ScourgexAshfur (I'll Risk It For You)

Lingering Problems - Chapter 4

"Alright you two, get up!"  

Shocked by the sudden voice, Ashfur sprung up to his paws, his fur spiked out in all directions

Ashfur's wide eyes whipped around to Jayfeather, the silver tom sat calmly, just a few mouse lengths away. 

Ashfur lowered his head before slowly sitting down, he couldn't help but feel relived that the silver tom couldn't see his odd behavior. 

"Wake up, what are you deaf!" Jayfeather hissed, clearly growing impatient despite his calm appearance.

Wait..Ashfur thought, could he be talking to- 

Ashfur suddenly flinched, he felt him now. The sleeping tom began to stir , Ashfur remained still as, Scourge shuffled gently behind him. Daring to look, Ashfur was shocked to see the smaller tom glaring back at him. Ashfur shuffled backward awkwardly trying to move away without notice.

"Ash..fur?" Ashfur froze, Scourge's voiced was low 

"Oh! Good Morning, Scourge! I almost didn't see you there-" Ashfur's fake enthusiasm was suddenly cut off

"Was it you..?" the cat's voice suddenly grew dark, "...Who woke me?"

Ashfur slowly blinked, the smaller warrior was slowly rising to his paws now, his eyes seemed deadly

"Wait-no! It wasn't me who-" 

"Finally!" Ashfur glanced at Jayfeather, who seemed to be gazing blankly at the two

"I swear, It was moons before you two woke up.." he groaned 

Ashfur exchanged a quick glance with Scourge, the tom seemed to be quietly ranking his claws against the ground

"Anyway.." Jayfeather went on, " Its bad for you to just sit around all day so well be doing some walking around I suppose .." The silver tom seemed to space off as his gaze shifted to the ground

The three cats seemed to be sitting around for what seemed like days, before the silver tom spoke again. 

"You!" Jayfeather shifted his blank stare to Scourge, "You can walk right?" he asked, his gaze never leaving the black cats direction 

Nervously turning around, Ashfur cringed as the small tom's fur seemed to bristle, his tail twitching ever so often. 

"What are you an idiot?" he spat, "Can't you see I'm standing right here-" the tom suddenly stopped, his ears suddenly lowered. Ashfur's eyes grew wide, he couldn't help but feel the twinge of excitement that seemed to thunder through his paws.   

Jayfeather may not be able to see, but Starclan has blessed him with a sharp tongue!  Ashfur almost wondered the thought out loud

Gazing intensely, he could now make out the sharp claws that seemed to be buried within  the soil below Jayfeather's paws, though the toms face remained unfazed. Casting a sideways glance at Scourge, he noticed the tom causally grooming his chest fur, his ears remained flat. 

Ashfur narrowed his eyes, so even he knows when he's been wrong...

Jayfeather huffed loudly, his claws seemed to be tucked away now

"pfft.." Ashfur stared blankly  at the silver cat, "'Can't you see I'm standing right here?'" Jayfeather mocked, reminding Ashfur of a kit, "May Starclan bless your pelt with fleas...." he muttered  

Ashfur frowned, seems that Jayfeather is feeling rather kind today.. 

A low growl seemed to be coming from beside him, glancing over his shoulder, he spotted the black tom, his eyes were slits while his fur stood on end.