"We should tell the other clans. It is not like we can do anything else, Boneclan has surrounded our territory, and they have our only queen Dovepond. And there are a lot more cats in Boneclan than Vineclan. Vinestar we have no choice," Runningfang meowed.
Vinestar looked directly at Runningfang and padded off. Runningfang looked up seeing nothing but the sky. His ears twitched. He heard someone moving toward him. It didn't smell like a Vineclan cat. It smelled strange. He smelled more similar smelling cats. He soon realized they were Thunderclan. "What are you doing here?" he meowed as he looked at them.
"Bramblestar wishes to speak to Vinestar," one of them answered.
"Fine, Vinestar is right there," he pointed to her with his tail.
Vinestar's ears twitched as she sprinted toward the area. She looked at Bramblestar. "What is it?"
"Some rogues came in our territory, then headed here."
"Our they really dangerous?" she asked.
"We don't know," he answered.
"Please don't say anything else, Vineclan can handle it."
The Thunderclan cats left. The patrol showed up. Lochfang and Foxspiral watched the Thunderclan cats leave. Lochfang looked at Vinestar impatiently. "Deathclaw is here for our prey."
"They're here already?... We refuse. We barely have enough food for ourselves. Lochfang, Runningfang go find Dovepond doesn't matter how far you have to go into Boneclan territory," she meowed.
Foxspiral looked at the clan leader impatiently. "Foxspiral finish the patrol and go back to camp," she instructed.
Lochfang and Runningfang knew it would be hard to sneak into Boneclan territory. They knew it would be difficult to find Dovepond. They did not even know if she was still alive. Dovepond could have been dead and they still would have looked for her. Neither of them would have regretted the search no matter what they found.
They hoped Watchfulkit would be okay. He was almost six moons old so soon he could be an apprentice. He could eat anything from the fresh-kill pile. He was not very energetic and loved listening to Goldensheep's stories.
Runningfang knew what to do, while Lochfang pretended he knew what he was doing. Lochfang copied everything the deputy did. Runningfang did not seem to notice, or he simply did not care. All Runningfang really cared about is how he thinks he could run Vineclan better than Vinestar. He thought they should have done something about Boneclan the moment they came, but Vinestar told him "They have a right to be there."
When Boneclan demanded an eighth of their total prey Vinestar gave them what they wanted. She attempted to negotiate with Boneclan, but kept demanding the same thing. She gave up and decided they could have it.
Lochfang and Runningfang moved cautiously into Boneclan territory. Runningfang searched for some way for them to disguise their scent. He found nothing. It was almost sundown. He hoped most of Boneclan would be asleep.
The scent trail lead them to Boneclan camp. Luckily everyone seemed to be asleep. The camp was damp and muddy, unlike Vineclan camp which is dry and dusty. The camp had no dens. It had a huge fresh-kill pile though. Lochfang could smell Deathclaw nearby. His head turned and he saw she was asleep. She made a sound. His ears twitched. He looked again she was still asleep.
He followed Runningfang as he left the camp. Runningfang padded along the scent trail. Lochfang followed him. They found Dovepond. She has already escaped on her own. She turned her head. "Lochfang, Runningfang it's nice to smell your scents again!"
"Let's head back, to Vineclan. Before Boneclan notices we're here and discover you are missing," Runningfang meowed.
"Let's go, so I can see my kit before he becomes an apprentice"
They all knew they needed to return to their clan. Dovepond followed Lochfang and Runningfang as they headed back. They knew that they had to make it back before sunup. They began to sprint. They slowed down soon after.
They had almost made it to the border when a Boneclan cat approached them. He was a small tom with green eyes. "The Vineclan cats, are here! Dovepond has escaped!"
Another cat sprinted toward them. She had white fur and green eyes. "Are you sure it's them, Apple?"
"Yes, Minnie. They smell like Vineclan and see is the cat I saw with Deathclaw."
The Boneclan cats stood in front of them. "None of you are leaving! Blackspark will not allow it, so I will not either," Minnie announced with pride.
"Stay where you are!" Apple hissed.
Apple glared at Dovepond, she glared back. He did not move. Lochfang decided to attempt to sneak past them and get help from his clan. He moved slowly and cautiously toward the border hoping he would not be noticed. Apple's ears twitched. He lunged toward the Vineclan warrior. Lochfang turned to attack. He scratched Apple's nose. Apple stopped.
An additional cat arrived. He had dark brown fur and blue eyes. He glared at Lochfang. "Minnie do you need any help?"
"Yes, Forest. Please don't let him escape."
He run toward Lochfang and scratched his back leg. Lochfang had no time to react. "Now stay where you are!" Forest hissed.