Hello, it's been a long, LONG time. And here's the second to last chapter of Flames of Fury New Skies! I just finished today while at school during lunch, so...not sure if the ending is good or not. Anyways, here's a Wasppaw PoV before we go on to Firegaze for our final chapter. (Appropriate, seeing how she's the first official PoV in the story) The next book (The Jade Destroyer) or the third (You can find out the name by looking at my profile) might have an extra PoV added onto the original three because it'll fit the plot a bit better. More shall be revealed at the next chapter.
Wasppaw padded back to ThunderClan camp, her pelt still bristling. How dare he treat a medicine cat like that? She brooded. But I'm not even a full medicine cat yet- I'm an apprentice. Wasppaw glanced back at the SkyClan-ThunderClan border. Was Blaze doing okay? She'd forgotten to ask her how things were going in SkyClan. Hopefully we'll be able to meet up at the next half-moon gathering.
"It's really quiet without Firegaze complaining every five heartbeats." Wasppaw wistfully sighed. And to believe that I'm missing that arrogant little furball. "She was annoying, but was nice company." Wasppaw continued along the way back to ThunderClan, her paws tingling. But something's really strange about that she-cat…just how did she know about the prophecy?
"Firegaze, are you sure you're good enough to walk?" Wasppaw mewed. Firegaze was gingerly padding next to her, trying not to stumble. "Firegaze." The dark ginger tabby she-cat looked up and stared blankly into Wasppaw's eyes. "Firegaze!" Firegaze shook her head quickly, breaking away from her trance.
"S-Sorry, was staring off into space." Firegaze mumbled hotly. "Come on, let's go." She ran on ahead to the SkyClan-ThunderClan border, her paws thumping on the hard ground. Just what is up with her? Wasppaw wondered. She followed after the SkyClan apprentice, trying to keep up with her. She runs so fast for a SkyClan cat! Soon Wasppaw was able to catch up to her, her paws tingling from the chase. I never want to do something like that again.
"Firegaze, let's take it easy for now. I don't want to die of exhaustion." Wasppaw grumbled. Firegaze rolled her amber eyes and sighed. "What was that all about? And why were you just staring off into space?" Firegaze looked down at her paws.
The SkyClan apprentice shook her head. "Promise not to tell any cat this, Wasppaw. I have visions of the future." But she's not a medicine cat! She's lying, isn't she? "I kept seeing purple skies rising over the horizon and a cat with green eyes glaring intently at it. It's been bugging me a lot, and it won't stop." That's…Featherwhisker's prophecy! But why'd StarClan send it to a mere apprentice instead of SkyClan's medicine cats or Violetstar Then a jolt of irony hit her. I'm an apprentice, too… "The seeing visions thing runs in my family. My kin Stargaze has it, too." It runs in her family…? Something tells me SkyClan's cats are not what they seem.
"That is the prophecy us medicine cats have received. 'The violet skies will arise, bringing forth a pair of green eyes.' Firegaze, perhaps you should become a medicine cat so they'll tell you more-"
"NO!" Firegaze snapped, her eyes blazing like a forest fire. "I have plans to become a warrior of SkyClan, maybe have a mate and kits, and possibly become leader. Plus I can't stand Blaze." Wasppaw suppressed a hiss and nodded. No wonder why Blaze dislikes her so much. She IS annoying. "Becoming a medicine cat would ruin my chances."
Wasppaw narrowed her eyes. "Well fine then, have it your way. Just don't expect any sympathy if something goes wrong." Firegaze unsheathed her claws for a moment, but then sheathed them and continued walking along the border. "And don't act on it, either."
"Medicine cats can't do everything on their own, Wasppaw." Firegaze hissed. "You might want to keep that in mind."
"I can't believe she'd say that to me. It's like all of the younger cats think they know best." Wasppaw growled. "I definitely glad I don't have to deal with one of my own." She closed her eyes and stopped walking, something strange caught onto her nose. Checking the scents, she could smell…SkyClan scent? In the ThunderClan border? Oh, so now they think they can steal our prey, do they? The bushes rustled wildly, soon a silver spotted tabby she-cat burst through the bush. Isn't that…Dove?
Dove bounded right into her, knocking her over. What is wrong with that she-cat? Dove glanced briefly at Wasppaw after getting up, but quickly ran away. Where is she going? Wasppaw's ears pricked to hear some voices from behind her.
"Do you really think she went into ThunderClan territory? That's trespassing, right? Doesn't that mean she'll get punished?" Blaze. Wasppaw recognized her voice at once. What is she doing here? Is SkyClan in danger?
"Yes, she will. For ruining the bedding and trespassing onto enemy territory." Hazel growled, her meow grim. Oh no. Hazel just had to be here too. "Which is absolutely stupid of her-" A snarl cut her off.
