(A/N) Hi everyone, I have made a decision about this book. I don't really want to make the allegiances. I have decided that it is too much work but before you accuse me of being lazy, let me explain. I am currently the manager of the school basketball team. That limits my writing time severely. And to add more, my teachers decide that since Thanksgiving Break is coming up, they need to give us enough homework to make up for the missed days. I hope you understand, but I will announce any new cats in the Authors Note before they are written about. So never fear! You will still be updated on any new arrivals to this story! I thank you very much for reading and I hope you enjoy this chapter!\


Hawkstar gracefully paced into his den and lay down on his moss bed. He listened to the approval of his clanmates, very pleased with himself. He awaited the arrival of his senior warriors so they could create HawkClan's new warrior code. He already knew they would follow him blindly after the lie about being visited by StarClan. This had almost been easy. But what he still couldn't understand, was why Leopardstar had just allowed him to do it. Was she planning something from beyond the grave? Calm yourself, Hawkstar you're getting worked up over nothing! He tried to convince himself.

His senior warriors waltzed in and each took a seat before him. "Hello warriors," Hawkstar started, "you know why you're here. So let's get to work. You may talk among yourselves and try to decide what is reasonable, but know that I will have the final say on what is and isn't going to be implemented in our new code." he finished.

The warriors began to speak and Hawkstar thought to himself, These new rules must server the purpose that I want, but they can't be so suspicious and reveal my true plan. So what could I do? He thought as hard as he could and decided he would keep the old rule that the word of the Clan leader was the warrior code. He liked that rule specifically. That rule was to be number one on the list. He hoped this new code would have a minimal amount of rules, but get straight to the point. He also wanted to keep the rule that stated each warrior had to defend their Clan with their life, but he would change it. Any member of HawkClan caught in friendship with a cat from another Clan, or not from a Clan at all, would be banished to be a rouge.

He went over to ask a group of warriors their ideas. He liked the one that said, all kits must be at least eight moons to become an apprentice. It would make them more mature and less distracted. The other warrior's idea was useless to him, it said that all elders were to be treated with the utmost of respect and kindness, That was already a rule of the original code. At least that rule gave him an idea, to save space the queens, kits, and elders would all share a den. That wasn't really a rule but it was a change he was going to make.

He then came up with another rule, cats of HawkClan may hunt on other Clan's territory, but if you are caught the leader is not to defend them. That would bring in so much prey, they might not even starve through leaf-bare. That would also weaken the other Clans.

He announced to his warriors, "I am ending this meeting, please leave my den so that I may create the rest of the warrior code myself. Thank you all for your assistance, please, go take your pick from the fresh kill pile." He watched the warriors file out of his den and sat down, very satisfied.

It took him until the sun was setting to come up with the rest of his code. He exited his den and called a meeting, "Would all cats old enough to swim gather beneath me to hear these words." He had come up with that calling himself. He would need to word on that. As the cats gathered he began to recite the new warrior code of HawkClan.


HawkClan's Warrior Code:

-The word of the leader is the warrior code

-Kits may not become apprentices until they are at least eight moons old

-Cats of HawkClan may hunt on the territory of other clans, but if they are caught they will not be defended by the leader

-To become deputy, a cat must have been a warrior for at least four moons, and have tutored (or currently be tutoring) an apprentice

-The very day queens realize they are expecting kits they must move into the nursery

-Toms with a mate in the nursery must hunt for his mate and kits before the needs of the rest of the Clan

-HawkClan will attend the Gathering, but will not interact with the cats from other Clans

-Kits will not exit the camp, if they do their apprentice ceremony will be delayed by an entire moon

-Boundaries must be checked daily

-After the death of a deputy, the leader may chose a new one at will

-Defending your Clan above all else is expected, anything less with result in punishment

-A newly appointed warrior will sit silent vigil that night

-The deputy will become leader once the leader dies


Squirrelflight listened intently as Hawkstar listed the rules of his new warrior code. She would need to report this to Bramblestar when she escaped. If she escaped. Some of the rules confused her, others were unbelievable. Why would you need to wait two extra months to become an apprentice. She was hit with a thought, Do I have to abide by these rules now? The shuddered at the thought.

And the idea of making the kits wait longer if they get out of camp? She found that one cruel. The little kits she met earlier would be so disappointed. And queens could serve their Clan for a bit of time after they realize they are expecting. But why would he allow his cats to hunt on the territory of the other Clans. It was like he was asking for conflict! That idiotic tom was going to destroy this Clan before the end of next leaf-fall!