(at the start of every chapter, there will be a list of characters who are in this chapter and there looks. These are far from all the cats)

Fangclan

Ratstar- A dark, thin black and brown tortoise-shell Tom, with Night blue eyes.

Killerblaze- A light, grey striped, battle-scarred tom with yellow eyes.

Flickerwish- A solid dark ginger she-cat with a white chest, legs, underbelly and tail and dark green eyes.

Bloodhowl- A silver she-cat with amber eyes and a black tail tip.

Heatherfern- A pale cream tabby with a scar across her face and a torn ear. Her eyes are a lush green colour.

Wheatfur- a fluffy golden furred tom with large tufty ears and sky blue eyes.

Cloudwhisper- A old Battle-scarred tom with snowy, short, white fur with dark Amber eyes.

Darkheart- Black tabby cat with blue eyes.

Crookedfoot- A amber eyed, black she-cat with white muzzle and paws, as well as a twisted back leg that is a lot shorter then the rest.

Moonfire- a white she-cat with fluffy fur and grey speckles down her back. Her eyes are a ice blue.

Bravepaw- a Ginger tabby with long claws, a white muzzle, chest and belly, with golden yellow eyes.

Rainclan

None in this chapter.

Deathclan

none in this chapter

Fangclan camp-

In the depths of the lush forest a clan of cats wondered around there camp. Some warriors sat sharing tongues over some fresh-kill about the queen who was having her kits in the nursery. A large broad tom paced outside the nursery his tail flicking, signalling any warriors to keep away, his eyes kept darting to the nursery entrance out of worry. On top of the largest rock sat a thin, long-legged tom who jumped down with ease to the ground. The camp was surrounded by large trees and bramble bushes, keeping foxes and badgers out of the clan's home. Ratstar approached the pacing cat.

"Calm down Killerblaze" He meowed gently and calmingly.

"But that's my mate, Ratstar" Killerblaze hissed back his ears falling.

"And my Sister" Ratstar mewed back, "She's strong, she'll be fine. You know how good of a medicine cat Flickerwish is, do you think your sister wont look after your mate?"

"Of course I don't!".

Ratstar did no more the stiff a laugh at his deputy, "Looking forward to being a farther, Killerblaze?".

"Yes. what's taking so long!". Ratstar laughed at his deputy,

"Be patient" he purred as his ears pricked at the rustle of someone coming though the bushes hiding the nursery, it was Flickerwish the medicine cat. She came next to them licking Killerblaze's shoulder,

"You should be proud, brother. I'm sure the whole clan will be shocked" She mewed to the two toms.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong with Bloodhowl or my kits!" He demanded of his sister,

"Nothing to worry about" She just replied smugly.

"How many kits are there?" Ratstar asked wondering what she was hiding.

"Seven kits"

"SEVEN KITS!?" the leader yowled in surprise. This caught the attention of most the clan. Warriors started talking among themselves quietly, watching the nursery entrance.

"Seven kits" Flickerwish repeated, placing her tail on her brother who stood there in shock.

Killerblaze quickly shook this off and looked to Flickerwish. "May I see them?"

"Oh of course. Ratstar make sure no one else comes in, she needs to rest after all that" Flickerwish asked the leader, as she led her brother though the thick bushes.

As they pushed passed the bushes the new mother came into view. Bloodhowl lay on her moss bed smiling down at seven small, squirming kits at her belly. She looked up weakly and smiled to Killerblaze who just watched the kits, a proud smile across his face. Flickerwish passed him, brushing against him to encourage him closer to the kits. He did come closer, and laid down next to them. Pressing his forehead to his mates.

"Never heard of a queen having seven kits" Flickerwish meowed "A true gift from Starclan".

"Seven kits" Killerblaze mumbled to Bloodhowl as she smiled,

"Who all still need names" She purred back, "I want you to name them".

"All of them?" Killerblaze questioned to Bloodhowl

"Yes" Bloodhowl purred tiredly, "all of them".

Killerblaze eyed the kits, "what are they?",

"The ginger tabby is a she-kit, as well as the light grey one, the white one and the dappled grey" Flickerwish told him, "The brown one with the lighter patches, the black kit and the light grey tabby with the darker mask are the toms".

"The ginger she-kit" He purred, gently nuzzling the kitten with his nose "Shall be Flamekit". He flicked his tail across to the very small white kit, "This ones very small..."

"She was the last born, the runt. She's weaker then the rest, but she'll survive" Flickerwish told him coming closer.

"She will be Shardkit" Killerblaze stated.

Bloodhowl purred in agreement.

"And the dappled grey will be Olivekit. Her sister, the last girl", he flicked his tail to the light grey she-kit "Will be Dewkit".

"Now you've just got the three toms" Bloodhowl purred pressing her head to his side.

