~Night time Wanderings~

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail, young, sweet, innoccent, pregnant Petaltail, so naive, and foolish how could she fell for such a lie, an obvious lie she had been blinded by. Petaltail now sat silently in the dark of night the moon held high over her head gleaming down upon her, she was pregnant with his kits again and she felt horrible because of it, she couldn't sleep she was to afraid to wake up and find him looming over her, she was to afraid of even dreaming, she was afraid of seeing her kits and even him, always him. She let out a sigh how could she, how could she, she needed to stop beating herself up but int he end it was all her fault anyways.

Petaltail glanced around with her yellow eyes she was glad no one was awake she hated when others saw her life this so afraid and sad and frightful, she liked to the listen other's problems not her own, she liked to help others but she couldn't even help her self, or forgive herself, what use was she other then the fact she was having kits. The thought burned in her mind, she would have to try so hard to even look at her kits, she didn't know if she could handle it, could she would she be able to. She glanced up at the moon, another night, another sleepless night.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur yawned, awakening at the sound of the warriors deep breathings and light snores. His yellow eyes were now the only thing shining in the gloom as all the warriors were fast asleep. He on the other hand, was now wide awake after a day of napping. The night was his time to awaken. He settled in his moss nest for a while, contemplating on what to do. Twilightstar had allowed him to help the Clan during the night, since it was the only time Coalfur was awake. Patrolling? Maybe...

His stomach felt hollow with hunger and he decided to eat before doing anything else. As he crept though the den and pushed his way out, Coalfur felt refreshed by the moon's light as it made his midnight black fur shimmer silver. The night air was always cold and cool, very refreshing to him.
The dark tom padded through the silent camp. Most would find this creepy and awkward to be out alone, but to him, it was the best thing in the world.
Suddenly,he stopped, sniffing the air. There's another cat here...he thought, not sure whether to be scared or not.

[~Ravenpaw~]

~And I'll watch the Moonrise with my memories of you, and I'll watch the Moonrise till the day I'm gone to~

Petaltail glanced around, she had been worried that being alone like this would get her in more trouble, she was terrified of leaving camp let alone being out at night alone, she couldn't face it. She swallowed nervously and looked around again, she spotted something out in the distance, she couldn't quite tell what it was, but the first thought that came to her mind was Jay, she was frightened, he was here, no he couldn't be, surely someone, anyone had noticed him sneak to camp, he was here, he was going to kill her this time!? No he couldn't, she hadn't had her kits yet, not yet she was still safe, so then who was it hiding in the dark, perhaps they weren't hiding at all. She spotted yellow eyes glimmering in the dark, they weren't like hers but they were still just that yellow, not Sky blue, not his eyes. "Hello?" Petaltail called out to the eyes curiously, her voice was still gentle and sweet, she put on her smile and hoped the figure was friendly.

~And I'll try not to cry when your not here by my side, But I know that I will always love you~

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur jumped at the sound, feeling a bit foolish that he'd get startled by another cat. Of course there were other Moonclan cats that sometimes sleep a little late. But otherwise, he was still a bit apprehensive. He made out the outline of another cat in the clearing, the moon shone and his eyes adjusted to the gloom to see it was a she-cat. Probably a queen by the smell of her. But since he's never been awake during the day, which is when most cats are up and about, he had no idea who she was.

He gave a wary nod of greeting towards her, not sure what to say. He was never good with conversations. Not knowing what to say, the jet-black tom slunk towards the fresh-kill pile and picked up a mouse. Taking careful bites while he was aware of the she-cat watching him.

[~Ravenpaw~]

~And i'll watched the Moonrise with my memories of you, And I'll watch the Moonrise till the day I'm gone too~

Petaltail could hardly make it out in the dark, but she was sure she seen a brief nod, she could scent him he smelled like Moonclan, she would know the scent anywhere herself, but she had never seen him before, not during the day anyways, perhaps he was the cat who came out only a night, which surprised her a bit, not many cats are out at night. Then she blinked, rethinking her earlier thought considering she was out here, but it wasn't her fault, the nightmares were non-stop and she couldn't take another night of torment. She glanced towards the moon, the one thing that kept her going through all this, the moon was her light, her joy, and the only thing that had not betrayed her while she was gone. She had been out since the moon had started to rise and watched it since her beautiful, dazzling yellow eyes not once leaving the wonderful view until she spotted another set of yellow eyes in the darkness of night. "Who are you?" She asked curiously, although she was sheepish to ask it, she was still very curious and her voice was still as gentle as ever.

