Hey! It's been a while, but I've been very busy and are currently working on six fanfics! This one was really a spur of the moment idea, but I'm hooked into writing it and hopefully you will be hooked into reading! As for the other two unreleased fanfics, one of them is a short song-fic that I have all planned out and just need to write, and the other is called Flames, not spoiling what it's about yet! Both are Warriors content. I hope you enjoy this, and chapters of TL, FP and M are coming soon!
Allegiances
ThunderClan
Leader:
Bramblestar-dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes
Deputy:
Squirrelflight-dark ginger she-cat with green eyes
Medicine Cats:
Leafpool-light brown tabby she-cat with amber eyes
Jayfeather-grey tabby tom with blind blue eyes
Warriors:
Greystripe-long-haired grey tom
Brackenfur-golden brown tabby tom
Cloudtail-long-haired white tom with blue eyes
Brightheart-white she-cat with ginger patches
Millie-striped silver she-cat with blue eyes
Thornclaw-golden brown tabby tom
Spiderleg-long-limbed black tom with amber eyes
Birchfall-light brown tabby tom
Whitewing-white she-cat with green eyes
Apprentice, Cherrypaw (ginger she-cat)
Berrynose-cream-coloured tom
Hazeltail-small grey-and-white she-cat
Mousewhisker-grey-and-white tom
Cinderheart-grey tabby she-cat
Lionblaze-golden tabby tom with amber eyes
Icecloud-white she-cat
Toadstep-black-and-white tom
Rosepetal-dark cream she-cat
Apprentice, Molepaw (brown-and-cream tom)
Briarlight-dark brown she-cat
Blossomfall-tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat
Bumblestripe-very pale grey tom with black stripes
Apprentice, Seedpaw (very pale ginger she-cat)
Ivypool-silver-and-white tabby she-cat with dark blue eyes
Hollyleaf-black she-cat with green eyes
Apprentice, Lilypaw (dark tabby she-cat with white patches)
Poppyfrost-tortoiseshell she-cat
Queens:
Daisy-cream long-furred cat from the horseplace
Elders:
Purdy-plump tabby former loner with a grey muzzle
Dustpelt-dark brown tabby tom
Sandstorm-pale ginger she-cat with green eyes
ShadowClan
Leader:
Blackstar-large white tom with jet-black paws
Deputy:
Rowanclaw-ginger tom
Medicine Cat:
Littlecloud-very small tabby tom
Warriors:
Oakfur-small brown tom
Smokefoot-black tom
Crowfrost-black-and-white tom
Ratscar-brown tom with long scar across his back
Snowbird-pure white she-cat
Tawnypelt-tortoiseshell she-cat with green eyes
Apprentice, Grasspaw (pale brown tabby she-cat)
Owlclaw-light brown tabby tom
Scorchfur-dark grey tom
Tigerheart-dark brown tabby tom
Dawnpelt-cream-furred she-cat
Pinenose-black she-cat
Ferretclaw-cream-and-grey tom
Apprentice, Spikepaw (dark brown tom)
Queens:
Kinkfur-tabby she-cat, with long fur that sticks out at all angles
Ivytail-black, white, and tortoiseshell she-cat
Elders:
Snaketail-dark brown tom with tabby-striped tail
Whitewater-white she-cat with long fur, blind in one eye
WindClan
Leader:
Onestar-brown tabby tom
Deputy:
Harespring-brown-and-white tom
Apprentice, Slightpaw (black tom with flash of white on his chest)
Medicine Cat:
Kestrelflight-mottled grey tom
Warriors:
Crowfeather-dark grey tom
Apprentice, Featherpaw (grey tabby she-cat)
Nightcloud-black she-cat
Apprentice, Hootpaw (dark grey tom)
Gorsetail-very pale grey-and-white tom with blue eyes
Weaselfur-ginger tom with white paws
Leaftail-dark tabby tom, amber eyes
Apprentice, Oatpaw (pale brown tabby tom)
Emberfoot-grey tom with two dark paws
Breezepelt-black tom with amber eyes
Heathertail-light brown tabby she-cat with blue eyes
Furzepelt-grey-and-white she-cat
Queens:
Sedgewhisker-light brown tabby she-cat
Elders:
Whiskernose-light brown tom
Whitetail-small white she-cat
RiverClan
Leader:
Mistystar-grey she-cat with blue eyes
Deputy:
Reedwhisker-black tom
Medicine Cats:
Mothwing-dappled golden she-cat
Willowshine-grey tabby she-cat
Warriors:
Greymist-pale grey tabby she-cat
Mintfur-light grey tabby tom
Icewing-white she-cat with blue eyes
Minnowtail-dark grey she-cat
Apprentice, Mossypaw (brown-and-white she-cat)
Pebblefoot-mottled grey tom
Apprentice, Rushpaw (light brown tabby tom)
Mallownose-light brown tabby tom
Beetlewhisker-brown-and-white tabby tom
Petalfur-grey-and-white she-cat
Grasspelt-light brown tom
Queens:
Duskfur-brown tabby she-cat
Mosspelt-tortoiseshell she-cat with blue eyes
Elders:
Pouncetail-ginger-and-white tom
Chapter 1:
The ThunderClan cats trudged wearily to the island, hearts sinking. And for good reason; today was the Reaping. Bramblestar led his battered clan through the trees and undergrowth, the hazy yellow sky quivering overhead. He remembered every moment of the Great Battle, how they had seemed to be winning at the start, before the Dark Forest overpowered them. He remembered when his own father, Tigerstar, had killed Firestar in cold blood. Tigerstar was gone now, of course; struck by lightning soon after the end of the battle. Brokenstar still lived, if you can call it that. As did his half-brother, Hawkfrost. And Mapleshade. And many others. Bramblestar remembered the giddy sense of relief as the Dark Forest cats decided to leave the broken clans alone. Fighting back tears, he remembered the outrage and the sorrow at their second announcement. He could practically hear Brokenstar's challenging mew in his ears. "Every greenleaf, four tributes from each clan must fight to the death in the Warrior Games. One cat will be victorious." Bramblestar sighed. Today, the Dark Forest cats would choose the sixteen tributes who would take part in the Warrior Games. He desperately hoped that none of his kin would be chosen. He didn't know what he would do if they were. By now, ThunderClan had reached the tree that bridged the mainland to the island. They walked across it.
