A.N: Hey everyone, sorry for the slow update. This is a short-ish chapter because this week has been kind of hectic for me…lots of stuff going on. I'll do my best, but reviews really motivate me, so I hope you enjoy!
"Flamepelt! Come on, we need to get going!"
I sighed impatiently at my friend's hiss. Nodding, I bounded after Thorntail. We were hunting again, and I had just caught a robin – delicious! We both stopped suddenly, ears pricked and noses flaring. Mouse! I shot Thorntail a look and he dipped his head silently. I could have this kill. Creeping forward, I raised my haunches and let my paws roll over the ground noiselessly. The mouse froze. My eyes narrowed, then I leapt at it with a snarl. Slicing it's throat quickly, I turned to my companion and purred with satisfaction.
"Stop!" I threw out urgently, grabbing Thorntail. He growled as the shrew scampered away. He swung his head towards me. "I nearly had that!"
"Sniff. Deeply." I interrupted urgently.
He obeyed, his eyes widening. "Wha – when did we come near the Riverclan border?"
I rolled my eyes, watching the river warily. "When we were hunting, what do you think? We really should pay more attention to our surroundings…come on, let's head back before a patrol catches us."
I turned, ready to go…when I slipped on a patch of moss. I shrieked with panic as I scrabbled at the hard soil, trying desperately to hold on to the shore. I felt myself sliding down slowly, despite my efforts. Thorntail, who had until now stood transfixed with fear and shock, snapped out of it and rushed forward. He grabbed for me, but his paws snatched at air where I had been only seconds before.My fear-scent spreading through the air, I was swept yowling into the rushing currents of the river…