(COMPLETE) Warrior Cats One-shots

Secrets to Keep ('(Sorta) What If' Request)

Hello again! This was requested by tessalucy so I hope you enjoy! Hopefully it isn't too terrible xD, enjoy!
*Had to change Squirrelflight's personality a little so the idea fit better*
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Plotline: What if Brambleclaw and Leafpool were mates instead of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw? (The Three are Leafpool and Brambleclaw's kits)
⚠️WARNING: Some spoilers ahead for Leafpool's Wish and end of the New Prophecy⚠️
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The brown tabby sat on the edge of the lake looking over at the sun setting behind it. Hawkfrost's body had been taken away by now, and while the tom was now deputy of ThunderClan...things still felt wrong. Specifically, with a certain she-cat.

I saved Firestar...I've proved my loyalty again and again...and yet she still only sees Tigerclaw. What more do I need to prove?

Almost as instant as a snapped twig scars away prey, a voice sent Brambleclaw out of his thoughts.
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"Brambleclaw? What in StarClan's name are you doing out here?" He recognised the voice before even needing to turn around.

"Just...thinking Leafpool." The gentle she-cat tilted her head softly before sitting down beside him. She lifted her head smiling softly.

"About?" She noticed Brambleclaw look down as his ears flattened against his head. She assumed he was thinking about her sister. She knew the tom liked her, but the only thing she saw was Tigerclaw.

"Leafpool...am I, just destined to be looked at and seen as him? Isn't this enough...?! It's not just Squirrelflight, so many of them..." the amber eyed she-cat looked at him sadly and moved her tail to his shoulder.

"Well...if it makes you feel better, I don't see him at all. I see a brave, kind and generous tom that's the deputy of ThunderClan and will protect his clanmates no matter what." Brambleclaw blinked and smiled gratefully, purring softly as Leafpool noticed the tom looking instantly better.

"Thanks Leafpool. I...I'm glad it was you that came here." Leafpool felt her pelt heat up a little and smiled softly back at him.

"It's alright, come on...the clan will probably be wondering where you are." The amber eyed tom nodded and walked beside the she-cat, both of them having strange yet seemingly wonderful thoughts race through their heads.
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It had been a few moons since Leafpool had comforted Brambleclaw, and the two of them found themselves enjoying the other's company. They both knew it was wrong, Brambleclaw knew Leafpool was their medicine cat, and Leafpool knew she couldn't go against StarClan, but she saw how lonely Brambleclaw was, and even now Squirrelflight refused to speak with him for anything other than patrols.

But now, she and Brambleclaw were out walking looking for herbs, even thought the she-cat knew she didn't need any. Spottedleaf had told her to follow her heart and she knew what she had to do. They walked until they were far from the territory of ThunderClan.

"Um...Brambleclaw?" She whispered, feeling even more nervous as the tom looked at her kindly. Spottedleaf gave you advice...so take it. That proves you won't lose your connection with StarClan. Leafpool took a deep breath as she looked at the tom.

"I-I enjoy your company...far more than anyone. I know I'm a medicine cat but I, I know deep inside that this is the right choice," she swallowed as she saw Brambleclaw's eyes widen as he looked aside.

"Leafpool..." the tom whispered, and the she-cat began to feel rather foolish until she heard him purr and saw him smile. "I-I'm glad...because I find myself enjoying time with you as well..." Leafpool smiled and nudged Brambleclaw, tail just beginning to entwine with his as they heard commotion deep from within ThunderClan territory. Sharing anxious looks, the two of them raced back.
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"They're beautiful Leafpool." Leafpool smiled at the three kits close to her as Brambleclaw nudged her gently. They had been careful and only very rarely slipped out, but Leafpool soon realised she was pregnant with his kits, and asked Brambleclaw to leave with her. They came up with a cover story they hoped their clanmates would believe:

They were to say they smelled blood while searching for herbs to last during leaf-bare and followed it to a dying she-cat that Leafpool tried to save, but she told them to 'take her kits' before fading away. The two looked in the bushes and found three kits.

"Remember, I'll tell the clan I'll gladly take responsibility of raising them..." Leafpool purred and nodded, feeling at ease beside him.

"I know you will...it'll be alright. They'll be amazing warriors." Brambleclaw purred and sat down beside his mate.

"Yes they will...and this'll be our perfect secret. Besides,'
What could go wrong?"
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And that's it! This was really interesting to write and I'm sorry I made Squirrelflight a bit of a bitch xD but I had to with the ideas I got. I was glad that I split this into three sections: Leafpool and Brambleclaw having a moment, the confession (which was this version of Crowfeather and Leafpool being told by Midnight they had to go back/the badger attack) and then when the kits were born. I hope you enjoy and I have one more request to work on for now (tho it'll remain open) before I work on more Everything Begins Anew and even a book on my Warriors opinions and such xD. Hope you liked this! 💙💙