~And I'll try not to cry when your not here by my side, But I know that I will always love you~

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur's ear twitched when he heard her voice. He noticed it had an edge of softness and gentleness.
"Coalfur,"he answered curtly, continuing to devour the mouse. He wasn't trying to be rude, in fact, he was feeling even more tense and awkward. His contact with other cats was rare, so he didn't really know how to strike a conversation.
But a flashback of cats, who couldn't sleep during one night, he had met during the nighttime wanderings made him recall how to respond.
" And your name?"he asked, making his tone polite.

[~Ravenpaw~]

~And i'll watched the Moonrise with my memories of you, And I'll watch the Moonrise till the day I'm gone too~

Petaltail smiled upon hearing a name, it was a start after all, she got the cat int he darkness to talk, "Coalfur" The cat answered rather curtly, but even so he didn't seem like the type to be rude, she guessed he didn't talk much mostly because this was her first time meeting him even though she's been here for most her life. She was happy to have someone to talk with, she was still upset about what had happened, but it was nice to talk with other cats about almost anything. Petaltail smiled a bit, her yellow eyes softly gazing around, "My name is Petaltail" She said.

~And I'll try not to cry when your not here by my side, But I know that I will always love you~

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur nodded in response, the tip of his tail switching back and forth. Now that he was finished with the mouse, he didn't have anything else to occupy himself and can only watch Petaltail with unblinking, yellow eyes. Perhaps he should get going hunting now. But even he knew it was rude to just walk away from a conversaton. Maybe he should invite her to hunt?
But she was a pregnant queen, and besides, she may be just taking a quick breather before going back to sleep.

"So...couldn't sleep or just out for a night's walk?"he asked a question that might anser all the questions in his mind.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail noted his nod and agreed that it was him saying okay. Petaltail never met a cat she could not talk with, she remembered being an aprentice and all the cats that would come and talk with her about their problems, she tried to help each and everyone of them but sometimes it was harder then others, but she was still always willing to listen. She had always been a good listener there was no doubt in that, her fluffly long fur had always made her stand out against her parents who had been short haired, they were impatience and head strong the both of them and so she was different, shy, kind and was very good at listening. Petaltail thought about his questioned and thought of many answers but the one that was the most truthful was the one she ended up saying, "I couldn't sleep" She said.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Couldn't sleep

Something that he is plagued with every night once the moon rises. But he didn't mind. He could always sleep in the daytime. The night had a thrilling feel for him that beckoned to him ever since he was a kit. The night held secrets that spoke only to him. The moon was his sunlight, his light of hope and happiness.

"I see..."he meowed, a hint of sympathy in his tone. But there was no empathy, for he didn't understand why cats would miss such a lovely night by sleeping through it, just as the other cats wondered how he could sleep through such a beautiful day.
"You can come patrolling with me if you want,"Coalfur offered. He knew he wasn't good with company, but Petaltail looked so lonely.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail nodded a bit, she thought that it would sound strange that a cat who only comes out at night would have trouble's sleeping so she didn't know if he did or did not but it would be interesting, she found the night to be full of wonder and fright all at once. You could never tell what was around the bush, or hiding in the shadows, everything a mystery which also makes it wonderful, the moon her hopes and dreams, she loved the Moon more then anything else, it soothed her from her nightmares that plagued her ever since that night, she found comfort in it, dispite it being in the silverpelt and so very far away. "I would love to" She said gently.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

He regarded her for a moment with unblinking yellow eyes, then turned and padded off, his tail kinked to one side to gesture for Petaltail to follow. Whether she will or not was up to her.

He pushed his way out of the camp entrance and breathed in the cool crisp air, feeling more relaxed as the scents of the forest picked up and wreathed around him. The night sky was dotted with trillions of stars that made up Silverpelt. The moon rivaled with the glow of the stars, threatening to overshine the night and bleach the world in its moonlight. But the darkness held its ground and there was perfect balance between light and dark.

