(Okay I know some people want to know who Goldenclaw is, he wasn't suppose to be a huge part of the story but, he is somewhat important. I will give clues as to who his parents are, I think I will either mention or give clues who his mother is in the next chapter. I will say that he is a full blooded ThunderClan cat.

Okay I was planning on following closely to the book with most things coming from Scourge's point of view but since I had planned on changing a few things I just decided that I'm going to do a lot of cutting so time is going to move quickly. I will also make something's from Mossflower's point of view.

Also I change a few things in The Old territory for ThunderClan and RiverClan. The Tree Cut place doesn't exist it is an extension of ThunderClan territory so there is undergrowth through the pine trees and twolegs don't come there to cut down the trees. Also the farm that is right behind RiverClan Territory is across the street. Where the horses are grazing is more wooded area like another forest.)

Chapter 5

Bluestar looked deep into Mossflower's eyes and could see he determination to know the truth.

"Yes I am." she meowed with a sigh. Mossflower's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected Bluestar to tell her the truth.

"Bluestar, why did you give me up?" Bluestar's eyes narrowed.

"What did Kana tell you?" she meowed.

"Only that it was a harsh leaf-bare and you thought that I wouldn't survive it so you gave me up to save me." Bluestar seemed to sigh in relief. 'Did she think Kana said something bad about her?' thought Mossflower, as her mother seemed to relax more.

"Yes all of that is true. I cared for you to much to let you die so young." meowed Bluestar. Mossflower watched Bluestar carefully. She had the feeling her mother wasn't telling her everything, but decided not to pry any further.

"Will you tell the Clan?" asked Mossflower.

"Would you tell them?" Bluestar meowed watching Mossflower closely. Mossflower thought about it for a moment before answering with a sigh.

"No, being apart of a Clan means being able to trust your Clanmates. When you gave me up you showed that you didn't believe in your Clan to find enough food to feed us during that leaf-bare. I wouldn't want the Clan upset with you." meowed Mossflower. Bluestar's eyes softened.

"Do you hate me for what I did?" Mossflower shook her head.

"No, you only did what you thought was right." she meowed. Bluestar purred softly and moved over to touch noses with Mossflower.

"I am sorry, but I must go and grieve for my fallen deputy." she meowed sadly. Mossflower nodded in understanding following Bluestar back into the clearing. Bluestar walked over to Redtail's body to join the other cats still grieving. Mossflower walked over to the warrior's den just as Runningwind emerged from the den.

"Oh there you are, I finished making your nest. Its right in between Scourgeclaw's and my nest." meowed Runningwind as Mossflower approached him.

"Oh thank you Runningwind will you be resting?" Runningwind shook his head.

"No I want to share tongues with Redtail for a little longer."

"I understand, I'm sure he was a great deputy." She meowed. 'and a great hunter' thought Mossflower as she remember her earlier thought when she saw the former deputy.

"He was, well I hope you have a good rest." Runningwind meowed as he walked past her heading toward Redtail's body. Mossflower watched him go. 'You turned into a fine warrior Runningkit.' thought Mossflower as she pushed her way into the warriors den. She looked around for Scourgeclaw but noticed he wasn't anywhere in the warrior's den. She was about to go back out the nest to find Runningwind when a voice called out to her.

"Over here Mossflower." Mossflower looked over to see Goldenclaw pawing at a he was standing next to. Mossflower made her way over to the golden brown warrior. He pointed with his tail to a nest between two other nests. She meowed her thanks before curling up in the nest. Just as Goldenclaw headed toward the opening of the warriors den Mossflower called out to him.

"Goldenclaw, have you seen Scourgeclaw?" Goldenclaw shook his head.

"No I haven't he walked out of the den a while ago" meowed Goldenclaw.

"Okay well thanks anyway." meowed Mossflower. Goldenclaw nodded and walked out the den. 'Maybe Scourgeclaw went to make dirt' she thought as she curled into her nest.

After Mossflower walked into Bluestar's den, Scourgeclaw walked into the warriors den and began to help Runningwind make his and Mossflower's nests. Scourgeclaw noticed that Runningwind seemed to be making sure that Mossflower's nest was more than comfortable. Scourgeclaw curled up into his nest and started to fall asleep when his thoughts went back to his conversation with Bluestar. Despite Bluestar's reassurances it didn't change what Tigerclaw did to him as a kitten. While Runningwind was still working on Mossflower's nest, he walked toward the entrance. Goldenclaw enter the den as he was coming out.

"Hi Scourgeclaw where are you going?" asked Goldenclaw. Runningwind looked up from his work to look at Scourgeclaw. Scourgeclaw growled inwardly, but outwardly he kept a neutral look on his face.

