Sorry I haven't updated in a little bit ^.^ I tend to forget to update some stories... Heh... Well, enjoy anyways~!

Riley's POV

Lionpaw and her friends had led Cobra and I into their camp. Many cats popped their head out caves, which I guessed was where they slept. Their stares bore right into our fur, but neither me nor Cobra were bothered. I twitched my tail and kept my head forward.

The four cats leading us suddenly came to a stop. Rosepaw fell back so she sat next to me, with Vixenpaw sitting on Cobra's side. I twitched my ear and leaned towards Rosepaw. "I thought we're here as equals, not prisoners."

She looked up at me and nodded. "Well... we're only apprentices. We aren't listened to much, since we're the second youngest rank in the clan. The time where you're an apprentice is the best time to make a good impression. Letting strangers waltz into camp without us guarding is exactly what'd make us look bad.", she explained.

As she finished, most of the cats were walking out and surrounded us in a circle, whispering in hushed voices. For the first time since I walked into camp, I raked my gaze around the camp. Cats of all kind were standing around, but a brown tabby got my attention. His brown fur was marked with long black stripes. Something was familiar about him.

"Rosepaw."

Cobra and I looked up swiftly, expecting someone to be attacking. It was nothing but a brown tom with darker brown specks around his pelt standing on the cliff that cut the stone wall in half. His face was calm and collected, unlike most of the cats here who were panicked.

"Brambletuft. Can you please go get Goldenstar? These cats want to talk.", Lionpaw looked up as she spoke and her tone was even and respectful. It was obvious that this cat was a higher rank than her. But if what Rosepaw said was true, then almost everyone here was a higher rank.

"... Alright.", Brambletuft turned and entered a cave near the cliff. After a painful minute, he appeared once again, only this time with a silver she-cat was a brilliantly golden tuft on her chest.

"Lionpaw...?", Her voice was slightly drowsy with sleep, "Why did you bring in strangers at this hour?". I glanced up and realized the sun was only beginning to appear from the horizon. Lionpaw dipped her head slightly. "Er... They'll explain it.". She stepped aside so Goldenstar got a full view of us.

I looked at Cobra and nodded slightly. She smirked before raising her head. "Goldenstar. My name is Cobra, leader of Twolegplace.". There were a few gasped from the gathered crowd, but Cobra kept going. "Me and my second in charge, Riley", She motioned towards me, "Want revenge on ShadowClan. We were on our way to ShadowClan yesterday... but Lionpaw found us. After meeting with her at Moonhigh and explaining everything, I gave them a proposition.". She glanced at me. I sighed and shook my head. This wasn't a good idea.

"I want to let Me, Riley, and four other cats to stay here with the clan and make allies."

The brown tom I noticed before stood up at once. "Goldenstar, we don't need any help with ShadowClan!", he glared at us through the corner of his eyes, "Especially not from rouges!". He snarled at the word rouges. I knew it, Twolegplace cats weren't welcomed here. Goldenstar looked deep in thought, her blue eyes clouded confusion. I twitched my ear and stood to my paws, facing the tabby.

"Me and Cobra aren't flee bitten. We mean no harm to you, we just want ShadowClan. We will hunt and carry our own weight, as well as respect your rules.", I held my head high. Everyone's eyes widened slightly. No one ever expected me to talk. I never liked to really, but I know Cobra would've either acted childish or threatened them to let us stay.

Goldenstar turned to Brambletuft. "What do you think?". He glanced from me, to Cobra, to Rosepaw. I sat back down calmly and looked up at them with emotionless eyes. He turned back to Goldenstar. "I approve. They seem trust worthy.". The silver she-cat then turned to a spikey pelted cat. "And you Staticfur?". Staticfur nodded automatically, "I trust Lionpaw and Rosepaw, as well as I will trust Riley's word."

She said my name strangely, but I'd expect that from cats not used to names like our's. I glanced at Cobra, who was smiling happily. "Thank you Goldenstar. I will go and fetch the other four cats while Riley stays here.", She bowed her head, "I will be back in a few days as I arrange Twolegplace for my absence.". Goldenstar nodded in agreement.

Cobra walked up to me and nuzzled my muzzle. "I'll miss you Riley... Be careful.". All the cats looked at us strangely. 'What are you looking at?'. I grunted in response, leaving Cobra to smile at me. "You won't make any friends like that Mr. Anti-Social. I shrugged, "I guess not...". She rammed her shoulders into mine. "Then talk more.", She turned to the entrance and raced out of the camp. I sighed. 'All alone I guess...'

