Heeellllllooooo again with another update! Yep, I'm still updating, so no worries. But, uh, heheh.. NO reviews? Eh, don't blame ya. It HAS been like 5 months till I updated a while ago. Though, I won't update again until I get a few reviews, you guys are my motivation after all. ;) Criticism is welcome! Oh, and thank you i-really-hope-not for entering my contest. Again, good luck to youuu!

And now, here is the special chapter!

Chapter 9

The morning was cold, but the sun was shining down on a large cat who seemed to slide through the undergrowth with surprising stealth. The shape stopped just underneath a large tree, revealing his black fur and chilling red eyes. His red gaze was narrowed in thought with a slight tip of the head. Hoot is a foolish leader. She is planning to go against Flintfang, to murder him. That will not happen, for more reasons than one. A smirk pulled at the dark tom's lips on his usually stoic face. Aine had decided to work with Flintfang, but not out of fear or thirst for power. It was simply out of respect for the seemingly fearless, gray cat. He would aid him in his mission, and achieve his goals. For now though, Aine decided to start recruiting cats. So far Berry, Peanut, Silver, and Candy had joined. "Aine!" Instantly he groaned at the sound of Candy's voice.

"Don't start again…" He hissed softly at the white she-cat padding up to him. Candy was a white she-cat with pink eyes and loved to flirt with any tom, who was also admittedly pretty. But compared to Melody, Candy's beauty was like a pile of fox-dung. Aine believed that the only reason she joined was to attempt to get to him, which she had been doing for the past few sun-rises.

"I missed you too." She cooed, her pink eyes fluttering at the tom. "Why don't we go for a walk tonight, big guy?" Her white pelt pressed against his, her smooth tailing trailing over his spine. Aine instantly pulled away, keeping a stoic expression as he cuffed Candy around the ears harshly.

He turned away and threw a "I have a mate," over his shoulder before walking away. The last thing he heard from her was a cry of protest before he was engulfed by the shadows of the trees once more.

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"I would highly suggest joining." Aine narrowed his red eyes warningly at the brown tabby tom standing in front of him.

The tom's long whiskers quivered in fear as he took a step back. "N-now listen here," he stuttered as he rushed on, "I don't want to help a m-murderer or go a-against-" His sentence was cut off by a gurgle as Aine slit his throat quickly.

"I apologize, Mole, but you are of no use." Only another gurgle was a reply as Mole's life slipped away, leaving a shell of the once-living tom. Aine stared stoically before looking at his bloody claws. "Great, I'll have to wash myself before I see Melody." His gaze, even though it was a moment, softened before turning hard again. Giving one last glance at the scene before retreating back into the trees. He tasted the air, looking for the taste and smell of fresh water. It didn't take long since there was a small stream not very far from where he talked to Mole. After cleaning his claws and taking a sip, he followed his scent trail back a few cat-tails length before managing to catch a mouse with a swift swipe of his claws. This will be for Melody when I ask her to join me. Aine smiled, actually smiled, as he found his way back to where The Group was camping.

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The first thing he saw was her fur, captivating him as it did every single time. Her soft-looking tortoiseshell fur. Melody turned towards him, smiled brightly, and quickly said goodbye to Silver, whom she was talking to moments before. He then remembered that Mole was her mate. Old mate, now. Melody bounded over to Aine, rubbing muzzles affectionately with the black tom.

"Hello, darl-oh! Is that a mouse?" Her blue eyes brightened and she gave a little bounce of excitement. He purred and dropped the mouse at her paws.

"Yes it is, it's for you."

"Have you eaten yet?" She poked the mouse with a paw, looking at Aine in concern.

He only purred, "Yes, don't worry, I did. But after your mouse, I need to talk to you."

She nodded vigorously, taking a bite before replying, "I need to talk to you as well." Aine nodded as she quickly finished the mouse with surprising speed. "Let's go!" Melody giggled and flicked his nose with her tail before speeding off into the forest.

Aine chuckled, "That's cheating!" He called out before chasing after her. Wind and foliage whipped at his pelt as he sped past trees and bushes, jumping over roots and small logs while he chased after his beloved Melody. Eventually they slowed down to a stop, both panting and heaving. "S-so.. Huff.. What did you, huff.."

"Catch your breath, huff, first mouse-brain!" Melody teased as she huffed between breathes. They stood in silence as their labored breathing eased into light panting, then Aine turned towards the tortoiseshell she-cat.

"What did you want to say?"

"Well… I'm having our kits!" Aine blinked in surprise at her quick announcement, Melody's only reaction being a bounce of her paws.

"That's.. Oh my, that's great!" He immediately smothered her by jumping onto her, both cats crashing to the ground. He licked the giddy she-cat affectionately all over her muzzle and face.

"Alright," she laughed, "what did you want to say?"

Aine grinned at her before replying, "I was wondering if you would join Flintfang and I-"

Instantly, her joy seemed to fade. "Flintfang? But, doesn't he want to…? No, I'm sorry, I can't." She pushed him off her and stood up, shaking out her pelt. "It isn't right, what he is doing. Plus, I need to focus on our future kits, and us." With every word, Aine's gaze seemed to darken further and further, until his eyes became unreadable. "Do you… Do you understand?" Silence, only pure silence. "Aine, my lo-"

"I love you, Melody, and I'm sorry for what I'm about to do."

She only looked at him with a concerned frown, "What do you mean-" Melody was cut off as the large, black tom suddenly tackled her back to the grassy ground, but not in an affectionate embrace. "W-what are you doing?!"

"I-I'm sorry.." He stuttered, his eyes still unreadable. "But these are my orders for those who refuse… No matter who they may be." He pressed his paws against her throat, hesitating.

"It's okay… I love you.." She whispered in a comforting tone, making him feel disgusted at himself as Aine gazed into her reassuring blue eyes for one last time.

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"...and I forgive you."

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I'm so sorry, Melody, I will make it up to you..

Author's note:

I actually have nothing to say here. ;-;

- Silly

Editors Note:

Got to edit this one. Forgot Silly did this. Lol. See yall next chapter.

- Deva