A/N: I'm really really really sorry you guys. I don't have an excuse for my lack of updating. I really want to get something posted tonight, so it'll only be about 500 words, and I'm sorry. I'll try to do a follow up chapter in the morning (if that's alright with GreatIceDragon) so that you guys have a bit more to read. Sorry again!
Disclaimer: I don't own Warriors. (I almost just typed Alex Rider. You know, 'cuz that's the series I usually make stories for.)
Chapter 8
Firestar gazed down at his Clan and slowly stood and faced them. His eyes were illuminated by the setting sun, and a breeze stirred his thick fur. Curious eyes were met with regal grace as Firestar looked at each cat in turn before his gaze finally rested on Flametail, who was fidgeting uncomfortably and looked distracted. The Clan leader scrutinized him carefully, and his whiskers twitched with satisfaction and he nodded to himself.
"The reason that I have called a Clan meeting is to discuss some recent goings on outside of Clan territory," Firestar's voice rolled over the ears of the attentive cats. "A cat from the two-leg place named Artemis recently witnessed the brutal murder of another cat named Chester who lived next door to Artemis. We believe that this act was carried out by a lawless beast who has recently been killing large animals. No cats from ThunderClan have come into contact with this thing so far, so thank Star Clan for that."
"We do not, however, know whether the other clans have heard about this beast. Three small patrols will be departing in the morning- one to each of the other clans."
Murmurs rippled through the crowd, and Firestar heard anger, shock, and approval among them. He cleared his throat loudly and continued.
"Brambleclaw, Toadstep, Sweetpaw, and Sorreltail will go to WindClan, Cinderheart, Lionblaze, Dovepaw, and Ivypaw will go to RiverClan, and Birchfall, Whitewing, and Berrynose will go to ShadowClan."
"You all may go now. Except for you, Flametail- I want a word with you in my den if you don't mind," he called out. Firestar turned and padded back into his den.
"I promised Artemis that a guard would be posted on the edge of her territory to ensure that she is protected. You will begin at this position at sunrise tomorrow."
Flametail's eyes flattened with anger. "I won't! Artemis hates me! She'll probably kill me before the beast can even lay its claws on me! Can't you just send me on one of the patrols to-"
Flametail's words were silenced with a look from his leader.
"You will go to Artemis's den tomorrow whether you like it or not. You know her best, and she seems to take a special interest in you."
The ginger tom's eyes widened in disbelief.
Flametail POV
A special interest in me? That doesn't even make any sense! She hates me! Doesn't she?
"Fine. I'll do it. But I won't enjoy it. And neither will she. And I'm not talking to her. And-"
Firestar rolled his eyes in amusement and jerked his head at the entrance to his den. "You may go now, Flametail. I really do appreciate your cooperation. If there's anything I can do for you to make this job easier or more pleasant, then do not hesitate to tell me. Goodnight."
A/N: Again, sorry it's so short and sorry it took so long to update. Here's a riddle- if you can guess the answer, you'll get a prize that we can discuss later. GreatIceDragon- you cannot answer or give hints!
Riddle: So there is a middle school volleyball coach, a man in a trench coat with a car stereo drinking cough syrup, and a bunch of emo vampires playing Dungeons and Dragons and doing paperwork all in the same room. What do all of them have in common?
Hint- The answer is NOT that they are all in the same room.
