My descriptive fiction and story bits

Orchidspot's Strength

Orchidspot whipped her head around the densely packed dark forest surrounding her, lost and alarmed at the unfamiliar place. Her black tail was waving low as she nervously stalked between the bushes and she shivered, still not used to the lush crowding of the trees.

"Flower!!"

"Sandypaw!!!" she gasped, head jolting up to see through the foliage. Her departed mate pushed through a nearby bramble and smiled at Orchidspot, stars glittering brightly in her tan pelt. Orchidspot mewed in delight and ran over to her, rubbing herself against her thick fur and inhaling her familiar scent of the mood as their tails intertwined.

"I've missed you so much," she sobbed, ducking her head under Sandypaw's jaw. The she cats stood together for a moment before the tan female stepped away, touching noses with her mate.

"I wish this was on better terms," she meowed, backing up to sit facing the black she-cat, "but we're all in danger."

"What do you mean? What danger? Where are we?"

"Sandypaw chuckled, "Calm down, flower, and I'll explain everything for you. StarClan will help as best we can, so you're far from alone."

"Orchidspot sat down reluctantly, her tail wrapped around her paws as she ducked her head nervously and met her mate's piercing blue gaze. "What's endangering the clans? I'm relieved to see you, but I suppose we have to get down to why I'm here if this is StarClan..."

Sandypaw nodded. "A grave evil has taken over and trapped the leaders, a being known as Mitnal. Everyone must band together to take down such a force, and so StarClan has granted us the ability to grant you one of three powers: Lion's Strength, Jay's Blood, or Dove's Eyes. Similar to the three told in clan lore. The choice is yours, flower, and whatever you choose will help you battle this evil. I will stand by your side, as well as the rest of our ancestors, and we will face Mitnal together."

Orchidspot's dark blue eyes didn't waver as she met Sandypaw's icy ones, but her voice betrayed powerful emotion through a slight waver as she replied, "I will take Lion's Strength, and fight by your side like I couldn't before. Whether or not we succeed, this we will face as one."

Sandypaw dipped her head in acceptance and stepped towards her mate, who also stood. She smiled as her paw traced the white circle around Orchidspot's left eye, and the latter felt a shiver of electricity run through her at the touch.

"If you're sure..." Sandypaw spoke in a soft tone before leaning forward to touch noses with the she-cat. Orchidspot felt the energy quicken and grow in strength as golden warmth filled her and overtook her vision, leaving only her mate in sight as the power spawned through her. The intensity of her love seemed to magnify the Lion's Strength, and she was left shaking where she sat.

In an instant it was over, and Orchidspot was left panting on the forest floor. Sandypaw ran over and supported her mate, helping her gently regain her posture and the feeling calmed and she regained her composure. The tan she-cat touched noses with her mate, eyes shut tight. "I love you, flower," she whispered, as Orchidspot melted into her touch once again.

The forest and Sandypaw faded away, and Orchidspot awoke in her dry nest in the ThunderClan camp. She stood, shaking scraps out of her fur, and gazed through the branches overhead.

"I won't leave you again...."

A/N Copied over from my account on the Warrior Cats Amino, written as an entry for the takeover ^^
-Cavy
(10/28/18)