Sorry, it took so long for the update. I'll try to update more often.


Several days had passed since ThunderClan's six newest members had become apprentices. Rosepaw and Toadpaw were finally having their assessment, and if it went well they would be warriors at sunset. First came the solo hunting mission, then came the fighting skills assessment, and finally a border patrol with Sandstorm, Sorreltail, Brambleclaw, and Maplepaw. Briarpaw, Bumblepaw, and Blossompaw were taking the other border with their mentors. Eaglepaw, Nightpaw, Goldenpaw, and Lightpaw were battle training together and Graypaw was being shown the different herbs by Jayfeather.

"I'm so excited! I think I'll hunt near the Sky Oak. There's always prey there." mewed Rosepaw.

"That's a good idea. I'm going to hunt near the abandoned twoleg nest. It's always full of mice." replied Toadpaw.

"Yeah, but what's the point of being assessed if you're going for a hunt as easy as that? You don't need any skill to hunt there." argued Rosepaw.

"I can't fail! Besides, Sandstorm already knows I can hunt well. And I really want to be a warrior!"

"That's enough, you two. Are you ready?" asked Sandstorm.

"Yes." answered Rosepaw and Toadpaw together.

"Good. Take your time. You have until sunhigh." meowed Sandstorm. Rosepaw and Toadpaw both raced out of camp anyway. Sandstorm quickly followed Toadpaw while Sorreltail raced after Rosepaw. Rosepaw slowed as she entered the forest. She sniffed around searching for any prey on her way to the Sky Oak. She noticed a small motion around the roots of a tree and tasted the air. Mouse! Rosepaw began stalking the tiny creature, remembering to keep her pawsteps light. Almost there! Suddenly, Rosepaw heard another cat running nearby. So did the mouse. It raced back into its burrow. Rosepaw growled. Whoever had cost her that mouse would pay. She raced after the strange cat, then caught its scent. WindClan! On ThunderClan territory! Rosepaw ran as fast as she could after the intruder. Sorreltail had also noticed and was not far behind Rosepaw. Rosepaw closed the gap between her and the WindClan cat quickly, and when she was close enough she pounced. The WindClan cat went limp under her paws. Rosepaw hissed, then recognized her friend Thistlepaw.

"Thistlepaw! What are you doing here?" growled Rosepaw.

"WindClan needs help! RiverClan is attacking us! We'll be wiped out if ThunderClan doesn't help us!" exclaimed Thistlepaw. Sorreltail heard the plea, and ordered the two apprentices to follow her. They raced back to the ThunderClan camp. Instantly, the Clan cats came out of their dens, noticing the WindClan scent.

"What's going on?" asked Firestar, "Why is this WindClan apprentice here?"

"RiverClan is attacking WindClan! Thistlepaw was sent to ask for our help. He says WindClan will be wiped out without us." explained Sorreltail. Firestar thought for a second.

"We will help WindClan. We go in two parties. I will lead the first. Rosepaw, Bumblepaw, Blossompaw, Briarpaw, Dustpelt, Graystripe, Thornclaw, Sorreltail, Millie, Lionblaze and Brackenfur will be in the first party. Thistlepaw, you come with us too. The second party will be led by Brambleclaw. Wait for my command when we arrive, and bring whichever cats you want." decided Firestar. Brambleclaw nodded.

"Maplepaw, Spiderleg, Nightpaw, Birchfall, Eaglepaw, Berrynose, Goldenpaw, Cinderheart, Lightpaw, Cloudtail, Icewhisker, and Foxtail. You can join the second party. That leaves Brightheart, Ferncloud, Squirrelflight, Mousewhisker, and Poppyfrost to defend the camp. Sandstorm and Toadpaw are still out hunting." meowed Brambleclaw.

"Good choices. Let's go!" ordered Firestar. The two parties dashed out of the camp, toward the WindClan border. Firestar was at the lead with Thistlepaw, Sorreltail, and Rosepaw at his side. As they neared the WindClan border, Rosepaw caught Toadpaw's scent just as he dashed out of some bushes.

