NOTE: I don't own anything warriors other than two of the characters. All credit is given in the Allegiances section.
BoneMeal: Those are very well written chapters. I can certainly understand and feel Tiger's emotions. That's a sign of a great writer. Keep up the good work, Bone!
BooksRCoolYeah: Five moons is plenty of time except when you are trying to escape Trenton's castle. It's practically a fortress, especially for those constantly under his scrutiny.
This is just a random note but I was laughing over the similarities between Blizzardsky/Hamilton and Forestclaw/Burr. They start out really close but slowly pull apart as Blizzardsky continues to push his luck farther and farther, which Forestclaw sees as reckless and stupid. The song "Obedient Servant" fits really well with their story. Not to mention how much Sophia is like Angelica Schuyler, in terms of emotions. Yes…I'm Hamilton trash…
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Reviving Blood
Chapter 13: A Journey of Hope
A screech filled the air. Several Forestclan cats jumped as a silver tabby yowled in fright. There was a streak of silver as the cat dove for cover. Cherryleap sighed before quietly followed the she-cat into the warriors' den. The she-cat was breathing hard. Deep blue eyes were distant with sheer terror…and a little pain. With a purr, Cherryleap rubbed against her. Silversoul froze before recognizing one of her friends. A shaky sigh came from nose. Her bushed tail slowly returned to normal sized. Then she looked sheepishly at her friend.
Cherryleap chuckled lightly, "No sweat. What are friends for?"
Before Silversoul could reply, the red and white patched she-cat walked out of the den. Another sigh escaped her mouth. She walked out of the den into the bright sunlight. Her eyes glanced around her Clanmates. Several caught her eye. Then smiles touched their faces. Autumnfire, one of the cats who had jumped at Silversoul's reaction, unsheathed the claws on one paw and batted at the air. That drew a weak smile from the silver she-cat. Her Clan was with her. None of them would let a hawk touch her. Spotting Nightfur and Aspenfall, she trotted over to them. Both gave her a warm smile. Soon Falconstar and Tawnysong came over. Traveling herbs were in the calico's jaws.
"Our route is set," Aspenfall meowed calmly after she ate her traveling herbs. "We'll set out at sunhigh. Hopefully Bloodfang and Star stay away from us."
Falconstar nodded, "A patrol will see you to the border just to make sure. After that, you will be on your own."
Silversoul rose after swallowing the last herb. Her tongue ran over her teeth as she tried to get rid of the horrible taste. She looked at the massive leader, "I'm sure everything will be fine. Between Aspenfall and myself, we should not get lost. Then there is Nightfur if anything should try to attack. The worst part will be near Trenton's castle. Dogs and cats are hiding everywhere with orders to attack anything that does not belong."
Nightfur rubbed up against her brother and meowed, "We will fine, Falconstar. And we will return with him. Maybe Trenton will be nice enough to send back up as well."
Falconstar sighed heavily, "The second hope will be dashed, I'm afraid. Trenton doesn't seem to be someone who will willing help a group he was just fighting against."
"Doesn't matter. We are after Lightningfur. We won't return without him," Aspenfall growled, claws flexing.
Silversoul grunted in agreement. Then Blossomstorm laid a bundle of herbs at her paws. Nodding, the she-cat picked it up. These few herbs were for emergencies only. A yowl rang out from one of the cats. Forestclan watched as the three padded towards the bramble entrance. Deep blue eyes spotted Otterfoot leaning against Tigerpelt. Honeypaw stood behind her father, eyes wide with curiosity. Several cats cried out well wishes for the trio. Her silver ears flicked backwards as Aspenfall sighed. Deep blue eyes went towards the pure white pelt in the throng. Blizzardsky and Forestclaw were sitting back to back. The white tom wasn't even looking at them. Leafshine, Jayflight, and the younger kits stepped forward to say goodbye to their mother. Cherryleap gave her well-wishes to the two silver tabbies.
