Nights Along The Shadowy Darkness

Chapter 21

** Blossom's POV**

As it slowly reached Dawn I walked over to the den in search of Bearclaw ' why do I need to bring him with me? I can gather  all the herbs on my own.' I thought to myself then blushed seeing him in a deep sleep. ' He looks so cute.' as that thought passed my mind I quickly pushed it away shaking my head " Um Bearclaw?" I quietly spoke to him poking him with my paw. He shifted and looked up at me his brown eyes still filled with sleep " Blossom?" His voice sounded rough from sleep as well which made my pelt feel like it was on fire " um.." I stumbled on my words like a pup learning to speak " W~would you -um.." I paused to look away forcing myself to calm down " Would you like to come with me and gather herbs?" I looked back at him which made him jump and look away as well " Yea. I would love to" He spoke roughly. I nodded and walked off to the Pack Home Entrance waiting for him to wake up so we could leave..

** Thorn's POV**

I slowly made my way into the camp tossing the leaders body on to a nearby stone. " Now listen up!" I barked as the wolves began to morn for their leader. Shadow and Flame silenced then all with a loud growl before I continued " I Thorn, Oldest son of Violet will be leader of this Pack!" I gazed around as a few eyes flickered in fear hearing such a familiar name " why do we have to let someone who killed scar's kin do that!?" A male wolf snarled in disapproval. I stepped away from the stone and looked at the the wolf my fur standing on ends with slight anger " And just who do you think you are to disapprove such a decision?" I bared my teeth waiting for a response " I.. I am Sharpclaw the son of Scar and the next RIGHTFUL Leader of this Pack!" He puffed out his chest fearlessly which made me even more irritated. I swiped my paw across his face shoving him on to the floor and then I pinned him down snarling " listen here if you try to do anything that will be ruining my power in anyway I will make sure you suffer the same fate as your father did in the paws of my mother" I looked up and let him stand as I walked back to the stone I gazed as all the wolves around me. One she wolf caught my eye her fur was a grey shimmer against it's original black coat and her face had a white mask-like design on her eyes which were a sky blue. As she looked up at me listening to every word I had said she didn't show any emotions as the others did. No anger. No sadness. Not even any sign of disapproval came across her which caused my heart to skip a few beats. "From this day forward I, Thorn will be your leader and my brothers will be my second in command unless I say otherwise. Now, you may continue on with living your lives." I watched as all the wolves began to go to their caves. I quickly walked over to the mysterious she wolf that had made my heart jump like a rabbit. " What's your name?" I Stepped in front of her as I asked " MysticHeart " she responded without hesitating " can you show me where the leader's den is?" I looked her in the eyes and saw her stiffen as if she saw something surprising but then responded " this way. " She showed me to my den as me and my brother's laid down tiredly. " She's Beautiful.." I watched as MysticHeart walked slowly into the den. Shadow chuckled " alright Thorn! Getting first pick on your mate " Flame laughed a bit with Shadow but I silenced them with a glare " We will all have our own mates. In the meantime we just need to settle in our new pack for a bit." I yawned slowly closing my eyes and feeling the heavy weight of sleep take over..