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STANDING STILL
Death.
I'd never seen death.
What was it like?
How did it happen?
Why did it happen?
Where did they go?
Death was just a word to me as I grew up.
I never knew death.
But now I know.
Runningpaw was named for her tireless energy. She was always moving, bustling around to help other cats.
Oh, dear, sweet, beautiful Runningpaw…
I miss her so much.
Our last few moments together were precious.
"Runningpaw, you promise you'll stay safe?" I begged the sleek black she-cat. Her green eyes glowed with amusement. "I promise, Mallowpaw. I'll see you when the battle is over, okay?"
I swallowed and nodded shakily as I watched her scurry over to the camp entrance. We'd caught ShadowClan hunting on our territory, and Brightstar was determined to put an end to it.
I waited a long time. I sat there between two senior warriors, guarding the camp incase any ShadowClan tried to sneak in. I shifted my paws anxiously and tried to pass the time by watching Silverpelt pop up against the darkening sky.
Finally, Brightstar appeared from the lush trees that surrounded the camp. I nearly stopped breathing when I saw two warriors helping Runningpaw limp past us.
"Runningpaw!" I darted over to her as the warriors set her down on the ground. Her eyes were just barely cracked open. Blood poured from her throat and head, and soaked the earth scarlet. She sat up beside me, grunting as she used the last of her energy to heave herself to her paws. "Mallowpaw…" she mumbled.
"What is it?" I scooted closer to her, my heart thudding 10 foxlengths per second.
"I love you."
"Don't die, Runningpaw…" I sobbed. She suddenly stopped breathing and her eyes stopped blinking.
And for the first time, Runningpaw was standing still.
Awh. Sad. And short. o.o
xx-Starfall-xx