Disclaimer- I don't own Warriors, that's the Erins, I created the characters in this story, apologies if anyone else has the same names for characters.
Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been on holiday!
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Chapter 1- Murder
Rainstar, the Clan's leader pushed through the large group of cats at the entrance to the apprentices den, flanked by Brownfoot, the Medicine Cat and the deputy, Rowantail.
"Move aside!" Rowantail yowled, the crown moved back a few pawsteps, suddenly, Mistfur, Sparrowpaw's mother ran out of the nursery heading for the den, followed by Littleflower, another of the Clan's queens. "Where is my kit?" Mistfur yowled and ran into the den, pushing away Brownfoot who was standing over the brown apprentices body, Littleflower moved forwards to comfort the distraught queen.
From where he was sitting, Weaseltail heard Brownfoot whispering to Rainstar, he could only just catch what they were saying, and could only make out parts of it, "The prophecy…" "…A warriors blow…" and then Rainstar muttered something to Rowantail who nodded and got to his paws, gathering a few warriors with him before leaving through the camp entrance
Weaseltail looked over to Blazeclaw who had now retreated to the warriors den and was now sitting outside, staring down at his paws. Weaseltail got up and padded over to sit by his friend, and brushed his nose against Blazeclaws orange pelt, "I can't believe he's gone," Blazeclaw said quietly, Weaseltail looked up, "I mean, I always used to say how annoying he was…but now…" his voice trailed off and looked away, Weaseltail got up, "I'm going to go talk to Oakleaf, you going to be okay?" he meowed as he noticed Mistfur approaching.
Oakleaf was a large dark brown tabby, and a senior warrior of the Clan, a fierce fighter but a friendly cat, he flicked his ears in greeting as Weaseltail padded over, they sat in silence for a moment before Weaseltail spoke, "Do you think he'll be okay?" he mewed, flicking his tail in Blazeclaw's direction. Oakleaf nodded, "Give him time, I know he's like this now, and the whole Clan will remember Sparrowpaw, but things must move on." He replied, Weaseltail was glad of the warriors' wise words, "I'm leading a hunting patrol later, would you like to come?" asked Oakleaf. Weaseltail nodded, even though he didn't like to think of leaving Blazeclaw alone.
The heat of sunhigh in Greenleaf was beating down upon the forest and Weaseltail, Oakleaf and his apprentice Shortpaw were on a hunting patrol, Shortpaw had just caught a pigeon almost as big as himself. As the cats were returning, Weaseltail turned to Oakleaf, and whispered, "Has Rainstar told you who he thinks killed Sparrowpaw yet?" Oakleaf shook his head, and paused, "But I've heard some rumours already going around the Clan…" Weaseltail nodded encouragingly, "Go on." Oakleaf sighed, "They say Vipertooth has returned to haunt the forest."