Sorry for not writing one of these for such a long time. I was really busy. In fact, i'm still really busy. So here's a new one for you guys. I apologize for it being so short but that's the best I can do. Please continue sending in your requests for themes and keep reviewing. Thanks!

Old Bonds

Dovewing stared gloomily at her fresh-kill. What was wrong with her? She should be happy. She had finally stopped the entire relationship between her and Tigerheart. She told that traitor that she didn't want to see him anymore, that he was just another cat to her now. But then she remembered the sorrow in his eyes. The way that he pleaded with his eyes for her to forgive him. To ask her to forget everything that he had said, to just start all over again. When she refused, she remembered her heart ache as Tigerheart hung his head with sorrow. It was not all my fault. I had no choice. I did it for the good of both are clans. It was the right thing to do.

Dovewing sighed and took a bite out of her thrush. Desperate for some distraction from her thoughts, she cast her senses out into the forest. Jayfeather was collecting cat mint near the twoleg place while Lionblaze was out hunting. Curious, Dovewing searched for her sister. They haven't talked lately and it has been worrying her lately. Without knowing it, her senses have wondered towards the Shadowclan border. No! It is over. I shouldn't abuse my power. If I do, I'll end up just like Tigerstar, a monster. Despite trying to ignore it, she couldn't help but that a quick look at Shadowclan. Everything looked normal in Shadowclan. Cats were enjoying themselves in the sun, sharing tongues while some of the cats were out hunting. Where is he?

Searching for Tigerheart was almost impossible. It was just like trying to find one mice in a huge bale of hay. It just wasn't possible. But just as she was thinking about that, Tigerheart entered the Shadowclan camp. It was as if Starclan themselves wanted to mock her for their forbidden relationship. What was a forbidden relationship. She reminded herself. Not anymore.

At first glance, Tigerheart seemed to be the same cat. The same dark brown fur and amber eyes. But as she continued to observe him, she realized that there were minor changes to his behavior. He was being rudder to his clanmates and his shoulders were slumped over, almost like he has given up. Dovewing felt like her heart was being torn into pieces. She missed the days when she was with Tigerheart. When she felt like nothing could go wrong just because Tigerheart said that he would protect her.

"Dovewing, what are you doing?"

She looked up to see her sister staring at her quizzically.

"You were staring at the medicine cat den. Are you feeling alright?" Ivypool asked.

"Yeah, I'm alright."

"You must be worried about Tigerheart. You seemed really upset after that gathering. Something happened right?"

Surprised that her sister knew so much, Dovewing involuntarily nodded.

"Well let me tell you something. Tigerheart is feeling very upset but he is doing alright."

"How do you know?" Dovewing asked.

"Just trust me."

Ivypool got up and padded away. But as her sister left, Dovewing could not help but pick up a familiar scent. Shaking her head, Dovewing tried to clear up her mind. There was no way that she could have smelled Tigerheart. It was probably just her immagination.

The forest seemed gloomier every time he arrived there. The sky seemed darker, not that he could actually see the sky. It just felt worst.

"Concentrate!"

Tigerheart flinched as Hawkfrost lashed out at him with his massive paw. What was wrong with him. He had to concentrate. He knew that it would not be good to get on the bad side of Hawkfrost. When finally they were given a chance to catch their breath, Ivypool padded over to him with worried eyes.

"What are you doing? You're usually good at things like this. Why are you so bad?" Ivypool hissed.

"I don't know." He confessed, "Ever since the gathering, I have been feeling so bad."

Ivypool's eyes hardened. "You should never have gone after Dovewing. She's from Thunderclan!"

Tigerheart's tail drooped even lower. It was his fault he should never have told his clan about the herbs.

"But if you must know, Dovewing is very worried about you." A hint of worry entered Ivypool's voice, "Can you talk to her? If she continues like this, she might have to go back to doing apprentice duties."

Tigerheart's mood lightened a bit. Dovewing still cares!

"Now let's get back to training before Hawkfrost punishes us."