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Time: Day 1

Character: Blossomfrost of OakClan

Ch.4 Resistance

The moss was blocking any light that tried to shine through the entrance, so I had no idea what time it was. The sun could be completely beneath the horizon for all I knew.

It seemed like forever since Breezepaw had brought us our morning meal. We were all laying down, conserving our energy until the toms arrived with our second meal.

"Do you think Snowpaw will bring us out nighttime meal?" asked Skyfrost. "Than I could get the big sparrow. Blossomfrost only got it because Breezepaw loves her."

I let out a short, dry laugh. "You must be really messed up in the head if you think Breezepaw loves me. That mangy piece of crow-food would let me starve if Nightclaw didn't force him to feed me. Do you see those looks he give me?"

Moonfrost picked herself off the floor and walked over to us. "At least none of you have Pinepaw for a mate. You would think I was already Moonleaf by the way he was acting."

Waterberry and Gingerfrost moved over to join the conversation, but Moonfrost growled at them. "Don't even pretend to know what we are talking about. Spottedfire and Thornpaw don't beat you. Go back to your comfortable medicine den where you are fed three meals a day."

The two medicine cat mates turned tail and fled the queen's den. Snakeleaf and Serpentleaf purred from their place across the den. Shadows slanted down their already dark faces.

"You were very good right there," said one of the she-cats. I couldn't tell which because of the lack of lighting. "Maybe you should join our resistance."

The three of us turned to look at them. I even caught Brookleaf sneaking a glance. I could see hope surfacing in their faces as I'm sure it was in mine. The closest thing to a resistance was Breezepaw's two sisters running away, or attempting to run away.

"We'll be killed like Redfrost and Shadowfrost," exclaimed Skyfrost. "I would much rather live here than be dead. Anything is better than death." She shuddered, probably imaging our bodies frozen stiff and plaster in dried blood.

I shook my head at Skyfrost. "I don't know about Moonfrost," I said. "But, I'm all for this resistance. Anything to get away from this prison."

Moonfrost looked all around the den, her eyes capturing everything speck of dust and mislaid hair. The cold pool of water in the corner seemed to capture her gaze. Suddenly, she turned her damp grass green eyes on every she-cat in the den.

"I think you are weakling if you don't want change. Even in StarClan, she-cats are seen higher than we are seen here. If you are scared to join Snakeleaf and Serpentleaf's resistance, you are just resigning yourself for a lifetime of abuse and beatings." Her voice seemed to burrow its way into my very heart.

I even saw tears rolling down Skyfrost's dusty silver fur. The trail of water left clean silver groves on her face. She opened her mouth to speak, but than closed it.

Brookleaf put her tail around her. "I know you are young and naive, but you know to do what your heart is telling you to do. Snowpaw will only get crueler as time goes on. I know you already see the change in him from when you both were kits. He yells more often, doesn't he."

Skyfrost shook her head as she buried it into Brookleaf's golden tabby fur. A small spasm shook her, and tears puddled on the ground.

I moved to pull her from her despair, but Moonfrost pulled me back. "She needs to experience this. If she ever doubts our cause, she'll remember this. She will be with us till the end."

The mention of the end filled me with dread. "We will live our lives free or die trying," I muttered under my breath. "StarClan might not except us, but it will be better in the Dark Forest. At least we will be in the forest than."

A silver face emerged and looked at me with innocent eyes. "What did you say about StarClan?" Skyfrost choked on her tears, but managed to spit out her question.

I looked around at the other cats there. Snakeleaf drew her claw across her throat, and Serpentleaf shook her head. 'Lie,' she mouthed to me.

"Are we going to be honored in StarClan?" she asked me. "Are are descendants going to sing our praises? Will we be remember as saviors forever?"

I looked at the stones to the right of her head, not having the guts to lie to her face. "We will be welcomed into StarClan with the greatest of celebrations. Kits will look into the sky and wonder which star is you soul." The words felt like bile crawling up my throat, but Skyfrost didn't seem to notice.

Her silly smile made me feel even worse. She had swallowed every word I had said. I opened my mouth to tell her it was all a lie, but I heard loud paw steps outside the den.

That was when Pinepaw burst through the entrance. He flung the delicate overhanging moss to the side without a care. I saw Brookleaf scramble to scavenge it. Whatever Pinepaw wanted, at least we would have a comfortable nest tonight.

"Moonfrost," he shouted. His voice ricocheted across the bare stone walls. "I want you to come here right now. We have to talk about something." When he saw she hadn't even turned around, he added more force to his voice. "Now!" he yelled.

Moonfrost quickly whipped around to face him, and I moved to stand beside her. "Did Adderstar give you permission to take her out of camp? I highly doubt that," I snarled to him.

He didn't know half the reason I was furious with him. We were on a breakthrough for she-cat freedom. Moonfrost started the moss rolling, and we were riding on it like the flowing river.

Snakeleaf and Serpentleaf also jumped to their paws. "I can't believe our brother would give permission to you, out of all apprentices. You might be the oldest, but you aren't the smartest. Breezepaw got picked to go fox hunting, not you. "

He drew his claws open and walked towards the sisters. "Breezepaw only got picked because his mentor is the deputy. Also, Adderstar probably wanted be here for my warrior ceremony." His haughty voice was laced with the tiniest strand of doubt.

"So what," laughed Snakeleaf. "That doesn't give us any reason to believe Adderstar is allowing you to take Moonfrost out of camp. That is a warrior's privilege."

Pinepaw finally reached the two sisters who dared insult him and drew his claw across their muzzles. "Adderstar gave me his permission. He said I have to prove that I'm worthy to be a full warrior."