"You're the one who got her going! It's your fault!" Who's that? I've never heard that cat before. "So stop getting all irate about her!"
"Shut up, Stargaze! You're only worried about her because you're padding after her. So why don't you stop getting so irate?" Hazel snapped back. They're looking for Dove? That's understandable, but they're trespassing! "Let's go quickly before any ThunderClan cats find us." Yeah, it's not like ThunderClan won't hear us bickering from three fox lengths away! Idiots.
"Wait, Hazel. I smell ThunderClan scent." Blaze mewed again. "We should go back. This isn't our territory anyways."
Hazel growled. "Dove is missing! That's more than enough reason to trespass! They won't mind!" Yes, we will.
"They'll accuse us at the next Gathering and we won't have as many allies! Hazel, we shouldn't be telling you how to do your job!" Blaze hissed. True. "Dove will be alright! Now can we go back and just wait for a ThunderClan patrol so we can alert them at least?"
"NO!" Stargaze snarled. "Dove is still out there, and they'd shred her! ThunderClan or not, she's not safe!" He snapped. ThunderClan is- well, not really if Tigerclaw finds her. "Shut up and be a good apprentice."
"Don't tell my daughter to shut up, Stargaze! Only me or Spiritmask are allowed to do that!" Hazel retorted back. "It's not like you care anyways!" I've gotta step in… Wasppaw padded towards the direction of the voice, her pelt bristling with anger. They have no right to be here anyways! "Wait, Blaze is right. A ThunderClan cat is here."
"That's right." Wasppaw growled. "And you're on ThunderClan territory." Hazel looked as if she was going explode with laughter, while Stargaze and Blaze shared a concerned look. You should be concerned. "Get. Out."
"Oh please, as if a medicine cat apprentice could chase us out." Hazel sneered. Her dark ginger tabby pelt was bristling in anger. Hazel's hazel eyes glimmered hatefully. "We are looking for a Clanmate. Now move." Wasppaw stood her ground. Hazel, you need to get out of here.
"ThunderClan territory. Not SkyClan. Get out!" Wasppaw snarled, baring her teeth. Hazel unsheathed her claws, growling at her. She leaped at Wasppaw, her forepaw in the air. Wasppaw barely dodged, some of her fur shredded off of her pelt. Why're you attacking me?! She wanted to scream, but she couldn't find the courage to say it. Why, Hazel?
"Mom, stop!" Blaze cried. Hazel sharply turned towards Blaze to glare viciously at her daughter. Hazel is certainly unworthy of being a deputy! "MOM!" Wasppaw could barely move in time to dodge Hazel's claws raking her side.
"RRAAOOOWW!" She yelped, her cries echoing through the forest. Wasppaw weakly got up and raced back to camp. She could only hear blood roaring in her ears. I can't let her catch me! Her paws carried her all the way to ThunderClan camp, hoping that Hazel wasn't on her tail. Is she following me? I don't think so. She weakly pushed through the entrance, trying not to stumble. Her breath was short and heavy; dizziness was trying to cloud her mind. I can't pass out.
"Wasppaw!" Wasppaw's attention diverted to her sister Sandpaw, who was rushing towards her. Oh StarClan, no. "What happened?" Her sister's shocked gaze turned to the claw marks on Wasppaw's side. "You were attacked! SkyClan must've done this!"
"What?" A cat meowed.
"SkyClan attacked our medicine cat?"
"They're going to attack the whole of ThunderClan!" A brute, deep voice growled. Tigerclaw. Tigerclaw padded up to Wasppaw. "SkyClan cats attacked you, didn't they?" He hissed. Wasppaw quivered. I don't want to start a fight! But I can't lie to my Clan either…
Wasppaw looked away from them. "It was only one cat." She murmured.
"Who?!" Tigerclaw demanded. Oh StarClan, forgive me if this choice was wrong in your eyes… All of the Clan was staring at her, their eyes either filled with darkness, hatred or lust for battle. "Answer, Wasppaw!" She gulped. I'm sorry, Blaze…
"It was Hazel, the deputy of SkyClan." Wasppaw whispered. Tigerclaw scowled, while Sandpaw dug her claws into the dirt. Everyone began muttering amongst themselves. "That was only one cat!" Tigerclaw ignored her, his long claws digging deep into the earth.
"SkyClan will pay for harming ThunderClan!" He snarled, his tail lashing. "They will regret the day they attacked Wasppaw." Several cats cheered in agreement. Oh StarClan, what have I done?
QotD: What are your thoughts on Hazel, the aggressive deputy of SkyClan?
I enjoy writing her, because she's both loving and harsh. Obviously Blaze grew up with some tough love with Hazel. Of course, Spiritmask balanced it out with his more gentle nature.