Hey guys I know its been soooooo long since I have written anything but I have hit major writer's block on all my other stories and I have no idea what to do next with Scourge's Sister Mist. But I recently got the idea for this story and I thought I would post it and work on this time while I try to figure out the next step for my other stories. So I hope you guys enjoy this story as it progresses and I will try and remember to post any new chapters I write as I am writing these on a different document. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own all of these characters but the idea is based off the Erin Hunter's Warriors series which I do not own.
A pretty silver she cat with faint dappling in her coat stood by a large smokey gray tom with yellow eyes a scar making one of his eyes blind. They sat in the shadows that overlooked the cats as they sun bathed or talked. Their eyes fell on a pretty dappled she cat and a dark gray tabby tom as they shared freshkill.
"It seems like only yesterday that Slate and River were only small kits. It is good to see them safe and happy." The smokey gray tom said turning his warm gaze to the she cat by his side. The she cat purred in response and nuzzled her mate.
"Yes they are doing so well. I hope Midnight and Boulder aren't being too rough with them during training." The she cat answered looking up at him with a concerned look.
"Of course they aren't Rain. You worry too much. Our kits are the future of Skullclan they need to be powerful warriors if they are going to survive. Especially with those cats about." The tom hissed out with disgust wrinkling his nose.
"Smoke...The clans aren't so bad I am sure if you only gave them a chance…" Rain started only to be interrupted by her mate.
"No Rain. I will never forgive them for what they did. I will make them all pay...as I paint the forest red with their blood." Smoke said in a serious tone. Rain looked at her paws and sighed her blue eyes sad.
"But what of Skullclan...How many cats must die before you are satisfied?" Rain asked him her voice cracked as she thought of the cats that had died in her mate's endeavor to destroy the clans.
"Rain...You know I don't want our friends to die as much as you don't but it was that filth that killed them. Even our precious Storm...I would've been proud to have him run the clan after my time was up. He was a good son…" Smoke said pressing his nose to his mate's head.
"Please don't bring them into your insanity...Please don't bathe our kits paws in blood." Rain said looking up at her mate her eyes nervous. Smoke's gaze softened as he looked down at Rain.
"I will try but they are going to be warriors one day Rain. They will fight for their clan and if they need to kill for it. But don't worry I won't let them die. I'll protect them and you from those awful clan cats." Smoke said softly trying to reassure his mate's fears and Rain nodded putting her fears aside for now as a patrol of cats returned with rats and crows.
"Besides...I want to get us out of this junkyard. You deserve better then Crow and rat, we all do." Smoke said and Rain smiled a little at him.
"Then we should take Skullclan and leave this place and the clans. I am sure there are other territories far from here." Rain said though she knew what her mate's answer would be.
"No. I know how much you miss your home...I will destroy the clans and you'll be able to go home again. Skullclan would have an abundance of territory and we will be rid of this junkyard." Smoke said as a small, slender and pretty black she cat with a patch of white on her chest approached the two carrying a crow in her mouth. The she cat's amber gaze looked on Rain with faint disgust before looking to Smoke.
"Hunting is still good and there's no sign that the clan cats have found out about us." The she cat said as she put down the crow.
"Good work Midnight. How is River's training going?" Smoke asked her as Rain stayed silent.
"She is a fast learner and I am quite pleased with how her training is coming." Midnight said shooting Rain a look that made the silver she cat swallow back a hiss. She hated how the black she cat treated her because of what she used to be.
"That is great news. Do you know how Slate's training is coming?" Smoke asked Midnight as he started to eat unaware of Midnight and Rain's dislike for one another.
"From what I have heard from Boulder he is doing quite well. He is much stronger and a better fighter than his sister but both are very promising apprentices." Midnight said and Smoke purred in pride.
"That is great news isn't it Rain? I hope this eases your fears even a little bit." Smoke said to his mate who forced a smile and turned her blue gaze from Midnight to her mate.
"Yes Smoke it is good news. I am sure they will be great warriors just like their father. Especially with the skills their mentors are passing down to them." Rain said though she wasn't as excited about the progress as her mate.
"Are you going to eat Rain?" Smoke asked her raising his head from the crow he had started eating.
"No I am not hungry right now. But I will eat later." She told Smoke as she rose to her paws.
"Alright but make sure you eat." Smoke said and Rain smiled and nuzzled her mate.
"I will I promise." Rain said before she left her mate's side approaching Slate and River. She looked at her kits and was proud of how hard they worked.
