Here's another one! Ugh, nine more and I'll be half way there... *is half-dead* My mom kicked me out of the house today... sigh... anyway, enjoy!!

Stronger Than Me

Oh, Brambleclaw, I'm sorry, but I am quite jealous of you, my brother. I'm not angry with you, but you seem to be so much stronger that me, in so

many ways.

You led us on the journey to sun-drown place, brother. You fought off those rats that took a bite out of my shoulder. I watched as you tried not to

get close to Squirrelpaw. I knew why, brother, you didn't try to show affection to her. You didn't want to be hurt inside if the journey ended badly

for one of you. You led us strongly, Brambleclaw, and you kept us safe. I thank you for that now.

When we were apprentices, you were the intelligent one, and you stood strong to Smallear's taunts. I crumbled under pressure and ran from the

Clan that birthed me to live with our father. I was wrong, brother. I shouldn't have left you. I'm sorry.

I watched as you and Squirrelflight became close and then separated. At the time, I couldn't believe how blind you were to her love. She was

practically throwing herself at you, while you were throwing yourself at Hawkfrost and Tigerstar. I couldn't believe you would follow them, just for

your own ambitions. I refused to follow them, as you know.

I was so, so proud when Firestar announced at the Gathering that you were the deputy, permanently. I felt bad for Graystripe, since he was the

rightful deputy, but I also knew that you had stopped seeing Tigerstar, and you would lead the Clan to glory when it was your time.

Really, Brambleclaw, the only thing I have above you is a real mate with real kits. When Hollyleaf exposed their secret at the Gathering, it was

easy to see that Squirrelflight never told you. I was so angry with her, brother, for she didn't realize what a great cat you are and that you

deserve to be trusted with many lives.

I would not have been able to stand that, Brambleclaw. You are so much stronger than me.

That was Tawnypelt and how she really feels about Brambleclaw! :D