"I'm just going to make dirt, I'll be back soon." meowed Sourgeclaw. He padded out of the warriors den and looked at the cats that were gathered around Redtail's body. When he was sure that no one was watching he padded over to the spot where he buried his collar after his fight with Mousefur. He unburied the collar and brought it over to a spot where small rocks formed a small cave. A quick sniff at it told him that it wasn't used for anything and hardly any cats came over to this small part of camp. He hid his collar in the small cave then padded over to the warrior's den. Once inside he looked around and spotted Mossflower curled up in a nest of moss between his and Runningwind's nest. He made his way over to the nest and curled up to sleep.

Scourgeclaw blinked sleepily as he felt a paw jab him in his side.

"Scourgeclaw, get up it's almost dawn" a voice hissed into his ear. Scourgeclaw looked up and noticed Runningwind hovering over him.

"Okay I'm getting up" meowed Scourgeclaw as he stretched his long body and shook his pelt. He followed Runningwind out into the clearing. Mossflower was giving herself a wash just outside the warrior's den. She gave a nod to Scourgeclaw before going back to cleaning her fur. Scourgeclaw looked into the sky and saw the sun was beginning to rise. He looked around camp and noticed that Redtail's body was gone and he figured they took it out of camp to bury him. He saw Lionheart speaking with Graypaw before the gray apprentice raced back toward the apprentice den. Lionheart noticed him watching and beckoned him over with a flick of his tail. Scourgeclaw gave a look at Mossflower before making his way over to the newly named deputy.

"I guess we'll see you later?" meowed Scourgeclaw as he turned his gaze to Runningwind.

"Sure you can tell me about the patrol when you get back. I'll save some prey for you." meowed Runningwind. Scourgeclaw nodded to him then padded quickly over to the golden deputy.

"Good morning Scourgeclaw, Mossflower." Lionheart meowed.

"Good morning Lionheart." meowed Mossflower. Scourgeclaw dipped his head in greeting.

"You two will be joining Graypaw, Firepaw, Tigerclaw and myself on a border patrol. Scourgeclaw nodded his head. Hearing that Tigerclaw was joining the patrol made Scourgeclaw uneasy, but he hid his discomfort with a flick of his ear. He noticed discomfort in Mossflower's eyes as well.

"Are you two hungry? You should get something from the fresh-kill pile before we leave." Lionheart meowed. Scourgeclaw shook his head.

"No we're fine" meowed Mossflower.

"Very well we shall wait for the apprentices and Tigercl.."

"No need to wait for me." Scourgeclaw and Lionheart both glanced over at Tigerclaw as he approached the three cats. Mossflower twitched her ear in discomfort. Scourgeclaw's narrowed his eyes as the tom focused his gaze on him.

"Good morning Tigerclaw" Lionheart greeted. Tigerclaw returned the greeting. He gave Scourgeclaw and Mossflower a curt nod which Scourgeclaw returned to him stiffly.

"Good morning Tigerclaw." meowed Mossflower with a slight edge in his voice. The four cats sat waiting for Firepaw and Graypaw to arrive. Tigerclaw growled impatiently and began to pace in front of the gorse tunnel. Lionheart watched him with whiskers twitching in amusement. Scourgeclaw's tail flicked with impatience. Mossflower laid down on the ground. Suddenly a ginger ball of fur and a gray ball of fur came racing over to the entrance.

"We're here" meowed Graypaw. Firepaw's eyes brightened when he saw Scourgeclaw.

"Hi Scourgeclaw, Hello Mossflower" meowed Firepaw. Scourgeclaw couldn't help but twitch his whiskers in amusement at Firepaw. Mossflower purred as she rose to her paws.

"Good morning Firepaw and Graypaw" meowed Scourgeclaw giving each of them a nod.

" Dawn is when training is suppose to start" growled Tigerclaw. Scourgeclaw glanced sideway's at Tigerclaw and glared icily at him. Firepaw and Graypaw lowered their heads and apologized for being late. Mossflower glared venomously at Tigerclaw and looked ready to sink her claws in the tabby warriors pelt.

"Do not be too harsh with them Tigerclaw," meowed Lionheart. He looked over at Firepaw. "Firepaw, you don't have a mentor so Tigerclaw and I will share the duty." Lionheart finished. Scourgeclaw started to say that he could mentor Firepaw, but held his tongue for the moment. Mossflower and Scourgeclaw shared a look. 'I'll discuss it with Bluestar' thought Scourgeclaw. Lionheart rose to his paws and started to head through the gorse tunnel.

