Frozenstar, though overwhelmed by the smell of his mate, ignored her as not to cause suspicion. He dipped his head in respect, "Spottedstar. I've come to ask for your help. Leaf-bare has not been kind to us and we are slowly starving. We have already lost three kits and a warrior to starvation, and are close to losing many more" *plus, I've already lost a life… * but, of course, he didn't mention that. Instead, he dipped his head low, "Please, Spottedstar, allow us hunting rights on a small portion of your territory" he begged, looking at the ground
She hated the sight of him begging, and hated spottedstar for allowing him to do so. "I'm sorry to hear about your losses Frozenstar, we have many mouths to feed here as it is," with a sigh, she continued "but I will allow you hunting permissions along the areas of the stream on our territory, no farther. I will have my warriors attack any Stoneclan cat seen outside these perimeters, is this understood? If so, my deputy will show you to the border and hunting areas."
Moonfeather perked her ears up and flinched "great…" She stalked out of the medicine cats den, smelling of herbs and padded up next to Spottedstar "of course." she walked past Frozenstar, keeping her head low and guided him and his patrol to the river banks.
Frozenstar dipped his head to Spottedstar, "Thank you. StoneClan will not forget this" he said before turning and following Moonfeather. He kept silent as they walked, knowing Birdthorn was with them as well
spottedstar nodded and watched as they departed
moonfeather continued to walk with her head down, trying not to make eye contact with Frozenstar or anyone of his cats on patrol. They reached the river, a few feet off from the rock. "you are allowed to hunt along these banks, no farther than the oaks, until your prey is replenished on your territory." she lept to the rock, keeping her back to the patrol and watching the sun.
Frozenstar dipped his head, "Thank you. StoneClan is in your debt" he said before leading his patrol back across the river, glancing over his shoulder and meeting Moonfeather's eyes once before turning and running back towards his camp
She nodded at him and turned to run back to her own clan, looking back and blinking at him as she met his gaze
Frozenstar relayed the good news to his Clan, then took a patrol over there immediately, pleased to catch almost twice as much prey as they normally would on a patrol. He smiled. Was this StarClan's way of saying they were okay?
"what made you change your mind?" Moonfeather asked spottedstar as she entered her den. "I saw an opportunity and took it, now if we ever need a favored know who to ask first." Spottedstar replied easily. "If you are to become leader, you need to learn these things quickly." Moonfeather shook her head and left the den "I will never be the leader who takes advantage of anyone." She declared and ran off to the forest to meet up with frozenstar
The end of the day came. Frozenstar hesitated, then summoned his deputy to his den.
"Yes, Frozenstar?" The calico she-cat meowed, her one Amber eye slightly worried, "are you okay?" She turned just the right way so that the three long scars over the right side of her face shone in the setting sunlight.
"Im fine" Frozenstar purred, "However, I need your help. You may have noticed lately that I leave at night, and don't return until dawn"
Maplefrost nodded, though she kept her muzzle shut and listened.
"That is because" the leader let out a breath, suddenly nervous, "I'm… I'm seeing someone. A warrior from another Clan" Frozenstar hesitated, waiting for her reaction.
Maplefrost was silent for a moment, looking down at her paws. Then, she looked up, "How can I help?" She meowed quietly.
Frozenstar smiled, "I just need you to cover my absences at night. That's all"
The she cat purred, "Of course, Frozenstar"
He smiled, "Thank you" the tom stood and touched his nose to hers, "StarClan be with you"
"And you" she smiled
Frozenstar slid out of the den past her and leapt down onto the savannah, running towards the river. His muscles rippled beneath his pelt, which shone bright under the moon, a stark contrast to his look the previous Night. Soon, he made it to the river and leapt on the rock with ease, settling down to wait for his beloved
Moonfeather picked her way slowly through the forest. She needed time to think about what Spottedstar had said, and the questions she had for Frozenstar. She reached the edge of the treeline and looked hot the Tom. She smiled when she saw him on the rock and jumped out onto the bank. Jumping into the water, she dragged herself onto the rock and sat, trying to think of what to say next. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Frozenstar frowned, "Hi, nice to see you too. Yeah, I missed you and I love you too" he said a bit sarcastically, "What did I not tell you?" He sat back on his haunches, his imposing stance restored with his new life.
SHe flinched at his tone but continued "that you died, that you lost a life. You think I'm blind? One minute your so weak you can't hold down food and the next you come waltzing into our camp reguvinated." She knew she was getting worked up but it hurt her that he hadn't told her he was dying" she bent her head down in shame of herself "Hi, it's always great to see you, of course I miss you, I miss you every minute we are apart. And of course I love you, I love you with every inch of me." She sighed in defeat and laid down
Frozenstar sighed as well, laying down next to her and beginning to groom her slowly, "I'm sorry," he said after a long silence, "I should have told you, but I didn't want you to worry," there was silence again, "How long have you been the deputy?"
tHEY shOULd hAvE KiTS//
(Hey you're back!!! and yuuuuussssss)
"Since after the clan meeting," she replied, "It's fine, you don't have to apologize, it's none of my business anyways," she said offering a smile and licking him on the ear
"No, it is," Frozenstar said, nuzzling her cheek, "You're my mate and I should have told you. I'm sorry," he licked her over the ear, "I must admit that I was surprised that Spottedstar agreed to help us"
She scowel at the the mention of Spottedstar but said nothing, not wanting to ruin his thoughts about her "yea me too…." She tried to change subject "so how's your clan? Better I hope."
Frozenstar nodded, "We were close to losing another kit, but he was able to pull through because of the prey from your territory" the tom meowed, nuzzling her
He looked up at him, relieved that no other kits died "that great to here! is the prey coming back to your territory or still not yet?" She nuzzled his chin,
Frozenstar shook his head, "Not really," he admitted, "We're still relying heavily on that strip of land," he sighed, licking her ears
She nodded grimly and raised her head, a silent request for him to continue "but is it enough?" she asked softly
Frozenstar continued to groom her, "I'm not sure yet. It's enough for now, but I'm not sure how long it will last" he admitted with a small sigh
"hopefully for a bit, I'm not sure how much lee-way Spottedstar will give you if you ask again." How many depts will you owe her until you are hers she thought bitterly
"I'm hoping I don't have to," he said, "Hopefully StoneClan land will replenish again"
OMG WHAT IF SPOTTEDSTAR KEEPS ADDING TO HIS DEBT UNTIL WHEN SHE DECIDES TO CASH IN, SHE DEMANDS FROZENSTAR STEP DOWN FROM LEADERSHIP AND GIVE RULE OF STONECLAN TO HER?!//
EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS!!!!YUSSSSSSS
"I'm positive it will," she told him, hoping to convince herself as well of the statement
Great minds think alike!//
Frozenstar smiled and nuzzled her face, "Have you told your siblings?" he asked her, a touch of worry in his deep mew
