Honeyfern's Death as told by Briarkit (for CRATAR'S fanfic comp)

THIS IS FOR CRATAR'S FANFIC COMP.

Briarkit hummed softly to herself as she sat, basking in the warm sun.

There was a hiss.

Briarkit glanced around. Nothing.

I guess I imagined it.

A hiss again.

Briarkit got up and turned around slowly. A snake slithered towards her, its tongue flicking in and out grotesquely.

She let out a wail as it lunged for her.

A brown tabby shape jumped in between her and the snake.

There was a screech, and Honeyfern dropped to the ground, groaning in agony.

Briarkit squeaked and jumped back, as the warrior convulsed.

''No, Honeyfern... don't die! It's all my fault! I'm sorry! Save her, StarClan!''

Suddenly she felt herself being tugged away by the scruff. "No!" she shouted. "I need to save Honeyfern!"

She heard her father's steady voice. "Briarkit, there's nothing you can do."

"No!" Briarkit hollered. "It's my fault she's in pain! I need to save her!"

Her mother spoke softly. "It's ok, dear. Honeyfern will live on in your heart."

She finally gave up. "It's my fault," she whispered.

Her mother nuzzled her gently with her nose. "No. It's the snake's fault."

Briarkit turned over to where Honeyfern lay, slumped, dead.

I will never forget you.

Author's Note: I was going to put 'Rest in Spaghetti, Never Forghetti' but I resisted the urge. JUST ABOUT.

THIS IS FOR CRATAR'S FANFIC COMP.