Blood ran down their faces, but they stood strong. "I'll tell Talonfoot that you did this to me," whimpered Snakeleaf. I could see she was fighting to stop the tears that threatened to spill over.

"Talonfoot doesn't care what happens to you," laughed Pinepaw. "To him, you are just a normal she-cat to be beaten and abused." He turned around to leave when he was pushed roughly to the side by the three brothers.

Talonfoot, Jadeclaw, and Patchwhisker walked into the den. Their very presence seemed to intimidate Pinepaw. He tried to hide himself in the shadows that appeared in the corners.

The warriors would have none of that. Patchwhisker jokingly stuck his paw into the shade and fumbled around. Pinepaw must have been embarrassed because he walked right out with his eyes watching his paws.

"Do whatever you want to me," he shouted to the warriors. "I was only doing what Adderstar was telling me to do. The sisters deserved everything I said to them." His voice seemed to dip as Talonfoot started to slowly circle him.

"What were you saying about my mate," Talonfoot said calmly to the apprentice. He walked over to Snakeleaf and slowly ran his tongue over her bleeding muzzle.

Snakeleaf let out a small growl but made no move to get away. I think she was secretly enjoying her mate showing a little care for her.

Serpentleaf backed slowly away from her sister. "She could show a little honor," she whispered into my ear. "That is just the opposite of what we're planning on doing."

"Who cares about Snakeleaf and Talonfoot. We are trying to stop Pinepaw from having his way with Moonfrost." I shouted into the air. The lies and plots were just boiling inside of me. I had to release some steam, or the pressure would become to much.

Talonfoot returned his attention to Pinepaw. "You beat my mate and tried to take your mate on a walk. Get outside now! You don't deserve whatever reward Adderstar was trying to give you."

The apprentice ran out as fast as his paws could carry him. His fear didn't stop him from smacking a fisted paw onto Moonfrost's leg. "You're a lucky she-cat," I heard him whispered as he fled the den.

Moonfrost tumbled into the corner next to Skyfrost. "I thought I would end up like Ivyfrost in the nursery at such a young age. I thought the little freedom I have was going to end."

To my complete shock, Skyfrost was the strong one. "No, Moonfrost," she said with obvious determination. "You won't end that way because we will resist. In the end, she-cats will have the same rights as toms."

Talonfoot and Patchwhisker didn't notice the little speech Skyfrost was giving. They were too busy talking to their mates. Sweet words under laced with threats filled the silence.

Our den would be darker tonight, that was something I could grantee. Nothing else seemed to be certain now. Everything was on the brink of change.

Jadeclaw didn't have a mate though. He seemed to be staring directly at me. His dark blue eyes seemed to penetrate the outer wall I had put around myself as a shield. It felt like he was looking into my very soul.

He didn't seem to realize that Moonfrost and Skyfrost were plotting his very demise. All his attention was focused on me. I gathered my courage and looked him straight in the eye. Blue meet green.

No one else noticed the battle going on between us. The air felt hot and sticky and static was flying through the air. His eyes were bold and daring, but I refused to look away.

I was taken by surprise when he suddenly spoke. "Blossomfrost," he said, still making eye contact. His voice wasn't loud, but all other sound seemed to die away. The dripping of the water and chirping of the birds disappeared. "Adderstar wants to meet with you. Will you please come with me?"

His voice suggested that he didn't care if it didn't please me; I was to come with him because he commanded it. He was the tom, and I was the she-cat.

Talonfoot and Patchwhisker batted their mates away and rejoined Jadeclaw. "Adderstar wishes to speak to you about Breezepaw. He said you life hangs in the balance."

None of the she-cats resisted as Jadeclaw tugged me away. Moonfrost put up her paw and covered it over her heart. 'Stay strong,' she mouthed to me. I just sent a weak smile to let her know that I saw her message.

When I walked out of the den, I took in the beautiful scenery that filled the air around me. I hadn't been outside the she-cat's den for several moons. It felt magical when the slight wind ruffled my white and brown fur.

The sparse sunlight shown through the branches and bathed the clearing in a soft, golden light. I wanted to be a part of this beauty forever. When the resistance ended, I would sit outside everyday and watch the sun set beneath the horizon and sink into the trees.

My dream came to an end when Jadeclaw tugged on my leg. "Hurry up you she-cat," he scolded. "I don't want to keep Adderstar and Nightclaw waiting. I have lived in OakClan all my life. I don't plan to start as a rogue now."

I chocked on the dread that filled my mouth. I was meeting with both the deputy and leader; this was serious. My brain raced through all my memories of Breezepaw as I tried to remember what might have caused this meeting.

Nothing came to mind as we approached the giant cave that served as Adderstar's and Nightoak's den. The giant stone stared down at me menacingly. It seemed to stretch into the sky the closer we got to it.

When we reached the entrance, the three brother stopped. "You are to go in by yourself," commanded Jadeclaw. His brothers didn't say a word as they turned back toward the center of the clearing.

I risked a look back and saw a dark gray head with black and white spots peering from the queens den. Blood dripped from swelling wounds above her solemn blue eyes. Four kits pranced around her paws.

The sight of Blueflower melted my heart, and I promised I would stand strong through whatever punishment the leader and deputy set up for me. I would remain strong for her and her innocent and naive kits. Maybe they could grow up in a world different from this one.

I have a fully completed timeline. If you noticed, I will include the day along with the character. Blossomfrost will be the next chapter again. We might see Breezepaw and than Brightkit. Please review because you know I love reading them.