The More Things Change
*Leaftail's P.O.V.* Greencough has hit the camp. So far I have Brackenfur, Brindleface, Spottedleaf, Thornclaw, Patchpelt, and Willowpelt in here with greencough. The worst cases are Spottedleaf and Patchpelt. On the bright side, Sandstorm's moved to the nursery carrying Fireheart's kits. Her kits are going to be my half-brother or half-sister. I hope this outbreak of greencough goes away soon.
*Oakstep's P.O.V.* Leaftail is working really hard trying to get rid of the greencough. Spottedleaf is dead and Snowclaw has greencough now. I hope she doesn't work herself to hard. She doesn't have an apprentice yet and she might catch greencough herself. On the bright side, in 4 moons she'll have an apprentice; Larchkit will be her apprentice then. I hope I get to have Hollykit or Birchkit as an apprentice. Then again, there are other warriors who haven't had an apprentice yet. I got to train Rainwhisker, so I guess I've already had an apprentice.
*Leaftail's P.O.V.* Mousefur has greencough now. Isn't it bad enough that Spottedleaf died, why did Mousefur and Snowclaw have to get greencough to? At least I have Brightheart and Cinderpelt helping me with the herbs and poultices. Plus, Leaf-bare is almost over. At least I've managed to cure Brackenfur, but I still fear for the rest, especially Brindleface and Patchpelt.
*Oakstep's P.O.V.* I was eating a vole by the warriors den, when the sunhigh patrol; which consisted of Ashfur, Goldenflower, and Bramblepaw, came bursting into the camp. "Riverclan have set scent markers on Sunningrocks!" Ashfur yowled. Lionstar burst out of his den. "Ravenwing, take Fireheart, Graystripe, and Runningwind and follow the sunhigh patrol to Sunningrocks! I'll take Oakstep, Sorreltail, Rainwhisker, and Dustpelt with me." Lionstar ordered. "My patrol will go to the Riverclan camp and ask Oakstar what he thinks he's doing." Lionstar said. I followed Lionstar out of the camp. We headed towards Riverclan territory. We crossed the river on the steppingstones. When we all got onto Riverclan territory, we headed towards their camp. When we got to their camp, Lionstar yelled for Oakstar, but his deputy, Stonefur, got to us first. "Lionstar, what brings you here?" Stonefur asked. "We come to peacefully ask for Sunningrocks back." Lionstar told him. "You won't get what is rightfully Riverclan's back peacefully." Oakstar came out of his den and told us. "Alright, if you want a fight, you have one; I have set a battle patrol at Sunningrocks. If you set one paw on Sunningrocks, you will have the battle you have asked for." Lionstar told him calmly. With that, we left.
*Leaftail's P.O.V.* I have managed to finally cure Thornclaw, Willowpelt, and Snowclaw. I still have to cure Mousefur, Brindleface, and Patchpelt. Otherwise, greencough is gone. I hope Oakstep's doing okay in the battle with Riverclan. I have other things to worry about though…
*Oakstep's P.O.V.* As soon as we joined the other patrols, Riverclan came and attacked. Oakstar was in the lead with Stonefur by his side. I jumped right into battle with Mistyfoot. She scratched down my flank with thorn sharp claws. I bit down hard on her tail and raked my claws down her side. Mistyfoot was ready for me; she pinned me down and bit down on my neck just hard enough to make me flinch in pain. I pushed my hind legs up and pummeled her belly with unsheathed claws. That sent her rushing across the river. I saw Graystripe staring in dismay at Silverstream (his mate), Stormfur (his son), and Feathertail (his daughter). They were in on the attack to. It was obvious that none of them wanted to fight each other. I decided to break the tension. I hissed at Silverstream, Stormfur, and Feathertail. They ran back across the border. Knowing they couldn't go back without a scratch, Silverstream pretended to limp. Feathertail and Stormfur pretended to, except Stormfur tripped and really did sprain his paw. "Thanks Oakstep." Graystripe said. With that we both rushed back into the battle. I saw Lionstar going head to head with Oakstar. Oakstar made the first move; he jumped onto Lionstar and bit down hard on his neck. Lionstar went limp in his jaws I knew he was losing a life. In revenge, I hurled myself at Oakstar and snapped his neck. He too, was losing a life. The battle was over, we had won.