(So sorry this story got deleted and I hadn't really noticed , but its back up now. I also have had a chance to finish reading Bluestar's Prophesy)

Chapter 4

"Hey Firepaw, Scourgeclaw, Mossflower!" yowled Graypaw. The gray apprentice bounded up to the two newly named cats. "You three were great fighters. Longtail, Mousefur and Darkstripe didn't know what hit them."

"Thanks Graypaw" meowed Firepaw.

"Welcome you three"

"Scourgeclaw, Firepaw, Mossflower"

The cats started to greet the three cats with warm welcoming mewls. Scourgeclaw looked around and noticed that their defeated oppnents weren't in the in the clearing any longer.

"Where did Longtail, Mousefur and Darkstripe go?" asked Scourgeclaw. Graypaw turned his attention to the Scourgeclaw.

"I think they went to Spottedleaf's den" replied Graypaw. "She is our medicine cat. She is responsible for keeping the Clan healthy and taking care of our wounds." Scourgeclaw nodded. A golden brown tom approached the four cats with a friendly wave of his tail.

"Hello I'm Goldenclaw, those were impressive moves you three used." meowed the golden tabby tom.

"Thank you we may have lived with twolegs but, we refused to be fat, lazy, cats that do nothing but lie around and wait for their next meal." meowed Mossflower.

Suddenly a yowl broke through the camp as a young cat raced into the camp. He was black with a white tipped tail. He looked ragged and he seemed to be afraid of something.

"Why is Ravenpaw here by himself? Where are Redtail and Tigerclaw?" gasped Graypaw in shock. Scourgeclaw whipped his head away from Ravenpaw too look at Graypaw. 'Could it be him?' wondered Scourgeclaw.

"Who are Ravenpaw, Redtail, and Tigerclaw?" asked Firepaw. He looked curiously over at Scourgeclaw before focusing his gaze back over to Ravenpaw. Even Mossflower had a curious look on her face.

"Redtail is our deputy" meowed Graypaw " Tigerclaw is one of our warriors and Ravenpaw is Tigerclaw's apprentice." Firepaw nodded and watched as Bluestar came over to stand in front of Ravenpaw. As she walked Mossflower didn't take her eyes of the ThunderClan leader.

"What has happened Ravenpaw?" asked Bluestar with concern. "Where is the rest of the patrol?"

Ravenpaw stood up and yowled out.

"Redtail" Ravenpaw started. "Redtail is dead!" All the of the cats started yowl in shock and disbelief. Ravenpaw waited until the cats quieted down before speaking again.

"We met a Riverclan patrol and Oakheart was leading them." Ravenpaw wheezed a little before he continued. "Oakheart said that he was going to take over Sunningrocks. Redtail told him that any warrior from Riverclan that crossed onto Thunderclan territory would be killed. Then a fight broke out." Ravenpaw slumped to the ground. Scourgeclaw noticed that Ravenpaw had quite a few wounds and must have passed out from the pain.

"Spottedleaf" Bluestar called out. A beautiful tortoiseshell she-cat came over and sniffed at Ravenpaw's wounds before she asked one of the warriors, a brown tabby tom to help her move Ravenpaw to her den. A few moments later a large brown tabby tom with amber eyes came through the gorse tunnel carrying the still body of a dark tortoiseshell tom with a bright red tail. The Clan cats began to murmur amongst each other. Some cats began to wail in grief for the loss of their deputy. Mossflower's eyes widened when her eyes fell on the fallen deputy. For a moment she had a vision of younger dark tortoiseshell tom with a red tail telling her about a mouse he caught. Scourgeclaw however wasn't as interested in the dead warrior as he was the cat carrying said warrior. Scourgeclaw stiffened, his icy gaze fixed on the brown tabby with amber eyes. The tabby warrior dragged the fallen deputy to the center of the clearing and laid his body down. The Clan cats started to gather around the body.

"Tigerclaw, what happened?" Bluestar asked. "Who did this?" The large tabby looked over at his leader and spoke with an unwavering voice.

"It was Oakheart he killed Redtail" meowed Tigerclaw. "I avenged Redtail by taking Oakheart's life I don't think we will see RiverClan on our territory for awhile." The Clan started to groom Redtail's fur murmuring soft words to the lifeless body.

