Confusing Twists | A Warrior Cats AU

Chapter 18

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Ashfur stood over the stream. He stared down at the churning water.
“Ashfur! No! Don't do it!” Vixen shrieked.
Ashfur ignored them.
“Ashfur! Oh you think you're so smart! You know if you ignore me I can't do anything!” Vixen snarled.
Ashfur didn't know that, but it would be useful for this.
“I'm not watching another cat die! Stop!” Vixen yowled.
Ashfur tuned them out. Despite the fact Vixen kept yowling desperately.
Ashfur kept his gaze firmly fixed at the water. No one even knows I'm out here. . . If I just die then I won't be a burden to anyone. . . Brambleclaw can find someone better than me. . .
Ashfur stepped forward, a few drops of water sprayed his paws.
Just as Ashfur was about to step into the stream he froze.
“Ashfur. What are you doing?” Brambleclaw’s voice was tightly controlled, it was clear he was suppressing his emotions.
Ashfur slowly turned to him. Guilt burning beneath him. He studied the ground, unable to meet Brambleclaw’s gaze. “I. . .”
Brambleclaw pulled Ashfur away from the stream. “Ashfur! What in the name of StarClan were you thinking?! Do you know how terrified I was when you weren't in camp?! Did you even care how I would feel?!” he snarled, sounding more scared than angry.
Ashfur didn't know how to respond, guilt was gnawing at him. “I-I. . .” he could feel tears streaming down his face.
Brambleclaw pulled Ashfur close to him. “Why didn't you talk to me? Ashfur I love you and I need you. Please don't hide things like this from me.”
Ashfur kept his eyes fixed on the ground. “Im sorry.” he whispered.
Brambleclaw sighed. “If you feel like everyone’s life would be better without you then your wrong. You have made my life so much better. Don't think it would make anything better because cats will miss you.”
Ashfur started shaking. “Im sorry I didn't mean to hurt you! I just. . . I. . .”
Brambleclaw licked his cheek. “It’s ok. Come on let's just go back to camp.” he told Ashfur gently.
Brambleclaw helped Ashfur to his paws.
Ashfur was shaking as he walked, he stumbled more than a few times.
Brambleclaw helped him walk. He was being so patient.
What is wrong with me? Why can't I do anything right? Ashfur asked himself miserably.

Ashfur tried to ignore the looks he was given as he stepped back into camp.
Firestar walked over to them. “Well Brambleclaw, I see you found Ashfur.” he said scornfully.
Ashfur’s fur bristled. He was about to say something in response but Brambleclaw beat him to it.
“Shut up! Just shut up! Ashfur could have died! And you don't even care! You are our leader and you don't even notice when your clanmates are struggling! And when you do notice you don't care!” Brambleclaw snarled.
Firestar stepped back in shock.
Ashfur was equally shocked.
“Brambleclaw is right! You pay more attention to the other clans problems than your own clan.” Thornclaw made his way to the front of the crowd.
Ashfur blinked in surprise. Thornclaw was the last cat he would have expected to say something.
Firestar glanced briefly at Thornclaw before turning back to Brambleclaw. “Of course I care about my clanmates. It's my responsibility as a clan leader.”
“Well then you're ignoring your responsibilities!” Brambleclaw snapped and stalked off.

“I think I did something good.” Vixen mewed. Their heart was still beating quickly. They didn't know what they had seen while trying to get Ashfur away from the stream.
It felt like a memory. . . But it couldn't have been. . . Vixen shook their head. It didn't make sense.

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