"Every sin carries its own punishment."
-American Proverb

Oakbranch's POV

The next moon Stonestar and many of us climbed onto the tree-bridge for the Gathering expecting an extremely angry ShadowClan waiting for us. If they even know about Hazelshade staying with us.

"This is so cool, our first of many Gatherings!" Beepaw purred to his siblings. "Hey One-Eye, was Blazepaw really lying about being sick?"

"Beepaw! That is extremely rude!" Mothleap hissed in a scolding tone. "His name is Oakbranch and he sacrificed that eye for the sake of our Clan. That's a lot more I can say than for you."

Beepaw growled irritated and embarrassed before he ran ahead of me, knocking me over. I closed my eye awaiting the frigid cold water below when I felt teeth grasp my scruff and pull me back onto the tree-bridge.

"Phoo, I gotta start gaining muscle if I'm gonna have to pull you up every time!" Owlmask joked, nuzzling my face. "Let's get to the Island before cats complain about us holding up the line."

I could tell in her sharp gaze that she was really mad at Beepaw but she was staying happy for my sake. She probably just feels sympathetic.

I sighed as we walked ahead to the Gathering where ShadowClan and WindClan were waiting. Jioveheart was glaring while Shallowstar and Ivyheart were in a heated argument that they were trying to hide by speaking in angry whispers. I totally expected them to be mad.

What I didn't expect was Blossomheart to be missingas soon as I stepped paw onto the Island! Great StarClan! I should've known since her and Sagepaw are warriors now! I got to stop those two from screwing each other or my sister will be screwed!

I ran off without a word and used my nose frantically to find my sister's scent and my heart dropped once I smelled her and Sagepaw's scents intertwined. Great!

I leaped towards the scent and saw Sagepaw and Blossomheart laying together peacefully looking asleep. That is till I knocked my paw into a bush, making the two jump.

"Are you seriously kidding me?" I growled. "There are many single toms in RiverClan and you choose to mate with him!"

"Many single toms? Really? Like ugly Flintwhisker? Ugly Snailstep? Heartbroken Flyfur? Those are the only single warrior toms in RiverClan!" Blossomheart snapped. "Besides you and our Grandfather, but let's face it. You and Owlmask are probably going to screw anytime now."

"W-what?" I stammered. "That's not the point! You two did mate! Your snappy attitude isn't going to be so snappy when I tell Stonestar!"

Blossomheart's eyes widened and I looked behind me to see Owlmask listening intently.

"Hooooow much of that did you hear?" I laughed nervously.

"I can't believe that you're breaking the Warrior code!" Owlmask gasped at Blossomheart. I was relieved that she didn't overhear the part about us screwing. "I'm telling Stonestar!"

"Yeah, will that make you feel good you little tattle-tale? You two are made for each other. Hope ruining your sister's life feels good on your conscious." Blossomheart scoffed. "C'mon Sagefur, let's get back to the Gathering."

Sagefur glared at me before the two walked away leaving me and Owlmask cringing from the smell of lust that they left behind.

"They were mating?" Owlmask's eyes squinted and she put a paw over her nose. "Let's go tell Stonestar and Icestar so they can keep those two in line...are you OK?"

"She's going to hate me more than she already does now." I sighed.

"She needs to understand that the Warrior code is important. The rules are there for a reason." Owlmask's face softened and she placed a paw on my face. "This is for her own good Oakbranch. Being a dedicated warrior is more important than other things cats may want. She'll understand."

How could I say no to that? We headed back to the Gathering where Ivyheart was looking at Shallowstar angrily as he stood confidently on his branch. I was grateful that Icestar hadn't got on the tree yet and we approached her.

"Icestar? Um...we caught your warrior Sagefur being intimate with one of our warriors...Blossomheart." Owlmask explained. Icestar didn't look surprised but looked extremely annoyed.

"I knew that fool was daydreaming about somebody. I didn't think it was a cat in WindClan but now I have proof." Icestar narrowed her eyes. "Thank you, I'll make sure he doesn't leave camp on his own."

"Well, that was easy." Owlmask purred. "Alright, let's go tell Stonestar!"

"Um...I think I might have Greencough." I lied, followed by several fake coughs. Owlmask rolled her eyes at me.

"You don't have to go with me, I'll go tell him myself." Owlmask booped her nose against mine before walking towards Stonestar. Blossomheart walked over in front of Owlmask with panicked eyes.

"Please don't do this! What do you want? My fresh-kill? Leadership? Oakbranch? I'll give you all of those just please don't tell Stonestar!" Blossomheart pleaded. Owlmask just walked around her dismissing what she said and whispered in Stonestar's ear.

Was it wrong that I loved that unwavering personality of her's? In this moment where my sister would be in deep trouble...probably.

