"What are you up to, Crowfeather?" Silverstone crept up from behind him. "More watching the clouds, I suppose?" Crowfeather sighed. "Being in a bigger clan made by all four is... odd. I still don't understand why our leaders would agree to do such a thing." "Crowfeather...," Silverstone slumped down next to him. "You and I both know it is because of "The Great Force" prophcey they keep speeking of. If we don't work together, we-" "Suffer great pain. I know, I know." " Here comes Braveheart and Jaypaw. Hey, you guys! Come sit and eat prey with us!" Silverstone called happily.
"Hey!" called Braveheart, Jaypaw to her right. Jaypaw solemly nodded and called, "Hi!" Braveheart and Jaypaw picked up a mouse and walked over to Crowfeather and Silverstone and began to slowly eat.
Silverstone grinned at the two. "Hello." Crowfeather grunted, taking a bite from his rabbit. He felt angered by the leader's choice. Why would they change the warrior code so thoroughly? Even if it's temporary? Silverstone cleared her throat. "Well, um... wht do you think about the leader's discision, guys?" "I think that the leaders have mice jammed in their ears and through their brains." Crowfeather murmured.
"There's a reason to everything, and they don't need to share it with us," murmured Braveheart, biting into her mouse. Jaypaw nodded and ate. "I think," he said, "they did this because of a fortelling danger that shall become of the Clans. Traitors are amoung us." Braveheart looked up from her food and whispered,"Heard they found a cat's carcass outside our camp..."
Crowfeather nodded gravely. He felt his stomach knot up whne he remembered going on patrol with Firestar, Brambleclaw, and Tornear. Seeing those dead cats frightened him. "My brother, Iceclaw, was one of them, too..." Silverstone muttered flatly. "I can't believe that he was the one who died and not the one who killed." "Silverstone," Snowpath, her other brother meowed. "You could at least have been sorry to see him go." "I was happy to see him go!"
Braveheart cringed as she whispered, "Let's not fight, okay? It's bad enough he died..." Jaypaw only nodded and continued to slowly eat. Braveheart finished hers and stood. Stretching, she yawned and whispered, "I'm sure you'll be able to avenge his death whether you miss him or not, Silverstone."Braveheart smiled and looked at Crowfeather. She then scowled furiously and said, "Not to be mean, but do you have any idea who killed them, Crowfeather? I know I was on that patrol too, but still..." "I think it was Lionpaw, even though he's an apprentice. Following footsteps of a once living."
Snowpath gasped. "Lionpaw? Hey, I know he's from Tigerstar's lineage, but an apprentice? He wouldn't stand a chance against someone as brutal as Iceclaw!" Crowfeater nodded, and meowed to Jaypaw. "No offense, but your brother isn't experienced enough to fight alone." "What if... he didn't fight alone?" Silverstone asked slowly. "What if he isn't the one?" Snowpath muttered.
"I doubt he fought alone. I think he may have been with a strong warrior, guys," muttered Jaypaw. Braveheart thought about what Jaypaw said and slowly nodded in agreement with him. "I see..."
Crowfeather thought for a moment. "Now that you mention it... I have heard him talk about Tigerstar to some warriors... Russetfur, Rowanclaw... even Blackstar." "He might be the one...," Silverstone murmured. "Even if he's leading warriors... an apprentice!" Snowpath groaned. "Why are you guys just assuming that Lionpaw did it? Why would the others agree to help him? Ad even if theyc did, why wold they be killing off cats as random as Iceclaw? I mean, he didn't even kown my brother!"
"That's not the point. He could be doing it, or not. He could only be acting innocent while those four are training him ahead of the other apprentices," mewed Braveheart. She sighed unhappily and then looked up, euphoric. Her eyes said it all. She was going out. "I'm going. I'm going to see if I can catch any of their scent outside or on the edge of our territory." Jaypaw looked to her and nodded. He looked at her with unrecieving eyes and said, "I'll stay here, just in case.""Right. Anyone else? I'm going to revenge all those innocent cat's deaths!"
