Chapter 4
Almost there… not
Leopardstar pov:
The last thing I remembered was slowly sinking to the bottom of the pond. I desperately needed air, my lungs were burning. I guessed that Mistyfoot felt the same. I had to swim to the surface and then to the shore. But I couldn't leave my loyal deputy behind. I grabbed her scruff in my strong jaws and started to paddle upward. I eventually surfaced with Mistyfoot and treaded water for a minute. I felt Mistyfoot struggle in my grasp and open her eyes. "Leopardstar! You saved me from drowning! Thank you so much." I dropped her and together we swam to shore. Once there I collapsed on the dry sand and instantly shut my eyes to sleep.
Mistyfoot pov:
I was saved at last! Now I feel really guilty; Leopardstar saved my life after I tried to kill her. I curled up next to Leopardstar and fell asleep. I had nightmares about drowning and never being heard of again. "Good morning Leopardstar, again, thank you for saving me from drowning back there." Leopardstar didn't answer but nodded so I know that she heard me. I was starving but couldn't even think about going back in that pond. Leopardstar padded away from the water and back to the river that should take us to the lost Skyclan. And I gratefully followed her. After about a couple miles we were tiring. I slumped down in an elder bush. "Leopardstar, I'm pooped. Let's stop for the night." She grunted in agreement. I went to the river's edge and caught two trout. I walked back to Leopardstar who was shaping a nest and placed down the fish. I quickly finished the first and nudged the second fish closer to Leopardstar. "Thanks Mistyfoot, but I can catch my own. I am not a kit you know." I shrugged and ate the other fish. I stepped into our shared nest and fell asleep.
Leopardstar pov:
I caught my own two fish and greedily gulped them down. Then I padded to the nest and lie down next to Mistyfoot; 'snore'. I woke up expecting to be in my den but yet again, next to Mistyfoot. I was starting to get sick of her. I decided that I would pretend to scout ahead but would really cut through the trees and go back to camp. "Err, Mistyfoot, I'm going to scout ahead. Bye" I rushed off and when I was a safe distance away I leaped into the bushes. I made sure to be absolutely silent when I cut through the trees and went to Riverclan. Screw Skyclan, I doubt that they even exist. It must be a tale for kits. I kept going on with a steady pace until I heard a cat mumbling. I scented Mistyfoot; I quickly rolled in a patch of ferns to hide my smell. I crouched in the ferns and waited for Mistyfoot to leave. I noticed that it was already getting dark so I crept out of the trees and padded to the river. I flashed out my paw when I saw a dark shadow swim by. I had caught a piece of seaweed. That must mean there is an ocean nearby. I heard a squawk and looked up, I saw a gull passing overhear with seaweed in its beak. I realized that it dropped a piece of seaweed somewhere back where Mistyfoot is. I crept back in the trees and found another patch of ferns to sleep in. I was asleep in seconds; 'snore'.
Mistyfoot pov:
I wonder why Leopardstar rushed off so quickly. Ah ha! She must want some alone time. It's getting dark, Leopardstar must be back soon. I can't stop without finding her. Even though I as tired as a twoleg out as sea I have to go on. I am so tired I can't fulfill my mental promise. I must stop; I was lying down and falling asleep in moments. 'Snore'.