Reviews:
kuu :3 - 1) Yes. Poor Blaze. She never really was good at defending herself in battle. 2) Yep, they'd managed to stay there for seasons without the Clans finding them. That's pretty impressive, if you ask me. 3) Hazel definitely will be playing a major role later on, and I agree. ShadowClan definitely has someone to look out for now.
Notes:
We're back to Wasppaw in ThunderClan now! Honestly Wasppaw and Blaze need more chapters. Firegaze keeps hogging the spotlight.
I have been working on my other fanfiction called "Violetsbane" still, and it takes up a lot of time. But I took a nice break from it to write some more Flames of Fury.
Also, this chapter will get a little violent in the flashback, so here's a warning now and not later.
Wasppaw felt a shiver run up her spine. She was now lying in her nest back in ThunderClan camp. Bluestar had announced to the Clan what had happened, and not many of them were happy about Violet and her group officially joining the Clans. But I'm not concerned about that right now...I'm concerned about the prophecy.
Her thoughts drifted back to the medicine cat before Spottedleaf, Featherwhisker. He had delivered the prophecy to her, and entrusted her with something that could change the Clans fate.
"'The violet skies will arise, bringing forth a pair of green eyes.'" Featherwhisker recited carefully. Wasppaw realised that he must've practiced saying this over and over. "You must keep this prophesy to yourself and your fellow medicine cats."
Wasppaw didn't think she could fulfill the prophecy, though. How could a mere apprentice do anything to change the Clans? Nothing, that's what she could change. She felt another shiver run up her spine. This time the thoughts that ran throughout her head weren't about Violet or SkyClan; they were about Blaze, the shaky apprentice she'd met earlier today. I wonder if she's okay…
The young medicine cat's thoughts whirled back to the Gathering, when Brokenstar had ordered attack on Violet's cats.
"W-What's happening?!" Blaze had yowled above the clamor. "Why's everyone fighting?!"
Wasppaw's chest felt hollow. This apprentice barely knew anything about Gatherings, and on her first she has to experience a battle at it. Wasppaw heard a low snarl come from behind her. She whipped around herself to find a large white tom with black paws and ears. He had fierce amber eyes. Wasppaw realized who it was at once. It was Blackfoot, deputy of ShadowClan.
He growled at them. "Out of my way, apprentice! I have to take care of this rogue for my leader!"
Blaze was now trembling in fear. Wasppw glanced back at Blaze who was looking at her with doubt sprinkling in her eyes. She turned back to face Blackfoot, who was ready to attack Blaze. He lunged for her, baring his sharp teeth. Wasppaw growled. I won't let you attack her!
Wasppw jumped onto Blackfoot, landing onto his back. She unsheathed her claws and started to rake her claws into his flesh. You should be ashamed, attacking an apprentice who can't fend for herself! He violently shook himself while screeching in agony, trying to shake her off his back. Wasppaw dug her claws into his back. You'll never shake me off. She thought to herself, growling inside her head. Blackfoot suddenly jerked his head, catching Wasppaw off guard knocking her off his back. Her head had hit a rock on the ground. Her vision was now blurry, and she could barely see a thing.
"Stay out of my way, dungface!" Blackfoot snarled. He turned towards Blaze, who was too scared to move at all. He bared his teeth and lunged for her leg. Blaze attempted to flee, but it was too late. Wasppaw shuddered at the sound of her screams.
Wasppaw grunted. "L-Leave her alone!" She yelped pitifully. Blackfoot ignored her pleas to let Blaze go.
Blackfoot let go of her leg, only for it to be dripping with blood. Wasppaw thought he would stop and leave her alone and go for someone else, but she was mistaken. Blackfoot unsheathed his claws and lashed his paws at Blaze's leg and partially her back, clawing at her flesh.
"Rrraaoooooww!" Blaze shrieked in torment. Wasppaw flinched at the sound of her cries. They were bloodcurdling and chilling, sending fear up Wasppaw's spine. Wasppaw tried to push herself off the ground to help her, but she could barely stand up. She fell back down onto the ground, hitting the rock once more.
The last thing Wasppaw was able to hear was a loud boom before she blacked out and gave into the darkness taking hold of her.
Wasppaw shivered at the memory. Blaze had gotten beaten up so easily by that warrior, and Wasppaw could only listen to Blaze's cries for help as she got mauled. If only I could've done something to help Blaze more…
"Wasppaw? Are you alright?" A voice called out. Wasppaw turned to den entrance expecting Spottedleaf. Instead, it was Sandpaw.
Wasppaw sighed. "I've been thinking about the battle."
Sandpaw tilted her head. "The one that happened at the Gathering?" She scowled. "Yeah, that was awful! I can't believe Brokenstar would do that!"
"I- I need to tell you something, Sandpaw." Wasppaw whispered. "You mustn't tell another cat what I'm telling you."
"O- Okay, Wasppaw." Sandpaw nodded. Please don't tell anyone. Your life might depend on it.
Wasppaw's voice dropped to a murmur. "I made a friend with a cat at the Gathering called Blaze. She was one of Violet's group."
"Figures." Sandpaw muttered to herself.
Wasppaw held back a retort and continued on. "She seemed really frightened; like Ravenpaw. We talked for a little and found out we both heal others."
Sandpaw's ears pricked at the mention of Ravenpaw. "You mean, extremely nervous and jumpy all the time?"
"Yes, exactly like that." Wasppaw meowed evenly. "Later when Brokenstar called the attack, the deputy Blackfoot attack Blaze. I tried to stop him, but he knocked me into a rock." Wasppaw inhaled a deep breath before continuing. "H-He mauled her, Sandpaw. I'm worried about her. I think I should check on her."
"I understand that you're worried, Wasppaw, but we can't just sneak out of camp whenever we want." Sandpaw mewed softly. "And besides, they're a Clan now. It's not like they'd let us trespass on their territory. And we don't even know where they even live."
Wasppaw looked down at her paws. "I know but...it feels wrong to leave her in that condition. Don't you agree?"
"I- I don't know, Wasppaw…" Sandpaw stuttered. Please Sandpaw.
"Please. If anything happens, I'll take all of the blame for it. All of it." Wasppaw firmly mewed.
Sandpaw's whiskers twitched. "You mean it? You'll take all of the blame?"
Wasppaw nodded. "Yes. This is something I have to do." Even if it means sneaking out of camp…I've got to do this.
"Then we'll leave early before dawn. So no one catches us." Sandpaw whispered to Wasppaw before leaving the medicine den.
