Chapter's three up! Yay! Will things work out for Fireheart and Sandstorm? Read to find out.
Disclaimer: I don't own Warriors, Erin does. However, I do own the mysterious she-cat in the next chapter.
The next day was a total nightmare for Sandstorm. And so was the day after that, and the next day too. She was heart broken. How could Fireheart think that? Maybe it's because I used to tease him along with Dustpelt when we were apprentices, she thought. I'll have to change that.
But things weren't going the way Sandstorm had hoped they would. Fireheart had avoided her the whole day. Every time she tried to strike out a conversation with him, he would find some excuse to go away. She became very frustrated until finally a chance came.
Fireheart had to arrange an evening patrol so he told Whitestorm, Dustpelt (much to her annoyance), Brightpaw, Darkstripe and her. Finally! A chance to talk to Fireheart! When Fireheart split groups, she went with Fireheart and Dustpelt, although Fireheart was rather reluctant about it.
But things weren't what they seem to be. Fireheart ignored the whole time and Dustpelt was always trying to flirt with her. She ignored him, and by the time they got back from patrol she headed straight for her nest.
That night, Fireheart went to talk with Cinderpelt. "Hey! Fireheart! What's up?" Cinderpelt asked. "You look gloomy today. What's wrong with Sandstorm? She seemed pretty sad to me." "Well, you see, um, well, you know the other day when I asked Sandstorm to hunt with me? I was planning to tell her about my true feelings, but the conversation with Dustpelt made me change my mind", he said.
Cinderpelt gave him a curious glance. "What was the conversation about, Fireheart?" Fireheart quickly told the medicine cat about the conversation he had with Dustpelt. "So you see, Sandstorm and I are not meant for each other", he said. "What nonsense!" Cinderpelt said angrily. "Has bees went into your head? Sandstorm chose you, not Dustpelt, just you. She loves you with all her heart. Any cat can see that!"
Fireheart was dumbfounded. What have I done? He thought. I just broke the heart of the one I love. Now Sandstorm will hate me forever! As if she had read his thoughts, Cinderpelt said: "Go apologize. Sandstorm loves you too much to let go. She has tried to talk to you since. I sure she will forgive." "Thanks Cinderpelt. I wonder what I will do without you", Fireheart said. "Nonsense", she said. "Now go and talk to Sandstorm. Good luck!"
Fireheart started to race toward the warrior's den. I've got to apologize, he said to himself. I love you Sandstorm. I will no longer deny it.
As he entered the den, he saw Sandstorm laying there, her eyes wide open. "So you couldn't sleep, eh?" he said sheepishly. "I couldn't, Fireheart", she replied. Why is he talking to me? She thought. Did I do something wrong? "Me neither", he said.
"Look Sandstorm, I'm sorry about the other day. I shouldn't have said that to you, had I known the harm I did to you. "It was alright. You can't help what you feel", she replied, her voice shaking. "Don't cry", Fireheart said. "Sandstorm, I love you. I know I should've said that the other night, but I don't know what came over me." He didn't mention Dustpelt, not wanting to ruin her friendship with the tom. "It's alright. I love you too", Sandstorm said.
The two lied down on the ground, side by side, pelt brushing pelt. Finally, he thought as he closed his eyes. Finally.
Author's note: It's not over yet! Dustpelt will come up with yet another plan!!!