T R A P P E D Chapter 6

We Have United Once Again

Mosspaw's POV

Mosspaw watched the so-called "SkyClan" cats in shock. She had heard the stories of SkyClan and how ThunderClan's old leader, Firestar, had rebuilt the lost Clan. Even after hearing the stories, Mosspaw did not entirely believe that SkyClan actually existed.

Darkstar spoke up quietly, "I think we should help them, the Clans have united together before."

Brushstar remained quiet, as if considering all his chances carefully.

"Well if there is anything I know it will be that ThunderClan will fight with you," Ivystar declared, she shifted her position on her branch and leaned down to start discussing the importance of this with her deputy, Dustypelt.

Mosspaw stared at Brushstar; he was the only one left. Sandstar and Darkstar had silently declared that they had chosen to fight with SkyClan, even though they had never spoken a word.

Brushstar stood up; the ShadowClan leader looked reluctantly at Lunarpaw and Acaciapaw. "ShadowClan will fight," he announced in a poisonous voice.

Mosspaw noted the looks of uneasiness and uncertainty pass between some of the ShadowClan warriors. Why are they hiding? Mosspaw wondered.

Darkstar raised her timid voice so that she could be heard, "The Clans can prepare and travel before SkyClan's deadline. I think we need to send a few representatives from a Clan or two to show that we will come."

Sandstar and Ivystar nodded their approval. Brushstar murmured, "You speak wisely, Darkstar."

Ivystar glanced nervously amongst her Clanmates, "But . . . who will the representatives be?" she asked.

Acaciapaw spoke up from her position on the ground, "Lunarpaw and I was wondering if Lightningpaw and Emberpaw could journey with us?" she asked, glancing at Lightningpaw, Emberpaw, and Lunarpaw for support.

Lightningpaw and Lunarpaw smiled at Acaciapaw and Emberpaw nodded sharply.

Mosspaw studied the leaders' faces carefully, Brushstar revealed surprise, Ivystar held determination, Sandstar nodded in agreement, and Darkstar smiled in admiration.

Mosspaw stood up sharply, making the cats around her glance at her curiously, Why in StarClan am I doing?

"I want to go too!" she called out. Some cats snickered and others threw her sympathetic glances.

RiverClan's deputy, Rainfall, stood up from her position on the roots of the tree, "We all want to go, Mosspaw. But not all of us are going to get to go on the first trip. I'm afraid you will have to wait until all the four Clans go together. Lightningpaw and Emberpaw can go on the journey."

"But why?" Mosspaw asked, her voice rising into a quiet whine.

Rainfall looked a little frustrated, "Acaciapaw and Lunarpaw have invited Emberpaw and Lightningpaw. Emberpaw and Lightningpaw didn't invite themselves! Besides you are much younger than them, Mosspaw. You are merely half a moon into your apprenticeship."

Brushstar lashed his tail impatiently, "Well that settles the matter. You apprentices that are going; be very careful. The Clans will set out as soon as possible; Lunarpaw, Acaciapaw, you have nothing to fear."

Sandstar leaped off her branch, "The Gathering is over! Go home and tell your Clanmates what's happening."

"WindClan, this way!" Sandstar called, leaping up onto the tree bridge and streaked across it.

Mosspaw simmered with anger and jealousy. Scolded in front of all the Clans! She snarled in her thoughts.

Mosspaw smiled to herself; yes . . . she would get to go on with the four apprentices ahead to SkyClan. The RiverClan apprentice smirked and stalked off the island in the water and swim strongly towards RiverClan camp.

Yes . . . in the end I will get what I want, Mosspaw thought, smiling to herself.

Ohhh Mosspaw's got a plan! I know how much people hate cliffhangers so don't worry I will update very soon! (By the way Mossleaf this was NOT meant to make you sound mean at all it's not even you) MOSSPAW IS NOT MY CO-AUTHOR MOSSLEAF! MOSSLEAF IS LUNARPAW! Anyways please R&R! Which POV do you guys like the best! If you guys read this please tell your friends to consider reading it! I need more reviews (Sorry if I'm sounding rude you don't have to if that was rude)!

-Stormfeather