Chapter 5: The Invasion
Wow, I can't believe I actually managed to write this chapter so soon. My writer's block seems to have gotten better since that last chapter.
Mossmoon: aw, thanks so much. Sounds like a good story, I'll be sure to check that out some time.
Disclaimer: I don't own Warriors, but I do own Bloodpaw (Bloodstar now) Nightpaw, Shadowpaw, and Mr. Coffee! Me love Mr. Coffee!
On with the destruction of the world!
"Twitchy! No!" Jaypaw growled as Twitchy ran around the Medicine cat's den shrieking like a banshee and scattering herbs everywhere. It had been another five days and Bloodpaw still wasn't back! Jaypaw had been stuck with dealing with Twitchy, and his limited patients was running very thin.
"Hey Jaypaw, how's it going?" Cinderpaw asked as she walked into the den.
"Horrible! Leafpool is starting to get suspicious. I don't think that we have much more time before everyone figures out that Bloodpaw is gone.
"Chillax, Nightpaw said that we got a messenger this morning that said that Bloodpaw would be here by nightfall."
"Really? Who was the messenger?"
"Some rouge with dog teeth for claws, he was real nervous looking too."
"Really? What did he say exactly?"
"Not much, just to be waiting for him in that base and be prepared for a fight."
Jaypaw grinned at the thought of a fight.
"Oh, one other thing though, it was kinda weird because he didn't call him Bloodpaw, he called him... Bloodstar."
"Hmm... Oh well, I guess that if you take over the clans you can't go by and apprentice name forever."
"Yeah, well, Nightpaw says that you can bring Twitchy back to the base."
"What if Leafpool comes back and sees her gone? Wouldn't that be a bad thing."
Cinderpaw shook her head. "It won't matter soon antway. We're launching our attack tonight."
"Sweet."
"Just meet us there at twilight, I'll bring Twitchy back to the base."
"Okay, what should I tell Leafpool?"
"I don't know, get creative!" Cinderpaw growled. She walked over to Twitchy and grabbed her by the scruff, then started dragging her out of the den.
The Shadowclan patrol was walking by the Thunderclan border, chatting carelessly.
"I'm telling you, I saw Russetfur! She's being held hostage by Thunderclan!" The tom from before claimed.
"Yeah, right. Are you sure that you didn't injure your head recently?" One of the other toms on the patrol asked.
"I'm telling you that I saw Russetfur!"
"Yeah, and I'm telling you that there is no way that Russetfur is..." The patrol paused in mid step when they saw Cinderpaw dragging Twitchy through the undergrowth on the Thunderclan side of the border.
"Great Starclan! It's Russetfur!" A Shadowclan she-cat gasped.
"Told you! Ha! I told you!"
The three cats stared after the Shadowclan deputy for a long moment, then burst out laughing and ran back in the direction of their camp.
Twilight came swiftly, and Bloodpaw's allies gathered in the base, talking excitedly about the coming battle. Shadowpaw sat in his spot by the podium, twitching worse than Twitchy herself.
What's wrong Shadowpaw? Are you thirsty? Mr.Coffee's voice echoed in Shadowpaw's head annoyingly. Shadowpaw jumped, and cast a nervous glance at Mr. Coffee.
Come Shadowpaw. You know that you want some coffee. Why not have a cup? One cup won't hurt anyone.
Shadowpaw sank his claws into the table.
Don't try to resist Shadowpaw, give in to the power of the coffee.
Shadowpaw snapped and leaped out of his chair toward Mr. Coffee. He grabbed the whole pot of newly made coffee and chugged it, eyes alight with the rich taste.
Yes Shadowpaw, give in to the coffee.
"Hey, Shadowpaw, you okay?" Nightpaw asked, looking at her now coffee stained brother in concern.
Tell her that you are fine, and offer her some coffee.
Shadowpaw blinked in confusion and held out a cup of coffee to Nightpaw. Nightpaw stared at her brother oddly.
"Um, no thanks, I don't need any coffee." She said.
Gasp! Don't need coffee! She is a heretic Shadowpaw, a heretic! Take her out now, before she tries to poison your mind too!
Shadowpaw began to unsheathe his claws. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and forcibly sheathed them once more, fighting the sudden urge to attack his sister. Before Mr. Coffee could do any more damage, Bloodpaw entered the base, and Shadowpaw ran to take his seat.
"Welcome back Bloodpaw." Nightpaw said as Bloodpaw took his spot at the podium.
"Thank you Nightpaw." He said, smiling for some unknown reason. "As promised, I have returned with an army that shall defeat Thunderclan, and everyone else that dares to oppose us!"
The cats cheered whole-heartedly.
"Excuse me Bloodpaw, but, where ever did you find such an army?" Nightpaw asked impatiently.
Bloodpaw chuckled. "Do you remember the stories that the elders used to tell us? The stories of when Tigerstar tried to take over?"
"Yes, who could forget them." Icepaw said with a shudder.
"Now tell me, what was Tigerstar's last plot to take over the clans? What ended up being his demise?"
