Okay, I know there was some confusion last chapter, so I am here to clear it up. The chapter will be below this and the review replies.
1) There are a few cats with the same name, and some of them I forgot to list in the Allegiances, (As in the two Willows, two Scratches, and two Hawktalons)
2) Willow (as in Silverwillow of the Freljord's OC- that Willow) was OOC last chapter, she was supposed to be shy... *whacks self* So she will be shy-er as the story continues.
3) I named the tortoiseshell Coriander on purpose because I didn't exactly like Coriander from Bramblestar's Storm, so I gave her the role of an evilllllll cat..

And onto Review Replies:

CandyHeart13- Thank you! You'll just have to see what happens with that, what is it, love hexagon? Like love triangle, but with so many cats it's not a triangle? Aghhhh I don't even know what I'm saying anymore XD

LakeStream- *spoiler alert* How did you guess? :D

ScipioPB- Thanks! :3

Stream That Flows Around Rock- Yes, evil cats are evil. XD And guess what? I had already chosen a name for Stormpaw and you guessed the first time! :D (Stormstrike) as for Rainpaw, I'm thinking Rainpetal or Rainsong. What do you think?

Silverwillow of the Freljord- :D Thanks! I hope that thing above cleared stuff up.

Pikachudragon- Maybe there will be StormRain in this chapter, maybe not... You'll just have to read and see! :D

Frostdawn- Oh my gosh yes Rainpaw would be the sassiest mother ever XD as for RainxAsh, we'll just have to see what happens with the poll

Amberflame805- Thank you! Mwa ha ha ha ha the battle is coming soon!

XLorienXWarriorsX- Sorry about the rushing-ness, I was kind of at an author's block for that part so I didn't know what to write.

Blacklaybrinth - YAY! Poor Runningpaw XD

ZM- So true, so true!

Dawnlight25-1) :D
2) Aghhhhh I don't know who to choose! Storm or Ash?
3) Here is an update! And here is a cookie for you! And Stormpaw and Rainpaw plushies!

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CHAPTER 15 I AM STILL IN CAPS OH WELL XD

"Great. Just great." Stormpaw muttered. He glared at his paws as Runningpaw chattered non-stop beside him. It had been two sunrises since Willow ad Shauna had joined them, and Runningpaw would not be quiet, with the exception of her sleeping.

"And then I bit the dog's tail! One of the elders said they had never seen a cat so brave! Of course they meant me, because I'm the best cat in the Clan, and obviously it wasn't Lakespots. Even though she leaped on the dog's back and clawed it's ears... still. It was me. Did I ever tell you about the time I..."

"You would definitely get along with Sunpaw." Rainpaw commented, but her mew was lost in Runningpaw's squeal.

"Oh, look! A mouse!"

As she dashed off, Stormpaw meowed, "Let's get out of here."

They quickened their pace and caught up with the rest of the group, who were walking ahead. Flowerstem nuzzled Rainpaw. "Look." She jerked her nose at a huge gray mass that loomed in the distance, getting closer and closer with each paw step. "That's where the mountains start."

Rainpaw looked at them with awe, eyes widening. Her blue eyes sparkled. "Wow." She breathed.

Stormpaw shared her fascination. "They're huge."

Rainpaw glanced at him, eyes full of mischief. "Now I know what a slug feels like. A slug, in the dandelions so snug-"

"-And then it feels the blackbird's sudden tug." Stormpaw joked. (Shout out to whoever knows that reference!)

Rainpaw let out a mrrow of amusement. "How lovely."

Flowerstem fixed them with a half stern, half amused look. "Now is not the time for jokes. We have a serious battle ahead of us."

Rainpaw sighed. "I know, but can't we have a little fun?"

"Now is not the time for fun!" Stormpaw jumped and turned around to see Ashwhisker gazing at him with hostility. What did I do?

Rainpaw sighed again. "Why?"

Ashwhisker turned his glare to Rainpaw. "You heard Flowerstem! We have a battle ahead of us, and we very well could be greatly injured!"

Stormpaw shifted his paws. "No harm is done," He mewed awkwardly.

Ashwhisker narrowed his eyes. "No harm? No harm?! What do you mean no harm-"

"He didn't mean anything!" Rainpaw meowed, a hint of annoyance in her tone. Ashwhisker rounded on Rainpaw.

"Go talk with your own Clanmates!"

Rainpaw's neck fur fluffed up. "You can't tell me what to do!"

Ashwhisker hissed. "You want to bet?"

"Stop!" Flowerstem yowled, glaring at the two cats with such anger it made Stormpaw flinch. "We can't argue now! If we are divided, this mission will have been for nothing! Rainpaw, go walk with your brother."

Rainpaw opened her mouth to complain, then clearly thought better of it. "Fine." She mumbled sulkily and padded ahead.

As soon as she had gone, Flowerstem turned to Ashwhisker. "If you have nothing better to do than argue with apprentices, go guard the back of the patrol."

