Stuck in the Mud: A Story of Treachery

Chapter 3: Traveling to Chaos

Hello again, all my loyal reviewers and readers. I am overjoyed by all the lovely reviews and hits this story is getting. I do apoogize for the gaps between updates, but, for those who read StarClan Idol as well, you know I am in progress with several stories. I am thrilled that I have gotten 22 reviews for a two chapter story! I have a twelve chapter story, which I recently completed, that has only gotten 13 reviews! (check it out! its called 'The Dark side of Sunshine',... a sequel may be posted.) Standard disclaimers apply. The mud is mine!

On with the story!

Rule Number Four: Never assume that all the cast are going to agree with you.

I had just explained the traveling arangements for tommorow, when we would be traveling to the Tribe, when udder chaos erupted. Honestly, you'd have thought that Tigerstar himself had risen from the dead!

"What do you mean we can't fly first class?"

"What if I tear a claw?"

"Who put you in charge anyway?"

"PEOPLE!" I shouted, but it was to no effect. Brambleclaw and Cedarheart were spitting and snarling at one another.. Uh oh.. Gotta think of something to get everyone's attention, but what?

Finally, I thought of something. I did not even consider what the consequences of yelling this outloud might do, but I had no other choice. Brambleclaw was getting dangerous.

"YOU'RE ALL FIRED!"

Everyone stopped to stare at me. I stodd there, panting at them.

"Now, you're not really fired." I began, but it was in vain. Within seconds, mutterings and shouts rippled out once more.

Rule Number Five: Never say tell your cast they're fired and take it back ten seconds later.

"Then why'd you say so?"

"What did I get fired? Fire him, he's the one who's causing all the trouble!"

"I always knew you were touched in the head."

"PLEASE!" I pleaded at the top of my lungs, and I had a nasty feeling that I was going to be hoarse by tomorrow. "Can I just have your attention for a few more minutes please?"

My request was met by silence. Better then the mutterings, at least. I took this as a sign to continue.

"As I said before," I went on. "We are going to be taking a private jet over there tomorrow at noon- this will give you all time to say goodbye to your friends and family before we meet back here, at the Island, for boarding." I looked around. "Questions- Tawnypelt."

"Umm, why can't we just walk there?" she asked. Her request was met with snarls of protest, and to my distest, more mutterings.

"Walk, are you mad?"

"What if I tear a claw?"

"We're not walking there because it was take us too long, its too dangerous, there won't be enough prey..." I counted off the reasons on my paw. "All around, flying will prove to be the safest, fastest, and most reliable wya to travel there." I glanced around again. "Yes Tornear?"

"Who's going to be flying the plane?" he asked me rapidly. It was a good question, I reflected. Who wants to get on a plane where it could be piloted by a raving lunatic?

"We are going to be using Squirrel's Flight Agency, as I hear its the most popular around here, and because we got a discount, seeing as Squirrelflight's the pilot and she's in the cast." I explained, as I and everyone else turned our gazes our Squirrelflight, warrior, queen, actor, and plan pilot.. interesting...

"Any other questions - Crowfeather?"

"Why can't the plane pick us up at our camps?" he asked.

Pause. "Umm... because it easier to just meet here.. Why do you want to be picked up at your camp?"

Crowfeather rolled his eyes. "Just wanted to know."

More mutterings (did you miss the mutterings? I did)

"'because its easier.. ha! More likely because its cheaper!"

"WHAT IF I TEAR A CLAW?"

"Alright! Who is it thats so worried about tearing a claw?" I roared, starting to get angry.

There was another pause. Everyone was trying to find the source of the noise. Finally, I heard someone yell "Overthere! Next to Dustpelt!"

All eyes were on the cat next to Dustpelt, who turned out to be none other then- Firestar.

"Fi-Firestar?" I gasped, wondering what disturbed me more: My Clan leader being afraid of tearing a claw, or my Clan leader crashing the cast and crew meeting. "What are you doing here?" I settled with.

"This is the Gathering, hellooo!" Firestar said, as though everyone should have known this.

Another pause.

"Umm.. Firestar." I tried to sound as gentle as possible. "This isn't a Gathering."

"Yes it is!" Firestar insisted. "Tell himm Onestar!" he said, pointing at Reedwhisker.

Reedwhisker looked bewildered. "Uhh, Firestar, sir." he said catiously. "I only play Onestar in the movie... I'm from RiverClan, remember?"

"Ahah! So you admit it! You have been stealing ThunderClan prey!" Firestar said in satisfaction.

"Have not!" Crowfeather and his WindClan friends hissed angerly.

"okay... Meeting ajurned.. any volunteers to lead Firestar home?"

"I will." Squirrelflight sighed, glanced sympthetically at her father, and then begining to lead him cak towards the ThunderClan camp, with Brambleclaw hurling on beside her.

"You can't evade me forever Onestar!" Firestar yelled, before allowing his daughter and deputy to lead him away.

Blink.

Well, you could say its been an interesting night.

I know this chapter was really short.. but i wanted to update today! sorry for the wait! for to come soon!

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Mistystream