Silverstone got up too, and bounded after them. "I'm going," she meowed, a small, almost invisible, tear ran down her silver face. "Iceclaw is my brother. And he doesn't deserve to die without being fought for!" Crowfeather touched noses with her, feeling sorrow. "Don't worry. He will be fought for. By us." Snowpath sighed, and turned to Jaypaw. "I can't go against someone without any hard proof," he meowed. "But I'll stay here with you anyway."
Jaypaw nodded. He looked towards where he had left sensed Crowfeather. His eyes closed as he lay his head upon his paws. "That is a foolish feat they are doing..."
Braveheart ran, her heart pounding. She looked around as soon as she exited the camp. Scowling, she gaped her mouth open.
YAYY! I ISH MOD NOW!! *does crazy-happy dance* OOH! *imitates math teacher after she showed us her happy-finished-test-or-whatever-it-was dance* xD Soo... what's up, guys? ^^
OOC: That does not give you the right to accuse him! >8(
Starcloud appeared out of a bush,her tail dragging on the floor,and her head hung low.The sad expression on her face seemed rather unsual,she was never this sad.She noticed Braveheart staring at her,and she scowled,narrowing her eyes at Braveheart,but she just pushed past her.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Crowfeather glanced at Starcloud curiously. Why did she seem mad at Braveheart? The tom quickly shook it out of his mind, and padded after her. "Hey, Lionpaw!" Silverstone called out, glaring at him.
OOC: Hey, can we give the apprentices warrior names? XD Like Jaypaw changing to Jaysomething... ^^" JAYCLAW! lololol
OOC:HE ISH NOT! >8( Why you do this to me(and him)!!! *sobs* And,I was thinking of maybe......Jayfeather,or Jayeyes. And for Lionpaw,how 'bout Lionpelt? Or Lionheart! Yeah,Lionheart! <3
Starcloud's head shot up,she exited the camp,and shoved Silverstone out of the way. "Lionpaw! You didn't leave!" She mewed happily.Lionpaw stared at her sadly,and Starcloud shrunk back. "Oh,you're still gonna leave." She said sadly,a silent tear trickling down her cheek.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Rowanheart stared at the arguing cats with interest. Hearing a few snatches as he walked up, he said casually, "Hey guys. What's up with Lionpaw? He didn't do anything." He stood to sit next to Starcloud. He nodded curtly to Lionpaw, who shrugged.
[ SERIOUSLY, people, WHYWHYWHYWHYYY?? does EVERYONE dislike Lionpaw?! He didn't do anything wrong, besides saving kits (and a future war), and have a thing for Heatherpaw. Even then, he broke up with her. Seriously, he's still an apprentice, he fell in love, he BROKE THEM UP. No other couple did this!! C'mon, people! -pats Starcloud on the back firmly- >8( ]
OCC: Can;t be Linoheart. That makes me remember the old Lionheart, and I'm sad now. :'( I really think Lionpaw's okay, but in this rp he's bad to teh bones. xD
"Lionpaw! Lionpaw, listen to me!" Silverstone yowled fericely. She shoved Starcloud back, pushing her into the bramble wall, and glared angrily at Lionpaw. XD
OOC:*sobs* Well,you can make him bad,but I won't! AND HOW DARE YOU PUSH ME! RAWR! And now I miss Lionheart.Well,then his name could be Lionpelt.
Starcloud growled angrily at Silverstone. "He won't listen.He's leaving,all because of you and everyone else!"Starcloud hissed as more and more tears fell on the ground.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Rowanheart solemnly stroked her back with his tail, trying to comfort the distressed she-cat. "It's okay, Lionpaw isn't going anywhere..." he murmured, and Starcloud flared her head upward, fury in her eyes, and he backed off in confusion. "No! You don't know anything, do you?" She turned away, and hot tears flew on Rowanheart. They were silent for a moment, and he responded, "No, I guess I don't..." He looked lost in his own thoughts.
