Chapter 13

Worry seeped through Ravenflight as she led the way through the forest. She wasn't sure how the ThunderClan cats would react when they saw her. Or whether or not Stormstar would even recognize her.

"We should wait until a patrol finds us," she announced after they'd wandered past Snakerocks.

Coal glanced at her before nodding in agreement. She was surprised they hadn't come across any patrols at Tallpines. Twolegs were running amok around the trees. She could hear them now as they worked throughout the early morning.

Heartbeats seemed to pass before anything significant happened. Ravenflight's head tilted foreword when she picked up a familiar scent. Coal's fur began to bristle with unease before she shot him a look.

Ravenflight barely recognized the ThunderClan warriors as they approached the pair of intruders. Birchnose, a light brown tabby tom, was leading the patrol. Beside him was a young looking silvery brown she-cat with pale blue eyes. The second cat she recognized was Rainstorm, a dark gray tom with a temper to match his name. And last but not least was a ginger-brown she-cat known as Emberpaw. Of course by now Emberpaw might be a warrior.

"What are you intruders doing on our territory?" Birchnose demanded. His hackles were raised, but he didn't look ready to fight like the WindClan cats had.

"Birchnose, my name is Ravenflight, and I am here to pay my mother a visit." The words felt hollow in her throat as she said them.

All four cats stared at her in disbelief. Even Coal was staring at her like she had grown wings.

"I... I don't..." Birchnose stammered for a few heartbeats before glancing at Rainstorm. The dark gray tom simply shook his head in confusion. "Very well. But if you attack us, we will kill you."

Birchnose glared at her before Rainstorm and Emberpaw surrounded them. Ravenflight simply flicked her tail as they were led deeper into ThunderClan territory.

It felt like moons had passed before they finally reached what appeared to be a wall of gorse. Ravenflight looked up in surprise as Birchnose ducked underneath the gorse into what looked like a tunnel. His apprentice followed shortly after.

Ravenflight shot Rainstorm a cold look when he nudged her forward. She ignored the look of malice he returned and padded forward. Once inside the confinements of camp, a shiver ran down Ravenflight's spine.

She had almost forgotten what it felt like to be surrounded by other cats.

There were many warriors getting ready to leave for patrol or taking fresh-kill from the pile. Ravenflight recognized Frozenpaw and Echopaw almost instantly. Echopaw was Riverpaw's friend. Frozenpaw... was a little strange, but Ravenflight could see why she was that way.

"What are they doing here?"

"They stink like Twolegs!"

"We shouldn't let those intruders in."

Ravenflight ignored the insults as cats gathered around them. She knew this would happen. And the stares they gave her were priceless.

"Ravenflight?" She was taken off guard by a familiar voice, one that sent chills down her spine.

"Riverpaw," she rasped.

"Actually, it's Riverspirit now."

A purr rose in Ravenflight's throat when she saw how strong her sister had gotten. Than she noticed her wings. They were sticking out on either side of her shoulders. A few cats avoided her as if to make a point.

"You aren't the only one who's gained an ability," Ravenflight whispered.

It was than that Stormstar emerged from her den. Birchnose was close behind, tail lowered as he followed her towards the gorse tunnel entrance.

Snowstorm stood beside Stormstar as she approached the newcomers. Ravenflight raised her chin so that she made eye contact with her mother. Stormstar's eyes were wide with shock, but Ravenflight wasn't sure if it was from seeing her again.

"What is a RiverClan cat doing here?" she demanded in a cold voice.

"We have come here because we are looking for someone," Coal explained warily. He stood beside Ravenflight. Their pelts were almost touching, sending shivers down Ravenflight's spine.

"Why are you looking for someone?" Snowstorm asked the question this time.

"We believe this someone has committed a terrible crime in a land I come from." Coal eyed Snowstorm cautiously.

For a moment Ravenflight thought it was fear. But when she glanced back at him she noticed that it was interest. Her lips curled in disgust when Snowstorm returned the look.

"And just where do you come from?" Ravenflight rolled her eyes when she realized they were going to ask too many questions.

Telling them about Eden is a dangerous mistake, she thought. As if he had read her thoughts, Coal simply shook his head and looked back at Stormstar.

"I come from beyond the forest, somewhere in Twolegplace," he lied.

Stormstar seemed to take in what he had said. Eventually she waved her tail at the gathered cats, signaling for them to break apart the meeting.

Relief washed over Ravenflight's shoulders when she realized they were accepted. For now.

"A traitor from long ago did pay a visit to the Clan," Stormstar whispered. "He is ambitious as ever, and he will stop at nothing to gain power."

"What was the traitor's name?" Ravenflight asked the question this time. Stormstar looked at her, green eyes bright with worry and... guilt? Ravenflight wasn't sure.

"Ashfur."

AN: I know, this chapter is short. But I kind of got distracted while fixing it up thanks to Startrek: Into Darkness XD You can blame Spock for this one :P Anyways, thanks everyone for your reviews! And sorry for the cliffhanger, but please let me know what you thought of this chapter!