"We'll go check Fireclan border first,"he suggested in a quiet tone to Petaltail. Then with a swish of his tail he trotted towards that direction.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail nodded a bit at his gesture, she was still unsure about it, what if he was out there, she shook her head to clear if of such thoughts. She got up uncoiling her tail from around her, she stood for a moment straighting out her fur, she followed after him gracefully, the scents filled her nose, the scents of the forest held no trace of Jay, which made her happy right now, ever since she was dumped off at the entrance broken and mangled she thought for sure he would come back and kill her. Petaltail shuddered at the very thought, she considered that perhaps he would never come back, but she was hardly ever so lucky, she knew deep down inside he was waiting for her to have her kits, and that's when he would come back, he would kill her and her kits. She sighed and took a quick glance towards her belly, it was unfair, she didn't want them, and yet she still did, maybe she just didn't want them to be killed. "We'll go check Fireclan border first" Coalfur suggested, though it sounded like more of an order, she didn't mind, she smiled softly and nodded, "Alright" She said, and followed after him.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur padded towards the direction of Fireclan, weaving skillfully through the trees and not even stumbling upon roots or pebbles. For he could see very well in the night. And even if he couldn't, he's traveled through the night of the forest enought times to know where everything is. A cold breeze blew by, sending Fireclan scent as the two cats neared the border. It made his nose wrinkle as the musky mouse and burned bramble scent of Fireclan entered his senses. He would always find Moonclan's scent more comforting than any other.
"No sign of trouble..."he murmured, half to himself. Why would there be? It was the middle of the night and no cat with the right mind would be out and about tonight. Except mehe thought.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail followed after him carefully, she was still haunted by the lingering thoughts of Jay that clouded her mind and judgement most of the time. She stayed close, her gentle yellow eyes darted about as she searched every place for signs of movement or life, she looked for that flash of blue, or the light grey pelt but saw nothing in the dark of night. She weaved gracefully through the trees with him, but her snow white paws staggered against the small rocks and hidden pebbles that she couldn't see in the dark. A cold breeze sent the Fireclan scent straight at her face she scent the smell of mouse and some other forest creatures that Fireclan liked to hunt. She nodded her elegant head softly, "Yes.. no trouble" She stammered sheepishly.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur gave Petaltail a sideways glance, with one eyebrow slightly raised in a skeptical expression. He liked that she was quiet and that he himself didn't have to entertain her with conversation, but maybe she was a bit too....nervous? A faint trace of fear eminated from her pelt, which brought out his curiosity about her.

Then he pushed the thought away, it wasn't any of his business. Even if he asked now, he probably wouldn't really see her again during the night since they lived in different time zones. No need to pry. Besides, it was quite possible that she was afraid of the dark. Many creatures such as badgers and owls roam in the twilight so it was common sense to be apprehensive. But not him, he loved the cloak of the night sky.

Following the border, he padded nearer to the Gathering place where the four clans meet, though he didn't feel like actually going there. He just kept a watchful eye on the Fireclan border, though there was no need to for the air was silent the the only scent present was Petaltail.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail wandered behind him, she was still so nervous, he was there she could tell, lurking the blanket of night, he was there watching her, tormenting her, always, and forever. Petaltail shook her head and pushed away the clouding taunts of her fears. She couldn't be afraid but she was, so, so afraid, he messed her up, laying and betaying her, she needed an escape from her dreams and she found one, here, on patrol, with a mysterious tom she just met. It was like history was repeating itself but this time she wouldn't let herself love so easy, so she wouldn't be hurt as badly. Besides it wasn't like she was ever going to be out at this time again, it was just because she couldn't sleep, she hoped she would sleep tommorrow without dreaming.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

((You should have Jay come by, make things more interesting ))

Coalfur sniffed the air, though still not unusual scents passed through the breeze. Tail flicking, he pushed onward, almost forgetting Petaltail was still with him. Though he didn't mind. She was quiet and didn't talk a lot, which saved him a lot of conversation awkwardness.

((Sorry short post i gotta run XD))

[~Ravenpaw~]

((YES!))

