Sweet! I'm on a roll, apparently. But, I suppose it has something to do with the fact that I finally started posting chapters again. Hope you enjoy!
Yet again, neither FMA or Warriors belongs to me. If anyone even suggests they do, then they must abe a mousebrain.
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Chapter Five: Back in ThunderClan
Al opened his eyes. he appeared to be in an old quarry. Except, it was full of cats. He looked around him, and saw that he and a small golden tom were being guarded by two bats, a white she-cat with ginger splotches, and a cream colored tom. The tom was grouching, "I don't see why Bramblestar had to put us here! We could be hunting right now! But instead, we're stuck guarding two extra mouths to feed!" The she-cat replied gently, "I think he's still grieving, and trying to follow in his old mentor's pawsteps. Do you think that Firestar would've let these two cats go on in the middle of leafbare? They don't smell like kittypets, and they look so cold. And I don't think they'd survive the rest of leafbare alone." The cream tom snorted, "Well, that's all fine and dandy. But I want to know why we have to watch them! Everyone knows that I'm one of the best hunters in the clan! Did you see the mouse I caught yesterday?" The she-cat replied hotly, "Yes, I saw it. But notice how Dovewing caught a squirrel, and not a scrawny mouse!" However, the she-cat seemed to regret her words, "I'm sorry. I've just been so worried. With Greystripe in the elders den now, we need more warriors than ever! And what's worse... It looks as if Dustpelt and Millie are going to be following him soon! I feel like the clan depends on me more than ever..." Al stood up, and looked down at his furry grey body. He looked back up, and mewed hesitantly, "Uhmm... It sounds like you could use some help... Maybe Brother and I could help you out..?" The cream tom snorted, "Just what we need! More cats who don't know a thing about anything!" The she-cat batted his ear, and meowed gently, "I'm not sure if you can. It's all up to Bramblestar. What's your name?" Al hesitated. But soon mewed, "I'm Alphonse, and this is my brother, Edward. We're from Amestris, and we're not sure how to... Er, that is... We weren't always... Uh." Ed woke up, heard his brother, and stood up. He growled in Al's ear, "Shuddup! Don't tell them we aren't really cats! If we do, they'll never trust us!" Al frowned, "Well, okay." He hissed quietly to his brother. "Nevermind. It's nothing, really. So, uhmm.. Is Bramblestar your leader?" The white she-cat nodded, "Yes, he is. Oh, and by the way, I'm Brightheart. And this is Berrynose." Brightheart finally looked at Al, who took one look at her mangled face, and flinched, "W-what happened?" He asked. Brightheart meowed sadly, "When I was an apprentice, back in the forest. There was a pack of dogs. And Swiftpaw and I wanted to go prove it, so we'd become warriors. Swift... Swiftpaw was killed. And I was scarred for life..." Al looked at his paws, "Oh..." Berrynose growled, "If they're going to talk to Bramblestar, it'd better be now." He growled, pointing with his tail to a large tabby tom with amber eyes leaving a den. Brightheart nodded, and beckoned for them to follow her, as she led the way to the tabby. "Hey, Bramblestar. These two are awake." THe tabby stopped, and looked at them. He sighed, and mewed, "Very well." Brightheart led Ed and Al to Bramblestar, who looked at them. He asked, "What brings you to ThunderClan?" Ed and Al exchanged glances, But before Ed could talk, Al spoke, "We were traveling, and we want to join you!" Ed scowled angrily. And Al sighed, thinking 'there's no pleasing Ed! I'm sure he'd much rather run around on his own. But he needs to face the fact that if we ever want to get back to Amestris, we need help!' Bramblestar sighed, "Do you even know who we are?" Al frowned, "Er... No. So, who are you?" Bramblestar rolled his eyes. "I'm Bramblestar, leader of ThunderClan." Al was about to ask what ThunderClan was, but was stopped by Bramblestar, who seemed to guess what he was about to ask, "ThunderClan is a group of cats in these territories, the other clans are RiverClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan. they're constantly getting in fights with the other clans. And we, unlike kittypets such as yourselves, eat raw meat." Alphonse frowned again, and was about to ask what kittypets were, when Ed interrupted him, "What're kittypets?" Bramblestar sighed, "They're cats who live with twolegs." 'Twolegs must be what these cats call humans! Huh...' Al nodded before Ed had a chance to offend them. He asked Bramblestar, "Oh, so... How do you live here?" Bramblestar sighed, and began to explain, "We live by the code, and I'll tell you all about that if you really and truly want to join. We hunt for each other, and we defend each other with our very lives. We are loyal to the clan. And when one warrior, gets too old to fight and hunt. The warrior can retire to the elders den, and live out the rest of his or her life in peace." Al smiled, and mewed, "Sounds good! So, can we join?" Ed glared at Al, who frowned, but said nothing. Bramblestar sighed, "I suppose you can. Well, I guess I'd better call the clan together. Your mentor will explain everything to you." Ed glowered at his brother for a moment. But shrugged. "Alright, whatever." Bramblestar nodded, and leapt onto a large ledge, "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join underneath the Highledge for a clan meeting!" Soon, cats began to gather. Murmuring amongst themselves. Bramblestar spoke with authority, to the whole clan, but seemed to also direct his words to Ed. "By naming apprentices, we show that ThunderClan will survive, and remain strong. From this moment on, until he has earned his warrior name, this apprentice shall be known Tinypaw-" Ed interrupted, "Hey! Who're you calling so small a flea wouldn't fit on him!" Al calmed Ed down, but spoke up to Bramblestar, "I think both Ed and I would like to keep our names the way they are. Thank you though." Bramblestar hesitated. But shrugged, and continued. "Very well, this apprentice, will be known as, Ed." Bramblestar paused for a moment, but finally continued, "Berrynose-" There was a groan coming from the cream tom, he obviously wasn't pleased. Bramblestar glared at him. But continued, "Berrynose, you are now ready to take on an apprentice, you will be mentor to Ed. You have shown yourself a warrior of Arroganc- I mean- Pride, and Dignity, and I'm sure you'll pass on all you know to this apprentice." Al could hear Bramblestar murmur under his breath, "Sort of.." Al looked at Berrynose, who was glaring angrily at Bramblestar. Next, Bramblestar gave Al Ivypool as a mentor. He said she was a warrior of strength and courage. So he assumed he got it okay. He yawned, and looked up at the dark sky. 'It must be midnight already...' He blinked sleepily as Bramblestar padded up to him, "You'll be sleeping over there, in the apprentices den." He gestured to a bramble den with his tail. And Al, because he was tired for the first time, in a long time, simply staggered into it, and fell asleep in a comfy moss nest, next to his brother.
Alright, there's another chapter. I made Bramblestar more acceptant of the idea of Ed and Al because, he feels that Firestar would've done that, and, is honestly still greiving. Also, I can't do personalities so well (if you haven't already guessed that xD). Again, please R&R! I appreciate it! It makes me feel all happy, and I, for one, like feeling happy ^.^
