A/N: For the next [few?] chapter(s), we'll be jumping into the other clans. (They will be smaller then usual) This is because I:

A) Need something to fill in a gap.

2) Can't think of anything else.

Chapter 28

Shadowclan just finished cleaning and repairing the camp a few nights after the storm. The wind that hit them in the forest was a surprise to them. It was obvious the storm was from Starclan. But only Wolfstar knew why; the storm hit the forest the night of the gathering. That was the night Wolfstar planned to declare war on Windclan and Riverclan. He didn't tell anyone this so it would be a surprise announcement to every cat in the forest, even his own. He didn't even tell his deputy or medicine cat and as now glad he didn't. He had enough of bickering between the clans. Only after a war would finally end it. Others would argue there was a peaceful way to handle it but the clans have tried to keep the peace but it has slowly been crumbling apart and Wolfstar believed it was time for the final blow.

But when the storm came, he knew Starclan was warning him. The Shadowclan leader knew if he declared war at the next gathering, Starclan wouldn't be happy. Thought Wolfstar isn't planning on beginning a war any time soon anymore, he knew it would happen eventually if he had to start it himself or not.

He already knew how to avoid the wrath of Starclan and fight out their problems at the same time and planned to put that into affect soon. But now wasn't the time.

Now, he had to focus on his clan. The dens were overwhelmed with snow and some cats got stuck in the storm and were fighting off sickness. The time to feud with the other clans was not now.

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It was about Sunhigh but there was no sun to look at; it was completely blocked with clouds. They weren't storm clouds, which was good.

Wolfstar walked out of his den and looked upon the camp. Everything was finally back to normal (for now, anyway) and Shadowclan was able to get back to everyday life, now that they didn't need to worry about fixing the dens or anything.

The dark grey tom turned and walked back into his den. He needed to talk to someone and the only way to do that was in his sleep.

The Shaodwclan leader laid down in his nest and began to fall asleep.

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Wolfstar woke up in a forest. It seemed to be nighttime in the forest but he couldn't see the stars because of the think trees above.

He waited a moment and a brown and grey she-cat walked towards him.

"You fool," she hissed. Her first words surprised Wolfstar but he didn't react.

"What do you mean?" he asked with some irritation.

"I'm sure you know just as much as I do that Starclan sent the storm to stop you from starting a war. But you don't need to declare it in front of the other clans to start fighting! Why didn't you just attack anyway?"

"I have my reasons, Owlgaze." Owlgaze first appeared to Wolfstar a few moons ago and has been trying to 'help' him with the clan since then. She was once a Shadowclan deputy but died before he was even born. Together, they thought up the war idea that is yet to come into affect. "The storm hurt the clan; if I brought them into a fight, they wouldn't win in their current state. Also, Starclan wouldn't stand for it."

"If you don't have faith in your warriors, that means the clan is weak," she growled. "And what could Starclan do? You shouldn't fear them." Wolfstar always thought it was strange how Owlgaze talked about Starclan when she was a dead cat herself.

"I don't fear them," he said in defense. "I fear what they might do. Now is not the time for war." He decided to ignore Owlgaze when she called Shadowclan weak. He knew if he argued, they would shrug and change the subject. There was no point.

"They shouldn't interfere," the she-cat muttered. "If you continue with the plan, they probably wont this time and hope the clans will handle it."

"Either way, I cannot take that risk. I must wait for the clan to heal and for Starclan to think the idea is forgotten," the leader told her. Personally, he never intended on going against Starclan. He never had anything against them but if he didn't do anything, things in the forest would only get worse. He had to continue with what he was doing even if Starclan didn't understand.

"Well you can't wait too long or it'll be too late. The clans are losing their senses. This is the only way to return order. After the war, everything will be fine," Owlgaze continued.

"I know that," Wolfstar snapped. She told him that many times before and he was getting sick of hearing it. He felt there was another way to bring peace to the forest but he didn't know it. Sometimes, he felt like Owlgaze wasn't telling him everything but there wasn't much he could do about it. "I ill definitely wait until after leaf-bare. Perhaps new-leaf… I'm not sure."

"Well you better get sure," she growled again. "You don't realize it, but we're quickly running out of time!" After hearing that, he was sure there was something she wasn't telling him. Something much bigger and she was able to hide from him.

Owlgaze was probably going to continue talking but Wolfstar spoke up quicker, suddenly annoyed. He didn't plan on confronting her, but there was really no reason not to. "Alright I had enough of this," he growled. "You say you come to me to help Shadowclan but al you talk about is this war! And at a time like this, it certainly doesn't sound like you want the help the clan. So tell me what you're really up to!"