OOC:Yes! In fact,that was exactly what I was going to say! Do you happen to read minds? o.O But only I can roleplay Starcloud and Lionpaw,just a reminder.X3
Starcloud sat down again,more tears streaming down her beautiful face."It's all because none of you trusted him,when all this time he was nothing but a loyal cat!" She said angrily,heading to the new warriors den.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Silverstone ignored Starcloud nad Rowanheart, padded closer to Lionpaw. "What in StarClan is going on?" She snapped. "Why does everybody say you killed those cats?" "Silverstone, don't be so impulsive!" Snowpath growled. He nudged her back, glancing sorrowly at Lionpaw. "I'm sorry about this. My mouse brained younger sister shouldn't believe everything she hears." "Hey!" Silverstone meowed defiantly, her eyes glaring at them both. "Just because you were mother's first litter doesn't mean you're so great!" "But I happen to be smarter, and a much more experienced warrior than you." Snowpath meowed calmly. "In fact, you were just made a warrior yesterday, so why are you so worked up?" Silverstone spat, and stalked back to the warrior's den. Snowpath shook his head disapprovingly, and walked into the leader's den. When he came out, he ran swiftly to Rowanheart, is eyes filled with fear. "It's... Rootstar...," Snowpath whispered in a nervous tone. "He... he's...."
Starcloud padded back up to Lionpaw,ignoring everyone else. "Lionpaw,please don't leave! You still have friends!" She mewed pleadingly. "No,Starcloud.No one trusts me,and sooner or later you'll turn you and Rowanheart will too.And I don't want to let Tigerstar hurt any of you.Please understand,I don't belong here." He replied,grabbing a mouse from the fresh-kill pile,swallowing quickly,then heading out the entrance again."Lionpaw,please.I still trust you.And I always will." "Starcloud,that isn't enough.I'm leaving,period." He ran and ran,glancing back at Starcloud once more.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Snowpath turned back to see the deputy, Jungleclaw, come out of the leader's den, his muzzle stained with blood. "...Dead." Suddenly, Crowfeather slid through the entrance, glancing at Starcloud. "He... left, didn't he?" "What's that?" Silverstone meowed, poking her head out of the den. "Where's Braveheart?" "Dead!" Snowpath yowled, glaring at Jungleclaw. "You murdered Rootstar!" He turned to the others. "He also murdered Iceclaw and everybody else! I told you Lionpaw's just a simple apprentice! He couldn't have killed anyone, even with help!" "What!?" Crowfeather cried. "Rootstar? DEAD?"
Starcloud looked back and she saw Jungleclaw,Silverstone,Snowpath and Crowfeather.She noticed that Jungleclaw's muzzle was red from the blood of Rootstar.He eyes widened.Jungleclaw was her brother,she couldn't believe he murdered her leader. "Jungleclaw! What's goin on?!" "Nothing,sister.Nothing at all."
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"Jungleclaw, you filthy flea bag!" Crowfeather snarled. "I'll kill you!" "No." Snowpath meowed, he narrowed his bright blue eyes. "He must be exiled from our clan." They heard yowls and hisses of agreement from the clan.
OOC:I meant why do you have to punish him,even though I already know why.
Starcloud turned to her brother,shooting a questioning look at him. "Why would you do such a thing?"She said,stepping forward. "Starcloud,think about it.We will have all the power,you and me.You just need to help your dear brother." He replied,stepping forward as well.Starcloud backed up,her ears laying flat,a worried expression tracing across her face.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Silverstone stared at Jungleheart in shock. She had always looked up to the handsome gray tom, she even liked him a bit. But now all she could feel was betrayal. Snowpath glared at Jungleheart with his intence blue eyes. "You have sixty seconds to leave this camp, or you will die by the wrath of all the cats in our clan." he growled in a low voice. Before Jungleheart could protest he murmured. "59... 58... 57...56...."
