A/N: Woo, another chapter of Mismatched Curse. I am proud of what this story is turning into. Thanks for everyone who reviewed and followed. If this story can get 20 reviews and 10 follows and favorites, I will do a special chapter. In that chapter, I will do anyone's perspective you guys request and answer any questions you guys have. Thank you MistyWolfTheBroken for following and adding this story as a favorite.

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Cosmicstar (guest)-Unfortunately, I can't add Eclipse because I already have one named that in the Fangs, but if you can come up with a different name, I will definitely add it.

Swanfeather of Thunderclan- You welcome, I will add those kits for Lily's litter, but I can't add Flash, I already have a cat named that in the Fangs. Aspen doesn't have a mate because of what happened with Lark (the scar on her nose) and Lily's mate (if it is fine with you) is Coal.

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Swift's pov

My mind was full of thoughts once again. I didn't have time to answer my own questions. I sat in front of Nimble and in between Briar and Olive. Rat, Weasel, Russel, Glacier and Topaz sat in front of us. I ignored everything that Toby was saying. "We will take half of the Fangs to 'interrupt' the gathering, most of you will stay here," that caught my attention.

I looked up at the leader and flicked my ear. "Ring will call the names of those who are going, if your name is called, go stand in a line near Risk," Toby said and leapt down in front of Ring. He nodded to her and she stepped forward. "Alright, Blade, Nut, Furze, Vole, Thistle, Yarrow, Beetle, Rat, Weasel, Glacier, Swift, Topaz, Eclipse, Meadow, Spirit, Viper, Ember, Cobra, Night, and Jay, you are all going to come with me, Toby, and Risk to the gathering," Ring said.

I let out a sigh. I have to go right my clan then. I stood up and padded over to the group that was called. "All of you go get something to eat and go to sleep," Risk said to us. I padded over to the food pile and picked up a plump squirrel. Those of us chosen, we padded into our dens and began eating. I lay on my belly and began eating the squirrel. Anger boiled inside me and I let out a low growl.

Glacier glanced at me with a frown. I pushed the rest of the squirrel into the bone pile in the back of the den. I curled up in my nest and tucked my head under my tail. The last thing I wanted was to go attack my birth clan. I sighed and curled up tighter. I perked my ears up and heard little paw steps. I lifted my head and saw Aspen's kits enter our den. "Hi," Willow squeaked.

Silver, Russet, Tiger, and Lark were behind her. Lark had her head lowered and tail tucked in. "Come here Lark," I purred lightly. She looked up at me and hesitantly padded over. "There is no need to be afraid, I will protect you ok," I said. She nodded slightly and sat near my tail. "Luckies, you can go fight at the gathering and we can't," Tiger whined and crouched down.

I held back a growl and rested my head on my paws. Silver and Willow were talking excitedly to Topaz. He looked a little annoyed. I smiled slightly. "Does Aspen know you are here," I said. Willow and Silver looked at me and Topaz let out a soft sigh. "Uh oh," is all Silver said before rushing out of the den. Russet, Tiger, and Willow followed. "Come on," I said and stood up.

Lark stood up as well and shook out her pelt. I picked her up by her scruff and padded out of the den. I walked across the clearing and ignored the cats at the feast. I entered the kit den and saw Aspen talking to her kits. She looked up at me and sighed. "Thank you for bringing Lark," she said. I nodded and placed Lark down near Aspen.

I saw another cat in there but ignored her. I shook out my pelt and padded back to my den. I bumped into Yarrow and he snarled. "Watch it newbee," he snarled. I narrowed my eyes and lashed my tail. "Shouldn't you be sleeping in your nest," I said. "Shouldn't you be to," he retorted. "I took a kit back to Aspen," I said and sat down.

"Well good for you, now get out of my way," he said and stalked around me and out of camp. I stared at the entrance. Isn't he supposed to be sleeping? I shook my head and padded into the den. "You're finally back," Topaz said and I curled up in my nest. "Ya," I said and rested my head on my paws. I heard him sigh. I closed my eyes. I was not excited at all for tomorrow night.

I opened my eyes the next day. I lifted my head and yawned. Glacier and everyone else was gone. It was just Topaz and me. I sat up and almost immediately, Topaz turned on his side and looked at me. "Good morning," he said. He was pretending to sleep. I nodded and stretched. I still felt his gaze on me. I shook out my pelt and glanced at him. "Well, Rat says we should learn to swim to cross the Rogue River, we are going to the gathering through Breezeclan's territory," he said and stood up.

