Fire, Fire

it's an au ok

written by this meme

one - fire fire
Almost thought we made it home, But we don't know this place at all, That's enough, now dry your tears It's been a long eleven years

Squirrelflight stood frozen to the spot. Her eyes were wide with shock as she tried to comprehend the scene before her. Her sister's kits were standing together defensively. Lionblaze's teeth were bared into a snarl, and his long claws were unsheathed. Hollyleaf looked just as shocked as Squirrelflight did, and she was pressed close to Jayfeather. Jayfeather stared down at his paws, and his muscles were tense. Fire danced around them, threatening to scorch their fur.

Ashfur blocked their escape route. He perched at the end of the tree, his blue eyes smoldering with hatred as he stared at Squirrelflight.

The ginger she-cat's shock was quickly replaced with pure rage. "Ashfur, what are you doing!?" she snarled, lashing her tail. "Let them pass!"

The grey warrior's scornful gaze didn't waver as he replied. His voice was low as he growled, "You hurt me, Squirrelflight. You really hurt me. And now, I'm just returning the favor." He waved his tail at the three cats trapped by the fire. "I'm going to kill them, while you watch. And hey, maybe I can get you to like me again instead of Brambleclaw! Because those burdens are out of the way." he added disdainfully, glaring at the three.

Squirrelflight could feel her hatred for this cat steadily rising with every heartbeat. He said everything so... calmly. Like he wasn't trying to kill three of his own Clanmates. He was trying to kill the three. And why? Solely because Squirrelflight wished to be with someone else.

"Ashfur, you..." Squirrelflight began, but suddenly she unsheathed her claws. She narrowed her eyes and hissed, "Leave them alone, you fox-heart!" Every hair on her body seemed to be bristling.

Ashfur smirked slightly. "Or what? You're only a weak little she-cat, a little traitor." the tom jeered, baring his teeth.

Behind him, Jayfeather turned his face toward the older tom's voice. It was as if the tabby could really see Ashfur. His sightless gaze rested on Squirrelflight, as if he expected her to do something. At his side, Lionblaze and Hollyleaf were arguing, but he didn't seem to notice them.

"Get out of the way!" Squirrelflight shrieked, leaping forward with claws outstretched.

Ashfur seemed taken aback, and was paralyzed for a few heartbeats. When he finally reacted, it was too late - Squirrelflight's claws connected with his head, and he staggered to the side. He teetered precariously on the edge of the stone, but managed to regain his balance. He started to lash out at Squirrelflight as she lunged for him again, but she was faster. The lithe she-cat evaded his attack, and only her ear was nicked. She snapped at her Clanmate's throat, and Ashfur jumped back.

Suddenly Ashfur let out a horrifying wail as he tumbled backward off the overhang. His dreadful wailing could be heard as he fell, and a terrifying keening could be heard as he was swallowed up by the flames below. His screams of agony were soon silenced.

But Squirrelflight couldn't worry about that now. "Lionblaze! Jayfeather! Hollyleaf!" she yowled, trying to be heard over the inferno.

-tbc