Tigerstar's Deputy

by GayCatLuvr321

Tigerclaw's surroundings faded away until all that surrounded him was a forest of flames, and a voice that spoke with hundreds upon thousands of cats forgotten to the mist of time. And as one, they spoke, shaking Tigerclaw and the highrock and the ground beneath him to its roots. "Only the Tiger who can both control and obey Fire can give power to Thunder and Lightning."

11. Clan of Death - Part 1

haha so this is kinda short even though it's been ages soz.

-break-

Fireheart still refused to talk about his feelings to Tigerstar, and the two still stood in an awkward position in their relationship. But that could be addressed at a later date. Tonight was a gathering night, and it was time to see Darkstar again, as well as probably argue some with Leopardstar over sunningrocks.

Fireheart stood by his leader while they led ThunderClan into fourtrees. Fireheart noticed Leopardstar and Darkstar speaking together by the great rock. The ShadowClan and RiverClan warriors also looked a bit… mingled. Fireheart narrowed his eyes at the two newest leaders. He briefly wondered if Tigerstar had noticed when Darkstar and Leopardstar spotted Tigerstar and began climbing the great rock.

Tallstar and Tigerstar joined the two leaders, and after a moment Tallstar stepped forward to speak, but he was shouldered to the side by Darkstar.

"Leopardstar and I have an announcement to make." Darkstar spoke out to the Clans below.

"After much discussion and convincing on my part, our Clans have decided to come together to be joint led by me and Leopardstar. We call ourselves MoonClan." Cats gasped at these words. Fireheart himself inhaled sharply. To name a cat moon was forbidden, as the Moon was sacred.

"We ask that the other Clans join MoonClan as to ensure that all the Clans can finally live together peacefully like they were always meant to." Tallstar hissed at the black tabby's demands.

"As if either of us would ever join you!" Tallstar hissed, moving to stand farther from Darkstar and Leopardstar. Tigerstar's own fur fluffed up. Darkstar simply smiled at the two.

"You will be given a moon to think it over, and if you come to conclusion I-we don't like… well, let's not ruin the surprise." Darkstar smile sickly sweet and jumped down, gesturing for his two Clans to follow him.

After ShadowClan and RiverClan had left, ThunderClan and WindClan exploded in outrage. The two leaders tried to calm their cats as Fireheart tried to think of a way out of this. Just as a cloud began to block the moon above, Fireheart leaped up onto the Great Rock beside Tallstar and Tigerstar.

"Cats of ThunderClan and WindClan!" Fireheart called out, and the cats below quieted. There were still murmurs, but at less volume. Tallstar and Tigerstar looked over to him in surprise and the cloud about to obscure the moon split, leaving light to shine down upon the hollow.

"While this supposed 'MoonClan' wishes for us to join them, we will not because we are warriors who are proud to carry the names of our Clans." A few affirming shouts came from below, but before they could rise, Fireheart continued.

"However, as proud as we are as separate entities, there come times when the Clans must come together to face a common enemy. And in this case if ThunderClan and WindClan attempt to resist MoonClan separately, they will fail. But perhaps together we might stand a chance." protesting mutters and concerned cries once more filled the hollow before Tigerstar stepped forward next to Fireheart.

"I believe that Fireheart is right." the cats below silenced, "ThunderClan and WindClan are both powerful Clans, and if one of us fought RiverClan or ShadowClan by themselves, we would win. But no Clan can face two Clans alone. We do not have to move into the other's' camp, but it might be useful to set up a warning system of sort, so that MoonClan can't take us by surprise." Tallstar mulled over the idea for a moment before turning to Tigerstar and Fireheart.

"WindClan will form an alliance with ThunderClan and I agree to set up a warning system so long as we remain separate, and will not owe anything to ThunderClan." The cats seemed alright with this compromise. Tigerstar nodded at the WindClan leader.

"And ThunderClan will owe nothing to WindClan." Fireheart jumped back down beside Deadfoot, not staying as the leaders came up with a plan of defence. Deadfoot shot Fireheart a thankful glance.

"I'm glad you've done all this for us." Deadfoot murmured. Fireheart purred back.

"If MoonClan attacks ThunderClan you'll be able to return the favor!" Fireheart meowed, and Deadfoot cast a disapproving glance towards ShadowClan.

"MoonClan…" Deadfoot glanced back towards the cats that were preparing to leave.

"I suppose that would make us SunClan." Deadfoot purred in amusement. Fireheart blinked. That… could actually be a good name for the united force that had become of ThunderClan and WindClan.

"SunClan it is." Fireheart said softly, surprising Deadfoot slightly. He then nodded at Fireheart.

"Let's hope the next time we see each other will be here in a moon's time." Fireheart nodded to his fellow deputy as the black tom walked towards his Clan.

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Tallstar and Tigerstar set up a fairly well functioning warning system in case either Clan was attacked, but in the end that turned out to not actually be needed. A moon passed and no signs of aggression came from the borders of ShadowClan and RiverClan besides continued markers.

By the time the next gathering was due, the cats of "SunClan" were tense. They had gathered many warriors and stood together preparing to enter fourtrees. Fireheart stood near the front with Tigerstar, Tallstar, and Deadfoot. As the united Clans entered the hollow they were met once more with the mingled ShadowClan and RiverClan warriors and their leaders standing atop the great rock.

Many cats stood but were ordered to sit by Darkstar who sat smug and powerful next to Leopardstar who looked a little uncomfortable all things considered. Darkstar addressed the cats that had entered.

"So? Have either of you changed your minds? Decided living in peace was better than the constant state of war the Clans would live in otherwise?" Fireheart's fur bristled and many cats around him hissed.

"You could never bring peace to the forest! You threatening to kill us proves that!" Tigerstar yelled out to Darkstar. Fireheart's claws unsheathed and many SunClan pressed together.

"Oh, you assume that I will be the one to kill you, but oh no," Darkstar stood and gestured to the trees behind him. "They will."

Suddenly collared cats started slinking out from the cover of the trees and brush. Their collars were pierced through with teeth and claws—some still covered in blood. As they settled to a stop before the great rock, Fireheart felt fear flood through him.

Since his first dream of the black cat who wore Tigerstar's pelt, Fireheart had been having continuous nightmares about this small black cat with a single white paw and his bloodied collar. And now, at the front, stood a small black cat with a single white paw. At first glance this cat seemed to be nothing more than another cat amongst the crowd, perhaps an apprentice even, but Fireheart knew better.

"ThunderClan, WindClan," Darkstar spoke, a maniacal grin on his face, "I present to you, BloodClan!"

-break-

so, chapter 11 was split up hopefully just into two chapters but it might be split further idk. also, dat cliffhanger tho

reviews motivate me i guess