Chapter 18- Dustypaw

Troutleap had sent him on to go warn ThunderClan. Troutleap was going to warn WindClan of the battle. Sageclaw promised to tell RiverClan and Snakepaw already knew. Dustypaw turned his pelt into a soldi back color so he could sneak through the trees of ThunderClan without being seen. He then caught the scent of Mosspaw. She was on patrol with a few other cats from her Clan, including Treadpaw. Their mentors were each carrying a piece of prey. Using his powers he made an illusion mouse appear to all of them except Mosspaw. They all ran over to the mouse. To Mosspaw he made a snow white lily appear. She walked over to him. "Dustypaw, what are you doing here and what happened to your ear?" Her voice was a quick whisper.

"The Dark Forest is attacking." He then made all his illusions disappear. "I'm here to fight."

The cats, having lost their mouse, ran over to Mosspaw and Dustypaw. Eagleclaw let out a hiss. "What is a RiverClan cat doing here?" His brown tail was swishing from side to side.

Mosspaw stepped up in front of Dustypaw. "He came here to warn us. The Dark Forest is going to attack."

Fallowfur narrowed her eyes. "Is this true?"

Dustypaw nodded. "They've already killed Moonshine, an elder." As if on cue several cats started to attack the patrol.

Treadpaw attacked Dustypaw and the two fought, each turning over the other, ripping clumps of fur out of the others flank. Treadpaw pinned Dustypaw down, her yellow eyes burning into his. "You are dead Dustypaw. I promise you I am going to kill you." She lifted her paw into the air and started to bring it down when she was pulled into the air. Branches were holding her. "What- what is happening?"

Mosspaw came from behind the tree. "You're siding with the Dark Forest, Treadpaw?" Treadpaw let out a hiss. Mosspaw was unfazed. "You're siding with the Dark Forest, Treadpaw?"

"Yes I am. I joined so I could get rid of stupid do gooders that wouldn't kill in battle like you!" One of the three branches holding Treadpaw was released. "Now who said I wouldn't kill?" Mosspaw narrowed her eyes. "Treadpaw you are an evil cat." Another branch let go. "I should kill you."

Treadpaw let out another growl. "Then why don't you?"

Mosspaw let Treadpaw down with the last branch. "I'm not going to kill you because I am not that kind of cat. I wouldn't kill for pleasure or even to get rid of the traitor in ThunderClan. I won't kill. I am not you Treadpaw."

Treadpaw walked up to Mosspaw and looked at her eye to eye. "I'm not you either Mosspaw." Her claws struck Mosspaw and she fell to the ground. "I'm not afraid to kill."

"Mosspaw!" Dustypaw launched himself at Treadpaw while she was still focused on her prize. He pinned her down easy. "You're dead, Treadpaw!" He bit into the she-cat's throat and killed her. He ran over to Mosspaw, there was a huge gash on her throat leading down to her shoulder. Her breathing was labored and shallow. "No, Mosspaw, hang in there."

Mosspaw let out a weak purr. "Hey Dustypaw." She was getting weaker. "I- I'm sorry. I couldn't kill her."

Dustypaw pressed his muzzle to hers. "You'll be fine." I have one chance. He made an illusion to where her throat and shoulder were healed. Please, StarClan, please let this work. Please let Mosspaw get healed.

This is a short chapter but I wanted to end on a cliffhanger. I am almost done with the story. Next were going to see Fernpaw. Sorry for the wait, I needed to update my other story I'm writing but don't worry. I am still writing this one! We're almost done. There is going to be a total of 22 chapters but a prequel and sequel. Let's see how many reviews I can get this chapter.

Mossshine out!