Chapter 5

The next morning, Bluefur woke up curled next to Oakheart.

"Let all cats join here for a clan meeting!" Crookedstar's voice travelled across the camp. Bluefur stretched, and yawned. She butted Oakheart. "Come on! Clan meeting!" He blinked his eyes.

"Okay, coming." Bluefur pushed her way out of the warriors den. Most of the clan were already sitting down, looking up at Crookedstar.

"Today we will take back Sunningrocks. We're coming into summer, and we need to extend our territory." Bluefur's heart sped. She may have to fight against her birth clan! "I will lead the patrol. These are the cats I will take with me: Oakheart, Bluefur, Graypool, Rippleclaw, Streampaw and Troutpaw." Crookedstar said. "I would like a second patrol to come as well, but don't attack immediately. I would like Timberfur to lead that one. Take Willowclaw, Yellowstream, Owlfur, Fishtail, Lilystem, and Ottersplash. Stay hidden for a while after the battle has started." He jumped down. Let's go!" Crookedstar bounded out of the camp.

All the cats he had chosen to go followed.

Once on Sunningrocks, Bluefur couldn't keep her paws still.

"It's okay." Oakheart soothed.

"I know." Bluefur sighed. "I'm just not sure if I can attack my former clanmates."

"You'll be fine." He pressed himself to her. "I'm glad Crookedstar didn't make our kits come."

"Yeah, thank StarClan."

Suddenly ThunderClan scent filled her nose. She was surprised at how strange it smelt.

"Intruders!" Rosetail called out. She was leading a border patrol. Thrushpelt, Leopardfoot and Runningpaw. "Run back to camp!" she hissed at Runningpaw. He stumbled, and took off. Rosetail looked along the line of RiverClan warriors, and her eyes widened as she spotted Bluefur.

"We are taking back Sunningrocks!" Crookedstar said. "RiverClan, ATTACK!"

Bluefur launched into battle. She leapt on Leopardfoot, and clawed her ears. Suddenly she heard "ThunderClan, ATTACK!" Bluefur looked up, and Sunstar was leading another Battle patrol towards them. Leopardfoot thrust upwards, and Bluefur went flying. Suddenly she saw Thistleclaw. "TRAITOR!" Thistleclaw leapt towards Bluefur, pushing her back with his paws. Bluefur snarled. She relaxed. Thistleclaw's hold loosened. She pushed upwards, pushing him off. They fought against each other for a while, and then Bluefur pushed him into the river. She looked around, and saw that her clanmates were losing.

"RiverClan, ATTACK!" Timberfur! He had brought the second patrol! Bluefur jumped back into battle, ignoring her tiredness, and Tigerclaw jumped on her. She rolled over, and dislodged him. She had the advantage here. Bluefur was older; more experienced, and was more nimble. He, however, was much stronger. Tigerclaw jumped into the air, aiming for her back, and she ducked underneath him. As soon as he had landed, she leapt onto his back, and bit around the top of the spine. Not a killing bite, but one to win the battle. Tigerclaw yowled. He rolled over and raced back into the trees. A piercing screech cried out. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"