Owlgaze just looked at him for a moment. Her expression was impossible to read. She then sighed and shook her head. "You don't understand." Her voice was softer now. "When the war ends, the clans will calm down and end the fighting for a while. It was settle the problems. But before that happens, Shadowclan is vulnerable. Only solving the conflict between the other clans will ensure safety for our clan. I am not hiding anything."

Wolfstar wasn't quite sure if he should believe her or not. He didn't reply just yet.

"Shadowclan will be safe but only if you trust me," Olwgaze added. Her eyes were filled with honestly but Wolfstar was able to look past that. Just her personality made it difficult to trust her but…

"I suppose," he sighed. "But if I get a slightest feeling that you're not telling me anything again, I'll make sure to learn the truth."

"I completely understand," he said with a welcoming smile. Wolfstar had to force himself not to growl at her. She does a great job at confusing him. She often changes the way she speaks and looks at him; it's so hard to know when she is sincere.

Before the Shadowclan leader could say anything else, everything began to fade away and he began to wake up.

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When wolfstar woke up the next morning, he walked outside his den to see the camp as alive as usual. Warriors were walking in and out of camp, apprentices were scattered through out the camp and the kits were just outside the nursery.

He also spotted his deputy, Frostheart, organizing hunting parties. Ever since Thunderclan allowed them to hunt in their territory, the clan has been doing much better in prey but leaf-bare was still difficult.

He walked up to her. "Good morning," he said casually. "Anything interesting happen to the dawn patrol?"

"No but something did happen to a hunting part early this morning," she white warrior said when she turned to him. "They had some trouble at a border.

"The border with who?"

"Riverclan." Wolfstar didn't expect this. They didn't even have a border with them. Unless… "They met a Riverclan border patrol while hunting in Thunderclans' territory. They are unhappy about us sharing with Thunderclan."

"I see… What happened exactly?" the leader asked.

"There wasn't any fighting but it was close. Apparently, Riverclan is very suspicious about Thunderclan and us. They think we're plotting something," Frostheart replied calmly.

"It's always something." Wolftar whispered this to himself before talking louder. "Hunting parties should stay away from the borders for a while," he replied. "We don't want Windclan or Riverclan getting the wrong idea."

Forstheart nodded. "I'll tell them that."

Wolfstar walked away and sighed but he stopped when two kits jumped in front of him, Leafkit and Oakkit. They also happened to be the only kits in Shadowclan at the moment. The two kits both looked up to him as a leader but for different reasons. But he didn't know what they were.

"Hi Wolfstar," the she-cat, Leafkit, said cheerfully.

Oakkit smiled at him. "Hi," he said.

"Hello," Wolfstar said. The day just started but was already feeling tired.

"Mistlystripe and Pineclaw are going on a patrol," Leafkit told him. "Can we go with them?"

Wolfstar was glad to see the kits were so excited to become warriors. "Afraid not," he said. "You're not old enough."

The two kits groaned. "No one would have to know." Oakkit added with a wide smile.

"I would know," the leader said.

The two kits looked at each other with disappointment. "I knew we should have asked Frostheart," Oakkit said to his sister,

"I think you would run into a similar problem." Wolfstar walked off. The kits cheered him up but he still had a lot on his mind.

It seemed the leader would never get a moment of peace. At least, that's what he muttered to himself when a senior warrior, Darkstorm, walked past with a new scratch on his muzzle.

"Darkstorm," he said, catching the warriors' attention.

"Yes Wolfstar?"

"How did you get that scratch?" He asked him.

"I was on the hunting part that met with some Riverclan cats. I'm sure Frostheart told you about that already," he replied. Wolfstar could tell he wanted to finish the conversation quick to hurry to the medicine cats' den.

"Yes but she told me there was no fighting."

"A warrior struck out at me but that was it. You couldn't really call that a fight," the warrior muttered.

"Alright… Thank you," Wolfstar said and Darkstorm continued on his way.

Riverclan seemed to have it out for them. That's when Wolfstar made up his mind. He couldn't wait to start a war. He needed to put RIverclan back in their place and show them they cannot mess with Shadowclan and not expect to get some of it back. Very soon, he will have to attack them.

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A/N: Once again, sorry that this chapter isn't very long. The next wont be too long either. Probably.

Also, I know the correct way to write the clan names are WindClan, ThunderClan, etc. I would start doing that, but I think it's a little too late now for this story. Oh well. :/ Bear with me.

Thanks for reading and please review! I love all the reviews I am getting, please keep it up and I'll write more chapters in return. =D

Have a nice day~