Wolfwhisper | The Inbetween

Wolfwhisper felt ForestClan and MountainClan eyes on her. Conversation stopped as cats turned to stare at her and the white molly, who was now accompanied with a fiery tom, wearing matching expressions of anger. She saw her mother turning around at the commotion, and that sent her in a panic. She did not want Stormstar to see this.

“Uhh actually more like clumsy wolf, since you know my name is Wolfwhisper and uhm..” She blurted out.

She couldn’t believe this. She could almost see it, her being aggressive and scaring the little cat away with no problems, but noooo, instead she spew out some nonsense like the mousebrain she was. She could feel embarrassment and shame bubbling under her fur.

She realized she was just standing there, and she saw the white molly’s look of anger turn more to confusion. She heard some giggling from behind her, and the full weight of what she just said crashed into her.

So instead of reacting normally (such as pretending that never happended), she let out a small, pathetic mew and ran off into the opposite direction, knocking other cats aside in her pursuit. She ran across the ice, forgetting how fragile it was until it was too late. The ice cracked under her feet, and she dug her claws into the thin ice, struggling to not go under.

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Spotted'Snow | The Inbetween

As the other she mumbled on about something in a quiet manner, Spotted'Snow tilted her head more in confusion than in anger. She almost forgot the tension as she tried to understand what Wolf'whisper, as she had just learned her name, was trying to tell her.

Suddenly a laugh rung through the air which made her snap back into reality after her mind had drifted off to think about the mumbles. Wolf'Whisper had turned around and ran off, leaving her and her father wondering what had happened and why she hadn't returned the anger that they had served her on a platter.

Fire'Sprint: 'Quite pathetic, if I may say so. I expected more of the ForestClan.'

The fiery red tom rolled his eyes as he seemed to quickly get over the weird situation and Spotted'Snow was glad that he didn't ask any questions and just moved on to get back to Little'Cloud.

As soon as she saw his fur dissappear she made her way after the large cat. Still her mind was plagued with the questions, but she swore to herself to find an answer to them after finding the other cat. Without noticing she had already moved closer to the edge of the island itself and her paws slid slightly on the icy surface. After gaining back her balance she trotted on, the night had taken over and it was dark, making it difficult for her to see. Far away she could hear some birds tweet, water splat and a cat huffing as if under immense pressure. Wait what?!

Spotted'Snow's ears twitched as she tried to focuse on the last voice and trotted just a bit faster to find the same cat that had run over her battling to stay on top of the ice!

Spotted'Snow: 'Oh no... oh no no no...'

The small cat had lowered herself as to not break the ice and was sitting just a couple jumps away while Wolfwhisper was still trying to get out

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Wolfwhisper | The River

Wolfwhisper was drowning. Well, metaphorically, but soon literally. Her claws scrambled on the slippery ice, searching for any surface to dig into. She could feel the freezing water grab her legs, straining to pull her under. She couldn’t die like this. She can’t die like this. Was she fated to an icy death? She barely survived all those moons ago as a kit, would death claim her now?

No. No. She refuses. She hears sounds in the background, a cat’s gasp, claws on the ice, but it’s washed away by the panic. Her claws dig in, and she pushes herself out, water holding onto her, refusing to lose her. She lays there, huffing, breath puffing out in clouds of smoke. Her tail atip and back paws still lay in the water, but the water couldn’t get her now. She survived, but would she next time?

Wolfwhisper finally registered the cat near her, her snow white pelt already familiar. She let out a sigh, fully expecting the small molly to attack her. Now was the perfect time after all, she was way too exhausted to even let out a growl. But nothing happened, the silence stretching on. The chatter of the clan cats was still there, but everything seemed quiet.

On shaking paws, the large cat stood up, water dripping down her fur. She knew she had to get back, there wouldn’t be a point in getting out of the water if she dies on the way. But she couldn't bring herself to move. She watched as the small molly carefully crawled towards her.

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Spotted'Snow | The River

As the large cat hieved herself out of the icy waves and exhausted as she was, lay on the ice, Spotted'Snow felt nothing but terrible that she hadn't done anything to help her other than witness her almost dying! Although Wolfwhisper looked like she was dying, she huffed and slowly got up again to Snow's surprise. The ForestClan didn't seem to be as weak as her father had thought.

All in her thoughts, Spotted'Snow only noticed late that the large cat was staring at her, still either water running down her body.

[She must be freezing!.... I have to help now, otherwise I can't later on!]

Slowly and as careful as she could, Spotted'Snow padded toward where the now scary looking cat was standing. As she got closer her ears turned back, yet she didn't want to be aggressive she was just frightened at the thought that the other she might throw her right into the water hole behind her. However she hadn't seemed aggressive at the gathering, so maybe, just maybe, she was kind?

