Hi! It's the long awaited chapter 5! I've been at school… I am also proud to announce I'm taking part in the 100 tales challenge! Look out for that! Anywho, enjoy! MF85
Chapter 5
"Blizzardpaw, wake up!" Owltalon's impatient growl came from above him.
"Huh? W-where am I again?" Blizzardpaw mumbled groggily. It took him a while to recollect himself. That dream I had… did it mean anything?
"Oh dear, Blizzardpaw. We're in the PoppyClan camp! Where did you think we were?" Sighed Owltalon. "Come on, I'm showing round our territory, remember?"
"Yes, of course, I remember." Stuttered Blizzardpaw, "Let's go." So Owltalon guided him out of the large dip in the ground, out in to the open moors.
"We shall go to the RoseClan border first. This way." Owtlalon trotted on with Blizzardpaw by his side. They passed another dip in the ground, where Fawnpaw was attempting to pin down her mentor, Smallstripe. That must be the training area. Thought Blizzardpaw, whiskers twitching in amusement at the mentor, who was nearly as small as his apprentice. Owltalon beckoned him to hurry up and he trotted quickly after him.
"Here's the MoonPool stream. This is the border to the RoseClan territory. You mustn't ever cross it without permission." Owltalon mewed, pointing with his tail to the glistening stream. Blizzardpaw stepped cautiously towards it. He peered into the sparkling water. He could faintly see his rippled reflection; his white fur and shocking crystal blue eyes. But, for a second, his eyes weren't blue, they were scarlett and sinister, like they had never heard of the light of StarClan. Blizzardpaw blinked, and they were ice blue again. What was that? What's wrong with me?
"Blizzardpaw, come away from the water! You're getting too close!" Owltalon yowled too late. Blizzardpaw fell head first in to the water with a splash. His paws flailed helplessly as he tried to stay afloat. Water filled his mouth as he was swept down stream.
"Blizzardpaw!" Owltalon leapt into the water after him.
"No Owltalon, please! The current's too strong! At least you can live!" Blizzardpaw managed to gurgled through mouthful of water.
Oh no, we won't be having you or you precious deputy going bye-bye just yet… Blizzardpaw heard the sinister voice in his head. Suddenly he hit a shallow patch. He dug his claws into to the earth. Owltalon struggled to him, and grabbed him by the scruff, but could not manage to scrabble out of the water. Blizzardpaw felt his claws slowly losing grip on the riverbed. Whoever you are, voice, be true to your word!
"Owltalon! Blizzardpaw! Hold on!" Came a female voice. A light brown she cat bounded to the edge of the water and just managed to grab the end of Owltalon tail. Soon, Twigfur, Willowpaw and Mudpaw joined Leafstorm in her struggle to heave the two cats out of the water. Owltalon winced as Leafstorm bit down harder on his tail with effort. After a few heaves, the two cats were dragged ashore, shivering, freezing and wet through.
"S-s-sorry Owlt-talon, i-it's all m-my fault." Shivered Blizzardpaw, lying panting on the grass.
"Don't blame yourself; no-one was h-hurt." Owltalon's tail was bleeding, but he ignored it.But Blizzardpaw did not hear his reply, as darkness washed over him like the cruel waves of the tumbling river. And as he slept, the big black cat called through his dreams like a corrupt nightingale: My raging blizzard, my raging blizzard…
I leave it at that. Tune in next time. Please drop a review, it would be much appreciated! MF85
