Hi, everyone. Sorry for taking too long to post but I hope you like this Chapet. And, if you are interested, I'm hold this super cool contest. It's about the "His Point of View" part of Silver and Shadows. Read the end for more information!
Waterpaw's POV
Waterpaw had collapsed the minute she hit the apprentice den. But she couldn't sleep. She couldn't get her heart to stop pounding, she couldn't get herself to stop thinking about how Shadowpaw and maybe even Halfpaw might be waiting for her by the river and she would never show. I don't like him, she thought. So I can go. Even if I do, I can keep it under control. Her whole body, mind and soul, was divided. One side opposing the whole thing said this situation had dangerous written all over it. The other side that believed Waterpaw could control it said she had to give herself a chance. If anything got out of control she would stop. Waterpaw chose the latter and got out of the den. Everyone was sound asleep as she slipped into the forest, her fur visible through the night.
When Waterpaw got to the river, she saw a tom pacing back on forth on the other smile. She felt her heart flutter. It was Halfpaw.
"Shadowpaw told me to help you since he has things to do tonight," Halfpaw easily crossed the border over to her, his amber eyes watching her.
"What kind of things?" Waterpaw asked involuntarily.
Halfpaw shook his head, "No matter how close my brother and I are, we're still rivals. Battling for the place to be leader."
I saw the look on Halfpaw's face. He didn't want to do this, "You don't want to do this. Why do you?"
Halfpaw looked surprised for a while, then he flickered his tail to her ear and purred, "If you must know, its because of our dad. Ever since our mother died, he's had no interest in us. If one of us becomes leader, we'll have his approval."
Waterpaw shook her head, "That's not right. If you want his approval you have to do what you want to do, only in a unique way. If you do what he wants to do and you get his approval, you won't have any approval of your own to give yourself."
Halfpaw was quiet for a second before he asked quietly, "What are you trying to say?"
"You, Halfpaw," Waterpaw purred, "Are one selfless cat. Think about yourself for a change."
Halfpaw watched her intently until she was sure she felt the heat on her fur. His soft and warm eyes turned hard and dark as he bunched on his paws and glowered at me.
He tackled me.
Waterpaw felt the mud on her pelt, soft and damp. She struggled against him thinking, I made him angry.
Halfpaw jumped off her almost immediately and glared at her, "You should have defended yourself. I this happened with some other cat you would be killed! I thought you might have more moves or something to defend yourself!"
"That's why I got off my tail and came here, fur-ball," Waterpaw growled, "Why would I be here if I knew how to defend myself, if I knew anything!"
They stood there glaring at each other until a shadow appeared between them.
"I leave you two alone and this is what happens," Shadowpaw narrowed his eyes, "What happened?"
Waterpaw whipped around, "I knew this wasn't going to work. I was too desperate to see that it wasn't going to. Well, thanks for everything but I think I'm good now."
Waterpaw stalked away. She didn't get anywhere when Shadowpaw jumped on top of her, making her fall flat on the ground.
"No, Waterpaw wait," Shadowpaw helped her up, "I want to help now. It's not safe for you to run around with no defense moves. You could get seriously hurt."
"Why do you care?" I hissed even though my heart fluttered again when he acted like he cared.
"Because, mouse-brain," Halfpaw jumped back over the border and disappeared through the trees but I could hear him say, "You've become important to him."
Shadowpaw hissed at the disappearing shadow of Halfpaw. Waterpaw turned to Shadowpaw, "What is he talking about, Shadowpaw."
"I can't tell you," he looked at her intently, "Because if I do, you might run away from me."
Damn her stupid curiosity. She couldn't help it when she said, "I won't run just tell me," her curiosity had won over her logic.
Shadowpaw's eyes went wide, "Are you sure?"
Waterpaw nodded eagerly. What was he going to say? Pit it out already.