Stonestar's eyes widened and then he scowled, and in that moment I knew the deed was done. Owlmask walked away and sat next to me as the leaders finally took their places on their branches.

"Oatfeather had two she-kits and a tom. And our Clan have been living peacefully. Tawnystar?" Icestar meowed looking to the ThunderClan leader.

"Dewdust has retired and I appointed-"

"WASPWING! WOO! WOO!" Hailflower shouted excitedly interrupting his leader. "She did it! That's my girl yo! Yeah! Waspwing is the freaking deputy of ThunderClan and-"

"Are you done?" Tawnystar snarled. "Shut your mouth you stupid unholy freak of nature."

Hailflower nudged Waspwing with a stupid grin on his face and she rolled her eyes but showed a small smile.

"Anyway, Waspwing is the new deputy of ThunderClan." Tawnystar confirmed. "Mintleaf has also moved into the Nursery with Scorchspots's kits. Stonestar?"

"We have new warriors and apprentices: Oakbranch, Owlmask, Beepaw, Irispaw, Nightpaw, and Creampaw." Stonestar announced. My heart raced with dread as I realized he didn't say Blossomheart's name at all, the horror racing through my head drowned out the chants of the other cats. "And Marshcloud has moved into the Nursery expecting kits. Shallowstar?"

I saw Emberstem's tail swishing angrily at that last announcement.

"Funny you didn't mention you have one of our best warriors in your Clan." Shallowstar growled, his eyes glinting. "Hazelshade was it? Listen, you have one chance to bring her here and fork her over back to us or else."

"If you're willing to take Lionbelly and Thrushfrost back as well I'll bring them here." Stonestar told him.

"So no? Awesome! ShadowClan is declaring war on RiverClan!" Shallowstar yowled with glee. "Every last warrior of yours will be a rotting corpse when we're done with you! Our new warriors have been anticipating shedding blood for moons! But you can avoid this if you just give up Hazelshade..."

"We're not afraid of you." Stonestar growled. "This is because you banished two of your own warriors and Thrushfrost's sister cares about them more. Hate is never the answer Shallowstar."

"Hate is always the answer!" Shallowstar cackled. "ThunderClan? WindClan? Want to join us on this gory fun?"

"RiverClan didn't do anything but accept cats that shouldn't have been banished in the first place. No." Icestar growled.

"Our Clan is still recovering from their vicious attack moons ago." Tawnystar spat. "Otherwise I would, but for the good of my Clan I can't."

"Oh well, the fun will just go on without you two." Shallowstar meowed. "Is there anything else someone wants to say before the Gathering is over? No, great!"

Shallowstar walked towards the tree-bridge victoriously when Ivyheart blocked his way.

"You never should've banned those two, let alone force their sister to return because you think she's more valuable." Ivyheart growled. "We're no longer mates Shallowstar, I've had enough of your selfishness."

"Cool, I've been mating with Breezespirit anyway." Shallowstar laughed before pushing the shocked she-cat out of the way. Every other Clan cat looked shocked at his spiteful attitude as his ShadowClan cats followed, including a sleek black she-cat with blue eyes that stuck her tongue out at Ivyheart. Who I assumed was Breezespirit.

Sagefur began walking towards Blossomheart to say goodbye when Icestar sank her claws into his tail.

"If you value your Clan I suggest you come back with me." Icestar hissed. Sagefur nodded nervously and followed his leader. RiverClan soon got on the tree-bridge and Blossomheart immediately followed not wanting to be scolded at the Island as well.

Of course when we got back to RiverClan, Stonestar beckoned every cat to hear what he had to say.

"ShadowClan has decided to fight us to get Hazelshade back, so the apprentices and our warriors will be practicing battle moves. Three warriors will also be watching our camp at night since that might be the perfect opportunity for them to strike." Stonestar announced, then he looked at Blossomheart. "And now, for a cat that has been breaking the Warrior code."

Oh dear StarClan.

An exciting announcement for fans of this series and the AngelClan series: There is now a Tumblr blog for this series and the AngelClan series! And after the first installment of the AngelClan series and this installment is over, I will post a link on the Tumblr blog to the Ultimate Guide I'm working on which will have a link to a Spotify playlist for both series!

The Ultimate guide will include vivid descriptions for all main characters and some for supporting and reoccurring characters! It will also contain a table of contents and a Archive with links for all the installments of both series!

The Tumblr blog is called omegawarriorseries, if you look it up the blog should be the first result. If you have Tumblr, follow it and ask to get notifications for if it makes a post!

Also for someone who asked my favorite characters in this series is Redblossom, Songpool, and Owlmask. Thanks for all this story's attention!