Breathing a sigh of relief, Silversoul pulled herself away from the crowd of cats. Aspenfall and Nightfur padded behind her. Cobrapelt, Wolfsnarl, Windhowl, Autumnfire, and Honeyblaze escorted them to the Forestclan border without incident. The black she-cat sucked in a deep breath before stepping onto Twoleg turf. Aspenfall seemed unaffected. Silversoul alone seemed nervous about the land ahead. Her eyes looked towards the sky in fear. Memory reminded her that the nearest cover was beyond sightlines of Forestclan's territory. That meant they were vulnerable to attack from above. Heart pounding in fright, Silversoul stepped across the border. A tingling sensation ran through her body. A snarl pulled at her lips as she forced down her fear. Her Clanmates would never let anything happen to her.
But hawks were the least of her worries…
For Twolegs could be far more deadly.
They reached the first sign of cover as night stretched over the sky. Side by side the she-cats padded. Together they were stronger than anything. Eyes reflected what little light remained. An owl started hooting somewhere in the distance. The three cats ignored it. Ears swiveled as several mice spotted them and raced for cover. The herbs were still suppressing their hunger so the she-cats moved onward. They wanted to continue traveling until Tawnysong's travel herbs wore off. Silently their paws walked over the ground. Aspenfall growled quietly as a damp leaf stuck to her pad. A quick, vigorous shake dislodged it. Silversoul looked up as she judged direction. They were still heading south, as the sun was on their right. Nightfur sniffed the air carefully in search of danger. Nothing significant.
Darkness ruled when they entered another open space. Silversoul hissed uncomfortably. Both of her companions pressed closer to remind the silver tabby that she wasn't alone. Stars dotted the black sky. That made Silversoul smile. She may not believe but it was comforting to think that Starclan was still watching over them. Moonlight turned the swaying grass silver. Deep blue eyes narrowed as she focused. Forestclan needed them to succeed. They needed Lightningfur to return. No matter what, Silversoul wouldn't fail. It was all she could do for the Clan that had taken her in. A glance left and right revealed the same determination on the faces of Aspenfall and Nightfur. These three were searching for hope. They were bringing back a chance of victory…
Even if it was a slim chance.
Sunhigh the following day found the three curled up in the shade of a lone tree. Three sides rose and fell in near unison. Nightfur's black pelt was in stark contrast to the silver tabbies with dark gray stripes. Aspenfall's silver belly turned towards the sky as she rolled. Little birds chirped and sang in the tree above them. Half-closed eyes followed them. Silversoul may be dozing but she was more alert than she looked. Many moons of running and living on her own had honed her senses to an amazing degree. Both ears flicked backwards as surrounding grass rustled. Nothing but the wind. In a few minutes, the silver tabby would wake Nightfur for her watch. A yawn revealed sharp teeth. That was one benefit of traveling with others: watch rounds. A single cat would be to strain their bodies to make a journey like this. Last time she was here, Silversoul had been running for her life from Trenton's army. She was a deserter after all. Trenton would not have taken kindly to finding her again. Her tail flicked irritably. The Twoleg leader, known as a human king, could do whatever he wanted. His men would always back him up. Getting Lightningfur out by force would be difficult, if not impossible. Her memory flashed back to Blackstorm's confession. Then she remembered being trapped under his command. Claws dug into the cool earth. She could understand why Lightningfur sacrificed himself.
A heavy footfall made Silversoul's ears swiveled. Her eyes opened a little more as she studied the grass. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The wind blew past her. Her nose twitched as it caught an unusual scent. Something akin to fox but repelling like a badger. A shadow flitted in the corner of her vision, off to the left. Pretending to be sleeping, the she-cat stretched her back into Nightfur. The black she-cat's tail flicked Aspenfall's pink nose. All three were awake, listening and waiting. They all knew that the others would act in heartbeat. Patience was the key to this game. Patience and cunning. A twig snapped somewhere in the unending grass…
The growl was almost deafening as the creature charged them. Aspenfall and Silversoul darted to either side, giving Nightfur room to roll. Silversoul's deep blue eyes widened as she stared at the hunger animal. It was mostly light brown with a few gray, black, and dark brown patches. Long legs allowed it to stand tall. Powerful hind muscles and small feet told her that this creature was a runner. A hiss escaped her mouth as dark eyes turned to her. Knowledge from experience told her that this creature could either outrun or outlast her in a race. Standing and fighting were her only options.
