comet pricked his ears. "What do you mean?"
"I mean that no matter what, StarClan is always there, and that even if you give up, you will never lose," I murmured.
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A/N-For those of you who have reached this point, I would love a review. Anonymous reviwers are welcome and so are flames.
Ice: So... what's been going on Miss Danielle Ann Priest? Can I call you Dani?
Me: Yes, you can call me Dani. Well, my first older brother is fighting in the war and he was wounded a couple of days ago.
Ice: I see. Dani, can you tell the readers what will happen in the next chapter?
Me: ... Only if you give me sugar cubes...
Ice: Fine! Here, take them!
Next Chapter Overview:
The cats find a strange cave. A rock is inside it... and it glows...
