AN: So here we are, the 5th chap of Guided by a Lilly's Light! Exciting stuff is going to happen in the upcoming chapters, I gurantee it! Big huge shoutout to my super beta Emberstar- phoenix lover! Thanx a bunch! Enjoy the story!

Chapter 5: Leaving

"Wow." Was all Rain mewed as Lilly finished telling him about her dream, not leaving a single detail out.

"Yeah, I know. What am I going to do, Rain? I felt so sure about my decision when I was still dreaming, but now I just...I just..."

Rain pressed closer to her and rested his chin atop her head, chuckling. "I guess now is a bad time to say I told you so."

Lilly gave him a look. "You think?"

Lilly padded away from him, her tail drooping. How could she not think this through? She was so rash and impulsive, and now look where it got her! How was she going to break it to her family? Gather them together and say "Guess what, guys! I'm going on a long and perilous journey, to God knows where, because some dead cats told me to." Yeah, like that'll work!

Rain put his tail around her shoulders, trying to comfort her. "Just remember, that no matter what, Lilly, I'll always be here for you."

Her eyes warmed with affection. "Thanks, Rain." She whispered. "I'm so lucky to have a friend like you."

Rain tore his gaze from hers. Oh, the unfairness of it all! Just when he started to feel close to her, something had to rip her away. "It's not right." He muttered.

"What?"

"This, Lilly! All of this isn't right! How could these cats contact you, out of the blue, and expect you to drop everything to help them out, with THEIR problems!" Rain yowled, as he stormed around the cavern.

Lilly sighed. "It's not like they forced it upon me, Rain. I was the one who got caught up in the moment, and foolishly agreed to a promise I couldn't keep."

"What are you talking about, Lilly, you can keep it." Rain muttered while his tirade around the cavern started to wind down. "You said so yourself, they said you had potential. Heck, they even gave you a special power. So, don't even say that."

"I guess." She mewed quietly, her eyes fixated on the stone floor of the cavern.

Rain turned his head towards her, his dark blue eyes intense. "I'm coming with you."

"What!" She exclaimed, as her attention snapped back to him.

He nodded. "Going out there while doubting yourself will only get you killed, even with your celestial speed. So, I'm going with you to prevent that."

"But, Rain!"

"No buts, Lilly. Besides, did you really think I'd let you go alone?"

She laughed. "Yeah, I guess that was pretty stupid of me, huh."

"You think." He retorted, quirking a brow.

Lilly shifted her gaze towards the skylight, the moonlight still seeping through the small opening, turning everything it touched silver. "What time is it?"

Rain yawned. "Probably around 1 A.M, why?"

Lilly turned her gaze toward her closest friend, her countenance serious and her tone filled with urgency. "Because, we are leaving...now."

"What! Why?"

"Simple, my family wakes up around 6 o' clock, and I want to be a nice distance away from here, in case they try to bring me back." She explained as she started to leave the cavern, Rain hot on her heels.

"Lilly, but this is so sudden, and what are we going to do for food? Or shelter?"

"You said so yourself, Rain, warriors hunt for their food. As for shelter, I'm sure we'll find something." Lilly continued walking down the tunnels until she found the entrance to the cave Rain and her found earlier. 'It seemed like forever since we've last been here.' She thought to herself, as she exited the cave. 'So much has happened in such a short time...too much.' She looked behind her, checking if Rain was still there, or if he had decided to bolt.

He chuckled. "I'm a tomcat of my word, Lilly, you know that." He said, easing her unspoken doubts. "I wouldn't leave you now, especially after all the ranting and raving I did."

Lilly nodded.

"Well," Rain continued, padding up next to her. "My only question is...where do we go from here? How, exactly, do we get to ThunderClan?"

"I guess we go towards the city." Lilly suggested, walking towards the edge of the grassy plain, still wet from the storm, to a cliff overlooking a huge sprawling city. Even at 1 in the morning, it was very much alive with the lights of various buildings and skyscrapers shining, giving the city an unnatural glow.

Rain followed her to the cliff, and sighed in relief as his paws touched dry grass. He HATED when grass was wet. "That's a lot of ground we have to cover in a short amount of time." He pointed out as he started to lick his right forepaw.

Lilly glanced at him, before returning her gaze towards the city. "Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top."

Rain stopped licking his paw. "Where did you hear that?"

She flashed him a smile, though he could tell she was about to burst into tears. "Charles." Her heart ached as she remembered the chivalrous German Shepherd, fully knowing that once she left the neighborhood she will never see him again.

He nodded as he twined his tail with hers. "Why don't you meet me up at that hill over there?" He offered, as he pointed with his tail towards a small rise a little bit beyond the cave they exited from.

Lilly nodded.

When she was sure Rain was out of earshot, she let out a small sob. "I hope I made the right choice." She whispered as she felt a cool breeze ruffle her fur. She turned her gaze towards the dark houses of her former neighborhood. Until she found ThunderClan, she was 90% sure that there would be no place she could truly call home.

She had mostly good memories of this place. Enjoying warm days with Daisy, her white furred sister. She recalled playing with Dusty in the pile of rust colored leaves Mr. Gordon raked up in the fall. In the winter, she would curl up next to Charles on the rug right in front of the fireplace. Just a couple of days ago, she assisted Mrs. Gordon with her garden, planting numerous colorful blossoms. Sadly, she would never partake in those pleasant activities ever again. She would not make any more fond memories with her family, Charles, and the Gordons. She took a deep breath as she whispered her final goodbyes, hoping the breeze would carry them to her loved ones.

AN: Well, that's the end of Lilly's kittypet life. Thanks for sticking with me my dear readers, but I would totally appreciate some totally awesome reviews! It lets me know you care about this story of mine! I love hearing from you guys! Please don't be shy!

~Pika