Blazingfur stared at his mate as she bled onto the grass. It was too soon. And it was his fault. His murderous clan had come to this. Killing his one and only. In cold blood. She would never see her family again. He felt so bad... he just murdered his own mate.

She wailed in pain. The worst part was all the cats had gathered around speechless with shock. He gulped and yowled, "This is what happens when you mess with Lakeclan." He looked at Dustyfoots barely moving side.

"Cats die. Next time think twice when you challenge us." He growled and faced Dovestar. Her face was hot with rage. He stared at her. The she bowed her head and whispered. "I hope you're happy. She had your kits. There in our nursery. Well all fight to the death to keep them." She looked up her eyes blazing with cold fury.

"Birchclan retreat! Mousefootl! Shadetail! Get Dustyfoots body." She glared at Blazingfur and snarled. "Birchclan if you see this cat put one paw across the border, kill him. Kill him when spotted." She turned back to him then cast a sad look at Mousefoot and Shadetail, who were carrying Dustyfoots body. She murmured softly.

"You were too young my daughter. I hope to see you in my dreams..." With that she padded away. Guilt washed over him like a wave. Blazingfur sighed and looks around. This was his fault and his only.

Oakkit POV
Oakkit gazed across the nursery. Her mother was forced into battle and she wasn't back yet. What confused Oakkit the most was that all of the clan was back.
I wonder what- Why did she hears yowls? Not only of terror. But of pure grief.

She stiffened when she picked out the loudest shreek of all. "Dustyfoot! No!" The mention of her mothers name rang through her head. Why were they all sad? Hadn't they won? Oakkit saw her brother and her sister, but of course her other brother was sleeping.

Her other brother and sister were scared their ears were pricked and their faces had a look of pure horror. They shot a glance at Oakkit and she stared back. She shook her head in disbelief. She slowly slunk out of the den and stared in shock. There her mother lay.

Her pelt matted in blood. Dust caked her pelt. Her glazed eyes made her shiver. Her brother, Blackkit poked his head out, his eyes filled with shock and sadness. "No!" He screeched. Oakkit raced over to her fallen mother and nuzzled her fur.

"Please wake up.. WAKE UP!"She shreeked. She looked up and saw Dovestar glaring at them. What did we do now... Dovestar flicked her tail and three warriors padded over. It was Owlscar, Splashfeather, and Birchnose. they spoke to her and padded over. "Pick a clan." Birchnose growled. W-what does she mean... "Lakeclan, or Birchclan?"