The small cat had almost reached the other and made herself smaller while muttering reassuring words, maybe as to calm Wolfwhisper or maybe herself? She didn't really know.

"Hey, it's alright. Come on let's get you away from the water. I know it's cold but if only we get onto one of the stepping islands you'll be all safe."

The wet fur made Snow shiver as soon as she leaned against the other cat to support her from falling in exhaustion. Hopefully they would make it to one of the stepping islands quickly enough so that the cat would survive and could warm herself up. The cold was already bad, but the icy water was the worst type of cold a cat could experience!

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Wolfwhisper | The River

Wolfwhisper numbly followed the smaller molly as she guided the larger cat towards an small island. It was mostly silent, except for the slight cracks beneath their paws and the faint sounds of animals who were still here during the leafbare. The murmur of cat voices were gone, the leaders most likely sharing clan news. Wolfwhisper wondered if anyone noticed they’re gone. Had her mother, Stormstar looked to the crowd and noticed her daughter was gone? Had her friends, Moosepelt and Ravenheart began to worry about her absence? What about the white molly’s clan? The fiery tom from before, was he worried? There weren’t many cats there, considering MountainClan and ForestClan only had few warriors.

Maybe nobody noticed, and their frozen bodies would be the only thing left of them.

Her thoughts taking a darker turn, she wasn’t even aware they reached solid land until she was gently lowered to the ground, sheltered by a giant pine tree. She watched as the small molly fretted, wondering what to do next. Wolfwhisper wanted to reach out, tell her to get a medicine cat, but she was so, so tired. She knows if she falls asleep, she might not wake up. But the worry hadn’t reached her mind, and she just wanted to close her eyes, drift off into the warmth of sleep. Her eyes struggled to stay open, and she eventually lost the fight.

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Spotted'Snow | The River > Small Stepping Island


Spotted'Snow walked along Wolfwhisper trying to take as much of her weight onto herself as she could. All she could focuse on was trying to find the closest island to bring the wet cat to. The white she could feel the tiredness of the other, still continuing to push her further to a small stepping island that she had luckily located close to them.

Soon, they felt solid ground under their paws and SpottedSnow let the large cat lay down. Worry grew in her nagging on her to do something to help, but all she could do was watch as the eyes of Wolf tried to fight to stay open. She couldn't fall asleep now! No way! What would Snow do all by herself? She panicked even more, frantically looking from side to side, trying to think of a way to help the soggy cat.

Right! Snow had an idea; she had seen how Queens warmed up their kits when they were cold, by liking against the growth of the fur! Spotted'Snow could definitely do that! It wouldn't be too difficult and maybe it would warm the other up... then again, it was a lot of fur, she'd have to cough up a couple of hair balls later... Snow's nose twitched at the disgusting taste, but she got down anyways and began grooming the long fur. It was cold and wet, making her feel like she was drinking from a river or so but not grooming a cat!

Her tongue had begun to ache as finally she finished liking her pelt. She sat next to the large cat, what would happen now? Wolfwhisper was still breathing, but shallow and quickly. Would it be bad to leave her here alone to get help? Maybe, but she'd have to try!

The spotted cat turned around and carefully but quickly ran over the ice, hoping to catch the clan's medicine car before they left back. Voices rung over to her as she got closer to the Inbetween and she could see all types of coloured pelts. Immediately her eyes began scanning the place for Silver'Gaze who was sitting besides FoxSpot, the MountainClan's healer. Their deputies were chatting aswell.

Without taking much care of who she ran into while finding the fastest way towards the four she hoped that grey would come to help and ask questions later. As she reached the cats she quickly explained in what situation Wolfwhipser had gotten into and hurried off the island followed by Tear'Paw and FoxSpot (hope that's alright). The white cat lead them all the way back to the stepping island where they all leaned over to see how Wolf was doing.

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Wolfwhisper | ForestClan Camp

Wolfwhisper blinked her eyes open, mind still hazy. She recognized the dim den as the medicine den, but why was she here? Then last gatherings events rushed into her mind.

Oh.

Her pelt burned with embarrassment. She doesn’t know how she’s going to look someone in their eyes when they probably know about her embarrassing situation at the gathering and her plunge into the icy water. She groaned, placing her head in her paws.

“Finally awake from your little swim?” Said a voice.

She jolted, fur rising but settling at the sight of Foxspot who was sorting herbs in the medicines den corner. The tortoiseshell turned to stare at Wolfwhisper.

“You know I take the warrior code very seriously,” Foxspot started “So, what were you doing with that MountainClan cat?

The larger cat was confused, until her eyes widened in realization and her cheeks darkened.

“Not like that!” She frantically waved, embarrassed at the accusation “We’re not mates! Or even friends, she just followed me! You probably saw the whole thing at the gathering!”

