"Graypaw. Where are the other dens?" Firepaw asked after Graypaw pointed out the dens to him.
"What do you mean? Those are the dens." Graypaw answer back confuses by the question.
"So you all just share one den? It, not just mates who share dens with their kits. Where are the moles don`t they help make new dens around here?" Firepaw couldn`t understand there was no area to have privacy. How can one truly appreciate the bonds of kin without a den of their own?
"We don`t have moles to help us make dens. Once apprentices become warriors they will sleep in the warrior's den with their parents. Besides the queens, no one wants to deal with restless kits all the time. Even then queens need a break as well." Graypaw said to figure out why prey would want to help cats out. And not every cat would want to have to look after kits all the time.
"So is Lionheart your farther? Who your mother? Is she going to take you out soon?" Firepaw asked him a very reasonable question.
"No parent don`t train their kits. Lionheart is just my mentor, not my father. He got his own kits. Until six moon old no kits allow out of camp, or could hunt or fight." Graypaw explain
"So the clan have kits be unless until six moons old. How could they expect you look after yourself if you can`t hunt or fight? Do kit even know how to get to and from camp? No wonder Bluestar need more cats if they treat their like weak kittypets." Firepaw said making a subtle jab at clan teaching to get a reaction. He made sure no one but Graypaw and a big dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes. He might just be the cat Firepaw came to find. He has to test him just to be sure. Firepaw notices the look of ambition in his eyes. While most cats were a force on Bluestar during the meeting Firepaw looked around to see the amount of support the clan was willing to give her. He has seen the tom talk to that other cat Longtail before he challenges Firepaw. No matter where Firepaw look he notices the tom looking at him. So he leads Graypaw close to the tom trying to find his allegiance.
"So you believe our kits are weak. Perhaps, Bluestar may a mistake, and should have chase you always." The tabby said the anger was clear in his voice.
"I made no claim against the clan kits. I merely said you treat your kits like kittypets. Not training them at a young age despite your claims of superior." Firepaw said back calmly
"That is against clan laws to put a kit in dangers" the tabby snarl
"Sorry. Tigerclaw he still learning about our ways." Graypaw said trying to keep Firepaw out of trouble.
"Graypaw why don`t you go by the apprentice's den right now. I want to speak with Tigerclaw to see what I need to learn." Firepaw said trying to talk to the real Tigerclaw alone.
"But- "
"Go. I want to speak Firepaw myself." Tigerclaw said a knowing look in his eyes.
Graypaw look read to argue, but one look at Tigerclaw he quickly trotted off. Tigerclaw look to Firepaw then turn and gesture with his tail for Firepaw to follow him out of camp. He leads Firepaw away from camp out of the ravine.
"So what do you want to know?'' Tigerclaw asked a suspicious enter his eyes
"Why you pretend to follow Bluestar lead like a helpless kit. I know cats like you Tigerclaw you seek power above all else. You kept your eyes on me since Bluestar claim I am stronger than your apprentices. You told Longtail to challenge me. You have ambitions just like me. So tell me Tigerclaw. Who are you really?" Firepaw said telling Tigerclaw his observation.
"Your right. Just don`t think I will be foul either. You came here to claim territory to make your own colony. A cat like you won`t settle for everything less. I know exactly what you`re doing." Tigerclaw said letting the amusement enter his voice a dark look coming into his eyes.
Which was fair he made sure he had Tigerclaw eyes. Intentionally trying to look into the nursery glancing at Tigerclaw as he did so. He may sure to get Ravenpaw and Graypaw to see him in a positive light. It was clear to see he was trying to get the younger cats to support him.
"It seems we both want to lead Thunderclan," Tigerclaw said his long claws unsheathe as he tenses his muscles he could tell the clan that Firepaw try to talk him into killing Bluestar.
"I don`t want Thunderclan, Tigerclaw. I want the lead ear. To be able to make the necessary change. I am on your side Tigerclaw. You help me make a change to Thunderclan and I help you become the leader." Firepaw said making a small part of his plan know.
"You want to know why Bluestar ask you to join Thunderclan," Tigerclaw stated it was a question he knew Firepaw wanted answers. Firepaw just nodded back in confirmation.
"You tell me what you really know about Thunderclan. Your too smart to come here without a plan." Tigerclaw said noticing Firepaw surprise.
"you must stay calm. I will explain everything, but you must keep an open mind about what I say." Firepaw waited for Tigerclaw to nodded in agreement.
"In my territory, there is a cat name Pine formerly Pinestar…"
"Don`t you dare art that unless kittypet up…"
"You promises me you would hear me out Tigerclaw. I am here to answers your questions about what happened. Your father didn`t want to abandon you Tigerclaw but to protect you he must give up his place in your life. Now, are you ready to hear what I got to say?" Firepaw asked Tigerclaw sitting down before Firepaw.
"It was you're farther who told me Starclan wanted you dead. After your sibling dies Starclan and the medicate cat at the time demand you be put to death. It was why he left to protect you. Pine want things to change as well. Starclan demand the death of a kit do you truly wish to follow then? Join me Tigerclaw let remake this clan together."
"After our last battle with Riverclan I went to with Bluestar. I found her speaking with our medicine cat Spottedleaf. I heard her saying a prophecy about you "Fire alone will save our clan". They want you in the clan fulfill the prophecy then they`ll properly force you out again." Tigerclaw said to fulfill his end of the deal.
Firepaw snarls he was willing to move on let the clans deal with their own problems. Firepaw knew Tigerclaw has no reason to lies. Even Pine said that once a prophecy was fulfill Starclan would abound one cat for the next. Now he knew what Pine was talking about. Once his purpose in the clan was done he would be exile. Firepaw jointed out of his through as he felt a body curl around him. He looks to see Tigerclaw curl him giving him a gentle look in his eyes.
"I would do more than join you. I would be by your side to help you step of way. Once I lead Thunderclan you will always have a home here by me. Come let hunt a bit. Well need an excuse for why I took you from the clan." Tigerclaw said gentle tone Fire nodding move hunt to take out some of his aggression out.
Tigerclaw purr in satisfaction Mapleshade told him of the prophecy from Goosefeather. "Who hold the heart and loyalty of fire will save the clans from destroy" Tigerclaw would be the one to control Firepaw. He alone will lead the clans to a new era