| TW: drowning, death of another cat, blood, and just sad stuff I guess. | | You have been warned. | ``A day like no other, or so he thought. Can bring no worries, unless taught, the dangers and threats, of the ocean far below hopefully it won't deal the final blow.`` Well! Today was an awesome day! The sun shining, the- very few- birds chirping, and the distant sound of waves crashing. The whole time Cipherbill had been alive, fae hadn't thought xey could have such joy. Softpetal was a great friend- and so was Ladybugshine! Also, so many others. A Falconclan cat- what was their name? Blueberrypaw? Ah, Raspberrypaw. Not as grumpy as Juniperfalcon- that's for sure! But at least she could have another friend. ``A memory of a friend, one who is lost A cat who had made a friend, but at a cost. A beast with no mercy, a horror from hell, A cat whose heart, can't help but swell.`` As the sound of waves grew closer and closer, it sounded like there was screaming. But where? No cat in sight, and a Pyroclan cat would've just....Died in the water. 'What is another clan cat doing out here?' Maybe it was their mind playing tricks on it! Just some screams of pain from the cats whom he had fought, and now guilt came over faem! That had to be the answer, right? ``Living with the guilt, such a pain, And the blood that had shed, can't help but stain. The pain of a friend, hurt too much, Only a problem that could be answered, was way too far away to touch. `` Cipherbill dared to looked over the edge and choked back a sob. A cat, laying on the sheer cliff, dead. Who would've done this? What was their name? Did they have a family? Kits that they had to look after? "Don't think about that, Cipherbill." Xey didn't want to think about it, the pain that this cat's family might have, also might hurt her. It reminded them of Paisley, always enthusiastic about hunting, and now she was dead. Cipherbill helped her learn to hunt and also had a friend. Another friend gone. ``Another soul lost to the depths of the sea, Can't help but try to break free. Of the remorse and guilt, tearing it away, hopefully healing this cat, might heal the pain.`` Cipherbill looked sideways, up, and upside-down, but he couldn't find a way to get down there and try to save the cat. "Maybe I shouldn't...." It was a real risk to be taking, taking this cat to their clan, and then burying them? While they were hanging on a ledge, //above the sea.// It was the highest and most dangerous risk fae could take, but wouldn't it be better to try to help this cat, and make sure that they are known, and not lost forever? Xey sighed softly, taking all the information in. And then it hit her. Wouldn't Softpetal want to save this cat? Ah, yes, most likely. 'But wouldn't he want me to have a higher chance of living?' Yes. They would. "Jeez, life is hard." ``A cat softer than the clouds, Sparkling more than the moon, A voice inside their friends' head, Trying to save them from doom.`` It tilted his head and then growled to faemself. "Fine, I'll save the cat." Xey swiveled around, and then found a small path among the rocks, leading down to the cat- Well, she would still have to climb over things, and the seafoam and sea spray didn't exactly make this /safe,/ but it was the best they could get! It put a paw onto the stone and instantly felt like going back. A horrible, burning sensation on the paw that he put on the stone felt like it was on fire- even though, fae was //fire.// The burning feeling subsided, going into the background pain. Another paw, another one, and one more. It stung, felt so bad. But xey had to push forward. The courage that she had, reminded them of Ladybugshine, always determined even in the darkest moments of her life. And she was awesome, and amazing. ``The love of your life, so close yet far away, Never once ceases to stay. Always runs away, flushed and embarrassed, Hopefully not asking to take your hand in marriage.`` Tiptoe away from the water, almost screech as it hits you. Just keep walking, just keep walking. "I have to save the cat." Ringing in your ear, whistling, warbling. "Don't think about the pain. You've suffered enough." The scars on it's belly was an example, and the pain mentally. "Save the cat, be a hero." 'Save the cat, be a hero.' Turn back! Go away! See your friends, see your clan. He stung from- not just the salt in faer scar- but the water. Salt in the wound, it was like Painitepride, always mocking xem. ``A spat went to far, and led to both the two getting scarred. Always glancing back with resent, Never once did they know what it meant.`` [cont in N+C]
