Old Ghosts (Coral)

[xx snakey]

Ghostwalker sat at the edge of the pond, his tail swishing back and forth lazily. Thoughts swirled through his mind, but nothing too important crossed his mind. His mind was heavy with with thoughts of being deputy and sighed, his shoulders slumping. It's not that he wasn't honnored, but deputy? He couldn't take it. He thought about resigning, but then he'd look like a coward. He didn't want to make a fool of himself and draw more attention to him. He was shy, so what? That didn't matter... He shouldn't, no, couldn't take the pressure. The way the clans were going through leaders these days he could have to take Spicestar's place at any second. That thought saddened him. Spicestar was his friend, He didn't want to loose him. If only there was someone to talk to, who would listen!

[coral]

Soft paws touched damp earth as wind swept over the tall grasses surrounding Eternalsong, making the golden frond ripple like waves. She was feeling pleasent today, and walked with a slight spring in her step. She came apon the pond and stopped to take a drink. Then something caught her eye. Looking up from the waters edge, she spotted a tom on the other bank. His fur was pur white and his muzzle was speckled black. His shoulders were slumping and he was staring into the pond sadly. Eternalsong reconized him as Ghostwalker, the very new deputy of her clan. With that happy spring in her step she padded over to the handsome tom, sitting next to him and brushing her dappled tail over his flank in greeting. She smiled at him, her mint green eyes sparkling invitingly. They were just dripping with the words "Talk to me"

[xx snakey]

Ghostwalker started a little when Eternalsong sat next to him. He looked over at the older she-cat and tried to smile, but it didn't feel real. "Hello, Eternalsong." He meowed glumly, looking into the she-cat's expressive green eyes. She looked like she wanted him to talk to her. "How are you?" He asked, trying to be polite, but he sounded very down. He was down though, so much stress, so much responsablity lying on his shoulders, it was difficult for him to even try and be pleasent anymore, he was so depressed.

[coral]

Eternalsong swished her tail and shrugged, then looked at Ghostwalker. It made her sad to see him like this. She please her tail next to him, twitching the tip so that it lay over his. She looked at him, concern painting her expression. "What's wrong" That expression said, and she twitched her ears in emphasis. She pushed herself closer to him and liked the way his warm body felt against her. She gave a small smile, letting her eyes close and allowing her body to press closer to his. She wanted to comfort him, let him know that she was there for him, and that she wouldn't laugh at him- because she was unable- or think him wrong for whatever was making him so glum. She wanted his problems to go away, She wanted him to feel better, to feel safe around her, and to trust her. He was just so darn handsome, how could she not like him?

[xx snakey]

Ghostwalkr let the she-cat lean against him, liking the support he got from her. And she was pretty, after all. He sighed and twitched his tail once irritably, then lay it back over hers, letting out a long sigh. "Oh, Eternalsong, I've been so tired lately. I never asked to be deputy, and I just can't take the stress. It's getting to me, Eternalsong, you understand? Every cat expects me to be noble and wise and know the best places to hunt and patrol. I sent out four hunting patrols yesterday. Two came back without any prey what so ever, because I sent them to spots where the prey doesn't live. Oh, listen to me, complaining. Maybe I should just give up." He sighed and leaned against Eternalsong, breathing in her scent and closing his eyes. She was nice, she would listen to him and did tell him that he was wrong or stupid for thinking what he did.