Summary: AH & AU Warriors story. Allegiences begin in "The Sight," but events will not all occur in chronilogical order. Main characters will be Hollyleaf, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze.

The Blurb:Forest Creek, a small and close-knit town, consists of four main communities, or neighborhoods: Thunder Woods, Shadowed Pines, Windy Hollow, and Rushing Rivers. Each community lives in a seperate section of town and are fiercly independent. As a result, there is a strong rivalry between the neighborhoods. Dating or marriage between the neighborhoods is scorned and discouraged, to say the very least. Despite the rifts between each other, all four groups send their children to the same school; they meet every month in peace; they even work together on occasion. They are, in many way, interdependent on each other. Though there are many positive achievements and happy faces throughout the town, not everything is sunshine and daisies. There is, like any other small town, drama and gossip. There is heartache and sorrow. Will this small, rural area make it through all the hardships? Or will it fall apart under the pressure?

Allegiances

Thunder Woods

Felix Star- Firestar

Sahara Star- Sandstorm

Lacie Star- Leafpool

Braiden Connor- Bramblclaw

Shay Connor- Squirrelflight

Jayden Connor -Jayfeather

Landon Connor -Lionblaze

Holly Connor- Hollyleaf

Bracken Heart- Brackenfur

Sophie Heart- Sorreltail

Cynthia Heart- Cinderheart

Paige Heart- Poppyfrost

Hannah Heart- Honeyfern

Clyde Turner- Cloudtail

Brandy Turner- Brightheart

Dean Pride- Dustpelt

Fern Pride- Ferncloud

Thomas Carl- Thornclaw

Ashton Fay- Ashfur

Spencer Lake- Spiderleg

Dafne Lake- Daisy

Mathew Lake- Mousewhisker

Ben Lake- Berrynose

Lois Tanner- Longtail

Miley Tanner- Mousefur

Brad Falls- Birchfall

Whitney Falls- Whitewing

Shadowed Pines

Blake Sampson- Blackstar

Riley Finn- Russetfur

Lee Crane- Littercloud

Tina Conner Case- Tawnypelt

Reece Case- Rowanclaw

Windy Hollow

Oliver Swan- Onestar

Ashley Foster- Ashfoot

Bane Fare- Barkface

Cris Foster-Crowfeather

Heather Tyson- Heathertail

Natalie Foster- Nightcloud

Rushing Rivers

Lesley Scott- Leopardstar

Mia Frost- Mistyfoot

Mae Wing- Mothwing

Willa Shaw- Willowshine

Chapter One

Landon Conner woke up with a wide yawn. His golden hair was ruffled and sticking up at odd angles. Wiping the sleep from his eyes, Landon glanced at the clock. "Oh, shoot!" exclaimed Landon, jumping from his bed. It was nearly seven! He practically tore off his clothes and hopped into his blue jeans and old basketball jersey. He threw on his sneakers at top speed and ran a brush through his tangled hair. It was the second week of school and already he was falling back into the old routine of waking up ten minutes before the bus arrived. With a quick glance at his reflection in the mirror, he sprinted out of his room and into the kitchen.

"Good morning, sleepy head," grinned his sister, Holly. She was standing near the stove wearing skinny jeans, black boots, and a black-and-green top that complimented her eyes. Landon watched incredulously as she flipped a pancake. The bus would be there in two minutes, and she was making breakfast?

"We're going to be late!" he exclaimed, pointing at the clock. Holly raised her eyebrow, a grin spreading on her face. Landon stammered incredulously, "Six thirty-six? But, the clock in my room said it was nearly seven!"

Landon heard a bark of laughter and turned toward the sound. His black-haired brother was sitting at the table, his blind blue eyes glistening with amusement. "I guess your plan worked, Holly," Jayden grinned.

Landon glared at his sister, starting to catch on. "What plan?" he demanded.

Holly giggled, adding more batter to the pan. "I set your clock back thirty minutes. You always wake up so late! I figured this could be just the trick," she admitted with a hint of triumph in her voice. "I was right!" She gave another giggle, and Jayden smiled.