[ starts above ] After a few, burning moments, she reached the cat. "Finally." They hid behind a rock that blocked the water, and looked down at it's paws. Blood dripping down, and scars all over. "Your spirit should honor me, okay dead cat?" He hissed softly to the cat laying on the stone, the waves crashing onto them and pulling them closer to the edge. "How are you even still //up// here? Wouldn't the vultures get you?" Eh, didn't matter, fae had to get the cat to safety. Xey looked over the edge of the rock and ducked right in time not to get dunked in water. "I almost died!" the scream echoed off the cliffs, and she wanted to turn back. But they had gotten this far, it can do it. ``Burning, stinging, a song fading. And familiar faces looking around, waiting. Get home safe, or face the fate, of a cat, that took too long to stay safe.`` Cipherbill jumped out onto the cat, and grabbed the cold, wet cat's scruff, the water stinging him so much that it gave faem a headache. Xe tried to get out of the way of a wave, but then it crashed right onto her, pulling them down into the ocean. It screamed, shrieked, and tried to get on land. And finally, did, his body all scarred, fae's eyes stinging from the salt, xeir scar burning as the water dripped into it and all over. She ran, they didn't care if it hurt too much, it had to get on land for someone to find him. `` Find a way to let them know, Don't let the water be your final foe. There's a chance, you may win. But it's rather slim.`` Once fae got onto Pyroclan territory, xey collapsed on the ground, gasping for a breath, but then coughed. Scream. Fight it. Cry out. Faces flashed through her head, and they felt like crying. "Don't make it worse." It croaked out, giggling softly. It may be the final giggle he would ever make alive. Fae felt xeir vision go dark, but it wasn't time yet, she needed to make final thoughts, final cries of hope. A final promise. ``Promises are nothing be trouble, Just because you fell in a big, black puddle. Cold ice eating you away, You can't be waiting, don't delay.`` Breath in, breath out. Final words. "Softpetal, you were one of my first friends." Tears streaming down their face, it stung, but everything stung. Focus. "You talked to me, you made me feel special. And I was there for you, and you were there for me. "I may have scarred your son, but you forgave me, we were true friends." ``Don't make the petal droop, don't make them grieve. Their family is teared apart, don't just leave.`` "Paisley, ah you were a great friend." Hopefully she can hear them from above. "You were so weak when I saw you, and you were hungry. "I taught you to hunt, and it was great. Then, a couple moons later, you died. Sad, isn't it?" ``....`` "Juniperfalcon- I miss you." The tears fell faster. "I couldn't have a chance to tell anyone about you. "But I heard that someone cared about you. And I hope that I can see you again, since we had so much fun together. And I miss you." ``The feathers falling from the sky, All these feathers, all these lies. Don't let them you see cry today. You only have a little breath to save.`` Cipherbill coughed harshly, and water came up. "Raspberrypaw- even though we didn't talk much, I liked you, you're like me, but much more carefree. "You don't care about enemies, you love your family, and you love your friends. "I hope sometime, in the distant future, I can see you again. Talk to you, catch up." ``A red raspberry, bright and cheerful, Can't help but not be careful.`` So, did he have to do this one? Guess so. "Painitepride, Paleolonging." Fae said rather calmly, even though xe was dying. "I forgive you, and I hope you forgive me. "I know I scarred you, and I know you hate me." Let it out. "But I'm sorry." ``Two cats, one gone and another dead. What was going inside their head?`` Finally, the last one. The one she was waiting for. The last promise. "Ladybugshine." "I love you, to the ends of the earth, and you are just so awesome, and I cannot express how much I needed you in my life." Do it quickly, the light is fading. "You've dealt with so much, but please don't weep, it'll only make me sad." Darkness fell over them, only a few words. "I hope you love me to like I love you." ``The deed it done, the words are said. The only thing left in his heart is dread.`` [FIN] Thank you for all of you, I hope you liked it.
