The stars overhead shone coldly, as if mirroring the events below.
Bristlefrost stood alone in the clearing, except for Squirrelstar and the three kits, two huddled at her paws and one below Squirrelstar. "You can't do this." was all the grey she-cat said.
Squirrelstar stared at her paws, "I must. It's the only way.".
Bristlefrost's eyes were welling up with tears, "No it isn't!".
Squirrelstar looked away, "Yes...there are other ways, but those ways are worse. You have to pay somehow, Bristlefrost. Even I understand the dangers of a half-clan relationship."
Bristlefrost crouched down, "Please don't do this. It'll break me!".
Squirrelstar thought for a moment. "Okay.", she mewed, "you can keep this kit.". Bristlefrost visibly relaxed and went to grab her kit, but before she could utter her thanks Squirrelstar grabbed had one of the other kits and bolted to the entrance. "No!", Bristlefrost wailed, "Rootspring didn't have to pay! Why should I?".
Squirrelstar stopped for a moment to mew, "He did. Hawkstar exiled him as soon as he became leader. Now, I'm taking this kit to RiverClan. It'll be safe there."
"What?" Bristlefrost gasped, but Squirrelstar was already gone.
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Lost Bond (Warriors: Shattered Peace #1)
FanfictionSeveral moons after the downfall of the imposter and the death of Bramblestar, littermates are seperated at birth because of the actions of their parents. Squirrelstar's reign is going to go downhill as the seeds are planted for a major rift in the...
