The hearts forbidden impulses

[impulsivecarrot]

After a long night of traveling through clan territory in the pouring rain, Kahjik found a small hole in the ground at the base of one of the few trees in the meadow. His ripping muscles showed how tense he was, being so far away from home, and in territory he knew he was unwelcome in. He tried to hide his sent as best as possible, though not really caring at that point, Kahjik curled himself up as far into the hole as he could.

Refusing any and all impulses to stay awake, Kahjik fell quickly to sleep. His thoughts were with his dead mate and kits. He twitched in his sleep as the fond memories he held of his family came flooding back to him in his sleep. Kahjik was never one for his feelings, but he truly did love Heather. Kahjik's blood boiled everytime he thought of Meerin. He easily found his solace when he recalled Meerin's muffled cries of pain, while choking for air through the massive gash in his throat. The only satisfaction Kahjik allows himself now, is that satisfying memory of Meerin choking to death on his blood. As that thought flooded into his head, Kahjik noticed a very familiar, but very hated scent to him. Whisperclan...

[☀Dawnfeather☀]

Grassnose poked her head out of the camp entrance, nosing around to make sure no one was around. It wasn't like her to sneak out of camp, of course. but she was a sucker for pretty sights, and the moon reflecting on the snow was something she just loved to gaze at. She set out for a tree she could perch on, one she knew was close to camp. She had had a particularly tough day, getting pushed around by her fellow warriors. Why can't I just stand up for myself? She internally sighed. This relaxation is just what she needed.

but as she neared the tree, a foreign scent washed over her glands. It certainly wasn't a clan cat. Her tail puffed up, and her ears lay back, a low growl sounded from her chest. She slowly stalked toward the base of the tree. "Intruder!" she hissed. Maybe if she chased this cat out, her clan mates would respect her more.

[impulsivecarrot]

Torquing his body sideways in the small hole, Kahjik was able to use his full muscle to twist his way into a readied position. He readied himself to kill, not knowing the intentions of the Whisperclan cat who'd discovered him. His fur stood on end, and his heart raced as the thoughts of the clans hostility towards him raced back into his head. He hoped to himself it was just some stupid apprentice, as they'd be easier to fool, or hide the body of.

Kahjik silenced the flooding thoughts in head and unsheathed is claws. It felt to him as if every pawstep he made from the hole sounded like a tree falling somewhere in the forest. Staying low to the fresh snow on the ground, Kahjik stalked around the immediate area, searching for the Whisperclan cat who's sent had awoken him from sleep. He felt as though he'd been searching around the area for hours, when he finally stumbled on the clan cat. Much to his surprise, it was a shecat, and one who did not look like much of a challenge. As he drew in a deep breath and held it, Kahjik took the clancat into full perspective. A full grown warrior was before him, and that made Kahjik ready for a nasty fight.

[☀Dawnfeather☀]

As the rouge came into view, the rest of Grassnose fur fluffed up, and her claws dug into the snow. "Intruder," she repeated, loud enough for him to hear. "Get off our territory!" she spat. At a time of need like this, even the normally docile she-cat became hostile. She ran her narrowed eyes over her opponent. He was certainly an imposing cat, and looked like he had been in his fair share of battles; the tips of his ears were non-existent. His fur was mangy, and he appeared like she had always imagined a rouge. Dirty and deadly.

[impulsivecarrot]

Kahjik stood completely still as the Whisperclan cat hissed her order. He got an even better look at the shecat, and he was almost overwhelmed by her beauty. It hit him like a cold rush of water when falling in a stream, he was the intruder on clan territory. He knew rogues were not tolerated, and he quickly remembered Thunderstar's order to kill him on sight. That was so long ago, however. Kahjik realized this cat was most likely too young to remember his exile from clan life.

Kahjik backed his guard down slightly. "Hello there, clancat! I realize I shouldn't be here, with this being your territory and all..."

[☀Dawnfeather☀]

Grassnose was puzzled when the tom's gaze faltered. Why did he seem somewhat hesitant? She took advantage of this and crept forward a few more steps. "You don't say! Unless it's absolutely immanent you be here, get out!" she raised a paw to her chest, preparing to fight if she had to.

[impulsivecarrot]

Kahjik broke his combative stance and sat down, gazing at the shecat in front of him. He sensed her hostility, but he somehow found himself strangely comfortable. Taking in the Whisperclan warriors words, Kahjik realized he was almost shocked by this cats hostility. He felt somewhat angry. "Do you really want to fight me? As far as you know, I'm only sleeping here. True it is, that I've not eaten in days. Thus I've committed no crime towards your clan. All I want from you, is information. Give me that, and I'll be off. Tell me, do you know who I am?"
Kahjik said his words carefully, he wished to get to know this cat.

[☀Dawnfeather☀]

"No crime?" she scoffed. "Just your presence is a crime!" but at his relaxed stance, she couldn't help but relax herself. Though she sat with her tail wrapped over her paws, her claws were still unsheathed. "I'll fight you if I must, for the sake of my clan. but no, I've got no idea who you are. Should I?" he tilted her head to the side, searching his face for an inch on familiarity. Nothing stuck her.

[impulsivecarrot]

Kahjik couldn't help but let a smile out. "I suppose you wouldn't know of me, would you?" Kahjik responded quietly. "I'm not exactly something Thunderstar is proud of. And I doubt any of the elders speak of me. You must be too young to remember me then. My name is Kahjik. Ehr.." He struggled, trying to remember his old clan name. "My name was Sontefang. Thunderstar exiled me. I'm condemned to death, should I be caught on Whisperclan territory..." Kahjik said quietly, almost as though to himself.

[☀Dawnfeather☀]

At that, the hostility rose to an all time high in Grassnose. "You got some kinda death wish, mousebrain?" she crouched, baring her teeth. What was this tom's problem? Did he want to die? "Get out of here, or I'll make you get out. I won't kill you, but I'd certainly give you something to remember me by. Or we could just wait for someone who DOES remember and let them deal with you." she snarled.

[impulsivecarrot]

Kahjik stood and took several steps forward. A smile crept onto his face. "No need for the hostilities. Though I must say, you're quite beautiful when you're so tense. My curiosity is not yet sated. Sit, and answer as I ask, then I will take my leave." He said softly, but sharp with edge. Kahjik couldn't help but wonder what was going on with the clan as of late, and he saw this lone shecat as his only opportunity to gain the knowledge he was seeking. Waiting for the hostile cats response, Kahjik moved closer to her.

[☀Dawnfeather☀]

Grassnose opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. What's he getting at, talking to me like that? As he grew closer, her eyes grew wider and she backed up until she fell backwards and landed on her back. "H-hey! Stay away from me!" she rolled back to her feet and whipped around to stare at him in bewilderment. "What in StarClan's name do you want?!"