A/N: Definitely falling into the 'not posting' mood again. Anyway sorry for the wait, Minecraft is getting to my head. ALSO! If anyone finds anything between chapters that doesn't seem right, such as one cat being killed twice, please REVIEW! Seriously, those things need to be fixed.
Hollystar was walking through the forest; she wasn't sure what she was going to about the approaching gathering.
I will be forced to reveal what has happened… The other clans would destroy us. Or will they? She thought.
She proceeded to come up with a cunning plan; Doomclan/Thunderclan would not arrive at the gathering; instead, they would bide their time and prepare for her ultimate plan (A/N: Not be revealed!). Hollystar 'debugged' her plan for hours, trying to find all the loopholes there were. If an enemy warrior were to be sent to the camp, they would be temporarily held hostage…and then killed…and then also likely eaten.
Towards sundown Hollystar returned to camp and, to her surprise, found Squirrelflight screeching at Zombie. Other Thunderclanners were backing her up in her protests.
Hollystar was astounded that her aunt had been able to do this, especially because she hadn't moved a muscle since Brambleclaw left.
"What's going on here?" she asked in a fake sweet voice. (Imagine Splenda)
Fear showed in Squirrelflight's eyes for a moment, but is was soon replaced with a blazing hatred appeared.
"I'll tell you what's going on, you foxheart! I hate you, and all these disgusting rouges you've brought into your clan! You are single handedly destroying your own clan! How could you?" The flames died down and Squirrelflight started sobbing. "You've destroyed so much of your family… you've e-eaten your clanmates… you… you're a monster!" She slumped to the ground, unconscious.
"Skullbeast! Put this pathetic lump of fur in my den. I will see to her soon."
The monstrous feline picked up Squirrelflight by her scruff and carried her to his leader's den. He then sat down and guarded the limp body.
"Cats of Thunderclan! Because of Squirrelflight's outburst today, I will punish all of you; your lives can become a bit more miserable. I would advise all of you, to not even think of rebellion." Hollystar glared at the clan, "On the other paw, if you join me, I can guarantee, will be at least ten times grander than it is now. Now to your punishment: food rations! This seems fun; you will be given two pieces of prey a day. In Leafbare, you can have one piece after each rouge has had their prey. Another bonus to joining me; a full belly when the prey is running."
Thunderclan was silent. Many of them realized that they would probably starve to death.
Hollystar continued, "Even though Squirrelflight's punishment remains undecided, this could likely be the last time you see her. You have until Skullbeast shoos you away to pay your respects."
All the Thunderclanners went up to her, including Jayfeather. They sat around her until Skullbeast growled. They then scattered.
The next morning Squirrelflight was conscious; she was standing behind Skullbeast, her head peeking out of the den behind his massiveness.
Hollystar called all the cats together so that they may learn her sentence. "Squirrelflight's life will be spared…"
Thunderclan cheered.
"…for now. But don't get too excited. Some has to die for her, and I am going to let all of you have the choice. Thunderclan! You have until sundown to tell me who shall die. If you cannot make a decision; Ripjaw will choose three who will ultimately be destroyed."