Cinders to Flames

Chapter 18

Cinderfrost had just reached the outskirts of the twoleg city. The concrete was cold under her paws, but the wind held promises of new-life in its icy claws. She felt worse than ever after leaving Panther behind, even though she knew she would be coming back in a few nights' time. Why can't I just swallow my feelings? She thought, angrily swatting at a stone that lay on the path ahead of her. First Cloverleaf, now a random rogue you barely know. She felt shame tug at her heart when she thought of Cloverleaf. What a silly little romance, their young hearts clinging desperately at the possibility of them being together. But neither of them had the heart to leave their Clans, their families and friends behind after all, and the idea was lost as soon as it was thought up. Now Cloverleaf had a mate in her own Clan, it was time for Cinderfrost to decide. She couldn't leave her Clan behind, but the rogues were her refuge, where she could shine and be feared and break the rules without a second thought, where she wouldn't see cats looking down at her injured hindleg with pity in their eyes. I'm not weak! Is it so hard to understand? I am as good as- better- that any fighter in my Clan. Cinderfrost stopped for a moment, and her thoughts drifted to what Pixie had said. She hadn't changed her kittypet name because it was cute and sweet sounding, and it gave someone hearing about her a false sense of security, that she was just a weak helpless kittypet. Maybe that's what my scars can be. A false sense of security. Cinderfrost smiled at the thought, and when she looked back down at her injured leg, she didn't feel so bad. She paused, thinking she heard something. The city was oddly quiet. She continued, pretending she didn't hear anything, but her senses were on high alert. Someone was following her. 

Sorry about the short chapter... I'm feeling lazy and I thought this was a good cliffhanger.

 :0 Who is following Cinderfrost? Should she stay loyal to FrostClan or the rouges? Does she have feelings for another cat? We'll find out next chapter :)