Rusty awoke the next morning when he heard Smoke enter his den. Rusty had never been someone who enjoyed waking up in the morning.
"We should go soon Smudge sent Wold and Badger our to make sure nothing strange was going on in the area. We'll probably run into them so I just wanted to let you know." Smoke informed Rusty.
"Thanks Smoke we should get going soon." Rusty said.
"Alright let's get going let's hope Bloodclan won't try anything while the two of us are gone." Smoke replied looking a little nervous.
As the two began walking they noticed that it was oddly quiet.
"I feel like something bad is going on I hate when it's quiet."Rusty said getting on edge. Just then Rusty heard the sound of fighting.
Both Rusty and Smoke immediately went toward the sound and it led them to the sight of Wolf and Badger both being attacked by 2 cats wearing collars with cats teeth stuck in them.
Of course they would attack to warn us they were willing to fight.
Rusty ran over and headbutted the cat on Wolf off while Smoke attacked the cat on Badger.
Rusty charged at the Bloodclanner as he was recovering from the force Rusty scratched his side making sure to dodge a swipe from the cat who was off balance.
He's fighting like a kit how did he beat up Wolf so easily.
Rusty knew that Wold was a good fighter not a great fighter but it wasn't easy to get him on the ground injured.
Once the Bloodclanner realized he couldn't win the fight he took off. After seeing his ally flee the other cat looked angry and also retreated.
"Wolf, Badger are you two ok?" Smoke asked them as Rusty went over to Wolf.
Rusty saw him as a Brother Rusty had practically raised him as he was abandoned as a kit. he was a medium sized gray tom which is why he was named Wold Badger was another tom that wore a similar fur pattern as a Badger and if it wasn't for his face shape he could easily be mistaken for an actual badger.
"I'm fine but Wolf needs some help."Badger said obviously in some pain.
"Wolf can you stand?" Rusty asked him.
"Just barely." Wolf responded.
"We don't have enough time to go back to camp you two will have to follow us to Thunderclans camp. We can ask if they can help you two." Rusty said.
"Sounds like a plan Rusty." Smoke said as he helped Badger up.
"It isn't like Bloodclan to leave cats alive they prefer to watch their opponents die." Rusty said thinking back to when him and a patrol got captured. It was before he became the leader but he remembered him and Smudge were the only 2 that survived the 4 cat patrol.
Frost and Sun both died without giving out any information about Peaceclan. Rusty saw them slowly get tortured and eventually killed Frost was smart and knew that even if she told them anything they would have still killed her.
Frost had been a white cat who was tortured in a way that would usually break a cat. But she was strong willed she had been slowly blinded by Bloodclan before ultimately being killed by Bone after she got under his skin.
Sun had been a bright yellow orange cat who was slowly burned over time there were some places in the alleys where twolegs would create a fire then leave for a while Rusty was forced to watch as the burned him slowly. All Rusty had wanted to do was kill the cats responsible.
But back to the present Rusty was supporting Wolf and keeping him from falling over when they realized they were almost to Thunderclans camp some cats shouted at them and they stopped.
When Rusty stopped he accidentally pushed Wolf who fell on the ground with a grunt.
"We come in peace don't attack."Rusty said as he helped Wolf back up.
"Wait I recognized those two. They were here yesterday what are they doing back."
"I'm Rusty the cat leaning on me is Wolf, The one who looked like a badger is Badger and the gray one is Smoke." Rusty said.
"Well why are you here we agreed with your leader to come here again today. But right now my warriors need help."Rusty said getting frustrated.
"Alright come with us." One of the cats said.
"Come on Wolf we're close to help hang in the" Rusty said.
Wolf was one of the few cats that would let Rusty ramble about everything that he has seen Smudge also was like this but Rusty preferred to speak to Wolf about it.
When they got into the camp cats seemed to instantly notice that Wolf was in very had shape with made most of the cats in the clan on edge.
"Come on Wolf I got ya we're nearly there. Just hang on." Rusty whispered to him.
"Rusty haven't you learned that it takes more than a few scratches and bites to kill me." Wolf said laughing before coughing a little from the pain.
"I'll lead you to the medicine cat's den. you better hope Spottedleaf is willing to help your friend." The cat said.
"Thanks. Smoke go and inform Bluestar that I will meet with her shortly I'm gonna make sure that Wolf and Badger are alright." Rusty said to Smoke who nodded then went towards Bluestar's den only to be stopped by a cat he didn't recognize but he saw the cat he remembered as Lionheart say something before Smoke disappeared into the den.
Once they got to the medicine cat den Rusty set Wolf down in a nest before looking at Wolf and Badger.
"You're both lucky to be alive you both know Bloodclan doesn't usually let cats live unless they want them to relay a message. Did they say anything to you two?" Rusty asked them.
"No sir they just attacked us out of nowhere. They might have been trying to send a message." Badger informed him.
Rusty just nodded before heading out. He immediately went towards Bluestar's den and noticed lots of the clan was staring at him.
I'm in their territory their safe space they don't like seeing random cats in their home.
Rusty entered Bluestar's den.
"Welcome Rusty. Smoke hasn't told me any information about what happened on your way here. I hope you can inform me of what has happened."