Petaltail sniffed around a bit, everything was calm in the night air, to calm, far far to calm, memories flood back of the night she had met Jay, he had saved her from an owl attack which had frightened her alot, she believed he was good, that he was kind and caring, but even that owl stunt had been a trick to get her to like him instantly, why... why did she had to go out at that time. Petaltail shuddered a bit and glanced around, her who body froze, her breath left her body and she could feel her heart racing, "N-No" She stammered scaredly as she stared at a pair of beautiful, enchanting sky blue eyes that stared at her from the darkness almost taunting her, "NO!!" She screamed terrified.


How long had it been since he last visited his females, a long while, almost to long. He had just been with Nightwish and Ivyrain was purely fasinating, didn't even know the truth yet, but he would get it out of her, he now wandered closely to the Moonclan border, "Perfect" he smirked darkly, his sky blue eyes flickered with amusment, the most naive of them all Petaltail, it was just to good to be true. He moved swiftly his muscles rippling under his light grey pelt with darker grey stripes, he moved easily and soon found a tom, the tom was black with yellow eyes, he ignored him and planted his eyes at Petaltail, she was getting bigger everyday now and soon she would bear his kits and then he would return and hatch his evil plan. Jay smirked wildly upon hearing her scream NO!

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Flicking his ear up at the sudden alarm, Coalfur whipped around to see Petaltail in a state of shock and fear.

"NO!"

Suddenly, a new scent drifted in and another tom emerged, hsi lips parted in a smirk and pale blue eyes shining with malicious evil. Coalfur had never seen this cat before, and the newcomer's scent told him the tom was a rogue. But aparrantly Petaltail seemed to recognize the rogue, for she seemed to quake with fear. Whoever this tom was and his sudden appearance could make Petaltail terrified, it was enough to make Coalfur hate him.

Snarling, Coalfur stepped in between Jay and Petaltail, shielding the she-cat and lashing out claw-studded paws that held threateningly towards the rogue. Coalfur didn't utter a word. he only continued to bare his teeth menacingly and his fur bristled. A growl rumbled in his throat in a rhythmic tone and his yellow eyes were narrowed dangerously. No words needed to be said to show that the jet black tom was hostile towards Jay.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Jay smirked wildly, his looks alone were enough to make any she-cat melt at the sight of him, but those who knew him for what he really was was enough to make them tremble with fear, and for a very good reason. Jay liked she-cats, he liked to break them, torture them, and leave them hurt, in pain, and pregnant. Petaltail was one of the many she-cat who had suffered at his claws, and by the looks of it she would be due soon, which was more good news for him.

Petaltail wanted to scream more when she saw him, he had murdered her first litter of kittens and betrayed and lied to her, he broke her heart and planned to right from the start, she started to tremble and cry until Coalfur stepped in between them, she curled her tail around her and hide behind him.



Jay growled a bit, "Who are you?" he questioned curiously.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur didn't answer right away. He only remained in a defensive stance, fur bristling and teeth bared.
"Coalfur,"he replied curtly, a snarl lined thinly in his tone along with contempt. Lashing his tail, he took a step forward, facing Jay with hardened yellow eyes. Petaltail seemed completely terrified, and the jet black tom had a urge to protect her from the threat, and not just because it was part of the warrior code to defend the Clan from intruders.

"Leave rogue. You are not welcome on Moonclan territory,"Coalfur growled, though his tone was dangerously soft. He raised a paw, the moonlight glinting on the silver claws and gleamed sharply, ready to lash out if Jay took one step forward.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Petaltail shook with fear, he was here, right here near her, inching closer, his eyes drilling into her, she couldn't move, she was glued to the spot the dark look in his enchanting Sky blue eyes drew her closer and closer to the edge. She couldn't handle suffering again, not after the last time, she almost died last time, but he made sure she didn't, just so she could live through it again, he was gonna kill her again, from the inside, not just break her heart, but completely shatter it. Petaltail was terrified and had every reason to be.


Jay smirked at the mysterious jet black tom, his sleek fur matched his name well, Coalfur, the black matched the name, but did his heart? He stared into the hardened yellow eyes and felt no inch of fear, no hesitention, if there was one thing Jay didn't know how to do, was be afraid, or take a threat, because he'd throw a promise right back at you, and a deathly one at that. "I am Jay the Exile" He said proudly uttering his name with his smooth voice, "Believe me Coal, I ain't wanted no where, but that has never stopped me before" he said his cold sky blue eyes clashing with Coalfur's yellow.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

The blue eyes seemed to glow unaturally, and no fear, not even a hint of apprehension, showed.