Foxspot just nodded, probably not fully believing the gray and cream molly.

“You’ve been in here for 2 days, you’ve recovered enough to be able to go outside. Just, try not to fall in any more rivers.” She just calmly stated, lightly shoving the larger cat out of her den.

Wolfwhisper turned around and saw nearly every cat in the camp looking at her.

Oh, they know.

Paws shuffling with embarrassment, she quickly ducked out of camp, going in no set direction, just needing to get away from her clanmates eyes.

Stopping abruptly, she noticed her paws lead her to the river. She scanned the other side for any sign of the white molly. Not because she wanted to see her or anything! Just you know, thanking her for not letting her die.

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Spotted'Snow | MountainClan Camp

A couple moonfalls had gone from when the white she had rescued Wolfwhisper, a warrior from the ForestClan by leading her to a small island and getting the medicine cays to help her. The large cat had passed out and SpottedSnow had sat quietly while she watched the experienced healers do their work.

After a long night in their Medicine cat den, she had been sent back to her territory, escorted by a patrol, as if she would have done anything bad on their territory. Her leader had made her explain to the whole clan what had happened and rumors had gone around about her loving the other she. 'Of course not!', she had shouted but almost no one believed her. SpottedSnow's father had exchanged a couple words about forbidden relationships with her and why she should 'absolutely leave her paws of an other clan's warriors', but the white cat had only listened half way. Her mother, Little'Cloud had been just as worried about her, carefully looking over her as if she had been attacked by the other cat.

The next two days she had done everything to get out of camp, hunting and border patrols as often as she could and was allowed to. However she made sure to only participate in ones that weren't close to the river, to not provoke any further suspicion. Was she going to be the reason for a terrible relationship between the two clans? Hopefully not. And even if they were to like eachother, which of course they didn't! Why would it be so wrong?... Didn't love come before anything? Or... was it really so wrong if two cats from different clans liked eachother?

She shook her head. The clan was the most important! Nothing else mattered except the clan! Frustrated at how weak her thoughts made her think of herself she stomped out of camp, her paws leading her to the river without her noticing. Spotted'Snow glanced back towards the camp, but no other cat seemed to have noticed her leaving.

Daringly she took another step forwards and then another before she started running through the snow. Soon she stood at the river and looked across to where she surprisingly saw Wolfwhisper...

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Wolfwhisper | ForestClan Territory

(Sorry for the wait! I’ve been busy and plus I kinda forgot)

To Wolfwhisper’s suprise, she spotted the white molly (she really ought to know her name by now) across the river, standing where the river was only a few tail lengths wide. Carefully shuffling forward, she reached the snowy banks and stared at the cat across from her. After a small awkward silence, she realized she should probably speak first.

“Uhm, hi. I was hoping to find you here, not for anything bad!! just wanted to, you know, thank you for not letting me die?” Wolfwhisper cringed at her brilliant execution “I was also wondering, what’s your name? My clanmates think we’re mates, but I don’t even know your name!”

She really hoped one of their clanmates don’t see them right now. This won’t do wonders to diminshing the rumours about them! Oh StarClan, her mother would probably ask her about this, and then her friends, and then her clanmates and she groaned at the idea. Seeing the white and orange molly’s confused look, she quickly explained.

“It’s just… I can just imagine all my clanmates asking me about what happened at the gathering and I am so not looking forward to that. Even if we were mates, would it be so bad? But what do I know, we must all follow what StarClan wants of us” Wolfwhisper groaned.

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Spotted'Snow | MountainClan Camp

Uncomfortable at the awkward situation Spotted'Snow looked down at the snow. It was like she had never talked to this cat before, which she had, but it didn't make this any easier. At the other she's sudden voice the smaller molly flinched, however she composed herself and listened to what the cat had to say.

"Hey... well I wouldn't have let any cat die, no matter the clan.. but uuuh, my name is Spotted'Snow.... You're Wolfwhisper right? The medicine cat called you that when they took you back to your camp."

The white cat chose to ignore what Wolfwhisper had said about them being rumored as mates. She has experienced the exact same phenomenon in her camp and that she couldn't even escape it out of camp made her nervous. Rumors weren't safe and if they caused her or her relatives harm or even disputes between the two clans it would be terrible.

At the larger cat's second try to spark conversation, Spottedsnow looked shocked a the words being used. She almost as much as stuttered when she answered back.

"The rumors might be bad, but out of clan relationships are a shame for the whole clan! How could you say they aren't?! I can't talk to you any more, my clanmates are already mistrusting me for helping you... I'll.. leave now... bye!?"

The cat turned around and ran back through the snow. How could she have thought talking to the cat could have been a good idea. Hopefully no one else saw that....

