Alright, here is is, chapter eight :)

WARNING! Izumi is extremely OC, and I don't know how Greed is. I should have thought about my choice of characters before putting them in... But I apologize for the late chapter :(

Oh, sorry for any typos, I didn't have time to look it over.

Chapter Eight: Back in WindClan

Izumi glared around her. She didn't know where she was, and as far as she was aware, her company was poor. She recognized that the dark sleeping cat was Greed.

This situation would've been bad enough as it was, but add the fact that she was no longer human...

To say she was angry would be an understatement.

So, when a grey-and-white she-cat approached her, she wasn't all too polite. "Come with-" before she could finish, Izumi interrupted. "Why?" The she-cat looked startled, "O-onestar told me to bring you to Kestrelwing." She stammered. "Why?" She repeated.

"What?"

"Why? Did Onestar tell you why he wanted me?"

"Well... No. But-"

"why should I listen to him then? Why should I leave when I don't have a clue as to what will happen when I do? For all I know he's waiting to try and kill me."

The 'try' stood out in her little speech. This clearly irritated the she-cat. "Now look here! I promise you Onestar is not so cowardly as to summon you, only to kill you a heartbeat later! He wants you because he has something to ask! And for that matter, so do I! What were you doing on WindClan territory! And why-" Izumi hissed rather loudly.

"Before you continue, I have no idea what 'WindClan' is, so I can't tell you why I was on WindClan territory." The she-cat took a breath, lashed her tail, and changed the subject.

"What's your name?" Izumi calmly responded with another question.

"What's yours?" It was clear the she cat wouldn't be able to stand Izumi much longer.

"My name is Furzepelt. Happy? Now please tell me your name."

Izumi thought for a moment, before stating. "No." Furzepelt seethed. "Why not?!"

"I want to know who I'm giving my name to."

"You're giving it to me and Onestar!"

"You don't get what I mean, I want to know the person well enough to be able to trust her."

Furzepelt's hackles rose. "Onestar is a tom! Or are you to rabbit-brained to be able to tell?!"

Izumi sighed. "Fine, take me to him."

Furzepelt seemed quite relieved to hear that she was no longer being difficult. "Okay. Follow me." Izumi followed her behind a boulder, where a mottled grey tom sat.

"Very good, thank you, Furzepelt." He looked at Izumi for a moment, he looked as if he was about to speak, when another tom pushed the cat that Izumi recognized as Greed into view.

Finally, the cat spoke.

"You know, you two caused a ton of trouble. Kestrelflight didn't have many supplies to begin with, and thanks to the injuries that you've caused to Crowfeather, we're nearly out entirely."

Izumi growled, "I don't think that's what you wanted to talk to us about."

The cat eyed her. "Well, in that case you'd be right. StarClan spoke to me about the savior of the our clan, and I believe that they were referring to you two." Greed frowned.

"And what's in it for me?" The other cat stared at him coldly.

"Is it not enough that we've brought you here safe? And are willing to feed you?" Greed rolled his eyes. "I doubt that what you have to offer is worth what we'll have to do. I'll think about accepting your offer."

The mottled tom gave shot him a glare. "I don't think you understand the privilege you are being offered. WindClan doesn't often accept rogues and kittypets. We aren't soft-hearted rabbits like ThunderClan." Izumi sighed.

"Fine, I'll help. But first, tell me exactly where I am, and who you all are." The grey tom sighed. "Alright, I am Onestar, leader of WindClan." Izumi snorted. "Do you take us- no, me, as a fool? I guessed that much, but really, where are we, and who are you? Not names." Onestar sighed again.

"Alright, fine. We are Warriors of WindClan. WindClan is a group of cats, we support each other, and fight for our lives everyday. But at the end of the day, it is all worth it. We are always surrounded by our loyal clanmates. We live the lives that rogues and kittypets can only dream of. And as for where we are? We are in WindClan camp, WindClan territory, we're surounded by opposing clans, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and ThunderClan. We are watched over by StarClan." Izumi thought for a moment, before nodding

"Alright, I'll help you. I'm Izumi, by the way. And this is Greed."