Starcloud stared in disbelief.Her own flesh and blood,had just betrayed the clan,and framed Lionpaw,the cat she loved.Anger rushed into her veins as she unsheated her claws,ready to fight.Jungleclaw looked at her. "Surely you wouldn't attack me,your beloved brother?" He said calmly,ignoring Snowpath.
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"No! You killed all those inoccent cats,and you framed Lionpaw! I tought you were my brother,not a traitor." Starcloud yelled,then charged towards Jungleclaw,growling.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
"No!" Snowpath landed on top of her, pushing her away from Jungleheart. "You don't realize how dangerous he is." Snowpath whispered. He turned to Crowfeather, and nodded. "Make it quick. I can't stand to see my former friend now." Crowfeather nodded, and growled. "My pleasure." He leaped onto the surprised Jungleheart, sinking his teeth into the tom's neck. Silverstone felt a small tear run down her cheek as she watched other cats join the fight. Crowfeather pinned Jungleheart down to the ground, untill his amber eyes slowly closed, his body went limp. And everything was silent. Snowpath got up from Starcloud resting his head on her shoulders. "I'm sorry...," he murmured, his eyes watering. But... he... we knew it would end this way, didn't we?" he stifled a shivering sigh.
A single tear dripped on the ground from her eyes.She wanted to kill him herself,that way she wouldn't cry too much.She loved her brother dearly,but she never tought he'd betray his clan.She shook her head,rising to her paws. "It's alright,I knew it had to be done.But I don't understand why he would do that." She whispered to Snowpath,her eyes watering as she tought of why Jungleclaw would kill those cats then make everyone believe Lionpaw did it.She shot her head up. "Lionpaw!" She said to herself,then headed to the camp entrance.
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Crowfeather sighed. "Well, now we need a new leader and deputy." "I suggest Rowanclaw as leader!" someone called out. "No, Snowpath!" "Yeah, Snowpath!" "Rowanclaw!" "SNOWPATH, you mouse brain!" "Who you callin a mouse brain?" "Enough!" Snowpath growled, leaping untop of the SkyRock.
She ran and ran in the direction Lionpaw went,panting hard.She finally reached the border of the territory.No! It's too late,he's already far away.But I must find him! She searched all over,calling his name.She sighed sadly,and she started to cry again. No,Starcloud.Get a hold of yourself,you must be strong. She shook her head as she ran back to camp,her tail dragging across the ground.She entered the clearing to find cats arguing and challenging eachother,and Snowpath stood on the Skyrock.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."
Rowanheart did not join in the murdering. Murdering him only means we are all murderers... He thought shakily, his paws numb. His eyes were filled with fear as he watched Jungleclaw's body thrown into the underbrush, no one bothering to give him a proper burial. His paws shook as he stepped, lightweight, over to the dead body. He murmured something, and touched the still warm scent of Jungleclaw and fresh blood, his own and Rootstar's. Still in a shocked trance, he said, his voice quivering, "Who is the new leader now?"
[ Btw, that is funny. Rowanclaw is supposed to be Rowanheart's kin (in my fanfic). Bummer is that I found out just now that a Shadowclan cat is named Rowanclaw. xD Oh well. ^^ ]
Numbly, he heard muffled voices calling out his name. But why..? He pondered, still in a trance. What am I? He tried, hard, to clear his mind but it was dulled by shock. He choked, sobbing quietly, letting the droplets fall on his kin's warm but dead body.
[ Please, no one "explain" this for me, I am Rowanclaw, I would like to explain. ^^ ]
Starcloud padded up Rowanheart."Rowanheart,Lionpaw left.And I don't think he'll come back." She mewed sadly.She then crouched down to her brother,licked his shoulder,and retreated.Despite the fact that Jungleclaw betrayed his clan,she still loved him,as a brother she knew for her whole life.
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"Hey Jude,don't make it bad Take a sad song,and make it better Remember,to let her into your heart Then you can start,to make it better."