"What's going on? Are we under attack?" asked Toadpaw.

"RiverClan is attacking WindClan. We're going to help them. Where's Sandstorm?" replied Firestar.

"Right here. Can we join your party?" asked Sandstorm.

"Yes. Come on!" answered Firestar. They raced over the border toward the WindClan camp.

"Brambleclaw, wait here until I call for you. My group! Attack!" Firestar called loudly as they arrived. The leading party sprinted toward the camp and burst through the entrance. The WindClan warriors were clearly struggling against the number and ferocity of the RiverClan cats. The ThunderClan cats rushed into battle. Rosepaw saw the WindClan apprentice Swallowpaw attempting to fight off two warriors who she recognized as Voletooth and Nettlesting. She jumped onto Nettlesting, who was closer. He hissed and rolled to try to get her off. Rosepaw leapt off and clawed his face as he turned toward her.

"You're going to pay for that, you stupid apprentice!" growled Nettlesting. Rosepaw ignored the taunt and leapt over the tom. She bit down hard on his tail. Nettlesting screeched. He turned to face Rosepaw, but she bit down on his leg as hard as she could. He screeched again, and tried to jump away, but his injured leg wouldn't allow it. Rosepaw clawed him some more before he raced away, back toward the RiverClan camp.

Meanwhile, Toadpaw had been fighting the RiverClan warrior Copperhead. He lashed out with his claws again and again, slicing her nose, tearing her ears to shreds, clawing her soft underbelly. Finally Copperhead gave one last growl and dashed away after Nettlesting.

"ThunderClan will pay, kittypet! No one hurts my mate, especially not a kittypet posing as a Clan cat. ThunderClan will wish it had never even heard of kittypets when we're done with you!" threatened Copperhead.

"You just got beaten by that 'kittypet' and so did your mate. Go home!" hissed Toadpaw, unconcerned. During this time, the battle had turned. Firestar had called Brambleclaw's second battle party, and RiverClan was retreating. As the battle ended, Onestar approached Firestar.

"Thank you, Firestar. Today you and your warriors saved WindClan. I don't know how to thank you enough." Meowed Onestar.

"The Clans could not survive if there were only three. Having four Clans makes us strong." Replied Firestar, "Clans should help each other in times of need."

"And WindClan will help ThunderClan if you ever need it. Do any of your warriors need a medicine cat before returning home?" asked Onestar. Firestar surveyed the ThunderClan cats.

"I believe we're all fine. We can see Jayfeather when we get home." Onestar nodded.

"Thank you again for your help, and goodbye." Firestar led the ThunderClan patrols back out of the WindClan camp. They sprinted out of WindClan territory, eager to return home. As they arrived, Jayfeather began treating the bites and scratches. Graypaw sat behind watching. They both knew he would be useless in this situation since he hadn't had much training.

"Hi, Graypaw. What did you do today?" asked Maplepaw.

"Jayfeather showed me some herbs. I still don't know enough to do much though. That's why I'm not helping Jayfeather right now. What did you do today?" replied Graypaw.

"Only help WindClan in that battle. It was interesting to see how different the other Clan's fighting techniques were. I didn't do much, I don't know enough yet, but I did learn a lot. I stayed with Eaglepaw, Nightpaw, Goldenpaw, and Lightpaw. We did fight off two warriors together." Answered Maplepaw.

"Are you ok?" Asked Graypaw, suddenly concerned, "Were any of you hurt?"

"Just tiny scratches. We're all fine. Don't worry. Wait… was that you caring?" meowed Maplepaw, shocked.

"No. Don't worry, I'm still House, even now." Joked Graypaw.

"How's your leg?" asked Maplepaw suddenly.

"Bad. I haven't had Vicodin in days. Jayfeather gives me poppy seeds for the pain. They don't work as well as my Vicodin though." Replied Graypaw.

"We need to find a way to get home. To get back to normal." Meowed Maplepaw desperately.

"Where is home? I have no idea where ThunderClan territory is."

"Neither do I, but I will find us a way to get home. We will all get back. Together."