"What are they doing?" Scourgeclaw heard Firepaw ask Graypaw. Graypaw answered that they were sharing tongues with him one last time before he joined their ancient warrior ancestors. Then Graypaw padded forwarded to pay his respects to Redtail. Scourge had not taken his eyes off of Tigerclaw since the tabby warrior had come through the gorse tunnel. He now knew that his earlier thoughts were right. He turned his gaze over to Bluestar and now knew why she was so familiar to him. He decided that now was not the time to confront her or Tigerclaw it was a time of grief. He nudged Firepaw and led him a little bit away from the mourning cats, Mossflower followed close behind, having wrenched her gaze away from the dead deputy, and moved a fair distance away and watched. Graypaw came over to them and explained that Redtail had been a great warrior and was also a mentor to Dustpaw, a young brown tabby sitting beside Redtail's body. Tigerclaw moved away from Redtail and started to move out of the clearing.

"Where is he going?" murmured Scourgeclaw loud enough for only Firepaw, Mossflower and Graypaw to hear.

"He is probably going to check on Ravenpaw." answered Graypaw. "I want to go check on him as well since he seemed to be shaken up badly by that attack." Scourgeclaw and Firepaw nodded and agreed to follow Graypaw into Spottedleaf's clearing where they saw Tigerclaw moving into her den. The four cats padded over and peered into the den. Spottedleaf was crouched beside Ravenpaw placing cobwebs on his wounds while Tigerclaw paced back and forth.

"Well Spottedleaf is my apprentice going to live?" asked Tigerclaw "I wouldn't want him to die after his first battle."

"Of course he'll live Tigerclaw" came the soft purr of Spottedleaf "He just needs rest." Tigerclaw came over to Ravenpaw and nudged him with one of his talon-like claws. Firepaw gasped and muttered something about not wanting to meet him in battle and Graypaw agreed with him 'we may have to Firepaw, if what I am thinking is true then we may both have to face him in battle' thought Scourgeclaw. Spottedleaf shooed Tigerclaw away telling him that Ravenpaw needed to rest. Tigerclaw started out of the den when he noticed Firepaw, Scourgeclaw and Graypaw. He padded over to stand before them."

"Who are they?" asked Tigerclaw as he looked over Scourgeclaw, Mossflower and Firepaw.

"That's Scourgeclaw and his brother Firepaw and their friend Mossflower, they are our newest warrior and apprentice." answered Graypaw

"They smell like kittypets and how can one of the brothers be made a warrior before the other?" Tigerclaw sniffed

"I was born in a earlier litter than Firepaw and I use to be a rogue, I am more than capable of looking after myself" Scourgeclaw meowed with a cool tone.

"And I was taught to defend my territory and catch my own prey." meowed Mossflower with an icy tone her fur fluffing out in annoyance.

Tigerclaw who had been looking at Firepaw turned his gaze over to Scourgeclaw and Mossflower, he stared at them thoughtfully.

"I see well then I will watch how you all adjust to clan life with interest." Tigerclaw meowed as he walked away." Firepaw sat up straighter and Scourgeclaw let his icy gaze follow Tigerclaw's departure. Mossflower's fur slowly flattened against her pelt as he walked away.

"Do you think he liked us?" asked Firepaw. Though she was still irritated by the tabby warrior, Mossflower couldn't help but twitch her whisker's in amusement at Firepaw.

"I don't know honestly he isn't exactly the friendliest warrior to apprentices or outsiders." meowed Graypaw. 'I bet' thought Scourgeclaw.

Ravenpaw who had been lying motionless on the ground opened one of his eyes and looked at Graypaw.

"Is Tigerclaw gone?" asked Ravenpaw.

"Yeah he is gone" answered Graypaw

"You all need to leave, my patient needs to rest" Spottedleaf mewed with an impatient flick of her tail.

"Okay then" meowed Graypaw "We'll see you later Ravenpaw." Graypaw led them away from Spottedleaf's den and headed and back toward the clearing.

"How about I show you three around?" asked Graypaw. Mossflower, Scourgeclaw and Firepaw nodded. Graypaw led them around camp showing them all of the dens. They headed into the elder's den. The elder's greeted the cats and congratulated the three on their new positions in the Clan.

"I doubt these fine cats will have a vigil" meowed Halftail nodding his head toward Scourgeclaw and Mossflower.

"I don't think so either, though Scourgeclaw has been quiet since he came in here I doubt he needs a vigil" purred Dappletail teasingly as she look at Scourgeclaw. Scourgeclaw shifted on his paws a little. Mossflower gave Scourge claw an amused stare. Firepaw looked curiously at the elders.

"A vigil ? What vigil?" asked Firepaw.

"The warriors vigil of course." answered Graypaw.

"It is tradition that newly named warriors sit a silent vigil all night." meowed Patchpelt.

"Oh, why won't they have a vigil?" asked Firepaw a little upset believing the elder's didn't think his brother or friend were good enough for their traditions. Smallear looked at Firepaw and gave him a gentle lick on the ear.

"Calm down youngster," Smallear purred "They only mean that with Redtail's death happening so suddenly it wouldn't be appropriate for him to have a vigil." Firepaw stared at him before nodding in acceptance.