"It's a coyote," Aspenfall's voice hissed from the other side of the animal. "These damn things are fast and agile. Keep out of those jaws. One bite is an instant death ticket."
Nightfur spat, "Then why wait for it to attack."
Silversoul froze in terror as the black warrior reared on the coyote. Blood flew as her claws ripped into the muzzle. The light brown creature flinched but held its ground. Instinct made Silversoul leap forward. Her shoulder slammed into its side. She was not a second too soon. Powerful jaws barely missed Nightfur's outstretched paws. Quickly Silversoul rolled away from it. Aspenfall leaped between them, claws drawing red lines down its side. A frustrated growl escaped the creature's throat. Then Silversoul's claws ripped into its cheek. Nightfur leaped onto the back and started tearing. Aspenfall, already panting hard, waited on the side for another chance to dart in. Silversoul, however, would not give her the chance. The she-cat was still recovering from her injuries sustained by the Flame cat. A fight like this could kill her. Nightfur seemed to have the same idea. Though nowhere near the coyote's or Silversoul's speed, she was proving to be nigh uncatchable. Every time the creature turned on the wounded silver tabby, the black she-cat would dart in between them and rake her claws through its tan fur.
Finally Silversoul arched her back on the coyote and spat, "Get lost unless you want to make me mad!"
A low growl came from its throat. Then turned and raced away. Nightfur hissed after it. Aspenfall stood behind them. Her ice blue eyes were narrowed into angry slits. Both of her companions looked at each other sheepishly. They knew how much she hated being pushed aside like she was useless. Silversoul gave her an apologetic smile. Nightfur simply shrugged. An exasperated sigh escaped the silver tabby's mouth. Her eyes looked towards the sky.
"It's a little past sunhigh. Since we're all up we might as well get moving," she muttered.
Quietly the two she-cats fell into line behind her. Silversoul's ears twitched nervously as they entered the swaying grass. Both eyes glanced to the sky. Nothing was flying above them. Only a few white clouds dotted the blue. Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to focus ahead. The journey had only begun. For the sake of her companions and her Clan, she had to be completely dedicated to the task at hand. All other worries and fears had to be pushed away. Both eyes narrowed as claws dug into the ground. She had failed to protect her mentor. She had failed to be there for her previous family. No matter what, Silversoul would not fail here.
Three days later, Aspenfall crested a hill and stopped. Her ice blue eyes narrowed sharply. A soft sigh of minor relief escaped. Reaching her side, Silversoul saw the land beyond. Squares of various greens and yellows stretched out before them. Brown wooden structures sat near each square. Smoke rolled into the sky. Somewhere to their right, a guard dog was barking viciously at a trespasser. To the left, further in the distance, was a cluster of these wooden structures. Nightfur let a meow of amazement. Neither Aspenfall nor Silversoul made a sound. Both knew what was before them. Farms and towns. A land changed by Twoleg hands. A place where cats and dogs bowed to Twolegs or were treated terribly. Silversoul snarled and bowed her head. This used to be her world. Now it was a place of haunting memories.
Her voice whispered quietly, "This land truly belongs to the Twolegs. We must be cautious. Trainers will take every opportunity to try and catch us so they can bend us to their will. No one here is our friend. Let's move. We still have a long way to go."
Three pairs of eyes looked to the southern horizon.
Paws stepped into a world none of them loved.
Forestclan
Leader:
Falconstar: massive dark brown tom with black stripes and green eyes, left front paw is white. Nightfur's brother.
Deputy:
Cobrapelt: sand colored tom with amber eyes and white paws. Wildfire's mate. Father of Squirrelkit, Foxkit, and Fawnkit.
