"Fire of the Clan"
Excitement overjoyed my body as I flashed through the forest floor. Wind hit my face at high speed as I ran through the trees with my clan-mates close to my side. The night was cool like any Leaf-Fall would be and the animals are quieter than usual.
Something was wrong. "Firestar, what if we can't find the Badger before Sunrise"? Sandstorm asked hastily. "Don't worry, it may be stale. But its scent can be identified easily". Firestar answered we ease in his voice. We kept running, searching for the
badger that has been causing many problems when it moved here after The Gathering. "There! I see its den"! Greystripe yelled. "Alright everyone, surround the den and be very quiet"! Firestar ordered. All of the patrol circled the den with steady reflexes. "
Alright, here we go"! Firestar whispered. Firestar slowly walked toward the den entrance. Suddenly a dark shape jumped from the dark doorway with a furious yowl of anger. Firestar jumped back with a surprised reaction. "How did it know we were there"!
Firestar wondered. The badger slashed at Firestar with its claws wildly while Sandstorm and the other patrol members got into positions. Suddenly Sandstorm jumped onto the Badgers back, Clawing and Biting into its thick messy fur. Soon after, the rest of
the patrol did the same. The battle lasted for a good chunk of night. The badger ran off without a glance back, hurt and defeated. Everyone watched as it stumbled and fell until it was not seen through the black forest walls. "That should keep it away for a
while". Sandstorm said through her panting. "But not forever, it will be back". Firestar replied with a dark look.
The next morning was humid, a good chance of rain. Firestar drowsily awoke from his sleep to see his mate, Sandstorm, still sleeping beside him. He walked out and took a long stretch only to see Dustpelt walk up to him. "The morning patrol just returned".
Dustpelt reported. "Very good, anything happen"? Firestar replied. "Yes, we caught a scent of Riverclan in our territory near Sunningrocks". Dustpelt said. "Then keep an eye out for the Riverclan, we don't need them stealing prey". Firestar stated. Just then,
Sandstorm walked from the Leader's Den and padded up to Firestar. "Sleep well"? She asked. "Yes, but we have Riverclan cats scented in our territory. "Hmm, typical Riverclan thieves, don't have enough in there territory so they have to steal from others
as well". Sandstorm remarked with a sneer. "Well, we'll be able to talk to them about it at the gathering tonight" Firestar said. "I think I'll take you, Mousefur, Brightheart, Brambleclaw, and Cloudtail". "Riverclan will reject us for sure". Sandstorm retorted.
She then walked away toward the Nursery leaving Firestar alone in thought.