Damaged

Chapter Eight

"Whats she doing here?" 

"Who the fish is she?" 

"She smells of VenomClan." 

Wolfypaw stuck by Zephyrpaw as the other cats stared at her judgementally. Zephyrpaw must've noticed how she stiffened because he comfortingly twined his tail with her's.

"You can have this nest next to mine. Pretty sure it's empty." He shrugged.

"Uhm I wouldn't. Killerpaws made her nest there." A Brawny tom warned them.

"It's all good. Wolfypaw, sleep there. Don't worry about anything." Zephyrpaw nuzzled her.

Wolfypaw felt a warm feeling explode in her belly. She snuggled down and wrapped her tail around his.

He pushed his muzzle into her warm, silky pelt. She felt his breathing slow and become even.

She tried to fall asleep but it just wasn't the same. The unfamiliar apprentices smell kept her awake.

Finally, she closed her eyes and allowed sleep to consume her.

"What is she doing in my nest?" A growl woke her.

She tiredly opened her eyes and saw Killerpaw standing over her.

"I thought it was okay because you were staying with your mother for the night." Zephyrpaw explained.

"Obviously not. I didnt consent to her sleeping in my nest." Killerpaw hissed.

"Well too bad." Wolfypaw chimed in. "I've already slept in it."

Killerpaw narrowed her eyes. "You're gonna regret this."

Before Wolfypaw could respond, her sister called her from outside.

"Wolfypaw! Come here! Now!" She called.

"Coming!" Wolfypaw darted from the den to meet her sister.

Once again she was overwhelmed by the scent of so many unfamiliar cats.

"The plan is: we will all go to the Moon pool, BlossomClan cats included, and see if the stars have anything to tell us." Berryheart decided.

"But isn't visiting the Moon Pool banned?" Zephyrpaw asked, frowning.

"It is, young one. But in times like this we must make allowances." Yarrowheart mewed, gently.

"We will all go, if that is what you wish, Yarrowheart." Snowydeath mewed, dipping her head respectfully. Yarrowheart was an elderly medicine cat who had been alive longer than most cats. She had warm amber eyes and a brown pelt. Her face was flecked with gray due to her old age.

"Yes, but I think it would be worthwhile to bring Zephyrpaw. He might be part of the prophecy." Yarrowheart creaked.

"Fine. I'll send for him." Wolfypaw mewed, she ran to the apprentice den and called out Zephyrpaw.

"What do you want?" He asked.

"We're going to the Moon pool." She whispered.

"Just us? Or..."

"All of us are going." She led him back to the others and soon they were ready to leave.

"Zephyrpaw! Zephyrpaw! Where are they taking you?" Killerpaw yowled, running towards them.

Snowydeath bristled as the apprentice hurled herself in their way.

"Get out of our way." Greytooth growled. 

"No. Where are you taking him?" She growled back.

"That is none of your business." Snowydeath mewed, trying to stay calm but annoyance flared in her eyes.