Chapter 8

OK! So I kind of wanted to do a special-feel-packed chapter so don't hate me! I have only a few notes before I leave! 1. Yes I am continuing Storme Academy, just a little later on, so BE PATEINT! 2. If you read Bloodlines, you would know Flamestorm moved on from Larkstar when she died, and that Larkstar claimed she was fine. She lied. Larkstar was broken, and honestly still is. So without further ado, this surprise chapter starting Larkstar!

Larkstar was sitting in her nest when Flamestar entered with Bluestream, so close, that they were touching pelts. Larkstar immediately felt her heart sink, but she smiled. Put on a straight face Larkstar, come on. Larkstar forced her smiled.

"Can I help you?" She asked, partially snapping. Flamestar snickered and Bluestream moved closer to him.

"Now Larky stop snapping," he snickered. Butterflies filled Larkstar's belly, but she forced them down.

"Don't call me Larky," she snapped, frightening them. Flamestar smiled sheepishly and pulled Bluestream close. "What do you want, shouldn't you two be off flirting somewhere?" Larkstar saw how her jab made Flamestar tense.

"We just came to tell you that you need to join us on the border patrol," Bluestream smiled. Her beautiful tabby silver fur was glossy and groomed, while Larkstar's pelt was ragged and messy. She immediately started smoothing her fur down, making Bluestream giggle. Oh I really want to call her my naughty word, but she's way to likelable1 Larkstar scowled and followed them to the tunnel entrance where Sparrowflight, Stormwind, Berryfoot, and Reedfur were waiting.

"I'm sorry I wasn't aware I was on this border patrol, I was still sleeping," she hissed, glaring at Flamestar, who only shrugged and winked at her. Mouse-brain.

"It's fine," Sparrowflight said smirking. "I guess in your old age you forget easily," she smirked. Larkstar flicked her tail annoyed and butted her daughter playfully.

"I'm not old!" Larkstar cried. Everyone laughed, and Reedfur smiled at her.

"Ah Sparrowflight, your mom's not old, still gorgeous at lest," he cooed. Larkstar blushed and Sparrowflight made a gagging noise.

"Save it for your nests," Sparrowflight gagged. Larkstar flicked her daughter with her tail.

"Oh shush," she said blushing. "Let's patrol!" Berryfoot rolled her eyes.

"Thanks for your permission Larkstar," she sighed, obviously annoyed. Larkstar gave her a puzzled look, but Berryfoot only shrugged. Whatever, her loss! I'm an amazing cat!

During the patrol, Larkstar suddenly felt a tug on her tail. She snapped her head back to see Flamestar frowning. "Hey what's your deal today?" He asked, annoyed.

"What do you mean?!" Larkstar snapped, louder than intended.

"Hey shush! I just mean, you were flirting with Reedfur and everything, and I was wondering if you two were like a thing or something," he said nonchalant. Larkstar felt very, very angry now.

"Oh I see how it is you little tomcat! So it's ok for you to get a new mate, WHEN I DIE! But it's not ok for me to harmlessly flirt with Reedfur when you've obviously moved on?! Ugh I can't believe you! Stay out of my sight!" Larkstar snarled at her ex-mate.

Flamestar stood there. "Who's to say that I don't care about you?" He said in a voice that was barely a whisper. Larkstar stared at him, appalled. "Larky, of course I still care about you, and yes I have moved on but I'll always love you. I mean I'm sure Reedfur is fine and all but-" Larkstar silenced him with the death glare.

"Well done ruining a nice speech. Oh watch this!" Larkstar pranced over to Reedfur, putting on her best, 'I'm adorable' face.

"Oh! Hey Larkstar," Reedfur smiled. Larkstar suddenly smashed her nose against Reedfur's, causing shocked gasps to fly between her patrol.

Mom?!" Sparrowflight cried, chuckling nervously.

Larkstar finally pulled away, smiling. Wow. Reedfur sat there stunned, as did Flamestar and Bluestream. "W-Why did you d-do that?" Reedfur asked, shaking a little in happiness.

"I wanted to, I might be falling for you," she cooed. Larkstar nuzzled Reedfur, purring loudly. She looked to where Flamestar was walking back to camp, tail dragging. Larkstar felt a pang of guilt.

"Flamestar?" Bluestream called, before chasing after him. "What's wrong my love?" Larkstar heard her mumble. D-Did I just ruin something?

Sparrowflight shot her the 'I'm happy for you look' before walking over to her mom. "Nice job momma, Reedfur really nice, and I think dad will be ok, after all, he did get another mate too."

Larkstar led her over to a quiet corner. "Spar, I love you, but… ugh I don't know," she said exasperated. "I like Reedfur and all, but I don't know if I want another mate already, I think I'll take it slow with him," she said. Sparrowflight nodded and smiled.

"I love you mom, so I spurt you. But I think you need to talk to dad," she said. Larkstar nodded, but looked back at Reedfur. Sparrowflight noticed and giggled. "I'll tell him you had something to take care of," she winked.

Larkstar nuzzled her daughter and ran after Flamestar. After running for a while, she finally found him sitting under a tree, frowning. "Hey," she said awkwardly. He stared at her, his eyes shone with pain.

"D-Do you really like him?" He asked. Larkstar tensed and and nodded. Flamestar hung his head sadly.

"Well I love you, but I kind of like Reedfur, besides, you love Bluestream."

"Of course I love Bluestream, b-but that doesn't mean I like it if you have feelings for someone else." He explained. Larkstar didn't know how to feel. Happy that he still loved her? Or angry that he wasn't ok with you moving on, when her CERNTAINLY had? Both.

"Flamestar I love you, but please doesn't my happiness mean anything to you? You moved on, and now it's my turn," she half pleaded, have ordered. Flamestar just started at her, tears brimming his eyes.

"Oh Larkstar," he cried. "I loved you, we had a daughter, but you're right. We have to move on," he said sternly. Duh I knew that! I just told you that! Humph. "I'll always love you, but I love Bluestream," he hissed, suddenly angry.

"Flamestar I know, I- "

"No, let me finish," he hissed, cutting her off. Larkstar just started at him. "I loved you Larkstar," he cried. "Why, why did you do this to me?!"

"DO THIS TO YOU?! YOU MOVED ON A WEEK AFTER I DIED!" Larkstar screamed. Flamestar stood his ground, matching her angry mood. "I had to sit in Starclan, waiting for you, only to see you move on from me," she cried. "Do you know how hard it was for me to watch you confess your love to Bluestream?! You broke me!"

Flamestar frowned and let a few tears fall. "I-I'm so sorry Larkstar, I-I'm so sorry," he said sadly. She stared at him, sympathy filling her heart.

"Flamestar let me find my happiness, because you found yours," she said finally. "I love you and always will, but I like Reedfur too ok? Please," she pleaded.

Flamestar looked into her eyes and finally smiled. He nodded and licked her cheek. "Yes, yes of course," he said, wiping a tear away. He leaned in close, inches away from her face and whispered. "I will always love you."

He walked away, and left Larkstar shivering and confused. Ah Flamestar, you confusing tomcat.

Not too bad for feels, but this was hard for me to write XD -Majesty