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Wolfwhisper | ForestClan Territory

Wolfwhisper is never going to talk to another cat again.

Watching the other cat run off, she groaned, what had she been thinking? Talking to a different clan cat, about cross clan relationships? She really, really hoped no one saw that. Not only is it traitorous, there is only so many embarrassing moments Wolfwhisper can handle.

‘Hey, atleast I got her name’ , she thought glumly.

After staring at the empty opposite bank for a few heartbeats, she turned back, deciding it’s mot worth to be caught by the river. Hearing rustling, she turned her head to a snowy bush, only seeing a flash of grey fur before it disappeared.

Dread pooled in her stomach. Did someone see her? This is really not good for her (or Spottedsnow!!) . Her reputation has been tarnished!! Her mother would probably go to war with ForestClan for this!! She poked her head in the bush, desperately searching for any cat scent. Just as she was starting to panic, she looked down, and saw pawsteps leading away.

Following the definitely cat shaped pawsteps, she turned around a tree and saw the cat she’d least expected to see, Sootfeather. Even though the cold tom had his grey back towards Wolfwhisper, he swiveled his left ear towards her as she nervously approached him.

« Uhm, I don’t know if you saw that but please don- » she started before getting interrupted.

« Hey, its okay, I won’t tell. After all, » He said with a smile, « I am also in a relationship with a MountainClan cat, »

Wolfwhisper was not expecting that answer. Instead, she hastily smiled and nodded, as if she’s glad someone knows how she feels. After listening to Sootfeather ramble on more (she thinks she’s never heard him talk this much) she excuses herself and heads back to camp, curling up in her nest before anyone makes any sarcastic comments (« gone to see your mate? » )

She knows she should tell her mother about Sootfeather, but she can’t bring herself to. Seeing how happy he was, was it really so bad for him to love a cat of another clan? (she really wondered who it was) Plagued with her traitorous thoughts, she drifted into an uneasy sleep.

Waking up to someone prodding her, she opened her eyes to her mother.

« I need to confront MountainClan about some of their scent I found on our territory, you’re coming with me to their camp to intimidate them. » Stormstar said, leaning down to pick Wolfwhisper up before she scrambled to her feet.

Blinking at the frigid air out, she saw her mother heading towards the deputy, with Sootfeather trailing behind, the latter who smiled at her and sheepishly averted his eyes (she’s never seen him smile this much either, wait, is it his fault they’re going to MountainClan?! )

With Stormstar and Pinetooth in the front, she was stuck in the back with the large grey tom, who just kept glancing at her. This is going to be so awkward, with her stuck in MountainClan camp where Spottedsnow could see her.

(Wrote a lot more than expected)

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SpottedSnow | MountainClan territory

SpottedSnow was still shaking her head, mostly to herself but also at WhisperWillow who she had first cared for and now just disappointed herself with. Quietly mumbling to herself she padded through the deep snow.
"How.. how can a cat be so stupid and not believe in the boundaries!? The clans have to stay separated by all means! And cross-clan relationship dirty the pride! I mean... for sure they do! They break friendships and destroy families! It couldn't be that Whisperwillow ACTUALLY believes in them! No, it for sure can't be. She wanted to fool me and lure me into trouble! She would have switched on me to my leader and destroyed my life! I must stay away from her!"

Her expression was furious and her easy walk had turned into somewhat of a sprint towards the larger snow hills behind the camp. She didn't want to meet any of her clanmates at the moment and was scared that she would run into them if she passed her camp too close. However, unfortunately for her, Frozen'Tail's icy eyes caught her just in time.

F: "SPOTTEDSNOW WILL YOU SLOW DOWN!"

The white she flinched at her voice and did her best to keep her neck fur from rising as she turned to face the warrior.

S: "Sorry Frozen'Tail, I must have missed you. My thoughts are swirling lately, they keep me from focusing."

F: "That is absolutely no excuse for leaving and not telling anyone! Your mother has been running around like wild and asked if anyone has seen you. You brought the whole camp to begin searching for you! The fresh kill pile hasn't been filled up since yesterday, we can't keep sending out cats just because you won't do your tasks and don't obey what Nettle'Star says!"

S: "I'm sorry okay Frozen'Tail. It has been a terrible couple days but I'll try to become better. Now will we go back to camp? We should stop the searching as fast as possible right? And hen we can go hunting together huh?"

Frozen'Tail snarled at her before shooing her towards camp. As soon as they entered SpottedSnow's mother had run over to her and questioned her in a mad manner about where she had been. SpottedSnow of course denied that she had been at the River and instead used the snow covered hills as an escape location. After a short scolding Nettle'Star sent her out to hunt together with Badger'Face, Frozen'Tail and Eagle'Paw.

(Sorry that it took so long!)

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