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Sasha's Choice
Allegiances:
ThunderClan:
Leader: Firestar- Handsome ginger tom
Apprentice: Bramblepaw
Deputy: Whitestorm- White long furred tom
Medicine Cat: Cinderpelt- Fluffy gray she-cat
Warriors: Graystripe- Long furred dark gray tom
Darkstripe- Sleek black-and-gray tabby tom
Apprentice: Fernpaw
Sandstorm- Pale ginger she-cat
Longtail- Black and white striped tom
Mousefur- Dusky brown tabby she-cat
Apprentice: Thornpaw
Brackenfur- Golden brown tabby tom
Apprentice: Tawnypaw
Dustpelt- Dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice: Ashpaw
Frostfur- Beautiful white she-cat with blue eyes
Goldenflower- Pale ginger she-cat
Cloudtail- Thick-furred white tom
Queens: Willowpelt- Very pale gray she-cat with unusual blue eyes
Elders: One-eye- Pale gray she-cat, the oldest cat in ThunderClan
Smallear- Gray tom with very small ears, the oldest tom in ThunderClan
Dappletail- Once pretty tortoiseshell she-cat with a lovely dappled coat
Speckletail- Pale tabby
ShadowClan:
Leader: Tigerstar- Big brown tabby tom with unusually long front claws, formerly of ThunderClan
Deputy: Blackfoot- Large white tom with huge jet black paws, formerly a rouge
Medicine Cat: Runningnose- Small gray-and-white tom
Warriors: Oakfur- Small brown tom
Littlecloud- Very small tabby tom
Boulder- Skinny gray tom, formerly a rouge
Darkpool- Tawny she-cat with a dark tail and brilliant blue eyes
Russetfur- Dark ginger she-cat, formerly a rouge
Apprentice: Cedarpaw
Jaggedtooth- Huge tabby tom, formerly a rouge
Apprentice: Rowanpaw
Queens: Tallpoppy- Long legged brown tabby she-cat
WindClan:
Leader: Tallstar- Black-and-white tom with a very long tail
Deputy- Deadfoot- Black tom with a twisted paw
Medicine Cat: Barkface- Short tailed brown tom
Warriors: Mudclaw- Mottled dark brown tom
Webfoot- Dark gray tabby tom
Tornear- Tabby tom
Tawnyfur- Golden brown she-cat
Onewhisker- Brown tabby tom
Apprentice: Gorsepaw
Runningbrook- Light gray tabby she-cat
Queens: Ashfoot- Gray queen
Morningflower- Tortoiseshell queen
Whitetail- Small white she-cat
RiverClan:
Leader: Leopardstar- Unusually spotted golden tabby she-cat
Deputy: Stonefur- Gray tom with battle scarred ears
Apprentice: Stormpaw
Medicine Cat: Mudfur- Long-haired light brown tom
Warriors: Blackclaw- Smoky black tom
Heavystep- Thickset tabby tom
Apprentice: Dawnpaw
Mistyfoot- Gray she-cat with blue eyes
Apprentice: Featherpaw
Loudbelly- Dark brown tom
Queens: Mosspelt- Tortoiseshell she-cat
This is set in the darkest hour. But I've tweaked the story...
Prologue
Sasha sat patiently outside her den. Her heart pounded with anticipation as a dark shadow appeared in the bushes, followed by two glowing amber eyes. Sasha breathed in a sigh of relief. She remembered the choice of leaving her housefolk, but it was worth it to see Tigerstar's handsome face and glowing eyes. He had asked her to join ShadowClan, but she didn't know what to do. "Sasha, have you thought about what I said?"
Sasha looked up as the leader padded towards her, his dark striped pelt barely standing out against the darkened bracken. He went on, "Will you join ShadowClan?"
Sasha gulped, "Tigerstar I…I will go wherever you go."
The huge tom's eyes softened, and he nuzzled her gently. Sasha still couldn't get the memory of Tigerstar's meeting with his senior warriors, when he had sworn he would rule the forest. Maybe he just needs a distraction, Sasha thought. Tigerstar purred, "Now, back to the camp. We'll have to change your name and the clan will of course learn to trust you."
Unease prickled through the tawny she-cat but she ignored it. This was her decision, her choice.
Tigerstar pushed through the ferns, carefully clearing a path for Sasha. She knew he knew she could easily walk alone, but he didn't want to lose her. It took them longer to reach the camp; Tigerstar was so enthusiastic, he bounced next to Sasha. Sasha purred, she could tell if she had chosen to leave the forest, she would never feel the same. When they did reach the camp, several warriors rushed to greet them. Sasha had met them before, so she felt perfectly comfortable around the group of warriors. Tigerstar heaved himself atop a great rock, and called, "Cats of Shadowclan, we have among us our newest warrior. I will now give Sasha her warrior name. Spirits of StarClan, I ask you to look down upon this she-cat. She has been taught by me to learn the ways of a warrior, and I now give her her warrior name. Sasha from this moment onward you shall be known as Darkpool. Starclan honors your bravery and kindness, and we welcome you as a full member, of ShadowClan."
Darkpool glanced at the other warriors, expecting rejection or segregation. The warriors cheered the new name, used to new cats joining ShadowClan. Russetfur was the first to pad up to Darkpool, and touched noses with her kindly. Tallpoppy too twined around the new warrior, along with the other cats Darkpool befriended. Darkpool waited before glancing back up at Tigerstar, who gazed down at her with warm, soft eyes. He clambered down the ShadowRock, his gaze locked on Darkpool. She waited for him, and the great leader murmured, "In a few moons I will fight alongside BloodClan. You know it's my destiny to rule the forest."
"Tigerstar…no. Please don't do this! You don't have to rule the forest! Just live like leaders have for eternities! For me." Darkpool begged.
Tigerstar's eyes glinted, and he went on, "Darkpool, ShadowClan is finally strong enough to challenge the other clans. You must understand-,"
Darkpool interrupted him, "No Tigerstar, you must understand. You don't have to do this!"
Tigerstar opened his mouth, but his eyes watered with emotion. He turned his head away, and walked slowly back to his den. Darkpool sighed, knowing he was stubborn at times. Russetfur called, "Darkpool! Don't forget tonight you have to hold your warrior vigil!"
Darkpool cocked her head, and replied, "What's that?"
"You stand at the entrance for tonight, and make sure no cats come." Russetfur explained.
Darkpool bristled, sick with the thought of sitting around all night in the freezing cold. But then she pictured the pride it brought Tigerstar, knowing his mate would be fighting by his side. She padded to the entrance, and thought of Tigerstar attacking ThunderClan. He would surely die, if not be wounded severely. Darkpool closed her eyes, and a small tear trickled down her cheek. "Darkpool, I'll think about what you said."
Darkpool whirled around to see Tigerstar nod calmly at her, his eyes dark and mysterious. Darkpool thought, he cares.