"Come on, we should begin our patrol." He called as he enter the tunnel. With one last glare at the apprentices Tigerclaw followed Lionheart through the gorse tunnel. Scourgeclaw glare increased as Tigerclaw vanished from sight. Graypaw headed through the gorse tunnel after Tigerclaw. Mossflower hissed under her breath.

"It was him wasn't it?" Mossflower whispered into his ear. Scourgeclaw only gave her a nod.

"Scourgeclaw are you okay?" asked Firepaw as he gazed curiously at Scourgeclaw. Scourgeclaw glanced at Firepaw before taking off through the gorse tunnel.

"What's wrong with Scourgeclaw?" asked Firepaw. Mossflower shook her head.

"Its not my place to say. Now come before we're left behind." she meowed racing into the tunnel. Firepaw raced after her into the tunnel. They raced up the valley. They climbed over the crest of the ravine. Where the other part of their patrol stood waiting for them. They moved quickly through the forest to a tree shaded area where the ground sloped into a sandy hollow. Lionheart flicked his tail in the direction of the sandy hollow.

"This is the training hollow where apprentices will practice warrior skills." He meowed letting his gaze travel over Scourgeclaw and Firepaw. Firepaw looked excitedly at Graypaw and glanced up at Scourgeclaw. Scourgeclaw gazed down at the sandy hollow and gave a look over at Firepaw. 'It is definitely a good place to train an apprentice' thought Scourgeclaw 'perhaps I can train Firepaw here'.

"Lets go," growled Tigerclaw as he darted into the trees. Lionheart was right on his tail with Scourgeclaw coming up next to him. Mossflower raced right behind Scourgeclaw. Firepaw and Graypaw brought up the rear. They moved through the trees till they reached a narrow Twoleg path.

"Okay Firepaw can you scent anything." Lionheart asked the fiery furred apprentice. Scourgeclaw had already sniffed the air and he had made out the faint scent of a twoleg and his dog.

"A Twoleg and his dog used the path but they have left the area." answered Firepaw. Mossflower purred at Firepaw clearly pleased. Scourgeclaw was impressed by Firepaw and gave him a nod of approval. Lionheart also was impressed and pleased.

"Very good Firepaw." Lionheart meowed. Lionheart lead them across the Twoleg path into a forest of pine trees. Needles litter the ground. The trees stood tall and cover the ground. Scourgeclaw could hear prey scurrying through the undergrowth.

"If we kept traveling in that direction we would run into the Twolegplace, no doubt the three of you know where it is" growled Tigerclaw as he flicked his tail carelessly in one direction while looking at Mossflower, Scourgeclaw and Firepaw. Mossflower's pelt fluffed out in annoyance. Scourgeclaw flexed his claws into the ground but made no comment.

"Come we have more territory to see." meowed Lionheart. He led the patrol further down the pine forest until they reached another Twoleg path and crossed the path back into the oak trees quickly creeping behind the bushes. Scourgeclaw looked back to the pine forest for a moment. He couldn't help but notice that the ThunderClan scent, while present, wasn't as strong as it was in the oak trees, almost as if ThunderClan didn't hunt through the pine forest as often. Scourgeclaw shook these thoughts from his head and focused on the anxiety of the other ThunderClan cats. Mossflower had taken his former position beside Lionheart. Scourgeclaw had taken up the rear and walked silently behind the two apprentices. He overheard Graypaw telling Firepaw that they were approaching RiverClan territory.

"Over there is Sunningrocks" meowed Lionheart. Scourgeclaw peered over at the tall flat rocks.

"That's where Redtail died isn't it?" meowed Firepaw. Graypaw nodded sadly.

"Yes it is, if you breath in deep enough you should be able scent RiverClan from across the river." meowed Lionheart. Firepaw breathed in deeply.

"They are the only Clan who isn't bothered by water and they mainly eat fish." growled Tigerclaw.

"Getting your fur wet isn't so bad." meowed Mossflower as she gazed over at the river. Tigerclaw snorted.

"If you like getting your fur wet then you should go join RiverClan. The next thing you know you'll be eating their smelly fish too." he growled. Mossflower whipped her head around to look at Tigerclaw. She moved until she was nose to nose with dark tabby warrior.

"Just because I don't mind getting my fur wet doesn't mean I'm going to leave Thunderclan and just because you're afraid of getting your paws wet doesn't mean you can accuse a cat of disloyalty." spat Mossflower whipping around so quickly, her tail smacked Tigerclaw in the face. She came over to sit beside Scourgeclaw who touched his tail to her shoulder. Scourgeclaw did his best to hide his amusement at seeing Mossflower hit Tigerclaw with her tail. Firepaw looked unhappily at Tigerclaw. Graypaw eyes were widened in disbelief. Tigerclaw looked ready to say something, but was cut off by Lionheart.

