Chapter eighteen

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Suddenly, Snowstorm's light snoring got louder and then stopped. "Who's... who's there?" She mewed softly. Nuttree smiled. "It's Nuttree" she replied. Snowstorm opened her eyes and looked at the orange coloured she-cat. "Nuttree... I am so glad you came" she meowed, gazing up at her friend. Nuttree held a warm smile on her face. "Of course, Snowstorm. I know this must be very emotional for you." Snowstorm blinked in reply. She slowly raised her head. "Do you wish to hear the names I've picked for my kits?" Nuttree was a bit surprised. Snowstorm had picked out names rather quickly. "Sure" she mewed. Snowstorm licked the kit that was right in front of her face. The white kit with grey marks. "This is Swankit." After that, she licked the kit next to Swankit. "This is Pebblekit." After that, she poked with her nose the kit that looked like Darkenedfur. "And this... this is Ravenkit." The kit mewled a quiet mewl. Nuttree's hackles raised as she suddenly smelled Darkenedfur behind her. She turned around slowly to face him. His tail drooped. "Hello, Snowstorm. It's been a while since we've last spoken-"
"Get away from my kits right now"
"Snowstorm, please..."
The queen bared her teeth at him. Darkenedfur's eyes started to form tears. "I'm sorry about what I've done in the past. I swear to you, I've changed." Snowstorm glared at him. "It wasn't very long ago, Darkenedfur. I have not forgiven you, and I never will!" Swankit started mewling. Snowstorm licked her kit with long gentle strokes to get her to fall back asleep. Nuttree saw Darkenedfur look at her hopefully. "I'm sorry, Darkenedfur, but I'm gonna have to side with Snowstorm on this one. What you did was awful." Darkenedfur looked to the ground in shame and anger. "You've abandoned me, Nuttree. Thanks for that" he muttered sarcastically. Nuttree felt offended. "What am I supposed to do, Darkenedfur? You broke the laws of reason!" Darkenedfur glared at Nuttree. "Ah, it seems you've lost all loyalty to your brother. If I even am your brother. If I'm not, I don't care." Nuttree felt nauseous. She remembered when they were kits. Even if they weren't really related, they had a strong bond.
He stormed out.
What ever happened to Darkenedfur?

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