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Mally24: I have written the ending to Kidnapped by the Demon. I will also post an alternate ending, since I couldn't just stick to one.

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Here is the next chapter! There is a time skip, just FWI.

I don't own Warriors. I wish I did, but I don't. Sigh…

Chapter 8

It had been a moon and so far there was only one killing, and unfortunately it was Ferncloud's. The gentle queen had been murdered by tons of sharp objects stabbed into her, all over the place so she looked like a porcupine! Point twigs, jagged rocks, shards of tree bark and even prey teeth! All embedded deeply into her soft gray fur.

There had been no more killings and tonight was the first Gathering since the killings began. Dawnstar had calmed down since the killings had ceased, so she led the patrol confidently as the new leader of ThunderClan. The Gathering patrol consisted of Whitewing, Cinderheart, Lightningstripe, Sunspots, Irisfrost, Foxleap, Songstream, Snowswirl, Cricketpaw, Featherpaw, Mosspaw and Coalpaw. The rest had stayed at camp.

As they crossed the tree bridge, Mosspaw saw that ShadowClan, WindClan and RiverClan were waiting for them patiently. Mosspaw found it shocking that none of the ThunderClan cats suspected ShadowClan or WindClan of the murders until Dawnstar had revealed that the scents on the dead cats were none of clan, but of something that scented like cement and twoleg nests. They decided that it was rouges, trying to steal some territory. That was until Cricketpaw was openly attacked in the middle of a training session. She survived, thank StarClan, but had one deep gash on her shoulder that healed quickly, thanks to Antberry and Goldenheart. Then Featherpaw was targeted, there were sharp dog claws and those large thorns in his bed. They were very well hidden, but still very sharp. Thanks to Coalpaw, Featherpaw only had his paw stabbed, but that was bad enough. His pads were raw and bloody, due to the ripped flesh the sharp items had caused. Mosspaw was not attacked, nor were the other apprentices, but a creeping feeling on Mosspaw's spine told her that her turn was soon. And it scared her.

The Gathering began, and cats crowded around the large tree. Rowanstar began to speak.

"Leaf bare is ending and ShadowClan is starting to get it's prey back. Kinkfur got very sick with greencough, but thanks to RiverClan's catmint supply, we have cured her and she is healing very well." the dark ginger tom nodded to Mistystar who sat next to him. The old she cat's wise blue eyes shone with humbleness and she stepped up and spoke.

"RiverClan's prey is also coming back. The rivers are thawing and the fish are swimming." cats nodded as Mistystar continued.

"Mintwater's kits have become apprentices and are now Swallowpaw, Salmonpaw, Troutpaw and Leafpaw." the clans cheered in congratulations as Mistystar stepped down. The feeling was mutual due to the recent battle between WindClan and ThunderClan.

Ashstar and Dawnstar glared at each other before the WindClan leader finally padded forward and began to speak.

"WindClan's prey has been flourishing, the rabbits are running and the wind is in our favor." Ashstar avoided Dawnstar's gaze as she spoke. "Plus, we also have an announcement to make." Dawnstar tensed. The gray speckled WindClan leader lifted her chin as she spoke.

"2 of our warriors have died, due to the recent battle with ThunderClan. Brokenfoot and Gorsetail have fallen in battle. May StarClan guide them home safely." Dawnstar fumed as cats glared accusingly at ThunderClan. As Ashstar stepped down, Dawnstar hissed and stood up.

"We are deeply sorry for the loss of your warriors, Ashstar." the dusky she cat started. "StarClan will accept them with open paws." Dawnstar faced the clans proudly. "As you all know, I am the new leader of ThunderClan." cats began to murmur in congratulations and shock. Mistystar bowed her head. She was good friends with Bramblestar.

"How did he die?" Palefur of ShadowClan yowled. Dawnstar bowed her head.

"There have been series of killings in my clan! Bramblestar, Spiderleg, Daisy and Ferncloud have been murdered so far, all in unique and different ways." WindClan cats began to shift warily, as if they knew that ThunderClan was suspecting them. As if Dawnstar knew what they were thinking, she raised a black tail.

"We are not accusing any clan, recent battles or not. WindClan would never stoop so low to kill our cats this way." Ashstar snorted disbelievingly, as Longtuft nodded.

"Plus, there was also no scent on the dead bodies." the ThunderClan deputy chimed. Cats nodded in grief for the lost clan cats.

Mosspaw shuffled her paws as Rowanstar stepped up and announced the Gathering over. Suddenly, RiverClan who was closest to the entrance snarled threateningly. The other three clans peered over the mass of fish eaters. Mosspaw saw that Rowanstar had narrowed his eyes and unsheathed his claws. Dawnstar looked confused for a moment, then put on her guard.

Mosspaw peered desperately over the crowd, only to find one lone cat standing at the entrance to the island. He was a silver white tom with dark black patterns that resembled cracks. He had ice blue eyes, much like Blueshine's only his were paler and colder.

"Who are you to disrupt our Gathering?" growled Rowanstar threateningly. Mistystar, Ashstar and Dawnstar nodded, agreeing. The tom held his head up and meowed in a strong, brave voice.

"I am Glass-shatter. I wish to join your way of life. The clan life." the leaders exchanged unsure glances before Rowanstar piped up.

"Glass-shatter?" he echoed. The tom nodded. "Are you a loner of a kittypet?" Glass-shatter shook his head and meowed, "I am a loner. I used to be of a large group, but I was banished." Ashstar narrowed her eyes.

"And why were you banished?" she hissed. The dark gray she cat didn't wait for an answer, but turned to the other leaders instead. "WindClan will not take this loner. He is not built of our moors, therefore he will be a burden. Rowanstar, Mistystar, Dawnstar. You decide. WindClan is leaving." she meowed curtly before herding her patrol away. Dawnstar stared after the WindClan cats and nodded to the tom.

"Glass-shatter." she meowed his name sourly. "Where do you prefer to hunt?" the tom responded immediately.

"Woodland. I like squirrels and mice." he meowed quickly. Mosspaw smiled softly. Definitely ThunderClan. Mistystar and Rowanstar exchanged glances.

"You can have him Dawnstar. That way ShadowClan is and always will be pure." Rowanstar grunted before leading his clan away. Mistystar nodded and shrugged.

"He's yours. My condolences to your clan's losses." she meowed swiftly before joining RiverClan as well. Soon, ThunderClan was the only clan on the island. Dawnstar stood there for a moment before leaping down from the tree. Mosspaw watched as she padded over to the loner. The ThunderClan leader looked levelly at the tom before speaking.

"Fine. I'll let you into my clan. But I will not let you in with a name like that. You will be named Shatterpaw. You will learn our ways, and then we will decide whether you are a good choice for ThunderClan." The newly named Shatterpaw nodded.

"That's all I want, Dawnstar."

Filler, I know. I know. But we will get more action next chapter, including some new deaths. Don't worry, I'm not killing off everybody. And have you noticed that the killings are only happening in Thunderclan? hm…

Yes, I do have a plot, and it shall unveil itself more in about 2 more chapters!

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