"I wonder when Bluestar will appoint a new deputy?" Smallear meowed.

"Remember when Bluestar was made a deputy many moons ago?" asked One-eye. Scourge glanced curiously at pale gray she-cat.

"I remember it was right after she lost her kits" meowed Dappletail. Scourge then looked at Dappletail. 'So Bluestar had been a mother?' thought Scourge. Mossflower's ears perked up when Dappletail mentioned Bluestar's kits.

"Yes that's right those three sweet furry little bundles." meowed Patchpelt.

"Those poor kits" meoewed Rosetail who shook her head sadly. "And poor Bluestar she had so much sorrow in her life, I think all the sorrow made her the best warrior, the strongest deputy and the wisest leader ThunderClan has ever had."A sad look over came Smallear.

"I remember her smallest kit, Mosskit that leaf-bare tumbling in the snow squealing at me to watch her." he meowed sadly. Scourgeclaw glanced at Mossflower, who had a far away look in her eyes. 'I wonder if that was her' he thought looking at Mossflower's glazed eyes.

"if you don't mind me asking, what happened to her kits?" asked Scourgeclaw curiously, never taking his eyes off Mossflower.

"It was our coldest leaf-bare, and during the night a fox broke into the nursery and stole Bluestar's kits, I remember I was also in the den caring for my first litter of kits." meowed One-eye.

"We searched for days, but we never found them" meowed Dappletail with a long sigh.

"I was worried she wouldn't be the same after that. My mother, Poppydawn, wasn't after my sister died." meowed Rosetail. Firepaw joined Scourgeclaw in watching Mossflower as she seemed to be in a faraway place. Scourgeclaw decided it was safer to move change the conversation to something different.

"So when will Bluestar choose her new deputy? He asked. The atmosphere changed a little bringing their minds back to the fallen ThunderClan deputy.

"She will make her choice before Moonhigh." meowed Halftail.

Smallear spoke about how it wouldn't be easy for Bluestar to chose another deputy after Redtail had served her for so long and Halftail mentioned that the new choice for deputy would be an obvious choice. Scourgeclaw's tail flicked uneasily. 'I hope they don't mean Tigerclaw' He thought to himself.

"Tigerclaw would make a good choice as deputy. I think my brother did a good job as his mentor." meowed Rosetail. Scourgeclaw eyes widened and he looked at Rosetail. Mossflower touched her tail to Scourgeclaw's shoulder.

"What's wrong?" she whispered

"Later." he meowed. Mossflower looked concerened, but group decided to give the elder's some peace and left the elder's den. The sky was dark and littered with stars. Many cats were still mourning Redtail in the clearing.

"Should we pay our respects?" asked Firepaw. Graypaw shook his head

"Only cats who were close to him or knew him should pay their respects to him." meowed Graypaw. Suddenly Bluestar appeared on Highrock calling the cats to her.

"It is time now that I chose a new deputy so I say this now in the presence of Redtail so that he may approve my choice, Lionheart will be deputy." Bluestar finished she leapt from Highrock and padded over to Redtail. Cats began to congratulate Lionheart before going over to Redtail. Scourgeclaw had noticed that Tigerclaw didn't seem happy about the announcement but still came over to congratulate Lionheart. A swift looking tabby padded toward the four cats.

"Runningwind" Graypaw meowed dipping his head in respect to the warrior. Runningwind nodded to Graypaw

"Greetings Graypaw." meowed the tabby. He turned his attention to the other three.

"Greetings I am Runningwind" meowed Runningwind. He looked directly Mossflower and Scourgeclaw. "I'm guessing that you two aren't going to be having a vigil so I thought I would take you to the warrior's den." Runningwind added. Scourgeclaw nodded his head. Mossflower however, for a moment saw a much smaller swift looking tabby kitten flinging snow at a small white and gray kitten. She snapped out of it when Scourgeclaw nudged her a little. She realized that they had been waiting for her to say what she wanted to do.

"Yes that sound fine I am quite tired." meowed Mossflower hoping that would explain why she seemed so out of it. Runningwind nodded in understanding.

"Since Runningwind is taking Scourgeclaw to the warrior's den I will take you to make your nest in the apprentice den" Graypaw meowed to Firepaw. Firepaw nodded and touched noses with his brother and Mossflower, before following Graypaw to the apprentice den. Scourgeclaw watched them walk off before following Runningwind toward the warrior den. Lionheart called Scourgeclaw over to him. Scourgeclaw excused himself from Runningwind before coming over to Lionheart.