I flattened my ears. I nodded and followed him outside the den and out of camp. He led me deeper into the forest. I heard the faint sound of rushing water and I knew we were getting closer. The noise became louder and louder. We entered a clearing and my jaw dropped at the view. It was the side of a cliff and there was a beautiful waterfall. At the bottom of the waterfall, there was a huge pool of water. I saw the group of cats in the water learning to swim.

"Rat said this is where they get water," Topaz said and padded over to Glacier, Rat, and Weasel. They were in the water and swimming in circles. I sat near the edge of the water and looked down at my reflection. "This is also where that pool of water near Toby's den gets its water," Topaz said and leapt into the water.

I looked up and saw him wrestling in the water with Weasel. He already knows how to swim and fight in the water, he was a Lakeclan cat. I sighed and dipped my paw in the water. The water instantly drenched my paw and I remember my first race. I fell into the Rogue River. I closed my eyes at the remembrance and sighed. "Looks like someone doesn't like the water," I heard Yarrow sneer and opened my eyes.

He was shoulder deep in the water and swimming towards me. I frowned and held back a hiss. I smiled and got an idea. He was close to me and I scooped up a paw-full of water and splashed it to him. The water covered his face and he stopped swimming. I purred lightly and swayed my tail. He shook his head and snarled. "Yarrow, get back over here," Furze called.

Yarrow turned around and swam back. Topaz pulled himself out of the water and sat next to me. He was drenched with the water and it was dripping off his fur. His fur was loose and I saw his muscles. I looked away and he shook out his pelt. The water flung onto my shoulder and I frowned. "Sorry," he said and he licked the water droplet off my shoulder. I froze on contact. "Let me teach you to swim alright," he said and walked back into the water.

I sighed and followed him. The cold water surrounded me and I shivered slightly. Breezeclan cats weren't meant to swim. My short fur wasn't warm enough. I shook my head and followed him deeper. We were almost shoulder deep. "Alright, first things first, don't fight the water," he said and turned to me. I tilted my head slightly. "If you struggle against it, it will just pull you down and you will most likely drown without any help, you have to relax and let it carry you to the surface," he said dived his head underneath the water.

I looked at the spot where he dived. I saw him swim around me through the clear water. I smiled and turned around. Glacier swam up next to me and smiled at me. I nodded and looked at Topaz. His head broke through the surface and he shook the water off his head. "Know, try to hold your breath underwater alright," he said. I looked down at the water. I took in a deep breath and dived underneath. I kept my eyes closed and ears flattened. I quickly ran out of air and swam back up. Water dripped down my face and I looked at Topaz.

He was nodding and smiling. I shook the water off my face and saw him clearly. "Good job, now let's actually learn to move in the water shall we," he said and walked deeper in the water. I followed him and I felt the rocks underneath my paws getting deeper and deeper. "Now, easiest thing is to just let instinct handle your swimming," he said and dove into the deep side of the water. He swam in a circle and towards me. He kept his head above water and I saw his paws pushing against the water.

He swam next to me and stood on the rocks. "Your turn," he said. "If you start sinking, I will get you ok," he added. I nodded and let out a breath. I started swimming in the deep side. It was easier than I thought. My paws churned through the water and pushed it back. I swam in a circle and back to Topaz. Weasel and Rat were wrestling near Topaz. I swam up next to him and I felt the rocks underneath me.

"You're a quick learner you know that," he said with a smile. I smiled back and looked around. By now, everyone was either in the water or drying off. I looked up at the sky and saw that it was Sun-high. Topaz had a mischievous smirk on his face. I looked at him and he swam past me. He grabbed my right paw gently and pulled me. I followed him deeper and deeper into the water.

He swam to the left of me and I swam to the right of him. We created a circle between us. He smiled at me and I smiled back. I only felt like this once and that was with Stormstrike. I was happy to be near him and nervous when he wasn't with me. I don't understand this feeling at all, but I enjoy it. We soon grew tired and swam back to the edge. I pulled myself onto land and began grooming my fur.