Landon grumbled under his breath, resentment building when he realized he could have been sleeping at that moment. Holly could act like such a mother sometimes! "Whatever," he muttered, grabbing a pancake and throwing it onto a plate. He slapped syrup onto the meal and watched as it oozed down the sides.

"You have to admit it; that was pretty funny," Jayden said, sounding as if he were in a rarely seen good mood, as Landon took a seat next to him.

"Yeah," he retorted, "for you." He cut into his pancake and took a giant mouthful. "Wow, Howwy! Whiss is weewy good!" Landon sputtered around his food in amazement.

Holly tilted her head in confusion. "Sorry. I don't speak Full-Mouth," she teased.

Landon rolled his eyes. After gulping down his chewed food, he repeated, "Wow, Holly! This is really good!"

"Thanks!" she thanked him, beginning to wash the pan out. "Mom offered to cook them, but she was already running late. She had to get to work early today," she explained.

"That must be terrible- having to go to school for your job! I don't think I can handle much more after high school! And look at Mom! She's there until she retires!" Landon said.

"Some people actually enjoy learning," snapped Jayden, back in his regular grumpy mood.

Landon opened his mouth to give a sarcastic retort, but Holly cut in, "The bus is here!" She sounded slightly relieved. Landon wanted to laugh. Holly didn't like it when her brothers fought, even though the sarcastic comments were simply part of their relationship. They thrived off them; they enjoyed them! Landon loved Holly dearly, but sometimes she worried about them more than their own mother did (which was quite a feat!).

Holly's pen flew across the paper as Mrs. Tanner rambled on about history. It was only the second week of her sophomore year, but already World History was proving to be a challenge. Mrs. Tanner spoke quickly and rarely repeated herself. It was nearly impossible to take good notes. Holly exchanged an exhausted look with her best friend, Cynthia, as Mrs. Tanner finally ended her lecture.

"There will be a quiz on Monday," Mrs. Tanner proclaimed in a voice that croaked with age. The class groaned, most of them still trying to finish their notes. Good luck with that, Holly thought ruefully. She knew this was going to be a long and hard semester. The bell rang with a shrill wail as she tucked away her half-written notes.

Holly and Cynthia dashed away from the classroom, both looking equally relieved that it was over. "What's her problem?" Holly demanded as the two girls stopped at their lockers. "She's always in such a foul mood!"

Cynthia shrugged. "Maybe she's just tired. Most old people are," she pointed out reasonably. Holly rolled her eyes. Sometimes Cynthia was too nice.

"Maybe," Holly replied doubtfully, shoving her history book inside of her neatly-organized locker. "What's your next class?" she wondered.

Cynthia consulted her schedule. "Gym," she answered, her blue eyes bright. Cynthia, Holly knew, loved sports.

"I have art," Holly sighed, having already memorized her own schedule. "I wish we had that together."

Her beautiful blond-haired best friend gave an uncharacteristic frown. "Me too," Cynthia admitted. A mischievous gleam came into her eyes suddenly, and she grinned. "At least you have Mathew Lakes in that class," she teased.

Holly glared at her friend. "We're just friends!" she snapped.

"I know you think that," assured Cynthia with a laugh, "but try telling Matt that."

"He knows that quite well," Holly responded in a tight voice. It was embarrassing when Cynthia tried to set her up with other guys. How long would it take her to see that Holly wasn't interested? Holly didn't need a boyfriend. She needed to stay focused on her friends, family, and schoolwork. She had a responsibility. A boyfriend would disrupt that.

"Alright, if you say so," Cynthia joked, poking Holly in the shoulder good-naturedly.

"I've got to get to class," Holly told her, eager to get off the subject at hand. Cynthia seemed to know what she was thinking, but let go of the matter.

"Bye! Text me after school," she called after Holly. "My sisters and I wanted to see if you'd come over this weekend!"

Holly nodded and sprinted down the hall. Though it had been originally an excuse, now she really did need to get to class! She barely managed to take her seat as the tardy bell rang. She gave a small sigh of relief, but she still felt tense. She tried and failed to ignore Matt's eyes on her back as she did her work.

A/N: I know we haven't really gotten into the plot yet, but how do you like it so far? Up next should be Landon's P.O.V. again! Hint: Heather Tyson (AKA Heathertail/paw) will be getting involved soon!