Chapter 10

So I'm very sorry for my absence again, I got a little sick, so sorry. Also I'm scarping Storme Academy because I lost interest in writing it, and got sidetracked, but after the Storm Series ends, I'll be making a book similar to Storme Academy after so don't worry. Also Cap, Fox, and Keeper would you like to help me write that book after the Storm Series? ANYWAY! This chapter is in Nightfall's POV, and Keeper edited this chapter, so thanks Keeper! Bye guys! Also be sure to check out Deerspot's Path, written by KalypsoKari87! It has a lot of potential and is really good! BYE!

Nightfall was curled up next to Terror in his den. She moved a little farther away from him, feeling disgusted with herself. I can't do this, I can't! I need to get out! She carefully padded out of his nest, but squeaked slightly when she stepped on a bur. Nightfall suddenly smiled and grabbed the bur with her teeth and placed in Terror nest. That'll teach you to treat me like your pet!

Nightfall then began to sneak out of Terror's den, which was originally Zeldastar's den, from what Pouncer had told her. Nightfall, feeling very proud of herself, began to cautiously sneak out of Terror's camp. Canine was guarding the entrance, so she had to navigate around him. Suddenly she felt a tug on her pitch black tail, pulling her away from the exit. "Let me go Canine," She hissed quietly. She heard a purr rumble in his throat, and finally a smile emerged on his face.

"Come on, Nightfall, you shouldn't be sneaking out." He laughed. Nightfall flicked her tail in annoyance once Canine let her go.

"I'm not a kit anymore, Canine! Please, I just want some air," She hissed. Canine flashed her a sympathetic glance and stared back at Terror's den. Nightfall shuffled her paws and sniffled. "Please?"

"Ugh, fine. Just be safe, if Terror losses you he'll be devastated." He said sadly, looking distant.

"Canine, please. He would move on if I died to some poor she-cat," She said dejectedly. Canine shrugged and focused on the territory. I do love Terror, but I also love Pouncer! Ugh, the price I pay for being naïve. "I'll see you around Canine, I just need to clear my head," She mewed.

"He'll never love you as much as Lily," He snarled. Nightfall stopped dead at the mention of her sister, her fur rising along her spine. Canine smirked and flicked his tail. "It's true, you're just another she-cat to him. Once you leave, you'll be nothing to him." He said, still smirking.

"Don't mention my sister," She growled. Canine curled his lip, facing Nightfall.

"And what if I do?" He challenged. Her fur spiking up in rage, Nightfall suddenly pounced on Canine, pressing his muzzle into the dirt with her paw.

"Mention her again and I'll tell Terror your little secret! "She snarled into his ear. Canine swallowed a yelp and blinked in agreement. "At least he loves me a little, and he'll never love you at all," She taunted. She watched as Canine let a tear fall down his cheek. Frowning, she let him go. "Canine, I-I'm sorry-" She started to say, before Canine jumped up and attacked her, using his huge body and muscles to hold her down.

"Don't ever say that again," He hissed. Nightfall nodded, suddenly terrified. Canine bared his fangs and bit her ear, drawing a think line of blood. Letting her go, he stormed back into the camp, tail dragging on the ground.

Nightfall limped into the forest and found the spot she and Pouncer always meet at. "Oh, Pouncer, I'm so sorry," She whimpered before laying down in the soft, green grass. Soon, her eyelids got heavy and sleep consumed her. Goodnight, Pouncer.

Sunlight dappled the grass and leaves around Nightfall when she woke up. She drowsily opened her eyes and shook out her black pelt. She traced the three scars on her muzzle that Terror has given her, and the one over her eye, wincing when her paws skimmed over the newest scar. It was still pink during its healing session. I-I should get back to Terror so he doesn't get suspicions.

Nightfall started running to his camp, and when she arrived her heart crumbled. Terror was sitting on the ledge that marked his den, with a pretty she-cat. His tail was wrapped around her waist and his nose pressed against her ear.

T-This is what Pouncer would feel is he found out, i-it's horrible. Nightfall slowly padded up to Terror, her face revealing the pain she was feeling. The she-cat's fawn colored pelt was freshly groomed and glossy. "W-Who are you?" Nightfall asked, her voice trembling.

Terror rolled his eyes. "Her name is Sunrise, and she's pretty," He purred. Nightfall let a few tears roll down her cheeks, and looked up in Terror's cold eyes, pleading. He sighed and whispered something in Sunrise's ear, and walked down to Nightfall, leading her to a quiet corner in the camp.

"Listen Nightfall, I love you and all, but you're getting old," He said matter-of-factly. Nightfall sniffled and hung her head in despair. Terror used his paw to hold her chin so that she faced him. "Maybe one day I'll love you again, but until then, just stay out of my way." He ordered.

Lily was right, he's horrible. Nightfall sighed and limped away from him into a den. From her nest she watched as Terror fawned over Sunrise, but then she left, not looking back. He deserves it!

Terror just shrugged and walked over to Nightfall, smiling. "Okay, she left so you can be my mate again," He smiled. Nightfall tilted her head. If I say yes, I can use this to betray him! I can be with Pouncer overall! She noticed Terror's challenging smirk, willing her to say yes so that he could play her heart. Game on!

"Of course, she isn't worth it if she left you," Nightfall purred, willing that she won't double over in disgust. Terror smiled and licked her cheek.

"I'll see you later love, I need to hunt," He said, leaving Nightfall to think about her plan. You'll feel the pain... You'll feel the pain you've caused me and everyone else!

"Hopefully I'll be as good as Lily..." She whispered darkly. Nightfall say Terror tense and scowl, before shaking his pelt and running out of camp. Step 1: Guilt!