"The black kit will be Howlkit, after his mother" He announced, "And he" His tail moved to the brown tom, "Will be Coyotekit." Bloodhowl smiled,

"And the last kit?"

"Owlkit for the dark mask around his eyes" He said "He shall be Owlkit".

Ratstar came in though the bushes catching the three cats attentions. "Bravepaw and Moonfire are watching the nursery" He mewed stepping closer to Bloodhowl to see his nieces and nephews "They wont let anyone in". Bloodhowl purred,

"Moonfire? She's no longer a apprentice?" Bloodhowl asked,

"She was named at yesterday, you were asleep" Ratstar explained.

"When is Bravepaw's warrior ceremony? He already has had his assessment and passed." Killerblaze asked, after all he was Bravepaw's mentor.

"soon, Killerblaze. As soon as I hear your feedback for this apprentice. Do you think he's ready?"

"Yes he is. I've never seen another apprentice as feisty as he is. He lives up to his name, maybe he's too brave, leads him to be mouse-brained. None the less there's no more I could teach him" Killerblaze replied, looking toward the entrance.

"Then we may as well do it now" Ratstar stated standing up, "After all Bloodhowl and her kits need there rest".

Killerblaze nodded walking out with the leader and medicine cat. Once they got out they were greeted by Moonfire and Bravepaw who had been guarding the entrance.

"Is Bloodhowl all right?" Moonfire asked.

"She's fine" Killerblaze purred. "Now come along. Ratstar is about to call a meeting".

"Again? But I want to go hunting!" Moonfire complained flicking her tail.

Bravepaw growled, "Oh hush up you furball. At least your a warrior and I'm older by a whole moon!".

Killerblaze raised his tail to catch the apprentices attention, "Enough Bravepaw or you will miss your warrior ceremony". The two young cats lit up,

"Ratstar asked and you said yes?" Bravepaw asked, his ears fully perked.

"What else did you expect?"

"See? I told you it wouldn't be long!" Moonfire yowled happily.

Killerblaze padded away with both cats toward the high-branch. The high-branch was a large tree branch that hung over camp, the branch of the largest tree that sat at the back of camp.

Ratstar climbed up onto the branch standing before the camp in all his glory.

"Will all cats, old enough to climb a tree, gather under the High-branch for a clan meeting!" He called.

The clan gathered, mewing and purring to each other on there way. Before sitting silently to hear the clan leader's words. "Another apprentice has yet to receive there name, now with positive feedback from his mentor, Bravepaw step forward". Bravepaw stepped out from the crowd in front of the high-branch, his chest fur puffed out proudly and his tail as straight as a stick. "I, Ratstar, leader of Fangclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Bravepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?"

"I do, Ratstar"

"Then by the powers of Starclan, I give you your warrior name. Bravepaw, from this moment on you will be known as Bravesoul. Starclan honours your courage and skill in battle, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Fangclan". Ratstar finished jumping down from the high-branch in front of the newly named warrior, Placing his head on top of Bravesoul's, as Bravesoul licked his shoulder in respect. The clan chanted the newest warrior's name.

"Bravesoul! Bravesoul!" they called, none louder then Moonfire.

Bravesoul padded back into the crowd, proudly sitting next to Moonfire. Ratstar climbed back onto high-branch. "Myself and Killerblaze have been talking. Rainclan have been acting strange, and there sent at the border is stronger then normal" Ratstar mewed.

Killerblaze stepped forward facing the clan,

"We believe Rainclan may be planning a attack for territory. More patrols have appeared more often on the border and we have been receiving hostility" Killerblaze growled.

"Why would Rainclan want our side of the forest? We own the trees. They would not catch any food here, they are fish eaters! The day a Rainclan warrior climbs a tree, badgers will fly" Heatherfern claimed, sat close to her mate, Wheatfur.

"I cannot help but agree with Heatherfern" "Wheatfur mewed, "The only benefit for those fish-breaths is our stream, which has little fish in it anyway. Why would Toadstar risk warriors over a bit of water, when they have many rivers and streams".

Ratstar's tail flicked in thought, "The threats we have gotten from Deathclan, may be the same for Rainclan. It would explain why they are on edge" Ratstar meowed.

"Yet doesn't explain why there on edge with us. Fangclan helped Rainclan attack Deathclan before! They know we have a common enemy!" Another cat, Darkheart, yowled.

"That's true" Crookedfoot, a warrior with a birth deformity in her back leg, mewed into the conversation.

"I say we show Rainclan what Fangclan is made of!" also yowled Moonfire. However Killerblaze hissed,

"Enough, Moonfire! War is the last thing we need. For now I say we send more patrols ourselves".

Ratstar nodded his head, "Then that we will do. Killerblaze, take some warriors with you and double check our river border. To inform you all, Bloodhowl has had seven healthy kits. They have already been named Owlkit, Flamekit, Shardkit, Dewkit, Howlkit, Olivekit, Coyotekit. That is all." He finished, leaping down and padding toward the leader's den as the clan split back to normal duties.