"Yes Bluestar it appears Bloodclan is getting more aggressive for territory. On our way here we heard Wolf and Badger being attacked by 2 members of Bloodclan. They were lucky to survive Bloodclan doesn't usually leave survivors they like to make sure they kill their enemy. Your lucky to survive to tell the tale. But at the same time your unlucky because you witnessed the horrible things Bloodclan does. I'm one of those survivors I've seen things I wish I could forget I watched two of my friends die in horrible ways after we were captured zi won't go into detail but 4 of us were captured 2 of us survived. The only good thing that came out of that experience is my right-pawed cat Smudge and I got closer and I learned I could trust him with my life."
"Wow. I would have never guessed that you had witnessed something horrible but I guess that explains why you talk like an elder whose been in many battles. Tell me how big is Bloodclan?" Bluestar replied.
"Bloodclan is big enough to take on your Clan cat for cat while leaving the majority of their clan behind." That is concerning.
Rusty could tell the sun was going down so he stood up and exited the den Smoke followed him.
"There's still a while before we leave for the gathering you should go socialize and check on your friends." Bluestar said
Rusty nodded and headed towards the medicine cat's den when he got in he noticed that both Badger and Wolf were asleep.
he walked out and became deep in thought as he thought back to the worst battle he had with Bloodclan he was one of the few cats from that battle that survived only because reinforcements got there second before he had his throat sliced open by a Bloodclan cat. His brother Birch had been killed right next to him he had watched as the life faded from his eyes.
Rusty didn't talk to anyone for days after that not even his father who usually knew how to cheer up his son couldn't get him to talk.
Rusty had became hardened after seeing so many cats close to him get killed.
Rusty then walked over to some warriors who were talking. When they noticed Rusty some of them glared others looked curious.
"Your too scarred to be a kittypet and your with others so your not a loner. You have to be a rogue." One of them said.
"I see you have working eyes yes I'm a rogue and I'm apart of a clan started by my father. After his death I became leader." Rusty replied observing them.
"My name is Frostfur the cat to my left is Brindleface, and the grumpy cat next to me is Longtail." Frostfur responded.
Rusty just nodded as he thought nack to the day his father died.
Ruaty had been asked to join a battle patrol to rescue some members of Peaceclan from Bloodclan. There were 3 cats captured there was Savior, Doom, and Tree. The 3 of them were strong and wouldnt die easily and they were smart enough to avoid dying long enogh for them to be rescued.
Jake had been leading the patrol with Rusty Smudge and Hall. The four of them were enough in the end to rescue their clanmates. Rusty was next to Jake with Smudge making sure they werent flanked. when they located their clanmates they started the attack and during the fighting Rusty had to rhink quick as several cats were trying to attack him Bone was among them and he gave Rusty a good scar along his cheek after a long time of fighting he saw his father being attacked by a Bloodclan cat he kater learned was Snake and before Rusty had time to save his father as Snake slit Jake's throat.
Rusty didn't realize he started to cry a little until he snapped out of his thoughts and saw the warriors around his looking at him confused he saw Smoke approach him and placed his paw on Rusty's back.
"It's alright Rusty he's in a better place now. There was nothing you could do."Smoke said comforting him.
"Thanks Smoke. We should get ready for this gathering thing. Bluestar looks like she's about to call the gathering group." Rusty said as he got up.
"Ahh perfect you two are ready I am guessing." Bluestar said.
They just nodded and they got on their way.
"I want you two to stay in the treeline and when I tell you too come out and inform the other clans what you have informed me." Bluestar said as Smoke and Rusty spit off into a dark place near the area they saw a lot of cats. After awhile of waiting they noticed that more cats arrived. After awhile Bluestar yowled and everyone got quiet.
"I request to speak first as I have important information for each clan." Bluestar said.
"These cats can elaborate more on this information." Bluestar said.
Rusty and Smoke walked out of the bushes to the shock of all cats.
"Greetings I am Rusty the leader of peaceclan. I am here to warn you all of a threat to your way of life Bloodclan has been pushing its border with the forest for awhile now and Bloodclan will stop at nothing to kill those who threaten their plans. Bloodclan is ruthless they will kill without a second thought they would eveb kill their own family." Rusty spoke.
"How do we know that Bloodclan is as bad as you say." A cat challenged. This cat was obviously a leader. His words caused murmurs of agreement.
"I will hear none of that sir you haven't had to witness what I have witnessed. Have you ever seen 2 of your friends slowly be tortured until they die have you seen a she cat get blinded for not revealing information to protect her family before being murdured. Have you seen a cat you saw as family be slowly burned to death as your forced to look on. Have you seen your father be killed when you coild have saved him if you were faster. Have you seen your brother get killed and watch as he dies a slow and painful death thinking your next only to be saved at the last second knowing you should have died. I live with the knowledge that I cant save everyone but I have to save as many cats as I can." Rusty said obviously very mad at the leader who spoke out.
"Just this morning 2 cats that I trust with my life were attacked one of whom I saw as a little brother even if we arent related. Head my warning dont trust any cat that wears a collar with teeth and claws in it. If you see a collar with a star though they are friend not foe." With that Rusty finished his speech everyone was speechless as Rusty stepped back into the bushes with Smoke.
Boom chapter 3 done I really like how that turned out I decided to make Rusty a cat who has been through a lot to say the least and I wanted him to have more reasons for wanting Bloodclan destroyed and I like how this turned out.