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Seeing You Again
By
Tealfeather
Chapter 3
Jayfeather sniffed the air as he blindly walked through the forest, his paws gently touching the dirt. Although he was blind, and not able to see in front of him, Jayfeather had no trouble navigating the forest. For he knew which way to go, the reason for this was the constant cycle of going through the same path, over and over, while gathering herbs. Even if he had something that blocked his way, he would just be able to sense them and go through the side. So if someone saw him, and didn't know he was blind, one would think that he was like any other cat. Jayfeather had great confidence in his ability to walk around the forest, gather some herbs, and go home safely. But as usual, his overprotective brother suggested that someone should come with him, during his herb gathering sessions. So he found, to his great annoyance, himself being dragged around the forest, as Lionblaze and Cinderheart led the way.
To make things a lot more annoying, Lionblaze and Cinderheart spent the entire time talking about how much they love each other, which made Jayfeather sick. Ever since they left camp, the two cats have been walking ahead of Jayfeather, tail entwined, and whispering, "I love you…' and other affectionate stuff like that.
Although Jayfeather was glad that Lionblaze had a mate, who loves and cares about him, he still found their public displays of affection really annoying. Especially when it was distracting him from gathering herbs.
Their purrs echoed through the forest, and entered his ears, as it distracted him from his concentration. He already had his ears down on his head, trying to show his annoyance. But the two were oblivious of this, since they couldn't see him, as he walked behind them. Jayfeather started to wonder if the they really wanted to help him or not.
But as Jayfeather continued to walk behind them, he couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy inside him. Although he was a medicine cat, and knew that they couldn't fall in love and have mates. There was still a time where he wasn't a medicine cat. A time where he can see and fight. Be a sharpclaw and hunt. A time when he had some to love, that loved him back.
Giving out a quiet sight, he shook his head and he tried to push away does thoughts. But no matter how hard he tried to forget them, they always came back. How couldn't they? They were thoughts of a happier time, when he could see and run around the forest, while being able to catch pray. Memories of cats who didn't take pity on him, and knew him as a brave fighter. Memories of a certain cat he loved, a beautiful she-cat. A cat he cared about and wished was beside him.
"Hey, Jay, you alright back there?" Lionblaze said, his voice distracting Jayfeather from his thoughts. Going away from the memories of the past, Jayfeather returned himself to reality.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine!" Jayfeather said, grumpily. He still couldn't believe that Lionblaze always treated him like a kit. Out of all the cats, he couldn't believe that Lionblaze, his own brother, pitied him the most. Although he understood that he just wanted him safe, the way he treated him was just plain annoying. He expected his brother to be more aware that he didn't want anyone's pity.
"Well, sorry…" Lionblaze said looking behind him. "…you don't need to, wake up the entire forest and make a fuss about it."
Jayfeather just snorted in reply and remained quiet. He was in no mood in dealing with his brother right now. All he wanted to do was get herbs and go back to camp. Plain and simple.
The three cats continued in their journey, as Jayfeather remained silent behind them. They were getting near to a patch of herbs, located near the lake, Jayfeather knew about. The gray medicine cat couldn't wait to get the herbs, so that they could finally go back.
But as they emerged out of the bushes, and into an opening, he heard the surprise gasp of the two cats with him. Jayfeather was puzzled by this and remained their standing as he wondered what was wrong. He could sense that something was wrong, as if there was danger in front of them, from the emotions emitted from both Lionblaze and Cinderheart. At first, Jayfeather thought that they ran into a patrol from another clan. But that idea soon burst, when he heard a soft and familiar voice, ringing in the air.
"Is…is that really you?"
Jayfeather's blind blue eye shot open, as he heard the familiar voice. His ears perked up, as his interest on the situation grew. The voice was the voice he hadn't heard for a long time. The voice that he heard in his dreams and imagined in the day. The voice of a cat he knew, from another life. The voice of his love, Half Moon.
But, how? Half Moon was dead, since long ago. She was gone, and is with the Tribe of Endless Hunting. It would be impossible for her to be here. The voice he heard must just be a memory, stored long ago, and slowly leaking out of his head.