Onestar nodded. "Thank you, Izumi." He turned and faced Greed,

"Greed, I understand that Izumi has decided to help, but what of you?"

Greed considered this for a moment, before sighing.

"I supposed I'll never get back to where I belong without some aid, and I guess I've got to work for it, huh?"

Onestar blinked.

"Alright, thank you. I'll hold a ceremony now."

Izumi stared at him for a moment. "For what?"

Onestar answered. "An apprentice ceremony. You'll get a mentor, and a new name." Izumi shook her head.

"No, I'd like to keep my name, assign me a mentor, but I would like to keep my name."

Greed nodded. "Yeah, I actually like my name."

Onestar looked as if he was about to object, but then he sighed.

"Alright, I'll allow you to keep your names." And with that, he sent them off with Furzepelt.

Furzepelt stared at Izumi for a moment.

"I guess you did okay, you didn't offend him, and that's a start."

Izumi returned her look. "I'm glad to hear that I haven't upset the mighty ruler of WindClan." Her voice was cold, and it seemed to upset Furzepelt. "Why you insolent-!" She was cut off by Onestar, "I have an announcement, gather here." Furzepelt shot Izumi a nasty look, before leading her and Greed to Onestar.

"As you all know, two loners appeared on our territory, now, I have decided to be honest with you. They are a part of a prophecy that will save us, and they are joining WindClan. But, in order for them to learn the habits of the clans, they must be mentored." He paused for a moment, looking through the massive amount of cats gathered. "Greed, step forward." Greed stepped forward, looking bored. "Leaftail, you have proven to be a strong and loyal WindClan cat, you will guide Greed in being a WindClan cat." Greed frowned. "Am I supposed to learn from this scrawny runt?" Leaftail looked as if he was quite close to shredding Greed's ears. "I doubt Leaftail will take such remarks from you." Onestar noted, Greed didn't seem to hear him, as he turned to walk away. Leaftail chased after him, calling out angrily. Onestar sighed. "Leaftail ought to whip him into shape. He doesn't put up with much." He paused before turning to Izumi, "Izumi, step forward." Izumi nodded and approached him. Onestar surveyed the WindClan cats, "Crowfeather, you ha-" a black tom interrupted. "I'm sorry, Onestar, I cannot mentor this cat. I... I need to go and find my son and mate... I haven't any choice. You'll have to find someone else." Many cats glared at him, a couple hissed things like. "Traitor!" And "I knew he wouldn't be satisfied with us, he never has been!" Izumi frowned, "I thought clan cats supported each other, not shoot insults and snide remarks at one another, it's his choice if he wants to leave! And for his son and mate? I doubt there's a better reason!" Onestar stared at her for a moment, he looked thoughtful, "Crowfeather, I respect your choice. You may search for Nightcloud and Breezepelt. If you ever wish to return, you will be welcomed back. As for you, Izumi, your mentor will be Heathertail." He looked exhausted. 'He's old.' Izumi realized, 'but he wasn't acting that way earlier...' A mottled brown tom stepped forward and muttered something to Onestar, who nodded. A light brown tabby she-cat looked over at Izumi. "So you're the rogue responsible for Crowfeather's injuries. You know, his departure would've been easier to accept if we all knew he'd be fine. But with his wounds, there's no saying what'll happen." Izumi sighed. "I'm sorry to hear that. But I would like to point out that he attacked us first." The tabby she-cat shrugged. "You were a trespasser. It was only natural that he'd attack. I'm Heathertail, by the way. I'll be teaching you about the clans." Izumi nodded. "Alright, let's not waste time then." Heathertail nodded back. "We'd best get started immediately."

OMSC! I'm so sorry for the long wait! But hopefully I'll be able to get a new chapter again soon, I'll start working on it immediately, but sadly, with my attention span, it may still be some time before I come out with the next chapter :(