In response to your reviews:
WyldClaw: Yeah, it was an odd idea but I think it's nice to switch things up every now and then!
twinkleestar1801: Added!
Here's another odd couple, I hope you enjoy it! :)
Scourge and Bluestar
Scourge stared down at the gash mark in his stomach. Firestar had just inflicted the wound on him, after he had killed Firestar. He didn't really want to kill Firestar, but he had to test StarClan, to ensure that they were indeed real. When he saw life course back into Firestar's veins he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that StarClan existed. The thought excited him, and he willingly allowed Firestar to defeat him. Blood now flowed from his wound freely. He'd expected it to hurt more than this, but instead he felt a dizzy feeling. He was so very tired, and wanted nothing more than to close his eyes and sleep.
He sighed happily and closed his eyes. He'd already accomplished his goal, and though he felt bad for unleashing BloodClan on the forest, he had no other choice. He wouldn't have been able to accomplish his goal if he hadn't. Even if some cats had to die for his mission, it was most certainly worth it. It's amazing how far I've come, he thought. I can still clearly remember the day it all began. Now, in his last moments of life, he remembered back to the eventful day that had forever changed his life.
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Back then he was only a kit, and he went by another name. Tiny. One day he decided to venture out into the forest. It was incredible how the decision was a terrible mistake and an incredible blessing at the same time.
It didn't take long until he ran into a patrol of forest warriors. They were a terrifying sight, they towered over him looking angry at him for trespassing on their territory. He could see the bloodlust in the eyes of Tigerpaw and Thistleclaw. He was horrified when Thistleclaw ordered Tigerpaw to attack him and teach him a lesson. The much larger Tigerpaw obeyed his orders eagerly.
Tiny surely would have died if she hadn't stepped in. The pretty blue-gray she-cat stopped Tigerpaw, and scolded him by reminding him that the warrior code ordered that they never kill a cat in battle unless absolutely necessary. Tigerpaw glared at Tiny angrily and hissed at him, telling Tiny that he'd never forget him.
Tigerpaw's words for true, he never did forget him. Nor did he ever forget Bluefur. Though he fled the forest that day with the intention to never return, he actually did end up returning quite soon. He couldn't help it, he had to check up on Bluefur! Once every few days he'd head down to the forest and search out Bluefur. During his short visits to the forest he learned much about Clan life, and the more he learned the more he felt a desire to join ThunderClan. Sadly he knew that would never be a possibility as long as Tigerclaw remained there. So instead he opted to watch Bluefur from afar. He watched proudly as she was selected to be ThunderClan's deputy, and then even managed to follow her all the way up to Highstones when she became ThunderClan's next leader. He didn't buy into the notion of StarClan, but he was overjoyed for her nonetheless.
Back at the Twolegplace Tiny began developing his own Clan, hoping to maybe one day unite them with ThunderClan. He changed his name to Scourge, and formed BloodClan. It wasn't really in his nature to act cruelly, but the rouges that occupied Twolegplace were fierce so he was forced to rule with an iron paw. He killed or ordered the killing of many cats, and was forced to do it all nonchalantly. He pulled it off quite well.
The larger BloodClan grew, the less time he had to go to the forest. So he snuck into ShadowClan territory until he located an ex-BloodClan warrior, Boulder. He approached Boulder and told him that unless he reported to Scourge once every half-moon that he would kill him. Boulder was still obviously terrified of him, and agreed almost instantly.
Boulder kept his word. Scourge would first ask for information regarding Bluestar, and then Tigerclaw. He also asked Boulder about Clan life, and learned quite a bit from him. It was interesting to see how different ShadowClan was from ThunderClan.
Moons passed, and everything seemed well. Scourge was about ready to send a patrol of cats to ThunderClan to propose a treaty with them when Boulder unexpectedly entered his den. Scourge was immediately suspicious, the half-moon was not for a while, something bad had clearly happened.
Scourge was distressed to learn that Tigerclaw was now Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan. He also learned of Tigerstar's attempts to murder Bluestar and was furious. He shifted his focus, devising strategies to deal with Tigerstar first. He knew there was no possible way that Tigerstar would let her live.
Sadly, Scourge didn't act quickly enough. At one of his meetings, he learned from Boulder that Bluestar had died after a pack of dogs had attacked the ThunderClan cats. Scourge was grief stricken, and sent Boulder away. For the next few days he mourned over Bluestar's death, and didn't eat at all. Eventually his sadness gave way to rage, and the next time Boulder visited him he told him that he wanted to meet with Tigerstar. Initially, Boulder didn't like the idea, but after some coaxing he gave in.
Some moons later Tigerstar came to the BloodClan camp and met Scourge once again. Scourge was extremely worried that the ShadowClan leader would recognize him, but Tigerstar didn't. Tigerstar told him that they could rule the forest together, and while Scourge could see through his lies, he agreed to ally BloodClan with ShadowClan.
The day finally arrived for Scourge to take his Clan to the forest territories. He brought them to Fourtrees and approached Tigerstar. Tigerstar attempted to order BloodClan to attack the other Clans, but they did not obey him. Tigerstar demanded that Scourge order them to attack, but Scourge refused. He was done dealing with Tigerstar, he needed to finish things already. Tigerstar made the foolish decision to attack Scourge and he quickly dispatched of the ShadowClan leader. It wasn't quite as satisfying as he'd expected it to be, watching Tigerstar writhe in pain below him and bleed to death. It didn't matter though, he'd accomplished what he came to do.
With Tigerstar and Bluestar both dead, Scourge no longer had a purpose to live. He also wanted to get rid of the Clan that he had created, realizing that they were not a true Clan. He told the forest Clans that they had four days to leave, or else BloodClan would fight them for the forest, though he was positive that the Clans would fight. It was in their nature.
When the day of the battle finally came, Scourge had one last thing to do. He attacked Firestar, and killed him quickly and then watched patiently. If StarClan were indeed real, then Firestar had eight more lives left. If not then he had just slain another innocent cat. He stared at Firestar's corpse intensely, and willed it to come back to life. Come on!
Firestar suddenly leapt to his paws, and Scourge stared at him with eyes wide in disbelief. That meant StarClan was real! Firestar rushed at him, and Scourge made no attempt to stop him. He willingly allowed Firestar to deliver a blow to him that he was sure would end his life.
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Scourge hacked up blood, he knew his time was nearly up. He stared deeply into Firestar's green eyes, and for some reason he felt compelled to warn the ThunderClan leader about Tigerstar. He wasn't sure why, but he felt as if they hadn't seen the last of Tigerstar, and that one day Firestar would have to deal with him once and for all. He opened his mouth to tell this to Firestar, but no words formed. He felt the last of his life draining from him.
He suddenly awakened in an unfamiliar territory. He had no wounds now, and felt no pain at all. Scourge looked around, confused. His own pelt looked odd, it was shining and it appeared as if there were stars intermingled in his fur. How was that possible? A moment ago he'd just been laying on the forest floor, and now he was... Well he wasn't too sure where he was. Unless... Could it be?
"Hello there, Tiny," A familiar voice greeted him warmly. He hadn't been called that in ages!
Scourge whipped around, and faced the newcomer, jaw gaping. Bluestar stood before him, as majestic and as beautiful as he remembered her. He grasped for words, but couldn't come up with any. He was in shock.
Bluestar's eyes sparkled. "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot that's not your name anymore. Scourge," she corrected herself. "I've been watching over you these past moons, and I've been dying to meet you; no pun intended. Would you like to walk with me?"
It was a little short, but I enjoyed writing it! Leave me a review! :P
