The Other Clans: An Icy Path

Chapter 5

Blackpelt was on an evening patrol with Grayspots and Sunfur. They were on their way back to camp.

"So Blackpelt," Grayspots meowed awkwardly. "How has things been going with Brightfur? I heard you two are finally mates."

"Finally?"

"Yeah. Almost everyone knew that you were going to become mates. It just took a long time."

"Was it really that noticeable?"

"Well, yeah. I've never seen two best friends so close to each other."

"I never knew that."

"So how has things been going?" Grayspots asked once again.

"Well, things have been going great. We spend most of our time together. Brightfur is really amazing."

"I feel the same way about Tinyclaw."

"I'm going to tell her!" Sunfur playful taunted.

"Shut up, Sunfur." Grayspots snapped. "We trained together as apprentices. She's really nice. And she's fast too. You should have seen how fast she chased off the rouges the other day. It's almost as if her small paw makes her faster. I love her."

"Then tell her."

"Are you serious?"

"I am. She might love you back. The moment that Brightfur told me she loved me, I was so happy. When someone you love tells you that they love you, it's literally the best feeling in the world. Just tell Tinyclaw that you love her and find out if she loves you too."

"I'll tell her tomorrow."

"Good luck."

They arrived back at camp soon after.

Brightfur was the first to greet Blackpelt.

"How was the patrol?"

"Nothing bad."

"Good. Have you eaten?"

"Not since this morning."

"Let's go share something. There's a shrew in the pile."

"Okay."

Brightfur got the shrew and sat next to Blackpelt.

"You look tired." Brightfur commented.

"I trained Brownpaw while Cinderleaf took the dawn patrol, I went hunting, and I just took the evening patrol." Blackpelt took a bite out of the shrew.

"You need to get some rest. Let's hurry up and eat."

"So, what did you do today?" Blackpelt asked Brightfur.

"I went hunting, then I went for a walk. The weather has been getting really cold. I wouldn't be surprised if it starts snowing soon."

"I think it will, pretty soon."

Brightfur took a few more bites into the shrew and passed it to Blackpelt with her paw.

"Finish it." She mewed. "I'm going to sleep."

Blackpelt took the remaining bites and entered the warriors' den.

He curled up next to Brightfur and fell asleep.