Confusing Twists | A Warrior Cats AU

Chapter 3

: Actions do in fact, have consciences :

Ashfur slowly woke up. His vision was very blurry.
Why is one side of my vision completely dark? That's odd. I don't remember Hollyleaf hurting my face. Ashfur blinked in confusion.
His vision started to clear up after a couple moments. But the left side of his vision stayed dark. It concerned him a little. But he didn't pay much attention to it.
“Oh good, you're finally awake.” Leafpool’s voice had a very slight edge to it. Ashfur almost didn't notice.
Did Squirrelflight tell her about the fire. It was a stupid question. Of course she did! She probably went wailing to her sister! Stupid fox-heart! None of this would have happened if she had just used her common sense and become my mate!
Leafpool seemed to be waiting for a response, but Ashfur didn't give her one. So she continued. “You must have hit a sharp rock when you fell, Hollyleaf said she only slashed your throat.”
“What do you mean by that?” The answer was obvious at this point. But Ashfur willed it wouldn't be true. His throat tightened as Leafpool responded.
“Your eye, I'm afraid nothing I did could save it.” Leafpool answered.
Ashfur dug his claws into the ground. Hate brewing within him. “Seriously?!” Yet another problem Squirrelflight caused! Stupid cat! Her beauty is wasted on her idiocy! If she had chosen me I wouldn't have tried to expose her secret!
Ashfur looked up as another cat walked into the den, Brambleclaw. “Why are you here?” Ashfur growled. Even more hate entering him.
Brambleclaw huffed with annoyance. “I just wanted to check on you.” he said it as though that was obvious.
“Tch.” Ashfur scoffed. It's your fault this happened! You stole Squirrelflight from me! His anger suddenly became directed at Brambleclaw.
Brambleclaw eyed him for a few more moments before exiting the den. Ashfur flicked his tail in irritation. He only saved me so he could gloat! He wants me to suffer! He wants to rub it in that he stole my mate! Ashfur was shaking with rage at this point. He would get his revenge! He'd make them all sorry!

Ashfur didn't know how long he had laid in his nest before Firestar entered the medicine den.
Ashfur avoided his gaze. But he could still feel Firestar’s piercing gaze.
“I’m holding a Clan meeting. Come on.” Firestar informed them.
Ashfur stood up, it was actually more difficult then he thought it would be. He was pretty unsteady on his paws and Leafpool had to help him.
Ashfur growled at her as they got out of the medicine den and Leafpool walked over to Sorreltail. I don't need that stupid she-cat’s help!
Ashfur caught Hollyleaf glaring at him. He glared back. How does it feel for you to fail for a change? He asked silently, feeling a little smug.
Firestar began the clan meeting. “Im sure you all know by now what happened last night. While I will say that Hollyleaf’s actions were not justified she does not have the full blame. Ashfur tried to kill her and her littermates. So because you both attacked each other and the clan needs warriors, I will not exile either of you. You will, However, be confined to camp on apprentice duties until further notice.”
Ashfur flattened his ears to his head. I hate this so much! We have apprentices! They're supposed to do apprentice duties!
“Any objections?” Firestar asked.
Ashfur held his tongue. He wasn't going to risk making things worse.
“Good.” Firestar mewed when no one else spoke. “Meeting dismissed.”

Ashfur sat at the edge of the clearing. He had finished his tasks for the day. It was miserable. Mousefur was complaining so much, it was ridiculous. She should be glad he was even working as hard as he was. He could've just half hunted the job. But he didn't.
Ashfur had stumbled more than a few times. It was extremely embarrassing. No cat even had the decency to ask if he was ok.
And then Leafpool had to check on him. Ashfur didn't care about his wounds.
The only thing that slightly bothered him was that now every cat resented him. How lovely. Not even Ferncloud or Cloudtail wanted anything to do with him.
It's not like I have friends anyway. Whitewing didn't count. And he and Brambleclaw had stopped being friends when Brambleclaw stole Squirrelflight.
Ashfur wasn't bothered. He didn't need anyone.

Oh but he did. He really did. Vixen shook their head.

An: The title means two things lol
‘half hunted’ was the only thing I could think of ok? Don't judge me.