Medicine Cat(s):
Tawnysong: white, calico she-cat with deep green eyes. Her chin is black, orange patch on her muzzle and around her left ear, both ears are tipped with black with white in the middle, black tail tip, right eye surrounded in black, and white paws. (Falachen)
Blossomstorm: gray female with dark gray spots and amber eyes. (BoneMeal)
Jayflight: dark gray tom with black patches on his sides and pale blue eyes, blind. Lightningfur and Nightfur's son. Brother of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.
Warriors:
Autumnfire: red-ginger she-cat with blue eyes and brown patches here and there. Mintleaf and Duststripe's sister.
Mintleaf: gray tuxedo she-cat with sky blue eyes. Autumnfire and Duststripe's sister.
Duststripe: sand colored tom with dark brown stripes and green eye (right eye is blind/missing). Autumnfire and Mintleaf's brother.
Nightfur: pure black she-cat with amber eyes. Falconstar's younger sister and Lightningfur's mate. Mother of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.
Rosedawn: red she-cat with white spots and amber eyes. Twin of Flowerspot. Flickerfire's mate. Mother of Ashpaw and Goldenpaw.
Flowerspot: red she-cat with white spots and amber eyes. Twin of Rosedawn.
Willowbreeze: cream she-cat with black and brown spots and green eyes. Mother of Rattleclaw, Sunviper, Birdfeather, and Wishpaw.
Riverbreeze: blue-gray she-cat with a white muzzle, white/gray ringed tail, and hazel eyes. Eaglewing's mate. Mother of Stonepelt.
Eaglewing: brown tabby tom with black stripes and green eyes. Riverbreeze's mate. Father of Stonepelt.
Windhowl: white tom with brown spots and amber eyes. Previously known as Howler. Whispersong' mate.
Skycloud: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes and white tipped ears. Mother of Whispersong and Wolfsnarl.
Ashtree: dark gray she-cat with green eyes and silver flecks and black ears.
Tigerpelt: black tabby tom with ginger-brown stripes and blue eyes. No right ear.
Berrybranch: long-legged brown tom with red-ginger patches and amber eyes.
Barktooth: light brown tom with white stripes and hazel eyes. Wildfire's brother.
Reedtail: light brown tom with black stripes, black ears, black ringed tail, and amber eyes. Wildfire and Barktooth's half-brother. Adopted father of Honeypaw.
Icefur: silver tabby she-cat with ice blue eyes, dark gray stripes, white ears and paws, and white tipped tail. Fishrunner and Streamnose's sister.
Streamnose: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes and white ears and muzzle. Fishrunner and Icefur's sister.
(NOTE: Icefur and Streamnose are the same litter. Fishrunner from previous litter)
Otterfoot: black, gray, and brown she-cat with green eyes.
Flightwish: brown and white patched she-cat with yellow eyes. Mother of Cloudpaw (racer) and Stormwind. Talon's former mate.
Aspenfall: short-haired silver tabby with ice blue eyes. She has long legs that lead to her appearing tall. She's got muscle, but most of it doesn't show. (AlexaMarrinDaughterofPoseidon)
Cherryleap: brown she-cat with patches of red and white, red left paw (front), white tail tip, two colored eyes (left: green, right: amber). (Guest Cat)
Tigerstorm: tom, unruly off-white fur, with striking brown eyes, black strikes down back and face. (BoneMeal)
Flickerfire: tom, short curly red pelt, white on the muzzle and underbelly, green eyes. Rosedawn's mate. Father of Ashpaw and Goldenpaw. (BoneMeal)
Bonefeather: a light gray shorthair with a white chin, chest, and paws. Mischievous brown eyes. Small body with a short tail. Right ear was burned off in a fire, left is chipped at the top (fight with a loner). (BoneMeal)
Hazelsky: silver and white tabby she-cat with darker gray tabby stripes and sky blue eyes. Previously known as Bella. (TheSilveroftheSky)
Wolfsnarl: dark gray tabby tom with black stripes and green eyes, resembles father closely. Son of Skycloud (and Breeze). Whispersong's brother.
Rattleclaw: dusty brown tom with blue eyes and four black paws and black tail tip. Son of Willowbreeze. Sunviper and Birdfeather's brother.