"Riley... are you and Cobra mates?", Brambletuft asked me. I looked up to him in slight surprise. So that's why everyone was staring. I shook my head. "We're siblings.". I got and shook the pebbles and debris off my fur. "I can go and hunt.", I suggested loosely. Staticfur looked around the cats before nodding. "Whiteshadow, Featherpaw, and Canyonheart will be coming with you. Just to judge you on your skills and such. Later, the apprentices, their mentors, and I will see how well you can fight.". I nodded, agreeing completely.

I turned and headed towards the entrance with Whiteshadow leading us all. "It's nice to meet you Riley. I know you don't talk much, but I can tell it's a friendly sort of silence.". I blinked and smiled slightly, finally letting the firm line off my face. I remember. Everyone at the Twoleg house said that to me at some point. That was always when I got the like them, and when I began to get close to them.

"... It is... But sometimes people can break through my shell with a few simple words.", I told them as I rose my head to sniff around. They all gave me puzzled looks. I smiled a little bit wider. 'I guess it'll be ok here.

Riley's POV

It was around Sunhigh and my "Patrol" brought in plenty of prey. I was told my hunting skills was great.

Now was the time I was tested on my fighting skills. I was facing up against a large gray tom with a stubby black tail. His eyes were such a dark blue, it was hard to tell the weren't black. From what Cobra said, my eyes were a dark and deep ocean blue, nice and calm. His were filled with pure hatred.

"... Go.", Brambletuft called.

The tom, known as Rockcrack, launched himself at me recklessly. I watched his steps and sweeped right by him.

'Don't use claws... don't use teeth...', I chanted the rules in my head. It felt like this cat was insulting me, but he hadn't even said a single word. It frustrated me slightly. I skidded to a stopped and turned around just in time to see him aim a powerful swipe to my head. I saw his muscles ripple under her pelt, showing he was strong. I heard Lionpaw and Rosepaw gasp behind me as his paw was nearing closer.

I dodged. I headbutted him in the stomach, and using my head, flipped him onto his back. I put my paw lightly on his throat. He thrashed, hissed, and clawed at me. I heard Brambletuft telling Rockcrack to stand down, though he wouldn't. I let all my anger show in my eyes so he knew my anger. I rose my other paw and jabbed him in the neck. His eyes widened suddenly, and he fell limp.

Everyone looked at me in horror.

"... You killed him..." Featherpaw whispered. I turned around and the automatically got in attacking crouches. I shook my head. "I paralyzed him. I knew pressure points.", I stepped out of the way so they could see Rockcrack was still alive and conscious. He was glaring hard at me, but I ignored him completely.

"Freak.", He spat. I didn't waver as I looked down the river by the training area. Vixenpaw scrunched up his face. "He's not a freak! He's a great fighter!".

Brambletuft sat down next to me. The others gathered in a small circle around us. My fur prickled slightly until Brambletuft began to speak.

"Are the people coming as strong as you?". I looked into his eyes to see if I spotted any mistrust. His eyes were calming amber color, and were tinted a gentle brown. I glanced over to Clawedstone. His eyes were amber too, but they weren't the same. His eyes were nothing but pools of venom and fire. His eyes sparked when they made contact with mine. I looked back to Brambletuft. "I'm not the kind of person to compare strengths. I look at skills a cat has, not who can defeat the most enemies."

Brambletuft looked out over the water and nodded. He looked satisfied by my answer. It was almost as if that was what he wanted me to say. I let out a small sigh. The smell of the river was amazing. Though I am used to the gunky air of Twolegplace, this is a nice change. I let my eyes droop ever so slightly. I hope Cobra and the others don't ruin it for me.

"Riley, can you tell us about the cats coming?", Vixenpaw asked excitedly, "I can hardly wait for them to get here!"

I shook my head and smiled slightly. "You'll have to wait until they get here. Can I go back? I want to learn more about your clanmates."

Riley's POV

It has been two days since I've been here. I made a nest out in the clearing since I didn't want to cause any trouble with neither Clawedstone or Rockcrack. I have met most of the people here, and out of all of them, I liked Brambletuft the best. When I wasn't hunting or training, I'd be in his den with his apprentice Rosepaw. I'd learn alongside Rosepaw about clan life and the other clans.

