Author's Note: Hello there, readers. I know, I know, it's been a while since I've posted a new chapter. But I had to give you a little time to think about what was gonna' happen next, didn't I? I've also been drawing a lot of pictures for this story, so I've been a little distracted. Sorry. I'd also just like to mention the lack of reviews. I have over 300 hits for this story, but only 2 reviews at the moment. I'd like to hear what you readers think of this, it'd help me out. So, typing out. ~HawkAngel13

Chapter 5

Breezepelt POV:

I padded through the Dark Forest, thoughts of Ivypool running through my mind. The image of her dark blue eyes filling with tears kept replaying itself in my mind. I felt bad for her, but I had to go home. I had to get some real sleep for once. I walked up to Brokenstar, and waited for him and Thistleclaw to finish speaking. Brokenstar noticed me, and dismissed Thistleclaw.

"What do you need, Breezepelt?" Brokenstar asked, his head held high.

"I was wondering, since we don't have any training tonight, if I could just get some sleep, instead of being here," I asked cautiously.

"Of course, I'll see to it that you don't wind up here when you go back to sleep," Brokenstar said, oddly kind.

"Thank you, Brokenstar," I bowed my head, beginning to walk away.

I turned, and woke myself up.

I awoke in my nest, and looked around quietly. I noticed that Heathertail's nest was empty, so I stood, and carefully padded over to feel it. It was cold, she had been gone for a while. I followed her scent out of the camp, and it started towards the ThunderClan border.

I was near the ThunderClan border, and heard Heathertail laughing.

"Lionblaze! Quit it!" I heard her squeal softly.

I crouched in the tall grass, silently, and watched as Lionblaze pinned Heathertail to the ground, playfully.

"Gotcha'," Lionblaze grinned, and licked Heathertail's forehead.

"Oh, get off, you big kitten," Heathertail said, batting playfully at his muzzle.

I leaped down, and suprised Heathertail and Lionblaze.

I stood in front of them two, and growled, "Well, well, well, look what we have here. A ThunderClan intruder."

Lionblaze let Heathertail up, and hissed, his fur fluffed out.

"What do you want, you pathetic coward?" Lionblaze said through gritted teeth.

"Technically, this is my clan's territory. You're on my turf," I smirked.

"Shut up, Breezepelt, you don't have the power to tell him to leave!" Heathertail hissed.

"But I do," a deep voice said behind me.

We all watched as Onestar emerged from the tall grass, his amber eyes ablaze.

"O-Onestar," Heathertail said, tail tucked, eyes wide.

"What exactly do you think you're doing? And you," he turned to Lionblaze.

"You better run like a rabbit, back to your territory. And Firestar will hear about this, as soon as sunrise comes," Onestar growled.

Lionblaze dipped his head, and rubbed against Heathertail, then dashed back toward ThunderClan.

"Breezepelt, go back to camp. I wish to speak with Heathertail alone," Onestar said.

"Yes sir," I mumbled, pivoting, and sprinting back to camp.

I settled into my nest, and curled my tail around me. I felt someone's felt brush up against mine, and turned my head to see Sunstrike, fast asleep. I hesitated, and then rested my head on my paws.

I awoke the next day, to the sound of rain. Luckily, we slept in large holes in the ground. So, we didn't get hit with rain, because the holes were under large bushes. Sunstrike woke a few moments after I did. She looked up at me, and noticed close we were. She gave me an embarassed smile, and left the den. I stood, walked out of the den, and stretched, feeling the rain soak my pelt.

Heathertail padded into camp, dropped a squirrel onto the prey pile, and noticed me. She glared at me, as she unsheathed her claws, and trotted towards me.

"I hate you," she snarled, and walked away.

Wintershadow:

I padded out into the pouring rain, the rain running down my thick fur. I yawned, and noticed a group of rabbits gathered in a shallow hole, under a tree. I crouched down, and crept toward them, and targeted a large male. I took one more step, bunched up my legs, and sprang.

"When did you go hunting?" Viperblood asked, his green eyes glinting.

"Early this morning, while it was pouring down rain. So shut up, eat, and be happy!" I said, bored.

"Are you okay? You seem . . . . upset. More sarcastic than normal," Viperblood mumbled with his mouth full.

"I dunno'. . . . . I don't feel so great. . . " I mrowed, confused.

"What hurts?" Viperblood asked, standing up, concerned.

"Nothing I just. . . " I suddenly felt all strength in my legs disappear. I fell to the floor of the den, unconscious.

"Wintershadow. . . . Wintershadow, wake up!" a voice growled.

I feebly lifted my head, and looked up into the icy blue eyes of my father.

"H-Hawkfrost?" I meowed.

"Yes, it's me," he replied, sitting down, his tail curled over his paws.

"D-Did you make me collapse?" I mrowed in confusion.

My father nodded, grinning proudly.

"You can do that?" I asked in horror.

"Yes. Now, listen closely. Our plans have changed. You must go to the clans now," my father said sternly, his eyes narrowing.

"Wh-why?" I asked, managing to stand.

"Because we were waiting for the correct moment. That moment has come. You must journey to the clans as soon as possible, before it is too late," Hawkfrost hissed angrily.

Before I could answer, I was forced awake. I lifted my head, to see Viperblood's eyes widen, and him leap to his paws.

"Wintershadow!" he mrowed, rubbing his muzzle against mine.

"I thought you were going to die!"

"Viperblood, we have to leave now. We have to go to the clan cats," I mewed shakily, standing, and shaking myself.

"Why?" he titlted his head to one side, confused.

"I'll explain on the way, but I can tell you now, the Dark Forest cats have more power than we ever imagined," I meowed grimly.