The sun rose high into the sky. Sunlight shined through Thistlestar's den. He stretched out his arms and padded out of his den. He saw Tigerclaw and approached him. "Today is the day we teach Shadowclan to lay off our territory. I want you to gather up the warriors." Tigerclaw nodded. "What about the apprentices?" he questioned. Thistlestar shook his head, "There don't have enough training yet." Tigerclaw nodded again. Thistlestar disappeared. Tigerclaw picked up a rabbit and carried it over to Goldenflower. She was pregnant with his kits and she would need her strength for when the time came for her to give birth. He dropped the rabbit at her paws and lapped her ear. "Were going to battle Shadowclan today." Goldenflower had concern in her eyes then it faded. "Be careful out there" she lapped his cheek and purred. "I will."
The warriors waited at the entrance to camp. Thistlestar padded to the front of the patrol. Thistlestar led the cats through there territory when Thistlestar stopped. He turned to face the patrol. "Were going to sneak up on them then ambush them" he yowled loud so every cat could hear him. Thistlestar led the cats into the bushes. They traveled to Shadowclan territory. "Climb the trees. We can jump down on them" Thistlestar informed the patrol. One by one the Thunderclan cats scrambled up the tree. Thistlestar peered down and saw a passing border patrol. They quickly turned back and started to head for there camp. They smelled the scent of Thunderclan.
Cedarstar sat on the highrock and looked out to the Shadowclan cats. The border patrol rushed into camp. "Cedarstar there is the heavy smell of Thunderclan in our territory" Raggedpelt exclaimed. "I knew Thistlestar couldn't help himself," Cedarstar snarled. "If he wants a fight then he can have one!" Cedarstar yowled. Cats gathered around ready to battle Thunderclan. Brokenpaw padded up next to his father, Raggedpelt.
Brokenpaw pictured a Thunderclan cat under his claws. Thunderclan will regret messing with Shadowclan. The Shadowclan cats raced off. Raggedpelt led them to the tree smelling of Thunderclan. "Alright Thistlestar you want a fight come get it!" Cedarstar yowled. "Thunderclan attack!"
A wave of Thunderclan cats leaped out of the tree and the battle was on. Brokenpaw unsheathed his claws and lunged at a Thunderclan tom. Brokenpaw slashed the tom's flank and bites his tail. The tom shook him off and raked his claws down Brokenpaw's pelt. Brokenpaw swung his claws upward and smashed his claws into the toms chin. Brokenpaw slid under the tom and ripped his claws against his stomach. The tom ran. Brokenpaw chased after the tom.
Tigerclaw leaped onto Raggedpelt and raked his claws down his spine. Raggedpelt shook him off and nipped his neck. Tigerclaw yowled in agony and slashed his claws across Raggedpelt's face. Raggedpelt rammed him to the ground and clawed his belly. Tigerclaw sank his teeth into Raggedpelt's neck and flung him across the ground. Tigerclaw pinned him down, but a she-cat caught him off balance and Tigerclaw flew into a tree. Tigerclaw snarled and flung himself at the she-cat.
Thistlestar flipped Cedarstar off his feet and slashed his belly. Thistlestar pinned him down. "Snowfur never deserved this. You're the reason she is dead!" Thistlestar snarled. "Its time I avenge her." Thistlestar unsheathed his claws deep into Cedarstar's throat. Blood welled from his neck and Thistlestar's claws turned dark red with blood. He pulled his claws out of Cedarstar's neck and looked down at him. Cedarstar gasped for breath then broke out into a horrible spasm. "Cedarstar!" Raggedpelt yowled. Raggedpelt raced up to Cedarstar's dead body. "You killer!" he snarled. Raggedpelt lifted his head into the air and shouted, "Shadowclan to camp!"
The cats started to flee. Raggedpelt peered over and saw his son standing over a dead body. "Looks like we both lost something" Raggedpelt pointed his tail to the limp body. "Fuzzypelt!" Robinwing rushed up to her dead mate. Raggedpelt lashed his tail and carries Cedarstar's dead body. "Thunderclan to camp!"
That night Shadowclan had sat vigil for there fallen leader. "You will always be remembered Cedarstar, Thunderclan wont go unpunished." Raggedpelt looked to silverpelt with hope that Cedarstar was watching down on them.
Ravenpaw and Dustpaw looked at their dead father. They were heart broken and wanted Shadowclan to pay for what they have done. "Those flea-bags I will shred them!" Dustpaw snarled in rage. "Foolish apprentice you aren't strong enough to take them on" Thistlestar sneered. "Has that ever stopped anyone?" Dustpaw meet his gaze. Shocked gasps rose from the cats gathered. No one had dared talk to Thistlestar like that. Thistlestar smirked. "I like your attitude I expect great things from you." Dustpaw looked at him in shock then sat back down by his brother. Thistlestar leaped onto highrock and disappeared into his den.
