Warrior Cats One-Shots [COMPLETE]

What The Future Holds ≫ Firestar x Sandstorm One-Shot

Art: Frutti

⚠️ Warnings ⚠️
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The handsome ginger tom sat on the top of the highrock, his green gaze traveling over the moon-bathed treetops. The cool greenleaf wind whistled softly through the still night, gently rippling through his thick fur. He sighed in content, closing his eyes and allowing it to take his fur. "Firestar? What are you still doing up?" A tired voice murmured from behind him. He blinked, turning his head to see his mate climbing up the rock. He smiled softly at her, scooting over slightly so she had some room.

"I can't sleep," He confessed, shuffling his paws. "Ever since the battle, I've been worried." The pale ginger she-cat blinked, her warm green eyes full of concern and love. She pressed herself to his flank, gently nestling her head into his shoulder.

"What are you worried about, love? The clans won. BloodClan won't ever come to the forest again, and it's all thanks to you."

"That's the problem," He sighed fretfully, shaking his head. "What's going to happen to ThunderClan when I'm gone, Sandstorm? What if a cat worse than Scourge or Tigerstar comes around? What will they do then?" Sandstorm pressed herself closer to her mate, rasping her tongue over his shoulder.

"Don't worry about those things," She whispered, twining her tail with his. "Whatever the future holds, ThunderClan will prevail. Don't you trust Graystripe? What about your clan?" Firestar blinked, turning his gaze back to the swath of stars gathered above the trees. A hollow feeling filled his chest. So close, yet so far. He supposed all would fall into the paws of his warrior ancestors in the end, and the thought gave him some comfort.

"You're right. Everything falls into place in the end. Thank you, Sandstorm." Sandstorm smiled softly, leaning back into him. There was a brief moment of silence as the young couple sat together and watched the stars. Then Sandstorm sighed, and Firestar looked down. "What is it, my dear?"

"I worry about you, you know," She murmured, sounding far away, as if she was walking in a world only she knew. "You need to think of more than just being a leader, Firestar. You need to think of yourself. You need to think of us." Firestar was surprised, to say the least. Sandstorm was never one to let her emotions show this much.

"I do think about us. Every single moment."

"That's not what I mean. Firestar... Do you want kits?" If he was surprised before, he was utterly dumbfounded now. Sandstorm had never mentioned having kits with him before. What in StarClan's name has gotten into her?

"Sandstorm, you're scaring me. What's going on?" Sandstorm met his eyes, her green orbs glistening with tears of happiness. Firestar's jaw must've fell open in concern, because she rested her paw on his in a reassuring way before leaning in and pressing her nose to his.

"I'm going to have your kits!" Her voice was high-pitched, full of excitement, love, and every other positive emotion possible. Firestar leaped to his paws in shock, his own eyes filling with tears.

"You're... You're serious?"

"Yes!" Sandstorm sobbed, embracing the ThunderClan leader. "We're going to be parents, Firestar! Isn't it wonderful?" Firestar purred loudly, rubbing his cheek against his mate's.

"Oh Sandstorm, I couldn't be happier! You're going to be the best mother ever." Sandstorm's smile widened, and she pressed her tear-stained cheek to his.

"And you're going to be the best father." For the first time in days, every fear the young leader had diminished and was replaced by a warm feeling that spread from his paws to the tips of his ears. It no longer mattered what the future held; he had everything he had ever wanted and more.

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They would've been the best couple in Warriors if it wasn't for Spottedleaf. The distaste I have for that cat is unimaginable >:(

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this little one-shot! It wasn't as long as the others, but it's quality over quantity boi :p

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