[Hellion]

In the eye of a hurricane there is quiet
For just a moment a yellow sky

Sitting a few fox-lengths from the border the orange tabby forced back a sigh but the heaviness didn't leave his heart. The roars of the fighting rang in his ears even after all the time that had past Sunnyheart could see the image of Mapleheart. The stillness of her body when she fell. Nothing could describe how strange it was to expect her to move but so no shred of life.

In a cruel twist of fate, the fire that broke and ended Firestar's revenge-fueled attack on StoneClan ended the life of his adoptive father. Flashbrook had ventured for his mate Burningleaf during the start of the blaze. The later had survived and was attempting round up any lingering warriors. It just so happened Flashbrook went the wrong way looking for him. It didn't help that Flashbrook's injury was acting up as well, or so Sunnyheart assumed.

His blue-pointed father's remains were found a few days later. He looked like he was sleeping but Kindleflare confirmed he had died from the smoke. Sunnyheart watched in horror as Burningleaf screamed and yowled for his mate. But nothing would bring him back. In fact, Sunnyheart's adoptive dad was forced to take poppyseed in order to sleep. It was during his medicated slumber Flashbrook was buried and Burningleaf continued to crumble.

Sunnyheart was starting to forget the sound of Burningleaf's voice, it had been so long since he heard his surviving parental figure speak. However, despite these distractions Sunnyheart forced himself to look forward. He wanted to continue to prove to Firestar that he was worthy of being a LightingClan cat. He also carried a considerable amount of guilt about Mapleheart death, enough that he found it hard to speak to anyone outside of his close family unit. Even then they all seemed too distant. Sunnyheart never felt more alone than when he was surrounded by his adoptive clanmates.

Feeling the wind ruffle his fur, Sunnyheart inhaled. The cold air wasn't at all soothing but reminded him that Leafbare was fast approaching. His fear of the snow would return and leave him borderline useless in the coming moons. Thoughts of his inability to overcome the phobia only furthered his anguish. For the first time in a very long time, Sunnyheart longed for his mother and the safety of her warmth, back in a time when life was a million times simpler.

Sunnyheart

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[Taxx]

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Spottednose had come out for a moment of peace after a border patrol. Maybe he'd hunt later, on the way back- certainly the Clan could use freshkill, when there were hungry moons ahead. For now, though, hunting was the farthest thing from his mind. He padded along slowly, head up and scenting the border between his Clan and StoneClan, his tail swinging freely behind.

The scent of another, a Clanmate, surprised him, and he halted for a moment, breathing in once more before recognizing the familiar smell of Sunnyheart. It was strong, so he'd been here for a while. Had they had the same idea? Turning his paws toward the other tom, Spottednose spied the golden warrior crouched not far from the border and looking- well, a bit lonely.

Spottednose called out to Sunnyheart, announcing his presence instead of just walking up to him and possibly startling him. "Sunnyheart? Everything okay?" Without giving a thought to any StoneClan cats that might notice them- they were on their side of the border and not bothering any cat- the ginger tom paused beside his Clanmate and sat, his gaze curious and concerned.

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Tag: Hellion

Notes: None

credit to Laura of Adox

[Hellion]

In the eye of a hurricane there is quiet
For just a moment a yellow sky

Sunnyheart heard his name and turned toward the sound and was able to see Spottednose. Grateful that the older warrior gave him time to prepare for his arrival, the golden tabby ran a paw over his face. A weak attempt to wipe away any sign of his current angst.

When Spottednose arrived, Sunnyheart forced a smile in greeting but upon hearing the tom's words the younger cat knew that his attempt to hide was in vain. He blamed it on the sorrows being so fresh, how heavy they clung to him. Realizing his Clanmate expected an answer he shrugged slightly as he attempted to put together his thoughts.

Did Spottednose care to know all his troubles? Or did he want the general gist of things, stuff to ensure that Sunnyheart wasn't spiraling out. Deciding not to worry about it too much Sunnyheart gave a clear and short answer.

"Everything will be okay eventually,"

Sunnyheart

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