Coalfur glared at Jay, growling softly. So softly yet audible that it echoed through the darkness and rang through the forest. His tail lashed back and forth. Then, without any warning, there was a blur of jet black that seemed to disappear for an instant in the darkness before appearing inches from Jay's face as Coalfur crashed into Jay.
Claws glinted in the moonlight as they attempted to slash down the rogue's neck.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Jay smirked a bit, he hoped Coalfur didn't underestimate him, he was slender and not very powerful looking, but anyone who even touched him oftened backed away after because of the muscles that rippled under his fur, he was a very strong cat for his size and looks, he didn't just had the words, he also had the power to back them up. Jay saw him move, his sky blue eyes tracing his movements, he let Coalfur crash into him hardly buffed he saw the glittering claws and moved his neck swiftly pushing his paws against the ground he launched himself at Coalfur swiftly.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur felt the air knock out of him as he felt Jay tackle into him. Instead of standing his ground, he flew back as the rogue hit his flank, leaping away. Growling and lashing his tail, Coalfur leered at Jay. Now, he noticed the rogue, though lean, was had muscles rippled strongly under the sleek pelt. This wasn't going to daunt him.

Measuring the distance, Coalfur darted forward. The jet black tom faked a claw blow at Jay's ear, hoping the rogue would fall for the trick before lunging forward and snapping his teeth at the gray tom's shoulder.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Jay moved his head back swiftly, only to be tricked by the warrior, he felt Coalfur's teeth dig into his shoulder and suddenly it was like he was with Nightwish again, when she had tried to fight back, she had done the same thing, but it didn't last to long, he had been far to strong for the likes of her. He snarled and a bit and lunged down driving his fangs into the side of Coalfur's neck, he didn't bite hard enough to kill him, but he did bite hard enough that it would hurt and make him let go hopefully.

Petaltail watched in terror as the two toms fought angrily with each other, she was scared almost to death, she curled up near a and hoped to stay hidden from veiw.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur let out a screech as teeth pierced his neck, feeling fiery pain erupt from the wound as well as crimson blood. Coalfur quickly let go and lept back, feeling his neck wound throb painfully. Hissing, Coalfur crouched low, slowly prowling from side as his yellow eyes darted to the many vulnerable places that each cats' body has. The jugular vein was the most vulnerable, hiding just beneath the neck. One sharp bite can kill instantly. But for now, Coalfur saw no need for that. All he had to do was chase the tom away, and hopefully allow Petaltail to feel at peace.
His yellow eyes aimed at the stomach. Strategies played through his head to get Jay to stumble a expose his belly. When that happens, he can score a claw blow at the soft belly.
With goal in mind, Coalfur decided to wait for Jay to strike first, hissing tauntingly at the rogue and lashing his tail back and forth that it became a black blurr.

[~Ravenpaw~]

Jay smirked when Coalfur let go, it had worked again, he wondered if next time he should go right for the kill, he figured if he killed off Coalfur, Petaltail would be crushed again, her little heart would shatter about as much as the kits skulls when he threw them from a tree and jumped on them, not pleasent. However it was very affective though. And it helped with his anger problems, of which he had alot, he was a very violent cat. Jay glanced at Coalfur, he noticed his gaze on his stomach and shot him a icy glare with his sky blue eyes, he decided to throw him off a bit, "What is she to you?" he asked, "your mate?" he asked looking towards the frightened form of Petaltail.

[*~Blazeheart~*]

Coalfur was indeed, caught off guard, as his attention flew from the stomach to the sky-blue eyes that mocked him. He cast a glance at the shivering figue of Petaltail, and felt a rush of protectiveness.
"No, she's not,"the black tom growled, though the words seemed unreal to him, almost as if it had been said by another, not him. He had just met her tonight! And he already had feelings for her? Maybe....
"Yes or no,"Coalfur continued, his yellow eyes hardening again.
"At least she's a friend and if you harm her I'll kill you!"the jet-black tom snarled, springing forward.