I have always been a sucker for the Brightheart and Cloudtail pairings, so I decided to make this small oneshot. This is what I think went through Cloudtail's head when he saw Brightpaw lying in her blood near Snake Rock. The song is "Far Away" by Nickelback, the best song ever.

Disclaimer: I don't own Warriors. This song is NOT MINE. It's Nickelbacks "Far Away".

I Love You

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The scent of blood reached me long before the site I was dreading. My sight became fuzzy as I dashed into a full sprint into Snake Rocks. I wasn't worrying about the danger that could meet me on the otherside. I was only worried about her...Brightpaw.

Then, the worst was there. Her body, lying in a pool of blood. Swiftpaw lay next to her, his eyes sightless. But Brightpaw's were closed.

"Brightpaw! Oh, StarClan, no!" I wailed, rushing toward her body. I held back sobs as time slowed. She couldn't be gone. No. She wasn't. I payed no mind to Fireheart and the other warrior nearby. "Brightpaw!" I cried, reaching her finally, nuzzling her gently. Her face was disfigured. Blood poured from the wounds in her eye and right side of her face. "Brightpaw, no...please don't leave me."

This time, this place

Misused, mistakes

Too long, too late

Who was I to make you wait?

I felt empty. Everything had been ripped away. I was breathless. But, suddenly, I noticed her rising chest. I gasped and a small flare of hope ignited in my chest. She would make it! She was alive!

"Fireheart!" I screamed, almost jumping. "Fireheart, Brightpaw's alive! She's alive!" I didn't notice Fireheart rush to my side. I buried my muzzle into her neck fur, my silent sobs muffled in her fur.

"It's okay, Brightpaw. I'll save you. I promise."

Just one chance

Just one breath

Just in case there's just one left

Cause you know, you know

You know...

We carried her back quickly to camp. I wouldn't leave her side, even when we placed her in Cinderpelt's hands. Fear gripped my heart tight, like crows talons that wouldn't let go. I couldn't leave her.

Cinderpelt's words squeezed my heart harder. 'She's in StarClan's paws now.' How would that help anything? She needed real help, now! But...what could I say? I was only just made a warrior. I had no say.

But I could help her get better.

I love you

I've loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away for far too long

I keep dreaming you'll be with me

And you'll never go

Stop breathing if I don't see you

Anymore...

"Brightpaw," I whispered into her ear. "Brightpaw, please don't leave me. I...I love you so much. I'm sorry I didn't tell you...but I do. I love you Brightpaw! Please...don't leave me..."

I had no idea that my leader, Bluestar, would worsen my misery as well as her own. Lostface...How could she be sooo cruel? I glared at her all the time after that. But never would I call my love Lostface. What a cruel name...

"I won't let them call you that, Brightpaw. To me, you'll always be Brightpaw."

I didn't know that I would be repeating the previous words for the next week. I was losing patience, but my hope was strong. And I could tell what I was saying was helping her, because each day, I could feel her growing in strenght.

"I love you, Brightpaw...you know that...right?"

On my knees, I'll ask

Last chance for one last dance

Cause with you I'd withstand

All of hell to hold you hand

I'd give it all, I'd give for us

Give anything but I won't give up

Cause you know, you know

You know...

Finally, after so many long days and nights of worry, she awoke, but she wasn't the Brightpaw I remembered. Her words stabbed me in the heart like the claws of an enemy cat...only worse. I couldn't forgive myself for not being there when she needed me the most.

"Pack...pack...kill...kill..."

That was the only thing she would say when she was conscious for the next few days. Finally, she awoke to a point where I could talk to her. The hope in my chest was a bonfire, eating other negative emotions in it's flame. I never left her side.

She was finally able to leave the medicine cat's den, but I was told she would never become a warrior. I spat at those words. With the right training, she could become leader. And I told her that. She told me one time she wanted to see what she looked like. Without hesitation, I showed her, and she gasped in horror. I tried to calm her.

"No matter what, Brightpaw," I meowed, licking the uninjuried part of her face. "You'll always be beautiful to me."

I love you

And I've loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away for far too long

I keep dreaming you'll be with me

And never let me go

Stop breathing if I don't see you

Anymore...

So far away...So far away

Been far away for far too long

So far away...So far away

Been far away for far too long

I loved her. She was the only thing that kept me going. I trained her to become a warrior, made her forget her horrific name, and made her well again. But I could never forgive myself for what happened.

"Brightpaw..." I said one night as we lay in the clearing looking at Silverpelt. She said nothing, only glanced at me. "I...I'm sorry I wasn't there...when..." I motioned toward her injury and her eyes glinted. I looked away, shameful. I couldn't help her when she needed me the most. But she touched me with her tail, and I looked back.

"Cloudtail..." she started, laying her head on my shoulder. "Don't ever blame yourself for what happened. It was all my fault. I shouldn't have listened to Swiftpaw. And I shouldn't have let him go either. It's not your fault..." I opened my mouth to protest, but she silenced me with a shake of her head. Instead, I purred lightly, lying my head on hers.

"Cloudtail..." she meowed after awhile of silence.

"Yeah?" I meowed back, watching her from the corner of my eye.

But you know, you know

You know

I wanted

I wanted you to stay

Cause I needed

I need to hear you say

"I love you."

I love you

I've loved you all along

And I forgive you

For being away for far too long

The stars twinkled above my head, and I felt my spirits soar. How I loved to hear those words from her.

"Brightheart," I meowed back, entwining my tail with hers.

"What?" she meowed back.

"...I love you too."

So keep breathing

Cause I'm not leaving you anymore

Believe it

Hold on to me and never let me go

Keep breathing

Hold on to me and never let me go

That had the be the brightest night ever.

"And don't leave me," she meowed, her voice shaking. I felt a pang of guilt, but I nudged her gently.

"I won't, Brightheart...Keep breathing...and I won't..."

Keep breathing

Hold on to me and never let me go...

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Sniff...that was like...one of the saddest songfics I have ever wrote...I love this pairing, so expect more oneshots of this...I hope you liked it...give me a rating...1/10 - 10/10 and be honest. Thanks for reading.

SoL