"Um, he brought Bloodclan to the forest..." Icepaw said and then cut off, her eyes widening.
"Bl-Bloodclan? You brought back Bloodclan?" Cinderpaw practically squealed.
"Yes, I have brought Bloodclan, for I, Bloodstar am their new leader." For a moment, every one was completely silent.
"That. Is. AWESOME!" Lionpaw shouted after a few seconds.
"Heck Yeah!" Jaypaw agreed.
"B-But, what if they turn on us like they did with Tigerstar?" Cinderpaw protested.
"Tigerstar was weakened by his ambition. This plan will not fail. Now, we must prepare for battle. I will divide you into two groups. Jaypaw, Lionpaw, Cinderpaw and Nightpaw will be the first group. You will lead the group of Bloodclanners waiting outside to ambush the camp when I give the word. Nightpaw, you will lead."
"Yes Bloodstar." Nightpaw said.
"Good. Meanwhile, I'll lead the second group consisting of Icepaw and Foxpaw, to bring the second half of Bloodclan to take Thunderclan by surprise while they are fighting with group one. Any questions?"
Shadowpaw raised his hand.
"Ah, yes, you will be dealing with a more... involved order of business..." Bloodpaw leaned in and whispered something in Shadowpaw's ear. Shadowpaw's eyes widened in glee.
"Alright then. Group one, prepare to begin, group two, I want you to wait for me by the abandoned twoleg nest where the rest of Bloodclan is. We attack at moonhigh!
Nightpaw lead her group through the undergrowth, struggling to keep silent even though every part of her body was trembling. They approached the thorn barrier and spotted Cloudtail on watch. This should be easy. The group paused, watching the white and red tom.(A/N: He's red from the scars he got during the WOW era.)
Holding her breath, Nightpaw gave the signal with her tail, and the Bloodclan warriors leaped out of the undergrowth and dashed toward the thorn barrier, nearly giving Cloudtail a heart attack.
"WHAT THE-" Nightpaw pounced on the bewildered tom and rendered him unconscious. The patrol filed into the camp and dove toward the drowsy cats who had been woke by Cloudtail's cry.
"ATTACK!" Nightpaw yowled as Thunderclan warriors realized what was happening. In the blink of an eye, the clearing was filled with the sounds of screeching, and fighting cats.
Bloodstar stood at the opening of the abandoned twoleg nest, his army waiting impatiently to follow him to battle. He waited until he heard the faint sounds of battle coming form the Thunderclan camp, and the signaled for his troops to follow him.
They ran through the forest, swift and silent as shadows until they reached the top and looked down at the chaos below. He led the cats around the side of the gorge and down through the thorn barrier, where they too joined the battle, taking the already exhausted Thunderclanners by surprise.
Foxpaw and Icepaw teamed up to fight against Spiderleg, who hissed in surprise by their sudden attack. Across the clearing, Nightpaw and Thornclaw went head to head, while Cinderpaw fought against Honeypaw, her own sister. The rest of the clan was more than occupies with fighting with the Bloodclan warriors, who were more than a match for them. Squirrelflight and a tabby grey she cat battled furiously. The tabby growled and bit Squirrelflight's shoulder, then smiled as the ginger she cat yowled in pain. Brambleclaw was cornered by two Bloodclan warriors. He pounced at one, biting and clawing with all of his strength, but was defeated when the other Bloodclanner pulled him off and delivered a nasty scratch to his back. Greystripe and Millie were doing well, until Lionpaw came in and defeated them easily, raking his deadly claws down their sides and managing to deliver a bite to Greystipe's tail, while taking Millie down by delivering a hard blow to the head. Things were definitely not going well for Thunderclan.
Berrynose caught sight of Bloodstar and froze, his eyes wide with horror. Bloodstar smiled cruelly, and watched as a a small dart implanted itself in Berrynose's side, and he fell to the ground with a thud.
He looked up on the hight part of the gorge to see where Shadowpaw was hidden, dart gun in paw.
"Victory his mine!" Shadowpaw shouted, when he noticed Berrynose go limp from his dart.
Bloodstar chuckled and surveyed the area. There was only one cat that he was looking for, the one cat he had given orders not to attack. And there he was, cowering on the highledge like a scared kit. Bloodstar ran in pursuit of Firestar, cornering him in his den. He cast a final glance at the battle to see the Thunderclan cats either bleeding on the ground, or trapped by a Bloodclan warrior. He approached the Thunderclan leader slowly, watching his every move. Firestar crouched in the corner staring wide eyed at the demented apprentice.
"Well, well, well. Look at the brave Thunderclan leader now. Is this what a once so proud leader has stooped to? Hiding while his clan is in peril?"
"What do you want?" Firestar asked, voice shaking.
"What do I want? I want peace Firestar, I want the clan to be up to it's greatest potential. But unfortunately, that can't happen with you as leader."
Firestar gasped. "You can't!"
"Oh, I already have. The battle is over Firestar, Thunderclan is mine."
Dun, dun, dun! Hope you liked it. I kinda suck at writing battle scenes. Please R&R.