Topaz simply shook out his fur. Everyone was on land drying off. I glanced up at the sky and saw the sun setting. I sat up and stared at the sun set. It filled the land and sky with orange and yellow colors. "I can see why you like seeing sunsets more than seeing the moon," Topaz said. I looked at him. He looked at me to and smiled. My heart beat raced and I felt my pelt heat up. For once when I have the chance to, I didn't look away. His mismatched eyes were perfect with his copper brown fur.

"Aww there mooning over each other," I heard Yarrow sneer. His 'group' started laughing and he did to. I glared at him and he stopped laughing. He stood there silently with his mouth slightly opened. I remember that expression. Cherryfrost had it when I glared at her that one time. I forgot what day it was. I narrowed my eyes and my fur bristled. Topaz gently placed his tail on my shoulder and I looked back at him. "Relax," was all he said and he flicked his tail to Ring and Risk.

I sighed and shot one last glare at Yarrow before following Topaz. "Alright, now, let's go back and get something to eat, then we will go attack," Ring said and began padding back. I padded beside Topaz and Glacier. Rat and Weasel were talking seriously. I glanced at Topaz, who looked just as worried as I did, and frowned. "It may not come to a fight," I reassured him. He looked at me and nodded. "I hope," he said and looked straight ahead. I looked down at my paws. I begged to Starclan that Stormstrike wasn't going to this gathering.

We entered camp and we took the rest of the food pile. I chose a mouse. I gulped it down and licked my whiskers clean. Briar was padding up to me. I nodded to her and she sat down. "Promise me something, don't let Rat or Weasel get hurt badly ok," she said hurriedly. I stared at her for a while and nodded. She let out a sigh of relief and said good luck. I stood up and saw Toby, Risk, and Ring at the entrance. Toby's pale black fur surprisingly didn't blend in with the dark night.

I let out a shaky breath and stood up. Viper and Cobra padded towards me. I shook out my pelt. "We never talked to you before," Viper started, "but we welcome you to the Fangs." They looked the same, most likely brothers. I nodded. "We also will make sure you don't get harmed," Cobra added, "wouldn't want to have the pretty face of yours ruined."

He smiled warmly and Viper smiled to. I simply nodded and sat down uncomfortably. "Well, see you later," Cobra said and padded away. Viper followed him and I sighed. "Ready to go," Topaz said. I jumped and looked at him. "Don't scare me," I growled playfully. He chuckled and padded in front of me. I followed and we were soon in front of the leaders. "Where are the two rodent brothers," Risk joked. "You know we hate being called that right," Rat said. I looked behind my shoulder and saw him and Weasel padding up to us.

"Ya, I can't believe you two are my brothers," Vole said and rolled his eyes. Rat stuck out his tongue and smirked. "Let's go now, Coal, until we return, you are in charge of camp," Toby yowled. Coal nodded and padded to the kit den. Toby, Risk, and Ring nodded to each other and began padding away. We followed them. I ignored all of my surroundings and focused on the purpose of this battle.

What is the purpose? I walked beside Rat. "Hey, do you guys do this regularly," I asked. Rat nodded, "we only attack when we have no prisoners." So the purpose is to get prisoners. I sighed and nodded. I padded up beside Topaz. He looked on edge and his fur was bristling slightly. I gently touched my nose to his ear. That caught his attention. He looked at me.

I shrugged. Why did I do that? "Everything will be fine," I said. He nodded and looked down at his paws. "We must cross the Rogue River, then we will enter Breezeclan territory and make our way to the gathering," I heard Toby call from the front. I stood up higher and looked at the Rogue River. It is the only thing separating me from my old home. I flicked my ear and saw Toby on the other side. Everyone started moving forward and I soon found myself at the edge of the river. "Go before I push you in," Yarrow snarled behind me.

"Hey leave her alone and pick on someone your own size kitty," I heard Cobra sneer. Yarrow growled and leapt over me. I slowly entered the cold water. Just as bone-chilling as I remembered it, a shiver went through my back and I forced myself to cross the river. Before I knew it, I was on Breezeclan territory. The burnt grass patches still lingered around. I padded and felt and heard the grass crunch underneath my paws. Each step made me feel more and more upset. I padded next to Topaz. Toby stopped, and soon everyone else stopped.

