Disclaimer: I do not own Warriors. Zim, you have head pigeons!
I know, this chapter is PAINFULLY short, and the next one will be short, too. But be patient. The big battle is coming up soon. Just trust in me (there will be a twist). Besides, Badgerpaw learns in this chapter that sometimes, two simple words can mean a lot!
Chapter 16: The Calm Before The Storm
Badgerpaw looked around. She was desperate to please her mentor by showing him what she had learned recently. She first caught a whiff of prey, and whirled around to begin stalking it.
But she realized it was in a tree, and she would have to pursue it up there. She turned around and began to climb an old-looking tree, with some of its bark peeling. Slowly, Badgerpaw began to climb up the trunk, her tail twitching, her paws quiet, even while scraping against the bark a little bit.
Careful…keep your weight balanced…
She made it up another tail-length.
You can see him! You can see that squirrel! Just a little closer!
A noisy rustle was audible a few fox-lengths away from the tree Badgerpaw was in. She was distracted, and let her paw slip. Her claws made a loud scratching noise as a strip of bark fell. The gray squirrel realized Badgerpaw's presence and ran away.
Aw! That was an easy one! Tawnythorn is going to flip…
Badgerpaw jumped off the tree with her head down, expecting to be scolded by Tawnythorn immediately. But when she heard nothing for a moment, she looked up at him. He was turned completely around, his tan and brown striped tail facing Badgerpaw.
"Tanwytho-"
"Shh! Quiet!" Tawnythorn hissed, and lowered into a crouch. Badgerpaw assumed she should too, and crouched as well.
"What is it?" She whispered.
He turned to face her, his bright green eyes locked with hers. "More invaders,"
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Uh-oh. That should spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e for our home clan! Er...my home clan.
Oh, and a happy birthday out to one of my favorite writers, Rosepelt! I'll be watching on the 20th!
Now, review your brains out. All of you. Accepting constructive criticism!