I just finished reading Twilight. -sobs- killed him off for that reason...;(

Disclamier: If I owned Warrions, Cinderpelt would still be here, as well as Sootfur, Bluestar, Graystripe, -names off cats-

::Savin' Me - Cinderpelt::

Claws scrapped against my side and I yowled, whipping around and slashed the large badger. Blood poured from my side. My lame hind leg twisted painfully and I nearly tumbled until Brackenfur jumped on the badger's back, biting into it's neck. It cried out, thrashing around with blood pouring from it's wound. My balance returned, and hissing, I helped Brackenfur chase the badger off the territory. Panting and short of breath, Brackenfur turned to me, bleeding from several wounds. His eyes were wide with excitement, fear, and concern.

"Cinderpelt, Sorreltail's kitting!" he panted, and was almost immediatly attacked by a badger. He jumped out of the way just in time, and motioned for me to follow him. Sorreltail was kitting, and not at a good time. A pang of regret and pain shot through me as I realized Leafpool wasn't there to help...And it was probably my fault.

Prison gates won't open up for me

On these hands and knees, I'm crawlin'

Oh, I reach for you

I'm terrified of these four walls

These iron bars can't hold my soul in

I tried desperatly to push these thoughts from my mind, but they stay even as I neared the nursery, dodging crying badgers and hissing warriors. My heart thudded in my chest, and I realized I was needed to help Sorreltail, and needed to get my mind off of Leafpool. StarClan, watch over her... I pleaded as I stepped past Squrrielflight, barking instructions as Brackenfur headed back into the battle.

Sorreltail layed in a huddle on the bed of moss, her body shuddering and shivering with convulsions. She was kitting, no doubt. Limping on my injuried leg, I remembered StarClan's warning, warning of my death, and wondered, maybe, that it would be today...

All I need is you

(Come please, I'm callin')

And, oh, I scream for you

(Hurry, I'm fallin',

I'm fallin')

"Sorreltail, I'm here," I meowed, sitting down and licking the she-cat on the ears. "You'll be fine." The young she-cat whimpered in pain, her breath coming in short gasps as convulsions of pain racked her body. Immediatly I was struck with the pain of my first loss, as an apprentice. Silverstream...

I shook my head; no time to dwell in the past. I kept a close eye on Sorreltail, glad to see that my own wound on my side wasn't bleeding any longer. I heard the battle raging outside, and my body tensed. What if this was it, not only for her, but for her Clan? She shuddered, not wanting to believe StarClan would kill an entire clan of cats.

I heard a cry of alarm from the entrance and Sorreltail's head shot up. I whipped around, blue eyes narrowed and pelt bristling. A badger lumbered into the den, hissing and spitting. I heard Sorreltail give a wail of alarm, and the badger lunged toward her.

Show me what it's like

To be the last one standing

And teach me wrong from right

And I'll show you what I can be

"StarClan, help me!" I cried loudly, intercepting the badgers attack on Sorreltail by leaping headfirst on it. The badger roared, nearly losing footing. I bit into his ear, clinging tightly and scratching with my hind legs. But it did no good. After a moment, the badger threw me aside, and I grunted as I collided with the wall.

I quickly stood, wobbling on my injuried leg, and was suddenly struck with so many memories. My life was flashing before my eyes, and I knew it was my time as I leaped at the badger again. I fought, hissing and clawing, but again, the badger threw me aside like a rag doll, and this time, countered it.

He was on me before I could scramble to my paws. He roared, and a single claw slashed deeply into my side. White hot pain flashed before my vision and I yowled, feeling the blood leak from my body. I opened my eyes, watching the badger lumber closer to me before black creeped into my vision and claimed it.

x-x-x-x-x

And say it for me, say it to me

And I'll leave this life behind me

Say it if it's worth savin' me

x-x-x-x-x

"Cinderpelt, it's me, Leafpool. Wake up."

I heard a famliar voice whispering my name, and thats what brung me back into consciousness. My eyes fluttered open, barely having enough strenght to keep them that way. I looked up to see Leafpool standing over me, concern and fear etched in her face. A tortoishell she-cat stood behind her, along with a dark gray she-cat, but when they stood, Leafpool seemed to not notice. Cinderpelt watched them, realizing that they were the past fallen medicine cats of ThunderClan; Spottedleaf and Yellowfang, my old mentor.

My gaze returned to Leafpool who stood looking at me panickingly. "Leafpool..." I looked at my apprentice warmly and with relife. She was okay. "I prayed to StarClan you would come back..."

I shifted my weight, not hearing what Leafpool said next. My hind leg cramped and I remembered vividly the day I was hit on the Thunderpath as an apprentice. I winched, hearing only the end of Leafpool's words.

"...so sorry. Cinderpelt, please don't die!"

Heaven's gates won't open up for me

With these broken wings I'm fallin'

All I see is you

And these city walls ain't got no love for me

I'm on the edge of the eightenth story

When Leafpool started to try and stop the bleeding, Cinderpelt shook her head gently, staring at her apprentice. "Stop it. I'm well on my way to StarClan." Memories flashed before my eyes. I felt the pain of losing Silverstream by the river. I felt the horrible grief of losing Yellowfang in the fire. I felt the excitement of taking Firestar's daughter as my apprentice. Everything was there.

"I know I'm dying, Leafpool," I rasped, closing my eyes for a moment. "I knew...for awhile...StarClan told me."

"And...you said nothing?" There was hurt in Leafpool's voice, and I shook my head weakly, opening my eyes droopingly.

Oh, I scream for you

(Come please, I'm callin')

And all I need from you

(Hurry, I'm fallin'

I'm fallin')

"And now...I leave, knowing my Clan is taken care of." My gaze wandered to Spottedleaf and Yellowfang, who neared closer, and with each step I felt lighter and sleepier. "You are a great medicine cat, Leafpool. Take care of your clan now."

Gently, Spottedleaf touched her nose to mine, and I closed my weak eyes, letting one last breath escape my body before I let go, my final words hanging in the air.

Show me what it's like

To be the last one standing

And teach me wrong from right

And I'll show you what I can be

And say it for me, say it to me

And I'll leave this life behind me

Say it if it's worth savin' me

We will always be watching over you...

All I need is you

(Come please, I'm callin')

And, oh, I scream for you

(Hurry, I'm fallin'

I'm fallin'

I'm fallin'...)

x.xEnd of Chapterx.x

-sobs- How sad. Cinderpelt is gone forever from our lives. -layes marigold on Cinderpelt's grave- Please review. Show your love for the dearly departed Cinderpelt, and don't forget the rest of the fallen warriors.

SoL