Kill him. No cat will know. You can be Clan leader. You can have everything you ever wanted.
Tigerstar's growl rumbled in Brambleclaw's ears. His father was right; being Clan leader was what he wanted, but he wasn't sure if this was the way to earn it. He stared down at Firestar laying on his side at Brambleclaw's paws, his flame colored pelt blazing with the light of the sunset. No. I have to save him, I have to-
Brambleclaw's thoughts were cut off as he felt a strong nudge on his shoulder. He looked to the side and noticed his brother, Hawkfrost, staring at him expectantly.
"What are you waiting for? This is what we wanted all along, remember? Kill him now!" Hawkfrost hissed as he shoved Brambleclaw again, this time nearly pushing him on top of Firestar. Brambleclaw turned his attention back to his leader and felt an overwhelming presence behind him.
Do it. Kill him. This is your chance.
Brambleclaw shuddered as his father's voice pierced through him again, like claws against his pelt. Swallowing hard, the tom ducked his head close to Firestar. "I'm sorry, Firestar." He whispered then sank his fangs into the ginger tom's throat.
Yes, kill him! Take your place as Clan leader!
Brambleclaw tried not to flinch as he heard Firestar choke and wheeze under his grip. He felt the tom's paw grip at his fur, but it was weak and Brambleclaw knew that Firestar was losing one of his lives.
"Finish him!" Hawkfrost growled as he paced next to the two toms. Brambleclaw knew he was right; if he was going to kill Firestar, he could at least do it quickly. Another choking sound came from the ginger tom as Brambeclaw fastened his teeth deeper into Firestar's throat. The dark tabby jerked his head back swiftly, tearing a wound into the Thunder Clan leader's flesh and causing the fox trap to tighten around his neck.
Watching the blood pool around Firestar's neck, Brambleclaw took a step back. His paws trembled as he watched the ginger tom twitch and wreath with pain, letting out yowls that sounded as though he was drowning. Then the tom fell still and Brambleclaw ducked his head. What have I done?
"Congratulations, Bramblestar." Hawkfrost purred as he loomed over Firestar's body. Blood stained his white paws and he turned to look at Brambleclaw. "I was worried you wouldn't do it."
"Yeah." Brambleclaw mewed hoarsely and swiped his tongue around his muzzle, tasting the tang of Firestar's blood that covered his muzzle. He looked to Hawkfrost and noticed a warmth in his ice blue eyes, one that he'd never seen before. He's proud of me. Brambleclaw realized and something inside him made him almost forget about the cat he'd just killed, now that he had this strange bond with his brother.
"You should clean yourself up." Hawkfrost meowed, gesturing towards the lake with his tail. "You'll have to go back to your camp and tell them about their precious leader." The tom took a few pawsteps forward then looked to his brother over his shoulder. "In the meantime, I'll think of a way to get rid of Mistyfoot."
Brambleclaw nodded, watching Hawkfrost bound across the lake shore and towards the RiverClan boarder. He gave Firestar's limp body a quick glance before washing himself with the lake water and giving himself a quick groom. As he turned to make his way back to camp, he heard Tigerstar's voice behind him once again;
Well done, my son.