Ratstar padded back toward the leader's den. Turning around to check the camp before entering the den made up of piled, strong, sturdy rocks next to the high-branch.

Killerblaze flicked a ear, eyeing the camp. "Heatherfern, Cloudwhisper, Crookedfoot. Come with me" Killerblaze called, as the three got up to follow there Deputy. They stood in front of Killerblaze waiting orders. he eyed them, Cloudwhisper was the eldest warrior of the clan, grey hairs flecked his white muzzle and face. He was still a fighter and wished not to become the only elder. Ratstar had allowed him to stay a warrior as long as he could carry out his duty as one.

"Are we ready?" Cloudwhisper asked, his tail flicked a bit out of his impatient.

"Yes" Killerblaze mewed. As he turned to stroll out of the bramble surrounded camp and out into the open forest. Crookedfoot was the first to follow, every step she took there was a obvious limp from her deformed leg, it was twisted rather oddly and made it hard for her to walk and fight. However she decided to become a warrior anyway since she had no interest in herbs or sitting her life away as a elder, on first glance you would think she was incapable of fighting, however she was one of the strongest fighters of Fangclan.

The patrol padded though the thick forest, stepping over tree roots as they headed toward the border. The wind was not very strong today and the sun shun brightly in the sky, the light peeped though the gaps of the trees onto the forest floor. Killerblaze looked back as he led; he noticed that Heatherfern padded at the back, her head was low and she seemed rather lost in thought. Killerblaze looked to Cloudwhisper mewing to him, "You and Crookedfoot go on ahead. Take the high ground to the border and keep out of sight of any Rainclan patrols if you see them".

Cloudwhisper nodded, "Come on, Crookedfoot. You heard the Deputy". The pair of warriors darted up into the trees, jumping from branch to branch toward the border. Heatherfern looked up confusedly, she hadn't been paying much attention.

"Where are they going?" she asked,

"Ahead, if you were listening, Mousebrain" Killerblaze replied jokingly, "Come on, lets just walk". The younger she-cat nodded, following him along the grassy path. "What is on your mind, Heatherfern? You seem distant".

"Its nothing, Killerblaze. Its just Wheatfur being Mouse-brained" She replied in a attempt to sound more cheerful. "But its honestly nothing. If he keeps being such a furball I'll cuff both his ears".

Killerblaze nodded letting out a chuckle, "Well what ever it is, I'm sure he'll learn sooner or later. He's no kit".

Heatherfern agreed, letting out a small hiss under her breath, cussing over her mate. She proceeded to look up, her eyes darting to the Deputy padding in paw with her.

"Congratulations on your apprentice" she mewed, much happier and alerter then before. "He'll be a fine warrior, that's for sure".

"Not even Starclan could doubt Bravesoul's Loyalty. He shall do fine, he may be Mouse-brained at the best of times, but he'll always protect Fangclan. I'm glad I got to be his mentor, I'm proud at the cat he's turned out to be. Moonfire is also a fine warrior, if a little disobedient and arrogant".

"Moonfire had Darkheart as a mentor" Heatherfern chuckled back, "She was never going to be a quite one".

"A angry badger could be quieter!"`

Heatherfern laughed, "Or a pack of flea-ridden dogs!".

The grass under there paws grew thinner in length as they reached the end of there forest and toward the calm, clear river that marked the border with Rainclan. Killerblaze began to slow to a stop, right behind the last bush to the river, his ears we're perked up as his eyes looked around warily. "Do you hear anything, Heatherfern?" his mew was so quiet the younger cat nearly didn't hear him. Heatherfern shook her head. A rustle came from above them, The pair looked up to the oak tree. Cloudwhisper and Crookedfoot lay low on the branches, there eyes watching something over the river. "What is it?" Killerblaze questioned to himself, his eyes followed theirs, but whatever they were looking at had already disappeared into the bushes. Both warriors swiftly made there was down the tree, sliding down the base with there claws leaving marks in its trunk. Crookedfoot looked to Cloudwhisper her eyes looking unsure, she hadn't gotten a very good look over unlike the elder warrior.

"There was a cat over the river , Killerblaze" told Cloudwhisper, "However it wasn't a Rainclan cat, I think it was a cat of Deathclan".

"On Rainclan's territory? those fish-breaths must be getting bad at keeping there borders secure" Heatherfern mewed with a hint of amusement purring in her voice, however she was quickly hushed by Crookedfoot. The crippled cat looked at the others and shook her head,

"Its none of our concern, Rainclan can sort themselves out, we'll have more patrols out so theres no need to worry" she claimed, earning nods from the others.

"Then lets head back to camp, Ratstar will want to hear of this" Killerblaze announced, padding back the way they came from. The rest of the patrol quickly followed their deputy without a word.