Ashwhisker had not been as wise as Rainpaw. "Why do I have to while Rainpaw gets off easily?"

She stared at him, nostrils flaring angrily. Stormpaw admired her patience.

Ashwhisker backed away. "Okay, okay, I'm going!"

Stormpaw backed away. "Um..."

Flowerstem lost her exasperated look. "Don't worry, you're not in trouble. It's those two who caused the problem." She sighed. "I wish you well, Stormpaw."


Rainpaw angrily snatched up a mouthful of vole. When she had been sent to Thrushpaw, he had awkwardly asked if he could walk with Lilypaw. Rainpaw had snapped at him, replying that she would rather be alone anyways. Soon after, Willow had come to walk beside Rainpaw, asking her what was wrong. "It's Ashwhisker." She had growled. "He thinks that he's in charge of me. And he's always is there when I'm trying to talk to Stormpaw. It's really annoying."

Willow had narrowed her eyes thoughtfully for a moment, then replied, "I think he is jealous of the friendship you and Stormpaw have. Maybe he thinks you two like each other, and he likes you, so he's taking it out."

Rainpaw had known that was why he had been short with her, but she refused to believe it.

Now she had just finished her fresh-kill, and lay stretched out beside the apprentices and Willow. "Nice weather, for leaf-bare." Willow commented. Now that she said it, Rainpaw realized it was true. The leaves had fallen off the trees, but the grass was only just beginning to thin and there still seemed to be plenty of prey around. The air was cold, but warm enough where they could sleep comfortably without shivering.

"Hey Rainpaw." Rainpaw started, hitting her head on a low-hanging branch. Ow. She turned around and saw Stormpaw staring at her.

"Stormpaw, you nearly frightened me out of my fur!" She exclaimed.

Stormpaw snorted. "Nothing frightens you, Rainpaw. Or out of your fur. It still looks intact to me." He peered closer. "I think. Is that a bald patch I see?"

"Ha ha, very funny."

Stormpaw pressed up beside her. "I'm glad we're on this journey together."

"So am I." Rainpaw purred.

Suddenly there was a flash of gray fur and Rainpaw groaned. "You'd better go."

Stormpaw nodded and backed away.

Moments later, Ashwhisker padded out of a clump of bracken. Rainpaw turned away from him coldly.

"Look, Rainpaw, this might be fast, but I'm sorry."

At once she felt a rush of forgiveness. "It's okay. I was being a mouse-brain anyway."

He sighed in relief. "Thanks." Hesitantly, he touched his muzzle to her ear. "The stars are out."

"Yeah." Rainpaw murmured, looking up at the shining points of light.

"They are so pretty." Ashwhisker continued. "They look like little shimmery snowflakes that were caught up in the sky. Sorry, I'm being mouse-brained." He gave his chest fur a couple of embarrassed licks.

Rainpaw purred. "It's alright. That's not mouse-brained at all."

Soon Rainpaw said goodbye, and bounded up to the circle of apprentices who were already asleep. Willow was with them, resting her tail on her nose. She opened her eyes when Rainpaw approached. "I see you and Ashwhisker have made up." She mewed.

Rainpaw nodded. "Good." Willow closed her eyes again.

Rainpaw curled up at the foot of a nearby oak, pressing up against a root. Soon she drifted off into sleep, peaceful and dreamless.


Rainpaw was bounding next to Stormpaw, excitement rushing through her veins. They raced through between the trees, leaving the group behind and ignoring their calls for them to come back. Rushingwind had announced they were near the mountains that morning, and now all the apprentices were jumping with excitement.

Rainpaw felt the shadows of the trees leave her and the sun warm her back with weak rays. She pounded faster, Stormpaw at her side, until they were both flying over the grass.

"I wonder what the mountains are like?" Rainpaw mewed. "They've got to be huge."

"Rainpaw." They slowed until the were at a steady jog.

"And what is the Tribe like? I hope they don't mind Dustbreeze stuffing himself with fresh-kill."

"Rainpaw?"

"And hopefully we aren't attacked on our way up by those nasty intruders. If they do, I'll-"

"-Rainpaw!"

Rainpaw stopped. "What?"

Stormpaw nudged her. "Look up."

Rainpaw glanced up and gasped, annoyed with herself for not paying attention. Look where you're going, mouse-brain!

But most of her thoughts were directed toward awe and excitement. "They're real."

"Of course they are. What did you expect?"

Nothing like this. "I didn't imagine them to be so... huge."

She had to tilt her head back all the way to see far, but she still couldn't make out all of the snow-capped peaks. The ragged terrain was rock and dirt, with a few scraggly bushes here and there. Further up were wooded areas, providing enough cover for prey. A stream coming down the steep slopes rushed at their paws, the pebbly gray banks shifting with the current.

"Wow." Rainpaw breathed.

Stormpaw nodded in agreement. "We've made it. We're here."

Rainpaw quivered with excitement. They had reached the mountains.

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