I've decided to add to the drama by skipping the Ravenpaw chapter and doing one about ThunderClan.It takes place between Starlight and Twilight (if there is a between, I haven't read the book yet). Hawkfrost and Blackstar are still a major thret.

Firestar watched before his eyes as his Clan prepared for battle. Brambleclaw had rounded up the apprentices, Whitepaw and Birchpaw, and was getting them to secure the camp. Brakenfur was setting another layerof thorns around the nursery, to protect his unborn children. Sorreltail was expecting his kits.

If only Graystripe were here. he thought sadly. he would not appoint a deputy, because he knew that Graystripe was still alive. He just wished his friend would come home soon.

His thoughts were interuppted when Sandstorm came over. Her beatiful ginger fur was fluffed up from the hard work she had been doing.

"Want to eat?" she asked him. Firestar nodded and they carried some fresh-kill over to Highledge to eat. Another flame-colored cat joined them.

"Hello Squirrelflight." meowed Firestar.

Squirrelflight sighed. "Okay." she said, with a glance at where Brambleclaw was with the apprentices.

"You to are still fighting, huh?" asked Sandstorm.

"I wouln't call it fighting, seeing as I am the only one who yells! But Hawkfrost tried to kill off the WindClan leader! And yet, Brambleclaw still sees something in him." she sighed again.

"He'll come around." assured Firestar. "Brambleclaw has always been presured about his father. Tawnypelt left him, and now he discovered that he has other kin. Other kin that share the same problems."

"Hey, are you having a party without me!" said an agitated voice. A hazel tabby she-cat with white paws interjected.

"Leafpool." aknowledged Firetsar with a bow of his head. "Do you have all the nessisary herbs for when the time comes?"

"The time for..?" asked Leafpool, nodding her head in confusion.

"Battle, Leafpool, Battle."

"Oh, that." said Leafpool. "Yep, they're good."

Th family shared a meal together, and then broke apart. Leafpool went off to the medicine cat's den, Squirrelflight went with Sandstorm to the warriors. Firestar remained alone. Brambleclaw sent the apprentices to their dens.

"Brambleclaw, Cloudtail, Brakenfur, and Thornclaw." called Firestar. The four cats padded up to their leader. "I want you to take shifts between you. Two of you at a time, to guard the camp.In additon to the evening patrol." he added. "You are my senior warriors, other than Sandstorm and Dustpelt. I am putting them in charge of leading the patrols. Tomorrow, Cloudtail and Brakenfur will lead the patrols whil;e Brambleclaw, Thornclaw, Sandstorm, and Dustpelt guard the camp."

"Okay." said Cloutail. "Brakenfur and I will take the first shift."

"Good." smiled Firestar. The cats broke apart. Cloudtail and Brakenfur positioned themselves around the camp.

"Dustpelt." Called Firestar. The pale tabby walked over to him. "Take Ferncloud, Rainwhisker, and Whitepaw on the evening patrol. Whitepaw's ceremony should be soon." he said.

"Alright Firestar." he replied. He disappered into the warriors den. Ferncloud, his mate, came out, along with Rainwhisker. Whitepaw soon joined him. After telling Sandstorm to take out the dawn patrol with Ashfur and Squirrelflight, the young ThunderClan leader went to rest.

He awoke to a mixtures of yells and cries. Jumping to his feet, he saw Dustpelt and the remains of his patrol bleeding.

"What happened?" he yolwed, leaping from the Highledge. Dustpelt and Ferncloud were huddled over a gray body. "Rainwhisker." Firestar whispered. "Is he dead?"

"No." said Dustpelt, wincing as blood trickled from a cut on his ear. "We were by the RiverClan border. Hawkfrost was there, and so was Blackstar. They were arguing." the tabby paused as Leafpool pressed so herbs against his flank. "It was dark. They scented us. We tried to go back, because it wasn't a border fight." he gasped. He limbs shook.

"Lie down." coaxed Leafpool. Dustpelt nodded and laid down.

"They crossed the border after us. I told Ferncloud and Whitepaw to go back. Rainwhisker and I held them back. Hawkfrost got Rainwhisker. I got Blackstar." he said. "They ran away when Ferncloud and Whitepaw came back with Sandstorm's patrol."

"You fought bravley." said Firestar.

Dustpelt nodded, gasping for air. Leafpool left Cinderpelt, who was treating Rainwhisker, and rushed over. Dustpelt had lost a lot of blood. He began coughing.

"I cant breathe!" he gasped in pain. Ferncloud pressed herself close to him.

"You'll be fine Dustpelt." said Leafpool. "Just lie still, and consintrate on breathing. Close your eyes."

The tom did likewise. His flank began to rise. His limbs stopped shaking.

"Now eat these poppy seeds." she added calmly. The tabby licked up the black seeds and was instantly asleep. Firestar licked the tom's head. Dustpelt was one of the best warriors of the Clan. If it wasn't for Graystripe, he would make Dustpelt his deputy in a heartbeat.

He went over to insepect Rainwhisker, still thinking about deputies. Sootfur and the pregnant Sorreltail were next to him, grooming their brother.

"He'll make a full recovery too." siad Cinderpelt. Firestar thanked her and went to the Highledge.

"From now on," he announced in a clear voice. "The camp must be guarded at all times. The senior warriors shall rotate duty. No apprentices or kits shall leave the camp without a warrior. No warriors can go out alone. Each patrol must have at least three warriors. A guard will be postioned at the nursery." he said.

"I'll guard the nursery." said Brakenfur. He followed Sorreltail and Brightheart, who was expecting another litter, into the nursery.

"Thank you Brakenfur." said Firestar. At sundown you can rest. Cloudtail will take over." Firestar felt it appropriate to poition his warriors with their friends. Cloudtail was Brightheart's mate, so it worked out. "Sandstorm and I will guard the camp tonight. Brambleclaw, take out a patrol with Sootfur, and Ferncloud. when they return, I want Thornclaw, Spiderleg, Squirrelflight, and Birchpaw to take one out. Those that are on patrol will also hunt. We need to kep all other warriors in camp to denfend it incase of battle." Yowls of agreement rose. Firestar leapt down to guard with Sandstorm.

As the night grew on, Firestar could not stop thinking about the deputy. All of his faith was with Graystripe, but perhaps he would need his faith now. If ShadowClan and Hawkfrost continued to attack, he would need a deputy to back him up.

If Graystripe doens't return in another half--moon, I'll make Dustpelt my deputy. Firestar decided gravley.

He wondered if his Clan could last half a moon.

This chapter was pretty long! I liked writing it. I haven't read Twilght yet. My two sisters get it first. So if there is some incorrect info, I'm sorry!