"Crouch down, a patrol is here," Toby hissed and we all crouched in the grass. I made my way towards the front and saw the patrol. I saw Stormstar, Birdsong, and Honeysong running in the front. Tigersong, Dapplespot, Forestwind, Runningstorm, Cherryfrost, Acorntail, and Stormstrke were following. My eyes locked onto Stormstrike. He looked healthy and well fed. I sighed and flattened my ears when he stopped. The patrol wasn't far from us, so I could hear what they were saying.

"What is it Stormstrike," Cherryfrost said. The rest of the patrol stopped and Stormstar padded up to him. "Do you smell that?" I heard him say. His voice brought back so many memories from the clan. Everyone scented the air. "It smells like forest and Breezeclan," Acorntail responded. I held my breath in. "You were from Breezeclan am I correct," Risk whispered quietly. I nodded slightly.

"New plan, go up to them and see what they do," he whispered. I looked at him. He smirked. "I'm joking, I know how hard it must be just to see them," he added. I nodded and looked back at them. The tall grass surrounding us flew by and brought there scents to me. I drew in their scents and smiled slightly. "You're probably imagining things, come on, we are going to be late to the gathering," Forestwind said. "Hey that's Forest," Risk said.

I glanced at him and saw sorrow in his eyes. Stormstar nodded and they were soon running again. Once they were out of view, everyone stood up and stretched. "Who runs to make it to the gathering," Yarrow sounded confused. Everyone shrugged and looked towards the direction they left. "Let's continue, no noise anymore alright," Toby said and we started padding again.

I ended up in the back with Topaz. Like Toby said, nobody said a word. I scented the air and I knew we were close. The scents from Lakeclan and Rockclan combined with the scents from Breezeclan. Toby ordered Ring to take 10 cats from the group to attack the other side. She took Ember, Vole, Yarrow, Cobra, Weasel, Meadow, Night, Jay, Thistle, and Furze. Risk and Toby led us near the right side of the gathering, Ring went around to the left side. "Roll around so our scents won't be spotted easily," Toby whispered. I rolled on the rocky ground and shook out my pelt

I spotted Pebblestar and Rainstar on the leader's rock. We spread out so every spot was surrounded by Fang cats. I crouched down low enough and closed my eyes. "About time Breezeclan shows up, I thought you were always the first one," I heard Pebblestar sneer. "Let this gathering begin," Rainstar yowled. I opened my eyes and looked at my paws. "We have three new warriors, Blackfrost, Icefur, and Raindrop," I heard Rainstar yowl. I looked back up and saw Pebblestar go next.

"Rockclan is doing well, sadly, Stumpytail had a broken leg, the deputy in the meantime is Cliffshadow," he yowled. I saw a brown tom with black paws and dark green eyes stand up and bow his head. Gatherings are really short. Stormstar was next. "We have three new warriors as well, Cherryfrost, Stormstrike, and Acorntail. The mismatched curse is gone and is probably dead," Stormstar yowled. My heart stopped when she said that. Did she not believe I was going to survive?

A low growl escaped my mouth. "You sure showed them," Topaz whispered in my ear. "That is good, now we have no reason to attack you anymore," Pebblestar yowled. "This gathering is ove-," he stopped talking when Toby and Risk walked out and sat in front of the leader's rock. "Toby," Pebblestar snarled. I saw Rockclan stand up. The rest of the clans did to. "Greetings clanners, we have an announcement to make," Toby said and smirked.

"We wish to hear nothing from you or how you pack is doing," Stormstar snarled. I never saw her angry. "You may want to hear this Stormstar, I am ashamed you believe so little in your cat," he said. "What do you mean," she snarled. Murmurs spread through that gathering clearing. "I mean about your 'mismatched curse' she is doing rather well," Toby smirked. Risk turned around and his eyes landed on me. He beckoned me with his tail.

"Go, he wants you there," Topaz whispered. "Go with me please," I blurted out. He frowned and nodded. I stood up and began padding. Topaz was behind me with his head lowered. Gaps filled the air. "Swiftpaw!" I heard Stormstrike exclaim excitedly. I ignored him and stood next to Toby and Risk. "Is this your 'curse'," Toby said and stared at Stormstar. I forced myself to look up at her. Her expression said it all. She expected me dead. "I-I didn't e-expect y-you to be alive," she stuttered.