"Lets keep going, we'll head for Fourtrees next." meowed Lionheart leading the group away. Tigerclaw followed growling under his breath. Mossflower huffed a little before bringing up the rear with Scourgeclaw. They moved quickly and quietly down the boundary line toward the direction of Fourtrees. Not long after crossing a shallow stream they came across a slope, that led down to four giant oak trees.

"This is Fourtrees, it is where the four Clans meet in peace during the full moon. Fourtrees is also where the four clans territory meet." meowed Lionheart.

"Then there will be a meeting tonight." meowed Mossflower. Lionheart nodded.

"That's right" meowed Lionheart.

"Windclan lives on the moorland in the territory ahead of us and Shadowclan lives in the darkest parts of the forest." meowed Graypaw. They continued on their journey heading the opposite direction from Riverclan territory. When they the border with Shadowclan Lionheart stopped them again to let three new clanmate a chace to familiarize themselves with the scent of Shadowclan. He brought the trio to the Thunderpath. Firepaw's fur stood on end as a monster drove by. Mossflower flinched and brushed her pelt against Firepaw to calm him down. Scourgeclaw didn't move a muscle, watching with cold eyes as the monster flew pass them.

When they arrived back at camp Firepaw and Graypaw went to get some fresh-kill. Lionheart and Tigerclaw went to tell Bluestar about the patrol. Scourgeclaw and Mossflower went to toward the warrior's den, Where Runningwind was waiting for them with some fresh-kill.

"Hey you two how was the patrol?" he meowed. Mossflower flicked her tail in annoyance.

"It was okay, it would have been better if we hadn't had to go with Tigerclaw." meowed Mossflower. Runningwind looked surprised by how upset Mossflower looked.

"What did Tigerclaw do?" he asked looking concerned at the gray and white warrior. Scourgeclaw decided to speak up.

"He insulted Mossflower by saying she should join Riverclan." Runningwind looked more confused.

"Why would he tell her to join Riverclan?" Mossflower hissed crossly.

"I told him that I didn't mind getting my pelt wet and that it wasn't that bad, than he practically told me to leave." meowed Mossflower. Runnigwind brushed his pelt against Mossflower's.

"I'm sure he didn't mean any of it. Here have some of this squirrel." Runningwind meowed as he pushed some of his squirrel over to Mossflower. She thanked him softly and took a bite out of Runningwind's squirrel. Scourgeclaw bit into a plump vole that Runningwind saved for him. A thought suddenly struck Scourgeclaw as he remembered Fourtrees and the talk of the gathering.

"Are you going to the gathering Runningwind?" asked Scourgeclaw looking curiously at the swift tabby. Runningwind nodded.

"Yes I am, you might get to go to the next one." he meowed looking letting his gaze travel between the two.

"Are Tigerclaw and Lionheart going?" meowed Scourgeclaw.

"Yeah they're going. I promise to tell you about when I get back." meowed Runningwind. Scourgeclaw simply nodded at Runningwind before sharing another look with Mossflower. She gave a sharp nod before going back to eating the squirrel. Bluestar called the cats who were going to the gathering over to the entrance and lead them away. Scourgeclaw watched them go before turning to Mossflower.

"I want to mentor Firepaw, I think I should be allowed to mentor him since I'm the one who started training him."

"I agree, but they know this territory better than we do and they would have a lot to teach him about the Clans." meowed Mossflower. "Maybe after you've been apart of the Clan long enough she'll consider making you his mentor.

"Perhaps, come let's go speak to Firepaw." Mossflower and Scourgeclaw padded over to the apprentice den and called in for Firepaw. A few moments later Firepaw came out of the apprentice den.

"What's up you two?" Firepaw asked as he looked between Scourgeclaw and Mossflower.

"We're going to take you hunting." Firepaw's eyes brighten in excitement.

"When?"

"Now." meowed Scourgeclaw. Turning and heading toward the gorse tunnel. Firepaw bounded exciting after his brother. Mossflower sighed before following the two toward the tunnel. They almost made it to the tunnel the were stopped.

"Hey, where are you three going?"

(Okay I'm going to stop here for now. Who do you think stopped the trio? What do you think Scourgeclaw is going to do with his collar? Mysterious. Also Mossflower doesn't remember Mistyfoot and Stormfur just yet. She also has no clue Oakheart is her father. Kana told her thinks about her mother which helped her remember her, but she doesn't know about her siblings. she will piece that together later. basically Bluestar only told her part of the truth. She doesn't know the true reason Bluestar gave her up or where she would have gone if she had been strong enough to make the journey with her siblings.)