"Cats of all clans!" Brokenstar yowled from the centre of the island. The clan reached the clearing to see Brokenstar, Hawkfrost, Mapleshade and Shredtail sitting in the branches of the tree.
Bramblestar, Blackstar, Onestar and Mistystar should be up there! Hollyleaf thought fervently. She too remembered every moment of the Great Battle. She remembered how Dovewing had bravely sacrificed herself for her sister, Ivypool, when Hawkfrost had tried to murder his former apprentice. She remembered watching helplessly as Dovewing bled to death on the ground, remembered the sinking feeling telling her that it should have been her. Forcing herself to think of the positives, Hollyleaf remembered how she had forgiven her mother, Leafpool, and her foster mother, Squirrelflight. She remembered becoming a mentor, to Lilypaw, who she loved dearly. If the young she-cat was reaped today, Hollyleaf didn't know how she would cope. She didn't have to wait long to find out. "As you are all aware, today is the Reaping for the first," Brokenstar paused now, to put cruel emphasis on the next word. "Annual Warrior Games." The Dark Forest cats cheered. The clan cats stayed silent. "Tributes will be warriors, apprentices or medicine cats, with the exception of Jayfeather." Hollyleaf glanced at her brother. She couldn't tell if he was happy or angry. She couldn't read him anymore. Brokenstar continued. "I will now announce the tributes from ShadowClan." Hollyleaf sensed tension from the ShadowClan cats. "Snowbird, Tigerheart, Grasspaw and Ferretclaw, you have the honour of representing your clan in the Warrior Games." Brokenstar yowled. He whisked his tail towards Hawkfrost. The tom stood up.
"Thank you. I will be announcing the tributes for RiverClan."
Leafpool looked over to the RiverClan cats. She desperately hoped that Mothwing wouldn't be chosen. They were very close friends, and Leafpool would be heartbroken if she had to lose her. The golden-furred medicine cat met her amber gaze and gave her a small nod. Leafpool felt claws dragging at her heart. "The tributes are Willowshine, Pebblefoot, Rushpaw and Mossypaw!" Leafpool saw Mothwing dig her claws into the ground. Willowshine was looking at the floor. Leafpool grieved for her as she watched Shredtail stand up.
"I was a warrior of WindClan once. I will announce their tributes." He mewed. "Nightcloud, Emberfoot, Featherpaw and Oatpaw will fight for WindClan!"
Ivypool took a shaky breath. She wanted to be chosen. Ever since Dovewing had died for her, Ivypool had felt the need to prove her loyalty to ThunderClan, and this would be the perfect way to do it. If she won, a feast would be held in Dovewing's honour and the clan would believe in her once more. She felt a purr rising in her throat. She had to be chosen. Ivypool turned her dark blue gaze to the thick-furred orange-and-white she-cat who was beginning to stand up.
"Hello, ThunderClan!" She purred aggressively, sarcasm and manipulation dripping from her voice. "My name is Mapleshade, and before I announce your tributes, I'd like to thank you all for ruining my life and murdering my kits!" Jeers from the Dark Forest cats wrung through the clearing. "I am delighted to announce that the tributes from my beloved clan will be Hazeltail, Molepaw, Thornclaw and Ivypool!" Ivypool felt a wave of relief flood over her. She would avenge Dovewing and fight for her clan!
"No! No! I volunteer- I volunteer as tribute!" Hollyleaf didn't know what made her yowl those four words, the four words that would change her life. But she was glad she had done it. Ivypool's guilt had driven her into insanity and depression, and Hollyleaf wanted to protect her. The four clans were silent, and an icy chill washed over Hollyleaf.
"You-you... volunteer?" Mapleshade spluttered.
"Yes. I volunteer as tribute." Hollyleaf was calmer now, her old confidence finding her again.
"Very well. Who do you wish to replace?" Mapleshade sounded taken aback. Hollyleaf answered immediately.
"Ivypool."
"No!" Ivypool yelled out. She had to represent her clan!
"Sorry, dear. Hollyleaf has taken your place." Mapleshade purred, clearly enjoying the chaos. Hollyleaf narrowed her green eyes. So she was in the Warrior Games.
"The tributes have been chosen. The Warrior Games will begin in a quarter moon. This gathering is over." While ThunderClan padded back to the camp, Hollyleaf had only one thing on her mind. As if she couldn't quite believe it, she went over the facts in her head. My name is Hollyleaf. My home is ThunderClan. I am in Warrior Games.
And I am going to win.