Chapter 14:The Shore

Claw and his new pack made their way through the jungle. They made it through without running into any enemies, which they all were grateful for. However Claw knew very well that they were running head on into a whole territory of enemies. No less on a small hope that maybe the Water Clan will be merciful and give them a temporary home.

The trees and foilage soon gave way to open air. Claw could feel the sand underneath him and the mist from the ocean gently hit his face. He peered out into the sea as far as he could, and only saw the water. He sniffed the air for any scents of the raptors from the Water Clan, but all he could smell was the salt water. It made his nostrils burn and he sneezed loudly.

"One of the reasons for the Water Clan making a home on the shore is the fact that it has a ton of advantages."Raven stated,"The air is salty, therefore near impossible for enemies to detect them. Not to mention the fact that it's quite difficult to walk on sand. Unforunately for us, the Water Clan has been here long enough to walk on sand like it was hard earth and detect tresspassers depsite the sea."

"Perfect. So I assume they already know we're here."Claw replied.

"Correct trespassers!"A voice snarled and suddenly raptors rose up from the sand all around the pack.

Claw hissed at them in surprise. He had never seen a tactic like that, hiding underneath the sand. The Water Clan's very skin looked like sand. It was bright yellow and sparkled in the sun. Their eyes look like it was clouded in sand as well.

"We've come in peace. We mean you no harm."Claw stated, although he was in a battle stance in case things turned ugly.

"Then what have you come for?"one of the raptors questioned.

"For sanctuary."Claw answered,"We are the Fire Clan...or what's left of it."

At that statement the Water Clan relaxed. They all stared at him sadly. Just then one of them stepped forward.

"I'm Dew."the raptor said,"We've heard of the tragedy your people have suffered. We are sorry for that, although why have you decided to come to Water Clan territory."

At this Bear stepped up,"I have a brother that is a member of your pack. His name is Fox and I was hoping I could convince him to talk to your leader into letting us stay for awhile."

"Really? So you're the famous Bear we have heard so much about."Dew replied, although it didn't sound like a compliment.

"My brother has talked about me?"Bear asked, surprised.

"Nothing good mind you, but yes he has."Dew answered,"You'll be more surprised to know that your brother Fox is the leader of the Water Clan. Come we will escort you to our nesting grounds."

The Water Clan lead them along the shore. Claw could feel the cool water waves hit his feet from time to time, and it was kinda refreshing. Up ahead he saw a collection of huge rocks, where the waves beat violently against them. The clan lead them through the rocks where a huge rock was. Two raptors stood guard outside the cave entrance. With a short briefing from Dew the raptor guards stood aside and they were ushered into the cave.

Dew lead them through the cave. They passed many raptors , who were busy making nests or sitting on them. They give the new visitors curious glances, but otherwise ignored them. Claw noticed that the Water Clan made their nests differently than the Fire Clan does. The nest was made of a pile of sand, with smooth stones protecting the eggs in a circle.

As they made it to the back to the back of the cave they saw it was empty, except for a small crack in the middle. Suddenly, a raptor squeezed his way out of the crack, and stood in front of them. He was a very small raptor, twice as small as Claw. He was orange, except for the end of his tail, which was pure white. Scars covered his entire body.

"Hello. I'm Fox, the leader of the Water Clan." the raptor spoke, and upon noticing Bear said,"It's been a long time brother."