Without You

Ebonywave sighed. She hadn't seen Finnick for 2 moons, as she was rarely out of the camp. She fidgeted nearly everyday, never being able to relax. Ashenkit had grown a lot in size, and was already large for his age. Shrewfang continued to watch Ebonywave, acting sweet with her around their clan-mates. But when they were alone, it was a different story. She yawned, and padded out of the nursery. The clan was the same, nothing had changed. She remembered the days she had spent alone with Finnick. When they had run away. Why did I have to tell him we had to come back? I was so close to kitting... They'd all still be alive. Eaglekit and Wingedkit. The two kits barely lived before they were slaughtered. She padded to the entrance of the camp, then limped out, hoping nobody noticed. She soon found herself at the border, her heart beating fast. She yowled across the border.

"FINNICK!"

But Finnick was back at his camp, planning the attack to take Ashenkit. He didn't want to, but his father did.

"Aesir.... We can't do this. It isn't right!"

The black tom snarled.

"That kit is the heir. He needs to come."

Finnick averted his gaze, thinking of the dark gray tabby kit he didn't even know. What was his name? Was he brave? Would he make a great tom?What about Ebonywave? How was she coping? Was she still being tortured? He shuddered at the thought. Every day he felt a huge pang in his heart. He needed her.

"I'm going hunting..."

He mumbled to the older tom and padded away. Everyday he silently watched the border, thinking maybe he should visit, but the clan would kill him. He padded there now, and saw a cat limping away. He stopped.

"E-bonywave?"

She turned around, her sightless eyes going wide.

"F-finnick... FINNICK!"

She ran as fast as she could with her leg, and toppled into Finnick. She nuzzled him gently.

"Is... is it really you?"

He licks her face gently.

"Of course. I haven't seen you in so long... How is everything?"

At the back of his mind he thought of the upcoming attack, but he watches Ebonywave. She shakes her head slightly.

"Everything is pretty much the same. I just... I've missed you so much..."

He rubbed his cheek against hers.

"We'll get through this. How is he?"

 Ebonywave closed her eyes.

"His name is Ashenkit. He's so... He'll make a great cat. I wish you could see him."

Finnick sighed.

"I wish we both could."

He licks her closed eyes, knowing that if he had the choice, he'd give Ebonywave his eyes. So she could see just how beautiful everything is, including herself.

"I wish we could be together."

He lowered his head.

"We will be Finnick. I'll find a way. I can't live without you."

If I had my way,
I'd spend every day right by your side
And if I could stop time,
believe me I'd try for you and I
And each moment you're gone,
Is a moment to long in my life
So stay right here, right now

"And you'll see our kit soon. Once he's old enough."

He licked her head gently.

"Does he... know?"

He saw Ebonywave stiffen slightly, and she shook her head.

"H-he sort of thinks... Shrewfang is his father. He... made me tell him that he was the father."

She pressed against Finnick.

"Come on."

He padded away from both their territories, Ebonywave following.

"We're just going on a little walk."

He twined his tail with hers, purring strongly.

'Cause without you I'm a disaster
(The moment you go)
And you're my ever after
(Just thought you should know)
'Cause I need to know your answer
(Just say you'll stay with me)
I want you to say your gonna stay with me
(Just say you'll stay with me)
I die every day that you're away from me

 They padded to the field to where they were first running away too. They had walked most of the day, and Finnick knew Ebonywave had to get back, but he didn't want her to go.

"Do you have to go?"

Finnick's heart beat a little faster at the thought of not seeing her for moons again.


If the world ceased to spin,
You could start it again with just one smile
If the seas turn to sand,
With the wave of your hand it would rain for miles
But the thought of you gone
Makes everything wrong in my life
So stay right here, right now

She stuttered.

"I-i have to. Ashenkit will be wondering where I am... and Shrewfang."

He licked her cheek, wanting to protect her so much, but he could do nothing.

"I can stay a little longer though, I guess."

She smiled slightly, laying down on tired legs.

My heart breaks with every beat,
I can't explain what you do to me
So just say you'll promise me,
Please, take me if you ever leave
But the thought of you gone
Makes everything wrong in my life
So stay right here, right now

 He curled around her, grooming her pelt gently.

"I love you..."

She purred, heart beating with the beat of his.

"We'll leave someday. The three of us."

She murmured softly, and Finnick purred approvingly.

So just say you'll promise me,
Please, take me if you ever leave
My heart breaks with every beat,
I die everyday that you're away from me

(Song is-Without You- by My Darkest Days)