Topaz sat next to me with his head still lowered. "Answer," Risk whispered in my ear. I cleared my throat. "Why," I said, but it came out as a growl. "You said this curse was killed," Pebblestar snarled. "Swiftpaw, I should have known-," Stormstar said. "It's Swift," I interrupted her. "Know back to the original topic," Toby said and stood in front of me. "We wish for you to peacefully hand over two cats from each clan to be a prisoner," he said.

Pebblestar and Rainstar snarled. "Never," Pebblestar snarled, "We will not do that," Rainstar added. Toby sighed. "Well then," he said and stood up, "I guess we will choose two by force." He flicked his tail and I saw every Fang cat walk out of hiding and surround the clan cats. I kept staring at Stormstar and she stared back. Ring padded next to Risk and Toby and snarled.

"Then we will fight back," Pebblestar yowled and unsheathed his claws. Almost immediately, screeches and hisses filled the air. Ring, Risk, and Toby leapt onto the leader's rock and attacked the clan leaders. I shook my head and ran to the nearest cat. Tigerfrost leapt onto me and pinned me down. "We trusted you," she snarled. I hissed and kicked her stomach. I knocked the wind out of her and she gasp. I shoved her off and ran to another cat.

I saw Cherryfrost and Acorntail being attacked by Viper and Cobra. Someone slammed into my side and I stumbled. I looked up and saw Icefur snarling. Anger boiled inside me and I slashed my claws at her cheek. She screeched in pain and backed up. I stood up and looked around. I spotted Stormstrike pinning and slashing his claws at Rat. I lashed my tail and sprinted to him. I lashed my claws at his side and sent him away from Rat.

I stood on the side of Rat and hissed. Stormstrike frowned and sadness filled his eyes. I glanced down at Rat. He had his left eye closed and his ears were cut in places. I narrowed my eyes at Stormstrike. He hadn't moved. Topaz tackled him and wrestled around. I blinked and in moments, I saw Stormstrike pinned down. I looked around and saw every clan cat pinned.

The leaders were cornered against the leader's rock. "Now, we have won, give us two cats," Toby snarled breathlessly. "Dapplespot and Runningstorm," Stormstar muttered. They walked over to Toby with cuts and gashes almost everywhere. A Fang cat was with each. Stormstar sat down defeated and I saw her starting to cry. She cared deeply for her cats, but not me of course.

I was just happy it wasn't Forestwind or Stormstrike chosen. I looked at Topaz, who was struggling to keep Stormstrike still. "Bramblehawk and Rockpelt," Pebblestar said through gritted teeth. Rainstar was last. "Brackenheart and Stormdance," she muttered. Toby looked at his new prisoners. "Very well, let's go," he said and led the new prisoners out of the gathering place. Each Fang cat let go of the cat they were pinning and sprinted to the leaders.

I followed Topaz, grateful to finally be able to leave. We surrounded the new prisoners. From behind me, I heard the clan cats yowl and argue. "They won't let us go easily without a fight, they will come to attack you rogues," Runningstorm snarled. Toby sighed. "Jay, knock him out and drag him the rest of the way," Toby said. Jay padded up to Runnignstorm and hit him behind his head. Runningstorm fell on the floor and Jay began to drag him.

I closed my eyes. Who did I hurt? Tigerfrost, Icefur, and Stormstrike. I stopped and sunk my claws in the ground. I didn't think twice about attacking Stormstrike to defend Rat. Topaz stood with me. He licked my shoulder and I saw that it was bleeding. I didn't even feel it when Tigerfrost sunk her claws in my shoulder. Topaz looked at me and I stared back. He quickly licked the scar on my cheek that he made and padded up to Glacier.

I stood there, shocked and happy. I smiled slightly and padded up to Rat and Weasel. "How is your eye Rat," I asked. "Its fine, but I need to get it from not getting infected," he said with his wounded eye closed. I nodded and padded behind Topaz. I was quiet the rest of the way and i saw him keep glancing back at me. I smiled and continued padding.

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A/n: I didn't realize how many words I typed until the end. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy this chapter and please rate, review, and follow. If you want any of your characters in my story, just leave the description, name, and personality. Don't forget to leave the eye color; I can't count how many people do. Also, please tell me what you think of TopazxSwift. I think they make a cute couple. Lol. Please also check out my other story, Heart of the Moon. Thanky you and pace out.

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