lol sorry I couldn't resist updating. Something told me that I just had to write another chapter just to find out what would happen, even though I have the plot written down here. Anyways, thanks to those who have reviewed! Also, we're getting down to the last four chapters! I'm really not sure how to end this...But this is the scene where they fight the Twolegs, so please, review and you'll find out what happens next!
[ Chapter 35 ]
Cats shifted uneasily against the dying light, waiting for the Twolegs to disappear into their green dens. A day had passed since their encounter with Sapfur, and Goldenpaw was still on edge. Now, no thanks to him, Amberpaw couldn't fight alongside them. But Stripefur was at her side, watching the Twolegs, and Sapfur, carefully.
The dark brown tom's kinked tail was lashing furiously every time he even looked at Stripefur. He whispered something into Twigleaf's ear, and the light brown-and-white warrior nodded. Goldenpaw was still on shock after finding out that Stripefur was actually Ashfur, a cat sent down by StarClan to spy on the cats from the Dark Forest. She remembered all the stories of Ashfur that Squirrelflight once told her, and Peppermint.
Her gaze flitted towards the Twoleg's nests. They were made out of some soft material, and they made a flapping noise every time the wind tore through the trees. Stars were gleaming coldly above them, as if waiting to take the lives of the warriors who were about to fight.
The forest itself was dead silent, except for the noises the Twolegs made. Reedstar himself was pacing along the riverbed that used to flow. His amber eyes were gleaming with anticipation at the thought of ripping his claws through Twoleg flesh.
"This waiting is making my fur crawl," Hazepelt muttered. He was sitting beside Flightwing, who nodded in agreement. "When are we supposed to fight anyways, I don't see any better opportunity then now."
"Stop whining and keep your jaws shut," Birchfall snapped. Hazepelt crouched down even lower, but he glared at the older warrior just the same.
Suddenly, the four leaders came together. Dawnstar had chosen to fight, despite Scorchfur's desperate pleas for her to stay home. Goldenpaw grinned when she remembered hearing their argument across the border.
"You're not going!" Scorchfur hissed. Three tiny bundles were mewling in the nursery, cuddling close to one another. His amber eyes blazed with passion and love as he looked at his mate and leader.
Dawnstar lifted her chin, a proud heir crossing her face. "I have nine lives to loose," she replied confidently. "I will fight, and we will win."
At that point Goldenpaw stopped listening, when Scorchfur began swearing up a storm. She chuckled to herself lightly, amused at the thoughts. Scorchfur seemed more like a worried mother then a Clan deputy at times.
"Everyone!" Cinderstar called. She tried to keep her voice down, in order to avoid waking the Twolegs. All cats shifted their attention towards her and the other leaders. "Tonight, lives will be lost. But a great victory will be won. Tonight, we will fight!"
Her cry was taken up by several cats. But Goldenpaw looked up at the sky. Where was Chronis? He was supposed to be here by now, with the others. But the sky was clear, with just a claw-mark for a moon.
Cinderstar, Reedstar and Dawnstar sat back as Weaselstar led the first wave of the attack. Several WindClan warriors charged through the riverbed, tearing up grass and wooden objects that belonged to the Twolegs. Goldenpaw watched as Hawkclaw raked her claws across the green pelt.
Twolegs let out startled cries as they were attacked head first. They were scrambling out of their nests, looking like they'd seen cats from StarClan. A large male Twoleg shouted an order to the others, and they scrambled into position as Reedstar led the second wave.
Goldenpaw had to shut down her hearing as their screeches and howls of pain grew louder. The stench of blood lay heavily in the air, causing her to shudder. Goldenpaw could hear the Twolegs shouting and throwing rocks and other objects at the cat. A body hit the ground with a sickening thud, bones crunching against it.
"Look out!" She recognized Weaselstar's cry and stared out in horror. One of the Twolegs had emerged from the green pelt with a long pointy object. It was round, but thin as well, and it was shiny. The object made a clicking noise, and something exploded from the stick. Suddenly, a cat screeched in pain and agony. Her eyes widened when she saw Rainstorm fall to the ground.
His mottled gray fur was already motted with blood, which fell endlessly to the ground. Goldenpaw watched, trembling, as Blazepaw rested his tail on her shoulder. "We won't let that happen," he whispered to her.
Suddenly, Cinderstar rose to her paws. Her blue eyes were wild with panic, but a new set of determination glittered in them. "ThunderClan, attack!"
At the same time, Dawnstar screeched out the order as well. The two Clans rushed into battle, without once looking back.
*Sigh* Yet another short chapter. But I had to end it here. Anyways, just thought I should let you guys know that I finally created a blogspot. The URL is posted on my profile, if you would like to check it out.