Sun me up with my pal (Basilstream)

[Wolfie]

The broad tom laid stretched out upon one of the rock. He had returned from dawn patrol, but instead of returning home he went to the Sunningrocks. The sun shined on his reddish cream striped pelt. His long body took up one the boulders. His one blind eye was facing the rock, while his one amber eye faced the sky above. His tail flickered every now and then, so even though his eyes are closed that he was asleep. Wolfstar was not just relaxing around. He was waiting for someone. His best friend in fact. Basilstrean as had a rough time recently and he thought it was best that they had a day of rest and to just talk.

Basilstream had been there for him when he needed her most, and wanted to be there for her in return. She was one of the cats dearest to him and wanted nothing more to see her happy and smiling again like she did when they were apprentices. He let out a small sigh as he thought of his days when he was an angry tom, blaming everyone and thing for his problems, not that he blamed himself, cause he did, he just didn't want to face the burden alone. 

As he heard a rustle he pushed himself onto his paws and stretched out all of his aching muscles.  He yawned and groomed the ruffled down, then grabbed the fish he caught earlier for the two to share. His eyes zoned in on the she-cat that was to appear and was surprised to see it was not her, but a squirrel. He smiled as he crouched down on the rock and sprung at the creature. Being a cat of water he was not the best at catching land creatures, but he still tried. He gave chase and caught it, just as it was a little way up the tree. He turned and headed back to the rock and notice his fish was gone. He jumped onto the rock and smelt a hawk. He dropped the squirrel and lashed his tail. "Stupid thieving bird!" Wolfstar grunted and he sat down on all four. He had his tail wrapped gently around his paws, but the tail tip still twitched with his annoyance. Then, turned as another ruffle appeared, this time he sniffed the air and smelt Basilstream. "Hello, Basilstream."

[Tiny]

Basilstream

The nightmares continued to come, no matter how much she tried to get them to go away. She had tried napping during the middle of the day….nightmares happened. They happened each time her eyes would close. And they were lasting longer and longer. It was getting harder to wake up from them. It was like nothing could keep her grounded. But the she-cat still continued her duties. No matter how awful she felt, or how awful she looked, she would continue to do what she could for her clan. It seemed as if she were always the first to volunteer for any and every patrol. If her paws were busy, she wasn’t thinking, she wasn’t feeling, she wasn’t hurting. Sure, she continued to be exhausted but it helped to just stay busy. She needed it. Sometimes she would wear herself out completely, and sleep would come for a bit. This was the only time she actually slept. Sure, it would take a bit longer for the nightmare to occur, but she at least got some sleep.

And now, as per request from the one cat she couldn’t deny anything to, she was out in the territory making her way to the meeting spot. Basilstream had been best friends with Wolfstar for as long as she could remember. She had helped him through many tough times. She knew that there had been something under his harsh exterior, and she had broken it. Now her best friend was leader of the clan and doing a wonderful job. Sure, she didn’t see him as much as she did when they were apprentices, but he was still her best friend. The she-cat could recall their apprentice days. They were always together, and had even moved their nests by each other. The she-cat would go on almost every patrol and training session with him.

He had requested a meeting at Sunningrocks, which just so happened to be their favorite place when they were younger. It made sense, and she knew what he was trying to do. He wanted her to relax. But was that possible for her? Sighing, she made her way and finally it came into sight. The sun on her fur was so relaxing and the moment she was close enough, she heard Wolfstar’s voice. The she-cat couldn’t help but smile as he chastised the bird. ”Are you complaining about birds again? I thought you knew better than to leave prey out all by itself.” Basilstream grinned, loving that she was able to get back to the playful banter side of herself so easily around Wolfstar.

”Nice to know that your nose still works. My ears heard your complaining all the way back in camp.” she made her way to the tom and playfully cuffed him on the ear. To her, this tom wasn’t the leader of the clan, he was the best friend she had grown up with. ”Now, why am I here? I’m sure I am needed on a patrol or something.” Basilstream knew she couldn’t be still for long. If she did, she would probably collapse and fall asleep. But falling asleep meant nightmares, and she couldn’t take that.

Word Count: 529
Tags: Wolfstar

[Hawkgaze]

On ThunderClan's side of the river, Hawkgaze pushed his way from some brambles, leaving the forest. He stepped out onto the shore, and almost immediately the smell of RiverClan hit his nose. His fur bristled as he saw the RiverClan cats on Sunningrocks, but at the same time excitement bubbled in his belly. This is what he had been hoping for. If he could just pick a fight, but make it seem like it was the RiverClan cat's faults, then maybe he could prove to his leader how good of a fight he was. He slowly walked down to the water, then sat down, staring at the water, giving a perfect illusion that he was about to fish in the river. He tried not looking at the two cats as he forced his fur to stay flat.