"Jay's Wing!" He heard the same voice cry out in joy, as the sound of paw steps headed towards him. He could sense the cat getting closer to him, and as she did, her sweet scent registered in his mind. A small smile formed on his face, as he inhaled the fragrance. The scent made his heart beat faster and brought joy in him. This showed that he wasn't imagining the voice of his love, and that she was actually here.
But before the cat was able to get near him, the golden warrior with him blocked her path. Lionblaze stood in-between Jayfeather and the she-cat, claws unsheathe, teeth bared, and hissing. This cause the other cats to give angry glances at one another as the situation got tense.
"If you touch my brother, I will personally make sure you don't make it out this alive." Lionblaze warned. He then turned his head towards Jayfeather and said:
"Jayfeather, get out while you can. I want you to go back to camp and warn Bramblestar about these loners."
Jayfeather let out a short hiss of annoyance at this. 'Sure, now he believes I can trek through the forest on my own.' Jayfeather though. Instead of following his brother's orders, Jayfeather stood there and started to pad towards the cat.
"Who are you to order Jay's Wing." Half Moon hissed, as she felt anger rose through her. This golden cat, thinks that he's strong and all, but she knew she could fight him. Or die trying. Her anger came when the golden tom, looked at Jay's Wing and ordered him like a kit. Jay's Wing was a strong fighter, yet this cat wants him to run. Does he doubt his ability to fight? "Jay's Wing was one of the strongest and bravest sharpclaw in the lake, when we lived here!"
"Listen, we don't know who this Jay's Wing you are talking about." The other cat, a smoky gray she-cat, said.
"What do you mean you don't know about him?" Half Moon heard Dove's Wing cry out. "He's right over there. Are you mouse brained or something?"
The gray she-cat obviously took great offence at what was said, and growled at Dove's Wing. Half Moon was about to hiss, so that she can warn the she-cat to back off, when she suddenly notice Jay's Wing in front of her.
To the surprise of both the golden and gray cats, Jay's Wing stood in front of her, staring with a blank expression. She looked back at him, with a smile on her face. Looking at his eyes, she couldn't help but feel joy and warmth, as she stared at his marvelous blue orbs. But there was something wrong. She couldn't tell what it was, but his eyes were missing a certain spark in them. But she only though about it for a moment, for she was too busy enjoying his presence.
His wonderful scent entered her nostrils, as she enjoyed the smell. It was a scent she would not have forgotten and the scent that told her that it was really him. Although it was covered by an unfamiliar scent, she still knew that it was Jay's Wing. Her true love.
"H…Half Moon?" Jay's Wing said hesitantly, unsure if it was really her. She just interpreted the hesitation at his doubt of seeing her.
Hearing his voice again made her heart leap as she pushed forward and rubbed her muzzle against his. The feeling of their fur brushing was amazing, for she missed his touch so much.
"Oh, Jay's Wing, how I missed you." She said purring, as tears of joy streamed down her cheeks. She felt all her emotions, which were piled up and hidden, ready to burst, as she tried her best to control them. She tried to hide her feeling from others, not letting them know what she felt. She thought that by doing this, the pain would disappear. But it didn't, instead the pain stabbed deeper.
So know, with Jay's Wing with her, the emotions were starting to come out. As the joy pushed out of her heart. The feeling of love, his warm body against hers, made her feel something she hadn't felt for a long time.
She felt Jay's Wing stiffen, which slightly surprise her, when she suddenly nuzzled him. But his body soon softened as he nuzzled her back. She could hear a purr erupt out of his throat as he smiled at her. She knew that he was happy to see her too, as the two cats were finally united again.
"I missed you too." He said, as she felt his tears stream down his cheeks and onto her.
They stayed like that for a long time, nuzzling one another as purrs escaped their throats. The joy they felt was great and they didn't want to move, let alone leave each other's presence. It wasn't until a loud shout, from the golden tom, did they break away.
"Can someone tell me why Jayfeather is nuzzling that loner!"
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