Sunviper: yellow tom with amber eyes, hints of ginger in his pelt. Son of Willowbreeze. Rattleclaw and Birdfeather's brother.
Silversoul (Hawk): large, muscular, but really skinny silver tabby she-cat with deep blue eyes. (SilentLeap85)
Blizzardsky: pure white tom with blue eyes, long fur. Lightningfur and Nightfur's son. Brother of Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.
Forestclaw: dark brown tom with black spots, ears, and paws and amber eyes that glow ominously in the dark. Lightningfur and Nightfur's son. Brother of Blizzardsky, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw
Leafshine: calico with more brown than orange and white with deep, leaf green eyes. Lightningfur and Nightfur's daughter. Sister of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.
Blackstorm: jet black she-cat with light gray stripes that look like lightning and snow-white eyes (Silentleap85)
Stonepelt: blue-gray tom with green eyes. Riverbreeze and Eaglewing's son.
Deersong: brown she-cat with four white paws and blue-green eyes. (BooksRCoolYeah)
Honeyblaze: light golden-sand color she-cat with a cream belly and blue eyes. (silverflame)
Coalsplash: silver tom with white belly, large black splashes throughout pelt, black splash around muzzle and across left side of face, and green eyes.
Stormwind: brown she-cat with gray spots and sky blue eyes, back left leg is badly twisted. Flightwish's and Talon's daughter. Sister of Cloudpaw (racer).
Apprentices:
Cloudpaw: white tom with amber eyes, black paws, and black tipping his ears and tail. Mentor: Tigerstorm.
Ravenpaw: black tom with blue eyes. Mentor: Windhowl.
Dapplepaw: black she-cat with green eyes, white and gray patches along her back and sides, white tail tip. Mentor: Silversoul.
Snowpaw: pure white she-cat with amber eyes. Mentor: Icefur.
Ashpaw: shorthair red tom with green eyes, patches of white and orange on his face, back, and chest, white front left and back right paws, white tail tip, and white belly. Flickerfire and Rosedawn's son. Brother of Goldenpaw. Mentor: Wolfsnarl.
Goldenpaw: short, curly orange she-cat with bright amber eyes, a few white spots on her face and back, white chin and right ear. Flickerfire and Rosedawn's daughter. Sister of Ashpaw. Mentor: Otterfoot.
Wishpaw: white she-cat with black chest, muzzle, and black paws, pale gray stripes on her back, pale blue eyes (Falachen). Mentor: Bonefeather.
Honeypaw: a sand-ginger she-cat with pale tan stripes, white paws, and green eyes. Adopted daughter of Reedtail. Mentor: Leafshine.
Bearpaw: massive dark brown tom with amber eyes and tan chest. Mentor: Barktooth
Queens and Kits:
Wildfire: orange she-cat with green eyes and white back left paw. Barktooth's sister. Cobrapelt's mate. Mother of Squirrelkit (orange she-cat with sandy chest and stomach, amber eyes), Foxkit (pale orange tom with sandy-colored stripes, four white paws, and green eyes), and Fawnkit (brown she-cat with dark paws, white spots, and amber eyes).
Whispersong: pale gray she-cat with amber eyes, black tipped ears, and black tipped tail. Daughter of Skycloud (and Breeze). Wolfsnarl's sister. Windhowl's mate. Pregnant
Elders:
Crow: black tom with amber eyes, white muzzle, white tipped ears and tail.
Badger: black and white patched tom with faint gray stripes and green eyes.
Cats outside the Clan:
Bloodfang: jet black she-cat with deep, emerald green eyes and long, jagged, deadly claws and fangs. (SilentLeap85)
Star: white she-cat with small black spots on her back and sides, both front paws are black, dark gray tail-tip, and ice blue eyes.
Snow: white she-cat with short-hair, normal-sized tail, yellow eyes, and black ear tips. (Snowshadow)
The Flames (various cats) (BoneMeal)
Lightningfur: pure white tom with deep blue eyes, long legs that make him tall, and a long, flexible tail. Nightfur's mate. Father of Blizzardsky, Forestclaw, Leafshine, Jayflight, Cloudpaw, Ravenpaw, Dapplepaw, and Snowpaw.
