Chapter 16 (continued)
Interrogation, exile and a fight to the death
Starclan showed the three visions of the past and present kits, how they died and what it felt like to die by death berries. They felt the pain of losing a kit and what the queens went through, after the visions they all felt different emotions. Birchstar felt sad for what her sister Spottedears went through, Maplenose was solemn and Mothclaw looked frightened by the fact that Starclan was on Nightpelt's side. "I'd like to inform the clan that my true name is Reaperclaw." He said as the clan quieted down only for the clan to talk in worried whispers about him, "I never meant any harm, and I didn't come here to kill any of you, I just can't stand cruelty to kits or any cat." Mothclaw then spoke and said "Your the reaper Starclan warned me about! Your dangerous and bring darkness and death with you! Reaperclaw shock his head said "When I lost my clan, I tried to find a nice clan to learn more about clan life and how they treat their clan mates but what I found was corruption that was well hidden from everyone. What I bring with me are the memories of my clan, and the truth." Maplenose spoke up then "I agree with Mothclaw, you harbor secrets that could be dangerous to the clan. Don't think we didn't notice that red cat's claw moon on your flank." Falconwind then spoke up "I've seen it glow when we were fighting those rouges." Leafdawn spoke up next "I've seen it glow when a cat dies." Birchstar jumped on to her branch and said "What secret are you hiding!?" Reaperclaw sighed and said "My clan had powers that helped us in our daily lives like hiding in shadows but mine I've learned are both a blessing and a curse as I can sense when a cat is about to die so I can try to save them. My second power only actives in desperate situations or if a clan mate I'm close to dies in battle. That is all." He lowered his head and said "But if you still see me as a danger to your clan then I'll leave peacefully." Mothclaw glared and said "Let him leave? I say we kill him. He's too dangerous to be kept alive." His reply was met by the queens and former apprentices growling at him. "No." Said Maplenose "My daughter has taken quite a shine to him as have the queens and even Starclan has his back, he is one we can not kill." Birchstar nodded her head "I agree with Maplenose, we should not kill him but let him go, there for." She looked at Reaperclaw. "Reaperclaw, you are no longer Nightpelt and are banished from Petalclan if my warriors run into you after sunhigh tomorrow you will then be attacked like any other cat." Reaper looked up at Birchstar as he said "Thank you Birchstar, now I can go home and rebuild my clan.' As he turned away Mothclaw having finally lost it leaped at Reaperclaw and just as Leafdawn opened her mouth to warn him, Reaperclaw turned and slashed Mothclaw on his face and side while dodging. "Mothclaw's gone mad!" Yelled Falconwind as he watched the battle. Mothclaw managed to slash Reaperclaw's eye as Reaperclaw slashed at Mothclaw's face but missed due to blood in his eyes. Reaperclaw shock his head to clear his eye sight and just managed to dodge a swipe to his neck, using his speed to his advantage he jumped on to Mothclaw's back and hung on as Mothclaw tried to dislodge him. Reaperclaw let go as Mothclaw tried to roll on him, They traded blows until Reaperclaw started to tire and got pinned to the ground, Reaperclaw struggled under the big tabby, even battering his belly wasn't doing anything and Reaperclaw couldn't kick Mothclaw off, he was just too 's when Mothclaw went for Reaperclaw's throat to end it, and everyone wondered if it was the end of Reaperclaw but Reaperclaw's Blood Rage activated and he kicked Mothclaw off of him and slashed his belly up to his heart. As he felt Mothclaw's spirit leave his body his Blood Rage faded away and left Reaperclaw victorious and tired, he thought the clan would fear him but he heard a cheer start up from Leafdawn to Falcondwind, to Beaverpelt then to the entire clan even the kits who decided to join in. Reaperclaw posed proudly as Leafdawn ran to his side and rubbed her cheek against him affectionately making him duck his head a bit in embarrassment as purrs of amusement were heard. "Now that Reaperclaw has the battle for his life, he needs to leave now as he's exiled from the clan. Leafdawn has permission to go with him,"He nodded at Birchstar then turned to leave with Leafdawn behind him.
N/A To be continued!