"Good morning River, Slate. Are you not going out for training this morning?" Rain asked with a warm smile at her kits.
"Nope. Boulder is on patrol so I won't be going out to train until he gets back." Slate said turning his amber gaze to his mother.
"I see. How is training going?" Rain asked her son smiling at him as she sat down and wrapped her tail around her paws.
"Great! I caught a crow yesterday and I helped fight off this huge horde of rats! Boulder said I would be a warrior before I knew it!" Slate said excitedly as he rose to his paws swiping at the air making his mother purr.
"You'll make a fine warrior Slate." Rain purred.
"Yeah! Then those filthy clan cats better watch out!" Smoke said puffing out his chest proudly.
"Slate don't say that. The clans aren't bad." Rain said.
"But Mom they killed Storm and they do such awful things. They need to be destroyed!" Slate said looking at his mother in shock.
"Slate you mustn't judge cat's you don't know. Not all clan cats are awful." Rain said sternly.
"Clan cats are murderous killers Mom. They are heartless and cruel. The clan cats kill without question, without a second thought." Slate said looking at his mother each word breaking the she cat's heart. She turned her gaze to the sky and closed her eyes trying to hide her heartbreak.
"Be quiet Slate. Not everything we hear is true. Have you ever met a clan cat? Can you say for certain yourself that they are really this way?" River finally piped up and Rain felt a spark of hope as she looked at her daughter who looked at her brother her blue eyes showing her annoyance.
"W-well no but Boulder says…" Slate stuttered out only to be interrupted by his sister.
"Exactly. Don't pass judgment over those you haven't met or did you forget what momma taught us as kits?" River asked her brother who looked down at his paws in shame.
"You're right. I'm sorry Momma I shouldn't pass judgement based on what others say." Slate said and Rain smiled licking him between his ears.
"I forgive you Slate." Rain said as Boulder and his patrol returned. Slate jumped to his paws and looked to his mother.
"I have to go. I will tell you all about training when I get back." Slate said as he hurried over to Boulder.
"Mom...are clan cats really as bad as they say they are?" River asked her mother softly as she met her mother's blue gaze.
"No. They are not. Just like not all Skullclan cats are bad. Don't ever forget that. No matter what others say." Rain said and River nodded perking up when a large white tom approached them.
"Come on Claw is gonna take you with us out training while Midnight is busy organizing patrols." The tom said.
"Okay I'll be there in a second." River said and with a nod the large white apprentice left.
"I have to go Mom. I will see you when I get back." River said nuzzling her mother before leaving. Rain smiled as she watched her kits go out to train thinking back to when they were just little bundles of fur causing trouble in the camp.
"Ah if it isn't Rain. Turning your kits soft now are we? Your lessons mean nothing to them. You can't stop them from developing the other's hatred for your kind. You're filth just like the rest of them." Midnight hissed softly in Rain's ear making the she cat grow tense.
"Leave me be Midnight." Rain said forcing her fur to lie flat.
"If only they knew the truth. That their beloved mother was a cat that the clans didn't want. You're soft Rain and you hold no power even here. You can watch as your beloved clans are destroyed." Midnight purred and Rain looked at the smug black she cat her eyes blazed like blue flames.
"You underestimate me and the clans. You will pay the price." Rain said in a tone of warning.
"Is that a threat?" Midnight asked with a smirk as she looked at Rain.
"No. It's a promise." Rain said and Midnight chuckled.
"Oh Rain. You don't scare me and neither do your pathetic clans. You will never change Smoke's mind and you will not end Skullclan's thirst for blood." Midnight purred as she rose to her paws seeing Smoke start to approach.
"But watch your step. Wouldn't want anything to happen to you." Midnight said threateningly as she walked away with the flick of her tail. Rain glared after the black she cat.
"I will not let you succeed. With Starclan as my witness I vow I will not let you taint my kits. I will protect everyone from the bloodlust...Starclan help me." Rain thought to herself.
"Are you alright Rain you seem troubled?" Smoke said as he looked at his mate in concern.
"Don't worry I am alright." Rain said smiling at him to reassure him. Smoke nodded looking like he didn't believe her but not deciding to pry.
"I was just thinking that's all." Rain added and Smoke nuzzled her and watched the next patrol leave.
"Everything will be alright Rain." Smoke promised her.
I hope you all enjoyed! I will try and post again soon! Please like and favorite if you enjoyed and I would love to hear your thoughts and please be nice. Also sorry it's not very long I will try and make the next chapter longer.