Starclan:
Comet: faint black tom with orange and white stripes that swirl, white paws and nose, and hazel eyes. Ancestor of Falconstar. Cause of Death: old age.
Light: faint pale yellow (looks white) she-cat with sky blue eyes, white paws, and a black tip on right ear. Ancestor of Berrybranch. Cause of Death: exhaustion/old age
Wave: faint blue-gray she-cat with deep blue eyes, white chest and stomach, and slightly darker patches of gray scattered along back and sides. Ancestor of Riverbreeze. Cause of Death: exhaustion/starvation.
Samson: white tom with black, swirling stripes, pink nose, and blue eyes. Lightningfur's mentor. Cause of Death: throat sliced open.
Patch: small russet-colored tom with faint splashes of ginger and brown, four white paws, and bright green eyes. Lightningfur's second apprentice. Cause of Death: drowning.
Coral: calico she-cat with green eyes. Patches of brown mix with the black, white, and orange. White left ear with an orange tip. Right ear is brown and black patched. Large black spot covers her right eye, traveling back around the ear, to the back of her head. Orange flecks surround left eye. Brown spot on muzzle (near nose) and brown tail tip. Right front paw is black. Left front paw is white with an orange toe. Both back paws are patched black, orange, and white. White belly. Cause of Death: paw swipe from fox attack to her stomach.
Sophia: white she-cat with large, ginger spots and blue eyes. Lightningfur's first love. Cause of Death: cut open from throat to tail across the stomach.
Unnamed kit (Cloud): white tom with deep blue eyes, ginger spot on his muzzle and ginger tail tip. Cause of Death: mother's death, never lived.
Breeze: dark gray with black stripes and amber eyes. Father of Wolfsnarl and Whispersong. Skycloud's former mate. Cause of Death: hunting dog attack.
Twig: a brown tom with a white chest and stomach and green eyes. Tawnysong's father. Cause of Death: greencough.
Talon: gray tom with flecks of white and sky blue eyes. Father of Cloudpaw and Stormpaw. Flightwish's former mate. Cause of Death: rat-bite infection.
Bear: small white tom with amber eyes, black stripes, and brown spots. Falconstar's and Nightfur's father. Cause of Death: falling from a tree during a fight.
Whisper: small pure black she-cat with amber eyes. Falconstar's and Nightfur's mother. Cause of Death: fight with a rogue.
Ancestor of Aspenfall: silver she-cat with amber eyes. Scars cover her entire body. Cause of Death: unknown.
Timberclaw: black and brown patched tom with brown eyes and broken jaw. Willowbreeze's former mate. Cause of Death: hit in the head by a Twoleg boulder.
Dustflight: jet black tom with amber eyes, small body, short, shorthair, tail tabby style. (BoneMeal). Cause of Death: rockslide, saving Flickerfire.
Birdfeather: gray, brown, and black patched tom with brown eyes. Son of Willowbreeze. Rattleclaw and Sunviper's brother. Cause of Death: bite to the spine, saving Blizzardsky.
Branch: black tom with white spots. Cause of Death: hunting dog attack. (BoneMeal)
Cloudpaw (Cloudracer): white tom with patches of pale gray and amber eyes. Flightwish's and Talon's son. Brother of Stormwind. Cause of Death: falling into the gorge, protecting Stormwind from dog attack.
Fishrunner: silver she-cat with amber eyes. Icefur and Streamnose's older sister. Cause of Death: Twoleg hunting trap, lost her head.
Dark Forest:
Oak: massive brown tom with patches of red and black and amber eyes. Lightningfur's first apprentice and enemy. Cause of Death: throat cut by Lightningfur.
Ancients:
Ancient Tom: a white tom with black stripes covering his back, black line flowing from nose to back of head, fluffy white tail, and bright green eyes.
Ancient She-cat: tortoiseshell she-cat with various shades of red, orange, and gray and deep blue eyes. Stomach is white. Top of tail is black while the bottom is spotted. Long legs.