Shadowpaw nodded and gazed at her with fire in his eyes, "The first night we met, I thought you were weak and useless. But Waterpaw, you're so much more. You're strong and smart and I know you can fight. You know how to defend yourself with words. All you have to do is learn with your claws."
Shadowpaw paused and leaned closer, "Now, every time I see you and I can't look away and I find myself thinking about you during the day and wishing night would come. When I remember we're in different clans and there might be other toms that want you like I do…I can't take it. You've won me over without even trying, Waterpaw."
Waterpaw enjoyed a whole 5 seconds of confusion. Then, the whole world crashed down on her shoulders. She wasn't sure she was still standing and when Shadowpaw helped her, his fur softly brushed hers. She jumped back.
"You said you won't run," Shadowpaw looked sad.
If only he knew he did the same to her, "I won't. Just don't come any closer okay? Let me get my thoughts…and feelings in check."
"Waterpaw, do you feel the same way?"
The question caught her off guard and she almost fell again. She gulped. Why why why did everything lead to this? Why did Starclan make her match with Shadowpaw.
Finding no way out of it, Waterpaw told the truth, "Honestly, my heart suddenly learns to do gymnastics when I see you. It won't stop pounding in my chest," Waterpaw continued softly, "When our pelts touch I feel…complete. It feels so good but it hurts so bad because its only for a night and nothing more."
Shadowpaw looked at her and looked distracted, "The river makes your eyes look like shinning emeralds."
Waterpaw blinked and took a step back, "This has to stop, Shadowpaw. You have to compete for being leader. You don't have time for this…and it can ruin your reputation."
Shadowpaw wasn't listening, "Their so mesmerizing," finally, he came back to focus and licked her check, "You're so beautiful."
"I…" Water paw couldn't stay away anymore. She realized the first side had been right. She wasn't strong enough to stop her feelings for Shadowpaw. But she hadn't listen to that side and now she was heading into a dangerous situation.
Waterpaw tucked her head under Shadowpaw's chin, feeling blissful. She was already in the Danger Zone. It was too late to turn back now.
His point of view
Walking back home, he thought of the events of the night. He had gotten to spend some time with Waterpaw at least, even though half the night she was with his brother. He was used to Waterpaw being hot-tempered and strong that the words she spoke tonight had shocked him. She made him think about what he actually wanted to do about his competition with his brother for being leader.
As he collapsed on his pile of moss next to his brother, he smelled a faint scent of her Riverclan wiff. He breathed it in. Ah, Waterpaw, how you make me dream.
He faded off into a world of only him and her.
OKAY GUYS! HOW DID YOU LIKE IT? REVIEW, ACCEPTING GOOD AND/OR BAD COMMENTS. ALSO, I'M ACCEPTING SUGGESTIONS.
Which brings me to the CONTEST I'M HOSTING! Here it is: YOU KNOW ABOUT "HIS POINT OF VIEW" BUT DO YOU KNOW WHICH BROTHER IT IS? IS IT SHADOWPAW, OR HALFPAW THAT IS TALKING IS "HIS POINT OF VIEW". IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW, COMMENT YOU ANSWER. IF YOU GET IT RIGHT. THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW IF IT'S WRONG OR RIGHT IS IF YOU WAIT FOR CHAPTER 5. SO REVIEW ALL YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE I POST CHAPTER 5.
DO YOU KNOW WHO "HIS POINT OF VIEW IS? DO YOU THINK ITS SHADOWPAW? OR HALFPAW? REVIEW/COMMENT WHAT YOU THINK BEFORE I POST THE 5TH CHAPTER. YOU WILL FIND OUT WHOSE POINT OF VIEW IT IS IN THE 5TH CHAPTER. BUT IF I DON'T GET MORE THAN 5 ANSWERS, THE SECRET WILL NEVER BE REVIELED.
I feel like going "mwahahaha" but lol that would be wierd. But I AM serious about the competietion. If I don't get more than 5 answers, the answer will be posponed to chapter 6 or somthing.