I was laying in my nest, taking in the sun, when the entrance to the camp rustled.

"Goldenstar."

I looked up and smiled. It was Cobra, with Talon, Cleo, Hawk, and Flutter Bird right behind them. Clan cats streamed out and oogled at the new cats. Goldenstar trotted down the path from her den to the main clearing to take a look at them. I stood and made my way to the group of Twolegpalce cats.

"Talon, it's good to see yo-"

"Riley!", Flutter Bird rammed her head into my shoulder and purred loudly. "Riley! I was worried you might've gotten hurt!". I lashed my tail in annoyance, but on the inside, I was happy to see her too. "... Flutter Bird. Please."

She automatically took a step away and smiled sheepishly. "Heh... sorry...", she clawed the ground nervously. I turned to the cream tom with green eyes staring at Clawedstone, who was glaring at him. "Clawedstone.", I called to him. The tabby shifted his glare from tom to me. "I still don't think this is a good idea. This cream one looks pretty aggressive.". He was right. His fur was spiked and his green gaze was prickly and shifty.

I stood next to him and pressed my side to his. "This is Talon. In Twolegplace, he is known as a good fighter.", I quickly introduced, waiting for Talon to nod. Talon glanced at me, and nodded.

Cobra nudged the Flutter Bird, who was a bright orange she-cat was light blue eyes and a circle of white around of her eyes. "This is Flutter Bird. You can say she's Riley's number one fan.". Flutter Bird nodded and sat next to me. I twitched my tail and whispered in her ear, "Sit next to Cleo.". She gave me a funny look, but complied, switching over to a light brown cat with a strange marking on her head.

Brambletuft came and waved his tail to a brown tabby who looked somewhat like me. "Is this your brother?". I nodded, "They're all my brothers and sisters.". I got funny looks, and I met them evenly. I heard Hawk, the said tabby, laugh out loud at me.

"Riley, you sure are a mouse-brain!", crouched over and smiled at me teasingly, "He meant if we came from the same parents.". Realization hit me and my eyes widened. "... N-no. We aren't from the same p-parents." I always tripped up on the word parents. I closed my eyes. "That's Hawk. He's the arrogant and cocky one.", I stated. I could tell he gave me a playful glare, but I ignored it and responded, "It's true, Hawk."

"And this is Cleo.", Cobra nudged the last she-cat, "She is partners with Talon. Though they do argue a lot..."

Talon rose to his paws and glared at Cobra, "Who thought of that anyways!?". Flutter Bird guiltily rose her tail up. I turned to Talon and never let my emotionless face waver. "I told you."

Her glared at me. "Shut up!". I shrugged. 'This is going to be hard for RiverClan to warm up to us.'.

Brambletuft smirked. "Riley, your brothers and sisters are delightful. Don't you agree Goldenstar?", The silver she cat nodded smiling. He looked at me. "Riley, you've only been in the camp for three days, and you've already showed you understand and respect the rules of the clan. I need you to pass them down to your siblings.". I cracked a small smile and sighed in relief.

"Of course...", I turned to the twolegplace cats, "Has Cobra explained everything?". They all nodded. "Well then forget everything she said, I'm going to explain it better." Talon chuckled at me. "Good. Cobra made no sense whatsoever.".

"Yes I did!" Cobra fumed, "I told you we were going to RiverClan to live on a mountain for a few moons until I get my revenge on the cats living near them!".
I sighed and nearly hit my head against the stone floor. I got up and padded through the crowd. "... Lionpaw, Vixenpaw, O-", I paused. "... Rosepaw. Look after them for a bit. I'm going back to my nest.". The three nodded and approached the cats.

I curled up and watched at some cats excited the camp, and some went back to their dens. I blinked. I nearly said Othello back there. I have to keep them as far apart as I can. Cobra glanced over to me, and nodded in understanding. She knew the other four shouldn't know about Othello yet. They'd make a big deal. I closed my eyes and put a paw over my eyes.

'I'm sorry Cello... Your not getting your prince back yet...'

Aaand done! So, Cello and Othello... What did I mean when I said 'She's not getting her Prince back yet'? Why didn't Cello come to the clans with the Twolegplace cats? How long with Talon last without breaking a rule by accident. WHAT'S WITH ALL THESE QUESTIONS?

I still need OC's for the other clans! I need some villains and some good guys! They could be she-cats, they could be toms. I don't care. Review~!