"Bluestar wishes to speak with you in her den before you rest" meowed the golden tabby. Scourgeclaw narrowed his eyes

"Do you know why?" asked Scourgeclaw suspiciously . Lionheart shook his head

"No, only that you need to speak with her before you rest." answered Lionheart.

"Very well, will you tell Bluestar that I will meet her in her den?" asked Scourgeclaw. Lionheart gave him a nod and padded toward the blue-gray leader. Scourgeclaw motioned for Runningwind to come over to him. Runningwind and Mossflower came over to Scourgeclaw.

"I'll meet you in the warrior's den." They both gave him curious looks. "Bluestar wishes to talk to me" Scourgeclaw added.

"Okay then I'll make sure there will be a nest prepared for you." Runningwind meowed, before he bounded over to the warrior's den. Mossflower touched her nose to Scourgeclaw's shoulder before following Runningwind. Scourgeclaw made his way over to the Highrock. He slipped into Bluestar's den and sat patiently on the sandy floor. Moments later Bluestar came into the den and sat down into her nest fixing Scourgeclaw with a thoughtful stare.

"Scourgeclaw though you are a warrior I am having you and Mossflower join the apprentices for a few days so that you become familiar with the territory. Do not worry you both will still be allowed to sleep in the warrior's den ." Bluestar meowed. Scourgeclaw blinked slowly and twitched his ear.

"I understand Bluestar, but I have a feeling that isn't the reason you called me in here." Scourgeclaw meowed. Bluestar's whiskers twitched in amusement.

"You're sharp Scourgeclaw, and your right that wasn't the only reason I asked to speak with you." Bluestar meowed . "I am guessing you remember that day in the forest." Scourgeclaw nodded.

"I do, and I remember what he almost did to me." Scourgeclaw said with an icy tone.

"Tigerclaw was young and unreasonable back then, I don't think he even remembers you or what happened that day." meowed Bluestar softly. "I hope there won't be trouble from you over this in the future."

"Why did you allow my brother and I to join ThunderClan if you were worried about a fight?" asked Scourgeclaw

"Because we need strong warriors, but also because I saw how strong and formidable of a warrior you had become." Bluestar held Scourgeclaw's gaze. "I thought that you would make a fine warrior for ThunderClan." Scourgeclaw searched Bluestar's gaze for any dishonesty in her words. When he saw that she was sincere he relaxed.

"I will do my best to be a good warrior of ThunderClan and to not start anything with Tigerclaw." Scourgeclaw meowed. Bluestar nodded then dismissed him. Scourgeclaw backed out of Bluestar's den and looked around the clearing. There were cats still crouched by the fallen deputy. Scourgeclaw guessed that they would lay there with Redtail till morning along with Bluestar. Just as he began to walk off Mossflower approached him. Scourgeclaw looked surprised.

"I thought you were going to the warrior's den." meowed Scourgeclaw. Mossflower looked pass him at Bluestar's den.

"I did, but I wanted to make sure you were alright and I wanted to speak to Bluestar." meowed Mossflower, Scourgeclaw had no doubt that Mossflower wanted to speak to Bluestar. Just as he was going to ask her why she wanted to speak to Bluestar, Bluestar herself appeared .

"Bluestar, may I speak with you?" asked Mossflower. Bluestar hesitated a bit before nodding and leading Mossflower to her den. Mossflower gave Scourgeclaw a nod as she followed Bluestar. Bluestar sat patiently in her nest as Mossflower made herself comfort able on the sandy floor.

"Okay Mossflower what is it you wanted to talk to me about." Bluestar meowed.

"I have one question for you, are you my mother?"

(Whew, Okay I'm going to end it here. Will Bluestar tell Mossflower the truth? Will she lie? Or will she only tell her part of the truth?

Anyway if you read Bluestar's Prophecy or The Rise of Scourge you know what Bluestar and Scourgeclaw where discussing in her den.

The next Chapter will be about exploring the territory. What do you think of Runningwind and Scourgeclaw as friends? I wasn't exactly sure who should be Scourgeclaw's friends but I have an idea of who those friends are.

Scourgeclaw will have a relationship but who do you think it will be with? What kind of relationship do you think it will be? Forbidden? Good? Will he even fall for a she-cat from ThunderClan? Mossflower will also have a relationship but with who? Will I ever stop talking to myself? All thoughts are welcome.

Mossflower will also have a relationship, but with who?

Forgive me if the characters are a little OOC, I know Scourgeclaw is a little out there but I'm trying not to make him too cold.

I know some of you may wonder what will happen between Scourgeclaw and a certain ShadowClan cat, truthfully I'm not sure myself but I have an idea of what I want to do so be ready for that and no it's not Yellowfang though Scourgeclaw will meet her eventually

Okay had this chapter redone because of Rosetail. I completly forgot about putting her in this story. )