jealousy [c]

Eagleblaze wasn’t happy he hadn’t been chosen as deputy. It was his dream, his goal, his ambition. What was he supposed to do with his life if he wasn’t a leader one day? He had made a vow that he would, to show the clan he was more than just a warrior. He wanted to make a difference, be remembered. He had to do this. And it started with getting on Featherstep’s good side. If he befriended the tom, maybe he would see fit to choose Eagleblaze as his deputy one day, if he ever became leader. He shivered, a cool breeze cutting at his back like a knife as he approached the deputy.

"Hello, Featherstep. Would you like to go hunting with me?" As he looked at Featherstep, his stomach dropped, churning. That feeling was jealousy, wasn’t it? It had to be, although it was much stronger than any bout he had felt before. He pushed those uncertainties and worries back into the depths of his mind. He could ponder about his feelings later. Now he needed to be focused, fully aware. Still, it was a bit hard with all of that jealousy. The tabby smiled, flicking his tail softly in an attempt to seem sincere with his actions. The deputy surely wouldn’t turn down a hunt, and then his plan would be set into action.


little does he know that it’s not jealousy at all

Being a deputy certainly had kept Featherstep busy. For the most part, he’d settled into a manageable routine but he could’ve sworn something was slipping his mind. He’d taken a seat in the shadow of Tallrock, kneading the frozen ground with his claws as he tried to remember just what--
His ears perked up when he heard his name and wide eyes turned to see Eagleblaze. “Oh, Eagleblaze!” He greeted the warrior cheerfully, his whiskers twitching as he listened to his suggestion of a hunting patrol. Featherstep cast a glance over to the freshkill pile. It was looking a little small, even if it was Leaf-bare. That had to be what he’d forgotten. Thank Stars for cats like Eagleblaze, he thought as he got to his paws. “Of course! I think a good run’ll help thaw out my paws.”